Registration No. 333-74581
1940 Act No. 811-05903
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Amendment No. 2 to Form S-6
FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OF SECURITIES
OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS REGISTERED ON FORM N-8B-2
A. Exact name of trust:
FT 338
B. Name of depositor:
NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
C. Complete address of depositor's principal executive offices:
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60532
D. Name and complete address of agents for service:
Copy to:
JAMES A. BOWEN ERIC F. FESS
c/o Nike Securities L.P. c/o Chapman and Cutler
1001 Warrenville Road 111 West Monroe Street
Lisle, Illinois 60532 Chicago, Illinois 60603
E. Title of Securities Being Registered:
An indefinite number of Units pursuant to Rule 24f-2
promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended
F. Approximate date of proposed sale to public:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of the
Registration Statement.
|XXX|Check box if it is proposed that this filing will become
effective on April 15, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. pursuant to Rule
487.
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AMERICA'S LEADING BRANDS GROWTH PORTFOLIO, SERIES 5
COMMUNICATIONS GROWTH PORTFOLIO, SERIES 4
HEALTHCARE GROWTH PORTFOLIO, SERIES 3
INTERNET GROWTH PORTFOLIO, SERIES 7
RETAIL GROWTH PORTFOLIO, SERIES 3
FT 338
FT 338 consists of five separate unit investment trusts each of which is
listed above (each, a "Trust," and collectively, the "Trusts"). Each
Trust contains a diversified portfolio of common stocks ("Securities")
issued by companies in the industry sector or investment focus for which
the Trust is named. The objective of each Trust is to provide above-
average capital appreciation.
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED
OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
First Trust (registered trademark)
1-800-621-9533
The date of this prospectus is April 15, 1999
Page 1
Table of Contents
Summary of Essential Information 3
Fee Tables 5
Report of Independent Auditors 7
Statements of Net Assets 8
Schedules of Investments 10
The FT Series 15
Portfolios 16
Risk Factors 18
Portfolio Securities Descriptions 19
Public Offering 28
Distribution of Units 30
The Sponsor's Profits 31
The Secondary Market 31
How We Purchase Units 31
Expenses and Charges 32
Tax Status 33
Retirement Plans 34
Rights of Unit Holders 34
Income and Capital Distributions 35
Redeeming Your Units 35
Removing Securities from a Trust 37
Amending or Terminating the Indenture 37
Information on the Sponsor, Trustee and Evaluator 38
Other Information 39
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Summary of Essential Information
FT 338
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-April 15, 1999
Sponsor: Nike Securities L.P.
Trustee: The Chase Manhattan Bank
Evaluator: First Trust Advisors L.P.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
America's Leading Communications Healthcare Growth
Brands Growth Growth Portfolio Portfolio,
Portfolio, Series 5 Series 4 Series 3
___________________ _________________ _________________
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Initial Number of Units (1) 14,880 14,899 14,915
Fractional Undivided Interest in the Trust per Unit (1) 1/14,880 1/14,899 1/14,915
Public Offering Price:
Aggregate Offering Price Evaluation of Securities per Unit (2) $ 9.900 $ 9.900 $ 9.900
Maximum Sales Charge of 4.5% of the Public Offering Price
per Unit (4.545% of the net amount invested,
exclusive of the deferred sales charge) (3) $ .450 $ .450 $ .450
Less Deferred Sales Charge per Unit $ (.350) $ (.350) $ (.350)
Public Offering Price per Unit (4) $ 10.000 $ 10.000 $ 10.000
Sponsor's Initial Repurchase Price per Unit (5) $ 9.550 $ 9.550 $ 9.550
Redemption Price per Unit (based on aggregate underlying
value of Securities less deferred sales charge) (5) $ 9.550 $ 9.550 $ 9.550
Cash CUSIP Number 30264V 729 30264V 745 30264V 760
Reinvestment CUSIP Number 30264V 737 30264V 752 30264V 778
Security Code 56740 56742 56744
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
First Settlement Date April 20, 1999
Mandatory Termination Date (6) April 15, 2004
Income Distribution Record Date Fifteenth day of each June and December commencing June 15, 1999.
Income Distribution Date (7) Last day of each June and December commencing June 30, 1999.
_____________
<FN>
See "Notes to Summary of Essential Information" on page 4.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Summary of Essential Information
FT 338
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-April 15, 1999
Sponsor: Nike Securities L.P.
Trustee: The Chase Manhattan Bank
Evaluator: First Trust Advisors L.P.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Internet Growth Retail Growth
Portfolio, Series 7 Portfolio, Series 3
___________________ ___________________
<S> <C> <C>
Initial Number of Units (1) 14,641 14,806
Fractional Undivided Interest in the Trust per Unit (1) 1/14,641 1/14,806
Public Offering Price:
Aggregate Offering Price Evaluation of Securities per Unit (2) $ 9.900 $ 9.900
Maximum Sales Charge of 4.5% of the Public Offering Price per Unit
(4.545% of the net amount invested, exclusive of the deferred sales charge) (3) $ .450 $ .450
Less Deferred Sales Charge per Unit $ (.350) $ (.350)
Public Offering Price per Unit (4) $ 10.000 $ 10.000
Sponsor's Initial Repurchase Price per Unit (5) $ 9.550 $ 9.550
Redemption Price per Unit (based on aggregate underlying
value of Securities less deferred sales charge) (5) $ 9.550 $ 9.550
Cash CUSIP Number 30264W 107 30264V 786
Reinvestment CUSIP Number 30264W 115 30264V 794
Security Code 56757 56746
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
First Settlement Date April 20, 1999
Mandatory Termination Date (6) April 15, 2004
Income Distribution Record Date Fifteenth day of each June and December commencing June 15, 1999.
Income Distribution Date (7) Last day of each June and December commencing June 30, 1999.
________________
<FN>
NOTES TO SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
(1) As of the close of business on the Initial Date of Deposit, we may
adjust the number of Units of a Trust so that the Public Offering Price
per Unit will equal approximately $10.00. If we make such an adjustment,
the fractional undivided interest per Unit will vary from the amounts
indicated above.
(2) Each Security, if listed on a securities exchange, is valued at its
last closing sale price. If a Security is not listed, or if no closing
sale price exists, it is valued at its closing ask price. Evaluations
for purposes of determining the purchase, sale or redemption price of
Units are made as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange
(generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day on which it is open (the
"Evaluation Time").
(3) The maximum sales charge consists of an initial sales charge and a
deferred sales charge. See "Fee Tables" and "Public Offering" for
additional information regarding these charges.
(4) The Public Offering Price shown above reflects the value of the
Securities on the business day prior to the Initial Date of Deposit. No
investor will purchase Units at this price. Additional Units may be
created during the day of the Initial Date of Deposit which, along with
the Units described above, will be valued as of the Evaluation Time on
the Initial Date of Deposit and sold to investors at the Public Offering
Price per Unit based on this valuation. On the Initial Date of Deposit
the Public Offering Price per Unit will not include any accumulated
dividends on the Securities. After the Initial Date of Deposit, the
Public Offering Price per Unit will include a pro rata share of any
accumulated dividends on the Securities.
(5) Until the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or
the end of the initial offering period, the Sponsor's Initial Repurchase
Price per Unit and the Redemption Price per Unit will include the
estimated organization costs per Unit set forth under "Fee Tables."
After such date, the Sponsor's Repurchase Price and Redemption Price per
Unit will not include such estimated organization costs. See "Redeeming
Your Units."
(6) See "Amending or Terminating the Indenture."
(7) Distributions from the Capital Account will be made monthly on the
last day of the month to Unit holders of record on the fifteenth day of
such month if the amount available for distribution equals at least
$1.00 per 100 Units. Notwithstanding, distributions of funds in the
Capital Account, if any, will be made in December of each year.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Fee Tables
These Fee Tables are intended to help you to understand the costs and
expenses that you will bear directly or indirectly. See "Public
Offering" and "Expenses and Charges." Although the Trusts have a term of
approximately five years and are unit investment trusts rather than
mutual funds, this information is presented to permit a comparison of
fees.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
America's Leading Communications
Brands Growth Growth Portfolio Healthcare Growth
Portfolio, Series 5 Series 4 Portfolio, Series 3
___________________ ________________ ___________________
Amount Amount Amount
per Unit per Unit per Unit
________ ________ ________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Unit Holder Transaction Expenses
(as a percentage of public offering price)
Initial sales charge imposed on purchase 1.0%(a) $ .100 1.0%(a) $ .100 1.0%(a) $ .100
Deferred sales charge 3.5%(b) .350 3.5%(b) .350 3.5%(b) .350
_____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
Maximum sales charge 4.5% $ .450 4.5% $ .450 4.5% $ .450
===== ====== ===== ====== ===== ======
Maximum sales charge imposed on reinvested dividends 3.5%(c) $ .350 3.5%(c) $ .350 3.5%(c) $ .350
===== ====== ===== ====== ===== ======
Organization Costs
(as a percentage of public offering price)
Estimated organization costs .225%(d) $.0225 .225%(d) $.0225 .225%(d) $.0225
===== ====== ===== ====== ===== ======
Estimated Annual Trust Operating Expenses
(as a percentage of average net assets)
Portfolio supervision, bookkeeping, administrative
and evaluation fees .100% $.0098 .100% $.0098 .100% $.0098
Trustee's fee and other operating expenses .152% .0149 .152% .0149 .152% .0149
_____ ______ _____ ______ _____ ______
Total .252% $.0247 .252% $.0247 .252% $.0247
===== ====== ===== ====== ===== ======
Internet Growth Retail Growth
Portfolio, Series 7 Portfolio, Series 3
___________________ ___________________
Amount Amount
per Unit per Unit
________ ________
Unit Holder Transaction Expenses
(as a percentage of public offering price)
Initial sales charge imposed on purchase 1.0%(a) $ .100 1.0%(a) $ .100
Deferred sales charge 3.5%(b) .350 3.5%(b) .350
______ ______ ______ ______
Maximum sales charge 4.5% $ .450 4.5% $ .450
===== ====== ===== ======
Maximum sales charge imposed on reinvested dividends 3.5%(c) $ .350 3.5%(c) $ .350
===== ====== ===== ======
Organization Costs
(as a percentage of public offering price)
Estimated organization costs .225%(d) $.0225 .225%(d) $.0225
===== ====== ===== ======
Estimated Annual Trust Operating Expenses
(as a percentage of average net assets)
Portfolio supervision, bookkeeping, administrative
and evaluation fees .100% $.0098 .100% $.0098
Trustee's fee and other operating expenses .152% .0149 .152% .0149
_____ ______ _____ ______
Total .252% $.0247 .252% $.0247
===== ====== ===== ======
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This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in a
Trust with the cost of investing in other investment products. The
example assumes that you invest $10,000 in a Trust for the periods shown
and sell all your Units at the end of those periods. The example also
assumes a 5% return on your investment each year and that a Trust's
operating expenses stay the same. Although your actual costs may vary,
based on these assumptions your costs would be:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 3 Years 5 Years
__________ __________ __________
<S> <C> <C> <C>
America's Leading Brands Growth Portfolio, Series 5 $498 $549 $606
Communications Growth Portfolio, Series 4 498 549 606
Healthcare Growth Portfolio, Series 3 498 549 606
Internet Growth Portfolio, Series 7 498 549 606
Retail Growth Portfolio, Series 3 498 549 606
The example will not differ if you hold rather than sell your Units at
the end of each period. The example does not reflect sales charges on
reinvested dividends and other distributions. If these sales charges
were included, your costs would be higher.
________________
<FN>
(a) The amount of the initial sales charge will vary depending on the
purchase price of your Units. The amount of the initial sales charge is
actually the difference between the maximum sales charge (4.5% of the
Public Offering Price) and the maximum remaining deferred sales charge
(initially $.35 per Unit). When the Public Offering Price exceeds $10.00
per Unit, the initial sales charge will exceed 1.00% of the Public
Offering Price per Unit.
(b) The deferred sales charge is a fixed dollar amount equal to $.35 per
Unit which will be deducted in five monthly installments of $.07 per
Unit beginning November 19, 1999 and on the 20th day of each month
thereafter (or the preceding business day if the 20th day is not a
business day) through March 20, 2000. If you buy Units at a price of
less than $10.00 per Unit, the dollar amount of the deferred sales
charge will not change but the deferred sales charge on a percentage
basis will be more than 3.5% of the Public Offering Price. If you
purchase Units after the first deferred sales charge payment has been
deducted, your purchase price will include both the initial sales charge
and any remaining deferred sales charge payments.
(c) Reinvested dividends will be subject only to the deferred sales
charge remaining at the time of reinvestment. See "Income and Capital
Distributions."
(d) You will bear all or a portion of the costs incurred in organizing
your respective Trust. These estimated organization costs are included
in the price you pay for your Units and will be deducted from the assets
of a Trust at the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of
Deposit or the end of the initial offering period.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Report of Independent Auditors
The Sponsor, Nike Securities L.P., and Unit Holders
FT 338
We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets, including the
schedules of investments, of FT 338, comprised of America's Leading
Brands Growth Portfolio, Series 5; Communications Growth Portfolio,
Series 4; Healthcare Growth Portfolio, Series 3; Internet Growth
Portfolio, Series 7; and Retail Growth Portfolio, Series 3, as of the
opening of business on April 15, 1999. These statements of net assets
are the responsibility of the Trusts' Sponsor. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these statements of net assets based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the statements of net assets
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
statements of net assets. Our procedures included confirmation of the
letter of credit allocated among the Trusts on April 15, 1999. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by the Sponsor, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the statements of net assets. We believe that our audit
of the statements of net assets provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the statements of net assets referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of FT 338,
comprised of America's Leading Brands Growth Portfolio, Series 5;
Communications Growth Portfolio, Series 4; Healthcare Growth Portfolio,
Series 3; Internet Growth Portfolio, Series 7; and Retail Growth
Portfolio, Series 3, at the opening of business on April 15, 1999 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
April 15, 1999
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Statements of Net Assets
FT 338
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-April 15, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
America's Leading Communications
Brands Growth Growth Portfolio Healthcare Growth
Portfolio, Series 5 Series 4 Portfolio, Series 3
___________________ ________________ ___________________
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSETS
Investment in Securities represented
by purchase contracts (1) (2) $147,309 $147,503 $147,660
Less liability for reimbursement to Sponsor
for organization costs (3) (335) (335) (336)
Less liability for deferred sales charge (4) (5,208) (5,215) (5,220)
________ ________ ________
Net assets $141,766 $141,953 $142,104
======== ======== ========
Units outstanding 14,880 14,899 14,915
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
Cost to investors (5) $148,797 $148,993 $149,152
Less maximum sales charge (5) (6,696) (6,705) (6,712)
Less estimated reimbursement to Sponsor
for organization costs (3) (335) (335) (336)
________ ________ ________
Net assets $141,766 $141,953 $142,104
======== ======== ========
___________
<FN>
See "Notes to Statements of Net Assets" on page 9.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Statements of Net Assets (cont'd.)
FT 338
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-April 15, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Internet Growth Retail Growth
Portfolio, Series 7 Portfolio, Series 3
___________________ ___________________
<S> <C> <C>
NET ASSETS
Investment in Securities represented
by purchase contracts (1) (2) $144,948 $146,584
Less liability for reimbursement to Sponsor
for organization costs (3) (329) (333)
Less liability for deferred sales charge (4) (5,124) (5,182)
________ ________
Net assets $139,495 $141,069
======== ========
Units outstanding 14,641 14,806
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
Cost to investors (5) $146,413 $148,065
Less maximum sales charge (5) (6,589) (6,663)
Less estimated reimbursement to Sponsor
for organization costs (3) (329) (333)
________ ________
Net assets $139,495 $141,069
======== ========
_____________
<FN>
NOTES TO STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
(1) Aggregate cost of the Securities listed under "Schedule of
Investments" for each Trust is based on their aggregate underlying value.
(2) An irrevocable letter of credit issued by The Chase Manhattan Bank,
of which $1,000,000 will be allocated among each of the five Trusts in
FT 338, has been deposited with the Trustee as collateral, covering the
monies necessary for the purchase of the Securities according to their
purchase contracts.
(3) A portion of the Public Offering Price consists of an amount
sufficient to reimburse the Sponsor for all or a portion of the costs of
establishing the Trusts. These costs have been estimated at $.0225 per
Unit for each Trust. A payment will be made at the earlier of six months
after the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial offering
period to an account maintained by the Trustee from which the obligation
of the investors to the Sponsor will be satisfied. To the extent that
actual organization costs of a Trust are greater than the estimated
amount, only the estimated organization costs added to the Public
Offering Price will be reimbursed to the Sponsor and deducted from the
assets of such Trust.
(4) Represents the amount of mandatory deferred sales charge
distributions from a Trust ($.35 per Unit), payable to us in five equal
monthly installments beginning on November 19, 1999 and on the twentieth
day of each month thereafter (or if such date is not a business day, on
the preceding business day) through March 20, 2000. If you redeem Units
before March 20, 2000 you will have to pay the remaining amount of the
deferred sales charge applicable to such Units when you redeem them.
(5) The aggregate cost to investors includes a maximum sales charge
(comprised of an initial sales charge and a deferred sales charge)
computed at the rate of 4.5% of the Public Offering Price per Unit
(equivalent to 4.545% of the net amount invested, exclusive of the
deferred sales charge), assuming no reduction of sales charge as set
forth under "Public Offering."
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Schedule of Investments
America's Leading Brands Growth Portfolio, Series 5
FT 338
At the Opening of Business on the Initial Date of Deposit-April 15, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage Market
of Aggregate Value Cost of
Number Ticker Symbol and Offering per Securities to
of Shares Name of Issuer of Securities (1) Price Share the Trust (2)
_________ _______________________________ ____________ ______ _____________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
APPAREL
_______
203 JNY Jones Apparel Group, Inc. 4% $ 29.250 $ 5,938
84 TOM Tommy Hilfiger Corporation 4% 70.500 5,922
AUTO & TRANSPORTATION
_____________________
93 F Ford Motor Company 4% 62.688 5,830
BEVERAGES
_________
80 BUD Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 4% 73.000 5,840
95 KO The Coca-Cola Company 4% 63.438 6,027
156 PEP PepsiCo, Inc. 4% 38.000 5,928
ENTERTAINMENT
_____________
172 DIS The Walt Disney Company 4% 35.000 6,020
FOOD
____
148 CPB Campbell Soup Company 4% 39.938 5,911
125 HNZ H.J. Heinz Company 4% 47.938 5,992
113 HSY Hershey Foods Corporation 4% 51.438 5,812
237 SLE Sara Lee Corporation 4% 25.063 5,940
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
__________________
52 CLX The Clorox Company 4% 114.750 5,967
63 CL Colgate-Palmolive Company 4% 93.313 5,879
60 PG The Procter & Gamble Company 4% 99.313 5,959
PHARMACEUTICALS
_______________
91 BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 4% 64.500 5,869
62 JNJ Johnson & Johnson 4% 94.813 5,878
104 SGP Schering-Plough Corporation 4% 55.313 5,752
RECREATION
__________
118 CCL Carnival Corporation 4% 50.063 5,907
94 HDI Harley-Davidson, Inc. 4% 61.688 5,799
RESTAURANTS
___________
131 MCD McDonald's Corporation 4% 45.188 5,920
182 SBUX Starbucks Corporation 4% 31.500 5,733
RETAIL
______
81 GPS The Gap, Inc. 4% 72.563 5,878
TECHNOLOGY
__________
103 INTC Intel Corporation 4% 57.125 5,884
104 XRX Xerox Corporation 4% 56.125 5,837
TOILETRIES & COSMETICS
______________________
117 G The Gillette Company 4% 50.313 5,887
______ ________
Total Investments 100% $147,309
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________________
<FN>
See "Notes to Schedules of Investments" on page 14.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Schedule of Investments
Communications Growth Portfolio, Series 4
FT 338
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-April 15, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage Market
of Aggregate Value Cost of
Number Ticker Symbol and Offering per Securities to
of Shares Name of Issuer of Securities (1) Price Share the Trust (2)
_________ _______________________________ ____________ ______ _____________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CABLE TV
________
86 CMCSK Comcast Corporation (Class A Special) (3) 4% $ 68.688 $ 5,907
84 UMG MediaOne Group, Inc. (3) 4% 70.875 5,953
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
_______________________
85 AT ALLTEL Corporation 4% 69.813 5,934
69 T AT&T Corp. 4% 86.063 5,938
108 BEL Bell Atlantic Corporation 4% 55.313 5,974
142 BLS BellSouth Corporation 4% 41.813 5,937
154 CWP Cable & Wireless Plc (ADR) 4% 38.375 5,910
133 DT Deutsche Telekom AG (ADR) 4% 44.438 5,910
66 WCOM MCI WorldCom, Inc. 4% 89.250 5,890
66 QWST Qwest Communications International Inc. 4% 86.875 5,734
115 SBC SBC Communications Inc. 4% 51.500 5,923
43 TEF Telefonica S.A. (ADR) 4% 138.875 5,972
DATA NETWORKING/COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
________________________________________
127 ADCT ADC Telecommunications, Inc. 4% 47.063 5,977
53 CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. 4% 110.750 5,870
62 CMVT Comverse Technology, Inc. 4% 94.875 5,882
156 ECILF ECI Telecom Limited (4) 4% 38.250 5,967
99 LU Lucent Technologies Inc. 4% 59.000 5,841
83 NT Northern Telecom Limited (Nortel) (4) 4% 71.125 5,903
53 TLAB Tellabs, Inc. 4% 108.313 5,741
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
_______________________
227 ERICY LM Ericsson AB (ADR) 4% 26.125 5,930
71 MOT Motorola, Inc. 4% 83.250 5,911
72 NOK Nokia Oy (ADR) 4% 81.313 5,855
37 QCOM QUALCOMM Incorporated 4% 157.938 5,844
299 SKYT SkyTel Communications Inc. 4% 20.000 5,980
30 VOD Vodafone Group Plc (ADR) 4% 194.000 5,820
____ ________
Total Investments 100% $147,503
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________________
<FN>
See "Notes to Schedules of Investments" on page 14.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Schedule of Investments
Healthcare Growth Portfolio, Series 3
FT 338
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-April 15, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage Market
of Aggregate Value Cost of
Number Ticker Symbol and Offering per Securities to
of Shares Name of Issuer of Securities (1) Price Share the Trust (2)
_________ _______________________________ ____________ ______ _____________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
___________________
152 BDX Becton, Dickinson and Company 4% $ 38.375 $ 5,833
62 JNJ Johnson & Johnson 4% 94.813 5,878
80 MDT Medtronic, Inc. 4% 72.938 5,835
178 PDCO Patterson Dental Company 4% 33.500 5,963
241 STE STERIS Corporation 4% 24.500 5,905
116 SYK Stryker Corporation 4% 50.500 5,858
230 SYB Sybron International Corporation 4% 25.813 5,937
HEALTHCARE SERVICES
___________________
196 AAS AmeriSource Health Corporation (Class A) 4% 30.500 5,978
83 CAH Cardinal Health, Inc. 4% 71.875 5,966
226 HCR HCR Manor Care, Inc. 4% 26.000 5,876
417 HMA Health Management Associates, Inc. (Class A) 4% 14.625 6,099
485 HRC HEALTHSOUTH Corporation 4% 12.000 5,820
235 LNCR Lincare Holdings Inc. 4% 25.375 5,963
91 MCK McKesson HBOC, Inc. 4% 64.750 5,892
125 UNH UnitedHealth Group 4% 47.563 5,945
129 UHS Universal Health Services, Inc. (Class B) 4% 45.500 5,869
PHARMACEUTICALS/BIOTECH
_______________________
114 ABT Abbott Laboratories 4% 51.500 5,871
82 AMGN Amgen Inc. 4% 72.063 5,909
91 BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 4% 64.500 5,870
88 ELN Elan Corporation Plc (ADR) 4% 67.563 5,946
75 MRK Merck & Co., Inc. 4% 78.375 5,878
41 PFE Pfizer Inc. 4% 144.625 5,930
106 SGP Schering-Plough Corporation 4% 55.313 5,863
85 WLA Warner-Lambert Company 4% 68.813 5,849
133 WPI Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4% 44.563 5,927
_____ ________
Total Investments 100% $147,660
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________________
<FN>
See "Notes to Schedules of Investments" on page 14.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Schedule of Investments
Internet Growth Portfolio, Series 7
FT 338
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-April 15, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage Market
of Aggregate Value Cost of
Number Ticker Symbol and Offering per Securities to
of Shares Name of Issuer of Securities (1) Price Share the Trust (2)
_________ ________________________________ ____________ ______ _____________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ACCESS/INFORMATION PROVIDERS
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68 T AT&T Corporation 4% $ 86.063 $ 5,852
39 AOL America Online, Inc. 4% 150.875 5,884
106 GBLX Global Crossing Ltd. (4) 4% 52.938 5,611
66 WCOM MCI WorldCom, Inc. 4% 89.250 5,891
54 MSPG MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. 4% 105.625 5,704
65 QWST Qwest Communications International, Inc. 4% 86.875 5,647
DATA NETWORKING/COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
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53 CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. 4% 110.750 5,870
99 LU Lucent Technologies, Inc. 4% 59.000 5,841
83 NT Northern Telecom Ltd. (Nortel) (4) 4% 71.125 5,903
53 TLAB Tellabs, Inc. 4% 108.313 5,741
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS
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155 DELL Dell Computer Corporation 4% 38.125 5,909
47 EMC EMC Corporation 4% 125.063 5,878
33 IBM International Business Machines Corporation 4% 179.500 5,924
94 SUNW Sun Microsystems, Inc. 4% 62.563 5,881
INTERNET CONTENT
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22 CMGI CMGI, Inc. 4% 255.125 5,613
172 DIS The Walt Disney Company 4% 35.000 6,020
71 TMPW TMP Worldwide, Inc. 4% 78.750 5,591
31 YHOO Yahoo! Inc. 4% 191.000 5,921
ON-LINE RETAILING
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24 EGRP E*TRADE Group, Inc. 2% 112.875 2,709
100 TSG SABRE Group Holdings, Inc. 4% 57.500 5,750
21 SCH Charles Schwab Corporation 2% 137.688 2,891
SEMICONDUCTORS
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86 BRCM Broadcom Corporation 4% 65.500 5,633
103 INTC Intel Corporation 4% 57.125 5,884
SOFTWARE
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177 CHKP Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (4) 4% 32.813 5,808
67 MSFT Microsoft Corporation 4% 85.875 5,754
242 ORCL Oracle Corporation 4% 24.125 5,838
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Total Investments 100% $144,948
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<FN>
See "Notes to Schedules of Investments" on page 14.
