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DRESDNER RCM GLOBAL FUNDS, INC.
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DRESDNER RCM MIDCAP FUND
DRESDNER RCM SMALL CAP FUND
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October 30, 2000
This prospectus contains essential information for anyone considering an
investment in these Funds. Please read this document carefully and keep it for
future reference.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved
these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this Prospectus. It
is a criminal offense to state or suggest otherwise.
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RISK/RETURN SUMMARY AND FUND EXPENSES
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THIS SECTION SUMMARIZES THE FUNDS' INVESTMENTS, RISKS, PAST 3 Dresdner RCM MidCap Fund
PERFORMANCE, AND FEES. 6 Dresdner RCM Small Cap Fund
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, POLICIES AND RISKS
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THIS SECTION PROVIDES DETAILS ABOUT THE FUNDS' INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, 9 Investment Strategies and Policies
POLICIES AND RISKS. 11 Other Investment Practices
13 Changing the Funds' Investment Objectives and
Policies
13 Investment Risks
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
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THIS SECTION PROVIDES DETAILS ABOUT THE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO 16 The Funds and the Investment Manager
OVERSEE THE FUNDS. 16 The Portfolio Managers
16 Management Fees and Other Expenses
16 The Distributor
STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION
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THIS SECTION TELLS YOU HOW TO BUY, SELL AND EXCHANGE SHARES, HOW WE 17 Buying Shares
VALUE SHARES, AND HOW WE PAY DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. 19 Selling Shares
20 Other Stockholder Services and Account Policies
23 Dividends, Distributions and Taxes
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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THIS SECTION PROVIDES DETAILS ON SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 25 Dresdner RCM MidCap Fund
FUNDS. 26 Dresdner RCM Small Cap Fund
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RISK/RETURN SUMMARY AND FUND EXPENSES
DRESDNER RCM MIDCAP FUND
Goal: The Fund's goal is to seek long-term capital
appreciation by investing 65% of its total
assets (which includes cash) and 80% of its
investments (which excludes cash) in equity
and equity-related securities of small- to
medium-sized domestic companies.
Principal Investment Strategies: The Fund invests in small- to medium-sized
companies with total market capitalizations
not exceeding those of the largest company
included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index,
which currently is $31.6 billion. The Fund
may also invest up to 10% of its total assets
in foreign issuers.
The Fund focuses its investment on companies
that it expects will have higher than average
rates of growth and strong potential for
capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Risks: Because the values of the Fund's investments
will fluctuate with market conditions, so
will the value of your investment in the
Fund. You could lose money on your investment
in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform
other investments.
The values of the Fund's investments
fluctuate in response to the activities of
individual companies and general stock market
and economic conditions. Stock prices of
smaller and newer companies often fluctuate
more than those of larger, more established
companies.
AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND IS NOT A BANK
DEPOSIT AND IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY
THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR
ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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PERFORMANCE
The charts on the next page show the performance of the Fund as a
series of the Capital Company and prior to its proposed reorganization as a
newly created series of the Global Company. The information shows how the
Fund has performed and provides some indication of the risks of investing in
the Fund by showing how its performance has varied from year to year. The bar
chart shows changes in the yearly performance of the Fund. The chart below it
compares the performance of the Fund over time to the Standard & Poor's
MidCap 400 Index and the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
Both charts assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Of course,
past performance does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the
future.
Year-by-Year Total Returns
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1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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-4.12% 48.23% 7.03% 10.72% 0.76% 34.53% 19.07% 17.50% 15.06% 60.18%
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For the period covered by this year by year total return chart, the Fund's
highest quarterly return was 42.24% (for the fourth quarter ended 1999) and the
lowest quarterly return was -22.87% (for the third quarter ended 1998).
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Average Annual Total Returns
(through December 31, 1999)
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FUND ONE FIVE TEN YEARS SINCE
INCEPTION YEAR YEARS INCEPTION
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FUND SHARES 11/6/79 60.18% 28.24% 19.40% 21.22%
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S&P MIDCAP 400 INDEX ____ 14.72% 23.04% 17.31% N/A
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RUSSELL MIDCAP ____ 51.31% 28.03% 18.96% N/A
GROWTH INDEX*
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* Effective December 21, 1999 the Fund's performance benchmark was changed
from the S & P Midcap 400 Index to the Russell Midcap Growth Index. The Fund's
Board of Directors believes that the composition of the Russell Midcap Growth
Index more accurately reflects the market capitalization ranges and types of
securities in which the Fund primarily invests in.
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FEES AND EXPENSES
The Fund has both a Non-Institutional Class ("Class N") and an
Institutional Class ("Class I") of shares. As an investor in the Fund, you
will pay the following fees and expenses.
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SHAREHOLDER FEES Class of Shares
(FEES PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR INVESTMENT) ---------------
None Class I Class N
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ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (FEES PAID FROM FUND ASSETS)
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Management fees 0.75% 0.75%
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Rule 12b-1 fee None 0.25%
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Other expenses 0.04% 0.48%
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Total annual Fund operating expenses 0.80% 1.48%
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Less: Fees waived and Reimbursed(1) 0.03% 0.46%
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Net operating expenses(1) 0.77% 1.02%
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(1) The Investment Manager has contractually agreed until at least June 30,
2003, to pay each quarter the amount, if any, by which the ordinary operating
expenses for the quarter (except interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses)
exceed the annualized rate of 0.77% for Class I and 1.02% for Class N. The Fund
may reimburse the Investment Manager in the future.
