Putnam U.S. Research Fund Class R (PRSRX)
| Fund Assets | 675.65M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.26% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 65.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.49% |
| Dividend Growth | -93.15% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 54.55 |
| YTD Return | 0.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.35% |
| 5-Year Return | 66.42% |
| 52-Week Low | 42.93 |
| 52-Week High | 61.09 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 138 |
| Inception Date | Jan 21, 2003 |
About PRSRX
Putnam Research Fund Class R is a mutual fund designed to seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in the common stocks of large U.S. companies. The fund utilizes an actively managed strategy, drawing on the highest conviction ideas from Putnam’s equity research team. Its portfolio typically includes a blend of growth and value stocks, covering key sectors of the U.S. economy and aiming for diversification among leading corporations with strong investment potential. With a history dating back to 2003, this fund emphasizes research-driven selection to build a portfolio expected to outperform the broader equity market. Putnam Research Fund Class R holds a substantial asset base and is managed with a focus on delivering long-term growth, making it a notable player within the large blend category of U.S. equity funds.
Performance
PRSRX had a total return of 3.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.44%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
40.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.67% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.47% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.41% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.23% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.50% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.50% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.71% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.25% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 2.05% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 1.92% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.2654 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $3.873 | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $0.012 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $3.210 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $3.540 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.719 | Dec 8, 2020 |