Putnam VT Sustainable Future Fund

Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance.

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Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.

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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. 

Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. 

Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

The Putnam VT Sustainable Future Linked Benchmark represents the performance of the Russell 3000® Value Index through April 29, 2018, and the performance of the Russell Midcap® Growth Index thereafter.