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Current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted past performance, which cannot guarantee future results. Share price, principal value, and return will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. To obtain the most recent month-end performance, visit putnam.com. Performance assumes reinvestment of distributions and does not account for taxes. Returns before sales charge do not reflect the current maximum sales charges as indicated below. Had the sales charge been reflected, returns would be lower. Returns at public offering price (after sales charge) for class A and class M shares reflect the current maximum initial sales charges of 5.75% and 3.50% for equity funds and Putnam Absolute Return 500 Fund and 700 Fund, and 4.00% and 3.25% for income funds (1.00% and 0.75% for Putnam Floating Rate Income Fund, Putnam Absolute Return 100 Fund and 300 Fund, and Putnam Short-Term Municipal Income Fund), respectively. Class B share returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), which is 5% in the first year, declining to 1% in the sixth year, and is eliminated thereafter (except for Putnam Floating Rate Income Fund, Putnam Absolute Return 100 Fund and 300 Fund, and Putnam Short-Term Municipal Income Fund, which is 1% in the first year, declining to 0.5% in the second year, and is eliminated thereafter). Class C shares reflect a 1% CDSC the first year that is eliminated thereafter. Performance for class B, C, M, R, T1, and Y shares prior to their inception is derived from the historical performance of class A shares, adjusted for the applicable sales charge (or CDSC) and, except for class Y shares, the higher operating expenses for such shares (with the exception of Putnam Tax-Free High Yield Fund and Putnam AMT-Free Municipal Fund, which are based on the historical performance of class B shares). Class R5/R6 shares, available to qualified employee-benefit plans only, are sold without an initial sales charge and have no CDSC. Class Y shares are generally only available for corporate and institutional clients and have no initial sales charge. Performance for Class R5/R6 shares before their inception are derived from the historical performance of class Y shares, which have not been adjusted for the lower expenses; had they, returns would have been higher. Class A, M, and T1 shares of Putnam money market funds have no initial sales charge. For a portion of the period, some funds had expenses limitations or had been sold on a limited basis with limited assets and expenses, without which returns would be lower.
Putnam PanAgora Managed Futures Strategy (PPFYX)
Pursuing absolute return with low correlation to traditional asset classes.
Objective
The fund seeks absolute return (i.e., positive total return in diverse market environments over time).
Fund price |
Yesterday’s close | 52-week high | 52-week low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net asset value |
$10.06
0.10% | $0.01 |
$10.08
10/16/17 |
$9.90
09/26/17 |
Fund facts as of 09/30/17
$9.94M
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Annually
0
August
74680L568 / 1888
09/21/17
Putnam PanAgora
PPFYX
Management team
Strategy and process
- Targets trends The fund's investment strategy seeks to identify and profit from price trends in global equity, fixed income, commodity, and currency markets.
- Low market correlation The fund pursues absolute return over time with low-to-negative correlation to traditional asset classes and may perform well during prolonged equity market drawdowns.
- Risk-based construction PanAgora Asset Management, the fund's sub-advisor, has a long history of implementing liquid derivative portfolios and is a pioneering thought leader in risk-based portfolio construction.
Literature
Fund documents |
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| Prospectus (PDF) |
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| Fact sheet (PDF) |
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| PanAgora profile brochure (PDF) |
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Performance
Total return (%) as of 09/30/17
| Annualized performance | 1 yr. | 3 yrs. | 5 yrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before sales charge | -- | -- | -- |
| After sales charge | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Treasury Bill Index | 0.64% | 0.34% | 0.24% |
Lipper rankings are based on total return without sales charge relative to all share classes of funds with similar objectives as determined by Lipper. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The Morningstar RatingTM for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods.
The up-market capture ratio is used to evaluate how well an investment manager performed relative to an index during periods when that index has risen. The ratio is calculated by dividing the manager’s returns by the returns of the index during the up-market, and multiplying that factor by 100. The down-market capture ratio is used to evaluate how well an investment manager performed relative to an index during periods when that index has dropped. The ratio is calculated by dividing the manager’s returns by the returns of the index during the down-market and multiplying that factor by 100.
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Holdings
Fund characteristics will vary over time.
Due to rounding, percentages may not equal 100%.
