SCUDDER US TREASURY MONEY FUND
497, 1998-03-09
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[Image]    Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund Profile             
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     The fund profile, a supplement to the full prospectus, is designed as
     an easy-to-read summary of fund risks, fees, and objectives. You can
     click on any question to link to the Fund's prospectus and get more
     information on that topic. Or, if you wish, you can proceed directly
     to the Fund's prospectus. Once you have read the prospectus and
     considered your investment goals, you can proceed to a Scudder Funds
     application.
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     Fund Profile
     February 1, 1998

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     1. What Are The Fund's Objectives?

     Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund is a diversified money market fund
     that seeks
     to provide safety, liquidity and stability of capital, and consistent
     therewith to provide current income. The Fund seeks to achieve its
     objective by investing in short-term U.S. Government securities, and
     repurchase agreements. The Fund also seeks to maintain a constant net
     asset value of $1.00 per share.

     2. What Does The Fund Invest In?

     The Fund invests primarily in short-term securities backed by the full
     faith and credit of the U.S. Government, as well as repurchase
     agreements fully backed by U.S. Treasury securities. At least 80% of
     the Fund's assets will be invested in either U.S. Treasury securities
     or in repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury
     obligations. The Fund's investments in U.S. Government securities may
     have maturities of up to 762 calendar days; all other portfolio
     securities will have maturities of up to 397 calendar days. The
     dollar-weighted average maturity of the Fund's portfolio will vary
     with money market conditions, but is always 90 days or less. Income
     earned by the Fund from U.S. Treasury-backed repurchase agreements
     generally is not exempt from state and local tax.

     3. What Are The Risks Of Investing In The Fund?

     The Fund seeks to eliminate principal risk. Nonetheless, the Fund's
     share price is not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and
     there can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to maintain a
     stable net asset value of $1.00 per share. The Fund's yield may vary
     from day to day. The Fund's income fluctuates with changes in interest
     rates.

     4. For Whom Is This Fund Appropriate?

     You may wish to consider this Fund if you are seeking safety of
     principal as well as current income. Its objectives make the Fund an
     appropriate investment for a wide range of goals and for investors
     with short- or long-term financial needs.

     5. What Are The Fund's Expenses And Fees?

     There are two kinds of expenses that a shareholder may incur, directly
     or indirectly, by investing in a mutual fund. These types of expenses,
     as they relate to Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund, are:

       Shareholder transaction expenses --
       Expenses charged directly to your account for various transactions.
       Please note that there is a $5 service fee if you request redemption
       proceeds via wire.

       Sales Commission                                   None

       Commissions to Reinvest Dividends                  None

       Redemption Fee                                     None

       Exchange Fee                                       None

       Annual Fund operating expenses (after expense maintenance) --
       Expenses paid by the Fund before it distributes its net investment
       income, expressed as a percentage of the Fund's average daily net
       assets. Figures below are for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997,
       during which Scudder maintained the total annualized expenses of the
       Fund at not more than 0.65% of average daily net assets. Had Scudder
       not done so, total operating expenses would have amounted to 0.94%,
       including 0.50% for management fees. Scudder will continue this
       expense maintenance until October 31, 1998.

       Investment management fee (after waiver)           0.21%

       12b-1 fees                                         None

       Other expenses                                     0.44%
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       Total Fund operating expenses (after waiver)       0.65%
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       Example:
       Assuming a 5% annual return and redemption at the end of each
       period, the total expenses relating to a $1,000 investment would be:

       1 Year         3 Years           5 Years           10 Years

       $7             $21               $36               $81

     This example assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions
     and that the total Fund operating expenses listed above remain the
     same each year. This example should not be considered a representation
     of past or future expenses or return. Actual Fund expenses and return
     vary from year to year and may be higher or lower than those shown.

     6. How Has The Fund Performed Historically?

     This chart shows how the Fund has performed over the past 10 years,
     assuming reinvestment of all distributions. On December 31, 1997, the
     Fund's seven-day yield was 4.77%. For the Fund's current yield, call
     1-800-343-2890. Performance is historical and is no guarantee of
     future results.
      
          THE DOCUMENT CONTAINED A BAR CHART HERE

               BAR CHART TITLE: Total returns for years ended December 31:
               BAR CHART DATA: 
     
                              1988            6.30%
                              1989            8.72
                              1990            7.34
                              1991            5.66
                              1992            3.36
                              1993            2.56
                              1994            3.52
                              1995            5.22
                              1996            4.62
                              1997            4.67

                         The Fund's Average Annual Total
                   Return for the period ended December 31, 1997

                                One Year   4.67%
                                Five Years 4.12%
                                Ten Years  5.14% 

     7. Who Manages The Fund?

     The Fund's investment adviser is Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc., one
     of the nation's most experienced investment management firms. The Fund
     is managed by a team of Scudder Kemper investment professionals who
     each play an important role in the Fund's management process.

     Lead Portfolio Manager Frank J. Rachwalski, Jr. assumed responsibility
     for the Fund's day-to-day operations and overall investment strategy
     in January 1998. Mr. Rachwalski joined Zurich Kemper in 1973 and has
     more than 20 years of experience managing money market portfolios.

     8. How Can I Invest?

     To make it easy for you to open an account, you may invest by mail,
     phone, fax, or in person. The minimum initial investment is $2,500,
     except that shareholders may open an account with at least $1,000 if
     an automatic investment plan of $100/month is established. Scudder
     retirement plans and certain other accounts have similar or lower
     minimum share balance requirements. A shareholder who maintains a
     nonfiduciary account balance of less than $2,500 without establishing
     an automatic investment plan, will be assessed an annual fee of
     $10.00, payable to the Fund. Retirement accounts and certain other
     accounts will not be assessed the $10.00 charge. You may also exchange
     Fund shares free of charge within the Scudder Family of Funds.

     9. How Can I Redeem Shares?

     You may redeem shares at the current share price on any business day
     by check, telephone, fax, or mail.

     10. When Are Distributions Made?

     Dividends are declared daily and distributed monthly. Capital gains
     distributions, if any, will be made in November or December. You may
     elect to receive distributions in cash or have them reinvested in
     additional shares of the Fund.

     Dividends from net investment income are taxable to shareholders as
     ordinary income whether received in cash or additional shares.
     Long-term capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable as
     long-term capital gains regardless of the length of time shareholders
     have owned their shares. Short-term capital gains and any other
     taxable income distributions are taxable as ordinary income. It is not
     expected that dividends will qualify for the dividends-received
     deduction for corporations.

     11. What Services Does Scudder Provide?

     As a shareholder, you'll enjoy:

        o professional service from representatives who can answer your
          questions and execute your transactions
        o automated toll-free touchtone access to account information,
          share prices and yields, and to perform transactions
        o Scudder's quarterly shareholder newsletter, Scudder Perspectives
        o regular, informative reports about the performance of your Fund

  
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     [Image]Scudder Kemper wants you to make informed investment decisions.
     This Fund Profile contains key information about the Fund. If you
     would like more information before you invest, please consult the
     Fund's accompanying prospectus. For details about the Fund's holdings
     or recent investment strategies, please review the Fund's most recent
     annual or semiannual report. The reports are free and may be ordered
     by calling 1-800-225-2470.

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