Putnam Advisor Preferred

Putnam Research Subaccount

The subaccount seeks capital appreciation.

Fund description

The subaccount invests in stocks representing the best ideas of Putnam's global equity research analysts. The portfolio typically consists of large, U.S. companies believed to be worth more than their current stock prices indicate. The fund is managed with no predetermined style bias; its portfolio may contain both growth and value stocks.

Sales story

Seeking to capitalize on the expertise of Putnam's research teamA best-ideas fund The fund represents the stock selections of Putnam's Global Equity Research Group, whose analysts cover more than 1,000 companies.A flexible strategy The fund can own growth- or value-style stocks, allowing it to seek opportunities regardless of which style is in favor.A rigorous process The fund's experienced managers use rigorous fundamental investment research to oversee the portfolio and manage risk.

Management team

Daily pricing as of 03/27/24

with optional enhanced death benefits
Unit Value $33.260689 $32.074273
Unit Value Change 0.174523 0.168167

Lipper ranking ‡ as of 02/29/24

Category: Large-Cap Core Funds

  Percentile ranking Rank/Funds in category
10 yrs. 17% 21/126
1 yr. 11% 20/196
3 yrs. 10% 14/147
5 yrs. 13% 17/140

‡ Lipper is an industry research firm whose rankings are based on total return performance, vary over time, and do not reflect the effects of sales charges. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Quick facts as of 02/29/24

Fiscal Year End December
Asset Class Putnam Advisor Preferred
Subaccount Status Open to new investors
Number of issues 133
Turnover (fiscal year end) 40%
Net Assets $88M
Inception Date 09/30/98

Performance

Performance as of 12/31/23

Annualized Performance Last Quarter Year
to Date
1 yr. 3 yrs. 5 yrs. 10 yrs. Life of
subaccount
Restated performance
Unit Value 11.69% 26.74% 26.74% 7.97% 14.24% 10.11% 6.10%
Standardized 9.69% 24.74% 24.74% 7.97% 14.24% 10.11% 6.10%
With optional enhanced death benefit
Unit Value 11.65% 26.55% 26.55% 7.81% 14.07% 9.94% 5.94%
Standardized 9.65% 24.55% 24.55% 7.81% 14.07% 9.94% 5.94%
Actual performance
Unit Value 11.69% 26.74% 26.74% 7.97% 14.24% 10.11% 4.90%
Standardized 9.69% 24.74% 24.74% 7.97% 14.24% 10.11% 4.90%
With optional enhanced death benefit
Unit Value 11.65% 26.55% 26.55% 7.81% 14.07% 9.94% 5.01%
Standardized 9.65% 24.55% 24.55% 7.81% 14.07% 9.94% 5.01%

Annual Performance at NAV

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
12.97% -3.17% 8.27% 21.32% -6.29% 31.04% 17.94% 22.09% -18.65% 26.74%
With optional enhanced death benefit
12.79% -3.32% 8.10% 21.13% -6.43% 30.84% 17.76% 21.90% -18.77% 26.55%

Restated performance

Monthly as of 02/29/24

Unit Value 5.66%
Standardized 3.66%

YTD as of 03/27/24

Unit Value 11.76%
Standardized 9.76%

With optional enhanced death benefit

Monthly as of 02/29/24

Unit Value 5.65%
Standardized 3.65%

YTD as of 03/27/24

Unit Value 11.72%
Standardized 9.72%

Unit values and performance information shown apply to the specific annuity product listed, not the underlying Putnam Variable Trust fund. This information should not be used by investors who hold an interest in Putnam Variable Trust funds through a different annuity or other variable product. The unit values and performance of other variable products that offer Putnam Variable Trust funds may be higher or lower due to product charges and expenses or other factors.

Data is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. More recent returns may be less or more than those shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or a loss when you sell your units.

Returns shown for the subaccounts for periods before their inception are derived from the historical performance of the underlying fund, adjusted to reflect the mortality, expense risk, and surrender charges applicable to this product and do not factor in the annual $30 contract maintenance fee. Additional riders and options for insurance-related charges will increase expenses and lower returns. Please see the prospectus for details. For a portion of the period, subaccounts may have limited expenses, without which returns would have been lower.

Variable annuities are long-term investments designed for retirement purposes. Putnam Capital Manager products are flexible-premium variable annuities held by Talcott Resolution Life, Inc., Simsbury, CT.

Putnam Everlake variable annuities are flexible-premium deferred variable annuities issued by Everlake Life Insurance Company (Everlake Life); underwritten by Everlake Distributors, L.L.C., both of Northbrook, IL; and sold through registered representatives or bank employees who are licensed insurance agents. Please check for availability in your specific state.