EXAMPLE
Use this table to compare fees and expenses of the Fund with those of
other funds. It illustrates the amount of fees and expenses you would pay
assuming:
- $10,000 investment in the Fund
- 5% annual return
- redemption at the end of each period
- no changes in the Fund's operating expenses
Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions
your costs would be:
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One Three Five Ten
Year Years Years Years
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Class I* $79 $246 $435 $981
Class N* $104 $325 $669 $1,643
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* Assuming the Investment Manager continues to reimburse the ordinary operating
expenses which exceed the annualized rate of 0.77% for Class I and 1.02% for
Class N, your expenses for the periods indicated would be $79, $246, $428 and
$954 for Class I and $104, $325, $563 and $1,248 for Class N. However, there is
no guarantee that the Investment Manager will continue such reimbursement
policy.
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DRESDNER RCM SMALL CAP FUND
RISK/RETURN SUMMARY
Goal: The Fund's goal is to seek long-term capital
appreciation by investing 65% of its total
assets (which includes cash) and 80% of its
investments (which excludes cash) in equity
and equity-related securities of small
companies.
Principal Investment Strategies: Under normal market conditions, the Fund
invests at least 90% of its investments in
companies with market capitalizations, at the
time of purchase, within the range of market
capitalizations of companies included in the
Russell 2000 Index, which currently ranges
between $12.6 million to $5.8 billion. The
Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total
assets in foreign issuers.
The Fund will maintain a weighted-average
market capitalization that is no less than
50% and no more than 200% of the
weighted-average market capitalization of the
securities that comprise the Russell 2000
Index.
The Fund focuses its investments on companies
that it expects will have higher than average
rates of growth and strong potential for
capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Risks: Because the values of the Fund's investments
will fluctuate with market conditions, so
will the value of your investment in the
Fund. You could lose money on your investment
in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform
other investments.
The values of the Fund's investments
fluctuate in response to the activities of
individual companies and general stock market
and economic conditions. The stock prices of
smaller and newer companies often fluctuate
more than those of larger, more established
companies.
AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND IS NOT A BANK
DEPOSIT AND IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY
THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR
ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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PERFORMANCE
The charts on the next page show the performance of the Fund as a
series of the Capital Company and prior to its proposed reorganization as a
newly created series of the Global Company. The information shows how the
Fund has performed and provides some indication of the risks of investing in
the Fund by showing how its performance has varied from year to year. The bar
chart shows changes in the yearly performance of the Fund. The chart below it
compares the performance of the Fund over time to the Russell 2000 Index.
Both charts assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Of course,
past performance does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the
future.
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Year-by-Year Total Returns
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1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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9.20% -2.16% 34.08% 34.39% 19.49% 1.11% 12.40%
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For the periods covered by this year by year total return chart, the
Fund's highest quarterly return was 27.06% (for the fourth quarter ended 1999)
and the lowest quarterly return was -26.61% (for the third quarter ended 1998).
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Average Annual Total Returns
(through December 31, 1999)
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FUND ONE FIVE SINCE
INCEPTION YEAR YEARS INCEPTION
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FUND SHARES 1/3/92 12.40% 19.60% 15.62%
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RUSSELL 2000 INDEX __ 21.26% 16.69% 14.68%
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FEES AND EXPENSES
The Fund has both a Non-Institutional Class ("Class N") and an Institutional
Class ("Class I") of shares. The Fund's Class N shares are not currently being
offered for sale. As an investor in the Fund, you will pay the following fees
and expenses.
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SHAREHOLDER FEES Class of Shares
(FEES PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR INVESTMENT) ---------------
None Class I Class N
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ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (FEES PAID FROM FUND ASSETS)
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Management fees 1.00% 1.00%
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Rule 12b-1 fee None 0.25%
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Other expenses 0.09% 0.61%
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Total annual Fund operating expenses 1.09% 1.86%
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Less: Fees waived and Reimbursed(1) 0.07% 0.59%
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Net operating expenses(1) 1.02% 1.27%
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(1) The Investment Manager has contractually agreed until at least June 30,
2003, to pay each quarter the amount, if any, by which the ordinary operating
expenses for the quarter (except interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses)
exceed the annualized rate of 1.02% for Class I and 1.27% for Class N. The Fund
may reimburse the Investment Manager in the future.
EXAMPLE
Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these
assumptions your costs would be:
- $10,000 investment in the Fund
- 5% annual return
- redemption at the end of each period
- no changes in the Fund's operating expenses
Because this example is hypothetical and for comparison only, your actual costs
will be different.
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One Three Five Ten
Year Years Years Years
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Class I* $104 $325 $579 $1,309
Class N* $129 $403 $831 $2,025
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* Assuming the Investment Manager continues to reimburse the ordinary operating
expenses which exceed the annualized rate of 1.02% for Class I and 1.27% for
Class N, your expenses for the periods indicated would be $104, $325, $563 and
$1,248 for Class I and $129, $403, $697 and $1,534 for Class N. However, there
is no guarantee that the Investment Manager will continue such reimbursement
policy.
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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, POLICIES AND RISKS
The following pages provide additional information about the Funds'
principal investment strategies and risks, as well as certain other important
investment policies
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND POLICIES
HOW DO THE FUNDS SELECT EQUITY INVESTMENTS?
While the Funds emphasize investments in growth companies, the Funds also
may invest in other companies that are not traditionally considered to be growth
companies, such as emerging growth companies and cyclical and semi-cyclical
companies in developing economies, if the Investment Manager believes that such
companies have above-average growth potential.
