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Managed Fund Since 2018
Equity
POVYX Putnam International Equity Fund
- International companies. The fund invests in established large and midsize companies, mainly in developed markets to benefit from opportunities outside the United States.
- A flexible strategy. Pursuing Putnam's blend strategy, the fund can own growth- or value-style stocks to participate when either style leads international markets.
- A disciplined process. The portfolio manager invests using fundamental research and quantitative tools supported by strong risk controls in portfolio construction.
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Total Net Assets
$878.16M
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in established large and midsize companies, mainly in developed markets to benefit from opportunities outside the United States.
- Benchmark
- MSCI EAFE Index-NR
- Fund Inception Date
- 02/28/1991
- Dividend Frequency, if any
- Annually
- Portfolio Turnover
- 77%
Identifiers
- Ticker
- POVYX
- Fund Number
- 1835
- CUSIP Code
- 74680E507
Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025
Class Y
- 30.40%1 Year
- 22.86%3 Years
- 13.16%5 Years
- 7.67%10 Years
- 7.63%Since Inception
02/28/1991
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
- 07/12/1996
- Investment Style
- Blend
- Lipper Classification
- International Large-Cap Core
- Morningstar Category
- Foreign Large Blend
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.
Putnam Investments
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Managed Fund Since 2025
Latest Insights
August 14, 2025
March 19, 2025
Performance
Calendar Year Returns
As of 10/31/2025
Class Y - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)
MSCI EAFE Index-NR (%)
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.
The fund began offering Class Y shares on 7/12/1996. Returns for periods prior to 7/12/1996 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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Portfolio
Assets
As of10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Net Assets
- $878.16 Million
Positions
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Number of Issuers
- Fund
- 62
Portfolio Statistics
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)
- Fund
- 15.96x
- Fund
- 2.68x
- Fund
- $159.42 Billion
Sector Allocation
As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Sector | % of Total |
|---|---|
Financials | 21.91% |
Industrials | 16.98% |
Health Care | 12.13% |
Materials | 8.25% |
Information Technology | 7.96% |
Consumer Discretionary | 7.54% |
Consumer Staples | 7.51% |
Communication Services | 7.51% |
Utilities | 5.88% |
Energy | 2.72% |
Cash & Other Net Assets | 1.59% |
Holdings
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
ASML HOLDING NV SEDOL B929F46
IBERDROLA SA SEDOL B288C92
HOYA CORP SEDOL 6441506
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GRO SEDOL 6335171
AIRBUS SE SEDOL 4012250
SONY GROUP CORP SEDOL 6821506
CRH PLC (LONDON LISTING) SEDOL 0182704
ROCHE HOLDING AG-GENUSSCHEIN SEDOL 7110388
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE SEDOL 4834108
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC SEDOL 0287580
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 International Equity Fund |
Regulatory Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report - Putnam International Equity Fund - Class Y | |||
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam International Equity Fund | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Putnam International Equity Fund - Class Y | |||
| Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam International Equity Fund | |||
| Prospectus - Putnam International Equity Fund | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Putnam International Equity Fund | |||
| Statement Of Additional Information - Putnam International Equity Fund | |||
| Policy and Procedures - Putnam International Equity Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Putnam International Equity Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Putnam International Equity Fund |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. 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. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. 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.
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 MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada.
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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.