FRANKLIN PREMIER INCOME TRUST (PPT)
Putnam Premier Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Putnam Investment Management, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Putnam Investments Limited. It invests in the public fixed income markets across the globe. The fund primarily invests in U.S. high-grade and high-yield bonds with an average credit quality of BBB by S&P Corporation. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital Government Bond Index. Putnam Premier Income Trust was formed on February 29, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
Industry: Asset Management
Putnam Premier Income Trust
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based on 95.57M shares outstanding
USThe Putnam Premier Income Trust functions as a closed-end mutual fund, primarily focused on fixed-income investments.
Its operations are principally overseen by Putnam Investment Management, LLC, with co-management responsibilities shared by Putnam Investments Limited. This trust strategically allocates capital to debt securities within public markets worldwide. A significant portion of its portfolio comprises both investment-grade and speculative-grade U.S. bonds, aiming for an average credit rating of BBB as assessed by S&P Corporation. For measuring its performance, the fund references the Barclays Capital Government Bond Index. Established on February 29, 1988, the Putnam Premier Income Trust is legally based in the United States.
Leadership
Christopher Berarducci
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
Fred Jensen
Chief Compliance Officer
Jane E. Trust, CFA
Senior Vice President, Fund Board Management
Jane Trust, CFA
Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer
Employees
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Country
US
Sector
Financial Services
Website
putnam.com
| Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pillai Marie | Director | Purchase | 3.986 | -- | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Name | Shares | % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC · also on 13F· joint filing· may incl. warrants· filed Oct 2026 | 29.6M | 30.9% | 13G |
SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC | 28.6M | 29.9% | 13F |
Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 1.4M | 1.4% | 13F |
MORGAN STANLEY | 1.1M | 1.2% | 13F |
1607 Capital Partners, LLC | 1.1M | 1.2% | 13F |
Invesco Ltd. | 934.6K | 1.0% | 13F |
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC | 800.4K | 0.8% | 13F |
RIVERBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC | 393.7K | 0.4% | 13F |
Advisors Asset Management, Inc. | 327.9K | 0.3% | 13F |
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | 319.3K | 0.3% | 13F |
Insiders
- Pillai MarieDirector
based on 95.57M shares outstanding
US30d Avg
149.40K
60d Avg
126.32K
90d Avg
127.66K