Equity

Putnam Sustainable Leaders SMA

  • Committed companies - Invests in companies that have demonstrated leadership in key sustainability issues that are financially material to their business context.
  • Active research process - tegrates relevant and forward looking sustainability analysis with high-quality fundamental research to drive investment decisions.
  • Experienced team - Managed by dedicated and experienced sustainable investing team embedded within Putnam’s equity research and quantitative/risk analysis groups.

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Overview

Product Facts

Strategy description

The Putnam Sustainable Leaders SMA seeks to identify large-cap companies whose businesses benefit from sustainability leadership. Companies demonstrating leadership in business-relevant sustainability issues can enhance long-term success through improved growth, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.

Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
Inception Date
03/31/2018
Asset Class
Equity
Number of IssuersAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
56

Average Annual Total Returns

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  • 2.54%1 Year
  • 13.87%3 Years
  • 8.34%5 Years
  • 10 Years
  • 11.34%Since Inception
    03/31/2018

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)

Information Technology35.64%
Consumer Discretionary12.30%
Health Care11.60%
Financials10.52%
Communication Services7.10%

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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 Strategy Since 2018

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Managed Strategy Since 2018

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Composite Performance

Risk Measures

As of 10/31/2025

Measured against: S&P 500 Index
Statistics
Alpha (Net of Fees)
Beta (Net)
R-Squared (Net)
Historical Tracking Error (Net)
Historical Tracking Error (Pure Gross)
Information Ratio (Pure Gross)
Information Ratio (Net)

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)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
56
Benchmark
503

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Price to Book
Portfolio
6.02x
Benchmark
5.51x
Estimated 3-5 Year EPS Growth
Portfolio
14.91%
Benchmark
13.64%
Active Share
Portfolio
53.51%
Benchmark
Dividend Yield 1
Portfolio
0.93%
Benchmark
1.16%
Median Market Cap (USD)
Portfolio
$111.60 Billion
Benchmark
$37.86 Billion
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)
Portfolio
24.85x
Benchmark
23.35x
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)
Portfolio
$1,611.24 Billion
Benchmark
$1,496.83 Billion

Sector Allocation

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

Sector % of Total
Benchmark
Information Technology
35.64%36.12%
Consumer Discretionary
12.30%10.53%
Health Care
11.60%8.96%
Financials
10.52%12.86%
Communication Services
7.10%10.08%
Industrials
6.41%8.13%
Consumer Staples
6.04%4.68%
Materials
3.56%1.66%
Utilities
2.91%2.34%
Real Estate
1.91%1.84%
Energy
2.79%
Cash & Other Net Assets
2.00%

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Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Microsoft
Apple
NVIDIA
Amazon
Alphabet
Broadcom
Eli Lilly
JPMorgan Chase
Tesla
Home Depot
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Factsheet - Putnam Sustainable Leaders SMADownload Document
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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. 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 managers’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies may limit the types and number of investments available and, as a result, may forgo favorable market opportunities or underperform strategies that are not subject to such criteria. There is no guarantee that the strategy's ESG directives will be successful or will result in better performance. 

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Footnotes

  1. Dividend yield is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.