</FN>
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Schedule of Investments
Retail Growth Portfolio, Series 3
FT 338
At the Opening of Business on the Initial Date of Deposit-April 15, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage
Number of Aggregate Market Cost of
of Ticker Symbol and Offering Value Securities to
Shares Name of Issuer of Securities (1) Price per Share the Trust (2)
______ ________________________________ ____________ _________ _____________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
61 ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (Class A) 4% $94.188 $ 5,746
113 ABS Albertson's, Inc. 4% 52.000 5,876
166 BBBY Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. 4% 34.875 5,789
108 BBY Best Buy Co., Inc. 4% 53.188 5,744
89 CDWC CDW Computer Centers, Inc. 4% 66.375 5,907
68 COST Costco Companies, Inc. 4% 86.000 5,848
83 DH Dayton Hudson Corporation 4% 70.875 5,883
174 DG Dollar General Corporation 4% 33.938 5,905
164 DLTR Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. 4% 35.563 5,832
81 GPS The Gap, Inc. 4% 72.563 5,878
84 TOM Tommy Hilfiger Corporation 4% 70.500 5,922
93 HD Home Depot, Inc. 4% 63.375 5,894
118 IBI Intimate Brands, Inc. 4% 49.375 5,826
79 KSS Kohl's Corporation 4% 75.000 5,925
100 KR The Kroger Co. 4% 59.625 5,963
98 LOW Lowe's Companies, Inc. 4% 60.875 5,966
149 MAY The May Department Stores Company 4% 39.188 5,839
237 ODP Office Depot, Inc. 4% 24.563 5,821
137 ROST Ross Stores, Inc. 4% 43.313 5,934
111 SWY Safeway Inc. 4% 53.938 5,987
176 SPLS Staples, Inc. 4% 32.250 5,676
173 TJX The TJX Companies, Inc. 4% 34.000 5,882
71 TIF Tiffany & Co. 4% 82.750 5,875
59 WMT Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 4% 98.000 5,782
206 WAG Walgreen Co. 4% 28.563 5,884
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Total Investments 100% $146,584
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<FN>
NOTES TO SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(1) All Securities are represented by regular way contracts to purchase
such Securities for the performance of which an irrevocable letter of
credit has been deposited with the Trustee. We entered into purchase
contracts for the Securities on April 14, 1999.
(2) The cost of the Securities to a Trust represents the aggregate
underlying value with respect to the Securities acquired (generally
determined by the closing sale prices of the listed Securities and the
ask prices of the over-the-counter traded Securities at the close of
business on the business day preceding the Initial Date of Deposit). The
valuation of the Securities has been determined by the Evaluator, an
affiliate of ours. The cost of the Securities to us and our profit or
loss (which is the difference between the cost of the Securities to us
and the cost of the Securities to a Trust) are set forth below:
Cost of
Securities
to Sponsor Profit (Loss)
__________ _____________
America's Leading Brands Growth Portfolio, Series 5 $147,388 $ (79)
Communications Growth Portfolio, Series 4 $147,584 $ (81)
Healthcare Growth Portfolio, Series 3 $147,758 $ (98)
Internet Growth Portfolio, Series 7 $145,035 $ (87)
Retail Growth Portfolio, Series 3 $146,774 $(190)
(3) Comcast Corporation ("Comcast") has recently announced plans to
acquire MediaOne Group, Inc. ("MediaOne"). As per the terms of the
merger agreement, each shareholder of MediaOne will receive 1.1 shares
of Comcast (Class A Special) common stock for each share of MediaOne
held. As a result of this expected transaction, it is anticipated that
the Trust will receive additional shares of common stock of Comcast in
exchange for the shares of MediaOne which it holds. The transaction is
subject to the approval of the shareholders of both companies and
various regulatory authorities.
(4) This Security represents the common stock of a foreign company which
is traded directly on a United States securities exchange.
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The FT Series
The FT Series Defined.
We, Nike Securities L.P. (the "Sponsor"), have created several similar
yet separate series of an investment company which we have named The FT
Series. We designate each of these investment company series, FT Series,
with a different series number.
YOU MAY GET MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON SOME OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
PROSPECTUS IN AN "INFORMATION SUPPLEMENT" BY CALLING THE TRUSTEE AT 1-
800-682-7520.
What We Call the Trusts.
This FT Series contains five separate unit investment trusts which are
known as:
- - America's Leading Brands Growth Portfolio, Series 5
- - Communications Growth Portfolio, Series 4
- - Healthcare Growth Portfolio, Series 3
- - Internet Growth Portfolio, Series 7
- - Retail Growth Portfolio, Series 3
Mandatory Termination Date.
Each Trust will terminate on the Mandatory Termination Date,
approximately five years from the date of this Prospectus. This date is
shown in "Summary of Essential Information." Each Trust was created
under the laws of the State of New York by a Trust Agreement (the
"Indenture") dated the Initial Date of Deposit. This agreement, entered
into between Nike Securities L.P., as Sponsor, The Chase Manhattan Bank
as Trustee and First Trust Advisors L.P. as Portfolio Supervisor and
Evaluator, governs the operation of the Trusts.
How We Created the Trusts.
On the Initial Date of Deposit, we deposited the Securities (fully
backed by an irrevocable letter of credit of a financial institution)
with the Trustee. In return for depositing the Securities, the Trustee
delivered documents to us representing our ownership of the Trusts, in
the form of units ("Units").
With the deposit of the contracts to buy Securities on the Initial Date
of Deposit we established a percentage relationship among the Securities
in each Trust's portfolio, as stated under "Schedule of Investments" for
each Trust. After the Initial Date of Deposit, we may deposit additional
Securities in the Trusts, or cash (including a letter of credit) with
instructions to buy more Securities, in order to create new Units for
sale. If we create additional Units we will attempt, to the extent
practicable, to maintain the percentage relationship established among
the Securities on the Initial Date of Deposit, and not the percentage
relationship existing on the day we are creating Units, since the two
may differ. This difference may be due to the sale, redemption or
liquidation of any of the Securities.
Since the prices of the underlying Securities will fluctuate daily, the
ratio of Securities in the Trusts, on a market value basis, will also
change daily. The portion of Securities represented by each Unit will
not change as a result of the deposit of additional Securities or cash
in a Trust. If we deposit cash, you and new investors may experience a
dilution of your investment. This is because prices of Securities will
fluctuate between the time of the cash deposit and the purchase of the
Securities, and because the Trusts will pay the associated brokerage
fees. To reduce this dilution, the Trusts will try to buy the Securities
as close to the evaluation time and as close to the evaluation price as
possible.
An affiliate of the Trustee may receive these brokerage fees or the
Trustee may, from time to time, retain and pay us (or our affiliate) to
act as agent for the Trusts to buy Securities. If we or an affiliate of
ours act as agent to the Trusts, we will be subject to the restrictions
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
We cannot guarantee that a Trust will keep its present size and
composition for any length of time. Securities may periodically be sold
under certain circumstances, and the proceeds from these sales will be
used to meet Trust obligations or distributed to Unit holders, but will
not be used to purchase additional Securities. The Trusts will not,
however, sell Securities to take advantage of market fluctuations or
changes in anticipated rates of appreciation or depreciation, or if the
Securities no longer meet the criteria by which they were selected. You
will not be able to dispose of or vote any of the Securities in the
Trusts. As the holder of the Securities, the Trustee will vote all of
the Securities and will do so based on our instructions.
Neither we nor the Trustee will be liable for a failure in any of the
Securities. However, if a contract for the purchase of any of the
Securities initially deposited in a Trust fails, unless we can purchase
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substitute Securities ("Replacement Securities") we will refund to you
that portion of the purchase price and sales charge resulting from the
failed contract on the next Income Distribution Date. Any Replacement
Security a Trust acquires will be identical to those from the failed
contract. The Trustee must purchase the Replacement Securities within 20
days after it receives notice of a failed contract, and the purchase
price may not be more than the amount of funds reserved for the purchase
of the failed contract.
Portfolios
Objectives. The objective of each Trust is to provide investors with the
potential for above-average capital appreciation through an investment
in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of companies in the industry
sector or investment focus for which the Trust is named. A diversified
portfolio helps to offset the risks normally associated with such an
investment, although it does not eliminate them entirely. The companies
selected for the Trusts have been researched and evaluated using
database screening techniques, fundamental analysis, and the judgment of
the Sponsor's research analysts.
America's Leading Brands Growth Portfolio, Series 5 is a unit investment
trust which invests in a portfolio of common stocks of companies
considered to be leaders in their industries. The following factors
support our positive outlook for these companies:
- - As a result of growing populations and rising standards of living,
demand for goods continues to increase.
- - Relaxed trade agreements and improved political climates are opening
more markets.
- - Leading brands companies use their large advertising budgets and
strong research and development to further expand into new markets.
Communications Growth Portfolio, Series 4 is a unit investment trust
which invests in a portfolio of common stocks of communications
companies, diversified across domestic and international companies
involved in cable TV, communications services, data
networking/communications equipment and wireless communications. In
general, we believe these companies have above-average growth prospects
for both sales and earnings, established market shares for their
services and lower-than-average debt.
The communications industry is expected to benefit from the convergence
of a variety of industries, including entertainment, media and
publishing. Deregulation and privatization of telecommunications
services both domestically and internationally have heightened
competition. As a result, leading companies in the communications
industry are poised for increased revenue and earnings growth potential
over the next several years.
The following factors support our positive outlook for companies in the
communications industry:
- - The Telecommunications Act of 1996 broke down many regulatory barriers
in the United States. Companies that were once prevented from offering
multiple communications services can now do so.
- - Foreign markets are opening at a rapid pace. In fact, 69 countries
representing more than 90% of world telecommunications revenue recently
signed an agreement to move to deregulation and privatization.
- - Recent advances, such as wireless phones, fiber optics and the
Internet are allowing businesses, individuals and governments greater
access to more services at lower costs.
Healthcare Growth Portfolio, Series 3 is a unit investment trust which
invests in a portfolio of common stocks of healthcare companies.
The United States government spent nearly $350 billion on healthcare
programs in 1997. The total amount of expenditures for the entire
industry in 1997 was $1.1 trillion. Healthcare is the single largest
component of this nation's gross domestic product (GDP). We believe the
demand for healthcare products and services should benefit from an aging
global population. Additionally, we believe the industry is poised for
more consolidation through mergers, acquisitions and partnerships.
Managing costs more effectively and implementing new technologies could
help increase profitability. The Healthcare Growth Portfolio is broadly
diversified so that it can participate in potential growth opportunities.
With the government and the private sector striving to maintain a
balance between cost-containment and providing quality care, we believe
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that managed care programs, like HMOs and PPOs, are playing an ever
expanding role in this effort. According to the American Hospital
Association (AHA), over half of all surgeries performed in U.S.
community hospitals are done on an outpatient basis. Outpatient
procedures help keep costs down and create demand for medical products,
devices and services. Embracing new methods of servicing patients more
efficiently is one way that managed care is positively influencing the
industry.
In addition, the demand for new cures, treatments and medical products
from an aging population provide further potential for growth. For
example, drug sales totaled an estimated $124 billion in the United
States and $315 billion worldwide in 1998. The demand for prescription
and over-the-counter drugs is driven more by need than by price, which
makes sales growth less cyclical.
The following factors support our positive outlook for the healthcare
industry:
- - U.S. citizens who are 65 and older represent approximately 15% of the
nation's total population, but account for approximately one-third of
total healthcare costs.
- - Pharmaceuticals are playing a larger role in the industry, especially
with managed care companies, because they are regarded as a relatively
inexpensive form of medical treatment.
- - Managed care providers, especially HMOs, have shifted their strategic
focus from enrollment and market share to raising premiums to combat
escalating costs.
- - Mergers, acquisitions and partnerships are viewed as an effective
means of achieving growth in light of extraordinarily high research and
development costs.
Internet Growth Portfolio, Series 7 is a unit investment trust which
invests in a portfolio of common stocks of technology companies which
provide products or services for, or conduct business on, the Internet.
The following factors support our positive outlook for the companies in
the Internet-related industry:
- - A new computer is added to the Internet approximately every four
seconds.
- - Nearly 3000 new websites are being added every day.
- - There has been an increase in consolidation and mergers among
Internet related companies.
- - Improved security measures are helping fuel consumer transactions
over the Web.
Retail Growth Portfolio, Series 3 is a unit investment trust which
invests in a portfolio of common stocks of retail companies.
When it comes to the power of the vote, few do it better than the
consumer. Every day consumers cast their votes with dollars. Now more
than ever, consumers demand quality and selection at a reasonable price.
Additionally, consumers are spending less time shopping, but spending
more money per visit. In fact, industry analysts have even coined a new
phrase for this called "precision shopping."
The key to success in retail is to win over the consumer. After all,
their spending accounts for a significant portion of the annual U.S. GDP.
The following factors support our positive outlook for the retail
industry:
- - Retailers tend to prosper during economic cycles that boast low
interest rates, low unemployment, personal income growth and high levels
of consumer confidence. The U.S. economy is healthy and is currently
enjoying a sustained period of low inflation and stable interest rates.
Unemployment rates are historically low and consumer confidence levels
hover near the 1998 record high.
- - The retail industry employs over 20 million people. That equates to
one in five U.S. workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
- - The Internet could play a key role in the retail sector because it
enables companies to market and distribute products cost-effectively
without geographical limitations.
- - Success often hinges on finding new growth opportunities. Some
historical retail trends that proved successful were department stores,
malls, specialty retail stores and national discounters. The Internet
could evolve into the next successful trend. It offers benefits like
convenience, selection and pricing. Though still in its infancy, more
than 58 million adults are online in the United States alone, a figure
that is expected to grow substantially over the years to come.
Retailers all share a common challenge which is to increase profits
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while reducing costs. We believe that growth in the retail sector will
come from such initiatives as opening new stores, the Internet, brand
building and mergers. It is our belief that a portfolio of industry
leading retailers offers value and growth potential for the future.
Of course, as with any similar investments, there can be no guarantee
that the objective of the Trusts will be achieved. See "Risk Factors"
for a discussion of the risks of investing in the Trusts.
Risk Factors
Price Volatility. The Trusts invest in common stocks of U.S., and, for
certain Trusts, foreign companies. The value of a Trust's Units will
fluctuate with changes in the value of these common stocks. Common stock
prices fluctuate for several reasons including changes in investors
perceptions of the financial condition of an issuer or the general
condition of the relevant stock market, or when political or economic
events affecting the issuers occur.
Because the Trusts are not managed, the Trustee will not sell stocks in
response to or in anticipation of market fluctuations, as is common in
managed investments. As with any investment, we cannot guarantee that
the performance of any Trust will be positive over any period of time or
that you won't lose money. Units of the Trusts are not deposits of any
bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or any other government agency.
Certain of the Securities in certain Trusts may be issued by companies
with market capitalizations of less than $1 billion. The share prices of
these small-cap companies are often more volatile than those of larger
companies. This is a result of several factors common to many such
issuers, including limited trading volumes, products or financial
resources, management inexperience and less publicly available
information.
Dividends. There is no guarantee that the issuers of the Securities will
declare dividends in the future or that if declared they will either
remain at current levels or increase over time.
Consumer Products Industry. The America's Leading Brands Growth
Portfolio, Series 5 mainly consists of consumer products companies.
General risks of these companies include cyclicality of revenues and
earnings, changing consumer tastes, extensive competition, product
liability litigation and increased governmental regulation. Generally,
spending on consumer products is affected by the economic health of
consumers. A weak economy and its effect on consumer spending would
adversely affect consumer products companies.
Communications Industry. The Communications Growth Portfolio, Series 4
includes companies that are involved in the communications industry.
Communications companies are generally subject to the risks of rapidly
changing technologies; short product life cycles; fierce competition;
aggressive pricing and reduced profit margins; the loss of patent,
copyright and trademark protections; cyclical market patterns; evolving
industry standards and frequent new product introductions. Rapid
deregulation, both in the United States and internationally, allows
companies to develop products and services for a larger market, but also
exposes them to fierce global competition.
Healthcare Industry. The Healthcare Growth Portfolio, Series 3 includes
companies involved in medical supplies, drugs, biotech, managed care and
services management. General risks of such companies involve extensive
competition, generic drug sales or the loss of patent protection,
product liability litigation and increased government regulation.
Research and development costs of bringing new drugs to market are
substantial, and there is no guarantee that the product will ever come
to market. Healthcare facility operators may be affected by the demand
for services, efforts by government or insurers to limit rates,
restriction of government financial assistance and competition from
other providers.
Technology Industry. The Internet Growth Portfolio, Series 7 is
concentrated in Securities issued by companies which are involved in the
Internet area of the technology industry. Technology companies are
generally subject to the risks of rapidly changing technologies; short
product life cycles; fierce competition; aggressive pricing and reduced
profit margins; the loss of patent, copyright and trademark protections;
cyclical market patterns; evolving industry standards and frequent new
product introductions. Technology companies may be smaller and less
experienced companies, with limited product lines, markets or financial
resources and fewer experienced management or marketing personnel.
Technology company stocks, especially those which are Internet-related,
have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that are often
unrelated to their operating performance. Also, the stocks of many
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Internet companies have exceptionally high price-to-earnings ratios with
little or no earnings histories.
Retail Industry. The Retail Growth Portfolio, Series 3 includes
companies involved in the retail industry. General risks of these
companies include the general state of the economy, intense competition
and consumer spending trends. A decline in the economy which results in
a reduction of consumers' disposable income can negatively impact
spending habits. Competitiveness in the retail industry will require
large capital outlays for the installation of automated checkout
equipment to control inventory, track the sale of items and gauge the
success of sales campaigns. Retailers who sell their products over the
Internet have the potential to access more consumers, but will require
sophisticated technology to remain competitive.
Legislation/Litigation. From time to time, various legislative
initiatives are proposed in the United States and abroad which may have
a negative impact on certain of the companies represented in the Trusts.
In addition, litigation regarding any of the issuers of the Securities,
such as that concerning Microsoft Corporation, or of the industries
represented by such issuers may negatively impact the share prices of
these Securities. We cannot predict what impact any pending or proposed
legislation or pending or threatened litigation will have on the share
prices of the Securities.
Year 2000 Problem. Many computer systems were not designed to properly
process information and data involving dates of January 1, 2000 and
thereafter. This is commonly known as the "Year 2000 Problem." We do not
expect that any of the computer system changes necessary to prepare for
January 1, 2000 will cause any major operational difficulties for the
Trusts. However, we are unable to predict what impact the Year 2000
Problem will have on any of the issuers of the Securities.
Foreign Stocks. Certain of the Securities in certain Trusts are issued
by foreign companies, which makes these Trusts subject to more risks
than if they invested solely in domestic common stocks. These Securities
are either directly listed on a U.S. securities exchange or are in the
form of American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") which are listed on a U.S.
securities exchange. Risks of foreign common stocks include losses due
to future political and economic developments, foreign currency
devaluations, restrictions on foreign investments and exchange of
securities, inadequate financial information and lack of liquidity of
certain foreign markets.
Portfolio Securities Descriptions
America's Leading Brands Growth Portfolio, Series 5
APPAREL
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Jones Apparel Group, Inc., headquartered in Bristol, Pennsylvania,
designs, contracts for the manufacture of, and markets a broad range of
primarily better-priced women's suits, dresses and sportswear which it
sells through "Jones" factory outlet stores and full-price retail stores.
Tommy Hilfiger Corporation, headquartered in New York, New York, through
subsidiaries, designs, sources and markets designer men's sportswear and
boys' wear. These products are complemented by collections of men's
tailored clothing, dress shirts and accessories, footwear, women's
casualwear and men's and women's fragrances, among others, bearing the
"Tommy Hilfiger" trademark, which are produced and sold pursuant to
certain licensing arrangements.
AUTO & TRANSPORTATION
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Ford Motor Company, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, makes,
assembles and sells cars, vans, trucks and tractors and their related
parts and accessories; provides financing operations, vehicle and
equipment leasing, and insurance operations. Ford is the second largest
producer of cars and trucks in the world.
BEVERAGES
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Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri,
brews beer, makes metal beverage containers, recycles metal and glass
beverage containers, and operates theme parks.
The Coca-Cola Company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, makes and
distributes soft drink concentrates and syrups, and also markets juice
and juice-drink products. The company's products are sold in 200
countries and include the leading soft drink products in most of these
countries.
PepsiCo, Inc., headquartered in Purchase, New York, produces and
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distributes beverage concentrates, syrups and soft drinks.
ENTERTAINMENT
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The Walt Disney Company, headquartered in Burbank, California, operates
as a diversified international entertainment company with operations
consisting of filmed entertainment, theme parks and resorts and consumer
products. Disney also has broadcasting (including Capital Cities/ABC,
Inc.) and publishing operations.
FOOD
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Campbell Soup Company, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, with
subsidiaries, makes and markets soups and sauces, biscuits and
confectionery products, and frozen foods and pickles. The company also
distributes "Campbell's Soups" and "Campbell's Specialty Kitchen"
entrees to the food service and meal replacement markets.
