Putnam Core Bond Fund R (PTRKX)

Fund Assets	1.60B
Expense Ratio	0.935%
Min. Investment	$500
Turnover	389.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.31
Dividend Yield	3.93%
Dividend Growth	-5.91%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 25, 2026

Previous Close	7.90
YTD Return	-2.84%
1-Year Return	-2.51%
5-Year Return	4.74%
52-Week Low	7.84
52-Week High	8.46
Beta (5Y)	0.19
Holdings	987
Inception Date	Dec 23, 2008

About PTRKX

Putnam Core Bond Fund Class R is an actively managed mutual fund in the taxable bond category, focusing on intermediate core bonds. Its primary function is to offer investors diversified exposure to investment-grade fixed-income securities, including bonds issued by both governments and private companies. Designed as a core portfolio building block, the fund targets high quality U.S. fixed income markets, often emphasizing securities with intermediate- to long-term maturities. The fund employs a differentiated portfolio construction process that balances risk and diversification, potentially incorporating a variety of fixed income instruments and derivatives such as futures, options, and swaps to broaden exposure. Since its inception, the fund has served investors seeking stable income generation and risk management within a fixed income allocation. Its diversified approach and disciplined investment strategy help it play a significant role in broader asset allocation models for retirement plans and institutional portfolios, supporting long-term financial planning with an emphasis on capital preservation and consistent income streams.

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

Performance

PTRKX had a total return of -2.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.52%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 25, 2026	$0.0265	Sep 25, 2026
Aug 26, 2026	$0.0262	Aug 26, 2026
Jul 28, 2026	$0.0253	Jul 28, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.0256	Jun 25, 2026
May 26, 2026	$0.0259	May 26, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	$0.0262	Apr 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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