Putnam
Government Money
Market Fund
Summary prospectus
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| FUND SYMBOLS | CLASS A | CLASS B | CLASS C | CLASS G | CLASS P | CLASS R |
| PGDXX | PGBXX | PGEXX | PGGXX | PGLXX | PGRXX |
Putnam Government Money Market Fund
Before you invest, you may wish to review the fund’s prospectus, which contains more information about the fund and its risks. You may obtain the prospectus and other information about the fund, including the statement of additional information (SAI) and most recent reports to shareholders, at no cost by visiting putnam.com/funddocuments, calling 1-800-225-1581, or e-mailing Putnam at funddocuments@putnam.com.
The fund’s prospectus and SAI, both dated 1/30/24, are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus.
Goal
Putnam Government Money Market Fund seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity.
Fees and expenses
The following tables describe the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below. Information about sales charge discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus.
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
| Share class | Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) | Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is lower) |
| Class A | NONE | 1.00%* |
| Class B | NONE | 5.00%* |
| Class C | NONE | 1.00%* |
| Class G | NONE | NONE |
| Class P | NONE | NONE |
| Class R | NONE | NONE |
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Annual fund operating expenses
(expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
| Share class | Management fees | Distribution and service (12b-1) feesa | Other expenses |
Total annual fund operating expenses |
| Class A | 0.28% | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.52% |
| Class B | 0.28% | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.52% |
| Class C | 0.28% | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.52% |
| Class G | 0.28% | 0.00% | 0.11%+ | 0.39% |
| Class P | 0.28% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 0.39% |
| Class R | 0.28% | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.52% |
| * | A deferred sales charge on class A, B and C shares may apply to certain redemptions of shares purchased by exchange from another Putnam fund. The rate of the deferred sales charge for class B and C shares will be determined based on the time between the original purchase of class B or C shares from the other Putnam fund(s) and the date of redemption of shares from this fund. |
| a | The fund’s Board of Trustees determined to limit payments under the distribution and service (12b-1) plans in place with respect to class B, class C and class R shares to 0.00% of average net assets effective as of the close of business on March 31, 2017. Beginning on April 1, 2017, the fund no longer makes payments under the distribution and service (12b-1) plans in place with respect to class B, class C and class R shares. |
| + | Restated to reflect current fees. |
Example
The following hypothetical example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds. It assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem or hold all your shares at the end of those periods. It assumes a 5% return on your investment each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Your actual costs may be higher or lower.
| Share class | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years |
| Class A | $53 | $167 | $291 | $653 |
| Class B* | $553 | $467 | $491 | $653 |
| Class B (no redemption) | $53 | $167 | $291 | $653 |
| Class C | $153 | $167 | $291 | $653 |
| Class C (no redemption) | $53 | $167 | $291 | $653 |
| Class G | $40 | $125 | $219 | $493 |
| Class P | $40 | $125 | $219 | $493 |
| Class R | $53 | $167 | $291 | $653 |
| * | Reflects assessment of deferred sales charge assuming class B or C shares were acquired by exchange from one or more other Putnam funds immediately after purchase of shares from such other fund(s). |
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Investments, risks, and performance
Investments
We invest at least 99.5 percent of the fund’s total assets in cash, U.S. government securities and repurchase agreements that are fully collateralized by U.S. government securities or cash. We invest mainly in debt securities that are obligations of the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities and accordingly are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States (e.g., U.S. Treasury bills) or by the credit of a federal agency or government-sponsored entity (e.g.,securities issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac). The U.S. government securities in which we invest may also include variable and floating rate instruments and when-issued and delayed delivery securities (i.e., payment or delivery of the securities occurs at a future date for a predetermined price). Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the fund’s net assets in U.S. government securities and repurchase agreements that are fully collateralized by U.S. government securities. This policy may be changed only after 60 days’ notice to shareholders. The securities purchased by the fund are subject to quality, maturity, diversification and other requirements pursuant to rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. We may consider, among other factors, credit and interest rate risks and characteristics of the issuer or counterparty, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
Risks
The value of investments in the fund’s portfolio may fall or fail to rise over extended periods of time for a variety of reasons, including general economic, political or financial market conditions, investor sentiment and market perceptions, government actions, geopolitical events or changes, outbreaks of infectious illnesses or other widespread public health issues, and factors related to a specific issuer, geography, industry or sector. These and other factors may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity in the fund’s portfolio holdings, may negatively impact the fund’s performance, and may exacerbate other risks to which the fund is subject.
