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SUPPLEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26, 2000
TO PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 28, 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 TAX EFFICIENT EQUITY VALUE FUND
ING FOCUS FUND
ING GLOBAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND
ING GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS FUND
ING INTERNET FUND
ING INTERNET FUND II
ING BALANCED FUND
ING EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
ING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND
ING QUALITY OF LIFE 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 September 5, 2000.
- ING Funds Trust is currently offering only thirteen of the eighteen funds
listed in the Prospectus. These funds are: 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 and ING Emerging Markets Equity Fund. The ING Tax Efficient Equity
Value Fund, ING Internet Fund II, ING Balanced Fund, ING Global Real Estate
Fund and ING Quality of Life Fund, although listed in the Prospectus, are
not being offered as of the date of this supplement.
- Effective November 1, 2000, the ING Funds will cease 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.
- The third paragraph under the sub-section entitled "Portfolio Managers" in
the section of the Prospectus entitled "Management of the Funds" concerning
the management of the ING Growth & Income Fund should be deleted and the
following paragraph should be inserted as the third paragraph:
ING Growth & Income Fund. Mr. Martin Jansen has primary responsibility
for managing the Fund and heads a five-member team of investment
professionals. Mr. Jansen has been employed by IIMA as an investment
professional since 1997 and has 20 years of investment experience.
- Effective November 1, 2000, ING Pilgrim Securities, Inc. ("ING Pilgrim
Securities") will become the named distributor of ING Funds, and the
distribution agreement between ING Funds and ING Funds Distributor, Inc.
will be terminated. ING Pilgrim Securities is located at 7337 East
Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Accordingly, commencing
on such date shares of the ING Funds may be sold by broker-dealers who have
entered into dealer agreements with ING Pilgrim Securities, and dealer
concessions and trails payable to a broker-dealer who sells Class A, Class
B and Class C shares of the ING Funds will be paid pursuant to terms of the
dealer agreement between such broker-dealer and ING Pilgrim Securities.
Currently, ING Pilgrim Securities is offering Class A, Class B and
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Class C shares of the ING Funds pursuant to a Sub-Distribution Agreement
with ING Funds Distributor, Inc. Dealer concessions and trails paid to a
broker-dealer who sells Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the ING
Funds offered by ING Pilgrim Securities through the sub-distribution
arrangement will be pursuant to the Dealer Agreement such broker-dealer has
with ING Pilgrim Securities. The sub-distribution arrangement will
terminate on the close of business October 31, 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, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. will become the
custodian to the global and international ING Funds. State Street Bank &
Trust Company will remain the custodian to the domestic ING Funds.
- 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 877-INFO-ING or
877-463-6464.
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SUPPLEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26, 2000
TO PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2000
OF ING FUNDS TRUST
ING INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND
ING HIGH YIELD BOND FUND
ING INTERNATIONAL BOND FUND
ING MORTGAGE INCOME FUND
ING NATIONAL TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND
ING STABLE VALUE 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 September 5, 2000.
- ING Funds Trust is currently offering only four of the six funds listed in
the Prospectus. These funds are: ING Intermediate Bond Fund, ING High Yield
Bond Fund, ING International Bond Fund and ING National Tax-Exempt Bond
Fund. The ING Mortgage Income and ING Stable Value Fund, although listed in
the Prospectus, are not being offered as of the date of this supplement.
- Effective November 1, 2000, ING Pilgrim Securities, Inc. ("ING Pilgrim
Securities") will become the named distributor of ING Funds, and the
distribution agreement between ING Funds and ING Funds Distributor, Inc.
will be terminated. ING Pilgrim Securities is located at 7337 East
Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Accordingly, commencing
on such date shares of the ING Funds may be sold by broker-dealers who have
entered into dealer agreements with ING Pilgrim Securities, and dealer
concessions and trails payable to a broker-dealer who sells Class A, Class
B and Class C shares of the ING Funds will be paid pursuant to terms of the
dealer agreement between such broker-dealer and ING Pilgrim Securities.
Currently, ING Pilgrim Securities is offering Class A, Class B and Class C
shares of the ING Funds pursuant to a Sub-Distribution Agreement with ING
Funds Distributor, Inc. Dealer concessions and trails paid to a
broker-dealer who sells Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the ING
Funds offered by ING Pilgrim Securities through the sub-distribution
arrangement will be pursuant to the Dealer Agreement such broker-dealer has
with ING Pilgrim Securities. The sub-distribution arrangement will
terminate on the close of business October 31, 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 will cease 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.
- Effective November 1, 2000, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. will become the
custodian to the global and international ING Funds. State Street Bank &
Trust Company will remain the custodian to the domestic ING Funds.
- 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.
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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 877-INFO-ING or
877-463-6464.
ING-FFSUPP-00-3
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SUPPLEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26, 2000
TO PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2000
OF ING FUNDS TRUST
ING INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND
ING HIGH YIELD BOND FUND
ING INTERNATIONAL BOND FUND
ING MORTGAGE INCOME FUND
CLASS I AND X 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 September 5, 2000.
- ING Funds Trust is currently offering only three of the four funds listed
in the Prospectus. These funds are: ING Intermediate Bond Fund, ING High
Yield Bond Fund and ING International Bond Fund. The ING Mortgage Income,
although listed in the Prospectus, is not being offered as of the date of
this supplement.
