FEDERATED STOCK & BOND FUND INC /MD/, 485BPOS, 1999-12-28

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1933 Act File No. 2-10415
1940 Act File No. 811-1

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form N-1A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 X
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Pre-Effective Amendment No. ...............................

Post-Effective Amendment No. 100 ............................... X
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and/or

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 X

Amendment No. 40 ............................................... X
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FEDERATED STOCK AND BOND FUND, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Federated Investors Funds

5800 Corporate Drive

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-7000

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(412) 288-1900

(Registrant's Telephone Number)

John W. McGonigle, Esquire,

Federated Investors Tower,

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

(Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service)

It is proposed that this filing will become effective:

__ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b).
_X on DECEMBER 31, 1999 pursuant to paragraph (b).

_ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(i).
_ on _________________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(i).

75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii).
on _________________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) of Rule 485.

If appropriate, check the following box:

_ This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a
previously filed post-effective amendment.

Copies to:

Matthew G. Maloney, Esquire
Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky, LLP

2101 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037

PROSPECTUS

Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc.

CLASS A SHARES
CLASS B SHARES
CLASS C SHARES

A mutual fund seeking to provide relative safety of capital with the possibility
of long-term growth of capital and income by investing by allocating investments
primarily between equity and fixed income securities.

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not
approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this
prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

Contents

Risk/Return Summary 1
What are the Fund's Fees and Expenses? 4
What are the Fund's Investment Strategies? 5
What are the Principal Securities in Which the Fund Invests? 7
What are the Specific Risks of Investing in the Fund? 9
What do Shares Cost? 11
How is the Fund Sold? 14
How to Purchase Shares 15
How to Redeem and Exchange Shares 16
Account and Share Information 19
Who Manages the Fund? 20
Financial Information 21

DECEMBER 31, 1999

NOT FDIC INSURED
MAY LOSE VALUE
NO BANK GUARANTEE

DECEMBER 31, 1999

Risk/Return Summary

WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE?

The Fund's investment objective is to provide safety of capital with the
possibility of long-term growth of capital and income. Consideration is also
given to current income. While there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve
its investment objective, it endeavors to do so by following the strategies and
policies described in this prospectus.

WHAT ARE THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGIES?

The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio that is allocated between equity and
fixed income securities.

With respect to the equity portion of the portfolio the Fund invests primarily
in shares of domestic, large capitalization companies. The Fund's adviser uses
the "value" style of investing, selecting stocks of companies which are trading
at a low valuation relative to their history, to the market, and to their
expected future growth.

With respect to the fixed income portion of the portfolio, the adviser invests
primarily in domestic investment-grade debt securities, including corporate debt
securities, U.S. government obligations and mortgage backed securities. The
adviser allocates relatively more assets to the fixed income security type that
the adviser expects to offer the best balance between total return and risk. The
adviser selects securities with longer or shorter duration based on its interest
rate outlook, but does not target any specific duration for the fixed income
portion of the Fund.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND?

All mutual funds take investment risks. Therefore, it is possible to lose money
by investing in the Fund. The primary factors that may reduce the Fund's returns
include:

Stock Market Risks

The value of equity securities in the Fund's portfolio will fluctuate and, as a
result, the Fund's share price may decline suddenly or over a sustained period
of time.

Risks Relating to Investing for Value

Due to the Fund's value style of investing, the Fund's share price may lag that
of other funds using a different investment style.

Risks Related to Company Size

Because the smaller companies in which the Fund may invest may have unproven
track records, a limited product or service base and limited access to capital,
they may be more likely to fail than larger companies.

Interest Rate Risks

Prices of fixed income securities generally fall when interest rates rise.

Prepayment Risks

When homeowners prepay their mortgages in response to lower interest rates, the
Fund will be required to reinvest the proceeds at the lower interest rates
available. Also, when interest rates fall, the price of mortgage backed
securities may not rise to as great an extent as that of other fixed income
securities.

Credit Risks

There is a possibility that issuers of securities in which the Fund may invest
may default in the payment of interest or principal on the securities when due,
which would cause the Fund to lose money.

Liquidity Risks

The equity and fixed income securities in which the Fund invests may be less
readily marketable and may be subject to greater fluctuation in price than other
securities

Risks Associated with Non-Investment Grade Securities

The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in securities rated below investment
grade which may be subject to greater interest rate, credit and liquidity risks
than investment grade securities.

The Shares offered by this prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any
bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or
guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency.

Risk/Return Bar Chart and Table

[GRAPHIC GOES HERE]

The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's Class A Shares total returns
on a calendar year-end basis.

The Fund's Class A Shares are sold subject to a sales charge (load).

The total returns displayed for the Fund's Class A Shares do not reflect the
payment of any sales charges or recurring shareholder account fees. If these
charges or fees had been included, the returns shown would have been lower.

The Fund's Class A Shares total return for the nine-month period from January 1,
1999 to September 30, 1999 was (0.34%).

Within the period shown in the Chart, the Fund's Class A Shares highest
quarterly return was 10.50% (quarter ended June 30, 1997). Its lowest quarterly
return was (7.58%) (quarter ended September 30, 1997).

Average Annual Total Return Table

The following table represents the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares and
Class C Shares Average Annual Total Returns, reduced to reflect applicable sales
charges, for the calendar periods ended December 31, 1998. The table shows the
Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares total returns averaged
over a period of years relative to the S&P 500 Index (S&P 500) a broad-based
market index and the Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index (LBGCBI),
an index composed of all bonds that are investment grade rated Baa or higher by
Moody's or BBB or higher by Standard and Poor's, if unrated by Moody's, and the
Lipper Balanced Funds Average (LBFA), an average of funds with similar
investment objectives. Total returns for the indexes shown do not reflect sales
charges, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the
Fund's performance. Indexes are unmanaged, and it is not possible to invest
directly in an index.

Calendar Start of
Period 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Performance/1/

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A 5.06% 12.67% 11.14% 8.99%
Class B 4.85% -- -- 17.11%
Class C 9.37% 13.03% -- 12.29%
S&P 500 28.58% 24.06% 19.21% --
LBGCBI 9.47% 7.30% 9.33% --
LBFA 13.69% 13.94% 13.01% --
</TABLE>

/1/ The Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares start of
performance dates were December 31, 1968, August 30, 1996 and April 19,
1993, respectively.

Past performance does not necessarily predict future performance. This
information provides you with historical performance information so that you can
analyze whether the Fund's investment risks are balanced by its potential
returns.

What are the Fund's Fees and Expenses?

FEDERATED STOCK AND BOND FUND, INC.

FEES AND EXPENSES

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares, or Class C Shares.

Shareholder Fees Class A Class B Class C

Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)............ 5.50% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price................ 0.00% 5.50% 1.00%
or redemption proceeds, as applicable)

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (and other Distributions) (as a..... None None None
percentage of offering price)
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if applicable).............................. None None None
Exchange Fee.................................................................................... None None None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Before Waiver)/1/

Expenses That are Deducted From Fund Assets (as a percentage of average net assets)

Management Fee.................................................................................. 0.73% 0.73% 0.73%
Distribution (12b-1) Fee........................................................................ 0.25%/2/ 0.75% 0.75%
Shareholder Services Fee........................................................................ 0.25% 0.25% 0.25%
Other Expenses.................................................................................. 0.27% 0.27% 0.27%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses............................................................ 1.50% 2.00%/3/ 2.00%

</TABLE>

/1/ Although not contractually obligated to do so, the distributor waived
certain amounts. These are shown below along with the net expenses the Fund
actually paid for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999.

<TABLE>

<S> <C> <C> <C>
Total Waivers of Fund Expenses.............................................................. 0.25% 0.00% 0.00%
Total Actual Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after waiver).................................. 1.25% 2.00% 2.00%
</TABLE>

/2/ Class A Shares did not pay or accrue the distribution (12b-1) fee during the
year ended October 31, 1999. Class A Shares have no present intention of
paying or accruing the distribution (12b-1) fee during the fiscal year
ending October 31, 2000.

/3/ Class B Shares convert to Class A Shares (which pay lower ongoing expenses)
approximately eight years after purchase.

EXAMPLE

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund's
Class A Shares, Class B Shares, and Class C Shares with the cost of investing in
other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund's Class A Shares,
Class B Shares, and Shares C Shares for the time periods indicated and then
redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. Expenses assuming no
redemption are also shown. The Example also assumes that your investment has a
5% return each year and that the Fund's Class A, Class B, and Class C Shares
operating expenses are before waiver as shown in the table and remain the same.
Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions
your costs would be:

Share Class 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Class A
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Expenses assuming $ 998 $1,323 $2,242
redemption

Expenses assuming no $ 998 $1,323 $2,242
redemption
Class B

Expenses assuming $1,027 $1,278 $2,198
redemption
Expenses assuming no $ 627 $1,078 $2,198
redemption
Class C

Expenses assuming $ 627 $1,078 $2,327
redemption
Expenses assuming no $ 627 $1,078 $2,327
redemption
</TABLE>

What are the Fund's Investment Strategies?

The Adviser's Strategy Committee determines the Fund portfolio's allocation
between equity securities and fixed income securities based upon an analysis of
general market and economic conditions. During normal market conditions, the
equity allocation ranges from 50% to 70% of the portfolio and the fixed income
allocation ranges from 30% to 50% of the portfolio.

With regard to the portion of the Fund allocated to equity securities, the
Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in equity
securities of companies that are generally leaders in their industries, are
characterized by sound management and have the ability to finance expected
growth. The Adviser attempts to identify good long-term values by its
disciplined investment process and careful fundamental research. The Fund's
holdings ordinarily will be in the top 25% of their industries with regard to
revenues.

The Adviser ranks the future performance potential of companies, based on
valuation models which attempt to identify companies trading at a low valuation
relative to their history, to the market and to their expected future growth. To
determine the timing of purchases and sales of portfolio securities, the Adviser
looks at recent stock price performance and the direction of current fiscal year
earning estimates. In addition, the Adviser performs traditional fundamental
analysis to select the most promising companies for the Fund's portfolio.
Companies with similar characteristics may be grouped together in broad
categories called sectors. In determining the amount to invest in a security,
the Adviser limits the Fund's exposure to each business sector that comprises
more than 5% the S&P 500 Index. Within the equity portion of the portfolio, the
Fund's allocation to a sector will not be less than 50% or more than 200% of the
Index's allocation to that sector.

With respect to the fixed income securities allocation, the Fund invests
primarily in domestic investment grade debt securities, including corporate debt
securities, U.S. government obligations, and mortgage backed securities. The
Adviser seeks to enhance the performance of the Fund's fixed income portfolio by
allocating more assets to the security type that the Adviser expects to offer
the best balance between total return and risk. The allocation process is based
on the Adviser's continuing analysis of a variety of economic and market
indicators in order to arrive at the projected yield "spread" of each security
type. (The spread is the difference between the yield of a security versus the
yield of a U.S. Treasury security with a comparable average life.) The
security's projected spread is then weighed against the security's current
spread credit risk and risk of prepayment in order to complete the analysis.

Mortgage backed securities tend to amortize principal on a somewhat irregular
schedule over time, since the borrower can usually prepay all or part of the
loan without penalty. These securities generally offer higher yields versus U.S.
Treasury securities and non-mortgage backed agency securities to compensate for
this prepayment risk as well as any credit risk which might also be present in
the security. Similarly, corporate debt securities, which tend to pay off on a
predetermined schedule, generally offer higher yields than U.S. government
securities to compensate for credit risk. The adviser seeks the higher relative
returns of mortgage backed securities and corporate debt securities, when
available, while attempting to limit the associated credit or prepayment risks.

The Adviser attempts to manage prepayment risk to the Fund by selecting
mortgage backed securities with characteristics that make prepayment
fluctuations less likely. Characteristics that the Adviser may consider in
selecting securities include the average interest rates of the underlying
mortgages and the federal agencies (if any) that support the mortgages. The
Adviser attempts to assess the relative returns and risks for mortgage backed
securities by analyzing how the timing, amount and division of cash flows might
change in response to changing economic and market conditions.

The Adviser attempts to manage credit risk to the fund by selecting corporate
debt securities that make default in the payment of principal and interest less
likely. The Adviser looks at a variety of factors, including macroeconomic
analysis and corporate earnings analysis, among others, to determine which
business sectors and credit ratings are most advantageous for investment by the
Fund. In selecting individual corporate fixed income securities, the Adviser
analyzes a company's business, competitive position, and general financial
condition to assess whether the security's credit risk is commensurate with its
potential return. The Fund may invest a portion of its portfolio in
non-investment grade fixed income securities, which are rated BB or lower by a
nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). The
non-investment grade securities in which the Fund invests generally pay higher
interest rates as compensation for the greater default risk attached to the
securities.

TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE INVESTMENTS

The Fund may temporarily depart from its principal investment strategies by
investing its assets in cash and shorter-term debt securities and similar
obligations. It may do this to minimize potential losses and maintain liquidity
to meet shareholder redemptions during adverse market conditions. This may cause
the Fund to give up greater investment returns to maintain the safety of
principal, that is, the original amount invested by shareholders.

What are the Principal Securities in Which the Fund Invests?

EQUITY SECURITIES

Equity securities represent a share of an issuer's earnings and assets, after
the issuer pays its liabilities. The Fund cannot predict the income it will
receive from equity securities because issuers generally have discretion as to
the payment of any dividends or distributions. However, equity securities offer
greater potential for appreciation than many other types of securities, because
their value increases directly with the value of the issuer's business. The
following describes the types of equity securities in which the Fund invests.

Common Stocks

Common stocks are the most prevalent type of equity security. Common
stockholders receive the residual value of the issuer's earnings and assets
after the issuer pays its creditors and any preferred stockholders. As a result,
changes in an issuer's earnings directly influence the value of its common
stock.

FIXED INCOME SECURITIES

Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified
rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted
periodically.

In addition, the issuer of a fixed income security must repay the principal
amount of the security, normally within a specified time. Fixed income
securities provide more regular income than equity securities. However, the
returns on fixed income securities are limited and normally do not increase with
the issuer's earnings. This limits the potential appreciation of fixed income
securities as compared to equity securities.

A security's yield measures the annual income earned on a security as a
percentage of its price. A security's yield will increase or decrease depending
upon whether it costs less (a discount) or more (a premium) than the principal
amount. If the issuer may redeem the security before its scheduled maturity, the
price and yield on a discount or premium security may change based upon the
probability of an early redemption. Securities with higher risks generally have
higher yields.

The following describes the principal types of fixed income securities in
which the Fund invests.

Mortgage Backed Securities

Mortgage backed securities represent interests in pools of mortgages. The
mortgages that comprise a pool normally have similar interest rates, maturities
and other terms. Mortgages may have fixed or adjustable interest rates.
Interests in pools of adjustable rate mortgages are known as ARMs.

Mortgage backed securities come in a variety of forms. Many have extremely
complicated terms. The simplest form of mortgage backed securities are
pass-through certificates. An issuer of pass-through certificates gathers
monthly payments from an underlying pool of mortgages. Then, the issuer deducts
its fees and expenses and passes the balance of the payments onto the
certificate holders once a month. Holders of pass-through certificates receive a
pro rata share of all payments and pre-payments from the underlying mortgages.
As a result, the holders assume all the prepayment risks of the underlying
mortgages.

The Funds may invest in mortgage-backed securities primarily by investing in
another mutual fund (which is not available for general investment by the
public) that owns those securities and that is advised by an affiliate of the
Adviser. This other mutual fund is managed independently of the Funds and may
incur administrative expenses. Therefore, any such investment by the Funds may
be subject to duplicate expenses. However, the Adviser believes that the
benefits and efficiencies of this approach should outweigh the potential
additional expenses. The Funds may also invest in such securities directly.

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (CMOS)

CMOs, including interests in real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs),
allocate payments and prepayments from an underlying pass-through certificate
among holders of different classes of mortgage backed securities. This creates
different prepayment and interest rate risks for each CMO class. The degree of
increased or decreased prepayment risks depends upon the structure of the CMOs.
However, the actual returns on any type of mortgage backed security depend upon
the performance of the underlying pool of mortgages, which no one can predict
and will vary among pools.

Treasury Securities

Treasury securities are direct obligations of the federal government of the
United States. Treasury securities are generally regarded as having the lowest
credit risks.

Agency Securities

Agency securities are issued or guaranteed by a federal agency or other
government sponsored entity acting under federal authority (a GSE). The United
States supports some GSEs with its full faith and credit. Other GSEs receive
support through federal subsidies, loans or other benefits. A few GSEs have no
explicit financial support, but are regarded as having implied support because
the federal government sponsors their activities. Agency securities are
generally regarded as having low credit risks, but not as low as

Treasury securities.

The Fund treats mortgage backed securities guaranteed by GSEs as agency
securities. Although a GSE guarantee protects against credit risks, it does not
reduce the interest rate and prepayment risks of these mortgage backed
securities.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate debt securities are fixed income securities issued by businesses.
Notes, bonds, debentures and commercial paper are the most prevalent types of
corporate debt securities. The Fund may also purchase interests in bank loans to
companies. The credit risks of corporate debt securities vary widely among
issuers.

In addition, the credit risk of an issuer's debt security may vary based on
its priority for repayment. For example, higher ranking (senior) debt securities
have a higher priority than lower ranking (subordinated) securities. This means
that the issuer might not make payments on subordinated securities while
continuing to make payments on senior securities. In addition, in the event of
bankruptcy, holders of senior securities may receive amounts otherwise payable
to the holders of subordinated securities. Some subordinated securities, such as
trust preferred and capital securities notes, also permit the issuer to defer
payments under certain circumstances. For example, insurance companies issue
securities known as surplus notes that permit the insurance company to defer any
payment that would reduce its capital below regulatory requirements.

Special Transactions

DOLLAR ROLLS

Dollar rolls are transactions where the Fund sells mortgage backed securities
with a commitment to buy similar, but not identical, mortgage backed securities
on a future date at a lower price. Dollar rolls are subject to interest rate
risks and credit risks.

Investment Ratings for Investment Grade Securities

The Adviser will determine whether a security is investment grade based upon the
credit ratings given by one or more NRSRO services. For example, Standard and
Poor's, a rating service, assigns ratings to investment grade securities (AAA,
AA, A, and BBB) based on their assessment of the likelihood of the issuer's
inability to pay interest or principal (default) when due on each security.
Lower credit ratings correspond to higher credit risk. If a security has not
received a rating, the Fund must rely entirely upon the Adviser's credit
assessment that the security is comparable to investment grade. If a security is
downgraded below the minimum quality grade discussed above, the Adviser will
reevaluate the security, but will not be required to sell it.

What are the Specific Risks of Investing in the Fund?

The specific risks associated with equity securities are as follows:

STOCK MARKET RISKS

. The value of equity securities in the Fund's portfolio will rise and fall.
These fluctuations could be a sustained trend or a drastic movement. The
Fund's portfolio will reflect changes in prices of individual portfolio
stocks or general changes in stock valuations. Consequently, the Fund's share
price may decline.

. The Adviser attempts to manage market risk by limiting the amount the Fund
invests in each company's equity securities. However, diversification will
not protect the Fund against widespread or prolonged declines in the stock
market.

LIQUIDITY RISKS

. Trading opportunities are more limited for equity securities that are not
widely held. This may make it more difficult to sell or buy a security at a
favorable price or time. Consequently, the Fund may have to accept a lower
price to sell a security, sell other securities to raise cash or give up an
investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on the
Fund's performance. Infrequent trading of securities may also lead to an
increase in their price volatility.

. Liquidity risk also refers to the possibility that the Fund may not be able
to sell a security or close out a derivative contract when it wants to. If
this happens, the Fund will be required to continue to hold the security or
keep the position open, and the Fund could incur losses.

. OTC derivative contracts generally carry greater liquidity risk than
exchange-traded contracts.

