Putnam Small Cap Growth R6 (PLKGX)
| Fund Assets | 3.16B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 51.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 107.92 |
| YTD Return | 27.09% |
| 1-Year Return | 39.06% |
| 5-Year Return | 63.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 80.31 |
| 52-Week High | 110.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 106 |
| 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 39.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.00%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 0.92% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 0.88% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.42% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 1.92% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.69% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 3.97% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 2.98% |
| Nova Ltd. | NVMI | 2.90% |
| DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. | DOCN | 2.82% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation | CRS | 2.59% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.49% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 2.47% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 2.28% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 2.23% |
| BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. | BTSG | 1.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.3388 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $10.337 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $3.340 | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.945 | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Aug 22, 2018 | $0.680 | Aug 24, 2018 |