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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 Duration Income SMA

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This Separately Managed Account (SMA) is inclusive of a MAC Series

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

See additional performance disclosures in the performance section.

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 US Treasury Bill
Inception Date
03/31/2023
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Yield to WorstAs of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.01%
Effective DurationAs of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
0.49 Years

Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025

View performance section for additional info As of 10/31/2025
  • 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

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

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As of 11/30/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Top Sectors
Banks30.75%
Consumer Discretionary11.99%
Real Estate10.05%
Industrials8.51%
Capital Markets5.61%

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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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Composite Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

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Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income SMA - Net (%)
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Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income SMA - Gross (%)
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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” (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 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
174

Portfolio Statistics

As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Yield to Maturity 1

Yield to Maturity (‘YTM’) also known as the ‘Gross Redemption Yield’ or ‘Redemption Yield’. The rate of return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the maturity date. YTM is considered a long-term bond yield expressed as an annual rate. The calculation of YTM takes into account the current market price, par value, coupon interest rate and time to maturity. It is also assumed that all coupons are reinvested at the same rate.

Portfolio
4.05%
Benchmark

ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index

4.08%
Effective Duration

Effective duration is a duration calculation for bonds with embedded options. Effective duration takes into account that expected cash flows will fluctuate as interest rates change. Please note, duration measures the sensitivity of price (the value of principal) of a fixed-income investment to a change in interest rates.

Portfolio
0.49 Years
Benchmark

ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index

0.18 Years
Weighted Average Life

The average number of days or years to maturity for the underlying holdings.

Portfolio
1.19 Years
Benchmark

ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index

0.19 Years
Yield to Worst 2

The yield to maturity if the worst possible bond repayment takes place. If market yields are higher than the coupon, the yield to worst would assume no prepayment. If market yields are below the coupon, the yield to worst would assume prepayment. In other words, yield to worst assumes that market yields are unchanged. Normally this value is not aggregated since it varies but if a weighted average value is used for a portfolio then the figure will reflect the values of the underlying issues, based on the size of each holding

Portfolio
4.01%
Benchmark

ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index

4.08%
Weighted Average Coupon 3

Average Coupon is based on the portfolio’s underlying holdings, not on the dividends paid by the portfolio, which may differ and are subject to change. The coupon rate is the annual coupon payments paid by the issuer relative to a bond's face or par value.

Portfolio
4.37%
Benchmark

ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index

0.00%

Asset Allocation

As of 11/30/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Asset Allocation
Asset Type Portfolio
Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds
89.72%
Commercial Paper
4.50%
Short-Term Asset-Backed Securities
0.99%
Net Cash
2.53%

 

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Holdings

As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Royal Bank of Canada
Bank of America
JPMorgan Chase
Scotiabank
Goldman Sachs
Realty Income
U.S. Treasury
Citigroup
Oneok
Bank of Montreal
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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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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 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.

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.

All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.

Footnotes

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

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

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

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