RISKS RELATED TO COMPANY SIZE

. Generally, the smaller the market capitalization of a company, the fewer the
number of shares traded daily, the less liquid its stock and the more
volatile its price. Market capitalization is determined by multiplying the
number of its outstanding shares by the current market price per share.

. Companies with smaller market capitalizations also tend to have unproven
track records, a limited product or service base and limited access to
capital. These factors also increase risks and make these companies more
likely to fail than companies with larger market capitalizations.

SECTOR RISKS

. Companies with similar characteristics may be grouped together in broad
categories called sectors. Sector risk is the possibility that a certain
sector may underperform other sectors or the market as a whole. As the
Adviser allocates more of the Fund's portfolio holdings to a particular
sector, the Fund's performance will be more susceptible to any economic,
business or other developments which generally affect that sector.

RISKS RELATED TO INVESTING FOR VALUE

. Due to their relatively low valuations, value stocks are typically less
volatile than growth stocks. For instance, the price of a value stock may
experience a smaller increase on a forecast of higher earnings, a positive
fundamental development, or positive market development. Further, value
stocks tend to have higher dividends than growth stocks. This means they
depend less on price changes for returns and may lag behind growth stocks in
an up market.

The specific risks associated with fixed income securities are as follows:

INTEREST RATE RISKS

. Prices of fixed income securities rise and fall in response to changes in the
interest rate paid by similar securities. Generally, when interest rates
rise, prices of fixed income securities fall. However, market factors, such
as the demand for particular fixed income securities, may cause the price of
certain fixed income securities to fall while the prices of other securities
rise or remain unchanged.

. Interest rate changes have a greater effect on the price of fixed income
securities with longer durations. Duration measures the price sensitivity of
a fixed income security to changes in interest rates.

PREPAYMENT RISKS

. Generally, homeowners have the opinion to prepay their mortgages at any time
without penalty. Homeowners frequently refinance high interest rate mortgages
when mortgage rates fall. This results in the prepayment of mortgage backed
securities with higher interest rates. Conversely, prepayments due to
refinancings decrease when mortgage rates increase. This extends the life of
mortgage backed securities with lower interest rates. Other economic factors
can also lead to increases or decreases in prepayments. Increases in
prepayments of high interest rate mortgage backed securities, or decreases in
prepayments of lower interest rate mortgage backed securities, may reduce
their yield and price. These factors, particularly the relationship between
interest rates and mortgage prepayments makes the price of mortgage backed
securities more volatile than many other types of fixed income securities
with comparable credit risks.

. Mortgage backed securities generally compensate for greater prepayment risk
by paying a higher yield. The difference between the yield of a mortgage
backed security and the yield of a U.S. Treasury security with a comparable
maturity (the spread) measures the additional interest paid for risk. Spreads
may increase generally in response to adverse economic or market conditions.
A security's spread may also increase if the security is perceived to have an
increase prepayment risk or perceived to have less market demand. An increase
in the spread will cause the price of the security to decline.

. The Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds of mortgage prepayments in other
fixed income securities with lower interest rates, higher prepayment risks,
or other less favorable characteristics.

CREDIT RISKS

. Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer will default on a security by
failing to pay interest or principal when due. If an issuer defaults, the
Fund will lose money.

. Many fixed income securities receive credit ratings from services such as
Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service

. These services assign ratings to securities by assessing the likelihood of
issuer default. Lower credit ratings correspond to higher credit risk. If a
security has not received a rating, the Fund must rely entirely upon the
Adviser's credit assessment.

. Fixed income securities generally compensate for greater credit risk by
paying interest at a higher rate. The difference between the yield of a
security and the yield of a U.S. Treasury security with a comparable maturity
(the spread) measures the additional interest paid for risk. Spreads may
increase generally in response to adverse economic or market conditions. A
security's spread may also increase if the security's rating is lowered, or
the security is perceived to have an increased credit risk. An increase in
the spread will cause the price of the security to decline.
. Credit risk includes the possibility that a party to a transaction involving
the Fund will fail to meet its obligations. This could cause the Fund to lose
the benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying
other securities to implement its investment strategy.

LIQUIDITY RISKS

. Trading opportunities are more limited for fixed income securities that have
not received any credit ratings, have received ratings below investment grade
or are not widely held.

. Trading opportunities are more limited for CMOs that have complex terms or
that are not widely held. These features may make it more difficult to sell
or buy a security at a favorable price or time. Consequently, the Fund may
have to accept a lower price to sell a security, sell other securities to
raise cash or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a
negative effect on the Fund's performance. Infrequent trading of securities
may also lead to an increase in their price volatility.

. Liquidity risk also refers to the possibility that the Fund may not be able
to sell a security when it wants to. If this happens, the Fund will be
required to continue to hold the security and the Fund could incur losses.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH NONINVESTMENT GRADE SECURITIES

. Securities rated below investment grade, also known as junk bonds, generally
entail greater market, credit and liquidity risks than investment grade
securities. For example, their prices are more volatile, economic downturns
and financial setbacks may affect their prices more negatively, and their
trading market may be more limited.

What Do Shares Cost?

You can purchase, redeem, or exchange Shares any day the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) is open. When the Fund receives your transaction request in proper form
(as described in the prospectus) it is processed at the next calculated net
asset value (NAV) plus any applicable front-end sales charge (public offering
price). From time to time the Fund purchases foreign securities that trade in
foreign markets on days the NYSE is closed, the value of the Fund's assets may
change on days you cannot purchase or redeem Shares.

The Fund generally values fixed income securities at the last sale price on a
national securities exchange, if available, otherwise, as determined by an
independent pricing service.

The Fund values short-term obligations according to the mean between bid and
asked prices as furnished by an independent pricing service, except that
short-term obligations with remaining maturities of less than 60 days at the
time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost or at fair market value as
determined by the Board.

The Fund's current NAV and public offering price may be found in the mutual
funds section of certain local newspapers under "Federated" and the appropriate
class designation listing.

The following table summarizes the minimum required investment amount and the
maximum sales charge, if any, that you will pay on an investment in the Fund.
Keep in mind that investment professionals may charge you fees for their
services in connection with your Share transactions.

Maximum Sales Charge

Minimum

Initial/ Contingent
Subsequent Front-End Deferred
Investment Sales Sales

Shares Offered Amounts/1/ Charge/2/ Charge/3/
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A $1,500/$100 5.50% 0.00%
Class B $1,500/$100 None 5.50%
Class C $1,500/$100 None 1.00%
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/1/ The minimum initial and subsequent investment amounts for retirement plans
are $250 and $100, respectively. The minimum subsequent investment amounts
for Systematic Investment Programs is $50. Investment professionals may
impose higher or lower minimum investment requirements on their customers
than those imposed by the Fund. Orders for $250,000 or more will be invested
in Class A Shares instead of Class B Shares to maximize your return and
minimize the sales charges and marketing fees. Accounts held in the name of
an investment professional may be treated differently. Class B Shares will
automatically convert into Class A Shares after eight full years from the
purchase date. This conversion is a non-taxable event.

/2/ Front-End Sales Charge is expressed as a percentage of public offering
price. See "Sales Charge When You Purchase."

/3/ See "Sales Charge When You Redeem."

SALES CHARGE WHEN YOU PURCHASE

Class A Shares

Sales Charge Sales Charge as
as a Percentage a Percentage of
of Public NAV

Purchase Amount Offering Price
<S> <C> <C>
Less than $50,000 5.50% 5.82%
$50,000 but less than

$100,000 4.50% 4.71%
$100,000 but less than
$250,000 3.75% 3.90%
$250,000 but less than
$500,000 2.50% 2.56%
$500,000 but less than
$1 million 2.00% 2.04%
$1 million or greater/1/ 0.00% 0.00%
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/1/ A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% of the redemption amount applies
to Class A Shares redeemed up to 24 months after purchase under certain
investment programs where an investment professional received an advance
payment on the transaction.

The sales charge at purchase may be reduced or eliminated by:
. purchasing Shares in greater quantities to reduce the applicable sales charge;
. combining concurrent purchases of Shares:
. by you, your spouse, and your children under age 21; or
. of the same share class of two or more Federated Funds (other than money

market funds);

. accumulating purchases (in calculating the sales charge on an additional
purchase, include the current value of previous Share purchases still invested
in the Fund); or

. signing a letter of intent to purchase a specific dollar amount of Shares
within 13 months (call your investment professional or the Fund for more
information).

The sales charge will be eliminated when you purchase Shares:
. within 120 days of redeeming Shares of an equal or lesser amount;
. by exchanging shares from the same share class of another Federated Fund

(other than a money market fund);

. through wrap accounts or other investment programs where you pay the
investment professional directly for services;

. through investment professionals that receive no portion of the sales charge;
. as a Federated Life Member (Class A Shares only) and their immediate family

members; or

. as a Trustee/Director or employee of the Fund, the Adviser, the Distributor
and their affiliates, and the immediate family members of these individuals.

If your investment qualifies for a reduction or elimination of the sales charge,
you or your investment professional should notify the Fund's Distributor at the
time of purchase. If the Distributor is not notified, you will receive the
reduced sales charge only on additional purchases, and not retroactively on
previous purchases.

SALES CHARGE WHEN YOU REDEEM

Your redemption proceeds may be reduced by a sales charge, commonly referred to
as a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

Class A Shares

A CDSC of 0.75% of the redemption amount applies to Class A Shares redeemed up
to 24 months after purchase under certain investment programs where an
investment professional received an advance payment on the transaction.

Class B Shares

Shares Held Up To: CDSC
1 year 5.50%
2 years 4.75%
3 years 4.00%
4 years 3.00%
5 years 2.00%
6 years 1.00%
7 years or more 0.00%

Class C Shares

You will pay a 1% CDSC if you redeem Shares within one year of the purchase
date.

You will not be charged a CDSC when redeeming Shares:

. purchased with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

. purchased within 120 days of redeeming Shares of an equal or lesser amount;
. that you exchanged into the same share class of another Federated Fund if the

shares were held for the applicable CDSC holding period (other than a money
market fund);

. purchased through investment professionals who did not receive advanced sales
payments;

. if, after you purchase Shares, you become disabled as defined by the IRS;
. if the Fund redeems your Shares and closes your account for not meeting the

minimum balance requirement;

. if your redemption is a required retirement plan distribution; or
. upon the death of the last surviving shareholder of the account.

If your redemption qualifies, you or your investment professional should notify
the Distributor at the time of redemption to eliminate the CDSC. If the
Distributor is not notified, the CDSC will apply.

To keep the sales charge as low as possible, the Fund redeems your Shares in
this order:

. Shares that are not subject to a CDSC; and

. Shares held the longest (to determine the number of years your Shares have
been held, include the time you held shares of other Federated Funds that
have been exchanged for Shares of this Fund).

The CDSC is then calculated using the share price at the time of purchase or
redemption, whichever is lower.

How is the Fund Sold?

The Fund offers three share classes: Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C
Shares, each representing interests in a single portfolio of securities.

The Fund's Distributor, Federated Securities Corp., markets the Shares
described in this prospectus to institutions or to individuals, directly or
through investment professionals.

When the Distributor receives marketing fees and sales charges, it may pay
some or all of them to investment professionals. The Distributor and its
affiliates may pay out of their assets other amounts (including items of
material value) to investment professionals for marketing and servicing Shares.
The Distributor is a subsidiary of Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated).

RULE 12B-1 PLAN

The Fund has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, which allows it to pay marketing fees to
the Distributor and investment professionals for the sale, distribution and
customer servicing of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C
Shares. Because these Shares pay marketing fees on an ongoing basis, your
investment cost may be higher over time than other shares with different sales
charges and marketing fees.

How to Purchase Shares

You may purchase Shares through an investment professional, directly from the
Fund, or through an exchange from another Federated Fund. The Fund reserves the
right to reject any request to purchase or exchange Shares. Where the Fund
offers more than one share class and you do not specify the class choice on your
New Account Form or form of payment (e.g., Federal Reserve wire or check) you
automatically will receive Class A Shares.

THROUGH AN INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL

. Establish an account with the investment professional; and

. Submit your purchase order to the investment professional before the end of
regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). You will
receive the next calculated NAV if the investment professional forwards the
order to the Fund on the same day and the Fund receives payment within three
business days. You will become the owner of Shares and receive dividends when
the Fund receives your payment.

Investment professionals should send payments according to the instructions in
the sections "By Wire" or "By Check."

DIRECTLY FROM THE FUND

. Establish your account with the Fund by submitting a completed New Account

Form; and

. Send your payment to the Fund by Federal Reserve wire or check.

You will become the owner of Shares and your Shares will be priced at the next
calculated NAV after the Fund receives your wire or your check. If your check
does not clear, your purchase will be canceled and you could be liable for any
losses or fees incurred by the Fund or Federated Shareholder Services Company,
the Fund's transfer agent.

An institution may establish an account and place an order by calling the Fund
and the Shares will be priced at the next calculated NAV after the Fund receives
the order.

By Wire Send your wire to:

State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, MA
Dollar Amount of Wire

ABA Number 011000028
Attention: EDGEWIRE

Wire Order Number, Dealer Number or Group Number
Nominee/Institution Name
Fund Name and Number and Account Number

You cannot purchase Shares by wire on holidays when wire transfers are
restricted.

By Check

Make your check payable to The Federated Funds, note your account number on the
check, and mail it to:

Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600

Boston, MA 02266-8600

If you send your check by a private courier or overnight delivery service that
requires a street address, mail it to:

Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street

Rockland, MA 02370-3317

Payment should be made in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. The Fund will
not accept third- party checks (checks originally payable to someone other than
you or The Federated Funds).

THROUGH AN EXCHANGE

You may purchase Shares through an exchange from the same Share class of another
Federated Fund. You must meet the minimum initial investment requirement for
purchasing Shares and both accounts must have identical registrations.

BY SYSTEMATIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Once you have opened an account, you may automatically purchase additional
Shares on a regular basis by completing the Systematic Investment Program
section of the New Account Form or by contacting the Fund or your investment
professional.

BY AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH)

Once you have opened an account, you may purchase additional Shares through a
depository institution that is an ACH member. This purchase option can be
established by completing the appropriate sections of the New Account Form.

RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS

You may purchase Shares as retirement investments (such as qualified plans and
IRAs or transfer or rollover of assets). Call your investment professional or
the Fund for information on retirement investments. We suggest that you discuss
retirement investments with your tax adviser. You may be subject to an annual
IRA account fee.

How to Redeem and Exchange Shares

You should redeem or exchange Shares:

. through an investment professional if you purchased Shares through an
investment professional; or

. directly from the Fund if you purchased Shares directly from the Fund.

THROUGH AN INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL

Submit your redemption or exchange request to your investment professional by
the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). The
redemption amount you will receive is based upon the next calculated NAV after
the Fund receives the order from your investment professional.

DIRECTLY FROM THE FUND

By Telephone

You may redeem or exchange Shares by calling the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 once you
have completed the appropriate authorization form for telephone transactions. If
you call before the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time) you will receive a redemption amount based on that day's NAV.

By Mail

You may redeem or exchange Shares by mailing a written request to the Fund. You
will receive a redemption amount based on the next calculated NAV after the Fund
receives your written request in proper form.

Send requests by mail to:

Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600

Boston, MA 02266-8600

Send requests by private courier or overnight delivery service to:

Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street

Rockland, MA 02370-3317 All requests must include:

. Fund Name and Share Class, account number and account registration;
. amount to be redeemed or exchanged;
. signatures of all shareholders exactly as registered; and
. if exchanging, the Fund Name and Share Class, account number and account

registration into which you are exchanging.

Call your investment professional or the Fund if you need special instructions.

Signature Guarantees Signatures must be guaranteed if:

. your redemption will be sent to an address other than the address of record;
. your redemption will be sent to an address of record that was changed within

the last 30 days;

. a redemption is payable to someone other than the shareholder(s) of record;

. if exchanging (transferring) into another fund with a different shareholder
registration.

A signature guarantee is designed to protect your account from fraud. Obtain a
signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, savings association, credit
union or broker, dealer, or securities exchange member. A notary public cannot
provide a signature guarantee.

PAYMENT METHODS FOR REDEMPTIONS

Your redemption proceeds will be mailed by check to your address of record. The
following payment options are available if you complete the appropriate section
of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form. These payment
options require a signature guarantee if they were not established when the
account was opened:

. an electronic transfer to your account at a financial institution that is an
ACH member; or

. wire payment to your account at a domestic commercial bank that is a Federal
Reserve System member.

Redemption in Kind

Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the
right to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a distribution of the
Fund's portfolio securities.

LIMITATIONS ON REDEMPTION PROCEEDS

Redemption proceeds normally are wired or mailed within one business day after
receiving a request in proper form. Payment may be delayed up to seven days:

. to allow your purchase to clear;
. during periods of market volatility; or

. when a shareholder's trade activity or amount adversely impacts the Fund's
ability to manage its assets.

You will not accrue interest or dividends on uncashed checks from the Fund if
those checks are undeliverable and returned to the Fund.

REDEMPTIONS FROM RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS

In the absence of your specific instructions, 10% of the value of your
redemption from a retirement account in the Fund may be withheld for taxes. This
withholding only applies to certain types of retirement accounts.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE

You may exchange Shares of the Fund into Shares of the same class of another
Federated Fund. To do this, you must:
. ensure that the account registrations are identical;
. meet any minimum initial investment requirements; and
. receive a prospectus for the fund into which you wish to exchange.
An exchange is treated as a redemption and a subsequent purchase, and is a
taxable transaction.

The Fund may modify or terminate the exchange privilege at any time. The Fund's
management or investment adviser may determine from the amount, frequency and
pattern of exchanges that a shareholder is engaged in excessive trading that is
detrimental to the Fund and other shareholders. If this occurs, the Fund may
terminate the availability of exchanges to that shareholder and may bar that
shareholder from purchasing other Federated Funds.

SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL/EXCHANGE PROGRAM

You may automatically redeem or exchange Shares in a minimum amount of $100 on a
regular basis. Complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an
Account Service Options Form or contact your investment professional or the
Fund. Your account value must meet the minimum initial investment amount at the
time the program is established. This program may reduce, and eventually
deplete, your account. Payments should not be considered yield or income.
Generally, it is not advisable to continue to purchase Class A Shares subject to
a sales charge while redeeming Shares using this program.

Systematic Withdrawal Program (SWP) On Class B Shares
You will not be charged a CDSC on SWP redemptions if:
. you redeem 12% or less of your account value in a single year;
. you reinvest all dividends and capital gains distributions; and

. your account has at least a $10,000 balance when you establish the SWP. (You
cannot aggregate multiple Class B Share accounts to meet this minimum
balance.)

You will be subject to a CDSC on redemption amounts that exceed the 12% annual
limit. In measuring the redemption percentage, your account is valued when you
establish the SWP and then annually at calendar year-end. You can redeem
monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually.

For SWP accounts established prior to April 1, 1999, your account must be at
least one year old in order to be eligible for the waiver of the CDSC.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

Telephone Transactions

The Fund will record your telephone instructions. If the Fund does not follow
reasonable procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or
fraudulent telephone instructions.

Share Certificates

The Fund no longer issues share certificates. If you are redeeming or exchanging
Shares represented by certificates previously issued by the Fund, you must
return the certificates with your written redemption or exchange request. For
your protection, send your certificates by registered or certified mail, but do
not endorse them.

Account and Share Information

CONFIRMATIONS AND ACCOUNT STATEMENTS

You will receive confirmation of purchases, redemptions and exchanges (except
for systematic transactions). In addition, you will receive periodic statements
reporting all account activity, including systematic transactions, dividends and
capital gains paid.

DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS

The Fund declares and pays any dividends quarterly to shareholders. Dividends
are paid to all shareholders invested in the Fund on the record date. The record
date is the date on which a shareholder must officially own Shares in order to
earn a dividend.

In addition, the Fund pays any capital gains at least annually. Your dividends
and capital gains distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional
Shares without a sales charge, unless you elect cash payments.

