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Putnam BDC Income ETF
PBDC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.91% | -5.90% | -6.75% | -4.10% | +34.03% | |
| Flows | +$17M | +$38M | +$44M | +$110M | +$280M | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Putnam |
| N° of holdings | 18 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 29, 2022 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 18
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +23.90% | +17.54% | +16.11% | |
Max drawdown | -12.82% | -20.04% | -20.22% | |
Max drawdown duration | 89d | 285d | 433d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is PBDC?
PBDC is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Putnam.
What does PBDC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other US Closed End Investments Equities. It is part of the segment: US Financials.
What is the expense ratio of PBDC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of PBDC is 13.49%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was PBDC launched?
PBDC was launched on September 29, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of PBDC?
PBDC is issued by Putnam.
What is the AUM of PBDC?
As of April 28, 2026, PBDC manages $270.58 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has PBDC performed recently?
As of April 28, 2026, PBDC delivered a return of 5.91% over the past month (1M performance), -5.9% over the past three months (3M), and -6.75% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for PBDC?
As of April 28, 2026, PBDC has seen net flows of +$17M in the past month (1M flow) and +$44M year-to-date (YTD).
Does PBDC pay dividends?
As of April 28, 2026, PBDC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 11.33%.
How many holdings are in PBDC
As of March 31, 2026, PBDC holds 18 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is PBDC?
As of March 31, 2026, PBDC holds 18 securities, with 70.97% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of PBDC?
As of March 31, 2026, PBDC holds a portfolio of 18 underlyings, with its largest positions including ARES CAPITAL, OWL ROCK CAPITAL CORP and MAIN STREET CAPITAL. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does PBDC invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, PBDC has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does PBDC focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, PBDC is primarily exposed to Financials.
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