- CUSIP
- 746729102
- Inception Date
- May 25, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Sustainable
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $3M
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Performance
PLDR Performance Chart
Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF (PLDR) is up 1.7% since the beginning of the year. PLDR is currently trading at $38 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PLDR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,538.
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Returns By Period
Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF (PLDR) has returned 1.69% so far this year and 15.57% over the past 12 months.
Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF
- 1D
- -0.32%
- 1M
- -1.54%
- YTD
- 1.69%
- 6M
- 0.88%
- 1Y
- 15.57%
- 3Y*
- 17.17%
- 5Y*
- 8.99%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
PLDR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, PLDR's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PLDR closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.29% | -2.34% | -5.79% | 10.94% | 4.03% | -2.97% | 1.69% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.24% | -2.93% | -7.92% | -0.72% | 5.68% | 4.62% | 1.91% | 1.07% | 3.16% | 3.24% | 1.42% | -0.58% | 12.03% |
| 2024 | 3.37% | 7.21% | 2.79% | -4.58% | 6.00% | 3.71% | -0.06% | 2.26% | 2.26% | -2.22% | 5.63% | -4.28% | 23.47% |
| 2023 | 5.77% | -2.51% | 3.12% | 1.50% | 1.48% | 5.68% | 2.32% | -0.36% | -5.41% | -1.30% | 10.85% | 4.37% | 27.47% |
| 2022 | -7.05% | -4.68% | 2.86% | -9.72% | -1.11% | -8.72% | 11.05% | -3.86% | -8.02% | 7.65% | 5.19% | -6.19% | -22.52% |
| 2021 | 0.17% | 3.18% | 3.12% | 3.06% | -5.50% | 7.53% | -1.74% | 1.70% | 11.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.75%, beta of 0.94, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 111.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 100.66% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.94 and R2 of 0.86, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.75%
- Beta
- 0.94
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 100.66%
- Downside Capture
- 111.71%
Expense Ratio
PLDR has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PLDR ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF (PLDR) 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.
| PLDR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.53 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.32 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.23 | 2.46 | -1.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.62 | 10.92 | -6.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF provided a 0.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.38% | 0.56% | 0.63% | 0.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF. 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 | $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 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2021 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
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 Sustainable Leaders ETF. 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 Sustainable Leaders ETF was 29.58%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 403 trading sessions.
The current Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF drawdown is 3.21%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -29.58%Jun 2022 | 6mo 26d | 1y 7mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.00%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 5mo 3d | 9mo 7dDec 2024 - Sep 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.81%Mar 2026 | 2mo 17d | 1mo 7d | 3mo 24dJan 2026 - May 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.68%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2021 pullback2021 | -6.86%Oct 2021 | 27d | 22d | 1mo 19dSep 2021 - Oct 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PLDR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -29.58% | -56.78% | +27.20% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.81% | -9.10% | -3.71% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.00% | -18.90% | -4.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.58% | -25.43% | -4.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.21% | -3.21% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.57% | -10.71% | +2.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.40% | 2.04% | +1.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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