Putnam Europe Equity A
Name
As ofPrice
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
12.0%
1 yr return
-8.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
2.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
-1.0%
Net Assets
$142 M
Holdings in Top 10
31.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
N/A
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.25%
SALES FEES
Front Load 5.75%
Deferred Load 1.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 53.00%
Redemption Fee 1.00%
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As ofPrice
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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PEUGX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 12.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 0.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -2.2%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.40%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NamePutnam Europe Equity Fund
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Fund Family NamePutnam
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Inception DateSep 07, 1990
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerVivek Gandhi
Fund Description
PEUGX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | PEUGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.0% | 0.0% | 41.9% | 87.06% |
| 1 Yr | -8.6% | -9.2% | 43.5% | 88.24% |
| 3 Yr | 2.2%* | 0.0% | 17.3% | 79.71% |
| 5 Yr | -1.0%* | -2.1% | 9.1% | 86.76% |
| 10 Yr | 6.6%* | -1.1% | 6.9% | 62.79% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | PEUGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -19.9% | -39.7% | 0.0% | 40.00% |
| 2022 | 20.6% | 0.0% | 36.7% | 73.53% |
| 2021 | -7.6% | -13.1% | 6.4% | 76.12% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -19.7% | 9.3% | 40.91% |
| 2019 | -8.6% | -17.1% | -4.4% | 24.07% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | PEUGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.0% | 0.0% | 41.9% | 87.06% |
| 1 Yr | -13.8% | -10.1% | 43.5% | 84.71% |
| 3 Yr | 0.2%* | 0.0% | 18.0% | 94.20% |
| 5 Yr | -2.2%* | -2.1% | 10.1% | 91.18% |
| 10 Yr | 6.0%* | -0.4% | 7.8% | 69.77% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | PEUGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -19.9% | -39.7% | 0.0% | 43.75% |
| 2022 | 20.6% | 0.0% | 38.4% | 77.94% |
| 2021 | -7.6% | -13.1% | 8.9% | 82.09% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -19.7% | 11.5% | 53.03% |
| 2019 | -8.6% | -16.0% | -4.0% | 53.70% |
PEUGX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| PEUGX | Category Low | Category High | PEUGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 142 M | 4.32 M | 19.7 B | 64.71% |
| Number of Holdings | 67 | 28 | 1323 | 36.47% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 47.2 M | -20.4 M | 3.1 B | 68.24% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 31.52% | 7.0% | 63.0% | 76.47% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Novartis AG 4.74%
- BP PLC 3.86%
- Total SA 3.55%
- Unilever NV DR 3.15%
- Airbus SE 3.04%
- Rio Tinto PLC 2.84%
- AstraZeneca PLC 2.82%
- Prudential PLC 2.63%
- Compass Group PLC 2.54%
- Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 2.36%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PEUGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 96.25% | 90.11% | 133.44% | 72.94% |
| Cash | 3.74% | -12.18% | 7.23% | 28.24% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 74.12% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.95% | 80.00% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 68.24% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -35.32% | 0.12% | 72.94% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PEUGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 18.88% | 0.00% | 23.15% | 32.94% |
| Consumer Defense | 14.74% | 1.42% | 25.30% | 22.35% |
| Industrials | 13.28% | 1.69% | 35.34% | 74.12% |
| Healthcare | 12.15% | 2.83% | 27.72% | 49.41% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.88% | 0.00% | 19.12% | 43.53% |
| Energy | 7.40% | 0.00% | 20.14% | 23.53% |
| Basic Materials | 6.99% | 0.66% | 18.73% | 41.18% |
| Technology | 4.55% | 2.66% | 19.20% | 81.18% |
| Utilities | 4.41% | 0.00% | 10.28% | 16.47% |
| Communication Services | 1.98% | 0.00% | 11.19% | 56.47% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.21% | 83.53% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PEUGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 89.76% | 81.25% | 133.45% | 81.18% |
| US | 6.49% | -0.01% | 14.57% | 8.24% |
PEUGX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| PEUGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% | 0.07% | 8.50% | 63.53% |
| Management Fee | 0.65% | 0.06% | 1.46% | 21.18% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 49.06% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| PEUGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 3.50% | 5.75% | 35.71% |
| Deferred Load | 1.00% | 1.00% | 5.00% | 72.22% |
Trading Fees
| PEUGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 82.61% |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| PEUGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 53.00% | 6.00% | 1311.00% | 54.12% |
PEUGX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| PEUGX | Category Low | Category High | PEUGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.95% | 77.65% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| PEUGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| PEUGX | Category Low | Category High | PEUGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.40% | -0.32% | 4.19% | 42.35% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| PEUGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.132 | |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.625 | |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.261 | |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $0.355 | |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.215 | |
| Dec 26, 2012 | $0.306 | |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.873 | |
| Dec 23, 2010 | $0.367 | |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.090 | |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.278 | |
| Dec 29, 2004 | $0.263 | |
| Dec 29, 2003 | $0.280 | |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.215 | |
| Dec 27, 2001 | $0.127 | |
| Dec 27, 2000 | $0.011 | |
| Dec 30, 1999 | $0.188 | |
| Dec 31, 1998 | $0.212 | |
| Dec 31, 1996 | $0.208 | |
| Dec 29, 1995 | $0.395 | |
| Dec 31, 1993 | $0.113 |
PEUGX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Vivek Gandhi
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2018
1.25
1.3%
Mr. Gandhi is the Portfolio Manager of Putnam's global communications, international core, and European core equity strategies. Based in London, he is responsible for conducting fundamental analysis and valuation of European utilities and telecommunication companies in Europe, China, and Japan, and for making buy/sell recommendations. Mr. Gandhi joined Putnam in 1999 and has been in the investment industry since 1994. Prior to joining Putnam, Mr. Gandhi was a Vice President, Equity Analyst, at Alliance Capital Management from 1998 to 1999 and an Investment Manager at Aberdeen Asset Management from 1994 to 1998. Mr. Gandhi earned an M.B.A. from XLRI in Jamshedpur, India, and a B.Eng. in Computer Science from National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 22.09 | 8.45 | 12.92 |