Fixed Income

Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income SMA

  • A broader opportunity set - The strategy invests in a diversified portfolio composed of short duration, investment-grade money market and other fixed income securities.
  • Active risk management - In today's complex bond market, the strategy's experienced managers actively manage risk with the goal of superior risk-adjusted performance over time.
  • Higher income potential - Access to a wider range of income opportunities means the strategy may offer higher income potential than other short-term investments.

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Year to Date Returns (Net)
2.89%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Gross)
4.04%

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Putnam Ultra Short MAC Series

The MAC Series is available only in a Separately Managed Account (SMA). Please contact your financial professional to learn more about SMAs and the role they can play in a diversified portfolio.

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Overview

Product Facts

Strategy description

Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income invests in a diversified portfolio composed primarily of short duration, investment-grade money market and other fixed-income securities providing a wider range of potential income opportunities than typically found in alternative capital preservation strategies.

Benchmark
ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index
Inception Date
03/31/2023
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Yield to WorstAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.03%
Effective DurationAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
0.49 Years

Average Annual Total Returns

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  • 3.77%1 Year
  • 3 Years
  • 5 Years
  • 10 Years
  • 4.32%Since Inception
    03/31/2023

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)

Banks29.55%
Consumer Discretionary11.83%
Real Estate10.08%
Industrials8.10%
Capital Markets5.47%

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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.

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Managed Strategy Since 2023

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Managed Strategy Since 2023

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Managed Strategy Since 2023

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Composite Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 09/30/2025

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Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income SMA - Net (%)
Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income SMA - Gross (%)
ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index (%)

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” (1.5% is the maximum anticipated wrap fee for fixed income 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.

To obtain specific information on available products and services or a GIPS® Report, contact your Franklin Templeton separately managed account sales team at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236. Putnam Investments claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.

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Portfolio

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
168

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Yield to Maturity
Portfolio
4.06%
Benchmark
4.11%
Effective Duration
Portfolio
0.49 Years
Benchmark
0.17 Years
Weighted Average Life
Portfolio
1.16 Years
Benchmark
0.18 Years
Yield to Worst
Portfolio
4.03%
Benchmark
4.11%
Weighted Average Coupon
Portfolio
4.25%
Benchmark
0.00%

Yield to Worst is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

Yield to Maturity is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

Weighted Average Coupon is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

Sector Allocation

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

Sector % of Total
Banks
29.55%
Consumer Discretionary
11.83%
Real Estate
10.08%
Industrials
8.10%
Capital Markets
5.47%
Utilities
5.46%
Energy
3.73%
Consumer Staples
3.72%
Insurance
2.98%
Health Care
2.77%
Information Technology
2.67%
Consumer Finance
2.02%
Communication Services
1.86%
U.S. Treasury/Agency
1.73%
Materials
1.73%
Short-Term Asset-Backed Securities
0.84%
Financial Services
0.37%
Asset-Backed Securities
0.30%
Net Cash
4.79%

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Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Royal Bank of Canada
Bank of America
Scotiabank
JPMorgan Chase
Goldman Sachs
Realty Income
Citigroup
U.S. Treasury
TD Bank
Oneok
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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. 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. 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 ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated U.S. Treasury bills publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market. 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 ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated U.S. Treasury Bills publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have a remaining term of at least one month to final maturity and a minimum amount outstanding of $1 billion. You cannot invest directly in an index.

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