If you purchase Shares just before a Fund declares a dividend or capital gain
distribution, you will pay the full price for the Shares and then receive a
portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution, whether or not
you reinvest the distribution in Shares. Therefore, you should consider the tax
implications of purchasing Shares shortly before the Fund declares a dividend or
capital gain. Contact your investment professional or the Fund for information
concerning when dividends and capital gains will be paid.

ACCOUNTS WITH LOW BALANCES

Due to the high cost of maintaining accounts with low balances, non-retirement
accounts may be closed if redemptions or exchanges cause the account balance to
fall below the minimum initial investment amount. Before an account is closed,
you will be notified and allowed 30 days to purchase additional Shares to meet
the minimum.

TAX INFORMATION

The Fund sends an annual statement of your account activity to assist you in
completing your federal, state and local tax returns. Fund distributions of
dividends and capital gains are taxable to you whether paid in cash or
reinvested in the Fund. Dividends are taxable as ordinary income; capital gains
are taxable at different rates depending upon the length of time the Fund holds
its assets.

Fund distributions are expected to be both dividends and capital gains.
Redemptions and exchanges are taxable sales. Please consult your tax adviser
regarding your federal, state, and local tax liability.

Who Manages the Fund?

The Board of Directors governs the Fund. The Board selects and oversees the
Adviser, Federated Investment Management Services The Adviser manages the Fund's
assets, including buying and selling portfolio securities. The Adviser's address
is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779.

The Adviser and other subsidiaries of Federated advise approximately 175
mutual funds and separate accounts, which totaled approximately $111 billion in
assets as of December 31, 1998. Federated was established in 1955 and is one of
the largest mutual fund investment managers in the United States with
approximately 1,900 employees. More than 4,000 investment professionals make
Federated Funds available to their customers.

THE FUND'S PORTFOLIO MANAGERS ARE:

John W. Harris

John W. Harris has been the Fund's portfolio manager since 1999. Mr. Harris
initially joined Federated in 1987 as an Investment Analyst. He served as an
Investment Analyst and an Assistant Vice President from 1990 through 1992 and as
a Senior Investment Analyst and Vice President through May 1993. After leaving
the money management field to travel extensively, he rejoined Federated in 1997
as a Senior Investment Analyst and became a Portfolio Manager and Assistant Vice
President of the Fund's adviser in December 1998. Mr. Harris is a Chartered
Financial Analyst. He received his M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh.

Michael P. Donnelly

Michael P. Donnelly has been the Fund's portfolio manager since 1997. Mr.
Donnelly joined Federated in 1989 as an Investment Analyst. He served as a
Portfolio Manager from 1994 to 1998 and became a Senior Portfolio Manager in
1998. He was a Vice President of the Fund's Adviser from 1994 to 1999. In 1999,
Mr. Donnelly became a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser. Mr. Donnelly
is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received his M.B.A. from the University of
Virginia.

Joseph M. Balestrino

Joseph M. Balestrino has been the Fund's portfolio manager since 1994. Mr.
Balestrino joined Federated in 1986 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and
Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1998. He was a Portfolio
Manager and a Vice President of the Fund's Adviser from 1995 to 1998. Mr.
Balestrino served as a Portfolio Manager and an Assistant Vice President of the
Adviser from 1993 to 1995. Mr. Balestrino is a Chartered Financial Analyst and
received his Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University
of Pittsburgh.

Mark E. Durbiano

Mark E. Durbiano has been the Fund's portfolio manager since 1996. Mr. Durbiano
joined Federated in 1982 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior
Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1996. From 1988 through 1995, Mr.
Durbiano was a Portfolio Manager and a Vice President of the Fund's Adviser. Mr.
Durbiano is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received his M.B.A. in Finance
from the University of Pittsburgh.

ADVISORY FEES

The Adviser receives an annual investment advisory fee of 0.55% of the Fund's
average daily net assets plus 4.50% of the Fund's gross income. The Adviser may
voluntarily waive a portion of its fee or reimburse the Fund for certain
operating expenses.

Gross income includes, in general, discounts earned on U.S. Treasury bills and
agency discount notes, interest earned on all interest-bearing obligations, and
dividend income recorded on the ex-

dividend date but does not include capital gains or losses or reduction for
expenses.

YEAR 2000 READINESS

The "Year 2000" problem is the potential for computer errors or failures because
certain computer systems may be unable to interpret dates after December 31,
1999 or experience other date- related problems. The Year 2000 problem may cause
systems to process information incorrectly and could disrupt businesses, such as
the Fund, that rely on computers.

While it is impossible to determine in advance all of the risks to the Fund,
the Fund could experience interruptions in basic financial and operational
functions. Fund shareholders could experience errors or disruptions in Fund
share transactions or Fund communications.

The Fund's service providers are making changes to their computer systems to
fix any Year 2000 problems. In addition, they are working to gather information
from third-party providers to determine their Year 2000 readiness.

Year 2000 problems would also increase the risks of the Fund's investments. To
assess the potential effect of the Year 2000 problem, the Adviser is reviewing
information regarding the Year 2000 readiness of issuers of securities the Fund
may purchase. However, this may be difficult with certain issuers. For example,
funds dealing with foreign service providers or investing in foreign securities
will have difficulty determining the Year 2000 readiness of those entities.

The financial impact of these issues for the Fund is still being determined.
There can be no assurance that potential Year 2000 problems would not have a
material adverse effect on the Fund.

Financial Information

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The Financial Highlights will help you understand the Fund's financial
performance for its past five fiscal years, or since inception, if the life of
the Fund is shorter. Some of the information is presented on a per share basis.
Total returns represent the rate an investor would have earned (or lost) on an
investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital
gains.

This information has been audited by Deliotte & Touche LLP, whose report,
along with the Fund's audited financial statements, is included in the Annual
Report.

Financial Highlights-Class A Stock

(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)

Year Ended October 31 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 19.14 $ 20.46 $ 18.96 $ 18.38 $ 16.25
Income From Investment Operations:

Net investment income 0.55 0.65 0.63 0.61 0.63
Net realized and unrealized gain on 0.45 1.37 3.34 1.81 2.21
investment

TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 1.00 2.02 3.97 2.42 2.84
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income (0.53) (0.69) (0.56) (0.63) (0.62)
Distributions from net realized gain on (0.90) (2.65) (1.91) (1.21) (0.09)
investments

TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (1.43) (3.34) (2.47) (1.84) (0.71)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $ 18.71 $ 19.14 $ 20.46 $ 18.96 $ 18.38
Total Return/1/ 5.35% 11.09% 23.02% 14.57% 17.99%

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

Expenses/2/ 1.25% 1.32% 1.37% 1.37% 1.38%
Net investment income/2/ 2.85% 3.23% 2.90% 3.17% 3.40%
Expenses (after waivers) 1.25% 1.25% 1.21% 1.10% 1.07%
Net investment income (after waivers) 2.85% 3.30% 3.06% 3.44% 3.71%
Supplemental Data:

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $209,985 $196,149 $162,780 $130,694 $134,669
Portfolio turnover 46% 53% 87% 74% 68%
</TABLE>

/1/ Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or
contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

/2/ During the period, certain fees were voluntarily waived. If such voluntary
waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's
Annual Report, dated October 31, 1999, which can be obtained free of charge.
Financial Highlights-Class B Stock

(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)

Year Ended October 31 1999 1998 1997 1996
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 19.10 $ 20.45 $18.96 $17.89
Income from Investment Operations:

Net investment income 0.42 0.50 0.51 0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 0.45 1.37 3.34 1.05
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.87 1.87 3.85 1.07
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income (0.39) (0.57) (0.45)
Distributions from net realized gain on investments (0.90) (2.65) (1.91)
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (1.29) (3.22) (2.36)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $ 18.68 $ 19.10 $20.45 $18.96
Total Return/2/ 4.63% 10.26% 22.20% 5.98%

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

Expenses/3/ 2.00% 2.07% 2.12% 2.11
Net investment income/3/ 2.10% 2.48% 2.15% 3.37
Expenses (after waivers) 2.00% 2.00% 1.96% 1.96
Net investment income (after waivers) 2.10% 2.55% 2.31% 3.52
Supplemental Data:

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $53,154 $26,487 $4,622 $ 94
Portfolio turnover 46% 53% 87% 74%
</TABLE>

/1/ Reflects operations for the period from August 30, 1996 (date of initial
public investment) to October 31, 1996.

/2/ Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or
contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

/3/ During the period, certain fees were voluntarily waived. If such voluntary
waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

/4/ Computed on an annualized basis.

Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's
Annual Report, dated October 31, 1999, which can be obtained free of charge.

Financial Highlights-Class C Stock

(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)

Year Ended October 31 1999 1998 1997 1996
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 19.07 $ 20.42 $18.96 $17.89
Income From Investment Operations:

Net investment income 0.42 0.50 0.47 0.04
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 0.43 1.37 3.35 1.03
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.85 1.87 3.82 1.07
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income (0.39) (0.57) (0.45)
Distributions from net realized gain on investments (0.90) (2.65) (1.91)
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (1.29) (3.22) (2.36)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $ 18.63 $ 19.07 $20.42 $18.96
Total Return/2/ 4.52% 10.21% 22.08% 5.98%

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

Expenses/3/ 2.00% 2.07% 2.12% 2.18
Net investment income/3/ 2.10% 2.48% 2.15% 1.79
Expenses (after waivers) 2.00% 2.00% 1.96% 2.03
Net investment income (after waivers) 2.10% 2.55% 2.31% 1.94
Supplemental Data:

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $20,385 $10,312 $1,114 $ 2
Portfolio turnover 46% 53% 87% 74%
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/1/ Reflects operations for the period from August 30, 1996 (date of initial
public investment) to October 31, 1996.

/2/ Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or
contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

/3/ During the period, certain fees were voluntarily waived. If such voluntary
waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

/4/ Computed on an annualized basis.

Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's
Annual Report, dated October 31, 1999, which can be obtained free of charge.

Notes

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DECEMBER 31, 1999

A Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated December 31, 1999, is
incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Additional information about the
Fund and its investments is contained in the Fund's SAI and Annual and
SemiAnnual Report to shareholders as they become available. The Annual Report's
Management Discussion and Analysis discusses market conditions and investment
strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during its last
fiscal year. To obtain the SAI, Annual Report, Semi-Annual Report and other
information without charge, and make inquiries, call your investment
professional or the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.

You can obtain information about the Fund (including the SAI) by writing to or
visiting the Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. You may also access fund
information from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at
http://www.sec.gov. You can purchase copies of this information by contacting
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Federated Securities Corp., Distributor

Investment Company Act File No. 811-1
Cusip 313911109

Cusip 313911208
Cusip 313911307

8012905 (12/99)

Federated is a registered mark
of Federated Investors, Inc.
1999 (c)Federated Investors, Inc.

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PAPER

DECEMBER 31, 1999

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc.

CLASS A SHARES
CLASS B SHARES
CLASS C SHARES

This Statement of Additional Information (SAI) is not a prospectus. Read this
SAI in conjunction with the prospectus for Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc.,
Class A, B and C Shares (Fund), dated December 31, 1999. This SAI incorporates
by reference the Fund's Annual Report. Obtain the prospectus or the Annual
Report without charge by calling 1-800-341-7400.

DECEMBER 31, 1999

Contents

How is the Fund Organized? 2
Securities in Which the Fund Invests 2
What do Shares Cost? 14
How is the Fund Sold? 15
Exchanging Securities for Shares 16
Subaccounting Services 16
Redemption in Kind 17
Account and Share Information 17
Tax Information 17
Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund? 18
How Does the Fund Measure Performance? 25
Who is Federated Investors, Inc.? 27
Financial Information 29
Investment Ratings 29
Addresses 33

Cusip 313911109
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8012905B (12/99)

How is the Fund Organized?

The Fund is a diversified open-end, management investment company that was
established under the laws of the State of Maryland on October 31, 1934. The
Corporation may offer separate series of shares representing interests in
separate portfolios of securities. The Corporation changed its name from Stock
and Bond Fund, Inc. to Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc. on February 26, 1996.

The Board of Directors (the Board) has established three classes of shares of
the Fund, known as Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares (Shares).
This SAI relates to all classes of Shares. The Fund's investment adviser is
Federated Investment Management Services (Adviser).

Effective March 31, 1999, Federated Management, former Adviser to the Fund,
became Federated Investment Management Company (formerly, Federated Advisers).

Securities in Which the Fund Invests

In pursuing its investment strategy, the Fund may invest in the following
securities for any purpose that is consistent with its investment objective.

SECURITIES DESCRIPTIONS AND TECHNIQUES

Equity Securities

Common Stocks. Common stocks are the most prevalent type of equity security.
Common stocks receive the issuer's earnings after the issuer pays its creditors
and any preferred stockholders. As a result, changes in an issuer's earnings
directly influence the value of its common stock.

Preferred Stocks. Preferred stocks have the right to receive specified dividends
or distributions before the issuer makes payments on its common stock. Some
preferred stocks also participate in dividends and distributions paid on common
stock. Preferred stocks may also permit the issuer to redeem the stock. The Fund
may also treat such redeemable preferred stock as a fixed income security.

Interests in Other Limited Liability Companies. Entities such as limited
partnerships, limited liability companies, business trusts and companies
organized outside the United States may issue securities comparable to common or
preferred stock.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). REITs are real estate investment trusts
that lease, operate and finance commercial real estate. REITs are exempt from
federal corporate income tax if they limit their operations and distribute most
of their income. Such tax requirements limit a REIT's ability to respond to
changes in the commercial real estate market.

Warrants. Warrants give the Fund the option to buy the issuer's equity
securities at a specified price (the exercise price) at a specified future date
(the expiration date). The Fund may buy the designated securities by paying the
exercise price before the expiration date. Warrants may become worthless if the
price of the stock does not rise above the exercise price by the expiration
date. This increases the market risks of warrants as compared to the underlying
security. Rights are the same as warrants, except companies typically issue
rights to existing stockholders.

Fixed Income Securities

Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified
rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted
periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed income security must repay the
principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time. Fixed income
securities provide more regular income than equity securities. However, the
returns on fixed income securities are limited and normally do not increase with
the issuer's earnings. This limits the potential appreciation of fixed income
securities as compared to equity securities.

The following describes the types of fixed income securities in which the Fund
invests.

Treasury Securities. Treasury securities are direct obligations of the federal
government of the United States. Treasury securities are generally regarded as
having the lowest credit risks.

Agency Securities. Agency securities are issued or guaranteed by a federal
agency or other government sponsored entity acting under federal authority (a
GSE). The United States supports some GSEs with its full, faith and credit.
Other GSEs receive support through federal subsidies, loans or other benefits. A
few GSEs have no explicit financial support, but are regarded as having implied
support because the federal government sponsors their activities. Agency
securities are generally regarded as having low credit risks, but not as low as
treasury securities.

The Fund treats mortgage backed securities guaranteed by GSEs as agency
securities. Although a GSE guarantee protects against credit risks, it does not
reduce the market and prepayment risks of these mortgage backed securities.

Corporate Debt Securities. Corporate debt securities are fixed income securities
issued by businesses. Notes, bonds, debentures and commercial paper are the most
prevalent types of corporate debt securities. The Fund may also purchase
interests in bank loans to companies. The credit risks of corporate debt
securities vary widely among issuers.

In addition, the credit risk of an issuer's debt security may vary based on its
priority for repayment. For example, higher ranking (senior) debt securities
have a higher priority than lower ranking (subordinated) securities. This means
that the issuer might not make payments on subordinated securities while
continuing to make payments on senior securities. In addition, in the event of
bankruptcy, holders of senior securities may receive amounts otherwise payable
to the holders of subordinated securities. Some subordinated securities, such as
trust preferred and capital securities notes, also permit the issuer to defer
payments under certain circumstances. For example, insurance companies issue
securities known as surplus notes that permit the insurance company to defer any
payment that would reduce its capital below regulatory requirements.

Commercial Paper. Commercial paper is an issuer's obligation with a maturity of
less than nine months. Companies typically issue commercial paper to pay for
current expenditures. Most issuers constantly reissue their commercial paper and
use the proceeds (or bank loans) to repay maturing paper. If the issuer cannot
continue to obtain liquidity in this fashion, its commercial paper may default.
The short maturity of commercial paper reduces both the market and credit risks
as compared to other debt securities of the same issuer.

Demand Instruments. Demand instruments are corporate debt securities that the
issuer must repay upon demand. Other demand instruments require a third party,
such as a dealer or bank, to repurchase the security for its face value upon
demand. The Fund treats demand instruments as short-term securities, even though
their stated maturity may extend beyond one year.

Municipal Securities

Municipal securities are issued by states, counties, cities and other political
subdivisions and authorities. Although many municipal securities are exempt from
federal income tax, the Fund may invest in taxable municipal securities.

Mortgage Backed Securities

The Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities primarily by investing in
another mutual fund that owns securities and that is advised by an affiliate of
the Adviser. This other mutual fund is managed independently of the Fund and may
incur additional administrative expenses. The Fund may also invest in such
securities directly.

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs). CMOs, including interests in real
estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs), allocate payments and prepayments
from an underlying pass-through certificate among holders of different classes
of mortgage backed securities. This creates different prepayment and market
risks for each CMO class.

Sequential CMOs. In a sequential pay CMO, one class of CMOs receives all
principal payments and prepayments. The next class of CMOs receives all
principal payments after the first class is paid off. This process repeats for
each sequential class of CMO. As a result, each class of sequential pay CMOs
reduces the prepayment risks of subsequent classes.

PACs, TACs and Companion Classes. More sophisticated CMOs include planned
amortization classes (PACs) and targeted amortization classes (TACs). PACs and
TACs are issued with companion classes. PACs and TACs receive principal payments
and prepayments at a specified rate. The companion classes receive principal
payments and prepayments in excess of the specified rate. In addition, PACs will
receive the companion classes' share of principal payments, if necessary, to
cover a shortfall in the prepayment rate. This helps PACs and TACs to control
prepayment risks by increasing the risks to their companion classes.

IOs and POs. CMOs may allocate interest payments to one class (Interest Only or
IOs) and principal payments to another class (Principal Only or POs). POs
increase in value when prepayment rates increase. In contrast, IOs decrease in
value when prepayments increase, because the underlying mortgages generate less
interest payments. However, IOs tend to increase in value when interest rates
rise (and prepayments decrease), making IOs a useful hedge against market risks.

Floaters and Inverse Floaters. Another variant allocates interest payments
between two classes of CMOs. One class (Floaters) receives a share of interest
payments based upon a market index such as LIBOR. The other class (Inverse
Floaters) receives any remaining interest payments from the underlying
mortgages. Floater classes receive more interest (and Inverse Floater classes
receive correspondingly less interest) as interest rates rise. This shifts
prepayment and market risks from the Floater to the Inverse Floater class,
reducing the price volatility of the Floater class and increasing the price
volatility of the Inverse Floater class.

Z Classes and Residual Classes. CMOs must allocate all payments received from
the underlying mortgages to some class. To capture any unallocated payments,
CMOs generally have an accrual (Z) class. Z classes do not receive any payments
from the underlying mortgages until all other CMO classes have been paid off.
Once this happens, holders of Z class CMOs receive all payments and prepayments.
Similarly, REMICs have residual interests that receive any mortgage payments not
allocated to another REMIC class.

The degree of increased or decreased prepayment risks depends upon the structure
of the CMOs. However, the actual returns on any type of mortgage backed security
depend upon the performance of the underlying pool of mortgages, which no one
can predict and will vary among pools.

Asset Backed Securities

Asset backed securities are payable from pools of obligations other than
mortgages. Most asset backed securities involve consumer or commercial debts
with maturities of less than ten years. However, almost any type of fixed income
assets (including other fixed income securities) may be used to create an asset
backed security. Asset backed securities may take the form of commercial paper,
notes, or pass through certificates. Asset backed securities have prepayment
risks. Like CMOs, asset backed securities may be structured like Floaters,
Inverse Floaters, IOs and POs.

