AMWAY MUTUAL FUND INC
485BPOS, 1999-08-18
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
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                                    Form N-1A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITES                                   [ ]
   ACT OF 1933 (File No. 2-39663)

Pre-effective Amendment No.                                                  [ ]
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Post-Effective Amendment No. 48                                                v
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                                     and/or

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT                                  [ ]
   COMPANY ACT OF 1940 (File No. 811-2168)

Amendment No. 29                                                             [ ]
(Check appropriate box or boxes)

                            Activa Mutual Fund Trust

               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
2905 Lucerne Dr SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, Michigan         49546-7116
(Address of Principal Executive Office)                       (Zip Code)
       Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (616) 787-6288
                   James J. Rosloniec, President and Treasurer
                               Activa Mutual Fund
                         2905 Lucerne Dr, SE, Suite 200
                        Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546-7116
                     (Name and Address of Agent for Service)

It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)
   [ ] immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
   [v] on September 1, 1999 pursuant to paragraph (b)
       60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (1)
   [ ] on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (1)
   [ ] 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (2)
   [ ] on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (2) 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.

The Exhibit Index begins on Page C-1.
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                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND
                                    FORM N-1A

                                     PART A

                Information Required in a Prospectus for Class A

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ACTIVA MUTUAL FUNDS                                                   ACTIVA MUTUAL FUNDS LOGO
2905 LUCERNE SE, SUITE 200
GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN 49546                                                  PROSPECTUS
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670                                             ACTIVA MUTUAL FUNDS.

Contents                                      Page         Activa Money Market Fund
Facts at a Glance                                            Sub-Adviser: JP Morgan Investment
Activa Money Market Fund                                             Management Inc.
Activa Intermediate Bond Fund                              Activa Intermediate Bond Fund
Activa Value Fund                                            Sub-Adviser: Van Kampen Management Inc.
Activa Growth Fund                                         Activa Value Fund
Activa International Fund                                    Sub-Adviser: Ark Asset Management Co.
Expenses                                                   Activa Growth Fund
Organization of the Funds                                  Sub-Adviser: State Street Research &
Investment Management                                         Management Company
The Sub-Advisers                                           Activa International Fund
Fundamental Investment Policies                              Sub-Adviser: Nicholas-Applegate Capital
Pricing of Fund Shares                                               Management
Purchase of Fund Shares
How Shares are Redeemed                                    A selection of stock, bond, and money market Additional
Exchange Privilege                                      Account Policies funds, managed by professional advisers,
Dividend & Capital Gain                                 which are Internet Address designed to help investors meet
   Distributions to Shareholders                        their financial Retirement Plans goals.
Tax Consequences                                           As with all mutual funds, the Securities and
Distribution Plan                                       Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved
Year 2000 Problem                                       these securities or passed upon the accuracy of
Shareholder Inquiries                                   this Prospectus. Any representation to the
Sub-Advisers Historical                                  contrary is a criminal offense.
   Performance                                             The information in this Prospectus is not
General Investment Risks                                complete and may be changed. We may not sell these
International Investment Risks                          securities until the registration statement filed
   and Considerations                                   with the Securities and Exchange Commission is
General Fixed Income Securities                         effective. This Prospectus is not an offer to sell
   Risks                                                these securities and is not soliciting an offer to
Other Risks                                             buy these securities in any state where the offer
Financial Highlights                                    or sale is not permitted.



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                The date of this Prospectus is September 1, 1999.

Printed in U.S.A.

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                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUNDS
                                FACTS AT A GLANCE
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
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   Each of the five Activa mutual funds (the "Funds") seeks a high return over
time consistent with its particular investment strategy and level of potential
risk. There is no assurance the funds will achieve their objective.

STRATEGIES AND RISKS/REWARD
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   Activa Money Market Fund. A money market fund which seeks as high a level of
current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity.
The Fund invests in high quality money market securities. Risk/Reward. Lowest
potential risk and reward.
   Activa Intermediate Bond Fund. A bond fund which seeks as high a level of
income as is consistent with moderate risk of capital and maintenance of
liquidity. The Fund invests primarily in marketable debt securities.
Risk/Reward. Potential for moderate to high income with commensurate share price
fluctuation.
   Activa Value Fund. A stock fund which seeks long-term growth of capital. The
Fund invests primarily in stocks believed by the Fund to have long-term growth
potential. Risk/Reward. Lower risk than a fund investing in growth stocks, but
greater risk than a bond fund.
   Activa Growth Fund. A stock fund which seeks long-term growth of capital
appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in stocks believed by the Fund to have
long-term grwoth potential. Risk/Reward. Lower risk than an international fund,
but greater than a value fund.
   Activa International Fund. A stock fund which seeks maximum long-term
capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of non-US
companies which the Fund believes have the potential for above-average growth
of earnings. Risk/Reward. The Fund's share price will fluctuate with changes in
market, economic, and foreign currency exchange conditions. High potential risk
and reward.

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
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   Activa Asset Management, LLC is responsible for the overall administration
and management of each fund. Day-to-day decisions with respect to the purchase
and sale of securities are made by each Fund's Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Advisers
have been selected by Activa Asset Management, Inc. and the Board of Trustees of
each Fund.

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                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUNDS
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                            ACTIVA MONEY MARKET FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
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   The Fund seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with the
preservation of capital and liquidity.

INVESTMENT APPROACH
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   The Fund invests in a broad spectrum of high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated
money market securities. The Fund's investments may include obligations issued
by the U.S. Treasury, government agencies, domestic and foreign banks and
corporations, foreign governments, repurchase agreements, as well as
asset-backed securities, taxable municipal obligations, and other money market
instruments. The average weighted maturity of the securities held by the fund
will not exceed 90 days.
   The Fund's Sub-Adviser, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., analyzes a
range of factors, including current yields, economic forecasts, and anticipated
fiscal and monetary policies, in order to establish the desired dollar weighted
average maturity for the Fund. Investments are made across differenct sectors
for diversification and to take advantage of yield spreads.

RISK FACTORS
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   Like any investment, an investment in the Fund is subject to risk. For
example, the issuer or guarantor of a portfolio security could default on its
obligation. Or an unexpected rise in interest rates could lead to a loss in
share price. To the extent that the fund invests in foreign securities, the Fund
could lose money because of foreign government actions, political instability,
or lack of adequate and accurate information. For additional information
regarding risk factors, please see "Risk and Special Considerations" starting on
page xx.
   An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or
guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government
agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at
$1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.

                          ACTIVA INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
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   The Fund seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with
moderate risk of capital and maintenance of liquidity.

INVESTMENT APPROACH
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   The Fund invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities, including
U.S. Government and agency securities, corporate bonds, asset-backed and
mortgage-backed securities, that it believes have the potential to provide a
high total return over time. The average maturity of securities held by the Fund
is expected to be three to ten years.
   The Fund's Sub-Adviser, Van Kampen Management Inc., analyzes of a range of
factors, including current yields, economic forecasts, and
anticipated fiscal and monetary policies, in order to establish the desired
average maturity for the Fund. Investments are made across different sectors for
diversification and to take advantage of yield spreads.

RISK FACTORS
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   Like any investment, an investment in the Fund is subject to risk. For
example, the issuer of a portfolio security could default on its obligation. Or
an unexpected rise in interest rates could lead to a loss in share price. For
additional information regarding risk factors, please see "Risk and Special
Considerations" starting on page xx.
   An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or
guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government
agency.

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                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUNDS
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                                ACTIVA VALUE FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
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   The Fund seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. Income, while a factor
in portfolio selection, is secondary to the Fund's principal objective.

INVESTMENT APPROACH
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   The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of large and medium-size U.S.
companies which the Fund's Sub-Adviser believes are undervalued by the
marketplace.
   The Fund's Sub-Adviser, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc., uses a combination of
traditional and computer-assisted research methods to identify companies which
appear to have potential for long-term growth but which are trading at low
valuations relative to intrinsic worth and/or historical market levels. Such
stocks are typically called "value stocks." Diversification is achieved by
investing in a number of different industries and companies.

RISK FACTORS
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   Like any investment, an investment in the Fund is subject to risk. The value
of the Fund's investments will vary from day to day in response to the
activities of individual companies and general market and economic conditions.
While investments are selected which the Sub-Adviser believes have potential for
long-term appreciation, their value could decline. For further information about
risk factors, please see "Risk Factors and Special Considerations" starting on
page xx.

PAST PERFORMANCE
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   The two tables below show the Fund's annual returns and its long-term
performance. The first table provides indication of the risks of investing in
the Fund by showing changes in the Fund's performance from year to year. The
second compares the Fund's performance over time to that of the Standard and
Poor's 500 Stock Index (S&P 500) and the Russell 1000 Value Index ("Value
Index").
   As with all mutual funds, past performance is not a prediction of future
results.

YEAR-TO-YEAR PERFORMANCE
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    Chart and Bar Table Disclosure

During the periods shown in the chart, the Fund's highest return for a quarter
was 20.53% (quarter ending March 31, 1991), and the Fund's lowest return for a
quarter was -14.60% (quarter ending September 30, 1999). * Ark Asset Management
Company has been the Fund's Sub-Advisor since May 1, 1995. Since that time, the
Fund's highest return for a quarter was 13.76% (quarter ending June 30, 1997)
and the lowest return for a quarter was -9.40% (quarter ending September 30,
1998).

                                           Average Annual Return For
                                      The Periods Ended December 31, 1998*

                                    PAST 1 YEAR   PAST 5 YEARS   PAST 10 YEARS
         ACTIVA VALUE FUND*            10.17%        15.36%          15.93%
         S&P 500**                     28.58%        24.06%          19.21%
         RUSSELL 1000 VALUE**          15.63%        20.85%          17.39%

*The Fund's calendar year-to-date return through the quarter ended June 30, 1999
was 12.12% compared to 12.38% for the S&P 500 and 12.87% for the Russell
Indices. Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. has been sub-adviser since May 1, 1995.
Since that time, the Fund's average annual total return has been 22.1%. During
this period, the S&P 500's and the Russell 1000 Value's average annual total
return has been 29.3% and 25.9% respectively.

**The S&P 500 Index represents an unmanaged index generally representative of
the U.S. stock market. The Value Index represents a composite of value stocks
representative of the Fund's investment objectives and strategies, which is
compiled independently by the Frank Russell Companies. Neither index is impacted
by Fund operating expenses.

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                               ACTIVA GROWTH FUND
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
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   The Fund seeks maximum long-term growth of capital.

INVESTMENT APPROACH
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   The Fund invests primarily in stocks believed by the investment manager to
have long-term growth potential. In selecting stocks, the Fund's Sub-Adviser,
State Street Research & Management Company, seeks to identify large
capitalization stocks with sustainable above average earnings growth,
competitive advantages and leadership positions. Generally, the Fund invests in
a diversified portfolio of stocks, consistent with the Sub-Adviser's general
outlook and fundamental research on particular companies. Diversification is
achieved by investing in a number of different industries and companies.
Additionally, the Fund attempts to manage risk by employing fundamental and
quantitative analysis. While the Fund emphasizes established companies, it may
also invest in other types of companies.

RISK FACTORS
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   Like any investment, an investment in the Fund is subject to risk. The value
of the Fund's investments will vary from day to day in response to the
activities of individual companies and general market and economic conditions.
While investments are selected which the Sub-Adviser believes have long-term
growth potential, their value could decline. For further information about risk
factors, please see "Risk Factors and Special Considerations" starting on page
xx.

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                            ACTIVA INTERNATIONAL FUND
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
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   The Fund seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation.

INVESTMENT APPROACH
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   The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of large and medium-sized
non-U.S. companies which the Fund believes have the potential for above-average
growth of earnings.
   The Fund's Sub-Adviser, Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management, analyzes the
financial conditions and competitiveness of individual companies worldwide.. The
Sub-Adviser uses a blend of fundamental and computer-assisted research to
uncover signs of positive business developments which are not fully reflected in
a company's stock price. Diversification is achieved by investing in a number of
different countries, industries, and companies.

RISK FACTORS
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   Like any investment, an investment in the Fund is subject to risk. The value
of the Fund's investments will vary from day to day in response to the
activities of individual companies and general market and economic conditions.
Investments in international stocks are subject to certain additional risks,
including changing currency values, different political and regulatory
environments, and other market and economic factors in the countries where the
Fund invests. While investments are selected which the Sub-Adviser believes have
long-term rowth potential, their value could decline. For further information
about risk factors, please see "Risk Factors and Special Considerations"
starting on page xx.

                                    EXPENSES
This Table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of each of the Funds.

Shareholder Transaction Expenses (Fees Paid Directly from Your Investment)
for each Fund.
         Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases                          None
         and Reinvested Distributions
         Maximum Deferred Sales Charge                                      None
         Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on                                    None
         Reinvested Dividends
         Exchange Fee                                                       None

     Annual Fund Operating Expenses Paid by the Fund

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                                              Money Market     Bond     Value    Growth   International
<S>                                              <C>           <C>       <C>      <C>          <C>
         Management Fees                         .35%          .34%      .64%     .69%         .85%
         Distribution & Service (12b-1) Fees      -0-          .15       .15%     .15%         .15%
         Other Expenses                          .26%          .23%      .28%     .41%         .41%
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                                                 .61%          .72%     1.07%    1.25%        1.41%
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     Total Fund Operating Expenses for all Funds, other than the Value Fund, are
based upon estimated total annualized expenses to be incurred by each of the
Funds for the year ended December 31, 1999. The Value Fund Operating Expenses
are based upon total expenses incurred by the Fund for Class A for the year
ended December 31, 1998. Adjustments have been made to reflect the Trust's 12b-1
distribution plan which allows a maximum annual rate of 0.25 of 1% of the
average daily net assets of each Fund. The maximum amount presently authorized
by the Trustees is 0.15 of 1% for each Fund except the Money Market Fund. Also,
the advisory fee has been adjusted to reflect the new fee approved by the
Trustees and shareholders effective September 1, 1999.
     The following example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Funds for the
time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of these
periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year
and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual
costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:
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                                            1 Year            3 Years           5 Years          10 Years
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         Money Market Fund                    62.34            195.35            340.29           762.13
         Bond Fund                            73.54            230.20            400.56           894.49
         Value Fund                          117.21            365.35            632.97          1397.53
         Growth Fund                         127.34            396.54            686.30          1511.30
         International Fund                  143.53            446.24            771.07          1690.84
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                           ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
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ORGANIZATION OF THE FUNDS
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   Each Fund is a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust, a Delaware business trust.
The Funds are governed by a Board of Trustees, which
meets regularly to review the Funds' investments, performance, expenses, and
other business affairs. The policy of each Fund is that a majority of Board
members will be independent of the Fund's Investment Adviser and Sub-Advisers.

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
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   Activa Asset Management LLC ("Activa") serves as the Investment Adviser of
each Fund. Activa's offices are located at 2905 Lucerne SE, Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49546. Subject to the direction of the Board of Trustees, Activa
provides overall investment strategy for each Fund and furnishes all office
space, facilities, equipment and personnel which is necessary for servicing the
investments of the Funds.
   Activa, together with the Board of Trustees, is responsible for selecting one
or more Sub-Advisers for each Fund. The Sub-Advisers furnish investment advise
and manage on a regular basis the investment portfolio of each Fund. The
Sub-Advisers make investment decisions on behalf of the Funds and place all
orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities. The Sub-Advisers are
employed by Activa and Activa, not the Funds, is responsible for paying their
fees.
   Activa monitors and evaluates the investment performance of each Sub-Adviser.
If Activa believes it is in a Fund's best interests, Activa may recommend that
the Fund change Sub-Advisers or retain additional Sub-Advisers. Any such action
must be approved by the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of the Fund's
Independent Trustees. Such action would not require approval of the Fund's
shareholders.
   Activa has ultimate responsibility for the investment performance of the
funds due to its responsibility, subject to oversight by the Board of Trustees,
to oversee the Sub-Advisers and recommend their hiring, termination, and
replacement.

THE SUB-ADVISERS
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   The Sub-Adviser of Activa Money Market Fund is J.P. Morgan Investment
Management Inc., New York, New York. The Sub-Adviser is a subsidiary of J.P.
Morgan & Co., Incorporated ("J.P. Morgan"). J.P. Morgan, through the Sub-Adviser
and other subsidiaries, currently manages over $300 billion for individual and
institutional investors. A team of officers of the Sub-Adviser is responsible
for the day-to-day management of Activa Money Market Fund.
   The Sub-Adviser of Activa Intermediate Bond Fund is Van Kampen Management
Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Van Kampen Investments Inc. of Oakbrook
Terrace, Illinois. Together with its affiliates, Van Kampen Management Inc.
currently manages and/or supervises over $75 billion for institutional and
individual investors. A team of officers of the Sub-Adviser is responsible for
the day-to-day management of Activa Intermediate Bond Fund.

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   The Sub-Adviser of Activa Value Fund is Ark Asset Management, Inc., New York,
New York. Ark currently manages over $23 billion for individual and
institutional investors. C. Charles Hetzel, Vice Chairman, is primarily
responsible for the day-to-day management of Activa Value Fund. He has served as
head of Ark's Large Cap Value Group since 1981.
   The Sub-Adviser of Activa Growth Fund is State Street Research & Management
Company, Boston, Massachusetts. State Street Research currently manages over $50
billion for individual and institutional investors. The Large Cap Growth Team
of State Street Research is responsible for the day-to-day management of Activa
Growth Fund.
   The Sub-Adviser of Activa International Fund is Nicholas-Applegate Capital
Management, San Diego, California. Nicholas-Applegate currently managers over
$30 billion for individual and institutional investors. The International/Global
management team of Nicholas-Applegate is responsible for the day-to-day
management of Activa International Fund.

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FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES
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   The fundamental investment policies contained in each Fund's Statement of
Additional Information and the investment objective of each Fund may not be
changed without a shareholder vote. The Board of Trustees of each Fund may
change any other policies or investment strategies.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES
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   The net asset value of each Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total
current value of the assets of the Fund, less its liabilities, by the number of
shares outstanding at that time. This determination is made at the close of
business of the New York Stock Exchange, usually 4:00 P.M. Eastern time, on each
business day on which that Exchange is open. Shares will not be priced on
national holidays or other days on which the New York Stock Exchange is closed
for trading.
   Each Fund's investments are generally valued at current market value. If
market quotations are not readily available, the Fund's investments will be
valued at fair value as determined by the Fund's Board of Trustees.

PURCHASE OF SHARES
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   In order to purchase shares for a new account, the completion of an
application form is required. The minimum initial investment for each Fund is
$500 or more. Additional investments of $50 or more can be made at any time by
using the lower portion of your account statement. Checks should be made payable
to "Activa Asset Management LLC" and mailed to 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200, Grand
Rapids, Michigan 49546. Third party checks will not be accepted.
   All purchases will be made at the Net Asset Value per share next calculated
after the Fund receives your investment and application in proper form.

HOW SHARES ARE REDEEMED
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   Each Fund will redeem your shares at the net asset value next determined
after your redemption request is received in proper form. There is no redemption
charge by the Fund. However, if a shareholder uses the services of a
broker-dealer for the redemption, there may be a charge by the broker-dealer to
the shareholder for such services. Shares can be redeemed by the mail, telephone
or telegram. If the value of your account is $10,000 or more, you may arrange to
receive periodic cash payments. Please contact the Fund for more information.
Redemption proceeds may be delayed until investments credited to your account
have been received and collected.

BY MAIL:
   When redeeming by mail, when no certificates have been issued, send a written
request for redemption to Activa Asset Management LLC, 2905 Lucerne S.E., Suite
200, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. The request must state the dollar amount or
shares to be redeemed, including your account number and the signature of each
account owner, signed exactly as your name appears on the records of the Fund.
If a certificate has been issued to you for the shares being redeemed, the
certificate (endorsed or accompanied by a signed stock power) must accompany
your redemption request, with your signature guaranteed by a bank, broker, or
other acceptable financial institution. Additional documents will be required
for corporations, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies, retirement
plans, individual retirement accounts and profit sharing plans.

BY PHONE:
   At the time of your investment in the Fund, or subsequently, you may elect on
the Fund's application to authorize the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option. You may redeem shares under this option by calling the Fund
at the number indicated on the front of this Prospectus on any business day.
Requests received after 4:00 p.m. when the market has closed will receive the
next day's price. By establishing the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option, you authorize the Transfer Agent to honor any telephone or
telegram exchange or redemption request from any person representing themselves
to be the investor. Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a
shareholder's requested telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include
identification by the shareholder of the account by number, recording of the
requested transaction and sending a written confirmation to shareholders
reporting the requested transaction. The Fund is not responsible for
unauthorized telephone or telegram exchanges or redemptions unless the Fund
fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned for 10 business days
before redeeming by the telephone and telegram exchange and cannot be in
certificate form unless the certificate is tendered with the request for
redemption. Certificated shares cannot be redeemed by the telephone and telegram
exchange. All redemption proceeds will be forwarded to the address of record or
bank designated on the account application.
   The Transfer Agent and the Fund have reserved the right to change, modify, or
terminate the telephone or telegram exchange or redemption option at any time.
Before this option is effective for a corporation, partnership, or other
organizations, additional documents may be required. This option is not
available for Profit-Sharing Trust and Individual Retirement Accounts. The Fund
and the Transfer Agent disclaim responsibility for verifying the authenticity of
telephone and telegram exchange or redemption requests which are made in
accordance with the procedures approved by shareholders.

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SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
   In some circumstances a signature guarantee may be required before shares are
redeemed. These circumstances include a change in the address for an account
within the last 30 days, a request to send the proceeds to a different payee or
address from that listed for the account, or a redemption request for $100,000
or more. A signature guarantee may be obtained from a bank, broker, or other
acceptable financial institution. If a signature guarantee is required, we
suggest that you call us to ensure that the signature guarantee and redemption
request will be processed correctly.
   Payment for redeemed shares is normally made by check and mailed within three
days thereafter. However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the right of
redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed for more than seven
days: (1) for any period during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed,
other than for customary weekend and holiday closings; (2) when trading on the
New York Stock Exchange is restricted, as determined by the SEC; (3) when an
emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which it is not
reasonably practicable for the Fund to dispose of its securities or determine
the value of its net assets; or (4) for such other period as the SEC may by
order permit for the protection of the shareholders. During such a period, a
shareholder may withdraw his request for redemption or receive the net asset
value next computed when regular trading resumes.
   The Fund has filed with the SEC an election to pay for all redeemed shares in
cash up to a limit, as to any one shareholder during any 90-day periods, of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund, whichever is less. Beyond
that limit, the Fund is permitted to pay the redemption price wholly or partly
"in kind," that is, by distribution of portfolio securities held by the Fund.
This would occur only upon specific authorization by the Board of Trustees when,
in their judgment, unusual circumstances make it advisable. It is unlikely that
this will ever happen, but if it does, you will incur a brokerage charge in
converting the securities received in this manner into cash. Portfolio
securities distributed "in kind" will be valued as they are valued for the
determination of the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
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   Shares of each Fund may be exchanged for shares of any other Activa Fund.
   The Exchange Privilege may be exercised by sending written instruction to the
Transfer Agent. See "How Shares Are Redeemed" for applicable signatures and
signature guarantee requirements. Shareholders may authorize telephone or
telegram exchanges or redemptions by making an election on your application.
Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a shareholder's requested
telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include identification by the
shareholder of the account by number, recording of the requested transaction and
sending a written confirmation to shareholders reporting the requested
transaction. The Fund is not responsible for unauthorized telephone or telegram
exchanges unless the Fund fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned
for 10 business days before exchanging and cannot be in certificate form unless
the certificate is tendered with the request for exchange. Exchanges will be
accepted only if the registration of the two accounts is identical. Exchange
redemptions and purchases are effected on the basis of the net asset value next
determined after receipt of the request in proper order by the Fund. In the case
of exchanges into the Money Market Fund, dividends generally commence on the
following business day. For federal and state income tax purposes, an exchange
is treated as a sale and may result in a capital gain or loss.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNT POLICIES
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   If the value of your Fund account falls below $100, the Fund may mail you a
notice asking you to bring the account back to $100 or close it out. If you do
not take action within 60 days, the Fund may sell your shares and mail the
proceeds to you at the address of record. The Fund does not permit market-timing
or other abusive trading practices. Excessive, short-term (market-timing) and
other abusive trading practices may disrupt portfolio trading strategies and
harm Fund performance. To minimize harm to the Fund and its shareholders, each
Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order (including exchanges) from
any investor we believe has a history of abusive trading.

INTERNET ADDRESS
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Activa's Web site is located at activafunds.com. Our Web site offers further
information about the Activa Funds as well as consumer information and the
ability to make certain transactions on-line.

RETIREMENT PLANS
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   The Fund sponsors a prototype Profit-Sharing Trust and Individual Retirement
Accounts. Persons interested in additional information regarding these plans
should contact the Fund.

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DIVIDEND AND CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
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   Each Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income and
capital gains to shareholders each year.
   All distributions may be received in cash or reinvested in additional shares
of the Fund at their net asset value at the time of distribution. This election
can be changed at any time by requesting a change in writing, signed by all
account owners.

TAX CONSEQUENCES
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   The Fund will make distributions of ordinary income and capital gains that
will be taxable to shareholders, and subsequently, relieve the Fund of all
federal income taxes. Distributions may be taxable at different rates depending
on the length of time the Fund holds its assets. Distributions, whether in cash
or reinvested in additional shares of the Fund, may be subject to federal income
tax. Shareholders will receive a statement (Form 1099-DIV) annually informing
them of the amount of the income and capital gains which have been distributed
by the Fund during the calendar year.
   Shareholders may realize a capital gain or loss when shares are redeemed or
exchanged. For most types of accounts, the Fund will report the proceeds of
redemptions to shareholders and the IRS annually. However, because the tax
treatment also depends on the purchase price and a shareholder's personal tax
position, you should also keep your regular account statements to use in
determining your tax.
   The tax information in this prospectus is provided as general information and
will not apply to you if you are investing in a tax-deferred account such as an
IRA. You should consult your tax adviser about the tax consequences of an
investment in the Fund.

DISTRIBUTION PLAN
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   The Trust has adopted a Plan and Agreement of Distribution ("Distribution
Plan"). Under the Distribution Plan, the Adviser provides shareholder services
and services in connection with the sale and distribution of the Fund's shares
and is compensated at a maximum annual rate of 0.25 of 1% of the average daily
net assets of the Fund. The maximum amount presently authorized by the Fund's
Board of Trustees is 0.15 of 1% of the average daily net assets of each Fund
except the Money Market Fund. Since these fees are paid from Fund assets, over
time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more
than paying other types of sales charges.
    Amounts received by the Adviser pursuant to the Distribution Plan may be
retained by the Adviser as compensation for its services, or paid to other
investment professionals who provide services in connection with the
distribution of Fund shares. The Trustees will review the services provided and
compensation paid pursuant to the Distribution Plan no less often than
quarterly.

YEAR 2000 PROBLEM
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   Many companies use computers which are presently unable to perform
calculations with dates in excess of 1999. There is uncertainty as to whether
such companies will be able to effectively manage their operations after 1999,
and as to whether they will be required to install expensive upgrades to their
computer systems. This is commonly referred to as the "Year 2000 Problem", or
the "Y2K Problem."
   Each Fund's management, after reviewing the Fund's operations and consulting
with the principal companies which provide services to the Fund, believes that
the Fund's operations are unlikely to be materially affected by the Y2K problem.
However, the Funds, like most companies, are still evaluating this matter.
Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Y2K Problem will not have an
adverse effect on the Fund's operations, or an adverse effect on the operations
or financial results of the companies in which the Funds invest.

SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES
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   Shareholder inquiries regarding each Fund should be directed to the Fund by
writing or telephoning the Fund at the address or telephone number indicated on
the back cover of the Prospectus.

SUB-ADVISERS HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
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   The following tables set forth historical performance information for the
Sub-Adviser for each Fund. The performance information for each Sub-Adviser,
other than the Sub-Adviser of Activa Money Market Fund, is based upon the
performance of a composite of accounts managed by each of the Sub-Advisers
which have substantially equivalent investment objectives, policies, strategies
and restrictions as each of the respective Funds. The performance information
for the Sub-Adviser of Activa Money Market Fund represents the performance of a
money market fund managed by the Sub-Adviser which has substantially equivalent
investment objectives, policies, strategies and restrictions as the Activa Money
Market Fund. All performance information has been adjusted to reflect the
expenses which are expected to be borne by the investors in each of the Activa
Funds.
   All information set forth in the tables relies on data supplied by each
respective Sub-Adviser, or from statistical services, reports or other sources
believed by each Sub-Adviser to be reliable. However, such information has not
been verified and is unaudited. The historical performances information is that
of the Sub-Advisers, not the Activa Funds, and the performance of the Funds may
differ materially from the results shown below.
   As with all mutual funds, past performance is not a prediction of future
results.
                                CHART DISCLOSURE

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<CAPTION>
                                                                 Average Annual Returns for
                                                             The Periods Ended December 31, 1998
                                                Past 1 Year        Past 5 Years          Past 10 Years
<S>                                                   <C>                  <C>                     <C>
JP Morgan Investment Management, Inc.                 5.10%                4.86%                   5.27%
IBC First Tier Money Fund Average                     4.88%                4.78%                     N/A

Van Kampen Management Inc.                            8.58%                6.80%                   8.83%
Lehman Brother Aggregate Bond Index*                  8.69%                7.27%                   9.26%

Ark Asset Management Co.                             10.40%               18.48%                  16.70%
S&P 500**                                            28.58%               24.06%                  19.21%
Russell 1000 Value*                                  15.63%               20.85%                  17.39%

State Street Research & Management Co.               37.75%               22.08%                  18.56%
S&P 500*                                             28.58%               24.06%                  19.21%

Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management                21.29%               16.90%                     N/A
MSCI EAFE**                                          20.27%                9.29%                   5.59%
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*IBC's first tier money fund average is an average of all major first tier
money fund returns. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index represents an
unmanaged total return Index and includes U.S. Treasury and agency obligations,
U.S. dollar denominated foreign obligations and U.S. investment grade corporate
debt. The S&P 500 Index represents an unmanaged index generally representative
of the U.S. stock market. The Value Index represents a composite of value stocks
representative of the Fund's investment objectives and strategies which is
compiled independently by the Frank Russell Companies. The MSCI EAFE (Morgan
Stanley Capital International Europe, Australia and Far East Index) represents
an unmanaged index of over 1000 foreign common stock prices. Indices are not
impacted by Fund operating expenses

GENERAL INVESTMENT RISKS
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   Information about the principal investment strategies and related risks for
each of the Funds is set forth in this Prospectus. Additional information about
each Fund's investment strategies and risks is contained in the Statement of
Additional Information which may be obtained by writing or telephoning the Fund.
   Stock Market Risks. The value of equity securities in the Fund's portfolio
will go up and down. 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 and you could lose money.
   The Fund's Sub-Adviser attempts to manage market risk of investing in
individual securities by limiting the amount the Fund invests in each stock.
   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 perform differently than other sectors or as the market as a
whole. As the Sub-Adviser allocates more of the 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.

INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT RISKS AND CONSIDERATIONS
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   Foreign Securities. All of the Funds, except the Intermediate Bond Fund, may
invest in foreign securities as a non-principal strategy. The International Fund
invests in foreign securities as a principal strategy.
   Currency Fluctuations. When a Fund invests in instruments issued by foreign
companies, the principal, income and sales proceeds may be paid to the Fund in
local foreign currencies. A reduction in the value of local currencies relative
to the U.S. dollar could mean a corresponding reduction in the value of a Fund's
investments. Also, a Fund may incur costs when converting from one currency to
another.
   Social, Political and Economic Factors. The economies of many of the
countries where the Funds may invest may be subject to a substantially greater
degree of social, political and economic instability than the United States.
This instability might impair the financial conditions of issuers or disrupt the
financial markets in which the Funds invest.
   The economies of foreign countries may differ significantly from the
economy of the United States as to, for example, the rate of growth of gross
domestic product or rate of inflation. Governments of many foreign countries
continue to exercise substantial control over private enterprise and own or
control over private enterprise and own or control many companies. Government
actions could have a significant impact on economic conditions in certain
countries which could affect the value of the securities in the Fund.

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   Inflation. Certain foreign countries, especially many emerging countries,
have experienced substantial, and in some periods extremely high and volatile,
rates of inflation. Rapid fluctuations in inflation rates and wage and price
controls may continue to have unpredictable effects on the economies, companies
and securities markets of these countries.
   Differences in Securities Markets. The securities markets in foreign
countries have substantially less trading volume than the markets in the United
States and debt and equity securities of many companies listed on such markets
may be less liquid and more volatile than comparable securities in the United
States. Some of the stock exchanges in foreign countries, to the extent that
established markets exists, are in the earlier stages of their development. The
limited liquidity of certain securities markets may affect the ability of each
Fund to buy and sell securities at the desired price and time.
   Trading practices in certain foreign countries are also significantly
different from those in the United Sates. Although brokerage commissions are
generally higher than those in the U.S., the Sub-Advisers will seek to achieve
the most favorable net results. In addition, securities settlements and
clearance procedures may be less developed and less reliable than those in the
United States. Delays in settlement could result in temporary periods in which
the assets of the Funds are not fully invested, or could result in a Fund being
unable to sell a security in a falling market.
   Custodial and Registration Procedures. Systems for the registration and
transfer of securities in foreign markets can be less developed than similar
systems in the United States. There may be no standardized process for
registration of securities or a central registration system to track share
ownership. The process for transferring shares may be cumbersome, costly,
time-consuming and uncertain.
   Government Supervision of Securities Markets. Disclosure and regulatory
standards in many foreign countries are, in many respects, less stringent than
those in the United States. There may be less government supervision and
regulation of securities exchanges, listed companies, investors, and brokers in
foreign countries than in the United States, and enforcement of existing
regulations may be extremely limited.
   Financial Information and Reporting Standards. Issuers in foreign countries
are general subject to accounting, auditing, and financial standards and
requirements that differ, in some cases materially, from those in the United
States. In particular, the assets and profits appearing in financial statements
may not reflect their financial position or results in the way they would be
reflected had the statements been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles. Consequently, financial data may not reflect the
true condition of those issuers and securities markets.

GENERAL FIXED INCOME SECURITIES RISKS
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   All of the Funds may invest in debt securities as a non-principal strategy.
The Money Market and Intermediate Bond Funds invest in debt securities as a
principal strategy. Fixed income securities are subject to the following risks:
   Market Risk. Prices of fixed income securities rise and fall in response to
interest rate changes for similar securities. Generally, when interest rates
rise, prices of fixed income securities fall. Interest rate changes have a
greater affect on fixed income securities with longer durations.
   Credit Risk. Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer will default
(the issuer fails to repay interest and principal when due). If an issuer
defaults, the Fund will lose money.
   Many fixed income securities receive credit ratings from companies such as
Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Services. Fixed income securities receive
different credit ratings depending on the rating company's assessment of the
likelihood of default by the issuer. The lower the rating of the fixed income
security, the greater the credit risk.
   Call Risk. Call risk is the possibility that an issuer may redeem a fixed
income security before maturity ("call") at a price below it's 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. Fixed income securities that have not been rated or that
are not widely held may trade less frequently than other securities. This may
increase the price volatility of these securities.
   Foreign Risks. Foreign debt securities pose additional risks because
foreign economic or political conditions may be less favorable than those of the
United States. Foreign financial markets may also have fewer investor
protections. Debt securities in foreign markets may also be subject to taxation
policies that reduce returns for U.S. investors. Due to these risk factors,
foreign debt securities may be more volatile and less liquid than similar
securities traded in the U.S.

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   Other Risks. Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements as a
non-principal investment strategy that is, the purchase by the Fund of a
security that a seller has agreed to buy back, usually within one to seven days.
The seller's promise to repurchase the security is fully collateralized by
securities equal in value to 102% of the purchase price, including accrued
interest. If the seller defaults and the collateral value declines, the Fund
might incur a loss. If the seller declares bankruptcy, the Fund may not be able
to sell the collateral at the desired time. The Funds enter into these
agreements only with brokers, dealers, or banks that meet credit quality
standards established by the Board of Trustees.
   Temporary Investments and Risks. Each Fund may, from time to time, invest all
of its assets in short-term instruments when the Sub-Adviser determines that
adverse market, economic, political or other conditions call for a temporary
defensive posture. Such a defensive position may result in a Fund failing to
achieve its investment objective.
   Lending of Portfolio Securities' Risk. In order to generate additional
income, the Fund may lend portfolio securities, on a short-term or a long-term
basis, up to 30% of a Fund's total assets to broker/dealers, banks, or other
institutional borrowers of securities. The Fund will only enter into loan
arrangements with broker/dealers, banks, or other institutions which the Adviser
has determined are creditworthy under guidelines established by the Board of
Trustees and will receive collateral in the form of cash or U.S. government
securities equal to least 100% of the value of the securities loaned.
   There is the risk that when lending portfolio securities, the securities
may not be available to the Fund on a timely basis and the Fund may, therefore,
lose the opportunity to sell the securities at a desirable price. In addition,
in the event that a borrower of securities would file for bankruptcy or become
insolvent, disposition of the securities may be delayed pending court action.
    Derivative Transactions Risks. Each of the Funds, except the Money Market
Fund, may trade in derivative contracts to hedge portfolio holdings and for
investment purposes. Hedging activities are intended to reduce various kinds of
risks. For example, in order to protect against certain events that might cause
the value of its portfolio securities to decline, the Fund can buy or sell a
derivative contract (or a combination of derivative contracts) intended to rise
in value under the same circumstances. Hedging activities will not eliminate
risk, even if they work as they are intended to. In addition, these strategies
are not always successful, and could result in increased expenses and losses to
the Fund. The Fund may trade in the following types of derivative contracts.
   Futures contacts provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by
another party of a specified amount of an underlying asset at a price, date, and
time specified with the contract is made. Futures contracts traded in the
over-the-counter markets are frequently referred to as forward contracts.
Entering into a contract to buy is commonly referred to as buying or purchasing
a contract or holding a long position. Entering into a contract to sell is
commonly referred to as selling a contract or holding a short position. Futures
are considered to be commodity contracts. The Fund can buy or sell futures
contracts on portfolio securities or indexes and engage in foreign currency
forward contracts.
   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 of time. A
call option gives the holder (buyer) the right to purchase 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.
   When the Fund uses financial futures and options on financial futures as
hedging devices, much depends on the ability of the portfolio manger to predict
market conditions based upon certain economic analysis and factors. There is a
risk that the prices of the securities subject to the futures contracts may not
correlate perfectly with the prices of the securities in the Fund's portfolio.
This may cause the futures contract and any related options to react differently
than the portfolio securities to market changes. In addition, the portfolio
managers could be incorrect in their expectations about the direction or extent
or market factors such as interest rate movements. In these events, the Fund may
lose money on the futures contracts or options.
   It is not certain that a secondary market for positions in futures contracts
or for options will exist at all times. Although the Sub-Advisers will consider
liquidity before entering into options transactions, there is no assurance that
a liquid secondary market on an exchange or otherwise will exist for any
particular contract or option at any particular time. The Fund's ability to
establish and close out futures and options positions depends on this secondary
market.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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   The following table presents financial highlights for the Value Fund.
Financial highlights are not provided for the other funds because they are new
funds for which financial highlights are not available.
   The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the Value
Fund's financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects
financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table
represent the rate that an investor would have earned on an investment in the
Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This
information has been audited by BDO Seidman, whose report, along with the Value
Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's annual report, which is
available upon request.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
   (Selected data for each share of beneficial interest in Class A outstanding
throughout each period.)
                                                             Year ended December 31,
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                                      1998            1997            1996           1995*           1994
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                  <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>            <C>
Net Asset Value,
  beginning of period                $7.73           $7.62           $7.43           $6.88          $7.71
Income from investment
   operations:
  Net investment income                .08             .09             .10             .10            .03
  Net gain (loss) on securities            .68        1.62            1.59            1.98           (.49)
                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
  operations                                .76       1.71            1.69            2.08           (.46)
                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Distributions:
  Dividends (from net
    investment income)                 .08             .10             .09             .11            .03
  Distributions (from
    capital gains)                        1,23        1.50            1.41            1.42            .34
                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Total distributions                       1.31        1.60            1.50            1.53            .37
                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Net Asset Value, end of period            7.18       $7.73           $7.62           $7.43         $ 6.88
                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Return                             10.17%      22.47%          23.18%          30.55%         (5.87%)

Ratios/Supplemental Data
  Net assets, end of period
    (000's omitted)                   $179,820    $139,164        $113,327         $77,248        $58,921
  Ratio of expenses to
    average net assets**                   1.0%         .9%            1.0%            1.1%           1.1%
  Ratio of net income to
    average net assets                     1.0%        1.1%            1.2%            1.2%            .4%
  Portfolio turnover rate                101.1%      103.1%          100.4%          173.3%          78.1%

*Effective May 1, 1995, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. entered into a
Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Fund. Kemper Financial Services previously
served as the Fund's Sub-Adviser. Activa Asset Management has served as the
Fund's Investment Adviser since September 1, 1999. Previously, Amway Management
Company served as the Fund's Investment Adviser.

**Financial information prior to April 22, 1998 does not reflect the Fund's
Rule 12b-1 fee of a maximum of 0.25%, which became effective on that date. The
Fund's base portfolio accounting services expense in the amount of $2,500 per
month ($30,000 annual base fee) was paid through the use of directed brokerage
commissions. The ratio includes fees paid with brokerage commissions for fiscal
years ending after September 1, 1995.

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                               ACTIVA
                               Mutual
                               Funds
                               Prospectus

   The Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") provides additional details
about the Funds. Also, additional information about each Fund's investments is
available in the Funds Annual and Semi-Annual Reports. You will find in each
Fund's Annual Report a discussion of market conditions and investment
strategies, which significantly affected the Fund's performance during its last
fiscal year. The SAI, dated September 1, 1999, Annual Reports, and Semi-Annual
Reports are available without charge by writing or telephoning the Fund. The SAI
is incorporated into the Prospectus by reference.
   Additional information about the Funds, including the SAI, can be reviewed
and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on
the operation of the public reference room is available by calling the
Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Commission's web site (http://www.sec.gov)
contains reports and other information on the Funds. Copies of this information
are available from the Commission upon the payment of a copying fee by writing
the Public Reference Section of the Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549-6009.


                                September 1, 1999

                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUNDS LOGO

ACTIVA MUTUAL FUNDS
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids Michigan  49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670
Investment Company Act File #811-2168
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                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND
                                    FORM N-1A

                                     PART A

                Information Required in a Prospectus for Class R


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<CAPTION>
<S>                                           <C>       <C>

ACTIVA VALUE FUND                                                     ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO
2905 LUCERNE SE, SUITE 200
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49546                                                  CLASS R
(616) 787-6288                                                               PROSPECTUS
(800) 346-2670
                                                           The  Fund's  primary   investment   objective  is
Contents                                      Page      capital  appreciation.  The  Fund  will  attempt  to
Investment Objective                                    meet its  objective by  investing  in common  stocks
Investment Approach                                     that it believes  are  undervalued.  Income may be a
Management/Investment Managers                          factor in portfolio  selection,  but is secondary to
Risk Factors                                            the principal objective.
Past Performance                                          This Prospectus contains  information with respect
Expenses                                                to Class R shares of Activa  Value Fund.  Class R is
Financial Highlights                                    offered  only to tax exempt  retirement  and benefit
Organization of the Fund                                plans of Amway  Corporation and its affiliates.  The
Investment Management                                   Fund  also   offers   Class  A  shares,   which  are
The Sub-Advisers                                        available   to  members  of  the   general   public.
Fundamental Investment Policies                         Information  about  Class  A  is  contained  in  the
Pricing of Fund Shares                                  Activa  Funds  Prospectus  dated  September  1, 1999
Purchase of Fund Shares                                 which is available upon request.
How Shares are Redeemed                                   As with  all  mutual  funds,  the  Securities  and
Retirement Plans                                        Exchange  Commission has not approved or disapproved
Dividend & Capital Gain                                 these  securities  or passed  upon the  adequacy  of
   Distributions to Shareholders                        this Prospectus.  Any representation to the contrary
Tax Consequences                                        is a criminal offense.
Year 2000 Problem                                         The   information  in  this  Prospectus  is  not
General Investment Risks                                complete and may be changed.  We may not sell these
Other Risks                                             securities until the  registration  statement filed
Shareholder Inquiries                                   with the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  is
                                                        effective.  This Prospectus is not an offer to sell
                                                        these  securities and is not soliciting an offer to
                                                        buy these  securities  in any state where the offer
                                                        or sale is not permitted.

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               The date of this Prospectus is September 1, 1999.

Printed in U.S.A.

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                                ACTIVA VALUE FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
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   The Fund seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. Income, while a factor
in portfolio selection, is secondary to the Fund's principal objective.

INVESTMENT APPROACH
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   The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of large and medium-sized U.S.
companies which the Fund's Sub-Adviser believes are undervalued by the
marketplace.
   The Fund's Sub-Adviser, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc., uses a combination of
traditional and computer-assisted research methods to identify companies which
appear to have potential for long-term growth but which are trading at low
valuations relative to intrinsic worth and/or historical market levels. Such
stocks are typically called "value stock." Diversification is achieved by
investing in a number of different industries and companies.

RISK FACTORS
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   Like any investment, an investment in the Fund is subject to risk. The value
of the Fund's investments will vary from day to day in response to the
activities of individual companies and general market and economic conditions.
While investments are selected which the Sub-Adviser believes have potential for
long-term appreciation, their value could decline. For further information about
risk factors, please see "Risk Factors and Special Considerations" starting on
page xx.

PAST PERFORMANCE
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   The two tables below, which are based upon Class A Shares, show the Fund's
annual returns and its long-term performance. The first table provides
indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the
Fund's performance from year to year. The second compares the Fund's performance
over time to that of the Standard and Poor's 500 Stock Index ("S&P 500") and the
Russell 1000 Value Index ("Value Index"). The investment performance of Class R
is expected to be substantially similar to Class A because both Classes invest
in the same portfolio of securities and investment performance will differ only
to the extent that the classes do not have the same expenses. The estimated
expenses for Class R, which are lower than the expenses for Class A, are
disclosed in the Fee Expense Table.
   As with all mutual funds, past performance is not a prediction of future
results.

                                      CHART

   During the periods shown in the chart, the Fund's highest return for a
quarter was 20.53% (quarter ending March 31, 1991), and the Fund's lowest return
for a quarter was -14.60% (quarter ending September 30,1990).
   * Ark Asset Management Company has been the Fund's Sub-Advisor since May 1,
1995. Since that time, the Fund's highest return for a quarter was 13.76%
(quarter ending June 30, 1997) and the lowest return for a quarter was -9.40%
(quarter ending September 30, 1998).

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   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL
   RETURN FOR THE PERIODS              PAST             PAST              PAST
   ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998            1 YEAR          5 YEARS           10 YEARS
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   ACTIVA VALUE FUND*                 10.17%           15.36%            15.93%
   RUSSELL 1000 VALUE**               15.63%           20.85%            17.39%
   S&P 500**                          28.58%           24.06%            19.21%

   *The Fund's calendar year-to-date return through the quarter ended June 30,
1999 was 12.12% compared to 12.38% for the S&P 500 and 12.87% for the Russell
Value Indices. Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. has been Sub-Adviser since May 1,
1995. Since that time, the Fund's average annual total return has been 22.1%.
During this period, the S&P 500's and the Russell 1000 Value's average annual
total return has been 29.3% and 25.9%, respectively.
   **The S&P 500 Index represents an unmanaged index generally representative of
the U.S. stock market. The Value Index represents a composite of value stocks
representative of the Fund's investment objectives and strategies which is
compiled independently by the Frank Russell Companies. Neither index is impacted
by Fund operating expenses.

EXPENSES
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   This Table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Transaction Expenses (Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment)
            Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases                       None
            and Reinvested Distributions

            Maximum Deferred Sales Charge                                   None

            Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on                                 None
            Reinvested Dividends

            Exchange Fee                                                    None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses Paid by the Fund
            Management Fees                                                 .64%

            Distribution & Service (12b-1) Fees                             None

            Other Expenses                                                  .46%

            Total Fund Operating Expenses*                                 1.10%

*Total Fund Operating Expenses are based upon total expenses incurred by the
Fund for Class A for the year ended December 31, 1998. Adjustments have been
made to reflect the Fund's current investment advisory and administrative fee,
Class R Transfer Agent and Shareholder Servicing Agreement and the fact that the
Fund's 12b-1 distribution plan does not apply to Class R.

   The following example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the
time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of these
periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year
and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual
costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:

                     1 Year          3 Years        5 Years          10 Years
                     $112             $350           $606             $1,225

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the Fund's
financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects
financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table
represent the rate that an investor would have earned on an investment in the
Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This
information has been audited by BDO Seidman, the Independent Certified Public
Accountants for the Fund, whose report, along with the Fund's financial
statements, are included in the annual report, which is available upon request.

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   (Selected data for each share of beneficial interest in Class A and Class R
throughout each period.)

                            Class R***                                  Class A
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Year ended December 31,      1998         1998        1997          1996           1995*          1994
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Net Asset Value,
  beginning of period        $8.42        $7.73       $7.62        $7.43       $6.88             $7.71
Income from investment
   operations:
  Net investment income        .09          .08         .09          .10         .10               .03
  Net gain (loss)
   on securities              (.02)         .68        1.62         1.59        1.98              (.49)
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Total from investment
  operations                   .07          .76        1.71         1.69        2.08              (.46)
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Distributions:
  Dividends (from net
    investment income)         .10          .08         .10          .09         .11               .03
  Distributions (from
    capital gains)            1.23         1.23        1.50         1.41        1.42               .34
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Total distributions           1.33         1.31        1.60         1.50        1.53               .37
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Net Asset Value,
 end of period               $7.16         7.18       $7.73        $7.62       $7.43             $6.88
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Total Return                  7.08%       10.17%      22.47%       23.18%      30.55%            (5.87%)

Ratios/Supplemental Data
  Net assets, end of period
    (000's omitted)       $135,385     $179,820     $139,164    $113,327     $77,248           $58,921
  Ratio of expenses to
    average net assets**       1.0%         1.0%         .9%         1.0%        1.1%              1.1%
  Ratio of net income to
    average net assets         1.8%         1.0%        1.1%         1.2%        1.2%               .4%
  Portfolio turnover rate    101.1%       101.1%      103.1%       100.4%      173.3%             78.1%

*Effective May 1, 1995, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. entered into a
Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Fund. Kemper Financial Services previously
served as the Fund's Sub-Adviser.
   **Activa Asset Management has served as the Fund's Investment Adviser since
September 1, 1999. Previously, Amway Management Company served as the Fund's
Investment Adviser. The Fund's base portfolio accounting services expense in the
amount of $2,500 per month ($30,000 annual base fee) was paid through the use of
directed brokerage commissions. The ratio includes fees paid with brokerage
commissions for fiscal years ending after September 1, 1995. ***The Fund began
offering Class R Shares on November 1, 1998. Class R return and ratios have been
annualized.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE FUND
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   The Fund is a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust, a Delaware business trust.
The Fund is governed by a Board of Trustees, which meets regularly to review the
Funds' investments, performance, expenses, and other business affairs. The
policy of the Fund is that a majority of Board members will be independent of
the Fund's Investment Adviser and Sub-Advisers.

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
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   Activa Asset Management LLC ("Activa") serves as the Investment Adviser of
the Fund. Activa's offices are located at 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200, Grand
Rapids, Michigan 49546. Subject to the direction of the Board of Trustees,
Activa provides overall investment strategy for the Fund and furnishes all
office space, facilities, equipment and personnel which is necessary for
servicing the investments of the Fund.
   Activa, together with the Board of Trustees, is responsible for selecting one
or more Sub-Advisers for the Fund. The Sub-Advisers furnish investment advice
and manage on a regular basis the investment portfolio of the Fund. The
Sub-Advisers make investment decisions on behalf of the Fund and place all
orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities. The Sub-Advisers are
employed by Activa and Activa, not the Fund, is responsible for paying their
fees.
   Activa monitors and evaluates the investment performance of each Sub-Adviser.
If Activa believes it is in the Fund's best interests, Activa may recommend that
the Fund change Sub-Advisers or retain additional Sub-Advisers. Any such action
must be approved by the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of the Fund's
Independent Trustees.

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   Activa has ultimate responsibility for the investment performance of the
Funds due to its responsibility, subject to oversight by the Board of Trustees,
to oversee the Sub-Advisers and recommend their hiring, termination and
replacement.

THE SUB-ADVISER
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   The Sub-Adviser of Activa Value Fund is Ark Asset Management, Inc., New York,
New York. Ark currently manages over $23 billion for individual and
institutional investors. C. Charles Hetzel, Vice Chairman, is primarily
responsible for the day-to-day management of Activa Value Fund. He has served as
head of Ark's Large Cap Value Group since 1981.

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES
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   The fundamental investment policies contained in the Fund's Statement of
Additional Information and the investment objective of each Fund may not be
changed without a shareholder vote. The Board of Trustees of the Fund may change
any other policies or investment strategies.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES
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   The net asset value of the Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total
current value of the assets of the Fund, less its liabilities, by the number of
shares outstanding at that time. This determination is generally made at the
close of business of the New York Stock Exchange, 4:00 P.M. Eastern time, on
each business day on which that Exchange is open. Shares will not be priced on
national holidays or other days on which the New York Stock Exchange is closed
for trading.
   The Fund's investments are generally valued at current market value. If
market quotations are not readily available, the Fund's investments will be
valued at fair value as determined by the Fund's Board of Trustees.

PURCHASE OF SHARES
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   Class R Shares are offered to tax-exempt retirement and benefit plans of
Amway Corporation and its affiliates. There are no minimum investment
requirements for shares of Class R. Participants in the tax-exempt retirement
and benefits plans of Amway Corporation and its affiliates should contact the
Plan Administrator for information about particular procedures or requirements
which may apply to Plan Participants.
   All purchases will be made at the Net Asset Value per share net calculated
after the Fund receives your investment and application in proper form.

HOW SHARES ARE REDEEMED
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   The Fund will redeem your shares at the net asset value next determined after
your redemption request is received in proper form.
   Payment for redeemed shares is normally made by check and mailed within three
days thereafter. However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the right of
redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed for more than seven
days: (1) for any period during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed,
other than for customary weekend and holiday closings; (2) when trading on the
New York Stock Exchange is restricted, as determined by the SEC; (3) when an
emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which it is not
reasonably practicable for the Fund to dispose of its securities or determine
the value of its net assets; or (4) for such other period as the SEC may by
order permit for the protection of the shareholders. During such a period, a
shareholder may withdraw his request for redemption or receive the net asset
value next computed when regular trading resumes.
   The Fund has filed with the SEC an election to pay for all redeemed shares in
cash up to a limit, as to any one shareholder during any 90-day periods, of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund, whichever is less. Beyond
that limit, the Fund is permitted to pay the redemption price wholly or partly
"in kind," that is, by distribution of portfolio securities held by the Fund.
This would occur only upon specific authorization by the Board of Trustees when,
in their judgment, unusual circumstances make it advisable. It is unlikely that
this will ever happen, but if it does, you will incur a brokerage charge in
converting the securities received in this manner into cash. Portfolio
securities distributed "in kind" will be valued as they are valued for the
determination of the net asset value of the Fund's shares.
   Participants in the tax-exempt retirement and benefit plans of Amway
Corporation and its affiliates should contact the Plan Administrator for
information about particular redemption procedures or requirements which may
apply to Plan Participants.

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RETIREMENT PLANS
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   The Fund sponsors a prototype Profit-Sharing Trust and Individual Retirement
Accounts. Persons interested in additional information regarding these plans
should contact the Fund.

DIVIDEND AND CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
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   The Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income and
capital gains to shareholders each year. Distributions, in the past, have been
paid in December. The net investment income and capital gain distribution will
be paid on a basis which is consistent with past policy. All distributions may
be received in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at their net
asset value at the time of distribution. This election can be changed at any
time by requesting a change in writing, signed by all account owners.

TAX CONSEQUENCES
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   The Fund will make distributions of ordinary income and capital gains that
will relieve the Fund of all federal income taxes.
   Shares of Class R will be held by the qualified retirement and benefit plans
of Amway Corporation and its affiliates ("the plans") for the benefit of plan
participants. The plans do not pay federal income taxes. Plan participants
should consult the plans' governing documents, and their own tax advisers, for
information about the tax consequences associated with participating in the
plans.

YEAR 2000 PROBLEM
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   Many companies use computers which are presently unable to perform
calculations with dates in excess of 1999. These is uncertainty as to whether
such companies will be able to effectively manage their operations after 1999,
and as to whether they will be required to install expensive upgrades to their
computer systems. This is commonly referred to as the "Year 2000 Problem", or
the "Y2K Problem."
   The Fund's management, after reviewing the Fund's operations and consulting
with the principal companies which provide services to the Fund, believes that
the Fund's operations are unlikely to be materially affected by the Y2K problem.
However, the Fund, like most companies, is still evaluating this matter.
Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Y2K Problem will not have an
adverse effect on the Fund's operations, or an adverse effect on the operations
or financial results of the companies in which the Fund invests.

GENERAL INVESTMENT RISKS
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   Information about the principal investment strategies and related risks for
the Fund is set forth in this Prospectus. Additional information about the
Fund's investment strategies and risks is contained in the Statement of
Additional Information which may be obtained by writing or telephoning the Fund.
     Stock Market Risks. The value of equity securities in the Fund's portfolio
will go up and down. 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 and you could lose money.
     The Fund's Sub-Adviser attempts to manage market risk of investing in
individual securities by limiting the amount the Fund invests in each stock.
   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 perform differently than other sectors or as the market as a
whole. As the Sub-Adviser allocates more of the 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.

OTHER RISKS
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Repurchase Agreements and Risks. The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements
as a non-principal investment strategy that is, the purchase by the Fund of a
security that a seller has agreed to buy back, usually within one to seven days.
The seller's promise to repurchase the security is fully collateralized by
securities equal in value to 102% of the purchase price, including accrued
interest. If the seller defaults and the collateral value declines, the Fund
might incur a loss. If the seller declares bankruptcy, the Fund may not be able
to sell the collateral at the desired time. The Fund enters into these
agreements only with brokers, dealers, or banks that meet credit quality
standards established by the Board of Trustees.

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   Temporary Investments and Risks. The Fund may, from time to time, invest all
of its assets in short-term instruments when the Sub-Adviser determines that
adverse market, economic, political or other conditions call for a temporary
defensive posture. Such a defensive position may result in the Fund failing to
achieve its investment objective.
   Lending of Portfolio Securities' Risk. In order to generate additional
income, the Fund may lend portfolio securities, on a short-term or a long-term
basis, up to 30% of a Fund's total assets to broker/dealers, banks, or other
institutional borrowers of securities. The Fund will only enter into loan
arrangements with broker/dealers, banks, or other institutions which the Adviser
has determined are creditworthy under guidelines established by the Board of
Trustees and will receive collateral in the form of cash or U.S. government
securities equal to least 100% of the value of the securities loaned.
   There is the risk that when lending portfolio securities, the securities
may not be available to the Fund on a timely basis and the Fund may, therefore,
lose the opportunity to sell the securities at a desirable price. In addition,
in the event that a borrower of securities would file for bankruptcy or become
insolvent, disposition of the securities may be delayed pending court action.
   Derivative Transaction Risks. The Fund may trade in derivative contracts to
hedge portfolio holdings on a non-principal basis. Hedging activities are
intended to reduce various kinds of risks. For example, in order to protect
against certain events that might cause the value of its portfolio securities to
decline, the Fund can buy or sell a derivative contract (or a combination of
derivative contracts) intended to rise in value under the same circumstances.
Hedging activities will not eliminate risk, even if they work as they are
intended to. In addition, these strategies are not always successful, and could
result in increased expenses and losses to the Fund. The Fund may trade in the
following types of derivative contracts.
   Futures contacts provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by
another party of a specified amount of an underlying asset at a price, date, and
time specified with the contract is made. Futures contracts traded in the
over-the-counter markets are frequently referred to as forward contracts.
Entering into a contract to buy is commonly referred to as buying or purchasing
a contract or holding a long position. Entering into a contract to sell is
commonly referred to as selling a contract or holding a short position. Futures
are considered to be commodity contracts. The Fund can buy or sell futures
contracts on portfolio securities or indexes and engage in foreign currency
forward contracts.
   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 of time. A
call option gives the holder (buyer) the right to purchase 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.
   When the Fund uses financial futures and options on financial futures as
hedging devices, much depends on the ability of the portfolio manger to predict
market conditions based upon certain economic analysis and factors. There is a
risk that the prices of the securities subject to the futures contracts may not
correlate perfectly with the prices of the securities in the Fund's portfolio.
This may cause the futures contract and any related options to react differently
than the portfolio securities to market changes. In addition, the portfolio
managers could be incorrect in their expectations about the direction or extent
or market factors such as interest rate movements. In these events, the Fund may
lose money on the futures contracts or options.
   It is not certain that a secondary market for positions in futures contracts
or for options will exist at all times. Although the Sub-Advisers will consider
liquidity before entering into options transactions, there is no assurance that
a liquid secondary market on an exchange or otherwise will exist for any
particular contract or option at any particular time. The Fund's ability to
establish and close out futures and options positions depends on this secondary
market.

SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES
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   Shareholder inquiries regarding the Fund should be directed to the Fund by
writing or telephoning the Fund at the address or telephone number indicated on
the cover page of the Prospectus. Inquiries relating to a specific account
should be directed to the Plan Administrator for the tax-exempt retirement and
benefits plan of Amway Corporation and its affiliates.

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BULK RATE
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
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PERMIT 100

                      ACTIVA
                      Value
                      Fund
                      Class R
                      Prospectus

   The Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") provides additional details
about the Fund. Also, additional information about the Fund's investments is
available in the Fund's Annual and Semi-Annual Reports. You will find in the
Fund's Annual Report a discussion of market conditions and investment
strategies, which significantly affected the Fund's performance during its last
fiscal year. The SAI, dated September 1, 1999, Annual Reports, and Semi-Annual
Reports are available without charge by writing or telephoning the Fund. The SAI
is incorporated into the Prospectus by reference.

   Additional information about the Fund, including the SAI, can be reviewed and
copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the
operation of the public reference room is available by calling the Commission at
1-800-SEC-0330. The Commission's web site (http://www.sec.gov) contains reports
and other information on the Funds. Copies of this information are available
from the Commission upon the payment of a copying fee by writing the Public
Reference Section of the Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549-6009.

                                September 1, 1999

                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO

ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan  49546
Investment Company Act File #_____

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                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND
                                    FORM N-1A

                                     PART B

    Information Required in a Statement of Additional Information for Class A

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ACTIVA MONEY MARKET FUND                                              ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO
(a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670
                                                                      STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL
Contents                                      Page                          INFORMATION
Organization of the Fund
Objectives, Policies, and                                  This  Statement of Additional  Information is not
  Restrictions on the Fund's                            a prospectus.  Therefore,  it should be read only in
  Investments                                           conjunction  with  the  Prospectus,   which  can  be
Investment Strategies                                   requested  from the Fund by writing  or  telephoning
Portfolio Transactions                                  as indicated  above.  This  Statement of  Additional
Principal Shareholders                                  Information  relates to the  Prospectus for the Fund
Officers and Trustees of the Fund                       dated September 1, 1999.
Investment Adviser
Sub-Adviser                                                The  information  is this Statement of Additional
Plan of Distribution and Principal                      Information  is not complete and may be changed.  We
  Underwriter                                           may   not   sell   these    securities   until   the
Administrative Agreement                                registration  statement  filed  with the  Securities
Transfer Agent                                          and   Exchange   Commission   is   effective.   This
Custodian                                               Statement of Additional  Information is not an offer
Auditors                                                to sell these  securities  and is not  soliciting an
Pricing of Fund Shares                                  offer to buy these  securities  in any  state  where
Purchase of Shares                                      the offer or sale is not permitted.
How Shares are Redeemed
Exchange Privilege
Additional Account Policies
Internet Address
Federal Income Tax
Reports to Shareholders
   and Annual Audit
Appendix A
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                                Printed in U.S.A.


