Putnam Core Bond Fund Class A (PTRNX)

Fund Assets	1.60B
Expense Ratio	0.629%
Min. Investment	$500
Turnover	389.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.33
Dividend Yield	4.22%
Dividend Growth	-5.88%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 25, 2026

Previous Close	7.84
YTD Return	-2.71%
1-Year Return	-2.44%
5-Year Return	4.72%
52-Week Low	7.78
52-Week High	8.39
Beta (5Y)	0.19
Holdings	987
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.

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

Performance

PTRNX had a total return of -2.44% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.65%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 25, 2026	$0.0282	Sep 25, 2026
Aug 26, 2026	$0.0279	Aug 26, 2026
Jul 28, 2026	$0.027	Jul 28, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.0273	Jun 25, 2026
May 26, 2026	$0.0276	May 26, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	$0.0279	Apr 27, 2026

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Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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