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Managed Fund Since 2017
Equity
Putnam VT Core Equity Fund
Popular Documents
Total Net Assets
$178.28M
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in stocks of U.S. companies of all sizes and has the flexibility to own both growth and value stocks.
- Benchmark
- Russell 3000 Index
- Fund Inception Date
- 04/30/1998
- Share Class Inception Date
- 04/30/1998
Identifiers
- Ticker
- —
- Fund Number
- 5469
- CUSIP Code
- 746896661
- Bloomberg Code
- VPIVIBV US
Top Sectors
As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Information Technology29.34% | |
Financials17.96% | |
Consumer Discretionary11.29% | |
Communication Services11.17% | |
Health Care9.73% |
Additional Fund Info
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Morningstar Category
4 - Large Blend
- Lipper Classification
- Multi-Cap Core Funds
- 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
- $178.28 Million
Positions
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Number of Issuers
- Fund
- 133
Portfolio Statistics
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Price to Book
- Fund
- 4.50x
- Fund
- $1,393.23 Billion
- Fund
- 20.03x
Geographic Allocation
As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Geography | Fund |
|---|---|
United States | 98.75% |
Bermuda | 0.61% |
Netherlands | 0.35% |
United Kingdom | 0.28% |
Belgium | 0.01% |
Cash & Other Net Assets | -0.01% |
Holdings
As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
NVIDIA CORP SEDOL 2379504
APPLE INC SEDOL 2046251
MICROSOFT CORP SEDOL 2588173
ALPHABET INC-CL C SEDOL BYY88Y7
AMAZON.COM INC SEDOL 2000019
BROADCOM INC SEDOL BDZ78H9
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A SEDOL B7TL820
TESLA INC SEDOL B616C79
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B SEDOL 2073390
MASTERCARD INC - A SEDOL B121557
Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.
Distributions & Tax
Federal ID Number 04-6862433
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us2025 tax information will be available in early February
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Data not currently available.
Documents
Regulatory Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam VT Core Equity Fund | |||
| Annual Report - Putnam VT Core Equity Fund - Class IB | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Putnam VT Core Equity Fund - Class IB | |||
| Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam VT Core Equity Fund | |||
| Prospectus - Putnam VT Core Equity Fund | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Putnam VT Core Equity Fund | |||
| Statement Of Additional Information - Putnam Variable Trust | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Putnam VT Core Equity Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST |
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. 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 Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization.
Source: FTSE.
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.