                    The date of this Statement of Additional
                       Information is September 1, 1999.


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                            ACTIVA MONEY MARKET FUND

ORGANIZATION OF THE FUND
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   The Fund is a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust, an open-end diversified
management investment company which was organized as a Delaware business trust
on February 2, 1998.
   The Declaration of Trust authorizes the Trustees to create additional series
and to issue an unlimited number of units of beneficial interest, or "shares."
The Trustees are also authorized to issue different classes of shares of any
series. No series which may be issued by the Trust is entitled to share in the
assets of any other series or is liable for the expenses or liabilities of any
other series. The Fund presently has only one class of shares.
   The Trust is not required to hold annual meetings of shareholders and does
not intend to hold such meetings. Shareholders of the Trust will have voting
rights only with respect to the limited number of matters specified in the
Declaration of Trust, and such other matters as may be determined or as may be
required by law. A meeting will be called for the purpose of voting on the
removal of a Trustee at the written request of holders of 10% of the Trust's
outstanding shares. In the event a meeting of shareholders is held, shareholders
will be entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value (or a
proportionate fractional vote with respect to fractional dollar amounts) on all
matters presented to shareholders, including the election of Trustees.

OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
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   The Fund's investment objective is to maximize current income consistent with
the preservation of capital and same day liquidity. The Fund seeks to achieve
its investment objective by maintaining a dollar-weighted average portfolio
maturity of not more than 90 days and by investing in U.S. dollar denominated
securities described in this Statement of Additional Information that meet
certain rating criteria, present minimal credit risk and have effective
maturities of not more than thirteen months. The Fund's ability to achieve
maximum current income is affected by its high quality standards. See "Quality
and Diversification Requirements." Investment Fundamental Restrictions

INVESTMENT FUNDAMENTAL RESTRICTIONS.
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     The investment restrictions below have been adopted by the Fund. Except
where otherwise noted, these investment restrictions are "fundamental policies
which, under the 1940 Act, may or may not be changed without the vote of a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund, as the case may be.
A "majority of the outstanding voting securities" is defined in the 1940 Act as
the lesser of (a) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a meeting if
the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are present or
represented by proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities.
The percentage limitations contained in the restrictions below apply at the time
of the purchase of securities. The Fund:
  1.     May not make any investment inconsistent with the Fund's classification
         as a diversified investment company under the Investment Company Act of
         1940.
  2.     May not purchase any security which would cause the Fund to concentrate
         its investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in any
         particular industry except as permitted by the SEC. This restriction
         does not apply to instruments considered to be domestic bank money
         market instruments.
  3.     May not issue senior securities, except as permitted under the
         Investment Company Act of 1940 or any rule, order or interpretation
         thereunder;
  4.     May not borrow money, except to the extent permitted by applicable law;
  5.     May not underwrite securities or other issues, except to the extent
         that the Fund, in disposing of portfolio securities, may be deemed an
         underwriter within the meaning of the 1933 Act;
  6.     May not purchase or sell real estate, except that, to the extent
         permitted by applicable law, the Fund may (a) invest in securities or
         other instruments directly or indirectly secured by real estate, and
         (b) invest in securities or other instruments issued by issuers that
         invest in real estate;

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  7.     May not purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts unless
         acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments
         issued by persons that purchase or sell commodities or commodities
         contracts; but this shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing,
         selling and entering into financial futures contracts (including
         futures contracts on indices of securities, interest rates and
         currencies), options on financial futures contracts (including futures
         contracts on indices of securities, interests rates and currencies),
         warrants, swaps, forward contracts, foreign currency spot and forward
         contracts or other derivative instruments that are not related to
         physical commodities; and

  8.     May make loans to other persons, in accordance with the Fund's
         investment objective and policies and to the extent permitted by
         applicable law.

Non-Fundamental Investment Restrictions
   The investment restrictions described below are not fundamental policies of
the Fund and may be changed by the Fund's Trustees. These non-fundamental
investment policies require that the Fund: (i) may not acquire any illiquid
securities, if as a result thereof, more than 10% of the market value of the
Fund's total assets would be in investments which are illiquid; (ii) may not
purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain a
short position, provided that this restriction shall not be deemed to be
applicable to the purchase or sale of when-issued or delayed delivery
securities; (iii) may not acquire securities of other investment companies,
except as permitted by the 1940 Act or any order pursuant thereto; (iv) may not
enter into reverse repurchase agreements or borrow money, except from banks for
extraordinary or emergency purposes, if such obligations exceed in the aggregate
one-third of the market value of the Fund's total assets, less liabilities other
than obligations created by reverse repurchase agreements and borrowings.
   Not withstanding any other fundamental or non-fundamental investment
restriction or policy, the Fund reserves the right, without the approval of
shareholders, to invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end
registered investment company with substantially the same investment objective,
restrictions and policies as the Fund.
   There will be no violation of any investment restriction if that restriction
is complied with at the time the relevant action is taken notwithstanding a
later change in market value of an investment, in net or total assets, in the
securities rating of the investment, or any other later change.
   For purposes of fundamental investment restrictions regarding industry
concentration, the Sub-Adviser may classify issuers by industry in accordance
with classifications set forth in the Directory of Companies Filing Annual
Reports With The Securities and Exchange Commission or other sources. In the
absence of such classification or if the Sub-Adviser determines in good faith
based on its own information that the economic characteristics affecting a
particular issue make it more appropriately considered to be engaged in a
different industry, the Sub-Adviser may classify accordingly. For instance,
personal credit finance companies and business credit finance companies are
deemed to be separate industries and wholly owned finance companies are
considered to be in the industry of their parents if their activities are
primarily related to financing the activities of their parents.

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
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   The following discussion supplements the information regarding the investment
objective of the Fund and the policies to be employed to achieve the objective
by the Fund as set forth herein and in the Prospectus.
   The Fund is designed for investors who seek high current income consistent
with the preservation of capital and same day liquidity from a portfolio of high
quality money market instruments. The Fund's investment objective is to maximize
current income consistent with the preservation of capital and same day
liquidity.
   The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by maintaining a
dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of not more than 90 days and by
investing in U.S. dollar denominated securities described in this Statement of
Additional Information that meet certain rating criteria, present minimal credit
risk and have effective maturities of not more than thirteen months. The Fund's
ability to achieve maximum current income is affected by its high quality
standards. See "Quality and Diversification Requirements."

Money Market Instruments
   A description of the various types of money market instruments that may be
purchased by the Fund appears below. Also see "Quality and Diversification
Requirements."

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   U.S. Treasury Securities. The Fund may invest in direct obligations of the
U.S. Treasury, including Treasury bills, notes and bonds, all of which are
backed as to principal and interest payments by the full faith and credit of the
United States.
   Additional U.S. Government Obligations. The Fund may invest in obligations
issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities. These
obligations may or may not be backed by the "full faith and credit" of the
United States. Securities which are backed by the full faith and credit of the
United States include obligations of the Government National Mortgage
Association, the Farmers Home Administration, and the Export-Import Bank. In the
case of securities not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States,
the Fund must look principally to the federal agency issuing or guaranteeing the
obligation for ultimate repayment and may not be able to assert a claim against
the United States itself in the event the agency or instrumentality does not
meet its commitments. Securities in which the Fund may invest that are not
backed by the full faith and credit of the United States include, but are not
limited to: (i) obligations of the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Federal Home
Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal Home Loan Banks and the U.S. Postal
Service, each of which has the right to borrow from the U.S. Treasury to meet
its obligations; (ii) securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage
Association, which are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S.
Government to purchase the agency's obligations; and (iii) obligations of the
Federal Farm Credit System and the Student Loan Marketing Association, each of
whose obligations may be satisfied only by the individual credits of the issuing
agency.
   Foreign Government Obligations. The Fund, subject to its applicable
investment policies, may also invest in short-term obligations of foreign
sovereign governments or of their agencies, instrumentalities, authorities or
political subdivisions. See "Foreign Investments." These securities must be
denominated in the U.S. dollar.
    Bank Obligations. The Fund, unless otherwise noted in the Prospectus or
below, may invest in negotiable certificates of deposit, time deposits and
bankers' acceptances of (i) banks, savings and loan associations and savings
banks which have more than $2 billion in total assets and are organized under
the laws of the United States or any state, (ii) foreign branches of these banks
or of foreign banks of equivalent size (Euros) and (iii) U.S. branches of
foreign banks of equivalent size (Yankees). See "Foreign Investments." The Fund
will not invest in obligations for which the Sub-Adviser, or any of its
affiliated persons, is the ultimate obligor or accepting bank. The Fund may also
invest in obligations of international banking institutions designated or
supported by national governments to promote economic reconstruction,
development or trade between nations (e.g., the European Investment Bank, the
Inter-American Development Bank, or the World Bank).
   Commercial Paper. The Fund may invest in commercial paper, including master
demand obligations. Master demand obligations are obligations that provide for a
periodic adjustment in the interest rate paid and permit daily changes in the
amount borrowed. Master demand obligations are governed by agreements between
the issuer and the Sub-Adviser acting as agent, for no additional fee. The
monies loaned to the borrower come from accounts managed by the Sub-Adviser or
its affiliates, pursuant to arrangements with such accounts. Interest and
principal payments are credited to such accounts. The Sub-Adviser has the right
to increase or decrease the amount provided to the borrower under an obligation.
The borrower has the right to pay without penalty all or any part of the
principal amount then outstanding on an obligation together with interest to the
date of payment. Since these obligations typically provide that the interest
rate is tied to the Federal Reserve commercial paper composite rate, the rate on
master demand obligations is subject to change. Repayment of a master demand
obligation to participating accounts depends on the ability of the borrower to
pay the accrued interest and principal of the obligation on demand which is
continuously monitored by the Sub-Adviser. Since master demand obligations
typically are not rated by credit rating agencies, the Fund may invest in such
unrated obligations only if at the time of an investment the obligation is
determined by the the Sub-Adviser to have a credit quality which satisfies the
Fund's quality restrictions. See "Quality and Diversification Requirements."
Although there is no secondary market for master demand obligations, such
obligations are considered by the Fund to be liquid because they are payable
upon demand. The Fund does not have any specific percentage limitation on
investments in master demand obligations. It is possible that the issuer of a
master demand obligation could be a client to whom the Sub-Adviser's affiliate,
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, in its capacity as a commercial bank,
has made a loan.
   Asset-backed Securities. The Fund may also invest in securities generally
referred to as asset-backed securities, which directly or indirectly represent a
participation interest in, or are secured by and payable from, a stream of
payments generated by particular assets, such as motor vehicle or credit card
receivables or other asset-backed securities collateralized by such assets.
Asset-backed securities provide periodic payments that generally consist of both
interest and principal payments. Consequently, the life of an asset-backed
security varies with the prepayment experience of the underlying obligations.
Payments of principal and interest may be guaranteed up to certain amounts and
for a certain time period by a letter of credit issued by a financial
institution unaffiliated with the entities issuing the securities. The
asset-backed securities in which the Fund may invest are subject to the Fund's
overall credit requirements. However, asset-backed securities, in general, are
subject to certain risks. Most of these risks are related to limited interests
in applicable collateral. For example, credit card debt receivables are
generally unsecured and the debtors are entitled to the protection of a number
of state and federal consumer credit laws, many of which give such debtors the
right to set off certain amounts on credit card debt thereby reducing the
balance due. Additionally, if the letter of credit is exhausted, holders of
asset-backed securities may also experience delays in payments or losses if the
full amounts due on underlying sales contracts are not realized. Because
asset-backed securities are relatively new, the market experience in these
securities is limited and the market's ability to sustain liquidity through all
phases of the market cycle has not been tested.

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   Repurchase Agreements. The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with
brokers, dealers or banks that meet the credit guidelines approved by the Funds'
Trustees. In a repurchase agreement, the Fund buys a security from a seller that
has agreed to repurchase the same security at a mutually agreed upon date and
price. The resale price normally is in excess of the purchase price, reflecting
an agreed upon interest rate. This interest rate is effective for the period of
time a Fund is invested in the agreement and is not related to the coupon rate
on the underlying security. A repurchase agreement may also be viewed as a fully
collateralized loan of money by a Fund to the seller. The period of these
repurchase agreements will usually be short, from overnight to one week, and at
no time will the Fund invest in repurchase agreements for more than thirteen
months. The securities which are subject to repurchase agreements, however, may
have maturity dates in excess of thirteen months from the effective date of the
repurchase agreement. The Fund will always receive securities as collateral
whose market value is, and during the entire term of the agreement remains, at
least equal to 100% of the dollar amount invested by the Fund in each agreement
plus accrued interest, and the Fund will make payment for such securities only
upon physical delivery or upon evidence of book entry transfer to the account of
the Custodian. The Fund will be fully collateralized within the meaning of
paragraph (a)(4) of Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended (the "1940 Act"). If the seller defaults, the Fund might incur a loss if
the value of the collateral securing the repurchase agreement declines and might
incur disposition costs in connection with liquidating the collateral. In
addition, if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of
the security, realization upon disposal of the collateral by the Fund may be
delayed or limited.
   The Fund may make investments in other debt securities with remaining
effective maturities of not more than thirteen months, including, without
limitation, corporate and foreign bonds, asset-backed securities and other
obligations described in the Prospectus or this Statement of Additional
Information.

Foreign Investments
   The Fund may invest in certain foreign securities. All investments must be
U.S. dollar-denominated. Investment in securities of foreign issuers and in
obligations of foreign branches of domestic banks involves somewhat different
investment risks from those affecting securities of U.S. domestic issuers. There
may be limited publicly available information with respect to foreign issuers,
and foreign issuers are not generally subject to uniform accounting, auditing
and financial standards and requirements comparable to those applicable to
domestic companies. Any foreign commercial paper must not be subject to foreign
withholding tax at the time of purchase.
   Investors should realize that the value of the Fund's investments in foreign
securities may be adversely affected by changes in political or social
conditions, diplomatic relations, confiscatory taxation, expropriation,
nationalization, limitation on the removal of funds or assets, or imposition of
(or change in) exchange control or tax regulations in those foreign countries.
In addition, changes in government administrations or economic or monetary
policies in the United States or abroad could result in appreciation or
depreciation of portfolio securities and could favorably or unfavorably affect
the Fund's operations. Furthermore, the economies of individual foreign nations
may differ from the U.S. economy, whether favorably or unfavorably, in areas
such as growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital
reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments position; it may
also be more difficult to obtain and enforce a judgment against a foreign
issuer. Any foreign investments made by the Fund must be made in compliance with
U.S. and foreign currency restrictions and tax laws restricting the amounts and
types of foreign investments.

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Additional Investments
     Municipal Bonds. The Fund may invest in municipal bonds issued by or on
behalf of states, territories and possessions of the United States and the
District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities and
instrumentalities. The Fund may also invest in municipal notes of various types,
including notes issued in anticipation of receipt of taxes, the proceeds of the
sale of bonds, other revenues or grant proceeds, as well as municipal commercial
paper and municipal demand obligations such as variable rate demand notes and
master demand obligations. These municipal bonds and notes will be taxable
securities; income generated from these investments will be subject to federal,
state and local taxes.
   When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities. The Fund may purchase securities
on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. For example, delivery of and payment
for these securities can take place a month or more after the date of the
purchase commitment. The purchase price and the interest rate payable, if any,
on the securities are fixed on the purchase commitment date or at the time the
settlement date is fixed. The value of such securities is subject to market
fluctuation and for money market instruments and other fixed income securities,
no interest accrues to the Fund until settlement takes place. At the time the
Fund makes the commitment to purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed
delivery basis, it will record the transaction, reflect the value each day of
such securities in determining its net asset value and, if applicable, calculate
the maturity for the purposes of average maturity from that date. At the time of
settlement a when-issued security may be valued at less than the purchase price.
To facilitate such acquisitions, the Fund will maintain with the Custodian a
segregated account with liquid assets, consisting of cash, U.S. Government
securities or other appropriate securities, in an amount at least equal to such
commitments. On delivery dates for such transactions, the Fund will meet its
obligations from maturities or sales of the securities held in the segregated
account and/or from cash flow. If the Fund chooses to dispose of the right to
acquire a when-issued security prior to its acquisition, it could, as with the
disposition of any other portfolio obligation, incur a gain or loss due to
market fluctuation. Also, the Fund may be disadvantaged if the other party to
the transaction defaults. It is the current policy of the Fund not to enter into
when-issued commitments exceeding in the aggregate 15% of the market value of
the Fund's total assets, less liabilities other than the obligations created by
when-issued commitments.
   Investment Company Securities. Securities of other investment companies may
be acquired by the Fund to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act or any order
pursuant thereto. These limits currently require that, as determined immediately
after a purchase is made, (i) not more than 5% of the value of a Fund's total
assets will be invested in the securities of any one investment company, (ii)
not more than 10% of the value of its total assets will be invested in the
aggregate in securities of investment companies as a group, and (iii) not more
than 3% of the outstanding voting stock of any one investment company will be
owned by a Fund, provided however, that a Fund may invest all of its investable
assets in an open-end investment company that has the same investment objective
as the Fund. As a shareholder of another investment company, the Fund would
bear, along with other shareholders, its pro rata portion of the other
investment company's expenses, including advisory fees. These expenses would be
in addition to the advisory and other expenses that the Fund bears directly in
connection with its own operations.
   Reverse Repurchase Agreements. The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase
agreements. In a reverse repurchase agreement, the Fund sells a security and
agrees to repurchase the same security at a mutually agreed upon date and price
reflecting the interest rate effective for the term of the agreement. For
purposes of the 1940 Act a reverse repurchase agreement is also considered as
the borrowing of money by the Fund and, therefore, a form of leverage. Leverage
may cause any gains or losses for the Fund to be magnified. The Fund will invest
the proceeds of borrowings under reverse repurchase agreements. In addition,
except for liquidity purposes, the Fund will enter into a reverse repurchase
agreement only when the expected return from the investment of the proceeds is
greater than the expense of the transaction. The Fund will not invest the
proceeds of a reverse repurchase agreement for a period which exceeds the
duration of the reverse repurchase agreement. The Fund will establish and
maintain with the custodian a separate account with a segregated portfolio of
securities in an amount at least equal to its purchase obligations under its
reverse repurchase agreements. See "Investment Restrictions" for the Fund's
limitations on reverse repurchase agreements and bank borrowings.
   Loans of Portfolio Securities. Subject to applicable investment restrictions,
the Fund is permitted to lend its securities in an amount up to 33 1/3% of the
value of the Fund's net assets. The Fund may lend its securities if such loans
are secured continuously by cash or equivalent collateral or by a letter of
credit in favor of the Fund at least equal at all times to 100% of the market
value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest. While such securities are
on loan, the borrower will pay the Fund any income accruing thereon. Loans will
be subject to termination by the Fund in the normal settlement time, generally
three business days after notice, or by the borrower on one day's notice.
Borrowed securities must be returned when the loan is terminated. Any gain or
loss in the market price of the borrowed securities which occurs during the term
of the loan inures to the Fund and its respective investors. The Fund may pay
reasonable finders' and custodial fees in connection with a loan. In addition,
the Fund will consider all facts and circumstances including the
creditworthiness of the borrowing financial institution, and no Fund will make
any loans in excess of one year. Loans of portfolio securities may be considered
extensions of credit by the Funds. The risks to the Fund with respect to
borrowers of its portfolio securities are similar to the risks to the Fund with
respect to sellers in repurchase agreement transactions. See "Repurchase
Agreements". The Fund will not lend its securities to any officer, Trustee,
Director, employee or other affiliate of the Fund, the Adviser , the
Sub-Adviser, or the Distributor, unless otherwise permitted by applicable law.

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   Illiquid Investments, Privately Placed and Certain Unregistered Securities.
The Fund may invest in privately placed, restricted, Rule 144A or other
unregistered securities. The Fund may not acquire any illiquid holdings if, as a
result thereof, more than 10% of the Fund's net assets would be in illiquid
investments. Subject to this non-fundamental policy limitation, the Fund may
acquire investments that are illiquid or have limited liquidity, such as private
placements or investments that are not registered under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") and cannot be offered for public sale in the
United States without first being registered under the 1933 Act. An illiquid
investment is any investment that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the
normal course of business at approximately the amount at which it is valued by
the Fund. The price the Fund pays for illiquid securities or receives upon
resale may be lower than the price paid or received for similar securities with
a more liquid market. Accordingly the valuation of these securities will reflect
any limitations on their liquidity.
  The Fund may also purchase Rule 144A securities sold to institutional
investors without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities may be
determined to be liquid in accordance with guidelines established by the Adviser
and approved by the Trustees. The Trustees will monitor the Sub-Adviser's
implementation of these guidelines on a periodic basis.
   As to illiquid investments, the Fund is subject to a risk that should the
Fund decide to sell them when a ready buyer is not available at a price the Fund
deems representative of their value, the value of the Fund's net assets could be
adversely affected. Where an illiquid security must be registered under the 1933
Act, before it may be sold, the Fund may be obligated to pay all or part of the
registration expenses, and a considerable period may elapse between the time of
the decision to sell and the time the Fund may be permitted to sell a security
under an effective registration statement. If, during such a period, adverse
market conditions were to develop, the Fund might obtain a less favorable price
than prevailed when it decided to sell.
   Synthetic Instruments. The Fund may invest in certain synthetic instruments.
Such instruments generally involve the deposit of asset-backed securities in a
trust arrangement and the issuance of certificates evidencing interests in the
trust. The certificates are generally sold in private placements in reliance on
Rule 144A. The Sub-Adviser will review the structure of synthetic instruments to
identify credit and liquidity risks and will monitor those risks. See "Illiquid
Investments, Privately Placed and Certain Unregistered Securities".

Quality and Diversification Requirements
   The Fund intends to meet the diversification requirements of the 1940 Act.
Current 1940 Act diversification requirements require that with respect to 75%
of the assets of the Fund: (1) the Fund may not invest more than 5% of its total
assets in the securities of any one issuer, except obligations of the U.S.
Government, its agencies and instrumentalities, and (2) the Fund may not own
more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer. As for the
other 25% of the Fund's assets not subject to the limitation described above,
there is no limitation on investment of these assets under the 1940 Act, so that
all of such assets may be invested in securities of any one issuer. Investments
not subject to the limitations described above could involve an increased risk
to a Fund should an issuer, or a state or its related entities, be unable to
make interest or principal payments or should the market value of such
securities decline.
   At the time the Fund invests in any taxable commercial paper, master demand
obligation, bank obligation or repurchase agreement, the issuer must have
outstanding debt rated A or higher by Moody's or Standard & Poor's, the issuer's
parent corporation, if any, must have outstanding commercial paper rated Prime-1
by Moody's or A-1 by Standard & Poor's, or if no such ratings are available, the
investment must be of comparable quality in the Sub-Adviser's opinion.

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   In order to maintain a stable net asset value, the Fund will (i) limit its
investment in the securities (other than U.S. Government securities) of any one
issuer to no more than 5% of its assets, measured at the time of purchase,
except for investments held for not more than three business days; and (ii)
limit investments to securities that present minimal credit risks and securities
(other than U.S. Government securities) that are rated within the highest
short-term rating category by at least two nationally recognized statistical
rating organizations ("NRSROs") or by the only NRSRO that has rated the
security. Securities which originally had a maturity of over one year are
subject to more complicated, but generally similar rating requirements. A
description of illustrative credit ratings is set forth in "Appendix A." The
Fund may also purchase unrated securities that are of comparable quality to the
rated securities described above. Additionally, if the issuer of a particular
security has issued other securities of comparable priority and security and
which have been rated in accordance with (ii) above, that security will be
deemed to have the same rating as such other rated securities.
   In addition, the Board of Trustees has adopted procedures which (i) require
the Board of Trustees to approve or ratify purchases by the Fund of securities
(other than U.S. Government securities) that are unrated; (ii) require the Fund
to maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of not more than 90
days and to invest only in securities with a remaining maturity of not more than
397 days; and (iii) require the Fund, in the event of certain downgradings of or
defaults on portfolio holdings, to dispose of the holding, subject in certain
circumstances to a finding by the Trustees that disposing of the holding would
not be in the Fund's best interest.

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
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   The Sub-Adviser places orders for the Fund for all purchases and sales of
portfolio securities, enters into repurchase agreements, and may enter into
reverse repurchase agreements and execute loans of portfolio securities on
behalf of the Fund. See "Investment Objectives and Policies."
   Fixed income and debt securities are generally traded at a net price with
dealers acting as principal for their own accounts without a stated commission.
The price of the security usually includes profit to the dealers. In
underwritten offerings, securities are purchased at a fixed price which includes
an amount of compensation to the underwriter, generally referred to as the
underwriter's concession or discount. On occasion, certain securities may be
purchased directly from an issuer, in which case no commissions or discounts are
paid.
   Portfolio transactions for the Fund will be undertaken principally to
accomplish the Fund's objective in relation to expected movements in the general
level of interest rates. The Fund may engage in short-term trading consistent
with its objectives. See "Investment Objectives and Policies - Portfolio
Turnover."
   In connection with portfolio transactions for the Fund, the Sub-Adviser
intends to seek best execution on a competitive basis for both purchases and
sales of securities.
   The Fund has a policy of investing only in securities with maturities of not
more than thirteen months, which will result in high portfolio turnovers. Since
brokerage commissions are not normally paid on investments which the Fund makes,
turnover resulting from such investments should not adversely affect the net
asset value or net income of the Fund.
   Subject to the overriding objective of obtaining best execution of orders,
the Sub-Adviser may allocate a portion of the Fund's brokerage transactions to
affiliates of the Sub-Adviser. In order for affiliates of the Sub-Adviser to
effect any portfolio transactions for the Fund, the commissions, fees or other
remuneration received by such affiliates must be reasonable and fair compared to
the commissions, fees, or other remuneration paid to other brokers in connection
with comparable transactions involving similar securities being purchased or
sold on a securities exchange during a comparable period of time. Furthermore,
the Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of the Trustees who are not
"interested persons," have adopted procedures which are reasonably designed to
provide that any commissions, fees, or other remuneration paid to such
affiliates are consistent with the foregoing standard.
   Portfolio securities will not be purchased from or through or sold to or
through the Sub-Adviser or any other "affiliated person" (as defined in the 1940
Act) of the Sub-Adviser when such entities are acting as principals, except to
the extent permitted by law. In addition, the Fund will not purchase securities
during the existence of any underwriting group relating thereto of which the
Sub-Adviser or an affiliate of the Sub-Adviser is a member, except to the extent
permitted by law.
   On those occasions when the Sub-Adviser deems the purchase or sale of a
security to be in the best interests of the Fund as well as other customers, the
Sub-Adviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but
is not obligated to, aggregate the securities to be sold or purchased for the
Fund with those to be sold or purchased for other customers in order to obtain
best execution, including lower brokerage commissions if appropriate. In such
event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold as well as any expenses
incurred in the transaction will be made by the Sub-Adviser in the manner it
considers to be most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to
the Fund. In some instances, this procedure might adversely affect the Fund.

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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
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   Amway Corporation ("Amway") indirectly, as of August 31, 1999, owned all of
the outstanding shares of the Fund. Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos are
controlling persons of Amway since they own, together with their spouses,
substantially all of its outstanding securities. Amway is a Michigan
manufacturer and direct selling distributor of home care and personal care
products. If Amway were to substantially reduce its investment in the Fund, it
could have an adverse effect on the Fund by decreasing the size of the Fund and
by causing the Fund to incur brokerage charges in connection with the redemption
of Amway's shares. Amway has advised the Fund that it has no present intention
of reducing its investment in the Fund; however, there can be no assurance that
Amway will not reduce its investment in the Fund at some time in the future.

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE FUND
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   The business affairs of the fund are managed and under the direction of the
Board of Trustees. The following are the Officers and Trustees of the Fund or
the Adviser or both, together with their principal occupations during the past
five years:

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<S>                             <C>   <C>                       <C>
Name and Address                Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

Richard A. DeWitt               85    Trustee of the Fund       President, DeWitt Land and
10001 Buttonwood Way                                            Cattle Company (investments
Tequesta, Florida                                               in land and cattle)
33469

Allan D. Engel*                 47    Trustee, Vice             Sr.  Manager,   Investments  and
2905 Lucerne SE,                      President, Secretary      Real Estate,  Amway Corporation.
Suite 200                             and Assistant Treasurer   Director,      President     and
Grand Rapids, Michigan                of the Fund; President,   Secretary  of  Amway  Management
49546                                 and Secretary of the      Company  (1981-1999).   Trustee,
                                      Investment Adviser.       Vice  President  and  Secretary,
                                                                Amway Mutual Fund (1981- 1999).

Donald H. Johnson               69    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Vice
19017 Vintage Trace Circle                                      President-Treasurer, SPX
Fort Myers, Florida                                             Corporation (Designs,
33912                                                           manufactures and markets
                                                                products and services for the
                                                                motor vehicle industry), 1986
                                                                to 1994.

Walter T. Jones                 57    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Senior Vice
936 Sycamore Ave.                                               President-Chief Financial
Holland, Michigan                                               Officer, Prince Corporation
49424

James J. Rosloniec*             54    Trustee, President and    Vice President-Audit and
2905 Lucerne SE,                      Treasurer of the Fund;    Control, Amway Corporation,
Suite 200                             and Director,             1991 to present. Director, Vice
Grand Rapids, Michigan                Vice-President and        President and Treasurer of
49546                                 Treasurer of the          Amway Management Company
                                      Investment Adviser.       (1984-1999). Trustee, President
                                                                and Treasurer, Amway Mutual
                                                                Fund, (1981-1999).

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<S>                             <C>   <C>                       <C>
Name and Address                Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

Richard E. Wayman               64    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Finance
24578 Rutherford                                                Director, Amway Corporation,
Ramona, California                                              1976 to 1996
92065

   *These Trustees are interested persons under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended.

All Officers and certain Trustees of the Fund and the Investment Adviser are
affiliated with Amway Corporation. The officers serve without compensation from
the Fund. Fees paid to all Trustees during the year ended December 31, 1998,
amounted to $29,500. Under the Adminstrative Agreement, the Investment Adviser
pays the fees of the Trustees of the Fund. The Trustees and Officers of the
Fund owned, as a group, less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The
Adviser also serves as the Fund's principal underwriter (see "Distribution of
Shares").
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INVESTMENT ADVISER
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   The Fund has entered into an Investment Advisory Contract ("Contract") with
Activa Asset Management LLC (the "Investment Adviser"). Under the Contract, the
Investment Adviser sets overall investment strategies for the Fund and monitors
and evaluates the investment performance of the Fund's Sub-Adviser, including
compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the
Fund. If the Investment Adviser believes it is in the Fund's best interests, it
may recommend that additional or alternative Sub-Advisers be retained on behalf
of the Fund. If more than one Sub-Adviser is retained, the Investment Adviser
will recommend to the Fund's Trustees how the Fund's assets should be allocated
or reallocated from time to time, among the Sub-Advisers.
   The Investment Adviser and the Fund have received an exemptive order from the
Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to certain provisions of the
Investment Company Act. Absent the exemptive order, these provisions would
require that any change of Sub-Advisers be submitted to the Fund's shareholders
for approval. Pursuant to the exemptive order, any change in the Fund's
Sub-Advisers must be approved by the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of
the Fund's independent Trustees. If the Fund hires a new or an additional
Sub-Adviser, information about the new Sub-Adviser will be provided to the
Fund's shareholders within 90 days.
   The Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and Investment Adviser
became effective on June 11, 1999. For providing services under this contract,
Activa is to receive a fee, payable quarterly, at the annual rate of .35 of 1%
of the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of the Fund until
aggregate assets total $500,000,000. When assets total $500,000,000, then the
fee will be .35 of 1% of the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of
the Fund on the first $100,000,000; .325% on the next $100,000,000; and .30% on
the assets in excess of $200,000,000. Activa also provides certain
administrative services for the Fund pursuant to a separate agreement.
See "Administrative Services Agreement."
   Members of the families of Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos indirectly own
substantially all of the outstanding ownership interests of Investment Adviser.
Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos are also controlling persons of Amway
Corporation which, as of August 30, 1999, owned all of the outstanding shares of
the Fund. See "Principal Shareholders."
   A Sub-Advisory Agreement has been entered into between the Investment Adviser
and J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc., 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New
York 10036 (Sub-Adviser). Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Investment
Adviser employs the Sub-Adviser to furnish investment advice and manage on a
regular basis the investment portfolio of the Fund, subject to the direction of
the Investment Adviser, the Board of Trustees of the Fund, and to the provisions
of the Fund's current Prospectus. The Sub-Adviser will make investment decisions
on behalf of the Fund and place all orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio
securities for the Fund's account, except when otherwise specifically directed
by the Fund or the Adviser. The fees of the Sub-Adviser are paid by the
Investment Adviser, not the Fund.

SUB-ADVISER
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   The Fund's Sub-Adviser is J. P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. ("JPMIM").
Subject to the supervision of the Fund's Trustees and Investment Adviser, the
Sub-Adviser makes the Fund's day-to-day investment decisions, arranges for the
execution of portfolio transactions and generally manages the Fund's
investments. JPMIM, a wholly owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated
("J.P. Morgan"), is a registered investment adviser under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, which manages employee benefit funds of
corporations, labor unions and state and local governments and the accounts of
other institutional investors, including investment companies.

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   J.P. Morgan, through the Sub-Adviser and other subsidiaries, acts as
investment adviser to individuals, governments, corporations, employee benefit
plans, mutual funds and other institutional investors with combined assets under
management of approximately $320 billion.
   J.P. Morgan has a long history of services as advisers, underwriters and
lender to an extensive roster of major companies and as a financial adviser to
national governments. The firm, through its predecessor firms, has been in
business for over a century and has been managing investments since 1913.
   The basis of the Sub-Adviser's investment process is fundamental investment
research as the firm believes that fundamentals should determine an asset's
value over the long term. J.P. Morgan currently employs over 100 full time
research analysts, among the largest research staffs in the money management
industry, in its investment management divisions located in New York, London,
Tokyo, Frankfurt, and Singapore to cover companies, industries and countries on
site. In addition, the investment management divisions employ approximately 300
capital market researchers, portfolio managers and traders. The Sub-Adviser's
fixed income investment process is based on analysis of real rates, sector
diversification and quantitative and credit analysis.
   The investment advisory services the Sub-Adviser provides to the Fund are not
exclusive under the terms of the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Sub-Adviser is free
to and does render similar investment advisory services to others. The
Sub-Adviser and its affiliate companies serve as investment adviser to personal
investors and other investment companies and acts as fiduciary for trusts,
estates and employee benefit plans. The accounts which are managed or advised by
the Sub-Adviser have varying investment objectives and the Sub-Adviser invests
assets of such accounts in investments substantially similar to, or the same as,
those which are expected to constitute the principal investments of the Fund.
Such accounts are supervised by officers and employees of the Sub-Adviser who
may also be acting in similar capacities for the Fund. See "Portfolio
Transactions."
   Sector weightings are generally similar to a benchmark with the emphasis on
security selection as the method to achieve investment performance superior to
the benchmark. The benchmark for the Fund is currently IBC's First Tier Money
Fund Average.
   The Fund is managed by officers of the Sub-Adviser who, in acting for their
customers, including the Fund, do not discuss their investment decisions with
any personnel of J.P. Morgan or any of its affiliated persons, with the
exception of certain other investment management affiliates of J.P. Morgan.
   As compensation for the services rendered under the Sub-Advisory Agreement,
the Investment Adviser has agreed to pay the Sub-Adviser a fee, which is
computed daily and may be paid quarterly, equal to the annual rates of 0.15% of
the Fund's average daily net assets until assets total $500,000,000. When assets
total $500,000,000, then the fee will be .15 of 1% of the average of the daily
aggregate net asset value of the Fund on the first $100,000,000, .125% on the
next $100,000,000 and .10% on the assets in excess of $200,000,000.
  The Glass-Steagall Act and other applicable laws generally prohibit banks such
as the Sub-Adviser from engaging in the business of underwriting or distributing
securities, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has issued
an interpretation to the effect that under these laws a bank holding company
registered under the federal Bank Holding Company Act or certain subsidiaries
thereof may not sponsor, organize, or control a registered open-end investment
company continuously engaged in the issuance of its shares, such as the Fund.
The interpretation does not prohibit a holding company or a subsidiary thereof
from acting as investment adviser and custodian to such an investment company.
The Sub-Adviser believes that it may perform the services for the Fund
contemplated by the Sub-Advisory Agreements without violation of the
Glass-Steagall Act or other applicable banking laws or regulations. State laws
on this issue may differ from the interpretation of relevant federal law, and
banks and financial institutions may be required to register as dealers pursuant
to state securities laws. However, it is possible that future changes in either
federal or state statutes and regulations concerning the permissible activities
of banks or trust companies, as well as further judicial or administrative
decisions and interpretations of present and future statutes and regulations,
might prevent the Sub-Adviser from continuing to perform such services for the
Fund.

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   If the Sub-Adviser were prohibited from acting as investment adviser to the
Fund, it is expected that the Trustees of the Fund would select another
qualified sub-adviser.

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION & PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER
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   The Trust has adopted a Plan and Agreement of Distribution ("Distribution
Plan"). Under the Distribution Plan, the Adviser provides shareholder services
and services in connection with the sale and distribution of the shares the of
certain series of the Trust and is compensated at a maximum annual rate of 0.25
of 1% of the average daily net assets of each such series. The Adviser is not
presently providing services under the distribution plan on behalf of the Fund
and is receiving no such compensation.
   The Adviser acts as the exclusive agent for sales of shares of the Fund
pursuant to a Principal Underwriting Agreement. The only compensation currently
received by the Adviser in connection with the sale of Fund shares is pursuant
to the Distribution Plan.
   The Adviser has filed an application with the National Association of
Securities Dealers ("NASD") for registration as a broker-dealer. It is expected
that this application will become effective on or about September 30, 1999.
Until the Adviser's NASD application is effective, Amway Management Company will
serve as the Fund's principal underwriter.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
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   Pursuant to the Administrative Agreement between the Fund and the Investment
Adviser, the Investment Adviser provides specified assistance to the Fund with
respect to compliance matters, taxes and accounting, the provision of legal
services, meetings of the Fund's Trustees and shareholders, and preparation of
the Fund's registration statement and other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. In addition, the Investment Adviser pays the fees of the
Fund's Trustees, and the salaries and fees of all of the Fund's Trustees and
officers who devote part or all of their time to the affairs of the Investment
Adviser. For providing these services the Investment Adviser receives a fee,
payable quarterly, at the annual rate of 0.15% of the Fund's average daily
assets.
   The Administrative Agreement provides that the Investment Adviser is only
responsible for paying such fees and expenses and providing such services as are
specified in the agreement. The Fund is responsible for all other expenses
including (i) expenses of maintaining the Fund and continuing its existence;
(ii) registration of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940; (iii)
commissions, fees and other expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition
and valuation of securities and other investments; (iv) auditing, accounting and
legal expenses; (v) taxes and interest; (vi) government fees; (vii) expenses of
issue, sale, repurchase and redemption of shares; (viii) expenses of registering
and qualifying the Trust, the Fund and its shares under federal and state
securities laws and of preparing and printing prospectuses for such purposes and
for distributing the same to shareholders and investors; (ix) expenses of
reports and notices to stockholders and of meetings of stockholders and proxy
solicitations therefore; (x) expenses of reports to governmental officers and
commissions; (xi) insurance expenses; (xii) association membership dues; (xiii)
fees, expenses and disbursements of custodians and sub-custodians for all
services to the Trust (including without limitation safekeeping of funds and
securities, and keeping of books and accounts); (xiv) fees, expenses and
disbursement of transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, stockholder
servicing agents and registrars for all services to the Trust; (xv) expenses for
servicing shareholder accounts; (xvi) any direct charges to shareholders
approved by the Trustees of the Trust; and (xvii) such non-recurring items as
may arise, including expenses incurred in connection with litigation,
proceedings and claims and the obligation of the Trust to indemnify its Trustees
and officers with respect thereto.
   The Fund has entered into an agreement with Bisys Fund Services Ohio, Inc.
("Bisys") whereby Bisys provides a portfolio accounting and information system
for portfolio management for the maintenance of records and processing of
information which is needed daily in the determination of the net asset value of
the Fund.

TRANSFER AGENT
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   Under a separate contract, the functions of the Transfer Agent and Dividend
Disbursing Agent are performed by Activa Asset Management LLC, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, which acts as the Fund's agent for transfer of the Fund's shares and
for payment of dividends and capital gain distributions to shareholders.

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   In return for its services, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent, a fee of $1.167
per account in existence during the month, payable monthly, less earnings in the
redemption liquidity account after deducting bank fees, if any. The fee schedule
is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.

CUSTODIAN
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   The portfolio securities of the Fund are held, pursuant to a Custodian
Agreement, by Northern Trust Company, 50 South LaSalle, Chicago, Illinois, as
Custodian. The Custodian performs no managerial or policymaking functions for
the Fund.

AUDITORS
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   BDO Seidman, LLP, 99 Monroe Avenue, N.W., Suite 800, Grand Rapids, Michigan,
are the independent certified public accountants for the Fund. Services include
an annual audit of the Fund's financial statements, tax return preparation, and
review of certain filings with the SEC.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES
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   The net asset value of the Fund's shares is determined by dividing the
total current value of the assets of the Fund, less its liabilities, by the
number of shares outstanding at that time. This determination is made at the
close of business of the New York Stock Exchange, usually 4:00 P.M. Eastern
time, on each business day on which that Exchange is open. Shares will not be
priced on national holidays or other days on which the New York Stock Exchange
is closed for trading.
   The Fund's investments are generally valued at current market value. If
market quotations are not readily available, the Fund's investments will be
valued at fair value as determined by the Fund's Board of Trustees.

PURCHASE OF SHARES
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   In order to purchase shares for a new account, the completion of an
application form is required. The minimum initial investment is $500 or more.
Additional investments of $50 or more can be made at any time by using the lower
portion of your account statement. Checks should be made payable to "Activa
Asset Management LLC" and mailed to 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49546. Third party checks will not be accepted.
   All purchases will be made at the Net Asset Value per share next calculated
after the Fund receives your investment and application in proper form.

HOW SHARES ARE REDEEMED
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   Each Fund will redeem your shares at the net asset value next determined
after your redemption request is received in proper form. There is no redemption
charge by the Fund. However, if a shareholder uses the services of a
broker-dealer for the redemption, there may be a charge by the broker-dealer to
the shareholder for such services. Shares can be redeemed by the mail, telephone
or telegram. If the value of your account is $10,000 or more, you may arrange to
receive periodic cash payments. Please contact the Fund for more information.
Redemption proceeds may be delayed until investments credited to your account
have been received and collected.

BY MAIL:
   When redeeming by mail, when no certificates have been issued, send a written
request for redemption to Activa Asset Management LLC, 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite
200, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. The request must state the dollar amount or
shares to be redeemed, including your account number and the signature of each
account owner, signed exactly as your name appears on the records of the Fund.
If a certificate has been issued to you for the shares being redeemed, the
certificate (endorsed or accompanied by a signed stock power) must accompany
your redemption request, with your signature guaranteed by a bank, broker, or
other acceptable financial institution. Additional documents will be required
for corporations, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies, retirement
plans, individual retirement accounts and profit sharing plans.

BY PHONE:
   At the time of your investment in the Fund, or subsequently, you may elect on
the Fund's application to authorize the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option. You may redeem shares under this option by calling the Fund
at the number indicated on the front of this Prospectus on any business day.
Requests received after 4:00 p.m. when the market has closed will receive the
next day's price. By establishing the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option, you authorize the Transfer Agent to honor any telephone or
telegram exchange or redemption request from any person representing themselves
to be the investor. Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a
shareholder's requested telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include
identification by the shareholder of the account by number, recording of the
requested transaction and sending a written confirmation to shareholders
reporting the requested transaction. The Fund is not responsible for
unauthorized telephone or telegram exchanges or redemptions unless the Fund
fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned for 10 business days
before redeeming by the telephone and telegram exchange and cannot be in
certificate form unless the certificate is tendered with the request for
redemption. Certificated shares cannot be redeemed by the telephone and telegram
exchange. All redemption proceeds will be forwarded to the address of record or
bank designated on the account application.

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   The Transfer Agent and the Fund have reserved the right to change, modify, or
terminate the telephone or telegram exchange or redemption option at any time.
Before this option is effective for a corporation, partnership, or other
organizations, additional documents may be required. This option is not
available for Profit-Sharing Trust and Individual Retirement Accounts. The Fund
and the Transfer Agent disclaim responsibility for verifying the authenticity of
telephone and telegram exchange or redemption requests which are made in
accordance with the procedures approved by shareholders.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
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   In some circumstances a signature guarantee may be required before shares are
redeemed. These circumstances include a change in the address for an account
within the last 30 days, a request to send the proceeds to a different payee or
address from that listed for the account, or a redemption request for $100,000
or more. A signature guarantee may be obtained from a bank, broker, or other
acceptable financial institution. If a signature guarantee is required, we
suggest that you call us to ensure that the signature guarantee and redemption
request will be processed correctly.
   Payment for redeemed shares is normally made by check and mailed within three
days thereafter. However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the right of
redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed for more than seven
days: (1) for any period during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed,
other than for customary weekend and holiday closings; (2) when trading on the
New York Stock Exchange is restricted, as determined by the SEC; (3) when an
emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which it is not
reasonably practicable for the Fund to dispose of its securities or determine
the value of its net assets; or (4) for such other period as the SEC may by
order permit for the protection of the shareholders. During such a period, a
shareholder may withdraw his request for redemption or receive the net asset
value next computed when regular trading resumes.
   The Fund has filed with the SEC an election to pay for all redeemed shares in
cash up to a limit, as to any one shareholder during any 90-day periods, of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund, whichever is less. Beyond
that limit, the Fund is permitted to pay the redemption price wholly or partly
"in kind," that is, by distribution of portfolio securities held by the Fund.
This would occur only upon specific authorization by the Board of Trustees when,
in their judgment, unusual circumstances make it advisable. It is unlikely that
this will ever happen, but if it does, you will incur a brokerage charge in
converting the securities received in this manner into cash. Portfolio
securities distributed "in kind" will be valued as they are valued for the
determination of the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
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   Shares of each Fund may be exchanged for shares of any other Activa Fund.
   The Exchange Privilege may be exercised by sending written instruction to the
Transfer Agent. See "How Shares Are Redeemed" for applicable signatures and
signature guarantee requirements. Shareholders may authorize telephone or
telegram exchanges or redemptions by making an election on your application.
Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a shareholder's requested
telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include identification by the
shareholder of the account by number, recording of the requested transaction and
sending a written confirmation to shareholders reporting the requested
transaction. The Fund is not responsible for unauthorized telephone or telegram
exchanges unless the Fund fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned
for 10 business days before exchanging and cannot be in certificate form unless
the certificate is tendered with the request for exchange. Exchanges will be
accepted only if the registration of the two accounts is identical. Exchange
redemptions and purchases are effected on the basis of the net asset value next
determined after receipt of the request in proper order by the Fund. In the case
of exchanges into the Money Market Fund, dividends generally commence on the
following business day. For federal and state income tax purposes, an exchange
is treated as a sale and may result in a capital gain or loss.

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ADDITIONAL ACCOUNT POLICIES
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   If the value of your account falls below $100, the Fund may mail you a notice
asking you to bring the account back to $100 or close it out. If you do not take
action within 60 days, the Fund may sell your shares and mail the proceeds to
you at the address of record.
   The Fund does not permit market-timing or other abusive trading practices.
Excessive, short-term (market-timing) and other abusive trading practices may
disrupt portfolio trading strategies and harm Fund performance. To minimize harm
to the Fund and its shareholders, each Fund reserves the right to reject any
purchase order (including exchanges) from any investor we believe has a history
of abusive trading.

INTERNET ADDRESS
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Activa's Web site is located at activafunds.com. Our Web site offers further
information about the Activa Funds as well as consumer information and the
ability to make certain transactions on-line.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX
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   The Fund intends to comply with the provisions of Subchapter M of the
Internal Revenue Code applicable to investment companies. As the result of
paying to its shareholders as dividends and distributions substantially all net
investment income and realized capital gains, the Fund will be relieved of
substantially all Federal income tax.
   For Federal income tax purposes, distributions of net investment income and
any capital gains will be taxable to shareholders. Distributions of net
investment income will normally qualify for the 70% deduction for dividends
received by corporations. After the last dividend and capital gains distribution
in each year, the Fund will send you a statement of the amount of the income and
capital gains which you should report on your Federal income tax return.
Dividends derived from net investment income and net short-term capital gains
are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income and long-term capital gain
dividends are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain regardless of
how long the shares have been held and whether received in cash or reinvested in
additional shares of the Fund. Qualified long-term capital gain dividends
received by individual shareholders are taxed a maximum rate of 20%.
   In addition, shareholders may realize a capital gain or loss when shares are
redeemed. For most types of accounts, the Fund will report the proceeds of
redemptions to shareholders and the IRS annually. However, because the tax
treatment also depends on the purchase price and a shareholder's personal tax
position, you should also keep your regular account statements to use in
determining your tax.
   On the record date for a distribution, the Fund's share value is reduced by
the amount of the distribution. If a shareholder buys shares just before the
record date ("buying a dividend"), they will pay the full price for the shares,
and then receive a portion of the price back as a taxable distribution.
   Also, under the Code, a 4% excise tax is imposed on the excess of the
required distribution for a calendar year over the distributed amount for such
calendar year. The required distribution is the sum of 98% of the Fund's net
investment income for the calendar year plus 98% of its capital gain net income
for the one-year period ended December 31, plus any undistributed net investment
income from the prior calendar year, plus any undistributed capital gain net
income from the prior calendar year, minus any overdistribution in the prior
calendar year. The Fund intends to declare or distribute dividends during the
appropriate periods of an amount sufficient to prevent imposition of the 4%
excise tax.
   Under certain circumstances, the Fund will be required to withhold 31% of a
shareholder's distribution or redemption from the Fund. These circumstances
include failure by the shareholder to furnish the Fund with a proper taxpayer
identification number; notification of the Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury
that a taxpayer identification number is incorrect, or that withholding should
commence as a result of the shareholder's failure to report interest and
dividends; and failure of the shareholder to certify, under penalties of
perjury, that he is not subject to withholding. In this regard, failure of a
shareholder who is a foreign resident to certify that he is a nonresident alien
may result in 31% of his redemption proceeds and 31% of his capital gain
distribution being withheld. In addition, such a foreign resident may be subject
to a 30% or less, as prescribed by an applicable tax treaty, withholding tax on
ordinary income dividends distributed unless he qualifies for relief under an
applicable tax treaty.
   Trustees of qualified retirement plans are required by law to withhold 20% of
the taxable portion of any distribution that is eligible to be "rolled over."
The 20% withholding requirement does not apply to distributions from IRA's or
any part of a distribution that is transferred directly to another qualified
retirement plan, 403(b)(7) account or IRA. Shareholders should consult their tax
adviser regarding the 20% withholding requirement.

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   Prior to purchasing shares of the Fund, the impact of any dividends or
capital gain distributions which are about to be declared should be carefully
considered. Any such dividends and capital gain distributions declared shortly
after you purchase shares will have the effect of reducing the per share net
asset value of your shares by the amount of dividends or distributions on the
ex-dividend date. All or a portion of such dividends or distributions, although
in effect a return of capital, are subject to taxes which may be at ordinary
income tax rates.
   Each shareholder is advised to consult with his tax adviser regarding the
treatment of distributions to him under various state and local income tax laws.

REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND ANNUAL AUDIT
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   The Fund's year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. At least
semiannually, the shareholders of the Fund receive reports, pursuant to
applicable laws and regulations, containing financial information. The annual
shareholders report is incorporated by reference into the Statement of
Additional Information. The cost of printing and distribution of such reports to
shareholders is borne by the Fund.
   At least once each year, the Fund is audited by independent certified public
accountants appointed by resolution of the Board and approved by the
shareholders. The fees and expenses of the auditors are paid by the Fund.

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APPENDIX A

Description of Security Ratings

STANDARD & POOR'S

Corporate and Municipal Bonds

     AAA  - Debt rated AAA have the highest ratings assigned by Standard &
          Poor's to a debt obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay
          principal is extremely strong.

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

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

     BBB  - Debt rated BBB are regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
          interest and repay principal. Whereas they normally exhibit 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 for debt
          in higher rated categories.


Commercial Paper, including Tax Exempt

     A    - Issues assigned this highest rating are regarded as having the
          greatest capacity for timely payment. Issues in this category are
          further refined with the designations 1,2, and 3 to indicate the
          relative degree of safety.

     A-1  - This designation indicates that the degree of safety regarding
          timely payment is very strong.


Short-Term Tax-Exempt Notes

     SP-1 - The short-term tax-exempt note rating of SP-1 is the highest rating
          assigned by Standard & Poor's and has a very strong or strong capacity
          to pay principal and interest. Those issues determined to possess
          overwhelming safety characteristics are given a "plus" (+)
          designation.

     SP-2 - The short-term tax-exempt note rating of SP-2 has a satisfactory
          capacity to pay principal and interest.

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MOODY'S

Corporate and Muncipal Bonds

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 an "gilt edge." 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 Aa 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.

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.

Commercial Paper, including Tax Exempt

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 structures with moderate reliance on
               debt and ample asset protection.

          -    Broad margins in earnings 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.


Short-Term Tax-Exempt Notes

MIG-1     -    The short-term tax-exempt note rating MIG-1 is the highest rating
               assigned by Moody's for notes judged to be the best quality.
               Notes with this rating enjoy strong protection from established
               cash flows of funds for their servicing or from established and
               broad-based access to the market for refinancing, or both.

MIG-2     -    MIG-2 rated notes are of high quality but with margins of
               protection not as large as MIG-1.

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ACTIVA MONEY MARKET FUND
(a Series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan  49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670

                               Activa
                               Money
                               Market
                               Fund

                                  Statement of
                             Additional Information

                                September 1, 1999


                             ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO


Printed in U.S.A.

Draft 6/13/99

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ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO


(a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670
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                                                                      STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL
Contents                                      Page                          INFORMATION
Organization of the Fund
Objectives, Policies, and                                  This Statement of Additional Information is not
  Restrictions on the Fund's                            a prospectus.  Therefore, it should be read only in
  Investments                                           conjunction with the Prospectus, which can be
Income Securities                                       requested from the Fund by writing or telephoning
Description of Securities Ratings                       as indicated above.  This Statement of Additional
Portfolio Transactions and                              Information relates to the Prospectus for the Fund
  Brokerage Allocation                                  dated September 1, 1999.
Principal Shareholders                                    The information is this Statement of Additional
Officers and Trustees of the Fund                       Information is not complete and may be changed. We
Investment Adviser                                      may not sell these securities until the
Plan of Distribution and Principal                      registration statement filed with the Securities
  Underwriter                                           and Exchange Commission is effective. This
Administrative Agreement                                Statement of Additional Information is not an offer
Transfer Agent                                          to sell these  securities  and is not soliciting an
Custodian                                               offer to buy these  securities  in any state  where
Auditors                                                the offer or sale is not permitted.
Pricing of Fund Shares
Purchase of Shares
How Shares are Redeemed
Exchange Privilege
Additional Account Policies
Internet Address
Federal Income Tax
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Reports to Shareholders and Annual Audit


Printed in U.S.A.


              The date of this Statement of Additional Information
                             is September 1, 1999.


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                          ACTIVA INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND

ORGANIZATION OF THE FUND
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   The Fund is a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust, an open-end diversified
management investment company which was organized as a Delaware business trust
on February 2, 1998.
   The Declaration of Trust authorizes the Trustees to create additional series
and to issue an unlimited number of units of beneficial interest, or "shares."
The Trustees are also authorized to issue different classes of shares of any
series. No series which may be issued by the Trust is entitled to share in the
assets of any other series or is liable for the expenses or liabilities of any
other series. The Fund presently has only one class of shares.
   The Trust is not required to hold annual meetings of shareholders and does
not intend to hold such meetings. Shareholders of the Trust will have voting
rights only with respect to the limited number of matters specified in the
Declaration of Trust, and such other matters as may be determined or as may be
required by law. A meeting will be called for the purpose of voting on the
removal of a Trustee at the written request of holders of 10% of the Trust's
outstanding shares. In the event a meeting of shareholders is held, shareholders
will be entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value (or a
proportionate fractional vote with respect to fractional dollar amounts) on all
matters presented to shareholders, including the election of Trustees.

OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
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   The investment objective of the Fund is to provide high total return
consistent with moderate risk of capital and maintenance liquidity. The Fund
will attempt to meet its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of
intermediate and long-term income securities of U.S. issuers.

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
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   The investment restrictions below have been adopted by the Fund. Except where
otherwise noted, these investment restrictions are "fundamental" policies which,
under the 1940 Act, may not be changed without the vote of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund, as the case may be. A "majority of
the outstanding voting securities" is defined in the 1940 Act as the lesser of
(a) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a meeting if the holders of
more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are present or represented by
proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities. The percentage
limitations contained in the restrictions below apply at the time of the
purchase of securities.
  The Fund :
  1.     May not make any investment inconsistent with the Fund's classification
         as a diversified investment company under the Investment Company Act of
         1940.
  2.     May not purchase any security which would cause the Fund to concentrate
         its investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in any
         particular industry except as permitted by the SEC. This restriction
         does not apply to instruments considered to be domestic bank money
         market instruments.
  3.     May not issue senior securities, except as permitted under the
         Investment Company Act of 1940 or any rule, order or interpretation
         thereunder;
  4.     May not borrow money, except to the extent permitted by applicable law;
  5.     May not underwrite securities or other issues, except to the extent
         that the Fund, in disposing of portfolio securities, may be deemed an
         underwriter within the meaning of the 1933 Act;
  6.     May not purchase or sell real estate, except that, to the extent
         permitted by applicable law, the Fund may (a) invest in securities or
         other instruments directly or indirectly secured by real estate, and
         (b) invest in securities or other instruments issued by issuers that
         invest in real estate;
  7.     May not purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts unless
         acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments
         issued by persons that purchase or sell commodities or commodities
         contracts; but this shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing,
         selling and entering into financial futures contracts (including
         futures contracts on indices of securities, interest rates and
         currencies), options on financial futures contracts (including futures
         contracts on indices of securities, interests rates and currencies),
         warrants, swaps, forward contracts, foreign currency spot and forward
         contracts or other derivative instruments that are not related to
         physical commodities; and
  8.     May make loans to other persons, in accordance with the Fund's
         investment objective and policies and to the extent permitted by
         applicable law.

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Non-Fundamental Investment Restrictions
   The investment restrictions described below are not fundamental policies of
the Fund and may be changed by the Fund's Trustees. These non-fundamental
investment policies require that the Fund: (i) may not acquire any illiquid
securities, if as a result thereof, more than 10% of the market value of the
Fund's total assets would be in investments which are illiquid; (ii) may not
purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain a
short position, provided that this restriction shall not be deemed to be
applicable to the purchase or sale of when-issued or delayed delivery
securities; (iii) may not acquire securities of other investment companies,
except as permitted by the 1940 Act or any order pursuant thereto; (iv) may not
enter into reverse repurchase agreements or borrow money, except from banks for
extraordinary or emergency purposes, if such obligations exceed in the aggregate
one-third of the market value of the Fund's total assets, less liabilities other
than obligations created by reverse repurchase agreements and borrowings.
   Not withstanding any other fundamental or non-fundamental investment
restriction or policy, the Fund reserves the right, without the approval of
shareholders, to invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end
registered investment company with substantially the same investment objective,
restrictions and policies as the Fund.
   There will be no violation of any investment restriction if that restriction
is complied with at the time the relevant action is taken
notwithstanding a later change in market value of an investment, in net or total
assets, in the securities rating of the investment, or any other later change.

INCOME SECURITIES
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   Income securities include securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S.
government, its agencies or its instrumentalities ("U.S. Government
Securities"); mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities; corporate debt
securities; zero-coupon or stripped securities; variable and floating rate debt
securities; commercial paper; certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers
acceptances; other instruments having investment characteristics substantially
similar to any of the foregoing and repurchase agreements with respect to any of
the foregoing. The following disclosure supplements disclosure in the Prospectus
and does not, standing along, present a complete or accurate explanation of the
matters disclosed.
   U.S. Treasury Securities. U.S. Treasury securities include bills, notes and
bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury. These instruments are direct obligations of
the U.S. government and, as such, are backed by the full faith and credit of the
United States. They differ primarily in their interest rates, the lengths of
their maturities and the dates of their issuances.
   Stripped Treasury Securities. Stripped Treasury securities are obligations
representing an interest in all or a portion of the income or principal
component of an underlying Treasury or pool of Treasury securities. Stripped
Treasury securities include obligations entitled to receive all of the interest
component but none of the principal component (IOs) and obligations entitled to
receive all of the principal component but none of the interest component (POs).
The market values of stripped Treasury securities tend to be more volatile in
response to changes in interest rates than are those of conventional Treasury
securities.
   Obligations Issued or Guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies and
Instrumentalities. Obligations issued by agencies of the U.S. government or
instrumentalities established or sponsored by the U.S. government include those
that are guaranteed by federal agencies or instrumentalities and may or may not
be backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Obligations of the
Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), the Farmers Home
Administration and the Export-Import Bank are backed by the full faith and
credit of the United States. U.S. Government Securities that are not backed by
the full faith and credit of the United States include, among others,
obligations issued by the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Resolution Trust
Corporation ("FHLMC") and the United States Postal Service, each of which has
the right to borrow from the United States Treasury to meet its obligations, and
obligations of the Federal Farm Credit Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank, the
obligations of which may be satisfied only by the individual credit of the
issuing agency. Investments in FHLMC, FNMA and other obligations may include
collateralized mortgage obligations and real estate mortgage investment conduits
issued or guaranteed by such entities. In the case of securities not backed by
the full faith and credit of the United States, a Fund must look principally to
the agency issuing or guaranteeing the obligation for ultimate repayment and may
not be able to assert a claim against the U.S. if the agency or instrumentality
does not meet its commitments.

