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Investing globally can help your money grow Markets outside the United States can offer faster economic growth and many investment opportunities. Faster growth Abundant choices The global and emerging economies are projected to continue growing faster than that of the United States. Non-U.S. markets compose roughly half of the global opportunity set. Emerging economies 6 World United States Estimated GDP growth (%) 5 Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook Database, October 2016. 4 3 l United States l Japan 7.8% l United Kingdom 6.1% l Canada 3.3% l France 3.3% l Other countries 53.6% 25.9% MSCI All-Country World Index, as of 12/31/16. 2 1 0 2016 2017 2018 This data is historical, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The MSCI ACWI is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI ACWI consists of 44 country indices comprising 23 developed and 21 emerging-market country indices. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (ND) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The MSCI World Index (ND) is an unmanaged index of equity securities from developed countries. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of common stock performance. All returns are quoted in U.S. dollars. Indexes assume reinvestment of distributions and do not account for taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. For some years, other international markets not shown also outperformed U.S. stocks. Performance of Putnam funds will differ. Choose a Putnam fund to pursue international opportunities Over 30 years of international experience | A global research organization | Global funds across all sectors Putnam global and international funds What are the opportunities in international markets? Putnam Asia Pacific Equity Fund (PAPYX) Many international companies have succeeded in becoming household names and are key players in global industries. International companies represent some of the world’s 10 largest technology, energy, and financial companies. Putnam Emerging Markets Equity Fund (PEMYX) Putnam Europe Equity Fund (PEUYX) Putnam Global Consumer Fund (PGCYX) Putnam Global Dividend Fund (PGDYX) Putnam Global Energy Fund (PGEIX) Putnam Global Equity Fund (PEQYX) Putnam Global Financials Fund (PGFYX) Putnam Global Health Care Fund (PHSYX) Putnam Global Industrials Fund (PGILX) Putnam Global Natural Resources Fund (PGRYX) Putnam Global Sec tor Fund (PPGYX) Putnam Global Technology Fund (PGTYX) Putnam Global Telecommunications Fund (PGBYX) Putnam Global Utilities Fund (PUTYX) Putnam International Capital Opportunities Fund (PIVYX) International companies you may know Nestlé | Switzerland Prepared food — Stouffer’s® Allianz | Germany Insurance — Fireman’s Fund® Renault | France Cars — Formula One® Reckitt Benckiser | United Kingdom Home products — Lysol® Hennes & Mauritz | Sweden Clothing stores — H&M® Samsung | South Korea Cell phones, televisions — Galaxy® ING | Netherlands Financial services — ING Direct ® Alibaba Group | China Internet retailing Mitsubishi | Japan Televisions, cars BBVA | Spain Banking — BBVA Compass Putnam International Equity Fund (POVYX) Putnam International Growth Fund (PINYX) Source: Putnam Investments. Companies named here may or may not be current fund holdings. Putnam International Value Fund (PNGYX) Consider these risks before investing: International investing involves certain risks, such as currency fluctuations, economic instability, and political developments. Additional risks may be associated with emerging-market securities, including illiquidity and volatility. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or ensure against loss. It is possible to lose money in a diversified portfolio. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of a fund before investing. For a prospectus, or a summary prospectus if available, containing this and other information for any Putnam fund or product, call Putnam at 1-800-225-1581. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Putnam Investments | One Post Office Square | Boston, MA 02109 | putnam.com Putnam Retail Management II831 304183 1/17