Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust (PMO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust (PMO) has returned -2.65% so far this year and 5.82% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PMO has returned 2.80% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 27, 1994, PMO's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.43%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.5 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -13.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, PMO closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -10.0%.

Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust has an annualized alpha of 4.07%, beta of 0.12, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 28, 1994.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (24.48%) than losses (19.00%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.12 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.03 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PMO ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust (PMO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust provided a 4.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.47 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust. 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 Municipal Opportunities Trust was 36.46%, occurring on Oct 23, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust drawdown is 15.61%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.