Adrian H. Chan, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Mr. Chan is a Portfolio Manager in the Global Asset Allocation group. He specializes in derivatives and volatility strategies, including tail-risk hedging, conducting quantitative research, and assisting in portfolio construction for the U.S. stock selection process. Mr. Chan also leads the group's efforts in custom indexing for the insurance channel. He first served at Putnam from 2003 to 2006. After leaving to complete his M.B.A., Mr. Chan rejoined the investment industry in 2008.
Mr. Chan is a Portfolio Manager of Putnam Dynamic Asset Allocation Funds (Balanced, Conservative, and Growth); Putnam Dynamic Risk Allocation Fund; Putnam Multi-Asset Absolute Return Fund; Putnam Retirement Advantage Funds; Putnam RetirementReady Funds; Putnam Total Return Fund; and Putnam 529 for America. Previously at Putnam, he served as an Analyst, an Investment Associate, and Intern in the GAA group.
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