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Managed Fund Since 2017
Equity
POGAX Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund
- Durable growth. Seeks to identify companies exhibiting above-average growth and that can outperform in a variety of economic environments.
- Thematic approach. Combines top-down investment themes with fundamental research to identify companies we believe can benefit from growth trends.
- Emphasis on risk-adjusted performance. Constructs a concentrated portfolio that seeks to maximize stock-specific risk and mitigate factor bets.
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Total Net Assets
$13.99B
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing mainly in common stocks of large U.S. companies with a focus on growth stocks that exhibit above-average growth and we believe can outperform in a variety of economic environments.
- Benchmark
- Russell 1000 Growth Index
- Fund Inception Date
- 10/02/1995
- Dividend Frequency, if any
- Annually
- Portfolio Turnover
- 32%
Identifiers
- Ticker
- POGAX
- Fund Number
- 048
- CUSIP Code
- 746802800
Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025
Class A
- 19.09%1 Year
- 27.08%3 Years
- 15.43%5 Years
- 16.92%10 Years
- 10.31%Since Inception
10/02/1995
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
- 10/02/1995
- Investment Style
- Growth
- Lipper Classification
- Large-Cap Growth Funds
- Morningstar Category
- Large Growth
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
Putnam Investments
Putnam Investments has been serving clients and shareholders for over 85 years. We manage a range of equity portfolios with a focus on stock-specific opportunities. Our approach — stock-driven rather than style-driven — is designed to offer consistent outperformance, regardless of the market environment. Our portfolios are fueled by a variety of independent views and perspectives, enhanced by fundamental research and ongoing dialogue and debate. We combine this with portfolio construction that aims to reduce broader macro exposures and manage downside risk.
Commentary Highlights
June 30, 2025- Markets: Large-cap growth stocks posted solid returns, with the Russell 1000 Growth returning over 17%.
- Contributors: Stock selection in consumer discretionary and communication services.
- Detractors: Stock selection in financials and industrials.
- Outlook: Market leadership could expand beyond the Magnificent 7 to other growth sectors.
Putnam Investments
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Managed Fund Since 2019
Latest Insights
August 14, 2025
March 19, 2025
Performance
Calendar Year Returns
As of 10/31/2025
Class A - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)
Russell 1000 Growth Index (%)
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's monthly base fee is increased or reduced by a performance adjustment as described in the prospectus.
Ratings 3
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Portfolio
Assets
As of10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Net Assets
- $13.99 Billion
Positions
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Number of Issuers
- Fund
- 50
Portfolio Statistics
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Price to Book
- Fund
- 13.85x
- Fund
- 33.78x
- Fund
- $2,203.93 Billion
Sector Allocation
As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Sector | % of Total |
|---|---|
Information Technology | 52.93% |
Consumer Discretionary | 11.43% |
Communication Services | 9.51% |
Health Care | 7.95% |
Industrials | 6.23% |
Financials | 6.10% |
Real Estate | 2.33% |
Materials | 1.56% |
Utilities | 0.75% |
Cash & Other Net Assets | 1.21% |
Holdings
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
NVIDIA CORP SEDOL 2379504
MICROSOFT CORP SEDOL 2588173
APPLE INC SEDOL 2046251
BROADCOM INC SEDOL BDZ78H9
AMAZON.COM INC SEDOL 2000019
TESLA INC SEDOL B616C79
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A SEDOL B7TL820
ALPHABET INC-CL C SEDOL BYY88Y7
ELI LILLY & CO SEDOL 2516152
MASTERCARD INC - A SEDOL B121557
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.
Distributions & Tax
- Distribution Frequency
- AnnuallyThis fund is an ex-Dividend fund
- Capital Gain Distributions
- December
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
12/22/2025
Pricing
Documents
Fund Literature
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund | |||
| Product Commentary - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund | |||
| Flyer - Franklin All-Star Lineup - Morningstar |
Regulatory Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund - Class A | |||
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund - Class A | |||
| Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund | |||
| Prospectus - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund | |||
| Statement Of Additional Information - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. 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. 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 Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe.
Source: FTSE.
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.