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Stock-driven, not style-driven

We believe portfolios driven more by stock-specific exposures than by common factor risks are better able to consistently generate alpha and help manage downside risk across style regimes.

Differentiated alpha

Our hybrid, fundamental research structure encourages debate and idea exchange between sector and strategy specialists to deliver a unique, collaborative view on stock opportunities.

Risk management

Portfolio construction is as important as stock selection in our process. We seek to amplify stock risk and minimize factor risk with the express goal of delivering a smoother performance journey regardless of style regime.

Client alignment

Delivering repeatable investment excellence to our clients is at the center of everything we do. The majority of portfolio manager and analyst compensation is performance based, aligning our success with that of our clients.

Putnam offers a range of equity portfolios that fall across size and styles, and span global markets.
 

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FROM OUR CIO

Stock-driven. Risk-aware. Client-aligned.

A stock-driven approach grounded in fundamental research, disciplined risk management, and a collaborative culture. CIO Shep Perkins highlights how Putnam seeks to deliver consistent performance across market environments.

Equity Insights

Research, analysis, and outlooks on current market trends, investment themes, sectors, and opportunities. See all our Insights.

AUGUST 18, 2026

Who Will Earn the Returns on the AI Buildout?

The infrastructure opportunity is broadening. The payoff may be far more selective.

JULY 21, 2026

The Price of Admission: Further equity upside comes with a cost—volatility

Resilient earnings, improving industrial activity and the AI investment cycle should continue to support equities, according to Putnam Investments’ Shep Perkins. But the same forces driving the market higher are also making companies harder to value.

MAY 8, 2026

Emerging markets: Cheap, growing and underowned

Returning from a recent global research trip, Putnam Portfolio Manager Brian Freiwald describes several trends that point to the potential for continued outperformance for emerging market equities.

Talking Markets with Franklin Templeton

Still Early Innings for Artificial Intelligence

Host John Przygocki sits down with Chris Galipeau, Head Market Strategist at the Franklin Templeton Institute, and Putnam Investments portfolio managers Andy O'Brien and Bobby Gray to explore artificial intelligence through the lens of professional investors.
 

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