Putnam Core Bond Fund R6 (PTREX)

Fund Assets	1.60B
Expense Ratio	0.407%
Min. Investment	$500
Turnover	389.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.35
Dividend Yield	4.47%
Dividend Growth	-6.07%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 25, 2026

Previous Close	7.86
YTD Return	-2.54%
1-Year Return	-2.20%
5-Year Return	5.51%
52-Week Low	7.81
52-Week High	8.42
Beta (5Y)	0.19
Holdings	987
Inception Date	Jul 2, 2012

About PTREX

Putnam Core Bond Fund Class R6 is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing broad exposure to the U.S. investment-grade bond market. The fund's primary objective is to deliver high current income with a disciplined approach to risk management. It invests principally in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including government, corporate, and mortgage-backed bonds. This structure positions the fund as a core fixed-income holding for investors seeking stability and income generation within their broader asset allocation. The fund employs active management to navigate changing interest rate environments and credit conditions, aiming to optimize yield and total return while carefully monitoring risk. By allocating across sectors such as government, agencies, and high-quality corporates, the fund seeks to balance income potential with conservative credit risk. Putnam Core Bond Fund Class R6 is often selected by institutional investors and retirement plans due to its focus on consistent returns, competitive yields, and risk-adjusted performance within the intermediate-term bond category.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PTREX
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

PTREX had a total return of -2.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.88%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 25, 2026	$0.0298	Sep 25, 2026
Aug 26, 2026	$0.0296	Aug 26, 2026
Jul 28, 2026	$0.0287	Jul 28, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.0289	Jun 25, 2026
May 26, 2026	$0.0294	May 26, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	$0.0296	Apr 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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