Putnam Allstate Advisor Preferred

Putnam Small Cap Value Subaccount

The subaccount seeks capital appreciation.

Putnam Small Cap Value Subaccount

Fund description

The subaccount pursues its objective of long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks of small companies that are undergoing positive changes. In accordance with its value strategy, it seeks holdings that have below-average price/earnings ratios and that are priced below their long-term business value. The subaccount's focus on low valuation helps to manage the risk associated with investing in small companies.

Sales story

Pursuing capital appreciation through undervalued small companiesSmall companiesOften overlooked by Wall Street analysts, the stocks of small companies can be attractive opportunities.Active value strategyThe strategy seeks undervalued companies with improving fundamentals or catalysts that may unlock potential.Rigorous researchThe portfolio manager and a team of senior research analysts combine the collaboration of a boutique with the extensive resources of a large global firm.

Management team

Daily pricing as of 03/05/21

with optional enhanced death benefits
Unit Value $44.23857 $42.857256
Unit Value Change 1.237066 1.198273

Lipper ranking ‡ as of 01/31/21

Category: Small-Cap Value Funds

  Percentile ranking Rank/Funds in category
10 yrs. 63% 20/31
1 yr. 52% 18/34
3 yrs. 83% 28/33
5 yrs. 80% 27/33

‡ 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 02/28/21

Fiscal Year End December
Asset Class Putnam Allstate Advisor Preferred
Subaccount Status Open to new investors
Number of issues 110
Turnover (fiscal year end) 119%
Net Assets $135M
Inception Date 04/30/99

Performance

Performance as of 12/31/20

Annualized Performance Last Quarter Year
to Date		 1 yr. 3 yrs. 5 yrs. 10 yrs. Life of
subaccount
Restated performance
Unit Value 33.80% 2.25% 2.25% -0.54% 5.53% 6.43% 6.59%
Standardized 31.80% 0.25% 0.25% -0.54% 5.53% 6.43% 6.59%
With optional enhanced death benefit
Unit Value 33.75% 2.09% 2.09% -0.69% 5.37% 6.26% 6.43%
Standardized 31.75% 0.09% 0.09% -0.69% 5.37% 6.26% 6.43%
Actual performance
Unit Value 33.80% 2.25% 2.25% -0.54% 5.53% 6.43% 6.58%
Standardized 31.80% 0.25% 0.25% -0.54% 5.53% 6.43% 6.58%
With optional enhanced death benefit
Unit Value -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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Annual Performance at NAV

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
-6.30% 15.54% 37.31% 1.73% -5.82% 25.40% 6.10% -21.26% 22.19% 2.25%
With optional enhanced death benefit
-6.44% 15.37% 37.10% 1.57% -5.96% 25.21% 5.94% -21.38% 22.01% 2.09%

Restated performance

Monthly as of 02/28/21

Unit Value 13.14%
Standardized 11.14%

YTD as of 03/05/21

Unit Value 20.93%
Standardized 18.93%

With optional enhanced death benefit

Monthly as of 02/28/21

Unit Value 13.13%
Standardized 11.13%

YTD as of 03/05/21

Unit Value 20.90%
Standardized 18.90%

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 Allstate variable annuities are flexible-premium deferred variable annuities issued by Allstate Life Insurance Company (Allstate Life); underwritten by Allstate 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 Allstate 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 Allstate at 1-800-390-1277.

Risk Characteristics as of 01/31/21

Alpha (%) -3.65
Beta 1.11
R Squared 0.97
Standard Deviation (3 yrs.) 29.61

Holdings

Unifi 2.13%
Vista Outdoor 2.06%
Nesco Holdings 1.76%
Ibex Holdings 1.65%
Investors Bancorp 1.47%
Major Drilling 1.39%
Tronox Holdings 1.37%
Newpark Resources 1.34%
Connectone Bancorp 1.28%
Cadence Bancorp 1.25%
Top 10 holdings, total: 15.70%

Top 10 holdings as of 01/31/21
1: Unifi 2.13%
2: Vista Outdoor 2.06%
3: Nesco Holdings 1.76%
4: Ibex Holdings 1.65%
5: Investors Bancorp 1.47%
6: Major Drilling 1.39%
7: Tronox Holdings 1.37%
8: Newpark Resources 1.34%
9: Connectone Bancorp 1.28%
10: Cadence Bancorp 1.25%
Holdings represent 15.70% of portfolio
Top 10 holdings as of 12/31/20
1: Nesco Holdings 1.87%
2: Ibex Holdings 1.76%
3: Vista Outdoor 1.75%
4: Major Drilling 1.60%
5: Unifi 1.55%
6: Tronox Holdings 1.43%
7: Investors Bancorp 1.39%
8: Oriental Finl Group Com 1.39%
9: Unisys Corp 1.33%
10: Allegiant Travel 1.30%
Holdings represent 15.37% of portfolio
Top 10 holdings as of 11/30/20
1: Ibex Holdings 2.05%
2: Vista Outdoor 1.65%
3: Investors Bancorp 1.42%
4: Ribbon Communications 1.41%
5: Oriental Finl Group Com 1.38%
6: Major Drilling 1.35%
7: Tronox Holdings 1.31%
8: Allegiant Travel 1.29%
9: Unifi 1.28%
10: Connectone Bancorp 1.22%
Holdings represent 14.36% of portfolio
Top 10 holdings as of 10/31/20
1: Vista Outdoor 1.79%
2: Ibex 1.75%
3: Major Drilling 1.65%
4: Oriental Finl Group Com 1.36%
5: Wabash National Corp 1.34%
6: Unisys Corp 1.30%
7: Purple Innovation 1.30%
8: Everi Holdings 1.29%
9: Investors Bancorp 1.27%
10: Walker Dunlop 1.25%
Holdings represent 14.30% of portfolio

Portfolio Composition as of 01/31/21

Common stock 99.24%
Cash and net other assets 0.76%

Consider these risks before investing: Investments in small and/or midsize companies increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Value stocks may fail to rebound, and the market may not favor value-style investing. 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. These risks are generally greater for small and midsize companies. From time to time, the fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in companies in one or more related industries or sectors, which would make the fund more vulnerable to adverse developments affecting those industries or sectors. 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.

Top Industry Sectors as of 01/31/21

Financials 27.67%
Industrials 17.26%
Consumer discretionary 14.44%
Materials 10.85%
Information technology 7.60%
Real estate 5.31%
Energy 4.75%
Health care 4.03%
Communication services 3.30%
 
Other		 4.79%
Utilities 2.57%
Consumer staples 1.46%
Cash and net other assets 0.76%

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%