Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund
Fund
PLKGX
Price as of:
$103.25
+ $1.86
+ 1.83%
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
19.5%
1 yr return
31.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
21.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
10.3%
Net Assets
$3.1 B
Holdings in Top 10
32.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$101.4
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.76%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 70.00%
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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PLKGX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 19.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 21.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio -0.64%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NamePutnam Small Cap Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Group of Funds
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Inception DateJun 30, 2015
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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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ManagerWilliam Monroe
Fund Description
The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the fund’s net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000® Growth Index. This policy may be changed only after 60 days’ notice to shareholders. As of August 31, 2025, the index was composed of companies having market capitalizations of between approximately $32.3 million and $21.3 billion.
The Investment Manager, as defined below, 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.
PLKGX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | PLKGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 19.5% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 22.80% |
| 1 Yr | 31.4% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 47.60% |
| 3 Yr | 21.7%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 13.60% |
| 5 Yr | 10.3%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 6.91% |
| 10 Yr | 16.2%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 5.93% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | PLKGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.9% | -58.0% | 42.0% | 24.20% |
| 2024 | 23.5% | -63.4% | 62.9% | 9.40% |
| 2023 | 23.4% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 6.02% |
| 2022 | -27.8% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 36.11% |
| 2021 | -0.2% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 31.84% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | PLKGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 19.5% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 22.80% |
| 1 Yr | 31.4% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 47.60% |
| 3 Yr | 21.7%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 13.60% |
| 5 Yr | 10.3%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 6.91% |
| 10 Yr | 16.2%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 5.93% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | PLKGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.3% | -23.5% | 42.0% | 42.60% |
| 2024 | 23.5% | -3.8% | 68.8% | 10.40% |
| 2023 | 23.4% | -19.0% | 54.6% | 6.63% |
| 2022 | -27.8% | -59.9% | 32.2% | 47.87% |
| 2021 | 14.6% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 32.65% |
NAV & Total Return History
PLKGX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| PLKGX | Category Low | Category High | PLKGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.1 B | 4.59 M | 42.8 B | 17.20% |
| Number of Holdings | 102 | 7 | 1223 | 50.40% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 885 M | 393 K | 3.7 B | 12.20% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 32.63% | 9.3% | 100.0% | 21.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Putnam Cash Collateral Pool LLC 8.11%
- Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. 3.40%
- Comfort Systems USA, Inc. 3.22%
- Nova Ltd. 3.17%
- Carpenter Technology Corp. 2.96%
- RBC Bearings, Inc. 2.89%
- Ensign Group, Inc. (The) 2.44%
- Bloom Energy Corp., Class A 2.42%
- Fabrinet 2.15%
- Huron Consulting Group, Inc. 1.90%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PLKGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.45% | 90.58% | 106.14% | 19.80% |
| Cash | 8.11% | 0.00% | 33.61% | 6.00% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.64% | 87.80% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.55% | 6.22% | 82.40% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 86.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.40% | 86.40% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PLKGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 22.29% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 53.00% |
| Technology | 21.04% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 76.60% |
| Industrials | 19.71% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 22.20% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 14.65% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 29.60% |
| Financial Services | 7.23% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 44.20% |
| Communication Services | 4.56% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 14.40% |
| Energy | 4.33% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 22.00% |
| Real Estate | 3.36% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 31.80% |
| Consumer Defense | 1.69% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 88.20% |
| Basic Materials | 1.15% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 78.00% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.68% | 90.60% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PLKGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 95.76% | 11.05% | 106.14% | 80.60% |
| Non US | 3.68% | 0.00% | 84.43% | 6.20% |
PLKGX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| PLKGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% | 0.05% | 7.92% | 91.20% |
| Management Fee | 0.67% | 0.04% | 1.62% | 26.85% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | 28.53% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| PLKGX 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
| PLKGX 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.
| PLKGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 70.00% | 3.00% | 264.00% | 62.41% |
PLKGX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| PLKGX | Category Low | Category High | PLKGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 89.80% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| PLKGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| PLKGX | Category Low | Category High | PLKGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.64% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 43.93% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| PLKGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.339 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2021 | $10.337 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 04, 2020 | $3.340 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2019 | $0.945 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Aug 22, 2018 | $0.680 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2016 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
PLKGX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Monroe
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 31, 2017
5.17
5.2%
Mr. Monroe is a Portfolio Manager and has been in the investment industry since 1996. Prior to joining Putnam, Mr. Monroe was a Senior Investment Analyst for Federated Investors from 2008 to 2012; a Senior Investment Analyst for American Century Investment Management from 2002 to 2008; an Investment Analyst for Mercer Investment Consulting from 1997 to 1999; and a Fund Accountant for Bisys Investment Services from 1996 to 1997. Mr. Monroe earned an M.B.A. from University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, and a B.S. degree in Finance from Miami University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.26 | 5.25 |