Putnam Core Bond Fund Class A (PTRNX)
| Fund Assets | 1.54B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.64% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 372.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.80% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.20 |
| YTD Return | -0.30% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.97% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.16% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.04 |
| 52-Week High | 8.39 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 913 |
| Inception Date | Dec 23, 2008 |
About PTRNX
Putnam Core Bond Fund Class A is a mutual fund specializing in investment-grade fixed-income securities, primarily holding bonds issued by governments and private corporations. Its primary purpose is to provide investors with high current income while managing risk through diversification and prudent portfolio construction. The fund invests across a range of sectors, with significant allocations to U.S. Treasury securities and government-sponsored mortgage-backed bonds, reflecting a focus on credit quality and interest rate stability. Notable features include a moderate interest rate sensitivity, an effective duration of approximately 5.85 years, and an emphasis on maintaining a balanced exposure to both government and corporate debt instruments. The fund plays a key role in the financial market by offering a core bond solution, serving as a fundamental fixed-income component for diversified investment portfolios seeking stability and income generation within the intermediate-term bond category. With a substantial asset base and a portfolio that concentrates a significant portion of assets in its top government and mortgage-backed holdings, the fund is designed to balance income objectives with a disciplined approach to credit risk and interest rate management.
Performance
PTRNX had a total return of 3.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.90%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0261 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.0276 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0282 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.030 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0269 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0264 | Oct 28, 2025 |