Putnam Core Bond Fund Class Y (PYTRX)
| Fund Assets | 1.49B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.39% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 372.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.33% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.07% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.35 |
| YTD Return | 1.45% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.67% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.72% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.74 |
| 52-Week High | 8.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 853 |
| Inception Date | Dec 23, 2008 |
About PYTRX
Putnam Core Bond Fund Class Y is an open-end mutual fund specializing in investment-grade fixed-income securities. Its primary function is to generate a positive total return that aims to exceed the rate of inflation by a significant margin, specifically targeting a return above inflation by 3 percentage points over a reasonable period. The fund achieves this objective by maintaining a diversified portfolio that includes bonds issued by both governments and private companies, notably focusing on U.S. Treasury notes, agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, and corporate bonds. This strategy enables the fund to provide broad exposure to the U.S. investment-grade bond market while managing risk through prudent diversification. Putnam Core Bond Fund Class Y plays a significant role in the fixed income market, offering investors a means to pursue steady income and mitigate volatility within a diversified investment portfolio. Its approach to selecting high-quality bonds and balancing risk and reward makes it a foundational option for those seeking reliable current income and long-term capital preservation in the core bond sector.
Performance
PYTRX had a total return of 8.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.77%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0299 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0318 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0286 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0281 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.0303 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.0316 | Aug 26, 2025 |