H.J. Heinz Company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, makes,
packages and sells processed food products, including ketchup and
sauces/condiments, pet food, baby food, frozen meals and snacks, frozen
potatoes and vegetables, soups, beans and pasta. The company also
provides weight control services and sells food products to food service
operators.
Hershey Foods Corporation, headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, makes
and sells chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products, and
grocery and pasta products.
Sara Lee Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with
subsidiaries, makes, markets and distributes packaged food, packaged
consumer goods, and household and personal care products throughout the
world.
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
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The Clorox Company, headquartered in Oakland, California, makes and
sells nondurable consumer products sold mainly through grocery stores,
mass merchandisers and other retail outlets. The company's products
include laundry additives, home cleaning products, charcoal,
insecticides, cat litter, dressings and sauces, water filtration systems
and professional products.
Colgate-Palmolive Company, headquartered in New York, New York, through
subsidiaries, produces and distributes oral, personal and household care
and pet nutrition products. Principal global trademarks include "Ajax,"
"Colgate," "Fab," "Mennen," "Palmolive," "Prescription Diet," "Protex,"
"Science Diet" and "Soupline/Suavitel" in addition to various regional
trademarks.
The Procter & Gamble Company, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, through
subsidiaries, makes detergents, fabric conditioners and hard surface
cleaners; products for personal cleansing, oral care, digestive health,
hair and skin; paper tissue, disposable diapers, and pharmaceuticals;
shortenings, oils, snacks, baking mixes, peanut butter, coffee, drinks
and citrus products.
PHARMACEUTICALS
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, headquartered in New York, New York,
through divisions and subsidiaries, produces and distributes
pharmaceutical and non-prescription health products, toiletries and
beauty aids, and medical devices.
Johnson & Johnson, headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, makes and
sells pharmaceuticals, personal healthcare products, medical and
surgical equipment, and contact lenses.
Schering-Plough Corporation, headquartered in Madison, New Jersey,
develops, makes and markets pharmaceutical and healthcare products
worldwide. Products include prescription drugs, animal health products
and over-the-counter foot care and sun care products.
RECREATION
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Carnival Corporation, headquartered in Miami, Florida, operates the
world's largest multiple-night cruise line under the names "Carnival
Cruise," "Holland America Line" and "Windstar Cruises." The company also
markets sightseeing tours and operates hotels under the name "Westmark
Hotels."
Harley-Davidson, Inc., headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, designs,
makes and sells heavyweight touring and custom motorcycles and related
products and accessories. The company also provides financing and
insurance services for its motorcycles.
RESTAURANTS
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McDonald's Corporation, headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, develops,
franchises, operates and services a worldwide system of quick-service
restaurants under the name "McDonald's."
Starbucks Corporation, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, buys and
roasts whole bean coffees and sells them, along with fresh, rich-brewed
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coffees, Italian-style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and
confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment, mainly
through its retail stores.
RETAIL
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The Gap, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates
specialty retail stores in the United States, Canada, France, Germany,
Japan and the United Kingdom. Stores sell casual apparel, shoes and
other accessories for men, women and children under a variety of brand
names, including "Gap," "GapKids," "babyGap," "Banana Republic" and "Old
Navy."
TECHNOLOGY
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Intel Corporation, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, designs,
develops, makes and markets advanced microcomputer components and
related products at various levels of integration. Microcomputer
components are integrated circuits consisting of silicon-based
semiconductors etched with complex patterns of transistors.
Xerox Corporation, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, develops,
makes, markets, services and finances a complete range of document
processing products and services designed to make offices around the
world more productive.
TOILETRIES/COSMETICS
____________________
The Gillette Company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a
leading manufacturer of male and female grooming products and oral care
products. The company is also the top seller of writing instruments and
correction products. Gillette's products are distributed through
wholesalers, retailers and agents in over 200 countries and territories.
Communications Growth Portfolio, Series 4
CABLE TV
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Comcast Corporation (Class A Special), headquartered in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, operates cable television systems in the United States and
the United Kingdom; develops and operates cellular telephone systems in
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois and New Jersey; and provides electronic
retailing services.
MediaOne Group, Inc., headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, is one of
the largest broadband communications companies, bringing the power of
broadband and the Internet to customers in the United States, Europe and
Asia. The company also has interests in wireless communications
businesses outside the United States.
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
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ALLTEL Corporation, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, provides
wireline local, long-distance, network access and Internet services,
wireless communications, wide-area paging service and information
processing management services and applications software; and publishes
telephone directories for affiliates and other independent telephone
companies.
AT&T Corp., headquartered in New York, New York, provides voice, data
and video telecommunications services; regional, domestic, international
and local communication transmission services; cellular telephone and
other wireless services; billing, directory and calling card services;
and credit card services.
Bell Atlantic Corporation, headquartered in New York, New York, operates
a diversified telecommunications concern that provides voice and data
transport and calling services network access, directory publishing and
public telephone services to customers in the mid-Atlantic and New
England regions of the United States.
BellSouth Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, provides
wireline telecommunications in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
The company also provides wireless and international communications
services and advertising and publishing products.
Cable & Wireless Plc (ADR), headquartered in London, England, operates
as an international provider of telecommunications and multimedia
communications services in the United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong,
Japan and the United States.
Deutsche Telekom AG (ADR), headquartered in Bonn, Germany, provides
telecommunications services in Germany, including telephone, mobile
communications and cable services. The company is Europe's largest, and
the world's third largest, telecommunications services provider.
MCI WorldCom, Inc., headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, operates as a
global communications company which provides facilities-based and fully
integrated local, long distance, international and Internet services in
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over 65 countries encompassing the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific
regions.
Qwest Communications International Inc., headquartered in Denver,
Colorado, provides broadband Internet-based data, voice and image
communications for businesses and consumers.
SBC Communications Inc., headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, provides
landline and wireless telecommunications services and equipment,
directory advertising, publishing and cable television services in
Texas, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada and
Oklahoma.
Telefonica S.A. (ADR), headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is the exclusive
supplier of voice telephone services in Spain under a contract with the
Spanish State. It is also the largest Spanish mobile communications
operator in Spain; a leading telecommunications operator in Latin
America; and the world's second largest owner of submarine cables.
DATA NETWORKING/COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
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ADC Telecommunications, Inc., headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota,
designs, makes and markets a broad range of products and services that
enable its customers to construct and upgrade their telecommunications
networks to support increasing user demand for voice, data and video
services.
Cisco Systems, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, provides
networking solutions that connect computing devices and computer
networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without
regard to differences in time, place or type of computer system.
Comverse Technology, Inc., headquartered in Woodbury, New York, makes
and sells computer and telecommunications systems for multimedia
communications and information processing applications, which are used
by telephone network operators, government agencies, call centers,
financial institutions and other public and commercial organizations
worldwide.
ECI Telecom Limited, headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, designs,
makes, sells and supports a range of advanced products that are designed
to enhance the effectiveness of existing telecommunications networks by
enabling carriers to increase transmission capacity and provide
additional services without new or additional communications
infrastructure.
Lucent Technologies Inc., headquartered in Murray Hill, New Jersey, is
one of the world's leading designers, developers and manufacturers of
telecommunications systems, software and products; and is a leading
global marketer of business communications systems and computers.
Northern Telecom Limited (Nortel), headquartered in Brampton, Ontario,
Canada, makes fully digital telecommunications switching equipment and
communications equipment and systems for business and residential use,
including long distance networks in North America and national networks
in the United Kingdom.
Tellabs, Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, makes and services
voice, data and video transport and network access systems used by
public telephone companies, long-distance carriers, alternate service
providers, cellular providers, cable operators, government agencies,
utilities and business end-users.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
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LM Ericsson AB (ADR), headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, provides
advanced systems, products and services for handling voice, data, image
and text in public and private wired and mobile telecommunications
networks, telecommunications power equipment, and telecommunications and
power cable.
Motorola, Inc., headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, designs, makes
and sells, mainly under the "Motorola" brand name, two-way land mobile
communication systems, paging and wireless data systems, personal
communications equipment and systems; semiconductors; and electronic
equipment for military and aerospace use.
Nokia Oy (ADR), headquartered in Espoo, Finland, supplies
telecommunications systems and equipment, including mobile phones,
battery chargers for mobile phone, computer monitors, multimedia network
terminals and satellite receivers.
QUALCOMM Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, designs,
develops, makes, sells, licenses and operates advanced communications
systems and products based on proprietary digital wireless technology.
SkyTel Communications Inc., headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi,
provides one-way messaging services and advanced messaging services on
the narrowband personal communication services network in the United
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States and international one-way messaging operations.
Vodafone Group Plc (ADR), headquartered in Berkshire, England, provides
mobile telecommunication services in 13 countries. The company's
principal business is the operation of the analog and digital cellular
radio networks of wholly-owned Vodafone Ltd., one of four United Kingdom
cellular telephone operators.
Healthcare Growth Portfolio, Series 3
HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
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Becton, Dickinson and Company, headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New
Jersey, makes and sells a broad line of medical supplies and devices and
diagnostic systems used by healthcare professionals, medical research
institutions and the general public.
Johnson & Johnson, headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, makes and
sells pharmaceuticals, personal healthcare products, medical and
surgical equipment, and contact lenses.
Medtronic, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, makes and
sells implantable cardiac pacemakers, implantable and external
defibrillators, heart valves, and other vascular, cardiac and
neurological products.
Patterson Dental Company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota,
distributes dental supplies and equipment to dentists, dental
laboratories and institutions in the United States and Canada. The
company also publishes an annual catalog containing dental products, a
semiannual publication featuring dental equipment, and periodic direct
mail advertisements.
STERIS Corporation, headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, develops, makes and
markets infection prevention, contamination control and surgical support
systems, products and technologies for healthcare, scientific, research
and industrial customers worldwide.
Stryker Corporation, headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, develops,
makes and markets specialty surgical and medical products, including
orthopedic implants, powered surgical instruments, endoscopic systems
and patient care and handling equipment for the global market; and
provides physical therapy services in the United States.
Sybron International Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
develops, makes and markets value-added products for the laboratory and
professional orthodontic and dental markets in the United States and
abroad.
HEALTHCARE SERVICES
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AmeriSource Health Corporation (Class A), headquartered in Valley Forge,
Pennsylvania, is a full-service wholesale distributor of pharmaceutical
and related healthcare products and services to pharmacies throughout
the United States.
Cardinal Health, Inc., headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, distributes a
broad line of pharmaceuticals, surgical and hospital supplies,
therapeutic plasma and other specialty pharmaceutical products, health
and beauty care products and other items typically sold by hospitals,
retail drug stores, and other healthcare providers. The company also
makes, leases and sells point-of-use pharmacy systems; provides pharmacy
management services; and franchises apothecary-style pharmacies.
HCR Manor Care, Inc., headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, with subsidiaries,
provides healthcare services, including long-term care, subacute care,
rehabilitation therapy and home healthcare, through skilled nursing
centers, assisted living facilities, medical specialty units, outpatient
therapy clinics and home health offices.
Health Management Associates, Inc. (Class A), headquartered in Naples,
Florida, through subsidiaries, provides healthcare services in non-urban
communities through general acute-care hospitals and psychiatric
hospitals in the southeastern and southwestern regions of the United
States.
HEALTHSOUTH Corporation, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, provides
outpatient and rehabilitative healthcare services through its national
network of outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation facilities,
outpatient surgery centers, medical centers and other healthcare
facilities.
Lincare Holdings Inc., headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, provides
oxygen, respiratory and infusion therapy services to the home healthcare
market and also supplies home medical equipment, such as hospital beds,
wheelchairs and other medical supplies.
McKesson HBOC, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California,
distributes ethical and proprietary drugs and health and beauty care
products; and processes, sells and delivers bottled drinking water. The
company provides healthcare products and services to retail pharmacies,
hospitals and healthcare networks.
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UnitedHealth Group, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, through
subsidiaries, offers medical information management, health benefit
administration, risk assessment and pricing, health benefit design and
provider contracting and risk sharing.
Universal Health Services, Inc. (Class B), headquartered in King of
Prussia, Pennsylvania, owns and operates acute care hospitals,
behavioral health centers and women's hospitals. The company also
operates/manages surgery and radiation oncology centers.
PHARMACEUTICALS/BIOTECH
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Abbott Laboratories, headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, discovers,
develops, makes and sells a broad and diversified line of healthcare
products and services.
Amgen Inc., headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, is a global
biotechnology concern which develops, makes and markets human
therapeutics based on advanced cellular and molecular biology, including
a protein that stimulates red blood cell production and a protein that
stimulates white blood cell production.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, headquartered in New York, New York,
through divisions and subsidiaries, produces and distributes
pharmaceutical and non-prescription health products, toiletries and
beauty aids, and medical devices.
Elan Corporation Plc (ADR), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, develops
and licenses drug delivery systems formulated to increase the
therapeutic value of certain medications, with reduced side effects. The
company also develops and markets therapeutic agents to diagnose and
treat central nervous systems diseases and disorders.
Merck & Co., Inc., headquartered in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, is a
leading pharmaceutical concern that discovers, develops, makes and
markets a broad range of human and animal health products and services.
The company also administers managed prescription drug programs.
Pfizer Inc., headquartered in New York, New York, produces and
distributes anti-infectives, anti-inflammatory agents, cardiovascular
agents, antifungal drugs, central nervous system agents, orthopedic
implants, food science products, animal health products, toiletries,
baby care products, dental rinse and other proprietary health items.
Schering-Plough Corporation, headquartered in Madison, New Jersey,
develops, makes and markets pharmaceutical and healthcare products
worldwide. Products include prescription drugs, animal health products
and over-the-counter foot care and sun care products.
Warner-Lambert Company, headquartered in Morris Plains, New Jersey,
makes consumer healthcare products including over-the-counter health
products, shaving products and pet care products; confectionery products
including chewing gums, breath mints and hard candies; and ethical
pharmaceuticals, biologicals and empty gelatin capsules.
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., headquartered in Corona, California,
researches, develops and sells off-patent and proprietary pharmaceutical
products, including therapeutic equivalents of solid, liquid and
sustained release products.
Internet Growth Portfolio, Series 7
ACCESS/INFORMATION PROVIDERS
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AT&T Corporation, headquartered in New York, New York, provides voice,
data and video telecommunications services; regional, domestic,
international and local communication transmission services; cellular
telephone and other wireless services; billing, directory and calling
card services; and credit card services.
America Online, Inc., headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, provides
online services to consumers in the United States, Canada, Europe and
Japan offering subscribers a wide variety of services including
electronic mail, conferencing, news, sports, Internet access,
entertainment, weather, stock quotes, software, computing support and
online classes.
Global Crossing Ltd., headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, provides
global internet and long distance telecommunications facilities and
services utilizing a network of undersea digital fiber optic cable
systems and associated land-based capacity.
MCI WorldCom, Inc., headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, operates as a
global communications company which provides facilities-based and fully
integrated local, long distance, international and Internet services in
over 65 countries encompassing the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific
regions.
MindSpring Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia,
provides Internet access serving individual subscribers.
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Qwest Communications International, Inc., headquartered in Denver,
Colorado, provides communications services to inter-exchange carriers
and other communications entities, businesses and consumers.
DATA NETWORKING/COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
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Cisco Systems, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, provides
networking solutions that connect computing devices and computer
networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without
regard to differences in time, place, or type of computer system.
Lucent Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Murray Hill, New Jersey, is
one of the world's leading designers, developers and manufacturers of
telecommunications systems, software and products; and is a leading
global marketer of business communications systems and computers.
Northern Telecom Ltd. (Nortel), headquartered in Brampton, Ontario,
Canada, makes fully digital telecommunications switching equipment and
communications equipment and systems for business and residential use,
including long distance networks in North America and national networks
in the United Kingdom.
Tellabs, Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, makes and services
voice, data and video transport and network access systems used by
public telephone companies, long-distance carriers, alternate service
providers, cellular providers, cable operators, government agencies,
utilities and business end-users.
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS
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Dell Computer Corporation, headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, designs,
develops, makes, sells, services and supports a broad range of computer
systems including desktops, notebooks and servers compatible with
industry standards under the "Dell" brand name. The company also sells
software, peripheral equipment, and service and support programs.
EMC Corporation, headquartered in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, designs,
makes, markets and supports a wide range of storage-related hardware,
software and service products for the open systems, mainframe and
network attached information storage and retrieval system markets.
International Business Machines Corporation, headquartered in Armonk,
New York, provides customer solutions through the use of advanced
information technologies. The company offers a variety of solutions that
include services, software, systems, products, financing and technologies.
Sun Microsystems, Inc., headquartered in Palo Alto, California, supplies
network computing products including desktop systems, storage
subsystems, network switches, servers, software, microprocessors and a
full range of services and support. The company's software utilizes the
UNIX operating system.
INTERNET CONTENT
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CMGI, Inc., headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, offers a wide
variety of direct marketing services including mailing lists, leading
edge database management, design and development capabilities,
consultative list management and brokerage services, Internet and
interactive media direct marketing software technologies.
The Walt Disney Company, headquartered in Burbank, California, operates
as a diversified international entertainment company with operations
consisting of filmed entertainment, theme parks and resorts and consumer
products. Disney also has broadcasting (including Capital Cities/ABC,
Inc.), publishing operations and a rapidly growing Internet presence
including Web sites and an interest in an Internet search engine.
TMP Worldwide, Inc., headquartered in New York, New York, provides
comprehensive, individually tailored advertising services, including
development of creative content, media planning, production and
placement of corporate advertising, market research, direct marketing
and other ancillary products and services.
Yahoo! Inc., headquartered in New York, New York, provides
comprehensive, individually tailored advertising services, including
development of creative content, media planning, production and
placement of corporate advertising, market research, direct marketing
and other ancillary products and services.
ON-LINE RETAILING
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E*TRADE Group, Inc., headquartered in Palo Alto, California, provides
online discount brokerage services, using its proprietary processing
technology. Services include automated order placement, portfolio
tracking and related market information, news and other information.
SABRE Group Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, provides
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for the electronic distribution of travel solutions through "SABRE," its
proprietary travel reservation and information system. The company also
provides software development, product sales, transactions processing,
consulting solutions and other services to the airline industry.
Charles Schwab Corporation, headquartered in San Francisco, California,
through subsidiaries, provides discount securities brokerage and related
financial services and offers trade execution services for Nasdaq
securities to broker/dealers and institutional customers. The company
offers many online services, including trading of stocks and access to
research.
SEMICONDUCTORS
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Broadcom Corporation, headquartered in Irvine, California, develops
highly integrated silicon solutions that enable broadband digital
datatransmission to the home and within the business enterprise.
Intel Corporation, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, designs,
develops, makes and markets advanced microcomputer components and
related products at various levels of integration. Microcomputer
components are integrated circuits consisting of silicon-based
semiconductors etched with complex patterns of transistors.
SOFTWARE
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Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd., headquartered in Ramat Gan,
Israel, develops, sells and supports network security software products
that enable connectivity with security and manageability.
Microsoft Corporation, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, makes,
sells and licenses software products including operating systems, server
applications, business and consumer products, Internet software
technologies and development tools. The company also markets personal
computer books and input devices, and researches and develops software
technologies.
Oracle Corporation, headquartered in Redwood City, California, designs,
develops, markets and supports computer software products with a wide
variety of uses, including database management and network products,
application development and business intelligence productivity tools,
and client server business applications.
Retail Growth Portfolio, Series 3
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (Class A), headquartered in Reynoldsburg, Ohio,
is a specialty retailer of quality, casual, classic American sportswear
for men and women.
Albertson's, Inc., headquartered in Boise, Idaho, operates a major
retail food and drug chain consisting of retail stores in 25 western,
midwestern and southern states. The company operates combination food-
drug stores, conventional supermarkets and warehouse stores.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., headquartered in Union, New Jersey, operates a
nationwide chain of superstores selling primarily better quality
domestics merchandise and home furnishings typically found in better
department stores.
Best Buy Co., Inc., headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, sells a
wide selection of name brand consumer electronics, home office
equipment, entertainment software and appliances through retail stores
in 32 states.
CDW Computer Centers, Inc., headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois,
sells microcomputer hardware and peripherals, including desktop
computers, notebooks and laptops, printing devices, video monitors,
communication equipment, add-on boards and memory and data storage
devices; accessories; networking products; and software.
Costco Companies, Inc., headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, operates
a chain of wholesale cash-and-carry membership warehouses that sell high
quality, nationally branded and selected private label merchandise at
low prices to businesses and to individuals who are members of selected
employee groups.
Dayton Hudson Corporation, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
operates department stores under the names "Hudson's," "Marshall
Field's" and "Dayton's"; "Target" discount stores; and retail stores
under the name "Mervyn's California" selling mainly apparel and soft
goods.
Dollar General Corporation, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, owns
and operates retail general merchandise stores in 24 states located
predominantly in small towns in the midwestern and southeastern regions
of the United States and operating under the name "Dollar General Stores."
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, operates
discount variety stores in 26 states which offer merchandise at the $1
price point, including housewares, toys, seasonal goods, gifts, food,
stationery, health and beauty aids, books, party goods, hardware and
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other consumer items.
The Gap, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates
specialty retail stores in the United States, Canada, France, Germany,
Japan and the United Kingdom. Stores sell casual apparel, shoes and
other accessories for men, women and children under a variety of brand
names, including "Gap," "GapKids," "babyGap," "Banana Republic" and "Old
Navy."
Tommy Hilfiger Corporation, headquartered in New York, New York, through
subsidiaries, designs, sources and markets designer men's sportswear and
boys' wear. These products are complemented by collections of men's
tailored clothing, dress shirts and accessories, footwear, women's
casualwear and men's and women's fragrances, among others, bearing the
"Tommy Hilfiger" trademark, which are produced and sold pursuant to
certain licensing arrangements.
Home Depot, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operates do-it-
yourself warehouse stores in the United States, Canada and Chile, which
sell a wide assortment of building materials, home improvement, and lawn
and garden products. The company also operates "EXPO Design Centers" in
Georgia, California, Florida, New York and Texas which mainly offer
interior design and renovation products.
Intimate Brands, Inc., headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, sells women's
intimate apparel and related products under the "Victoria's Secret"
name; personal care products under the "Bath and Body Works" name; and
lingerie and sleepwear under the "Cacique" name.
Kohl's Corporation, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin,
operates specialty department stores, primarily in the midwestern and
mid-Atlantic areas of the United States, which sell moderately priced
apparel, shoes, accessories, soft home products and housewares.
The Kroger Co., headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates supermarkets
in 24 states and convenience stores in 15 states; franchises convenience
stores in four states; and operates food processing facilities which
supply private label products to the company's supermarkets.
Lowe's Companies, Inc., headquartered in North Wilkesboro, North
Carolina, operates stores in 26 states which sell building commodities
and millwork; heating, cooling and water systems; home decorating and
illumination products; kitchens, bathrooms and laundries; yard, patio
and garden products; tools; home entertainment products; and special
order products.
The May Department Stores Company, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri,
operates department stores under the trade names "Lord & Taylor,"
"Hecht's," "Strawbridge's," "Foley's," "Robinsons-May," "Kaufmann's,"
"Filene's," "Famous-Barr," "L.S. Ayres" and "Meier & Frank" in 30 states
and Washington, D.C.
Office Depot, Inc., headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, operates the
largest chain of retail office supply stores in North America; operates
delivery centers, local sales offices and national telecenters; and has
store locations in Colombia, France, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Mexico,
Poland and Thailand.
Ross Stores, Inc., headquartered in Newark, California, operates a chain
of retail stores in 17 states which offer name-brand apparel,
accessories and footwear for the entire family at discount prices.
Safeway Inc., headquartered in Pleasanton, California, operates a chain
of food and drug stores in the United States and Canada.
Staples, Inc., headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, operates
high-volume office superstores and smaller stores throughout the United
States, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom which provide office
supplies, business machines, computers and related products, office
furniture, and other business-related products.