Bank Instruments

Bank instruments are unsecured interest bearing deposits with banks. Bank
instruments include bank accounts, time deposits, certificates of deposit and
banker's acceptances. Yankee instruments are denominated in U.S. dollars and
issued by U.S. branches of foreign banks. Eurodollar instruments are denominated
in U.S. dollars and issued by non-U.S. branches of U.S. or foreign banks.

Insurance Contracts

Insurance contracts include guaranteed investment contracts, funding agreements
and annuities. The Fund treats these contracts as fixed income securities.

Zero Coupon Securities

Zero coupon securities do not pay interest or principal until final maturity
unlike debt securities that provide periodic payments of interest (referred to
as a coupon payment). Investors buy zero coupon securities at a price below the
amount payable at maturity. The difference between the purchase price and the
amount paid at maturity represents interest on the zero coupon security.
Investors must wait until maturity to receive interest and principal, which
increases the market and credit risks of a zero coupon security.

There are many forms of zero coupon securities. Some are issued at a discount
and are referred to as zero coupon or capital appreciation bonds. Others are
created from interest bearing bonds by separating the right to receive the
bond's coupon payments from the right to receive the bond's principal due at
maturity, a process known as coupon stripping. Treasury STRIPs, IOs and POs are
the most common forms of stripped zero coupon securities. In addition, some
securities give the issuer the option to deliver additional securities in place
of cash interest payments, thereby increasing the amount payable at maturity.
These are referred to as pay-in-kind or PIK securities.

Credit Enhancement. Credit enhancement consists of an arrangement in which a
company agrees to pay amounts due on a fixed income security if the issuer
defaults. In some cases the company providing credit enhancement makes all
payments directly to the security holders and receives reimbursement from the
issuer. Normally, the credit enhancer has greater financial resources and
liquidity than the issuer. For this reason, the Adviser usually evaluates the
credit risk of a fixed income security based solely upon its credit enhancement.

Common types of credit enhancement include guarantees, letters of credit, bond
insurance and surety bonds. Credit enhancement also includes arrangements where
securities or other liquid assets secure payment of a fixed income security. If
a default occurs, these assets may be sold and the proceeds paid to security's
holders. Either form of credit enhancement reduces credit risks by providing
another source of payment for a fixed income security.

Convertible Securities

Convertible securities are fixed income securities that the Fund has the option
to exchange for equity securities at a specified conversion price. The option
allows the Fund to realize additional returns if the market price of the equity
securities exceeds the conversion price. For example, the Fund may hold fixed
income securities that are convertible into shares of common stock at a
conversion price of $10 per share. If the market value of the shares of common
stock reached $12, the Fund could realize an additional $2 per share by
converting its fixed income securities.

Convertible securities have lower yields than comparable fixed income
securities. In addition, at the time a convertible security is issued the
conversion price exceeds the market value of the underlying equity securities.
Thus, convertible securities may provide lower returns than non-convertible
fixed income securities or equity securities depending upon changes in the price
of the underlying equity securities. However, convertible securities permit the
Fund to realize some of the potential appreciation of the underlying equity
securities with less risk of losing its initial investment.

The Fund treats convertible securities as both fixed income and equity
securities for purposes of its investment policies and limitations, because of
their unique characteristics.

Foreign Securities

Foreign securities are securities of issuers based outside the United States.
The Fund considers an issuer to be based outside the United States if:

. it is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office located in,
another country;

. the principal trading market for its securities is in another country; or
. it (or its subsidiaries) derived in its most current fiscal year at least 50%

of its total assets, capitalization, gross revenue or profit from goods
produced, services performed, or sales made in another country.

Foreign securities are primarily denominated in foreign currencies. Along with
the risks normally associated with domestic securities of the same type, foreign
securities are subject to currency risks and risks of foreign investing. Trading
in certain foreign markets is also subject to liquidity risks.

Depositary Receipts. Depositary receipts represent interests in underlying
securities issued by a foreign company. Depositary receipts are not traded in
the same market as the underlying security. The foreign securities underlying
American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are traded in the United States. ADRs
provide a way to buy shares of foreign-based companies in the United States
rather than in overseas markets. ADRs are also traded in U.S. dollars,
eliminating the need for foreign exchange transactions. The foreign securities
underlying European Depositary Receipts (EDRs), Global Depositary Receipts
(GDRs), and International Depositary Receipts (IDRs), are traded globally or
outside the United States. Depositary receipts involve many of the same risks of
investing directly in foreign securities, including currency risks and risks of
foreign investing.

Foreign Exchange Contracts. In order to convert U.S. dollars into the currency
needed to buy a foreign security, or to convert foreign currency received from
the sale of a foreign security into U.S. dollars, the Fund may enter into spot
currency trades. In a spot trade, the Fund agrees to exchange one currency for
another at the current exchange rate. The Fund may also enter into derivative
contracts in which a foreign currency is an underlying asset. The exchange rate
for currency derivative contracts may be higher or lower than the spot exchange
rate. Use of these derivative contracts may increase or decrease the Fund's
exposure to currency risks.

Foreign Government Securities. Foreign government securities generally consist
of fixed income securities supported by national, state or provincial
governments or similar political subdivisions. Foreign government securities
also include debt obligations of supranational entities, such as international
organizations designed or supported by governmental entities to promote economic
reconstruction or development, international banking institutions and related
government agencies. Examples of these include, but are not limited to, the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank), the
Asian Development Bank, the European Investment Bank and the Inter-American
Development Bank.

Foreign government securities also include fixed income securities of
quasi-governmental agencies that are either issued by entities owned by a
national, state or equivalent government or are obligations of a political unit
that are not backed by the national government's full faith and credit. Further,
foreign government securities include mortgage-related securities issued or
guaranteed by national, state or provincial governmental instrumentalities,
including quasi-governmental agencies.

Derivative Contracts

Derivative contracts are financial instruments that require payments based upon
changes in the values of designated (or underlying) securities, currencies,
commodities, financial indices or other assets. Some derivative contracts (such
as futures, forwards and options) require payments relating to a future trade
involving the underlying asset. Other derivative contracts (such as swaps)
require payments relating to the income or returns from the underlying asset.
The other party to a derivative contract is referred to as a counterparty.

Many derivative contracts are traded on securities or commodities exchanges. In
this case, the exchange sets all the terms of the contract except for the price.
Investors make payments due under their contracts through the exchange. Most
exchanges require investors to maintain margin accounts through their brokers to
cover their potential obligations to the exchange. Parties to the contract make
(or collect) daily payments to the margin accounts to reflect losses (or gains)
in the value of their contracts. This protects investors against potential
defaults by the counterparty. Trading contracts on an exchange also allows
investors to close out their contracts by entering into offsetting contracts.

For example, the Fund could close out an open contract to buy an asset at a
future date by entering into an offsetting contract to sell the same asset on
the same date. If the offsetting sale price is more than the original purchase
price, the Fund realizes a gain; if it is less, the Fund realizes a loss.
Exchanges may limit the amount of open contracts permitted at any one time. Such
limits may prevent the Fund from closing out a position. If this happens, the
Fund will be required to keep the contract open (even if it is losing money on
the contract), and to make any payments required under the contract (even if it
has to sell portfolio securities at unfavorable prices to do so). Inability to
close out a contract could also harm the Fund by preventing it from disposing of
or trading any assets it has been using to secure its obligations under the
contract.

The Fund may also trade derivative contracts over-the-counter (OTC) in
transactions negotiated directly between the Fund and the counterparty. OTC
contracts do not necessarily have standard terms, so they cannot be directly
offset with other OTC contracts. In addition, OTC contracts with more
specialized terms may be more difficult to price than exchange traded contracts.

Depending upon how the Fund uses derivative contracts and the relationships
between the market value of a derivative contract and the underlying asset,
derivative contracts may increase or decrease the Fund's exposure to market and
currency risks, and may also expose the Fund to liquidity and leverage risks.
OTC contracts also expose the Fund to credit risks in the event that a
counterparty defaults on the contract.

The Fund may trade in the following types of derivative contracts.

Futures Contracts. Futures contracts provide for the future sale by one party
and purchase by another party of a specified amount of an underlying asset at a
specified price, date, and time. Entering into a contract to buy an underlying
asset is commonly referred to as buying a contract or holding a long position in
the asset. Entering into a contract to sell an underlying asset is commonly
referred to as selling a contract or holding a short position in the asset.
Futures contracts are considered to be commodity contracts. Futures contracts
traded OTC are frequently referred to as forward contracts. The Fund can buy or
sell futures contracts on portfolio securities or indexes and engage in foreign
currency forward contracts.

Options. Options are rights to buy or sell an underlying asset for a specified
price (the exercise price) during, or at the end of, a specified period. A call
option gives the holder (buyer) the right to buy the underlying asset from the
seller (writer) of the option. A put option gives the holder the right to sell
the underlying asset to the writer of the option. The writer of the option
receives a payment, or premium, from the buyer, which the writer keeps
regardless of whether the buyer uses (or exercises) the option.

The Fund may:

Buy put options on portfolio securities and financial futures contracts
including index futures (in anticipation of a decrease in the value of the
underlying asset).

Write call options on portfolio securities, financial futures contracts, and
securities which the Fund has the right to obtain without payment of further
consideration or for which it has segregated cash in the amount of any
additional consideration (to generate income from premiums, and in anticipation
of a decrease or only limited increase in the value of the underlying asset). If
a call written by a Fund is exercised, the Fund foregoes any possible profit
from an increase in the market price of the underlying asset over the exercise
price plus the premium received.

When the Fund writes options on futures contracts, it will be subject to margin
requirements similar to those applied to futures contracts.

Hybrid Instruments. Hybrid instruments combine elements of derivative contracts
with those of another security (typically a fixed income security). All or a
portion of the interest or principal payable on a hybrid security is determined
by reference to changes in the price of an underlying asset or by reference to
another benchmark (such as interest rates, currency exchange rates or indices).
Hybrid instruments also include convertible securities with conversion terms
related to an underlying asset or benchmark.

The risks of investing in hybrid instruments reflect a combination of the risks
of investing in securities, options, futures and currencies, and depend upon the
terms of the instrument. Thus, an investment in a hybrid instrument may entail
significant risks in addition to those associated with traditional fixed income
or convertible securities. Hybrid instruments are also potentially more volatile
and carry greater market risks than traditional instruments. Moreover, depending
on the structure of the particular hybrid, it may expose the Fund to leverage
risks or carry liquidity risks.

Swaps. Swaps are contracts in which two parties agree to pay each other (swap)
the returns derived from underlying assets with differing characteristics.
Most swaps do not involve the delivery of the underlying assets by either
party, and the parties might not own the assets underlying the swap. The
payments are usually made on a net basis so that, on any given day, the Fund
would receive (or pay) only the amount by which its payment under the contract
is less than (or exceeds) the amount of the other party's payment. Swap
agreements are sophisticated instruments that can take many different forms,
and are known by a variety of names including caps, floors, and collars.
Common swap agreements that the Fund may use include:

Interest Rate Swaps. Interest rate swaps are contracts in which one party
agrees to make regular payments equal to a fixed or floating interest rate
times a stated principal amount of fixed income securities, in return for
payments equal to a different fixed or floating rate times the same
principal amount, for a specific period. For example, a $10 million LIBOR
swap would require one party to pay the equivalent of the London Interbank
Offer Rate of interest (which fluctuates) on $10 million principal amount
in exchange for the right to receive the equivalent of a stated fixed rate
of interest on $10 million principal amount.

Caps and Floors. Caps and Floors are contracts in which one party agrees to
make payments only if an interest rate or index goes above (Cap) or below
(Floor) a certain level in return for a fee from the other party.

Total Return Swaps. Total return swaps are contracts in which one party
agrees to make payments of the total return from the underlying asset
during the specified period, in return for payments equal to a fixed or
floating rate of interest or the total return from another underlying
asset.

Special Transactions

Inter-fund Borrowing and Lending Arrangements

The SEC has granted an exemption that permits the Fund and all other funds
advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc. ("Federated funds") to lend
and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other
Federated funds. Participation in this inter-fund lending program is voluntary
for both borrowing and lending funds, and an inter-fund loan is only made if it
benefits each participating fund. Federated administers the program according to
procedures approved by the Fund's Board, and the Board monitors the operation of
the program. Any inter-fund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in
the exemption, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all
participating funds.

For example, inter-fund lending is permitted only (a) to meet shareholder
redemption requests, and (b) to meet commitments arising from "failed" trades.
All inter-fund loans must be repaid in seven days or less. The Fund's
participation in this program must be consistent with its investment policies
and limitations, and must meet certain percentage tests. Inter-fund loans may be
made only when the rate of interest to be charged is more attractive to the
lending fund than market-competitive rates on overnight repurchase agreements
(the "Repo Rate") and more attractive to the borrowing fund than the rate of
interest that would be charged by an unaffiliated bank for short-term borrowings
(the "Bank Loan Rate"), as determined by the Board. The interest rate imposed on
inter-fund loans is the average of the Repo Rate and the Bank Loan Rate.

Repurchase Agreements. Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund
buys a security from a dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a
mutually agreed upon time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale
price, reflecting the Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated
to the interest rate on the underlying security. The Fund will enter into
repurchase agreements only with banks and other recognized financial
institutions, such as securities dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser.

The Fund's custodian or subcustodian will take possession of the securities
subject to repurchase agreements. The Adviser or subcustodian will monitor the
value of the underlying security each day to ensure that the value of the
security always equals or exceeds the repurchase price.

Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks.

Securities of Other Investment Companies

The Fund may invest its assets in securities of other investment companies,
including the securities of money market funds, as an efficient means of
carrying out its investment policies. It should be noted that investment
companies incur certain expenses, such as management fees, and therefore, any
investment by the Fund in shares of other investment companies may be subject to
such duplicate expenses.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements. Reverse repurchase agreements are repurchase
agreements in which the Fund is the seller (rather than the buyer) of the
securities, and agrees to repurchase them at an agreed upon time and price. A
reverse repurchase agreement may be viewed as a type of borrowing by the Fund.
Reverse repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks. In addition, reverse
repurchase agreements create leverage risks because the Fund must repurchase the
underlying security at a higher price, regardless of the market value of the
security at the time of repurchase.

Delayed Delivery Transactions. Delayed delivery transactions, including when
issued transactions, are arrangements in which the Fund buys securities for a
set price, with payment and delivery of the securities scheduled for a future
time. During the period between purchase and settlement, no payment is made by
the Fund to the issuer and no interest accrues to the Fund. The Fund records the
transaction when it agrees to buy the securities and reflects their value in
determining the price of its shares. Settlement dates may be a month or more
after entering into these transactions so that the market values of the
securities bought may vary from the purchase prices. Therefore, delayed delivery
transactions create market risks for the Fund. Delayed delivery transactions
also involve credit risks in the event of a counterparty default.

To Be Announced Securities (TBAs). As with other delayed delivery transactions,
a seller agrees to issue a TBA security at a future date. However, the seller
does not specify the particular securities to be delivered. Instead, the Fund
agrees to accept any security that meets specified terms. For example, in a TBA
mortgage backed transaction, the Fund and the seller would agree upon the
issuer, interest rate and terms of the underlying mortgages. The seller would
not identify the specific underlying mortgages until it issues the security. TBA
mortgage backed securities increase market risks because the underlying
mortgages may be less favorable than anticipated by the Fund.

Dollar Rolls. Dollar rolls are transactions where the Fund sells mortgage-backed
securities with a commitment to buy similar, but not identical, mortgage-backed
securities on a future date at a lower price. Normally, one or both securities
involved are TBA mortgage backed securities. Dollar rolls are subject to market
risks and credit risks.

Securities Lending. The Fund may lend portfolio securities to borrowers that the
Adviser deems creditworthy. In return, the Fund receives cash or liquid
securities from the borrower as collateral. The borrower must furnish additional
collateral if the market value of the loaned securities increases. Also, the
borrower must pay the Fund the equivalent of any dividends or interest received
on the loaned securities.

The Fund will reinvest cash collateral in securities that qualify as an
acceptable investment for the Fund. However, the Fund must pay interest to the
borrower for the use of cash collateral.

Loans are subject to termination at the option of the Fund or the borrower. The
Fund will not have the right to vote on securities while they are on loan, but
it will terminate a loan in anticipation of any important vote. The Fund may pay
administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan and may pay a
negotiated portion of the interest earned on the cash collateral to a securities
lending agent or broker.

Securities lending activities are subject to market risks and credit risks.

Asset Coverage

In order to secure its obligations in connection with derivatives contracts or
special transactions, the Fund will either own the underlying assets, enter into
an offsetting transaction or set aside readily marketable securities with a
value that equals or exceeds the Fund's obligations. Unless the Fund has other
readily marketable assets to set aside, it cannot trade assets used to secure
such obligations entering into an offsetting derivative contract or terminating
a special transaction. This may cause the Fund to miss favorable trading
opportunities or to realize losses on derivative contracts or special
transactions.

Investment Ratings for Investment Grade Securities

The Adviser will determine whether a security is investment grade based upon the
credit ratings given by one or more nationally recognized rating services. For
example, Standard and Poor's, a rating service, assigns ratings to investment
grade securities (AAA, AA, A, and BBB) based on their assessment of the
likelihood of the issuer's inability to pay interest or principal (default) when
due on each security. Lower credit ratings correspond to higher credit risk. If
a security has not received a rating, the Fund must rely entirely upon the
Adviser's credit assessment that the security is comparable to investment grade.

If a security is downgraded below the minimum quality grade discussed above, the
Adviser will reevaluate the security, but will not be required to sell it.

INVESTMENT RISKS

There are many factors which may effect an investment in the Fund. The Fund's
principal risks are described in its prospectus. Additional risk factors are
outlined below and the specific risks associated with equity securities are as
follows:

Stock Market Risks

Liquidity Risks

. Trading opportunities are more limited for fixed income securities that have
not received any credit ratings, have received ratings below investment grade
or are not widely held.

. OTC derivative contracts generally carry greater liquidity risk than
exchange-traded contracts.

Risks Related to Company Size

Sector Risks

The specific risks associated with fixed income securities are as follows:

Interest Rate Risks

Credit Risks

. Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer will default on a security by
failing to pay interest or principal when due. If an issuer defaults, the
Fund will lose money.

. Many fixed income securities receive credit ratings from services such as
Standard & and Moody's Investors Service. These services assign ratings to
securities by assessing the likelihood of issuer default. Lower credit
ratings correspond to higher credit risk. If a security has not received a
rating, the Fund must rely entirely upon the Adviser's credit assessment.

. Credit risk includes the possibility that a party to a transaction involving
the Fund will fail to meet its obligations. This could cause the Fund to lose
the benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying
other securities to implement its investment strategy.

Call Risks

. Call risk is the possibility that an issuer may redeem a fixed income
security before maturity (a call) at a price below its current market price.
An increase in the likelihood of a call may reduce the security's price.

. If a fixed income security is called, the Fund may have to reinvest the
proceeds in other fixed income securities with lower interest rates, higher
credit risks, or other less favorable characteristics.

Liquidity Risks

. Trading opportunities are more limited for fixed income securities that have
not received any credit ratings, have received ratings below investment grade
or are not widely held.

Risks of Foreign Investing

. Foreign securities pose additional risks because foreign economic or
political conditions may be less favorable than those of the United States.
Securities in foreign markets may also be subject to taxation policies that
reduce returns for U.S. investors.

. Foreign companies may not provide information (including financial
statements) as frequently or to as great an extent as companies in the United
States. Foreign companies may also receive less coverage than United States
companies by market analysts and the financial press. In addition, foreign
countries may lack uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting
standards or regulatory requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S.
companies. These factors may prevent the Fund and its Adviser from obtaining
information concerning foreign companies that is as frequent, extensive and
reliable as the information available concerning companies in the United
States.

