Multi-Asset

PACYX Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Conservative Fund

  • Global benchmark. The fund starts with a globally diversified benchmark with more efficient exposures relative to a typical 30/70 benchmark.
  • Tactical flexibility. The managers have the ability to tilt overall equity and fixed income allocations +/-15% and shift exposures within each asset class.
  • Active implementation. Managers proactively research and determine the most efficient implementation for each asset class.
NAV 1 $-0.08(-0.70%)
$11.34
As of 11/13/2025
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
9.78%
As of 11/13/2025
Total Net Assets
$589.23M
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Morningstar Overall Rating™ 3
As of 10/31/2025

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Overview

Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund starts with a globally diversified strategic allocation of 30% equity and 70% fixed income. The managers have the ability to tilt allocations within a certain range by +/-15% and to shift exposures within each asset class.

Benchmark
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
Additional Benchmark
Putnam Conservative Blended Benchmark
Dividend Frequency, if any
Quarterly
Distribution Rate at NAV 4As of 11/13/2025 (Updated Daily)
6.25%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver 5,6,7As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
1.99%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver 5,7As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
1.99%
Fund Inception Date
02/07/1994

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 01/31/2025
Gross Expense Ratio8
0.75%
Net Expense Ratio8,9
0.75%
Maximum Initial Charge
N/A
CDSC
N/A
12b-1 Fee
N/A

Identifiers

Fund Number
1842
Ticker
PACYX
CUSIP Code
746444801

Average Annual Total Returns

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Class Y

  • 10.76%1 Year
  • 11.29%3 Years
  • 5.40%5 Years
  • 5.06%10 Years
  • 5.89%Since Inception
    02/07/1994

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 Asset Allocation

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As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

U.S. Investment-Grade Bonds59.69%
U.S. Large Cap Equity23.35%
International Equity5.88%
U.S. High Yield Bonds4.99%
U.S. Small- and Mid-Cap Equity2.53%
Cash & Cash Equivalents2.04%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
07/14/1994
Investment Style
Asset Allocation
Morningstar Category
Conservative Allocation
Lipper Classification
Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds

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Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions

Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions (FTIS) is a leader in multi-asset, quantitative, and hedged solutions, leveraging a global network of investment teams to offer innovative and diversified strategies. With a focus on long-term investing, we combine deep research, active management, and data-driven insights to create solutions which seek to meet the evolving needs of investors worldwide.

Commentary Highlights

September 30, 2025

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Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions
[Brett S Goldsteins avatar]

Managed Fund Since 2019

[Adrian H Chans avatar]

Managed Fund Since 2021

[Thomas Nelsons avatar]

Managed Fund Since 2025

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Managed Fund Since 2025

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
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Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 10/31/2025

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Class Y - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index (%)
Putnam Conservative Blended Benchmark (%)

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 Y shares on 7/14/1994. Returns for periods prior to 7/14/1994 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.

Ratings 3

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Overall Morningstar Rating
Overall Morningstar Rating: 4 out of 5 stars  
As of 10/31/2025
3 Years
3 Years: 5 out of 5 stars  
77 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 4 out of 5 stars  
73 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 4 out of 5 stars  
55 Funds in category
Rating Category
Conservative Allocation

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 10/31/2025
Current Historical
Large
Medium
Small
Value Blend Growth
Style
Size

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
$589.23 Million

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Holdings
Fund
2,019

Asset Allocation

As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Holdings Fund
U.S. Investment-Grade Bonds
59.69%
U.S. Large Cap Equity
23.35%
International Equity
5.88%
U.S. High Yield Bonds
4.99%
U.S. Small- and Mid-Cap Equity
2.53%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
2.04%

 

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Holdings

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

US 2YR NOTE (CBT) DEC25 TUZ5
US 5YR NOTE (CBT) DEC25 FVZ5
US LONG BOND(CBT) DEC25 USZ5
NVIDIA CORP SEDOL 2379504
MICROSOFT CORP SEDOL 2588173
APPLE INC SEDOL 2046251
FNMA FN30 TBA UMBS 02.5000 10/01/2055
FNMA FN30 TBA UMBS 05.0000 10/01/2055
US ULTRA BOND CBT DEC25 WNZ5
TRS USD FLOAT RCXTPGDL USD FIXED 0% 2025-12-15
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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 4

As of 11/13/2025 (Updated Daily)
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 6.25%

30-Day SEC Yield 5,6,7

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
w/ Waiver  1.99%
w/o Waiver 1.99%

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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07/21/2025
04/21/2025
03/20/2025
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Pricing

Pricing History

As of 11/13/2025 (Updated Daily)

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Daily Fund Prices

As of 11/13/2025

Share Prices

As of 11/13/2025

NAV  1(Net Asset Value)
$11.34
NAV Change  1
$-0.08
NAV Change (%)  1
-0.70%
POP  10(Public Offering Price)
$11.34

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 10/28/2025
$11.45
Lowest NAV As of 04/08/2025
$10.17

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. The allocation of assets among different strategies, asset classes and investments may not prove beneficial or produce the desired results. 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. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. 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. Asset-backed, mortgage-backed or mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment and extension risks. 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. 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 US Aggregate Index is comprised of investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated government, corporate, and mortgage- and asset-backed issues having at least one year to maturity.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.

The Putnam Conservative Blended Benchmark is a blended benchmark comprises of 65% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, 25% Russell 3000® Index, 5% MSCI EAFE Index (NR), and 5% JPMorgan Developed High Yield Index. Source: Bloomberg Indices, FTSE, MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI and JP Morgan.
Net Returns (NR) include income net of tax withholding when dividends are paid.

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. 
    ©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

  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.