Putnam International Equity Fund Class R5 (POVDX)
| Fund Assets | 1.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.87% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 77.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.82 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.49% |
| Dividend Growth | -41.48% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 33.04 |
| YTD Return | 3.66% |
| 1-Year Return | 27.54% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.41% |
| 52-Week Low | 25.17 |
| 52-Week High | 35.71 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 165 |
| Inception Date | Jul 3, 2012 |
About POVDX
Putnam International Equity Fund Class R5 is a mutual fund that focuses on providing broad exposure to equity markets outside the United States. Structured as an actively managed international equity fund, it primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of foreign large-cap companies, blending both growth and value styles. The fund’s core objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by targeting established companies across developed and emerging markets worldwide. Managed by Putnam Investments, the fund employs a rigorous research process to identify firms with strong fundamentals and growth prospects. Putnam International Equity Fund Class R5 is designed for institutions and retirement plans, offering no sales load and a low expense ratio, which can make it appealing for long-term, cost-conscious investors. Its performance is measured against global equity benchmarks, making it a key vehicle for investors looking to diversify their portfolios internationally and access a broad range of economic sectors outside the U.S. market.
Performance
POVDX had a total return of 27.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.78%.
Top 10 Holdings
27.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.30% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 2.93% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.89% |
| Iberdrola, S.A. | n/a | 2.88% |
| Glencore PLC | GLEN | 2.67% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 2.67% |
| HOYA Corporation | 7741 | 2.63% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 8306 | 2.60% |
| Enel SpA | ENEL | 2.46% |
| Safran SA | SAF | 2.37% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.8211 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.403 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.550 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $3.679 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.513 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.412 | Dec 26, 2019 |