Putnam to Offer Hedge Funds Within Six to 12 Months


As part of an increasing trend among mutual fund companies to diversify their offerings into new areas, Putnam Investments is planning to offer hedge funds in the next six to 12 months, according to the firm’s chief executive officer, Robert L. Reynolds.

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