Consider these risks before investing: Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk, which means the prices of the fund's bond investments are likely to fall if interest rates rise. Bond investments also are subject to credit risk, which is the risk that the issuer of the bond may default on payment of interest or principal. Interest-rate risk is generally greater for longer-term bonds, and credit risk is generally greater for below-investment-grade bonds, which may be considered speculative. Unlike bonds, funds that invest in bonds have ongoing fees and expenses. Commodities involve the risks of changes in market, political, regulatory, and natural conditions. Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. International investing involves certain risks, such as currency fluctuations, economic instability, and political developments. Strategies that use leverage extensively to gain exposure to various markets may not be suitable for all investors. Any use of leverage exposes the strategy to risk of loss. In some cases, the risk may be substantial. The fund's use of leverage obtained through derivatives increases its risks by increasing investment exposure. Over-the-counter derivatives are also subject to the risk of the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions and the potential failure of the other party to the instrument to meet its obligations. The fund invests in fewer issuers or concentrates its investments by region or sector, and involves more risk than a fund that invests more broadly. You can lose money by investing in the fund.
Expenses
Expense ratio |
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class M | Class R | Class R6 | Class Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expense ratio | 1.85% | 2.60% | 2.60% | 2.35% | 2.10% | 1.50% | 1.60% |
| What you pay† | 1.60% | 2.35% | 2.35% | 2.10% | 1.85% | 1.25% | 1.35% |
† The fund's expense ratio is taken from the most recent prospectus and is subject to change. What you pay reflects Putnam Management's decision to contractually limit expenses through 12/30/18
Sales charge/Dealer allowance
| Breakpoint | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class M | Class R | Class R6 | Class Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0-$49,999 | 5.75% / 5.00% | 0.00% / 4.00% | 0.00% / 1.00% | 3.50% / 3.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 4.50% / 3.75% | 0.00% / 4.00% | 0.00% / 1.00% | 2.50% / 2.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| $100,000-$249,999 | 3.50% / 2.75% | -- | 0.00% / 1.00% | 1.50% / 1.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| $250,000-$499,999 | 2.50% / 2.00% | -- | 0.00% / 1.00% | 1.00% / 1.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| $500,000-$999,999 | 0.00% / 1.00% | -- | 0.00% / 1.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| $1M-$4M | 0.00% / 1.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| $4M-$50M | 0.00% / 0.50% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| $50M+ | 0.00% / 0.25% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
CDSC
| Class A (sales for $500,000+) | Class B | Class C | Class M | Class R | Class R6 | Class Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 9 mts. | 1.00% | 5.00% | 1.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 9 to 12 mts. | 0.00% | 5.00% | 1.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2 yrs. | -- | 4.00% | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 3 yrs. | -- | 3.00% | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 4 yrs. | -- | 3.00% | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 5 yrs. | -- | 2.00% | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 6 yrs. | -- | 1.00% | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 7+ yrs. | -- | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Trail commissions
| Class A | Class B | Class C | Class M | Class R | Class R6 | Class Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25% | 0.25% | 1.00% | 0.65% | 0.50% | 0.00% | 0.00% | |
| NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
For sales and trail commission information on purchases over $1 million and participant-directed qualified retirement plans, see a Putnam fund prospectus and the statement of additional information.
The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated U.S. Treasury Bills publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have a remaining term of at least one month to final maturity and a minimum amount outstanding of $1 billion. You cannot invest directly in an index.
Consider these risks before investing: Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk, which means the prices of the fund's bond investments are likely to fall if interest rates rise. Bond investments also are subject to credit risk, which is the risk that the issuer of the bond may default on payment of interest or principal. Interest-rate risk is generally greater for longer-term bonds, and credit risk is generally greater for below-investment-grade bonds, which may be considered speculative. Unlike bonds, funds that invest in bonds have ongoing fees and expenses. Commodities involve the risks of changes in market, political, regulatory, and natural conditions. Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. International investing involves certain risks, such as currency fluctuations, economic instability, and political developments. Strategies that use leverage extensively to gain exposure to various markets may not be suitable for all investors. Any use of leverage exposes the strategy to risk of loss. In some cases, the risk may be substantial. The fund's use of leverage obtained through derivatives increases its risks by increasing investment exposure. Over-the-counter derivatives are also subject to the risk of the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions and the potential failure of the other party to the instrument to meet its obligations. The fund invests in fewer issuers or concentrates its investments by region or sector, and involves more risk than a fund that invests more broadly. You can lose money by investing in the fund.