How this company measures up on the fundamentals that matter
The fund invests mainly in bonds that are below investment grade in quality with a focus on companies or issuers that Putnam Management, the fund’s investment manager, believes meet relevant environmental, social or governance criteria on a sector-specific basis (“ESG criteria”). The fund invests mainly in bonds that also have one or more of the following characteristics: (1) are obligations of U.S. companies or issuers and (2) have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer).
Five compliance checks based on AAOIFI standards — all must pass for ethical clearance
Statistical analysis of price behaviour, risk, and market regime — independent of fundamental data
Trading characteristics and market positioning
Balance sheet strength and cash generation — the foundation of long-term value
Data sourced from public filings and market feeds. Not financial advice. Updated: 2026-06-03