When the Investment Manager analyzes a specific company it evaluates the
fundamental value of each enterprise as well as its prospects for growth. In
most cases, these companies have one or more of the following characteristics:
- Superior management
- Strong balance sheets
- Differentiated or superior products or services
- Substantial capacity for growth in revenue through either
an expanding market or expanding market share
- A strong commitment to research and development
- A steady stream of new products or services
The Funds do not seek current income, and do not restrict their
investments to companies with a record of dividend payments.
When evaluating foreign companies, the Investment Manager may also
consider the anticipated economic growth rate, political outlook, inflation
rate, currency outlook, and interest rate environment for the country and the
region in which the company is located, as well as other factors it deems
relevant.
In addition to traditional research activities, the Investment Manager
uses research produced by its Grassroots(SM) Research operating group.
Grassroots(SM) Research prepares research reports based on field interviews
with customers, distributors, and competitors of the companies that the
Investment Manager follows. The Investment Manager believes that
Grassroots(SM) Research can be a valuable adjunct to its traditional research
efforts by providing a "second look" at companies in which the Funds might
invest and by checking marketplace assumptions about market demand for
particular products and services.
WHAT KINDS OF EQUITY SECURITIES DO THE FUNDS INVEST IN?
The Funds invest primarily in common stocks. Subject to the restrictions
described above, the Funds may invest in companies of any size. Common stocks
represent the basic equity ownership interests in a company.
The Funds may also invest in other equity and equity-related securities.
These include preferred stock, convertible preferred stock, convertible debt
obligations, warrants or other rights to acquire stock.
OTHER INVESTMENT PRACTICES
DO THE FUNDS HEDGE THEIR INVESTMENTS?
Each Fund may purchase and sell stock index futures contracts and options
on those futures contracts as a hedge against changes in market conditions that
may result in changes in the value of the Fund's portfolio securities and not
for speculation.
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DO THE FUNDS INVEST IN FOREIGN SECURITIES?
Each Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in the following types
of foreign equity and equity-related securities:
- Securities of companies that are organized or headquartered outside the
United States, or that derive at least 50% of their total revenue outside
the United States.
- Securities that are principally traded outside the United States, regardless
of where the issuer of such securities is organized or headquartered or
where its operations principally are conducted.
- American Depositary Receipts.
- Securities of other investment companies investing primarily in such equity
and equity-related foreign securities.
Such investments are not currently a principal investment technique for
either Fund. However, if foreign securities present attractive investment
opportunities, either Fund may increase the percentage of its total assets in
foreign securities, subject to the limits described above.
DO THE FUNDS INVEST IN OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES?
The laws of some foreign countries may make it difficult or impossible for
a Fund to invest directly in issuers organized or headquartered in those
countries, or may limit such investments. The only practical means of investing
in such companies may be through investment in other investment companies that
in turn are authorized to invest in the securities of such issuers. In these
cases and in other appropriate circumstances, and subject to the restrictions
referred to above regarding investments in companies organized or headquartered
in foreign countries, each Fund may invest up to 10% of the value of its total
assets in other investment companies but, no more than 5% of its total assets in
any one investment company. However, no Fund may acquire more than 3% of the
outstanding voting securities of any other investment company.
If a Fund invests in other investment companies, it will bear its
proportionate share of the other investment company's management or
administration fees and other expenses. At the same time, the Fund would
continue to pay its own management fees and other expenses.
WHAT ARE THE FUNDS' INVESTMENT POLICIES IN UNCERTAIN MARKETS?
When the Investment Manager believes a Fund should adopt a temporary
defensive posture, including periods of international, political or economic
uncertainty, each Fund may hold all or a substantial portion of its assets in
cash or cash equivalent investments, U.S. Government obligations,
non-convertible preferred stocks, and non-convertible corporate bonds with a
remaining maturity of less than one year. During these periods, a Fund may not
achieve its investment objective.
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT INVESTMENT PRACTICES?
The STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION has more detailed information
about the investment practices described in this Prospectus as well as
information about other investment practices used by the Investment Manager.
CHANGING THE FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Each Fund's investment objective of long-term capital appreciation is a
fundamental policy that may not be changed without stockholder approval.
However, except as otherwise indicated in this Prospectus or the SAI, each
Fund's other investment policies and restrictions are not fundamental and may be
changed without stockholder approval.
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The various percentage limitations referred to in this Prospectus and the
SAI apply immediately after a purchase or initial investment. Except as
specifically indicated to the contrary, a Fund is not required to sell any
security in its portfolio as a result of a change in any applicable percentage
resulting from market fluctuations.
INVESTMENT RISKS
Your investment in the Funds is subject to a variety of risks, including
those described below. See the SAI for further information about these and other
risks.
EQUITY INVESTMENTS
Prices of equity securities fluctuate based on changes in the issuer's
financial condition and prospects and on overall market and economic conditions.
SMALL COMPANIES
Investments in small companies may involve greater risks than investments
in larger companies, and may be speculative. The securities of small companies,
as a class, have had periods of more favorable results, and periods of less
favorable results, than securities of larger companies as a class. In addition,
small companies in which a Fund may invest may have limited or unprofitable
operating histories, limited financial resources and inexperienced management.
They often face competition from larger or more established firms that have
greater resources. Small companies may have less ability to raise additional
capital, and may have a less diversified product line (making them susceptible
to market pressure), than larger companies. Securities of small and unseasoned
companies are often less liquid than securities of larger companies and are
frequently traded in the over-the-counter market or on regional exchanges where
low trading volumes may result in erratic or abrupt price movements. Selling
these securities may take an extended period of time. As a result, to the extent
a Fund invests in small companies, its net asset value may be more volatile than
would otherwise be the case.
