PUTNAM EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
Fund
PEMQX
Price as of:
$24.70
+ $0.31
+ 1.27%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
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
30.2%
1 yr return
58.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
28.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.8%
Net Assets
$740 M
Holdings in Top 10
45.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$24.4
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.14%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 124.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
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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PEMQX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 30.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 28.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.31%
- Dividend Yield 0.7%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NamePUTNAM EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Group of Funds
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Inception DateMay 21, 2018
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassR6
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerBrian Freiwald
Fund Description
The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of emerging market companies of any size that the Investment Manager, as defined below, believes have favorable investment potential. For example, the
fund may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the Investment Manager places on the company. The Investment manager may also consider other factors that it believes will cause the stock price to rise. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of emerging market companies. This policy may be changed only after 60 days’ notice to shareholders.
Emerging markets include countries in the MSCI Emerging Market Index or that the Investment Manager considers to be emerging markets based on its evaluation of their level of economic development or the size and nature of their securities markets. The Investment Manager may consider, among other factors, a company’s valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments. The Investment Manager may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The fund is ”non-diversified,” which means it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than a ”diversified” fund. The fund expects to invest in a limited number of issuers.
PEMQX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | PEMQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 30.2% | -18.5% | 102.9% | 22.94% |
| 1 Yr | 58.6% | -14.2% | 239.7% | 30.85% |
| 3 Yr | 28.7%* | -0.2% | 66.1% | 10.14% |
| 5 Yr | 8.8%* | -11.3% | 25.5% | 24.25% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 0.8% | 21.5% | 18.31% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | PEMQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.6% | -39.1% | 56.9% | 20.82% |
| 2024 | 14.0% | -24.0% | 31.7% | 3.47% |
| 2023 | 11.1% | -6.5% | 35.5% | 27.49% |
| 2022 | -27.3% | -50.1% | -2.4% | 71.99% |
| 2021 | -8.7% | -33.1% | 22.5% | 67.47% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | PEMQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 30.2% | -18.5% | 102.9% | 22.94% |
| 1 Yr | 58.6% | -14.2% | 239.7% | 30.85% |
| 3 Yr | 28.7%* | -0.2% | 66.1% | 10.14% |
| 5 Yr | 8.8%* | -11.3% | 25.5% | 24.25% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 0.8% | 21.5% | 17.58% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | PEMQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33.8% | 0.1% | 87.2% | 38.33% |
| 2024 | 16.3% | -16.6% | 31.7% | 2.37% |
| 2023 | 12.4% | -2.5% | 42.0% | 38.23% |
| 2022 | -27.3% | -42.2% | 1.9% | 81.27% |
| 2021 | -3.8% | -32.5% | 33.1% | 67.99% |
NAV & Total Return History
PEMQX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| PEMQX | Category Low | Category High | PEMQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 740 M | 682 K | 160 B | 49.84% |
| Number of Holdings | 82 | 10 | 7640 | 64.04% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 335 M | 290 K | 47.3 B | 45.58% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 45.23% | 2.9% | 107.6% | 27.96% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 14.82%
- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 8.70%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd. 4.83%
- iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 3.72%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. 3.11%
- Putnam Short Term Investment Fund, Class P 2.28%
- Bank of China Ltd., Class H 2.18%
- Itau Unibanco Holding SA 2.01%
- SK Hynix, Inc. 1.80%
- ICICI Bank Ltd. 1.78%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PEMQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 92.06% | 0.00% | 102.89% | 86.75% |
| Preferred Stocks | 2.01% | 0.00% | 12.21% | 24.29% |
| Cash | 0.00% | -2.03% | 17.54% | 96.53% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.56% | 10.07% | 46.37% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.40% | 30.21% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 138.18% | 35.96% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PEMQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 31.31% | 0.00% | 47.50% | 8.16% |
| Financial Services | 19.67% | 0.00% | 48.86% | 62.72% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.87% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 68.32% |
| Communication Services | 9.24% | 0.00% | 39.29% | 45.28% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.01% | 0.00% | 25.90% | 34.24% |
| Industrials | 6.15% | 0.00% | 43.53% | 49.76% |
| Basic Materials | 5.53% | 0.00% | 30.03% | 72.48% |
| Energy | 5.06% | 0.00% | 24.80% | 38.24% |
| Healthcare | 4.77% | 0.00% | 16.53% | 35.68% |
| Real Estate | 0.36% | 0.00% | 17.15% | 78.72% |
| Utilities | 0.02% | 0.00% | 39.12% | 69.44% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PEMQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 91.01% | 0.00% | 100.93% | 25.55% |
| US | 1.05% | 0.00% | 96.45% | 94.01% |
PEMQX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| PEMQX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.14% | 0.02% | 26.99% | 59.34% |
| Management Fee | 0.94% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 67.77% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.85% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| PEMQX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| PEMQX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| PEMQX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 124.00% | 0.00% | 189.00% | 93.89% |
PEMQX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| PEMQX | Category Low | Category High | PEMQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% | 0.00% | 9.74% | 73.82% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| PEMQX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| PEMQX | Category Low | Category High | PEMQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.31% | -1.98% | 17.62% | 67.86% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| PEMQX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.169 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.287 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.151 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.817 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.317 | OrdinaryDividend |
PEMQX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Brian Freiwald
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 24, 2019
2.77
2.8%
Mr. Freiwald is the Portfolio Manager of Putnam's emerging markets equity strategy. He joined Putnam in 2010 and has been in the investment industry since 2004. Previously at Putnam, Mr. Freiwald was an Analyst focusing on emerging-market equities. Prior to joining Putnam, he was an Associate, Corporate Restructuring, at AEG Partners in 2009, an Associate, Equity Research, at William Blair & Company from 2006 to 2008, and an Accountant at Northern Trust from 2004 to 2006. Mr. Freiwald earned an M.B.A. in Analytic Finance, Economics, and International Business from the University of Chicago and a B.S. in Finance from Southern Illinois University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 33.71 | 6.79 | 13.42 |