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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A (PGTAX) has returned -8.08% so far this year and 30.51% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PGTAX has achieved an annualized return of 20.53%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.
Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A
- 1D
- -1.61%
- 1M
- -8.37%
- YTD
- -8.08%
- 6M
- -7.80%
- 1Y
- 30.51%
- 3Y*
- 21.46%
- 5Y*
- 10.10%
- 10Y*
- 20.53%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 19, 2008, PGTAX's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.55%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PGTAX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.15% | -0.83% | -8.37% | -8.08% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -0.13% | -2.69% | -10.84% | 2.50% | 11.01% | 10.13% | 4.07% | 0.26% | 8.27% | 5.87% | -5.48% | 0.24% | 23.03% |
| 2024 | 4.21% | 6.60% | 2.06% | -6.08% | 8.61% | 8.29% | -3.36% | 1.81% | 3.06% | -1.75% | 4.78% | -2.42% | 27.57% |
| 2023 | 11.78% | 0.54% | 9.92% | -1.15% | 7.55% | 6.28% | 1.96% | -2.18% | -6.23% | -0.30% | 14.45% | 3.00% | 53.42% |
| 2022 | -8.03% | -7.32% | 0.06% | -11.43% | -0.21% | -8.07% | 9.51% | -3.90% | -12.45% | 3.13% | 10.54% | -7.21% | -32.46% |
| 2021 | 0.75% | 5.31% | -2.97% | 5.77% | -3.40% | 6.51% | -1.01% | 3.77% | -5.65% | 6.47% | -2.62% | -1.02% | 11.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 5.14%, beta of 1.09, and R² of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 22, 2008.
- This fund captured 124.67% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.00% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 5.14% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.09 and R² of 0.80, 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
- 5.14%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 124.67%
- Downside Capture
- 99.00%
Expense Ratio
PGTAX has a high expense ratio of 1.04%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PGTAX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% 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 Global Technology Fund Class A (PGTAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| PGTAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.08 | 0.90 | +0.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.62 | 1.39 | +0.23 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.82 | 1.40 | +0.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.78 | 6.61 | -0.82 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A provided a 12.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.75 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 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $4.65 | $0.22 | $0.58 | $12.57 | $8.79 | $1.04 | $2.74 | $2.38 | $0.21 | $1.05 |
Dividend yield | 12.46% | 11.45% | 6.71% | 0.38% | 1.52% | 22.04% | 14.04% | 2.49% | 9.37% | 6.91% | 0.83% | 4.64% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A. 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 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.75 | $8.75 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.65 | $4.65 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.57 | $12.57 |
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 Global Technology Fund Class A. 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 Global Technology Fund Class A was 42.21%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 316 trading sessions.
The current Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A drawdown is 13.67%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.21% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 316 | Jan 19, 2024 | 545 |
| -30.58% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 51 | Jun 1, 2020 | 71 |
| -29.3% | Jul 26, 2018 | 105 | Dec 24, 2018 | 135 | Jul 10, 2019 | 240 |
| -28.42% | Dec 5, 2024 | 84 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 136 |
| -19.95% | Feb 22, 2011 | 156 | Oct 3, 2011 | 100 | Feb 27, 2012 | 256 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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