HIGHEST YIELDING
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5.30% 5.16%
7-Day Current Yield 7-Day Effective Yield
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THE U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES SAVINGS FUND
LIPPER'S #1
GOVERNMENT [GRAPHIC: U.S. FAMILY OF FUNDS LOGO]
MONEY FUND
FOR 5 YEARS
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1-800-557-2297, ext. 155
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*As of 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. The U.S. Government Securities Savings Fund was ranked #1 out of 73
government money market funds by Lipper Analytical Services. The fund was ranked
#4 out of 113 for the one-year period ending 6/30/96. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Money market yields may change daily. 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. IBD421
