Putnam International Equity Fund Class R (PIERX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
30.21
+0.85 (2.90%)
At close: Mar 31, 2026
Fund Assets1.04B
Expense Ratio1.45%
Min. Investment$500
Turnover77.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.71
Dividend Yield2.42%
Dividend Growth-43.61%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 22, 2025
Previous Close29.36
YTD Return-1.74%
1-Year Return22.02%
5-Year Return46.60%
52-Week Low23.69
52-Week High33.35
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings168
Inception DateJan 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 Investments
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 22.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.54%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FHLFXFidelityFidelity Series International Index Fund0.01%
SWISXSchwabSchwab International Index Fund0.06%
SICNXSchwabSchwab International Core Equity Fund0.86%
FSPSXFidelityFidelity International Index Fund0.03%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
POVYXClass Y Shares0.95%
POVSXClass A Shares1.20%
PIGCXClass C Shares1.95%

Top 10 Holdings

27.44% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
ASML Holding N.V.ASML3.15%
AstraZeneca PLCAZN2.99%
Safran SASAF2.86%
British American Tobacco p.l.c.BATS2.84%
Roche Holding AGROG2.84%
HOYA Corporation77412.66%
Glencore PLCGLEN2.66%
Iberdrola, S.A.n/a2.63%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.83062.50%
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.83162.30%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 22, 2025$0.7094Dec 22, 2025
Dec 23, 2024$1.258Dec 26, 2024
Dec 21, 2023$0.413Dec 26, 2023
Dec 22, 2021$3.514Dec 27, 2021
Dec 23, 2020$0.546Dec 28, 2020
Dec 23, 2019$0.303Dec 26, 2019
Full Dividend History