- ISIN
- US74676P8398
- Issuer
- Putnam
- Inception Date
- Sep 24, 2010
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
PMYYX Performance Chart
Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund (PMYYX) is up 7.6% since the beginning of the year. PMYYX is currently trading at $53 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PMYYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,917.
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Returns By Period
Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund (PMYYX) has returned 7.62% so far this year and 25.46% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PMYYX has achieved an annualized return of 16.45%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund
- 1D
- 0.86%
- 1M
- 0.72%
- YTD
- 7.62%
- 6M
- 7.06%
- 1Y
- 25.46%
- 3Y*
- 20.68%
- 5Y*
- 13.90%
- 10Y*
- 16.45%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
PMYYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 3, 2012, PMYYX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PMYYX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.24% | -1.18% | -5.17% | 9.32% | 4.57% | -0.77% | 7.62% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.89% | -1.87% | -5.71% | -1.53% | 6.00% | 5.24% | 2.24% | 2.45% | 3.36% | 1.94% | 1.04% | 0.61% | 17.33% |
| 2024 | 1.99% | 5.26% | 3.90% | -4.20% | 5.41% | 3.51% | 1.54% | 2.16% | 2.09% | -0.55% | 6.08% | -2.91% | 26.46% |
| 2023 | 6.22% | -2.07% | 2.42% | 2.07% | 1.00% | 7.07% | 3.45% | -1.24% | -4.63% | -1.89% | 9.08% | 4.37% | 27.98% |
| 2022 | -3.89% | -2.27% | 2.80% | -7.77% | -0.47% | -8.71% | 9.27% | -3.70% | -9.30% | 9.42% | 5.83% | -5.99% | -15.94% |
| 2021 | 1.30% | 5.24% | 4.85% | 5.20% | 1.31% | 1.40% | 1.52% | 2.75% | -4.93% | 6.49% | -1.88% | 4.60% | 30.93% |
Benchmark Metrics
Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.43%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 03, 2012.
- This fund captured 110.12% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.48% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- 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 1.00 and R2 of 0.97, 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
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 110.12%
- Downside Capture
- 98.48%
Expense Ratio
PMYYX has an expense ratio of 0.71%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PMYYX ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund (PMYYX) 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.
| PMYYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.02 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.53 | 2.78 | -0.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.93 | 12.44 | -1.51 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund provided a 2.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.93 | $0.93 | $1.51 | $3.31 | $0.72 | $1.24 | $0.49 | $0.62 | $0.23 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 2.57% | 2.76% | 4.47% | 2.62% | 5.26% | 9.25% | 2.41% | 4.76% | 2.36% | 2.71% | 1.21% | 1.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Putnam Multi-Cap Core 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $1.36 | $1.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.93 | $1.93 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.93 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $1.51 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.31 | $3.31 |
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 Multi-Cap Core 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 Multi-Cap Core Fund was 35.25%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund drawdown is 1.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -35.25%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 13dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.52%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 9mo 21d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.07%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 6mo 19d | 9mo 20dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.45%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 9mo 8d | 1y 4moJun 2015 - Nov 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.92%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PMYYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.25% | -56.78% | +21.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.02% | -9.10% | -0.92% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.92% | -18.90% | -0.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.52% | -25.43% | +1.91% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.25% | -33.92% | -1.33% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.03% | -1.80% | +0.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.11% | -10.71% | +6.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.31% | 2.03% | +0.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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