- ISIN
- US7464445045
- CUSIP
- 746444504
- Issuer
- Putnam
- Inception Date
- Feb 6, 1994
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
PACAX Performance Chart
Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Conservative Fund (PACAX) is up 4.0% since the beginning of the year. PACAX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PACAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,227.
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Returns By Period
Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Conservative Fund (PACAX) has returned 3.96% so far this year and 12.24% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PACAX has returned 5.18% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Conservative Fund
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- 2.03%
- YTD
- 3.96%
- 6M
- 4.37%
- 1Y
- 12.24%
- 3Y*
- 10.27%
- 5Y*
- 4.17%
- 10Y*
- 5.18%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
PACAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 7, 1994, PACAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.48%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.1 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -10.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 18 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PACAX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 19, 2014 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Dec 18, 2014 at -5.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.98% | 1.06% | -2.63% | 2.81% | 1.41% | 0.35% | 3.96% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.32% | 0.95% | -1.88% | 0.40% | 1.51% | 2.60% | 0.14% | 1.64% | 1.89% | 0.71% | 0.62% | 0.30% | 10.62% |
| 2024 | 0.81% | 1.10% | 1.94% | -2.74% | 2.76% | 1.55% | 1.90% | 1.97% | 1.29% | -2.06% | 2.69% | -2.08% | 9.30% |
| 2023 | 3.78% | -2.00% | 1.86% | 0.69% | -0.64% | 1.62% | 0.90% | -0.83% | -2.70% | -1.61% | 5.81% | 4.21% | 11.24% |
| 2022 | -2.90% | -1.57% | -1.05% | -5.18% | 0.51% | -4.58% | 4.06% | -2.59% | -5.45% | 1.20% | 4.01% | -1.66% | -14.68% |
| 2021 | -0.58% | -0.06% | 0.46% | 2.04% | 0.89% | 1.56% | 0.95% | 0.86% | -2.13% | 1.21% | -0.56% | 0.93% | 5.64% |
Benchmark Metrics
Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Conservative Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.92%, beta of 0.28, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 08, 1994.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (39.92%) than losses (39.43%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.92% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.28 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.92%
- Beta
- 0.28
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 39.92%
- Downside Capture
- 39.43%
Expense Ratio
PACAX has a high expense ratio of 0.98%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PACAX ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Conservative Fund (PACAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PACAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.50 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.41 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.17 | 2.93 | +0.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.02 | 13.52 | +0.50 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Conservative Fund provided a 4.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.48 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.48 | $0.56 | $0.49 | $0.22 | $0.58 | $0.50 | $0.44 | $0.26 | $0.48 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.77 |
Dividend yield | 4.16% | 5.00% | 4.64% | 2.14% | 6.18% | 4.33% | 3.86% | 2.37% | 4.77% | 2.23% | 2.39% | 7.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Conservative Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.56 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.27 | $0.49 |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.22 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.43 | $0.58 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.36 | $0.50 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Conservative Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Conservative Fund was 32.99%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 322 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -32.99%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 1y 3mo | 2y 4moNov 2007 - Mar 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -19.06%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 8mo | 2y 10moSep 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -11.86%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 2mo 20d | 3mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
1998 correction1998 | -11.53%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 2mo 28d | 5mo 17dJul 1998 - Jan 1999 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -10.59%Oct 2002 | 1y 8mo | 6mo 29d | 2y 3moFeb 2001 - May 2003 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PACAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.99% | -56.78% | +23.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.94% | -9.10% | +5.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.83% | -18.90% | +11.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.06% | -25.43% | +6.37% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.06% | -33.92% | +14.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.85% | -10.72% | +7.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.89% | 1.97% | -1.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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