Defined Asset Funds [Registered]
Quantitative Research
2000 Series
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The Select Ten Portfolio
A Disciplined Approach
To Value Investing . . .
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Defined Asset Funds -
Our Philosophy
At Defined Asset Funds, we believe that knowledge and discipline are essential
to sound investment planning. For this reason, our unit investment trusts
provide the information to help you invest appropriately, and the discipline to
help you stay on course.
We've found that diversity and drive can be key to uncovering compelling
investments. To this end, our experienced team of research analysts and
securities traders searches Wall Street and beyond, creating portfolios for
strong potential. Our equity funds seek to capitalize on vibrant economic
sectors, innovative quantitative strategies and thorough fundamental analysis.
Our fixed-income funds offer the regular income and stability to help balance
and diversify your investment assets.
At Defined Asset Funds, we set the foundation for each of our portfolios in
this way, because we have a very important goal in mind - yours.
THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE(*) (DJIA) - Its 30 companies are known the
world over as giants of global industry. A benchmark for American stock prices,
its gains and losses influence markets around the globe. Defined Asset Funds
[Registered] has a strategy designed to select value stocks from this esteemed
index . . .
The Select Ten Strategy
The Portfolio
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The Defined Asset Funds Select Ten Portfolio seeks total return by investing in
ten stocks from the DJIA, based on dividend yield. The Portfolio aims for both
dividend income and capital appreciation by following a value-oriented
strategy.
Dividend Yield
The Strategy calls for selecting the ten highest dividend-yielding stocks in
the DJIA, and investing approximately equal dollar amounts in each stock. A
higher yield may indicate that a stock is out of favor. As the price of a stock
declines, the dividend yield often increases, indicating a possible buying
opportunity.
The Universe
The stocks were chosen from the DJIA, representing large-cap industry leaders,
which derive a portion of their revenue from international operations. Their
size, strength and financial stability may give them the resiliency to overcome
adversity. Therefore, these companies may be able to recover from current
under-valuations.
New Portfolio Annually
The Portfolio will hold its stocks for about one year. At the end of that
period, we intend to reapply the Strategy to select a new Portfolio of the ten
highest dividend-yielding stocks at that time. This annual process makes it
possible for the Strategy to capitalize on new opportunities in the
marketplace.
Discipline
Using dividend yield as a selection criterion eliminates emotion from the
investment decision- making process. This disciplined contrarian approach to
investing selects established stocks that others might be selling. It also
eliminates the need to make buy and sell decisions on individual stocks.
Tax Efficiency
By holding this Fund for more than one year, individuals may be eligible for
favorable federal tax rates on net long-term capital gains (currently no more
than 20%). On rollovers to future Portfolios, if available, certain investors
may defer recognition of gains and losses on stocks that are transferred to the
new Portfolio.
Past Performance of Prior Select Ten Portfolios
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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From Inception Through 6/30/00 (including annual rollovers) Most Recently Completed Portfolio
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Series Inception Date Return Period Return
B 5/17/91 10.45% 6/1/98 - 7/9/99 8.04%
A 1/3/92 9.72 2/4/99 - 3/10/00 -15.59
C 9/1/92 12.18 9/28/98 - 10/29/99 11.44
3 7/22/96 8.25 8/3/98 - 9/10/99 11.05
5 11/1/96 4.75 11/16/98 - 12/17/99 2.36
J 1/2/97 1.84 1/11/99 - 2/11/00 -18.07
1 2/25/97 -1.17 3/8/99 - 4/7/00 -6.03
2 4/28/97 0.83 5/10/99 - 6/9/00 -19.83
4 9/3/97 -2.13 9/8/98 - 10/15/99 8.75
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The chart above shows average annual total returns, which represent price
changes plus dividends reinvested, divided by the initial public offering
price, and reflects maximum sales charges and expenses. "From Inception"
returns differs from "Most Recently Completed Portfolio" returns because the
former figures reflect different performance periods and a reduced sales charge
on annual rollovers.
(*)Dow Jones & Company, Inc., owner of the name "Dow Jones Industrial Average,"
is unaffiliated with, and did not participate in the creation of this Portfolio
or the selection of its stocks, and has neither reviewed nor approved any
information in this brochure or the prospectus relating to this Portfolio. "S&P
500" is a trademark of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Select Ten Portfolio 2000 Series 4(+)
Name of Issuer Symbol Current Dividend Yield(++)
1. Philip Morris Companies, Inc. MO 7.82%
2. Caterpillar, Inc. CAT 3.66
3. Du Pont (E.I.) De Nemours & Company DD 3.49
3. International Paper Company IP 3.32
4. General Motors Corporation GM 2.83
5. Eastman Kodak Company EK 2.80
6. AT&T Corporation T 2.73
8. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company MMM 2.73
9. SBC Communications, Inc. SBC 2.28
10. The Procter & Gamble Company PG 2.26
The Portfolio does not reflect the research opinions or any buy or sell
recommendations of any of the Sponsors.
