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Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund

As of 11/14/2025

NAV 1

$10.58

 
 

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000® Value Index, which the fund's managers believe are currently undervalued in the market.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Equity
Total Net Assets  As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$105.57 Million
Fund Inception Date 
04/30/1999
Share Class Inception Date 
04/30/1999
Benchmark 
Russell 2000 Value Index
Investment Style 
Value
Lipper Classification 
Small-Cap Core Funds
Morningstar Category 
Small Value
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 05/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio2 
0.77%
Net Expense Ratio23 
0.77%
12b-1 Fee 
N/A
Identifiers
Ticker 
-
Fund Number 
5424
CUSIP Code 
746896513
Bloomberg Code 
VPSCIAV US

Portfolio Managers

Mike Petro, CFA®

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2019

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 09/30/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES INC SEDOL BFD1TJ6
Weight (%) 
1.47
Market Value ($) 
1,616,746
Security Name 
STANDARD MOTOR PRODS SEDOL 2838306
Weight (%) 
1.39
Market Value ($) 
1,526,668
Security Name 
WALKER & DUNLOP INC SEDOL B4TZV44
Weight (%) 
1.37
Market Value ($) 
1,503,488
Security Name 
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP SEDOL BKRQQR9
Weight (%) 
1.28
Market Value ($) 
1,404,718
Security Name 
TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORP SEDOL B832462
Weight (%) 
1.27
Market Value ($) 
1,399,412
Security Name 
PITNEY BOWES INC SEDOL 2690506
Weight (%) 
1.27
Market Value ($) 
1,398,866
Security Name 
SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS INC SEDOL B1GZ005
Weight (%) 
1.26
Market Value ($) 
1,380,544
Security Name 
VERACYTE INC SEDOL BFTWZY0
Weight (%) 
1.25
Market Value ($) 
1,377,079
Security Name 
IBEX LTD SEDOL BLF81K2
Weight (%) 
1.25
Market Value ($) 
1,380,354
Security Name 
AXOS FINANCIAL INC SEDOL BGK38H3
Weight (%) 
1.25
Market Value ($) 
1,379,795

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any  This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Annually
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

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distribution amounts may be estimates
Record Date  
03/28/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
03/28/2025
Reinvestment Date  
03/28/2025
Payable Date  
03/28/2025
Reinvestment Price  
$9.78
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$0.539
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.501
Income  
$0.107
Total Distribution Per Share  
$1.147

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.

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 04-6888382
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us
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 ($)
Record Date  
Mar 27
Ordinary Dividends  
0.516
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.149
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
20.03%
Section 163(j) 
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

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Documents

Regulatory Documents

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Statement Of Additional Information - Putnam Variable Trust

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund

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Annual Report - Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund - Class IA

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Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund

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Prospectus - Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund

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Summary Prospectus - Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund

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Semi-Annual Report - Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund - Class IA

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund

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Risks

What Are The 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. 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.