Putnam Small Cap Value Fund Class C (PSLCX)
| Fund Assets | 320.74M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.85% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 100.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.10% |
| Dividend Growth | 17.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.06 |
| YTD Return | 18.42% |
| 1-Year Return | 23.64% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.98% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.94 |
| 52-Week High | 12.36 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.50 |
| Holdings | 128 |
| Inception Date | Jul 26, 1999 |
About PSLCX
Putnam Small Cap Value Fund Class C is a mutual fund that primarily seeks capital appreciation by investing in the common stocks of smaller U.S. companies. These companies typically fall within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Value Index, making the fund focused on the small-cap value segment of the equity market. The fund targets value stocks, which are generally characterized by lower price ratios, higher dividend yields, and slower growth rates compared to other small-cap peers. This value orientation translates to investments in companies perceived as undervalued by the market or trading at a discount relative to their fundamentals. Putnam Small Cap Value Fund Class C is managed with the goal of providing long-term growth potential while exposing investors to the dynamic and often underrepresented segment of small U.S. firms. By doing so, it offers diversification benefits and access to potential opportunities in smaller, value-oriented businesses that could be overlooked in broader market indices.
Performance
PSLCX had a total return of 23.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.28%.
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 | $0.9771 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.832 | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $0.124 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $1.023 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.075 | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.094 | Dec 9, 2019 |