- ISIN
- US7467458011
- CUSIP
- 746745801
- Issuer
- Putnam
- Inception Date
- Jul 2, 2012
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
PEQSX Performance Chart
Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 (PEQSX) is up 15.9% since the beginning of the year. PEQSX is currently trading at $45 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PEQSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,005.
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Returns By Period
Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 (PEQSX) has returned 15.91% so far this year and 29.46% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PEQSX has achieved an annualized return of 14.26%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.49% per year.
Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6
- 1D
- 0.69%
- 1M
- 3.31%
- 6M
- 10.43%
- YTD
- 15.91%
- 1Y
- 29.46%
- 3Y*
- 20.74%
- 5Y*
- 14.93%
- 10Y*
- 14.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 14.06%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.79%
- 1M
- 2.64%
- 6M
- 12.40%
- YTD
- 13.02%
- 1Y
- 22.82%
- 3Y*
- 19.99%
- 5Y*
- 11.80%
- 10Y*
- 13.49%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.15%
PEQSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 2, 2012, PEQSX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, PEQSX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.46% | 1.87% | -4.35% | 5.98% | 1.98% | 1.43% | 4.17% | 0.69% | 15.91% | ||||
| 2025 | 4.44% | 0.75% | -2.68% | -2.93% | 3.98% | 3.66% | 1.05% | 3.13% | 1.73% | 1.11% | 3.11% | 1.75% | 20.49% |
| 2024 | 1.39% | 4.35% | 6.47% | -2.51% | 3.82% | 0.20% | 3.66% | 2.42% | 0.62% | -0.78% | 5.41% | -6.44% | 19.41% |
| 2023 | 4.85% | -2.13% | -0.78% | 1.47% | -3.03% | 7.06% | 3.46% | -2.48% | -2.30% | -2.41% | 6.84% | 4.72% | 15.45% |
| 2022 | -1.60% | -0.55% | 2.67% | -4.65% | 2.66% | -8.42% | 6.17% | -1.69% | -7.72% | 10.59% | 6.22% | -4.54% | -2.74% |
| 2021 | -0.00% | 5.54% | 5.45% | 3.60% | 3.21% | -0.32% | 0.77% | 2.50% | -3.17% | 5.79% | -3.52% | 5.15% | 27.33% |
Benchmark Metrics
Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 has an annualized alpha of 2.43%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 2012.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.07%) than losses (86.13%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.43% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.84, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.43%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 94.07%
- Downside Capture
- 86.13%
Expense Ratio
PEQSX has an expense ratio of 0.52%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PEQSX ranks 95 for risk / return — above 95% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 (PEQSX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PEQSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.10 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.57 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.52 | 1.31 | +0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.32 | 2.45 | +1.86 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.15 | 10.40 | +6.75 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 provided a 4.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.19 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.19 | $2.23 | $2.46 | $1.62 | $2.09 | $2.31 | $1.66 | $0.97 | $1.29 | $0.87 | $0.57 | $1.22 |
Dividend yield | 4.83% | 5.69% | 7.14% | 5.26% | 7.40% | 7.40% | 6.30% | 3.66% | 6.08% | 3.56% | 2.66% | 6.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6. 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 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.25 | ||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $1.82 | $2.23 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.09 | $2.46 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $1.62 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.76 | $2.09 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.96 | $2.31 |
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 Large Cap Value Fund Class R6. 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 Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 was 36.04%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-36.04%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 28d | 9mo 7dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-19.93%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 6mo 11d | 9mo 12dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-16.99%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 5mo 26d | 1y 1moJun 2015 - Aug 2016 | — |
-15.18%Sep 2022 | 5mo 12d | 4mo 4d | 9mo 16dApr 2022 - Feb 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-15.01%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 2mo 23d | 7moDec 2024 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PEQSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.04% | -56.78% | +20.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.18% | -9.10% | +1.92% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.01% | -18.90% | +3.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.18% | -25.43% | +10.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.04% | -33.92% | -2.12% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.18% | -10.70% | +7.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.80% | 2.14% | -0.34% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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