Putting durable growth themes to work
A thematic approach is a distinctive feature of Large Cap Growth Fund. The team analyzes global trends, as well as problems and potential solutions, to identify which themes could drive sustained growth for businesses over a multi-year time horizon.
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THEME: Digital marketing
Digital marketing — promoting products or services through electronic devices — is imperative for success in many industries. It enables companies to capture and use customer data to achieve goals such as sales conversions and building brand awareness. Spending on digital marketing has risen as attention has shifted from traditional media to digital platforms.
Companies are recognizing the increasing importance of social media, mobile applications, email, search engines, and websites for driving the growth of their businesses.
STOCK: CoStar Group (CSGP)
CoStar, the dominant information provider for the commercial real estate industry, offers data, tools, listings, and online marketplaces.
- CoStar is used for 80% of all commercial real estate transactions.
- Its top-line growth has been in the mid- to high-teens (primarily organic), with projected earnings growth of 20% over the next two years.
- Its balance sheet has $4.5 billion in net cash earmarked for M&A.
- We have conviction in the durability of growth and underlying fundamentals of the business.
Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund
See how investing in companies with durable long-term growth prospects, high and/or improving capital returns, and a strong ownership culture drives 5-star performance as of 5/31/2020.
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