. Foreign countries may have restrictions on foreign ownership of securities or
may impose exchange controls, capital flow restrictions or repatriation
restrictions which could adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's
investments.

Risks Associated with Noninvestment Grade Securities

The specific risks of investing in derivative contracts include the following:

. Liquidity risk refers to the possibility that the Fund may not be able to
sell a security or close out a position when it wants to. If this happens,
the Fund will be required to continue to hold the security or keep the
position open, and the Fund could incur losses.

. OTC derivative contracts generally carry greater liquidity risk than
exchange-traded contracts.

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES

The Corporation's investment objective is to provide relative safety of capital
with the possibility of long-term growth of capital and income. Consideration is
also given to current income. The investment objective may not be changed by the
Fund's Directors without shareholder approval.

INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS

Selling Short and Buying on Margin

The Corporation will not sell any securities short or purchase any securities on
margin.

Issuing Senior Securities and Borrowing Money

The Fund will not issue senior securities, except as permitted by its investment
objective and policies, and except that the Fund may enter into reverse
repurchase agreements and otherwise borrow up to one-third of the value of its
net assets including the amount borrowed, as a temporary, extraordinary or
emergency measure or to facilitate management of the portfolio by enabling the
Fund to meet redemption requests when the liquidation of portfolio instruments
would be inconvenient or disadvantageous. This practice is not for investment
leverage.

Diversification of Investments

With respect to securities comprising 75% of the value of its total assets, the
Fund will not purchase securities of any one issuer (other than cash, cash
items, securities issued or guaranteed by the government of the United States or
its agencies or instrumentalities and repurchase agreements collateralized by
such U.S. government securities, and securities of other investment companies)
if as a result more than 5% of the value of its total assets would be invested
in the securities of that issuer, or it would own more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of that issuer.

Investing in Commodities, Commodity Contracts, or Real Estate

The Fund will not invest in commodities, commodity contracts, or real estate,
provided, that the Fund may acquire securities of real estate investment trusts,
and marketable securities of companies which may represent indirect interests in
real estate, and any investment security which derives its value from real
estate.

Underwriting

The Fund will not engage in underwriting or agency distribution of securities
issued by others.

Lending Cash or Securities

The Fund will not lend any assets except portfolio securities. The purchase of
corporate or government bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of
indebtedness shall not be considered a loan for purposes of this limitation.

Concentration of Investments

The Fund will not invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in
securities of companies in any one industry. However, with respect to foreign
governmental securities, the Fund reserves the right to invest up to 25% of its
total assets in fixed income securities of foreign governmental units located
within an individual foreign nation and to purchase or sell various currencies
on either a spot or forward basis in connection with these investments.

The above limitations cannot be changed unless authorized by the Board of
Directors (Board) and by the "vote of a majority of its outstanding voting
securities," as defined by the Investment Company Act. The following
limitations, however, may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.
Shareholders will be notified before any material change in these limitations
becomes effective.

Investing in Illiquid Securities

The Fund will limit investments in illiquid securities, including certain
restricted securities determined by the Directors to be illiquid non-negotiable
time deposits, unlisted options, and repurchase agreements providing for
settlement in more than seven days after notice, to 15% of its net assets.

Acquiring Securities

It will not invest in securities of a company for the purpose of exercising
control or management.

If a percentage limitation is adhered to at the time of investment, a later
increase or decrease in percentage resulting from any change in value or net
assets will not result in a violation of such restriction.

The Fund did not borrow money or lend portfolio securities in excess of 5% of
the value of its net assets during the last fiscal year and has no present
intent to do so in the coming fiscal year.

For purposes of its policies and limitations, the Fund considers certificates of
deposit and demand and time deposits issued by a U.S. branch of a domestic bank
or savings and loan having capital, surplus, and undivided profits in excess of
$100,000,000 at the time of investment to be "cash items."

Cash items may include short-term obligations such as:

. obligations of the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities; and

. repurchase agreements.

DETERMINING MARKET VALUE OF SECURITIES

Market values of the Fund's portfolio securities are determined as follows:

. for equity securities, according to the last sale price in the market in
which they are primarily traded (either a national securities exchange or the
over-the-counter market), if available;

. in the absence of recorded sales for equity securities, according to the mean
between the last closing bid and asked prices;

. for fixed income securities, at the last sale price on a national securities
exchange, if available, otherwise, as determined by an independent pricing
service;

. for short-term obligations, according to the mean between bid and asked
prices as furnished by an independent pricing service, except that short-term
obligations with remaining maturities of less than 60 days at the time of
purchase may be valued at amortized cost or at fair market value as
determined in good faith by the Board; and

. for all other securities at fair value as determined in good faith by the
Board.

Prices provided by independent pricing services may be determined without
relying exclusively on quoted prices and may consider institutional trading in
similar groups of securities, yield, quality, stability, risk, coupon rate,
maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data or
factors. From time to time, when prices cannot be obtained from an independent
pricing service, securities may be valued based on quotes from broker-dealers or
other financial institutions that trade the securities.

TRADING IN FOREIGN SECURITIES

(NYSE). In computing its NAV, the Fund values foreign securities at the latest
closing price on the exchange on which they are traded immediately prior to the
closing of the NYSE. Certain foreign currency exchange rates may also be
determined at the latest rate prior to the closing of the NYSE. Foreign
securities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at
current rates. Occasionally, events that affect these values and exchange rates
may occur between the times at which they are determined and the closing of the
NYSE. If such events materially affect the value of portfolio securities, these
securities may be valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by the
Fund's Board, although the actual calculation may be done by others.

What Do Shares Cost?

The Fund's net asset value (NAV) per Share fluctuates and is based on the market
value of all securities and other assets of the Fund. The NAV for each class of
Shares may differ due to the variance in daily net income realized by each
class. Such variance will reflect only accrued net income to which the
shareholders of a particular class are entitled.

REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE FRONT-END SALES CHARGE

You can reduce or eliminate the applicable front-end sales charge, as follows:

Quantity Discounts

Larger purchases of the same Share class reduce or eliminate the sales charge
you pay. You can combine purchases of Shares made on the same day by you, your
spouse and your children under age 21. In addition, purchases made at one time
by a trustee or fiduciary for a single trust estate or a single fiduciary
account can be combined.

Accumulated Purchases

If you make an additional purchase of Shares, you can count previous Share
purchases still invested in the Fund in calculating the applicable sales charge
on the additional purchase.

Concurrent Purchases

You can combine concurrent purchases of the same share class of two or more
Federated Funds in calculating the applicable sales charge.

Letter of Intent Class A Shares

You can sign a Letter of Intent committing to purchase a certain amount of the
same class of Shares within a 13-month period to combine such purchases in
calculating the sales charge. The Fund's custodian will hold Shares in escrow
equal to the maximum applicable sales charge. If you complete the Letter of
Intent, the Custodian will release the Shares in escrow to your account. If you
do not fulfill the Letter of Intent, the Custodian will redeem the appropriate
amount from the Shares held in escrow to pay the sales charges that were not
applied to your purchases.

Reinvestment Privilege

You may reinvest, within 120 days, your Share redemption proceeds at the next
determined NAV without any sales charge.

Purchases by Affiliates of the Fund

The following individuals and their immediate family members may buy Shares at
NAV without any sales charge because there are nominal sales efforts associated
with their purchases:

. the Directors, employees and sales representatives of the Fund, the Adviser,
the Distributor and their affiliates;

. any associated person of an investment dealer who has a sales agreement with

the Distributor; and

. trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans for these individuals.

Federated Life Members

Shareholders of the Fund known as "Federated Life Members" are exempt from
paying any front-end sales charge. These shareholders joined the Fund
originally:

. through the "Liberty Account," an account for Liberty Family of Funds
shareholders on February 28, 1987 (the Liberty Account and Liberty Family of
Funds are no longer marketed); or

. as Liberty Account shareholders by investing through an affinity group prior
to August 1, 1987.

REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE

These reductions or eliminations are offered because: no sales commissions have
been advanced to the investment professional selling Shares; the shareholder has
already paid a Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC); or nominal sales efforts
are associated with the original purchase of Shares.

Upon notification to the Distributor or the Fund's transfer agent, no CDSC will
be imposed on redemptions:

. following the death or post-purchase disability, as defined in Section
72(m)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, of the last surviving
shareholder;

. representing minimum required distributions from an Individual Retirement
Account or other retirement plan to a shareholder who has attained the age of
70 1/2 ;

. of Shares that represent a reinvestment within 120 days of a previous
redemption;

. of Shares held by the Directors, employees, and sales representatives of the
Fund, the Adviser, the Distributor and their affiliates; employees of any
investment professional that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with
the Distributor; and the immediate family members of the above persons;

. of Shares originally purchased through a bank trust department, a registered
investment adviser or retirement plans where the third party administrator
has entered into certain arrangements with the Distributor or its affiliates,
or any other investment professional, to the extent that no payments were
advanced for purchases made through these entities;

. which are involuntary redemptions processed by the Fund because the accounts
do not meet the minimum balance requirements; and

Class B Shares Only

. which are qualifying redemptions of Class B Shares under a Systematic
Withdrawal Program.

How is the Fund Sold?

Under the Distributor's Contract with the Fund, the Distributor (Federated
Securities Corp.) offers Shares on a continuous, best-efforts basis.

FRONT-END SALES CHARGE REALLOWANCES

The Distributor receives a front-end sales charge on certain Share sales. The
Distributor generally pays up to 90% (and as much as 100%) of this charge to
investment professionals for sales and/or administrative services. Any payments
to investment professionals in excess of 90% of the front-end sales charge are
considered supplemental payments. The Distributor retains any portion not paid
to an investment professional.

RULE 12B-1 PLAN

As a compensation-type plan, the Rule 12b-1 Plan is designed to pay the
Distributor (who may then pay investment professionals such as banks,
broker/dealers, trust departments of banks, and registered investment advisers)
for marketing activities (such as advertising, printing and distributing
prospectuses, and providing incentives to investment professionals) to promote
sales of Shares so that overall Fund assets are maintained or increased. This
helps the Fund achieve economies of scale, reduce per share expenses, and
provide cash for orderly portfolio management and Share redemptions. In
addition, the Fund's service providers that receive asset-based fees also
benefit from stable or increasing Fund assets.

The Fund may compensate the Distributor more or less than its actual marketing
expenses. In no event will the Fund pay for any expenses of the Distributor that
exceed the maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee.

The maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee that can be paid in any one year may not be
sufficient to cover the marketing-related expenses the Distributor has incurred.
Therefore, it may take the Distributor a number of years to recoup these
expenses. Federated and its subsidiaries may benefit from arrangements where the
Rule 12b-1 Plan fees related to Class B Shares may be paid to third parties who
have advanced commissions to investment professionals.

SHAREHOLDER SERVICES

The Fund may pay Federated Shareholder Services Company, a subsidiary of
Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated), for providing shareholder services and
maintaining shareholder accounts. Federated Shareholder Services Company may
select others to perform these services for their customers and may pay them
fees.

SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS

Investment professionals may be paid fees out of the assets of the Distributor
and/or Federated Shareholder Services Company (but not out of Fund assets). The
Distributor and/or Federated Shareholder Services Company may be reimbursed by
the Adviser or its affiliates.

Investment professionals receive such fees for providing distribution-related or
shareholder services such as sponsoring sales, providing sales literature,
conducting training seminars for employees, and engineering sales-related
computer software programs and systems. Also, investment professionals may be
paid cash or promotional incentives, such as reimbursement of certain expenses
relating to attendance at informational meetings about the Fund or other special
events at recreational-type facilities, or items of material value. These
payments will be based upon the amount of Shares the investment professional
sells or may sell and/or upon the type and nature of sales or marketing support
furnished by the investment professional.

When an investment professional's customer purchases shares, the investment
professional may receive:

. an amount up to 5.50% and 1.00%, respectively, of the NAV of Class B and C
Shares.

In addition, the Distributor may pay investment professionals 0.25% of the
purchase price of $1 million or more of Class A Shares that its customer has not
redeemed over the first year.

Class A Shares

Investment professionals purchasing Class A Shares for their customers are
eligible to receive an advance payment from the Distributor based on the
following breakpoints:

Amount Advance Payments as a Percentage of Public Offering Price
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First $1 - $5 million 0.75%
Next $5 - $20 million 0.50%
Over $20 million 0.25%
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For accounts with assets over $1 million, the dealer advance payments reset
annually to the first breakpoint on the anniversary of the first purchase.

Class A Share purchases under this program may be made by Letter of Intent or by
combining concurrent purchases. The above advance payments will be paid only on
those purchases that were not previously subject to a front-end sales charge and
dealer advance payments. Certain retirement accounts may not be eligible for
this program.

A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% of the redemption amount applies to
Class A Shares redeemed up to 24 months after purchase. The CDSC does not apply
under certain investment programs where the investment professional does not
receive an advance payment on the transaction including, but not limited to,
trust accounts and wrap programs where the investor pays an account level fee
for investment management.

Exchanging Securities for Shares

You may contact the Distributor to request a purchase of Shares in exchange for
securities you own. The Fund reserves the right to determine whether to accept
your securities and the minimum market value to accept. The Fund will value your
securities in the same manner as it values its assets. This exchange is treated
as a sale of your securities for federal tax purposes.

Subaccounting Services

Certain investment professionals may wish to use the transfer agent's
subaccounting system to minimize their internal recordkeeping requirements. The
transfer agent may charge a fee based on the level of subaccounting services
rendered. Investment professionals holding Shares in a fiduciary, agency,
custodial, or similar capacity may charge or pass through subaccounting fees as
part of or in addition to normal trust or agency account fees. They may also
charge fees for other services that may be related to the ownership of Shares.
This information should, therefore, be read together with any agreement between
the customer and the investment professional about the services provided, the
fees charged for those services, and any restrictions and limitations imposed.

Redemption in Kind

Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the
right, as described below, to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a
distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.

Because the Fund has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, the Fund is obligated to pay Share redemptions to any one
shareholder in cash only up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net assets
represented by such Share class during any 90-day period.

Any Share redemption payment greater than this amount will also be in cash
unless the Fund's Board determines that payment should be in kind. In such a
case, the Fund will pay all or a portion of the remainder of the redemption in
portfolio securities, valued in the same way as the Fund determines its NAV. The
portfolio securities will be selected in a manner that the Fund's Board deems
fair and equitable and, to the extent available, such securities will be readily
marketable.

Redemption in kind is not as liquid as a cash redemption. If redemption is made
in kind, shareholders receiving the portfolio securities and selling them before
their maturity could receive less than the redemption value of the securities
and could incur certain transaction costs.

Account and Share Information

VOTING RIGHTS

Each share of the Fund gives the shareholder one vote in Director elections and
other matters submitted to shareholders for vote. All Shares of the Fund have
equal voting rights, except that in matters affecting only a particular class,
only Shares of that class are entitled to vote.

Directors may be removed by the Board or by shareholders at a special meeting. A
special meeting of shareholders will be called by the Board upon the written
request of shareholders who own at least 10% of the Fund's outstanding shares of
all series entitled to vote.

As of December 10, 1999, the following shareholders owned of record,
beneficially, or both, 5% or more of outstanding Shares: Edward Jones & Co.,
Maryland Heights, MO owned approximately 1,186,245 Class A Shares (10.21%);
Edward Jones & Co., Maryland Heights, MO owned approximately 252,139 Class B
Shares (8.59%); Edward Jones & Co., Maryland Heights, MO owned approximately
117,695 Class C Shares (9.34%); MLPF&S, Jacksonville, FL owned approximately
94,238 Class C Shares (7.47%) and Citizens National Bank, Butler, PA owned
approximately 111,357 Class C Shares (8.83%).

Tax Information

FEDERAL INCOME TAX

The Fund intends to meet requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue
Code applicable to regulated investment companies. If these requirements are not
met, it will not receive special tax treatment and will pay federal income tax.

FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

If the Fund purchases foreign securities, their investment income may be subject
to foreign withholding or other taxes that could reduce the return on these
securities. Tax treaties between the United States and foreign countries,
however, may reduce or eliminate the amount of foreign taxes to which the Fund
would be subject. The effective rate of foreign tax cannot be predicted since
the amount of Fund assets to be invested within various countries is uncertain.
However, the Fund intends to operate so as to qualify for treaty-reduced tax
rates when applicable.

Distributions from a Fund may be based on estimates of book income for the year.
Book income generally consists solely of the coupon income generated by the
portfolio, whereas tax-basis income includes gains or losses attributable to
currency fluctuation. Due to differences in the book and tax treatment of
fixed-income securities denominated in foreign currencies, it is difficult to
project currency effects on an interim basis. Therefore, to the extent that
currency fluctuations cannot be anticipated, a portion of distributions to
shareholders could later be designated as a return of capital, rather than
income, for income tax purposes, which may be of particular concern to simple
trusts.

If the Fund invests in the stock of certain foreign corporations, they may
constitute Passive Foreign Investment Companies (PFIC), and the Fund may be
subject to Federal income taxes upon disposition of PFIC investments.

If more than 50% of the value of the Fund's assets at the end of the tax year is
represented by stock or securities of foreign corporations, the Fund intends to
qualify for certain Code stipulations that would allow shareholders to claim a
foreign tax credit or deduction on their U.S. income tax returns. The Code may
limit a shareholder's ability to claim a foreign tax credit. Shareholders who
elect to deduct their portion of the Fund's foreign taxes rather than take the
foreign tax credit must itemize deductions on their income tax returns.

Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund?

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board is responsible for managing the Fund's business affairs and for
exercising all the Fund's powers except those reserved for the shareholders.
Information about each Board member is provided below and includes each
person's: name, address, birth date, present position(s) held with the Fund's,
principal occupations for the past five years and positions held prior to the
past five years, total compensation received as a Director from the Fund for its
most recent fiscal year, and the total compensation received from the Federated
Fund Complex for the most recent calendar year. The Federated Fund Complex is
comprised of 56 investment companies, whose investment advisers are affiliated
with the Fund's Adviser.

As of December 10, 1999, the Fund's Board and Officers as a group owned less
than 1% of the Fund's outstanding Class A, B, C Shares.

Name Total
Birth Date Aggregate Compensation
Address Principal Occupations Compensation From Fund
Position With Fund for Past Five Years From Fund and Fund Complex
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John F. Donahue*+# Chief Executive Officer and Director or Trustee of the $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: July 28, 1924 Federated Fund Complex; Chairman and Director, Federated Fund and
Federated Investors Tower Investors, Inc.; Chairman and Trustee, Federated 54 other investment
1001 Liberty Avenue Investment Management Company; Chairman and Director, companies
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Investment Counseling and Federated Global in the Fund Complex
DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT Investment Management Corp.; Chairman, Passport
Research, Ltd.

Thomas G. Bigley Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; $1,145.90 $113,860.22 for the
Birth Date: February 3, 1934 Director, Member of Executive Committee, Children's Fund and
15 Old Timber Trail Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director, Robroy Industries, 54 other investment
Pittsburgh, PA Inc. (coated steel conduits/computer storage equipment); companies
DIRECTOR formerly: Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP; Director, in the Fund Complex
MED 3000 Group, Inc. (physician practice management);
Director, Member of Executive Committee, University of

Pittsburgh.

John T. Conroy, Jr. Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; $1,260.68 $125,264.48 for the
Birth Date: June 23, 1937 President, Investment Properties Corporation; Senior Fund and
Grubb & Ellis/Investment Vice President, John R. Wood and Associates, Inc., 54 other investment
Properties Corporation Realtors; Partner or Trustee in private real estate companies
3201 Tamiami Trail North ventures in Southwest Florida; formerly: President, in the Fund Complex
Naples, FL Naples Property Management, Inc. and Northgate Village
DIRECTOR Development Corporation.