The TJX Companies, Inc., headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts,
operates "T.J. Maxx," "Marshalls," "Winners Apparel," "HomeGoods" and
"T.K. Maxx" stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom
selling off-price family apparel, accessories, domestics and giftware.
Tiffany & Co., headquartered in New York, New York, retails, designs,
makes and distributes fine jewelry, gift and fashion accessory items,
including timepieces, sterling silver goods, china, crystal, stationery,
leather goods, writing instruments, fragrances, ties and scarves.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, operates
"Wal-Mart" retail discount department stores, "Wal-Mart Supercenters"
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and "Sam's" wholesale clubs in the United States, Brazil, Canada, China,
Germany, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Walgreen Co., headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, operates a
nationwide chain of retail "Walgreens" drugstores in 34 states and
Puerto Rico. The company also operates mail order facilities.
We have obtained the foregoing descriptions from sources we deem
reliable. We have not independently verified the provided information
either in terms of accuracy or completeness.
Public Offering
The Public Offering Price.
You may buy Units at the Public Offering Price. The Public Offering
Price per Unit is comprised of the following:
- - The aggregate underlying value of the Securities;
- - The amount of any cash in the Income and Capital Accounts;
- - Dividends receivable on Securities; and
- - The total sales charge (which combines an initial upfront sales
charge and a deferred sales charge).
The price you pay for your Units will differ from the amount stated
under "Summary of Essential Information" due to various factors,
including fluctuations in the prices of the Securities and changes in
the value of the Income and/or Capital Accounts.
The Securities purchased with the portion of the Public Offering Price
intended to be used to reimburse the Sponsor for a Trust's organization
costs (including costs of preparing the registration statement, the
Indenture and other closing documents, registering Units with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and states, the initial audit
of each Trust portfolio, legal fees and the initial fees and expenses of
the Trustee) will be purchased in the same proportionate relationship as
all the Securities contained in a Trust. Securities will be sold to
reimburse the Sponsor for a Trust's organization costs at the earlier of
six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial
offering period (a significantly shorter time period than the life of
the Trusts). During the period ending with the earlier of six months
after the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial offering
period, there may be a decrease in the value of the Securities. To the
extent the proceeds from the sale of these Securities are insufficient
to repay the Sponsor for Trust organization costs, the Trustee will sell
additional Securities to allow a Trust to fully reimburse the Sponsor.
In that event, the net asset value per Unit of a Trust will be reduced
by the amount of additional Securities sold. Although the dollar amount
of the reimbursement due to the Sponsor will remain fixed and will never
exceed the per Unit amount set forth for a Trust in "Statement of Net
Assets," this will result in a greater effective cost per Unit to Unit
holders for the reimbursement to the Sponsor. To the extent actual
organization costs are less than the estimated amount, only the actual
organization costs will be deducted from the assets of a Trust. When
Securities are sold to reimburse the Sponsor for organization costs, the
Trustee will sell Securities, to the extent practicable, which will
maintain the same proportionate relationship among the Securities
contained in a Trust as existed prior to such sale.
Although you are not required to pay for your Units until three business
days following your order (the "date of settlement"), you may pay before
then. You will become the owner of Units on the date of settlement if
payment has been received. If you pay for your Units before the date of
settlement, we may use your payment during this time and it may be
considered a benefit to us, subject to the limitations of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
Minimum Purchase.
The minimum amount you can purchase of a Trust is $1,000 worth of Units
($500 if you are purchasing Units for your Individual Retirement Account
or any other qualified retirement plan).
Sales Charges.
The sales charge you will pay has both an initial and a deferred
component. The initial sales charge, which you will pay at the time of
purchase, is initially equal to approximately 1% of the Public Offering
Price of a Unit. This initial sales charge is actually equal to the
difference between the maximum sales charge of 4.5% of the Public
Offering Price and the maximum remaining deferred sales charge
(initially $.35 per Unit). The initial sales charge will vary from 1%
with changes in the aggregate underlying value of the Securities,
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changes in the Income and Capital Accounts and as deferred sales charge
payments are made. In addition, five monthly deferred sales charge
payments of $.07 per Unit will be deducted from each Trust's assets on
approximately the twentieth day of each month from November 19, 1999
through March 20, 2000. The maximum sales charge assessed during the
initial offering period will be 4.5% of the Public Offering Price per
Unit (equivalent to 4.545% of the net amount invested, exclusive of the
deferred sales charge).
After the initial offering period, if you purchase Units after the last
deferred sales charge payment has been assessed, your sales charge will
consist of a one-time initial sales charge of 4.5% of the Public
Offering Price (equivalent to 4.712% of the net amount invested), which
will be reduced by 1/2 of 1% on each subsequent April 30, commencing
April 30, 2000, to a minimum sales charge of 3.0%.
Discounts for Certain Persons.
If you invest at least $50,000 (except if you are purchasing for a "wrap
fee account" as described below), the maximum sales charge is reduced,
as follows:
Your maximum
If you invest sales charge
(in thousands):* will be:
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$ 50 but less than $100 4.25%
$100 but less than $250 4.00%
$250 but less than $500 3.50%
$500 or more 2.50%
* The breakpoint sales charges are also applied on a Unit basis
utilizing a breakpoint equivalent in the above table of $10 per Unit and
will be applied on whichever basis is more favorable to the investor.
The breakpoints will be adjusted to take into consideration purchase
orders stated in dollars which cannot be completely fulfilled due to the
requirement that only whole Units be issued.
The reduced sales charge for quantity purchases will apply only to
purchases made by the same person on any one day from any one dealer.
You may combine same day purchases of Units of the Trusts and units
of other similarly structured equity unit trusts for which we act as
Principal Underwriter and which are currently in the initial offering
period to meet the above volume purchase levels. We will consider Units
you purchase in the name of your spouse or your child under 21 years of
age to be purchases by you for determining the reduced sales charge. The
reduced sales charges will also apply to a trustee or other fiduciary
purchasing Units for a single trust estate or single fiduciary account.
You must inform your dealer of any combined purchases before the sale in
order to be eligible for the reduced sales charge. Any reduced sales
charge is the responsibility of the broker/dealer or other selling agent
making the sale.
If you own units of any other unit investment trusts sponsored by us you
may use your redemption or termination proceeds from these trusts to
purchase Units of the Trusts subject only to any remaining deferred
sales charge to be collected on Units of the Trusts. Please note that
you will be charged the amount of any remaining deferred sales charge on
units you redeem when you redeem them.
The following persons may purchase Units at the Public Offering Price
less the applicable dealer concession:
- - Employees, officers and directors of the Sponsor, our related
companies, dealers and their affiliates, and vendors providing services
to us.
- - Immediate family members of the above (spouses, children,
grandchildren, parents, grandparents, siblings, mothers-in-law, fathers-
in-law, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, and trustees, custodians or
fiduciaries for the benefit of such persons).
If you purchase Units through registered broker/dealers who charge
periodic fees for financial planning, investment advisory or asset
management services or provide these services as part of an investment
account where a comprehensive "wrap fee" charge is imposed, you may
purchase Units in the primary or secondary market at the Public Offering
Price, subject only to the Sponsor's retention of the sales charge. See
"Distribution of Units-Dealer Concessions."
Every investor will be charged the deferred sales charge per Unit
regardless of any discounts. However, if you are eligible to receive a
discount such that the maximum sales charge you must pay is less than
the applicable maximum deferred sales charge, you will be credited the
difference between your maximum sales charge and the maximum deferred
sales charge at the time you buy your Units.
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The Value of the Securities.
The aggregate underlying value of the Securities in a Trust will be
determined as follows: if the Securities are listed on a securities
exchange or The Nasdaq Stock Market, their value is generally based on
the closing sale prices on that exchange or system (unless it is
determined that these prices are not appropriate as a basis for
valuation). However, if there is no closing sale price on that exchange
or system, they are valued based on the closing ask prices. If the
Securities are not so listed, or, if so listed and the principal market
for them is other than on that exchange or system, the evaluation will
generally be based on the current ask prices on the over-the-counter
market (unless it is determined that these prices are not appropriate as
a basis for evaluation). If current ask prices are unavailable, the
evaluation is generally determined:
a) On the basis of current ask prices for comparable securities,
b) By appraising the value of the Securities on the ask side of the
market, or
c) By any combination of the above.
The Evaluator will appraise the value of the underlying Securities in
the Trusts as of the Evaluation Time on each business day and will
adjust the Public Offering Price of the Units according to this
valuation. This Public Offering Price will be effective for all orders
received before the Evaluation Time on each such day. If we or the
Trustee receive orders for purchases, sales or redemptions after that
time, or on a day which is not a business day, they will be held until
the next determination of price. The term "business day" as used in this
Prospectus will exclude Saturdays, Sundays and the following holidays as
observed by the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"): New Year's Day, Martin
Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
After the initial offering period is over, the secondary market Public
Offering Price will be determined based on the aggregate underlying
value of the Securities in a Trust, plus or minus cash, if any, in the
Income and Capital Accounts of such Trust plus the applicable sales
charge. We calculate the aggregate underlying value of the Securities
during the secondary market the same way as described above for sales
made during the initial offering period, except that bid prices are used
instead of ask prices when necessary.
Distribution of Units
We intend to qualify Units of the Trusts for sale in a number of states.
During the initial offering period, Units will be sold at the current
Public Offering Price. When the initial offering period ends, Units we
have reacquired may be offered by this prospectus at the secondary
market Public Offering Price (see "The Secondary Market").
Dealer Concessions.
Dealers and other selling agents can purchase Units at prices which
represent a concession or agency commission of 3.2% of the Public
Offering Price per Unit (or 65% of the maximum sales charge after April
30, 2000). However, dealers and other selling agents will receive a
concession on the sale of Units subject only to any remaining deferred
sales charge equal to $.22 per Unit on Units sold subject to the maximum
deferred sales charge or 63% of the then current maximum remaining
deferred sales charge on Units sold subject to less than the maximum
deferred sales charge. Dealers and other selling agents will receive an
additional volume concession or agency commission of .30% of the Public
Offering Price if they purchase at least $100,000 worth of Units of the
Trusts on the Initial Date of Deposit or $250,000 on any day thereafter
or if they were eligible to receive a similar concession in connection
with sales of similarly structured trusts sponsored by us which are
currently in the initial offering period.
Dealers and other selling agents who sell Units of the Trusts during the
initial offering period in the dollar amounts shown below will be
entitled to the following additional sales concessions as a percentage
of the Public Offering Price:
Total Sales
per Trust Additional
(in millions): Concession:
______________ __________
$ 1 but less than $2 .10%
$ 2 but less than $3 .15%
$ 3 but less than $10 .20%
$10 or more .30%
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We reserve the right to change the amount of concessions or agency
commissions from time to time. Certain commercial banks may be making
Units of the Trusts available to their customers on an agency basis. A
portion of the sales charge paid by these customers is kept by or given
to the banks in the amounts shown above. Under the Glass-Steagall Act,
banks are prohibited from underwriting Trust Units. However, the Glass-
Steagall Act does allow certain agency transactions. In Texas and in
certain other states, any banks making Units available must be
registered as broker/dealers under state law.
Award Programs.
From time to time we may sponsor programs which provide awards to our
dealers' registered representatives who have sold a minimum number of
Units during a specified time period. We may also pay fees to qualifying
dealers for services or activities which are meant to result in sales of
Units of the Trusts. In addition, we will pay to dealers who sponsor
sales contests or recognition programs that conform to our criteria, or
participate in our sales programs, amounts equal to no more than the
total applicable sales charges on Units sold by such persons during such
programs. We make these payments out of our own assets, and not out of a
Trust's assets. These programs will not change the price you pay for
your Units or the amount that a Trust will receive from the Units sold.
Investment Comparisons.
From time to time we may compare the then current estimated returns of
the Trusts (which may show performance net of the expenses and charges
the Trusts would have incurred) and returns over specified periods of
other similar trusts we sponsor in our advertising and sales materials,
with (1) returns on other taxable investments such as the common stocks
comprising various market indexes, corporate or U.S. Government bonds,
bank CDs and money market accounts or funds, (2) performance data from
Morningstar Publications, Inc. or (3) information from publications such
as Money, the New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, Business Week,
Forbes or Fortune. The investment characteristics of each Trust, which
are described more fully elsewhere in this prospectus, differ from other
comparative investments. You should not assume that these performance
comparisons will be representative of a Trust's future relative
performance.
The Sponsor's Profits
We will receive a gross sales commission equal to the maximum sales
charge per Unit of a Trust less any reduced sales charge as stated in
"Public Offering." Also, any difference between our cost to purchase the
Securities and the price we sell them to a Trust is considered a profit
or loss (see Note 2 of "Notes to Schedule of Investments"). During the
initial offering period, dealers and others may also realize profits or
sustain losses as a result of fluctuations in the Public Offering Price
they receive when they sell the Units.
In maintaining a market for the Units, any difference between the price
at which Units are purchased and the price at which they are sold (which
includes a maximum sales charge for the Trusts) or redeemed will be a
profit or loss to us. The secondary market Public Offering Price of
Units may be more or less than the cost of those Units to us. We may
also realize profits or losses as we create additional Units for the
Distribution Reinvestment Option.
The Secondary Market
Although we are not obligated to, we intend to maintain a market for the
Units after the initial offering period and continuously offer to
purchase Units at prices based on the Redemption Price per Unit.
We will pay all expenses to maintain a secondary market, except the
Evaluator fees and Trustee costs to transfer and record the ownership of
Units. We may discontinue purchases of Units at any time. IF YOU WISH TO
DISPOSE OF YOUR UNITS, YOU SHOULD ASK US FOR THE CURRENT MARKET PRICES
BEFORE MAKING A TENDER FOR REDEMPTION TO THE TRUSTEE. If you sell Units
or tender them for redemption before you have paid the total deferred
sales charge on your Units, you will have to pay the remainder at that
time.
How We Purchase Units
The Trustee will notify us of any tender of Units for redemption. If our
bid at that time is equal to or greater than the Redemption Price per
Unit, we may purchase the Units. You will receive the proceeds from the
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sale of Units we purchase no later than if they were redeemed by the
Trustee. We may tender Units that we hold to the Trustee for redemption
as any other Units. If we elect not to purchase Units, the Trustee may
sell tendered Units in the over-the-counter market, if any. However, the
amount you will receive is the same as you would have received on
redemption of the Units.
The Public Offering Price of any Units we acquire will be consistent
with the Public Offering Price described in the then effective
prospectus. Any profit or loss from the resale or redemption of such
Units will belong to us.
Expenses and Charges
The estimated annual expenses of each Trust are listed under "Fee
Tables." If actual expenses exceed the estimate, the appropriate Trust
will bear the excess. The Trustee will pay operating expenses of a Trust
from the Income Account of such Trust if funds are available, and then
from the Capital Account. The Income and Capital Accounts are
noninterest-bearing to Unit holders, so the Trustee benefits from the
use of these funds.
As Sponsor, we will be compensated for providing bookkeeping and other
administrative services to the Trusts, and will receive brokerage fees
when a Trust uses us (or an affiliate of ours) as agent in buying or
selling Securities. First Trust Advisors L.P., an affiliate of ours,
acts as both Portfolio Supervisor and Evaluator to the Trusts and will
receive the fees set forth under "Fee Tables" for providing portfolio
supervisory and evaluation services to the Trusts. In providing
portfolio supervisory services, the Portfolio Supervisor may purchase
research services from a number of sources, which may include
underwriters or dealers of the Trusts.
The fees payable to the Portfolio Supervisor, Evaluator and Trustee are
based on the largest aggregate number of Units of a Trust outstanding at
any time during the calendar year, except during the initial offering
period, in which case these fees are calculated based on the largest
number of Units outstanding during the period for which compensation is
paid. These fees may be adjusted for inflation without Unit holders'
approval, but in no case will the annual fees paid to us or our
affiliates for providing a given service to all unit investment trusts
for which we provide such services be more than the actual cost of
providing such services in such year.
In addition to a Trust's operating expenses and those fees described
above, each Trust may also incur the following charges:
- - All legal and annual auditing expenses of the Trustee according to its
responsibilities under the Indenture;
- - The expenses and costs incurred by the Trustee to protect a Trust and
the rights and interests of the Unit holders;
- - Fees for any extraordinary services the Trustee performed under the
Indenture;
- - Payment for any loss, liability or expense the Trustee incurred
without negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, in
connection with its acceptance or administration of a Trust;
- - Payment for any loss, liability or expenses we incurred without
negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in acting as Depositor of a
Trust; and/or
- - All taxes and other government charges imposed upon the Securities or
any part of a Trust. (No such taxes or charges are now in place or
planned as far as we know.)
The above expenses and the Trustee's annual fee (when paid or owing to
the Trustee) are secured by a lien on the Trusts. In addition, if there
is not enough cash in the Income or Capital Accounts of a Trust, the
Trustee has the power to sell Securities in a Trust to make cash
available to pay these charges. Since the Securities are all common
stocks and dividend income is unpredictable, we cannot guarantee that
dividends will be sufficient to meet any or all expenses of the Trusts.
These sales may result in capital gains or losses to the Unit holders.
See "Tax Status."
The Trusts will be audited on an annual basis. So long as we are making
a secondary market for Units, we will bear the cost of these annual
audits to the extent the cost exceeds $0.0050 per Unit. Otherwise, the
Trusts will pay for the audit. You can receive a copy of the audited
financial statements by notifying the Trustee.
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Tax Status
This section summarizes some of the main U.S. federal income tax
consequences of owning Units of the Trusts. This section is current as
of the date of this prospectus. Tax laws and interpretations change
frequently, and these summaries do not describe all of the tax
consequences to all taxpayers. For example, these summaries generally do
not describe your situation if you are a non-U.S. person, a
broker/dealer, or other investor with special circumstances. In
addition, this section does not describe your state or foreign taxes. As
with any investment, you should consult your own tax professional about
your particular consequences.
Trust Status.
The Trusts will not be taxed as corporations for federal income tax
purposes. As a Unit owner, you will be treated as the owner of a pro
rata portion of the Securities and other assets held by your Trust, and
as such you will be considered to have received a pro rata share of
income (i.e., dividends and capital gains, if any) from each Security
when such income is considered to be received by your Trust. This is
true even if you elect to have your distributions automatically
reinvested into additional Units. In addition, the income from a Trust
which you must take into account for federal income tax purposes is not
reduced by amounts used to pay a deferred sales charge.
Your Tax Basis and Income or Loss upon Disposition.
If your Trust disposes of Securities, you will generally recognize gain
or loss. If you dispose of your Units or redeem your Units for cash, you
will also generally recognize gain or loss. To determine the amount of
this gain or loss, you must subtract your tax basis in the related
Securities from your share of the total proceeds received in the
transaction. You can generally determine your initial tax basis in each
Security or other Trust asset by apportioning the cost of your Units
among each Security or other Trust asset ratably according to their
value on the date you purchase your Units. In certain circumstances,
however, you may have to adjust your tax basis after you purchase your
Units (for example, in the case of certain dividends that exceed a
corporation's accumulated earnings and profits).
If you are an individual, the maximum marginal federal tax rate for net
capital gain is generally 20% (10% for certain taxpayers in the lowest
tax bracket). Net capital gain equals net long-term capital gain minus
net short-term capital loss for the taxable year. Capital gain or loss
is long-term if the holding period for the asset is more than one year
and is short-term if the holding period for the asset is one year or
less. You must exclude the date you purchase your Units to determine the
holding period of your Units. The tax rates for capital gains realized
from assets held for one year or less are generally the same as for
ordinary income. The tax code may, however, treat certain capital gains
as ordinary income in special situations.
In-Kind Distributions.
Under certain circumstances, you may request an In-Kind Distribution of
Securities when you redeem your Units or at a Trust's termination. If
you request an In-Kind Distribution you will be responsible for any
expenses related to this distribution. By electing to receive an In-Kind
Distribution, you will receive an undivided interest in whole shares of
stock plus, possibly, cash.
You will not recognize gain or loss if you only receive Securities in
exchange for your pro rata portion of the Securities held by a Trust.
However, if you also receive cash in exchange for a fractional share of
a Security held by a Trust, you will generally recognize gain or loss
based on the difference between the amount of cash you receive and your
tax basis in such fractional share of the Security.
Limitations on the Deductibility of Trust Expenses.
Generally, for federal income tax purposes, you must take into account
your full pro rata share of a Trust's income, even if some of that
income is used to pay Trust expenses. You may deduct your pro rata share
of each expense paid by a Trust to the same extent as if you directly
paid the expense. You may, however, be required to treat some or all of
the expenses of the Trusts as miscellaneous itemized deductions.
Individuals may only deduct certain miscellaneous itemized deductions to
the extent they exceed 2% of adjusted gross income.
Foreign, State and Local Taxes.
Some distributions by a Trust may be subject to foreign withholding
taxes. Any dividends withheld will nevertheless be treated as income to
you. However, because you are deemed to have paid directly your share of
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foreign taxes that have been paid or accrued by a Trust, you may be
entitled to a foreign tax credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes with
respect to such taxes.
Under the existing income tax laws of the State and City of New York,
the Trusts will not be taxed as corporations, and the income of the
Trusts will be treated as the income of the Unit holders in the same
manner as for federal income tax purposes. You should consult your tax
advisor regarding potential foreign, state or local taxation with
respect to your Units.
Retirement Plans
You may purchase Units of the Trusts for:
- - Individual Retirement Accounts,
- - Keogh Plans,
- - Pension funds, and
- - Other tax-deferred retirement plans.
Generally, the federal income tax on capital gains and income received
in each of the above plans is deferred until you receive distributions.
These distributions are generally treated as ordinary income but may, in
some cases, be eligible for special averaging or tax-deferred rollover
treatment. Before participating in a plan like this, you should review
the tax laws regarding these plans and consult your attorney or tax
advisor. Brokerage firms and other financial institutions offer these
plans with varying fees and charges.
Rights of Unit Holders
Unit Ownership.
The Trustee will treat as record owner of Units persons registered as
such on its books. If you request certificates representing the Units
you ordered they will be delivered three business days after your order
or shortly thereafter. You may transfer or redeem Units represented by a
certificate by endorsing and surrendering it to the Trustee, along with
a written instrument(s) of transfer. You must sign your name exactly as
it appears on the face of the certificate with your signature guaranteed
by an eligible institution. In certain cases the Trustee may require
additional documentation before they will transfer or redeem your Units.
Certificates will be issued in fully registered form, transferable only
on the books of the Trustee in denominations of one Unit or any multiple
thereof, numbered serially for identification purposes.
You may also choose to hold your Units in uncertificated form. If you
choose this option, the Trustee will establish an account for you and
will credit your account with the number of Units you purchase. Within
two business days of the issuance or transfer of Units held in
uncertificated form, the Trustee will send to you, as the registered
owner of Units:
- - A written initial transaction statement containing a description of
your Trust;
- - The number of Units issued or transferred;
- - Your name, address and Taxpayer Identification Number ("TIN");
- - A notation of any liens or restrictions of the issuer and any adverse
claims; and
- - The date the transfer was registered.
Uncertificated Units may be transferred the same way as certificated
Units, except that no certificate needs to be presented to the Trustee.
Also, no certificate will be issued when the transfer takes place unless
you request it. You may at any time request that the Trustee issue
certificates for your Units.
You may be required to pay a nominal fee to the Trustee for each
certificate reissued or transferred, and to pay any government charge
that may be imposed for each transfer or exchange. The Trustee does not
require such charge now, nor are they currently contemplating doing so.
If a certificate gets lost, stolen or destroyed, you may be required to
furnish indemnity to the Trustee to receive replacement certificates.
You must surrender mutilated certificates to the Trustee for replacement.
Unit Holder Reports.
