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Select Ten Portfolio
INTERNATIONAL
1998
Hong Kong
Portfolio
Series C
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Selecting Investments For Your Portfolio Can Be Complicated -- Unless You Have
a Strategy.
The Select Ten Strategy
The Portfolio seeks total return by holding the ten highest dividend-yielding
stocks of the Hang Seng Index* for about one year (the "Strategy").
The Portfolio looks for potential values in the equity market by investing in
established companies whose prices may be depressed. It consists of
approximately equal values of the ten stocks in the Hang Seng Index with the
highest dividend yields at the time of the offering.
Each year, we intend to reapply the screening process to select a new
Portfolio. You can reinvest in the next Portfolio, if available, at a reduced
sales charge, or you can redeem your investment. Although each Portfolio is a
one-year investment, we recommend you stay with the Strategy for at least
three to five years for potentially more consistent results.
Advantages for U.S. Investors
o Low Cost. The minimum investment is about $250.
o Semi-annual dividends. Investors receive two consolidated checks per year,
not 20 for the 10 stocks, and payments are in U.S. dollars.
o Reinvestment. You may choose to reinvest your dividends at a reduced sales
charge to compound your income.
o No sell decisions. You are buying and holding for about a year, a Portfolio
of established companies with relatively high dividend yields.
Select Ten International Hong Kong Portfolio -- 1998 Series C(1)
Name of Issuer Current Dividend(2)
1. Hysan Development Co., Ltd. 12.34%
2. Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd. 11.24
3. Sino Land Co. 9.81
4. Amoy Properties, Ltd. 9.65
5. Hang Lung Development Co., Ltd. 9.31
6. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. 9.16
7. Henderson Investment, Ltd. 8.98
8. Wheelock & Company, Ltd 8.21
9. Great Eagle Holdings, Ltd. 8.00
10. The Wharf (Holdings), Ltd. 7.88
The Portfolio does not reflect the research opinions or any buy or sell
recommendations of any of the Sponsors.
(1) Initial Date of deposit -- May 29, 1998
(2) Current dividend yield for each security was calculated by adding the most
recent interim and final dividends declared on that security and dividing the
result by its market value as of the close of trading on May 29, 1998. There
can be no assurance that future dividends, if any, will be maintained at the
indicated rates.
Past Performance of Prior Select Ten International Hong Kong Portfolios
The chart below shows the average annual total returns for the following
Series, which assume annual "rollovers" into the next Portfolio. We've also
included returns for the most recently completed Portfolio of each Series.
Series From Inception Through Most Recently Completed Portfolio
3/31/98
Inception Return Period Return
6/21/93 Series C(3) -1.39% 5/20/96-6/27/97 Series C 9.70%
9/28/93 Series D(4) -5.58% 9/27/96-10/24/97 Series D -15.87%
1/5/94 Series A -10.01% 2/4/97-3/13/98 Series A -24.11%
4/23/96 Series B -14.11% 4/23/96-6/13/97 Series B 6.08%
7/22/96 Series 3 -16.34% 7/22/96-8/29/97 Series 3 2.13%
11/1/96 Series 5 -24.94% 11/1/96-12/12/97 Series 5 -25.59%
2/25/97 Series 1 -27.17% 2/25/97-3/27/98 Series 1 -25.18%
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Average annual total
returns represent price changes plus dividends reinvested, divided by the
initial public offering price, and reflect maximum sales charges and expenses.
Returns for Series From Inception differ from Most Recently Completed
Portfolio because the former figures reflect a reduced sales charge on
rollovers and different performance periods, and Portfolios may not be fully
invested at all times.
(3) 1995 Series B (HST95B) rolled into 1996 Series C (HST96C)
(4) 1995 Series C (HST95C) rolled into 1996 Series D (HST96D)
*The publisher of the Hang Seng Index has not participated in any way in the
creation of the Portfolio or in the selection of its stocks nor approved any
information included in this brochure.
