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PIM

Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust

As of 11/26/2025

NAV 1

$3.47

$0.00 (0.00%)
 

Market Price 2

$3.32

$-0.02 (-0.60%)
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

9.17%

 
 

YTD Total Return At Market Price

9.39%

 
 

Premium / Discount 4

-4.32%

 

Distribution Rate at NAV 6

7.61%

 

Distribution Rate at Market Price 6

7.95%

 

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks, with equal emphasis, high current income and relative stability of net asset value by allocating assets to the U.S. investment-grade, high-yield, and international sector. The fund seeks multiple sources of return outside the constraints of its benchmark, investing across traditional and alternative bond markets.

Strategy and Process

  • Broad diversification The fund seeks multiple sources of return outside the constraints of its benchmark, investing across traditional and alternative bond markets.
  • Flexible risk allocations The fund takes a unique approach to asset allocation, dynamically establishing diversified risk exposures rather than sector exposures.
  • Active duration management As the fund's duration is independent of any index, the fund employs strategies that seek to reduce interest-rate risk.
Fund Information
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Total Net Assets  As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$166.87 Million
Fund Inception Date 
04/29/1988
Fiscal Year End 
September 30
Listing Exchange 
NYSE
Benchmark 
ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index
Investment Style 
Multi-Sector
Lipper Classification 
General Bond Funds
Morningstar Category5 
Nontraditional Bond
Dividends & Yields
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV6  As of 11/26/2025 (Updated Daily)
7.61%
Distribution Rate at Market Price6  As of 11/26/2025 (Updated Daily)
7.95%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees 9
As of 09/30/2024
Gross Expense Ratio7 
1.02%
Net Expense Ratio78 
1.02%
Identifiers
Ticker 
PIM
Fund Number 
5807
CUSIP Code 
746909100

Portfolio Managers

Michael V Salm

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2011

Albert W Chan, CFA®

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2020

Matthew J Walkup

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2024

Patrick A. Klein, Ph.D

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2024

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any  This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Monthly
Capital Gain Distributions 
December

Rates and Yields

Read important information about results and other investment disclosures
Distribution Rate
As of 11/26/2025
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 
7.61%
At Market Price 
7.95%
30-Day SEC Yield
As of 10/31/2025
w/ Waiver 
5.36%
w/o Waiver 
5.34%

Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.

Distributions Per Share

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final
Record Date  
11/17/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
11/17/2025
Payable Date  
11/28/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022
Record Date  
10/17/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
10/17/2025
Payable Date  
10/31/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022
Record Date  
09/18/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
09/18/2025
Payable Date  
09/30/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022
Record Date  
08/18/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
08/18/2025
Payable Date  
08/29/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022
Record Date  
07/18/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
07/18/2025
Payable Date  
07/31/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022
Record Date  
06/16/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
06/16/2025
Payable Date  
06/30/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022
Record Date  
05/19/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
05/19/2025
Payable Date  
05/30/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022
Record Date  
04/17/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
04/17/2025
Payable Date  
04/30/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022
Record Date  
03/17/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
03/17/2025
Payable Date  
03/31/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022
Record Date  
02/24/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
02/24/2025
Payable Date  
03/03/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022
Record Date  
01/24/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
01/24/2025
Payable Date  
02/03/2025
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.022

Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.

The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.

Refer to the fund’s annual report for specific information regarding distributions.

Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.

The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.

Refer to the fund’s annual report for specific information regarding distributions.

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 04-6584465
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Record Date  
Jan 24
Ordinary Dividends  
0.011739
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.010261
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Feb 23
Ordinary Dividends  
0.011739
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.010261
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Mar 22
Ordinary Dividends  
0.011739
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.010261
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Apr 24
Ordinary Dividends  
0.011739
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.010261
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
May 24
Ordinary Dividends  
0.011739
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.010261
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jun 24
Ordinary Dividends  
0.011739
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.010261
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jul 24
Ordinary Dividends  
0.011739
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.010261
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Aug 23
Ordinary Dividends  
0.011739
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.010261
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Sep 24
Ordinary Dividends  
0.011739
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.010261
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Oct 24
Ordinary Dividends  
0.022
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Nov 22
Ordinary Dividends  
0.022
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Dec 23
Ordinary Dividends  
0.022
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.171651
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.092349
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

Franklin Templeton and its specialized investment managers and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice to taxpayers. These materials and any tax-related statements are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties or complying with any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax-related statements, if any, may have been written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by applicable law. Each investor’s tax situation is different, and is based on an individual’s tax bracket, type of account used for investment and other factors. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Pricing

Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 11/26/2025 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 11/26/2025

Share Prices

As of 11/26/2025
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$3.47
NAV Change1 
$0.00
NAV Change (%)1 
0.00%
Market Price2 
$3.32
Market Price Change2 
$-0.02
Market Price Change (%)2 
-0.60%

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 09/16/2025
$3.51
Highest Market Price  As on 09/12/2025
$3.50
Lowest NAV  As on 04/11/2025
$3.38
Lowest Market Price  As on 06/13/2025
$0.00

Premium / Discount

As of 11/26/2025
Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV since Inception 
-6.78%
Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV at Close 
-4.32%

Premium/Discount

Historical Premium/Discount 4

As of 11/26/2025 Updated Daily

Press Releases

Documents

Fund Literature

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Factsheet - Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust

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Closed-End Funds Product Guide

Regulatory Documents

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Annual Report - Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust

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Semi-Annual Report - Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust

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Policy and Procedures - Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust

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Risks

What Are The Key Risks?

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal.

Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. Asset-backed, mortgage-backed or mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment and extension risks. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.