Putnam Diversified Income A

Frequently Asked Questions About PDINX

What does PDINX invest in?

This fund primarily allocates its assets to a diverse range of fixed-income securities. Its portfolio largely consists of securitized debt instruments, such as mortgage-backed investments, and associated derivative contracts. It also encompasses other debt obligations issued by corporations and governments globally. Additionally, the fund invests in bank loans, which span the credit spectrum from higher-quality (investment-grade) to those considered below-investment-grade (often referred to as 'junk bonds'). A key characteristic of these holdings is their intermediate to long-term maturities, generally three years or longer.

What is the expense ratio of PDINX?

Putnam Diversified Income A (PDINX) charges an expense ratio of 0.99%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is PDINX's dividend yield?

PDINX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.99%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is PDINX?

Putnam Diversified Income A (PDINX) manages $906.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is PDINX actively managed or an index fund?

PDINX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was PDINX launched?

Putnam Diversified Income A (PDINX) launched in September 1988 and is managed by the fund issuer.