Fixed Income

PGBRX Putnam Global Income Trust

  • Worldwide opportunities. The fund's managers search for attractive income securities from a broad range of sectors in U.S. and international markets.
  • Flexible risk allocations. The fund takes a unique approach to asset allocation, dynamically establishing diversified risk exposures rather than sector exposures.
  • Bottom-up approach. Security selection is the primary driver of returns, with subsector allocations and macro strategies also serving as potential alpha generators.
NAV 1 $0.03(0.30%)
$10.07
As of 12/10/2025
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
5.33%
As of 12/10/2025
Total Net Assets
$214.06M
As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Morningstar Overall Rating™ 3
As of 11/30/2025

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Overview

Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks high current income by investing principally in debt securities of sovereign and private issuers worldwide, including supranational issuers. Preservation of capital and long-term total return are secondary objectives, but only to the extent consistent with the objective of seeking high current income.

Benchmark
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index
Dividend Frequency, if any
Monthly
Fund Inception Date
06/01/1987
Distribution Rate at NAV4As of 12/09/2025 (Updated Daily)
3.13%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver5,6,7As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
3.18%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver5,7As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
2.94%
Effective DurationAs of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
5.66 Years

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 02/28/2025
Gross Expense Ratio8
1.49%
Net Expense Ratio8,9
1.18%
Maximum Initial Charge
N/A
CDSC
N/A
12b-1 Fee
0.50%

Identifiers

Ticker
PGBRX
Fund Number
820
CUSIP Code
74677Q505

Average Annual Total Returns

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Class R

  • 4.34%1 Year
  • 3.78%3 Years
  • -2.05%5 Years
  • 0.81%10 Years
  • 4.86%Since Inception
    06/01/1987

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

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As of 11/30/2025 - Notional Exposure % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Corporate Bond - Investment Grade33.36%
Local Currency Government/Agency Bonds25.36%
Agency Pass-through17.09%
Residential MBS (Non-agency)7.64%
Emerging Markets Bonds7.59%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
12/01/2003
Investment Style
Multi-Sector
Lipper Classification
Global Income Funds
Morningstar Category3
Global Bond

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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.

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
[Sonal Desais avatar]

Managed Fund Since 2024

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Managed Fund Since 2007

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Managed Fund Since 2024

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
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Performance

Risk Measures

As of 11/30/2025

Class R - Without Sales Charge (NAV)
Measured against: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index
Statistics
Historical Tracking Error
Information Ratio
Standard Deviation (%)
Class R
Sharpe Ratio (%)
Class R

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. 

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The fund began offering Class R shares on 12/1/2003. Returns for periods prior to 12/1/2003 reflect a restated figure based on the fund's Class A performance. The restated performance for Class R was adjusted to take into account differences in class-specific operating expenses and maximum sales charges. For periods after the share class offering, performance for the specific share class is used, reflecting the applicable expenses and maximum sales charges.

Ratings 3

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Overall Morningstar Rating
Overall Morningstar Rating: 3 out of 5 stars  
As of 11/30/2025
3 Years
3 Years: 2 out of 5 stars  
147 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 3 out of 5 stars  
142 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 3 out of 5 stars  
121 Funds in category
Rating Category
Global Bond

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics. 

Morningstar Style Box
As of 11/30/2025
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Source: Morningstar®. The style box reveals a fund's investment style. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the long stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows the investment style (value, blend, or growth). For fixed income funds, the vertical axis shows the credit quality based on credit ratings and the horizontal axis shows interest-rate sensitivity as measured by effective duration. Placement is determined by fund portfolio holding figures most recently entered into Morningstar's database and corresponding market conditions. Shaded areas show the past 3 years of quarterly data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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Portfolio

Assets

As of10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets
$213.16 Million

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Holdings
Fund
769

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Weighted Average Life
Fund
7.28 Years
Effective Duration
Fund
5.75 Years

