Managed Fund Since 2006
PCGYX Putnam Convertible Securities Fund
- Balanced profile. The fund seeks to achieve an equilibrium balancing much of the upside potential of equities, the lower downside risk of bonds, and an attractive current yield.
- Effective diversification. The fund offers diversification potential for investor portfolios: Convertible securities may provide more attractive risk-adjusted returns than stocks and have near zero correlation with aggregate bond strategies.
- Joint venture. Uniquely combining both dedicated fixed income and equity expertise to enhance the ability to fully exploit these hybrid securities.
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Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks, with equal emphasis, current income and capital appreciation. Its secondary objective is conservation of capital. The fund seeks to achieve an equilibrium balancing much of the upside potential of equities, the lower downside risk of bonds, and an attractive current yield.
- Benchmark
- ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index
- Dividend Frequency, if any
- Quarterly
- Fund Inception Date
- 06/29/1972
- Distribution Rate at NAV
4 As of 11/13/2025 (Updated Daily) - 1.45%
- Effective Duration
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 1.30 Years
Identifiers
- Ticker
- PCGYX
- Fund Number
- 1807
- CUSIP Code
- 746476407
Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025
Class Y
- 17.19%1 Year
- 12.63%3 Years
- 7.50%5 Years
- 10.09%10 Years
- 9.91%Since Inception
06/29/1972
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.
Top Sectors
As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Additional Fund Info
- Share Class Inception Date
- 12/30/1998
- Investment Style
- Convertibles
- Lipper Classification
- Convertible Securities Funds
- Morningstar Category
- Convertibles
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income is a fixed income specialist with a measured "no surprises" approach that is committed to the goal of delivering clients consistent, predictable fixed income results. We pursue dimensional sources of potential alpha across all global fixed income securities, sectors, and markets.
Managed Fund Since 2017
Latest Insights
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Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 10/31/2025
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
The fund began offering Class Y shares on 12/30/1998. Returns for periods prior to 12/30/1998 are based on the fund's Class A performance, which has not been adjusted for the lower operating expenses; had it been adjusted, performance would be higher. For periods after the share class offering, performance for the specific share class is used, reflecting the applicable expenses and maximum sales charges.
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Portfolio
Assets
As of10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Net Assets
- $531.71 Million
Positions
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 113
Portfolio Statistics
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- $98.55 Billion
- Fund
- 1.30 Years
- Fund
- 29.94x
- Fund
- 3.67x
Sector Allocation
As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Sector | % of Total | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
Information Technology | 34.45% | 31.51% |
Industrials | 13.87% | 12.08% |
Financials | 12.25% | 12.05% |
Consumer Discretionary | 10.89% | 11.17% |
Health Care | 7.69% | 11.84% |
Utilities | 5.75% | 9.67% |
Communication Services | 4.40% | 3.89% |
Real Estate | 4.18% | 3.49% |
Consumer Staples | 2.34% | 0.78% |
Energy | 1.98% | 2.06% |
Materials | 1.19% | 1.47% |
Cash & Other Net Assets | 1.00% | — |
Holdings
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Distributions & Tax
- Distribution Frequency
- QuarterlyThis fund is an ex-Dividend fund
- Capital Gain Distributions
- December
Rates and Yields Read important information about results and other investment disclosures
Distribution Rate
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 Distribution amounts may be estimates
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Documents
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| Factsheet - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund |
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| Annual Report - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund - Class Y | |||
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund Class Y | |||
| Semiannual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund | |||
| Prospectus - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund | |||
| Statement Of Additional Information - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund | |||
| Policy and Procedures - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Putnam Convertible Securities Fund |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Convertible securities are subject to the risks of stocks when the underlying stock price is high relative to the conversion price and debt securities when the underlying stock price is low relative to the conversion price. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. 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. 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.
Important Information
Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance.
Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.
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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results.
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Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.
The ICE BofA All Alternatives U.S. Convertibles Index comprises domestic securities of all quality grades that are convertible into U.S. dollar-denominated common stock, ADRs or cash equivalents and have a delta (measure of equity sensitivity) that indicates the security likely has a balance between the debt and equity characteristics of the security.
Source: The index data referenced herein is the property of Intercontinental Exchange ("ICE") and/or its licensors and has been licensed for use by Franklin Templeton. ICE and its licensors accept no liability in connection with this use.
Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.
Putnam funds are not exchangeable for other funds distributed by Franklin Distributors, LLC.
Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Putnam Investment is a Franklin Templeton company. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
Reports and other information about the funds are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at www.sec.gov.