Putnam Funds Trust

09/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2024 07:35

Prospectus by Investment Company - Form 497

39210-P1 09/24

SUPPLEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

TO THE PROSPECTUS AND STATEMENT OF

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ("SAI") OF

PUTNAM SHORT TERM INVESTMENT FUND

Effective September 30, 2024, the following changes are made to the Fund's Prospectus and SAI:

1) The following replaces the corresponding disclosure in the section titled "Your fund's management - Portfolio managers" in the Fund's Prospectus:

Joanne Driscoll, CFA

Portfolio Manager, portfolio manager of the fund since 2013.

Michael Lima, CFA

Portfolio Manager, portfolio manager of the fund since 2017.

2) The following replaces the corresponding disclosure in the section titled "Who oversees and manages the fund? - Portfolio managers" in the Fund's Prospectus:
Portfolio managers Joined fund Employer Positions over past five years
Joanne Driscoll, CFA 2013

Franklin Advisers

July 2024-Present

Putnam Management

1995-July 2024

Portfolio Manager
Michael Lima, CFA 2017

Franklin Advisers

July 2024-Present

Putnam Management

1997-July 2024

Portfolio Manager
Previously, Analyst
3) The following replaces the table in the section titled "PORTFOLIO MANAGERS - Other accounts managed" in the Fund's SAI:

Portfolio managers

Other SEC-registered open-end and closed-end funds

Other accounts that pool assets from more than one client

Other accounts (including separate accounts, managed account programs and single-sponsor defined contribution plan offerings)

Number of accounts

Assets

Number

of accounts

Assets

Number

of

accounts

Assets

Joanne Driscoll 7* $13,155,300,000 4 $2,353,700,000 1 $200,000
Michael Lima 6* $12,911,500,000 3 $2,353,700,000 4 $4,580,500,000

* 1 account, with total assets of $1,318,800,000, pays an advisory fee based on account performance.

4) The following replaces the section titled "PORTFOLIO MANAGERS - Ownership of securities" in the Fund's SAI:
Portfolio manager(s) Dollar range of fund shares owned
Joanne Driscoll None
Michael Lima None

Shareholders should retain this Supplement for future reference.

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