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   Mortgage-Backed Securities Issued or Guaranteed by U.S. Government
Instrumentalities. Mortgage-backed securities may be issued or guaranteed by
U.S. government agencies such as GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC and represent undivided
ownership interests in pools of mortgages. The mortgages backing these
securities may include conventional 30-year fixed rate mortgages, 15-year fixed
rate mortgages adjustable rate mortgages. The U.S. government or the issuing
agency guarantees the payment of the interest on and principal of these
securities. However, the guarantees do not extend to the securities' yield or
value, which are likely to vary inversely with fluctuations in interest rates,
nor do the guarantees extend to the yield or value of a Fund's shares. These
securities are in most cases "pass-through" instruments, through which the
holders receive a share of all interest and principal payments from the
mortgages underlying the securities, net of certain fees. Because the principal
amounts of such underlying mortgages may generally be prepaid in whole or in
part by the mortgagees at any time without penalty and the prepayment
characteristics of the underlying mortgages vary, it is not possible to predict
accurately the average life of a particular issue of pass-through securities.
Mortgage-backed securities are subject to more rapid repayment than their stated
maturity date would indicate as a result of the pass-through of prepayments or
principal on the underlying mortgage obligations. The remaining maturity of a
mortgage-backed security will be deemed to be equal to the average maturity of
the mortgages underlying such security determined by the Sub-Adviser on the
basis of assumed prepayment rates with respect to such mortgages. The remaining
expected average life of a pool of mortgages underlying a mortgage-backed
security is a prediction of when the mortgages will be repaid and is based upon
a variety of factors such as the demographic and geographic characteristics of
the borrowers and the mortgaged properties, the length of time that each of the
mortgages has been outstanding, the interest rates payable on the mortgages and
the current interest rate environment. During periods of declining interest
rates, prepayment of mortgages underlying mortgage-backed securities can be
expected to accelerate. When the mortgage obligations are prepaid, a Fund
reinvests the prepaid amounts in other income producing securities, the yields
of which reflect interest rates prevailing at the time. Therefore, a Fund's
ability to maintain a portfolio of high-yielding mortgage-backed securities will
be adversely affected to the extent that prepayments of mortgages must be
reinvested in securities which have lower yields than the prepaid
mortgage-backed securities. Moreover, prepayments of mortgages which underlie
securities purchased by a Fund at a premium would result in capital losses.
Alternatively, during periods of rising interest rates, mortgage-backed
securities are often more susceptible to extension risk (i.e. rising interest
rates could cause property owners to prepay their mortgage loans more slowly
than expected when the security was purchased by the Fund which may further
reduce the market value of such security and lengthen the duration of such
security) than traditional debt securities.
   Collateralized Mortgage Obligations and Multiclass Pass-Through Securities.
Collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") are debt obligations collateralized
by mortgage loans or mortgage pass-through securities. Typically, CMOs are
collateralized by GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC certificates, but also may be
collateralized by whole loans or private pass-through securities (such
collateral collectively hereinafter referred to as "Mortgage Assets").
Multiclass pass-through securities are equity interests in a trust composed of
Mortgage Assets. Unless the context indicates otherwise, all references herein
to CMOs include multiclass pass-through securities. Payments of principal of and
interest on the Mortgage Assets, and any reinvestment income thereon, provide
the funds to pay debt service on the CMOs or make scheduled distributions on the
multiclass pass-through securities. CMOs deemed to be U.S. government securities
are those issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by a person
controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the
U.S. government. The issuer of a series of CMOs may elect to be treated as a
Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (a "REMIC").
   In a CMO, a series of bonds or certificates is issued in multiple classes.
Each class of CMOs, often referred to as a "tranche", is issued at a specific
fixed or floating coupon rate and has a stated maturity or final distribution
date. Principal prepayments on the Mortgage Assets may cause the CMOs to be
retired substantially earlier than their stated maturities or final distribution
dates. Interest typically is paid or accrues on a monthly, quarterly or
semi-annual basis. The principal and interest on the Mortgage Assets may be
allocated among the several classes of a series of CMO in innumerable ways. In
one structure, payments of principal, including any principal prepayments, on
the Mortgage Assets are applied to the classes of a CMO in order of their
respective stated maturities or final distribution dates, so that no payment of
principal will be made on any class of CMOs until all other classes having an
earlier stated maturity or final distribution date have been paid in full.

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   Parallel pay CMOs are structured to provide payments of principal on each
payment date to more than one class. These simultaneous payments are taken into
account in calculating the stated maturity date or final distribution date of
each class, which, as with other CMO structures, must be retired by its stated
maturity date or final distribution date but may be retired earlier. Planned
Amortization Class CMOs ("PAC Bonds") generally require payments of a specified
amount of principal on each payment date. PAC Bonds are always parallel pay CMOs
with the required principal payments on such securities having the highest
priority after interest has been paid to all classes.
   Types of Credit Support. Mortgage-backed securities are often backed by a
pool of assets representing the obligation of a number of different parties. To
lessen the effect of failures by obligors on underlying assets to make payments,
such securities may contain elements of credit support. Such credit support
falls into two categories: (i) liquidity protection and (ii) protection against
losses resulting from ultimate default by an obligor on the underlying assets.
Liquidity protection refers to the provision of advances, generally by the
entity administering the pool of assets to ensure that the receipt of payments
on the underlying pool occurs in a timely fashion. Protection against losses
resulting from ultimate default ensures ultimate payment of the obligations on
at least a portion of the assets in the pool. Such protection may be provided
through guarantees, insurance policies or letters of credit obtained by the
issuer or sponsor from third parties, through various means of structuring the
transaction or through a combination of such approaches.
   Examples of credit support arising out of the structure of the transaction
include "senior-subordinated securities" (multiple class securities with one or
more classes subordinate to other classes as to the payment of principal thereof
and interest thereon, with the result that defaults on the underlying assets are
borne first by the holders of the subordinated class), creation of "reserve
funds" (where cash or investments, sometimes funded from a portion of the
payments on the underlying assets, are held in reserve against future losses)
and "overcollaterization" (where the scheduled payments on, or the principal
amount of, the underlying assets exceeds that required to make payment of the
securities and pay any servicing or other fees). The degree of credit support is
provided for each issue is generally based on historical information respecting
the level of credit risk associated with the underlying assets. Delinquencies or
losses in excess of those anticipated could adversely affect the return on an
investment in such issue.
   Asset-Backed Securities. The securitization techniques used to develop
mortgage-back securities are now also applied to a broad range of assets.
Through the use of trusts and special purpose corporations, various types of
assets, primarily automobile and credit card receivables, are being securitized
in pass-through structures similar to the mortgage pass-through structures
described above or in a pay-through structure similar to the CMO structure.
Other types of asset-backed securities may be developed in the future.
   In general, the collateral supporting asset-backed securities is of shorter
maturity than mortgage loans and is less likely to experience substantial
prepayments. As with mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities are
often backed by a pool of assets representing the obligations of a number of
different parties and use similar credit enhancement techniques. Asset-backed
securities present certain risks that are not presented by mortgage-backed
securities. Primarily, these securities do not have the benefit of the same
security interest in the related collateral. Credit card receivables are
generally unsecured and the debtors are entitled to the protection of a number
of state and federal consumer credit laws, many of which give such debtors the
right to set off certain amounts owed on the credit cards, thereby reducing the
balance due. Most issuers of asset-backed securities backed by automobile
receivables permit the servicers of such receivables to retain possession of the
underlying obligations. If the servicer were to sell these obligations to
another party, there is a risk that the purchaser would acquire an interest
superior to that of the holders of the related asset-backed securities. In
addition, because of the large number of vehicles involved in a typical issuance
and technical requirements under state laws, the trustee for the holders of
asset-backed securities backed by automobile receivables may not have a proper
security interest in all of the obligations backing such receivables. Therefore,
there is the possibility that recoveries on repossessed collateral may not, in
some cases, be available to support payments on these securities.
   Zero-coupon securities. Zero-coupon securities pay no cash interest but are
sold at substantial discounts from their value at maturity. When a zero-coupon
bond is held to maturity, its entire investment return comes from the difference
between its purchase price and its maturity value. The market values of such
securities are generally subject to greater fluctuations in response to market
rates of interest than bonds that pay interest currently. Because such
securities allow an issuer to avoid the need to generate cash to meet current
interest payments, such bonds may involve greater credit risk than bonds paying
cash interest currently.
   Premium securities. The Fund may at times invest in securities bearing coupon
rates higher than prevailing market rates. Such "premium" securities are
typically purchased at prices greater than the principal amounts payable on
maturity. If an issuer were to redeem securities held by the Fund during a time
of declining interest rates, the Fund may not be able to reinvest the proceeds
in securities providing the same investment return as the securities redeemed.
If securities purchased by the Fund at a premium are called or sold prior to
maturity, the fund generally will recognize a capital loss to the extent the
call or sale price is less than the Fund's adjusted tax basis in such
securities. Additionally, the Fund generally will recognize a capital loss if it
holds such securities to maturity.

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   Adjustable and Floating Rate Securities. Adjustable rate securities are
securities having interest rates which are adjusted or reset at periodic
intervals ranging, in general, from one day to several years, based on a spread
over a specific interest rate or interest rate index or on the results of
periodic auctions. There are three main categories of indices: (i) those based
on U.S. Government Securities; (ii) those derived from a calculated measure such
as a cost of funds index; and (iii) those based on a moving average of interest
rates, including mortgage rates. Commonly utilized indices include, for example,
the One Year Constant Maturity Treasury Index, the London Interbank Offered Rate
(LIBOR), the Federal Home Loan Bank Cost of Funds, the prime rate and commercial
paper rates.
   Adjustable rate securities allow a Fund to participate in all or a portion of
increases in interest rates through periodic upward adjustments of the coupon
rates of such securities, resulting in higher yields. During period of declining
interest rates however, coupon rates may readjust downward resulting in lower
yields to the Fund. During periods of rising interest rates, changes in the
coupon rate of adjustable rate securities will lag behind changes in the market
interest rate, which may result in such security having a lower value until the
coupon resets to reflect more closely market interest rates. Adjustable rate
securities frequently limit the maximum amount the rate may be adjusted during
any adjustment period, in any one year or during the term of the security.
   Defensive Strategies. In certain circumstances market conditions may, in the
Sub-Adviser's judgment, make pursuing the Fund's basic investment strategy
inconsistent with the best interests of its shareholders. At such times, the
Sub-Adviser may use alternative strategies primarily designed to reduce
fluctuations in the value of the Fund's assets. In implementing these
"defensive" strategies, the Fund may invest to a substantial degree in
high-quality, short-term obligations. Such obligations may include: obligations
of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities; other debt securities
rated within the three highest grades by either Standard and Poor's ("S&P") or
Moody's Investor Services, Inc. ("Moody's) (or comparably rated by any other
nationally recognized statistical rating organization ("NRSRO")); commercial
paper rated in the highest grade by either rating service (or comparably rated
by any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization);
certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances; repurchase agreements with
respect to any of the foregoing investments; or any other fixed-income
securities that the Fund considers consistent with such strategy.

   Borrowings
   The Fund may borrow money from banks for temporary, emergency purposes only
(such as meeting share redemption requests), although the Fund does not expect
to do so in an amount exceeding 5% of its respective total assets (after giving
effect to any such borrowing). Borrowing creates special risk considerations
such as increased volatility in the net asset value of the shares and in the
yield on the Fund's portfolio. Borrowing will create interest expenses for a
Fund which can exceed the income from the assets retained.

   "When Issued" and "Delayed Delivery" Transactions
   The Fund may purchase and sell portfolio securities on a "when issued" and
"delayed delivery" basis. No income accrues to or is earned by a fund on
purchases of portfolio securities in connection with such transactions prior to
the date the Fund actually takes delivery of such securities. These transactions
are subject to market fluctuation; the value of such securities at delivery may
be more or less than their purchase price, and yields generally available on
such securities when delivery occurs may be higher than yields on such
securities obtained pursuant to such transactions. Because a Fund relies on the
buyer or seller, as the case may be, to consummate the transaction, failure by
the other party to complete the transaction may result in the Fund missing the
opportunity of obtaining a price or yield considered to be advantageous. When
the Fund is the buyer in such a transaction, however, it will maintain, in a
segregated account with its custodian, cash or liquid securities having an
aggregate value equal to the amount of such purchase commitments until payment
is made. The Fund will make commitments to purchase securities on such basis
only with the intention of actually acquiring these securities, but the Fund may
sell such securities prior to the settlement date if such sale is considered to
be advisable. To the extent the Fund engages in "when issued" and "delayed
delivery" transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring securities
for the Fund's portfolio consistent with the Fund's investment objectives and
policies and not for the purposes of investment leverage. No specific limitation
exists as to the percentage of the Fund's assets which may be used to acquire
securities on a "when issued" or "delayed delivery" basis.

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   Portfolio Turnover
   The Fund's portfolio turnover rate is calculated by dividing the lesser of
purchases or sales of portfolio securities for a fiscal year by the average
monthly value of the Fund's portfolio securities during such fiscal year. The
turnover rate may vary greatly from year to year as well as within a year. A
high portfolio turnover (100% or more) increases a Fund's transaction costs,
including brokerage commissions, and may result in the realization of more
short-term capital gains than if the Fund had a lower portfolio turnover. The
turnover rate will not be a limiting factor, however, if the Sub-Adviser deems
portfolio changes appropriate.

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES RATINGS
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   Standard & Poor's - A brief description of the applicable Standard & Poor's
(S&P) rating symbols and their meanings (as published by S&P) follow:
   A S&P corporate or municipal debt rating is a current assessment of the
creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to a specific obligation. This
assessment may take into consideration obligors such as guarantors, insurers, or
lessees.
   A debt rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold a security,
inasmuch as it does not comment as to market price or suitability for a
particular investor.
   The ratings are based on current information furnished by the issuer or
obtained by S&P from other sources it considers reliable. S&P does not perform
as audit in connection with any rating and may, on occasion, rely on unaudited
financial information. The ratings may be changed, suspended, or withdrawn as a
result of changes in, or unavailability of, such information, or based on other
circumstances.
   The ratings are based, in varying degrees, on the following considerations:
1.     Likelihood of payment - capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet
       its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of
       the obligation:
2.     Nature of and provisions of the obligation:
3.     Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the
       event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws
       of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditor's rights.

1. Long-Term Debt - Investment Grade

   AAA: Debt rated "AAA" has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity to
meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.
   AA: Debt rated "AA" differs from the highest rated issues only in small
degree. Capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very
strong.
     A: Debt rated "A" is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of
changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher
rated categories. Capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is
still strong.
   BBB: Debt rated "BBB" exhibits adequate protection parameters. However,
adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to
a weakened capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Speculative Grade
   BB, B, CCC, CC, C: Debts rated "BB", "B", "CCC", "CC" and "C" are regarded as
having significant speculative characteristics. "BB" indicates the least degree
of speculation and "C" the highest. While such obligations will likely have some
quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large
uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.
   BB: Debt rated "BB" is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative
issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's
inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
   B: Debt rated "B" is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated
"BB", but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial
commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic
conditions will likely impair the obligors capacity or willingness to meet its
financial commitment on the obligation.
   CCC: Debt rated "CCC" is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent
upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to
meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have
the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

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   CC:  Debt rated "CC" is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.
   C: The "C" rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy
petition has been filed or similar action has been taken, but payments on this
obligation are being continued.
   D: Debt rated "D" is in payment default. The "D" rating category is used when
payments on an obligation are not made on the date due even if the applicable
grace period has not expired, unless S&P believes that such payments will be
made during such grade period. The "D" rating also will be used upon the filing
of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an
obligation are jeopardized.
   Plus (+) or Minus (-): The ratings from "AA" to "CCC" may be modified by the
addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major
rating categories.
   -: This symbol is attached to the ratings of instruments with significant
noncredit risks. It highlights risks to principal or volatility of expected
returns which are not addressed in the credit rating. Examples include:
obligations linked or indexed to equities, currencies, or commodities;
obligations exposes to severe prepayment risk - such as interest-only or
principal-only mortgage securities; and obligations with unusually risky
interest terms, such as inverse floaters.
   Debt Obligations or issuers outside the United States and its Territories are
rated on the same basis as domestic corporate and municipal issues. The ratings
measure the creditworthiness of the obligor but do not take into account
currency exchange and related uncertainties.
   Bond Investment Quality Standards: Under present commercial bank regulations
issued by the Comptroller of the Currency, bonds rated in the top four
categories ("AAA", "AA", "A", "BBB", commonly known as "investment grade"
ratings) are generally regarded as eligible for bank investment. In addition,
the laws of various states governing legal investments impose certain ratings or
other standards for obligations eligible for investment by savings banks, trust
companies, insurance companies and fiduciaries generally.

2.   Commercial Paper
   A-S & P commercial paper rating is a current assessment of the likelihood of
timely payment of debt considered short-term in the relevant market. Ratings are
graded into several categories, ranging from "A-1" for the highest quality
obligations to "D" for the lowest. These categories are as follow:
   A-1: The highest category 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 for issues
designated "A-1".
   A-3: Issues carrying this designation have adequate capacity for timely
payment. They are, however, more vulnerable to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances than obligations carrying the higher designations.
   B: Issues rated "B" are regarded as having significant speculative
characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial
commitment on the obligation; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties
which could lead the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial
commitment on the obligation.
   C: This rating is assigned to short-term debt obligations currently
vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial and
economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the
obligation.
   D: Debt rated "D" is in payment default. The "D" rating category is used
when interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due, even
if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S & P believes that such
payments will be made during such grace period. The "D" rating also will be used
upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if
payments on an obligation are jeopardized.
   A commercial paper rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a
security inasmuch as it does not comment as to market price or suitability for a
particular investor. The ratings are bases on current information furnished to S
& P by the issuer or obtained from other sources it considers reliable. S & P
does not perform an audit in connection with any rating and may, on occasion,
rely on unaudited information. The ratings may be changed, suspended or
withdrawn as a result of changes in, or unavailability of, such information, or
based on other circumstances.

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3.   Preferred Stock
     A S & P preferred stock rating is an assessment of the capacity and
willingness of an issuer to pay preferred stock dividends and any applicable
sinking fund obligation. A preferred stock rating differs from a bond rating
inasmuch as it is assigned to an equity issue, which issue is intrinsically
different from, and subordinated to, a debt issue. Therefore, to reflect this
difference, the preferred stock rating symbol will normally not be higher than
the bond rating symbol assigned to, or that would be assigned to, the senior
debt of the same issuer. The preferred stock ratings are based on the following
considerations:
i.   Likelihood of payment-capacity and willingness of the issuer to meet the
     timely payment of preferred stock dividends and any applicable sinking fund
     requirements in accordance with the terms of the obligation.
ii.  Nature of, and provisions of, the issuer.
iii. Relative position of the issue in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization,
     or other arrangements under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting
     creditors' rights.

   AAA: This is the highest rating that may be assigned by S & P to a
preferred stock issue and indicates an extremely strong capacity to pay the
preferred stock obligation.
   AA: A preferred stock issue rated "AA" also qualifies as a high-quality,
fixed income security. The capacity to pay preferred stock obligations is very
strong, although not as overwhelming as for issues rated "AAA".
   A: An issue rated "A" is backed by a sound capacity to pay the preferred
stock obligations, although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse
effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions.
   BBB: An issue rated "BBB" is regarded as backed by an adequate capacity to
pay the preferred stock obligations. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are
more likely to lead to weakened capacity to make payments for a preferred stock
in this category than for issues in the "A" category.
   BB, B and CCC: Preferred stock rated "BB", "B" and "CCC" are regarded, on
balance, as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's capacity to
pay preferred stock obligations. "BBB" indicates the lowest degree of
speculation and "CCC" the highest. While such issues will likely have some
quality and protective characteristics, these are outweighed by large
uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions.
   CC: The rating "CC" is reserved for a preferred stock issue in arrears on
dividends or sinking fund payments, but that is currently paying.
   C: A preferred stock issue rated "C" is a nonpaying issue.
   D: A preferred stock rated "D" is a nonpaying issue with the issuer in
default on debt instruments.
   NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is
insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that S & P does not rate
a particular type of obligation as a matter of policy. PLUS (+) or MINUS (-): To
provide more detailed indications of preferred stock quality, ratings from "AA"
to "CCC" may be modified by the addition of a plus or minus sign to show
relative standing within the major rating categories.
   A preferred stock rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold
a security inasmuch as it does not comment as to market price or suitability for
a particular investor. The ratings are based on current information furnished to
S & P by the issuer or obtained by S & P from other sources it considers
reliable. S & P does not perform an audit in connection with any rating and may,
on occasion, rely on unaudited financial information. The ratings may be
changed, suspended, or withdrawn as a result of changes in, or unavailability
of, such information, or based on other circumstances.

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Moody's Investors Service-a brief description of the applicable Moody's
Investors Service (Moody's) rating symbols and their meanings (as published by
Moody's Investor Service) follows:

1. Long-Term Debt
   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 protected 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 the 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 some time in the future.
   Baa: Bonds which are rated Baa are considered a medium-grade obligation,
(i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured.) Interest payment
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 rated 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, 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.

Note: Moody's applies numerical modifiers 1,2, and 3 in each generic rating
classification from Aa to B. The modifier 1 indicates that the issue ranks in
the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a
mid-range ranking; the modifier 3 indicates that the issue ranks in the lower
end of its generic rating category.

   ABSENCE OF RATING: Where no rating has been assigned or where a rating has
been suspended or withdrawn, it may be for the reasons unrelated to the quality
of the issue.

Should no rating be assigned, the reason may be one of the following:

1.   An application for rating was not received or accepted.

2.   The issue or issuer belongs to a group of securities that are not rated as
     a matter of policy.

3.   There is a lack of essential data pertaining to the issue or issuer.

4.   The issue was privately placed, in which case the rating is not published
     in Moody's publications.

Suspension or withdrawal may occur if new and material circumstances arise, the
effects of which preclude satisfactory analysis; if there is no longer available
reasonable up-to-date data to permit a judgement to be formed; if a bond is
called for redemption; or for other reasons.

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1. Short-Term Debt
     Moody's short-term debt ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to
repay punctually senior debt obligations. These obligations have an original
maturity not exceeding one year unless explicitly noted. Moody's employs the
following three designations, all judged to be investment grade, to indicate the
relative repayment ability of rated issues:
     Issuers rated Prime-1 (or supporting institutions) have a superior ability
for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations. Prime-1 repayment ability
will often be evidenced by many of 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 is earnings 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.
     Issuers rated Prime-2 (or supporting institutions) have a strong ability
for repayment of senior short-term debt 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, may be more subject to
variation. Capitalization characteristics, while still appropriate, may be more
affected by external conditions. Ample alternate liquidity is maintained.
     Issuers rated Prime-3 (or supporting institutions) have an acceptable
ability for repayment of senior short-term obligations. The effect of industry
characteristics and market compositions may be more pronounced. Variability in
earnings and profitability may result in changes of the level of debt protection
measurements and may require relatively high financial leverage. Adequate
alternate liquidity is maintained.
   Issuers rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating
categories.

3.  Preferred Stock
   Preferred stock rating symbols and their definitions are as follows:
   AAA: An issue which is rated "AAA" is considered to be a top-quality
preferred stock. This rating indicates good asset protection and the least risk
of dividend impairment within the universe of preferred stocks.
   AA: An issue which is rated "AA" is considered a high-grade preferred stock.
This rating indicates that there is a reasonable assurance the earnings and
asset protection will remain relatively well maintained in the foreseeable
future.
   A: An issue which is rated "A" is considered to be an upper-medium-grade
preferred stock. While risks are judged to be somewhat greater than in the "AAA"
and "AA" classifications, earnings and asset protections are, nevertheless,
expected to be maintained at adequate levels.
   BAA: An issue which is rated "BAA" is considered to be a medium-grade
preferred stock, neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Earnings and asset
protection appear adequate at present but may be questionable over any great
length of time.
   BA: An issue which is rated "BA" is considered to have speculative elements
and its future cannot be considered well assured. Earnings and asset protection
may be very moderate and not well safeguarded during adverse periods.
Uncertainty of position characterizes preferred stocks in this class.
   B: An issue which is rated "B" generally lacks the characteristics of a
desirable investment. Assurance of dividend payments and maintenance of other
terms of the issue over any long period of time may be small.
   CAA: An issue which is rated "CAA" is likely to be in arrears on dividend
payments. This rating designation does not purport to indicate the future status
of payments.
   CA: An issue which is rated "CA" is speculative in a high degree and is
likely to be in arrears on dividends with little likelihood of
eventual payment.
   C: This is the lowest rated class of preferred or preference stock. Issues so
rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any
real investment standing.
   Moody's applies numerical modifiers 1, 2 and 3 in each rating classification.
The modifier 1 indicates that the security ranks in the higher end of its
generic rating category, the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking, and the
modifier 3 indicates that the issue ranks in the lower end of its generic rating
category.

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PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE ALLOCATION
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   The Sub-Adviser is responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities for
the Funds, the selection of brokers and dealers to effect the transactions and
the negotiation of prices and any brokerage commissions on such transactions.
While the Sub-Adviser will be primarily responsible for the placement of the
Fund's portfolio business, the policies and practices in this regard will at all
times be subject to review by the Trustees of the Fund.
   Many securities in which the Fund invests are traded principally in the
over-the-counter market. Over-the-counter securities generally are traded on a
net basis with dealers acting as principal for their own accounts without a
stated commission, although the price of the security usually includes a mark-up
to the dealer. Securities purchased in underwritten offerings generally include,
in the price a fixed amount of compensation for the financial advisers,
underwriters and dealers. The Fund also may purchase certain money market
instruments directly from an issuer, in which case no commissions or discounts
are paid. Purchases and sales of securities on a stock exchange are effected
through brokers who charge a commission for their services. Day to day
management of the portfolios of each Fund is the responsibility of a team of
officers of the Sub-Adviser.
   The Sub-Adviser is responsible for placing portfolio transactions and does so
in a manner deemed fair and reasonable to the Fund and not according to any
formula. The primary consideration in all portfolio transactions is prompt
execution of orders in an effective manner at the most favorable price. In
selecting broker/dealers and in negotiating prices and any brokerage commissions
on such transactions, the Sub-Adviser considers the firm's reliability,
integrity and financial condition and the firm's execution capability, the size
and breadth of the market for the security, the size of and difficulty in
executing the order, and the best net price. There are many instances when, in
the judgment of the Sub-Adviser, more than one firm can offer comparable
execution services. In selecting among such firms, consideration may be given to
those firms which supply research and other services in addition to execution
services. The Sub-Adviser is authorized to pay higher commissions to brokerage
firms that provide it with investment and research information than to firms
which do not provide such services if the Sub-Adviser determines that such
commissions are reasonable in relation to the overall services provided. No
specific value can be assigned to such research services which are furnished
without cost to the Sub-Adviser. Since statistical and other research
information is only supplementary to the research efforts of the Sub-Adviser to
the Fund and still must be analyzed and reviewed by its staff, the receipt of
research information is not expected to reduce its expenses materially. The
investment advisory fee is not reduced as a result of the Sub-Adviser's receipt
of such research services. Services provided may include (a) furnishing advice
as to the value of securities, the advisability of investing in, purchasing or
selling securities, and the availability of securities or purchasers or sellers
of securities; (b) furnishing analyses and reports concerning issuers,
industries, securities, economic factors and trends, portfolio strategy, and the
performance of accounts; and (c) effecting securities transactions and
performing functions incidental thereto (such as clearance, settlement and
custody). Research services furnished by firms through which the Fund effects
its securities transactions may be used by the Sub-Adviser in servicing all of
its advisory accounts; not all of such services may be used by the Sub-Adviser
in connection with the Fund. The Sub-Adviser also may place portfolio
transactions, to the extent permitted by law, with brokerage firms affiliated
with the Fund, the Sub-Adviser or the Distributor and with brokerage firms
participating in the distribution of the Fund's shares if it reasonably believes
that the quality of execution and the commission are comparable to that
available from other qualified firms. Similarly, to the extent permitted by law
and subject to the same considers on quality of execution and comparable
commission rates, the Sub-Adviser may direct an executing broker to pay a
portion or all of any commissions, concessions or discounts to a firm supplying
research or other services or to a firm participating in the distribution of the
Fund's shares.
   The Sub-Adviser may place portfolio transactions at or about the same time
for other advisory accounts, including other investment companies. The
Sub-Adviser seeks to allocate portfolio transactions equitably whenever
concurrent decisions are made to purchase or sell securities for the Fund and
another advisory account. In some cases, this procedure could have an adverse
effect on the price or the amount of securities available to the Fund. In making
such allocations among the Fund and other advisory accounts, the main factors
considered by the Sub-Adviser are the respective sizes of the Fund and other
advisory accounts, the respective investment objectives, the relative size of
portfolio holdings of the same or comparable securities, the availability of
cash for investment, the size of investment commitments generally held and
opinions of the persons responsible for recommending the investment.

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   Effective October 31, 1996, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated ("Morgan
Stanley") became an affiliate of the Adviser. Effective May 31, 1997, Dean
Witter Reynolds, Inc. ("Dean Witter") became an affiliate of the Adviser. The
Trustees have adopted certain policies incorporating the standards of Rule 17e-1
issued by the SEC under the 1940 Act which requires that the commissions, fees
or other remuneration received or to be received by other brokers in connection
with comparable transactions involving similar securities during a comparable
period of time. The rule and procedures also contain review requirements and
require the Sub-Adviser to furnish reports to the Trustees and to maintain
records in connection with such reviews. After consideration of all factors
deemed relevant, the Trustees will consider from time to time whether the
advisory fee for the Fund will be reduced by all or a portion of the brokerage
commission given to affiliated brokers.

PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
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   Amway Corporation ("Amway") indirectly, as of August 31, 1999, owned all of
the outstanding shares of the Fund. Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos are
controlling persons of Amway since they own, together with their spouses,
substantially all of its outstanding securities. Amway is a Michigan
manufacturer and direct selling distributor of home care and personal care
products. If Amway were to substantially reduce its investment in the Fund, it
could have an adverse effect on the Fund by decreasing the size of the fund and
by causing the Fund to incur brokerage charges in connection with the redemption
of Amway's shares. Amway has advised the Fund that it has no present intention
of reducing its investment in the Fund; however, there can be no assurance that
Amway will not reduce its investment in the Fund at some time in the future.

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE FUND
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   The business affairs of the fund are managed and under the direction of the
Board of Trustees. The following are the Officers and Trustees of the Fund or
the Adviser or both, together with their principal occupations during the past
five years:

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<CAPTION>
<S>                             <C>   <C>                       <C>
Name and Address                Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

Richard A. DeWitt               85    Trustee of the Fund       President, DeWitt Land and
10001 Buttonwood Way                                            Cattle Company (investments
Tequesta, Florida 33469                                         in land and cattle)

Allan D. Engel*                 47    Trustee, Vice             Sr.  Manager,   Investments  and
2905 Lucerne SE,                      President, Secretary      Real Estate,  Amway Corporation.
Suite 200                             and Assistant Treasurer   Director,      President     and
Grand Rapids, Michigan                of the Fund; President,   Secretary  of  Amway  Management
49546                                 and Secretary of the      Company  (1981-1999).   Trustee,
                                      Investment Adviser.       Vice  President  and  Secretary,
                                                                Amway Mutual Fund (1981-1999).

Donald H. Johnson               69    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Vice
19017 Vintage Trace Circle                                      President-Treasurer, SPX
Fort Myers, Florida                                             Corporation (Designs,
33912                                                           manufactures and markets
                                                                products and services for the
                                                                motor vehicle industry), 1986
                                                                to 1994.

Walter T. Jones                 57    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Senior Vice
936 Sycamore Ave.                                               President-Chief Financial
Holland, Michigan                                               Officer, Prince Corporation
49424

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<CAPTION>
<S>                             <C>   <C>                       <C>
Name and Address                Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

James J. Rosloniec*             54    Trustee, President and    Vice President-Audit and
2905 Lucerne SE,                      Treasurer of the Fund;    Control, Amway Corporation,
Suite 200                             and Director,             1991 to present. Director, Vice
Grand Rapids, Michigan                Vice-President and        President and Treasurer of
49546                                 Treasurer of the          Amway Management Company
                                      Investment Adviser.       (1984-1999).  Trustee,
                                                                President and Treasurer, Amway
                                                                Mutual Fund (1981-1999).

Richard E. Wayman               64    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Finance
24578 Rutherford                                                Director, Amway Corporation,
Ramona, California                                              1976 to 1996
92065

   *These Trustees are interested persons under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended.

   All Officers and certain Trustees of the Fund and the Investment Advisor are
affiliated with Amway Corporation. The Officers serve without compensation from
the Fund. Fees paid to all Trustees during the year ended December 31, 1998,
amounted to $29,500. Under the Administrative Agreement, the Investment Advisor
pays the fees of the Trustees of the fund. The Trustees and Officers of the Fund
owned, as a group, less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The
Advisor also serves as the Fund's principal underwriter (see "Distribution of
Shares).

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INVESTMENT ADVISER
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   The Fund has entered into an Investment Advisory Contract ("Contract") with
Activa Asset Management LLC (the "Investment Adviser"). Under the Contract, the
Investment Adviser sets overall investment strategies for the Fund and monitors
and evaluates the investment performance of the Fund's Sub-Adviser, including
compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the
Fund. If the Investment Adviser believes it is in the Fund's best interests, it
may recommend that additional or alternative Sub-Advisers be retained on behalf
of the Fund. If more than one Sub-Adviser is retained, the Investment Adviser
will recommend to the Fund's Trustees how the Fund's assets should be allocated
or reallocated from time to time, among the Sub-Advisers.
   The Investment Adviser and the Fund have received an exemptive order from the
Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to certain provisions of the
Investment Company Act. Absent the exemptive order, these provisions would
require that any change of Sub-Advisers be submitted to the Fund's shareholders
for approval. Pursuant to the exemptive order, any change in the Fund's
Sub-Advisers must be approved by the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of
the Fund's independent Trustees. If the Fund hires a new or an additional
Sub-Adviser, information about the new Sub-Adviser will be provided to the
Fund's shareholders within 90 days.
   The Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and Activa became
effective on June 11, 1999. For providing services under this contract, Activa
is to receive compensation which is computed daily and may be paid quarterly
equal to the annual rates of .40 of 1% of the average of the daily aggregate net
asset value of the Fund on the first $50,000,000 of assets and .32 of 1%on the
assets in excess of $50,000,000. Activa also provides certain administrative
services for the Fund pursuant to a separate agreement. See "Administrative
Services Agreement."
   Members of the families of Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos indirectly own
substantially all of the outstanding ownership interests of Activa. Jay Van
Andel and Richard M. DeVos are also controlling persons of Amway Corporation
which, as of August 30, 1999, owned all of the outstanding shares of the Fund.
See "Principal Shareholders."

SUB-ADVISER
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   A Sub-Advisory Agreement has been entered into between the Investment Adviser
and Van Kampen Management Inc., 1 Parkview Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
60181-5555 (Sub-Adviser). Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Adviser employs
the Sub-Adviser to furnish investment advice and manage on a regular basis the
investment portfolio of the Fund, subject to the direction of the Adviser, the
Board of Directors of the Fund, and to the provisions of the Fund's current
Prospectus. The Sub-Adviser will make investment decisions on behalf of the Fund
and place all orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities for the
Fund's account, except when otherwise specifically directed by the Fund or the
Adviser. The fees of the Sub-Adviser are paid by the Investment Adviser, not the
Fund.

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   As compensation for the services rendered under the Sub-Advisory Agreement,
the Investment Adviser has agreed to pay the Sub-Adviser a fee, which is
computed daily and may be paid monthly, equal to the annual rate of .20 of 1% of
the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of the Fund on the first
$50,000,000 of assets and .12% on the assets in excess of $50,000,000.


PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION & PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER
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   The Trust has adopted a Plan and Agreement of Distribution ("Distribution
Plan"). Under the Distribution Plan, the Adviser provides shareholder services
and services in connection with the sale and distribution of the Fund's shares
and is compensated at a maximum annual rate of 0.25 of 1% of the average daily
net assets of the Fund. The maximum amount presently authorized by the Fund's
Board of Trustees is 0.15 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.
Since these fees are paid from Fund assets, over time these fees will increase
the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of
sales charges.
    Amounts received by the Adviser pursuant to the Distribution Plan may be
retained by the Adviser as compensation for its services, or paid to other
investment professionals who provide services in connection with the
distribution of Fund shares. The Trustees will review the services provided and
compensation paid pursuant to the Distribution Plan no less often than
quarterly.
   The Adviser acts as the exclusive agent for sales of shares of the Fund
pursuant to a Principal Underwriting Agreement. The only compensation currently
received by the Adviser in connection with the sale of Fund shares is pursuant
to the Distribution Plan.
   The Adviser has filed an application with the National Association of
Securities Dealers ("NASD") for registration as a broker-dealer.
It is expected that this application will become effective on or about September
30, 1999. Until the Adviser's NASD application is effective, Amway Management
Company will serve as the Fund's principal underwriter.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
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   Pursuant to the Administrative Agreement between the Fund and Activa Asset
Management LLC ("Activa"), Activa provides specified assistance to the Fund with
respect to compliance matters, taxes and accounting, the provision of legal
services, meetings of the Fund's Trustees and shareholders, and preparation of
the Fund's registration statement and other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. In addition, Activa pays the fees of the Fund's Trustees,
and the salaries and fees of all of the Fund's Trustees and officers who devote
part or all of their time to the affairs of Activa. For providing these services
Activa receives a fee, payable quarterly, at the annual rate of 0.15% of the
Fund's average daily assets.
   The Administrative Agreement provides that Activa is only responsible for
paying such fees and expenses and providing such services as are specified in
the agreement. The Fund is responsible for all other expenses including (i)
expenses of maintaining the Fund and continuing its existence; (ii) registration
of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940; (iii) commissions, fees
and other expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition and valuation of
securities and other investments; (iv) auditing, accounting and legal expenses;
(v) taxes and interest; (vi) government fees; (vii) expenses of issue, sale,
repurchase and redemption of shares; (viii) expenses of registering and
qualifying the Trust, the Fund and its shares under federal and state securities
laws and of preparing and printing prospectuses for such purposes and for
distributing the same to shareholders and investors; (ix) expenses of reports
and notices to stockholders and of meetings of stockholders and proxy
solicitations therefore; (x) expenses of reports to governmental officers and
commissions; (xi) insurance expenses; (xii) association membership dues; (xiii)
fees, expenses and disbursements of custodians and sub-custodians for all
services to the Trust (including without limitation safekeeping of funds and
securities, and keeping of books and accounts); (xiv) fees, expenses and
disbursement of transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, stockholder
servicing agents and registrars for all services to the Trust; (xv) expenses for
servicing shareholder accounts; (xvi) any direct charges to shareholders
approved by the Trustees of the Trust; and (xvii) such non-recurring items as
may arise, including expenses incurred in connection with litigation,
proceedings and claims and the obligation of the Trust to indemnify its Trustees
and officers with respect thereto.

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   The Fund has entered into an agreement with Bisys Fund Services Ohio, Inc.
("Bisys") whereby Bisys provides a portfolio accounting and information system
for portfolio management for the maintenance of records and processing of
information which is needed daily in the determination of the net asset value of
the Fund.

TRANSFER AGENT
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   Under a separate contract, the functions of the Transfer Agent and Dividend
Disbursing Agent are performed by Activa Asset Management LLC, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, which acts as the Fund's agent for transfer of the Fund's shares and
for payment of dividends and capital gain distributions to shareholders.
   In return for its services, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent, a fee of $1.167
per account in existence during the month, payable monthly, less earnings in the
redemption liquidity account after deducting bank fees, if any. The fee schedule
is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.

CUSTODIAN
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   The portfolio securities of the Fund are held, pursuant to a Custodian
Agreement, by Northern Trust Company, 50 South LaSalle, Chicago, Illinois, as
Custodian. The Custodian performs no managerial or policymaking functions for
the Fund.

AUDITORS
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   BDO Seidman, LLP, 99 Monroe Avenue, N.W., Suite 800, Grand Rapids, Michigan,
are the independent certified public accountants for the Fund. Services include
an annual audit of the Fund's financial statements, tax return preparation, and
review of certain filings with the SEC.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES
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      The net asset value of the Fund's shares is determined by dividing the
total current value of the assets of the Fund, less its liabilities, by the
number of shares outstanding at that time. This determination is made at the
close of business of the New York Stock Exchange, usually 4:00 P.M. Eastern
time, on each business day on which that Exchange is open. Shares will not be
priced on national holidays or other days on which the New York Stock Exchange
is closed for trading.
   The Fund's investments are generally valued at current market value. If
market quotations are not readily available, the Fund's investments will be
valued at fair value as determined by the Fund's Board of Trustees.

PURCHASE OF SHARES
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   In order to purchase shares for a new account, the completion of an
application form is required. The minimum initial investment is $500 or more.
Additional investments of $50 or more can be made at any time by using the lower
portion of your account statement. Checks should be made payable to "Activa
Asset Management LLC" and mailed to 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49546. Third party checks will not be accepted.
   All purchases will be made at the Net Asset Value per share net calculated
after the Fund receives your investment and application in proper form.

HOW SHARES ARE REDEEMED
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   Each Fund will redeem your shares at the net asset value next determined
after your redemption request is received in proper form. There is no redemption
charge by the Fund. However, if a shareholder uses the services of a
broker-dealer for the redemption, there may be a charge by the broker-dealer to
the shareholder for such services. Shares can be redeemed by the mail, telephone
or telegram. If the value of your account is $10,000 or more, you may arrange to
receive periodic cash payments. Please contact the Fund for more information.
Redemption proceeds may be delayed until investments credited to your account
have been received and collected.
BY MAIL:
   When redeeming by mail, when no certificates have been issued, send a written
request for redemption to Activa Asset Management LLC, 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite
200, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. The request must state the dollar amount or
shares to be redeemed, including your account number and the signature of each
account owner, signed exactly as your name appears on the records of the Fund.
If a certificate has been issued to you for the shares being redeemed, the
certificate (endorsed or accompanied by a signed stock power) must accompany
your redemption request, with your signature guaranteed by a bank, broker, or
other acceptable financial institution. Additional documents will be required
for corporations, trusts, partnerships, retirement plans, individual retirement
accounts and profit sharing plans.

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BY PHONE:
   At the time of your investment in the Fund, or subsequently, you may elect on
the Fund's application to authorize the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option. You may redeem shares under this option by calling the Fund
at the number indicated on the front of this Prospectus on any business day.
Requests received after 4:00 p.m. when the market has closed will receive the
next day's price. By establishing the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option, you authorize the Transfer Agent to honor any telephone or
telegram exchange or redemption request from any person representing themselves
to be the investor. Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a
shareholder's requested telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include
identification by the shareholder of the account by number, recording of the
requested transaction and sending a written confirmation to shareholders
reporting the requested transaction. The Fund is not responsible for
unauthorized telephone or telegram exchanges or redemptions unless the Fund
fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned for 10 business days
before redeeming by the telephone and telegram exchange and cannot be in
certificate form unless the certificate is tendered with the request for
redemption. Certificated shares cannot be redeemed by the telephone and telegram
exchange. All redemption proceeds will be forwarded to the address of record or
bank designated on the account application.
   The Transfer Agent and the Fund have reserved the right to change, modify, or
terminate the telephone or telegram exchange or redemption option at any time.
Before this option is effective for a corporation, partnership, or other
organizations, additional documents may be required. This option is not
available for Profit-Sharing Trust and Individual Retirement Accounts. The Fund
and the Transfer Agent disclaim responsibility for verifying the authenticity of
telephone and telegram exchange or redemption requests which are made in
accordance with the procedures approved by shareholders.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
   In some circumstances a signature guarantee may be required before shares are
redeemed. These circumstances include a change in the address for an account
within the last 30 days, a request to send the proceeds to a different payee or
address from that listed for the account, or a redemption request for $100,000
or more. A signature guarantee may be obtained from a bank, broker, or other
acceptable financial institution. If a signature guarantee is required, we
suggest that you call us to ensure that the signature guarantee and redemption
request will be processed correctly.
   Payment for redeemed shares is normally made by check and mailed within three
days thereafter. However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the right of
redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed for more than seven
days: (1) for any period during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed,
other than for customary weekend and holiday closings; (2) when trading on the
New York Stock Exchange is restricted, as determined by the SEC; (3) when an
emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which it is not
reasonably practicable for the Fund to dispose of its securities or determine
the value of its net assets; or (4) for such other period as the SEC may by
order permit for the protection of the shareholders. During such a period, a
shareholder may withdraw his request for redemption or receive the net asset
value next computed when regular trading resumes.
   The Fund has filed with the SEC an election to pay for all redeemed shares in
cash up to a limit, as to any one shareholder during any 90-day periods, of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund, whichever is less. Beyond
that limit, the Fund is permitted to pay the redemption price wholly or partly
"in kind," that is, by distribution of portfolio securities held by the Fund.
This would occur only upon specific authorization by the Board of Trustees when,
in their judgment, unusual circumstances make it advisable. It is unlikely that
this will ever happen, but if it does, you will incur a brokerage charge in
converting the securities received in this manner into cash. Portfolio
securities distributed "in kind" will be valued as they are valued for the
determination of the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
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    Shares of each Fund may be exchanged for shares of any other Activa Fund.
    The above described Exchange Privilege may be exercised by sending written
instruction to the Transfer Agent. See "How Shares Are Redeemed" for applicable
signatures and signature guarantee requirements. Shareholders may authorize
telephone or telegram exchanges or redemptions by making an election on your
application. Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a shareholder's
requested telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include identification by
the shareholder of the account by number, recording of the requested transaction
and sending a written confirmation to shareholders reporting the requested
transaction. The Fund is not responsible for unauthorized telephone or telegram
exchanges unless the Fund fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned
for 10 business days before exchanging and cannot be in certificate form unless
the certificate is tendered with the request for exchange. Exchanges will be
accepted only if the registration of the two accounts is identical. Exchange
redemptions and purchases are effected on the basis of the net asset value next
determined after receipt of the request in proper order by the Fund. In the case
of exchanges into the Money Market Fund, dividends generally commence on the
following business day. For federal and state income tax purposes, an exchange
is treated as a sale and may result in a capital gain or loss.

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ADDITIONAL ACCOUNT POLICIES
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   If the value of your account falls below $100, the Fund may mail you a notice
asking you to bring the account back to $100 or close it out. If you do not take
action within 60 days, the Fund may sell your shares and mail the proceeds to
you at the address of record.
   The Fund does not permit market-timing or other abusive trading practices.
Excessive, short-term (market-timing) and other abusive trading practices may
disrupt portfolio trading strategies and harm Fund performance. To minimize harm
to the Fund and its shareholders, each Fund reserves the right to reject any
purchase order (including exchanges) from any investor we believe has a history
of abusive trading.

INTERNET ADDRESS
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Activa's Web site is located at activafunds.com. Our Web site offers further
information about the Activa Funds as well as consumer information and the
ability to make certain transactions on-line.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX
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   The Fund intends to comply with the provisions of Subchapter M of the
Internal Revenue Code applicable to investment companies. As the result of
paying to its shareholders as dividends and distributions substantially all net
investment income and realized capital gains, the Fund will be relieved of
substantially all Federal income tax.
   For Federal income tax purposes, distributions of net investment income and
any capital gains will be taxable to shareholders. Distributions of net
investment income will normally qualify for the 70% deduction for dividends
received by corporations. After the last dividend and capital gains distribution
in each year, the Fund will send you a statement of the amount of the income and
capital gains which you should report on your Federal income tax return.
Dividends derived from net investment income and net short-term capital gains
are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income and long-term capital gain
dividends are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain regardless of
how long the shares have been held and whether received in cash or reinvested in
additional shares of the Fund. Qualified long-term capital gain dividends
received by individual shareholders are taxed a maximum rate of 20%.
   In addition, shareholders may realize a capital gain or loss when shares are
redeemed. For most types of accounts, the Fund will report the proceeds of
redemptions to shareholders and the IRS annually. However, because the tax
treatment also depends on the purchase price and a shareholder's personal tax
position, you should also keep your regular account statements to use in
determining your tax.
   On the record date for a distribution, the Fund's share value is reduced by
the amount of the distribution. If a shareholder buys shares just before the
record date ("buying a dividend"), they will pay the full price for the shares,
and then receive a portion of the price back as a taxable distribution.
   Also, under the Code, a 4% excise tax is imposed on the excess of the
required distribution for a calendar year over the distributed amount for such
calendar year. The required distribution is the sum of 98% of the Fund's net
investment income for the calendar year plus 98% of its capital gain net income
for the one-year period ended December 31, plus any undistributed net investment
income from the prior calendar year, plus any undistributed capital gain net
income from the prior calendar year, minus any overdistribution in the prior
calendar year. The Fund intends to declare or distribute dividends during the
appropriate periods of an amount sufficient to prevent imposition of the 4%
excise tax.
   Under certain circumstances, the Fund will be required to withhold 31% of a
shareholder's distribution or redemption from the Fund. These circumstances
include failure by the shareholder to furnish the Fund with a proper taxpayer
identification number; notification of the Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury
that a taxpayer identification number is incorrect, or that withholding should
commence as a result of the shareholder's failure to report interest and
dividends; and failure of the shareholder to certify, under penalties of
perjury, that he is not subject to withholding. In this regard, failure of a
shareholder who is a foreign resident to certify that he is a nonresident alien
may result in 31% of his redemption proceeds and 31% of his capital gain
distribution being withheld. In addition, such a foreign resident may be subject
to a 30% or less, as prescribed by an applicable tax treaty, withholding tax on
ordinary income dividends distributed unless he qualifies for relief under an
applicable tax treaty.

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   Trustees of qualified retirement plans are required by law to withhold 20% of
the taxable portion of any distribution that is eligible to be "rolled over."
The 20% withholding requirement does not apply to distributions from IRA's or
any part of a distribution that is transferred directly to another qualified
retirement plan, 403(b)(7) account or IRA. Shareholders should consult their tax
adviser regarding the 20% withholding requirement.
   Prior to purchasing shares of the Fund, the impact of any dividends or
capital gain distributions which are about to be declared should be carefully
considered. Any such dividends and capital gain distributions declared shortly
after you purchase shares will have the effect of reducing the per share net
asset value of your shares by the amount of dividends or distributions on the
ex-dividend date. All or a portion of such dividends or distributions, although
in effect a return of capital, are subject to taxes which may be at ordinary
income tax rates.
   Each shareholder is advised to consult with his tax adviser regarding the
treatment of distributions to him under various state and local income tax laws.

REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND ANNUAL AUDIT
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   The Fund's year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. At least
semiannually, the shareholders of the Fund receive reports, pursuant to
applicable laws and regulations, containing financial information. The annual
shareholders report is incorporated by reference into the Statement of
Additional Information. The cost of printing and distribution of such reports to
shareholders is borne by the Fund.
   At least once each year, the Fund is audited by independent certified public
accountants appointed by resolution of the Board and approved by the
shareholders. The fees and expenses of the auditors are paid by the Fund.

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                                      Activa
                                      Intermediate
                                      Bond
                                      Fund

ACTIVA INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND
(a Series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan  49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670

                                  Statement of
                             Additional Information

                                September 1, 1999

                             ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO

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                             ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO

ACTIVA VALUE FUND
(a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670                                                           CLASS A
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                                                                      STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL
Contents                                      Page                          INFORMATION
Organization of the Fund
Objectives, Policies, and                                  This  Statement of Additional  Information is not
  Restrictions on the Fund's                            a prospectus.  Therefore,  it should be read only in
  Investments                                           conjunction  with the Class A Prospectus,  which can
Additional Risks & Information                          be   requested   from   the  Fund  by   writing   or
   Concerning Certain Investment                        telephoning  as indicated  above.  This Statement of
    Techniques                                          Additional   Information  relates  to  the  Class  A
Portfolio Transactions & Brokerage                      Prospectus for the Fund dated September 1, 1999.
Principal Shareholders
Officers and Trustees of the Fund                          Class A is  offered  to  members  of the  general
Investment Adviser                                      public.  The Fund also offers Class R shares,  which
Sub-Adviser                                             are  available  only to  tax-exempt  retirement  and
Plan of Distribution and Principal                      benefits   plans  of  Amway   Corporation   and  its
  Underwriter                                           affiliates.  Information  about Class R is contained
Administrative Agreement                                in the Class R prospectus  dated  September 1, 1999,
Transfer Agent                                          which is available upon request.
Custodian
Auditors
Pricing of Fund Shares                                     The  information is this Statement of Additional
Purchase of Shares                                      Information is not complete and may be changed.  We
How Shares are Redeemed                                 may  not   sell   these   securities   until   the
Exchange Privilege                                      registration  statement  filed with the  Securities
Additional Account Policies                             and  Exchange   Commission  is   effective.   This
Internet Address                                        Statement of Additional Information is not an offer
Federal Income Tax                                      to sell these  securities  and is not soliciting an
Investment Performance Information                      offer to buy these  securities  in any state  where
Reports to Shareholders and Annual Audit                the offer or sale is not permitted.


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                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND

ORGANIZATION OF THE FUND
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   The Fund is a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust, an open-end diversified
management investment company which was organized as a Delaware business trust
on February 2, 1998. The Fund is the successor of Amway Mutual Fund, Inc., which
was organized as a Delaware corporation on February 13, 1970.
   The Declaration of Trust authorizes the Trustees to create additional series
and to issue an unlimited number of units of beneficial interest, or "shares."
The Trustees are also authorized to issue different classes of shares of any
series. No series which may be issued by the Trust is entitled to share in the
assets of any other series or is liable for the expenses or liabilities of any
other series.
   Shares of beneficial interest of Class A are offered to members of the
general public. When issued, shares of Class A will be fully paid and
non-assessable. The Board of Trustees of the Fund has authorized Class R, which
is offered to tax-exempt retirement and benefit plans of Amway Corporation and
its affiliates. Each share of Class A and Class R will represent an equal
proportionate interest in the Fund and, generally, will have identical voting,
dividend, liquidation, and other rights and the same terms and conditions,
except that (a) expenses allocated to a particular Class ("Class Expenses") will
be borne solely by that Class, and (b) each Class will have exclusive voting
rights with respect to matters affecting only that Class. Examples of Class
Expenses include: (1) Rule 12b-1fees, (2) transfer agent and shareholder
services fees attributable to a specified Class, (3) stationary, printing,
postage, and delivery expenses related to preparing and distributing materials
such as shareholder reports, prospectuses, and proxy statements to current
shareholders of a Class, (4) Blue Sky registration fees incurred by a Class, (5)
SEC registration fees incurred by a Class, (6) trustees' fees or expenses
incurred as a result of issues relating to one Class, (8) accounting fees
relating solely to one Class, (9) litigation expenses and legal fees and
expenses relating to a particular Class, and (10) expenses incurred in
connection with shareholders meetings as a result of issues relating to one
Class. Shares are freely transferable and have no preemptive, subscription or
conversion rights.
   The Trust is not required to hold annual meetings of shareholders and does
not intend to hold such meetings. Shareholders of the Trust will have voting
rights only with respect to the limited number of matters specified in the
Declaration of Trust, and such other matters as may be determined or as may be
required by law. A meeting will be called for the purpose of voting on the
removal of a Trustee at the written request of holders of 10% of the Trust's
outstanding shares. In the event a meeting of shareholders is held, shareholders
will be entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value (or a
proportionate fractional vote with respect to fractional dollar amounts) on all
matters presented to shareholders, including the election of Trustees.

OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
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   The primary investment objective of the Fund is capital appreciation. The
Fund will attempt to meet its objectives by investing primarily in stocks and
convertible securities that the Fund believes have long term gorwth potential.
Income may be a factor in portfolio selection but is secondary to the principal
objective. The Fund's policy is to invest in a broadly diversified portfolio and
not to concentrate investments in a particular industry or group of industries.
Fundamental Investment Restrictions
   The investment restrictions below have been adopted by the Fund. Except where
otherwise noted, these investment restrictions are "fundamental" policies which,
under the 1940 Act, may not be changed without the vote of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund, as the case may be. A "majority of
the outstanding voting securities" is defined in the 1940 Act as the lesser of
(a) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a meeting if the holders of
more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are present or represented by
proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities. The percentage
limitations contained in the restrictions below apply at the time of the
purchase of securities.
   The Fund :
  1.     May not make any investment inconsistent with the Fund's classification
         as a diversified investment company under the Investment Company Act of
         1940.

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  2.     May not purchase any security which would cause the Fund to concentrate
         its investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in any
         particular industry except as permitted by the SEC. This restriction
         does not apply to instruments considered to be domestic bank money
         market instruments.
  3.     May not issue senior securities, except as permitted under the
         Investment Company Act of 1940 or any rule, order or interpretation
         thereunder;
  4.     May not borrow money, except to the extent permitted by applicable law;
  5.     May not underwrite securities or other issues, except to the extent
         that the Fund, in disposing of portfolio securities, may be deemed an
         underwriter within the meaning of the 1933 Act;
  6.     May not purchase or sell real estate, except that, to the extent
         permitted by applicable law, the Fund may (a) invest in securities or
         other instruments directly or indirectly secured by real estate, and
         (b) invest in securities or other instruments issued by issuers that
         invest in real estate;

  7.     May not purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts unless
         acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments
         issued by persons that purchase or sell commodities or commodities
         contracts; but this shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing,
         selling and entering into financial futures contracts (including
         futures contracts on indices of securities, interest rates and
         currencies), options on financial futures contracts (including futures
         contracts on indices of securities, interests rates and currencies),
         warrants, swaps, forward contracts, foreign currency spot and forward
         contracts or other derivative instruments that are not related to
         physical commodities; and
  8.     May make loans to other persons, in accordance with the Fund's
         investment objective and policies and to the extent permitted by
         applicable law.

Non-Fundamental Investment Restrictions
   The investment restrictions described below are not fundamental policies of
the Fund and may be changed by the Fund's Trustees. These non-fundamental
investment policies require that the Fund: (i) may not acquire any illiquid
securities, if as a result thereof, more than 10% of the market value of the
Fund's total assets would be in investments which are illiquid; (ii) may not
purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain a
short position, provided that this restriction shall not be deemed to be
applicable to the purchase or sale of when-issued or delayed delivery
securities; (iii) may not acquire securities of other investment companies,
except as permitted by the 1940 Act or any order pursuant thereto; (iv) may not
enter into reverse repurchase agreements or borrow money, except from banks for
extraordinary or emergency purposes, if such obligations exceed in the aggregate
one-third of the market value of the Fund's total assets, less liabilities other
than obligations created by reverse repurchase agreements and borrowings.
   Not withstanding any other fundamental or non-fundamental investment
restriction or policy, the Fund reserves the right, without the approval of
shareholders, to invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end
registered investment company with substantially the same investment objective,
restrictions and policies as the Fund.
   There will be no violation of any investment restriction if that restriction
is complied with at the time the relevant action is taken notwithstanding a
later change in market value of an investment, in net or total assets, in the
securities rating of the investment, or any other later change.
   In view of the Fund's investment objective of capital appreciation, with
income as a secondary objective, the Fund intends to purchase securities for
long-term or short-term profits, as appropriate. Securities will be disposed of
in situations where, in management's opinion, such potential is no longer
feasible or the risk of decline in the market price is too great. Therefore, in
order to achieve the Fund's objectives, the purchase and sale of securities will
be made without regard to the length of time the security is to be held.
Higher portfolio turnover rates can result in corresponding increases in
brokerage commissions.

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ADDITIONAL RISKS AND INFORMATION CONCERNING CERTAIN INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES
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   Derivatives.
   The Fund may buy and sell certain types of derivatives, such as options,
futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and swaps under circumstances
in which such instruments are expected by Ark Asset Management Company (the
"Sub-Adviser") to aid in achieving the Fund's investment objective. The Fund may
also purchase instruments with characteristics of both futures and securities
(e.g., debt instruments with interest and principal payments determined by
reference to the value of a commodity or a currency at a future time) and which,
therefore, possess the risks of both futures and securities investments.
   Derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, options on futures
contracts, and swaps enable the Fund to take both "short" positions (positions
which anticipate a decline in the market value of a particular asset or index)
and "long" positions (positions which anticipate an increase in the market value
of a particular asset or index). The Fund may also use strategies which involve
simultaneous short and long positions in response to specific market conditions,
such as where the Sub-Adviser anticipates unusually high or low market
volatility.
   The Sub-Adviser may enter into derivative positions for the Fund for either
hedging or non-hedging purposes. The term hedging is applied to defensive
strategies designed to protect the Fund from an expected decline in the market
value of an asset or group of assets that the Fund owns (in the case of a short
hedge) or to protect the Fund from an expected rise in the market value of an
asset or group of assets which it intends to acquire in the future (in the case
of a long or "anticipatory" hedge). Non-hedging strategies include strategies
designed to produce incremental income (such as the option writing strategy
described below) or "speculative" strategies, which are undertaken to profit
from (i) an expected decline in the market value of an asset or group of assets
which the Fund does not own or (ii) expected increases in the market value of an
asset which it does not plan to acquire. Information about specific types of
instruments is provided below.

   Future Contracts.
   Futures contracts are publicly traded contracts to buy or sell an underlying
asset or group of assets, such as a currency or an index of securities, at a
future time at a specified price. A contract to buy establishes a long position
while a contract to sell establishes a short position.
   The purchase of a futures contract on an equity security or an index of
equity securities normally enables a buyer to participate in the market movement
of the underlying asset or index after paying a transaction charge and posting
margin in an amount equal to a small percentage of the value of the underlying
asset or index. The Fund will initially be required to deposit with the Trust's
custodian or the futures commission merchant effecting the futures transaction
an amount of "initial margin" in cash or securities, as permitted under
applicable regulatory policies.
   Initial margin in futures transactions is different from margin in securities
transactions in that the former does not involve the borrowing of funds by the
customer to finance the transaction. Rather, the initial margin is like a
performance bond or good faith deposit on the contract. Subsequent payments
(called "maintenance margin") to and from the broker will be made on a daily
basis as the price of the underlying asset fluctuates. This process is known as
"marking to market." For example, when the Fund has taken a long position in a
futures contract and the value of the underlying asset has risen, that position
will have increased in value and the Fund will receive from the broker a
maintenance margin payment equal to the increase in value of the underlying
asset. Conversely, when the Fund has taken a long position in a futures contract
and the value of the underlying instrument has declined, the position would be
less valuable, and the Fund would be required to make a maintenance margin
payment to the broker.
   At any time prior to expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may elect
to close the position by taking an opposite position which will terminate the
Fund's position in the futures contract. A final determination of maintenance
margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to
the Fund, and the Fund realizes a loss or a gain. While futures contracts with
respect to securities do provide for the delivery and acceptance of such
securities, such delivery and acceptance are seldom made.
   In transactions establishing a long position in a futures contract, assets
equal to the face value of the futures contract will be identified by the Fund
to the Trust's custodian for maintenance in a separate account to insure that
the use of such futures contracts is unleveraged. Similarly, assets having a
value equal to the aggregate face value of the futures contract will be
identified with respect to each short position. The Fund will utilize such
assets and methods of cover as appropriate under applicable exchange and
regulatory policies.

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   Option
   The Fund may use options to implement its investment strategy. There are two
basic types of options: "puts" and "calls." Each type of option can establish
either a long or a short position, depending upon whether the Fund is the
purchaser or the writer of the option. A call option on a security, for example,
gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and the writer the
obligation to sell, the underlying asset at the exercise price during the option
period. Conversely, a put option on a security gives the purchaser the right to
sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying asset at the exercise
price during the option period.
   Purchased options have defined risk, that is, the premium paid for the
option, no matter how adversely the price of the underlying asset moves, while
affording an opportunity for gain corresponding to the increase or decrease in
the value of the optioned asset. In general, a purchased put increases in value
as the value of the underlying security falls and a purchased call increases in
value as the value of the underlying security rises.
   The principal reason to write options is to generate extra income (the
premium paid by the buyer). Written options have varying degrees or risk. An
uncovered written call option theoretically carries unlimited risk, as the
market price of the underlying asset could rise far above the exercise price
before its expiration. This risk is tempered when the call option is covered,
that is when the option writer owns the underlying asset. In this case, the
writer runs the risk of the lost opportunity to participate in the appreciation
in value of the asset rather than the risk of an out-of-pocket loss. A written
put option has defined risk, that is, the difference between the agreed-upon
price that the Fund must pay to the buyer upon exercise of the put and the
value, which could be zero, of the asset at the time of exercise.
   The obligation of the writer of an option continues until the writer effects
a closing purchase transaction or until the option expires. To secure its
obligation to deliver the underlying asset in the case of a call option, or to
pay for the underlying asset in the case of a put option, a covered writer is
required to deposit in escrow the underlying security or other assets in
accordance with the rules of the applicable clearing corporation and exchanges.
   Among the options which the Fund may enter are options on securities indices.
In general, options on indices of securities are similar to options on the
securities themselves except that delivery requirements are different. For
example, a put option on an index of securities does not give the holder the
right to make actual delivery of a basket of securities but instead gives the
holder the right to receiver an amount of cash upon exercise of the option if
the value of the underlying index has fallen below the exercise price. The
amount of cash received will be equal to the difference between the closing
price of the index and the exercise price of the option expressed in dollars
times a specified multiple. As with options on equity securities, or futures
contracts, a Fund may offset its position in index options prior to expiration
by entering into a closing transaction on an exchange or it may let the option
expire unexercised.
   A securities index assigns relative values to the securities included in the
index and the index options are based on a broad market index. In connection
with the use of such options, the Fund may cover its position by identifying
assets having a value equal to the aggregate face value of the option position
taken.

   Options on Futures Contracts
   An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in return for
the premium paid, to assume a position in a future contract (a long position if
the option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified
exercise price at any time during the period of the option.

