PARQX

About PARQX

Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on short-term fixed income. Its primary objective is capital preservation and modest income by investing predominantly in bonds and other debt instruments, with at least 80% of assets typically allocated to bonds and an effective duration generally kept at three years or less to limit interest-rate sensitivity. The portfolio spans a diversified mix of U.S. issuers across investment-grade sectors, seeking to balance credit quality and yield while managing volatility associated with rate moves. The fund distributes income monthly, reflecting its income-oriented mandate, and maintains a broad holdings base to diversify issuer and sector risk. Positioned within the short-term bond category, it serves as a conservative core bond sleeve or a liquidity-aware complement to longer-duration strategies, aiming to dampen overall portfolio fluctuations while providing consistent cash flow. Fund-level data indicate meaningful scale, active turnover, and a long operating history since 2008, supporting execution in varied market conditions.