Nicholas P. Constantakis Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; $557.57 $47,958.02 for the
Birth Date: September 3, 1939 Director, Michael Baker Corporation (engineering, Fund and
175 Woodshire Drive construction, operations and technical services); 29 other investment
Pittsburgh, PA formerly: Partner, Andersen Worldwide SC. companies
DIRECTOR in the Fund Complex

John F. Cunningham++ Director or Trustee of some of the Federated Fund $557.57 $0 for the
Birth Date: March 5, 1943 Complex; Chairman, President and Chief Executive Fund and
353 El Brillo Way Officer, Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic business 46 other investment
Palm Beach, FL consulting); Trustee Associate, Boston College; companies
DIRECTOR Director, Iperia Corp. (communications/software); in the Fund Complex
formerly: Director, Redgate Communications and EMC
Corporation (computer storage systems).

Previous Positions: Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer, Computer Consoles, Inc.; President
and Chief Operating Officer, Wang Laboratories;
Director, First National Bank of Boston; Director,

Apollo Computer, Inc.

Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.* Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; $1,145.90 $113,860.22 for the
Birth Date: October 11, 1932 Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Medical Fund and
3471 Fifth Avenue Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - 54 other investment
Suite 1111 Downtown; Hematologist, Oncologist, and Internist, companies
Pittsburgh, PA University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Member, in the Fund Complex
DIRECTOR National Board of Trustees, Leukemia Society of America.

Peter E. Madden Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; $1,043.70 $113,860.22 for the
Birth Date: March 16, 1942 formerly: Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fund and
One Royal Palm Way General Court; President, State Street Bank and Trust 54 other investment
100 Royal Palm Way Company and State Street Corporation. companies
Palm Beach, FL in the Fund Complex
DIRECTOR Previous Positions: Director, VISA USA and VISA
International; Chairman and Director,
Massachusetts Bankers Association; Director,
Depository Trust Corporation; Director, The
Boston Stock Exchange.

Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.++ Director or Trustee of some of the Federated Fund $606.82 $0 for the
Birth Date: April 10, 1945 Complex; Executive Vice President, Legal and External Fund and
80 South Road Affairs, Dugan Valva Contess, Inc. (marketing, 50 other investment
Westhampton Beach, NY communications, technology and consulting).; formerly companies

DIRECTOR Management Consultant. in the Fund Complex

Previous Positions: Chief Executive Officer,
PBTC International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young &
Company (now Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial
Officer of Retail Banking Sector, Chase
Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice President, Marine
Midland Bank; Vice President, Citibank;
Assistant Professor of Banking and Finance,
Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra
University.

John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; $1,232.27 $113,860.22 for the
S.J.D.# President, Law Professor, Duquesne University; Fund and
Birth Date: December 20, 1932 Consulting Partner, Mollica & Murray; Director, Michael 54 other investment
President, Duquesne University Baker Corp. (engineering, construction, operations, and companies
Pittsburgh, PA technical services). in the Fund Complex
DIRECTOR

Previous Positions: Dean and Professor of Law,
University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Dean and
Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law.

Marjorie P. Smuts Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; $1,145.90 $113,860.22 for the
Birth Date: June 21, 1935 Public Relations/Marketing/Conference Planning. Fund and
4905 Bayard Street Previous Positions: National Spokesperson, Aluminum 54 other investment
Pittsburgh, PA Company of America; television producer; business owner. companies

DIRECTOR in the Fund Complex

John S. Walsh++ Director or Trustee of some of the Federated Fund $577.57. $0 for the
Birth Date: November 28, 1957 Complex; President and Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. Fund and
2007 Sherwood Drive (manufacturer of construction temporary heaters); 48 other investment
Valparaiso, IN President and Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. companies
DIRECTOR (distributor of portable construction heaters); in the Fund Complex

President, Portable Heater Parts, a division of
Manufacturers Products, Inc.; Director, Walsh & Kelly,
Inc. (heavy highway contractor); formerly: Vice

President, Walsh & Kelly, Inc.

J. Christopher Donahue+ President or Executive Vice President of the Federated $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: April 11, 1949 Fund Complex; Director or Trustee of some of the Funds Fund and
Federated Investors Tower in the Federated Fund Complex; President, Chief 16 other investment
1001 Liberty Avenue Executive Officer and Director, Federated Investors, companies
Pittsburgh, PA Inc.; President and Trustee, Federated Investment in the Fund Complex
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND Management Company; President and Trustee, Federated
DIRECTOR Investment Counseling, President and Director, Federated
Global Investment Management Corp.; President,
Passport Research, Ltd.; Trustee, Federated
Shareholder Services Company; Director,
Federated Services Company.

Edward C. Gonzales Trustee or Director of some of the Funds in the $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October 22, 1930 Federated Fund Complex; President, Executive Vice Fund and
Federated Investors Tower President and Treasurer of some of the Funds in the 1 other investment
1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Fund Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated company
Pittsburgh, PA Investors, Inc.; Vice President, Federated Investment in the Fund Complex

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Management Company and Federated Investment Counseling,
Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and
Passport Research, Ltd.; Executive Vice President and
Director, Federated Securities Corp.; Trustee, Federated

Shareholder Services Company.

John W. McGonigle Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Federated $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October 26, 1938 Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Secretary and Fund and
Federated Investors Tower Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Trustee, Federated 54 other investment
1001 Liberty Avenue Investment Management Company and Federated Investment companies
Pittsburgh, PA Counseling; Director, Federated Global Investment in the Fund Complex
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Management Corp, Federated Services Company and
Federated Securities Corp.

Richard J. Thomas Treasurer of the Federated Fund Complex; Vice President $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: June 17, 1954 - Funds Financial Services Division, Federated Fund and
Federated Investors Tower Investors, Inc.; formerly: various management positions 54 other investment
1001 Liberty Avenue within Funds Financial Services Division of Federated companies
Pittsburgh, PA Investors, Inc. in the Fund Complex
TREASURER

Richard B. Fisher President or Vice President of some of the Funds in the $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: May 17, 1923 Federated Fund Complex; Director or Trustee of some of Fund and
Federated Investors Tower the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice 6 other investment
1001 Liberty Avenue President, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman and companies
Pittsburgh, PA Director, Federated Securities Corp. in the Fund Complex

VICE PRESIDENT

J. Thomas Madden Chief Investment Officer of this Fund and various other $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October 22, 1945 Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice Fund and
Federated Investors Tower President, Federated Investment Counseling, Federated 12 other investment
1001 Liberty Avenue Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment companies
Pittsburgh, PA Management Company and Passport Research, Ltd.; Vice in the Fund Complex
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER President, Federated Investors, Inc.; formerly:
Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President,
Federated Investment Counseling Institutional Portfolio
Management Services Division; Senior Vice President,
Federated Investment Management Company and Passport

Research, Ltd.

Michael P. Donnelly Michael P. Donnelly has been the Fund's portfolio $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: November 26, 1961 manager since December 1997. He is Vice President of the Fund and
Federated Investors Tower Fund. Mr. Donnelly joined Federated in 1989 as an 1 other investment
1001 Liberty Avenue Investment Analyst. He served as a Portfolio Manager company
Pittsburgh, PA from 1994 to 1998 and became a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Fund Complex
VICE PRESIDENT in 1998. He was a Vice President of the Fund's Adviser
from 1994 to 1999. In 1999, Mr. Donnelly became a
Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser. Mr.
Donnelly is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received
his M.B.A. from the University of Virginia.

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* An asterisk denotes a Director who is deemed to be an interested person as
defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940.

# A pound sign denotes a Member of the Board's Executive Committee, which
handles the Board's responsibilities between its meetings.

+ Mr. Donahue is the father of J. Christopher Donahue, Executive Vice President
of the Fund.

++Messrs. Cunningham, Mansfield and Walsh became members of the Board of
Directors on January 1, 1999. They did not earn any fees for serving the Fund
Complex since these fees are reported as of the end of the last calendar year.

INVESTMENT ADVISER

The Adviser conducts investment research and makes investment decisions for the
Fund.

The Adviser is a wholly owned subsidiary of Federated.

The Adviser shall not be liable to the Fund or any Fund shareholder for any
losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding, or sale of any security
or for anything done or omitted by it, except acts or omissions involving
willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the
duties imposed upon it by its contract with the Fund.

Other Related Services

Affiliates of the Adviser may, from time to time, provide certain electronic
equipment and software to institutional customers in order to facilitate the
purchase of Fund Shares offered by the Distributor.

BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS

When selecting brokers and dealers to handle the purchase and sale of portfolio
instruments, the Adviser looks for prompt execution of the order at a favorable
price. The Adviser will generally use those who are recognized dealers in
specific portfolio instruments, except when a better price and execution of the
order can be obtained elsewhere. The Adviser may select brokers and dealers
based on whether they also offer research services (as described below). In
selecting among firms believed to meet these criteria, the Adviser may give
consideration to those firms which have sold or are selling Shares of the Fund
and other funds distributed by the Distributor and its affiliates. The Adviser
makes decisions on portfolio transactions and selects brokers and dealers
subject to review by the Fund's Board.

Research Services

Research services may include advice as to the advisability of investing in
securities; security analysis and reports; economic studies; industry studies;
receipt of quotations for portfolio evaluations; and similar services. Research
services may be used by the Adviser or by affiliates of Federated in advising
other accounts. To the extent that receipt of these services may replace
services for which the Adviser or its affiliates might otherwise have paid, it
would tend to reduce their expenses. The Adviser and its affiliates exercise
reasonable business judgment in selecting those brokers who offer brokerage and
research services to execute securities transactions. They determine in good
faith that commissions charged by such persons are reasonable in relationship to
the value of the brokerage and research services provided.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999, the Fund's Adviser directed
brokerage transactions to certain brokers due to the research they provided. The
total amount of these transactions was $2,600,564 for which the Fund was paid
$5,916 in brokerage commissions.

Investment decisions for the Fund are made independently from those of other
accounts managed by the Adviser. When the Fund and one or more of those accounts
invests in, or disposes of, the same security, available investments or
opportunities for sales will be allocated among the Fund and the account(s) in a
manner believed by the Adviser to be equitable. While the coordination and
ability to participate in volume transactions may benefit the Fund, it is
possible that this procedure could adversely impact the price paid or received
and/or the position obtained or disposed of by the Fund.

ADMINISTRATOR

Federated Services Company, a subsidiary of Federated, provides administrative
personnel and services (including certain legal and financial reporting
services) necessary to operate the Fund. Federated Services Company provides
these at the following annual rate of the average aggregate daily net assets of
all Federated Funds as specified below:

Maximum Administrative Fee Average Aggregate Daily Net Assets of the Federated Funds
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0.150 of 1% on the first $250 million
0.125 of 1% on the next $250 million
0.100 of 1% on the next $250 million
0.075 of 1% on assets in excess of $750 million
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The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least
$125,000 per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class of Shares.
Federated Services Company may voluntarily waive a portion of its fee and may
reimburse the Fund for expenses.

Federated Services Company also provides certain accounting and recordkeeping
services with respect to the Fund's portfolio investments for a fee based on
Fund assets plus out-of-pocket expenses.

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank and Trust Company, Boston, Massachusetts, is custodian for the
securities and cash of the Fund. Foreign instruments purchased by the Fund are
held by foreign banks participating in a network coordinated by State Street
Bank.

TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT

Federated Services Company, through its registered transfer agent subsidiary,
Federated Shareholder Services Company, maintains all necessary shareholder
records. The Fund pays the transfer agent a fee based on the size, type and
number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.

INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTs

The independent public accountant for the Fund, Deloitte & Touche LLP, plans and
performs its audit so that it may provide an opinion as to whether the Fund's
financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.

FEES PAID BY THE FUND FOR SERVICES

For the Year Ended October 31 1999 1998 1997
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Advisory Fee Earned $1,967,368 $1,476,808 $1,138,430
Advisory Fee Reduction 0 $ 144,801 $ 248,204
Brokerage Commissions $ 53,535 $ 136,728 $ 178,864
Administrative Fee $ 202,414 $ 185,000 $ 185,000
12b-1 Fee
Class A Shares 0 -- --
Class B Shares $ 302,829 -- --
Class C Shares $ 123,106 -- --
Shareholder Services Fee
Class A Shares $ 530,002 -- --
Class B Shares $ 100,943 -- --
Class C Shares $ 41,035 -- --
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Fees are allocated among classes based on their pro rata share of Fund assets,
except for marketing (Rule 12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees, which are
borne only by the applicable class of Shares.

How Does the Fund Measure Performance?

The Fund may advertise Share performance by using the Securities and Exchange
Commission's (SEC) standard method for calculating performance applicable to all
mutual funds. The SEC also permits this standard performance information to be
accompanied by non-standard performance information.

Share performance reflects the effect of non-recurring charges, such as maximum
sales charges, which, if excluded, would increase the total return and yield.
The performance of Shares depends upon such variables as: portfolio quality;
average portfolio maturity; type and value of portfolio securities; changes in
interest rates; changes or differences in the Fund's or any class of Shares'
expenses; and various other factors.

Share performance fluctuates on a daily basis largely because net earnings
fluctuate daily. Both net earnings and offering price per Share are factors in
the computation of yield and total return.

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AND YIELD

Total returns are given for the one-year, five-year, ten-year, and start of
performance, periods ended October 31, 1999.

Yield is given for the 30-day period ended October 31, 1999.

Start

30-Day Period 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years of Performance/1/
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Class A Shares 2.85% (0.43%) 12.96% 10.03% 8.77%
Class B Shares 2.29% (0.75%) NA NA 12.77%
Class C Shares 2.29% 3.55% 13.33% NA 10.70%
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/1/ Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares start of performance dates
were December 31, 1968, August 30, 1996 and April 19, 1993, respectively.

TOTAL RETURN

Total return represents the change (expressed as a percentage) in the value of
Shares over a specific period of time, and includes the investment of income and
capital gains distributions.

The average annual total return for Shares is the average compounded rate of
return for a given period that would equate a $1,000 initial investment to the
ending redeemable value of that investment. The ending redeemable value is
computed by multiplying the number of Shares owned at the end of the period by
the NAV per Share at the end of the period. The number of Shares owned at the
end of the period is based on the number of Shares purchased at the beginning of
the period with $1,000, less any applicable sales charge, adjusted over the
period by any additional Shares, assuming the annual reinvestment of all
dividends and distributions.

YIELD

The yield of Shares is calculated by dividing: (i) the net investment income per
Share earned by the Shares over a 30-day period; by (ii) the maximum offering
price per Share on the last day of the period. This number is then annualized
using semi-annual compounding. This means that the amount of income generated
during the 30-day period is assumed to be generated each month over a 12-month
period and is reinvested every six months. The yield does not necessarily
reflect income actually earned by Shares because of certain adjustments required
by the SEC and, therefore, may not correlate to the dividends or other
distributions paid to shareholders.

To the extent investment professionals and broker/dealers charge fees in
connection with services provided in conjunction with an investment in Shares,
the Share performance is lower for shareholders paying those fees.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS

Advertising and sales literature may include:

. references to ratings, rankings, and financial publications and/or
performance comparisons of Shares to certain indices;

. charts, graphs and illustrations using the Fund's returns, or returns in
general, that demonstrate investment concepts such as tax-deferred
compounding, dollar-cost averaging and systematic investment;

. discussions of economic, financial and political developments and their
impact on the securities market, including the portfolio manager's views on
how such developments could impact the Fund; and

. information about the mutual fund industry from sources such as the
Investment Company Institute.

The Fund may compare its performance, or performance for the types of securities
in which it invests, to a variety of other investments, including federally
insured bank products such as bank savings accounts, certificates of deposit,
and Treasury bills.

The Fund may quote information from reliable sources regarding individual
countries and regions, world stock exchanges, and economic and demographic
statistics.

You may use financial publications and/or indices to obtain a more complete view
of Share performance. When comparing performance, you should consider all
relevant factors such as the composition of the index used, prevailing market
conditions, portfolio compositions of other funds, and methods used to value
portfolio securities and compute offering price. The financial publications
and/or indices which the Fund uses in advertising may include:

Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. Ranks funds in various fund categories by
making comparative calculations using total return. Total return assumes the
reinvestment of all capital gains distributions and income dividends and takes
into account any change in net asset value over a specified period of time.

Morningstar, Inc. An independent rating service, is the publisher of the
bi-weekly Mutual Fund Values, which rates more than 1,000 NASDAQ-listed mutual
funds of all types, according to their risk-adjusted returns. The maximum rating
is five stars, and ratings are effective for two weeks.

Standard & Poor's Daily Stock Price Index of 500 Common Stocks (S&P 500).
Composite index of common stocks in industry, transportation, and financial and
public utility companies. Can be used to compare to the total returns of funds
whose portfolios are invested primarily in common stocks. In addition, the S & P
500 assumes reinvestments of all dividends paid by stocks listed on its index.
Taxes due on any of these distributions are not included, nor are brokerage or
other fees calculated in the S & P figures.

Salomon Brothers AAA-AA Corporates calculates total returns of approximately 775
issues, which include long-term, high-grade domestic corporate taxable bonds,
rated AAA-AA, with maturities of twelve years or more. It also includes
companies in industry, public utilities, and finance.

Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate (Total) Index is comprised of approximately
5,000 issues which include non-convertible bonds publicly issued by the U.S.
government or its agencies; corporate bonds guaranteed by the U.S. government
and quasi-federal corporations; and publicly issued, fixed rate, non-convertible
domestic bonds of companies in industry, public utilities, and finance. The
average maturity of these bonds approximates nine years. Tracked by Lehman
Brothers, Inc., the index calculates total returns for one-month, three-month,
twelve-month, and ten-year periods and year-to-date.

S&P 500/Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate (Weighted Index) and the S&P 500/
Lehman Brothers Government (Weighted Index) combine the components of a stock-
oriented index and a bond-oriented index to obtain results which can be compared
to the performance of a managed fund. The indices' total returns will be
assigned various weights depending upon the Fund's current asset allocation.

Investors may also consult the fund evaluation consulting universe listed below.
Consulting universes may be composed of pension, profit-sharing, commingled,
endowment/foundation and mutual funds.

SEI Balanced Universe is composed of 916 portfolios managed by 390 managers
representing $86 billion in assets. To be included in the universe, a portfolio
must contain a 5% minimum commitment in both equity and fixed income securities.

Who is Federated Investors, Inc.?

Federated is dedicated to meeting investor needs by making structured,
straightforward and consistent investment decisions. Federated investment
products have a history of competitive performance and have gained the
confidence of thousands of financial institutions and individual investors.

Federated's disciplined investment selection process is rooted in sound
methodologies backed by fundamental and technical research. At Federated,
success in investment management does not depend solely on the skill of a single
portfolio manager. It is a fusion of individual talents and state-of-the-art
industry tools and resources. Federated's investment process involves teams of
portfolio managers and analysts, and investment decisions are executed by
traders who are dedicated to specific market sectors and who handle trillions of
dollars in annual trading volume.

FEDERATED FUNDS OVERVIEW

Municipal Funds

In the municipal sector, as of December 31, 1998, Federated managed 10 bond
funds with approximately $2.2 billion in assets and 23 money market funds with
approximately $12.5 billion in total assets. In 1976, Federated introduced one
of the first municipal bond mutual funds in the industry and is now one of the
largest institutional buyers of municipal securities. The Funds may quote
statistics from organizations including The Tax Foundation and the National
Taxpayers Union regarding the tax obligations of Americans.

Equity Funds

In the equity sector, Federated has more than 28 years' experience. As of
December 31, 1998, Federated managed 27 equity funds totaling approximately
$14.9 billion in assets across growth, value, equity income, international,
index and sector (i.e. utility) styles. Federated's value-oriented management
style combines quantitative and qualitative analysis and features a structured,
computer-assisted composite modeling system that was developed in the 1970s.

Corporate Bond Funds

In the corporate bond sector, as of December 31, 1998, Federated managed 9 money
market funds and 15 bond funds with assets approximating $22.8 billion and $7.1
billion, respectively. Federated's corporate bond decision making--based on
intensive, diligent credit analysis--is backed by over 26 years of experience in
the corporate bond sector. In 1972, Federated introduced one of the first
high-yield bond funds in the industry. In 1983, Federated was one of the first
fund managers to participate in the asset backed securities market, a market
totaling more than $209 billion.

