Putnam International Value Fund Class C (PIGRX)
| Fund Assets | 941.07M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.82% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 26.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.24 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
| Dividend Growth | -35.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.61 |
| YTD Return | 9.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 27.21% |
| 5-Year Return | 67.34% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.26 |
| 52-Week High | 19.16 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.65 |
| Holdings | 188 |
| Inception Date | Feb 1, 1999 |
About PIGRX
Putnam International Value Fund Class C is a mutual fund that primarily seeks capital growth, with current income as a secondary objective. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of large and midsize companies outside the United States, focusing on value stocks—those considered undervalued by the market based on fundamental analysis. Its investment approach is designed to capture opportunities across developed international markets by targeting companies with attractive valuations and potential for long-term appreciation. The portfolio features a diverse mix of industries, with notable holdings in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, industrials, and energy. The fund’s strategy is characterized by selective stock picking and an emphasis on companies with stable earnings and strong fundamentals. As a core component in the foreign large value category, the fund offers exposure to global equity markets and is utilized by investors seeking diversification beyond U.S. equities. Managed by Putnam Investments since 1999, the fund continues to play a significant role within the international value equity space, providing investors access to a broad array of opportunities in overseas markets.
Performance
PIGRX had a total return of 27.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.53%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% |
| FIQKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Value Fund - Class Z | 0.73% |
| FIVPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Value Fund - Class M | 1.34% |
| FIVOX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Value Fund - Class C | 1.83% |
| FIVMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Value Fund - Class A | 1.09% |
Top 10 Holdings
32.00% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Shell plc | SHEL | 5.60% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 3.75% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 8306 | 3.31% |
| ING Groep N.V. | INGA | 3.30% |
| Mitsubishi Corporation | 8058 | 2.92% |
| Cash And Equivalents | n/a | 2.80% |
| Barclays PLC | BARC | 2.79% |
| BNP Paribas SA | BNP | 2.73% |
| Cenovus Energy Inc. | CVE | 2.54% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 8316 | 2.27% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.2358 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.367 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.235 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.085 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.589 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.108 | Dec 28, 2020 |