Putnam Small Cap Value Fund Class A (PSLAX)
| Fund Assets | 296.91M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 100.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.36% |
| Dividend Growth | 18.45% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.51 |
| YTD Return | 18.91% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.58% |
| 5-Year Return | 51.51% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.86 |
| 52-Week High | 18.97 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.04 |
| Holdings | 128 |
| Inception Date | Apr 13, 1999 |
About PSLAX
Putnam Small Cap Value Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on delivering capital appreciation by investing primarily in the common stocks of small U.S. companies. The fund emphasizes value-oriented investments, selecting securities that the managers believe are undervalued relative to their fundamental worth. Putnam Small Cap Value Fund Class A typically targets firms with market capitalizations similar to those in the Russell 2000® Value Index, making it an important player within the small-cap segment of the equity market. By concentrating on value stocks, the fund seeks to capitalize on companies that may be temporarily overlooked or underappreciated by the market. This fund plays a notable role in diversifying investor portfolios by offering exposure to smaller, potentially dynamic companies across a range of sectors. Its strategy can help temper risk while pursuing long-term growth, as small-cap value stocks historically provide different risk and return characteristics compared to large-cap or growth-focused funds. Through active management and broad sector exposure, Putnam Small Cap Value Fund Class A seeks to harness opportunities among the less-trafficked areas of the U.S. equity landscape.
Performance
PSLAX had a total return of 24.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.34%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FISVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
13.84% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | VSH | 1.70% |
| Veracyte, Inc. | VCYT | 1.61% |
| Cohu, Inc. | COHU | 1.58% |
| BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. | BTSG | 1.45% |
| LifeStance Health Group, Inc. | LFST | 1.41% |
| IBEX Limited | IBEX | 1.29% |
| Bel Fuse Inc. | BELFB | 1.25% |
| Five Star Bancorp | FSBC | 1.19% |
| Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. | NIC | 1.19% |
| Ichor Holdings, Ltd. | ICHR | 1.18% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.0518 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.888 | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $0.188 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $1.068 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $0.032 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.103 | Dec 8, 2020 |