Investment objective & strategy
As of Aug. 25, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Strategy. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. companies of any size that the Investment Manager, as defined below, believes have favorable investment potential. For example, the fund may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the Investment Manager places on the company. The Investment Manager may also consider other factors it believes will cause the stock price to rise. The Investment Manager 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. Under normal circumstances, the fund invest at least 80% of … The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. companies of any size that the Investment Manager, as defined below, believes have favorable investment potential. For example, the fund may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the Investment Manager places on the company. The Investment Manager may also consider other factors it believes will cause the stock price to rise. The Investment Manager 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. Under normal circumstances, the fund invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity investments, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). This policy may be changed only after 60 days notice to shareholders.
Top holdings
As of Jan. 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA CORP | — | $435.37M | 7.18% |
| APPLE INC | — | $358.35M | 5.91% |
| ALPHABET INC CL C | — | $354.30M | 5.84% |
| MICROSOFT CORP | — | $322.36M | 5.32% |
| AMAZON.COM INC | — | $237.26M | 3.91% |
| META PLATFORMS INC CL A | — | $182.23M | 3.01% |
| BROADCOM INC | — | $153.50M | 2.53% |
| LAM RESEARCH CORP | — | $130.57M | 2.15% |
| TESLA INC | — | $121.48M | 2.00% |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | — | $114.74M | 1.89% |
Portfolio moves
Oct 31, 2025 → Jan 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 VT Core Equity Fund | 93% | 0.68% |
| iShares S&P 100 ETF · OEF | 59% | 0.20% |
| VistaShares Target 15 S&P 100 Distribution ETF | 59% | — |
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 January 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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