In connection with each distribution, the Trustee will provide you with
a statement detailing the per Unit amount of income (if any)
distributed. After the end of each calendar year, the Trustee will
provide you with the following information:
- - A summary of transactions in your Trust for the year;
- - Any Securities sold during the year and the Securities held at the end
of that year by your Trust;
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- - The Redemption Price per Unit, computed on the 31st day of December of
such year (or the last business day before); and
- - Amounts of income and capital distributed during the year.
You may request from the Trustee copies of the evaluations of the
Securities as prepared by the Evaluator to enable you to comply with
federal and state tax reporting requirements.
Income and Capital Distributions
You will begin receiving distributions on your Units only after you
become a Record Owner. It is your responsibility to notify the Trustee
when you become Record Owner of the Units, but normally your
broker/dealer provides this notice. The Trustee will credit any
dividends received on a Trust's Securities to the Income Account of such
Trust. All other receipts, such as return of capital, are credited to
the Capital Account of such Trust.
The Trustee will distribute any net income in the Income Account on or
near the Income Distribution Dates to Unit holders of record on the
preceding Income Distribution Record Date. See "Summary of Essential
Information" for each Trust. Distribution amounts will vary with changes
in a Trust's fees and expenses, in dividends received and with the sale
of Securities. The Trustee will distribute amounts in the Capital
Account on the last day of each month to Unit holders of record on the
fifteenth day of each month provided the amount equals at least $1.00
per 100 Units. However, amounts in the Capital Account from the sale of
Securities designated to meet redemptions of Units, to pay the deferred
sales charge or to pay expenses will not be distributed. The Trustee is
not required to pay interest on funds held in the Income or Capital
Accounts of a Trust. However, the Trustee may earn interest on these
funds, thus benefiting from the use of such funds.
We anticipate that the deferred sales charge will be collected from the
Capital Account of a Trust and that there will be enough money in the
Capital Account to cover these costs. If there is not enough money in
the Capital Account to pay the deferred sales charge, the Trustee may
sell Securities to meet the shortfall. We will designate an account
where distributions will be made to pay the deferred sales charge.
The Trustee is required by the Internal Revenue Service to withhold a
certain percentage of any distribution a Trust makes and deliver such
amount to the Internal Revenue Service if the Trustee does not have your
TIN. You may recover this amount by giving your TIN to the Trustee, or
when you file a tax return. Normally, the selling broker gives your TIN
to the Trustee. However, you should check your statements from the
Trustee to make sure they have the number to avoid this "back-up
withholding." If not, you should provide it to the Trustee as soon as
possible.
Within a reasonable time after a Trust is terminated you will receive
the pro rata share of the money from the disposition of the Securities.
However, if you are eligible, you may elect to receive an In-Kind
Distribution as described under "Amending or Terminating the Indenture."
All Unit holders will receive a pro rata share of any other assets
remaining in your Trust, excluding any unpaid expenses of such Trust.
The Trustee may establish reserves (the "Reserve Account") within a
Trust for any state and local taxes and any governmental charges to be
paid out of such Trust.
Distribution Reinvestment Option. You may elect to have each
distribution of income and/or capital reinvested into additional Units
of your Trust by notifying the Trustee at least 10 days before any
Record Date. Each later distribution of income and/or capital on your
Units will be reinvested by the Trustee into additional Units of your
Trust. You will have to pay any remaining deferred sales charge on any
Units acquired pursuant to this distribution reinvestment option. This
option may not be available in all states. PLEASE NOTE THAT EVEN IF YOU
REINVEST DISTRIBUTIONS, THEY ARE STILL CONSIDERED DISTRIBUTIONS FOR
INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
Redeeming Your Units
You may redeem all or a portion of your Units at any time by sending the
certificates representing the Units you want to redeem to the Trustee at
its unit investment trust office. If your Units are held in
uncertificated form, you need only to deliver a request for redemption
to the Trustee. In either case, the certificates or the redemption
request you send to the Trustee must be properly endorsed with proper
instruments of transfer and signature guarantees as explained in "Rights
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of Unit Holders-Unit Ownership" (or by providing satisfactory indemnity
if the certificates were lost, stolen, or destroyed). No redemption fee
will be charged, but you are responsible for any governmental charges
that apply. Three business days after the day you tender your Units (the
"Date of Tender") you will receive cash in an amount for each Unit equal
to the Redemption Price per Unit calculated at the Evaluation Time on
the Date of Tender.
The Date of Tender is considered to be the date on which the Trustee
receives your certificates or redemption request (if such day is a day
the NYSE is open for trading). However, if your certificates or
redemption request are received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time (or after
any earlier closing time on a day on which the NYSE is scheduled in
advance to close at such earlier time), the Date of Tender is the next
day the NYSE is open for trading.
Any amounts paid on redemption representing income will be withdrawn
from the Income Account of a Trust if funds are available for that
purpose, or from the Capital Account. All other amounts paid on
redemption will be taken from the Capital Account of a Trust.
If you are tendering 1,000 Units or more of a Trust for redemption,
rather than receiving cash, you may elect to receive a distribution of
shares of Securities (an "In-Kind Distribution") in an amount and value
equal to the Redemption Price per Unit by making this request in writing
to the Trustee at the time of tender. However, no In-Kind Distribution
requests submitted during the nine business days prior to a Trust's
Mandatory Termination Date will be honored. Where possible, the Trustee
will make an In-Kind Distribution by distributing each of the Securities
in book-entry form to your bank or broker/dealer account at the
Depository Trust Company. The Trustee will subtract any customary
transfer and registration charges from your In-Kind Distribution. As a
tendering Unit holder, you will receive your pro rata number of whole
shares of the Securities that make up the portfolio, and cash from the
Capital Account equal to the fractional shares to which you are
entitled. If there is not enough money in the Capital Account to pay the
required cash distribution, the Trustee may have to sell Securities.
The Internal Revenue Service will require the Trustee to withhold a
portion of your redemption proceeds if the Trustee has not previously
been provided your TIN. For more information about this withholding, see
"Income and Capital Distributions." If the Trustee does not have your
TIN, you must provide it at the time of the redemption request.
The Trustee may sell Securities in a Trust to make funds available for
redemption. If Securities are sold, the size and diversification of a
Trust will be reduced. These sales may result in lower prices than if
the Securities were sold at a different time.
Your right to redeem Units (and therefore, your right to receive
payment) may be delayed:
- - If the NYSE is closed (other than customary weekend and holiday
closings);
- - If the SEC determines that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that
an emergency exists making sale or evaluation of the Securities not
reasonably practical; or
- - For any other period permitted by SEC order.
The Trustee is not liable to any person for any loss or damage which may
result from such a suspension or postponement.
The Redemption Price.
The Redemption Price per Unit is determined by the Trustee by:
adding
1. cash in the Income and Capital Accounts of a Trust not designated to
purchase Securities;
2. the aggregate value of the Securities held in a Trust; and
3. dividends receivable on the Securities trading ex-dividend as of the
date of computation; and
deducting
1. any applicable taxes or governmental charges that need to be paid out
of a Trust;
2. any amounts owed to the Trustee for its advances;
3. estimated accrued expenses of a Trust, if any;
4. cash held for distribution to Unit holders of record of a Trust as of
the business day before the evaluation being made; and
5. other liabilities incurred by a Trust; and
dividing
1. the result by the number of outstanding Units of a Trust.
Any remaining deferred sales charge on the Units when you redeem them
will be deducted from your redemption proceeds. In addition, until the
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earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of
the initial offering period, the Redemption Price per Unit will include
estimated organization costs as set forth under "Fee Tables."
The aggregate underlying value of the Securities for purposes of
calculating the Redemption Price during the secondary market is
determined in the same manner as that used to calculate the secondary
market Public Offering Price as discussed in "Public Offering-The Value
of the Securities."
Removing Securities from a Trust
The portfolios of the Trusts are not managed. However, we may, but are
not required to, direct the Trustee to dispose of a Security in certain
limited circumstances, including situations in which:
- - The issuer of the Security defaults in the payment of a declared
dividend;
- - Any action or proceeding prevents the payment of dividends;
- - There is any legal question or impediment affecting the Security;
- - The issuer of the Security has breached a covenant which would affect
the payment of dividends, the issuer's credit standing, or otherwise
damage the sound investment character of the Security;
- - The issuer has defaulted on the payment of any other of its
outstanding obligations; or
- - The price of the Security has declined to such an extent, or such
other credit factors exist, that in our opinion keeping the Security
would be harmful to a Trust.
Except in the limited instance in which a Trust acquires Replacement
Securities to replace failed contracts to purchase Securities, as
described in "The FT Series," a Trust may not acquire any securities or
other property other than the Securities. The Trustee, on behalf of the
Trusts, will reject any offer for new or exchanged securities or
property in exchange for a Security, such as those acquired in a merger
or other transaction. If such exchanged securities or property are
nevertheless acquired by a Trust, at our instruction, they will either
be sold or held in such Trust. In making the determination as to whether
to sell or hold the exchanged securities or property we may get advice
from the Portfolio Supervisor. Any proceeds received from the sale of
Securities, exchanged securities or property will be credited to the
Capital Account of a Trust for distribution to Unit holders or to meet
redemption requests. The Trustee may retain and pay us or an affiliate
of ours to act as agent for a Trust to facilitate selling Securities,
exchanged securities or property from the Trusts. If we or our affiliate
act in this capacity, we will be held subject to the restrictions under
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
The Trustee may sell Securities that we designate; or, without our
direction, in its own discretion, in order to meet redemption requests
or pay expenses. In designating which Securities should be sold, we will
try to maintain the proportionate relationship among the Securities. If
this is not possible, the composition and diversification of a Trust may
be changed. To get the best price for a Trust we may have to specify
minimum amounts (generally 100 shares) in which blocks of Securities are
to be sold. We may consider sales of units of unit investment trusts
which we sponsor in making recommendations to the Trustee on the
selection of broker/dealers to execute a Trust's portfolio transactions,
or when acting as agent for a Trust in acquiring or selling Securities
on behalf of the Trusts.
Amending or Terminating the Indenture
Amendments. The Indenture may be amended by us and the Trustee without
your consent:
- - To cure ambiguities;
- - To correct or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision;
- - To make any amendment required by any governmental agency; or
- - To make other changes determined not to be materially adverse to your
best interests (as determined by us and the Trustee).
Termination. As provided by the Indenture, the Trusts will terminate on
the Mandatory Termination Date. The Trusts may be terminated earlier:
- - Upon the consent of 100% of the Unit holders of a Trust;
- - If the value of the Securities owned by a Trust as shown by any
evaluation is less than the lower of $2,000,000 or 20% of the total
value of Securities deposited in such Trust during the initial offering
period ("Discretionary Liquidation Amount"); or
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- - In the event that Units of a Trust not yet sold aggregating more than
60% of the Units of such Trust are tendered for redemption by
underwriters, including the Sponsor.
In the event of termination, the Trustee will send prior written notice
thereof to all Unit holders which will specify how you should tender
your certificates, if any, to the Trustee. If a Trust is terminated due
to this last reason, we will refund to each purchaser of Units of such
Trust the entire sales charge paid by such purchaser; however,
termination of a Trust prior to the Mandatory Termination Date for any
other stated reason will result in all remaining unpaid deferred sales
charges on your Units being deducted from your termination proceeds. For
various reasons, a Trust may be reduced below the Discretionary
Liquidation Amount and could therefore be terminated prior to the
Mandatory Termination Date.
Unless terminated earlier, the Trustee will begin to sell Securities in
connection with the termination of a Trust during the period beginning
nine business days prior to, and no later than, the Mandatory
Termination Date. We will determine the manner, timing and execution of
the sale of Securities as part of the termination of a Trust. Because
the Trustee must sell the Securities within a relatively short period of
time, the sale of Securities as part of the termination process may
result in a lower amount than might otherwise be realized if such sale
were not required at this time.
If you own at least 1,000 Units of a Trust the Trustee will send you a
form at least 30 days prior to the Mandatory Termination Date which will
enable you to receive an In-Kind Distribution of Securities (reduced by
customary transfer and registration charges) rather than the typical
cash distribution. You must notify the Trustee at least ten business
days prior to the Mandatory Termination Date if you elect this In-Kind
Distribution option. If you do not elect to participate in the In-Kind
Distribution option for eligible Unit holders you will receive a cash
distribution from the sale of the remaining Securities, along with your
interest in the Income and Capital Accounts of your Trust, within a
reasonable time after such Trust is terminated. Regardless of the
distribution involved, the Trustee will deduct from the Trusts any
accrued costs, expenses, advances or indemnities provide by the
Indenture, including estimated compensation of the Trustee and costs of
liquidation and any amounts required as a reserve to pay any taxes or
other governmental charges.
Information on the Sponsor, Trustee and Evaluator
The Sponsor.
We, Nike Securities L.P., specialize in the underwriting, trading and
wholesale distribution of unit investment trusts under the "First Trust"
brand name and other securities. An Illinois limited partnership formed
in 1991, we act as Sponsor for successive series of:
- - The First Trust Combined Series
- - FT Series (formerly known as The First Trust Special Situations Trust)
- - The First Trust Insured Corporate Trust
- - The First Trust of Insured Municipal Bonds
- - The First Trust GNMA
First Trust introduced the first insured unit investment trust in 1974.
To date we have deposited more than $25 billion in First Trust unit
investment trusts. Our employees include a team of professionals with
many years of experience in the unit investment trust industry.
We are a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
and Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Our principal offices
are at 1001 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532; telephone number
(630) 241-4141. As of December 31, 1998, the total partners' capital of
Nike Securities L.P. was $18,506,548 (audited).
This information refers only to the Sponsor and not to the Trusts or to
any series of the Trusts or to any other dealer. We are including this
information only to inform you of our financial responsibility and our
ability to carry out our contractual obligations. We will provide more
detailed financial information on request.
The Trustee.
The Trustee is The Chase Manhattan Bank, with its principal executive
office located at 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017 and its unit
investment trust office at 4 New York Plaza, 6th Floor, New York, New
York, 10004-2413. If you have questions regarding the Trusts, you may
call the Customer Service Help Line at 1-800-682-7520. The Trustee is
supervised by the Superintendent of Banks of the State of New York, the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System.
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The Trustee has not participated in selecting the Securities for the
Trusts; it only provides administrative services.
Limitations of Liabilities of Sponsor and Trustee.
Neither we nor the Trustee will be liable to Unit holders for taking any
action or for not taking any action in good faith according to the
Indenture. We will also not be accountable for errors in judgment. We
will only be liable for our own willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross
negligence (ordinary negligence in the Trustee's case) or reckless
disregard of our obligations and duties. The Trustee is not liable for
any loss or depreciation when the Securities are sold. If we fail to act
under the Indenture, the Trustee may do so, and the Trustee will not be
liable for any action it takes in good faith under the Indenture.
The Trustee will not be liable for any taxes or other governmental
charges or interest on the Securities which the Trustee may be required
to pay under any present or future law of the United States or of any
other taxing authority with jurisdiction. Also, the Indenture states
other provisions regarding the liability of the Trustee.
If we do not perform any of our duties under the Indenture or are not
able to act or become bankrupt, or if our affairs are taken over by
public authorities, then the Trustee may:
- - Appoint a successor Sponsor, paying them a reasonable rate not more
than that stated by the SEC,
- - Terminate the Indenture and liquidate the Trusts, or
- - Continue to act as Trustee without terminating the Indenture.
The Evaluator.
The Evaluator is First Trust Advisors L.P., an Illinois limited
partnership formed in 1991 and an affiliate of the Sponsor. The
Evaluator's address is 1001 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532.
The Trustee, Sponsor and Unit holders may rely on the accuracy of any
evaluation prepared by the Evaluator. The Evaluator will make
determinations in good faith based upon the best available information.
However, the Evaluator will not be liable to the Trustee, Sponsor or
Unit holders for errors in judgment.
Other Information
Legal Opinions.
Our counsel is Chapman and Cutler, 111 W. Monroe St., Chicago, Illinois,
60603. They have passed upon the legality of the Units offered hereby
and certain matters relating to federal tax law. Carter, Ledyard &
Milburn acts as the Trustee's counsel, as well as special New York tax
counsel for the Trusts.
Experts.
Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, have audited the Trusts'
statements of net assets, including the schedules of investments, at the
opening of business on the Initial Date of Deposit, as set forth in
their report. We've included the Trusts' statements of net assets,
including the schedules of investments, in the prospectus and elsewhere
in the registration statement in reliance on Ernst & Young LLP's report,
given on their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
Supplemental Information.
If you write or call the Trustee, you will receive free of charge
supplemental information about this Series, which has been filed with
the SEC and to which we have referred throughout. This information
states more specific risk information about the Trusts.
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FIRST TRUST (registered trademark)
America's Leading Brands Growth Portfolio, Series 5
Communications Growth Portfolio, Series 4
Healthcare Growth Portfolio, Series 3
Internet Growth Portfolio, Series 7
Retail Growth Portfolio, Series 3
FT 338
Sponsor:
Nike Securities L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300
Lisle, Illinois 60532
1-630-241-4141
Trustee:
The Chase Manhattan Bank
4 New York Plaza, 6th floor
New York, New York 10004-2413
1-800-682-7520
24-Hour Pricing Line:
1-800-446-0132
This prospectus contains information relating to the above-mentioned
unit investment trusts, but does not contain all of the information
about this investment company as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in Washington, D.C. under the:
- Securities Act of 1933 (file no. 333-74581) and
- Investment Company Act of 1940 (file no. 811-05903)
To obtain copies at prescribed rates -
Write: Public Reference Section of the Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549-6009
Call: 1-800-SEC-0330
Visit: http://www.sec.gov
April 15, 1999
PLEASE RETAIN THIS PROSPECTUS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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FIRST TRUST (registered trademark)
The FT Series
Information Supplement
This Information Supplement provides additional information concerning
the structure, operations and risks of unit investment trusts ("Trusts")
contained in FT 338 not found in the prospectus for the Trusts. This
Information Supplement is not a prospectus and does not include all of
the information that a prospective investor should consider before
investing in a Trust. This Information Supplement should be read in
conjunction with the prospectus for the Trust in which an investor is
considering investing ("prospectus").
This Information Supplement is dated April 15, 1999. Capitalized terms
have been defined in the prospectus.
Table of Contents
Risk Factors
Securities 1
Dividends 1
Foreign Issuers 1
Litigation
Microsoft Corporation 2
Concentrations
Consumer Products 2
Communications 2
Healthcare 3
Technology 3
Retail 4
Risk Factors
Securities. An investment in Units should be made with an understanding
of the risks which an investment in common stocks entails, including the
risk that the financial condition of the issuers of the Securities or
the general condition of the relevant stock market may worsen, and the
value of the Securities and therefore the value of the Units may
decline. Common stocks are especially susceptible to general stock
market movements and to volatile increases and decreases of value, as
market confidence in and perceptions of the issuers change. These
perceptions are based on unpredictable factors, including expectations
regarding government, economic, monetary and fiscal policies, inflation
and interest rates, economic expansion or contraction, and global or
regional political, economic or banking crises. Both U.S. and foreign
markets have experienced substantial volatility and significant declines
recently as a result of certain or all of these factors.
Dividends. Shareholders of common stocks have rights to receive payments
from the issuers of those common stocks that are generally subordinate
to those of creditors of, or holders of debt obligations or preferred
stocks of, such issuers. Common stocks do not represent an obligation of
the issuer and, therefore, do not offer any assurance of income or
provide the same degree of protection of capital as do debt securities.
The issuance of additional debt securities or preferred stock will
create prior claims for payment of principal, interest and dividends
which could adversely affect the ability and inclination of the issuer
to declare or pay dividends on its common stock or the rights of holders
of common stock with respect to assets of the issuer upon liquidation or
bankruptcy.
Foreign Issuers. Since certain of the Securities included in the Trusts
consist of securities of foreign issuers, an investment in the Trusts
involves certain investment risks that are different in some respects
from an investment in a trust which invests entirely in the securities
of domestic issuers. These investment risks include future political or
governmental restrictions which might adversely affect the payment or
receipt of payment of dividends on the relevant Securities, the
possibility that the financial condition of the issuers of the
Securities may become impaired or that the general condition of the
relevant stock market may worsen (both of which would contribute
directly to a decrease in the value of the Securities and thus in the
value of the Units), the limited liquidity and relatively small market
capitalization of the relevant securities market, expropriation or
confiscatory taxation, economic uncertainties and foreign currency
devaluations and fluctuations. In addition, for foreign issuers that are
not subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, there may be less publicly available information than is
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available from a domestic issuer. Also, foreign issuers are not
necessarily subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial
reporting standards, practices and requirements comparable to those
applicable to domestic issuers. The securities of many foreign issuers
are less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of
comparable domestic issuers. In addition, fixed brokerage commissions
and other transaction costs on foreign securities exchanges are
generally higher than in the United States and there is generally less
government supervision and regulation of exchanges, brokers and issuers
in foreign countries than there is in the United States. However, due to
the nature of the issuers of the Securities selected for the Trusts, the
Sponsor believes that adequate information will be available to allow
the Supervisor to provide portfolio surveillance for the Trusts.
Securities issued by non-U.S. issuers generally pay dividends in foreign
currencies and are principally traded in foreign currencies. Therefore,
there is a risk that the United States dollar value of these securities
will vary with fluctuations in the U.S. dollar foreign exchange rates
for the various Securities.
On the basis of the best information available to the Sponsor at the
present time, none of the Securities in the Trusts are subject to
exchange control restrictions under existing law which would materially
interfere with payment to the Trusts of dividends due on, or proceeds
from the sale of, the Securities. However, there can be no assurance
that exchange control regulations might not be adopted in the future
which might adversely affect payment to the Trusts. The adoption of
exchange control regulations and other legal restrictions could have an
adverse impact on the marketability of international securities in the
Trusts and on the ability of the Trusts to satisfy its obligation to
redeem Units tendered to the Trustee for redemption. In addition,
restrictions on the settlement of transactions on either the purchase or
sale side, or both, could cause delays or increase the costs associated
with the purchase and sale of the foreign Securities and correspondingly
could affect the price of the Units.
Investors should be aware that it may not be possible to buy all
Securities at the same time because of the unavailability of any
Security, and restrictions applicable to the Trusts relating to the
purchase of a Security by reason of the federal securities laws or
otherwise.
Foreign securities generally have not been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933 and may not be exempt from the registration
requirements of such Act. Sales of non-exempt Securities by a Trust in
the United States securities markets are subject to severe restrictions
and may not be practicable. Accordingly, sales of these Securities by
the Trusts will generally be effected only in foreign securities
markets. Although the Sponsor does not believe that the Trusts will
encounter obstacles in disposing of the Securities, investors should
realize that the Securities may be traded in foreign countries where the
securities markets are not as developed or efficient and may not be as
liquid as those in the United States. The value of the Securities will
be adversely affected if trading markets for the Securities are limited
or absent.
Litigation
Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Corporation is currently engaged in
litigation with Sun Microsystems, Inc., the U.S. Department of Justice,
several state Attorneys General and Caldera, Inc. The complaints against
Microsoft include copyright infringement, unfair competition and anti-
trust violations. The claims seek injunctive relief and monetary
damages. As of December 31, 1998, Microsoft's management asserted that
resolving these matters will not have a material adverse impact on its
financial position or its results of operation.
Concentrations
Consumer Products. An investment in the America's Leading Brands Growth
Portfolio should be made with an understanding of the problems and risks
inherent in an investment in the consumer products industry in general.