   Limitations and Risks of Options and Futures Activity
   The Fund may not establish a position in a commodity futures contract or
purchase or sell a commodity option contract for other than bona fide hedging
purposes if immediately thereafter the sum of the amount of initial margin
deposits and premiums required to establish such positions for such nonhedging
purposes would exceed 5% of the market value of the Fund's net assets. The Fund
applies a similar policy to options that are not commodities.
   As noted above, the Fund may engage in both hedging and nonhedging
strategies. Although effective hedging can generally capture the bulk of a
desired risk adjustment, no hedge is completely effective. The Fund's ability to
hedge effectively through transactions in futures and options depends on the
degree to which price movements in its holdings correlate with price movements
of the futures and options.

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   Nonhedging strategies typically involve special risks. The profitability of
the Fund's nonhedging strategies will depend of the Sub-Adviser to analyze both
the applicable derivatives market and the market for the underlying asset or
group of assets. Derivatives markets are often more volatile than corresponding
securities markets and a relatively small change in the price of the underlying
asset or group of assets can have a magnified effect upon the price of a related
derivative instrument.
   Derivatives markets also are often less liquid than the market for the
underlying asset or group of assets. Some positions in futures and options may
be closed out only on an exchange which provides a secondary market thereof.
There can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any
particular futures contract or option at any specific time. Thus, it may not be
possible to close such an option or futures positions prior to maturity. The
inability to close options and futures positions also could have an adverse
impact on the Fund's ability to effectively carry out their derivative
strategies and might, in some cases, require a Fund to deposit cash to meet
applicable margin requirements. The Fund will enter into an option or futures
position only if it appears to be a liquid investment.

   Short Sales Against the Box
   The Fund may effect short sales, but only if such transactions are short sale
transactions known as short sales "against the box." A short sale is a
transaction in which the Fund sells a security it does not own by borrowing it
from a broker, and consequently becomes obligated to replace that security. A
short sale against the box is a short sale where the Fund owns the security sold
short or has an immediate and unconditional right to acquire that security
without additional cash consideration upon conversion, exercise or exchange of
options with respect to securities held in its portfolio. The effect of selling
a security short against the box is to insulate that security against any future
gain or loss.

   Swap Arrangements
   The Fund may enter into various forms of swap arrangements with
counterparties with respect to interest rates, currency rates or indices,
including purchase of caps, floors and collars as described below. In an
interest rate swap the Fund could agree for a specified period to pay a bank or
investment banker the floating rate of interest on a so-called notional
principal amount (i.e., an assumed figure selected by the parties for this
purpose) in exchange for agreement by the bank or investment banker to pay the
Fund a fixed rate of interest on the notional principal amount. In a currency
swap the Fund would agree with the other party to exchange cash flows based on
the relative differences in values of a notional amount of two (or more)
currencies; in an index swap, the Fund would agree to exchange cash flows on a
notional amount based on changes in the values of the selected indices. Purchase
of a cap entitles the purchaser to receive payments from the seller on a
notional amount to the extent that the selected index exceeds an agreed upon
interest rate or amount whereas purchase of a floor entitles the purchaser to
receive such payments to the extent the selected index falls below an agreed
upon interest rate or amount. A collar combines a cap and a floor.
   The Fund may enter credit protection swap arrangements involving the sale by
the Fund of a put option on a debt security which is exercisable by the buyer
upon certain events, such as a default by the referenced creditor on the
underlying debt or a bankruptcy event of the creditor.
   Most swaps entered into by the Fund will be on a net basis; for example, in
an interest rate swap, amounts generated by application of the fixed rate and
the floating rate to the notional principal amount would first offset one
another, with the Fund either receiving or paying the difference between such
amounts. In order to be in a position to meet any obligations resulting from
swaps, the Fund will set up a segregated custodial account to hold appropriate
liquid assets, including cash; for swaps entered into on a net basis, assets
will be segregated having a daily net asset value equal to any excess of the
Fund's accrued obligations over the accrued obligations of the other party,
while for swaps on other than a net basis assets will be segregated having a
value equal to the total amount of the Fund's obligations.
   These arrangements will be made primarily for hedging purposes, to preserve
the return on an investment or on a portion of the Fund's portfolio. However,
the Fund may, as noted above, enter into such arrangements for income purposes
to the extent permitted by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission for
entities which are not commodity pool operators, such as the Fund. In entering a
swap arrangement, the Fund is dependent upon the creditworthiness and good faith
of the counterparty. The Fund attempts to reduce the risks of nonperformance by
the counterparty by dealing only with established, reputable institutions. The
swap market is still relatively new and emerging; positions in swap arrangements
may become illiquid to the extent that nonstandard arrangements with one
counterparty are not readily transferable to another counterparty or if a market
for the transfer of swap positions does not develop. The use of interest rate
swaps is a highly specialized activity which involves investment techniques and
risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities
transactions. If the Sub-Adviser is incorrect in its forecasts of market values,
interest rates and other applicable factors, the investment performance of the
Fund would diminish compared with what it would have been if these investment
techniques were not used. Moreover, even if the Sub-Adviser is correct in its
forecasts, there is a risk that the swap position may correlate imperfectly with
the price of the asset or liability being hedged.

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   Repurchase Agreements.
   The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements occur
when the Fund acquires a security and the seller, which may be either (i) a
primary dealer in U.S. Government securities or (ii) an FDIC-insured bank having
gross assets in excess of $500 million, simultaneously commits to repurchase it
at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date within a specified number of days
(usually not more than seven) from the date of purchase. The repurchase price
reflects the purchase price plus an agreed-upon market rate of interest which is
unrelated to the coupon rate or maturity of the acquired-security. The Fund will
only enter into repurchase agreements involving U.S. Government securities.
Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or
insolvency of the other party, including possible delays or restrictions upon
the Fund's ability to dispose of the underlying securities. Repurchase
agreements will be limited to 30% of the Fund's net assets, except that
repurchase agreements extending for more than seven days when combined with any
other illiquid securities held by the Fund will be limited to 15% of the Fund's
net assets. To the extent excludable under relevant regulatory interpretations,
repurchase agreements involving U.S. Government securities are not subject to
the Fund's investment restrictions which otherwise limit the amount of the
Fund's total assets which may be invested in one issuer or industry.

   Reverse Repurchase Agreements.
   The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. However, the Fund may
not engage in reverse repurchase agreements in excess of 5% of the Fund's total
assets. In a reverse repurchase agreement the Fund transfers possession of a
portfolio instrument to another person, such as a financial institution, broker
or dealer, in return for a percentage of the instrument's market value in cash,
and agrees that on a stipulated date in the future the Fund will repurchase the
portfolio instrument by remitting the original consideration plus interest at an
agreed-upon rate. The ability to use reverse repurchase agreements may enable,
but does not ensure the ability of, the Fund to avoid selling portfolio
instruments at a time when a sale may be deemed to be disadvantageous.
   When effecting reverse repurchase agreements, assets of the Fund in a dollar
amount sufficient to make payment of the obligations to be purchased are
segregated on the Fund's records at the trade date and maintained until the
transaction is settled.

   When-Issued Securities.
   The Fund may purchase "when-issued" securities, which are traded on a price
or yield basis prior to actual issuance. Such purchases will be made only to
achieve the Fund's investment objective and not for leverage. The when-issued
trading period generally lasts from a few days to months, or over a year or
more; during this period dividends or interest on the securities are not
payable. A frequent form of when-issued trading occurs when corporate securities
to be created by a merger of companies are traded prior to the actual
consummation of the merger. Such transactions may involve a risk of loss if the
value of the securities falls below the price committed to prior to actual
issuance. The Trust's custodian will establish a segregated account when the
Fund purchases securities on a when-issued basis consisting of cash or liquid
securities equal to the amount of the when-issued commitments. Securities
transactions involving delayed deliveries or forward commitments are frequently
characterized as when-issued transactions and are similarly treated by the Fund.

   Restricted Securities.
   It is the Fund's policy not to make an investment in restricted securities,
including restricted securities sold in accordance with Rule 144A under the
Securities Act of 1933 ("Rule 144A Securities") if, as a result, more than 35%
of the Fund's total assets are invested in restricted securities, provided not
more than 10% of the Fund's total assets are invested in restricted securities
other than Rule 144A Securities.
   Securities may be resold pursuant to Rule 144A under certain circumstances
only to qualified institutional buyers as defined in the rule, and the markets
and trading practices for such securities are relatively new and still
developing; depending on the development of such markets, Rule 144A Securities
may be deemed to be liquid as determined by or in accordance with methods
adopted by the Trustees. Under such methods the following factors are
considered, among others: the frequency of trades and quotes for the security,
the number of dealers and potential purchasers in the market, market making
activity, and the nature of the security and marketplace trades. Investments in
Rule 144A Securities could have the effect of increasing the level of the Fund's
illiquidity to the extent that qualified institutional buyers become, for a
time, uninterested in purchasing such securities. Also, the Fund may be
adversely impacted by the subjective valuation of such securities in the absence
of a market for them. Restricted securities that are not resalable under Rule
144A may be subject to risks of illiquidity and subjective valuations to a
greater degree than Rule 144A Securities.

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   Foreign Investments.
   The Fund reserves the right to invest without limitation in securities of
non-U.S. issuers directly, or indirectly in the form of American Depositary
Receipts ("ADRs") and European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"). Under current
policy, however, the Fund limits such investments, including ADRs and EDRs, to a
maximum of 35% of its total assets.
   ADRs are receipts, typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company, which
evidence ownership of underlying securities issues by a foreign corporation or
other entity. EDRs are receipts issued in Europe which evidence a similar
ownership arrangement. Generally, ADRs in registered form are designed for use
in U.S. securities markets and EDRs are designed for use in European securities
markets. The underlying securities are not always denominated in the same
currency as the ADRs or EDRs. Although investment in the form of ADRs or EDRs
facilitates trading in foreign securities, it does not mitigate all the risks
associated with investing in foreign securities.
   ADRs are available through facilities which may be either "sponsored" or
"unsponsored." In a sponsored arrangement, the foreign issuer establishes the
facility, pays some or all of the depository's fees, and usually agrees to
provide shareholder communications. In an unsponsored arrangement, the foreign
issuer is not involved, and the ADR holders pay the fees of the depository.
Sponsored ADRs are generally more advantageous to the ADR holders and the issuer
than are unsponsored ADRs. More and higher fees are generally charged in an
unsponsored program compared to a sponsored facility. Only sponsored ADRs may be
listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges. Unsponsored ADRs may prove
to be more risky due to (a) the additional costs involved to the Fund; (b) the
relative illiquidity of the issue in U.S. markets; and (c) the possibility of
higher trading costs in the over-the-counter market as opposed to exchange based
tradings. The Fund will take these and other risk considerations into account
before making an investment in an unsponsored ADR.
   The risks associated with investments in foreign securities include those
resulting from fluctuations in currency exchange rates, revaluation of
currencies, future political and economic developments, including the risks of
nationalization or exporpriation, the possible imposition of currency exchange
blockages, higher operating expenses, foreign withholding and other taxes which
may reduce investment return, reduced availability of public information
concerning issuers, the difficulties in obtaining and enforcing a judgment
against a foreign issuer and the fact that foreign issuers are not generally
subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards or to
other regulatory practices and requirements comparable to those applicable to
domestic issuers. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers may be less
liquid and their prices more volatile than those of securities of comparable
domestic issuers.
   These risks are usually higher in less-develop countries. Such countries
include countries that have an emerging stock market on which trade a small
number of securities and/or countries with economics that are based on only a
few industries. The Fund may invest in the securities of issuers in countries
with less developed economics as deemed appropriate by the Sub-Adviser. However,
it is anticipated that a majority of the foreign investments by the Fund will
consist of securities of issuers in countries with developed economics.

   Currency Transactions.
   The Fund may engage in currency exchange transactions in order to protect
against the effect of uncertain future exchange rates on securities denominated
in foreign currencies. The Fund will conduct its currency exchange transactions
either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the rate prevailing in the currency
exchange market, or by entering into forward contracts to purchase or sell
currencies. The Fund's dealings in forward currency exchange contracts will be
limited to hedging involving either specific transactions or aggregate portfolio
positions. A forward currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or
sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days
from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the
time of the contract. These contracts are not commodities and are entered into
in the interbank market conducted directly between currency traders (usually
large commercial banks) and their customers. In entering a forward currency
contract, the Fund is dependent upon the creditworthiness and good faith of the
counterparty. The Fund attempts to reduce the risks of nonperformance by the
counterparty by dealing only with established, reputable institutions. Although
spot and forward contracts will be used primarily to protect the Fund from
adverse currency movements, they also involve the risk that anticipated currency
movements will not be accurately predicted, which may result in losses to the
Fund. This method of protecting the value of the Fund's portfolio securities
against a decline in the value of a currency does not eliminate fluctuations in
the underlying prices of the securities. It simply establishes a rate of
exchange that can be achieved at some future point in time. Although such
contracts tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of
hedged currency, they tend to limit any potential gain that might result should
the value of such currency increase.

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   Securities Lending.
   The Fund may lend portfolio securities with a value of up to 33 1/3% of its
total assets. The Fund will receive cash or cash equivalents (e.g., U.S.
Government obligations) as collateral in an amount equal to at least 100% of the
current market value of any loaned securities plus accrued interest. Collateral
received by the Fund will generally be held in the form tendered, although cash
may be invested in unaffiliated mutual funds with quality short-term portfolios,
securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies or
instrumentalities or certain unaffiliated mutual funds, irrevocable stand-by
letters of credit issued by a bank, or repurchase agreements, or other similar
investments. The investment of cash collateral received from loaning portfolio
securities involves leverage which magnifies the potential for gain or loss on
monies invested and, therefore, results in an increase in the volatility of the
Fund's outstanding securities. Such loans may be terminated at any time.
   The Fund may receive a lending fee and will retain rights to dividends,
interest or other distributions, on the loaned securities. Voting rights pass
with the lending, although the Fund may call loans to vote proxies if desired.
Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, there is a risk of delay
in recovery which are deemed by the Sub-Adviser or its agents to be of good
financial standing.

   Short-Term Trading.
   The Fund may engage in short-term trading of securities and reserves full
freedom with respect to portfolio turnover. In periods where there are rapid
changes in economic conditions and security price levels or when reinvestment
strategy changes significantly, portfolio turnover may be higher than during
times of economic and market price stability or when investment strategy remains
relatively constant. The Fund's portfolio turnover rate may involve greater
transaction costs, relative to other funds in general, and may have tax and
other consequences.

   Temporary and Defensive Investments.
   The Fund may hold up to 100% of its assets in cash or short-term debt
securities for temporary defensive purposes. The Fund will adopt a temporary
defensive position when, in the opinion of the Sub-Adviser, such a position is
more likely to provide protection against adverse market conditions than
adherence to the Fund's other investment policies. The types of short-term
instruments in which the Fund may invest for such purposes include short-term
money market securities, such as repurchase agreements, and securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies or instrumentalities,
certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers' acceptances of certain
qualified financial institutions and corporate commercial paper, which at the
time of purchase are rated at least within the "A" major rating category by
Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") or the "Prime" major rating category by
Moody's Investor's Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or if not rated, issued by
companies having an outstanding long-term unsecured debt issued rated at least
within the "A" category by S&P or Moody's.

   Industry Classifications.
   For purposes of fundamental investment restrictions regarding industry
concentration, the Sub-Adviser may classify by industry in accordance with
classification set forth in the Directory of Companies Filing Annual Reports
With The Securities and Exchange Commission or other sources. In the absence of
such classification or if the Sub-Advisor determines in good faith based on its
own information that the economic characteristics affecting a particular issue
make it more appropriately considered to be engaged in a different industry, the
Sub-Advisor may classify accordingly. For instance, personal credit finance
companies and business credit finance companies are deemed to be separate
industries and wholly owned finance companies are considered to be in the
industry of their parents if their activities are primarily related to financing
the activities of the parents.

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   Computer-Related Risks
   Many mutual funds and other companies that issue securities, as well as
government entities upon whom those mutual funds and companies depend, may be
adversely affected by computer systems (whether their own systems or systems of
their service providers) that do not properly process dates beginning with
January 1, 2000 and information related to those dates.
   The Sub-Adviser currently is in the process of reviewing its internal
computer systems as they related to the Fund, as well as the computer systems of
those service providers upon which the Fund relies, in order to obtain
reasonable assurances that the Fund will not experience a material adverse
impact related to the problem. The Fund does not currently anticipate that the
problem will have a material adverse impact on its portfolio investments, taken
as a whole. There can be no assurances in the area, however, including the
possibility that the problem could negatively affect the investment markets or
the economy generally.
   Other Investment Companies
   The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including
affiliated investment companies, such as open- or closed-end management
investment companies, hub and spoke (master/feeder) funds, pooled accounts or
other similar, collective investment vehicles. As a shareholder of an investment
company, the Fund may indirectly bear service and other fees in addition to the
fees the Fund pays its service providers. Similarly, other investment companies
may invest in the Fund. Other investment companies that invest in the Fund may
hold significant portions of the Fund and materially affect the sale and
redemption of Fund shares and the Fund's portfolio transactions.
   Debt Instruments and Permitted Cash Investments
   The Fund may invest in long-term and short-term debt securities. Certain debt
securities and money market instruments in which the Fund may invest are
described below.

   U.S. Government and Related Securities. U.S. Government securities are
securities which are issued or guaranteed as to principal or interest by the
U.S. Government, a U.S. Government agency or instrumentality, or certain
mixed-ownership Government corporations as described herein. The U.S. Government
securities in which the Fund invests include, among others:
     o    direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, i.e., U.S. Treasury bills,
          notes, certificates and bonds;
     o    obligations of U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities, such as
          the Federal Home Loan Banks, the Federal Farm Credit Banks, the
          Federal National Mortgage Association, the Government National
          Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation;
          and
     o    obligations of mixed-ownership Government corporations such as
          Resolution Funding Corporation.
   U.S. Government Securities which the Fund may buy are backed in a variety of
ways by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Some of these
obligations, such as Government National Mortgage Association mortgage-backed
securities, are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Other
obligations, such as those of the Federal National Mortgage Association, are
backed by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase certain
obligations of agencies or instrumentalities, although the U.S. Government has
no legal obligation to do so. Obligations such as those of the Federal Home Loan
Bank, the Federal Farm Credit Bank, the Federal National Mortgage Association
and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation are backed by the credit of the
agency or instrumentality issuing the obligations. Certain obligations of
Resolution Funding Corporation, a mixed-ownership Government corporation, are
backed with respect to interest payments by the U.S. Treasury, and with respect
to principal payments by U.S. Treasury obligations held in a segregated account
with a Federal Reserve Bank. Except for certain mortgage-related securities, the
Fund will only invest in obligations issued by mixed-ownership Government
corporations where such securities are guaranteed as to payment of principal or
interest by the U.S. Government or a U.S. Government agency or instrumentality,
and any unguaranteed principal or interest is otherwise supported by U.S.
Government obligations held in a segregated account.

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   U.S. Government securities may be acquired by the Fund in the form of
separately traded principal and interest components of securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. The principal and interest components of
selected securities are traded independently under the Separate Trading of
Registered Interest and Principal of Securities ("STRIPS") program. Under the
STRIPS program, the principal and interest components are individually numbered
and separately issued by the U.S. Treasury at the request of depository
financial institutions, which then trade the component parts independently.
Obligations of Resolution Funding Corporation are similarly divided into
principal and interest components and maintained as such on the book entry
records of the Federal Reserve Banks.
   In addition, the Fund may invest in custodial receipts that evidence
ownership of future interest payments, principal payments or both on certain
U.S. Treasury notes or bonds in connection with programs sponsored by banks and
brokerage firms. Such notes and bonds are held in custody by a bank on behalf of
the owners of the receipts. These custodial receipts are known by various names,
including "Treasury Receipts" ("TRs"), "Treasury Investment Growth Receipts"
(TIGRs") and "Certificates of Accrual on Treasury Securities ("CATS"), and may
be deemed U.S. Government securities.
   The Fund may also invest from time to time in collective investment vehicles,
the assets of which consist principally of U.S. Government securities or other
assets substantially collateralized or supported by such securities, such as
Government trust certificates.

   Bank Money Investments
   Bank money investments include, but are not limited to, certificates of
deposit, bankers' acceptances and time deposits. Certificates of deposit are
generally short-term (i.e., less than one year), interest-bearing negotiable
certificates issued by commercial banks or savings and loan associations against
funds deposited in the issuing institution. A banker's acceptance is a time
draft drawn on a commercial bank by a borrower, usually in connection with an
international commercial transaction (to finance the import, export, transfer or
storage of goods). A banker's acceptance may be obtained from a domestic or
foreign bank, including a U.S. branch or agency of a foreign bank. The borrower
is liable for payment as well as the bank, which unconditionally guarantees to
pay the draft at its face amount on the maturity date. Most acceptances have
maturities of six months or less and are traded in secondary markets prior to
maturity. Time deposits are nonnegotiable deposits for a fixed period of time at
a stated interest rate. The Fund will not invest in any such bank money
investment unless the investment is issued by a U.S. bank that is a member of
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), including any foreign branch
thereof, a U.S. branch or agency of a foreign bank, a foreign branch of a
foreign bank, or a savings bank or savings and loan association that is a member
of the FDIC and which at the date of investment has capital, surplus and
undivided profits (as of the date of its most recently published financial
statements) in excess of $50 million. The Fund will not invest in time deposits
maturing in more than seven days and will not invest more than 10% of its total
assets in time deposits maturing in two to seven days.
   U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks are offices of foreign banks and
are not separately incorporated entities. They are chartered and regulated
either federally or under state law. U.S. federal branches or agencies of
foreign banks are chartered and regulated by the Comptroller of the Currency,
while state branches and agencies are chartered and regulated by authorities of
the respective states or the District of Columbia. U.S. branches of foreign
banks may accept deposits and thus are eligible for FDIC insurance; however, not
all such branches elect FDIC insurance. Unlike U.S. branches of foreign banks,
U.S. agencies of foreign banks may not accept deposits and thus are not eligible
for FDIC insurance. Both branches and agencies can maintain credit balances,
which are funds received by the office incidental to or arising out of the
exercise of their banking powers and can exercise other commercial functions,
such as lending activities.

   Short-Term Corporate Debt Instruments
   Short-term corporate debt instruments include commercial paper to finance
short-term credit needs (i.e., short-term, unsecured promissory notes) issued by
corporations including but not limited to (a) domestic or foreign bank holding
companies or (b) their subsidiaries or affiliates where the debt instrument is
guaranteed by the bank holding company or an affiliated bank or where the bank
holding company or the affiliated bank is unconditionally liable for the debt
instrument. Commercial paper is usually sold on a discounted basis and has a
maturity at the time of issuance not exceeding nine months.

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   Zero and Step Coupon Securities
   Zero and step coupon securities are debt securities that may pay no interest
for all or a portion of their life but are purchased at a discount to face value
at maturity. Their return consist of the amortization of the discount between
their purchase price and their maturity value, plus in the case of a step
coupon, any fixed rate interest income. Zero coupon securities pay no interest
to holders prior to maturity even though interest on these securities is
reported as income to the Fund. The Fund will be required to distribute all or
substantially all of such amounts annually to its shareholders. These
distributions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio assets in order to make
such distributions at a time when the Fund may have otherwise chosen not to sell
such securities. The market value of such securities may be more volatile than
that of securities which pay interest at regular intervals.

   Commercial Paper Ratings
   Commercial paper investments at the time of purchase will be rated within the
"A" major rating category by S&P or within the "Prime" major rating category by
Moody's, or, if not rated, issued by companies having an outstanding long-term
unsecured debt issue rated at least within the "A" category by S&P or by
Moody's. The money market investments in corporate bonds and debentures (which
must have maturities at the date of settlement of one year or less) must be
rated at the time of purchase at least within the "A" category by S&P or within
the "Prime" category by Moody's, within comparable categories of other rating
agencies or considered to be of comparable quality by the Sub-Adviser.
   Commercial paper rated within the "A" category (highest quality) by S&P is
issued by entities which have liquidity ratios which are adequate to meet cash
requirements. Long-term senior debt is rated within the "A" category or better,
although in some cases credits within the "BBB" category may be allowed. The
issuer has access to at least two additional channels of borrowing. Basic
earnings and cash flow have an upward trend with allowance made for unusual
circumstances. Typically, the issuer's industry is well established and the
issuer has a strong positions within the industry. The reliability and quality
of management are unquestioned. The relative strength or weakness of the above
factors determines whether the issuer's commercial paper is rated A-1, A-2 or
A-3. (Those A-1 issues determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics
are denoted with a plus (+) sign: A-1+.)
   The rating Prime is the highest commercial paper rating category assigned by
Moody's. Among the factors considered by Moody's in assigning ratings are the
following: evaluation of the management of the issuer; economic evaluation of
the issuer's industry or industries and an appraisal of speculative-type risks
which may be inherent in certain areas; evaluation of the issuer's products in
relation to competition and customer acceptance; liquidity; amount and quality
of long-term debt; trend of earnings over a period of 10 years; financial
management of obligations which may be present or may arise as a result of
public interest questions and preparations to meet such obligations. These
factors are all considered in determining whether the commercial paper is rated
Prime-1, Prime-2 or Prime-3.
   In the event the lowering of ratings of debt instruments held by the Fund by
applicable rating agencies results in a material decline in the overall quality
of the Fund's portfolio, the Trustees of the Trust will review the situation and
take such action as they deem in the best interests of the Fund's shareholders,
including, if necessary, changing the composition of the portfolio.

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE
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   It is the policy of the Fund when purchasing and selling portfolio securities
to obtain the highest possible price on sales and the lowest possible price on
purchases of securities, consistent with the best execution of portfolio
transactions. Activa Asset Management, LLC, the ("Investment Adviser"), or the
Sub-Advisers will select the brokers and resulting allocation of brokerage
commission; but, the Investment Adviser's practice is subject to review by the
Board of Trustees of the Fund, which has the primary responsibility in this
regard, and must be consistent with the policies stated above.
   The Investment Adviser and Sub-Adviser, in effecting purchases and sales of
portfolio securities for the account of the Fund, will implement the Fund's
policy of seeking best execution of orders, which includes best net prices.
Consistent with this policy, orders for portfolio transactions are placed with
broker-dealer firms giving consideration to the quality, quantity, and nature of
each firm's professional services which include execution, clearance procedures,
wire service quotations, research information, statistical, and other services
provided to the Fund, Adviser, and the Sub-Adviser. Any research benefits
derived by the Sub-Adviser are available to all clients of the Sub-Adviser.
Since research information, statistical and other services are only
supplementary to the research efforts of the Sub-Adviser and still must be
analyzed and reviewed by its staff, the receipt of research information is not
expected to materially reduce expenses.

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   Also, subject to the policy of seeking best price and execution of orders,
certain Fund expenses may be paid through the use of directed brokerage
commissions. While the Sub-Adviser will be primarily responsible for the
placement of the Fund's business, the policies and practices in this regard must
be consistent with the foregoing and will at all times be subject to review by
the Trustees of the Fund.
   During the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, the Fund paid total
brokerage commissions on purchase and sale of portfolio securities of $358,825,
$301,990, and $250,136, respectively. Transactions in the amount of $58,297,046,
involving commissions of approximately $59,629, were directed to brokers because
of research services provided during 1998.
   The Sub-Adviser furnishes investment advice to other clients. The other
accounts may also make investments in the same investment securities and at the
same time as the Fund. When two or more of such clients are simultaneously
engaged in the purchase or sale of the same security, the transactions are
allocated as to amount and price in a manner considered equitable to each, so
that each receives, to the extent practicable, the average price of such
transactions, which may or may not be beneficial to the Fund. The Board of
Trustees of the Fund believes that the benefits of the Sub-Adviser's
organization outweigh any limitations that may arise from simultaneous
transactions.
   The Fund may acquire securities of brokers who execute the Fund's portfolio
transactions. As of December 31, 1998, the Fund owned no such securities.

PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
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   Amway Corporation indirectly, as of June 30, 1999, owned 723,937 shares, or
2.6%, of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos
are controlling persons of Amway Corporation since they own, together with their
spouses, substantially all of its outstanding securities. Amway Corporation is a
Michigan manufacturer and direct selling distributor of home care and personal
care products. Jay Van Andel owns all the outstanding securities of JVA
Properties Corporation, the General Partner for JVA Enterprises Limited
Partnership, which owns, as of June 30, 1999, 6,137,283 shares, or 22.4%, of the
outstanding shares of the Fund. The Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation, as of
June 30, 1999 owns 1,894,122 shares, or 6.9%, of the outstanding shares of the
Fund. No other person is known by the Fund to own of record or beneficially 5%
or more of the Fund's shares.
   As noted above, Jay Van Andel together with his spouse beneficially owns more
than 25% of the Fund's voting securities. Accordingly, he may be deemed to
control the Fund.
   If any of the Fund's principal shareholders were to substantially reduce its
investment in the Fund, it could have an adverse effect on
the Fund by decreasing the size of the Fund and by causing the Fund to incur
brokerage charges in connection with the redemption of the Fund's shares.

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE FUND
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   The business affairs of the fund are managed and under the direction of the
Board of Trustees. The following are the Officers and Trustees of the Fund or
the Adviser or both, together with their principal occupations during the past
five years:

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                              <C>   <C>                       <C>
Name and Address                 Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

Richard A. DeWitt                85    Trustee of the Fund       President, DeWitt Land and
10001 Buttonwood Way                                             Cattle Company (investments
Tequesta, Florida 33469                                          in land and cattle)

Allan D. Engel*                  47    Trustee, Vice             Sr.  Manager,   Investments  and
2905 Lucerne SE                        President, Secretary      Real Estate,  Amway Corporation.
Suite 200, Grand Rapids, Michigan        and Assistant Treasurer   Director, President and
49546                                  of the Fund; President,   Secretary  of  Amway  Management
                                       and Secretary             Company (1981-1999). Trustee,
                                       and Adviser.              Vice  President  and  Secretary,
                                                                 Amway Mutual Fund,  successor to
                                                                 Activa Value Fund (1981-1999).

Donald H. Johnson                69    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Vice
19017 Vintage Trace Circle                                       President-Treasurer, SPX
Fort Myers, Florida                                              Corporation (Designs,
33912                                                            manufactures and markets
                                                                 products and services for the
                                                                 motor vehicle industry), 1986
                                                                 to 1994.

Walter T. Jones                  57    Trustee of the Fund       Retired,   Former   Senior  Vice
936 Sycamore Ave.                                                President-Chief        Financial
Holland, Michigan                                                Officer, Prince Corporation.
49424

James J. Rosloniec*              54    Trustee, President and    Vice President-Audit and
2905 Lucerne SE                        Treasurer of the Fund;    Control, Amway Corporation,
Suite 200, Grand Rapids, Michigan        and Director,             1991 to present. Director, Vice
49546                                  Vice-President and        President and Treasurer of
                                       Treasurer of the          Amway Management Company
                                       Investment Adviser.       (1984-1999).  Trustee,
                                                                 President and Treasurer, Amway
                                                                 Mutual Fund, successor to
                                                                 Activa Value Fund (1981-1999).

Richard E. Wayman                64    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Finance
24578 Rutherford                                                 Director, Amway Corporation,
Ramona, California                                               1976 to 1996
92065
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   Pension or
      Name of Person,          Trustee             Retirement          Estimated Annual  Total Compensation
         Position            Compensation     Benefits Accrued as           Benefits       Paid to Trustees
                                                 Part of Fund           Upon Retirement
                                                   Expenses
<S>                             <C>                   <C>                     <C>              <C>
Richard A. DeWitt               $5,000                -0-                     -0-              $5,000
Trustee
Allan D. Engel*                 $5,000                -0-                     -0-              $5,000
Trustee
Donald H. Johnson               $5,000                -0-                     -0-              $5,000
Trustee
Walter T. Jones                 $5,000                -0-                     -0-              $5,000
Trusstee
James J. Rosloniec              $5,000                -0-                     -0-              $5,000
Trustee
Richard E. Wayman               $4,500                -0-                     -0-              $4,500
Trustee

    *These Trustees are interested persons under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended.
</TABLE>

   All Officers and certain Trustees of the Fund and the Investment Adviser are
affiliated with Amway Corporation. The Officers serve without compensation from
the Fund. Fees paid to all Trustees during the year ended December 31, 1998,
amounted to $29,500. Under the Administrative Agreement, the Investment Adviser
pays the fees of the Trustees of the Fund. The Trustees and Officers of the Fund
owned, as a group, less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The
Adviser also serves as the Fund's principal underwriter (see "Distribution of
Shares").

INVESTMENT ADVISER
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   The Fund has entered into an Investment Advisory Contract ("Contract") with
Activa Asset Management, LLC (the "Investment Adviser or Activa"). Under the
Contract, the Investment Adviser sets overall investment strategies for the Fund
and monitors and evaluates the investment performance of the Fund's Sub-Adviser,
including compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions
of the Fund. If the Investment Adviser believes it is in the Fund's best
interests, it may recommend that additional or alternative Sub-Advisers be
retained on behalf of the Fund. If more than one Sub-Adviser is retained, the
Investment Adviser will recommend to the Fund's Trustees how the Fund's assets
should be allocated or reallocated from time to time, among the Sub-Advisers.
   The Investment Adviser and the Fund have received an exemptive order from the
Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to certain provisions of the
Investment Company Act. As sent the exemptive order these provisions would
require that any change of Sub-Advisers be submitted to the Fund's shareholders
for approval. Pursuant to the exemptive order, any change in the Fund's
Sub-Advisers must be approved by the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of
the Fund's independent Trustees. If the Fund hires a new or an additional
Sub-Adviser, information about the new Sub-Adviser will be provided to the
Fund's shareholders within 90 days.
   The Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Investment Adviser
became effective on September 1, 1999. For providing services under this
contract, the Investment Adviser is to receive compensation payable quarterly,
at the annual rate of.65 of 1% on the first $100,000,000 of average daily net
assets of the Fund, .60% on the next $50,000,000 in assets, and .55% on the next
$50,000,000 in assets. When the Fund's assets reach $200,000,000, the rate shall
be .60% on assets up to $200,000,000 and .55% on assets in excess of
$200,000,000 so long as the Fund continues to have at least $200,000,000 in
assets. Activa also provides certain administrative services for the Fund
pursuant to a separate agreement. See "Administrative Services Agreement."
   Prior to September 1, 1999, Amway Management Company ("AMC") served as the
Fund's investment adviser. Pursuant to an Advisory and Service Contract between
the Fund and AMC, AMC provided certain administrative services to the Fund. The
fees paid by the Fund to AMC pursuant to this contract during the years December
31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, were $864,715, $727,102, and $524,637, respectively.

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   Members of the families of Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos indirectly own
substantially all of the outstanding ownership interests of Activa. Members of
these families also indirectly own substantially all of the outstanding
securities of AMC.

SUB-ADVISER
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   A Sub-Advisory Agreement has been entered into between the Investment Adviser
and Ark Asset Management Co., Inc., One New York Plaza, 29th Floor, New York, NY
10004 (Sub-Adviser). Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Adviser employs the
Sub-Adviser to furnish investment advice and manage on a regular basis the
investment portfolio of the Fund, subject to the direction of the Adviser, the
Board of Trustees of the Fund, and to the provisions of the Fund's current
Prospectus. The Sub-Adviser will make investment decisions on behalf of the Fund
and place all orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities for the
Fund's account, except when otherwise specifically directed by the Fund or the
Adviser. The fees of the Sub-Adviser are paid by the Investment Adviser, not the
Fund. During the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, these fees were
$702,560, $594,901, and $428,905, respectively.

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION & PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER
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   The Trust has adopted a Plan and Agreement of Distribution ("Distribution
Plan"). Under the Distribution Plan, Activa provides shareholder services and
services in connection with the sale and distribution of the Fund's shares and
is compensated at a maximum annual rate of 0.25 of 1% of the average daily net
assets of the Fund. The maximum amount presently authorized by the Fund's Board
of Trustees is 0.15 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. Since
these fees are paid from Fund assets, over time these fees will increase the
cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales
charges. Prior to September 1, 1999 AMC provided services pursuant to the
Distribution Plan. During 1998 the Fund paid $285,016 under the Distribution
Plan for compensation. The services provided under the Distribution Plan
included printing and mailing of prospectuses ($24,462) and general and
administrative services ($290,124) which services include employee related
services, security registrations, Broker-Dealer Registration, and related office
facility expenses.
   Amounts received by Activa pursuant to the Distribution Plan may be retained
by Activa as compensation for its services, or paid to other investment
professionals who provide services in connection with the distribution of Fund
shares. The Trustees will review the services provided and compensation paid
pursuant to the Distribution Plan no less often than quarterly.
   Activa will serve as the exclusive agent for sales of the Fund's shares
pursuant to a Principal Underwriting Agreement. Previously Amway Management
Company served as the Fund's Principal Underwriter. Prior to April 22, 1998, the
Principal Underwriter received a sales commission of 3% of the offering price of
the Fund's shares. The sales commission was eliminated when the Fund adopted the
Distribution Plan. During the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, AMC
received sales commissions of $473,151, $513,417 and $475,319, respectively. The
only compensation currently received by the Adviser in connection with the sale
of Fund shares is pursuant to the Distribution Plan.
   The Adviser has filed an application with the National Association of
Securities Dealers ("NASD") for registration as a broker-dealer. It is expected
that this application will become effective on or about September 30, 1999.
Until the Adviser's NASD application is effective, Amway Management Company will
serve as the Fund's principal underwriter.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
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   Pursuant to the Administrative Agreement between the Fund and Activa, Activa
provides specified assistance to the Fund with respect to compliance matters,
taxes and accounting, the provision of legal services, meetings of the Fund's
Trustees and shareholders, and preparation of the Fund's registration statement
and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition,
Activa pays the fees of the Fund's Trustees, and the salaries and fees of all of
the Fund's Trustees and officers who devote part or all of their time to the
affairs of Activa. For providing these services Activa receives a fee, payable
quarterly, at the annual rate of 0.15% of the Fund's average daily assets
beginning September 1, 1999.
   The Administrative Agreement provides that Activa is only responsible for
paying such fees and expenses and providing such services as are specified in
the agreement. The Fund is responsible for all other expenses including (i)
expenses of maintaining the Fund and continuing its existence; (ii) registration
of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940; (iii) commissions, fees
and other expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition and valuation of
securities and other investments; (iv) auditing, accounting and legal expenses;
(v) taxes and interest; (vi) government fees; (vii) expenses of issue, sale,
repurchase and redemption of shares; (viii) expenses of registering and
qualifying the Trust, the Fund and its shares under federal and state securities
laws and of preparing and printing prospectuses for such purposes and for
distributing the same to shareholders and investors; (ix) expenses of reports
and notices to stockholders and of meetings of stockholders and proxy
solicitations therefore; (x) expenses of reports to governmental officers and
commissions; (xi) insurance expenses; (xii) association membership dues; (xiii)
fees, expenses and disbursements of custodians and sub-custodians for all
services to the Trust (including without limitation safekeeping of funds and
securities, and keeping of books and accounts); (xiv) fees, expenses and
disbursement of transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, stockholder
servicing agents and registrars for all services to the Trust; (xv) expenses for
servicing shareholder accounts; (xvi) any direct charges to shareholders
approved by the Trustees of the Trust; and (xvii) such non-recurring items as
may arise, including expenses incurred in connection with litigation,
proceedings and claims and the obligation of the Trust to indemnify its Trustees
and officers with respect thereto.

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   Activa has provided administration to the Fund since September 1, 1999.
Administrative services were previously provided to the Fund by AMC pursuant to
the Advisory and Service Agreement between the Fund and AMC. See "Investment
Adviser."
   The Fund has entered into an agreement with Bisys Fund Services Ohio, Inc.
("Bisys") whereby Bisys provides a portfolio accounting and information system
for portfolio management for the maintenance of records and processing of
information which is needed daily in the determination of the net asset value of
the Fund.

TRANSFER AGENT
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   Under a separate contract, the functions of the Transfer Agent and Dividend
Disbursing Agent are performed by Activa Asset Management LLC, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, which acts as the Fund's agent for transfer of the Fund's shares and
for payment of dividends and capital gain distributions to shareholders.
   In return for its services, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent, a fee of $1.167
per account in existence during the month, payable monthly, less earnings in the
redemption liquidity account after deducting bank fees, if any. The fee schedule
is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.

CUSTODIAN
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   The portfolio securities of the Fund are held, pursuant to a Custodian
Agreement, by Northern Trust Company, 50 South LaSalle, Chicago, Illinois, as
Custodian. The Custodian performs no managerial or policymaking functions for
the Fund.

AUDITORS
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   BDO Seidman, LLP, 99 Monroe Avenue, N.W., Suite 800, Grand Rapids, Michigan,
are the independent certified public accountants for the Fund. Services include
an annual audit of the Fund's financial statements, tax return preparation, and
review of certain filings with the SEC.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES
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    The net asset value of the Fund's shares is determined by dividing the
total current value of the assets of the Fund, less its liabilities, by the
number of shares outstanding at that time. This determination is made at the
close of business of the New York Stock Exchange, usually 4:00 P.M. Eastern
time, on each business day on which that Exchange is open. Shares will not be
priced on national holidays or other days on which the New York Stock Exchange
is closed for trading.
   The Fund's investments are generally valued at current market value. If
market quotations are not readily available, the Fund's investments will be
valued at fair value as determined by the Fund's Board of Trustees.
   The Fund will redeem your shares at the net asset value next determined after
your redemption request is received in proper form. There is no redemption
charge by the Fund. However, if a shareholder uses the services of a
broker-dealer for the redemption, there may be a charge by the broker-dealer to
the shareholder for such services. Shares can be redeemed by the mail, telephone
or telegram. If the value of your account is $10,000 or more, you may arrange to
receive periodic cash payments. Please contact the Fund for more information.

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PURCHASE OF SHARES
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   In order to purchase shares for a new account, the completion of an
application form is required. The minimum initial investment is $500 or more.
Additional investments of $50 or more can be made in your account at any time by
using the lower portion of your account statement. Checks should be made payable
to "Activa Asset Management LLC" and mailed to 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200, Grand
Rapids, Michigan 49546. Third party checks will not be accepted.
   All purchases will be made at the Net Asset Value per share net calculated
after the Fund receives your investment and application in proper form.

HOW SHARES ARE REDEEMED
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   Each Fund will redeem your shares at the net asset value next determined
after your redemption request is received in proper form. There is no redemption
charge by the Fund. However, if a shareholder uses the services of a
broker-dealer for the redemption, there may be a charge by the broker-dealer to
the shareholder for such services. Shares can be redeemed by the mail, telephone
or telegram. If the value of your account is $10,000 or more, you may arrange to
receive periodic cash payments. Please contact the Fund for more information.
Redemption proceeds may be delayed until investments credited to your account
have been received and collected.

BY MAIL:
   When redeeming by mail, when no certificates have been issued, send a written
request for redemption to Activa Asset Management LLC, 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite
200, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. The request must state the dollar amount or
shares to be redeemed, including your account number and the signature of each
account owner, signed exactly as your name appears on the records of the Fund.
If a certificate has been issued to you for the shares being redeemed, the
certificate (endorsed or accompanied by a signed stock power) must accompany
your redemption request, with your signature guaranteed by a bank, broker, or
other acceptable financial institution. Additional documents will be required
for corporations, trusts, partnerships, retirement plans, individual retirement
accounts and profit sharing plans.

BY PHONE:
   At the time of your investment in the Fund, or subsequently, you may elect on
the Fund's application to authorize the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option. You may redeem shares under this option by calling the Fund
at the number indicated on the front of this Prospectus on any business day.
Requests received after 4:00 p.m. when the market has closed will receive the
next day's price. By establishing the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option, you authorize the Transfer Agent to honor any telephone or
telegram exchange or redemption request from any person representing themselves
to be the investor. Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a
shareholder's requested telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include
identification by the shareholder of the account by number, recording of the
requested transaction and sending a written confirmation to shareholders
reporting the requested transaction. The Fund is not responsible for
unauthorized telephone or telegram exchanges or redemptions unless the Fund
fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned for 10 business days
before redeeming by the telephone and telegram exchange and cannot be in
certificate form unless the certificate is tendered with the request for
redemption. Certificated shares cannot be redeemed by the telephone and telegram
exchange. All redemption proceeds will be forwarded to the address of record or
bank designated on the account application.
   The Transfer Agent and the Fund have reserved the right to change, modify, or
terminate the telephone or telegram exchange or redemption option at any time.
Before this option is effective for a corporation, partnership, or other
organizations, additional documents may be required. This option is not
available for Profit-Sharing Trust and Individual Retirement Accounts. The Fund
and the Transfer Agent disclaim responsibility for verifying the authenticity of
telephone and telegram exchange or redemption requests which are made in
accordance with the procedures approved by shareholders.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
   In some circumstances a signature guarantee may be required before shares are
redeemed. These circumstances include a change in the address for an account
within the last 30 days, a request to send the proceeds to a different payee or
address from that listed for the account, or a redemption request for $100,000
or more. A signature guarantee may be obtained from a bank, broker, or other
acceptable financial institution. If a signature guarantee is required, we
suggest that you call us to ensure that the signature guarantee and redemption
request will be processed correctly.

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   Payment for redeemed shares is normally made by check and mailed within three
days thereafter. However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the right of
redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed for more than seven
days: (1) for any period during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed,
other than for customary weekend and holiday closings; (2) when trading on the
New York Stock Exchange is restricted, as determined by the SEC; (3) when an
emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which it is not
reasonably practicable for the Fund to dispose of its securities or determine
the value of its net assets; or (4) for such other period as the SEC may by
order permit for the protection of the shareholders. During such a period, a
shareholder may withdraw his request for redemption or receive the net asset
value next computed when regular trading resumes.
   The Fund has filed with the SEC an election to pay for all redeemed shares in
cash up to a limit, as to any one shareholder during any 90-day periods, of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund, whichever is less. Beyond
that limit, the Fund is permitted to pay the redemption price wholly or partly
"in kind," that is, by distribution of portfolio securities held by the Fund.
This would occur only upon specific authorization by the Board of Trustees when,
in their judgment, unusual circumstances make it advisable. It is unlikely that
this will ever happen, but if it does, you will incur a brokerage charge in
converting the securities received in this manner into cash. Portfolio
securities distributed "in kind" will be valued as they are valued for the
determination of the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
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   Shares of each Fund may be exchanged for shares of any other Activa Fund.
   The above described Exchange Privilege may be exercised by sending written
instruction to the Transfer Agent. See "How Shares Are Redeemed" for applicable
signatures and signature guarantee requirements. Shareholders may authorize
telephone or telegram exchanges or redemptions by making an election on your
application. Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a shareholder's
requested telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include identification by
the shareholder of the account by number, recording of the requested transaction
and sending a written confirmation to shareholders reporting the requested
transaction. The Fund is not responsible for unauthorized telephone or telegram
exchanges unless the Fund fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned
for 10 business days before exchanging and cannot be in certificate form unless
the certificate is tendered with the request for exchange. Exchanges will be
accepted only if the registration of the two accounts is identical. Exchange
redemptions and purchases are effected on the basis of the net asset value next
determined after receipt of the request in proper order by the Fund. In the case
of exchanges into the Money Market Fund, dividends generally commence on the
following business day. For federal and state income tax purposes, an exchange
is treated as a sale and may result in a capital gain or loss.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNT POLICIES
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   If the value of your account falls below $100, the Fund may mail you a notice
asking you to bring the account back to $100 or close it out. If you do not take
action within 60 days, the Fund may sell your shares and mail the proceeds to
you at the address of record.
   The Fund does not permit market-timing or other abusive trading practices.
Excessive, short-term (market-timing) and other abusive trading practices may
disrupt portfolio trading strategies and harm Fund performance. To minimize harm
to the Fund and its shareholders, each Fund reserves the right to reject any
purchase order (including exchanges) from any investor we believe has a history
of abusive trading.

INTERNET ADDRESS
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Activa's Web site is located at activafunds.com. Our Web site offers further
information about the Activa Funds as well as consumer information and the
ability to make certain transactions on-line.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX
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   The Fund intends to continue to comply with the provisions of Subchapter M of
the Internal Revenue Code applicable to investment companies. As the result of
paying to its shareholders as dividends and distributions substantially all net
investment income and realized capital gains, the Fund will be relieved of
substantially all Federal income tax.

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   For Federal income tax purposes, distributions of net investment income and
any capital gains will be taxable to shareholders. Distributions of net
investment income will normally qualify for the 70% deduction for dividends
received by corporations. After the last dividend and capital gains distribution
in each year, the Fund will send you a statement of the amount of the income and
capital gains which you should report on your Federal income tax return.
Dividends derived from net investment income and net short-term capital gains
are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income and long-term capital gain
dividends are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain regardless of
how long the shares have been held and whether received in cash or reinvested in
additional shares of the Fund. Qualified long-term capital gain dividends
received by individual shareholders are taxed a maximum rate of 20%.
   In addition, shareholders may realize a capital gain or loss when shares are
redeemed. For most types of accounts, the Fund will report the proceeds of
redemptions to shareholders and the IRS annually. However, because the tax
treatment also depends on the purchase price and a shareholder's personal tax
position, you should also keep your regular account statements to use in
determining your tax.
   On the record date for a distribution, the Fund's share value is reduced by
the amount of the distribution. If a shareholder buys shares just before the
record date ("buying a dividend"), they will pay the full price for the shares,
and then receive a portion of the price back as a taxable distribution.
   Also, under the Code, a 4% excise tax is imposed on the excess of the
required distribution for a calendar year over the distributed amount for such
calendar year. The required distribution is the sum of 98% of the Fund's net
investment income for the calendar year plus 98% of its capital gain net income
for the one-year period ended December 31, plus any undistributed net investment
income from the prior calendar year, plus any undistributed capital gain net
income from the prior calendar year, minus any overdistribution in the prior
calendar year. The Fund intends to declare or distribute dividends during the
appropriate periods of an amount sufficient to prevent imposition of the 4%
excise tax.
   Under certain circumstances, the Fund will be required to withhold 31% of a
shareholder's distribution or redemption from the Fund. These circumstances
include failure by the shareholder to furnish the Fund with a proper taxpayer
identification number; notification of the Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury
that a taxpayer identification number is incorrect, or that withholding should
commence as a result of the shareholder's failure to report interest and
dividends; and failure of the shareholder to certify, under penalties of
perjury, that he is not subject to withholding. In this regard, failure of a
shareholder who is a foreign resident to certify that he is a nonresident alien
may result in 31% of his redemption proceeds and 31% of his capital gain
distribution being withheld. In addition, such a foreign resident may be subject
to a 30% or less, as prescribed by an applicable tax treaty, withholding tax on
ordinary income dividends distributed unless he qualifies for relief under an
applicable tax treaty.
   Trustees of qualified retirement plans are required by law to withhold 20% of
the taxable portion of any distribution that is eligible to be "rolled over."
The 20% withholding requirement does not apply to distributions from IRA's or
any part of a distribution that is transferred directly to another qualified
retirement plan, 403(b)(7) account or IRA. Shareholders should consult their tax
adviser regarding the 20% withholding requirement.
   Prior to purchasing shares of the Fund, the impact of any dividends or
capital gain distributions which are about to be declared should be carefully
considered. Any such dividends and capital gain distributions declared shortly
after you purchase shares will have the effect of reducing the per share net
asset value of your shares by the amount of dividends or distributions on the
ex-dividend date. All or a portion of such dividends or distributions, although
in effect a return of capital, are subject to taxes which may be at ordinary
income tax rates.
   Each shareholder is advised to consult with his tax adviser regarding the
treatment of distributions to him under various state and local income tax laws.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
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   Following is the average annual total return percentages for one, five and
ten years for the Fund for annual periods ended December 31, 1998.

   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL
   RETURN FOR THE PERIODS             PAST       PAST       PAST
   ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998          1 YEAR    5 YEARS   10 YEARS
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   ACTIVA VALUE FUND*                10.17%     15.36%     15.93%
   RUSSELL 1000 VALUE**              15.63%     20.85%     17.39%
   S&P 500**                         28.58%     24.06%     19.21%

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   *Ark Asset Management Company has been sub-adviser since May 1, 1995. Since
that time, the Fund's average annual total return has been 22.1%. Also, the S&P
500's and the Russell 1000 Value's average annual total return has been 29.3%
and 25.9%, respectively.
   **The S&P 500 Index represents an unmanaged index generally representative of
the U.S. stock market. The Value Index represents a composite of value stocks
representative of the Fund's investment objectives and strategies which is
compiled independently by the Frank Russell Companies. Neither index is impacted
by Fund operating expenses.
   Total return performance for the Fund is calculated by making an initial
investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period, in the Fund's shares at the
net asset value (without sales charge) and reinvesting all ordinary income
dividends and capital gain distributions paid during the period in additional
shares at net asset value per share on the reinvestment dates. The illustration
includes recurring expenses incurred by all shareholder accounts and not those
incurred for specific shareholder purposes such as bank fees for wire transfers,
Individual Retirement Accounts, or Profit-Sharing Trusts.
   The average annual total return for the Fund for a specific period is found
by dividing the ending total value by the cost of the initial investment for the
period and taking this quotient to the Nth root, then subtracting 1 (N
represents the number of years in the period). The average annual total return
reflects the hypothetical annually compounded return that would have produced
the same cumulative total return if the Fund's performance had been constant
over the entire period. Such calculation is with all ordinary income dividends
and capital gain distributions reinvested at net asset value exclusive of sales
charges. No adjustment has been made for any income taxes payable by
shareholders on ordinary income dividends and capital gain distributions
accepted in shares which are payable by shareholders in the tax year received.
   Average annual total return percentages of the Fund will vary and the
publication of performance results is not a representation as to future
investment performance. Factors affecting the Fund's performance include general
market conditions, operating expenses and investment management. Net asset
values of the Fund will fluctuate. Additional information about the performance
of the Fund is contained in the Annual Shareholders Report which can be obtained
without charge.

REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND ANNUAL AUDIT
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   The Fund's year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. At least
semiannually, the shareholders of the Fund receive reports, pursuant to
applicable laws and regulations, containing financial information. The annual
shareholders report is incorporated by reference into the Statement of
Additional Information. The cost of printing and distribution of such reports to
shareholders is borne by the Fund.
   At least once during each year, the Fund is audited by independent certified
public accountants appointed by resolution of the Board and approved by the
shareholders. The fees and expenses of the auditors are paid by the Fund.
   The financial statements for the Fund are contained in the Fund's 1998 Annual
Report to Shareholders along with additional information about the performance
of the Fund, which is incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained by
writing or calling the Fund.

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                                Activa
                                Value
                                Fund

ACTIVA VALUE FUND
(a Series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan  49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670
                                  Statement of
                             Additional Information

                                September 1, 1999


                             ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO


Printed in U.S.A.

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                            ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO
ACTIVA GROWTH FUND
(a series of Activa Mutual Fund
Trust) 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670
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                                                                      STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL
Contents                                      Page                          INFORMATION
Organization of the Fund
Objectives, Policies, and                                  This  Statement of Additional  Information is not
  Restrictions on the Fund's                            a prospectus.  Therefore,  it should be read only in
  Investments                                           conjunction  with  the  Prospectus,   which  can  be
Allocation                                              requested  from the Fund by writing  or  telephoning
Additional Risks and Information                        as indicated  above.  This  Statement of  Additional
concerning certain Investment Techniques                Information  relates to the  Prospectus for the Fund
  Brokerage Allocation                                  dated September 1, 1999.
Principal Shareholders                                     The  information is this Statement of Additional
Officers and Trustees of the Fund                       Information is not complete and may be changed.  We
Investment Adviser                                      may  not   sell   these   securities   until   the
Sub-Adviser                                             registration  statement  filed with the  Securities
Plan of Distribution and Principal                      and  Exchange   Commission  is   effective.   This
  Underwriter                                           Statement of Additional Information is not an offer
Administrative Agreement                                to sell these  securities  and is not soliciting an
Transfer Agent                                          offer to buy these  securities  in any state  where
Custodian                                               the offer or sale is not permitted.
Auditors
Pricing of Fund Shares
Purchase of Shares
How Shares are Redeemed
Exchange Privilege
Additional Account Policies
Internet Address
Federal Income Tax
Reports to Shareholders and Annual Audit

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   The date of this Statement of Additional Information is September 1, 1999.


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ORGANIZATION OF THE FUND
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   The Fund is a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust, an open-end diversified
management investment company which was organized as a Delaware business trust
on February 2, 1998.
   The Declaration of Trust authorizes the Trustees to create additional series
and to issue an unlimited number of units of beneficial interest, or "shares."
The Trustees are also authorized to issue different classes of shares of any
series. No series which may be issued by the Trust is entitled to share in the
assets of any other series or is liable for the expenses or liabilities of any
other series. The Fund presently has only one class of shares.
   The Trust is not required to hold annual meetings of shareholders and does
not intend to hold such meetings. Shareholders of the Trust will have voting
rights only with respect to the limited number of matters specified in the
Declaration of Trust, and such other matters as may be determined or as may be
required by law. A meeting will be called for the purpose of voting on the
removal of a Trustee at the written request of holders of 10% of the Trust's
outstanding shares. In the event a meeting of shareholders is held, shareholders
will be entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value (or a
proportionate fractional vote with respect to fractional dollar amounts) on all
matters presented to shareholders, including the election of Trustees.

OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
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   The primary investment objective of the Fund is long-term growth of capital.
The Fund will attempt to meet its objectives by investing primarily in stocks
that the Fund believes have long term growth potential. The Fund seeks to
identify large capitalization stocks with sustainable above average earnings
growth.
Fundamental Investment Restrictions
   The investment restrictions below have been adopted by the Fund. Except where
otherwise noted, these investment restrictions are "fundamental" policies which,
under the 1940 Act, may not be changed without the vote of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund, as the case may be. A "majority of
the outstanding voting securities" is defined in the 1940 Act as the lesser of
(a) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a meeting if the holders of
more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are present or represented by
proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities. The percentage
limitations contained in the restrictions below apply at the time of the
purchase of securities.
   The Fund :
  1.     May not make any investment inconsistent with the Fund's classification
         as a diversified investment company under the Investment Company Act of
         1940.
  2.     May not purchase any security which would cause the Fund to concentrate
         its investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in any
         particular industry except as permitted by the SEC. This restriction
         does not apply to instruments considered to be domestic bank money
         market instruments.
  3.     May not issue senior securities, except as permitted under the
         Investment Company Act of 1940 or any rule, order or interpretation
         thereunder;
  4.     May not borrow money, except to the extent permitted by applicable law;
  5.     May not underwrite securities or other issues, except to the extent
         that the Fund, in disposing of portfolio securities, may be deemed an
         underwriter within the meaning of the 1933 Act;
  6.     May not purchase or sell real estate, except that, to the extent
         permitted by applicable law, the Fund may (a) invest in securities or
         other instruments directly or indirectly secured by real estate, and
         (b) invest in securities or other instruments issued by issuers that
         invest in real estate;

  7.     May not purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts unless
         acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments
         issued by persons that purchase or sell commodities or commodities
         contracts; but this shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing, selling
         and entering into financial futures contracts (including futures
         contracts on indices of securities, interest rates and currencies),
         options on financial futures contracts (including futures contracts on
         indices of securities, interests rates and currencies), warrants,
         swaps, forward contracts, foreign currency spot and forward contracts
         or other derivative instruments that are not related to physical
         commodities; and

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  8.     May make loans to other persons, in accordance with the Fund's
         investment objective and policies and to the extent permitted by
         applicable law.

Non-Fundamental Investment Restrictions
   The investment restrictions described below are not fundamental policies of
the Fund and may be changed by the Fund's Trustees. These non-fundamental
investment policies require that the Fund: (i) may not acquire any illiquid
securities, if as a result thereof, more than 15% of the market value of the
Fund's total assets would be in investments which are illiquid; (ii) may not
purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain a
short position, provided that this restriction shall not be deemed to be
applicable to the purchase or sale of when-issued or delayed delivery
securities, or short sales against the box; (iii) may not acquire securities of
other investment companies, except as permitted by the 1940 Act or any order
pursuant thereto; (iv) may not enter into reverse repurchase agreements or
borrow money, except from banks for extraordinary or emergency purposes, if such
obligations exceed in the aggregate one-third of the market value of the Fund's
total assets, less liabilities other than obligations created by reverse
repurchase agreements and borrowings.
   Not withstanding any other fundamental or non-fundamental investment
restriction or policy, the Fund reserves the right, without the approval of
shareholders, to invest all of its assets in the securities of other open-end
registered investment companies.
   There will be no violation of any investment restriction if that restriction
is complied with at the time the relevant action is taken notwithstanding a
later change in market value of an investment, in net or total assets, in the
securities rating of the investment, or any other later change.
   In view of the Fund's investment objective of long-term growth of capital,
the Fund intends to purchase securities for long-term or short-term profits, as
appropriate. Securities will be disposed of in situations where appropriate, in
management's opinion. Therefore, in order to achieve the Fund's objectives, the
purchase and sale of securities will be made without regard to the length of
time the security is to be held. Higher portfolio turnover rates can result in
corresponding increases in brokerage commissions.

ADDITIONAL RISKS AND INFORMATION CONCERNING CERTAIN INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES
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   Derivatives.
   The Fund may buy and sell certain types of derivatives, such as options,
futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and swaps under circumstances
in which such instruments are expected by State Street Research & Management
Company (the "Sub-Adviser") to aid in achieving the Fund's investment objective.
The Fund may also purchase instruments with characteristics of both futures and
securities (e.g., debt instruments with interest and principal payments
determined by reference to the value of a commodity or a currency at a future
time) and which, therefore, possess the risks of both futures and securities
investments.
   Derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, options on futures
contracts, and swaps enable the Fund to take both "short" positions (positions
which anticipate a decline in the market value of a particular asset or index)
and "long" positions (positions which anticipate an increase in the market value
of a particular asset or index). The Fund may also use strategies which involve
simultaneous short and long positions in response to specific market conditions,
such as where the Sub-Adviser anticipates unusually high or low market
volatility.
   The Sub-Adviser may enter into derivative positions for the Fund for either
hedging or non-hedging purposes. The term hedging is applied to defensive
strategies designed to protect the Fund from an expected decline in the market
value of an asset or group of assets that the Fund owns (in the case of a short
hedge) or to protect the Fund from an expected rise in the market value of an
asset or group of assets which it intends to acquire in the future (in the case
of a long or "anticipatory" hedge). Non-hedging strategies include strategies
designed to produce incremental income (such as the option writing strategy
described below) or "speculative" strategies, which are undertaken to profit
from (i) an expected decline in the market value of an asset or group of assets
which the Fund does not own or (ii) expected increases in the market value of an
asset which it does not plan to acquire. Information about specific types of
instruments is provided below.

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   Future Contracts.
   Futures contracts are publicly traded contracts to buy or sell an underlying
asset or group of assets, such as a currency or an index of securities, at a
future time at a specified price. A contract to buy establishes a long position
while a contract to sell establishes a short position.
   The purchase of a futures contract on an equity security or an index of
equity securities normally enables a buyer to participate in the market movement
of the underlying asset or index after paying a transaction charge and posting
margin in an amount equal to a small percentage of the value of the underlying
asset or index. The Fund will initially be required to deposit with the Trust's
custodian or the futures commission merchant effecting the futures transaction
an amount of "initial margin" in cash or securities, as permitted under
applicable regulatory policies.
   Initial margin in futures transactions is different from margin in securities
transactions in that the former does not involve the borrowing of funds by the
customer to finance the transaction. Rather, the initial margin is like a
performance bond or good faith deposit on the contract. Subsequent payments
(called "maintenance margin") to and from the broker will be made on a daily
basis as the price of the underlying asset fluctuates. This process is known as
"marking to market." For example, when the Fund has taken a long position in a
futures contract and the value of the underlying asset has risen, that position
will have increased in value and the Fund will receive from the broker a
maintenance margin payment equal to the increase in value of the underlying
asset. Conversely, when the Fund has taken a long position in a futures contract
and the value of the underlying instrument has declined, the position would be
less valuable, and the Fund would be required to make a maintenance margin
payment to the broker.
   At any time prior to expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may elect
to close the position by taking an opposite position which will terminate the
Fund's position in the futures contract. A final determination of maintenance
margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to
the Fund, and the Fund realizes a loss or a gain. While futures contracts with
respect to securities do provide for the delivery and acceptance of such
securities, such delivery and acceptance are seldom made.
   In transactions establishing a long position in a futures contract, assets
equal to the face value of the futures contract will be identified by the Fund
to the Trust's custodian for maintenance in a separate account to insure that
the use of such futures contracts is unleveraged. Similarly, assets having a
value equal to the aggregate face value of the futures contract will be
identified with respect to each short position. The Fund will utilize such
assets and methods of cover as appropriate under applicable exchange and
regulatory policies.

