PUTNAM FUNDS TRUST registered 1 new fund series on Form 485APOS, filed 2008-07-11. Featured series: PUTNAM TOTAL RETURN FUND.
| Series | Class | Ticker | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUTNAM TOTAL RETURN FUND | CLASS A | — | Yes |
| PUTNAM TOTAL RETURN FUND | CLASS B | — | Yes |
| PUTNAM TOTAL RETURN FUND | CLASS C | — | Yes |
| PUTNAM TOTAL RETURN FUND | CLASS M | — | Yes |
| PUTNAM TOTAL RETURN FUND | CLASS R | — | Yes |
| PUTNAM TOTAL RETURN FUND | CLASS Y | — | Yes |
Putnam Absolute Return 500 Fund seeks to earn a positive total return that exceeds the return on U.S. Treasury bills by 500 basis points (or 5.00%) on an annualized basis over a reasonable period of time (generally at least three years or more) regardless of market conditions.