These include the cyclicality of revenues and earnings, changing
consumer demands, regulatory restrictions, product liability litigation
and other litigation resulting from accidents, extensive competition
(including that of low-cost foreign competition), unfunded pension fund
liabilities and employee and retiree benefit costs and financial
deterioration resulting from leveraged buy-outs, takeovers or
acquisitions. In general, expenditures on consumer products will be
affected by the economic health of consumers. A weak economy with its
consequent effect on consumer spending would have an adverse effect on
consumer products companies. Other factors of particular relevance to
the profitability of the industry are the effects of increasing
environmental regulation on packaging and on waste disposal, the
continuing need to conform with foreign regulations governing packaging
and the environment, the outcome of trade negotiations and the effect on
foreign subsidies and tariffs, foreign exchange rates, the price of oil
and its effect on energy costs, inventory cutbacks by retailers,
transportation and distribution costs, health concerns relating to the
consumption of certain products, the effect of demographics on consumer
demand, the availability and cost of raw materials and the ongoing need
to develop new products and to improve productivity.
Communications. An investment in Units of the Communications Growth
Portfolio should be made with an understanding of the problems and risks
such an investment may entail. The market for high-technology
communications products and services is characterized by rapidly
changing technology, rapid product obsolescence, cyclical market
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patterns, evolving industry standards and frequent new product
introductions. The success of the issuers of the Securities depends in
substantial part on the timely and successful introduction of new
products and services. An unexpected change in one or more of the
technologies affecting an issuer's products or in the market for
products based on a particular technology could have a material adverse
affect on an issuer's operating results. Furthermore, there can be no
assurance that the issuers of the Securities will be able to respond in
a timely manner to compete in the rapidly developing marketplace.
The communications industry is subject to governmental regulation.
However, as market forces develop, the government will continue to
deregulate the communications industry, promoting vigorous economic
competition and resulting in the rapid development of new communications
technologies. The products and services of communications companies may
be subject to rapid obsolescence. These factors could affect the value
of the Trust's Units. For example, while telephone companies in the
United States are subject to both state and federal regulations
affecting permitted rates of returns and the kinds of services that may
be offered, the prohibition against phone companies delivering video
services has been lifted. This creates competition between phone
companies and cable operators and encourages phone companies to
modernize their communications infrastructure. Certain types of
companies represented in the Trust's portfolio are engaged in fierce
competition for a share of the market of their products. As a result,
competitive pressures are intense and the stocks are subject to rapid
price volatility.
Many communications companies rely on a combination of patents,
copyrights, trademarks and trade secret laws to establish and protect
their proprietary rights in their products and technologies. There can
be no assurance that the steps taken by the issuers of the Securities to
protect their proprietary rights will be adequate to prevent
misappropriation of their technology or that competitors will not
independently develop technologies that are substantially equivalent or
superior to such issuers' technology.
Healthcare. An investment in Units of the Healthcare Growth Portfolio
should be made with an understanding of the problems and risks such an
investment may entail. Healthcare companies involved in advanced medical
devices and instruments, drugs and biotech, healthcare/managed care,
hospital management/health services and medical supplies have potential
risks unique to their sector of the healthcare field. These companies
are subject to governmental regulation of their products and services, a
factor which could have a significant and possibly unfavorable effect on
the price and availability of such products or services. Furthermore,
such companies face the risk of increasing competition from new products
or services, generic drug sales, the termination of patent protection
for drug or medical supply products and the risk that technological
advances will render their products obsolete. The research and
development costs of bringing a drug to market are substantial, and
include lengthy governmental review processes with no guarantee that the
product will ever come to market. Many of these companies may have
losses and may not offer certain products for several years. Such
companies may also have persistent losses during a new product's
transition from development to production, and revenue patterns may be
erratic. In addition, healthcare facility operators may be affected by
events and conditions including among other things, demand for services,
the ability of the facility to provide the services required,
physicians' confidence in the facility, management capabilities,
competition with other hospitals, efforts by insurers and governmental
agencies to limit rates, legislation establishing state rate-setting
agencies, expenses, government regulation, the cost and possible
unavailability of malpractice insurance and the termination or
restriction of governmental financial assistance, including that
associated with Medicare, Medicaid and other similar third party payor
programs.
As the population of the United States ages, the companies involved in
the healthcare field will continue to search for and develop new drugs,
medical products and medical services through advanced technologies and
diagnostics. On a worldwide basis, such companies are involved in the
development and distributions of drugs, vaccines, medical products and
medical services. These activities may make the healthcare and medical
services sector very attractive for investors seeking the potential for
growth in their investment portfolio. However, there are no assurances
that the Trust's objectives will be met.
Legislative proposals concerning healthcare are proposed in Congress
from time to time. These proposals span a wide range of topics,
including cost and price controls (which might include a freeze on the
prices of prescription drugs), national health insurance, incentives for
competition in the provision of healthcare services, tax incentives and
penalties related to healthcare insurance premiums and promotion of pre-
paid healthcare plans. The Sponsor is unable to predict the effect of
any of these proposals, if enacted, on the issuers of Securities in the
Trust.
Technology. An investment in Units of the Internet Growth Portfolio
should be made with an understanding of the characteristics of the
problems and risks such an investment may entail. Technology companies
generally include companies involved in the development, design,
manufacture and sale of computers and peripherals, software and
services, data networking/communications equipment, internet
access/information providers, semiconductors and semiconductor equipment
and other related products, systems and services. The market for these
products, especially those specifically related to the Internet, is
characterized by rapidly changing technology, rapid product
obsolescence, cyclical market patterns, evolving industry standards and
frequent new product introductions. The success of the issuers of the
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Securities depends in substantial part on the timely and successful
introduction of new products. An unexpected change in one or more of the
technologies affecting an issuer's products or in the market for
products based on a particular technology could have a material adverse
affect on an issuer's operating results. Furthermore, there can be no
assurance that the issuers of the Securities will be able to respond in
a timely manner to compete in the rapidly developing marketplace.
Based on trading history of common stock, factors such as announcements
of new products or development of new technologies and general
conditions of the industry have caused and are likely to cause the
market price of high-technology common stocks to fluctuate
substantially. In addition, technology company stocks have experienced
extreme price and volume fluctuations that often have been unrelated to
the operating performance of such companies. This market volatility may
adversely affect the market price of the Securities and therefore the
ability of a Unit holder to redeem Units at a price equal to or greater
than the original price paid for such Units.
Some key components of certain products of technology issuers are
currently available only from single sources. There can be no assurance
that in the future suppliers will be able to meet the demand for
components in a timely and cost effective manner. Accordingly, an
issuer's operating results and customer relationships could be adversely
affected by either an increase in price for, or an interruption or
reduction in supply of, any key components. Additionally, many
technology issuers are characterized by a highly concentrated customer
base consisting of a limited number of large customers who may require
product vendors to comply with rigorous industry standards. Any failure
to comply with such standards may result in a significant loss or
reduction of sales. Because many products and technologies of technology
companies are incorporated into other related products, such companies
are often highly dependent on the performance of the personal computer,
electronics and telecommunications industries. There can be no assurance
that these customers will place additional orders, or that an issuer of
Securities will obtain orders of similar magnitude as past orders from
other customers. Similarly, the success of certain technology companies
is tied to a relatively small concentration of products or technologies.
Accordingly, a decline in demand of such products, technologies or from
such customers could have a material adverse impact on issuers of the
Securities.
Many technology companies rely on a combination of patents, copyrights,
trademarks and trade secret laws to establish and protect their
proprietary rights in their products and technologies. There can be no
assurance that the steps taken by the issuers of the Securities to
protect their proprietary rights will be adequate to prevent
misappropriation of their technology or that competitors will not
independently develop technologies that are substantially equivalent or
superior to such issuers' technology. In addition, due to the increasing
public use of the Internet, it is possible that other laws and
regulations may be adopted to address issues such as privacy, pricing,
characteristics, and quality of Internet products and services. For
example, recent proposals would prohibit the distribution of obscene,
lascivious or indecent communications on the Internet. The adoption of
any such laws could have a material adverse impact on the Securities in
the Trust.
Like many areas of technology, the semiconductor business environment is
highly competitive, notoriously cyclical and subject to rapid and often
unanticipated change. Recent industry downturns have resulted, in part,
from weak pricing, persistent overcapacity, slowdown in Asian demand and
a shift in retail personal computer sales toward the low end, or "sub-
$1,000" segment. Industry growth is dependent upon several factors,
including: the rate of global economic expansion; demand for products
such as personal computers and networking and communications equipment;
excess productive capacity and the resultant effect on pricing; and the
rate of growth in the market for low-priced personal computers.
Retail. An investment in Units of the Retail Growth Portfolio should be
made with an understanding of the characteristics of the problems and
risks such an investment may entail. The profitability of companies
engaged in the retail industry will be affected by various factors
including the general state of the economy and consumer spending trends.
Recently, there have been major changes in the retail environment due to
the declaration of bankruptcy by some of the major corporations involved
in the retail industry, particularly the department store segment. The
continued viability of the retail industry will depend on the industry's
ability to adapt and to compete in changing economic and social
conditions, to attract and retain capable management, and to finance
expansion. Weakness in the banking or real estate industry, a
recessionary economic climate with the consequent slowdown in employment
growth, less favorable trends in unemployment or a marked deceleration
in real disposable personal income growth could result in significant
pressure on both consumer wealth and consumer confidence, adversely
affecting consumer spending habits. In addition, competitiveness of the
retail industry will require large capital outlays for investment in the
installation of automated checkout equipment to control inventory, to
track the sale of individual items and to gauge the success of sales
campaigns. Increasing employee and retiree benefit costs may also have
an adverse effect on the industry. In many sectors of the retail
industry, competition may be fierce due to market saturation, converging
consumer tastes and other factors. Because of these factors and the
recent increase in trade opportunities with other countries, American
retailers are now entering global markets which entail added risks such
as sudden weakening of foreign economies, difficulty in adapting to
local conditions and constraints and added research costs.
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CONTENTS OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT
A. Bonding Arrangements of Depositor:
Nike Securities L.P. is covered by a Brokers' Fidelity Bond,
in the total amount of $1,000,000, the insurer being
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh.
B. This Registration Statement on Form S-6 comprises the
following papers and documents:
The facing sheet
The Prospectus
The signatures
Exhibits
S-1
SIGNATURES
The Registrant, FT 338, hereby identifies The First Trust
Special Situations Trust, Series 4; The First Trust Special
Situations Trust, Series 18; The First Trust Special Situations
Trust, Series 69; The First Trust Special Situations Trust,
Series 108; The First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 119;
and The First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 190; and FT
286 for purposes of the representations required by Rule 487 and
represents the following:
(1) that the portfolio securities deposited in the series
as to the securities of which this Registration Statement is
being filed do not differ materially in type or quality from
those deposited in such previous series;
(2) that, except to the extent necessary to identify the
specific portfolio securities deposited in, and to provide
essential financial information for, the series with respect to
the securities of which this Registration Statement is being
filed, this Registration Statement does not contain disclosures
that differ in any material respect from those contained in the
registration statements for such previous series as to which the
effective date was determined by the Commission or the staff; and
(3) that it has complied with Rule 460 under the Securities
Act of 1933.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933,
the Registrant, FT 338, has duly caused this Amendment to
Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the Village of Lisle
and State of Illinois on April 15, 1999.
FT 338
By NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
Depositor
By Robert M. Porcellino
Senior Vice President
S-2
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933,
this Amendment to the Registration Statement has been signed
below by the following person in the capacity and on the date
indicated:
NAME TITLE* DATE
Robert D. Van Kampen Director of )
Nike Securities )
Corporation, the ) April 15, 1999
General Partner of )
Nike Securities L.P. )
)
)
David J. Allen Director of ) Robert M. Porcellino
Nike Securities ) Attorney-in-Fact**
Corporation, the )
General Partner of )
Nike Securities L.P.
* The title of the person named herein represents his
capacity in and relationship to Nike Securities L.P.,
Depositor.
** An executed copy of the related power of attorney
was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in
connection with the Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 of The
First Trust Combined Series 258 (File No. 33-63483) and
the same is hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
S-3
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption
"Experts" and to the use of our report dated April 15, 1999 in
Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement (Form S-6) (File
No. 333-74581) and related Prospectus of FT 338.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
April 15, 1999
CONSENTS OF COUNSEL
The consents of counsel to the use of their names in the
Prospectus included in this Registration Statement will be
contained in their respective opinions to be filed as Exhibits
3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 of the Registration Statement.
CONSENT OF FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P.
The consent of First Trust Advisors L.P. to the use of its
name in the Prospectus included in the Registration Statement
will be filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement.
S-4
EXHIBIT INDEX
1.1 Form of Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust for The
First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 22 and
certain subsequent Series, effective November 20, 1991
among Nike Securities L.P., as Depositor, United States
Trust Company of New York as Trustee, Securities
Evaluation Service, Inc., as Evaluator, and First Trust
Advisors L.P. as Portfolio Supervisor (incorporated by
reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-
43693] filed on behalf of The First Trust Special
Situations Trust, Series 22).
1.1.1 Form of Trust Agreement for Series 336 among Nike
Securities L.P., as Depositor, The Chase Manhattan Bank,
as Trustee, First Trust Advisors L.P., as Evaluator, and
First Trust Advisors L.P., as Portfolio Supervisor.
1.2 Copy of Certificate of Limited Partnership of Nike
Securities L.P. (incorporated by reference to Amendment
No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-42683] filed on behalf of
The First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 18).
1.3 Copy of Amended and Restated Limited Partnership
Agreement of Nike Securities L.P. (incorporated by
reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-
42683] filed on behalf of The First Trust Special
Situations Trust, Series 18).
1.4 Copy of Articles of Incorporation of Nike Securities
Corporation, the general partner of Nike Securities
L.P., Depositor (incorporated by reference to Amendment
No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-42683] filed on behalf of
The First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 18).
1.5 Copy of By-Laws of Nike Securities Corporation, the
general partner of Nike Securities L.P., Depositor
(incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-
6 [File No. 33-42683] filed on behalf of The First Trust
Special Situations Trust, Series 18).
1.6 Underwriter Agreement (incorporated by reference to
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-42755] filed on
behalf of The First Trust Special Situations Trust,
Series 19).
2.1 Copy of Certificate of Ownership (included in Exhibit
1.1 filed herewith on page 2 and incorporated herein by
reference).
S-5
3.1 Opinion of counsel as to legality of securities being
registered.
3.2 Opinion of counsel as to Federal income tax status of
securities being registered.
3.3 Opinion of counsel as to New York income tax status of
securities being registered.
3.4 Opinion of counsel as to advancement of funds by
Trustee.
4.1 Consent of First Trust Advisors L.P.
6.1 List of Directors and Officers of Depositor and other
related information (incorporated by reference to
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-42683] filed on
behalf of The First Trust Special Situations Trust,
Series 18).
7.1 Power of Attorney executed by the Director listed on
page S-3 of this Registration Statement (incorporated by
reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-
63483] filed on behalf of The First Trust Combined
Series 258).
S-6
MEMORANDUM
FT 338
File No. 333-74581
The Prospectus and the Indenture filed with Amendment No. 1
of the Registration Statement on Form S-6 have been revised to
reflect information regarding the execution of the Indenture and
the deposit of Securities on April 15, 1999 and to set forth
certain statistical data based thereon. In addition, there are a
number of other changes described below.
THE PROSPECTUS
Cover Page The date of the Trusts has been added.
Pages 3-4 The following information for the Trusts appears:
The Aggregate Value of Securities initially
deposited have been added.
The initial number of units of the Trusts
Sales charge
The Public Offering Price per Unit as of the
business day before the Initial Date of Deposit
The Mandatory Termination Date has been added.
Page 7 The Report of Independent Auditors has been
completed.
Pages 8-9 The Statements of Net Assets have been completed.
Pages 10-14 The Schedules of Investments have been completed.
Back Cover The date of the Prospectus has been included.
THE TRUST AGREEMENT AND STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRUST
The Trust Agreement has been conformed to reflect
the execution thereof.
CHAPMAN AND CUTLER
April 15, 1999
FT 338
TRUST AGREEMENT
Dated: April 15, 1999
The Trust Agreement among Nike Securities L.P., as Depositor, The
Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee and First Trust Advisors L.P.,
as Evaluator and Portfolio Supervisor, sets forth certain
provisions in full and incorporates other provisions by reference
to the document entitled "Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust
for The First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 22 and
certain subsequent Series, Effective November 20, 1991" (herein
called the "Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust"), and such
provisions as are incorporated by reference constitute a single
instrument. All references herein to Articles and Sections are
to Articles and Sections of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust.
WITNESSETH THAT:
In consideration of the premises and of the mutual
agreements herein contained, the Depositor, the Trustee, the
Evaluator and the Portfolio Supervisor agree as follows:
PART I
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRUST
Subject to the provisions of Part II and Part III hereof,
all the provisions contained in the Standard Terms and Conditions
of Trust are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety
and shall be deemed to be a part of this instrument as fully and
to the same extent as though said provisions had been set forth
in full in this instrument.
PART II
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRUST
FOR AMERICA'S LEADING BRANDS GROWTH PORTFOLIO, SERIES 5
The following special terms and conditions are hereby agreed
to:
A. The Securities initially deposited in the Trust
pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust are set forth in the Schedules hereto.
B. (1) The aggregate number of Units outstanding for the
Trust on the Initial Date of Deposit and the initial fractional
undivided interest in and ownership of the Trust represented by
each Unit thereof are set forth in the Prospectus in the section
"Summary of Essential Information."
Documents representing this number of Units for the Trust
are being delivered by the Trustee to the Depositor pursuant to
Section 2.03 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust.
C. The Percentage Ratio on the Initial Date of Deposit is
as set forth in the Prospectus under "Schedule of Investments."
D. The Record Date shall be as set forth in the prospectus
for the sale of Units dated the date hereof (the "Prospectus")
under "Summary of Essential Information."
E. The Distribution Date shall be as set forth in the
Prospectus under "Summary of Essential Information."
F. The Mandatory Termination Date for the Trust shall be
as set forth in the Prospectus under "Summary of Essential
Information."
G. The Evaluator's compensation as referred to in
Section 4.03 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall
be an annual fee in the amount of $.0030 per Unit, calculated
based on the largest number of Units outstanding during the
calendar year except during the initial offering period as
determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the
fee is calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the period for which the compensation is paid
(such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Evaluator provides services during less than the whole of
such year). Such fee may exceed the actual cost of providing
such evaluation services for the Trust, but at no time will the
total amount received for evaluation services rendered to unit
investment trusts of which Nike Securities L.P. is the sponsor in
any calendar year exceed the aggregate cost to the Evaluator of
supplying such services in such year.
H. The Trustee's Compensation Rate pursuant to
Section 6.04 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall
be an annual fee in the amount of $.0095 per Unit, calculated
based on the largest number of Units outstanding during the
calendar year except during the initial offering period as
determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the
fee is calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the period for which the compensation is paid
(such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Trustee provides services during less than the whole of such
year). However, in no event, except as may otherwise be provided
in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust, shall the Trustee
receive compensation in any one year from any Trust of less than
$2,000 for such annual compensation.
I. The Initial Date of Deposit for the Trust is April 15,
1999.
J. The minimum amount of Securities to be sold by the
Trustee pursuant to Section 5.02 of the Indenture for the
redemption of Units shall be 100 shares.
PART II
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRUST
FOR COMMUNICATIONS GROWTH PORTFOLIO, SERIES 4
The following special terms and conditions are hereby agreed
to:
A. The Securities initially deposited in the Trust
pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust are set forth in the Schedules hereto.
B. (1) The aggregate number of Units outstanding for the
Trust on the Initial Date of Deposit and the initial fractional
undivided interest in and ownership of the Trust represented by
each Unit thereof are set forth in the Prospectus in the section
"Summary of Essential Information."
Documents representing this number of Units for the Trust
are being delivered by the Trustee to the Depositor pursuant to
Section 2.03 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust.
C. The Percentage Ratio on the Initial Date of Deposit is
as set forth in the Prospectus under "Schedule of Investments."
D. The Record Date shall be as set forth in the prospectus
for the sale of Units dated the date hereof (the "Prospectus")
under "Summary of Essential Information."
E. The Distribution Date shall be as set forth in the
Prospectus under "Summary of Essential Information."
F. The Mandatory Termination Date for the Trust shall be
as set forth in the Prospectus under "Summary of Essential
Information."
G. The Evaluator's compensation as referred to in
Section 4.03 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall
be an annual fee in the amount of $.0030 per Unit, calculated
based on the largest number of Units outstanding during the
calendar year except during the initial offering period as
determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the
fee is calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the period for which the compensation is paid
(such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Evaluator provides services during less than the whole of
such year). Such fee may exceed the actual cost of providing
such evaluation services for the Trust, but at no time will the
total amount received for evaluation services rendered to unit
investment trusts of which Nike Securities L.P. is the sponsor in
any calendar year exceed the aggregate cost to the Evaluator of
supplying such services in such year.
H. The Trustee's Compensation Rate pursuant to
Section 6.04 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall
be an annual fee in the amount of $.0095 per Unit, calculated
based on the largest number of Units outstanding during the
calendar year except during the initial offering period as
determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the
fee is calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the period for which the compensation is paid
(such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Trustee provides services during less than the whole of such
year). However, in no event, except as may otherwise be provided
in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust, shall the Trustee
receive compensation in any one year from any Trust of less than
$2,000 for such annual compensation.
I. The Initial Date of Deposit for the Trust is April 15,
1999.
J. The minimum amount of Securities to be sold by the
Trustee pursuant to Section 5.02 of the Indenture for the
redemption of Units shall be 100 shares.
PART II
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRUST
FOR HEALTHCARE GROWTH PORTFOLIO, SERIES 3
The following special terms and conditions are hereby agreed
to:
A. The Securities initially deposited in the Trust
pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust are set forth in the Schedules hereto.
B. (1) The aggregate number of Units outstanding for the
Trust on the Initial Date of Deposit and the initial fractional
undivided interest in and ownership of the Trust represented by
each Unit thereof are set forth in the Prospectus in the section
"Summary of Essential Information."
Documents representing this number of Units for the Trust
are being delivered by the Trustee to the Depositor pursuant to
Section 2.03 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust.
C. The Percentage Ratio on the Initial Date of Deposit is
as set forth in the Prospectus under "Schedule of Investments."
D. The Record Date shall be as set forth in the prospectus
for the sale of Units dated the date hereof (the "Prospectus")
under "Summary of Essential Information."
E. The Distribution Date shall be as set forth in the
Prospectus under "Summary of Essential Information."
F. The Mandatory Termination Date for the Trust shall be
as set forth in the Prospectus under "Summary of Essential
Information."
G. The Evaluator's compensation as referred to in
Section 4.03 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall
be an annual fee in the amount of $.0030 per Unit, calculated
based on the largest number of Units outstanding during the
calendar year except during the initial offering period as
determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the
fee is calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the period for which the compensation is paid
(such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Evaluator provides services during less than the whole of
such year). Such fee may exceed the actual cost of providing
such evaluation services for the Trust, but at no time will the
total amount received for evaluation services rendered to unit
investment trusts of which Nike Securities L.P. is the sponsor in
any calendar year exceed the aggregate cost to the Evaluator of
supplying such services in such year.
H. The Trustee's Compensation Rate pursuant to
Section 6.04 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall
be an annual fee in the amount of $.0095 per Unit, calculated
based on the largest number of Units outstanding during the
calendar year except during the initial offering period as
determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the
fee is calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the period for which the compensation is paid
(such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Trustee provides services during less than the whole of such
year). However, in no event, except as may otherwise be provided
in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust, shall the Trustee
receive compensation in any one year from any Trust of less than
$2,000 for such annual compensation.
I. The Initial Date of Deposit for the Trust is April 15,
1999.
J. The minimum amount of Securities to be sold by the
Trustee pursuant to Section 5.02 of the Indenture for the
redemption of Units shall be 100 shares.
PART II
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRUST
FOR INTERNET GROWTH PORTFOLIO, SERIES 7
The following special terms and conditions are hereby agreed
to:
A. The Securities initially deposited in the Trust
pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust are set forth in the Schedules hereto.
