Investment objective & strategy
As of Jan. 27, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as the Investment Manager (as defined below) believes is consistent with preservation of capital.
Strategy. The fund invests mainly in bonds (including general obligation bonds, revenue obligation bonds, and tender option bonds) that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the funds net assets in tax-exempt investments, which for purposes of this policy exclude investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals. Such tax-exempt investments in which the fund invests are issued by or for states, territories or possessions of the United States or by their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities or other government entities, and … The fund invests mainly in bonds (including general obligation bonds, revenue obligation bonds, and tender option bonds) that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the funds net assets in tax-exempt investments, which for purposes of this policy exclude investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals. Such tax-exempt investments in which the fund invests are issued by or for states, territories or possessions of the United States or by their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities or other government entities, and the income from these investments is exempt from federal income tax. This investment policy cannot be changed without the approval of the funds shareholders. Interest income from private activity bonds may be subject to federal AMT for individuals. As a policy that cannot be changed without the approval of fund shareholders, the fund cannot include these investments for the purpose of complying with the 80% investment policy described above. The fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in below-investment-grade investments, which are sometimes referred to as junk bonds. However, the fund will not invest in investments that are rated lower than BB or its equivalent by each organization rating the investment, or are unrated securities that the Investment Manager believes are of comparable quality. The fund will not necessarily sell an investment if its rating is reduced after purchase. The Investment Manager may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Government Money Market Fund, Class P | PGLXX | $13.57M | 2.88% |
| NEW YORK ST URBAN DEV CORP SALES TAX REVENUE | — | $10.64M | 2.26% |
| Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority | — | $7.90M | 1.68% |
| New York State Thruway Authority (TOBs) | — | $7.31M | 1.55% |
| Williamson (County of), TX Industrial Development Board, Series 2023, RB | — | $6.70M | 1.42% |
| Alaska (State of) Industrial Development & Export Authority (Tanana Chiefs Conferene), Series 2019, RB | — | $6.43M | 1.37% |
| MET WASHINGTON DC ARPTS AUTH DULLES TOLL ROAD REVENUE | — | $6.39M | 1.36% |
| DENVER CITY & CNTY CO ARPT REVENUE | — | $6.32M | 1.34% |
| Orange (County of), FL Health Facilities Authority (Orlando Health Obligated Group), Series 2022, RB | — | $6.13M | 1.30% |
| PORT HOUSTON TX AUTH REGD B/E 5.00000000 | — | $5.90M | 1.25% |
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 Tax Exempt Income Fund · PTAEX, PTBEX | 84% | 0.64% |
| Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust | 21% | — |
| Franklin Municipal High Yield ETF | 18% | 0.35% |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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