Managed Strategy Since 2017
Putnam U.S. Small Cap Growth Equity SMA
- Combining quality and aggressive growth - Pursues strong risk-adjusted return potential through a foundation of high-quality growth stocks augmented by aggressive growth stocks.
- Research-intensive process - Applies rigorous fundamental research to identify growth opportunities where the market has undervalued the duration or magnitude of a company’s growth potential.
- Long-term growth potential - Seeks to harness the power of compounding growth and embed risk management at multiple levels.
Overview
Product Facts
Strategy description
The Putnam U.S. Small Cap Growth Equity SMA seeks to combine the benefits of qualitygrowth and aggressive-growth companies while also managing risk at multiple levels.
- Benchmark
- Russell 2000 Growth Index
- Inception Date
- 01/31/2000
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Number of Issuers
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 104
Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025
- 9.89%1 Year
- 15.31%3 Years
- 9.14%5 Years
- 11.47%10 Years
- 7.59%Since Inception
01/31/2000
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)
Industrials32.70% | |
Information Technology23.34% | |
Health Care19.79% | |
Consumer Discretionary8.95% | |
Financials7.10% |
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
September 30, 2025- Markets: US equity markets delivered surprisingly positive returns after a challenging first quarter and a rocky start to the second quarter.
- Contributors: Industrials, health care and materials
- Detractors: Financials, information technology and consumer staples
- Outlook: We believe the market is likely to remain volatile for the foreseeable future, and risk mitigation will be very important.
Managed Strategy Since 2024
Latest Insights
August 14, 2025
March 19, 2025
Composite Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 09/30/2025
The strategy returns shown are preliminary composite returns, subject to future revision (downward or upward). Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. An investment in this strategy can lose value.
Performance data represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Periods less than one year are not annualized. Performance results are for the composite which includes all actual, fully discretionary accounts with substantially similar investment policies and objectives managed to the composite's investment strategy. Composite returns are stated in U.S. dollars and assume reinvestment of any dividends, interest income, capital gains, or other earnings. The composite may include account(s) that are gross of fees and pure gross of fees. “Pure” gross-of-fee returns do not reflect the deduction of any expenses, including transaction costs. A traditional (or "true") gross-of-fee return reflects performance after the reduction of transaction costs but before the reduction of the investment advisory fee. The gross-of-fee return may include a blend of "true" gross-of-fee returns for non-wrap accounts and "pure” gross-of-fee returns for wrap accounts. Net-of-fee returns is reduced by a model “wrap fee” (3.0% is the maximum anticipated wrap fee for equity and balanced portfolios) which includes trading expenses as well as investment management, administrative and custodial fees. The model wrap fee used represents the highest anticipated wrap fee applicable to the strategy. Actual fees and account minimums may vary.
For fee schedules, contact your financial professional, or if you enter into an agreement directly with Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (“FTPPG”), refer to FTPPG’s Form ADV Part 2A disclosure document. Management and performance of individual accounts may vary for reasons that include the existence of different implementation practices and model requirements in different investment programs.
Information is based on the composite. Past performance is not an indicator or a guarantee of future performance. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. All performance is reported in US dollars.
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Portfolio
Positions
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Portfolio
- 104
- Benchmark
- 1,095
Portfolio Statistics
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Portfolio
- 14.91%
- Benchmark
- 14.62%
- Portfolio
- $10.95 Billion
- Benchmark
- $6.32 Billion
- Portfolio
- 0.21%
- Benchmark
- 0.50%
- Portfolio
- 31.97x
- Benchmark
- 39.84x
- Portfolio
- 7.01x
- Benchmark
- 5.09x
- Portfolio
- $7.47 Billion
- Benchmark
- $1.34 Billion
Asset Allocation
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
| Asset Type | Portfolio |
|---|---|
Common Stock | 98.17% |
Cash & Other Net Assets | 1.83% |
Holdings
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Putnam U.S. Small Cap Growth Equity SMA | |||
| FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures |
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 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.
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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 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe.
Source: FTSE.
Putnam Retail Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs): Putnam Investment Management, LLC acts as a discretionary investment manager or non-discretionary model provider in a variety of retail separately managed account programs and platforms (“SMA Programs”) sponsored by non-affiliated financial intermediaries (each, a “Sponsor Firm”). Through various Sponsor Firms, Putnam offers model-delivery SMAs as well as single- and dual-contract SMAs through a range of actively managed strategies. SMA Programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for all investors. The information provided relates to Putnam Investments and its affiliates, which includes Putnam Investment Management, LLC.
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