B. (1) The aggregate number of Units outstanding for the
Trust on the Initial Date of Deposit and the initial fractional
undivided interest in and ownership of the Trust represented by
each Unit thereof are set forth in the Prospectus in the section
"Summary of Essential Information."
Documents representing this number of Units for the Trust
are being delivered by the Trustee to the Depositor pursuant to
Section 2.03 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust.
C. The Percentage Ratio on the Initial Date of Deposit is
as set forth in the Prospectus under "Schedule of Investments."
D. The Record Date shall be as set forth in the prospectus
for the sale of Units dated the date hereof (the "Prospectus")
under "Summary of Essential Information."
E. The Distribution Date shall be as set forth in the
Prospectus under "Summary of Essential Information."
F. The Mandatory Termination Date for the Trust shall be
as set forth in the Prospectus under "Summary of Essential
Information."
G. The Evaluator's compensation as referred to in
Section 4.03 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall
be an annual fee in the amount of $.0030 per Unit, calculated
based on the largest number of Units outstanding during the
calendar year except during the initial offering period as
determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the
fee is calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the period for which the compensation is paid
(such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Evaluator provides services during less than the whole of
such year). Such fee may exceed the actual cost of providing
such evaluation services for the Trust, but at no time will the
total amount received for evaluation services rendered to unit
investment trusts of which Nike Securities L.P. is the sponsor in
any calendar year exceed the aggregate cost to the Evaluator of
supplying such services in such year.
H. The Trustee's Compensation Rate pursuant to
Section 6.04 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall
be an annual fee in the amount of $.0095 per Unit, calculated
based on the largest number of Units outstanding during the
calendar year except during the initial offering period as
determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the
fee is calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the period for which the compensation is paid
(such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Trustee provides services during less than the whole of such
year). However, in no event, except as may otherwise be provided
in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust, shall the Trustee
receive compensation in any one year from any Trust of less than
$2,000 for such annual compensation.
I. The Initial Date of Deposit for the Trust is April 15,
1999.
J. The minimum amount of Securities to be sold by the
Trustee pursuant to Section 5.02 of the Indenture for the
redemption of Units shall be 100 shares.
PART II
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRUST
FOR RETAIL GROWTH PORTFOLIO, SERIES 3
The following special terms and conditions are hereby agreed
to:
A. The Securities initially deposited in the Trust
pursuant to Section 2.01 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust are set forth in the Schedules hereto.
B. (1) The aggregate number of Units outstanding for the
Trust on the Initial Date of Deposit and the initial fractional
undivided interest in and ownership of the Trust represented by
each Unit thereof are set forth in the Prospectus in the section
"Summary of Essential Information."
Documents representing this number of Units for the Trust
are being delivered by the Trustee to the Depositor pursuant to
Section 2.03 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust.
C. The Percentage Ratio on the Initial Date of Deposit is
as set forth in the Prospectus under "Schedule of Investments."
D. The Record Date shall be as set forth in the prospectus
for the sale of Units dated the date hereof (the "Prospectus")
under "Summary of Essential Information."
E. The Distribution Date shall be as set forth in the
Prospectus under "Summary of Essential Information."
F. The Mandatory Termination Date for the Trust shall be
as set forth in the Prospectus under "Summary of Essential
Information."
G. The Evaluator's compensation as referred to in
Section 4.03 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall
be an annual fee in the amount of $.0030 per Unit, calculated
based on the largest number of Units outstanding during the
calendar year except during the initial offering period as
determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the
fee is calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the period for which the compensation is paid
(such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Evaluator provides services during less than the whole of
such year). Such fee may exceed the actual cost of providing
such evaluation services for the Trust, but at no time will the
total amount received for evaluation services rendered to unit
investment trusts of which Nike Securities L.P. is the sponsor in
any calendar year exceed the aggregate cost to the Evaluator of
supplying such services in such year.
H. The Trustee's Compensation Rate pursuant to
Section 6.04 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall
be an annual fee in the amount of $.0095 per Unit, calculated
based on the largest number of Units outstanding during the
calendar year except during the initial offering period as
determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the
fee is calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the period for which the compensation is paid
(such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Trustee provides services during less than the whole of such
year). However, in no event, except as may otherwise be provided
in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust, shall the Trustee
receive compensation in any one year from any Trust of less than
$2,000 for such annual compensation.
I. The Initial Date of Deposit for the Trust is April 15,
1999.
J. The minimum amount of Securities to be sold by the
Trustee pursuant to Section 5.02 of the Indenture for the
redemption of Units shall be 100 shares.
PART III
A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the
Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust, references to subsequent
Series established after the date of effectiveness of the First
Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 22 shall include FT 338.
B. The term "Principal Account" as set forth in the
Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall be replaced with the
term "Capital Account."
C. Section 1.01(2) shall be amended to read as follows:
"(2) "Trustee" shall mean The Chase Manhattan Bank, or
any successor trustee appointed as hereinafter provided."
All references to United States Trust Company of New York in
the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall be amended to
refer to The Chase Manhattan Bank.
D. Section 1.01(3) shall be amended to read as follows:
"(3) "Evaluator" shall mean First Trust Advisors L.P.
and its successors in interest, or any successor evaluator
appointed as hereinafter provided."
E. Section 1.01(4) shall be amended to read as follows:
"(4) "Portfolio Supervisor" shall mean First Trust
Advisors L.P. and its successors in interest, or any
successor portfolio supervisor appointed as hereinafter
provided."
F. Paragraph (b) of Section 2.01 shall be restated in its
entirety as follows:
"(b)(1)From time to time following the Initial Date of
Deposit, the Depositor is hereby authorized, in its
discretion, to assign, convey to and deposit with the
Trustee (i) additional Securities, duly endorsed in blank or
accompanied by all necessary instruments of assignment and
transfer in proper form, (ii) Contract Obligations relating
to such additional Securities, accompanied by cash and/or
Letter(s) of Credit as specified in paragraph (c) of this
Section 2.01, and/or (iii) cash (or a Letter of Credit in
lieu of cash) with instructions to purchase additional
Securities, in an amount equal to the portion of the Unit
Value of the Units created by such deposit attributable to
the Securities to be purchased pursuant to such
instructions. Except as provided in the following
subparagraphs (2), (3) and (4) the Depositor, in each case,
shall ensure that each deposit of additional Securities
pursuant to this Section shall maintain, as nearly as
practicable, the Percentage Ratio. Each such deposit of
additional Securities shall be made pursuant to a Notice of
Deposit of Additional Securities delivered by the Depositor
to the Trustee. Instructions to purchase additional
Securities shall be in writing, and shall specify the name
of the Security, CUSIP number, if any, aggregate amount,
price or price range and date to be purchased. When
requested by the Trustee, the Depositor shall act as broker
to execute purchases in accordance with such instructions;
the Depositor shall be entitled to compensation therefor in
accordance with applicable law and regulations. The Trustee
shall have no liability for any loss or depreciation
resulting from any purchase made pursuant to the Depositor's
instructions or made by the Depositor as broker.
(2) Additional Securities (or Contract Obligations
therefor) may, at the Depositor's discretion, be deposited
or purchased in round lots. If the amount of the deposit is
insufficient to acquire round lots of each Security to be
acquired, the additional Securities shall be deposited or
purchased in the order of the Security in the Trust most
under-represented immediately before the deposit with
respect to the Percentage Ratio.
(3) If at the time of a deposit of additional
Securities, Securities of an issue deposited on the Initial
Date of Deposit (or of an issue of Replacement Securities
acquired to replace an issue deposited on the Initial Date
of Deposit) are unavailable, cannot be purchased at
reasonable prices or their purchase is prohibited or
restricted by applicable law, regulation or policies, the
Depositor may (i) deposit, or instruct the Trustee to
purchase, in lieu thereof, another issue of Securities or
Replacement Securities or (ii) deposit cash or a letter of
credit in an amount equal to the valuation of the issue of
Securities whose acquisition is not feasible with
instructions to acquire such Securities of such issue when
they become available.
(4) Any contrary authorization in the preceding
subparagraphs (1) through (3) notwithstanding, deposits of
additional Securities made after the 90-day period
immediately following the Initial Date of Deposit (except
for deposits made to replace Failed Contract Obligations if
such deposits occur within 20 days from the date of a
failure occurring within such initial 90-day period) shall
maintain exactly the Percentage Ratio existing immediately
prior to such deposit.
(5) In connection with and at the time of any deposit
of additional Securities pursuant to this Section 2.01(b),
the Depositor shall exactly replicate Cash (as defined
below) received or receivable by the Trust as of the date of
such deposit. For purposes of this paragraph, "Cash" means,
as to the Capital Account, cash or other property (other
than Securities) on hand in the Capital Account or
receivable and to be credited to the Capital Account as of
the date of the deposit (other than amounts to be
distributed solely to persons other than holders of Units
created by the deposit) and, as to the Income Account, cash
or other property (other than Securities) received by the
Trust as of the date of the deposit or receivable by the
Trust in respect of a record date for a payment on a
Security which has occurred or will occur before the Trust
will be the holder of record of a Security, reduced by the
amount of any cash or other property received or receivable
on any Security allocable (in accordance with the Trustee's
calculations of distributions from the Income Account
pursuant to Section 3.05) to a distribution made or to be
made in respect of a Record Date occurring prior to the
deposit. Such replication will be made on the basis of a
fraction, the numerator of which is the number of Units
created by the deposit and the denominator of which is the
number of Units which are outstanding immediately prior to
the deposit."
G. The following shall be added immediately following the
first sentence of paragraph (c) of Section 2.01:
"The Trustee may allow the Depositor to substitute for any
Letter(s) of Credit deposited with the Trustee in connection with
the deposits described in Section 2.01(a) and (b) cash in an
amount sufficient to satisfy the obligations to which the
Letter(s) of Credit relates. Any substituted Letter(s) of Credit
shall be released by the Trustee."
H. Section 2.03(a) of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust shall be amended by adding the following sentence after the
first sentence of such section:
"The number of Units may be increased through a split
of the Units or decreased through a reverse split thereof,
as directed in writing by the Depositor, at any time when
the Depositor is the only beneficial holder of Units, which
revised number of Units shall be recorded by the Trustee on
its books. The Trustee shall be entitled to rely on the
Depositor's direction as certification that no person other
than the Depositor has a beneficial interest in the Units
and the Trustee shall have no liability to any person for
action taken pursuant to such direction."
I. Section 3.01 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust shall be replaced in its entirety with the following:
"Section 3.01. Initial Cost. Subject to reimbursement
as hereinafter provided, the cost of organizing the Trust
and the sale of the Trust Units shall be borne by the
Depositor, provided, however, that the liability on the part
of the Depositor under this section shall not include any
fees or other expenses incurred in connection with the
administration of the Trust subsequent to the deposit
referred to in Section 2.01. At the earlier of six months
after the Initial Date of Deposit or the conclusion of the
primary offering period (as certified by the Depositor to
the Trustee), the Trustee shall withdraw from the Account or
Accounts specified in the Prospectus or, if no Account is
therein specified, from the Capital Account, and pay to the
Depositor the Depositor's reimbursable expenses of
organizing the Trust in an amount certified to the Trustee
by the Depositor. In no event shall the amount paid by the
Trustee to the Depositor for the Depositors reimbursable
expenses of organizing the Trust exceed the estimated per
Unit amount of organization costs set forth in the
prospectus for the Trust multiplied by the number of Units
of the Trust outstanding at the earlier of six months after
the Initial Date of Deposit or the conclusion of the primary
offering period; nor shall the Depositor be entitled to or
request reimbursement for expenses of organizing the Trust
incurred after the earlier of six months after the Initial
Date of Deposit or the conclusion of the primary offering
period. If the cash balance of the Capital Account is
insufficient to make such withdrawal, the Trustee shall, as
directed by the Depositor, sell Securities identified by the
Depositor, or distribute to the Depositor Securities having
a value, as determined under Section 4.01 as of the date of
distribution, sufficient for such reimbursement. Securities
sold or distributed to the Depositor to reimburse the
Depositor pursuant to this Section shall be sold or
distributed by the Trustee, to the extent practicable, in
the percentage ratio then existing. The reimbursement
provided for in this section shall be for the account of the
Unit holders of record at the earlier of six months after
the Initial Date of Deposit or the conclusion of the primary
offering period. Any assets deposited with the Trustee in
respect of the expenses reimbursable under this Section 3.01
shall be held and administered as assets of the Trust for
all purposes hereunder. The Depositor shall deliver to the
Trustee any cash identified in the Statement of Net Assets
of the Trust included in the Prospectus not later than the
expiration of the Delivery Period and the Depositors
obligation to make such delivery shall be secured by the
letter of credit deposited pursuant to Section 2.01. Any
cash which the Depositor has identified as to be used for
reimbursement of expenses pursuant to this Section 3.01
shall be held by the Trustee, without interest, and reserved
for such purpose and, accordingly, prior to the earlier of
six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the
conclusion of the primary offering period, shall not be
subject to distribution or, unless the Depositor otherwise
directs, used for payment of redemptions in excess of the
per Unit amount payable pursuant to the next sentence. If a
Unit holder redeems Units prior to the earlier of six months
after the Initial Date of Deposit or the conclusion of the
primary offering period, the Trustee shall pay to the Unit
holder, in addition to the Redemption Value of the tendered
Units, unless otherwise directed by the Depositor, an amount
equal to the estimated per Unit cost of organizing the Trust
set forth in the Prospectus, or such lower revision thereof
most recently communicated to the Trustee by the Depositor
pursuant to Section 5.01, multiplied by the number of Units
tendered for redemption; to the extent the cash on hand in
the Trust is insufficient for such payment, the Trustee
shall have the power to sell Securities in accordance with
Section 5.02. As used herein, the Depositor's reimbursable
expenses of organizing the Trust shall include the cost of
the initial preparation and typesetting of the registration
statement, prospectuses (including preliminary
prospectuses), the indenture, and other documents relating
to the Trust, SEC and state blue sky registration fees, the
cost of the initial valuation of the portfolio and audit of
the Trust, the initial fees and expenses of the Trustee, and
legal and other out-of-pocket expenses related thereto, but
not including the expenses incurred in the printing of
preliminary prospectuses and prospectuses, expenses incurred
in the preparation and printing of brochures and other
advertising materials and any other selling expenses.
J. The second paragraph of Section 3.02 of the Standard
Terms and Conditions is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following sentence:
"Any non-cash distributions (other than a non-taxable
distribution of the shares of the distributing corporation
which shall be retained by a Trust) received by a Trust
shall be dealt with in the manner described at Section 3.11,
herein, and shall be retained or disposed of by such Trust
according to those provisions. The proceeds of any
disposition shall be credited to the Income Account of a
Trust. Neither the Trustee nor the Depositor shall be
liable or responsible in any way for depreciation or loss
incurred by reason of any such sale."
K. Section 3.05.II(a) of the Standard Terms and Conditions
of Trust is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
"II. (a) On each Distribution Date, the Trustee shall
distribute to each Unit holder of record at the close of
business on the Record Date immediately preceding such
Distribution Date an amount per Unit equal to such Unit
holder's Income Distribution (as defined below), plus such
Unit holder's pro rata share of the balance of the Capital
Account (except for monies on deposit therein required to
purchase Contract Obligations) computed as of the close of
business on such Record Date after deduction of any amounts
provided in Subsection I, provided, however, that the
Trustee shall not be required to make a distribution from
the Capital Account unless the amount available for
distribution shall equal $1.00 per 100 Units.
Each Trust shall provide the following distribution
elections: (1) distributions to be made by check mailed to
the post office address of the Unit holder as it appears on
the registration books of the Trustee, or (2) if provided
for in the Prospectus, the following reinvestment option:
The Trustee will, for any Unit holder who provides
the Trustee written instruction, properly executed and
in form satisfactory to the Trustee, received by the
Trustee no later than its close of business 10 business
days prior to a Record Date (the "Reinvestment Notice
Date"), reinvest such Unit holder's distribution from
the Income and Capital Accounts in Units of the Trust,
purchased from the Depositor, to the extent the
Depositor shall make Units available for such purchase,
at the Depositor's offering price as of the third
business day prior to the following Distribution Date,
and at such reduced sales charge as may be described in
the prospectus for the Trusts. If, for any reason, the
Depositor does not have Units of the Trust available
for purchase, the Trustee shall distribute such Unit
holder's distribution from the Income and Capital
Accounts in the manner provided in clause (1) of the
preceding paragraph. The Trustee shall be entitled to
rely on a written instruction received as of the
Reinvestment Notice Date and shall not be affected by
any subsequent notice to the contrary. The Trustee
shall have no responsibility for any loss or
depreciation resulting from any reinvestment made in
accordance with this paragraph, or for any failure to
make such reinvestment in the event the Depositor does
not make Units available for purchase.
Any Unit holder who does not effectively elect
reinvestment in Units of their respective Trust pursuant to
the preceding paragraph shall receive a cash distribution in
the manner provided in clause (1) of the second preceding
paragraph."
L. Section 3.05.II(b) of the Standard Terms and Conditions
of Trust is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
"II. (b) For purposes of this Section 3.05, the Unit
holder's Income Distribution shall be equal to such Unit
holder's pro rata share of the cash balance in the Income
Account computed as of the close of business on the Record
Date immediately preceding such Income Distribution after
deduction of (i) the fees and expenses then deductible
pursuant to Section 3.05.I. and (ii) the Trustee's estimate
of other expenses properly chargeable to the Income Account
pursuant to the Indenture which have accrued, as of such
Record Date, or are otherwise properly attributable to the
period to which such Income Distribution relates."
M. Paragraph (c) of Subsection II of Section 3.05 of the
Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust is hereby amended to read
as follows:
"On each Distribution Date the Trustee shall distribute
to each Unit holder of record at the close of business on
the Record Date immediately preceding such Distribution Date
an amount per Unit equal to such Unit holder's pro rata
share of the balance of the Capital Account (except for
monies on deposit therein required to purchase Contract
Obligations) computed as of the close of business on such
Record Date after deduction of any amounts provided in
Subsection I."
N. Section 3.05 of Article III of the Standard Terms and
Conditions of Trust is hereby amended to include the following
subsection:
"Section 3.05.I(e) deduct from the Interest Account
or, to the extent funds are not available in such Account,
from the Capital Account and pay to the Depositor the amount
that it is entitled to receive pursuant to Section 3.14.
O. Section 3.11 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following language:
"Section 3.11. Notice to Depositor.
In the event that the Trustee shall have been notified
at any time of any action to be taken or proposed to be
taken by at least a legally required number of holders of
any Securities deposited in a Trust, the Trustee shall take
such action or omit from taking any action, as appropriate,
so as to insure that the Securities are voted as closely as
possible in the same manner and the same general proportion
as are the Securities held by owners other than such Trust.
In the event that an offer by the issuer of any of the
Securities or any other party shall be made to issue new
securities, or to exchange securities, for Trust Securities,
the Trustee shall reject such offer. However, should any
issuance, exchange or substitution be effected
notwithstanding such rejection or without an initial offer,
any securities, cash and/or property received shall be
deposited hereunder and shall be promptly sold, if
securities or property, by the Trustee pursuant to the
Depositor's direction, unless the Depositor advises the
Trustee to keep such securities or property. The Depositor
may rely on the Portfolio Supervisor in so advising the
Trustee. The cash received in such exchange and cash
proceeds of any such sales shall be distributed to Unit
holders on the next distribution date in the manner set
forth in Section 3.05 regarding distributions from the
Capital Account. The Trustee shall not be liable or
responsible in any way for depreciation or loss incurred by
reason of any such sale.
Neither the Depositor nor the Trustee shall be liable
to any person for any action or failure to take action
pursuant to the terms of this Section 3.11.
Whenever new securities or property is received and
retained by a Trust pursuant to this Section 3.11, the
Trustee shall provide to all Unit holders of such Trust
notices of such acquisition in the Trustee's annual report
unless prior notice is directed by the Depositor."
P. The first sentence of Section 3.13. shall be amended to
read as follows:
"As compensation for providing supervisory portfolio
services under this Indenture, the Portfolio Supervisor
shall receive, in arrears, against a statement or statements
therefor submitted to the Trustee monthly or annually an
aggregate annual fee in the amount of $.0035 per Unit,
calculated based on the largest number of Units outstanding
during the calendar year except during the initial offering
period as determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in
which case the fee is calculated based on the largest number
of Units outstanding during the period for which the
compensation is paid (such annual fee to be pro rated for
any calendar year in which the Portfolio Supervisor provides
services during less than the whole of such year). Such fee
may exceed the actual cost of providing such portfolio
supervision services for the Trust, but at no time will the
total amount received for portfolio supervision services
rendered to unit investment trusts of which Nike Securities
L.P. is the sponsor in any calendar year exceed the
aggregate cost to the Portfolio Supervisor of supplying such
services in such year."
Q. Article III of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust is hereby amended by inserting the following paragraphs
which shall be entitled Section 3.14:
"Section 3.14. Bookkeeping and Administrative Expenses.
As compensation for providing bookkeeping and other
administrative services of a character described in Section
26(a)(2)(C) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to the
extent such services are in addition to, and do not
duplicate, the services to be provided hereunder by the
Trustee or the Portfolio Supervisor, the Depositor shall
receive against a statement or statements therefor submitted
to the Trustee monthly or annually an aggregate annual fee
in the amount of $.0033 per Unit, calculated based on the
largest number of Units outstanding during the calendar year
except during the initial offering period as determined in
Section 4.01 of this Indenture, in which case the fee is
calculated based on the largest number of Units outstanding
during the period for which the compensation is paid (such
annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in which
the Depositor provides services during less than the whole
of such year). Such fee may exceed the actual cost of
providing such bookkeeping and administrative services for
the Trust, but at no time will the total amount received for
bookkeeping and administrative services rendered to unit
investment trusts of which Nike Securities L.P. is the
sponsor in any calendar year exceed the aggregate cost to
the Depositor of supplying such services in such year. Such
compensation may, from time to time, be adjusted provided
that the total adjustment upward does not, at the time of
such adjustment, exceed the percentage of the total
increase, after the date hereof, in consumer prices for
services as measured by the United States Department of
Labor Consumer Price Index entitled "All Services Less Rent
of Shelter" or similar index, if such index should no longer
be published. The consent or concurrence of any Unit holder
hereunder shall not be required for any such adjustment or
increase. Such compensation shall be paid by the Trustee,
upon receipt of an invoice therefor from the Depositor, upon
which, as to the cost incurred by the Depositor of providing
services hereunder the Trustee may rely, and shall be
charged against the Income and Capital Accounts on or before
the Distribution Date following the Monthly Record Date on
which such period terminates. The Trustee shall have no
liability to any Certificateholder or other person for any
payment made in good faith pursuant to this Section.
If the cash balance in the Income and Capital Accounts
shall be insufficient to provide for amounts payable
pursuant to this Section 3.14, the Trustee shall have the
power to sell (i) Securities from the current list of
Securities designated to be sold pursuant to Section 5.02
hereof, or (ii) if no such Securities have been so
designated, such Securities as the Trustee may see fit to
sell in its own discretion, and to apply the proceeds of any
such sale in payment of the amounts payable pursuant to this
Section 3.14.
Any moneys payable to the Depositor pursuant to this
Section 3.14 shall be secured by a prior lien on the Trust
Fund except that no such lien shall be prior to any lien in
favor of the Trustee under the provisions of Section 6.04
herein.
