Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund Class A (POGAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
68.52
+0.69 (1.02%)
Apr 2, 2026, 8:10 AM EST
Fund Assets12.83B
Expense Ratio0.92%
Min. Investment$500
Turnover34.00%
Dividend (ttm)4.27
Dividend Yield5.93%
Dividend Growth34.08%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 22, 2025
Previous Close67.83
YTD Return-8.80%
1-Year Return15.78%
5-Year Return68.53%
52-Week Low55.39
52-Week High82.71
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings45
Inception DateOct 2, 1995

About POGAX

Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund Class A is a mutual fund that primarily seeks capital appreciation by investing in common stocks of large U.S. companies exhibiting strong growth characteristics. The portfolio targets growth stocks—companies whose earnings and revenues are expected to increase at rates faster than the overall market—across sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, communication services, financial services, and healthcare. Notable portfolio holdings include industry leaders like Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA, Amazon.com, and Alphabet, underscoring its focus on influential firms driving innovation and expansion in the U.S. economy. The fund employs a strategy that considers valuation, financial strength, growth potential, and industry position when selecting investments, aiming to capture opportunities in rapidly evolving market segments. Managed by a team of investment professionals, the fund has a track record dating back to 1995 and represents a significant option within the large-cap growth category, appealing to investors seeking exposure to prominent, growth-oriented U.S. corporations.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Large Growth
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol POGAX
Share Class Class A Shares
Index Russell 1000 Growth TR

Performance

POGAX had a total return of 15.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.36%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FBCGXFidelityFidelity Blue Chip Growth K6 Fund0.46%
FHOFXFidelityFidelity Series Large Cap Growth Index Fundn/a
LGILXSchwabSchwab Select Large Cap Growth Fund0.75%
FBGRXFidelityFidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund0.69%
FBGKXFidelityFidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund - Class K0.59%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
PGOYXClass Y Shares0.67%
PGORXClass R Shares1.17%
POGCXClass C Shares1.67%

Top 10 Holdings

63.16% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA13.30%
Apple Inc.AAPL10.11%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT8.04%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO6.33%
Alphabet Inc.GOOG5.97%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META4.71%
Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN4.28%
Tesla, Inc.TSLA3.85%
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY3.66%
Mastercard IncorporatedMA2.92%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 22, 2025$4.2705Dec 22, 2025
Dec 5, 2024$3.185Dec 9, 2024
Dec 6, 2023$0.269Dec 8, 2023
Dec 6, 2022$2.965Dec 8, 2022
Dec 6, 2021$5.320Dec 8, 2021
Dec 4, 2020$1.720Dec 8, 2020
Full Dividend History