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Managed Fund Since 2018
Equity
Putnam VT International Equity Fund
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Total Net Assets
$285.89M
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in established large and midsize companies, mainly in developed markets to benefit from opportunities outside the United States.
- Benchmark
- MSCI EAFE Index-NR
- Fund Inception Date
- 01/02/1997
- Share Class Inception Date
- 01/02/1997
Identifiers
- Ticker
- —
- Fund Number
- 5415
- CUSIP Code
- 746896851
- Bloomberg Code
- VPIEIAV US
Top Sectors
As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Financials21.96% | |
Industrials18.69% | |
Health Care13.13% | |
Information Technology8.72% | |
Materials8.59% |
Additional Fund Info
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Morningstar Category
4 - Foreign Large Blend
- Lipper Classification
- N/A
- Investment Style
- Blend
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 Fund Since 2025
Latest Insights
January 8, 2026
December 10, 2025
August 14, 2025
Portfolio
Assets
As of12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Net Assets
- $285.89 Million
Positions
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Number of Issuers
- Fund
- 60
Portfolio Statistics
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Price to Book
- Fund
- 2.71x
- Fund
- 15.80x
- Fund
- $146.01 Billion
Geographic Allocation
As of 11/30/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Geography | Fund |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | 19.55% |
Japan | 18.61% |
France | 12.92% |
Switzerland | 5.71% |
Netherlands | 5.33% |
Germany | 4.54% |
Italy | 4.36% |
United States | 3.96% |
Hong Kong | 3.22% |
China | 3.07% |
Spain | 3.05% |
Taiwan | 2.03% |
South Korea | 1.87% |
Greece | 1.84% |
United Arab Emirates | 1.65% |
Austria | 1.53% |
Ireland | 1.30% |
Denmark | 0.93% |
Canada | 0.85% |
Indonesia | 0.76% |
India | 0.40% |
Cash & Other Net Assets | 2.55% |
Holdings
As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC SEDOL 0287580
ASML HOLDING NV SEDOL B929F46
IBERDROLA SA SEDOL B288C92
ASTRAZENECA PLC SEDOL 0989529
HOYA CORP SEDOL 6441506
ROCHE HOLDING AG-GENUSSCHEIN SEDOL 7110388
ENEL SPA SEDOL 7144569
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GRO SEDOL 6335171
AIRBUS SE SEDOL 4012250
SONY GROUP CORP SEDOL 6821506
Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.
Distributions & Tax
- Distribution Frequency
- AnnuallyThis fund is an ex-Dividend fund
- Capital Gain Distributions
- March
Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.
Distributions Per Share
03/28/2025
Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.
The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.
Refer to the fund’s annual report or statement of additional information for specific information regarding distributions.
Documents
Regulatory Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam VT International Equity Fund | |||
| Annual Report - Putnam VT International Equity Fund - Class IA | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Putnam VT International Equity Fund - Class IA | |||
| Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam VT International Equity Fund | |||
| Prospectus - Putnam VT International Equity Fund | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Putnam VT International Equity Fund | |||
| Statement Of Additional Information - Putnam Variable Trust | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Putnam VT International Equity Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST |
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. Active and frequent trading may increase a shareholder’s tax liability and transaction costs. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. 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. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.
Important Information
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. These portfolios are available as investment options under a variable annuity or variable life contract. Shares of the portfolios are offered only to insurance company separate accounts that fund certain variable annuity or life contracts. These portfolios may not be available in all states and may only be offered in certain variable products. Please refer to the prospectuses. Variable annuities are long-term, tax-deferred investment vehicles designed for retirement purposes. Gains from tax-deferred investments are taxable as ordinary income upon withdrawal. Withdrawals made prior to age 59 1/2 are subject to a 10% IRS penalty charge and/or surrender charges. Investments in a variable annuity are subject to market risks, including loss of principal. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the insurer.
VARIABLE ANNUITIES ARE SOLD BY PROSPECTUS ONLY. AN INVESTOR SHOULD CONSIDER THE INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, RISKS, CHARGES AND EXPENSES OF THE INSURANCE CONTRACT AND THE UNDERLYING PORTFOLIO CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING. THE PROSPECTUSES CONTAIN THIS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSURANCE CONTRACT AND THE UNDERLYING PORTFOLIO. FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS ON THE UNDERLYING PORTFOLIO, PLEASE CLICK ON THE PROSPECTUS LINK. AN INVESTOR SHOULD READ THE PROSPECTUSES CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING.
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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 MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada.
Source: MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI.
Net Returns (NR) include income net of tax withholding when dividends are paid.
Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Putnam Investment is a Franklin Templeton company. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
Reports and other information about the fund are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at www.sec.gov.
FINANCIAL ADVISORS: Please note that not all share classes may be available for sale at your firm. Please call Franklin Templeton at (800) 530-2432 for more information.