R. Article III of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust is hereby amended by inserting the following paragraph
which shall be entitled Section 3.15:
"Section 3.15. Deferred Sales Charge. If the
prospectus related to the Trust specifies a deferred sales
charge, the Trustee shall, on the dates specified in and as
permitted by such Prospectus (the "Deferred Sales Charge
Payment Dates"), withdraw from the Capital Account, an
amount per Unit specified in such Prospectus and credit such
amount to a special non-Trust account designated by the
Depositor out of which the deferred sales charge will be
distributed to or on the order of the Depositor on such
Deferred Sales Charge Payment Dates (the "Deferred Sales
Charge Account"). If the balance in the Capital Account is
insufficient to make such withdrawal, the Trustee shall, as
directed by the Depositor, advance funds in an amount
required to fund the proposed withdrawal and be entitled to
reimbursement of such advance upon the deposit of additional
monies in the Capital Account, and/or sell Securities and
credit the proceeds thereof to the Deferred Sales Charge
Account, provided, however, that the aggregate amount
advanced by the Trustee at any time for payment of the
deferred sales charge shall not exceed $15,000. Such
direction shall, if the Trustee is directed to sell a
Security, identify the Security to be sold and include
instructions as to the execution of such sale. In the
absence of such direction by the Depositor, the Trustee
shall sell Securities sufficient to pay the deferred sales
charge (and any unreimbursed advance then outstanding) in
full, and shall select Securities to be sold in such manner
as will maintain (to the extent practicable) the relative
proportion of number of shares of each Security then held.
The proceeds of such sales, less any amounts paid to the
Trustee in reimbursement of its advances, shall be credited
to the Deferred Sales Charge Account. If a Unit holder
redeems Units prior to full payment of the deferred sales
charge, the Trustee shall, if so provided in the related
Prospectus, on the Redemption Date, withhold from the
Redemption Price payable to such Unit holder an amount equal
to the unpaid portion of the deferred sales charge and
distribute such amount to the Deferred Sales Charge Account.
If the Trust is terminated for reasons other than that set
forth in Section 6.01(g), the Trustee shall, if so provided
in the related Prospectus, on the termination of the Trust,
withhold from the proceeds payable to Unit holders an amount
equal to the unpaid portion of the deferred sales charge and
distribute such amount to the Deferred Sales Charge Account.
If the Trust is terminated pursuant to Section 6.01(g), the
Trustee shall not withhold from the proceeds payable to Unit
holders any amounts of unpaid deferred sales charges. If
pursuant to Section 5.02 hereof, the Depositor shall
purchase a Unit tendered for redemption prior to the payment
in full of the deferred sales charge due on the tendered
Unit, the Depositor shall pay to the Unit holder the amount
specified under Section 5.02 less the unpaid portion of the
deferred sales charge. All advances made by the Trustee
pursuant to this Section shall be secured by a lien on the
Trust prior to the interest of the Unit holders. If the
related Prospectus provides that the deferred sales charge
shall accrue on a daily basis, the "unpaid portion of the
deferred sales charge" as used in this paragraph shall mean
the accrued and unpaid deferred sales charge as of the date
of redemption or termination, as appropriate."
S. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Sections
3.15 and 4.05 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust, so
long as Nike Securities L.P. is acting as Depositor, the Trustee
shall have no power to remove the Portfolio Supervisor.
T. The first sentence of Section 4.03 shall be amended to
read as follows:
"As compensation for providing evaluation services under
this Indenture, the Evaluator shall receive, in arrears, against
a statement or statements therefor submitted to the Trustee
monthly or annually an aggregate annual fee equal to the amount
specified as compensation for the Evaluator in the Trust
Agreement, calculated based on the largest number of Units
outstanding during the calendar year except during the initial
offering period as determined in Section 4.01 of this Indenture,
in which case the fee is calculated based on the largest number
of Units outstanding during the period for which the compensation
is paid (such annual fee to be pro rated for any calendar year in
which the Evaluator provides services during less than the whole
of such year). Such compensation may, from time to time, be
adjusted provided that the total adjustment upward does not, at
the time of such adjustment, exceed the percentage of the total
increase, after the date hereof, in consumer prices for services
as measured by the United States Department of Labor Consumer
Price Index entitled "All Services Less Rent of Shelter" or
similar index, if such index should no longer be published. The
consent or concurrence of any Unit holder hereunder shall not be
required for any such adjustment or increase. Such compensation
shall be paid by the Trustee, upon receipt of invoice therefor
from the Evaluator, upon which, as to the cost incurred by the
Evaluator of providing services hereunder the Trustee may rely,
and shall be charged against the Income and/or Capital Accounts,
in accordance with Section 3.05."
U. Section 5.01 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust shall be amended as follows:
(i) The second sentence of the first paragraph of Section
5.01 shall be amended by deleting the phrase "and (iii)" and
adding the following "(iii) amounts representing unpaid accrued
organization costs, (iv) if the Prospectus for the Trust provides
that the deferred sales charge shall accrue on a daily basis,
amounts representing unpaid accrued deferred sales charge, and
(v)"; and
(ii) The following text shall immediately precede the last
sentence of the first paragraph of Section 5.01:
"Prior to the payment to the Depositor of its
reimbursable organization costs to be made at the
earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit
or the conclusion of the primary offering period in
accordance with Section 3.01, for purposes of
determining the Trust Fund Evaluation under this
Section 5.01, the Trustee shall rely upon the amounts
representing unpaid accrued organization costs in the
estimated amount per Unit set forth in the Prospectus
until such time as the Depositor notifies the Trustee
in writing of a revised estimated amount per Unit
representing unpaid accrued organization costs. Upon
receipt of such notice, the Trustee shall use this
revised estimated amount per Unit representing unpaid
accrued organization costs in determining the Trust
Fund Evaluation but such revision of the estimated
expenses shall not effect calculations made prior
thereto and no adjustment shall be made in respect
thereof. "
V. Section 5.02 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust is amended by adding the following after the second
paragraph of such section:
"Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in
the event that any tender of Units pursuant to this Section
5.02 would result in the disposition by the Trustee of less
than a whole Security, the Trustee shall distribute cash in
lieu thereof and sell such Securities as directed by the
Sponsors as required to make such cash available.
Subject to the restrictions set forth in the
Prospectus, Unit holders may redeem 1,000 Units or more of a
Trust and request a distribution in kind of (i) such Unit
holder's pro rata portion of each of the Securities in such
Trust, in whole shares, and (ii) cash equal to such Unit
holder's pro rata portion of the Income and Capital Accounts
as follows: (x) a pro rata portion of the net proceeds of
sale of the Securities representing any fractional shares
included in such Unit holder's pro rata share of the
Securities and (y) such other cash as may properly be
included in such Unit holder's pro rata share of the sum of
the cash balances of the Income and Capital Accounts in an
amount equal to the Unit Value determined on the basis of a
Trust Fund Evaluation made in accordance with Section 5.01
determined by the Trustee on the date of tender less amounts
determined in clauses (i) and (ii)(x) of this Section.
Subject to Section 5.05 with respect to Rollover Unit
holders, if applicable, to the extent possible,
distributions of Securities pursuant to an in kind
redemption of Units shall be made by the Trustee through the
distribution of each of the Securities in book-entry form to
the account of the Unit holder's bank or broker-dealer at
the Depository Trust Company. Any distribution in kind will
be reduced by customary transfer and registration charges."
W. Paragraph (g) of Section 6.01 of the Standard Terms and
Conditions of Trust is hereby amended by inserting the following
after the first word thereof:
"(i) the value of any Trust as shown by an evaluation
by the Trustee pursuant to Section 5.01 hereof shall be less
than the lower of $2,000,000 or 20% of the total value of
Securities deposited in such Trust during the initial
offering period, or (ii)"
X. The third sentence of paragraph (a) of Section 6.05 of
the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust shall be replaced in
its entirety by the following:
"In case at any time the Trustee shall become incapable
of acting, or if a court having jurisdiction in the premises
shall enter a decree or order for relief in respect of the
Trustee in an involuntary case, or the Trustee shall commence a
voluntary case, under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or
other similar law now or hereafter in effect, or any receiver,
liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator (or
similar official) for the Trustee or for any substantial part of
its property shall be appointed, or the Trustee shall make any
general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or shall
generally fail to pay its debts as they become due, or if the
Sponsor shall determine in good faith that there has occurred
either (1) a material deterioration in the creditworthiness of
the Trustee or (2) one or more negligent acts on the part of the
Trustee having a materially adverse effect, either singly or in
the aggregate, on the Trust or on one or more Trusts of one or
more Funds, such that the replacement of the Trustee is in the
best interests of the Unit holders, the Sponsor may remove the
Trustee and appoint a successor trustee by written instrument, in
duplicate, one copy of which shall be delivered to the Trustee so
removed and one copy to the successor trustee."
Y. Section 8.02 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of
Trust shall be amended as follows:
(i) The fourth sentence of the second paragraph shall
be deleted and replaced with the following:
"The Trustee will honor duly executed requests for in-
kind distributions received (accompanied by the electing
Unit holder's Certificate, if issued) by the close of
business ten business days prior to the Mandatory
Termination Date."
(ii) The first sentence of the fourth paragraph shall
be deleted and replaced with the following:
"Commencing no earlier than the business day following
that date on which Unit holders must submit to the Trustee
notice of their request to receive an in-kind distribution
of Securities at termination, the Trustee will liquidate the
Securities not segregated for in-kind distributions during
such period and in such daily amounts as the Depositor shall
direct."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Nike Securities L.P., The Chase
Manhattan Bank and First Trust Advisors L.P. have each caused
this Trust Agreement to be executed and the respective corporate
seal to be hereto affixed and attested (if applicable) by
authorized officers; all as of the day, month and year first
above written.
NIKE SECURITIES L.P.,
Depositor
By Robert M. Porcellino
Senior Vice President
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK,
Trustee
By Rosalia A. Raviele
Vice President
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Joan Currie
Assistant Treasurer
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P.,
Evaluator
By Robert M. Porcellino
Senior Vice President
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS L.P.,
Portfolio Supervisor
By Robert M. Porcellino
Senior Vice President
SCHEDULE A TO TRUST AGREEMENT
Securities Initially Deposited
FT 338
(Note: Incorporated herein and made a part hereof for the
Trust is the "Schedule of Investments" for the Trust as set forth
in the Prospectus.)
CHAPMAN AND CUTLER
111 WEST MONROE STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603
April 15, 1999
Nike Securities L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60532
Re: FT 338
Gentlemen:
We have served as counsel for Nike Securities L.P., as
Sponsor and Depositor of FT 338 in connection with the
preparation, execution and delivery of a Trust Agreement dated
April 15, 1999 among Nike Securities L.P., as Depositor, The
Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee and First Trust Advisors L.P. as
Evaluator and Portfolio Supervisor, pursuant to which the
Depositor has delivered to and deposited the Securities listed in
Schedule A to the Trust Agreement with the Trustee and pursuant
to which the Trustee has issued to or on the order of the
Depositor a certificate or certificates representing units of
fractional undivided interest in and ownership of the Fund
created under said Trust Agreement.
In connection therewith, we have examined such pertinent
records and documents and matters of law as we have deemed
necessary in order to enable us to express the opinions
hereinafter set forth.
Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:
1. the execution and delivery of the Trust Agreement and
the execution and issuance of certificates evidencing the Units
in the Fund have been duly authorized; and
2. the certificates evidencing the Units in the Fund when
duly executed and delivered by the Depositor and the Trustee in
accordance with the aforementioned Trust Agreement, will
constitute valid and binding obligations of the Fund and the
Depositor in accordance with the terms thereof.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an
exhibit to the Registration Statement (File No. 333-74581)
relating to the Units referred to above, to the use of our name
and to the reference to our firm in said Registration Statement
and in the related Prospectus.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAPMAN AND CUTLER
EFF:erg
CHAPMAN AND CUTLER
111 WEST MONROE STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603
April 15, 1999
Nike Securities L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60532
The Chase Manhattan Bank
4 New York Plaza, 6th Floor
New York, New York 10004-2413
Re: FT 338
Gentlemen:
We have acted as counsel for Nike Securities L.P., Depositor
of FT 338 (the "Fund"), in connection with the issuance of units
of fractional undivided interest in the Trusts of said Fund (the
"Trust"), under a Trust Agreement, dated April 15, 1999 (the
"Indenture"), among Nike Securities L.P., as Depositor, The Chase
Manhattan Bank, as Trustee and First Trust Advisors L.P., as
Evaluator and Portfolio Supervisor.
In this connection, we have examined the Registration
Statement, the form of Prospectus proposed to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, the Indenture and such other
instruments and documents we have deemed pertinent. The opinions
expressed herein assume that the Trusts will be administered, and
investments by a Trust from proceeds of subsequent deposits, if
any, will be made, in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.
Each Trust holds Equity Securities as such term is defined in the
Prospectus. For purposes of the following discussion and
opinion, it is assumed that each Equity Security is equity for
Federal income tax purposes.
Based upon the foregoing and upon an investigation of such
matters of law as we consider to be applicable, we are of the
opinion that, under existing United States Federal income tax
law:
I. Each Trust is not an association taxable as a
corporation for Federal income tax purposes; each Unit holder
will be treated as the owner of a pro rata portion of each of the
assets of the Trust under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the
"Code") in the proportion that the number of Units held by him
bears to the total number of Units outstanding; under Subpart E,
Subchapter J of Chapter 1 of the Code, income of a Trust will be
treated as income of the Unit holders in the proportion described
above; and an item of Trust income will have the same character
in the hands of a Unit holder as it would have in the hands of
the Trustee. Each Unit holder will be considered to have
received his pro rata share of income derived from each Trust
asset when such income is considered to be received by a Trust.
II. The price a Unit holder pays for his Units, generally
including sales charges, is allocated among his pro rata portion
of each Equity Security held by a Trust (in proportion to the
fair market values thereof on the valuation date closest to the
date the Unit holder purchases his Units) in order to determine
his tax basis for his pro rata portion of each Equity Security
held by a Trust. For Federal income tax purposes, a Unit
holder's pro rata portion of distributions of cash or property by
a corporation with respect to an Equity Security ("dividends" as
defined by Section 316 of the Code) is taxable as ordinary income
to the extent of such corporation's current and accumulated
"earnings and profits." A Unit holder's pro rata portion of
dividends paid on such Equity Security which exceeds such current
and accumulated earnings and profits will first reduce a Unit
holder's tax basis in such Equity Security, and to the extent
that such dividends exceed a Unit holder's tax basis in such
Equity Security shall be treated as gain from the sale or
exchange of property.
III. Gain or loss will be recognized to a Unit holder
(subject to various nonrecognition provisions under the Code)
upon redemption or sale of his Units, except to the extent an in
kind distribution of stock is received by such Unit holder from a
Trust as discussed below. Such gain or loss is measured by
comparing the proceeds of such redemption or sale with the
adjusted basis of his Units. Before adjustment, such basis would
normally be cost if the Unit holder had acquired his Units by
purchase. Such basis will be reduced, but not below zero, by the
Unit holder's pro rata portion of dividends with respect to each
Equity Security which is not taxable as ordinary income.
IV. If the Trustee disposes of a Trust asset (whether by
sale, taxable exchange, liquidation, redemption, payment on
maturity or otherwise) gain or loss will be recognized to the
Unit holder (subject to various nonrecognition provisions under
the Code) and the amount thereof will be measured by comparing
the Unit holder's aliquot share of the total proceeds from the
transaction with his basis for his fractional interest in the
asset disposed of. Such basis is ascertained by apportioning the
tax basis for his Units (as of the date on which his Units were
acquired) among each of a Trust's assets (as of the date on which
his Units were acquired) ratably according to their values as of
the valuation date nearest the date on which he purchased such
Units. A Unit holder's basis in his Units and of his fractional
interest in each Trust asset must be reduced, but not below zero,
by the Unit holder's pro rata portion of dividends with respect
to each Equity Security which is not taxable as ordinary income.
V. Under the Indenture, under certain circumstances, a
Unit holder tendering Units for redemption may request an in kind
distribution of Equity Securities upon the redemption of Units or
upon the termination of a Trust. As previously discussed, prior
to the redemption of Units or the termination of a Trust, a Unit
holder is considered as owning a pro rata portion of each of a
Trust's assets. The receipt of an in kind distribution will
result in a Unit holder receiving an undivided interest in whole
shares of stock and possibly cash. The potential federal income
tax consequences which may occur under an in kind distribution
with respect to each Equity Security owned by a Trust will depend
upon whether or not a Unit holder receives cash in addition to
Equity Securities. An "Equity Security" for this purpose is a
particular class of stock issued by a particular corporation. A
Unit holder will not recognize gain or loss if a Unit holder only
receives Equity Securities in exchange for his or her pro rata
portion of the Equity Securities held by a Trust. However, if a
Unit holder also receives cash in exchange for a fractional share
of an Equity Security held by a Trust, such Unit holder will
generally recognize gain or loss based upon the difference
between the amount of cash received by the Unit holder and his
tax basis in such fractional share of an Equity Security held by
a Trust. The total amount of taxable gains (or losses)
recognized upon such redemption will generally equal the sum of
the gain (or loss) recognized under the rules described above by
the redeeming Unit holder with respect to each Equity Security
owned by a Trust.
A domestic corporation owning Units in a Trust may be
eligible for the 70% dividends received deduction pursuant to
Section 243(a) of the Code with respect to such Unit holder's pro
rata portion of dividends received by such Trust (to the extent
such dividends are taxable as ordinary income, as discussed
above, and are attributable to domestic corporations), subject to
the limitations imposed by Sections 246 and 246A of the Code.
To the extent dividends received by a Trust are attributable
to foreign corporations, a corporation that owns Units will not
be entitled to the dividends received deduction with respect to
its pro rata portion of such dividends since the dividends
received deduction is generally available only with respect to
dividends paid by domestic corporations.
Section 67 of the Code provides that certain miscellaneous
itemized deductions, such as investment expenses, tax return
preparation fees and employee business expenses will be
deductible by an individual only to the extent they exceed 2% of
such individual's adjusted gross income. Unit holders may be
required to treat some or all of the expenses of a Trust as
miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to this limitation.
A Unit holder will recognize taxable gain (or loss) when all
or part of the pro rata interest in an Equity Security is either
sold by a Trust or redeemed or when a Unit holder disposes of his
Units in a taxable transaction, in each case for an amount
greater (or less) than his tax basis therefor; subject to various
nonrecognition provisions of the Code.
It should be noted that payments to a Trust of dividends on
Equity Securities that are attributable to foreign corporations
may be subject to foreign withholding taxes and Unit holders
should consult their tax advisers regarding the potential tax
consequences relating to the payment of any such withholding
taxes by a Trust. Any dividends withheld as a result thereof
will nevertheless be treated as income to the Unit holders.
Because under the grantor trust rules, an investor is deemed to
have paid directly his share of foreign taxes that have been paid
or accrued, if any, an investor may be entitled to a foreign tax
credit or deduction for United States tax purposes with respect
to such taxes. The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 imposes a required
holding period for such credits.
Any gain or loss recognized on a sale or exchange will,
under current law, generally be capital gain or loss.
The scope of this opinion is expressly limited to the
matters set forth herein, and, except as expressly set forth
above, we express no opinion with respect to any other taxes,
including foreign, state or local taxes or collateral tax
consequences with respect to the purchase, ownership and
disposition of Units.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an
exhibit to the Registration Statement (File No. 333-74581)
relating to the Units referred to above and to the use of our
name and to the reference to our firm in said Registration
Statement and in the related Prospectus.
Very truly yours,
CHAPMAN AND CUTLER
EFF/erg
CARTER, LEDYARD & MILBURN
COUNSELLORS AT LAW
2 WALL STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10005
April 15, 1999
The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee of
FT 338
4 New York Plaza, 6th Floor
New York, New York 10004-2413
Attention: Mr. Thomas Porrazzo
Vice President
Re: FT 338
Dear Sirs:
We are acting as special counsel with respect to New York
tax matters for the unit investment trust or trusts contained in
FT 338 (each, a "Trust"), which will be established under certain
Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust dated November 20, 1991,
and a related Trust Agreement dated as of today (collectively,
the "Indenture") among Nike Securities L.P., as Depositor (the
"Depositor"), First Trust Advisors L.P., as Evaluator, First
Trust Advisors L.P., as Portfolio Supervisor, and The Chase
Manhattan Bank, as Trustee (the "Trustee"). Pursuant to the
terms of the Indenture, units of fractional undivided interest in
the Trust (the "Units") will be issued in the aggregate number
set forth in the Indenture.
We have examined and are familiar with originals or
certified copies, or copies otherwise identified to our
satisfaction, of such documents as we have deemed necessary or
appropriate for the purpose of this opinion. In giving this
opinion, we have relied upon the two opinions, each dated today
and addressed to the Trustee, of Chapman and Cutler, counsel for
the Depositor, with respect to the matters of law set forth
therein.
Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion that the
Trust will not constitute an association taxable as a corporation
under New York law, and accordingly will not be subject to the
New York State franchise tax or the New York City general
corporation tax.
We consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to
the Registration Statement (No. 333-74581) filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the
registration of the sale of the Units and to the references to
our name under the captions "What is the Federal Tax Status of
Unit-holders?" and "Legal Opinions" in such Registration
Statement and the preliminary prospectus included therein.
Very truly yours,
CARTER, LEDYARD & MILBURN
CARTER, LEDYARD & MILBURN
COUNSELLORS AT LAW
2 WALL STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10005
April 15, 1999
The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee of
FT 338
4 New York Plaza, 6th Floor
New York, New York 10004-2413
Attention: Mr. Thomas Porrazzo
Vice President
Re: FT 338
Dear Sirs:
We are acting as counsel for The Chase Manhattan Bank
("Chase") in connection with the execution and delivery of a
Trust Agreement ("the Trust Agreement") dated today's date (which
Trust Agreement incorporates by reference certain Standard Terms
and Conditions of Trust dated November 20, 1991, and the same are
collectively referred to herein as the "Indenture") among Nike
Securities L.P., as Depositor (the "Depositor"), First Trust
Advisors L.P., as Evaluator, First Trust Advisors L.P., as
Portfolio Supervisor, and Chase, as Trustee (the "Trustee"),
establishing the unit investment trust or trusts included in FT
338 (each, a "Trust"), and the confirmation by Chase, as Trustee
under the Indenture, that it has registered on the registration
books of the Trust the ownership by the Depositor of a number of
units constituting the entire interest in the Trust (such
aggregate units being herein called "Units"), each of which
represents an undivided interest in the respective Trust which
consists of common stocks (including, confirmations of contracts
for the purchase of certain stocks not delivered and cash, cash
equivalents or an irrevocable letter of credit or a combination
thereof, in the amount required for such purchase upon the
receipt of such stocks), such stocks being defined in the
Indenture as Securities and referenced in the Schedule to the
Indenture.
We have examined the Indenture, a specimen of the
certificates to be issued hereunder (the "Certificates"), the
Closing Memorandum dated todays date, and such other documents
as we have deemed necessary in order to render this opinion.
Based on the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:
1. Chase is a duly organized and existing corporation
having the powers of a Trust Company under the laws of the State
of New York.
2. The Trust Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by Chase and, assuming due execution and delivery by
the other parties thereto, constitutes the valid and legally
binding obligation of Chase.
3. The Certificates are in proper form for execution and
delivery by Chase, as Trustee.
4. Chase, as Trustee, has registered on the registration
books of the Trust the ownership of the Units by the Depositor.
Upon receipt of confirmation of the effectiveness of the
registration statement for the sale of the Units filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of
1933, the Trustee may deliver Certificates for such Units, in
such names and denominations as the Depositor may request, to or
upon the order of the Depositor as provided in the Closing
Memorandum.
In rendering the foregoing opinion, we have not considered,
among other things, whether the Securities have been duly
authorized and delivered.
Very truly yours,
CARTER, LEDYARD & MILBURN
First Trust Advisors L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60532
April 15, 1999
Nike Securities L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
Re: FT 338
Gentlemen:
We have examined the Registration Statement File No.
333-74581 for the above captioned fund. We hereby consent to the
use in the Registration Statement of the references to First
Trust Advisors L.P. as evaluator.
You are hereby authorized to file a copy of this letter with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sincerely,
First Trust Advisors L.P.
Robert M. Porcellino
Senior Vice President
