Putnam U.S. Research Fund Class C (PRACX)
| Fund Assets | 759.53M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.63% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 65.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 64.09% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 53.07 |
| YTD Return | 11.47% |
| 1-Year Return | 23.28% |
| 5-Year Return | 83.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 44.61 |
| 52-Week High | 54.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.98 |
| Holdings | 172 |
| Inception Date | Feb 1, 1999 |
About PRACX
Putnam Research Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily pursues capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of large U.S. companies. The fund utilizes insights from Putnam's Equity Research team, building its holdings from the team’s highest-conviction investment ideas. Its strategy allows it to include both growth and value stocks, offering broad exposure across sectors while emphasizing companies with strong prospects for long-term growth. Managed by Franklin Templeton, Putnam Research Fund Class C is designed for investors seeking access to the U.S. large-cap equity market through a research-driven approach. With over $460 million in assets under management, the fund plays a significant role in the mutual fund landscape by leveraging in-depth fundamental analysis and multiple managers to identify opportunities and manage risk across changing market conditions.
Performance
PRACX had a total return of 23.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.11%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
41.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.46% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.17% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.46% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.29% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.44% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.34% |
| Putnam Fds Tr | n/a | 3.12% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 2.79% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 2.45% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | AMD | 2.32% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $6.1419 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $3.743 | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $3.020 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $3.540 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.572 | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $2.244 | Dec 9, 2019 |