FOREIGN SECURITIES
Investing in foreign securities involves significant risks, some of which
are not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. For
example, the value of investments in such securities may fluctuate based on
changes in the value of one or more foreign currencies relative to the U.S.
dollar. In addition, information about foreign issuers may be less readily
available than information about domestic issuers. Foreign issuers generally are
not subject to accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, or to
other regulatory practices and requirements, comparable to U.S. issuers.
Furthermore, certain foreign countries may be politically unstable, expropriate
or nationalize assets, revalue currencies, impose confiscatory taxes, and limit
foreign investment and use or removal of funds or other assets of a Fund
(including the withholding of dividends and limitations on the repatriation of
currencies). A Fund may also face difficulties or delays in obtaining or
enforcing judgments.
Most foreign securities markets have substantially less volume than U.S.
markets, and the securities of many foreign issuers may be less liquid and more
volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers. There is generally less
government regulation of securities markets, securities exchanges, securities
dealers, and listed and unlisted companies in foreign countries than in the
United States. Foreign markets also have different clearance and settlement
procedures, and at times in certain markets settlements have not been able to
keep pace with the volume of securities transactions, making it difficult to
conduct and complete transactions. In addition, the costs associated with
transactions in securities of foreign companies and securities traded on foreign
markets, and the expense of maintaining custody of these securities with foreign
custodians, generally are higher than in the U.S.
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FUTURES TRANSACTIONS
The use of stock index futures and options on futures is a highly
specialized activity, and the success of any such operations by a Fund is not
assured. Gains and losses in such transactions depend upon the Investment
Manager's ability to predict correctly the direction of stock prices and other
factors. Although hedging operations could reduce the risk of loss due to a
decline in the value of the hedged portfolio, they could also limit the
potential gain from an increase in the value of the portfolio.
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ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
THE FUNDS AND THE INVESTMENT MANAGER
The Funds are series of Dresdner RCM Global Funds, Inc. (the "Company").
Dresdner RCM Global Investors LLC, with principal offices at Four
Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, California 94111, is the investment manager
of the Funds. The Investment Manager manages each Fund's investments, provides
various administrative services, and supervises each Fund's business.
The Investment Manager provides investment supervisory services to
institutional and individual clients. It was established in December of 1998 and
is the successor to the business of its holding company, Dresdner RCM Global
Investors US Holdings LLC. The Investment Manager was originally formed as
Rosenberg Capital Management in 1970, and it and its successors have been
consistently in business since then. The Investment Manager is an indirect
wholly owned subsidiary of Dresdner Bank AG ("Dresdner"), an international
banking organization with principal executive offices in Frankfurt, Germany.
THE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS
MIDCAP FUND
Gary B. Sokol, CFA and Brian E. Dombkowski, CFA are the primary portfolio
managers of the MidCap Fund (formerly called the "Growth Equity Fund"). Mr.
Sokol was a primary portfolio manager of the Small Cap Fund from 1992 to 1997.
He is a Managing Director of the Investment Manager, with which he has been
associated since 1988. Mr. Dombkowski is a Director of the Investment Manager,
with which he has been associated since 1995. Prior to joining Dresdner RCM, he
worked for GE Investments in the international equities department following the
telecommunications and banking industries.
SMALL CAP FUND
Matthew L. Blazei, CFA and Timothy M. Kelly, CFA are the primary portfolio
managers of the Small Cap Fund. Mr. Blazei has research and management
responsibilities for small cap securities and is a Managing Director of the
Investment Manager, with which he has been associated since 1992. Mr. Kelly is a
Managing Director of the Investment Manager, with which he has been associated
since 1995.
MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES
Each Fund pays the Investment Manager a fee pursuant to an investment
management agreement. The MidCap Fund and the Small Cap Fund each pay a monthly
fee to the Investment Manager at the annual rate of 0.75% and 1.00% of their
average daily net assets, respectively.
Each Fund is responsible for its own expenses. These include brokerage and
commission expenses, taxes, interest charges on borrowings (if any), custodial
charges and expenses, investment management fees, and other operating expenses
(e.g., legal and audit fees, securities registration expenses, and compensation
of directors who are not affiliated with the Investment Manager). These expenses
are allocated to each class of shares based on the assets of each class. In
addition, each class also bears certain class-specific expenses, such as Rule
12b-1 expenses payable by each Fund's Class N shares.
THE DISTRIBUTOR
Funds Distributor, Inc. ("FDI" or the "Distributor"), with principal
offices at 60 State Street, Suite 1300, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, acts as
distributor of shares of the Funds. The Distributor provides mutual fund
distribution services to registered investment companies, and is an indirect
wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Institutional Group, Inc., which is not
affiliated with the Investment Manager or Dresdner.
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The Company, on behalf of its Class N shares, has adopted a distribution
and service plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under
the Plan, each Fund pays the Distributor an annual fee of up to 0.25% of the
average daily net assets of its Class N shares as reimbursement for certain
expenses actually incurred by the Distributor in providing distribution and
shareholder support services to such shares. Class I shares are not subject to
12b-1 fees.
STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION
BUYING SHARES
For your convenience, we offer several ways to start and add to Fund
investments.
OPENING YOUR ACCOUNT BY INVESTING THROUGH A FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL
If you work with a financial professional, he or she is prepared to handle
your planning and transaction needs. Your financial professional will be able to
assist you in establishing your Fund account, executing transactions, and
monitoring your investment. If you do not hold your Fund investment in the name
of your financial professional and you prefer to place a transaction order
yourself, please use the instructions below for investing directly.
