Putnam Focused International Equity Fund Class C (PUGCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.90% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.20% |
| Dividend Growth | 173.16% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.56 |
| YTD Return | 13.66% |
| 1-Year Return | 26.91% |
| 5-Year Return | 50.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.24 |
| 52-Week High | 18.79 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.04 |
| Holdings | 39 |
| Inception Date | Feb 1, 1999 |
About PUGCX
Putnam Focused International Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide capital preservation and growth by investing primarily in high-quality companies across developed and emerging markets outside the United States. The fund targets companies that are trading at significant discounts to their intrinsic value, emphasizing quality investments. It holds a focused portfolio with top holdings representing a substantial portion of the assets, offering concentrated exposure to international equities. The fund is noted for its diversified geographic reach and commitment to value investing principles, making it a significant option for investors seeking international equity exposure while focusing on undervalued, quality businesses. It has an expense ratio of 1.92%, reflecting the costs associated with its active management strategy.
Performance
PUGCX had a total return of 26.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.40%.
Top 10 Holdings
56.33% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Other Net Assets | n/a | 18.31% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 8.04% |
| Ryanair Holdings plc | RYA | 5.13% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 4.04% |
| Constellation Software Inc. | CSU | 3.95% |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | CNQ | 3.75% |
| AIB Group plc | A5G | 3.70% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 3.32% |
| London Stock Exchange Group plc | LSEG | 3.12% |
| Edenred SE | EDEN | 2.96% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.150 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.421 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.007 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.245 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $5.334 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.106 | Dec 27, 2016 |