Franklin Premier Income Trust
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Daily timeframePutnam Premier Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Putnam Investment Management, LLC. Valued at $308.7M, PPT is a small-cap name in its sector. The fund is co-managed by Putnam Investments Limited.
Market Cap
$308.7M
Beta
0.29
P/E (TTM)
20.19
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$0.16
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
4.4%
ROA
2.1%
Cash
$3.5M
Total Debt
$0
Free CF
—
52W Change
-11.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PPT stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, PPT finished 1.79% below its 150-day moving average ($3.35) and 2.08% below its 200-day moving average ($3.36). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PPT overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, PPT's RSI(14) was 60.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Franklin Premier Income Trust reports $3.5M in cash and $0 in total debt. Return on equity stands at 4.4%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $1.9M to $16.7M.
The relatively low beta of 0.29 suggests PPT is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Franklin Premier Income Trust's trajectory.