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. 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 Multi-Asset Absolute Return Fund, and 4.00% and 3.25% for income funds (2.25% and 0.75% for Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund and 1.00% and 0.75% for Putnam Floating Rate Income Fund, Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return 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 Short Duration Bond Fund, Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return 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, 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. 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.
Short-Term Municipal Income Fund (Class A) (PSMEX)
A national portfolio of short-term municipal bonds seeking tax-free income with lower interest-rate sensitivity
Highlights
Objective
The fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as the managers believe is consistent with preservation of capital.
Strategy and process
- Tax-advantaged income: Pursues income free from federal income tax with a portfolio of municipal bonds selected from many states and market sectors.
- Focus on total return: Seeks to offer a competitive yield and the potential for price appreciation while striving to protect investors' capital through prudent security selection and active risk management.
- High-quality, short-term portfolio: The national portfolio features a range of high-quality, short-term bonds that seek to provide tax-free income with lower interest-rate sensitivity.
Fund price |
Yesterday’s close | 52-week high | 52-week low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net asset value |
$9.93
0.00% | $0.00 |
$10.03
10/23/17 |
$9.92
04/26/18 |
Fund facts as of 09/30/18
$14.85M
156%
Monthly
97
November
74676A865 / 80
03/18/13
Tax-free Income
PSMEX
Literature
Fund documents |
| Prospectuses/SAI |
| Fact Sheet (Y share) (PDF) |
| Annual Fund Report (PDF) |
| Semiannual Fund Report (PDF) |
Munis feel knock-on effects of tax reform
The municipal bond market will likely see a reduction in supply in 2018 because of certain provisions in the new tax reform law.Munis feel knock-on effects of tax reform
The municipal bond market will likely see a reduction in supply in 2018 because of certain provisions in the new tax reform law.Performance
Total return (%) as of 09/30/18
Annual performance as of 09/30/18
Annualized Total return (%) as of 09/30/18
| Annualized performance | 1 yr. | 3 yrs. | 5 yrs. | Life (inception: 03/18/13 ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before sales charge | 0.41% | 0.65% | 0.59% | 0.58% |
| After sales charge | -0.60% | 0.32% | 0.39% | 0.40% |
| Bloomberg Barclays 3 Year Municipal Index | -0.13% | 0.75% | 1.05% | -- |
Performance snapshot
| Before sales charge | After sales charge | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mt. as of 09/30/18 | -0.08 % | -1.08 % | |
| YTD as of 10/22/18 | 0.63 % | -0.38 % | |
Yield
| Distribution rate before sales charge as of 10/22/18 |
1.47% |
|---|---|
| Distribution rate after sales charge as of 10/22/18 |
1.45% |
| 30-day SEC yield with subsidy as of 09/30/18 (after sales charge) |
1.61% |
| 30-day SEC yield without subsidy as of 09/30/18 (after sales charge) |
0.47% |
Risk-adjusted performance as of 09/30/18
| Sharpe ratio (3 yrs.) | -0.13 |
|---|---|
| Information ratio (3 yrs.) | -0.13 |
Volatility as of 09/30/18
| Standard deviation (3 yrs.) | 0.82% |
|---|---|
| Beta | 0.52 |
| R-squared | 0.90 |
Lipper rankings as of 09/30/18
| Time period | Rank/Funds in category | Percentile ranking |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yr. | 51/125 | 41% |
| 3 yrs. | 60/112 | 54% |
| 5 yrs. | 63/94 | 67% |
| 10 yrs. | -- |
Morningstar Ratings™ as of 09/30/18
| Time period | Funds in category | Morningstar Rating™ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | |
| 3 yrs. | 180 | |
| 5 yrs. | 158 |
Distributions
| Accrual days | 27 |
|---|---|
| Accrual start date | 09/04/18 |
| Accrual end date | 09/30/18 |
| Payable date | 09/28/18 |
| Non-taxable income | $0.01224891 |
| Extra taxable income | -- |
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.
Holdings
Top 10 holdings as of 09/30/18
| Port Auth Ny & Nj-Amt 05.0000 09/01/2021 | 3.70% |
|---|---|
| Bay Area Toll Auth-C 01.8750 04/01/2047 | 3.46% |
| Ny Mtge Agy-186-Amt 02.0000 04/01/2019 | 3.45% |
| New York City-C-Txbl 02.5500 12/01/2019 | 3.42% |
| Grant Cnty Wa Public 02.0000 01/01/2044 | 2.74% |
| California St-C 02.2820 12/01/2028 | 2.42% |
| Ca St 06.2000 10/01/2019 | 2.19% |
| Mason Sd-Bans 04.0000 08/22/2019 | 2.08% |
| Pa Turnpike Commn-A-2 02.2100 12/01/2018 | 2.06% |
| Ca Infrastructure-A2 02.0790 10/01/2047 | 2.06% |
| Top 10 holdings, percent of portfolio | 27.58% |
Portfolio composition as of 09/30/18
| Municipal bonds and notes | 99.75% |
|---|---|
| Cash and net other assets | 0.25% |
Fixed income statistics as of 09/30/18
| Average stated maturity | 9.69 yrs. |
|---|---|
| Average effective maturity | 2.49 yrs. |
| Option adjusted duration | 1.54 yrs. |
| Duration to worst | 1.42 yrs. |
| Average yield to maturity | 2.58% |
| Average coupon | 3.57% |
| Average price | $102.34 |
| AMT exposure | 14.11% |
Quality rating as of 09/30/18
| AAA | 8.31% |
|---|---|
| AA | 38.32% |
| A | 34.13% |
| BBB | 15.41% |
| BB | 1.92% |
| Not Rated | 1.66% |
| Cash and net other assets | 0.25% |
Fund characteristics will vary over time.
