39137 3/98
Prospectus Supplement
dated March 30, 1998 to:
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Putnam Diversified Income Trust
Prospectus dated January 30, 1998
Putnam Global Growth Fund
Prospectus dated February 28, 1998
Putnam Global Natural Resources Fund
Prospectus dated December 30, 1997
Putnam International Growth Fund
Prospectus dated October 30, 1997
Putnam International Growth and Income Fund
Prospectus dated October 30, 1997
Putnam International New Opportunities Fund
Prospectus dated January 30, 1998
Putnam Investors Fund
Prospectus dated November 30, 1997
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The Prospectuses listed above are amended by replacing the
first four paragraphs of the section "How to buy shares" with the
following:
HOW TO BUY SHARES
You can open a fund account with as little as $500 and make
additional investments at any time with as little as $50. You can
buy fund shares three ways - through most investment dealers or
other intermediaries, through Putnam Mutual Funds (at 1-800-225-
1581), or through a systematic investment plan. If you do not
have a dealer, Putnam Mutual Funds can refer you to one. Your
dealer or other intermediary will be responsible for furnishing
all necessary documentation to Putnam Investor Services and may
charge you a transaction fee.
Buying shares through your investment dealer. Your dealer must
receive your order before the close of regular trading on the New
York Stock Exchange to receive that day's public offering price.
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Buying shares through Putnam Mutual Funds. Complete an order
form and write a check for the amount you wish to invest, payable
to the fund. Return the completed form and check to Putnam
Mutual Funds, which will act as your agent in purchasing shares
through your designated investment dealer.
Buying shares through systematic investing. You can make regular
investments of $25 or more per month through automatic deductions
from your bank checking or savings account. Application forms
are available from your investment dealer or through Putnam
Investor Services.
Shares are sold at the public offering price based on the net
asset value next determined after Putnam Investor Services
receives your order. In most cases, in order to receive that
day's public offering price, Putnam Investor Services must
receive your order before the close of regular trading on the New
York Stock Exchange.