Hypothetical Past Performance of the Strategy (not any Portfolio)
27-Year Annual Total Returns
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Strategy returns are net of sales charges and expenses(ss)
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S&P 500(*) S&P 500
Year Strategy(ss) DJIA Index Year Strategy(ss) DJIA Index
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1973 -4.08% -13.12% -14.66% 1988 22.44 15.95 16.58
1974 -2.40 -23.14 -26.47 1989 25.65 31.71 31.11
1975 55.65 44.40 36.92 1990 -10.14 -0.57 -3.20
1976 33.25 22.72 23.53 1991 31.81 23.93 30.51
1977 -2.90 -12.71 -7.19 1992 6.44 7.34 7.67
1978 -1.91 2.69 6.39 1993 25.30 16.72 9.97
1979 10.48 10.52 18.02 1994 1.95 4.95 1.30
1980 24.69 21.41 31.50 1995 34.97 36.48 37.10
1981 5.51 -3.40 -4.83 1996 26.34 28.57 22.69
1982 23.78 25.79 20.26 1997 19.92 24.78 33.10
1983 36.93 25.68 22.27 1998 8.55 18.00 28.34
1984 5.41 1.06 5.95 1999 1.68 27.01 20.89
1985 27.00 32.78 31.43 6/30/00 -17.47 -8.44 -0.44
1986 32.96 26.91 18.37
1987 5.06 6.02 5.67 Average 14.28% 13.05% 13.40%
Average Annual Total Returns
For periods ending 12/31/99
3 year 5 year 10 year 15 year 20 year 25 year
Strategy(ss) 9.49% 17.51% 13.65% 16.47% 17.01% 16.99%
DJIA 23.20 26.83 18.19 19.52 17.95 16.72
S&P 500 Index 27.34 28.28 18.07 18.78 17.64 17.02
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Hypothetical past performance of the Strategy is no guarantee of future
performance of any Portfolio. There can be no assurance that any Portfolio will
outperform either index. The Strategy would have underperformed the DJIA in 14
and the S&P 500 Index in 13 of the last 27 years.
Returns shown represent price changes plus dividends reinvested at year ends,
divided by the initial public offering price, and do not reflect deduction of
any commissions or taxes. Portfolio performance will differ from the Strategy
because Portfolios are established and liquidated at different times during the
year, they normally purchase and sell stocks at prices different from those
used in determining Portfolio unit price, they are not fully invested at all
times, stocks may not be weighted equally and Strategy returns do not reflect
deduction of commissions.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average consists of 30 common stocks chosen by the
editors of The Wall Street Journal. The current companies are:
Alcoa
American Express
AT&T
Boeing
Caterpillar
Citigroup
Coca-Cola
Du Pont
Eastman Kodak
Exxon Mobil
General Electric
General Motors
Hewlett-Packard
Home Depot
Honeywell International
Intel
IBM
International Paper
J.P. Morgan
Johnson & Johnson
McDonald's
Merck
Microsoft
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing (3M)
Philip Morris
Procter & Gamble
SBC Communications
United Technologies
Wal-Mart
Walt Disney
(+) Initial date of deposit September 18, 2000.
(++) Current dividend yield for each security was calculated by annualizing the
last monthly, quarterly or semi-annual ordinary dividend declared on that
security and dividing the result by its market value as of the close of trading
on September 15, 2000. There can be no assurance that future dividends, if any,
will be maintained at the indicated rates. (ss) Net of Portfolio sales charges
(2.50% for the first year, 1.50% for each subsequent year), creation and
development fee and estimated expenses.
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Defining Your Risks
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Please keep in mind the following factors when considering this investment.
Your financial professional will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
o There can be no assurance that this Portfolio will meet its objective, that
dividend rates will be maintained or that unit prices will not decline.
o The value of your investment will fluctuate with the prices of the underlying
stocks. Stock prices can be volatile.
o This Portfolio is designed for investors who can assume the risks associated
with equity investments, and may not be appropriate for investors seeking
capital preservation or high current income.
o These stocks may have higher yields because they or their industries are
experiencing difficulties or are out of favor. There can be no assurance that
the market factors which contributed to these relatively low prices will
change.
o Stocks are chosen for characteristics such as quality and value, which may be
at odds with those of the stocks driving the market at any given time.
Taxes
Generally, dividends and any net capital gains will be subject to tax each
year, whether or not reinvested. Please consult your tax advisor concerning
state and local taxation.
Defining Your Costs
You will pay an initial sales charge of about 1% the first time you buy. In
addition, you'll pay a deferred sales charge of $15.00 per 1,000 units, about
1.50%.
As a % of Public Amount per
Offering Price 1,000 Units
Initial Sales Charge 1.00% $10.00
Deferred Sales Charge 1.50% $15.00
Maximum Sales Charge 2.50% $25.00
Creation and Development Fee
(as a % of net assets) 0.250% $2.48
Estimated Annual Expenses
(as a % of net assets) 0.170% $1.68
Estimated Organization Costs $1.00
If you sell your units before termination, the remaining balance of your
deferred sales charge will be deducted, along with the estimated costs of
selling Portfolio securities, from the proceeds you receive. If you roll over
to a successor Portfolio, if available, the initial sales charge on that
Portfolio will be waived. You will only pay the deferred sales charge.
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Volume Purchase Discounts
For larger purchases, the overall sales charges are reduced to put more of your
investment dollars to work for you.
Your Maximum Sales Charge
If You (as a % of your investment)
Invest: Will Be:
Less than $50,000 2.50%
$50,000 to $99,999 2.25
$100,000 to $249,999 1.75
$250,000 to $999,999 1.50
$1,000,000 or more 0.75
Add Value To Your Portfolio Today!
You can get started with $250. This fund is eligible for purchase through
Unlimited Advantage[SM] accounts, in which Unlimited Advantage fees apply in
lieu of the above sales charges. Call your financial professional to learn how
the Select Ten Portfolio may help to meet your personal investment goals and
how it may be appropriate for your IRA account. You may request a free
prospectus containing more complete information, including sales charges,
expenses and risks. You may also download a prospectus from our Web site
address listed above. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.
The information in this brochure is not complete and may be changed. We may not
sell the securities of the next Portfolio until the registration statement
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This brochure
is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy
these securities in any state where their offer or sale is not permitted.
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