PPIE vs. PVAL

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

PPIE (Putnam Panagora ESG International Equity ETF -) and PVAL (Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - PPIE is a Foreign Large Cap Equities fund actively managed by Putnam, while PVAL is a Large Cap Value Equities fund actively managed by Putnam. Both are actively managed. Their 0.68 correlation means they have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently. PPIE charges 0.49%/yr vs 0.55%/yr for PVAL.

Performance

PPIE vs. PVAL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Putnam Panagora ESG International Equity ETF - (PPIE) and Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF (PVAL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

PPIE

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

PVAL

• 1D: 0.06%
• 1M: 3.62%
• 6M: 13.49%
• YTD: 17.84%
• 1Y: 35.15%
• 3Y*: 22.28%
• 5Y*: 17.22%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 16.94%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
PVAL Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF	$116.61M	$103.87M	$91.12M

PPIE vs. PVAL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
PPIE Putnam Panagora ESG International Equity ETF -	8.31%	32.77%	7.67%	9.74%
PVAL Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF	17.84%	24.13%	19.30%	17.02%

Correlation

The correlation between PPIE and PVAL is 0.62, which is moderate. They have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently, sharing some price drivers without tracking each other closely.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.62
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.67
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 20, 2023	0.68

The correlation between PPIE and PVAL has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.62 to 0.68 - a consistent structural relationship.

PPIE vs. PVAL - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	PPIE	PVAL
Financial Services	24.0%	17.0%
Industrials	21.7%	8.9%
Technology	14.2%	20.6%
Healthcare	11.9%	13.1%
Consumer Defensive	6.4%	7.9%
Consumer Cyclical	5.9%	10.7%
Basic Materials	5.3%	4.5%
Communication Services	3.3%	0.9%
Energy	3.3%	3.6%
Utilities	3.2%	4.1%
Real Estate	0.9%	1.9%

Return for Risk

PPIE vs. PVAL — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

PPIE

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

PVAL

PVAL Risk / Return Rank: 95
PVAL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 96
PVAL Sortino Ratio Rank: 95
PVAL Omega Ratio Rank: 95
PVAL Calmar Ratio Rank: 94
PVAL Martin Ratio Rank: 94

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

PPIE vs. PVAL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Putnam Panagora ESG International Equity ETF - (PPIE) and Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF (PVAL). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	PPIE	PVAL	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	2.96	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	4.13	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.54	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	4.60	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	17.86	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	PPIE	PVAL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-16.64%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-7.22%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-15.42%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-16.64%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	0.00%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-2.94%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.86%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PPIE	PVAL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	3.11%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	8.56%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	11.24%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	15.24%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	15.14%	—

PPIE vs. PVAL - Expense Ratio Comparison

PPIE has a 0.49% expense ratio, which is lower than PVAL's 0.55% expense ratio.

Dividends

PPIE vs. PVAL - Dividend Comparison

PPIE has not paid dividends to shareholders, while PVAL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.90%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
PPIE Putnam Panagora ESG International Equity ETF -	12.06%	8.40%	5.12%	3.30%	0.00%	0.00%
PVAL Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF	0.90%	1.00%	1.34%	1.33%	0.59%	0.47%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PPIE and PVAL in my portfolio?

PPIE and PVAL have a correlation of 0.62, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, PPIE or PVAL?

On fees, PPIE is cheaper at 0.49% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, PPIE or PVAL?

PPIE is cheaper with a 0.49% expense ratio, compared with 0.55% for PVAL.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, PPIE or PVAL?

PPIE has the higher dividend yield at 12.06%, compared with 0.90% for PVAL.

What is the main difference between PPIE and PVAL?

PPIE is categorized as Foreign Large Cap Equities, while PVAL is Large Cap Value Equities. Their fees differ too: 0.49% for PPIE and 0.55% for PVAL.