Putnam International Equity Fund Class R (PIERX)
| Fund Assets | 950.61M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.45% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.37% |
| Dividend Growth | 204.60% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 28.81 |
| YTD Return | 19.02% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.77% |
| 5-Year Return | 70.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.69 |
| 52-Week High | 29.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 203 |
| Inception Date | Jan 21, 2003 |
About PIERX
PIERX was founded on 2003-01-21. The Fund's investment strategy focuses on International with 1.45% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in Putnam International Equity Fund; Class R Shares is $500 on a standard taxable account. Putnam International Equity Fund; Class R Shares seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in established large and midsize companies mainly in developed markets to benefit from opportunities unfolding outside the United States. The fund can own growth- or value-style stocks to participate when either style leads international markets.
Performance
PIERX had a total return of 16.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.22%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIENX | Fidelity | Fidelity International Enhanced Index Fund | 0.55% |
| FHLFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% |
| SWISX | Schwab | Schwab International Index Fund® | 0.06% |
| SICNX | Schwab | Schwab® International Core Equity Fund | 0.86% |
| FSPSX | Fidelity | Fidelity International Index Fund | 0.03% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.39% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| London Stock Exchange Group plc | LSEG | 3.52% |
| Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | SIE | 3.25% |
| Iberdrola, S.A. | IBE | 3.11% |
| Putnam Funds Trust - Putnam Short Term Investment Fund | n/a | 3.03% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 2.87% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 8306 | 2.66% |
| Linde plc | LIN | 2.57% |
| Thales S.A. | HO | 2.54% |
| HOYA Corporation | 7741 | 2.47% |
| Deutsche Börse AG | DB1 | 2.37% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.258 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.413 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $3.514 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.546 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.303 | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Dec 21, 2018 | $1.180 | Dec 26, 2018 |