You may also purchase shares through certain brokers which have entered
into selling group agreements with the Distributor. Brokers may charge a fee for
their services at the time of purchase or redemption.
OPENING YOUR ACCOUNT DIRECTLY
You may establish accounts without the help of an intermediary as follows:
- Choose the Fund in which you wish to invest. Determine the amount you are
investing. The minimum initial and subsequent investment requirements for
each class of each Fund are as follows:
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Minimum Subsequent Investment IRA Account Minimum Initial IRA Account Minimum Subsequent
Minimum Initial Investment Investment
Fund Investment
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Class N $5,000 $250 $2,000 $250
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Class I $250,000 $50,000 $250,000* $2,000
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* rollovers only
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- The Funds reserve the right at any time to waive, increase or decrease the
minimum requirements applicable to initial or subsequent investments. In
connection with the reorganization of the Funds, each Fund's existing
shareholders will be reclassified into each such Fund's newly established
Class I shares. As a result, the minimum subsequent investment
requirements for Class I shares will be waived for those stockholders whose
shares were reclassified as Class I. Minimum subsequent investment
requirements do not apply to investors purchasing shares through the Funds'
automatic dividend reinvestment plan. In addition, minimum initial
investments may vary for investors purchasing shares through a broker-dealer
or other intermediary having a service agreement with the Investment Manager
and maintaining an omnibus account with the Fund.
- Complete the account application accompanying this Prospectus. Please apply
at this time for any account privileges you may want to use in the future, to
avoid the delays associated with adding them later on. To add or change
account privileges or to re-register an existing account, please speak with a
Fund representative at 1-800-726-7240 to determine the additional
documentation that will be required.
- Mail your completed application to:
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Dresdner RCM Global Funds
P.O. Box 8025
Boston, MA 02266-8025
For overnight delivery, mail your completed application to:
Attn: Boston Financial Data Services
Dresdner RCM Global Funds
66 Brooks Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
For answers to any questions, please speak with a Fund Representative at
1-800-726-7240.
We reserve the right to reject any purchase of shares at our sole
discretion. The Funds also reserve the right to cancel any purchase order for
which payment has not been received by the third business day following the
order.
Confirmation statements showing transactions in your account and a summary
of the status of the account serve as evidence of ownership of shares of the
Fund. We will forward a confirmation statement to you on receipt of a proper
order.
INVESTING IN YOUR ACCOUNT
BY WIRE
- Make sure you have established an account by mailing an application as
explained above.
- Call 1-800-726-7240 to obtain your account number and to place a purchase
order. FUNDS THAT ARE WIRED WITHOUT A PURCHASE ORDER WILL BE RETURNED
UNINVESTED.
- After placing your purchase order, instruct your bank to wire the amount of
your investment to:
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Routing number: 011000028
Account number: 9905-268-0
FCC: your account number, name of registered owner(s) and Fund name
BY CHECK
- Make out a check (bank or certified) or money order for the investment
amount payable to Dresdner RCM [insert the name of the Fund]. Please note:
No third party checks will be accepted.
- Mail the check with your completed application to the Fund at:
Dresdner RCM Global Funds
P.O. Box 8025
Boston, MA 02266-8025
For overnight delivery, mail your completed application to:
Attn: Boston Financial Data Services
Dresdner RCM Global Funds
66 Brooks Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
ADDING TO YOUR ACCOUNT
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BY WIRE
- Call the Fund at 1-800-726-7240 to place a purchase order. Money that is
WIRED WITHOUT A PURCHASE ORDER WILL BE RETURNED UNINVESTED.
- Once you have placed your purchase order, instruct your bank to wire the
amount of your investment as described above.
BY CHECK
- Make out a check for the investment amount payable to Dresdner RCM [insert
the name of the Fund]. Please note: No third party checks will be accepted.
- Mail the check with a completed investment slip to the Fund at:
Dresdner RCM Global Funds
P.O. Box 8025
Boston, MA 02266-8025
For overnight delivery, mail the check with a completed application to:
Attn: Boston Financial Data Services
Dresdner RCM Global Funds
66 Brooks Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
If you do not have an investment slip, attach a note indicating your
account number.
WITH SECURITIES
In its discretion, each Fund may accept securities of equal value instead of
cash in payment of all or part of the subscription price for Fund shares.
Contact the Fund in advance to discuss the securities in question and the
documentation necessary to complete the transaction. Any such securities:
- Will be valued at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange
on the day of acceptance of the subscription in accordance with the Fund's
method of valuing its securities;
- Will have a tax basis to the Fund equal to such value;
- Must not be restricted securities; and
- Must be permitted to be purchased in accordance with the Fund's investment
objective and policies and must be securities that the Fund would be willing
to purchase at that time.
BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER (ACH)
This service allows for regular investments once an account is established by
simply authorizing the automatic withdrawal of funds from a bank account into a
specified Fund. The minimum investment pursuant to this plan is $250 for Class N
and $50,000 for Class I. Complete the appropriate section of the account
application indicating the amount of the automatic monthly investment.
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SELLING SHARES
BY PHONE - WIRE PAYMENT
- Call the Fund at 1-800-726-7240 to verify that the wire redemption privilege
via telephone is in place on your account. If it is not, a representative can
help you add it. You will be required to provide a signature guaranteed
letter of instruction signed by all registered owners, accompanied by a
voided check.
- Place your wire request.