   Option
   The Fund may use options to implement its investment strategy. There are two
basic types of options: "puts" and "calls." Each type of option can establish
either a long or a short position, depending upon whether the Fund is the
purchaser or the writer of the option. A call option on a security, for example,
gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and the writer the
obligation to sell, the underlying asset at the exercise price during the option
period. Conversely, a put option on a security gives the purchaser the right to
sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying asset at the exercise
price during the option period.
   Purchased options have defined risk, that is, the premium paid for the
option, no matter how adversely the price of the underlying asset moves, while
affording an opportunity for gain corresponding to the increase or decrease in
the value of the optioned asset. In general, a purchased put increases in value
as the value of the underlying security falls and a purchased call increases in
value as the value of the underlying security rises.
   The principal reason to write options is to generate extra income (the
premium paid by the buyer). Written options have varying degrees or risk. An
uncovered written call option theoretically carries unlimited risk, as the
market price of the underlying asset could rise far above the exercise price
before its expiration. This risk is tempered when the call option is covered,
that is when the option writer owns the underlying asset. In this case, the
writer runs the risk of the lost opportunity to participate in the appreciation
in value of the asset rather than the risk of an out-of-pocket loss. A written
put option has defined risk, that is, the difference between the agreed-upon
price that the Fund must pay to the buyer upon exercise of the put and the
value, which could be zero, of the asset at the time of exercise.
   The obligation of the writer of an option continues until the writer effects
a closing purchase transaction or until the option expires. To secure its
obligation to deliver the underlying asset in the case of a call option, or to
pay for the underlying asset in the case of a put option, a covered writer is
required to deposit in escrow the underlying security or other assets in
accordance with the rules of the applicable clearing corporation and exchanges.

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   Among the options which the Fund may enter are options on securities indices.
In general, options on indices of securities are similar to options on the
securities themselves except that delivery requirements are different. For
example, a put option on an index of securities does not give the holder the
right to make actual delivery of a basket of securities but instead gives the
holder the right to receiver an amount of cash upon exercise of the option if
the value of the underlying index has fallen below the exercise price. The
amount of cash received will be equal to the difference between the closing
price of the index and the exercise price of the option expressed in dollars
times a specified multiple. As with options on equity securities, or futures
contracts, a Fund may offset its position in index options prior to expiration
by entering into a closing transaction on an exchange or it may let the option
expire unexercised.
   A securities index assigns relative values to the securities included in the
index and the index options are based on a broad market index. In connection
with the use of such options, the Fund may cover its position by identifying
assets having a value equal to the aggregate face value of the option position
taken.

   Options on Futures Contracts
   An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in return for
the premium paid, to assume a position in a future contract (a long position if
the option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified
exercise price at any time during the period of the option.

   Limitations and Risks of Options and Futures Activity
   The Fund may no establish a position in a commodity futures contract or
purchase or sell a commodity option contract for other than bona fide hedging
purposes if immediately thereafter the sum of the amount of initial margin
deposits and premiums required to establish such positions for such nonhedging
purposes would exceed 5% of the market value of the Fund's net assets. The Fund
applies a similar policy to options that are not commodities.
   As noted above, the Fund may engage in both hedging and nonhedging
strategies. Although effective hedging can generally capture the bulk of a
desired risk adjustment, no hedge is completely effective. The Fund's ability to
hedge effectively through transactions in futures and options depends on the
degree to which price movements in its holdings correlate with price movements
of the futures and options.
   Nonhedging strategies typically involve special risks. The profitability of
the Fund's nonhedging strategies will depend of the Sub-Adviser to analyze both
the applicable derivatives market and the market for the underlying asset or
group of assets. Derivatives markets are often more volatile than corresponding
securities markets and a relatively small change in the price of the underlying
asset or group of assets can have a magnified effect upon the price of a related
derivative instrument.
   Derivatives markets also are often less liquid than the market for the
underlying asset or group of assets. Some positions in futures and options may
be closed out only on an exchange which provides a secondary market thereof.
There can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any
particular futures contract or option at any specific time. Thus, it may not be
possible to close such an option or futures positions prior to maturity. The
inability to close options and futures positions also could have an adverse
impact on the Fund's ability to effectively carry out their derivative
strategies and might, in some cases, require a Fund to deposit cash to meet
applicable margin requirements. The Fund will enter into an option or futures
position only if it appears to be a liquid investment.

   Short Sales Against the Box
   The Fund may effect short sales, but only if such transactions are short sale
transactions known as short sales "against the box." A short sale is a
transaction in which the Fund sells a security it does not own by borrowing it
from a broker, and consequently becomes obligated to replace that security. A
short sale against the box is a short sale where the Fund owns the security sold
short or has an immediate and unconditional right to acquire that security
without additional cash consideration upon conversion, exercise or exchange of
options with respect to securities held in its portfolio. The effect of selling
a security short against the box is to insulate that security against any future
gain or loss.

   Swap Arrangements
   The Fund may enter into various forms of swap arrangements with
counterparties with respect to interest rates, currency rates or indices,
including purchase of caps, floors and collars as described below. In an
interest rate swap the Fund could agree for a specified period to pay a bank or
investment banker the floating rate of interest on a so-called notional
principal amount (i.e., an assumed figure selected by the parties for this
purpose) in exchange for agreement by the bank or investment banker to pay the
Fund a fixed rate of interest on the notional principal amount. In a currency
swap the Fund would agree with the other party to exchange cash flows based on
the relative differences in values of a notional amount of two (or more)
currencies; in an index swap, the Fund would agree to exchange cash flows on a
notional amount based on changes in the values of the selected indices. Purchase
of a cap entitles the purchaser to receive payments from the seller on a
notional amount to the extent that the selected index exceeds an agreed upon
interest rate or amount whereas purchase of a floor entitles the purchaser to
receive such payments to the extent the selected index falls below an agreed
upon interest rate or amount. A collar combines a cap and a floor.

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   The Fund may enter credit protection swap arrangements involving the sale by
the Fund of a put option on a debt security which is exercisable by the buyer
upon certain events, such as a default by the referenced creditor on the
underlying debt or a bankruptcy event of the creditor.
   Most swaps entered into by the Fund will be on a net basis; for example, in
an interest rate swap, amounts generated by application of the fixed rate and
the floating rate to the notional principal amount would first offset one
another, with the Fund either receiving or paying the difference between such
amounts. In order to be in a position to meet any obligations resulting from
swaps, the Fund will set up a segregated custodial account to hold appropriate
liquid assets, including cash; for swaps entered into on a net basis, assets
will be segregated having a daily net asset value equal to any excess of the
Fund's accrued obligations over the accrued obligations of the other party,
while for swaps on other than a net basis assets will be segregated having a
value equal to the total amount of the Fund's obligations.
   These arrangements will be made primarily for hedging purposes, to preserve
the return on an investment or on a portion of the Fund's portfolio. However,
the Fund may, as noted above, enter into such arrangements for income purposes
to the extent permitted by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission for
entities which are not commodity pool operators, such as the Fund. In entering a
swap arrangement, the Fund is dependent upon the creditworthiness and good faith
of the counterparty. The Fund attempts to reduce the risks of nonperformance by
the counterparty by dealing only with established, reputable institutions. The
swap market is still relatively new and emerging; positions in swap arrangements
may become illiquid to the extent that nonstandard arrangements with one
counterparty are not readily transferable to another counterparty or if a market
for the transfer of swap positions does not develop. The use of interest rate
swaps is a highly specialized activity which involves investment techniques and
risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities
transactions. If the Sub-Adviser is incorrect in its forecasts of market values,
interest rates and other applicable factors, the investment performance of the
Fund would diminish compared with what it would have been if these investment
techniques were not used. Moreover, even if the Sub-Adviser is correct in its
forecasts, there is a risk that the swap position may correlate imperfectly with
the price of the asset or liability being hedged.

   Repurchase Agreements.
   The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements occur
when the Fund acquires a security and the seller, which may be either (i) a
primary dealer in U.S. Government securities or (ii) an FDIC-insured bank having
gross assets in excess of $500 million, simultaneously commits to repurchase it
at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date within a specified number of days
(usually not more than seven) from the date of purchase. The repurchase price
reflects the purchase price plus an agreed-upon market rate of interest which is
unrelated to the coupon rate or maturity of the acquired-security. The Fund will
only enter into repurchase agreements involving U.S. Government securities.
Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or
insolvency of the other party, including possible delays or restrictions upon
the Fund's ability to dispose of the underlying securities. Repurchase
agreements will be limited to 30% of the Fund's net assets, except that
repurchase agreements extending for more than seven days when combined with any
other illiquid securities held by the Fund will be limited to 15% of the Fund's
net assets. To the extent excludable under relevant regulatory interpretations,
repurchase agreements involving U.S. Government securities are not subject to
the Fund's investment restrictions which otherwise limit the amount of the
Fund's total assets which may be invested in one issuer or industry.

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   Reverse Repurchase Agreements.
   The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. In a reverse
repurchase agreement the Fund transfers possession of a portfolio instrument to
another person, such as a financial institution, broker or dealer, in return
for a percentage of the instrument's market value in cash, and agrees that on a
stipulated date in the future the Fund will repurchase the portfolio instrument
by remitting the original consideration plus interest at an agreed-upon rate.
The ability to use reverse repurchase agreements may enable, but does not ensure
the ability of, the Fund to avoid selling portfolio instruments at a time when
a sale may be deemed to be disadvantageous.
   When effecting reverse repurchase agreements, assets of the Fund in a dollar
amount sufficient to make payment of the obligations to be purchased are
segregated on the Fund's records at the trade date and maintained until the
transaction is settled.

   When-Issued Securities.
   The Fund may purchase "when-issued" securities, which are traded on a price
or yield basis prior to actual issuance. Such purchases will be made only to
achieve the Fund's investment objective and not for leverage. The when-issued
trading period generally lasts from a few days to months, or over a year or
more; during this period dividends or interest on the securities are not
payable. A frequent form of when-issued trading occurs when corporate securities
to be created by a merger of companies are traded prior to the actual
consummation of the merger. Such transactions may involve a risk of loss if the
value of the securities falls below the price committed to prior to actual
issuance. The Trust's custodian will establish a segregated account when the
Fund purchases securities on a when-issued basis consisting of cash or liquid
securities equal to the amount of the when-issued commitments. Securities
transactions involving delayed deliveries or forward commitments are frequently
characterized as when-issued transactions and are similarly treated by the Fund.

   Restricted Securities.
   It is the Fund's policy not to make an investment in restricted securities,
including restricted securities sold in accordance with Rule 144A under the
Securities Act of 1933 ("Rule 144A Securities") if, as a result, more than 35%
of the Fund's total assets are invested in restricted securities, provided not
more than 10% of the Fund's total assets are invested in restricted securities
other than Rule 144A Securities.
   Securities may be resold pursuant to Rule 144A under certain circumstances
only to qualified institutional buyers as defined in the rule, and the markets
and trading practices for such securities are relatively new and still
developing; depending on the development of such markets, Rule 144A Securities
may be deemed to be liquid as determined by or in accordance with methods
adopted by the Trustees. Under such methods the following factors are
considered, among others: the frequency of trades and quotes for the security,
the number of dealers and potential purchasers in the market, market making
activity, and the nature of the security and marketplace trades. Investments in
Rule 144A Securities could have the effect of increasing the level of the Fund's
illiquidity to the extent that qualified institutional buyers become, for a
time, uninterested in purchasing such securities. Also, the Fund may be
adversely impacted by the subjective valuation of such securities in the absence
of a market for them. Restricted securities that are not resalable under Rule
144A may be subject to risks of illiquidity and subjective valuations to a
greater degree than Rule 144A Securities.

   Foreign Investments.
   The Fund reserves the right to invest without limitation in securities of
non-U.S. issuers directly, or indirectly in the form of American Depositary
Receipts ("ADRs") and European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"). Under current
policy, however, the Fund limits such investments, including ADRs and EDRs, to a
maximum of 35% of its total assets.
   ADRs are receipts, typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company, which
evidence ownership of underlying securities issues by a foreign corporation or
other entity. EDRs are receipts issued in Europe which evidence a similar
ownership arrangement. Generally, ADRs in registered form are designed for use
in U.S. securities markets and EDRs are designed for use in European securities
markets. The underlying securities are not always denominated in the same
currency as the ADRs or EDRs. Although investment in the form of ADRs or EDRs
facilitates trading in foreign securities, it does not mitigate all the risks
associated with investing in foreign securities.
   ADRs are available through facilities which may be either "sponsored" or
"unsponsored." In a sponsored arrangement, the foreign issuer establishes the
facility, pays some or all of the depository's fees, and usually agrees to
provide shareholder communications. In an unsponsored arrangement, the foreign
issuer is not involved, and the ADR holders pay the fees of the depository.
Sponsored ADRs are generally more advantageous to the ADR holders and the issuer
than are unsponsored ADRs. More and higher fees are generally charged in an
unsponsored program compared to a sponsored facility. Only sponsored ADRs may be
listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges. Unsponsored ADRs may prove
to be more risky due to (a) the additional costs involved to the Fund; (b) the
relative illiquidity of the issue in U.S. markets; and (c) the possibility of
higher trading costs in the over-the-counter market as opposed to exchange based
tradings. The Fund will take these and other risk considerations into account
before making an investment in an unsponsored ADR.

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   The risks associated with investments in foreign securities include those
resulting from fluctuations in currency exchange rates, revaluation of
currencies, future political and economic developments, including the risks of
nationalization or exporpriation, the possible imposition of currency exchange
blockages, higher operating expenses, foreign withholding and other taxes which
may reduce investment return, reduced availability of public information
concerning issuers, the difficulties in obtaining and enforcing a judgment
against a foreign issuer and the fact that foreign issuers are not generally
subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards or to
other regulatory practices and requirements comparable to those applicable to
domestic issuers. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers may be less
liquid and their prices more volatile than those of securities of comparable
domestic issuers.
   These risks are usually higher in less-develop countries. Such countries
include countries that have an emerging stock market on which trade a small
number of securities and/or countries with economics that are based on only a
few industries. The Fund may invest in the securities of issuers in countries
with less developed economics as deemed appropriate by the Sub-Adviser. However,
it is anticipated that a majority of the foreign investments by the Fund will
consist of securities of issuers in countries with developed economics.

   Currency Transactions.
   The Fund may engage in currency exchange transactions in order to protect
against the effect of uncertain future exchange rates on securities denominated
in foreign currencies. The Fund will conduct its currency exchange transactions
either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the rate prevailing in the currency
exchange market, or by entering into forward contracts to purchase or sell
currencies. The Fund's dealings in forward currency exchange contracts will be
limited to hedging involving either specific transactions or aggregate portfolio
positions. A forward currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or
sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days
from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the
time of the contract. These contracts are not commodities and are entered into
in the interbank market conducted directly between currency traders (usually
large commercial banks) and their customers. In entering a forward currency
contract, the Fund is dependent upon the creditworthiness and good faith of the
counterparty. The Fund attempts to reduce the risks of nonperformance by the
counterparty by dealing only with established, reputable institutions. Although
spot and forward contracts will be used primarily to protect the Fund from
adverse currency movements, they also involve the risk that anticipated currency
movements will not be accurately predicted, which may result in losses to the
Fund. This method of protecting the value of the Fund's portfolio securities
against a decline in the value of a currency does not eliminate fluctuations in
the underlying prices of the securities. It simply establishes a rate of
exchange that can be achieved at some future point in time. Although such
contracts tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of
hedged currency, they tend to limit any potential gain that might result should
the value of such currency increase.

   Securities Lending.
   The Fund may lend portfolio securities with a value of up to 33 1/3% of its
total assets. The Fund will receive cash or cash equivalents (e.g., U.S.
Government obligations) as collateral in an amount equal to at least 100% of the
current market value of any loaned securities plus accrued interest. Collateral
received by the Fund will generally be held in the form tendered, although cash
may be invested in unaffiliated mutual funds with quality short-term portfolios,
securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies or
instrumentalities or certain unaffiliated mutual funds, irrevocable stand-by
letters of credit issued by a bank, or repurchase agreements, or other similar
investments. The investment of cash collateral received from loaning portfolio
securities involves leverage which magnifies the potential for gain or loss on
monies invested and, therefore, results in an increase in the volatility of the
Fund's outstanding securities. Such loans may be terminated at any time.

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   The Fund may receive a lending fee and will retain rights to dividends,
interest or other distributions, on the loaned securities. Voting rights pass
with the lending, although the Fund may call loans to vote proxies if desired.
Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, there is a risk of delay
in recovery which are deemed by the Sub-Adviser or its agents to be of good
financial standing.

   Short-Term Trading.
   The Fund may engage in short-term trading of securities and reserves full
freedom with respect to portfolio turnover. In periods where there are rapid
changes in economic conditions and security price levels or when reinvestment
strategy changes significantly, portfolio turnover may be higher than during
times of economic and market price stability or when investment strategy remains
relatively constant. The Fund's portfolio turnover rate may involve greater
transaction costs, relative to other funds in general, and may have tax and
other consequences.

   Temporary and Defensive Investments.
   The Fund may hold up to 100% of its assets in cash or short-term debt
securities for temporary defensive purposes. The Fund will adopt a temporary
defensive position when, in the opinion of the Sub-Adviser, such a position is
more likely to provide protection against adverse market conditions than
adherence to the Fund's other investment policies. The types of short-term
instruments in which the Fund may invest for such purposes include short-term
money market securities, such as repurchase agreements, and securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies or instrumentalities,
certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers' acceptances of certain
qualified financial institutions and corporate commercial paper, which at the
time of purchase are rated at least within the "A" major rating category by
Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") or the "Prime" major rating category by
Moody's Investor's Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or if not rated, issued by
companies having an outstanding long-term unsecured debt issued rated at least
within the "A" category by S&P or Moody's.

   Industry Classifications.
   In determining how much of the portfolio is invested in a given industry, the
following industry classifications are currently used. Securities issued or
guaranteed as to principal or interest by the U.S. Government or its agencies or
instrumentalities or mixed-ownership Government corporations or sponsored
enterprises (including repurchase agreements involving U.S. Government
securities to the extent excludable under relevant regulatory interpretations)
are excluded. Securities issued by foreign governments are also excluded.
Companies engaged in the business of financing may be classified according to
the industries of their parent or sponsor companies, or industries that
otherwise most affect such financing companies. Issuers of asset-backed pools
will be classified as separate industries based on the nature of the underlying
assets, such as mortgages and credit card receivables. "Asset-backed-Mortgages"
includes privates pools of nongovernment backed mortgages.

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<CAPTION>
<S>                                 <C>                       <C>
   Autos & Transportation           Consumer Products         Financial Services
   Air Transport                    Consumer Services         Banks & Savings and Loans
   Auto parts                       Household Furnishings     Financial Data Processing
   Automobiles                      Leisure Time                  Services & Systems
   Miscellaneous                    Photography               Insurance
         Transportation             Printing & Publishing     Miscellaneous Financial
   Railroad Equipment               Restaurants               Real Estate Investment
   Railroads                        Retail                        Trusts
   Recreational Vehicles &          Shoes                     Rental & Leasing Services:
      Boats                         Textile Apparel               Commercial
   Tires & Rubber                     Manufacturers           Securities Brokerage &
   Truckers                         Toys                          Services

   Consumer Discretionary           Consumer Staples          Health Care
   Advertising Agencies             Beverages                 Drugs & Biotechnology
   Casino/Gambling,                 Drug & Grocery Store      Health Care Facilities
      Hotel/Motel                      Chains                 Health Care Services
   Commercial Services              Foods                     Hospital Supply
   Communications, Media &          Household Products        Service Miscellaneous
      Entertainment                 Tobacco
   Consumer Electronics

   Integrated Oils                  Other Energy              Technology
   Oil: Integrated Domestic         Gas Pipelines             Communications Technology
   Oil: Integrated International    Miscellaneous Energy      Computer Software
                                    Offshore Drilling         Computer Technology
   Materials & Processing           Oil & Gas Producers       Electronics
   Agriculture                      Oil Well Equipment &      Electronics: Semi-
   Building & Construction             Services                   Conductors/Components
   Chemicals                                                  Miscellaneous Technology
   Containers & Packaging           Producer Durables
   Diversified Manufacturing        Aerospace                 Utilities
   Engineering & Contracting        Electrical Equipment &    Miscellaneous Utilities
      Services                         Components             Utilities: Cable TV & Radio
   Fertilizers                      Electronics: Industrial   Utilities: Electrical
   Forest Products                     Components             Utilities: Gas Distribution
   Gold & Precious Metals           Industrial Products       Utilities: Telecommunications
   Miscellaneous Materials &        Machine Tools             Utilities: Water
      Processing                    Machinery
   Non-Ferrous Metals               Miscellaneous Equipment
   Office Supplies                  Miscellaneous Producer
   Paper & Forest Products             Durables
   Real Estate & Construction       Office Furniture & Business
   Steel                               Equipment
   Textile Products                 Pollution Control and
                                       Environmental Services
   Other                            Production Technology
   Trust Certificates -                Equipment
      Government Related            Telecommunications
   Lending                             Equipment
   Asset-backed-Mortgages
   Asset-backed-Credit Card
      Receivables
   Miscellaneous
   Multi-Sector Companies
</TABLE>

   Computer-Related Risks
   Many mutual funds and other companies that issue securities, as well as
government entities upon whom those mutual funds and companies depend, may be
adversely affected by computer systems (whether their own systems or systems of
their service providers) that do not properly process dates beginning with
January 1, 2000 and information related to those dates.
   The Sub-Adviser currently is in the process of reviewing its internal
computer systems as they related to the Fund, as well as the computer systems of
those service providers upon which the Fund relies, in order to obtain
reasonable assurances that the Fund will not experience a material adverse
impact related to the problem. The Fund does not currently anticipate that the
problem will have a material adverse impact on its portfolio investments, taken
as a whole. There can be no assurances in the area, however, including the
possibility that the problem could negatively affect the investment markets or
the economy generally.

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   Other Investment Companies
   The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including
affiliated investment companies, such as open- or closed-end management
investment companies, hub and spoke (master/feeder) funds, pooled accounts or
other similar, collective investment vehicles. As a shareholder of an investment
company, the Fund may indirectly bear service and other fees in addition to the
fees the Fund pays its service providers. Similarly, other investment companies
may invest in the Fund. Other investment companies that invest in the Fund may
hold significant portions of the Fund and materially affect the sale and
redemption of Fund shares and the Fund's portfolio transactions.
   Debt Instruments and Permitted Cash Investments
   The Fund may invest in long-term and short-term debt securities. Certain debt
securities and money market instruments in which the Fund may invest are
described below.
   U.S. Government and Related Securities. U.S. Government securities are
securities which are issued or guaranteed as to principal or interest by the
U.S. Government, a U.S. Government agency or instrumentality, or certain
mixed-ownership Government corporations as described herein. The U.S. Government
securities in which the Fund invests include, among others:
   o  direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, i.e., U.S. Treasury bills, notes,
      certificates and bonds;
   o  obligations of U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities, such as the
      Federal Home Loan Banks, the Federal Farm Credit Banks, the Federal
      National Mortgage Association, the Government National Mortgage
      Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; and
   o  obligations of mixed-ownership Government corporations such as Resolution
      Funding Corporation.
   U.S. Government Securities which the Fund may buy are backed in a variety of
ways by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Some of these
obligations, such as Government National Mortgage Association mortgage-backed
securities, are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Other
obligations, such as those of the Federal National Mortgage Association, are
backed by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase certain
obligations of agencies or instrumentalities, although the U.S. Government has
no legal obligation to do so. Obligations such as those of the Federal Home Loan
Bank, the Federal Farm Credit Bank, the Federal National Mortgage Association
and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation are backed by the credit of the
agency or instrumentality issuing the obligations. Certain obligations of
Resolution Funding Corporation, a mixed-ownership Government corporation, are
backed with respect to interest payments by the U.S. Treasury, and with respect
to principal payments by U.S. Treasury obligations held in a segregated account
with a Federal Reserve Bank. Except for certain mortgage-related securities, the
Fund will only invest in obligations issued by mixed-ownership Government
corporations where such securities are guaranteed as to payment of principal or
interest by the U.S. Government or a U.S. Government agency or instrumentality,
and any unguaranteed principal or interest is otherwise supported by U.S.
Government obligations held in a segregated account.
   U.S. Government securities may be acquired by the Fund in the form of
separately traded principal and interest components of securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. The principal and interest components of
selected securities are traded independently under the Separate Trading of
Registered Interest and Principal of Securities ("STRIPS") program. Under the
STRIPS program, the principal and interest components are individually numbered
and separately issued by the U.S. Treasury at the request of depository
financial institutions, which then trade the component parts independently.
Obligations of Resolution Funding Corporation are similarly divided into
principal and interest components and maintained as such on the book entry
records of the Federal Reserve Banks.
   In addition, the Fund may invest in custodial receipts that evidence
ownership of future interest payments, principal payments or both on certain
U.S. Treasury notes or bonds in connection with programs sponsored by banks and
brokerage firms. Such notes and bonds are held in custody by a bank on behalf of
the owners of the receipts. These custodial receipts are known by various names,
including "Treasury Receipts" ("TRs"), "Treasury Investment Growth Receipts"
(TIGRs") and "Certificates of Accrual on Treasury Securities ("CATS"), and may
be deemed U.S. Government securities.
   The Fund may also invest from time to time in collective investment vehicles,
the assets of which consist principally of U.S. Government securities or other
assets substantially collateralized or supported by such securities, such as
Government trust certificates.

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   Bank Money Investments
   Bank money investments include, but are not limited to, certificates of
deposit, bankers' acceptances and time deposits. Certificates of deposit are
generally short-term (i.e., less than one year), interest-bearing negotiable
certificates issued by commercial banks or savings and loan associations against
funds deposited in the issuing institution. A banker's acceptance is a time
draft drawn on a commercial bank by a borrower, usually in connection with an
international commercial transaction (to finance the import, export, transfer or
storage of goods). A banker's acceptance may be obtained from a domestic or
foreign bank, including a U.S. branch or agency of a foreign bank. The borrower
is liable for payment as well as the bank, which unconditionally guarantees to
pay the draft at its face amount on the maturity date. Most acceptances have
maturities of six months or less and are traded in secondary markets prior to
maturity. Time deposits are nonnegotiable deposits for a fixed period of time at
a stated interest rate. The Fund will not invest in any such bank money
investment unless the investment is issued by a U.S. bank that is a member of
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), including any foreign branch
thereof, a U.S. branch or agency of a foreign bank, a foreign branch of a
foreign bank, or a savings bank or savings and loan association that is a member
of the FDIC and which at the date of investment has capital, surplus and
undivided profits (as of the date of its most recently published financial
statements) in excess of $50 million. The Fund will not invest in time deposits
maturing in more than seven days and will not invest more than 10% of its total
assets in time deposits maturing in two to seven days.
   U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks are offices of foreign banks and
are not separately incorporated entities. They are chartered and regulated
either federally or under state law. U.S. federal branches or agencies of
foreign banks are chartered and regulated by the Comptroller of the Currency,
while state branches and agencies are chartered and regulated by authorities of
the respective states or the District of Columbia. U.S. branches of foreign
banks may accept deposits and thus are eligible for FDIC insurance; however, not
all such branches elect FDIC insurance. Unlike U.S. branches of foreign banks,
U.S. agencies of foreign banks may not accept deposits and thus are not eligible
for FDIC insurance. Both branches and agencies can maintain credit balances,
which are funds received by the office incidental to or arising out of the
exercise of their banking powers and can exercise other commercial functions,
such as lending activities.

   Short-Term Corporate Debt Instruments
   Short-term corporate debt instruments include commercial paper to finance
short-term credit needs (i.e., short-term, unsecured promissory notes) issued by
corporations including but not limited to (a) domestic or foreign bank holding
companies or (b) their subsidiaries or affiliates where the debt instrument is
guaranteed by the bank holding company or an affiliated bank or where the bank
holding company or the affiliated bank is unconditionally liable for the debt
instrument. Commercial paper is usually sold on a discounted basis and has a
maturity at the time of issuance not exceeding nine months.

   Zero and Step Coupon Securities
   Zero and step coupon securities are debt securities that may pay no interest
for all or a portion of their life but are purchased at a discount to face value
at maturity. Their return consist of the amortization of the discount between
their purchase price and their maturity value, plus in the case of a step
coupon, any fixed rate interest income. Zero coupon securities pay no interest
to holders prior to maturity even though interest on these securities is
reported as income to the Fund. The Fund will be required to distribute all or
substantially all of such amounts annually to its shareholders. These
distributions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio assets in order to make
such distributions at a time when the Fund may have otherwise chosen not to sell
such securities. The market value of such securities may be more volatile than
that of securities which pay interest at regular intervals.

   Commercial Paper Ratings
   Commercial paper investments at the time of purchase will be rated within the
"A" major rating category by S&P or within the "Prime" major rating category by
Moody's, or, if not rated, issued by companies having an outstanding long-term
unsecured debt issue rated at least within the "A" category by S&P or by
Moody's. The money market investments in corporate bonds and debentures (which
must have maturities at the date of settlement of one year or less) must be
rated at the time of purchase at least within the "A" category by S&P or within
the "Prime" category by Moody's, within comparable categories of other rating
agencies or considered to be of comparable quality by the Sub-Adviser.
   Commercial paper rated within the "A" category (highest quality) by S&P is
issued by entities which have liquidity ratios which are adequate to meet cash
requirements. Long-term senior debt is rated within the "A" category or better,
although in some cases credits within the "BBB" category may be allowed. The
issuer has access to at least two additional channels of borrowing. Basic
earnings and cash flow have an upward trend with allowance made for unusual
circumstances. Typically, the issuer's industry is well established and the
issuer has a strong positions within the industry. The reliability and quality
of management are unquestioned. The relative strength or weakness of the above
factors determines whether the issuer's commercial paper is rated A-1, A-2 or
A-3. (Those A-1 issues determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics
are denoted with a plus (+) sign: A-1+.)

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   The rating Prime is the highest commercial paper rating category assigned by
Moody's. Among the factors considered by Moody's in assigning ratings are the
following: evaluation of the management of the issuer; economic evaluation of
the issuer's industry or industries and an appraisal of speculative-type risks
which may be inherent in certain areas; evaluation of the issuer's products in
relation to competition and customer acceptance; liquidity; amount and quality
of long-term debt; trend of earnings over a period of 10 years; financial
management of obligations which may be present or may arise as a result of
public interest questions and preparations to meet such obligations. These
factors are all considered in determining whether the commercial paper is rated
Prime-1, Prime-2 or Prime-3.
   In the event the lowering of ratings of debt instruments held by the Fund by
applicable rating agencies results in a material decline in the overall quality
of the Fund's portfolio, the Trustees of the Trust will review the situation and
take such action as they deem in the best interests of the Fund's shareholders,
including, if necessary, changing the composition of the portfolio.

BROKERAGE ALLOCATION
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   The Sub-Adviser's policy is to seek for its clients, including the Fund, what
in the Sub-Adviser's judgment will be the best overall execution of purchase or
sale orders and the most favorable net prices in securities transactions
consistent with its judgment as to the business qualifications of the various
broker or dealer firms with whom the Sub-Adviser may do business, and the
Sub-Adviser may not necessarily choose the broker offering the lowest available
commission rate. Decisions with respect to the market where the transaction is
to be completed, to the form of transaction (whether principal or agency), and
to the allocation of orders among brokers or dealers are made in accordance with
this policy. In selecting brokers or dealers to effect portfolio transactions,
consideration is given to their proven integrity and financial responsibility,
their demonstrated execution experience and capabilities both generally and with
respect to particular markets or securities, the competitiveness of their
commission rates in agency transactions (and their net prices in principal
transactions), their willingness to commit capital, and their clearance and
settlement capability. The Sub-Adviser makes every effort to keep informed of
commission rate structures and prevalent bid/ask spread characteristics of the
markets and securities in which transactions for the Fund occur. Against this
background, the Sub-Adviser evaluates the reasonableness of a commission or a
net price with respect to a particular transaction by considering such factors
as difficulty of execution or security positioning by the executing firm. The
Sub-Adviser may or may not solicit competitive bids based on its judgment of the
expected benefit or harm to the execution process for that transaction.
   When it appears that a number of firms could satisfy the required standards
in respect of a particular transaction, consideration may also be given by the
Sub-Adviser to services other than execution services which certain of such
firms have provided in the past or may provide in the future. Negotiated
commission rates and prices, however, are based upon the Sub-Adviser's judgment
of the rate which reflects the execution requirements of the transaction without
regard to whether the broker provides services in addition to execution. Among
such other services are the supplying of supplemental investment research;
general economic, political and business information; analytical and statistical
data; relevant market information, quotation equipment and services; reports and
information about specific companies, industries and securities; purchase and
sale recommendations for stocks and bonds; portfolio strategy services;
historical statistical information; market data services providing information
on specific issues and prices; financial publications; proxy voting data and
analysis services; technical analysis of various aspects of the securities
markets, including technical charts; computer hardware used for brokerage and
research purposes; computer software and databases (including those contained in
certain trading systems and used for portfolio analysis and modeling and also
including software providing investment personnel with efficient access to
current and historical data from a variety of internal and external sources) and
portfolio evaluation services and relative performance of accounts.
   In the case of the Fund and other registered investment companies advised by
the Sub-Adviser or its affiliates, the above services may include data relating
to performance, expenses and fees of those investment companies and other
investment companies. This information is used by the Trustees or Directors of
the investment companies to fulfill their responsibility to oversee the quality
of the Sub-Adviser's advisory contracts between the investment companies and the
Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser considers these investment company services only in
connection with the execution of transactions on behalf of its investment
company clients and not its other clients. Certain of the nonexecution services
provided by broker-dealers may in turn be obtained by the broker-dealers from
third parties who are paid for such services by the broker-dealers.

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   The Sub-Adviser regularly reviews and evaluates the services furnished by
broker-dealers. The Sub-Adviser's investment management personnel seek to
evaluate the quality of the research and other services provided by various
broker-dealer firms, and the results of these efforts are made available to the
equity trading department, which uses this information as consideration to the
extent described above in the selection of brokers to execute portfolio
transactions.
   Some services furnished by broker-dealers may be used for research and
investment decision-making purposes, and also for marketing or administrative
purposes. Under these circumstances, the Sub-Adviser allocates the cost of the
services to determine the proportion which is allocable to research or
investment decision-making and the proportion allocable to other purposes. The
Sub-Adviser pays directly from its own funds for that portion allocable to uses
other than research or investment decision-making. Some research and execution
services may benefit the Sub-Adviser's clients as a whole, while others may
benefit a specific segment of clients. Not all such services will necessarily be
used exclusively in connection with the accounts which pay the commissions to
the broker-dealer providing the services.
   The Sub-Adviser has no fixed agreements or understandings with any
broker-dealer as to the amount of brokerage business which the firm may expect
to receive for services supplied to the Sub-Adviser or otherwise. There may be,
however, understandings with certain firms that in order for such firms to be
able to continuously supply certain services, they need to receive an allocation
of a specified amount of brokerage business. These understandings are honored to
the extent possible in accordance with the policies set forth above.
   It is not the Sub-Adviser's policy to intentionally pay a firm a brokerage
commission higher than that which another firm would charge for handling the
same transaction in recognition of services (other than execution services)
provided. However, the Sub-Adviser is aware that this is an area where
differences of opinion as to fact and circumstances may exist, and in such
circumstances, if any, the Sub-Adviser relies on the provisions of Section 28(e)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
   In the case of the purchase of fixed income securities in underwriting
transactions, the Sub-Adviser follows any instructions received from its clients
as to the allocation of new issue discounts, selling commissions and
designations to brokers or dealers which provide the client with research,
performance evaluation, master trustee and other services. In the absence of
instructions from the client, the Sub-Adviser may make such allocations to
broker-dealers which have provided the Sub-Adviser with research and brokerage
services.
   In some instances, certain clients of the Sub-Adviser request it to place all
or part of the orders for their account with certain brokers or dealers, which
in some cases provide services to those clients. The Sub-Adviser generally
agrees to honor these requests to the extent practicable. Clients may request
that the Sub-Adviser only effect transactions with the specified broker-dealers
if the broker-dealers are competitive as to price and execution. Where the
request is not so conditioned, the Sub-Adviser may be unable to negotiate
commissions or obtain volume discounts or best execution. In cases where the
Sub-Adviser is requested to use a particular broker-dealer, different
commissions may be charged to clients making the requests. A client who requests
the use of a particular broker-dealer should understand that it may lose the
possible advantage which non-requesting clients derive from aggregation of
orders for several clients as a single transaction for the purchase or sale of a
particular security. Among other reasons why best execution may not be achieved
with directed brokerage is that, in an effort to achieve orderly execution of
transactions, execution of orders that have designated particular brokers may,
at the discretion of the trading desk, be delayed until execution of other
non-designated orders has been completed.

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   When more than one client of the Sub-Adviser is seeking to buy or sell the
same security, the sale or purchase is carried out in a manner which is
considered fair and equitable to all accounts. In allocating investments among
various clients (including in what sequence orders for trades are placed), the
Sub-Adviser will use its best business judgment and will take into account such
factors as the investment objectives of the clients, the amount of investment
funds available to each, the size of the order, the amount already committed for
each client to a specific investment and the relative risks of the investments,
all in order to provide on balance a fair and equitable result to each client
over time. Although sharing in large transactions may sometimes affect price or
volume of shares acquired or sold, overall it is believed there may be an
advantage in execution. The Sub-Adviser may follow the practice of grouping
orders of various clients for execution to get the benefit of lower prices or
commission rates. In certain cases where the aggregate order may be executed in
a series of transactions at various prices, the transactions are allocated as to
amount and price in a manner considered equitable to each so that each receives,
to the extent practicable, the average price of such transactions. Exceptions
may be made based on such factors as the size of the account and the size of the
trade. For example, the Sub-Adviser may not aggregate trades where it believes
that it is in the best interests of clients not to do so, including situations
where aggregation might result in a large number of small transactions with
consequent increased custodial and other transactional costs which may
disproportionately impact smaller accounts. Such disaggregation, depending on
the circumstances, may or may not result in such accounts receiving more or less
favorable execution relative to other clients.

PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
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   Amway Corporation ("Amway") indirectly, as of August 31, 1999, owned all of
the outstanding shares of the Fund. Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos are
controlling persons of Amway since they own, together with their spouses,
substantially all of its outstanding securities. Amway is a Michigan
manufacturer and direct selling distributor of home care and personal care
products. If Amway were to substantially reduce its investment in the Fund, it
could have an adverse effect on the Fund by decreasing the size of the Fund and
by causing the Fund to incur brokerage charges in connection with the redemption
of Amway's shares. Amway has advised the Fund that it has no present intention
of reducing its investment in the Fund; however, there can be no assurance that
Amway will not reduce its investment in the Fund at some time in the future.

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE FUND
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   The business affairs of the fund are managed and under the direction of the
Board of Trustees. The following are the Officers and Trustees of the Fund or
the Adviser or both, together with their principal occupations during the past
five years:

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<S>                              <C>   <C>                       <C>
Name and Address                 Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

Richard A. DeWitt                85    Trustee of the Fund       President, DeWitt Land and
10001 Buttonwood Way                                             Cattle Company (investments
Tequesta, Florida 33469                                          in land and cattle)

Allan D. Engel*                  47    Trustee, Vice             Sr.  Manager,   Investments  and
2905 Lucerne SE,                       President, Secretary      Real Estate,  Amway Corporation.
Suite 200                              and Assistant Treasurer   Director,      President     and
Grand Rapids, Michigan                 of the Fund; President,   Secretary  of  Amway  Management
49546                                  and Secretary of the      Company  (1981-1999).   Trustee,
                                       Investment Adviser.       Vice  President  and  Secretary,
                                                                 Amway Mutual Fund (1981-1999).

Donald H. Johnson                69    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Vice
19017 Vintage Trace Circle                                       President-Treasurer, SPX
Fort Myers, Florida                                              Corporation (Designs,
33912                                                            manufactures and markets
                                                                 products and services for the
                                                                 motor vehicle industry), 1986
                                                                 to 1994.
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<S>                              <C>   <C>                       <C>
Name and Address                 Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

Walter T. Jones                  57    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Senior Vice
936 Sycamore Ave.                                                President-Chief Financial
Holland, Michigan                                                Officer, Prince Corporation.
49424

James J. Rosloniec*              54    Trustee, President and    Vice President-Audit and
2905 Lucerne SE, Ste 200               Treasurer of the Fund;    Control, Amway Corporation,
Suite 200                              and Director,             1991 to present. Director, Vice
Grand Rapids, Michigan                 Vice-President and        President and Treasurer of
49546                                  Treasurer of the          Amway Management Company
                                       Investment Adviser.       (1984-1999).  Trustee,
                                                                 President and Treasurer, Amway
                                                                 Mutual Fund (1981-1999).

Richard E. Wayman                64    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Finance
24578 Rutherford                                                 Director, Amway Corporation,
Ramona, California                                               1976 to 1996
92065



    *These Trustees are interested persons under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended.
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   All Officers and certain Trustees of the Fund and the Investment Adviser are
affiliated with Amway Corporation. The Officers serve without compensation from
the Fund. The Investment Adviser pays the fees of the Trustees of the Fund. The
Trustees and Officers of the Fund owned, as a group, less than 1% of the
outstanding shares of the Fund. The Adviser also serves as the Fund's principal
underwriter (see "Distribution of Shares").

INVESTMENT ADVISER
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   The Fund has entered into an Investment Advisory Contract ("Contract") with
Activa Asset Management LLC (the "Investment Adviser"). Under the Contract, the
Investment Adviser sets overall investment strategies for the Fund and monitors
and evaluates the investment performance of the Fund's Sub-Adviser, including
compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the
Fund. If the Investment Adviser believes it is in the Fund's best interests, it
may recommend that additional or alternative Sub-Advisers be retained on behalf
of the Fund. If more than one Sub-Adviser is retained, the Investment Adviser
will recommend to the Fund's Trustees how the Fund's assets should be allocated
or reallocated from time to time, among the Sub-Advisers.
   The Investment Adviser and the Fund have received an exemptive order from the
Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to certain provisions of the
Investment Company Act. Absent the exemptive order, these provisions would
require that any change of Sub-Advisers be submitted to the Fund's shareholders
for approval. Pursuant to the exemptive order, any change in the Fund's
Sub-Advisers must be approved by the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of
the Fund's independent Trustees. If the Fund hires a new or an additional
Sub-Adviser, information about the new Sub-Adviser will be provided to the
Fund's shareholders within 90 days.
   The Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Investment Adviser
became effective on June 11, 1999. For providing services under this contract,
Activa is to receive compensation payable quarterly, at the annual rate of .70
of 1% of the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of the Fund on the
first $25,000,000 of assets, .65% on the next $25,000,000, and .60% on assets in
excess of $50,000,000. Activa also provides certain administrative services for
the Fund pursuant to a separate agreement. See "Administrative Services
Agreement."

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   Members of the families of Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos indirectly own
substantially all of the outstanding ownership interests of Activa. Jay Van
Andel and Richard M. DeVos are also controlling persons of Amway Corporation
which, as of August 30, 1999, owned all of the outstanding shares of the Fund.
See "Principal Shareholders."

SUB-ADVISER
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   A Sub-Advisory Agreement has been entered into between the Investment Adviser
and State Street Research & Management Company, One Financial Center, Boston,
Massachusetts 02111-2690 (Sub-Adviser). Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the
Adviser employs the Sub-Adviser to furnish investment advice and manage on a
regular basis the investment portfolio of the Fund, subject to the direction of
the Adviser, the Board of Trustees of the Fund, and to the provisions of the
Fund's current Prospectus. The Sub-Advisor will make investment decisions on
behalf of the Fund and place all orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio
securities for the Fund's account, except when otherwise specifically directed
by the Fund or the Advisor. The fees of the Sub-Adviser are paid by the
Investment Adviser, not the Fund.
   As compensation for the services rendered under the Sub-Advisory Agreement,
the Investment Adviser has agreed to pay the Sub-Adviser a fee, which is
computed daily and may be paid monthly, equal to the annual rates of .50% of 1%
of the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of the Fund on the first
$25,000,000 of assets, .45% on the next $25,000,000, and .40% on assets in
excess of $50,000,000.

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION & PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER
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   The Trust has adopted a Plan and Agreement of Distribution ("Distribution
Plan"). Under the Distribution Plan, the Adviser provides shareholder services
and services in connection with the sale and distribution of the Fund's shares
and is compensated at a maximum annual rate of 0.25 of 1% of the average daily
net assets of the Fund. The maximum amount presently authorized by the Fund's
Board of Trustees is 0.15 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.
Since these fees are paid from Fund assets, over time these fees will increase
the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of
sales charges.
   Amounts received by the Adviser pursuant to the Distribution Plan may be
retained by the Adviser as compensation for its services, or paid to other
investment professionals who provide services in connection with the
distribution of Fund shares. The Trustees will review the services provided and
compensation paid pursuant to the Distribution Plan no less often than
quarterly.
   The Adviser acts as the exclusive agent for sales of shares of the Fund
pursuant to a Principal Underwriting Agreement. The only compensation currently
received by the Adviser in connection with the sale of Fund shares is pursuant
to the Distribution Plan.
   The Adviser has filed an application with the National Association of
Securities Dealers ("NASD") for registration as a broker-dealer.
It is expected that this application will become effective on or about September
30, 1999. Until the Adviser's NASD application is effective, Amway Management
Company will serve as the Fund's principal underwriter.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
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   Pursuant to the Administrative Agreement between the Fund and the Investment
Adviser, the Investment Adviser provides specified assistance to the Fund with
respect to compliance matters, taxes and accounting, the provision of legal
services, meetings of the Fund's Trustees and shareholders, and preparation of
the Fund's registration statement and other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. In addition, the Investment Adviser pays the fees of the
Fund's Trustees, and the salaries and fees of all of the Fund's Trustees and
officers who devote part or all of their time to the affairs of the Investment
Adviser. For providing these services the Investment Adviser receives a fee,
payable quarterly, at the annual rate of 0.15% of the Fund's average daily
assets.
   The Administrative Agreement provides that the Investment Adviser is only
responsible for paying such fees and expenses and providing such services as are
specified in the agreement. The Fund is responsible for all other expenses
including (i) expenses of maintaining the Fund and continuing its existence;
(ii) registration of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940; (iii)
commissions, fees and other expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition
and valuation of securities and other investments; (iv) auditing, accounting and
legal expenses; (v) taxes and interest; (vi) government fees; (vii) expenses of
issue, sale, repurchase and redemption of shares; (viii) expenses of registering
and qualifying the Trust, the Fund and its shares under federal and state
securities laws and of preparing and printing prospectuses for such purposes and
for distributing the same to shareholders and investors; (ix) expenses of
reports and notices to stockholders and of meetings of stockholders and proxy
solicitations therefore; (x) expenses of reports to governmental officers and
commissions; (xi) insurance expenses; (xii) association membership dues; (xiii)
fees, expenses and disbursements of custodians and sub-custodians for all
services to the Trust (including without limitation safekeeping of funds and
securities, and keeping of books and accounts); (xiv) fees, expenses and
disbursement of transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, stockholder
servicing agents and registrars for all services to the Trust; (xv) expenses for
servicing shareholder accounts; (xvi) any direct charges to shareholders
approved by the Trustees of the Trust; and (xvii) such non-recurring items as
may arise, including expenses incurred in connection with litigation,
proceedings and claims and the obligation of the Trust to indemnify its Trustees
and officers with respect thereto.

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   The Fund has entered into an agreement with Bisys Fund Services Ohio, Inc.
("Bisys") whereby Bisys provides a portfolio accounting and information system
for portfolio management for the maintenance of records and processing of
information which is needed daily in the determination of the net asset value of
the Fund.

TRANSFER AGENT
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   Under a separate contract, the functions of the Transfer Agent and Dividend
Disbursing Agent are performed by Activa Asset Management LLC, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, which acts as the Fund's agent for transfer of the Fund's shares and
for payment of dividends and capital gain distributions to shareholders.
   In return for its services, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent, a fee of $1.167
per account in existence during the month, payable monthly, less earnings in the
redemption liquidity account after deducting bank fees, if any. The fee schedule
is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.

CUSTODIAN
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   The portfolio securities of the Fund are held, pursuant to a Custodian
Agreement, by Northern Trust Company, 50 South LaSalle, Chicago, Illinois, as
Custodian. The Custodian performs no managerial or policymaking functions for
the Fund.

AUDITORS
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   BDO Seidman, LLP, 99 Monroe Avenue, N.W., Suite 800, Grand Rapids, Michigan,
are the independent certified public accountants for the Fund. Services include
an annual audit of the Fund's financial statements, tax return preparation, and
review of certain filings with the SEC.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES
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   The net asset value of the Fund's shares is determined by dividing the
total current value of the assets of the Fund, less its liabilities, by the
number of shares outstanding at that time. This determination is made at the
close of business of the New York Stock Exchange, usually 4:00 P.M. Eastern
time, on each business day on which that Exchange is open. Shares will not be
priced on national holidays or other days on which the New York Stock Exchange
is closed for trading.
   The Fund's investments are generally valued at current market value. If
market quotations are not readily available, the Fund's investments will be
valued at fair value as determined by the Fund's Board of Trustees.

PURCHASE OF SHARES
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   In order to purchase shares for a new account, the completion of an
application form is required. The minimum initial investment is $500 or more.
Additional investments of $50 or more can be made at any time by using the lower
portion of your account statement. Checks should be made payable to "Activa
Asset Management LLC" and mailed to 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49546. Third party checks will not be accepted.
   All purchases will be made at the Net Asset Value per share net calculated
after the Fund receives your investment and application in proper form.

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HOW SHARES ARE REDEEMED
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   Each Fund will redeem your shares at the net asset value next determined
after your redemption request is received in proper form. There is no redemption
charge by the Fund. However, if a shareholder uses the services of a
broker-dealer for the redemption, there may be a charge by the broker-dealer to
the shareholder for such services. Shares can be redeemed by the mail, telephone
or telegram. If the value of your account is $10,000 or more, you may arrange to
receive periodic cash payments. Please contact the Fund for more information.
Redemption proceeds may be delayed until investments credited to your account
have been received and collected.

BY MAIL:
   When redeeming by mail, when no certificates have been issued, send a written
request for redemption to Activa Asset Management LLC, 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite
200, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. The request must state the dollar amount or
shares to be redeemed, including your account number and the signature of each
account owner, signed exactly as your name appears on the records of the Fund.
If a certificate has been issued to you for the shares being redeemed, the
certificate (endorsed or accompanied by a signed stock power) must accompany
your redemption request, with your signature guaranteed by a bank, broker, or
other acceptable financial institution. Additional documents will be required
for corporations, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies, retirement
plans, individual retirement accounts and profit sharing plans.

BY PHONE:
   At the time of your investment in the Fund, or subsequently, you may elect on
the Fund's application to authorize the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option. You may redeem shares under this option by calling the Fund
at the number indicated on the front of this Prospectus on any business day.
Requests received after 4:00 p.m. when the market has closed will receive the
next day's price. By establishing the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option, you authorize the Transfer Agent to honor any telephone or
telegram exchange or redemption request from any person representing themselves
to be the investor. Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a
shareholder's requested telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include
identification by the shareholder of the account by number, recording of the
requested transaction and sending a written confirmation to shareholders
reporting the requested transaction. The Fund is not responsible for
unauthorized telephone or telegram exchanges or redemptions unless the Fund
fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned for 10 business days
before redeeming by the telephone and telegram exchange and cannot be in
certificate form unless the certificate is tendered with the request for
redemption. Certificated shares cannot be redeemed by the telephone and telegram
exchange. All redemption proceeds will be forwarded to the address of record or
bank designated on the account application.
   The Transfer Agent and the Fund have reserved the right to change, modify, or
terminate the telephone or telegram exchange or redemption option at any time.
Before this option is effective for a corporation, partnership, limited
liability companies, or other organizations, additional documents may be
required. This option is not available for Profit-Sharing Trust and Individual
Retirement Accounts. The Fund and the Transfer Agent disclaim responsibility for
verifying the authenticity of telephone and telegram exchange or redemption
requests which are made in accordance with the procedures approved by
shareholders.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
   In some circumstances a signature guarantee may be required before shares are
redeemed. These circumstances include a change in the address for an account
within the last 30 days, a request to send the proceeds to a different payee or
address from that listed for the account, or a redemption request for $100,000
or more. A signature guarantee may be obtained from a bank, broker, or other
acceptable financial institution. If a signature guarantee is required, we
suggest that you call us to ensure that the signature guarantee and redemption
request will be processed correctly.
   Payment for redeemed shares is normally made by check and mailed within three
days thereafter. However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the right of
redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed for more than seven
days: (1) for any period during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed,
other than for customary weekend and holiday closings; (2) when trading on the
New York Stock Exchange is restricted, as determined by the SEC; (3) when an
emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which it is not
reasonably practicable for the Fund to dispose of its securities or determine
the value of its net assets; or (4) for such other period as the SEC may by
order permit for the protection of the shareholders. During such a period, a
shareholder may withdraw his request for redemption or receive the net asset
value next computed when regular trading resumes.

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   The Fund has filed with the SEC an election to pay for all redeemed shares in
cash up to a limit, as to any one shareholder during any 90-day periods, of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund, whichever is less. Beyond
that limit, the Fund is permitted to pay the redemption price wholly or partly
"in kind," that is, by distribution of portfolio securities held by the Fund.
This would occur only upon specific authorization by the Board of Trustees when,
in their judgment, unusual circumstances make it advisable. It is unlikely that
this will ever happen, but if it does, you will incur a brokerage charge in
converting the securities received in this manner into cash. Portfolio
securities distributed "in kind" will be valued as they are valued for the
determination of the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
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   Shares of each Fund may be exchanged for shares of any other Activa Fund.
   The above described Exchange Privilege may be exercised by sending written
instruction to the Transfer Agent. See "How Shares Are Redeemed" for applicable
signatures and signature guarantee requirements. Shareholders may authorize
telephone or telegram exchanges or redemptions by making an election on your
application. Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a shareholder's
requested telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include identification by
the shareholder of the account by number, recording of the requested transaction
and sending a written confirmation to shareholders reporting the requested
transaction. The Fund is not responsible for unauthorized telephone or telegram
exchanges unless the Fund fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned
for 10 business days before exchanging and cannot be in certificate form unless
the certificate is tendered with the request for exchange. Exchanges will be
accepted only if the registration of the two accounts is identical. Exchange
redemptions and purchases are effected on the basis of the net asset value next
determined after receipt of the request in proper order by the Fund. In the case
of exchanges into the Money Market Fund, dividends generally commence on the
following business day. For federal and state income tax purposes, an exchange
is treated as a sale and may result in a capital gain or loss.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNT POLICIES
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   If the value of your account falls below $100, the Fund may mail you a notice
asking you to bring the account back to $100 close it out. If you do not take
action within 60 days, the Fund may sell your shares and mail the proceeds to
you at the address of record.
   The Fund does not permit market-timing or other abusive trading practices.
Excessive, short-term (market-timing) and other abusive trading practices may
disrupt portfolio trading strategies and harm Fund performance. To minimize harm
to the Fund and its shareholders, each Fund reserves the right to reject any
purchase order (including exchanges) from any investor we believe has a history
of abusive trading.

INTERNET ADDRESS
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Activa's Web site is located at activafunds.com. Our Web site offers further
information about the Activa Funds as well as consumer information and the
ability to make certain transactions on-line.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX
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   The Fund intends to continue to comply with the provisions of Subchapter M of
the Internal Revenue Code applicable to investment companies. As the result of
paying to its shareholders as dividends and distributions substantially all net
investment income and realized capital gains, the Fund will be relieved of
substantially all Federal income tax.
   For Federal income tax purposes, distributions of net investment income and
any capital gains will be taxable to shareholders. Distributions of net
investment income will normally qualify for the 70% deduction for dividends
received by corporations. After the last dividend and capital gains distribution
in each year, the Fund will send you a statement of the amount of the income and
capital gains which you should report on your Federal income tax return.
Dividends derived from net investment income and net short-term capital gains
are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income and long-term capital gain
dividends are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain regardless of
how long the shares have been held and whether received in cash or reinvested in
additional shares of the Fund. Qualified long-term capital gain dividends
received by individual shareholders are taxed a maximum rate of 20%.

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   In addition, shareholders may realize a capital gain or loss when shares are
redeemed. For most types of accounts, the Fund will report the proceeds of
redemptions to shareholders and the IRS annually. However, because the tax
treatment also depends on the purchase price and a shareholder's personal tax
position, you should also keep your regular account statements to use in
determining your tax.
   On the record date for a distribution, the Fund's share value is reduced by
the amount of the distribution. If a shareholder buys shares just before the
record date ("buying a dividend"), they will pay the full price for the shares,
and then receive a portion of the price back as a taxable distribution.
   Also, under the Code, a 4% excise tax is imposed on the excess of the
required distribution for a calendar year over the distributed amount for such
calendar year. The required distribution is the sum of 98% of the Fund's net
investment income for the calendar year plus 98% of its capital gain net income
for the one-year period ended December 31, plus any undistributed net investment
income from the prior calendar year, plus any undistributed capital gain net
income from the prior calendar year, minus any overdistribution in the prior
calendar year. The Fund intends to declare or distribute dividends during the
appropriate periods of an amount sufficient to prevent imposition of the 4%
excise tax.
   Under certain circumstances, the Fund will be required to withhold 31% of a
shareholder's distribution or redemption from the Fund. These circumstances
include failure by the shareholder to furnish the Fund with a proper taxpayer
identification number; notification of the Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury
that a taxpayer identification number is incorrect, or that withholding should
commence as a result of the shareholder's failure to report interest and
dividends; and failure of the shareholder to certify, under penalties of
perjury, that he is not subject to withholding. In this regard, failure of a
shareholder who is a foreign resident to certify that he is a nonresident alien
may result in 31% of his redemption proceeds and 31% of his capital gain
distribution being withheld. In addition, such a foreign resident may be subject
to a 30% or less, as prescribed by an applicable tax treaty, withholding tax on
ordinary income dividends distributed unless he qualifies for relief under an
applicable tax treaty.
   Trustees of qualified retirement plans are required by law to withhold 20% of
the taxable portion of any distribution that is eligible to be "rolled over."
The 20% withholding requirement does not apply to distributions from IRA's or
any part of a distribution that is transferred directly to another qualified
retirement plan, 403(b)(7) account or IRA. Shareholders should consult their tax
adviser regarding the 20% withholding requirement.
   Prior to purchasing shares of the Fund, the impact of any dividends or
capital gain distributions which are about to be declared should be carefully
considered. Any such dividends and capital gain distributions declared shortly
after you purchase shares will have the effect of reducing the per share net
asset value of your shares by the amount of dividends or distributions on the
ex-dividend date. All or a portion of such dividends or distributions, although
in effect a return of capital, are subject to taxes which may be at ordinary
income tax rates.
   Each shareholder is advised to consult with his tax adviser regarding the
treatment of distributions to him under various state and local income tax laws.

REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND ANNUAL AUDIT
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   The Fund's year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. At least
semiannually, the shareholders of the Fund receive reports, pursuant to
applicable laws and regulations, containing financial information. The annual
shareholders report is incorporated by reference into the Statement of
Additional Information. The cost of printing and distribution of such reports to
shareholders is borne by the Fund.
   At least once each year, the Fund is audited by independent certified public
accountants appointed by resolution of the Board and approved by the
shareholders. The fees and expenses of the auditors are paid by the Fund.

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                               Activa
                               Growth
                               Fund

ACTIVA GROWTH FUND
(a Series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan  49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670
                                  Statement of
                             Additional Information

                                September 1, 1999


                             ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO


Printed in U.S.A.

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                            ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO

ACTIVA INTERNATIONAL FUND
(a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670
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                                                                      STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL
Contents                                      Page                          INFORMATION
Organization of the Fund
Objectives, Policies, and                                  This  Statement of Additional  Information is not
  Restrictions on the Fund's                            a prospectus.  Therefore,  it should be read only in
  Investments                                           conjunction  with  the  Prospectus,   which  can  be
Securities Descriptions &                               requested  from the Fund by writing  or  telephoning
  Techniques                                            as indicated  above.  This  Statement of  Additional
Risk Management & Return                                Information relates to the Prospectus for the Fund
  Enhancement Strategies                                dated September 1, 1999.
Portfolio Transactions & Brokerage                         The  information is this Statement of Additional
Principal Shareholders                                  Information is not complete and may be changed.  We
Officers & Trustees of the Fund                         may  not   sell   these   securities   until   the
Investment Adviser                                      registration  statement  filed with the  Securities
Sub-Advisor                                             and  Exchange   Commission  is   effective.   This
Plan of Distribution & Principal                        Statement of Additional Information is not an offer
  Underwriters                                          to sell these  securities  and is not soliciting an
Administrative Agreement                                offer to buy these  securities  in any state  where
Transfer Agent                                          the offer or sale is not permitted.
Custodian
Auditors
Pricing of Fund Shares
Purchase of Shares
How Shares are Redeemed
Exchange Privilege
Additional Account Policies
Internet Address
Federal Income Tax
Reports to Shareholders
   and Annual Audit

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Printed in U.S.A.


   The date of this Statement of Additional Information is September 1, 1999.


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                            ACTIVA INTERNATIONAL FUND

ORGANIZATION OF THE FUND
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   The Fund is a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust, an open-end diversified
management investment company which was organized as a Delaware business trust
on February 2, 1998.
   The Declaration of Trust authorizes the Trustees to create additional series
and to issue an unlimited number of units of beneficial interest, or "shares."
The Trustees are also authorized to issue different classes of shares of any
series. No series which may be issued by the Trust is entitled to share in the
assets of any other series or is liable for the expenses or liabilities of any
other series. The Fund presently has only one class of shares.
   The Trust is not required to hold annual meetings of shareholders and does
not intend to hold such meetings. Shareholders of the Trust will have voting
rights only with respect to the limited number of matters specified in the
Declaration of Trust, and such other matters as may be determined or as may be
required by law. A meeting will be called for the purpose of voting on the
removal of a Trustee at the written request of holders of 10% of the Trust's
outstanding shares. In the event a meeting of shareholders is held, shareholders
will be entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value (or a
proportionate fractional vote with respect to fractional dollar amounts) on all
matters presented to shareholders, including the election of Trustees.

OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
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   The primary investment objective of the Fund is capital appreciation. The
Fund will attempt to meet its objectives by investing primarily in common stocks
and equity-related securities of non-U.S. companies. The Fund's policy is to
invest in a broadly diversified portfolio and not to concentrate investments in
a particular industry or group of industries.

Fundamental Investment Restrictions
   The investment restrictions below have been adopted by the Fund. Except where
otherwise noted, these investment restrictions are "fundamental" policies which,
under the 1940 Act, may not be changed without the vote of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund, as the case may be. A "majority of
the outstanding voting securities" is defined in the 1940 Act as the lesser of
(a) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a meeting if the holders of
more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are present or represented by
proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities. The percentage
limitations contained in the restrictions below apply at the time of the
purchase of securities.
   The Fund :
   1.    May not make any investment inconsistent with the Fund's classification
         as a diversified investment company under the Investment Company Act of
         1940.
  2.     May not purchase any security which would cause the Fund to concentrate
         its investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in any
         particular industry except as permitted by the SEC. This restriction
         does not apply to instruments considered to be domestic bank money
         market instruments.
  3.     May not issue senior securities, except as permitted under the
         Investment Company Act of 1940 or any rule, order or interpretation
         thereunder;
  4.     May not borrow money, except to the extent permitted by applicable law;
  5.     May not underwrite securities or other issues, except to the extent
         that the Fund, in disposing of portfolio securities, may be deemed an
         underwriter within the meaning of the 1933 Act;
  6.     May not purchase or sell real estate, except that, to the extent
         permitted by applicable law, the Fund may (a) invest in securities or
         other instruments directly or indirectly secured by real estate, and
         (b) invest in securities or other instruments issued by issuers that
         invest in real estate;

  7.     May not purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts unless
         acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments
         issued by persons that purchase or sell commodities or commodities
         contracts; but this shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing, selling
         and entering into financial futures contracts (including futures
         contracts on indices of securities, interest rates and currencies),
         options on financial futures contracts (including futures contracts on
         indices of securities, interests rates and currencies), warrants,
         swaps, forward contracts, foreign currency spot and forward contracts
         or other derivative instruments that are not related to physical
         commodities; and
  8.     May make loans to other persons, in accordance with the Fund's
         investment objective and policies and to the extent permitted by
         applicable law.

