Putnam Core Bond Fund Y (PYTRX)

Fund Assets	1.63B
Expense Ratio	0.39%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	389.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.35
Dividend Yield	4.37%
Dividend Growth	-5.42%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 28, 2026

Previous Close	8.11
YTD Return	0.06%
1-Year Return	2.39%
5-Year Return	7.85%
52-Week Low	8.03
52-Week High	8.39
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	982
Inception Date	n/a

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.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton Investments
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: PYTRX

Performance

PYTRX had a total return of 2.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.08%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 28, 2026	$0.0287	Jul 28, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.0289	Jun 25, 2026
May 26, 2026	$0.0294	May 26, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	$0.0296	Apr 27, 2026
Mar 26, 2026	$0.0279	Mar 26, 2026
Feb 24, 2026	$0.0292	Feb 24, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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