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Merrill Lynch Index Funds, Inc.
Supplement dated September 9, 1997 to the
Prospectus dated September 3, 1997
The following information supplements "Purchase of Shares" in the third
paragraph on page 23 of the Prospectus:
Certain employer sponsored retirement or savings plans, including
eligible 401(k) plans, may purchase Class A shares of the Funds provided such
plans meet the required minimum number of eligible employees or required amount
of assets advised by MLAM or any of its affiliates.
Code 19003-0997ALL
