61889 6/00
Prospectus Supplement
dated June 5, 2000 to:
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PUTNAM WORLDIDE EQUITY FUND
Prospectus dated February 29, 2000
The second paragraph under the heading "Who manages the fund?" is replaced
with the following:
The following officers of Putnam Management have had primary responsibility
for the day-to-day management of the fund's portfolio since the years shown
below. Their experience as portfolio managers or investment analysts over
at least the last five years is also shown.
Manager Since Experience
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Roland W. Gillis 1998 1995-present Putnam Management
Managing Director prior to March 1995 Keystone Custodian
Funds, Inc.
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Robert Swift 1999 1995 - present Putnam Management
Managing Director prior to August 1995 IAI International/
Hill Samuel
Investment Advisors
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Stephen Dexter 2000 1999 - present Putnam Management
Senior Vice President prior to June 1999 Scudder Kemper Inc.
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