Equity

Putnam U.S. Core Equity Concentrated SMA

  • Flexibility to invest across size and style - Seeks companies with durable growth potential across market capitalization and style spectrum
  • Disciplined research process - Pursues long-term, underappreciated growth potential driven by earnings growth, cash flow growth, and upward revaluation potential
  • Rigorous stock selection - Aims to benefit from long-term compounding of portfolio companies to drive superior long-term performance
Year to Date Returns (Net)
13.38%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Gross)
15.89%

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Overview

Product Facts

Strategy description

The Putnam U.S. Core Equity Concentrated SMA is a diversified core equity strategy that seeks the best opportunities across each sector of the benchmark.

Benchmark
Russell 3000 Index
Inception Date
08/31/2018
Asset Class
Equity
Number of IssuersAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
62

Average Annual Total Returns

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  • 17.69%1 Year
  • 21.78%3 Years
  • 16.91%5 Years
  • 10 Years
  • 12.50%Since Inception
    08/31/2018

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 Technology30.21%
Financials15.81%
Consumer Discretionary11.65%
Health Care10.04%
Communication Services9.95%

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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.

Commentary Highlights

September 30, 2025
  • Markets: US equities delivered solid returns for the quarter despite a number of macroeconomic concerns.
  • Contributors: Stock selection in health care, communication services and information technology
  • Detractors: Stock selection in utilities, industrials and materials
  • Outlook: Much uncertainty remains around the macroeconomic environment, but we believe investment opportunities are expanding.
Putnam Investments
[Jerry Sullivans avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2018

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Managed Strategy Since 2018

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Managed Strategy Since 2025

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
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Composite Performance

Risk/Return Profile (%)

Based on a 7 year period ending Sep-30-2025

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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
62
Benchmark
2,969

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Median Market Cap (USD)
Portfolio
$130.71 Billion
Benchmark
$2.30 Billion
Estimated 3-5 Year EPS Growth
Portfolio
14.32%
Benchmark
13.66%
Price to Book
Portfolio
4.79x
Benchmark
4.91x
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)
Portfolio
20.52x
Benchmark
23.23x
Dividend Yield 1
Portfolio
1.08%
Benchmark
1.16%
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)
Portfolio
$1,541.29 Billion
Benchmark
$1,311.10 Billion

Asset Allocation

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Asset Type Portfolio
Common Stock
97.71%
Cash & Other Net Assets
2.29%

 

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Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

NVIDIA
Microsoft
Apple
Alphabet
Amazon
Meta Platforms
Bank of America
Broadcom
Lam Research
Goldman Sachs
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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 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. 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 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization.
Source: FTSE.

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Footnotes

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