PBDC Putnam BDC Income ETF

Financial · Franklin Templeton Investments

ETF 4 · Weak Momentum 1.0 · Weak Watch

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26.90

-1.36%

About the fund

— 13.49% Assets (AUM) 281.2M Inception 2022 — — 28.87

52w 26.07 35.18

Top holdings

ARCC Ares Capital Corp 11.26%
OTF Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp 10.32%
OBDC Blue Owl Capital Corp Ordinary Shares 9.99%
HTGC Hercules Capital Inc 7.83%
GBDC Golub Capital BDC Inc 7.64%
MAIN Main Street Capital Corp 6.38%
TRIN Trinity Capital Inc Ordinary Shares 4.81%
TSLX Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc 4.43%
BXSL Blackstone Secured Lending Fund Ordinary Shares 4.36%
BBDC Barings BDC Inc 4.18%

Dividend deep dive

The Putnam BDC Income ETF (PBDC), part of the Franklin Templeton Investments family, focuses entirely on the Financial Services sector, holding 100% of its assets there. Its top holdings include Ares Capital Corp (11.26%), Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp (10.32%), and Blue Owl Capital Corp (9.99%). The fund manages assets totaling $281,158,272. While a current distribution yield is not provided, the fund's average yield over the past five years was 9.77%, fluctuating between a low of 9.32% and a high of 10.27%.

Dividend history

PBDC has a short distribution history, with its inception in 2022 and a distribution streak of 2 years. The fund makes quarterly distributions in April, July, October, and December. Annual distributions were $3.082 in 2023 and $3.152 in 2024. A projected distribution of $3.224 is noted for 2025. Distribution growth rates for the 3-year and 5-year periods are not available. It is important to note that the distributions received by PBDC investors reflect the income generated by the underlying holdings within the fund.

Dividend safety

The Putnam BDC Income ETF has a very high expense ratio of 13.49%, which can significantly impact investor returns. The fund maintains a quarterly distribution frequency, making payments in April, July, October, and December, and has established a 2-year distribution streak since its 2022 inception. While a current yield is not available for a direct comparison, the fund has historically experienced a 5-year average yield of 9.77%, ranging from a low of 9.32% to a high of 10.27%.

Key risks

A very high expense ratio of 13.49% may erode returns over time.
The fund exhibits significant sector concentration with 100% in Financial Services.
Its distribution history is limited due to an inception year of 2022.
No current dividend yield is provided, limiting direct yield-theory analysis.

What to watch

Monitor future annual distribution amounts, starting with the 2025 figure of $3.224.
Observe any changes in the fund's expense ratio from the current 13.49%.
Track the total assets under management, currently $281,158,272.

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AI-generated from Quantic's dividend data · Updated 17 Jul 2026 · Information, not financial advice.

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Dividend profile

Frequency Quarterly Growth (TTM) -5.3% CAGR 3y — — 2 years

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Held by 1 investor

Information, not financial advice.