Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund Class C (PNSCX)
| Fund Assets | 3.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.93% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 51.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 71.29 |
| YTD Return | 12.53% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.02% |
| 5-Year Return | 47.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 56.36 |
| 52-Week High | 76.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 101 |
| Inception Date | Mar 18, 2002 |
About PNSCX
Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of smaller U.S. companies, specifically those poised for growth. The fund typically targets equities within the small-cap segment of the U.S. market, favoring companies with strong potential for above-average revenue and earnings expansion. Its portfolio is diversified across several industries, with notable allocations to sectors such as industrials, healthcare, information technology, and consumer discretionary. The fund’s investment approach is active, seeking opportunities among early-stage and emerging businesses that may benefit from favorable market or economic trends. With a focus on growth stocks, the fund plays a role in offering investors exposure to the dynamic small-cap segment, which can complement broader equity strategies by providing access to companies with high growth potential. Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund Class C is structured as a level-load share class, featuring ongoing distribution fees and a contingent deferred sales charge for shares redeemed within a specified period, reflecting its orientation toward longer-term investment horizons.
Performance
PNSCX had a total return of 24.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.93%.
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 | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.17% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 3.40% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 3.21% |
| Nova Ltd. | NVMI | 3.13% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation | CRS | 2.90% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.87% |
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | ENSG | 2.44% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 2.40% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 2.15% |
| Huron Consulting Group Inc. | HURN | 1.90% |
| Aritzia Inc. | ATZ | 1.78% |
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 |