Putnam International Equity R (PIERX)

Fund Assets	1.04B
Expense Ratio	1.471%
Min. Investment	$500
Turnover	75.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.71
Dividend Yield	2.17%
Dividend Growth	221.00%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 22, 2025

Previous Close	32.47
YTD Return	9.54%
1-Year Return	13.36%
5-Year Return	54.31%
52-Week Low	29.28
52-Week High	34.26
Beta (5Y)	0.88
Holdings	68
Inception Date	Jan 21, 2003

About PIERX

Putnam International Equity Fund Class R is an actively managed mutual fund designed to achieve capital appreciation by investing primarily in large and mid-sized companies based outside the United States. The fund targets both growth and value stocks, providing exposure to a wide range of sectors and industries within developed international markets. This diversified approach allows the fund to participate in opportunities across various economic cycles and market environments, adapting to leadership trends in global markets. With more than one hundred holdings, the fund offers investors access to established global companies, aiming to capture long-term growth potential beyond U.S. borders. Launched in 2003, it features a moderate expense ratio and a minimum initial investment requirement. The fund also has a history of distributing dividends, contributing to its total return profile. By focusing on non-U.S. equities, Putnam International Equity Fund Class R plays a significant role in portfolio diversification strategies for those seeking international market exposure.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Foreign Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PIERX
• Share Class: Class R Shares
• Index: MSCI EAFE NR USD

Performance

PIERX had a total return of 13.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.88%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FHLFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series International Index Fund	0.01%
SWISX	Schwab	Schwab International Index Fund	0.06%
SICNX	Schwab	Schwab International Core Equity Fund	0.87%
FSPSX	Fidelity	Fidelity International Index Fund	0.03%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
POVYX	Class Y Shares	0.91%
POVSX	Class A Shares	1.16%
PIGCX	Class C Shares	1.91%

Top 10 Holdings

28.80% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.	8306	3.52%
ASML Holding N.V.	ASML	3.10%
Roche Holding AG	n/a	3.08%
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.	8316	3.00%
Banco Santander, S.A.	SAN	2.86%
Safran SA	SAF	2.81%
BHP Group Limited	BHP	2.78%
Hitachi, Ltd.	6501	2.65%
Iberdrola, S.A.	IBE	2.54%
British American Tobacco p.l.c.	BATS	2.46%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 22, 2025	$0.7094	Dec 22, 2025
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

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Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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