BY PHONE - CHECK PAYMENT
- Call the Fund at 1-800-726-7240 to verify that you have telephone redemption
privileges and place your request. Once your request has been verified, a
check for the cash amount (net of any redemption fee, if applicable), payable
to the registered owner(s), will be mailed to the address of record. For
checks payable to any other party or mailed to any other address, please make
your request in writing and include a signature guarantee.
IN WRITING
- Write a letter of instruction, signed by each registered owner or their duly
authorized agent, that includes the following information:
- The name of the registered owner(s) of the account
- The name of the Fund
- The account number
- The number of shares or the dollar amount you want to sell
- The recipient's name and address or wire information (if different
from those of the account registration)
- A signature guarantee
- Indicate whether you want any cash proceeds sent by check or by wire.
- Make sure the letter is signed by all registered owners or their authorized
parties.
- Mail the letter to the Fund.
BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER(ACH)
- Fill out the appropriate areas of the account application for this feature.
To request an electronic transfer (not less than $50; nor more than
$100,000), call 1-800-726-7240. Transfers of $50,000 or more will require a
signature guarantee. The Fund will transfer your sales proceeds
electronically to your bank account. The bank must be a member of the
Automated Clearing House.
SIGNATURE GUARANTEES
Certain requests must include a signature guarantee, which is designed to
protect you and the Funds from fraudulent activities. Your request must be made
in writing and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations
apply:
- You wish to redeem more than $50,000 worth of shares.
- The check is being mailed to an address different from the one on your
account (address of record).
- The check is being made payable to someone other than the account owner.
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- You are instructing us to change your bank account information.
- You wish to add or change your account privileges.
- You wish to change the registration information on your account.
OTHER STOCKHOLDER SERVICES AND ACCOUNT POLICIES
TELEPHONE ORDERS
We accept telephone orders to buy or sell shares of the Funds. To order
call 1-800-726-7240. To guard against fraud, we may record telephone orders or
take other reasonable precautions. However, if we do not take such steps to
ensure the authenticity of an order, we may bear any loss if the order later
proves fraudulent. At times of peak activity, such as during periods of volatile
economic or market conditions, it may be difficult to place buy or sell orders
by phone. During these times, consider sending your request in writing.
BUSINESS HOURS AND NAV CALCULATIONS
Each Fund's regular business days and hours are the same as those of the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The price of each Fund's shares is based on its
net asset value per share (NAV). Each Fund calculates its net asset value per
share (NAV) every business day as of the close of trading on the NYSE (normally
4:00 p.m. eastern time). Shares of the Funds will not be priced on days on which
the NYSE is closed for trading. The NYSE is closed for trading on national
holidays and weekends. A Fund's securities are typically priced using market
quotes or pricing services. When these methods are not available or do not
represent a security's value at the time of pricing, the security is valued in
accordance with the Fund's fair valuation procedures.
TIMING OF ORDERS
Each Fund accepts orders until the close of trading on the NYSE every
business day. Orders received before the close of trading on the NYSE are
executed the same day at the Fund's NAV for that day. Orders received after the
close of trading on the NYSE are executed the following day at that day's NAV.
We have the right to suspend redemption of shares of the Funds and to postpone
payment of proceeds for up to seven days or as permitted by law.
We may suspend the right of redemption or the date of payment for more
than seven days after shares are tendered for redemption for any period during
which
- The New York Stock Exchange is closed (other than a customary weekend or
holiday closing) or the SEC determines that trading thereon is restricted;
- An emergency (as determined by the SEC) exists as a result of which disposal
by the Fund of securities it owns is not reasonably practicable, or as a
result of which it is not reasonably practical for the Fund fairly to
determine the value of its net assets; or
- The SEC by order permits such suspension for the protection of stockholders.
TIMING OF SETTLEMENTS
When you buy shares of a Fund, you will become the owner of record when
the Fund receives your payment, generally the day following execution. When you
sell shares, cash proceeds are generally available the day following execution
and will be forwarded according to your instructions.
When you sell shares that you recently purchased by check, your order will
be executed at the Fund's next NAV but the proceeds will not be available until
your check clears. This may take up to 15 days from the purchase
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date. Upon execution of the redemption order, a confirmation statement will be
forwarded to you indicating the number of shares sold and the proceeds thereof.
ACCOUNTS WITH BELOW-MINIMUM BALANCES
If your account balance in a Fund falls below the minimum ($5,000 for
Class N shares and $250,000 for Class I shares) as a result of selling shares
(and not because of Fund performance), the Fund reserves the right to ask you to
buy more shares or close your account. If your account balance is still below
the minimum 90 days after notification, we reserve the right to close out your
account and send the proceeds to the address of record.
AUTOMATIC REINVESTMENT
We will reinvest each income dividend and capital gain distribution
declared on a class of shares of a Fund in full and fractional shares of the
Fund of the same class, unless you or your duly authorized agent elect to
receive all such payments, or only the dividend or distribution portions, in
cash. We will base such reinvestment on the Fund's NAV as determined on the
ex-dividend date. You or your authorized agent may request changes in the
manner in which dividend and distribution payments are made by written notice
to the Fund or by calling the Fund at 1-800-726-7240. This request will be
effective as to any subsequent payment if it is received before the record
date used for determining your payment. Any dividend and distribution
election will remain in effect until you notify the Fund in writing to the
contrary.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
You may exchange shares of either class of a Fund into shares of the same
class of any other Fund offered by Dresdner RCM, without a sales charge or other
fee (except redemption fees, if any), by contacting the Fund. You may also
exchange Class N shares of a Fund into Class I shares of the Fund or any other
Fund offered by Dresdner RCM. Exchange purchases are subject to the minimum
investment requirements of the class purchased. To keep Fund expenses low for
all shareholders, the Funds will not allow frequent exchanges, purchases, or
sales of Fund shares. If a shareholder exhibits a pattern or frequent trading,
each Fund reserves the right to refuse to accept further purchase or exchange
orders from that shareholder. An exchange will be treated as a redemption and
purchase for tax purposes.
