Managed Fund Since 2017
PRREX Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund
- Sector diversification. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, including corporate debt, bank loans, sovereign debt, and securitized assets, such as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.
- Managing rate sensitivity. The fund invests in short-term bonds and other securities, and generally maintains an effective duration, or interest-rate sensitivity, of three years or less.
- Fundamental approach. The fund's experienced portfolio managers implement active strategies that consider several factors, including credit, interest-rate, and prepayment risks, and general market conditions.
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Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks as high a rate of current income as the portfolio managers believe is consistent with preservation of capital by investing in short-term bonds and other securities while generally maintaining an effective duration of three years or less.
- Benchmark
- ICE BofA 1-3 Year US Corporate Index
- Additional Benchmark
- Putnam Short Duration Bond Linked Benchmark
- Dividend Frequency, if any
- Monthly
- Fund Inception Date
- 12/23/2008
- Distribution Rate at NAV
4 As of 02/09/2026 (Updated Daily) - 3.93%
- Effective Duration
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly) - 1.57 Years
Identifiers
- Ticker
- PRREX
- Fund Number
- 8863
- CUSIP Code
- 74676A204
Average Annual Total Returns As of 01/31/2026
Class R6
- 5.60%1 Year
- 5.61%3 Years
- 2.82%5 Years
- 3.16%10 Years
- 2.37%Since Inception
12/23/2008
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 01/31/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Corporate Bond - Investment Grade50.91% | |
Residential MBS (Non-agency)5.81% | |
Asset-Backed Securities5.34% | |
U.S. Treasury/Agency5.22% | |
Collateralized Loan Obligation3.26% |
Additional Fund Info
- Share Class Inception Date
- 07/02/2012
- Investment Style
- Multi-Sector
- Lipper Classification
- Short Investment Grade Debt Funds
- Morningstar Category
10 - Short-Term Bond
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
A global leader in fixed income, the team strives to provide consistent and resilient returns by combining deep fundamental research with rigorous portfolio construction. This solutions-drives approach means maintaining portfolio and risk exposures that align with client expectations.
Commentary Highlights
12/31/2025- Markets: The fourth quarter of 2025 saw monthly shifts in market sentiment as uncertainties increased in the first part of the quarter. The US federal government went into a shutdown on October 1 as the US Senate was unable to pass a spending bill. This delayed or canceled the publication of key economic data leading to a lack of clarity on the economic condition of the United States. The shutdown was lifted mid-November, and subsequent data showed that economic growth in the United States remained resilient. The US Federal Reserve delivered three consecutive 25-basis point cuts in Q4, helping market sentiment improve in December. Global economies continued to reset themselves due to US tariffs, with many looking to spur domestic growth.
- Contributors : ABS, CMBS, and non-agency RMBS
- Detractors: Underweight to investment grade corporate credit
- Outlook: Although the Fed has signaled one more cut for 2026, we continue to believe that so long as growth remains resilient and the expansion continues in line with our expectations, the Fed will remain on pause at least through Powell’s term ending in May 2026, and potentially through 2026. That said, the Fed’s reaction function does lean dovish, and any signs of labor market weakness could force additional “risk-management” cuts under Powell or his successor.
Managed Fund Since 2021
Managed Fund Since 2021
Managed Fund Since 2021
Latest Insights
January 26, 2026
January 8, 2026
Performance
Calendar Year Returns
As of 01/31/2026
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 R6 shares on 7/2/2012. Returns for periods prior to 7/2/2012 are based on the fund's Class Y 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 of12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Net Assets
- $1.36 Billion
Positions
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 475
Portfolio Statistics
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 1.66 Years
- Fund
- 1.77 Years
Credit Quality Allocation 12
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
| Credit Quality | Fund |
|---|---|
AAA | 11.62% |
AA | 11.86% |
A | 20.49% |
BBB | 29.55% |
BB | 2.17% |
B | 0.52% |
CCC and Below | 0.11% |
Not Rated | 4.72% |
Net Cash | 18.95% |
Holdings
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Distributions & Tax
- Distribution Frequency
- MonthlyThis fund is an Accrual 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 Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final
Pricing
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund | |||
| Product Commentary - Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund |
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report - Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund - Class R6 | |||
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund Class R6 | |||
| Semiannual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund | |||
| Prospectus - Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund | |||
| Statement Of Additional Information - Putnam Funds Trust | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund |
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. 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
Total Returns include change in share price, assume reinvestment of all distributions, and reflect the deduction of fund expenses and applicable fees. Total returns, distribution rate, and yields reflect any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers; without these reductions, the results would have been lower.
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.
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.
The ICE BofA 1-3 Year U.S. Corporate Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. investment-grade corporate debt with a remaining term to maturity of less than 3 years. 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.
The Putnam Short Duration Bond Linked Benchmark represents the performance of the ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index through May 31, 2018, and the performance of the ICE BofA 1-3 Year U.S. Corporate Index thereafter.
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.
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