Putnam Core Bond Fund Class C (PTRGX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

8.04

-0.04 (-0.50%)

At close: Aug 26, 2026

-1.95% (1Y)

Fund Assets	1.63B
Expense Ratio	1.39%
Min. Investment	$500
Turnover	389.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.27
Dividend Yield	3.37%
Dividend Growth	-6.46%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 28, 2026

Previous Close	8.08
YTD Return	-0.43%
1-Year Return	1.58%
5-Year Return	4.57%
52-Week Low	8.00
52-Week High	8.36
Beta (5Y)	0.19
Holdings	982
Inception Date	Dec 23, 2008

About PTRGX

Putnam Core Bond Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade fixed-income securities. Its primary objective is to seek high current income and capital preservation, investing mainly in bonds issued by U.S. government entities, agencies, and private corporations. The fund primarily targets the intermediate core bond segment, giving it medium credit quality and moderate interest rate sensitivity, as reflected by its effective duration of approximately six years. Notable asset allocations include significant holdings in U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, as well as securitized instruments such as mortgage-backed securities. By balancing exposure between government and corporate sectors, the fund serves as a foundational fixed-income investment, aiming to manage risk while providing consistent income. Its structure and diverse holdings position it as a core component for investors seeking broad bond market exposure within their portfolios, while its share class features a level load expense structure suitable for certain distribution channels.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments

Category Intermediate Core Bond

Performance Rating Above Average

Risk Rating Below Average

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol PTRGX

Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

PTRGX had a total return of 1.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.20%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 28, 2026	$0.0219	Jul 28, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.0222	Jun 25, 2026
May 26, 2026	$0.0223	May 26, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	$0.0229	Apr 27, 2026
Mar 26, 2026	$0.021	Mar 26, 2026
Feb 24, 2026	$0.0227	Feb 24, 2026

Full Dividend History