The values of money market investments usually rise and fall in response to changes in interest rates. Interest rate risk is generally lowest for investments with short maturities (a significant part of the fund’s investments). Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can increase the risk of default by an issuer or counterparty, which can affect a security’s or instrument’s credit quality or value. Certain securities in which the fund may invest, including securities issued by certain U.S. government agencies and U.S. government sponsored enterprises, are not guaranteed by the U.S. government or supported by the full faith and credit of the United States.
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There is no guarantee that the investment techniques, analyses, or judgments that we apply in making investment decisions for the fund will produce the intended outcome or that the investments we select for the fund will perform as well as other securities that were not selected for the fund. We, or the fund’s other service providers, may experience disruptions or operating errors that could negatively impact the fund.
The fund may not achieve its goal, and is not intended to be a complete investment program. You could lose money by investing in the fund. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the fund is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.
Performance
The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time. Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results. Monthly performance figures for the fund are available at putnam.com.
Annual total returns for class A shares
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Best calendar quarter Q4 2023 |
1.23% |
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Worst calendar quarter Q1 2022 |
0.00% |
Average annual total returns (for periods ended 12/31/23)
| Share class | 1 year | 5 years | Since inception (4/14/16) |
| Class A before taxes | 4.65% | 1.54% | 1.21% |
| Class B before taxes | –0.35% | 1.16% | 1.21% |
| Class C before taxes | 3.65% | 1.54% | 1.21% |
| Class G before taxes* | 4.79% | 1.63% | 1.30% |
| Class P before taxes | 4.79% | 1.63% | 1.30% |
| Class R before taxes | 4.65% | 1.54% | 1.21% |
| * | Class G shares had no assets or operations for the period from February 11, 2023 through September 10, 2023. The performance shown for class G shares for this period is derived from the historical performance of class P shares, which bear similar fees and expenses. |
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Your fund’s management
Investment advisor
Putnam Investment Management, LLC
Sub-advisor
Putnam Investments Limited*
| * | Though the investment advisor has retained the services of Putnam Investments Limited (PIL), PIL does not currently manage any assets of the fund. |
Putnam Investment Management, LLC and PIL are each indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc.
Purchase and sale of fund shares
You can open an account, purchase and/or sell fund shares, or exchange them for shares of another Putnam fund by contacting your financial professional or by calling Putnam Investor Services at 1-800-225-1581. Purchases of class B shares are closed to new and existing investors except by exchange from class B shares of another Putnam fund or through dividend and/or capital gains reinvestment.
When opening an account, you must complete and mail a Putnam account application, along with a check made payable to the fund, to: Putnam Investments, P.O. Box 219697, Kansas City, MO 64121-9697. The minimum initial investment of $500 is currently waived, although Putnam reserves the right to reject initial investments under $500 at its discretion. There is no minimum for subsequent investments. Shares are sold at a net asset value (NAV) of $1.00 per share, without any initial sales charge.
You can sell your shares back to the fund or exchange them for shares of another Putnam fund any day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) are both open. Shares may be sold or exchanged by mail, by phone, or, for exchanges only, online at putnam.com. Some restrictions may apply.
Class P shares are only available to other Putnam funds. Class G shares are only available to Putnam fund-of-funds accounts.
Tax information
Distributions from the fund will be taxed as ordinary income unless you hold the shares through a tax-advantaged arrangement, in which case you will generally be taxed only upon withdrawal of monies from the arrangement.
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Financial intermediary compensation
If you purchase the fund through a broker/dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial professional), the fund and its related companies may pay that intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. Please bear in mind that these payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker/dealer or other intermediary to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your advisor or visit your advisor’s website for more information.
Information about the Summary Prospectus, Prospectus, and SAI
The summary prospectus, prospectus, and SAI for a fund provide information concerning the fund. The summary prospectus, prospectus, and SAI are updated at least annually and any information provided in a summary prospectus, prospectus, or SAI can be changed without a shareholder vote unless specifically stated otherwise. The summary prospectus, prospectus, and the SAI are not contracts between the fund and its shareholders and do not give rise to any contractual rights or obligations or any shareholder rights other than any rights conferred explicitly by federal or state securities laws that may not be waived.
Additional information, including current performance, is available at putnam.com/funddocuments, by calling 1-800-225-1581, or by e-mailing Putnam at funddocuments@putnam.com.
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