Sector Exposure

As of 11/30/2025 - Notional Exposure % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Sector % of Total
Benchmark
Corporate Bond - Investment Grade
33.36%17.84%
Local Currency Government/Agency Bonds
25.36%33.25%
Agency Pass-through
17.09%10.07%
Residential MBS (Non-agency)
7.64%0.02%
Emerging Markets Bonds
7.59%16.24%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.12%0.61%
Agency CMO
4.67%
Collateralized Loan Obligation
4.60%
Investment Vehicle
2.54%
Asset-Backed Securities
1.45%0.18%
Corporate Bond - High Yield
0.69%0.14%
U.S. Treasury/Agency
19.31%
Covered Bonds
2.15%
Municipal Bonds
0.19%
Net Cash
3.41%

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Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

FNMA FN30 TBA UMBS 05.5000 11/01/2055
JAPAN (20 YEAR ISSUE) 02.2000 03/20/2031
FRANKLIN ULTRA SHORT BOND ETF
FNMA FN30 TBA UMBS 06.5000 11/01/2055
US 5YR NOTE (CBT) DEC25 FVZ5
LONG GILT FUTURE DEC25 G Z5
FNMA FN30 TBA UMBS 02.5000 11/01/2055
FNMA FN30 TBA UMBS 02.0000 11/01/2055
JAPAN (10 YEAR ISSUE) 00.1000 03/20/2027
FNMA FN30 TBA UMBS 04.0000 11/01/2052

Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security. 

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Distributions & Tax

Federal ID Number 04-6549525

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 ($)

Jan 26
Feb 27
Mar 26
Apr 26
May 28
Jun 26
Jul 26
Aug 28
Sep 26
Oct 28
Nov 26
Dec 26

Supplemental Tax Information

Foreign Source Income
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends
Direct U.S. Government Obligations
0.33%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest
Dividends Received Deduction
Section 163(j)
Indiana Resident Taxable Income
Utah Resident Taxable Income

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Pricing

Pricing History

As of 12/10/2025 (Updated Daily)

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Daily Fund Prices

As of 12/10/2025

Share Prices

As of 12/10/2025

NAV  1(Net Asset Value)
$10.07
NAV Change  1
$0.03
NAV Change (%)  1
0.30%
POP  10(Public Offering Price)
$10.07

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 09/16/2025
$10.20
Lowest NAV As of 01/13/2025
$9.74

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Fund Literature
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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. The portfolio is non-diversified and may invest in a relatively small number of issuers, which may negatively impact the performance and result in greater fluctuation in value. 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.

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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. 

CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. 

The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index is a global investment-grade debt index including treasury, government-related, corporate and securitized fixed-rate bonds.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.

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

Footnotes

  1. Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.

  2. Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.

  3. The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products with at least a three-year history, and subject to change monthly. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total return, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total return. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Ratings do not take into account the effects of sales charges and loads. Morningstar Rating is for the specified share class(es) only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. 

  4. Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, divided by the NAV as of the date indicated. The Distribution Rate calculation includes income and return of capital, and excludes special distributions. The Distribution Rate is not guaranteed, subject to change, and is not a quotation of fund performance.

  5. During periods of rising inflation, fund yields can vary significantly from month-to-month and may not be repeated.

  6. With Waiver means the performance quote reflects any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers.

  7. 30-Day SEC Yield is calculated using the net income (interest and dividends) per share earned over a trailing 30-day period (annualized), divided by the fund’s share price at the end of that period. It may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate, which reflects the fund’s past dividends paid to shareholders.

  8. Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.

  9. Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors. 

  10. Public Offering Price – the purchase price for each share of the fund on a given day.  It includes the maximum initial sales charge, if any.

  11. Credit Quality is a measure of a bond issuer's ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. The credit ratings shown are based on each portfolio security's rating as provided by S&P Global Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and/or Fitch Ratings, Inc. and typically range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), or an equivalent and/or similar rating. For this purpose, if two or more of the agencies have assigned differing ratings to a security, the highest rating is used. Securities that are unrated by all three agencies are reflected as such. The credit quality of the investments in the portfolio does not apply to the stability or safety of the portfolio. The methodology used for the calculation of credit quality ratings displayed may differ from the methodology for monitoring investment limits, if applicable. Please note, the portfolio itself has not been rated by an independent rating agency.