These policies have limitations and are sold by prospectus only. The prospectus contains details on the variable annuity, the subaccounts, contract features, fees, expenses, and other pertinent information.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of a fund before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information for any variable annuity or variable life product that invests in Putnam Variable Trust funds, contact your financial advisor for a contract prospectus and prospectus for the underlying funds. You may also call Talcott Resolution at 1-800-521-0538 or Everlake at 1-800-390-1277. Read the prospectuses carefully before investing.

For the most recent month-end performance, please call Talcott Resolution at 1-800-521-0538 or Everlake at 1-800-390-1277.

Risk Characteristics as of 02/29/24

Alpha (%) 0.32
Beta 0.98
R Squared 0.99
Standard Deviation (3 yrs.) 17.17

Holdings

Microsoft Corp 7.85%
Amazon.Com 4.38%
Nvidia Corp 4.32%
Apple 3.91%
Alphabet 3.39%
Meta Platforms 3.01%
Oracle Corp 2.33%
Broadcom 2.32%
Salesforce 2.24%
Mastercard 1.72%
Top 10 holdings, total: 35.48%


Top 10 holdings as of 02/29/24
1: Microsoft Corp 7.85%
2: Amazon.Com 4.38%
3: Nvidia Corp 4.32%
4: Apple 3.91%
5: Alphabet 3.39%
6: Meta Platforms 3.01%
7: Oracle Corp 2.33%
8: Broadcom 2.32%
9: Salesforce 2.24%
10: Mastercard 1.72%
Holdings represent 35.48% of portfolio
Top 10 holdings as of 01/31/24
1: Microsoft Corp 8.05%
2: Apple 4.26%
3: Alphabet 3.90%
4: Amazon.Com 3.84%
5: Nvidia Corp 3.58%
6: Oracle Corp 2.49%
7: Meta Platforms 2.39%
8: Broadcom 2.24%
9: Salesforce 2.17%
10: Exxon Mobil Corp 1.74%
Holdings represent 34.65% of portfolio
Top 10 holdings as of 12/31/23
1: Microsoft Corp 7.82%
2: Apple 4.57%
3: Alphabet 4.01%
4: Amazon.Com 3.86%
5: Nvidia Corp 2.92%
6: Oracle Corp 2.24%
7: Meta Platforms 2.23%
8: Broadcom 2.18%
9: Advanced Micro Devices 2.02%
10: UnitedHealth Group 1.79%
Holdings represent 33.63% of portfolio
Top 10 holdings as of 11/30/23
1: Microsoft Corp 8.29%
2: Apple 4.79%
3: Alphabet 4.00%
4: Amazon.Com 3.91%
5: Nvidia Corp 3.09%
6: Oracle Corp 2.59%
7: Salesforce 2.25%
8: Meta Platforms 2.16%
9: UnitedHealth Group 1.98%
10: Broadcom 1.92%
Holdings represent 34.98% of portfolio


Portfolio Composition as of 02/29/24

Common stock 96.74%
Cash and net other assets 3.26%

Consider these risks before investing: Growth stocks may be more susceptible to earnings disappointments, and value stocks may fail to rebound. The value of investments in the fund’s portfolio may fall or fail to rise over extended periods of time for a variety of reasons, including general economic, political, or financial market conditions; investor sentiment and market perceptions; government actions; geopolitical events or changes; and factors related to a specific issuer, geography, industry, or sector. These and other factors may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity in the fund’s portfolio holdings. Our investment techniques, analyses, and judgments may not produce the outcome we intend. The investments we select for the fund may not perform as well as other securities that we do not select for the fund. We, or the fund’s other service providers, may experience disruptions or operating errors that could have a negative effect on the fund. You can lose money by investing in the fund. Variable annuities are long-term investments designed for retirement purposes. Withdrawals prior to age 59 1/2 may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.

Sector weightings as of 02/29/24

Information technology 29.07%
Health care 12.51%
Financials 12.20%
Consumer discretionary 11.15%
Communication services 8.34%
Industrials 6.95%
Consumer staples 6.13%
Energy 3.76%
Materials 3.27%
 
Other
6.63%
Cash and net other assets 3.26%
Utilities 2.42%
Real estate 0.95%

Expenses

Sales Charges/Fees

Breakpoint Sales Charge Dealer Allowance CDSC Liab
$0 - $0 0.00% 0.00% N

CDSC

Year Percent
1 2.00%
2 1.00%
3+ 0.00%