Investment objective & strategy
As of April 28, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Strategy. Investments We invest mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the funds net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. This policy may be changed only after 60 days notice to shareholders. As of March 31, 2025, the index was composed of companies having market capitalizations of between approximately $5.2 million and $15.0 billion. We may consider, among other factors, a companys valuation, … Investments We invest mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the funds net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. This policy may be changed only after 60 days notice to shareholders. As of March 31, 2025, the index was composed of companies having market capitalizations of between approximately $5.2 million and $15.0 billion. We may consider, among other factors, a companys valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Cash Collateral Pool LLC | — | $1.50M | 4.04% |
| ADV ENERGY INDS | — | $1.27M | 3.40% |
| COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC | — | $1.20M | 3.22% |
| NOVA LTD | — | $1.18M | 3.17% |
| CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP | — | $1.10M | 2.96% |
| RBC BEARINGS INC | — | $1.02M | 2.74% |
| BLOOM ENERGY CORP CL A | — | $873.91K | 2.35% |
| ENSIGN GROUP INC | — | $849.32K | 2.28% |
| FABRINET | — | $797.93K | 2.14% |
| Putnam Short Term Investment Fund, Class P | — | $734.56K | 1.97% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund · PNSAX, PNSBX, PSGRX | 96% | 0.76% |
| Developing Growth Portfolio | 36% | 1.04% |
| Neuberger Berman Small Cap Growth Fund · NBMIX, NBMOX, NBMVX, NBSMX, NSNAX, NSNCX, NSNRX, NSRSX | 34% | 0.81% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Franklin Advisers, Inc. | Sub-adviser |
| Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited | Sub-adviser |
| Putnam Investment Management, LLC | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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