Shares will be exchanged at net asset value per share next determined
after receipt by the Fund of:
- A written request for exchange, signed by each registered owner or his or her
duly authorized agent exactly as the shares are registered, which clearly
identifies the exact names in which the account is registered, the account
number and the number of shares or the dollar amount to be exchanged
Please note: exchanges in excess of $50,000 will require a signature
guarantee. Exchanges will not become effective until all documents in the form
required have been received by the Fund. If you have any questions, please
contact the Fund.
Please be sure to read carefully the prospectus of any other Fund in which
you wish to exchange shares.
ACCOUNT STATEMENTS
Stockholder accounts are opened in accordance with your registration
instructions. Transactions in the account, such as additional investments and
dividend reinvestments, will be reflected on regular confirmation statements.
Stockholders will also receive quarterly statements on the status of their
accounts reflecting all transactions having taken place within that quarter.
REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS
Each Fund's fiscal year ends on December 31. Each Fund will issue to
its stockholders semi-annual and annual reports. In order to reduce duplicate
mailings and printing costs, the Companies will provide one annual and
semi-annual report and annual prospectus per household. Information
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regarding the tax status of income dividends and capital gains distributions
will be mailed to stockholders on or before January 31st of each year. Account
tax information will also be sent to the IRS.
REDEMPTION
Redemption payments will be made wholly in cash unless the Board of
Directors believes that unusual conditions exist which would make such
payment detrimental to the best interests of a Fund. Under these
circumstances, payment of the redemption price could be made in whole or in
part in portfolio securities. You would incur brokerage costs to sell such
securities.
DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES
Each Fund's dividends and distributions consist of most or all of its net
investment income and net realized capital gains. They are typically paid once
per year in December. The amount depends on the Fund's investment results and
its tax compliance situation. Dividends and distributions normally are
reinvested in additional Fund shares. You may instruct your financial
professional or the Fund to have them sent to you by check or credited to a
separate account.
If you are an individual (or certain other non-corporate) stockholder, we
have to withhold 31% of all dividends, capital gain distributions and redemption
proceeds we pay to you if: (a) you have not given us a certified correct
taxpayer identification number and (b) except with respect to redemption
proceeds, have not certified that backup withholding does not apply. Amounts we
withhold are applied to your federal tax liability, and you may obtain a refund
from the Internal Revenue Service if withholding results in an overpayment of
taxes. Distributions of our taxable income and net capital gain to non-resident
alien individuals, non-resident alien fiduciaries of trusts of estate, foreign
corporations, or foreign partnerships may also be subject to U.S. withholding
tax, although distributions of net capital gain to such stockholders generally
will not be subject to withholding.
A Fund may be required to pay income, withholding and other taxes
imposed by foreign countries, generally at rates from 10% to 40%, which would
reduce its investment income. Tax conventions between certain countries and
the U.S. may reduce or eliminate such taxes. A Fund may "pass through" to you
the amount of foreign income taxes it pays, if it is in the best interests of
stockholders. If a Fund does so, you will be required to include in your
gross income your pro-rata share of foreign taxes we paid, and you will be
able to treat such taxes as either an itemized deduction or a foreign credit
against U.S. income taxes on your tax returns. If the Fund does not do so,
you will not be able to deduct your share of such taxes in computing your
taxable income and will not be able to take your share of such taxes as a
credit against your U.S. income taxes.
In general, selling shares for cash, exchanging shares, and receiving
distributions (whether reinvested or taken in cash) are all taxable events.
These transactions typically create the following tax liabilities for taxable
accounts:
<TABLE>
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TRANSACTION TAX STATUS
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<S> <C>
Income dividends Ordinary income
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Short-term capital gains Ordinary income
distributions
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
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Long-term capital gains Capital gains
distributions
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Sales or exchanges of shares Capital gains or losses
owned for more than one
year
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Sales or exchange of shares Gains are treated as
owned for one year or less ordinary income; losses
are subject to special rules
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</TABLE>
Dividends and other distributions generally are taxable to you at the time
they are received. However, dividends declared in October, November and December
by the Funds and made payable to you in such month are treated as paid and are
thereby taxable as of December 31, provided that the Funds pay the dividend no
later than January 31 of the following year.
If you purchase a Fund's shares shortly before the record date for a
dividend or other distribution thereon, you will pay full price for the shares.
This is known as "buying a distribution" because you will receive some portion
of your purchase price back as a distribution even though, because the amount of
the dividend or other distribution reduces the shares' net asset value, it
actually represents a return of invested capital. Depending on your taxpayer
status, that distribution may be taxable.
You will receive, after the end of each year, full information on
dividends, capital gain distributions and other reportable amounts with respect
to your shares of a Fund for tax purposes. This includes information such as the
portion taxable as capital gains and the amount of dividends, if any, eligible
for the federal dividends-received deduction for corporate taxpayers.
Foreign stockholders may be subject to special withholding requirements. A
penalty is charged on certain pre-retirement distributions from retirement
accounts. Consult your tax adviser about the federal, state and local tax
consequences in your particular circumstances.
