Supplement dated November 6, 2000
to Prospectus dated November 6, 2000
of ING Funds Trust
ING Large Cap Growth Fund
ING Growth & Income Fund
ING Mid Cap Growth Fund
ING Small Cap Growth Fund
ING Global Brand Names Fund
ING International Equity Fund
ING European Equity Fund
ING Tax Efficient Equity Fund
ING Focus Fund
ING Global Information Technology Fund
ING Global Communications Fund
ING Internet Fund
ING Emerging Markets Equity Fund
This Supplement is provided to update, and should be read in conjunction with,
the information provided in the Prospectus. This Supplement replaces the
Supplement dated October 26, 2000.
* Effective November 1, 2000, the ING Funds ceased offering Class X shares to
new and existing investors. Any attempted purchases of Class X shares will be
rejected and the proceeds returned to the investor. It is anticipated that
existing Class X shares will be converted to Class B shares on or about the
close of business on November 17, 2000.
* In connection with 401(k) Plans that invest $1 million or more in Class A
shares of ING Funds, ING Pilgrim Securities will pay dealer compensation of 1%
of the purchase price of the shares to the dealer from its own resources at the
time of the initial roll-over investment.
* ING Mutual Funds Management Co. LLC and Starwood Preferred Guests are
providing purchasers of Class C shares who purchase their shares directly
through ING Pilgrim Securities the opportunity to earn Starpoints. One
Starpoint will be earned for every $4 invested in Class C shares of the ING
Funds and purchased directly through ING Pilgrim Securities. The offer is valid
only for new purchases of the Class C shares of ING Funds by individual, joint
and custodial accounts. IRAs and other retirement accounts may not participate
in this program. A valid Starwood Preferred Guest membership number must be
provided at the time of the application. Starpoints received through this
program reduce an investor's tax basis in his shares by 2 cents per
Starpoint. ING Mutual Funds Management Co. LLC or an affiliate thereof will
purchase the Starpoints from Starwood Preferred Guest from its own resources
and not from the resources of the Funds.
To receive benefits under this program with respect to the earning and
redemption of Starpoints associated with Starwood Preferred Guest, you must join
or be a member of Starwood Preferred Guest and have paid for at least one
night's lodging at a qualifying room rate with Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
As stated above, a valid Starwood Preferred Guest membership number must be
provided at the time of application. All promotions associated with Starwood
Preferred Guest are subject to the general Terms and Conditions of the Starwood
Preferred Guest Program, which are subject to change.
If you would like more information about ING Funds Trust call 800-992-0180.
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Supplement dated November 6, 2000
to Prospectus dated November 6, 2000
of ING Funds Trust
ING Intermediate Bond Fund
ING High Yield Bond Fund
ING International Bond Fund
ING National Tax-Exempt Bond Fund
Class A, B and C Shares
This Supplement is provided to update, and should be read in conjunction
with, the information provided in the Prospectus. This Supplement
replaces the Supplement dated October 26, 2000.
* In connection with 401(k) Plans that invest $1 million or more in Class A
shares of ING Funds, ING Pilgrim Securities will pay dealer compensation of 1%
of the purchase price of the shares to the dealer from its own resources at the
time of the initial roll-over investment.
* Effective November 1, 2000, the ING Funds ceased offering Class X shares to
new and existing investors. Any attempted purchases of Class X shares will be
rejected and the proceeds returned to the investor. It is anticipated that
existing Class X shares will be converted to Class B shares on or about the
close of business on November 17, 2000.
* ING Mutual Funds Management Co. LLC and Starwood Preferred Guests are
providing purchasers of Class C shares who purchase their shares directly
through ING Pilgrim Securities the opportunity to earn Starpoints. One
Starpoint will be earned for every $4 invested in Class C shares of the ING
Funds and purchased directly through ING Pilgrim Securities. The offer is valid
only for new purchases of the Class C shares of ING Funds by individual, joint
and custodial accounts. IRAs and other retirement accounts may not participate
in this program. A valid Starwood Preferred Guest membership number must be
provided at the time of the application. Starpoints received through this
program reduce an investor's tax basis in his shares by 2 cents per
Starpoint. ING Mutual Funds Management Co. LLC or an affiliate thereof will
purchase the Starpoints from Starwood Preferred Guest from its own resources
and not from the resources of the Funds.
To receive benefits under this program with respect to the earning and
redemption of Starpoints associated with Starwood Preferred Guest, you must join
or be a member of Starwood Preferred Guest and have paid for at least one
night's lodging at a qualifying room rate with Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
As stated above, a valid Starwood Preferred Guest membership number must be
provided at the time of application. All promotions associated with Starwood
Preferred Guest are subject to the general Terms and Conditions of the Starwood
Preferred Guest Program, which are subject to change.
If you would like more information about ING Funds Trust call 800-992-0180.
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Supplement dated November 6, 2000
to Prospectus dated November 6, 2000
of ING Funds Trust
ING Money Market Fund
Class A, B and C Shares
This Supplement is provided to update, and should be read in conjunction
with, the information provided in the Prospectus. This Supplement
replaces the Supplement dated October 26, 2000.
* In connection with 401(k) Plans that invest $1 million or more in Class A
shares of ING Funds, ING Pilgrim Securities will pay dealer compensation of 1%
of the purchase price of the shares to the dealer from its own resources at the
time of the initial roll-over investment.
* Effective November 1, 2000, the ING Funds ceased offering Class X shares to
new and existing investors. Any attempted purchases of Class X shares will be
rejected and the proceeds returned to the investor. It is anticipated that
existing Class X shares will be converted to Class B shares on or about the
close of business on November 17, 2000.
* ING Mutual Funds Management Co. LLC and Starwood Preferred Guests are
providing purchasers of Class C shares who purchase their shares directly
through ING Pilgrim Securities the opportunity to earn Starpoints. One
Starpoint will be earned for every $4 invested in Class C shares of the ING
Funds and purchased directly through ING Pilgrim Securities. The offer is valid
only for new purchases of the Class C shares of ING Funds by individual, joint
and custodial accounts. IRAs and other retirement accounts may not participate
in this program. A valid Starwood Preferred Guest membership number must be
provided at the time of the application. Starpoints received through this
program reduce an investor's tax basis in his shares by 2 cents per
Starpoint. ING Mutual Funds Management Co. LLC or an affiliate thereof will
purchase the Starpoints from Starwood Preferred Guest from its own resources
and not from the resources of the Funds.
To receive benefits under this program with respect to the earning and
redemption of Starpoints associated with Starwood Preferred Guest, you must join
or be a member of Starwood Preferred Guest and have paid for at least one
night's lodging at a qualifying room rate with Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
As stated above, a valid Starwood Preferred Guest membership number must be
provided at the time of application. All promotions associated with Starwood
Preferred Guest are subject to the general Terms and Conditions of the Starwood
Preferred Guest Program, which are subject to change.
If you would like more information about ING Funds Trust call 800-992-0180.
