Putnam International Equity Fund Class C (PIGCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.95% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 77.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
| Dividend Growth | -56.99% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.87 |
| YTD Return | 0.99% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.94% |
| 5-Year Return | 47.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.27 |
| 52-Week High | 32.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 168 |
| Inception Date | Jul 26, 1999 |
About PIGCX
Putnam International Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on seeking capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of large and midsize companies outside the United States. The fund emphasizes opportunities in developed markets, strategically allocating assets across a broad range of sectors and industries to achieve a balanced exposure to global economic growth drivers. It belongs to the foreign large-blend category, which typically includes diversified holdings from major economies such as Japan, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. This fund adopts a blend style, investing in both growth and value stocks rather than favoring one approach, and generally maintains less than 20% of its holdings in U.S. equities. Managed by experienced professionals, Putnam International Equity Fund Class C plays a significant role in providing investors access to international equity markets, aiming to diversify portfolios beyond domestic markets and tap into the long-term growth potential of established non-U.S. companies.
Performance
PIGCX had a total return of 24.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.80%.
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Top 10 Holdings
27.44% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.15% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 2.99% |
| Safran SA | SAF | 2.86% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 2.84% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.84% |
| HOYA Corporation | 7741 | 2.66% |
| Glencore PLC | GLEN | 2.66% |
| Iberdrola, S.A. | n/a | 2.63% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 8306 | 2.50% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 8316 | 2.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.4641 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.079 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.247 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $3.324 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.482 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.255 | Dec 26, 2019 |