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Select Ten Portfolio
Hong Kong
International Series]
The Hang Seng Index
The Hang Seng Index, published since 1969, is a recognized indicator of Hong
Kong's stock market performance. The Index is an arithmetic index, weighted by
market capitalization representing about 70% of the total stocks on the Hong
Kong Stock Exchange. The Hang Seng Index includes companies intended to
represent four major market sectors: 1) commerce and industry; 2) finance; 3)
properties; and 4) utilities. Currently, the companies are:
Amoy Properties
Bank of East Asia
Cathay Pacific Airways
Cheung Kong
Cheung Kong Infrastructure
CLP Holdings
China Resources Enterprise
China Telecom
CITIC Pacific
First Pacific Co.
Great Eagle Holdings
Guangdong Investment
Hang Lung Development
Hang Seng Bank
Henderson Investment
Henderson Land Development Co.
Hong Kong Electric Holdings
Hong Kong and China Gas Co.
Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels
Hong Kong Telecommunications
Hopewell Holdings
HSBC Holdings
Hutchison Whampoa
Hysan Development Company
New World Development Co.
Shanghai Industrial Holdings
Shangri-La Asia
Sino Land Co.
Sung Hung Kai Properties
Swire Pacific (A)
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The Wharf
Wheelock and Co.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 Invested 1/1/78 Through 3/31/98
[A line chart compares the hypothetical growth of $10,000 invested 1/1/78
through 3/31/98 in the Hang Seng Index (green) and the Strategy (ochre). An
ochre box in the upper left quadrant indicates the components of the Strategy
(net of sales charges and expenses). At the end of this period the line chart
reflects the ending value of the Strategy ($263,545) and the ending value of
the Hang Seng Index ($366,703).]
Since stocks in the Portfolio were chosen solely by applying the Strategy, we
analyzed the Strategy to see how it could have performed. Past performance of
the Strategy is no guarantee of future results of any Portfolio. The Strategy
would have underperformed the Hang Seng Index in 10 of the last 20 years.
There can be no assurance that any Portfolio will outperform the Index.
Recent underperformance is largely due to the outstanding past performance of
some low dividend-yielding stocks overweighted in the Hang Seng Index that
were not selected by the Strategy. At Defined Asset Funds, we believe in the
importance of maintaining a long-term approach regardless of short-term market
movements.
Annual Total Returns
Strategy returns are net of sales charges and expenses.**
Year Strategy Hang Seng Index Year Strategy Hang Seng Index
1978 25.08% 23.51% 1989 7.21 10.19
1979 80.77 78.33 1990 3.83 11.99
1980 39.60 65.83 1991 46.76 48.25
1981 -6.32 -11.07 1992 37.12 33.63
1982 -42.72 -47.79 1993 105.62 121.11
1983 -10.05 -0.89 1994 -34.64 -28.83
1984 63.69 42.54 1995 14.03 26.95
1985 45.78 51.10 1996 25.90 37.73
1986 58.86 51.16 1997 -16.73 -18.33
1987 0.74 -6.73 3/31/98 -4.79 8.45
1988 32.18 20.60 Average 17.53% 19.47%
The results shown are hypothetical past performance of the Strategy (not any
Portfolio) and are no guarantee of future results. Returns represent price
changes plus dividends reinvested at each year end, divided by the initial
public offering price, and do not reflect the deduction of any commissions or
taxes.
Portfolio performance will differ from the Strategy because of commissions,
Portfolios are established and liquidated at different times during the year,
they normally purchase and sell stocks at prices and currency exchange rates
different from those used in determining Portfolio unit price, they are not
fully invested at all times and stocks may not be weighted equally.
** Net of Portfolio sales charges (2.75% for the first year, 1.75% for each
subsequent year) and estimated expenses.
