Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund Class R6 (PLKGX)
| Fund Assets | 2.82B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 51.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 93.72 |
| YTD Return | 8.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.08% |
| 5-Year Return | 41.68% |
| 52-Week Low | 64.58 |
| 52-Week High | 95.41 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 102 |
| Inception Date | Jun 29, 2015 |
About PLKGX
Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a distinct emphasis on growth-oriented firms. The fund targets businesses whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of peers, aiming to capture value from innovation and expansion within the small-cap segment. Its portfolio is diversified across various sectors, including technology, industrials, healthcare, and financial services, reflecting the dynamic nature of the small-cap growth universe. The fund maintains a disciplined investment approach, typically allocating at least 80% of its assets to companies of a size comparable to those found in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. Managed with a competitive expense ratio within its category, the fund is suited for institutional and retirement plan investors seeking exposure to the potential long-term growth opportunities that small, agile U.S. companies can offer. As of January 2025, the fund has soft-closed to new investors, restricting purchases to existing shareholders and certain eligible categories.
Performance
PLKGX had a total return of 12.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.02%.
Top 10 Holdings
22.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 2.74% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation | CRS | 2.46% |
| Nova Ltd. | NVMI | 2.43% |
| Huron Consulting Group Inc. | HURN | 2.24% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.21% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 2.20% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 2.14% |
| Encompass Health Corporation | EHC | 2.12% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 2.10% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 1.88% |