Putnam Focused Information Ratio

PVAL ETF  USD 48.69  -0.13  -0.27%   
The Information Ratio measures excess return (alpha) per unit of tracking error relative to a benchmark. Unlike the Sharpe Ratio, which uses total volatility, the Information Ratio isolates only the variability of the alpha component — the return attributable to active decisions rather than passive market exposure. Below is Putnam Focused's current Information Ratio with peer comparisons and related risk metrics.

Current Information Ratio Value

At 0.0758, Putnam Focused exhibits positive but modest excess return per unit of tracking risk in Information Ratio. Putnam Focused has outperformed its benchmark, though the margin is limited relative to the tracking error incurred.

INFOR

 = 

ER[a] - ER[b]

STD[a]

 = 
0.0758
ER[a] = Expected return on investing in Putnam Focused
ER[b] = Expected return on market index or selected benchmark
STD[a] =   Standard Deviation of returns on Putnam Focused

Information Ratio Peers Comparison

The peer group averages 0.05 for Information Ratio, with Putnam Focused at 0.0758 falling above that level. Readings span 0.0086 (JPMorgan Active Value) to 0.0655 (iShares MSCI Emerging). Putnam Focused's risk-adjusted return exceeds the peer average, indicating more efficient compensation for risk taken.

Information Ratio Relative To Other Indicators

The chart below plots Information Ratio against Maximum Drawdown for Putnam Focused and its peers. Each point represents one equity — position along the horizontal axis shows Information Ratio while the vertical axis shows Maximum Drawdown. Equities that cluster in different quadrants carry distinct risk-return profiles. Use the dropdowns to swap in other indicators for either axis.
The Maximum Drawdown-to-Information Ratio ratio for Putnam Focused sits near 44.36 , with Information Ratio at 0.08 and Maximum Drawdown at 3.36 . This indicates Maximum Drawdown substantially exceeds Information Ratio for Putnam Focused.
Compare Putnam Focused to Peers

Methodology, Assumptions & Data Sources

The current Information Ratio for Putnam Focused is 0.0758. This Information Ratio reading for Putnam Focused results from applying the indicator's calculation rules to price and volume data over the selected window. All inputs are based on exchange-reported closing prices, with adjustments for stock splits, dividends, and other corporate actions. Values are specific to the selected time horizon and may differ across measurement periods. This indicator does not constitute investment advice.

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