Defining Your Risks
The following are important facts to keep in mind when considering this
investment. Please read them carefully. Your financial professional will be
happy to answer any questions you may have.
o The Portfolio should not be considered a complete investment program and
may be considered speculative.
o The Portfolio may not be appropriate for investors seeking either
preservation of capital or high current income, nor would it be suitable for
investors unable or unwilling to assume the increased risks of higher price
volatility and currency fluctuations associated with investments in
international equities. The Portfolio is highly concentrated (80%) in real
estate and property companies currently experiencing over supply which could
involve additional risks.
o There can be no assurance that the Portfolio will meet its objective.
o Total returns on Hong Kong stocks fluctuate widely, and the value of your
investment will change with the prices of the underlying stocks and currency
exchange rates. In addition, there can be no assurance that dividend rates
will be maintained or that stock prices or currency exchange rates will not
decline.
o Future political changes in Hong Kong, including the effects of Chinese
sovereignty, could impact market values of Hong Kong stocks in general. Since
October 1997, Hong Kong stocks have declined steeply with extreme volatility,
changing by more than 10% a day in some cases.
o These stocks may have higher yields because they or their industries are
experiencing financial difficulty or are out of favor. There can be no
assurance that the market factors that caused these relatively low prices and
high yields will change.
Tax Reporting
The proceeds received when you sell this investment will reflect the deduction
of the deferred sales charge and the charge for organizational expenses. In
addition, the annual statement and the relevant tax reporting forms you
receive at year-end will be based on the amount paid to you, net of the
deferred sales charge and the charge for organizational expenses. Accordingly,
you should not increase the tax basis in your units by these sales charges and
expenses.
Generally, dividends and any gains will be subject to tax each year. Capital
gains, if any, on assets held over a year will be taxed up to the maximum
federal tax rate of 28%. However, on rollovers to future Portfolios, if
available, investors will defer recognition of gains and losses on stocks that
are contributed in kind to the new Portfolio. Investors may also be eligible
for a 20% maximum federal tax rate on gains from those stocks when they are
sold.
Defining Your Costs
First-time investors pay an initial sales charge of about 1% when they buy.
All investors pay a deferred sales charge of $17.50 per 1,000 units, about
1.75%, deducted over the last ten months of the Portfolio.
As a % of Public Offering Amount per
Price 1,000 Units
Initial Sales Charge 1.00% $10.00
Deferred Sales Charge 1.75% $17.50
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Maximum Sales Charge 2.75% $27.50
Estimated Annual 0.505% $5.00
Operating Expenses (as a
% of net assets)
If you sell your units before termination, the remaining balance of your
deferred sales charge will be deducted, along with the estimated costs of
selling Portfolio securities from the proceeds you receive. If you roll over
to a successor Portfolio, if available, the initial charge will be waived.
You will only pay the deferred sales charge and operating expenses.
Volume Purchase Discounts
For larger purchases, the overall sales charges are reduced to put more of your
investment dollars to work for you.
Total Sales Charge
as a % of
Amount Purchased Public Offering Price
Less than $50,000 2.75%
$50,000 to $99,999 2.50%
$100,000 to $249,999 2.00%
$250,000 to $999,999 1.75%
$1,000,000 or more 1.00%
Don't Delay
Call your financial professional for a free prospectus containing more complete
information, including all charges and expenses, and the special considerations
associated with the risks of international investing including currency risk
and political developments. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest.
Additional Hong Kong Portfolios containing the then-highest dividend-yielding
stocks may be created in the future. Information contained herein is subject to
completion or amendment. A registration statement relating to the securities
of the next Portfolio has been filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The securities of that Portfolio may not be sold nor may offers to
buy be accepted prior to the time that registration becomes effective. This
brochure may not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which
such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
Defined Asset Funds
Buy with Knowledge o Hold with Confidence
Other Select Ten Portfolios
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(DJIA)
United Kingdom Portfolio
(Financial Times Index)
Japan Portfolio
(Nikkei Index)
Other Select Series
Select Growth Portfolio
Select S&P Industrial Portfolio
Select S&P Industry Turnaround Portfolio
Select S&P Intrinsic Value Portfolio
Equity Investor Funds Concept Series
Premier American Portfolio
Premier World Portfolio
Real Estate Income Fund 2
Tele-Global Trust 3
Equity Investor Funds Index Series
S&P 500 Index Trust 2
S&P MidCap Index Trust
Other Defined Asset Funds
Corporate Income Funds
Government Securities Income Funds
International Bond Funds
Municipal Investment Trusts
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