Due to rounding, percentages may not equal 100%.
Consider these risks before investing: Bond prices may fall or fail to rise over time for several reasons, including general financial market conditions, changing market perceptions (including perceptions about the risk of default and expectations about monetary policy or interest rates), changes in government intervention in the financial markets, and factors related to a specific issuer or industry. These and other factors may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity in the fund’s portfolio holdings. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk (the risk of bond prices falling if interest rates rise) and credit risk (the risk of an issuer defaulting on interest or principal payments). Interest-rate risk is greater for longer-term bonds, and credit risk is greater for below-investment-grade bonds. Interest the fund receives might be taxable. Unlike bonds, funds that invest in bonds have fees and expenses. Tax-exempt bonds may be issued under the Internal Revenue Code only by limited types of issuers for limited types of projects. As a result, the fund’s investments may be focused in certain market segments and be more vulnerable to fluctuations in the values of the securities it holds than a more broadly invested fund. Capital gains, if any, are taxed at the federal and, in most cases, state levels. For some investors, investment income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. You can lose money by investing in the fund.
Credit qualities are shown as a percentage of net assets. A bond rated BBB or higher (SP-3 or higher, for short-term debt) is considered investment grade. This chart reflects the highest security rating provided by one or more of Standard & Poor's, Moody's, and Fitch. Ratings may vary over time. Cash and net other assets, if any, represent the market value weights of cash, derivatives, and short-term securities in the portfolio. The fund itself has not been rated by an independent rating agency.
Top industry sectors as of 09/30/18
| Local Debt | 17.10% |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 15.90% |
| Utilities | 15.63% |
| State Debt | 11.57% |
| Health care | 10.49% |
| Industrials | 5.81% |
| Financials | 5.06% |
| Housing | 5.05% |
| Education | 5.00% |
| Other | 8.39% |
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Sectors will vary over time.
Expenses
Expense ratio |
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class M | Class R6 | Class Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expense ratio | 1.65% | 1.85% | 2.40% | 1.70% | 1.38% | 1.40% |
| What you pay† | 0.60% | 0.80% | 1.35% | 0.65% | 0.33% | 0.35% |
† 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 03/30/19
Sales charge
| Investment Breakpoint | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class M | Class R6 | Class Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0-$49,999 | 1.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.75% | -- | -- |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 1.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.75% | -- | -- |
| $100,000-$249,999 | 1.00% | -- | 0.00% | 0.75% | -- | -- |
| $250,000-$499,999 | 1.00% | -- | 0.00% | 0.75% | -- | -- |
| $500,000-$999,999 | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| $1M-$4M | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| $4M-$50M | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| $50M+ | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
CDSC
| Class A (sales for $500,000+) | Class B | Class C | Class M | Class R6 | Class Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 9 mts. | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| 9 to 12 mts. | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| 2 yrs. | 0.00% | 0.50% | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| 3 yrs. | 0.00% | -- | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| 4 yrs. | 0.00% | -- | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| 5 yrs. | 0.00% | -- | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| 6 yrs. | 0.00% | -- | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- |
| 7+ yrs. | 0.00% | -- | 0.00% | -- | -- | -- |
The Bloomberg Barclays 3 Year Municipal Index is a subset of the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index, covering those issues with remaining maturities of two to three years. You cannot invest directly in an index.
Consider these risks before investing: Bond prices may fall or fail to rise over time for several reasons, including general financial market conditions, changing market perceptions (including perceptions about the risk of default and expectations about monetary policy or interest rates), changes in government intervention in the financial markets, and factors related to a specific issuer or industry. These and other factors may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity in the fund’s portfolio holdings. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk (the risk of bond prices falling if interest rates rise) and credit risk (the risk of an issuer defaulting on interest or principal payments). Interest-rate risk is greater for longer-term bonds, and credit risk is greater for below-investment-grade bonds. Interest the fund receives might be taxable. Unlike bonds, funds that invest in bonds have fees and expenses. Tax-exempt bonds may be issued under the Internal Revenue Code only by limited types of issuers for limited types of projects. As a result, the fund’s investments may be focused in certain market segments and be more vulnerable to fluctuations in the values of the securities it holds than a more broadly invested fund. Capital gains, if any, are taxed at the federal and, in most cases, state levels. For some investors, investment income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. You can lose money by investing in the fund.
Credit qualities are shown as a percentage of net assets. A bond rated BBB or higher (SP-3 or higher, for short-term debt) is considered investment grade. This chart reflects the highest security rating provided by one or more of Standard & Poor's, Moody's, and Fitch. Ratings may vary over time. Cash and net other assets, if any, represent the market value weights of cash, derivatives, and short-term securities in the portfolio. The fund itself has not been rated by an independent rating agency.