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Non-Fundamental Investment Restrictions
   The investment restrictions described below are not fundamental policies of
the Fund and may be changed by their Fund's Trustees. These non-fundamental
investment policies require that the Fund: (i) may not acquire any illiquid
securities, if as a result thereof, more than 10% of the market value of the
Fund's total assets would be in investments which are illiquid; (ii) may not
purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain a
short position, provided that this restriction shall not be deemed to be
applicable to the purchase or sale of when-issued or delayed delivery
securities; (iii) may not acquire securities of other investment companies,
except as permitted by the 1940 Act or any order pursuant thereto; (iv) may not
enter into reverse repurchase agreements or borrow money, except from banks for
extraordinary or emergency purposes, if such obligations exceed in the aggregate
one-third of the market value of the Fund's total assets, less liabilities other
than obligations created by reverse repurchase agreements and borrowings.
   Not withstanding any other fundamental or non-fundamental investment
restriction or policy, the Fund reserves the right, without the approval of
shareholders, to invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end
registered investment company with substantially the same investment objective,
restrictions and policies as the Fund.
   There will be no violation of any investment restriction if that restriction
is complied with at the time the relevant action is taken notwithstanding a
later change in market value of an investment, in net or total assets, in the
securities rating of the investment, or any other later change.
   In view of the Fund's investment objective of capital appreciation, the Fund
intends to purchase securities for long-term or short-term profits, as
appropriate. Securities will be disposed of in situations where, in management's
opinion, such potential is no longer feasible or the risk of decline in the
market price is too great. Therefore, in order to achieve the Fund's objectives,
the purchase and sale of securities will be made without regard to the length of
time the security is to be held. Higher portfolio turnover rates can result in
corresponding increases in brokerage commissions.

SECURITIES DESCRIPTIONS AND TECHNIQUES
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   The following discussion provides the various principal and non-principal
investment policies and techniques employed by the Fund.

   Equity Securities:
     Common Stock is the most prevalent type of equity security. Common
stockholders receive the residual value of the issuers earning 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.
     Preferred Stocks have the right to receive specified dividends or
distributions before the payment of dividends or distributions on 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.
     Warrants give the Funds the option to buy the issuer's stock or other
equity securities at a specified price. The Funds may buy the designated shares
by paying the exercise price before the warrant expires. Warrants may become
worthless if the price of the stock does not rise above the exercise price by
the expiration date. Rights are the same as warrants, except they are typically
issued to existing stockholders.
     Convertible Securities are fixed income securities that a 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.
     Convertible securities have lower yields than comparable fixed income
securities to compensate for the value of the conversion option. In addition,
the conversion price exceeds the market value of the underlying equity
securities at the time a convertible security is issued. 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 a 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 equity securities for purposes of
their investment policies and limitations, because of their unique
characteristics.

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   Fixed Income 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 security. The credit risks of corporate debt securities vary
widely among issuers.
     Zero Coupon Securities do not pay interest or principal until final
maturity. Most debt securities provide periodic payments of interest (referred
to as a "coupon payment"). In contrast, investors buy zero coupon securities at
a price below the amount payable at maturity. The difference between the price
and the amount paid at maturity represents interest on the zero coupon security.
This increases the market and credit risk of a zero coupon security, because an
investor must wait until maturity before realizing any return on the investment.
     There are many forms of zero coupon securities. Some securities are
originally issued at a discount and are referred to as "zero coupon" or "capital
appreciation" bonds. Others are created by separating the right to receive
coupon payments from the 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.
     Commercial Paper is an issuer's draft or note with a maturity of less than
nine months. Companies typically issue commercial paper to fund current
expenditures. Most issuers constantly reissue their commercial paper and use the
proceeds (or bank loans) to repay maturing paper. Commercial paper may default
if the issuer cannot continue to obtain liquidity in this fashion. The sort
maturity of commercial paper reduces both the market and credit risk as compared
to other debt securities of the same issuer.
   Bank Instruments are unsecured interest bearing deposits with banks. Bank
instruments include bank accounts, time deposits, certificates of deposit and
banker's acceptances. Instruments denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by
non-U.S. branches of U.S. or foreign banks are commonly referred to as
Eurodollar instruments. Instruments denominated in U.S. dollars are issued by
U.S. branches of foreign banks are referred to as Yankee 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. Insurance contracts include guaranteed investment
contracts, funding agreements and annuities.
     Government Obligations include Treasury bills, certificates of
indebtedness, notes and bonds, and issues of such entities as the Government
National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), Export-Import Bank of the United States,
Tennessee Valley Authority, Resolution Funding Corporation, Farmers Home
Administration, Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Intermediate Credit Banks,
Federal Farm Credit Banks, Federal Land Banks, Federal Housing Administration,
Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation, and the Student Loan Marketing Association. No assurances can be
given that the U.S. Government would provide financial support to U.S.
Government-sponsored instrumentalities if it is not obligated to do so by law.
     Participation Interests represent an undivided interest in or assignment of
a loan made by an issuing financial institution. Participation interests are
primarily dependent upon the financial strength of the borrowing corporation,
which is obligated to make payments of principal and interest on the loan, and
there is a risk that such borrowers may have difficulty making payments. In the
event the borrower fails to pay scheduled interest or principal payments, a Fund
could experience a reduction in its income and might experience a decline in the
net asset value of its shares. In the event of a failure by the financial
institution to perform its obligations in connection with the participation, a
Fund might incur certain costs and delays in realizing payment or may suffer a
loss of principal and/or interest.
     In acquiring participation interests, the Sub-Adviser will conduct analysis
and evaluation of the financial condition of each co-lender and participant to
ensure that the participation interest meets a high quality standard and will
continue to do so as long as it holds a participation. In conducting its
analysis and evaluation, the Sub-Adviser will consider all relevant factors in
determining the credit quality of the underlying or borrower, the amount and
quality of the collateral, the terms of the loan participation agreement and
other relevant agreements (including any intercreditor agreements), the degree
to which the credit of an intermediary was deemed material to the decision to
purchase the loan participation, the interest rate environment, and general
economic conditions applicable to the borrower and the intermediary.

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     Variable and Floating Rate Instruments are generally not rated by credited
rating agencies; however, the Sub-Adviser under guidelines established by the
Trust's Board of Trustees will determine what unrated and variable and floating
rate instruments are of comparable quality at the time of the purchase to rated
instruments eligible for purchase by the Fund. In making such determinations,
the Sub-Adviser considers the earning power, cash flow and other liquidity
ratios of the issuers of such instruments (such issuers include financial,
merchandising, bank holding and other companies) and will monitor their
financial condition. An active secondary market may not exist with respect to
particular variable or floating rate instruments purchased by a Fund. The
absence of such an active secondary market could make it difficult for a Fund to
dispose of the variable or floating rate instrument involved in the event of the
issuer of the instrument defaulting on its payment obligation or during periods
in which a Fund is not entitled to exercise its demand rights, and a Fund could,
for these or other reasons, suffer a loss to the extent of the default. Variable
and floating rate instruments may be secured by bank letters of credit. Foreign
Securities:
     Foreign securities are securities of issuers based outside the U.S. They
are primarily denominate in foreign currencies and traded outside of the United
States. In addition to the risks normally associated with equity and fixed
income securities, foreign securities are subject to country risk and currency
risks. Trading in certain foreign markets is also subject to liquidity risks.
     Foreign Exchange Contracts are used by a Fund 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 ("spot currency
trades"). The Fund may also enter into derivative contracts in which a foreign
currency is an underlying asset. Use of these derivative contracts may increase
or decrease the Fund's exposure to currency risk.
     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" which are either issued by entities that are 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 and
general taxing powers. Further, foreign government securities include
mortgage-related securities issued or guaranteed by national, state or
provincial governmental instrumentalities, including guasi-governmental
agencies.
     Depository Receipts are receipts issued by an American bank or trust
company evidencing ownership of underlying securities issued by foreign issuers.
ADRs in registered form, are designed for use in U.S. securities markets. Such
depository receipts may be sponsored by the foreign issuer or may be
unsponsored. The Fund may also invest in European and Global Depository Receipts
("EDRs" and "GDRs"), which in bearer form, are designed for use in European
securities markets, and in other instruments representing securities of foreign
companies. Such depository receipts may be sponsored by the foreign issuer or
may be unsponsored. Unsponsored depository receipts are organized independently
and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities;
as a result, available information regarding the issuer may not be as current as
for sponsored depository receipts, and the prices of unsponsored depository
receipts may be more volatile than if they were sponsored by the issuer of the
underlying securities. ADRs may be listed on a national securities exchange or
may trade in the over-the-counter market. ADR prices are denominated in U.S.
dollars; the underling security may be denominated in a foreign currency,
although the underlying security may be subject to foreign governmental taxes
which would reduce the yield on such securities.
     Eurodollar Convertible Securities are fixed income securities of a U.S.
issuer or a foreign issuer that are issued outside the United States and are
convertible into equity securities of the same or a different issuer. Interest
and dividends on Eurodollar securities are payable in U.S. dollars outside the
United States. The Fund may invest without limitation in Eurodollar convertible
securities, subject to its investment policies and restrictions, that are
convertible into foreign equity securities listed, or represented by ADRs
listed, on the New York Stock Exchange or the American Stock Exchange or
convertible into publicly traded common stock of U.S. companies.

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     Eurodollar and Yankee Dollar Instruments are bonds that pay interest and
principal in U.S. dollars held in banks outside the United States, primarily in
Europe. Eurodollar instruments are usually issued on behalf of multinational
companies and foreign governments by large underwriting groups composed of banks
and issuing houses from may countries. Yankee Dollar instruments are U.S. dollar
denominated bonds issued in the U.S. by foreign banks and corporations.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND RETURN ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES
   The Fund may engage in various portfolio strategies, including using
derivatives, to reduce certain risks of its investments and to enhance return.
The Fund, and thus its investors, may lose money through any unsuccessful use of
these strategies. These strategies include the use of foreign currency forward
contracts, options, futures contracts and options thereon. The Fund's ability to
use these strategies may be limited by various factors, such as market
conditions, regulatory limits and tax considerations, and there can be no
assurance that any of these strategies will succeed. If new financial products
and risk management techniques are developed, the Fund may use them to the
extent consistent with its investment objectives and polices.
     Risks of Risk Management and Return Enhancement Strategies. Participation
in the options and futures markets and in currency exchange transactions
involves investment risks and transaction costs to which a Fund would not be
subject absent the use of these strategies. The Fund, and thus its investors,
may lose money through any unsuccessful use of these strategies. If the
Sub-Adviser's predictions of movements in the direction of the securities,
foreign currency or interest rate markets are inaccurate, the adverse
consequences to a Fund may leave the Fund in a worse position than if such
strategies were not used. Risk inherent in the use of options, foreign currency
and futures contracts and options on futures contracts include (1) dependence on
the Sub-Adviser's ability to predict correctly movements in the direction of
interest rates, securities prices and currency markets; (2) imperfect
correlation between the price of options and futures contracts and options
thereon and movements in the prices of the securities being hedged; (3) the fact
that skills needed to use these strategies are different from those needed to
select portfolio securities; (4) the possible absence of a liquid secondary
market for any particular instrument at any time; (5) the risk that the
counterparty may be unable to complete the transaction; and (6) the possible
liability of a Fund to purchase or sell a portfolio security at a
disadvantageous time, due to the need for a Fund to maintain "cover" or to
segregate assets in connection with hedging transactions.

Derivatives:
     Index and Currency-Linked Securities are debt securities of companies that
call for interest payments and/or payment at maturity in different terms than
the typical note where the borrower agrees to make fixed interest payments and
to pay a fixed sum at maturity. Principal and/or interest payments on an
index-linked note depend on the performance of one or more market indices, such
as the S&P 500 Index or a weighted index of commodity futures such as crude oil,
gasoline and natural gas. The Fund may also invest in "equity linked" and
"currency-linked" debt securities. At maturity, the principal amount of an
equity-linked debt security is exchanged for common stock of the issuer or is
payable in an amount based on the issuer's common stock price at the time of
maturity. Currency-linked debt securities are short-term or intermediate term
instruments having a value at maturity, and/or an interest rate, determined by
reference to one or more foreign currencies. Payment of principal or periodic
interest may be calculated as a multiple of the movement of one currency against
another currency, or against an index.
     Mortgage-Related Securities are derivative interests in pools of mortgage
loans made to U.S. residential home buyers, including mortgage loans made by
savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers, commercial banks and others.
Pools of mortgage loans are assembled as securities for sale to investors by
various governmental, government-related and private organizations.
     U.S. Mortgage Pass-Through Securities. Interests in pools of
mortgage-related securities differ from other forms of debt securities, which
normally provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts with
principal payments at maturity or specified call dates. Instead, these
securities provide a monthly payment which consists of both interest and
principal payments. In effect, these payments are a "pass-through" of the
monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on their residential mortgage
loans, net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of such securities.
Additional payments are caused by repayments of principal resulting from the
sale of the underlying residential property, refinancing or foreclosure, net of
fees or costs which may be incurred. Some mortgage-related securities (such as
securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association) are described
as "modified pass-thoughts." These securities entitle the holder to receive all
interest and principal payments owed on the mortgage pool, net of certain fees,
at the scheduled payment dates regardless of whether or not the mortgagor
actually makes the payment.

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     The principal governmental guarantor of U.S. mortgage-related securities is
the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"). GNMA is a wholly owned
United States Government corporation within the Department of Housing and Urban
Development. GNMA is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of
the United States Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on
securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA (such as savings and loan
institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers) and backed by pools of
mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Agency or guaranteed by the Veterans
Administration.
     Government-related grantors include the Federal National Mortgage
Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC").
FNMA is a government-sponsored corporation owned entirely by private
stockholders and subject to general regulation by the Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development. FNMA purchases conventional residential mortgages not insure
or guaranteed by any government agency from a list of approved seller/services
which include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations,
mutual savings banks, commercial banks and credit unions and mortgage bankers.
FHLMC is a government-sponsored corporation created to increase availability of
mortgage credit for residential housing and owned entirely by private
stockholders. FHLMC issues participation certificates which represent interests
in conventional mortgages from FHLMC's national portfolio. Pass-through
securities issued by FNMA and participation certificates issued by FHLMC are
guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA and FHLMC,
respectively, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United
States Government.
     Although the underlying mortgage loans in a pool may have maturities of up
to 30 years, the actual average life of the pool certificates typically will be
substantially less because the mortgages will be subject to normal principal
amortization and may be prepaid prior to maturity. Prepayment rates vary widely
and may be affected by changes in market interest rates. In periods of falling
interest rates, the rate of prepayment tends to increase, thereby shortening the
actual average life of the pool certificates. In the even higher than
anticipated prepayments of principal, a Fund may be subject to reinvestment in a
market of lower interest rates. Conversely, when interest rates are rising, the
rate of prepayments tends to decrease, thereby lengthening the actual average
life of the certificates. Accordingly, it is not possible to predict accurately
the average life of a particular pool.
     Collateralized Mortgage Obligations ("CMOs"). A domestic or foreign CMO in
which a Fund may invest is a hybrid between mortgage-backed bond and a mortgage
pass-through security. Like a bond, interest is paid, in most cases,
semiannually. CMOs may be collateralized by whole mortgage loans, but are more
typically collateralized by portfolios of mortgage pass through securities
guaranteed by GNMA, FHLMC, FNMA or equivalent foreign entities.
     CMOs are structured into multiple classes, each bearing a different stated
maturity. Actual maturity and average life depend upon the prepayment experience
of the collateral. CMOs provide for a modified form of call protection through a
de facto breakdown of the underlying pool of mortgages according to how quickly
the loans are repaid. Monthly payment of principal and interest received from
the pool of underlying mortgages, including prepayments, is first returned to
the class having the earliest maturity date or highest maturity. Classes that
have longer maturity dates and lower seniority will receive principal only after
the higher class has been retired.
     Synthetic Convertible Securities are derivative positions composed of two
or more different securities whose investment characteristics, taken together,
resemble those of convertible securities. For example, a Fund may purchase a
non-convertible debt security and a warrant or option, which enables the Fund to
have a convertible-like position with respect to a company, group of companies
or stock index. Synthetic convertible securities are typically offered by
financial institutions and investment banks in private placement transactions.
Upon conversion, a Fund generally receives an amount in cash equal to the
difference between the conversion price and the then current value of the
underlying security. Unlike a true convertible security, a synthetic convertible
comprises two or more separate securities, each with its own market value.
Therefore, the market value of a synthetic convertible is the sum of the values
of its fixed-income component and its convertible component. For this reason,
the values of a synthetic convertible and a true convertible security may
respond differently to market fluctuations. The Fund only invests in synthetic
convertibles with respect to companies whose corporate debt securities are rated
"A" or higher by Moody's or "A" or higher by Standard and Poor's.

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Options and Futures:
     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 of time. A
call option gives the holder (buyer) the right to purchase 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:
   o  Buy call options on foreign currency in anticipation of an increase in the
      value of the underlying asset.
   o  Buy put options on foreign currency, portfolio securities, and futures
         in anticipation of a decrease in the value of the underlying asset.
   o  Write call options on portfolio securities and futures 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 a Fund writes options on futures contracts, it will
      be subject to margin requirements similar to those applied to futures
      contracts.
     Stock Index Options. The Fund may also purchase put and call options with
respect to the S&P 500 and other stock indices. The Fund may purchase such
options as a hedge against changes in the values of portfolio securities or
securities which it intends to purchase or sell, or to reduce risks inherent in
the ongoing management of the Fund.
     The distinctive characteristics of options on stock indices create certain
risks not found in stock options generally. Because the value of an index option
depends upon movements in the level of the index rather than the price of a
particular stock, whether the Fund will realize a gain or loss on the purchase
or sale of an option on an index depends upon movements in the level of stock
prices in the stock market generally rather than movements in the price of a
particular stock. Accordingly, successful use by a Fund of options on a stock
index depends on the Investment Adviser's ability to predict correctly movements
in the direction of the stock market generally. This requires different skills
and techniques than predicting changes in the price of individual stocks.
     Index prices may be distorted if circumstances disrupt trading of certain
stocks included in the index, such as if trading were halted in a substantial
number of stocks included in the index. If this happens, the Fund could not be
able to close out options which it had purchased, and if restrictions on
exercise were imposed, the Fund might be unable to exercise an option it holds,
which could result in substantial losses to the Fund. The Fund purchases put or
call options only with respect to an index which the Sub-Adviser believes
includes a sufficient number of stocks to minimize the likelihood of a trading
halt in the index.
     Foreign Currency Options. The Fund may buy or sell put and call options on
foreign currencies. A put or call option on foreign currency gives the purchaser
of the option the right to sell or purchase a foreign currency at the exercise
price until the option expires. The Fund uses foreign currency options
separately or in combination to control currency volatility. Among the
strategies employed to control currency volatility is an option collar. An
option collar involves the purchase of a put option and the simultaneous sale of
a call option on the same currency with the same expiration date but with
different exercise (or "strike") prices. Generally, the put option will have an
out-of-the-money strike price, while the call option will have either an
at-the-money strike price of an in-the-money strike prices. Foreign currency
options are derivative securities. Currency options traded on U.S. or other
exchanges may be subject to position limits which may limit the ability of the
Funds to reduce foreign currency risk using such options.
     As with other kinds of option transactions, writing options on foreign
currency constitutes only a partial hedge, up to the amount of the premium
received. The Fund could be required to purchase or sell foreign currencies at
disadvantageous exchange rates, thereby incurring losses. The purchase of an
option on foreign currency may constitute an effective hedge against exchange
rate fluctuations; however, in the event of exchange rate movements adverse to a
Fund's position, the Fund may forfeit the entire amount of the premium plus
related transaction costs.
     Forward Currency Contracts. The Fund may enter into forward currency
contracts in anticipation of changes in currency exchange rates. A forward
currency contract is an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a
future date, which may be any fix number of days from the date of the contract
agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. For
example, a Fund might purchase a particular currency at a future date, which may
be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the
parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. For example, a Fund might
purchase a particular currency or enter into a forward currency contract to
preserve the U.S. dollar price of securities it intends to or has contracted to
purchase. Alternatively, it might sell a particular currency on either a spot or
forward basis to hedge against an anticipated decline in the dollar value of
securities it intends to or has contracted to sell. Although this strategy could
minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency,
it could also limit any potential gain from an increase in the value of the
currency.

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     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 price, date, and
time specified when the contract is made. Futures contracts traded OTC are
frequently referred to as "forward contracts". Entering into a contract to buy
is commonly referred to as buying or purchasing a contract or holding a long
position. Entering into a contract to sell is commonly referred to as selling a
contract or holding a short position. Futures are considered to be commodity
contracts.
     The Fund may buy and sell interest rate or financial futures, futures on
indices, foreign currency exchange contracts, forward foreign currency exchange
contracts, foreign currency options, and foreign currency futures contracts.
     Interest Rate or Financial Futures Contracts. The Fund may invest in
interest rate or financial futures contracts. Bond prices are established in
both the cash market and the futures market. In the cash market, bonds are
purchased and sold with payment for the full purchase price of the bond being
made in cash, generally within five business days after the trade. In the
futures markets, a contract is made to purchase or sell a bond in the future for
a set price on a certain date. Historically, the prices for bonds established in
the futures markets have generally tended to move in the aggregate in concert
with cash market prices, and the prices have maintained fairly predictable
relationships.
     The sale of an interest rate or financial future sale by a Fund obligates
the Fund, as seller, to deliver the specific type of financial instrument called
for in the contract at a specific future time for a specified price. A futures
contract purchased by a Fund obligates the Fund, as purchaser, to take delivery
of the specific type of financial instrument at a specific future time at a
specific price. The specific securities delivered or taken, respectively, at
settlement date, would not be determined until at or near that date. The
determination would be in accordance with the rules of the exchange on which the
futures contract sale or purchase was made.
     Although interest rate or financial futures contracts by their terms call
for actual delivery or acceptance of securities, in most cases the contracts are
closed out before the settlement date without delivery of securities. A Fund
closes out a futures contract sale by entering into a futures contract purchase
for the same aggregate amount of the specific type of financial instrument and
the same delivery date. If the price in the sale exceeds the price in the
offsetting purchase, the Fund receives the difference and thus realizes a gain.
If the offsetting purchase price exceeds the sale price, the Fund pays the
difference and realizes a loss. Similarly, a Fund closes out a futures contract
purchase by entering into a futures contract sale. If the offsetting sale price
exceeds the purchase price, the Fund realizes a gain, and if the purchase price
exceeds the offsetting sale price, the Fund realizes a loss.
     Options on Futures Contracts. The Fund may purchase options on the futures
contracts it can purchase or sell, as describe above. A futures option gives the
holder, in return for the premium paid, the right to buy (call) from or sell
(put) to the writer of the option a futures contract at a specified price at any
time during the period of the option. Upon exercise, the writer of the option is
obligated to pay the difference between the cash value of the futures contract
and the exercise price. Like the buyer or seller of a futures contract, the
holder or writer of an option has the right to terminate its position prior to
the scheduled expiration of the option by selling, or purchasing an option of
the same series, at which time the person entering into the closing transaction
will realize a gain or loss. There is no guarantee that such closing
transactions can be effected.
     Investments in futures options involve some of the same considerations as
investments in futures contracts (for example, the existence of a liquid
secondary market). In addition, the purchase of an option also entails the risk
that changes in the value of the underlying futures contract will not be fully
reflected in the value of the option. Depending on the pricing of the contract
will note be fully reflected in the value of the option. Depending on the
pricing of the option compared to either the futures contract upon which it is
based, or upon the price of the securities being hedged, an option may or may
not be less risky than ownership of the futures contract or such securities. In
general, the market prices of options are more volatile than the market prices
on the underlying futures contracts. Compared to the purchase or sale of futures
contracts, however, the purchase of call or put options on futures contracts may
frequently involve less potential risk to the Fund because the maximum amount at
risk is limited to the premium paid for the options (plus transaction costs).

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     Investments in futures options involve some of the same considerations as
investments in futures contracts (for example, the existence of a liquid
secondary market). In addition, the purchase of an option also entails the risk
that changes in the value of the underlying futures contact will not be fully
reflected in the value of the option. Depending on the pricing of the option
compared to either the futures contract upon which it is based, or upon the
price of the securities being hedged, an option may or may not be less risky
than ownership of the futures contract or such securities. In general, the
market prices of options are more volatile than the market prices on the
underlying futures contracts. Compared to the purchase or sale of futures
contracts, however, the purchase of call or put options on futures contracts may
frequently involve less potential risk to the Fund because the maximum amount at
risk is limited to the premium paid for the options (plus transaction costs).
     Risks of Transactions in Options and Futures Contracts. There are several
risks related to the use of futures as a hedging device. One risk arises because
of the imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the options or
futures contract and movements in the price of the securities which are the
subject of the hedge. The price of the contract may move more or less than the
price of the securities being hedged. If the price of the contract moves less
than the price of the securities which are the subject of the hedge, the hedge
will not be fully effective, but if the price of the securities being hedged has
moved in an unfavorable direction, a Fund would be in a better position than if
it had not hedged at all. If the price of the security being hedged has moved in
a favorable direction, this advantage will be partially offset by the loss on
the contract. If the price of the future moves more than the price of the hedged
securities, the Fund will experience either a loss or a gain on the contract
which will not be completely offset by movements in the price of the securities
which are subject to the hedge.
     When contracts are purchased to hedge against a possible increase in the
price of securities before a Fund is able to invest its cash (or cash
equivalents) in securities (or options) in an orderly fashion, it is possible
that the market may decline instead. If a Fund then decides not to invest in
securities or options at that time because of concern as to possible further
market decline or for other reasons, it will realize a loss on the contract that
is not offset by a reduction in the price of securities purchased.
     Although the Fund intends to purchase or sell contracts only on exchanges
or boards of trade where there appears to be an active secondary market, there
is no assurance that a liquid secondary market on an exchange or board of trade
will exist for any particular contract or at any particular time. In such event,
it may not be possible to close a futures position, and in the event of adverse
price movements, the Fund would continue to be required to make daily cash
payments of variation margin.
     Most United States futures exchanges limit the amount of fluctuation
permitted in futures contract prices during a single trading day. The daily
limit establishes the maximum amount that the price of a futures contract may
vary either up or down from the previous day's settlement price at the end of
the trading session. Once the daily limit has been reached in a particular type
of futures contract, no trades may be made on that day at a price beyond that
limit. The daily limit governs only price movement during a particular trading
day and therefore does not limit potential losses, because the limit may prevent
the liquidation of unfavorable positions. Futures contract prices have
occasionally moved to the daily limit for several consecutive trading days with
little or no trading, thereby preventing prompt liquidation of futures positions
and subjecting some futures traders to substantial losses.
     Successful use of futures by the Fund depends on the Sub-Adviser's ability
to predict correctly movements in the direction of the market. For example, if
the Fund hedges against the possibility of a decline in the market adversely
affecting stocks held in its portfolio and stock prices increase instead, the
Fund will lose part or all of the benefit of the increased value of the stocks
which it has hedged because it will have offsetting losses in its futures
positions. In addition, in such situations, if the Fund has insufficient cash,
it may have to sell securities to meet daily variation margin requirements. Such
sales of securities may be, but will not necessarily be, at increased prices
which reflect the rising market. The Fund may have to sell securities at a time
when it may be disadvantageous to do so.
     In the event of the bankruptcy of a broker through which a Fund engages in
transactions in futures contracts or options, the Fund could experience delays
and losses in liquidating open positions purchased or sold through the broker,
and incur a loss of all or part of its margin deposits with the broker.
Restrictions on the use of Futures Contracts and Related Options
     Except as described below under "Non Hedging Strategic Transactions", the
Fund will not engage in transactions in futures contracts or related options for
speculation, but only as a hedge against changes resulting from market
conditions in the values of securities held in the Fund's portfolio or which it
intends to purchase and where the transactions are economically appropriate to
the reduction of risks inherent in the ongoing management of the Fund. The Fund
may not purchase or sell futures or purchase related options if, immediately
thereafter, more than 25% of its net assets would be hedged. The Fund also may
not purchase or sell futures or purchase related options if, immediately
thereafter, the sum of the amount of margin deposits on the Fund's existing
futures positions and premiums paid for such options would exceed 5% of the
market value of the Fund's net assets.

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     Upon the purchase of futures contracts, the Fund will deposit an amount of
cash or liquid debt or equity securities, equal to the market value of the
futures contracts, in a segregated account with the Custodian or in a margin
account with a broker to collateralize the position and thereby insure that the
use of such futures is unleveraged.
     These restrictions, which are derived from current federal and state
regulations regarding the use of options and futures by mutual funds, are not
"fundamental restrictions" and the Trustees of the Trust may change them if
applicable law permits such a change and the change is consistent with the
overall investment objective and policies of the Fund.
     Interest Rate and Currency Swaps: For hedging purposes, the Fund may enter
into interest rate and currency swap transactions and purchase or sell interest
rate and currency caps and floors. An interest rate or currency swap involves an
agreement between a Fund and another party to exchange payments calculated as if
they were interest on a specified ("notional") principal amount (e.g., an
exchange of floating rate payments by one party for fixed rate payments by the
other). An interest rate cap or floor entitles the purchaser, in the exchange
for a premium, to receive payments of interest on a notional principal amount
from the seller of the cap or floor, to the extent that a specified reference
rate exceeds or falls below a predetermined level.
     Cross-Currency Swaps. A cross-currency swap is a contract between two
counterparties to exchange interest and principal payments in different
currencies. A cross-currency swap normally has an exchange of principal at
maturity (the final exchange); and exchange of principal at the start of the
swap (the initial exchange) is optional. An initial exchange of notional
principal amounts at the spot exchange rate serves the same function as a spot
transaction in the foreign exchange market (for an immediate exchange of foreign
exchange risk). An exchange at maturity of notional principal amounts at the
spot exchange rate serves the same function as a forward transaction in the
foreign exchange market (for a future transfer of foreign exchange risk). The
currency swap market convention is to use the spot rate rather than the forward
rate for the exchange at maturity. The economic difference is realized through
the coupon exchanges over the life of the swap. In contrast to single currency
interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps involve both interest rate risk and
foreign exchange risk.
     Swap Options. The Fund may invest in swap options. A swap option is a
contract that gives a counterparty the right (but not the obligation) to enter
into a new swap agreement or to shorten, extend, cancel or otherwise change an
existing swap agreement, at some designated future time on specified terms. It
is different from a forward swap, which is a commitment to enter into a swap
that starts at some future date with specified rates. A swap option may be
structured European-style (exercisable on the pre-specified date) or
American-style (exercisable during a designated period). The right pursuant to a
swap option must be exercised by the right holder. The buyer of the right to
receive fixed pursuant to a swap option is said to own a call.
     Securities Swaps. The Fund may enter into securities swaps, a technique
primarily used to indirectly participate in the securities market of a country
from which a Fund would otherwise be precluded for lack of an established
securities custody and safekeeping system. The fund deposits an amount of cash
with its custodian (or the broker, if legally permitted) in an amount equal to
the selling price of the underlying security. Thereafter, the Fund pays or
receives cash from the broker equal to the change in the value of the underlying
security.
     Interest Rate Swaps. As indicated above, an interest rate swap is a
contract between two entities ("counterparties") to exchange interest payments
(of the same currency) between the parties. In the most common interest rate
swap structure, one counterparty agrees to make floating rate payments to the
other counterparty, which in turn makes fixed rate payments to the first
counterparty. Interest payments are determined by applying the respective
interest rates to an agreed upon amount, referred to as the "notional principal
amount." In most such transactions, the floating rate payments are tied to the
London Interbank Offered Rate, which is the offered rate for short-term
Eurodollar deposits between major international banks. As there is no exchange
of principal amounts, an interest rate swap is not in investment or a borrowing.

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     Risks Associated with Swaps. The risks associated with interest rate and
currency swaps and interest rate caps and floors are similar to those described
above with respect to dealer options. In connection with such transactions, a
Fund relies on the other party to the transaction to perform its obligations
pursuant to the underlying agreement. If there were a default by the other party
to the transaction, the Fund would have contractual remedies pursuant to the
agreement, but could incur delays in obtaining the expected benefit of the
transaction or loss of such benefit. In the event of insolvency of the other
party, the Fund might be unable to obtain its expected benefit. In addition,
while the Fund will seek to enter into such transactional only with parties
which are capable of entering into closing transactions with the Fund, there can
be no assurance that the Fund will be able to close out such a transaction with
the other party, or obtain an offsetting position with any other party, at any
time prior to the end of the term of the underlying agreement. This may impair
the Fund's ability to enter into other transactions at a time when doing so
might be advantageous.
     The Fund usually enter into such transactions on a "net" basis, with the
Fund receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two
payment streams. The net amount of accrued on a daily basis, and an amount of
cash or high-quality liquid securities having an aggregate net asset value at
least equal to the accrued excess is maintained in a segregated account by the
Trust's custodian. If the Fund enters into a swap on other than a net basis, or
sells caps or floors, the Fund maintains a segregated account of the full amount
accrued on a daily basis of the fund's obligations with respect to the
transaction. Such segregated accounts are maintained in accordance with
applicable regulations of the Commission.
   The Fund will not enter into any of these transactions unless the unsecured
senior debt or the claims paying ability of the other party to the transaction
is rated at least "high quality" at the time of the purchase by at least one of
the established rating agencies (e.g., AAA or AA by S&P).

Special Transactions
     Temporary Investments. The Fund may temporarily depart from its principal
investment strategies in response to adverse market, economic, political or
other conditions by investing their assets in cash, cash items, and short-term,
higher quality debt securities. The Fund may do this to minimize potential
losses and maintain liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions during adverse
market conditions. A defensive posture taken by the Fund may result in the Fund
failing to achieve its investment objective.
     Investing in Securities of Other Investment Companies. The Fund may invest
its assets in securities of other investment companies, including the securities
of affiliated money market funds, as an efficient means of carrying out its
investment policies and managing its uninvested cash. 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.
     "Roll" Transactions. The Fund may enter into "roll" transactions, which are
the sale of GNMA certificates and other securities together with a commitment to
purchase similar, but not identical, securities at a later date from the same
party. During the roll period, a Fund forgoes principal and interest paid on the
securities. The Fund is compensated by the difference between the current sales
price and the forward price for the future purchase, as well as by the interest
earned on the cash proceeds of the initial sale. Like when-issued securities or
firm commitment agreements, roll transactions involve the risk that the market
value of the securities sold by the Fund may decline below the price at which
the Fund is committed to purchase similar securities. Additionally, in the even
the buyer of securities under a roll transaction files for bankruptcy or becomes
insolvent, the Fund's use of the proceeds of the transactions may be restricted
pending a determination by the other party, or its trustee or receiver, whether
to enforce the Fund's obligation to repurchase the securities.
     The Fund will engage in roll transactions for the purpose of acquiring
securities for its portfolio consistent with its investment objective and
policies and not for investment leverage. Nonetheless, roll transactions are
speculative techniques and are considered to be the economic equivalent of
borrowings by the Fund. To avoid leverage, the Fund will establish a segregated
account with its custodian in which it will maintain liquid assets in an amount
sufficient to meet is payment obligations with respect to these transactions.
The Fund will not enter into roll transactions if, as a result, more than 15% of
the fund's net assets would be segregated to cover such contracts.

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Non-Hedging Strategic Transactions
     The Fund's options, futures and swap transactions will generally be entered
into for hedging purposes--to protect against possible changes in the market
values of securities held in or to be purchased for the Fund's portfolio
resulting from securities markets, currency or interest rate fluctuations, to
protect the Fund's unrealized gains in the values of its portfolio securities,
to facilitate the sale of such securities for investment purposes, to manage the
effective maturity or duration of the Fund's portfolio, or to establish a
position in the derivatives markets as a temporary substitute for purchase or
sale of particular securities. However, in addition to the hedging transactions
referred to above, the Fund may enter into options, futures and swap
transactions to enhance potential gain in circumstances where hedging is not
involved. The Fund's net loss exposure resulting from transactions entered into
for each purpose will not exceed 5% of the Fund's net assets at any one time
and, to the extent necessary, the Fund will close out transactions in order to
comply with this limitation. Such transactions are subject to the limitations
described above under "Options," "Futures Contracts," and "Interest Rate and
Currency Swaps".
     Repurchase Agreements are agreements are transactions in which a Fund buys
a security from a dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a
mutually agreed upon time and price. Pursuant to such agreements, the Fund
acquires securities from financial institutions as are deemed to be creditworthy
by the Sub-Adviser, subject to the seller's agreement to repurchase and the
Fund's agreement to resell such securities at a mutually agreed upon date and
price. The repurchase price generally equals the price paid by the Fund plus
interest negotiated on the basis of current short-term rates (which may be more
or less than the rate on the underlying portfolio security). Securities subject
to repurchase agreements will be held by the Fund's custodian or in the Federal
Reserve/Treasury Book-Entry System or an equivalent foreign system. The seller
under a repurchase agreement will be required to maintain the value of the
underlying securities at not less than 102% of the repurchase price under the
agreement. If the seller defaults on its repurchase obligation, the Fund holding
the repurchase agreement will suffer a loss to the extent that the proceeds from
a sale of the underlying securities is less than the repurchase price under the
agreement. Bankruptcy or insolvency of such a defaulting seller may cause the
Fund's rights with respect to such securities to be delayed or limited.
Repurchase agreements may be considered to be loans under the Investment Company
Act.
     The Fund's custodian is required to take possession of the securities
subject to repurchase agreements. The Sub-Adviser or the custodian 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.
     Reverse Repurchase Agreements. The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase
agreements, which involve the sale of a security to a Fund and its agreement to
repurchase the security (or, in the case of mortgage-backed securities,
substantially similar but not identical securities) at a specified time and
price. A Fund will maintain in a segregated account with its custodian cash,
U.S. Government securities or other appropriate liquid securities in an amount
sufficient to cover its obligations under these agreements with broker-dealers
(no such collateral is required on such agreements with banks). Under the
Investment Company Act, these agreements may be considered borrowings by the
Funds, an are subject to the percentage limitations on borrowings describe
below. The agreements are subject to the same types of risks as borrowings.
     When-Issued Securities, Forward Commitments and Delayed Settlements. The
Fund may purchase securities on a "when-issued," forward commitment or delayed
settlement basis. In this event, the Fund's custodian will set aside cash or
liquid portfolio securities equal to the amount of the commitment in a separate
account. Normally, the custodian will set aside portfolio securities to satisfy
a purchase commitment. In such a case, a Fund may be required subsequently to
place additional assets in the separate account in order to assure that the
value of the account remains equal to the amount of the Fund's commitment. It
may be expected that a Fund's net assets will fluctuate to a greater degree when
it sets aside portfolio securities to cover such purchase commitments than when
it sets aside cash.
     The Fund does not intend to engage in these transactions for speculative
purposes but only in furtherance of their investment objectives. Because the
Fund will set aside cash or liquid portfolio securities to satisfy its purchase
commitments in the manner described, the Fund's liquidity and the ability of the
Sub-Adviser to manage it may be affected in the event the Fund's forward
commitments, commitments to purchase when-issued securities and delayed
settlements ever exceed 15% of the value of its net assets.
     When a Fund engages in when-issued, forward commitments and delayed
settlement transactions, it relies on the other party to consummate the trade.
Failure of such party to do so may result in a Fund's incurring a loss or
missing an opportunity to obtain a price credited to be advantageous.
     Borrowing. The use of borrowing by a Fund involves special risk
considerations that may not be associated with other funds having similar
objectives and policies. Since substantially all of a Fund's assets fluctuate in
value, whereas the interest obligation resulting form a borrowing remain fixed
by the terms of the Fund's agreement with its lender, the asset value per share
of the Fund tends to increase more when its portfolio securities increase in
value and to decrease more when its portfolio assets decrease in value than
would otherwise be the case if the Fund did not borrow funds. In addition,
interest costs on borrowings may fluctuate with changing market rates of
interest and may partially offset or exceed the return earned on borrowed funds.
Under adverse market conditions, the Fund might have to sell portfolio
securities to meet interest or principal payments at a time when fundamental
investment considerations would not favor such sales.

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     Short Sales. The Fund may make short sales of securities they own or have
the right to acquire at no added cost through conversion or exchange or other
securities they own (referred to as short sales "against the box") and short
sales of securities which they do not own or have the right to acquire.
     In a short sale that is not "against the box," a Fund sells a security
which it does not own, in anticipation of a decline in the market value of the
security. To complete the sale, the Fund must borrow the security (generally
from the broker through which the short sale is made) in order to make delivery
to the buyer. The Fund must replace the security borrowed by purchasing it at
the market price at the time of replacement. The Fund is said to have a "short
position" in the securities sold until it delivers them to the broker. The
period during which the Fund has a short position can range from one day to more
than a year. Until the Fund replaces the security, the proceeds of the short
sale are retained by the broker, and the Fund must pay to the broker a
negotiated portion of any dividends or interest which accrue during the period
of the loan. To meet current margin requirements, the Fund must deposit with the
broker additional cash or securities so that it maintains with the broker a
total deposit equal to 150% of the current market value of the securities sold
short (100% of the current market value if a security is held in the account
that is convertible or exchangeable into the security sold short within 90 days
without restriction other than the payment of money).
     Since a Fund in effect profits from a decline in the price of the
securities sold short without the need to invest the full purchase price of the
securities on the date of the short sale, the Fund's net asset value per share
tends to increase more when the securities it has sold short increase in value,
than would otherwise be the case if it had not engage in such short sale. The
amount of any gain will be decreased, and the amount of any loss increased, by
the amount of any premium, dividends or interest the Fund may be required to pay
in connection with the short sale. Short sales theoretically involve unlimited
loss potential, as the market price of securities sold short may continually
increase, although a Fund may mitigate such losses by replacing the securities
sold short before the market price has increased significantly. Under adverse
market conditions the Fund might have difficulty purchasing securities to meet
its short sale delivery obligations, and might have to sell portfolio securities
to raise the capital necessary to meet its short sale obligations at a time when
fundamental investment considerations would not favor such sales.
     As a matter of policy, the Fund will not make short sales of securities or
maintain a short position if to do so could create liabilities or require
collateral deposits and segregation of assets aggregating more than 25% of the
Fund's total assets, taken at market value.
     Illiquid Securities. Historically, illiquid securities have included
securities subject to contractual or legal restrictions on resale because they
have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Securities Act"), securities which are otherwise not readily marketable and
repurchase agreements having a maturity of longer than seven days. Limitations
on resale may have an adverse effect on the marketability of portfolio
securities and the Fund night be unable to dispose of restricted or other
illiquid securities promptly or at reasonable prices and might thereby
experience difficulty satisfying redemption within seven days. The Fund might
also have to register such restricted securities in order to dispose of them,
resulting in additional expense and delay. Adverse market conditions could
impede such a public offering of securities.
     In recent years, however, a large institutional market has developed for
certain securities that are not registered under the Securities Act, including
repurchase agreements, commercial paper, foreign securities, municipal
securities and corporate bonds and notes. Institutional investors depend on an
efficient institutional market in which the unregistered security can be readily
resold or on an issuer's ability to honor a demand for repayment. The fact that
there are contractual or legal restrictions on resale to the general public or
to certain institutions may not be indicative of the liquidity of such
investments. If such securities are subject to purchase by institutional buyers
in accordance with Rule 144A promulgated by the Commission under the Securities
Act, the Trust's Board of Trustees has determined that such securities are not
illiquid securities notwithstanding their legal or contractual restrictions on
resale. In all other cases, however, securities subject to restrictions on
resale will be deemed illiquid. Investing in restricted securities eligible for
resale under Rule 144A could have the effect of increasing the level of
illiquidity in the Fund to the extent that qualified institutional buyers become
uninterested in purchasing such securities.

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     The Fund may invest in foreign securities that are restricted against
transfer within the United States or to United States persons. Although
securities subject to such transfer restrictions may be marketable abroad, they
may be less liquid than foreign securities of the same class that are not
subject to such restrictions. Unless these securities are acquired directly from
the issuer or its underwriter, the Fund treats foreign securities whose
principal market is abroad as not subject to the investment limitation on
securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale.

Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage
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     Subject to policies established by the Trust's Board of Trustees, the
Sub-Adviser executes the Fund's portfolio transactions and allocates the
brokerage business. In executing such transactions, the Sub-Adviser seeks to
obtain the best price and execution for the Fund, taking into account such
factors as price, size of order, difficulty and risk of execution and
operational facilities of the firm involved. Securities in which the Fund
invests may be traded in the over-the-counter markets, and the Fund deals
directly with the dealers who make the markets in such securities except in
those circumstances where better prices and execution are available elsewhere.
The Sub-Adviser negotiates commission rates with brokers or dealers based on the
quality or quantity of services provided in light of generally prevailing rates,
and while the Sub-Adviser generally seeks reasonably competitive commission
rates, the Fund does not necessarily pay the lowest commissions available. The
Board of Trustees of the Trust periodically reviews the commission rates and
allocation of orders.
     The Fund has no obligation to deal with any broker or group of brokers in
executing transactions in portfolio securities. Subject to obtaining the best
price and execution, brokers who sell shares of the Fund or provide supplemental
research, market and statistical information and other research services and
products to the Sub-Adviser may receive orders for transactions by the Fund.
Such information, services and products are those which brokerage houses
customarily provide to institutional investors, and include items such as
statistical and economic data, research reports on particular companies and
industries, and computer software used for research with respect on investment
decisions. Information, services and products so received are in addition to and
not in lieu of the services required to be performed by the Sub-Adviser under
the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and the expenses of the Sub-Adviser are not
necessary reduced as a result to the receipt of such supplemental information,
service and products. Such information, services and products may be useful to
the Sub-Adviser in providing services to clients other than the Trust, and not
all such information, services and products are used by the Sub-Adviser, in
connection with the Fund. Similarly, such information, services and products
provided to the Sub-Adviser by brokers and dealers through whom other clients of
the Investment Adviser effect securities transactions may be useful to the
Sub-Adviser in providing services to the Fund. The Sub-Adviser may pay higher
commissions on brokerage transactions for the Fund to brokers in order to secure
the information, services and products described above, subject to review by the
Trust's Board of Trustees from time to time as to the extent and continuation of
this practice.
     Although the Sub-Adviser makes investment decisions for the Trust
independently from those of its other accounts, investment of the kind made by
the Fund may often also be made by such other accounts. When the Sub-Adviser
buys and sells the same security at substantially the same time on behalf of the
Fund and one or more other accounts managed by the Sub-Adviser, the Sub-Adviser
allocates available investments by such means as, in its judgment, result in
fair treatment. The Sub-Adviser aggregates orders for purchases and sales of
securities of the same issuer on the same day among the Fund and its other
managed accounts, and the price paid to or received by the Fund and those
accounts is the average obtained in those orders. In some cases, such
aggregation and allocation procedures may affect adversely the price paid or
received by the Fund or the size of the position purchased or sold by the Fund.
   Securities trade in the over-the-counter market on a "net" basis with dealers
acting as principal for their own accounts without a stated commission, although
the price of the security usually includes a profit to the dealer. In
underwritten offerings, securities are purchased at a fixed price which includes
an amount of compensation to the underwriter, generally referred to as the
underwriter's commission or discount. On occasion, certain money market
instruments and agency securities may be purchased directly from the issuer, in
which case no commissions or discounts are paid.

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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
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   Amway Corporation ("Amway") indirectly, as of August 31, 1999, owned all
shares of beneficial interest, which constitutes all of the outstanding shares
of the Fund. Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos are controlling persons of Amway
since they own, together with their spouses, substantially all of its
outstanding securities. Amway is a Michigan manufacturer and direct selling
distributor of home care and personal care products. If Amway were to
substantially reduce its investment in the Fund, it could have an adverse effect
on the Fund by decreasing the size of the fund and by causing the Fund to incur
brokerage charges in connection with the redemption of Amway's shares. Amway has
advised the Fund that it has no present intention of reducing its investment in
the Fund; however, there can be no assurance that Amway will not reduce its
investment in the Fund at some time in the future.

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE FUND
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   The business affairs of the fund are managed and under the direction of the
Board of Trustees. The following are the Officers and Trustees of the Fund or
the Adviser or both, together with their principal occupations during the past
five years:

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Name and Address                Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

Richard A. DeWitt               85    Trustee of the Fund       President, DeWitt Land and
10001 Buttonwood Way                                            Cattle Company (investments
Tequesta, Florida 33469                                         in land and cattle)

Allan D. Engel*                 47    Trustee, Vice             Sr.  Manager,   Investments  and
2905 Lucerne SE,                      President, Secretary      Real Estate,  Amway Corporation.
Suite 200                             and Assistant Treasurer   Director,      President     and
Grand Rapids, Michigan                of the Fund; President,   Secretary  of  Amway  Management
49546                                 and Secretary of the      Company  (1981-1999).   Trustee,
                                      Investment Adviser.       Vice  President  and  Secretary,
                                                                Amway Mutual Fund (1981-1999).

Donald H. Johnson               69    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Vice
19017 Vintage Trace Circle                                      President-Treasurer, SPX
Fort Myers, Florida                                             Corporation (Designs,
33912                                                           manufactures and markets
                                                                products and services for the
                                                                motor vehicle industry), 1986
                                                                to 1994.

Walter T. Jones                 57    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Senior Vice
936 Sycamore Ave.                                               President-Chief Financial
Holland, Michigan                                               Officer, Prince Corporation
49424

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Name and Address                Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

James J. Rosloniec*             54    Trustee, President and    Vice President-Audit and
2905 Lucerne SE,                      Treasurer of the Fund;    Control, Amway Corporation,
Suite 200                             and Director,             1991 to present. Director, Vice
Grand Rapids, Michigan                Vice-President and        President and Treasurer of
49546                                 Treasurer of the          Amway Management Company
                                      Investment Adviser.       (1984-1999).  Trustee,
                                                                President and Treasurer, Amway
                                                                Mutual Fund (1981-1999).

Richard E. Wayman               64    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Finance
24578 Rutherford                                                Director, Amway Corporation,
Ramona, California                                              1976 to 1996
92065
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   *These Trustees are interested persons under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended.
   All Officers and certain Trustees of the Fund and the Investment Adviser are
affiliated with Amway Corporation. The Officers serve without compensation from
the Fund. The Investment Adviser pays the fees of the Trustees of the Fund. The
Trustees and Officers of the Fund owned, as a group, less than 1% of the
outstanding shares of the Fund. The Adviser also serves as the Fund's principal
underwriter (see "Distribution of Shares").

INVESTMENT ADVISER
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   The Fund has entered into an Investment Advisory Contract ("Contract") with
Activa Asset Management LLC (the "Investment Adviser"). Under the Contract, the
Investment Adviser sets overall investment strategies for the Fund and monitors
and evaluates the investment performance of the Fund's Sub-Adviser, including
compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the
Fund. If the Investment Adviser believes it is in the Fund's best interests, it
may recommend that additional or alternative Sub-Advisers be retained on behalf
of the Fund. If more than one Sub-Adviser is retained, the Investment Advisor
will recommend to the Fund's Trustees how the Fund's assets should be allocated
or reallocated from time to time, among the Sub-Advisers.
   The Investment Adviser and the Fund have received an exemptive order from the
Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to certain provisions of the
Investment Company Act. Absent the exemptive order, these provisions would
require that any change of Sub-Advisers be submitted to the Fund's shareholders
for approval. Pursuant to the exemptive order, any change in the Fund's
Sub-Advisers must be approved by the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of
the Fund's independent Trustees. If the Fund hires a new or an additional
Sub-Adviser, information about the new Sub-Adviser will be provided to the
Fund's shareholders within 90 days.
   The Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and Activa became
effective on June 11, 1999. For providing services under this contract, Activa
is to receive compensation payable quarterly, at the annual rate of .85 of 1% on
the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of the Fund on the first
$50,000,000 of assets and .75% on the assets in excess of $50,000,000. Activa
also provides certain administrative services for the Fund pursuant to a
separate agreement. See "Administrative Services Agreement."
   Members of the families of Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos indirectly own
substantially all of the outstanding ownership interests of Activa. Jay Van
Andel and Richard M. DeVos are also controlling persons of Amway Corporation
which, as of August 30, 1999, owned all of the outstanding shares of the Fund.
See "Principal Shareholders."

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SUB-ADVISER
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   A Sub-Advisory Agreement has been entered into between the Investment Adviser
and Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management, 600 West Broadway, 30th Floor, San
Diego, California 92101 (Sub Adviser). Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the
Adviser employes the Sub-Adviser to furnish investment advice and manage on a
regular basis the investment portfolio of the Fund, subject to the direction of
the Adviser, the Board of Trustees of the Fund, and to the provisions of the
Fund's current Prospectus. The Sub-Adviser will make investment decisions on
behalf of the Fund and place all orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio
securities for the Fund's account, except when otherwise specifically directed
by the Fund or the Adviser. The fees of the Sub-Adviser are paid by the
Investment Adviser, not the Fund.
   As compensation for the services rendered under the Sub-Advisory Agreement,
the Investment Adviser has agreed to pay the Sub-Adviser a fee, which is
computed daily and may be paid quarterly, equal to the annual rates of .65 of 1%
of the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of the Fund on the first
$50,000,000 of assets and .55% on the assets in excess of $50,000,000.

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION & PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER
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   The Trust has adopted a Plan and Agreement of Distribution ("Distribution
Plan"). Under the Distribution Plan, the Adviser provides shareholder services
and services in connection with the sale and distribution of the Fund's shares
and is compensated at a maximum annual rate of 0.25 of 1% of the average daily
net assets of the Fund. The maximum amount presently authorized by the Fund's
Board of Trustees is 0.15 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.
Since these fees are paid from Fund assets, over time these fees will increase
the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of
sales charges.
    Amounts received by the Adviser pursuant to the Distribution Plan may be
retained by the Adviser as compensation for its services, or paid to other
investment professionals who provide services in connection with the
distribution of Fund shares. The Trustees will review the services provided and
compensation paid pursuant to the Distribution Plan no less often than
quarterly.
   The Adviser acts as the exclusive agent for sales of shares of the Fund
pursuant to a Principal Underwriting Agreement. The only compensation currently
received by the Adviser in connection with the sale of Fund shares is pursuant
to the Distribution Plan.
   The Adviser has filed an application with the National Association of
Securities Dealers ("NASD") for registration as a broker-dealer. It is expected
that this application will become effective on or about September 30, 1999.
Until the Adviser's NASD application is effective, Amway Management Company will
serve as the Fund's principal underwriter.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
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   Pursuant to the Administrative Agreement between the Fund and the Investment
Adviser, the Investment Adviser provides specified assistance to the Fund with
respect to compliance matters, taxes and accounting, the provision of legal
services, meetings of the Fund's Trustees and shareholders, and preparation of
the Fund's registration statement and other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. In addition, the Investment Adviser pays the fees of the
Fund's Trustees, and the salaries and fees of all of the Fund's Trustees and
officers who devote part or all of their time to the affairs of the Investment
Adviser. For providing these services the Investment Adviser receives a fee,
payable quarterly, at the annual rate of 0.15% of the Fund's average daily
assets.
   The Administrative Agreement provides that the Investment Adviser is only
responsible for paying such fees and expenses and providing such services as are
specified in the agreement. The Fund is responsible for all other expenses
including (i) expenses of maintaining the Fund and continuing its existence;
(ii) registration of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940; (iii)
commissions, fees and other expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition
and valuation of securities and other investments; (iv) auditing, accounting and
legal expenses; (v) taxes and interest; (vi) government fees; (vii) expenses of
issue, sale, repurchase and redemption of shares; (viii) expenses of registering
and qualifying the Trust, the Fund and its shares under federal and state
securities laws and of preparing and printing prospectuses for such purposes and
for distributing the same to shareholders and investors; (ix) expenses of
reports and notices to stockholders and of meetings of stockholders and proxy
solicitations therefore; (x) expenses of reports to governmental officers and
commissions; (xi) insurance expenses; (xii) association membership dues; (xiii)
fees, expenses and disbursements of custodians and sub-custodians for all
services to the Trust (including without limitation safekeeping of funds and
securities, and keeping of books and accounts); (xiv) fees, expenses and
disbursement of transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, stockholder
servicing agents and registrars for all services to the Trust; (xv) expenses for
servicing shareholder accounts; (xvi) any direct charges to shareholders
approved by the Trustees of the Trust; and (xvii) such non-recurring items as
may arise, including expenses incurred in connection with litigation,
proceedings and claims and the obligation of the Trust to indemnify its Trustees
and officers with respect thereto.

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   The Fund has entered into an agreement with Bisys Fund Services Ohio, Inc.
("Bisys") whereby Bisys provides a portfolio accounting and information system
for portfolio management for the maintenance of records and processing of
information which is needed daily in the determination of the net asset value of
the Fund.

TRANSFER AGENT
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   Under a separate contract, the functions of the Transfer Agent and Dividend
Disbursing Agent are performed by Activa Asset Management LLC, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, which acts as the Fund's agent for transfer of the Fund's shares and
for payment of dividends and capital gain distributions to shareholders.
   In return for its services, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent, a fee of $1.167
per account in existence during the month, payable monthly, less earnings in the
redemption liquidity account after deducting bank fees, if any. The fee schedule
is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.

CUSTODIAN
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   The portfolio securities of the Fund are held, pursuant to a Custodian
Agreement, by Northern Trust Company, 50 South LaSalle, Chicago, Illinois, as
Custodian. The Custodian performs no managerial or policymaking functions for
the Fund.

AUDITORS
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   BDO Seidman, LLP, 99 Monroe Avenue, N.W., Suite 800, Grand Rapids, Michigan,
are the independent certified public accountants for the Fund. Services include
an annual audit of the Fund's financial statements, tax return preparation, and
review of certain filings with the SEC.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES
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   The net asset value of the Fund's shares is determined by dividing the
total current value of the assets of the Fund, less its liabilities, by the
number of shares outstanding at that time. This determination is made at the
close of business of the New York Stock Exchange, usually 4:00 P.M. Eastern
time, on each business day on which that Exchange is open. Shares will not be
priced on national holidays or other days on which the New York Stock Exchange
is closed for trading.
   The Fund's investments are generally valued at current market value. If
market quotations are not readily available, the Fund's investments will be
valued at fair value as determined by the Fund's Board of Trustees.

PURCHASE OF SHARES
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   In order to purchase shares for a new account, the completion of an
application form is required. The minimum initial investment is $500 or more.
Additional investments of $50 or more can be made at any time by using the lower
portion of your account statement. Checks should be made payable to "Activa
Asset Management LLC" and mailed to 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49546. Third party checks will not be accepted.
   All purchases will be made at the Net Asset Value per share net calculated
after the Fund receives your investment and application in proper form.

HOW SHARES ARE REDEEMED
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   Each Fund will redeem your shares at the net asset value next determined
after your redemption request is received in proper form. There is no redemption
charge by the Fund. However, if a shareholder uses the services of a
broker-dealer for the redemption, there may be a charge by the broker-dealer to
the shareholder for such services. Shares can be redeemed by the mail, telephone
or telegram. If the value of your account is $10,000 or more, you may arrange to
receive periodic cash payments. Please contact the Fund for more information.
Redemption proceeds may be delayed until investments credited to your account
have been received and collected.

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BY MAIL:
   When redeeming by mail, when no certificates have been issued, send a written
request for redemption to Activa Asset Management LLC, 2905 Lucerne SE, Suite
200, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. The request must state the dollar amount or
shares to be redeemed, including your account number and the signature of each
account owner, signed exactly as your name appears on the records of the Fund.
If a certificate has been issued to you for the shares being redeemed, the
certificate (endorsed or accompanied by a signed stock power) must accompany
your redemption request, with your signature guaranteed by a bank, broker, or
other acceptable financial institution. Additional documents will be required
for corporations, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies, retirement
plans, individual retirement accounts and profit sharing plans.

BY PHONE:
   At the time of your investment in the Fund, or subsequently, you may elect on
the Fund's application to authorize the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option. You may redeem shares under this option by calling the Fund
at the number indicated on the front of this Prospectus on any business day.
Requests received after 4:00 p.m. when the market has closed will receive the
next day's price. By establishing the telephone or telegram exchange or
redemption option, you authorize the Transfer Agent to honor any telephone or
telegram exchange or redemption request from any person representing themselves
to be the investor. Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a
shareholder's requested telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include
identification by the shareholder of the account by number, recording of the
requested transaction and sending a written confirmation to shareholders
reporting the requested transaction. The Fund is not responsible for
unauthorized telephone or telegram exchanges or redemptions unless the Fund
fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned for 10 business days
before redeeming by the telephone and telegram exchange and cannot be in
certificate form unless the certificate is tendered with the request for
redemption. Certificated shares cannot be redeemed by the telephone and telegram
exchange. All redemption proceeds will be forwarded to the address of record or
bank designated on the account application.
   The Transfer Agent and the Fund have reserved the right to change, modify, or
terminate the telephone or telegram exchange or redemption option at any time.
Before this option is effective for a corporation, partnership, limited
liability company, or other organizations, additional documents may be required.
This option is not available for Profit-Sharing Trust and Individual Retirement
Accounts. The Fund and the Transfer Agent disclaim responsibility for verifying
the authenticity of telephone and telegram exchange or redemption requests which
are made in accordance with the procedures approved by shareholders.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
   In some circumstances a signature guarantee may be required before shares are
redeemed. These circumstances include a change in the address for an account
within the last 30 days, a request to send the proceeds to a different payee or
address from that listed for the account, or a redemption request for $100,000
or more. A signature guarantee may be obtained from a bank, broker, or other
acceptable financial institution. If a signature guarantee is required, we
suggest that you call us to ensure that the signature guarantee and redemption
request will be processed correctly.
   Payment for redeemed shares is normally made by check and mailed within three
days thereafter. However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the right of
redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed for more than seven
days: (1) for any period during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed,
other than for customary weekend and holiday closings; (2) when trading on the
New York Stock Exchange is restricted, as determined by the SEC; (3) when an
emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which it is not
reasonably practicable for the Fund to dispose of its securities or determine
the value of its net assets; or (4) for such other period as the SEC may by
order permit for the protection of the shareholders. During such a period, a
shareholder may withdraw his request for redemption or receive the net asset
value next computed when regular trading resumes.
   The Fund has filed with the SEC an election to pay for all redeemed shares in
cash up to a limit, as to any one shareholder during any 90-day periods, of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund, whichever is less. Beyond
that limit, the Fund is permitted to pay the redemption price wholly or partly
"in kind," that is, by distribution of portfolio securities held by the Fund.
This would occur only upon specific authorization by the Board of Trustees when,
in their judgment, unusual circumstances make it advisable. It is unlikely that
this will ever happen, but if it does, you will incur a brokerage charge in
converting the securities received in this manner into cash. Portfolio
securities distributed "in kind" will be valued as they are valued for the
determination of the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
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   Shares of each Fund may be exchanged for shares of any other Activa Fund.
   The above described Exchange Privilege may be exercised by sending written
instruction to the Transfer Agent. See "How Shares Are Redeemed" for applicable
signatures and signature guarantee requirements. Shareholders may authorize
telephone or telegram exchanges or redemptions by making an election on your
application. Procedures required by the Fund to ensure that a shareholder's
requested telephone or telegram transaction is genuine include identification by
the shareholder of the account by number, recording of the requested transaction
and sending a written confirmation to shareholders reporting the requested
transaction. The Fund is not responsible for unauthorized telephone or telegram
exchanges unless the Fund fails to follow these procedures. Shares must be owned
for 10 business days before exchanging and cannot be in certificate form unless
the certificate is tendered with the request for exchange. Exchanges will be
accepted only if the registration of the two accounts is identical. Exchange
redemptions and purchases are effected on the basis of the net asset value next
determined after receipt of the request in proper order by the Fund. In the case
of exchanges into the Money Market Fund, dividends generally commence on the
following business day. For federal and state income tax purposes, an exchange
is treated as a sale and may result in a capital gain or loss.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNT POLICIES
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   If the value of your account falls below $100, the Fund may mail you a notice
asking you to bring the account back to $100 or close it out. If you do not take
action within 60 days, the Fund may sell your shares and mail the proceeds to
you at the address of record.
   The Fund does not permit market-timing or other abusive trading practices.
Excessive, short-term (market-timing) and other abusive trading practices may
disrupt portfolio trading strategies and harm Fund performance. To minimize harm
to the Fund and its shareholders, each Fund reserves the right to reject any
purchase order (including exchanges) from any investor we believe has a history
of abusive trading.