Government Funds

In the government sector, as of December 31, 1998, Federated managed 9 mortgage
backed, 5 government/agency and 19 government money market mutual funds, with
assets approximating $5.3 billion, $1.8 billion and $41.6 billion, respectively.
Federated trades approximately $425 million in U.S. government and mortgage
backed securities daily and places approximately $25 billion in repurchase
agreements each day. Federated introduced the first U.S. government fund to
invest in U.S. government bond securities in 1969. Federated has been a major
force in the short- and intermediate-term government markets since 1982 and
currently manages approximately $43.2 billion in government funds within these
maturity ranges.

Money Market Funds

In the money market sector, Federated gained prominence in the mutual fund
industry in 1974 with the creation of the first institutional money market fund.
Simultaneously, the company pioneered the use of the amortized cost method of
accounting for valuing shares of money market funds, a principal means used by
money managers today to value money market fund shares. Other innovations
include the first institutional tax-free money market fund. As of December 31,
1998, Federated managed more than $76.7 billion in assets across 52 money market
funds, including 19 government, 9 prime and 23 municipal with assets
approximating $41.6 billion, $22.8 billion and $12.5 billion, respectively.

The Chief Investment Officers responsible for oversight of the various
investment sectors within Federated are: U.S. equity and high yield - J. Thomas
Madden; U.S. fixed income -William D. Dawson, III; and global equities and fixed
income - Henry A. Frantzen. The Chief Investment Officers are Executive Vice

Presidents of the Federated advisory companies.

MUTUAL FUND MARKET

Thirty-seven percent of American households are pursuing their financial goals
through mutual funds. These investors, as well as businesses and institutions,
have entrusted over $5 trillion to the more than 7,300 funds available,
according to the Investment Company Institute.

FEDERATED CLIENTS OVERVIEW

Federated distributes mutual funds through its subsidiaries for a variety of
investment purposes. Specific markets include:

Institutional Clients

Federated meets the needs of approximately 900 institutional clients nationwide
by managing and servicing separate accounts and mutual funds for a variety of
purposes, including defined benefit and defined contribution programs, cash
management, and asset/liability management. Institutional clients include
corporations, pension funds, tax exempt entities, foundations/endowments,
insurance companies, and investment and financial advisers. The marketing effort
to these institutional clients is headed by John B. Fisher, President,
Institutional Sales Division, Federated Securities Corp.

Bank Marketing

Other institutional clients include more than 1,600 banks and trust
organizations. Virtually all of the trust divisions of the top 100 bank holding
companies use Federated Funds in their clients' portfolios. The marketing effort
to trust clients is headed by Timothy C. Pillion, Senior Vice President, Bank
Marketing & Sales.

Broker/Dealers and Bank Broker/Dealer Subsidiaries

Federated Funds are available to consumers through major brokerage firms
nationwide--we have over 2,200 broker/dealer and bank broker/dealer
relationships across the country--supported by more wholesalers than any other
mutual fund distributor. Federated's service to financial professionals and
institutions has earned it high ratings in several surveys performed by DALBAR,
Inc. DALBAR is recognized as the industry benchmark for service quality
measurement. The marketing effort to these firms is headed by James F. Getz,
President, Broker/Dealer Sales Division, Federated Securities Corp.

Financial Information

The Financial Statements for the Fund for the fiscal year ended October 31,
1999, are incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report to Shareholders
of Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc., dated October 31, 1999.

Investment Ratings

LONG-TERM DEBT RATINGS

AAA--Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity to pay
interest and repay principal is extremely strong.

AA--Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
and differs from the highest-rated issues only in small degree.

A--Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher-rated categories.

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION RATINGS Moody's
Investors Service (Moody's) short-term ratings are designated Moody's Investment
Grade (MIG or VMIG). (See below.) The purpose of the MIG or VMIG ratings is to
provide investors with a simple system by which the relative investment
qualities of short-term obligations may be evaluated.

MIG1--This designation denotes best quality. There is present strong protection
by established cash flows, superior liquidity support or demonstrated broad
based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG2--This designation denotes high quality. Margins of protection are ample
although not so large as in the preceding group.

VARIABLE RATE DEMAND NOTES (VRDNs) AND TENDER OPTION BONDS (TOBs) RATINGS

Short-term ratings on issues with demand features are differentiated by the use
of the VMIG symbol to reflect such characteristics as payment upon periodic
demand rather than fixed maturity dates and payment relying on external
liquidity. In this case, two ratings are usually assigned, (for example,
Aaa/VMIG-1); the first representing an evaluation of the degree of risk
associated with scheduled principal and interest payments, and the second
representing an evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the demand
feature. The VMIG rating can be assigned a 1 or 2 designation using the same
definitions described above for the MIG rating.

COMMERCIAL PAPER (CP) RATINGS

P-1--Issuers rated Prime-1 (or related supporting institutions) have a superior
capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. Prime-1 repayment
capacity will normally be evidenced by the following characteristics: leading
market positions in well established industries, high rates of return on funds
employed, conservative capitalization structure with moderate reliance on debt
and ample asset protection, broad margins in earning coverage of fixed financial
charges and high internal cash generation, well-established access to a range of
financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity.

P-2--Issuers rated Prime-2 (or related supporting institutions) have a strong
capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. This will normally
be evidenced by many of the characteristics cited above, but to a lesser degree.
Earnings trends and coverage ratios, while sound, will be more subject to
variation. Capitalization characteristics, while still appropriate, may be more
affected by external conditions. Ample alternate liquidity is maintained.

LONG-TERM DEBT RATINGS

Aaa--Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They carry
the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as "gilt
edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable
margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely
to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the
fundamentally strong position of such issues.

Aa--Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the Aaa group, they comprise what are generally known as
high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of protective
elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present
which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.

A--Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are
to be considered as upper-medium-grade obligations. Factors giving security to
principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present which
suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.

NR--Indicates that both the bonds and the obligor or credit enhancer are not
currently rated by S&P or Moody's with respect to short-term indebtedness.
However, management considers them to be of comparable quality to securities
rated A-1 or P-1.

NR(1)--The underlying issuer/obligor/guarantor has other outstanding debt rated
AAA by S&P or Aaa by Moody's.

NR(2)--The underlying issuer/obligor/guarantor has other outstanding debt rated
AA by S&P or Aa by Moody's.

NR(3)--The underlying issuer/obligor/guarantor has other outstanding debt rated
A by S&P or Moody's.

FITCH IBCA, INC. SHORT-TERM DEBT RATING DEFINITIONS

F-1+--Exceptionally Strong Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating are
regarded as having the strongest degree of assurance for timely payment.

F-1--Very Strong Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating reflect an
assurance for timely payment, only slightly less in degree than issues rated F-
1+.

F-2--Good Credit Quality. Issues carrying this rating have a satisfactory degree
of assurance for timely payment, but the margin of safety is not as great as for
issues assigned F-1+ and F-1 ratings.

STANDARD AND POOR'S LONG-TERM DEBT RATING DEFINITIONS AAA--Debt rated AAA has
the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. Capacity to pay interest and
repay principal is extremely strong.

AA--Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
and differs from the higher-rated issues only in small degree.

BBB--Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest
and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate protection
parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more
likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for
debt in this category than in higher-rated categories.

BB--Debt rated BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other
speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to
adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to
inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments. The BB
rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied BBB rating.

B--Debt rated B has a greater vulnerability to default but currently has the
capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse business,
financial, or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or willingness to
pay interest and repay principal. The B rating category is also used for debt
subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied BB or BB-
rating.

CCC--Debt rated CCC has a currently identifiable vulnerability to default, and
is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet
timely payment of interest and repayment of principal. In the event of adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions, it is not likely to have the
capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The CCC rating category is also
used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied
B or B rating.

CC--The rating CC typically is applied to debt subordinated to senior debt that
is assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating.

C--The rating C typically is applied to debt subordinated to senior debt which
is assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating. The C rating may be used to
cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed, but debt service
payments are continued.

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE LONG-TERM BOND RATING DEFINITIONS

AAA--Bonds which are rated AAA are judged to be of the best quality. They carry
the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as gilt
edged. Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable
margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely
to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the
fundamentally strong position of such issues.

AA--Bonds which are rated AA are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the AAA group, they comprise what are generally known as
high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in AAA securities or fluctuation of protective
elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present
which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in AAA securities.

BAA--Bonds which are rated BAA are considered as medium-grade obligations,
(i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured). Interest payments
and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well.

BA--Bonds which are BA are judged to have speculative elements; their future
cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest and
principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well safeguarded during
both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position characterizes
bonds in this class.

B--Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable
investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of
other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.

CAA--Bonds which are rated CAA are of poor standing. Such issues may be in
default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or
interest.

CA--Bonds which are rated CA represent obligations which are speculative in a
high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked shortcomings.

C--Bonds which are rated C are the lowest-rated class of bonds, and issues so
rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any
real investment standing.

FITCH IBCA, INC. LONG-TERM DEBT RATING DEFINITIONS

AAA--Bonds considered to be investment grade and of the highest credit quality.
The obligor has an exceptionally strong ability to pay interest and repay
principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably foreseeable events.

AA--Bonds considered to be investment grade and of very high credit quality. The
obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is very strong, although
not quite as strong as bonds rated AAA. Because bonds rated in the AAA and AA
categories are not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable future developments,
short-term debt of these issuers is generally rated F-1+.

A--Bonds considered to be investment grade and of high credit quality. The
obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is considered to be
strong, but may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in economic conditions and
circumstances than bonds with higher ratings.

BBB--Bonds considered to be investment grade and of satisfactory credit quality.
The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is considered to be
adequate. Adverse changes in economic conditions and circumstances, however, are
more likely to have adverse impact on these bonds, and therefore impair timely
payment. The likelihood that the ratings of these bonds will fall below
investment grade is higher than for bonds with higher ratings.

BB--Bonds are considered speculative. The obligor's ability to pay interest and
repay principal may be affected over time by adverse economic changes. However,
business and financial alternatives can be identified which could assist the
obligor in satisfying its debt service requirements.

B--Bonds are considered highly speculative. While bonds in this class are
currently meeting debt service requirements, the probability of continued timely
payment of principal and interest reflects the obligor's limited margin of
safety and the need for reasonable business and economic activity throughout the
life of the issue.

CCC--Bonds have certain identifiable characteristics which, if not remedied, may
lead to default. The ability to meet obligations requires an advantageous
business and economic environment.

CC--Bonds are minimally protected. Default in payment of interest and/or
principal seems probable over time.

C--Bonds are imminent default in payment of interest or principal.

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS

Prime-1--Issuers rated Prime-1 (or related supporting institutions) have a
superior capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. Prime-1
repayment capacity will normally be evidenced by the following characteristics:

. Leading market positions in well-established industries;
. High rates of return on funds employed;
. Conservative capitalization structure with moderate reliance on debt and

ample asset protection;

. Broad margins in earning coverage of fixed financial charges and high
internal cash generation; and

. Well-established access to a range of financial markets and assured sources
of alternate liquidity.

Prime-2--Issuers rated Prime-1 (or related supporting institutions) have a
strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. This will
normally be evidenced by many of the characteristics cited above but to a lesser
degree. Earnings trends and coverage ratios, while sound, will be more subject
to variation. Capitalization characteristics, while still appropriate, may be
more affected by external conditions. Ample alternate liquidity is maintained.

STANDARD AND POOR'S COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS

A-1--This designation indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely
payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety
characteristics are denoted with a plus sign (+) designation.

A-2--Capacity for timely payment on issues with this designation is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for
issues designated A-1.

FITCH IBCA, INC. COMMERCIAL PAPER RATING DEFINITIONS

FITCH-1--(Highest Grade) Commercial paper assigned this rating is regarded as
having the strongest degree of assurance for timely payment.

FITCH-2--(Very Good Grade) Issues assigned this rating reflect an assurance of
timely payment only slightly less in degree than the strongest issues.

Addresses

FEDERATED STOCK AND BOND FUND, INC.

Class A Shares
Class B Shares
Class C Shares

Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000

Distributor
Federated Securities Corp.
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Investment Adviser

Federated Investment Management Company
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company
P.O. Box 8600

Boston, MA 02266-8600

Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent
Federated Shareholder Services Company

P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600

Independent Public Accountants
Deloitte & Touche LLP
200 Berkeley Street

Boston, MA 02116

FEDERATED STOCK AND BOND FUND, INC.
RISK/RETURN BAR CHART AND TABLE

The graphic presentation displayed here consists of a bar chart representing the
annual total returns of Class A Shares of Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc. as
of the calendar year-end for each of ten years.

The `y' axis reflects the "% Total Return" beginning with "-5%" and increasing
in increments of 5% up to 30%.

The `x' axis represents calculation periods for the last ten calendar years of
the Fund, beginning with the earliest year. The light gray shaded chart features
ten distinct vertical bars, each shaded in charcoal, and each visually
representing by height the total return percentages for the calendar year stated
directly at its base. The calculated total return percentage for the Fund's
Class A Shares for each calendar year is stated directly at the top of each
respective bar, for the calendar years 1989 through 1998. The percentages noted
are: 12.46%, 0.19%, 18.52%, 7.33%, 10.50%, (1.92%), 25.06%, 13.69%, 23.92% and
11.16%.

The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's Class A Shares total returns
on a calendar year-end basis.

The Fund's Class A Shares total return for the nine-month period from January 1,
1999 to September 30, 1999 was (0.34%).

PART C. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 23.

(a) (i)Conformed copy of Charter of the Registrant as amended; (14)
(ii)Copy of Articles of Amendment dated
March 29, 1996; (19)
(b) (i) Copies of By-Laws of the Registrant as amended;
(14) (ii) Copy of Amendment #13 to the By-Laws of
the Registrant; (19) (iii)Copy of Amendment #14 to
the By-Laws of the Registrant; (19) (iv)copy of
Amendment #15 to the By-Laws of the Registrant;
(19)

(c) (i) Copy of Specimen Certificate for Shares of
Capital Stock of the Registrant; (15) (ii) Copy of
Specimen Certificate for Shares of Capital Stock
for Class B Shares of the Registrant; (16) (iii)
Copy of Specimen Certificate for Shares of Capital
Stock for Class C Shares of the Registrant; (16)

(d) Conformed copy of Investment Advisory Contract of
the Registrant; (13)

(e) (i) Conformed copy of Distributors Contract; (12)

(ii) Conformed copy of Exhibit B to the
Distributor's Contract; (15) (iii) Conformed Copy
of Distributor's Contract; (18) (iv) Conformed Copy
of Amendment to the Distribution Plan; (18)

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12. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 83 filed on Form N-1A December 28, 1993.(File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

13. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 85 filed on Form N-1A December 29, 1994.(File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

14. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 87 filed on Form N-1A December 27, 1995. (File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

15. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 88 filed on Form N-1A July 1, 1996. (File Nos. 2-10415 and
811-1)

16. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 91 filed on Form N-1A December 23, 1996. (File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

18. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 96 filed on Form N-1A December 29, 1997. (File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

19. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 98 filed on Form N-1A December 30, 1998. (File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

(v) The Registrant hereby incorporates the
conformed copy of the specimen Mutual Funds Sales
and Service Agreement; Mutual Funds Service
Agreement; and Plan Trustee/Mutual Funds Service
Agreement from Item 24 (b) (6) of the Cash Trust
Series II Registration Statement on Form N-1A,
filed with the Commission on July 24, 1995. (File
Numbers 33-38550 and 811-6269)

(f) Not applicable;

(g) (i) Conformed copy of Custodian Contract; (13) (ii)
Conformed copy of Custodian Fee Schedule; (17)

(h) (i) Conformed copy of Amended and Restated
Shareholder Services Agreement; (17)

(ii) Conformed copy of Principal Shareholder
Services Agreement (Class B Shares); (18) (iii)
Conformed copy of Shareholder Services Agreement
(Class B Shares); (18) (iv)The responses described
in Item 23 (e) (v) are hereby incorporated by
reference. (v)The Registrant hereby incorporates
the conformed copy of the Shareholder Services
Sub-Contract between Fidelity and Federated
Shareholder Services from Item 24(b)(9)(iii) of the
Federated GNMA Trust Registration Statement on Form
N-1A, filed with the Commission on March 25, 1996.
(File Nos. 2-75670 and 811-3375)

(i) Opinion and Consent of Counsel as to legality of
shares being registered; (9) (j) Conformed copy of Consent
of Independent Public Accountants; (19) (k) Not
applicable; (l) Not applicable;

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9. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 52 filed on Form N-1 February 27, 1981. (File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

13. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 85 filed on Form N-1A December 29, 1994.(File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

17. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 94 filed on Form N-1A October 31, 1997. (File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

18. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 96 filed on Form N-1A December 29, 1997. (File Nos. 2- 10415
and 811-1)

19. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 98 filed on Form N-1A December 30, 1998. (File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

(m) (i) Conformed copy of Distribution Plan
including Exhibit A; (15)
(ii) Conformed copy of Exhibit 1 Amendment to
Distribution Plan of the Registrant (Class B
Shares); (18) (iii) The responses described in Item
23(e)(v) are hereby incorporated by reference

(n) Copy of Financial Data Schedules; (not included
per footnote 60 of Release No. 33-7684)

(o) The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference the
conformed copy of the specimen Multiple Class Plan
from Item 24(b)(18) of the World Investment Series,
Inc. Registration Statement on Form N-1A, filed
with the Commission on January 26, 1996. (File Nos.
33-52149 and 811-07141);

(p) (i) Conformed copy of Power of Attorney; +

(ii) Conformed copy of Limited Power of
Attorney. (16)
(iii) Conformed copy of Power of Attorney of
Chief Investment Officer of the
Registrant; (19)
(iv) Conformed copy of Power of Attorney of

Treasurer of the Registrant; (19)

(v) Conformed copy of Power of Attorney of Director of the Registrant; + (vi)
Conformed copy of Power of Attorney of Director of the Registrant; + (vii)
Conformed copy of Power of Attorney of Director of the Registrant; + (viii)
Conformed copy of the Power of Attorney of Director of the Registrant; + Item
24. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant:

None

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+ All exhibits filed electronically.

13. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 85 filed on Form N-1A December 29, 1994.(File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

15. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 88 filed on Form N-1A July 1, 1996. (File Nos. 2-10415 and
811-1)

16. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 91 filed on Form N-1A December 23, 1996. (File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

18. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 96 filed on Form N-1A December 29, 1997. (File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

19. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 98 filed on Form N-1A December 30, 1998. (File Nos. 2-10415
and 811-1)

Item 25. Indemnification (13)

Item 26. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser:

For a description of the other business of the investment adviser,
see the section entitled "Who Manages the Fund?" in Part A. The
affiliations with the Registrant of four of the Trustees and one of
the Officers of the investment adviser are included in Part B of this
Registration Statement under "Who Manages and Provides Services to
the Fund?" The remaining Trustee of the investment adviser, his
position with the investment adviser, and, in parentheses, his
principal occupation is: Mark D. Olson (Partner, Wilson, Halbrook &
Bayard), 107 W. Market Street, Georgetown, Delaware 19947.

The remaining Officers of the investment adviser are:

Executive Vice Presidents: William D. Dawson, III
Henry A. Frantzen
J. Thomas Madden

Senior Vice Presidents: Joseph M. Balestrino
David A. Briggs
Drew J. Collins
Jonathan C. Conley
Deborah A. Cunningham
Mark E. Durbiano
Jeffrey A. Kozemchak
Sandra L. McInerney
Susan M. Nason
Mary Jo Ochson
Robert J. Ostrowski

Vice Presidents: Todd A. Abraham
J. Scott Albrecht
Arthur J. Barry
Randall S. Bauer
G. Andrew Bonnewell
Micheal W. Casey
Robert E. Cauley
Alexandre de Bethmann
B. Anthony Delserone, Jr.