- Effective November 1, 2000, the ING Funds will cease 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.
- Effective November 1, 2000, ING Pilgrim Securities, Inc. ("ING Pilgrim
Securities") will become the named distributor of ING Funds, and the
distribution agreement between ING Funds and ING Funds Distributor, Inc.
will be terminated. ING Pilgrim Securities is located at 7337 East
Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Accordingly, commencing
on such date shares of the ING Funds may be sold by broker-dealers who have
entered into dealer agreements with ING Pilgrim Securities, and dealer
concessions and trails payable to a broker-dealer who sells Class A, Class
B and Class C shares of the ING Funds will be paid pursuant to terms of the
dealer agreement between such broker-dealer and ING Pilgrim Securities.
Currently, ING Pilgrim Securities is offering Class A, Class B and Class C
shares of the ING Funds pursuant to a Sub-Distribution Agreement with ING
Funds Distributor, Inc. Dealer concessions and trails paid to a
broker-dealer who sells Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the ING
Funds offered by ING Pilgrim Securities through the sub-distribution
arrangement will be pursuant to the Dealer Agreement such broker-dealer has
with ING Pilgrim Securities. The sub-distribution arrangement will
terminate on the close of business October 31, 2000.
- Effective November 1, 2000, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. will become the
custodian to the global and international ING Funds. State Street Bank &
Trust Company will remain the custodian to the domestic ING Funds.
If you would like more information about ING Funds Trust call 877-INFO-ING or
877-463-6464.
ING-FFSUPPIX-00-3
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SUPPLEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26, 2000
TO PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2000
OF ING FUNDS TRUST
ING MONEY MARKET FUND
ING U. S. TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND
ING NATIONAL TAX-EXEMPT 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 September 5, 2000.
- ING Funds Trust is currently offering only one of the three Funds listed in
the Prospectus. The fund being offered is the ING Money Market Fund. The
ING U. S. Treasury Money Market Fund and ING National Tax-Exempt Money
Market Fund, although listed in the Prospectus, are not being offered as of
the date of this Supplement.
- Effective November 1, 2000, ING Pilgrim Securities, Inc. ("ING Pilgrim
Securities") will become the named distributor of ING Funds, and the
distribution agreement between ING Funds and ING Funds Distributor, Inc.
will be terminated. ING Pilgrim Securities is located at 7337 East
Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Accordingly, commencing
on such date shares of the ING Funds may be sold by broker-dealers who have
entered into dealer agreements with ING Pilgrim Securities, and dealer
concessions and trails payable to a broker-dealer who sells Class A, Class
B and Class C shares of the ING Funds will be paid pursuant to terms of the
dealer agreement between such broker-dealer and ING Pilgrim Securities.
Currently, ING Pilgrim Securities is offering Class A, Class B and Class C
shares of the ING Funds pursuant to a Sub-Distribution Agreement with ING
Funds Distributor, Inc. Dealer concessions and trails paid to a
broker-dealer who sells Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the ING
Funds offered by ING Pilgrim Securities through the sub-distribution
arrangement will be pursuant to the Dealer Agreement such broker-dealer has
with ING Pilgrim Securities. The sub-distribution arrangement will
terminate on the close of business October 31, 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 will cease 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.
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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 877-INFO-ING
or 877-463-6464.
ING-MMSUPP-00-3
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SUPPLEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26, 2000
TO PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2000
OF ING FUNDS TRUST
ING MONEY MARKET FUND
ING U. S. TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND
CLASS I AND X 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 September 5, 2000.
- ING Funds Trust is currently offering only one of the two Funds listed in
the Prospectus. The fund being offered is the ING Money Market Fund. The
ING U. S. Treasury Money Market Fund, although listed in the Prospectus, is
not being offered as of the date of this Supplement.
- Effective November 1, 2000, the ING Funds will cease 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.
- Effective November 1, 2000, ING Pilgrim Securities, Inc. ("ING Pilgrim
Securities") will become the named distributor of ING Funds, and the
distribution agreement between ING Funds and ING Funds Distributor, Inc.
will be terminated. ING Pilgrim Securities is located at 7337 East
Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Accordingly, commencing
on such date shares of the ING Funds may be sold by broker-dealers who have
entered into dealer agreements with ING Pilgrim Securities, and dealer
concessions and trails payable to a broker-dealer who sells Class A, Class
B and Class C shares of the ING Funds will be paid pursuant to terms of the
dealer agreement between such broker-dealer and ING Pilgrim Securities.
Currently, ING Pilgrim Securities is offering Class A, Class B and Class C
shares of the ING Funds pursuant to a Sub-Distribution Agreement with ING
Funds Distributor, Inc. Dealer concessions and trails paid to a
broker-dealer who sells Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the ING
Funds offered by ING Pilgrim Securities through the sub-distribution
arrangement will be pursuant to the Dealer Agreement such broker-dealer has
with ING Pilgrim Securities. The sub-distribution arrangement will
terminate on the close of business October 31, 2000.
If you would like more information about ING Funds Trust call 877-INFO-ING or
877-463-6464.
ING-MMSUPPIX-00-3