INTERNET ADDRESS
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Activa's Web site is located at activafunds.com. Our Web site offers further
information about the Activa Funds as well as consumer information and the
ability to make certain transactions on-line.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX
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   The Fund intends to comply with the provisions of Subchapter M of the
Internal Revenue Code applicable to investment companies. As the result of
paying to its shareholders as dividends and distributions substantially all net
investment income and realized capital gains, the Fund will be relieved of
substantially all Federal income tax.
   For Federal income tax purposes, distributions of net investment income and
any capital gains will be taxable to shareholders. Distributions of net
investment income will normally qualify for the 70% deduction for dividends
received by corporations. After the last dividend and capital gains distribution
in each year, the Fund will send you a statement of the amount of the income and
capital gains which you should report on your Federal income tax return.
Dividends derived from net investment income and net short-term capital gains
are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income and long-term capital gain
dividends are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain regardless of
how long the shares have been held and whether received in cash or reinvested in
additional shares of the Fund. Qualified long-term capital gain dividends
received by individual shareholders are taxed a maximum rate of 20%.
   In addition, shareholders may realize a capital gain or loss when shares are
redeemed. For most types of accounts, the Fund will report the proceeds of
redemptions to shareholders and the IRS annually. However, because the tax
treatment also depends on the purchase price and a shareholder's personal tax
position, you should also keep your regular account statements to use in
determining your tax.
   On the record date for a distribution, the Fund's share value is reduced by
the amount of the distribution. If a shareholder buys shares just before the
record date ("buying a dividend"), they will pay the full price for the shares,
and then receive a portion of the price back as a taxable distribution.
   Also, under the Code, a 4% excise tax is imposed on the excess of the
required distribution for a calendar year over the distributed amount for such
calendar year. The required distribution is the sum of 98% of the Fund's net
investment income for the calendar year plus 98% of its capital gain net income
for the one-year period ended December 31, plus any undistributed net investment
income from the prior calendar year, plus any undistributed capital gain net
income from the prior calendar year, minus any overdistribution in the prior
calendar year. The Fund intends to declare or distribute dividends during the
appropriate periods of an amount sufficient to prevent imposition of the 4%
excise tax.

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   Under certain circumstances, the Fund will be required to withhold 31% of a
shareholder's distribution or redemption from the Fund. These circumstances
include failure by the shareholder to furnish the Fund with a proper taxpayer
identification number; notification of the Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury
that a taxpayer identification number is incorrect, or that withholding should
commence as a result of the shareholder's failure to report interest and
dividends; and failure of the shareholder to certify, under penalties of
perjury, that he is not subject to withholding. In this regard, failure of a
shareholder who is a foreign resident to certify that he is a nonresident alien
may result in 31% of his redemption proceeds and 31% of his capital gain
distribution being withheld. In addition, such a foreign resident may be subject
to a 30% or less, as prescribed by an applicable tax treaty, withholding tax on
ordinary income dividends distributed unless he qualifies for relief under an
applicable tax treaty.
   Trustees of qualified retirement plans are required by law to withhold 20% of
the taxable portion of any distribution that is eligible to be "rolled over."
The 20% withholding requirement does not apply to distributions from IRA's or
any part of a distribution that is transferred directly to another qualified
retirement plan, 403(b)(7) account or IRA. Shareholders should consult their tax
adviser regarding the 20% withholding requirement.
   Prior to purchasing shares of the Fund, the impact of any dividends or
capital gain distributions which are about to be declared should be carefully
considered. Any such dividends and capital gain distributions declared shortly
after you purchase shares will have the effect of reducing the per share net
asset value of your shares by the amount of dividends or distributions on the
ex-dividend date. All or a portion of such dividends or distributions, although
in effect a return of capital, are subject to taxes which may be at ordinary
income tax rates.
   Each shareholder is advised to consult with his tax adviser regarding the
treatment of distributions to him under various state and local income tax laws.

REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND ANNUAL AUDIT
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   The Fund's year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. At least
semiannually, the shareholders of the Fund receive reports, pursuant to
applicable laws and regulations, containing financial information. The annual
shareholders report is incorporated by reference into the Statement of
Additional Information. The cost of printing and distribution of such reports to
shareholders is borne by the Fund.
   At least once each year, the Fund is audited by independent certified public
accountants appointed by resolution of the Board and approved by the
shareholders. The fees and expenses of the auditors are paid by the Fund.

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                               Activa
                               International
                               Fund

ACTIVA INTERNATIONAL FUND
(a Series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan  49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670
                                  Statement of
                             Additional Information


                                September 1, 1999


                             ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO


Printed in U.S.A.

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                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND
                                    FORM N-1A

                                     PART B

    Information Required in a Statement of Additional Information for Class R

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                            ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO

ACTIVA VALUE FUND
(a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670
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                                                                             CLASS R
                                                                      STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL
Contents                                      Page                          INFORMATION
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Organization of the Fund
Objectives, Policies, and                                  This  Statement of Additional  Information is not
  Restrictions on the Fund's                            a prospectus.  Therefore,  it should be read only in
  Investments                                           conjunction  with the Class R Prospectus,  which can
Additional Risks & Information                          be   requested   from   the  Fund  by   writing   or
   Concerning Certain Investment                        telephoning  as indicated  above.  This Statement of
   Techniques                                           Additional   Information  relates  to  the  Class  R
Portfolio Transactions and                              Prospectus for the Fund dated September 1, 1999.
  Brokerage
Principal Shareholders                                     Class R shares are  available  only to tax-exempt
Officers and Trustees of the Fund                       retirement and benefits  plans of Amway  Corporation
Investment Adviser                                      and its  affiliates.  The Fund also  offers  Class A
Sub-Advisor                                             shares,  which  are  available  to  members  of  the
Principal Underwriter                                   general  public.   Information   about  Class  A  is
Administrative Agreement                                contained in the Class A prospectus  dated September
Transfer Agent                                          1, 1999, which is available upon request.
Custodian
Auditors                                                   The  information is this Statement of Additional
Pricing of Fund Shares                                  Information is not complete and may be changed.  We
Purchase of Shares                                      may  not   sell   these   securities   until   the
How Shares are Redeemed                                 registration  statement  filed with the  Securities
Federal Income Tax                                      and  Exchange   Commission  is   effective.   This
Investment Performance Information                      Statement of Additional Information is not an
Reports to Shareholders and Annual Audit                offer to sell these securities and is not
                                                        soliciting an offer to buy these securities in
                                                        any state where the  offer or sale is not  permitted.
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Printed in U.S.A.

                    The date of this Statement of Additional
                       Information is September 1, 1999.


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                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND

ORGANIZATION OF THE FUND
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   The Fund is a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust, an open-end diversified
management investment company which was organized as a Delaware business trust
on February 2, 1998. The Fund is the successor of Amway Mutual Fund, Inc., which
was organized as a Delaware corporation on February 13, 1970.
   The Declaration of Trust authorizes the Trustees to create additional series
and to issue an unlimited number of units of beneficial interest, or "shares."
The Trustees are also authorized to issue different classes of shares of any
series. No series which may be issued by the Trust is entitled to share in the
assets of any other series or is liable for the expenses or liabilities of any
other series.
   Shares of beneficial interest of Class A are offered to members of the
general public. When issued, shares of Class A will be fully paid and
non-assessable. The Board of Trustees of the Fund has authorized Class R, which
is offered to tax-exempt retirement and benefit plans of Amway Corporation and
its affiliates. Each share of Class A and Class R will represent an equal
proportionate interest in the Fund and, generally, will have identical voting,
dividend, liquidation, and other rights and the same terms and conditions,
except that (a) expenses allocated to a particular Class ("Class Expenses") will
be borne solely by that Class, and (b) each Class will have exclusive voting
rights with respect to matters affecting only that Class. Examples of Class
Expenses include: (1) Rule 12b-1fees, (2) transfer agent and shareholder
services fees attributable to a specified Class, (3) stationary, printing,
postage, and delivery expenses related to preparing and distributing materials
such as shareholder reports, prospectuses, and proxy statements to current
shareholders of a Class, (4) Blue Sky registration fees incurred by a Class, (5)
SEC registration fees incurred by a Class, (6) trustees' fees or expenses
incurred as a result of issues relating to one Class, (8) accounting fees
relating solely to one Class, (9) litigation expenses and legal fees and
expenses relating to a particular Class, and (10) expenses incurred in
connection with shareholders meetings as a result of issues relating to one
Class. Shares are freely transferable and have no preemptive, subscription or
conversion rights.
   The Trust is not required to hold annual meetings of shareholders and does
not intend to hold such meetings. Shareholders of the Trust will have voting
rights only with respect to the limited number of matters specified in the
Declaration of Trust, and such other matters as may be determined or as may be
required by law. A meeting will be called for the purpose of voting on the
removal of a Trustee at the written request of holders of 10% of the Trust's
outstanding shares. In the event a meeting of shareholders is held, shareholders
will be entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value (or a
proportionate fractional vote with respect to fractional dollar amounts) on all
matters presented to shareholders, including the election of Trustees.

OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS
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   The primary investment objective of the Fund is capital appreciation. The
Fund will attempt to meet its objectives by investing primarily in stocks and
convertible securities that the Fund believes have long term gorwth potential.
Income may be a factor in portfolio selection but is secondary to the principal
objective. The Fund's policy is to invest in a broadly diversified portfolio and
not to concentrate investments in a particular industry or group of industries.
Fundamental Investment Restrictions
   The investment restrictions below have been adopted by the Fund. Except where
otherwise noted, these investment restrictions are "fundamental" policies which,
under the 1940 Act, may not be changed without the vote of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund, as the case may be. A "majority of
the outstanding voting securities" is defined in the 1940 Act as the lesser of
(a) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a meeting if the holders of
more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are present or represented by
proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities. The percentage
limitations contained in the restrictions below apply at the time of the
purchase of securities.
   The Fund :
  1.     May not make any investment inconsistent with the Fund's classification
         as a diversified investment company under the Investment Company Act of
         1940.

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  2.     May not purchase any security which would cause the Fund to concentrate
         its investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in any
         particular industry except as permitted by the SEC. This restriction
         does not apply to instruments considered to be domestic bank money
         market instruments.
  3.     May not issue senior securities, except as permitted under the
         Investment Company Act of 1940 or any rule, order or interpretation
         thereunder;
  4.     May not borrow money, except to the extent permitted by applicable law;
  5.     May not underwrite securities or other issues, except to the extent
         that the Fund, in disposing of portfolio securities, may be deemed an
         underwriter within the meaning of the 1933 Act;
  6.     May not purchase or sell real estate, except that, to the extent
         permitted by applicable law, the Fund may (a) invest in securities or
         other instruments directly or indirectly secured by real estate, and
         (b) invest in securities or other instruments issued by issuers that
         invest in real estate;
   7.    May not purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts unless
         acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments
         issued by persons that purchase or sell commodities or commodities
         contracts; but this shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing, selling
         and entering into financial futures contracts (including futures
         contracts on indices of securities, interest rates and currencies),
         options on financial futures contracts (including futures contracts on
         indices of securities, interests rates and currencies), warrants,
         swaps, forward contracts, foreign currency spot and forward contracts
         or other derivative instruments that are not related to physical
         commodities; and
  8.     May make loans to other persons, in accordance with the Fund's
         investment objective and policies and to the extent permitted by
         applicable law.

Non-Fundamental Investment Restrictions
   The investment restrictions described below are not fundamental policies of
the Fund and may be changed by the Fund's Trustees. These non-fundamental
investment policies require that the Fund: (i) may not acquire any illiquid
securities, if as a result thereof, more than 10% of the market value of the
Fund's total assets would be in investments which are illiquid; (ii) may not
purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain a
short position, provided that this restriction shall not be deemed to be
applicable to the purchase or sale of when-issued or delayed delivery
securities; (iii) may not acquire securities of other investment companies,
except as permitted by the 1940 Act or any order pursuant thereto; (iv) may not
enter into reverse repurchase agreements or borrow money, except from banks for
extraordinary or emergency purposes, if such obligations exceed in the aggregate
one-third of the market value of the Fund's total assets, less liabilities other
than obligations created by reverse repurchase agreements and borrowings.
   Not withstanding any other fundamental or non-fundamental investment
restriction or policy, the Fund reserves the right, without the approval of
shareholders, to invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end
registered investment company with substantially the same investment objective,
restrictions and policies as the Fund.
   There will be no violation of any investment restriction if that restriction
is complied with at the time the relevant action is taken notwithstanding a
later change in market value of an investment, in net or total assets, in the
securities rating of the investment, or any other later change.
   In view of the Fund's investment objective of capital appreciation, with
income as a secondary objective, the Fund intends to purchase securities for
long-term or short-term profits, as appropriate. Securities will be disposed of
in situations where, in management's opinion, such potential is no longer
feasible or the risk of decline in the market price is too great. Therefore, in
order to achieve the Fund's objectives, the purchase and sale of securities will
be made without regard to the length of time the security is to be held.
Higher portfolio turnover rates can result in corresponding increases in
brokerage commissions.

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ADDITIONAL RISKS AND INFORMATION CONCERNING CERTAIN INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES
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   Derivatives.
   The Fund may buy and sell certain types of derivatives, such as options,
futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and swaps under circumstances
in which such instruments are expected by Ark Asset Management Company (the
"Sub-Adviser") to aid in achieving the Fund's investment objective. The Fund may
also purchase instruments with characteristics of both futures and securities
(e.g., debt instruments with interest and principal payments determined by
reference to the value of a commodity or a currency at a future time) and which,
therefore, possess the risks of both futures and securities investments.
   Derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, options on futures
contracts, and swaps enable the Fund to take both "short" positions (positions
which anticipate a decline in the market value of a particular asset or index)
and "long" positions (positions which anticipate an increase in the market value
of a particular asset or index). The Fund may also use strategies which involve
simultaneous short and long positions in response to specific market conditions,
such as where the Sub-Adviser anticipates unusually high or low market
volatility.
   The Sub-Adviser may enter into derivative positions for the Fund for either
hedging or non-hedging purposes. The term hedging is applied to defensive
strategies designed to protect the Fund from an expected decline in the market
value of an asset or group of assets that the Fund owns (in the case of a short
hedge) or to protect the Fund from an expected rise in the market value of an
asset or group of assets which it intends to acquire in the future (in the case
of a long or "anticipatory" hedge). Non-hedging strategies include strategies
designed to produce incremental income (such as the option writing strategy
described below) or "speculative" strategies, which are undertaken to profit
from (i) an expected decline in the market value of an asset or group of assets
which the Fund does not own or (ii) expected increases in the market value of an
asset which it does not plan to acquire. Information about specific types of
instruments is provided below.

   Future Contracts.
   Futures contracts are publicly traded contracts to buy or sell an underlying
asset or group of assets, such as a currency or an index of securities, at a
future time at a specified price. A contract to buy establishes a long position
while a contract to sell establishes a short position.
   The purchase of a futures contract on an equity security or an index of
equity securities normally enables a buyer to participate in the market movement
of the underlying asset or index after paying a transaction charge and posting
margin in an amount equal to a small percentage of the value of the underlying
asset or index. The Fund will initially be required to deposit with the Trust's
custodian or the futures commission merchant effecting the futures transaction
an amount of "initial margin" in cash or securities, as permitted under
applicable regulatory policies.
   Initial margin in futures transactions is different from margin in securities
transactions in that the former does not involve the borrowing of funds by the
customer to finance the transaction. Rather, the initial margin is like a
performance bond or good faith deposit on the contract. Subsequent payments
(called "maintenance margin") to and from the broker will be made on a daily
basis as the price of the underlying asset fluctuates. This process is known as
"marking to market." For example, when the Fund has taken a long position in a
futures contract and the value of the underlying asset has risen, that position
will have increased in value and the Fund will receive from the broker a
maintenance margin payment equal to the increase in value of the underlying
asset. Conversely, when the Fund has taken a long position in a futures contract
and the value of the underlying instrument has declined, the position would be
less valuable, and the Fund would be required to make a maintenance margin
payment to the broker.
   At any time prior to expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may elect
to close the position by taking an opposite position which will terminate the
Fund's position in the futures contract. A final determination of maintenance
margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to
the Fund, and the Fund realizes a loss or a gain. While futures contracts with
respect to securities do provide for the delivery and acceptance of such
securities, such delivery and acceptance are seldom made.
   In transactions establishing a long position in a futures contract, assets
equal to the face value of the futures contract will be identified by the Fund
to the Trust's custodian for maintenance in a separate account to insure that
the use of such futures contracts is unleveraged. Similarly, assets having a
value equal to the aggregate face value of the futures contract will be
identified with respect to each short position. The Fund will utilize such
assets and methods of cover as appropriate under applicable exchange and
regulatory policies.

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   Option
   The Fund may use options to implement its investment strategy. There are two
basic types of options: "puts" and "calls." Each type of option can establish
either a long or a short position, depending upon whether the Fund is the
purchaser or the writer of the option. A call option on a security, for example,
gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and the writer the
obligation to sell, the underlying asset at the exercise price during the option
period. Conversely, a put option on a security gives the purchaser the right to
sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying asset at the exercise
price during the option period.
   Purchased options have defined risk, that is, the premium paid for the
option, no matter how adversely the price of the underlying asset moves, while
affording an opportunity for gain corresponding to the increase or decrease in
the value of the optioned asset. In general, a purchased put increases in value
as the value of the underlying security falls and a purchased call increases in
value as the value of the underlying security rises.
   The principal reason to write options is to generate extra income (the
premium paid by the buyer). Written options have varying degrees or risk. An
uncovered written call option theoretically carries unlimited risk, as the
market price of the underlying asset could rise far above the exercise price
before its expiration. This risk is tempered when the call option is covered,
that is when the option writer owns the underlying asset. In this case, the
writer runs the risk of the lost opportunity to participate in the appreciation
in value of the asset rather than the risk of an out-of-pocket loss. A written
put option has defined risk, that is, the difference between the agreed-upon
price that the Fund must pay to the buyer upon exercise of the put and the
value, which could be zero, of the asset at the time of exercise.
   The obligation of the writer of an option continues until the writer effects
a closing purchase transaction or until the option expires. To secure its
obligation to deliver the underlying asset in the case of a call option, or to
pay for the underlying asset in the case of a put option, a covered writer is
required to deposit in escrow the underlying security or other assets in
accordance with the rules of the applicable clearing corporation and exchanges.
   Among the options which the Fund may enter are options on securities indices.
In general, options on indices of securities are similar to options on the
securities themselves except that delivery requirements are different. For
example, a put option on an index of securities does not give the holder the
right to make actual delivery of a basket of securities but instead gives the
holder the right to receiver an amount of cash upon exercise of the option if
the value of the underlying index has fallen below the exercise price. The
amount of cash received will be equal to the difference between the closing
price of the index and the exercise price of the option expressed in dollars
times a specified multiple. As with options on equity securities, or futures
contracts, a Fund may offset its position in index options prior to expiration
by entering into a closing transaction on an exchange or it may let the option
expire unexercised.
   A securities index assigns relative values to the securities included in the
index and the index options are based on a broad market index. In connection
with the use of such options, the Fund may cover its position by identifying
assets having a value equal to the aggregate face value of the option position
taken.

   Options on Futures Contracts
   An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in return for
the premium paid, to assume a position in a future contract (a long position if
the option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified
exercise price at any time during the period of the option.
   Limitations and Risks of Options and Futures Activity
   The Fund may no establish a position in a commodity futures contract or
purchase or sell a commodity option contract for other than bona fide hedging
purposes if immediately thereafter the sum of the amount of initial margin
deposits and premiums required to establish such positions for such nonhedging
purposes would exceed 5% of the market value of the Fund's net assets. The Fund
applies a similar policy to options that are not commodities.
   As noted above, the Fund may engage in both hedging and nonhedging
strategies. Although effective hedging can generally capture the bulk of a
desired risk adjustment, no hedge is completely effective. The Fund's ability to
hedge effectively through transactions in futures and options depends on the
degree to which price movements in its holdings correlate with price movements
of the futures and options.

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   Nonhedging strategies typically involve special risks. The profitability of
the Fund's nonhedging strategies will depend of the Sub-Adviser to analyze both
the applicable derivatives market and the market for the underlying asset or
group of assets. Derivatives markets are often more volatile than corresponding
securities markets and a relatively small change in the price of the underlying
asset or group of assets can have a magnified effect upon the price of a related
derivative instrument.
   Derivatives markets also are often less liquid than the market for the
underlying asset or group of assets. Some positions in futures and options may
be closed out only on an exchange which provides a secondary market thereof.
There can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any
particular futures contract or option at any specific time. Thus, it may not be
possible to close such an option or futures positions prior to maturity. The
inability to close options and futures positions also could have an adverse
impact on the Fund's ability to effectively carry out their derivative
strategies and might, in some cases, require a Fund to deposit cash to meet
applicable margin requirements. The Fund will enter into an option or futures
position only if it appears to be a liquid investment.

   Short Sales Against the Box
   The Fund may effect short sales, but only if such transactions are short sale
transactions known as short sales "against the box." A short sale is a
transaction in which the Fund sells a security it does not own by borrowing it
from a broker, and consequently becomes obligated to replace that security. A
short sale against the box is a short sale where the Fund owns the security sold
short or has an immediate and unconditional right to acquire that security
without additional cash consideration upon conversion, exercise or exchange of
options with respect to securities held in its portfolio. The effect of selling
a security short against the box is to insulate that security against any future
gain or loss.

   Swap Arrangements
   The Fund may enter into various forms of swap arrangements with
counterparties with respect to interest rates, currency rates or indices,
including purchase of caps, floors and collars as described below. In an
interest rate swap the Fund could agree for a specified period to pay a bank or
investment banker the floating rate of interest on a so-called notional
principal amount (i.e., an assumed figure selected by the parties for this
purpose) in exchange for agreement by the bank or investment banker to pay the
Fund a fixed rate of interest on the notional principal amount. In a currency
swap the Fund would agree with the other party to exchange cash flows based on
the relative differences in values of a notional amount of two (or more)
currencies; in an index swap, the Fund would agree to exchange cash flows on a
notional amount based on changes in the values of the selected indices. Purchase
of a cap entitles the purchaser to receive payments from the seller on a
notional amount to the extent that the selected index exceeds an agreed upon
interest rate or amount whereas purchase of a floor entitles the purchaser to
receive such payments to the extent the selected index falls below an agreed
upon interest rate or amount. A collar combines a cap and a floor.
   The Fund may enter credit protection swap arrangements involving the sale by
the Fund of a put option on a debt security which is exercisable by the buyer
upon certain events, such as a default by the referenced creditor on the
underlying debt or a bankruptcy event of the creditor.
   Most swaps entered into by the Fund will be on a net basis; for example, in
an interest rate swap, amounts generated by application of the fixed rate and
the floating rate to the notional principal amount would first offset one
another, with the Fund either receiving or paying the difference between such
amounts. In order to be in a position to meet any obligations resulting from
swaps, the Fund will set up a segregated custodial account to hold appropriate
liquid assets, including cash; for swaps entered into on a net basis, assets
will be segregated having a daily net asset value equal to any excess of the
Fund's accrued obligations over the accrued obligations of the other party,
while for swaps on other than a net basis assets will be segregated having a
value equal to the total amount of the Fund's obligations.
   These arrangements will be made primarily for hedging purposes, to preserve
the return on an investment or on a portion of the Fund's portfolio. However,
the Fund may, as noted above, enter into such arrangements for income purposes
to the extent permitted by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission for
entities which are not commodity pool operators, such as the Fund. In entering a
swap arrangement, the Fund is dependent upon the creditworthiness and good faith
of the counterparty. The Fund attempts to reduce the risks of nonperformance by
the counterparty by dealing only with established, reputable institutions. The
swap market is still relatively new and emerging; positions in swap arrangements
may become illiquid to the extent that nonstandard arrangements with one
counterparty are not readily transferable to another counterparty or if a market
for the transfer of swap positions does not develop. The use of interest rate
swaps is a highly specialized activity which involves investment techniques and
risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities
transactions. If the Sub-Adviser is incorrect in its forecasts of market values,
interest rates and other applicable factors, the investment performance of the
Fund would diminish compared with what it would have been if these investment
techniques were not used. Moreover, even if the Sub-Adviser is correct in its
forecasts, there is a risk that the swap position may correlate imperfectly with
the price of the asset or liability being hedged.

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   Repurchase Agreements.
   The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements occur
when the Fund acquires a security and the seller, which may be either (i) a
primary dealer in U.S. Government securities or (ii) an FDIC-insured bank having
gross assets in excess of $500 million, simultaneously commits to repurchase it
at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date within a specified number of days
(usually not more than seven) from the date of purchase. The repurchase price
reflects the purchase price plus an agreed-upon market rate of interest which is
unrelated to the coupon rate or maturity of the acquired-security. The Fund will
only enter into repurchase agreements involving U.S. Government securities.
Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or
insolvency of the other party, including possible delays or restrictions upon
the Fund's ability to dispose of the underlying securities. Repurchase
agreements will be limited to 30% of the Fund's net assets, except that
repurchase agreements extending for more than seven days when combined with any
other illiquid securities held by the Fund will be limited to 15% of the Fund's
net assets. To the extent excludable under relevant regulatory interpretations,
repurchase agreements involving U.S. Government securities are not subject to
the Fund's investment restrictions which otherwise limit the amount of the
Fund's total assets which may be invested in one issuer or industry.

   Reverse Repurchase Agreements.
   The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. However, the Fund may
not engage in reverse repurchase agreements in excess of 5% of the Fund's total
assets. In a reverse repurchase agreement the Fund transfers possession of a
portfolio instrument to another person, such as a financial institution, broker
or dealer, in return for a percentage of the instrument's market value in cash,
and agrees that on a stipulated date in the future the Fund will repurchase the
portfolio instrument by remitting the original consideration plus interest at an
agreed-upon rate. The ability to use reverse repurchase agreements may enable,
but does not ensure the ability of, the Fund to avoid selling portfolio
instruments at a time when a sale may be deemed to be disadvantageous.
   When effecting reverse repurchase agreements, assets of the Fund in a dollar
amount sufficient to make payment of the obligations to be purchased are
segregated on the Fund's records at the trade date and maintained until the
transaction is settled.

   When-Issued Securities.
   The Fund may purchase "when-issued" securities, which are traded on a price
or yield basis prior to actual issuance. Such purchases will be made only to
achieve the Fund's investment objective and not for leverage. The when-issued
trading period generally lasts from a few days to months, or over a year or
more; during this period dividends or interest on the securities are not
payable. A frequent form of when-issued trading occurs when corporate securities
to be created by a merger of companies are traded prior to the actual
consummation of the merger. Such transactions may involve a risk of loss if the
value of the securities falls below the price committed to prior to actual
issuance. The Trust's custodian will establish a segregated account when the
Fund purchases securities on a when-issued basis consisting of cash or liquid
securities equal to the amount of the when-issued commitments. Securities
transactions involving delayed deliveries or forward commitments are frequently
characterized as when-issued transactions and are similarly treated by the Fund.

   Restricted Securities.
   It is the Fund's policy not to make an investment in restricted securities,
including restricted securities sold in accordance with Rule 144A under the
Securities Act of 1933 ("Rule 144A Securities") if, as a result, more than 35%
of the Fund's total assets are invested in restricted securities, provided not
more than 10% of the Fund's total assets are invested in restricted securities
other than Rule 144A Securities.
   Securities may be resold pursuant to Rule 144A under certain circumstances
only to qualified institutional buyers as defined in the rule, and the markets
and trading practices for such securities are relatively new and still
developing; depending on the development of such markets, Rule 144A Securities
may be deemed to be liquid as determined by or in accordance with methods
adopted by the Trustees. Under such methods the following factors are
considered, among others: the frequency of trades and quotes for the security,
the number of dealers and potential purchasers in the market, market making
activity, and the nature of the security and marketplace trades. Investments in
Rule 144A Securities could have the effect of increasing the level of the Fund's
illiquidity to the extent that qualified institutional buyers become, for a
time, uninterested in purchasing such securities. Also, the Fund may be
adversely impacted by the subjective valuation of such securities in the absence
of a market for them. Restricted securities that are not resalable under Rule
144A may be subject to risks of illiquidity and subjective valuations to a
greater degree than Rule 144A Securities.

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   Foreign Investments.
   The Fund reserves the right to invest without limitation in securities of
non-U.S. issuers directly, or indirectly in the form of American Depositary
Receipts ("ADRs") and European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"). Under current
policy, however, the Fund limits such investments, including ADRs and EDRs, to a
maximum of 35% of its total assets.
   ADRs are receipts, typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company, which
evidence ownership of underlying securities issues by a foreign corporation or
other entity. EDRs are receipts issued in Europe which evidence a similar
ownership arrangement. Generally, ADRs in registered form are designed for use
in U.S. securities markets and EDRs are designed for use in European securities
markets. The underlying securities are not always denominated in the same
currency as the ADRs or EDRs. Although investment in the form of ADRs or EDRs
facilitates trading in foreign securities, it does not mitigate all the risks
associated with investing in foreign securities.
   ADRs are available through facilities which may be either "sponsored" or
"unsponsored." In a sponsored arrangement, the foreign issuer establishes the
facility, pays some or all of the depository's fees, and usually agrees to
provide shareholder communications. In an unsponsored arrangement, the foreign
issuer is not involved, and the ADR holders pay the fees of the depository.
Sponsored ADRs are generally more advantageous to the ADR holders and the issuer
than are unsponsored ADRs. More and higher fees are generally charged in an
unsponsored program compared to a sponsored facility. Only sponsored ADRs may be
listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges. Unsponsored ADRs may prove
to be more risky due to (a) the additional costs involved to the Fund; (b) the
relative illiquidity of the issue in U.S. markets; and (c) the possibility of
higher trading costs in the over-the-counter market as opposed to exchange based
tradings. The Fund will take these and other risk considerations into account
before making an investment in an unsponsored ADR.
   The risks associated with investments in foreign securities include those
resulting from fluctuations in currency exchange rates, revaluation of
currencies, future political and economic developments, including the risks of
nationalization or exporpriation, the possible imposition of currency exchange
blockages, higher operating expenses, foreign withholding and other taxes which
may reduce investment return, reduced availability of public information
concerning issuers, the difficulties in obtaining and enforcing a judgment
against a foreign issuer and the fact that foreign issuers are not generally
subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards or to
other regulatory practices and requirements comparable to those applicable to
domestic issuers. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers may be less
liquid and their prices more volatile than those of securities of comparable
domestic issuers.
   These risks are usually higher in less-develop countries. Such countries
include countries that have an emerging stock market on which trade a small
number of securities and/or countries with economics that are based on only a
few industries. The Fund may invest in the securities of issuers in countries
with less developed economics as deemed appropriate by the Sub-Adviser. However,
it is anticipated that a majority of the foreign investments by the Fund will
consist of securities of issuers in countries with developed economics.

   Currency Transactions.
   The Fund may engage in currency exchange transactions in order to protect
against the effect of uncertain future exchange rates on securities denominated
in foreign currencies. The Fund will conduct its currency exchange transactions
either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the rate prevailing in the currency
exchange market, or by entering into forward contracts to purchase or sell
currencies. The Fund's dealings in forward currency exchange contracts will be
limited to hedging involving either specific transactions or aggregate portfolio
positions. A forward currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or
sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days
from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the
time of the contract. These contracts are not commodities and are entered into
in the interbank market conducted directly between currency traders (usually
large commercial banks) and their customers. In entering a forward currency
contract, the Fund is dependent upon the creditworthiness and good faith of the
counterparty. The Fund attempts to reduce the risks of nonperformance by the
counterparty by dealing only with established, reputable institutions. Although
spot and forward contracts will be used primarily to protect the Fund from
adverse currency movements, they also involve the risk that anticipated currency
movements will not be accurately predicted, which may result in losses to the
Fund. This method of protecting the value of the Fund's portfolio securities
against a decline in the value of a currency does not eliminate fluctuations in
the underlying prices of the securities. It simply establishes a rate of
exchange that can be achieved at some future point in time. Although such
contracts tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of
hedged currency, they tend to limit any potential gain that might result should
the value of such currency increase.

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   Securities Lending.
   The Fund may lend portfolio securities with a value of up to 33 1/3% of its
total assets. The Fund will receive cash or cash equivalents (e.g., U.S.
Government obligations) as collateral in an amount equal to at least 100% of the
current market value of any loaned securities plus accrued interest. Collateral
received by the Fund will generally be held in the form tendered, although cash
may be invested in unaffiliated mutual funds with quality short-term portfolios,
securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies or
instrumentalities or certain unaffiliated mutual funds, irrevocable stand-by
letters of credit issued by a bank, or repurchase agreements, or other similar
investments. The investment of cash collateral received from loaning portfolio
securities involves leverage which magnifies the potential for gain or loss on
monies invested and, therefore, results in an increase in the volatility of the
Fund's outstanding securities. Such loans may be terminated at any time.
   The Fund may receive a lending fee and will retain rights to dividends,
interest or other distributions, on the loaned securities. Voting rights pass
with the lending, although the Fund may call loans to vote proxies if desired.
Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, there is a risk of delay
in recovery which are deemed by the Sub-Adviser or its agents to be of good
financial standing.

   Short-Term Trading.
   The Fund may engage in short-term trading of securities and reserves full
freedom with respect to portfolio turnover. In periods where there are rapid
changes in economic conditions and security price levels or when reinvestment
strategy changes significantly, portfolio turnover may be higher than during
times of economic and market price stability or when investment strategy remains
relatively constant. The Fund's portfolio turnover rate may involve greater
transaction costs, relative to other funds in general, and may have tax and
other consequences.

   Temporary and Defensive Investments.
   The Fund may hold up to 100% of its assets in cash or short-term debt
securities for temporary defensive purposes. The Fund will adopt a temporary
defensive position when, in the opinion of the Sub-Adviser, such a position is
more likely to provide protection against adverse market conditions than
adherence to the Fund's other investment policies. The types of short-term
instruments in which the Fund may invest for such purposes include short-term
money market securities, such as repurchase agreements, and securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies or instrumentalities,
certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers' acceptances of certain
qualified financial institutions and corporate commercial paper, which at the
time of purchase are rated at least within the "A" major rating category by
Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") or the "Prime" major rating category by
Moody's Investor's Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or if not rated, issued by
companies having an outstanding long-term unsecured debt issued rated at least
within the "A" category by S&P or Moody's.

   Industry Classifications.
   For purposes of fundamental investment restrictions regarding industry
concentration, the Sub-Advisor may classify by industry in accordance with
classification set forth in the Directory of Companies Filing Annual Reports
With The Securities and Exchange Commission or other sources. In the absence of
such classification or if the Sub-Advisor determines in good faith based on its
own information that the economic characteristics affecting a particular issue
make it more appropriately considered to be engaged in a different industry, the
Sub-Advisor may classify accordingly. For instance, personal credit finance
companies and business credit finance companies are deemed to be separate
industries and wholly owned finance companies are considered to be in the
industry of their parents if their activities are primarily related to financing
the activities of the parents.

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   Computer-Related Risks
   Many mutual funds and other companies that issue securities, as well as
government entities upon whom those mutual funds and companies depend, may be
adversely affected by computer systems (whether their own systems or systems of
their service providers) that do not properly process dates beginning with
January 1, 2000 and information related to those dates.
   The Sub-Adviser currently is in the process of reviewing its internal
computer systems as they related to the Fund, as well as the computer systems of
those service providers upon which the Fund relies, in order to obtain
reasonable assurances that the Fund will not experience a material adverse
impact related to the problem. The Fund does not currently anticipate that the
problem will have a material adverse impact on its portfolio investments, taken
as a whole. There can be no assurances in the area, however, including the
possibility that the problem could negatively affect the investment markets or
the economy generally.

   Other Investment Companies
   The Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including
affiliated investment companies, such as open- or closed-end management
investment companies, hub and spoke (master/feeder) funds, pooled accounts or
other similar, collective investment vehicles. As a shareholder of an investment
company, the Fund may indirectly bear service and other fees in addition to the
fees the Fund pays its service providers. Similarly, other investment companies
may invest in the Fund. Other investment companies that invest in the Fund may
hold significant portions of the Fund and materially affect the sale and
redemption of Fund shares and the Fund's portfolio transactions.

   Debt Instruments and Permitted Cash Investments
   The Fund may invest in long-term and short-term debt securities. Certain debt
securities and money market instruments in which the Fund may invest are
described below.
   U.S. Government and Related Securities. U.S. Government securities are
securities which are issued or guaranteed as to principal or interest by the
U.S. Government, a U.S. Government agency or instrumentality, or certain
mixed-ownership Government corporations as described herein. The U.S. Government
securities in which the Fund invests include, among others:
   o  direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, i.e., U.S. Treasury bills, notes,
      certificates and bonds;
   o  obligations of U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities, such as the
      Federal Home Loan Banks, the Federal Farm Credit Banks, the Federal
      National Mortgage Association, the Government National Mortgage
      Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; and
   o  obligations of mixed-ownership Government corporations such as Resolution
      Funding Corporation.

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   U.S. Government Securities which the Fund may buy are backed in a variety of
ways by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Some of these
obligations, such as Government National Mortgage Association mortgage-backed
securities, are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Other
obligations, such as those of the Federal National Mortgage Association, are
backed by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase certain
obligations of agencies or instrumentalities, although the U.S. Government has
no legal obligation to do so. Obligations such as those of the Federal Home Loan
Bank, the Federal Farm Credit Bank, the Federal National Mortgage Association
and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation are backed by the credit of the
agency or instrumentality issuing the obligations. Certain obligations of
Resolution Funding Corporation, a mixed-ownership Government corporation, are
backed with respect to interest payments by the U.S. Treasury, and with respect
to principal payments by U.S. Treasury obligations held in a segregated account
with a Federal Reserve Bank. Except for certain mortgage-related securities, the
Fund will only invest in obligations issued by mixed-ownership Government
corporations where such securities are guaranteed as to payment of principal or
interest by the U.S. Government or a U.S. Government agency or instrumentality,
and any unguaranteed principal or interest is otherwise supported by U.S.
Government obligations held in a segregated account.
   U.S. Government securities may be acquired by the Fund in the form of
separately traded principal and interest components of securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. The principal and interest components of
selected securities are traded independently under the Separate Trading of
Registered Interest and Principal of Securities ("STRIPS") program. Under the
STRIPS program, the principal and interest components are individually numbered
and separately issued by the U.S. Treasury at the request of depository
financial institutions, which then trade the component parts independently.
Obligations of Resolution Funding Corporation are similarly divided into
principal and interest components and maintained as such on the book entry
records of the Federal Reserve Banks.
   In addition, the Fund may invest in custodial receipts that evidence
ownership of future interest payments, principal payments or both on certain
U.S. Treasury notes or bonds in connection with programs sponsored by banks and
brokerage firms. Such notes and bonds are held in custody by a bank on behalf of
the owners of the receipts. These custodial receipts are known by various names,
including "Treasury Receipts" ("TRs"), "Treasury Investment Growth Receipts"
(TIGRs") and "Certificates of Accrual on Treasury Securities ("CATS"), and may
be deemed U.S. Government securities.
   The Fund may also invest from time to time in collective investment vehicles,
the assets of which consist principally of U.S. Government securities or other
assets substantially collateralized or supported by such securities, such as
Government trust certificates.

   Bank Money Investments
   Bank money investments include, but are not limited to, certificates of
deposit, bankers' acceptances and time deposits. Certificates of deposit are
generally short-term (i.e., less than one year), interest-bearing negotiable
certificates issued by commercial banks or savings and loan associations against
funds deposited in the issuing institution. A banker's acceptance is a time
draft drawn on a commercial bank by a borrower, usually in connection with an
international commercial transaction (to finance the import, export, transfer or
storage of goods). A banker's acceptance may be obtained from a domestic or
foreign bank, including a U.S. branch or agency of a foreign bank. The borrower
is liable for payment as well as the bank, which unconditionally guarantees to
pay the draft at its face amount on the maturity date. Most acceptances have
maturities of six months or less and are traded in secondary markets prior to
maturity. Time deposits are nonnegotiable deposits for a fixed period of time at
a stated interest rate. The Fund will not invest in any such bank money
investment unless the investment is issued by a U.S. bank that is a member of
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), including any foreign branch
thereof, a U.S. branch or agency of a foreign bank, a foreign branch of a
foreign bank, or a savings bank or savings and loan association that is a member
of the FDIC and which at the date of investment has capital, surplus and
undivided profits (as of the date of its most recently published financial
statements) in excess of $50 million. The Fund will not invest in time deposits
maturing in more than seven days and will not invest more than 10% of its total
assets in time deposits maturing in two to seven days.
   U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks are offices of foreign banks and
are not separately incorporated entities. They are chartered and regulated
either federally or under state law. U.S. federal branches or agencies of
foreign banks are chartered and regulated by the Comptroller of the Currency,
while state branches and agencies are chartered and regulated by authorities of
the respective states or the District of Columbia. U.S. branches of foreign
banks may accept deposits and thus are eligible for FDIC insurance; however, not
all such branches elect FDIC insurance. Unlike U.S. branches of foreign banks,
U.S. agencies of foreign banks may not accept deposits and thus are not eligible
for FDIC insurance. Both branches and agencies can maintain credit balances,
which are funds received by the office incidental to or arising out of the
exercise of their banking powers and can exercise other commercial functions,
such as lending activities.

   Short-Term Corporate Debt Instruments
   Short-term corporate debt instruments include commercial paper to finance
short-term credit needs (i.e., short-term, unsecured promissory notes) issued by
corporations including but not limited to (a) domestic or foreign bank holding
companies or (b) their subsidiaries or affiliates where the debt instrument is
guaranteed by the bank holding company or an affiliated bank or where the bank
holding company or the affiliated bank is unconditionally liable for the debt
instrument. Commercial paper is usually sold on a discounted basis and has a
maturity at the time of issuance not exceeding nine months.

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   Zero and Step Coupon Securities
   Zero and step coupon securities are debt securities that may pay no interest
for all or a portion of their life but are purchased at a discount to face value
at maturity. Their return consist of the amortization of the discount between
their purchase price and their maturity value, plus in the case of a step
coupon, any fixed rate interest income. Zero coupon securities pay no interest
to holders prior to maturity even though interest on these securities is
reported as income to the Fund. The Fund will be required to distribute all or
substantially all of such amounts annually to its shareholders. These
distributions may cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio assets in order to make
such distributions at a time when the Fund may have otherwise chosen not to sell
such securities. The market value of such securities may be more volatile than
that of securities which pay interest at regular intervals.

   Commercial Paper Ratings
   Commercial paper investments at the time of purchase will be rated within the
"A" major rating category by S&P or within the "Prime" major rating category by
Moody's, or, if not rated, issued by companies having an outstanding long-term
unsecured debt issue rated at least within the "A" category by S&P or by
Moody's. The money market investments in corporate bonds and debentures (which
must have maturities at the date of settlement of one year or less) must be
rated at the time of purchase at least within the "A" category by S&P or within
the "Prime" category by Moody's, within comparable categories of other rating
agencies or considered to be of comparable quality by the Sub-Adviser.
   Commercial paper rated within the "A" category (highest quality) by S&P is
issued by entities which have liquidity ratios which are adequate to meet cash
requirements. Long-term senior debt is rated within the "A" category or better,
although in some cases credits within the "BBB" category may be allowed. The
issuer has access to at least two additional channels of borrowing. Basic
earnings and cash flow have an upward trend with allowance made for unusual
circumstances. Typically, the issuer's industry is well established and the
issuer has a strong positions within the industry. The reliability and quality
of management are unquestioned. The relative strength or weakness of the above
factors determines whether the issuer's commercial paper is rated A-1, A-2 or
A-3. (Those A-1 issues determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics
are denoted with a plus (+) sign: A-1+.)
   The rating Prime is the highest commercial paper rating category assigned by
Moody's. Among the factors considered by Moody's in assigning ratings are the
following: evaluation of the management of the issuer; economic evaluation of
the issuer's industry or industries and an appraisal of speculative-type risks
which may be inherent in certain areas; evaluation of the issuer's products in
relation to competition and customer acceptance; liquidity; amount and quality
of long-term debt; trend of earnings over a period of 10 years; financial
management of obligations which may be present or may arise as a result of
public interest questions and preparations to meet such obligations. These
factors are all considered in determining whether the commercial paper is rated
Prime-1, Prime-2 or Prime-3.
   In the event the lowering of ratings of debt instruments held by the Fund by
applicable rating agencies results in a material decline in the overall quality
of the Fund's portfolio, the Trustees of the Trust will review the situation and
take such action as they deem in the best interests of the Fund's shareholders,
including, if necessary, changing the composition of the portfolio.

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE
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   It is the policy of the Fund when purchasing and selling portfolio securities
to obtain the highest possible price on sales and the lowest possible price on
purchases of securities, consistent with the best execution of portfolio
transactions. Activa Asset Management, LLC, the ("Investment Adviser"), or the
Sub-Advisers will select the brokers and resulting allocation of brokerage
commission; but, the Investment Adviser's practice is subject to review by the
Board of Trustees of the Fund, which has the primary responsibility in this
regard, and must be consistent with the policies stated above.
   The Investment Adviser and Sub-Adviser, in effecting purchases and sales of
portfolio securities for the account of the Fund, will implement the Fund's
policy of seeking best execution of orders, which includes best net prices.
Consistent with this policy, orders for portfolio transactions are placed with
broker-dealer firms giving consideration to the quality, quantity, and nature of
each firm's professional services which include execution, clearance procedures,
wire service quotations, research information, statistical, and other services
provided to the Fund, Adviser, and the Sub-Adviser. Any research benefits
derived by the Sub-Adviser are available to all clients of the Sub-Adviser.
Since research information, statistical and other services are only
supplementary to the research efforts of the Sub-Adviser and still must be
analyzed and reviewed by its staff, the receipt of research information is not
expected to materially reduce expenses.

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   Also, subject to the policy of seeking best price and execution of orders,
certain Fund expenses may be paid through the use of directed brokerage
commissions. While the Sub-Adviser will be primarily responsible for the
placement of the Fund's business, the policies and practices in this regard must
be consistent with the foregoing and will at all times be subject to review by
the Trustees of the Fund.
   During the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, the Fund paid total
brokerage commissions on purchase and sale of portfolio securities of $358,825,
$301,990, and $250,136, respectively. Transactions in the amount of $58,297,046,
involving commissions of approximately $59,629, were directed to brokers because
of research services provided during 1998.
   The Sub-Adviser furnishes investment advice to other clients. The other
accounts may also make investments in the same investment securities and at the
same time as the Fund. When two or more of such clients are simultaneously
engaged in the purchase or sale of the same security, the transactions are
allocated as to amount and price in a manner considered equitable to each, so
that each receives, to the extent practicable, the average price of such
transactions, which may or may not be beneficial to the Fund. The Board of
Trustees of the Fund believes that the benefits of the Sub-Adviser's
organization outweigh any limitations that may arise from simultaneous
transactions.
   The Fund may acquire securities of brokers who execute the Fund's portfolio
transactions. As of December 31, 1998, the Fund owned no such securities.

PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
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   Amway Corporation indirectly, as of June 30, 1999, owned 723,937 shares, or
2.6%, of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos
are controlling persons of Amway Corporation since they own, together with their
spouses, substantially all of its outstanding securities. Amway Corporation is a
Michigan manufacturer and direct selling distributor of home care and personal
care products. Jay Van Andel owns all the outstanding securities of JVA
Properties Corporation, the General Partner for JVA Enterprises Limited
Partnership, which owns, as of June 30, 1999, 6,137,283 shares, or 22.4%, of the
outstanding shares of the Fund. The Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation, as of
June 30, 1999, owns 1,894,122 shares, or 6.9%, of the outstanding shares of the
Fund. No other person is known by the Fund to own of record or beneficially 5%
or more of the Fund's shares.
   As noted above, Jay Van Andel together with his spouse beneficially owns more
than 25% of the Fund's voting securities. Accordingly, he may be deemed to
control the Fund.
   If any of the Fund's principal shareholders were to substantially reduce its
investment in the Fund, it could have an adverse effect on
the Fund by decreasing the size of the Fund and by causing the Fund to incur
brokerage charges in connection with the redemption of the Fund's shares.

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE FUND
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   The business affairs of the fund are managed and under the direction of the
Board of Trustees. The following are the Officers and Trustees of the Fund or
the Adviser or both, together with their principal occupations during the past
five years:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                              <C>   <C>                       <C>
Name and Address                 Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

Richard A. DeWitt                85    Trustee of the Fund       President, DeWitt Land and
10001 Buttonwood Way                                             Cattle Company (investments
Tequesta, Florida 33469                                          in land and cattle)

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<CAPTION>
<S>                              <C>   <C>                       <C>
Name and Address                 Age   Office Held               Principal Occupation Last Five Years

Allan D. Engel*                  47    Trustee, Vice             Sr.  Manager,   Investments  and
2905 Lucerne SE, Ste 200               President, Secretary      Real Estate,  Amway Corporation.
Grand Rapids, Michigan                 and Assistant Treasurer   Director,      President     and
Suite 200                              of the Fund; President,   Secretary  of  Amway  Management
49546                                  and Secretary of the      Company  (1981-1999).   Trustee,
                                       Investment Adviser.       Vice  President  and  Secretary,
                                                                 Amway Mutual Fund,  successor to
                                                                 Activa Value Fund (1981-1999).

Donald H. Johnson                69    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Vice
19017 Vintage Trace Circle                                       President-Treasurer, SPX
Fort Myers, Florida                                              Corporation (Designs,
33912                                                            manufactures and markets
                                                                 products and services for the
                                                                 motor vehicle industry), 1986
                                                                 to 1994.

Walter T. Jones                  57    Trustee of the Fund       Retired,   Former   Senior  Vice
936 Sycamore Ave.                                                President-Chief        Financial
Holland, Michigan                                                Officer, Prince Corporation.
49424

James J. Rosloniec*              54    Trustee, President and    Vice President-Audit and
2905 Lucerne SE, Ste 200               Treasurer of the Fund;    Control, Amway Corporation,
Grand Rapids, Michigan                 and Director,             1991 to present. Director, Vice
Suite 200                              Vice-President and        President and Treasurer of
49546                                  Treasurer of the          Amway Management Company
                                       Investment Adviser.       (1984-1999).  Trustee,
                                                                 President and Treasurer, Amway
                                                                 Mutual Fund, successor to
                                                                 Activa Value Fund (1981-1999).

Richard E. Wayman                64    Trustee of the Fund       Retired, Former Finance
24578 Rutherford                                                 Director, Amway Corporation,
Ramona, California                                               1976 to 1996
92065
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Pension or
      Name of Person,          Trustee         Retirement        Estimated Annual    Total Compensation
         Position            Compensation  Benefits Accrued as       Benefits         Paid to Trustees
                                              Part of Fund        Upon Retirement
                                                Expenses
<S>                             <C>               <C>                     <C>              <C>
Richard A. DeWitt               $5,000            -0-                     -0-              $5,000
Trustee
Allan D. Engel*                 $5,000            -0-                     -0-              $5,000
Trustee
Donald H. Johnson               $5,000            -0-                     -0-              $5,000
Trustee


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<CAPTION>
                                               Pension or
      Name of Person,          Trustee         Retirement        Estimated Annual    Total Compensation
         Position            Compensation  Benefits Accrued as       Benefits         Paid to Trustees
                                              Part of Fund        Upon Retirement
                                                Expenses
<S>                             <C>               <C>                     <C>              <C>
Walter T. Jones                 $5,000            -0-                     -0-              $5,000
Trusstee
James J. Rosloniec              $5,000            -0-                     -0-              $5,000
Trustee
Richard E. Wayman               $4,500            -0-                     -0-              $4,500
Trustee
   *These Trustees are interested persons under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended.
</TABLE>

   All Officers and certain Trustees of the Fund and the Investment Adviser are
affiliated with Amway Corporation. The Officers serve without compensation from
the Fund. Fees paid to all Trustees during the year ended December 31, 1998,
amounted to $29,500. Under the Administrative Agreement, the Investment Adviser
pays the fees of the Trustees of the Fund. The Trustees and Officers of the Fund
owned, as a group, less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The
Adviser also serves as the Fund's principal underwriter (see "Distribution of
Shares").

INVESTMENT ADVISER
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   The Fund has entered into an Investment Advisory Contract ("Contract") with
Activa Asset Management, LLC (the "Investment Adviser or Activa"). Under the
Contract, the Investment Adviser sets overall investment strategies for the Fund
and monitors and evaluates the investment performance of the Fund's Sub-Adviser,
including compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions
of the Fund. If the Investment Adviser believes it is in the Fund's best
interests, it may recommend that additional or alternative Sub-Advisers be
retained on behalf of the Fund. If more than one Sub-Adviser is retained, the
Investment Adviser will recommend to the Fund's Trustees how the Fund's assets
should be allocated or reallocated from time to time, among the Sub-Advisers.
   The Investment Adviser and the Fund have received an exemptive order from the
Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to certain provisions of the
Investment Company Act. As sent the exemptive order these provisions would
require that any change of Sub-Advisers be submitted to the Fund's shareholders
for approval. Pursuant to the exemptive order, any change in the Fund's
Sub-Advisers must be approved by the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of
the Fund's independent Trustees. If the Fund hires a new or an additional
Sub-Adviser, information about the new Sub-Adviser will be provided to the
Fund's shareholders within 90 days.
   The Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Investment Adviser
became effective on September 1, 1999. For providing services under this
contract, the Investment Adviser is to receive compensation payable quarterly,
at the annual rate of .65 of 1% on the first $100,000,000 of average daily net
assets of the Fund, .60% on the next $50,000,000 in assets, and .55% on the next
$50,000,000 in assets. When the Fund's assets reach $200,000,000, the rate shall
be .60^ on assets up to $200,000,000 and .55% on assets in excess of
$200,000,000 so long as the Fund continues to have at least $200,000,000 in
assets. Activa also provides certain administrative services for the Fund
pursuant to a separate agreement. See "Administrative Services Agreement."
   Prior to September 1, 1999, Amway Management Company ("AMC") served as the
Fund's investment adviser. Pursuant to an Advisory and Service Contract between
the Fund and AMC, AMC provided certain administrative services to the Fund. The
fees paid by the Fund to AMC pursuant to this contract during the years December
31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, were $864,715, $727,102, and $524,637, respectively.
   Members of the families of Jay Van Andel and Richard M. DeVos indirectly own
substantially all of the outstanding ownership interests of Activa. Members of
these families also indirectly own substantially all of the outstanding
securities of AMC.

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SUB-ADVISER
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   A Sub-Advisory Agreement has been entered into between the Investment Adviser
and Ark Asset Management Co., Inc., One New York Plaza, 29th Floor, New York, NY
10004 (Sub-Adviser). Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Adviser employs the
Sub-Adviser to furnish investment advice and manage on a regular basis the
investment portfolio of the Fund, subject to the direction of the Adviser, the
Board of Trustees of the Fund, and to the provisions of the Fund's current
Prospectus. The Sub-Adviser will make investment decisions on behalf of the Fund
and place all orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities for the
Fund's account, except when otherwise specifically directed by the Fund or the
Adviser. The fees of the Sub-Adviser are paid by the Investment Adviser, not the
Fund. During the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, these fees were
$702,560, $594,901, and $428,905, respectively.

PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER
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   Activa will serve as the exclusive agent for sales of the Fund's shares
pursuant to a Principal Underwriting Agreement. Prior to September 1, 1999
Previously, Amway Management Company served as the Fund's Principal Underwriter.
Prior to April 22, 1998, the Principal Underwriter received a sales commission
of 3% of the offering price of the Fund's shares. The sales commission was
eliminated when the Fund adopted the Distribution Plan. During the years ended
December 31,1998, 1997 and 1996, AMC received sales commissions of $473,151,
$513,417 and $475,319, respectively. The only compensation currently received by
the Adviser in connection with the sale of Fund shares is pursuant to the
Distribution Plan.

   The Adviser has filed an application with the National Association of
Securities Dealers ("NASD") for registration as a broker-dealer. It is expected
that this application will become effective on or about September 30, 1999.
Until the Adviser's NASD application is effective, Amway Management Company will
serve as the Fund's principal underwriter

ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
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   Pursuant to the Administrative Agreement between the Fund and Activa, Activa
provides specified assistance to the Fund with respect to compliance matters,
taxes and accounting, the provision of legal services, meetings of the Fund's
Trustees and shareholders, and preparation of the Fund's registration statement
and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition,
Activa pays the fees of the Fund's Trustees, and the salaries and fees of all of
the Fund's Trustees and officers who devote part or all of their time to the
affairs of Activa. For providing these services Activa receives a fee, payable
quarterly, at the annual rate of 0.15% of the Fund's average daily assets.
   The Administrative Agreement provides that Activa is only responsible for
paying such fees and expenses and providing such services as are specified in
the agreement. The Fund is responsible for all other expenses including (i)
expenses of maintaining the Fund and continuing its existence; (ii) registration
of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940; (iii) commissions, fees
and other expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition and valuation of
securities and other investments; (iv) auditing, accounting and legal expenses;
(v) taxes and interest; (vi) government fees; (vii) expenses of issue, sale,
repurchase and redemption of shares; (viii) expenses of registering and
qualifying the Trust, the Fund and its shares under federal and state securities
laws and of preparing and printing prospectuses for such purposes and for
distributing the same to shareholders and investors; (ix) expenses of reports
and notices to stockholders and of meetings of stockholders and proxy
solicitations therefore; (x) expenses of reports to governmental officers and
commissions; (xi) insurance expenses; (xii) association membership dues; (xiii)
fees, expenses and disbursements of custodians and sub-custodians for all
services to the Trust (including without limitation safekeeping of funds and
securities, and keeping of books and accounts); (xiv) fees, expenses and
disbursement of transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, stockholder
servicing agents and registrars for all services to the Trust; (xv) expenses for
servicing shareholder accounts; (xvi) any direct charges to shareholders
approved by the Trustees of the Trust; and (xvii) such non-recurring items as
may arise, including expenses incurred in connection with litigation,
proceedings and claims and the obligation of the Trust to indemnify its Trustees
and officers with respect thereto.
   Activa has provided certain administrative to the Fund since September 1,
1999. Administrative services were previously provided to the Fund by AMC
pursuant to the Advisory and Service Agreement between the Fund and AMC. See
"Investment Advisor"
   The Fund has entered into an agreement with Bisys Fund Services Ohio, Inc.
("Bisys") whereby Bisys provides a portfolio accounting and information system
for portfolio management for the maintenance of records and processing of
information which is needed daily in the determination of the net asset value of
the Fund.

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TRANSFER AGENT
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   Under a separate contract, the functions of the Transfer Agent and Dividend
Disbursing Agent are performed by Activa Asset Management LLC, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, which acts as the Fund's agent for transfer of the Fund's shares and
for payment of dividends and capital gain distributions to shareholders.
   In return for its services, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent monthly, a fee
of .20% of the average daily net assets of the Fund per account in existence
during the month, payable monthly, less earnings in the redemption liquidity
account after deducting bank fees, if any. The fee schedule is reviewed annually
by the Board of Trustees.

CUSTODIAN
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   The portfolio securities of the Fund are held, pursuant to a Custodian
Agreement, by Northern Trust Company, 50 South LaSalle, Chicago, Illinois, as
Custodian. The Custodian performs no managerial or policymaking functions for
the Fund.

AUDITORS
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   BDO Seidman, LLP, 99 Monroe Avenue, N.W., Suite 800, Grand Rapids, Michigan,
are the independent certified public accountants for the Fund. Services include
an annual audit of the Fund's financial statements, tax return preparation, and
review of certain filings with the SEC.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES
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   The net asset value of the Fund's shares is determined by dividing the
total current value of the assets of the Fund, less its liabilities, by the
number of shares outstanding at that time. This determination is made at the
close of business of the New York Stock Exchange, usually 4:00 P.M. Eastern
time, on each business day on which that Exchange is open. Shares will not be
priced on national holidays or other days on which the New York Stock Exchange
is closed for trading.
   The Fund's investments are generally valued at current market value. If
market quotations are not readily available, the Fund's investments will be
valued at fair value as determined by the Fund's Board of Trustees.

PURCHASE OF SHARES
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   Class R Shares are offered to tax-exempt retirement and benefit plans of
Amway Corporation and its affiliates. There are no minimum investment
requirements for shares of Class R. Participants in the tax-exempt retirement
and benefits plans of Amway Corporation and its affiliates should contact the
Plan Administrator for information about particular procedures or requirements
which may apply to Plan Participants.
   All purchases will be made at the Net Asset Value per share net calculated
after the Fund receives your investment and application in proper form.

HOW SHARES ARE REDEEMED
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   The Fund will redeem your shares at the net asset value next determined after
your redemption request is received in proper form.
   Payment for redeemed shares is normally made by check and mailed within three
days thereafter. However, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the right of
redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed for more than seven
days: (1) for any period during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed,
other than for customary weekend and holiday closings; (2) when trading on the
New York Stock Exchange is restricted, as determined by the SEC; (3) when an
emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which it is not
reasonably practicable for the Fund to dispose of its securities or determine
the value of its net assets; or (4) for such other period as the SEC may by
order permit for the protection of the shareholders. During such a period, a
shareholder may withdraw his request for redemption or receive the net asset
value next computed when regular trading resumes.
   The Fund has filed with the SEC an election to pay for all redeemed shares in
cash up to a limit, as to any one shareholder during any 90-day periods, of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund, whichever is less. Beyond
that limit, the Fund is permitted to pay the redemption price wholly or partly
"in kind," that is, by distribution of portfolio securities held by the Fund.
This would occur only upon specific authorization by the Board of Trustees when,
in their judgment, unusual circumstances make it advisable. It is unlikely that
this will ever happen, but if it does, you will incur a brokerage charge in
converting the securities received in this manner into cash. Portfolio
securities distributed "in kind" will be valued as they are valued for the
determination of the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

<PAGE>

   Participants in the tax-exempt retirement and benefit plans of Amway
Corporation and its affiliates should contact the Plan Administrator for
information about particular redemption procedures or requirements which may
apply to Plan Participants..

FEDERAL INCOME TAX
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   The Fund will make distributions of ordinary income and capital gains that
will relieve the Fund of all federal income taxes.
   Shares of Class R will be held by the qualified retirement and benefit plans
of Amway Corporation and its affiliates ("the plans") for the benefit of plan
participants. The plans do not pay federal income taxes. Plan participants
should consult the plans' governing documents, and their own tax advisers, for
information about the tax consequences associated with participating in the
plans.

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Following is the average annual total return percentages for one, five and
ten years for the Fund for annual periods ended December 31, 1998 for Class A.
The investment performance of Class R is expected to be substantially similar to
Class A because both Classes invest in the same portfolio of securities and
investment performance will differ only to the extent that the classes do not
have the same expenses. The estimated expenses for Class R, which are lower than
the expenses for Class A, are disclosed in the Fee Expense Table.