Michael P. Donnelly
Linda A. Duessel
Donald T. Ellenberger
Kathleen M. Foody-Malus
Thomas M. Franks
James E. Grefenstette
Marc Halperin
Patricia L. Heagy
Susan R. Hill
William R. Jamison
Constantine J. Kartsonas
Robert M. Kowit
Richard J. Lazarchic
Steven Lehman
Marian R. Marinack
William M. Painter
Jeffrey A. Petro
Keith J. Sabol
Frank Semack
Aash M. Shah
Michael W. Sirianni, Jr.
Christopher Smith
Edward J. Tiedge
Leonardo A. Vila
Paige M. Wilhelm
George B. Wright

Assistant Vice Presidents: Arminda Aviles
Nancy J. Belz
Lee R. Cunningham, II
James H. Davis, II
Jacqueline A. Drastal
Paul S. Drotch
Salvatore A. Esposito
Donna M. Fabiano
Gary E. Farwell
Eamonn G. Folan
John T. Gentry
John W. Harris
Nathan H. Kehm
John C. Kerber
Grant K. McKay
Christopher Matyszewski
Natalie F. Metz
Thomas Mitchell
Joseph M. Natoli
Trent Neville
Ihab Salib
Roberto Sanchez-Dahl, Sr.
James W. Schaub
John Sheehy
John Sidawi
Matthew K. Stapen
Diane Tolby
Timothy G. Trebilcock
Steven J. Wagner
Lori A. Wolff

Secretary: G. Andrew Bonnewell

Treasurer: Thomas R. Donahue

Assistant Secretaries: C. Grant Anderson
Karen M. Brownlee
Leslie K. Ross

Assistant Treasurer: Dennis McAuley, III

The business address of each of the Officers of the investment
adviser is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779. These individuals are also
officers of a majority of the investment advisers to the investment
companies in the Federated Fund Complex described in Part B of this
Registration Statement.

ITEM 27. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS:

(a) Federated Securities Corp. the Distributor for shares of the Registrant,
acts as principal underwriter for the following open-end investment
companies, including the Registrant:

Cash Trust Series II; Cash Trust Series, Inc.; CCB Funds; Edward D. Jones & Co.
Daily Passport Cash Trust; Federated Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund, Inc.;
Federated American Leaders Fund, Inc.; Federated ARMs Fund; Federated Core
Trust; Federated Equity Funds; Federated Equity Income Fund, Inc.; Federated
Fund for U.S. Government Securities, Inc.; Federated GNMA Trust; Federated
Government Income Securities, Inc.; Federated Government Trust; Federated High
Income Bond Fund, Inc.; Federated High Yield Trust; Federated Income Securities
Trust; Federated Income Trust; Federated Index Trust; Federated Institutional
Trust; Federated Insurance Series; Federated Municipal Opportunities Fund, Inc.;
Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.; Federated Municipal Trust; Federated
Short-Term Municipal Trust; Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc.; Federated Stock
Trust; Federated Tax-Free Trust; Federated Total Return Series, Inc.; Federated
U.S. Government Bond Fund; Federated U.S. Government Securities Fund: 1-3 Years;
Federated U.S. Government Securities Fund: 2-5 Years; Federated U.S. Government
Securities Fund: 5-10 Years; Federated Utility Fund, Inc.; Fixed Income
Securities, Inc.; Hibernia Funds; Independence One Mutual Funds; Intermediate
Municipal Trust; International Series, Inc.; Investment Series Funds, Inc.;
Managed Series Trust; Marshall Funds, Inc.; Money Market Management, Inc.; Money
Market Obligations Trust; Money Market Obligations Trust II; Money Market Trust;
Municipal Securities Income Trust; Newpoint Funds; Regions Funds; RIGGS Funds;
SouthTrust Funds; Tax-Free Instruments Trust; The Planters Funds; The Wachovia
Funds; The Wachovia Municipal Funds; Vision Group of Funds, Inc.; World
Investment Series, Inc.; Blanchard Funds; Blanchard Precious Metals Fund, Inc.;
DG Investor Series; High Yield Cash Trust; Investment Series Trust; Star Funds;
Targeted Duration Trust; The Virtus Funds; and Trust for Financial Institutions.

Federated Securities Corp. also acts as principal underwriter for the
following closed-end investment company: Liberty Term Trust, Inc.- 1999.

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(b)

(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices
BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT

Richard B. Fisher Chairman, Chief Executive Vice President
Federated Investors Tower Officer, Chief Operating
1001 Liberty Avenue Officer
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Federated Securities Corp.

Arthur L. Cherry Director --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

John B. Fisher President-Institutional Sales --
Federated Investors Tower and Director
1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Securities Corp.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Thomas R. Donahue Director, Assistant Secretary --
Federated Investors Tower and Treasurer
1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Securities Corp.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

James F. Getz President-Broker/Dealer and --
Federated Investors Tower Director
1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Securities Corp.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

David M. Taylor Executive Vice President --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Mark W. Bloss Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Richard W. Boyd Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Laura M. Deger Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

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(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices

BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT

Theodore Fadool, Jr. Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Bryant R. Fisher Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Christopher T. Fives Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

James S. Hamilton Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

James M. Heaton Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Keith Nixon Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Solon A. Person, IV Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Ronald M. Petnuch Senior Vice President,
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Timothy C. Pillion Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Thomas E. Territ Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices

BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT

Ernest G. Anderson Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Teresa M. Antoszyk Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

John B. Bohnet Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Jane E. Broeren-Lambesis Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Matthew W. Brown Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

David J. Callahan Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Mark Carroll Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Steven R. Cohen Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Mary J. Combs Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

R. Edmond Connell, Jr. Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices

BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT

R. Leonard Corton, Jr. Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Kevin J. Crenny Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Daniel T. Culbertson Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

G. Michael Cullen Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Marc C. Danile Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Robert J. Deuberry Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

William C. Doyle Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Jill Ehrenfeld Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Mark D. Fisher Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Mark A. Gessner Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices

BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT

Joseph D. Gibbons Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

John K. Goettlicher Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Craig S. Gonzales Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

G. Tad Gullickson Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Dayna C. Haferkamp Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Bruce E. Hastings Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

James E. Hickey Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Charlene H. Jennings Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

H. Joseph Kennedy Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Michael W. Koenig Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices

BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT

Dennis M. Laffey Vice President,
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Christopher A. Layton Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Michael H. Liss Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Michael R. Manning Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Amy Michalisyn Vice President,
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Mark J. Miehl Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Richard C. Mihm Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Alec H. Neilly Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Thomas A. Peter III Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Robert F. Phillips Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices

BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT

Richard A. Recker Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Eugene B. Reed Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Paul V. Riordan Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

John Rogers Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Brian S. Ronayne Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Thomas S. Schinabeck Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Larry Sebbens Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Edward J. Segura Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Edward L. Smith Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

David W. Spears Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices

BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT

John A. Staley Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Colin B. Starks Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Jeffrey A. Stewart Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

William C. Tustin Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Paul A. Uhlman Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Miles J. Wallace Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Richard B. Watts Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Edward J. Wojnarowski Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Michael P. Wolff Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Robert W. Bauman Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices

BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT

Edward R. Bozek Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Beth C. Dell Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Donald C. Edwards Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

David L. Immonen Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

John T. Glickson Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Ernest L. Linane Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Renee L. Martin Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Kirk A. Montgomery Secretary, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Timothy S. Johnson Assistant Secretary, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Victor R. Siclari Assistant Secretary, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Denis McAuley III Assistant Treasurer, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

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Item 28. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS:

All accounts and records required to be maintained by Section
31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rules 31a-1
through 31a-3 promulgated thereunder are maintained at one of the
following locations:

Registrant Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

(Notices should be sent to the Agent for service at the above address)

Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000

Federated Shareholder

Services Company P.O. Box 8600
("Transfer Agent, and Dividend Boston, MA 02266-8600

Disbursing Agent ")

Federated Services Company Federated Investors Tower
("Administrator") 1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Federated Investment Federated Investors Tower
Management Company 1001 Liberty Avenue
("Adviser") Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

State Street Bank and

Trust Company P.O. Box 8600
("Custodian") Boston, MA 02266-8600

Item 29. Management Services: Not applicable

Item 30. Undertakings:

Registrant hereby undertakes to comply with the provisions of
Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act with respect to the removal of
Directors and the calling of special shareholder meetings by
shareholders.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, FEDERATED STOCK AND BOND FUND,
INC., certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this
Amendment to its Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the
Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this Amendment to its Registration
Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly
authorized, in the City of Pittsburgh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the
28th day of December 1999.

FEDERATED STOCK AND BOND FUND, INC.

BY: /s/ C. Grant Anderson
C. Grant Anderson, Assistant Secretary
Attorney in Fact for John F. Donahue

December 28, 1999

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment
to its Registration Statement has been signed below by the following person in
the capacity and on the date indicated:

NAME TITLE DATE

By: /s/ C. Grant Anderson

C. Grant Anderson Attorney In Fact December 28, 1999
ASSISTANT SECRETARY For the Persons

Listed Below

NAME TITLE

John F. Donahue* President and Director
(Chief Executive Officer)

John W. McGonigle* Executive Vice President and Secretary

Richard J. Thomas * Treasurer (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)

Thomas G. Bigley* Director

John T. Conroy, Jr.* Director

Nicholas P. Constantakis* Director

John F. Cunningham* Director

J. Christopher Donahue* Director

Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.* Director

Peter E. Madden* Director

Charles F. Mansfield, Jr* Director

John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D.* Director

Marjorie P. Smuts* Director

John S. Walsh* Director

* By Power of Attorney

Exhibit j under Form N-1A
Exhibit 23 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

To the Directors and Shareholders of
Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc.:

We consent to the use in Post-Effective Amendment No. 100 to Registration
Statement 2-10415 of Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc. of our report dated
December 17, 1999 appearing in the Prospectus, which is a part of such
Registration Statement, and to the reference to us under the heading "Financial
Highlights" in such Prospectus.

By: Deloitte & Touche LLP /s/
Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
December 23, 1999

Exhibit p(i) under Form N-1A
Exhibit 24 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and
appoints the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of FEDERATED STOCK AND BOND FUND,
INC. and the Deputy General Counsel of Federated Investors, and each of them,
their true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of
substitution and resubstitution for them and in their names, place and stead, in
any and all capacities, to sign any and all documents to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, by means
of the Securities and Exchange Commission's electronic disclosure system known
as EDGAR; and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in
connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto
said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to
sign and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as each of them
might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said
attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, or their or his substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.

SIGNATURES TITLE DATE

John F. Donahue /s/ Chairman (Chief December 6, 1999
John F. Donahue Executive Officer)

J. Christopher Donahue /s/ Executive Vice December 6, 1999
J. Christopher Donahue President and Director

Richard J. Thomas /s/ Treasurer December 6, 1999
Richard J. Thomas (Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)

Thomas G. Bigley /s/ Director December 6, 1999
Thomas G. Bigley

John T Conroy, Jr. /s/ Director December 6, 1999
John T. Conroy, Jr.

Lawrence D. Ellis , M.D. /s/ Director December 6, 1999
Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.

Peter E. Madden /s/ Director December 6, 1999
Peter E. Madden

John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. /s/ Director December 6, 1999
John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D.

Marjorie P. Smuts /s/ Director December 6, 1999
Marjorie P. Smuts

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of December, 1999.

Madaline P. Kelly /s/
Madaline P. Kelly

Notarial Seal
Madaline P. Kelly, Notary Public
Baldwin Boro, Allegheny County
My Commission Expires Feb. 22, 2000

Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries

Exhibit p(ii) under Form N-1A
Exhibit 24 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, dated as of March 31, 1999, that
Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc., a corporation duly organized under the laws
of the State of Maryland (the "Corporation"), does hereby nominate, constitute
and appoint Federated Investment Management Company, a business trust duly
organized under the laws of the state of Delaware (the "Adviser"), to act
hereunder as the true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact of the Corporation,
for the specific purpose of executing and delivering all such agreements,
instruments, contracts, assignments, bond powers, stock powers, transfer
instructions, receipts, waivers, consents and other documents, and performing
all such acts, as the Adviser may deem necessary or reasonably desirable,
related to the acquisition, disposition and/or reinvestment of the funds and
assets of the Corporation in accordance with Adviser's supervision of the
investment, sale and reinvestment of the funds and assets of the Corporation
pursuant to the authority granted to the Adviser as investment adviser of the
Corporation that certain investment advisory contract dated August 1, 1989 by
and between the Adviser and the Corporation (such investment advisory contract,
as may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time is
hereinafter referred to as the "Investment Advisory Contract").

The Adviser shall exercise or omit to exercise the powers and
authorities granted herein in each case as the Adviser in its sole and absolute
discretion deems desirable or appropriate under existing circumstances. The
Corporation hereby ratifies and confirms as good and effectual, at law or in
equity, all that the Adviser, and its officers and employees, may do by virtue
hereof. However, despite the above provisions, nothing herein shall be construed
as imposing a duty on the Adviser to act or assume responsibility for any
matters referred to above or other matters even though the Adviser may have
power or authority hereunder to do so. Nothing in this Limited Power of Attorney
shall be construed (i) to be an amendment or modifications of, or supplement to,
the Investment Advisory Contract, (ii) to amend, modify, limit or denigrate any
duties, obligations or liabilities of the Adviser under the terms of the
Investment Advisory Contract or (iii) exonerate, relieve or release the Adviser
any losses, obligations, penalties, actions, judgments and suits and other
costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever which may be
imposed on, incurred by or asserted against the Adviser (x) under the terms of
the Investment Advisory Contract or (y) at law, or in equity, for the
performance of its duties as the investment adviser of the Corporation.

The Corporation hereby agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Adviser
and its Trustees, officers and employees (each of the foregoing an "Indemnified
Party" and collectively the "Indemnified Parties") against and from any and all
losses, obligations, penalties, actions, judgments and suits and other costs,
expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever which may be imposed
on, incurred by or asserted against an Indemnified Party, other than as a
consequence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an
Indemnified Party, arising out of or in connection with this Limited Power of
Attorney or any other agreement, instrument or document executed in connection
with the exercise of the authority granted to the Adviser herein to act on
behalf of the Corporation, including without limitation the reasonable costs,
expenses and disbursements in connection with defending such Indemnified Party
against any claim or liability related to the exercise or performance of any of
the Adviser's powers or duties under this Limited Power of Attorney or any of
the other agreements, instruments or documents executed in connection with the
exercise of the authority granted to the Adviser herein to act on behalf of the
Corporation, or the taking of any action under or in connection with any of the
foregoing. The obligations of the Corporation under this paragraph shall survive
the termination of this Limited Power of Attorney with respect to actions taken
by the Adviser on behalf of the Corporation during the term of this Limited
Power of Attorney.

Any person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity dealing with
the Adviser in its capacity as attorney-in-fact hereunder for the Corporation is
hereby expressly put on notice that the Adviser is acting solely in the capacity
as an agent of the Corporation and that any such person, partnership,
corporation or other legal entity must look solely to the Corporation for
enforcement of any claim against the Corporation, as the Adviser assumes no
personal liability whatsoever for obligations of the Corporation entered into by
the Adviser in its capacity as attorney-in-fact for the Corporation.

Each person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity which deals
with the Corporation through the Adviser in its capacity as agent and
attorney-in-fact of the Corporation, is hereby expressly put on notice that all
persons or entities dealing with the Corporation must look solely to the
Corporation on whose behalf the Adviser is acting pursuant to its powers
hereunder for enforcement of any claim against the Corporation, as the
Directors, officers and/or agents of such Corporation and the shareholders of
the Corporation assume no personal liability whatsoever for obligations entered
into on behalf of the Corporation.

The Corporation hereby agrees that no person, partnership, corporation
or other legal entity dealing with the Adviser shall be bound to inquire into
the Adviser's power and authority hereunder and any such person, partnership,
corporation or other legal entity shall be fully protected in relying on such
power or authority unless such person, partnership, corporation or other legal
entity has received prior written notice from the Corporation that this Limited
Power of Attorney has been revoked. This Limited Power of Attorney shall be
revoked and terminated automatically upon the cancellation or termination of the
Investment Advisory Contract between the Corporation and the Adviser. Except as
provided in the immediately preceding sentence, the powers and authorities
herein granted may be revoked or terminated by the Corporation at any time
provided that no such revocation or termination shall be effective until the
Adviser has received actual notice of such revocation or termination in writing
from the Corporation.

This Limited Power of Attorney constitutes the entire agreement between
the Corporation and the Adviser, may be changed only by a writing signed by both
of them, and shall bind and benefit their respective successors and assigns;
provided, however, the Adviser shall have no power or authority hereunder to
appoint a successor or substitute attorney in fact for the Corporation.

This Limited Power of Attorney shall be governed and construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without reference
to principles of conflicts of laws. If any provision hereof, or any power or
authority conferred upon the Adviser herein, would be invalid or unexercisable
under applicable law, then such provision, power or authority shall be deemed
modified to the extent necessary to render it valid or exercisable while most
nearly preserving its original intent, and no provision hereof, or power or
authority conferred upon the Adviser herein, shall be affected by the invalidity
or the non-exercisability of another provision hereof, or of another power or
authority conferred herein.

This Limited Power of Attorney may be executed in as many identical
counterparts as may be convenient and by the different parties hereto on
separate counterparts. This Limited Power of Attorney shall become binding on
the Corporation when the Corporation shall have executed at least one
counterpart and the Adviser shall have accepted its appointment by executing
this Limited Power of Attorney. Immediately after the execution of a counterpart
original of this Limited Power of Attorney and solely for the convenience of the
parties hereto, the Corporation and the Adviser will execute sufficient
counterparts so that the Adviser shall have a counterpart executed by it and the
Corporation, and the Corporation shall have a counterpart executed by the
Corporation and the Adviser. Each counterpart shall be deemed an original and
all such taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument, and it
shall not be necessary in making proof of this Limited Power of Attorney to
produce or account for more than one such counterpart.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Limited Power of
Attorney to be executed by its duly authorized officer as of the date first
written above.

FEDERATED STOCK AND BOND FUND, INC.

By: /S/ RICHARD B. FISHER
Name: Richard B. Fisher
Title: Vice President

Accepted and agreed to this
31st day of March, 1999

FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

By: /S/ G. ANDREW BONNEWELL

Name: G. Andrew Bonnewell
Title: Vice President

Exhibit p(v) under Form N-1A
Exhibit 24 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

SIGNATURES TITLE DATE

John S. Walsh /s/ Director December 6, 1999
John S. Walsh

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of December, 1999.

Madaline P. Kelly /s/
Madaline P. Kelly

Notarial Seal
Madaline P. Kelly, Notary Public
Baldwin Boro, Allegheny County
My Commission Expires Feb. 22, 2000

Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries

Exhibit p(vi) under Form N-1A
Exhibit 24 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

SIGNATURES TITLE DATE

Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. /s/ Director December 6, 1999
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of December, 1999.

Madaline P. Kelly /s/
Madaline P. Kelly

Notarial Seal
Madaline P. Kelly, Notary Public
Baldwin Boro, Allegheny County
My Commission Expires Feb. 22, 2000

Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries

Exhibit p(vii) under Form N-1A
Exhibit 24 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

SIGNATURES TITLE DATE

John F. Cunningham /s/ Director December 6, 1999
John F. Cunningham

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of December, 1999.

Madaline P. Kelly /s/
Madaline P. Kelly

Notarial Seal
Madaline P. Kelly, Notary Public
Baldwin Boro, Allegheny County
My Commission Expires Feb. 22, 2000

Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries

Exhibit p(viii) under Form N-1A
Exhibit 24 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

SIGNATURES TITLE DATE

Nicholas P. Constantakis /s/ Director December 6, 1999
Nicholas P. Constantakis

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of December, 1999.

Madaline P. Kelly /s/
Madaline P. Kelly

Notarial Seal
Madaline P. Kelly, Notary Public
Baldwin Boro, Allegheny County
My Commission Expires Feb. 22, 2000

Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries