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PGTYX Putnam Global Technology Fund

  • Research-intensive process. Focuses active, fundamental research on catalyst-driven insights to identify emerging and established companies poised to benefit from changes, innovations, and disruptions.
  • Global multi-cap orientation. Covers a broad universe of technology companies across global markets and cap spectrum, investing approximately 30% of the portfolio outside the U.S. and in small and mid caps.
  • Concentrated, best-ideas approach. Utilizes a bottom-up approach and disciplined risk management to build a focused portfolio of 25 to 35 high-conviction names, seeking alpha over a full market cycle.
NAV 1 $-2.09(-2.27%)
$89.82
As of 11/13/2025
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
23.53%
As of 11/13/2025
Total Net Assets
$1.61B
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 capital appreciation. Focuses active, fundamental research on catalyst-driven insights to identify emerging and established companies poised to benefit from changes, innovations, and disruptions.

Benchmark
MSCI ACWI Information Technology Index-NR
Additional Benchmark
Putnam Global Technology Linked Benchmark
Fund Inception Date
12/18/2008
Dividend Frequency, if any
Annually
Portfolio Turnover
66%

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 12/30/2024
Gross Expense Ratio4
0.82%
Net Expense Ratio4,5
0.82%
Maximum Initial Charge
N/A
CDSC
N/A
12b-1 Fee
N/A

Identifiers

Ticker
PGTYX
Fund Number
1869
CUSIP Code
746764521

Average Annual Total Returns

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Class Y

  • 32.81%1 Year
  • 37.90%3 Years
  • 19.41%5 Years
  • 22.36%10 Years
  • 20.03%Since Inception
    12/18/2008

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

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

Semiconductors38.08%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals18.09%
Systems Software15.75%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment6.48%
Broadline Retail5.41%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
12/18/2008
Investment Style
Sector
Lipper Classification
Global Science/Technology Funds
Morningstar Category
Technology

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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 2012

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Managed Fund Since 2023

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
Manager Location

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Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 10/31/2025

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Class Y - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)
MSCI ACWI Information Technology Index-NR (%)
Putnam Global Technology Linked 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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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: 4 out of 5 stars  
246 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 4 out of 5 stars  
214 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 4 out of 5 stars  
155 Funds in category
Rating Category
Technology

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

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Portfolio

Assets

As of10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets
$1.61 Billion

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Fund
31

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Price to Book
Fund
8.08x
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)
Fund
$2,258.89 Billion
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)
Fund
30.32x

Market Capitalization Allocation

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

Market Capitalization Fund
$1.4B - $5.2B 1.10%
$5.2B - $30.6B 8.71%
$30.6B - $130.7B 15.15%
Over $130.7B 74.56%
Cash and other assets 0.48%

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Holdings

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

NVIDIA CORP SEDOL 2379504
MICROSOFT CORP SEDOL 2588173
APPLE INC SEDOL 2046251
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFAC SEDOL 6889106
BROADCOM INC SEDOL BDZ78H9
ASML HOLDING NV SEDOL B929F46
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY INC SEDOL BNKJSM5
AMAZON.COM INC SEDOL 2000019
STMICROELECTRONICS NV SEDOL 5962332
CISCO SYSTEMS INC SEDOL 2198163
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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
Distribution amounts may be estimates

12/22/2025
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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)
$89.82
NAV Change  1
$-2.09
NAV Change (%)  1
-2.27%
POP  6(Public Offering Price)
$89.82

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 10/29/2025
$95.44
Lowest NAV As of 04/08/2025
$54.95

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Documents

Fund Literature
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Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam Global Technology FundDownload Document
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Prospectus - Putnam Global Technology FundDownload Document
Summary Prospectus - Putnam Global Technology FundDownload Document
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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. 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. 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 Putnam Global Technology Linked Benchmark represents the performance of the MSCI World Information Technology Index (NR) through March 31, 2022, and the performance of the MSCI ACWI Information Technology Index (NR) thereafter.

The MSCI ACWI Information Technology Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed and emerging equity market performance in the information technology sector. Source: 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.

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. 
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  4. 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.

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

  6. 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.