Supplement to Phillips Publishing
HIGHEST YIELDING MONEY MARKET
The U.S. Government Securities Savings Fund
is Lipper Analytical Services
#1 government money
market fund for
five years
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Government Savings Fund by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.]
United Services is an acclaimed no-load fund family, managing $1.5 billion in
120,000 shareholder accounts.
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Earn More Now.
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5.22%
7-Day Effective Yield
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As of 11/21/96
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5.09%
7-Day Current Yield
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The U.S. Government Securities Savings Fund was ranked #1
out of 71 government money market funds by Lipper Analytical
services. The fund was ranked #3 out of 117 for the one-year
period ending 9/30/96. The U.S. Government Securities
Savings Fund, like all money market funds, is: * not
sponsored nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government * not a
deposit of nor endorsed by any bank * not insured by the
FDIC nor any other agency.
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INVEST IN THE MONEY FUND RANKED #1 FOR FIVE YEARS. U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
SAVINGS FUND
CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE
Lipper Analytical Services certifies the U.S. Government Securities Savings Fund
ranks #1 among U.S. government money market funds for the 5 year period ending
September 30, 1995.
BONUS BENEFITS
* You save with free checkwriting privileges.
* You earn daily compounded dividend income free of state taxes.
* You can feel comfort in the safety of 100% government securities.
* Your yield is higher because we guarantee low expenses.
* You can call toll-free 24-hours a day for up-to-date account information.
HIGHER YIELDS*
It pays to compare. You can earn more in the U.S. Government Securities Savings
Fund.
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U.S.
GOVERNMENT AVERAGE AVERAGE BANK
SECURITIES MONEY AVERAGE MONEY
SAVINGS FUND MARKET FUND 6-MONTH CD MARKET
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YIELD/RATE 5.09% 4.86% 4.76% 2.62%
PENALTY-FREE WITHDRAWALS YES YES NO LIMITED
FREE CHECKWRITING PRIVILEGES YES MAYBE NO LIMITED
INVESTS 100% IN YES NO NO NO
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
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CHOOSING THE BEST MONEY MARKET FUND
Money market mutual funds play an important role in almost every financial plan.
These funds can be used as a parking place between investment decisions, as a
cash management tool where you can earn market rates on the money you use for
paying bills or as a savings account when you don't want to risk losing any of
your principal.
Not all money market funds are created equal. It pays to shop around for a fund
with a competitive yield and the features you need.
To help you narrow the list, here are a few questions you can ask yourself:
* How much can I afford to invest? Most funds set minimum investment
requirements. Find one that fits your budget.
* What kind of yield has the fund had? Look for a consistent top performer.
* What types of money market securities does the fund invest in? This can
range from U.S. government securities to commercial paper and foreign
securities. Select a fund where you can feel safe.
* Do I need to be able to write checks on this account? Many money market
funds offer checkwriting privileges, but watch out for per check charges.
* As of 11/21/96. Sources: USA Today, IBC's Money Fund Report. Past performance
is no guarantee of future results. Money market yields may change daily. CDs
generally have a fixed rate of return and are insured by the FDIC up to only
$100,000. The U.S. Government Securities Savings Fund is managed to maintain a
stable $1 per share value; however, there is no guarantee it will be able to do
so. The Advisor of the Fund has guaranteed total fund operating expenses (as a
percentage of net assets) will not exceed 0.40% until 6/30/97, or until such
later date as the Advisor determines. In accordance with SEC guidelines, capital
gains or losses are excluded from yield calculations. A monthly small account
fee will apply if your balance falls below the $1,000 minimum. For more
information, including charges and expenses, call 1-800-US-FUNDS. Please read
the prospectus carefully before investing. This insert is provided as a service
by Phillips Publishing and U.S. Global Investors, Inc. for a mutual fund
recommended by the editor of Mutual Fund Investing. The editor is not
compensated for its inclusion.
