PARTX

About PARTX

Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. The portfolio invests primarily in short-term, investment‑grade bonds across sectors such as U.S. Treasuries, agency securities, corporate credit, asset‑backed and mortgage‑backed securities, and may use derivatives to manage duration and risk. The strategy typically maintains a low interest-rate sensitivity profile by concentrating on shorter maturities, aiming to reduce price volatility relative to longer-duration bond funds. The fund follows an 80% policy to invest its net assets in bonds and other debt instruments under normal market conditions, employing bottom‑up security selection and diversification to balance income potential with credit quality. Managed under the Putnam brand within Franklin Templeton, the fund offers monthly distributions and targets a high rate of current income consistent with its capital preservation mandate. Since its inception in 2008, it has grown to a sizable asset base and holds a broad roster of individual positions, reflecting its multi-sector approach to short-duration fixed income exposure.