The tax considerations described in this section do not apply to
tax-deferred accounts or other non-taxable entities. Because each investor's tax
circumstances are unique, please consult your tax professional about your
investment in a Fund.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following financial highlights tables show the financial performance of
each Fund's predecessor for the past 5 fiscal years as well as for the
six-month period ended June 30, 2000. The information for the past five
fiscal years has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report,
along with the predecessors' financial statements, are included in the Annual
Report of Dresdner RCM Capital Funds, Inc. The financial information for the
six-month period ended June 30, 2000, should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements, which are included in the Semi-Annual Report of Dresdner
RCM Capital Funds, Inc. Both the Annual and Semi-Annual Report are available
upon request and incorporated by reference into the SAI.
DRESDNER RCM MIDCAP FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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For a share
outstanding
during the six
months ended For a share outstanding during the
June 30: fiscal year ended December 31:
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2000(unaudited)(2) 1999(2) 1998(2) 1997(2) 1996(1)(2) 1995
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Per Share Operating Performance:
Net asset value, beginning of period $8.02 $5.87 $6.23 $6.40 $9.13 $7.89
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) (0.02) (0.01) -- (0.01) (0.01) 0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain on
investments 1.98 3.42 0.81 1.08 1.59 2.66
Total from investment operations 1.96 3.41 0.81 1.07 1.58 2.68
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Less distributions:
From net investment income -- -- -- -- (0.02)
From net realized gain on
investments (1.26) (1.17) (1.24) (4.31) (1.42)
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total distributions (1.26) (1.17) (1.24) (4.31) (1.44)
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Net asset value, end of year $9.98 $8.02 $5.87 $6.23 $6.40 $9.13
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
Total Return (3) 24.31% 60.18% 15.06% 17.50% 19.07% 34.53%
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
Ratios and supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $1,311 $1,357 $975 $961 $896 $1,325
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
Ratio of operating expenses to average
net assets 0.76%(4) 0.77% 0.76% 0.76% 0.84% 0.76%
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
Ratio of net investment income to
average net assets (0.43)%(4) (0.22)% (0.01)% (0.17)% (0.12)% 0.22%
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
Portfolio turnover 101.71% 198.17% 168.24% 155.10% 115.89% 96.46%
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
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</TABLE>
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(1) Stock split 25:1 at the close of business on June 17, 1996. All prior
period per share amounts were restated to reflect the stock split.
(2) Calculated using the average share method.
(3) Total return measures the change in value of an investment over the
period indicated.
(4) Annualized.
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DRESDNER RCM SMALL CAP FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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For a share
outstanding
during the six
months ended For a share outstanding during the
June 30: fiscal year ended December 31:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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2000(unaudited)(2) 1999(2) 1998(2) 1997(2) 1996(1)(2) 1995
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Per Share Operating Performance:
Net asset value, beginning of period $10.23 $9.36 $11.66 $11.77 $11.35 $9.42
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Income from investment
operations:
Net investment loss (0.04) (0.06) (0.07) (0.08) (0.08) (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain
on investments 1.36 1.20 --(3) 2.29 3.82 3.21
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total from investment operations 1.32 1.14 (0.07) 2.21 3.74 3.17
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Less distributions:
From net realized gain on
investments -- (2.23) (2.32) (3.32) (1.24)
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
In excess of realized gain on
investments (0.27) -- -- -- --
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total distributions (0.27) (2.23) (2.32) (3.32) (1.24)
----------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Net asset value, end of year $11.55 $10.23 $9.36 $11.66 $11.77 $11.35
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Total Return (4) 12.71% 12.40% 1.11% 19.49% 34.39% 34.08%
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
Ratios and supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (in
millions) $376 $405 $558 $661 $569 $410
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
Ratio of operating expenses to
average net assets 1.02%(5) 1.02% 1.01% 1.02% 1.00% 1.01%
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
Ratio of net investment income to
average net assets (0.65)%(5) (0.71)% (0.61)% (0.68)% (0.58)% (0.22)%
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
Portfolio turnover 98.97% 116.42% 131.85% 117.64% 117.00% 83.91%
================= ========== ========== ========== ========== =========
</TABLE>
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(1) Stock split 12:1 at the close of business on June 17, 1996. All prior
period per share amounts were restated to reflect the stock split.
(2) Calculated using the average share method.
(3) The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the
aggregate net gain on investments for the period due to timing of sales and
repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the
investments of the Fund.
(4) Total return measures the change in value of an investment over the
period indicated.
(5) Annualized.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DRESDNER RCM GLOBAL FUNDS, THE FOLLOWING
DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FREE UPON REQUEST:
ANNUAL/SEMIANNUAL REPORTS:
The Funds' annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders contain detailed
information on each Fund's investments. The annual report includes a discussion
of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected
the Funds' performance during their last fiscal year.
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SAI):
The SAI provides more detailed information about the Funds, including
operations and investment policies. It is incorporated by reference and is
legally considered as part of this Prospectus.
You can get free copies of the reports and the SAI, or request other
information and discuss your questions about the Funds, by contacting us at:
Dresdner RCM Global Funds
Four Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111
Telephone 1-800-726-7240
www.DRCMFunds.com
You can review the Funds' Reports and SAI at the Public Reference Room of
the Securities and Exchange Commission. You can also get copies:
- For a fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the
Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549-6009 or calling 1-800-SEC-0330
or by email at [email protected].
- Free from the Commission's Website at http://www.sec.gov
Investment Company Act file no. 811-9100.
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