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Putnam Investments Stock-driven equity portfolios designed to deliver consistent outperformance.

  • Differentiated alpha — Hybrid fundamental research encourages debate and idea exchange between sector and strategy specialists.
  • Risk management — Portfolio construction amplifies stock risk and minimizes factor risk for a smoother performance journey.
  • Performance fueled by experience — 85+ years serving clients with US$162.3 billion in assets under management.

At a Glance

  • Heritage 85+ years
  • AUM US$162.3B
  • Offices Boston, London, Singapore
  • Focus Active Equity
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Years Serving Clients
85+
Assets Under Management
US$162.3B
As of 12/31/2025
Portfolio Managers & Analysts
60+
Boston, London & Singapore
Avg. Experience
20+ yrs
PMs and analysts

We are stock-driven, not style-driven

Differentiated alpha

Our hybrid, fundamental research structure encourages debate and idea exchange between sector and strategy specialists to deliver a unique, collaborative view on stock opportunities.

Risk management

Portfolio construction is as important as stock selection in our process. We seek to amplify stock risk and minimize factor risk with the express goal of delivering a smoother performance journey regardless of style regime.

Client alignment

Delivering repeatable investment excellence to our clients is at the center of everything we do. The majority of portfolio manager and analyst compensation is performance based, aligning our success with that of our clients.

85+
Years serving clients and shareholders
US$162.3B
In assets under management
60+
Portfolio managers and analysts
20+
Average years of experience

Message from our CIO

Shep Perkins, CFA

Shep Perkins, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

“The power behind our portfolios is a research structure that encourages debate and idea exchange between sector and strategy specialists. This collaborative approach delivers a unique view on stock opportunities that you won’t find elsewhere.”

Shep Perkins describes the key components of Putnam’s active investment philosophy and process. Our equity portfolios span global markets and invest across size and styles. With every portfolio, our goal is to provide a smooth performance journey for investors, aiming for consistent outperformance while managing downside risk.

Performance fueled by experience — our clients benefit from Putnam’s deep history, decades of experience in changing markets, and investment professionals with extensive knowledge of industries and sectors across Boston, London, and Singapore.

Featured Products

PEIYX

Putnam Large Cap Value Fund — Class Y

Total Net Assets $45.11B
Inception Date 10/01/1998
Dividend Frequency Quarterly
NAV $41.06

PVAL

Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF

Total Net Assets $8.10B
Inception Date 05/25/2021
Dividend Frequency Quarterly
NAV $48.06

PGOYX

Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund — Class Y

Total Net Assets $13.43B
Inception Date 07/01/1999
Dividend Frequency Annually
NAV $77.19

PBDC

Putnam BDC Income ETF

Total Net Assets $239.71M
Inception Date 09/29/2022
Dividend Frequency Quarterly
NAV $28.28

PNGYX

Putnam International Value Fund — Class Y

Total Net Assets $1.07B
Inception Date 10/02/2000
Dividend Frequency Quarterly
NAV $18.16

Putnam funds now available in overseas markets

Franklin Templeton has introduced Putnam Investments and our active equity capabilities to investors in EMEA and APAC markets. Fund launches began in March 2025 with FTGF Putnam US Large Cap Value Fund, followed by FTGF Putnam US Research Equity Fund, FTGF Putnam US Large Cap Growth Fund, FTGF Putnam Global Healthcare Fund, and FTGF Putnam Balanced Fund.

Investment Leadership Team

Shep Perkins, CFA

Shep Perkins, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

Kate Lakin

Kate Lakin

Director of Research

Alan G. McCormack, Ph.D., CFA

Alan G. McCormack, Ph.D., CFA

Head of Quantitative Equities & Risk

Marc Lindquist

Marc Lindquist

Head of Trading

Important Information

All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Please see each product’s web page for specific details regarding investment objective, risks, performance, and other important information. Review this information carefully before you make any investment decision.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No assurance can be given that the investment objective will be achieved or that an investor will receive a return of all or part of his or her initial investment. Actual results could be materially different from the stated goals.

Putnam Investments does not guarantee any minimum level of investment performance or the success of any investment strategy. Investors should carefully consider the risks involved before deciding to invest. Use of models and analytical, quantitative and risk management tools and techniques is no guarantee of investment success or positive performance.

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