Putnam International Small Cap Fund Class C (PUVCX)

Fund Assets	330.95M
Expense Ratio	2.23%
Min. Investment	$500
Turnover	30.00%
Dividend (ttm)	2.38
Dividend Yield	5.26%
Dividend Growth	105.45%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 22, 2025

Previous Close	44.97
YTD Return	3.50%
1-Year Return	7.97%
5-Year Return	27.09%
52-Week Low	40.13
52-Week High	48.90
Beta (5Y)	1.01
Holdings	70
Inception Date	Jul 26, 1999

About PUVCX

Putnam International Capital Opportunities Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on international equity markets, primarily investing in small- and mid-cap companies outside the United States. Its main goal is to provide capital preservation and appreciation by building a diversified portfolio across developed and emerging markets, excluding U.S. firms. The fund is classified within the "Foreign Small/Mid Blend" category, which means it targets stocks representing the lower market capitalization tiers in global markets and maintains a balance between growth and value styles. With around 58 issuers and a relatively concentrated exposure—the top ten holdings make up nearly 29% of the portfolio—the fund aims to capture growth opportunities while managing risk through diversification. Annual dividend distributions and a moderate turnover rate further characterize its approach. As part of a broader suite of international strategies, this fund plays a significant role for investors seeking access to global growth dynamics beyond large-cap or domestic markets, offering exposure to a wide range of industries and geographies. The fund also serves as a vehicle for diversifying away from U.S. market risks while accessing the potential of international small- and mid-sized companies.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Foreign Small/Mid Blend
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PUVCX
• Share Class: Class C Shares
• Index: S&P Developed ex U.S. SmallCap TR USD

Performance

PUVCX had a total return of 7.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.38%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PICOX	Class R6 Shares	1.05%
PIVYX	Class Y Shares	1.05%
PNVAX	Class A Shares	1.48%
PICRX	Class R Shares	1.73%

Top 10 Holdings

25.49% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Edenred SE	EDEN	3.32%
Aalberts N.V.	AALB	2.96%
JAPAN MATERIAL Co., Ltd.	6055	2.56%
Jenoptik AG	JEN	2.55%
The Berkeley Group Holdings plc	BKG	2.50%
DCC Energy plc	DCC	2.47%
National Bank of Greece S.A.	ETE	2.40%
International Petroleum Corporation	IPCO	2.31%
Rightmove plc	RMV	2.20%
Hikari Tsushin, Inc.	9435	2.20%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 22, 2025	$2.3791	Dec 22, 2025
Dec 23, 2024	$1.158	Dec 26, 2024
Dec 21, 2023	$0.311	Dec 26, 2023
Dec 22, 2021	$5.244	Dec 27, 2021
Dec 23, 2020	$1.525	Dec 28, 2020
Dec 23, 2019	$0.529	Dec 26, 2019

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

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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