   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL
   RETURN FOR THE PERIODS             PAST             PAST               PAST
   ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998          1 YEAR          5 YEARS           10 YEARS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ACTIVA VALUE FUND*                10.17%           15.36%             15.93%
   RUSSELL 1000 VALUE**              15.63%           20.85%             17.39%
   S&P 500**                         28.58%           24.06%             19.21%

   *Ark Asset Management Company has been sub-adviser since May 1, 1995. Since
that time, the Fund's average annual total return has been 22.1%. Also, the S&P
500's and the Russell 1000 Value's average annual total return has been 29.3%
and 25.9%, respectively.
   **The S&P 500 Index represents an unmanaged index generally representative of
the U.S. stock market. The Value Index represents a composite of value stocks
representative of the Fund's investment objectives and strategies which is
compiled independently by the Frank Russell Companies. Neither index is impacted
by Fund operating expenses.
   Total return performance for the Fund is calculated by making an initial
investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period, in the Fund's shares at the
net asset value (without sales charge) and reinvesting all ordinary income
dividends and capital gain distributions paid during the period in additional
shares at net asset value per share on the reinvestment dates. The illustration
includes recurring expenses incurred by all shareholder accounts and not those
incurred for specific shareholder purposes such as bank fees for wire transfers,
Individual Retirement Accounts, or Profit-Sharing Trusts.
   The average annual total return for the Fund for a specific period is found
by dividing the ending total value by the cost of the initial investment for the
period and taking this quotient to the Nth root, then subtracting 1 (N
represents the number of years in the period). The average annual total return
reflects the hypothetical annually compounded return that would have produced
the same cumulative total return if the Fund's performance had been constant
over the entire period. Such calculation is with all ordinary income dividends
and capital gain distributions reinvested at net asset value exclusive of sales
charges. No adjustment has been made for any income taxes payable by
shareholders on ordinary income dividends and capital gain distributions
accepted in shares which are payable by shareholders in the tax year received.
   Average annual total return percentages of the Fund will vary and the
publication of performance results is not a representation as to future
investment performance. Factors affecting the Fund's performance include general
market conditions, operating expenses and investment management. Net asset
values of the Fund will fluctuate. Additional information about the performance
of the Fund is contained in the Annual Shareholders Report which can be obtained
without charge.

REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND ANNUAL AUDIT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   The Fund's year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. At least
semiannually, the shareholders of the Fund receive reports, pursuant to
applicable laws and regulations, containing financial information. The annual
shareholders report is incorporated by reference into the Statement of
Additional Information. The cost of printing and distribution of such reports to
shareholders is borne by the Fund.
   At least once during each year, the Fund is audited by independent certified
public accountants appointed by resolution of the Board and approved by the
shareholders. The fees and expenses of the auditors are paid by the Fund.
   The financial statements for the Fund are contained in the Fund's 1998 Annual
Report to Shareholders along with additional information about the performance
of the Fund, which is incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained by
writing or calling the Fund.

<PAGE>

                               Activa
                               Value
                               Fund

ACTIVA VALUE FUND
(a Series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust)
2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan  49546
(616) 787-6288
(800) 346-2670
                                     Class R
                                  Statement of
                             Additional Information


                                September 1, 1999


                             ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND LOGO


Printed in U.S.A.

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                            ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST
                                    FORM N-1A


                                     PART C

                                OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 23.        Exhibits

                (a)   Declaration of Trust

                           The Declaration of Trust for Amway Mutual Fund Trust,
                      renamed the Activa Mutual Fund Trust, (a Delaware Trust)
                      is incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement
                      under the Securities Act of 1933, Post Effective Amendment
                      No. 47, Part C, Pages C-9 through C-34, as filed on June
                      17, 1999.

                (b)   By-Laws

                           The By-Laws of Amway Mutual Fund Trust, renamed the
                      Activa Mutual Fund Trust, (a Delaware trust), are
                      incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement
                      under the Securities Act of 1933, Post Effective Amendment
                      No. 43, Part C, Pages C-83 through C-97, as filed on
                      February 27, 1998.

                (c)   Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders

                           Reference is made to the Declaration of Trust,
                      Exhibit 23(a), including, in particular, Article III
                      (Units) and Article V (Unitholders Voting Powers and
                      Meetings), and to the By-Laws, Exhibit 23(b), including,
                      in particular, Article II (Meetings of Shareholders) and
                      Article V (Inspection of Records and Reports) which are
                      incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement
                      under the Securities Act of 1933, Post Effective Amendment
                      No. 47, Part C, Pages C-9 through C-34, and Pages C-25
                      through C-26, respectively, as filed on June 17, 1999 and
                      to Post Effective Amendment No. 43, Part C, Pages C-83
                      through C-97, as filed on February 27, 1998.

                (d)   Investment Advisory Contract

                      (1)  Advisory and Service Contract between Activa Mutual
                           Fund Trust and Activa Asset Management, LLC

                           The Advisory and Service Contract between Activa
                           Mutual Fund Trust and Activa Asset Management, LLC is
                           incorpoarted by reference to the Registration
                           Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, Post
                           Effective Amendment No. 47, Part C, Pages C-5 through
                           C-39, as filed on June 17, 1999.

                                      C-1

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                            ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST
                                    FORM N-1A

                                     PART C

                                OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 23.        Exhibits (Continued)

                      (2)  Sub-Advisory Agreements

                          (a)  The Sub-Advisory Agreement between Activa Asset
                               Management, LLC and J.P. Morgan is included on
                               Pages C-9 through C-12.

                          (b)  The Sub-Advisory Agreement between Activa Asset
                               Management LLC and Van Kampen Management, Inc. is
                               included on Pages C-13 through C-16.

                          (c)  The Sub-Advisory Agreement between Activa Asset
                               Management LLC and ARK Asset Management Company,
                               Inc. is included on Pages C-17 through C-20.

                          (d)  The Sub-Advisory Agreement between Activa Asset
                               Management LLC and State Street Research is
                               included on  Pages C-21 through C-24.

                          (e)  The Sub-Advisory Agreement between Activa Asset
                               Management LLC and Nicholas-Applegate is
                               included on Pages C-25 through C-28.

                    (e)  Principal Underwriter Agreement between Activa Mutual
                         Fund Trust and Activa Asset Management LLC

                                    The Principal Underwriter Agreement between
                             Activa Mutual Fund Trust and Activa Asset
                             Management LLC is incorporated by reference to the
                             Registration Statement under the Securities Act of
                             1933, Post Effective Amendment No. 47, Part C,
                             Pages C-55 through C-60, as filed on June 17, 1999.

                          (f)  Bonus or Profit Sharing Contracts

                                    There are no bonus or profit sharing
                             contracts for the Board of Trustees.

                          (g)  Custodian Agreement

                                    The Custody Agreement between Amway Mutual
                             Fund Trust, renamed the Activa Mutual Fund Trust,
                             and Northern Trust Company is incorporated by
                             reference to the Registration Statement under the
                             Securities Act of 1933, Post Effective Amendment
                             No. 46, Part C, Pages C-14 through C-35, as filed
                             on March 1, 1999.

                                      C-2

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                            ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST
                                    FORM N-1A

                                     PART C

                                OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 23.        Exhibits (Continued)

                          (h)  Other Material Contracts

                               (1)  Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services
                                    Agreement between Activa Mutual Fund Trust
                                    and Activa Asset Management, LLC
                                        The Class A Transfer Agency and Dividend
                                    Disbursing Agency Agreement between Activa
                                    Mutual Fund Trust and Activa Asset
                                    Management LLC is incorporated by reference
                                    to the Registration Statement under the
                                    Securites Act of 1933, Post Effective
                                    Amendment No. 47, Part C, Pages C-61 through
                                    C-63 and the Class R Transfer Agent and
                                    Shareholder Services Agreement between
                                    Activa Mutual Fund Trust and Activa Asset
                                    Management, LLC is included on Pages C-29
                                    through C-35.

                               (2)  Administrative Agreement between Activa
                                    Mutual Fund Trust and Activa Asset
                                    Management, LLC
                                        The Adminsitrative Agreement between
                                    Activa Mutual Fund Trust and Activa Asset
                                    Management LLC is included on Pages C-36
                                    through C-41.

                               (3)  Portfolio Accounting and Research
                                    Information System
                                        The Portfolio Accounting and Research
                                    Information System Agreement between Activa
                                    Asset Management LLC and Bisys Securities,
                                    Inc. is included on Pages C-42 through C-53.

                          (i)  Legal Opinion

                                    The legal opinion is included on Page C-54.

                          (j)  Other Opinions

                                    The Consent of Independent Certified Public
                             Accountants is incorporated by reference to the
                             Registration Statement under the Securities Act of
                             1933, Post Effective Amendment No. 47, Part C, Page
                             C-92. There are no other opinions, appraisals or
                             rulings, and related consents relied on in
                             preparing the registration statement and required
                             by Section 7 of the Securities Act.

                                      C-3

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                            ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST
                                    FORM N-1A

                                     PART C

                                OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 23.        Exhibits (Continued)


                          (k)  Omitted Financial Statements

                                    The Annual Report for Amway Mutual Fund,
                             renamed Activa Mutual Fund Trust, is incorporated
                             by reference to the Registration Statement under
                             the Securities Act of 1933, Post Effective
                             Amendment No. 46, Part C, Pages C-37 through C-50
                             as filed on March 1, 1999.


                          (l)  Initial Capital Agreements

                                    There are no agreements or understandings
                             made in consideration for providing the initial
                             capital between or among the Fund, the Underwriter,
                             Adviser, Promoter or initial shareholders.

                          (m)  12b-1 Plan for Distribution

                                    The 12b-1 Plan for Distribution between
                             Activa Mutual Fund Trust and Activa Asset
                             Management, LLC is included on Pages C-55 through
                             C-58.

                          (n)  Financial Data Schedule

                                    Financial Data Schedule meeting the
                             requirement of Rule 483 under the Securities Act is
                             incorporated by reference to the Registration
                             Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, Post
                             Effective Amendment No.
                             47, Part C, Pages C-132 through C-135.

                          (o)  Rule 18f-3

                                    The Rule 18f-3 Plan of Amway Mutual Fund,
                             renamed Activa Mutual Fund Trust, is incorporated
                             by reference to the Registration Statement under
                             the Securities Act of 1933, Post Effective
                             Amendment No. 45, Part C, Pages C-16 through C-17,
                             as filed on September 2, 1998.

                                      C-4

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                            ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST
                                    FORM N-1A

                                     PART C

                                OTHER INFORMATION


                       Location in Registration Statement


                                                                       Part C
                                                                      Page No.

ITEM 24.      Persons Controlled by
              or under Common Control                                  C-6
              with the Fund

ITEM 25.      Indemnification                                          C-6

ITEM 26.      Business and Other
              Connections of                                           C-7
              Investment Adviser

ITEM 27.      Principal Underwriter                                    C-7

ITEM 28.      Location of Accounts
              and Records                                              C-7

ITEM 29.      Management Services                                      C-8

ITEM 30.      Undertakings                                             C-8

                                      C-5

<PAGE>

                            ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST
                                    FORM N-1A

                                     PART C

                                OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 24.          Persons Controlled by or under Common Control with the Fund.

                  Amway Corporation indirectly owns all of the outstanding
                  shares of Amway Investment, Inc., which, as of August 1, 1999,
                  owned 723,937 shares, or 2.6%, of the outstanding shares of
                  the Fund and all of the initial shares to be issued of Activa
                  Money Market Fund, Activa Intermediate Bond Fund, Activa
                  Growth Fund and Activa International Fund. Jay Van Andel and
                  Richard M. DeVos are controlling persons of Amway Corporation
                  since they own, together with their spouses, substantially all
                  of its outstanding securities.

                  Jay Van Andel owns all the outstanding securities of JVA
                  Properties Corporation, the General Partner for JVA
                  Enterprises Limited Partnership, which owns, as of August 1,
                  1999, 6,341,531 shares, or 23.2%, of the outstanding shares of
                  the Activa Value Fund Fund. The Jay and Betty Van Andel
                  Foundation, as of August 1, 1999, owns 1,894,122 shares, or
                  6.9%, of the outstanding shares of the Activa Value Fund.
                  Accordingly, Jay Van Andel, together with his spouse,
                  beneficially owns more than 25% of the Fund's voting
                  securities and he may be deemed to control the Fund.

                  Organizations controlled by the DeVos and Van Andel families
                  that have transactions with the Funds include Activa Asset
                  Management, LLC, the Fund's Adviser, Principal Underwriter,
                  Administration Service Agent Agreement and Transfer Agent, and
                  Amway Investment, Inc., which has an investment in the Funds
                  as disclosed above.

ITEM 25.          Indemnification

                  Indemnification is covered in Section 9 of the Principal
                  Underwriter Agreement between Activa Mutual Fund Trust and
                  Activa Asset Management, LLC, which is filed as an exhibit
                  hereto. Also, a Joint Directors and Officers Liability
                  Insurance Policy for Activa Asset Management, LLC and Activa
                  Mutual Fund Trust is provided by those entities. The Sixth
                  Article of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Activa
                  Mutual Fund Trust, which is filed as an exhibit hereto,
                  provides for indemnification for any person to the extent
                  permitted by law.

                                      C-6

<PAGE>

ITEM 26.          Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser.

                  Activa Asset Management, LLC acts as the investment adviser,
                  principal underwriter, and transfer agent for Activa Mutual
                  Fund Trust and as a servicing agent for the Cash Equivalent
                  Fund.

                  Business histories of each Director and Officer of the
                  Investment Adviser of the Registrant are included on Pages
                  C-59 through C-62.

                  Business histories of the Sub-Advisers for the Registrant and
                  of each of its Directors and Officers are included on Pages
                  C-63 through C-93.

ITEM 27.          Principal Underwriter

         (a)      The principal underwriter, Activa Asset Management, LLC, acts
                  as such only for Activa Mutual Fund Trust. Listed below is the
                  information required pertaining to the individual Directors
                  and Officers of the principal underwriter. There is no other
                  principal underwriter.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>               <C>                                <C>                                <C>
         (b)      Name and Principal                 Positions and Office               Position and Offices
                   Business Address                   With Underwriter                     With Registrant

                  James J. Rosloniec                 Vice President and                 President, Treasurer
                  2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200         Treasurer                          and Trustee
                  Grand Rapids MI 49546

                  Allan D. Engel                     President and Secretary            Vice President,
                  2905 Lucerne SE, Suite 200                                            Secretary, Assistant
                  Grand Rapids MI 49546                                                 Treasurer and Trustee
</TABLE>
         (c)      Not Applicable.

ITEM 28.          Location of Accounts and Records

                  With respect to each account, book, or other document required
                  to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the
                  Rules (17 CFR 270.31a-1 to 31a-3) promulgated thereunder, all
                  transfer agent and shareholder records are in the custody and
                  control of Activa Asset Management, LLC, Grand Rapids,
                  Michigan, pursuant to the Administrative Agreement. All
                  portfolio securities held or in transfer are under the control
                  of the Custodian, Northern Trust, Chicago, Illinois; all
                  portfolio security records and brokerage records related
                  thereto are in the custody and control of Activa Asset
                  Management, LLC, Grand Rapids, Michigan, or the Sub-Advisers,
                  pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreements; and all remaining
                  records are in the custody and control of Activa Mutual Fund
                  Trust, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

                                      C-7

<PAGE>

ITEM 29.          Management Services

                  Activa Asset Management, LLC has entered into a contract with
                  DST, Inc. and Bisys which provides access to a data processing
                  recordkeeping system for stockholder accounting. The system
                  provides and supports remote terminal access to the providers
                  facilities for the maintenance of stockholder records,
                  processing of information, and the generation of output with
                  respect thereto. Pursuant to this agreement, Activa Asset
                  Management, LLC has paid to DST, including equipment costs,
                  telephone lines, and service fees for the three years ending
                  August 31, 1998, the fiscal year-end, a total of $287,490.

ITEM 30.          Undertakings

                  Not applicable.

                                      C-8



                             SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT
                                     BETWEEN
                           ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
                                       AND
                     J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.


         AGREEMENT made as of the 11th day of June 1999 between ACTIVA ASSET
MANAGEMENT LLC, a Michigan LLC having its principal place of business in Grand
Rapids, Michigan (hereinafter called "AAM"), and J.P. Morgan Investment
Management Inc. (hereinafter called "Sub-adviser"), having its principal place
of business in New York, New York;
         WHEREAS, AAM is the investment adviser to Activa Money Market Fund (the
"Fund") a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware business
trust, an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (hereinafter called "1940 Act"); and
         WHEREAS, AAM wishes to retain Sub-adviser to furnish the Fund with
investment advice and Sub-adviser is willing to furnish such services to AAM.
                                   WITNESSETH:
         In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, it is
hereby agreed by the parties hereto as follows:
         1. AAM hereby employs Sub-adviser to furnish investment advice and
 manage on a regular basis the investment portfolio of the Fund, subject
always to the direction of AAM, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the
"Trustees"), and to the provisions of the Fund's current Prospectus and
Statement of Additional Information, copies of which have been provided to
Sub-adviser. Sub-adviser shall provide administrative facilities, including
bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the management of
the Fund's portfolio of investments (excluding determination of net asset value
and shareholder accounting services). Sub-adviser shall advise and assist AAM
and the officers of the Trust in taking such steps as are necessary or
appropriate to carry out the decisions of the Trustees, in regard to the
foregoing matters and the supervision of the Fund's investment portfolio.
         Sub-adviser will, from time to time, discuss with AAM and the Fund
economic and investment developments which may affect the Fund's portfolio and
furnish such information as Sub-adviser may believe appropriate for this
purpose. Sub-adviser will maintain such statistical and analytical information
with respect to the Fund's portfolio securities as Sub-adviser may believe
appropriate and shall make such material available for inspection by AAM as may
be reasonable from time to time.

                                      C-9

<PAGE>

         Except when otherwise specifically directed by the Trust or AAM,
Sub-adviser will make investment decisions on behalf of the Fund and place all
orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities for the Fund's account.
Sub-adviser agrees that upon request from time to time one of its
representatives will attend as mutually agreed upon meetings of the Trustees or
beneficial shareholders of the Trust in order to make reports on investment
strategy and results. Sub-adviser accepts such employment and agrees at its own
expense to render the services and to assume the obligations herein set forth
for the compensation herein provided. Sub-adviser shall, for all purposes herein
provided, be deemed to be an independent contractor and, unless otherwise
expressly provided or authorized, shall have no authority to act for or
represent AAM, the Trust, or the Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent
of AAM or the Trust. Sub-adviser and its affiliates shall be free to render
similar services or other services to others. Likewise, AAM shall be free to
utilize other persons to perform similar or unrelated services.
         2. For the services to be rendered by Sub-adviser, as provided herein,
AAM shall pay to Sub-adviser a fee, payable quarterly, at the annual rate of .15
of 1% of the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of the Fund until
aggregate assets total $500,000,000. When the assets total $500,000,000, then
the fee will be .15 of 1% of the average of the daily aggregate net asset value
of the Fund on the first $100,000,000, .125% on the next $100,000,000 and .10%
on the assets in excess of $200,000,000. The Fund's assets shall be determined
as of the close of each business day throughout the quarter. For the month and
year in which the agreement becomes effective or terminates, there shall be an
appropriate proration on the basis of the number of days that the agreement is
in effect during the month and year, respectively.
         3. Sub-adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or of law,
or for any loss suffered by the Trust or the Fund in connection with the matters
to which this agreement relates, except loss resulting from willful misfeasance,
bad faith or gross negligence on the part of Sub-adviser in the performance of
its obligations and duties, or by reason of its reckless disregard of its
obligations and duties under this agreement. Sub-adviser shall not be liable for
any action undertaken at AAM's direction.
                                      C-10

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         4. In compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3 under the 1940
Act, Sub-adviser hereby agrees that all records which it maintains for the
Trust, as specifically agreed upon by Sub-adviser and AAM, are the property of
the Trust and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust any of such
records upon the Trust's request. Sub-adviser further agrees to preserve such
records for the periods prescribed by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act and to make
such records available as requested by regulatory agencies for inspection.
         5. This agreement shall become effective upon execution and shall
remain in force for two years, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided
and shall continue in force from year to year thereafter, but only so long as
such continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by a majority of
the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the
agreement or interested persons of any such party (other than as Trustees of the
Trust) or by a vote of a majority of the Trust's outstanding shares, but in
either case by the disinterested Trustees, in the manner required by the 1940
Act.
         This agreement may be terminated by AAM or by Sub-adviser at any time
without the payment of any penalty on sixty (60) day's written notice to the
other party, and may also be terminated at any time without payment of any
penalty by vote of the Trustees or by vote of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of the Fund on sixty (60) days' written notice to the other
parties hereto.
         Termination of this agreement shall not affect the right of Sub-adviser
to receive payments on any unpaid balance of the compensation described in
Section 2 earned prior to such termination.
         If any provision of this agreement shall be held or made invalid by a
court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder shall not be thereby
affected.
         This agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its
assignment. The term "assignment" for this purpose has the meaning defined in
Section 2(a)4 of the 1940 Act.
         6. Neither the Trust nor AAM shall, without the prior written consent
of the Sub-adviser, make representations regarding or reference to the
Sub-adviser or any affiliates in any disclosure document, advertisement, sales
literature or other promotional materials.
         7. A copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Fund is on
file with the Secretary of State of The Commonwealth of Delaware and notice is
hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Trustees of the
Fund as Trustees and not individually and that the obligations of or arising out
of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or
shareholders individually but are binding only upon the assets and property of
the Fund.

                                      C-11

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         8. Any notice under this agreement shall be in writing, addressed and
delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other parties at such address as
such other parties may designate for the receipt of such notices.
         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, AAM and Sub-adviser have caused this agreement to
be signed, as of the day and year first above written.

                                             ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

                                             By:_______________________________
                                             Allan D. Engel
                                             President

                                             J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT
                                             MANAGEMENT INC.


                                             By:_______________________________



         This Agreement is hereby accepted and approved as of this day and year
first above written.

                                             ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST


                                             By:__________________________
                                                James J. Rosloniec
                                                President

                                      C-12


                             SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT
                                     BETWEEN
                           ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
                                       AND
                           VAN KAMPEN MANAGEMENT INC.

         AGREEMENT made as of the 11th day of June 1999 between ACTIVA ASSET
MANAGEMENT LLC, a Michigan LLC having its principal place of business in Grand
Rapids, Michigan (hereinafter called "AAM"), and Van Kampen Management Inc.
(hereinafter called "Sub-adviser"), having its principal place of business in
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois;
         WHEREAS, AAM is the investment adviser to Activa Intermediate Bond Fund
(the "Fund") a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware
business trust, an investment company registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (hereinafter called "1940 Act"); and
         WHEREAS, AAM wishes to retain Sub-adviser to furnish the Fund with
investment advice and Sub-adviser is willing to furnish such services to AAM.
                                   WITNESSETH:
         In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, it is
hereby agreed by the parties hereto as follows:
         1. AAM hereby employs Sub-adviser to furnish investment advice and
manage on a regular basis the investment portfolio of the Fund, subject
always to the direction of AAM, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the
"Trustees"), and to the provisions of the Fund's current Prospectus and
Statement of Additional Information, copies of which have been provided to
Sub-adviser. Sub-adviser shall provide administrative facilities, including
bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the management of
the Fund's portfolio of investments (excluding determination of net asset value
and shareholder accounting services). Sub-adviser shall advise and assist AAM
and the officers of the Trust in taking such steps as are necessary or
appropriate to carry out the decisions of the Trustees, in regard to the
foregoing matters and the supervision of the Fund's investment portfolio.
         Sub-adviser will, from time to time, discuss with AAM and the Fund
economic and investment developments which may affect the Fund's portfolio and
furnish such information as Sub-adviser may believe appropriate for this
purpose. Sub-adviser will maintain such statistical and analytical information
with respect to the Fund's portfolio securities as Sub-adviser may believe
appropriate and shall make such material available for inspection by AAM as may
be reasonable from time to time.

                                      C-13

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         Except when otherwise specifically directed by the Trust or AAM,
Sub-adviser will make investment decisions on behalf of the Fund and place all
orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities for the Fund's account.
Sub-adviser agrees that upon request from time to time one of its
representatives will attend as mutually agreed upon meetings of the Trustees or
beneficial shareholders of the Trust in order to make reports on investment
strategy and results. Sub-adviser accepts such employment and agrees at its own
expense to render the services and to assume the obligations herein set forth
for the compensation herein provided. Sub-adviser shall, for all purposes herein
provided, be deemed to be an independent contractor and, unless otherwise
expressly provided or authorized, shall have no authority to act for or
represent AAM, the Trust, or the Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent
of AAM or the Trust. Sub-adviser and its affiliates shall be free to render
similar services or other services to others. Likewise, AAM shall be free to
utilize other persons to perform similar or unrelated services.
         2. For the services to be rendered by Sub-adviser, as provided herein,
AAM shall pay to Sub-adviser a fee, payable quarterly, at the annual rate of .20
of 1% of the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of the Fund on the
first $50,000,000 of assets and .12 on the assets in excess of $50,000,000. The
Fund's assets shall be determined as of the close of each business day
throughout the quarter. For the month and year in which the agreement becomes
effective or terminates, there shall be an appropriate proration on the basis of
the number of days that the agreement is in effect during the month and year,
respectively.
         3. Sub-adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or of law,
or for any loss suffered by the Trust or the Fund in connection with the matters
to which this agreement relates, except loss resulting from willful misfeasance,
bad faith or gross negligence on the part of Sub-adviser in the performance of
its obligations and duties, or by reason of its reckless disregard of its
obligations and duties under this agreement. Sub-adviser shall not be liable for
any action undertaken at AAM's direction.
         4. In compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3 under the 1940
Act, Sub-adviser hereby agrees that all records which it maintains for the
Trust, as specifically agreed upon by Sub-adviser and AAM, are the property of
the Trust and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust any of such
records upon the Trust's request. Sub-adviser further agrees to preserve such
records for the periods prescribed by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act and to make
such records available as requested by regulatory agencies for inspection.

                                      C-14

<PAGE>

         5. This agreement shall become effective upon execution and shall
remain in force for two years, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided
and shall continue in force from year to year thereafter, but only so long as
such continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by a majority of
the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the
agreement or interested persons of any such party (other than as Trustees of the
Trust) or by a vote of a majority of the Trust's outstanding shares, but in
either case by the disinterested Trustees, in the manner required by the 1940
Act.
         This agreement may be terminated by AAM or by Sub-adviser at any time
without the payment of any penalty on sixty (60) day's written notice to the
other party, and may also be terminated at any time without payment of any
penalty by vote of the Trustees or by vote of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of the Fund on sixty (60) days' written notice to the other
parties hereto.
         Termination of this agreement shall not affect the right of Sub-adviser
to receive payments on any unpaid balance of the compensation described in
Section 2 earned prior to such termination.
         If any provision of this agreement shall be held or made invalid by a
court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder shall not be thereby
affected.
         This agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its
assignment. The term "assignment" for this purpose has the meaning defined in
Section 2(a)4 of the 1940 Act.
         6. Neither the Trust nor AAM shall, without the prior written consent
of the Sub-adviser, make representations regarding or reference to the
Sub-adviser or any affiliates in any disclosure document, advertisement, sales
literature or other promotional materials.
         7. A copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Fund is on
file with the Secretary of State of The Commonwealth of Delaware and notice is
hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Trustees of the
Fund as Trustees and not individually and that the obligations of or arising out
of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or
shareholders individually but are binding only upon the assets and property of
the Fund.

                                      C-15

<PAGE>

         8. Any notice under this agreement shall be in writing, addressed and
delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other parties at such address as
such other parties may designate for the receipt of such notices.
         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, AAM and Sub-adviser have caused this agreement to
be signed, as of the day and year first above written.
                                       ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

                                           By:_______________________________
                                           Allan D. Engel
                                           President

                                       VAN KAMPEN MANAGEMENT INC.



                                           By:_______________________________



         This Agreement is hereby accepted and approved as of this day and year
first above written.

                                           ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST


                                           By:__________________________
                                              James J. Rosloniec
                                              President


                                      C-16



                             SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT
                                     BETWEEN
                           ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
                                       AND
                          ARK ASSET MANAGEMENT CO. INC.

         AGREEMENT made as of the 1st day of September 1999 between ACTIVA ASSET
MANAGEMENT LLC, a Michigan LLC having its principal place of business in Grand
Rapids, Michigan (hereinafter called "AAM"), and Ark Asset Management Co. Inc.
(hereinafter called "Sub-adviser"), having its principal place of business in
New York, New York;
         WHEREAS, AAM is the investment adviser to Activa Value Fund (the
"Fund") a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware business
trust, an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (hereinafter called "1940 Act"); and
         WHEREAS, AAM wishes to retain Sub-adviser to furnish the Fund with
investment advice and Sub-adviser is willing to furnish such services to AAM.
                                   WITNESSETH:
         In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, it is
hereby agreed by the parties hereto as follows:
         1. AAM hereby employs Sub-adviser to furnish investment advice and
manage on a regular basis the investment portfolio of the Fund, subject
always to the direction of AAM, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the
"Trustees"), and to the provisions of the Fund's current Prospectus and
Statement of Additional Information, copies of which have been provided to
Sub-adviser. Sub-adviser shall provide administrative facilities, including
bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the management of
the Fund's portfolio of investments (excluding determination of net asset value
and shareholder accounting services). Sub-adviser shall advise and assist AAM
and the officers of the Trust in taking such steps as are necessary or
appropriate to carry out the decisions of the Trustees, in regard to the
foregoing matters and the supervision of the Fund's investment portfolio.

                                      C-17

<PAGE>

         Sub-adviser will, from time to time, discuss with AAM and the Fund
economic and investment developments which may affect the Fund's portfolio and
furnish such information as Sub-adviser may believe appropriate for this
purpose. Sub-adviser will maintain such statistical and analytical information
with respect to the Fund's portfolio securities as Sub-adviser may believe
appropriate and shall make such material available for inspection by AAM as may
be reasonable from time to time.
         Except when otherwise specifically directed by the Trust or AAM,
Sub-adviser will make investment decisions on behalf of the Fund and place all
orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities for the Fund's account.
Sub-adviser agrees that upon request from time to time one of its
representatives will attend as mutually agreed upon meetings of the Trustees or
beneficial shareholders of the Trust in order to make reports on investment
strategy and results. Sub-adviser accepts such employment and agrees at its own
expense to render the services and to assume the obligations herein set forth
for the compensation herein provided. Sub-adviser shall, for all purposes herein
provided, be deemed to be an independent contractor and, unless otherwise
expressly provided or authorized, shall have no authority to act for or
represent AAM, the Trust, or the Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent
of AAM or the Trust. Sub-adviser and its affiliates shall be free to render
similar services or other services to others. Likewise, AAM shall be free to
utilize other persons to perform similar or unrelated services.
         2. For the services to be rendered by Sub-adviser, as provided herein,
AAM shall pay to Sub-Adviser a fee, payable quarterly, at the annual rate of
0.45% on the first $100 million of average daily net assets of the Fund, 0.40%
on the next $50 million in assets, and 0.35% on the next $50 million in assets.
When the Fund's assets reach $200 million, the rate shall be 0.40% on assets up
to $200 million and 0.35% on assets in excess of $200 million, so long as the
Fund continues to have at least $200 million in assets. The Fund's assets shall
be determined as of the close of each business day throughout the quarter. For
the month and year in which the agreement becomes effective or terminates, there
shall be an appropriate proration on the basis of the number of days that the
agreement is in effect during the month and year, respectively.
         3. Sub-adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or of law,
or for any loss suffered by the Trust or the Fund in connection with the matters
to which this agreement relates, except loss resulting from willful misfeasance,
bad faith or gross negligence on the part of Sub-adviser in the performance of
its obligations and duties, or by reason of its reckless disregard of its
obligations and duties under this agreement. Sub-adviser shall not be liable for
any action undertaken at AAM's direction.
         4. In compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3 under the 1940
Act, Sub-Adviser hereby agrees that all records which it maintains for the
Trust, as specifically agreed upon by Sub-adviser and AAM, are the property of
the Trust and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust any of such
records upon the Trust's request. Sub-adviser further agrees to preserve such
records for the periods prescribed by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act and to make
such records available as requested by regulatory agencies for inspection.

                                      C-18

<PAGE>

         5. This agreement shall become effective upon execution and shall
remain in force for two years, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided
and shall continue in force from year to year thereafter, but only so long as
such continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by a majority of
the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the
agreement or interested persons of any such party (other than as Trustees of the
Trust) or by a vote of a majority of the Trust's outstanding shares, but in
either case by the disinterested Trustees, in the manner required by the 1940
Act.
         This agreement may be terminated by AAM or by Sub-adviser at any time
without the payment of any penalty on sixty (60) day's written notice to the
other party, and may also be terminated at any time without payment of any
penalty by vote of the Trustees or by vote of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of the Fund on sixty (60) days' written notice to the other
parties hereto.
         Termination of this agreement shall not affect the right of Sub-adviser
to receive payments on any unpaid balance of the compensation described in
Section 2 earned prior to such termination.
         If any provision of this agreement shall be held or made invalid by a
court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder shall not be thereby
affected.
         This agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its
assignment. The term "assignment" for this purpose has the meaning defined in
Section 2(a)4 of the 1940 Act.
         6. Neither the Trust nor AAM shall, without the prior written consent
of the Sub-adviser, make representations regarding or reference to the
Sub-adviser or any affiliates in any disclosure document, advertisement, sales
literature or other promotional materials.
         7. A copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Fund is on
file with the Secretary of State of The Commonwealth of Delaware and notice is
hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Trustees of the
Trust as Trustees and not individually and that the obligations of or arising
out of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or
shareholders individually but are binding only upon the assets and property of
the Fund.

                                      C-19

<PAGE>

         8. Any notice under this agreement shall be in writing, addressed and
delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other parties at such address as
such other parties may designate for the receipt of such notices.
         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, AAM and Sub-adviser have caused this agreement to
be signed, as of the day and year first above written.
                                          ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

                                          By:_______________________________
                                             Allan D. Engel
                                             President

                                          ARK ASSET MANAGEMENT CO. INC.


                                          By:_______________________________

         This Agreement is hereby accepted and approved as of this day and year
first above written.
                                          ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST

                                          By:__________________________
                                             James J. Rosloniec
                                             President

                                      C-20


                             SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT
                                     BETWEEN
                           ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
                                       AND
                   STATE STREET RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT COMPANY

         AGREEMENT made as of the 11th day of June 1999 between ACTIVA ASSET
MANAGEMENT LLC, a Michigan LLC having its principal place of business in Grand
Rapids, Michigan (hereinafter called "AAM"), and State Street Research &
Management Company (hereinafter called "Sub-adviser"), having its principal
place of business in Boston, Massachusetts;
         WHEREAS, AAM is the investment adviser to Activa Growth Fund (the
"Fund") a series of Activa Fund Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware business trust,
an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended (hereinafter called "1940 Act"); and
         WHEREAS, AAM wishes to retain Sub-adviser to furnish the Fund with
investment advice and Sub-adviser is willing to furnish such services to AAM.
                                   WITNESSETH:
         In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, it is
hereby agreed by the parties hereto as follows:
         1. AAM hereby employs Sub-adviser to furnish investment advice and
manage on a regular basis the investment portfolio of the Fund, subject
always to the direction of AAM, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the
"Trustees"), and to the provisions of the Fund's current Prospectus and
Statement of Additional Information, copies of which have been provided to
Sub-adviser. Sub-adviser shall provide administrative facilities, including
bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the management of
the Fund's portfolio of investments (excluding determination of net asset value
and shareholder accounting services). Sub-adviser shall advise and assist AAM
and the officers of the Trust in taking such steps as are necessary or
appropriate to carry out the decisions of the Trustees, in regard to the
foregoing matters and the supervision of the Fund's investment portfolio.
         Sub-adviser will, from time to time, discuss with AAM and the Fund
economic and investment developments which may affect the Fund's portfolio and
furnish such information as Sub-adviser may believe appropriate for this
purpose. Sub-adviser will maintain such statistical and analytical information
with respect to the Fund's portfolio securities as Sub-adviser may believe
appropriate and shall make such material available for inspection by AAM as may
be reasonable from time to time.

                                      C-21

<PAGE>

         Except when otherwise specifically directed by the Trust or AAM,
Sub-adviser will make investment decisions on behalf of the Fund and place all
orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities for the Fund's account.
Sub-adviser agrees that upon request from time to time one of its
representatives will attend as mutually agreed upon meetings of the Trustees or
beneficial shareholders of the Trust in order to make reports on investment
strategy and results. Sub-adviser accepts such employment and agrees at its own
expense to render the services and to assume the obligations herein set forth
for the compensation herein provided. Sub-adviser shall, for all purposes herein
provided, be deemed to be an independent contractor and, unless otherwise
expressly provided or authorized, shall have no authority to act for or
represent AAM, the Trust, or the Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent
of AAM or the Trust. Sub-adviser and its affiliates shall be free to render
similar services or other services to others. Likewise, AAM shall be free to
utilize other persons to perform similar or unrelated services.
         2. For the services to be rendered by Sub-adviser, as provided herein,
AAM shall pay to Sub-adviser a fee, payable quarterly, at the annual rate of .50
of 1% of the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of the Fund on the
first $25,000,000 of assets; .45 of 1% on the next $25,000,000; and .40 of 1% on
assets in excess of $50,000,000. The Fund's assets shall be determined as of the
close of each business day throughout the quarter. For the month and year in
which the agreement becomes effective or terminates, there shall be an
appropriate proration on the basis of the number of days that the agreement is
in effect during the month and year, respectively.
         3. Sub-adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or of law,
or for any loss suffered by the Trust or the Fund in connection with the matters
to which this agreement relates, except loss resulting from willful misfeasance,
bad faith or gross negligence on the part of Sub-adviser in the performance of
its obligations and duties, or by reason of its reckless disregard of its
obligations and duties under this agreement. Sub-adviser shall not be liable for
any action undertaken at AAM's direction.
         4. In compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3 under the 1940
Act, Sub-adviser hereby agrees that all records which it maintains for the
Trust, as specifically agreed upon by Sub-adviser and AAM, are the property of
the Trust and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust any of such
records upon the Trust's request. Sub-adviser further agrees to preserve such
records for the periods prescribed by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act and to make
such records available as requested by regulatory agencies for inspection.

                                      C-22

<PAGE>

         5. This agreement shall become effective upon execution and shall
remain in force for two years, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided
and shall continue in force from year to year thereafter, but only so long as
such continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by a majority of
the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the
agreement or interested persons of any such party (other than as Trustees of the
Trust) or by a vote of a majority of the Trust's outstanding shares, but in
either case by the disinterested Trustees, in the manner required by the 1940
Act.
         This agreement may be terminated by AAM or by Sub-adviser at any time
without the payment of any penalty on sixty (60) day's written notice to the
other party, and may also be terminated at any time without payment of any
penalty by vote of the Trustees or by vote of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of the Fund on sixty (60) days' written notice to the other
parties hereto.
         Termination of this agreement shall not affect the right of Sub-adviser
to receive payments on any unpaid balance of the compensation described in
Section 2 earned prior to such termination.
         If any provision of this agreement shall be held or made invalid by a
court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder shall not be thereby
affected.
         This agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its
assignment. The term "assignment" for this purpose has the meaning defined in
Section 2(a)4 of the 1940 Act.
         6. Neither the Trust nor AAM shall, without the prior written consent
of the Sub-adviser, make representations regarding or reference to the
Sub-adviser or any affiliates in any disclosure document, advertisement, sales
literature or other promotional materials.
         7. A copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Fund is on
file with the Secretary of State of The Commonwealth of Delaware and notice is
hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Trustees of the
Fund as Trustees and not individually and that the obligations of or arising out
of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or
shareholders individually but are binding only upon the assets and property of
the Fund.

                                      C-23

<PAGE>

         8. Any notice under this agreement shall be in writing, addressed and
delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other parties at such address as
such other parties may designate for the receipt of such notices.
         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, AAM and Sub-adviser have caused this agreement to
be signed, as of the day and year first above written.
                                              ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

                                              By:_______________________________
                                                 Allan D. Engel
                                                 President


                                              STATE STREET RESEARCH &
                                              MANAGEMENT COMPANY

                                              By:_______________________________


         This Agreement is hereby accepted and approved as of this day and year
first above written.

                                              ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST


                                              By:__________________________
                                                 James J. Rosloniec
                                                 President

                                      C-24

<PAGE>




                             SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT
                                     BETWEEN
                           ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
                                       AND
                   NICHOLAS-APPLEGATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

         AGREEMENT made as of the 11th day of June 1999 between ACTIVA ASSET
MANAGEMENT LLC, a Michigan LLC having its principal place of business in Grand
Rapids, Michigan (hereinafter called "AAM"), and Nicholas-Applegate Capital
Management Inc. (hereinafter called "Sub-adviser"), having its principal place
of business in San Diego, California;
         WHEREAS, AAM is the investment adviser to Activa International Fund
(the "Fund") a series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware
business trust, an investment company registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (hereinafter called "1940 Act"); and
         WHEREAS, AAM wishes to retain Sub-adviser to furnish the Fund with
investment advice and Sub-adviser is willing to furnish such services to AAM.
                                   WITNESSETH:
         In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, it is
hereby agreed by the parties hereto as follows:
         1.  AAM hereby employs Sub-adviser to furnish investment advice and
manage on a regular basis the investment portfolio of the Fund, subject
always to the direction of AAM, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the
"Trustees"), and to the provisions of the Fund's current Prospectus and
Statement of Additional Information, copies of which have been provide to
Sub-adviser. Sub-adviser shall provide administrative facilities, including
bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the management of
the Fund's portfolio of investments (excluding determination of net asset value
and shareholder accounting services). Sub-adviser shall advise and assist AAM
and the officers of the Trust in taking such steps as are necessary or
appropriate to carry out the decisions of the Trustees, in regard to the
foregoing matters and the supervision of the Fund's investment portfolio.
         Sub-adviser will, from time to time, discuss with AAM and the Fund
economic and investment developments which may affect the Fund's portfolio and
furnish such information as Sub-adviser may believe appropriate for this
purpose. Sub-adviser will maintain such statistical and analytical information
with respect to the Fund's portfolio securities as Sub-adviser may believe
appropriate and shall make such material available for inspection by AAM as may
be reasonable from time to time.

                                      C-25

<PAGE>


         Except when otherwise specifically directed by the Trust or AAM,
Sub-adviser will make investment decisions on behalf of the Fund and place all
orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities for the Fund's account.
Sub-adviser agrees that upon request from time to time one of its
representatives will attend as mutually agreed upon meetings of the Trustees or
beneficial shareholders of the Trust in order to make reports on investment
strategy and results. Sub-adviser accepts such employment and agrees at its own
expense to render the services and to assume the obligations herein set forth
for the compensation herein provided. Sub-adviser shall, for all purposes herein
provided, be deemed to be an independent contractor and, unless otherwise
expressly provided or authorized, shall have no authority to act for or
represent AAM, the Trust, or the Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent
of AAM or the Trust. Sub-adviser and its affiliates shall be free to render
similar services or other services to others. Likewise, AAM shall be free to
utilize other persons to perform similar or unrelated services.
         2. For the services to be rendered by Sub-adviser, as provided herein,
AAM shall pay to Sub-adviser a fee, payable quarterly, at the annual rate of .65
of 1% of the average of the daily aggregate net asset value of the Fund on the
first $50,000,000 of assets and .55% on the assets in excess of $50,000,000. The
Fund's assets shall be determined as of the close of each business day
throughout the quarter. For the month and year in which the agreement becomes
effective or terminates, there shall be an appropriate proration on the basis of
the number of days that the agreement is in effect during the month and year,
respectively.
         3. Sub-adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or of law,
or for any loss suffered by the Trust or the Fund in connection with the matters
to which this agreement relates, except loss resulting from willful misfeasance,
bad faith or gross negligence on the part of Sub-adviser in the performance of
its obligations and duties, or by reason of its reckless disregard of its
obligations and duties under this agreement. Sub-adviser shall not be liable for
any action undertaken at AAM's direction.
         4. In compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3 under the 1940
Act, Sub-adviser hereby agrees that all records which it maintains for the
Trust, as specifically agreed upon by Sub-adviser and AAM, are the property of
the Trust and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust any of such
records upon the Trust's request. Sub-adviser further agrees to preserve such
records for the periods prescribed by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act and to make
such records available as requested by regulatory agencies for inspection.

                                      C-26

<PAGE>

         5. This agreement shall become effective upon execution and shall
remain in force for two years, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided
and shall continue in force from year to year thereafter, but only so long as
such continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by a majority of
the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the
agreement or interested persons of any such party (other than as Trustees of the
Trust) or by a vote of a majority of the Trust's outstanding shares, but in
either case by the disinterested Trustees, in the manner required by the 1940
Act.
         This agreement may be terminated by AAM or by Sub-adviser at any time
without the payment of any penalty on sixty (60) day's written notice to the
other party, and may also be terminated at any time without payment of any
penalty by vote of the Trustees or by vote of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of the Fund on sixty (60) days' written notice to the other
parties hereto.
         Termination of this agreement shall not affect the right of Sub-adviser
to receive payments on any unpaid balance of the compensation described in
Section 2 earned prior to such termination.
         If any provision of this agreement shall be held or made invalid by a
court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder shall not be thereby
affected.
         This agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its
assignment. The term "assignment" for this purpose has the meaning defined in
Section 2(a)4 of the 1940 Act.
         6. Neither the Trust nor AAM shall, without the prior written consent
of the Sub-adviser, make representations regarding or reference to the
Sub-adviser or any affiliates in any disclosure document, advertisement, sales
literature or other promotional materials.
         7. A copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Fund is on
file with the Secretary of State of The Commonwealth of Delaware and notice is
hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Trustees of the
Trust as Trustees and not individually and that the obligations of or arising
out of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or
shareholders individually but are binding only upon the assets and property of
the Fund.

                                      C-27

<PAGE>


         8. Any notice under this agreement shall be in writing, addressed and
delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other parties at such address as
such other parties may designate for the receipt of such notices.
         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, AAM and Sub-adviser have caused this agreement to
be signed, as of the day and year first above written.
                                           ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

                                           By:_______________________________
                                               Allan D. Engel
                                               President


                                           NICHOLAS-APPLEGATE CAPITAL
                                           MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC.

                                           By:_______________________________

         This Agreement is hereby accepted and approved as of this day and year
first above written.

                                          ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST


                                          By:__________________________
                                             James J. Rosloniec
                                             President


                                      C-28



                     TRANSFER AGENT AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
                                    AGREEMENT


         THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 13th day of September,
1999, by and between Activa Mutual Fund Trust (the "Trust") on behalf of the
Activa Mutual Fund (the "Fund") and Activa Asset Management LLC, a limited
liability company, organized under the laws of the State of Michigan
(hereinafter referred to as the "Agent").

         WHEREAS, the Agent is among other things, a transfer and dividend
disbursing agent; and

         WHEREAS, the Trust desires to retain the Agent to be the Transfer Agent
and Shareholder Servicing Agent for the Fund's Class R series of units of
beneficial interest.

         NOW, THEREFORE, the Trust and the Agent do mutually promise and agree
as follows:

1.       Terms of Appointment; Duties of the Transfer Agent.

         Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the
Trust hereby employs and appoints the Agent to act as transfer agent and
dividend disbursing agent for the Fund's Class R series of units of beneficial
interest ("shares").

         The Agent shall perform all of the customary services of a transfer
agent and dividend disbursing agent, and as relevant, agent in connection with
accumulation, open account or similar plans (including without limitation any
periodic investment plan or periodic withdrawal program), including but not
limited to:

          A.   Receive orders for the purchase of units of shares;

          B.   Process purchase orders and issue the appropriate number of
               certificated or uncertificated shares with such uncertificated
               shares being held in the appropriate shareholder account.

          C.   Process redemption requests received in good order;

          D.   Pay monies;

          E.   Process transfers of shares in accordance with the shareowner's
               instructions;

          F.   Process exchanges between funds within the same family of funds;

          G.   Issue and/or cancel certificates as instructed; replace lost,
               stolen or destroyed certificates upon receipt of satisfactory
               indemnification or surety bond;

          H.   Prepare and transmit payments for dividends and distributions
               declared by the Fund;

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          I.   Make changes to shareholder records, including, but not limited
               to, address changes in plans (i.e., systematic withdrawal,
               automatic investment, dividend reinvestment, etc.);

          J.   Record the issuance of shares of the Fund and maintain, pursuant
               to Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 17ad-10(e), a record of
               the total number of shares of the Fund which are authorized,
               issued and outstanding;

          K.   Prepare shareholder meeting lists and, if applicable, mail,
               receive and tabulate proxies;

          L.   Provide shareholder account information upon request and prepare
               and mail confirmations and statements of account to shareholders
               for all purchases, redemptions and other confirmable transactions
               as agreed upon with the Fund.

2.       Terms of Appointment; Duties of Shareholder Services Agent.

         The Trust hereby employs the Agent to be the Shareholder Services Agent
for the Fund's Class R shares for the period and on the terms set forth in this
Agreement. The Agent shall perform such services to the record and/or beneficial
owners of Class R shares as may be agreed to between the Agent and the Fund,
including but not limited to:

          A.   Mailing Fund prospectuses and periodic Fund reports to Class R
               shareholders;

          B.   Mailing proxy materials to Class R shareholders;

          C.   Responding to inquiries from Class R shareholders with respect to
               the Fund or their particular accounts;

          D.   Providing information to Class R shareholders about the Fund and
               about retirement investments in general; and

          E.   Conducting financial seminars designed to assist in the education
               of Class R shareholders with respect to mutual funds generally
               and the Fund in particular.

3.       Expenses.

The Agent, at its own expense and without reimbursement from the Trust, shall
furnish office space, and all necessary office facilities, equipment and
executive personnel for performing the services required to be performed by it
under the Agreement. The Agent shall not be required to pay any expenses of the
Fund. The expenses to be borne by the Fund include (but are not limited to) the
following: (i) expenses of issue, sale, repurchase and redemption of shares;
(ii) expenses of registering and qualifying the Fund and its shares under
federal and state securities laws and of preparing and printing prospectuses for
such purposes and for distributing the same to stockholders and investors; (iii)
expenses of reports and notices to stockholders and of meetings of stockholders
and proxy solicitations therefore; and (iv) fees and expenses related to the
determination of the Fund's net asset value.

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4.       Compensation.

         For the services to be rendered by the Agent hereunder, the Fund shall
pay to the Agent a fee, paid monthly, based on the average net assets of the
Fund, as determined by valuations made as of the close of each business day of
the month. The Agent fee shall be 1/12 of 0.20% (0.20% annually) of such average
net assets, however that for any month in which this Agreement is not in effect
for the entire month, such fee shall be reduced proportionately on the basis of
the number of calendar days during which it is in effect and the fee computed
upon the daily net assets of the business days during which it is so in effect.

5.       Representations of Agent.

         The Agent represents and warrants to the Trust that:

          A.   It is a corporation duly organized, existing and in good standing
               under the laws of Michigan;

          B.   It is a registered transfer agent under the Securities Exchange
               Act of 1934 as amended;

          C.   It is duly qualified to carry on its business in the state of
               Michigan;

          D.   It is empowered under applicable laws and by its charter and
               operating agreement to enter into and perform this Agreement;

          E.   All requisite company proceedings have been taken to authorize it
               to enter and perform this Agreement;

          F.   It has and will continue to have access to the necessary
                  facilities, equipment and personnel to perform its duties and
                  obligations under this Agreement; and

          G.   It will comply with all applicable requirements of the Securities
               Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
               the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and any laws,
               rules, and regulations of governmental authorities having
               jurisdiction.


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6. Representations of the Trust.

         The Trust represents and warrants to the Agent that:

          A.   The Trust is an open-ended diversified investment company under
               the Investment Company Act of 1940;

          B.   The Trust is a Trust organized, existing, and in good standing
               under the laws of Delaware;

          C.   The Fund has been duly authorized as a Series of the Trust and
               Class R has been duly authorized as a Class of the Fund;

          D.   The Trust is empowered under applicable laws and by its
               Declaration of Trust and bylaws to enter into and perform this
               Agreement;

          E.   All necessary proceedings required by the Declaration of Trust
               have been taken to authorize the Trust to enter into and perform
               this Agreement; and

          F.   The Trust and the Fund will comply with all applicable
               requirements of the Securities and Exchange Acts of 1933 and
               1934, as amended, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
               and any laws, rules and regulations of governmental authorities
               having jurisdiction.

7.       Covenants of Fund and Agent.

         The Agent shall keep records relating to the services to be performed
hereunder, in the form and manner as it may deem advisable. To the extent
required by Section 31 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and
the rules thereunder, the Agent agrees that all such records prepared or
maintained by the Agent relating to the services to be performed by the Agent
hereunder are the property of the Fund and will be preserved, maintained and
made available in accordance with such section and rules and will be surrendered
to the Fund on and in accordance with its request.

8.       Indemnification; Remedies Upon Breach.

         The Agent shall exercise reasonable care in the performance of its
duties under this Agreement. The Agent shall not be liable for any error of
judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection
with matters to which this Agreement relates, including losses resulting from
mechanical breakdowns or the failure of communication or power supplies beyond
the Agent's control, except a loss resulting from the Agent's refusal or failure
to comply with the terms of this Agreement or from bad faith, negligence, or
willful misconduct on its part in the performance of its duties under this
Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Fund shall
indemnify and hold harmless the Agent from and against any and all claims,
demands, losses, expenses, and liabilities (whether with or without basis in
fact or law) of any and every nature (including reasonable attorneys' fees)
which the Agent may sustain or incur or which may be asserted against the Agent
by any person arising out of any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in
performing the services hereunder (i) in accordance with the foregoing
standards, or (ii) in reliance upon any written or oral instruction provided to
the Agent by any duly authorized officer of the Fund, such duly authorized
officer to be included in a list of authorized officers furnished to the Agent
and as amended form time to time in writing by resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Fund.

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         Further, the Fund will indemnify and hold the Agent harmless against
any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (including
reasonable counsel fees and expenses) resulting from any claim, demand, action,
or suit as a result of the negligence of the Fund or principal underwriter
(unless contributed to by the Agent's breach of this Agreement or other
Agreements between the fund and the Agent, or the Agent's own negligence or bad
faith); or as a result of the Agent acting upon telephone instructions relating
to the exchange or redemption of shares received by the Agent and reasonably
believed by the Agent under a standard of care customarily used in the industry
to have originated from the record owner of the subject shares; or as a result
of acting in reliance upon any genuine instrument or stock certificates signed,
countersigned, or executed by any person or person authorized to sign,
countersign, or execute the same.

         In the event of a mechanical breakdown or failure of communication or
power supplies beyond its control, the Agent shall take all reasonable steps to
minimize service interruptions for any period that such interruption continues
beyond the Agent's control. The Agent will make every reasonable effort to
restore any lost or damaged data and correct any errors resulting from such a
breakdown at the expense of the Agent. The Agent agrees that it shall, at all
times, have reasonable contingency plans with appropriate parties, making
reasonable provision for emergency use of electrical data processing equipment
to the extent appropriate equipment is available. Representatives of the Fund
shall be entitled to inspect the Agent's premises and operating capabilities at
any time during regular business hours of the Agent, upon reasonable notice to
the Agent.

         Regardless of the above, the Agent reserves the right to reprocess and
correct administrative errors at its own expense.

         In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this section
shall apply, it is understood that if in any case the Fund may be asked to
indemnify or hold the Agent harmless, the Fund shall be fully and promptly
advised of all pertinent facts concerning the situation in questions, and it is
further understood that the Agent will use all reasonable care to notify the
Fund promptly concerning any situation which presents or appears likely to
present the probability of such a claims for indemnification against the Fund.
The Fund shall have the option to defend the Agent against any claim which may
be the subject of this indemnification. In the event that the Fund so elects, it
will so notify the Agent and thereupon the Fund shall take over Complete defense
of the claim, and the Agent shall in such situation initiate no further legal or
other expenses for which it shall seek indemnification under this section. The
Agent shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any case in
which the Fund will be asked to indemnify the Agent except with the Fund's prior
written consent.

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         The Agent shall indemnify and hold the Fund harmless from and against
any and all claims, demands, losses, expenses, and liabilities (whether with or
without basis in fact or law) of any and every nature (including reasonable
attorneys' fees) which may be asserted against the Fund by any person arising
out of any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Agent as a result of the
Agent's refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, its bad
faith, negligence, or willful misconduct.

9.       Confidentiality.

         The Agent agrees on behalf of itself and its employees to treat
confidentially all records and other information relative to the Fund and its
shareholders and shall not be disclosed to any other party, except after prior
notification to and approval in writing by the Fund, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld and may not be withheld where the Agent may be exposed to
civil or criminal contempt proceedings for failure to comply after being
requested to divulge such information by duly constituted authorities.

10.      Exclusivity.

         The services of the Agent to the Fund hereunder are not to be deemed
exclusive and the Agent shall be free to furnish similar services to others as
long as the services hereunder are not impaired thereby. During the period that
this Agreement is in effect, the Agent shall be the Fund's sole administrator.

11.      Records.

         The Agent shall keep records relating to the services to be performed
hereunder, in the form and manner, and for such period as it may deem advisable
and is agreeable to the Fund but not inconsistent with the rules and regulations
of appropriate government authorities, in particular, Section 31 of The
Investment Company Act of 1940 as amended (the "Investment Company Act"), and
the rules thereunder. The Agent agrees that all such records prepared or
maintained by The Agent relating to the services to be performed by The Agent
hereunder are the property of the Fund and will be preserved, maintained, and
made available with such section and rules of the Investment Company Act and
will be promptly surrendered to the Fund on and in accordance with its request.

12.      Michigan Law to Apply.

         This Agreement shall be construed and the provisions thereof
interpreted under and in accordance with the laws of the state of Michigan.


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13.      Amendment, Assignment, Termination and Notice.

          A.   This Agreement may be amended by the mutual consent of the
              parties; provided, however, that in no event may it be amended
              without the approval of the board of directors of the Fund in the
              manner required by the Act.

          B.   This Agreement may be terminated upon sixty (60) day's written
               notice given by one party to the other.

          C.   This Agreement and any right or obligation hereunder may not be
              assigned by either party without the signed, written consent of
              the other party.

          D.   Any notice required to be given by the parties to each other
               under the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing, addressed
               and delivered, or mailed to the principal place of business of
               the other party.

          E.   In the event that the Trust gives to the Agent its written
               intention to terminate and appoint a successor transfer agent,
               the Agent agrees to cooperate in the transfer of its duties and
               responsibilities to the successor, including any and all relevant
               books, records and other data established or maintained by the
               Agent under this Agreement.

          F.   Should the Trust exercise its rights to terminate, all
               out-of-pocket expenses associated with the movement of records
               and material will be paid by the Trust.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed on the day first above written.


ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST            ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC




By: /s/ James J. Rosloniec                  By: /s/ Allan D. Engel
        James J. Rosloniec                          Allan D. Engel
        President                                   President

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                            ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT


         AGREEMENT made this 11th day of June 1999, between ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND
TRUST, a Delaware business trust (the "Trust") and each series of the Trust (the
"Funds") and ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC, a Michigan LLC (the "Administrator").

         IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and undertakings herein
contained, the parties hereto agree with respect to each Fund:

1.       Duties of the Administrator.
                           The Trust hereby employs the Administrator to act as
                  administrator of the Fund and to administer its affairs,
                  subject to the supervision of the Trustees of the Trust, for
                  the period and on the terms set forth in this Agreement.
                           The Administrator hereby accepts such employment, and
                  undertakes to afford to the Trust the advice and assistance of
                  the Administrator's organization in the administration of the
                  Fund as identified on Schedule A; to furnish for the use of
                  the Fund office space and office facilities, equipment and
                  personnel for providing the services specified in Schedule A
                  and to pay the salaries and fees of all Trustees of the Trust.
                  The Administrator shall for all purposes herein be deemed to
                  be an independent contractor and shall, except as otherwise
                  expressly provided or authorized, have no authority to act for
                  or represent the Trust in any way or otherwise be deemed an
                  agent of the Trust.
                           Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator
                  shall not be deemed to have assumed any duties with respect
                  to, and shall not be responsible for, the management of the
                  Fund's assets or the rendering of investment advice and
                  supervision with respect thereto or the distribution of shares
                  of the Fund, nor shall the Administrator be deemed to have
                  assumed or have any responsibility with respect to functions
                  specifically assumed by any transfer agent, custodian or
                  shareholder servicing agent of the Trust or the Fund.

2.       Allocation of Charges and Expenses.
                           The Administrator shall pay the entire salaries and
                  fees of all of the Trust's Trustees and officers who devote
                  part or all of their time to the affairs of the Administrator,
                  and the salaries and fees of such persons shall not be deemed
                  to be expenses incurred by the Trust for purposes of this
                  Section 2. Except as provided in the foregoing sentence, the
                  Administrator shall not pay any expenses relating to the Trust
                  or the Fund including, without implied limitation,

(i)      expenses of maintaining the Fund and continuing its existence,
(ii)     registration of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
(iii)    commissions, fees and other expenses
         connected with the acquisition, disposition
         and valuation of securities and other
         investments,
(iv)     auditing, accounting and legal expenses,
(v)      taxes and interest,

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(vi)     governmental fees,
(vii)    expenses of issue, sale, repurchase and redemption of shares,
(viii)   expenses of registering and qualifying the
         Trust, the Fund and its shares under federal
         and state securities laws and of preparing
         and printing prospectuses for such purposes
         and for distributing the same to
         shareholders and investors, expenses of
         reports and notices to shareholders and of
         meetings of shareholders and proxy
         solicitations therefore,
(ix)     expenses of reports to governmental officers and commissions,
(x)      insurance expenses,
(xi)     association membership dues,
(xii)    fees, expenses and disbursements of
         custodians and subcustodians for all
         services to the Fund (including without
         limitation safekeeping al funds, securities
         and other investments, keeping of books and
         accounts and determination of net asset
         values),
(xiii)   fees, expenses and disbursements of transfer
         agents, dividend disbursing agents,
         shareholder servicing agents and registrars
         for all services to the Fund,
(xiv)    expenses for servicing shareholder accounts,
(xv)     any direct charges to shareholders approved by the Trustees of the
         Trust, and
(xvi)    such nonrecurring items as may arise,
         including expenses incurred in connection
         with litigation, proceedings and claims and
         the obligation of the Trust to indemnify its
         Trustees and officers with respect thereto.

3. Compensation of the Administrator.
                           For services to be rendered by the Administrator
                  provided herein, each series of the Trust shall pay to the
                  Administrator a fee, payable quarterly, at the annual rate of
                  .15% of average daily net assets. The fee for the Value series
                  shall be effective beginning September 1, 1999.

4. Other Interests.
                           It is understood that Trustees and officers of the
                  Trust and shareholders of the Fund are or may be or become
                  interested in the Administrator as trustees, officers,
                  employees, shareholders or otherwise and that trustees,
                  officers, employees and shareholders of the Administrator are
                  or may be or become similarly interested in the Fund, and that
                  the Administrator may be or become interested in the Fund as
                  shareholder or otherwise. It is also understood that trustees,
                  officers, employees and shareholders of the Administrator may
                  be or become interested (as directors, trustees, officers,
                  employees, stockholders or otherwise) in other companies or
                  entities (including, without limitation, other investment
                  companies) which the Administrator may organize, sponsor or
                  acquire, or with which it may merge or consolidate or any
                  combination thereof as part of their name, and that the
                  Administrator or its subsidiaries or affiliates may enter into
                  advisory or management or administration agreements or other
                  contracts or relationships with such other companies or
                  entities.

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5. Limitation of Liability of the Administrator.
                           The services of the Administrator to the Trust and
                  the Fund are not to be deemed to be exclusive, the
                  Administrator being free to render services to others and
                  engage in other business activities. In the absence of willful
                  misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard
                  of obligations or duties hereunder on the part of the
                  Administrator, the Administrator shall not be subject to
                  liability to the Trust or the Fund or to any shareholder of
                  the Fund for any act or omission in the course of, or
                  connected with, rendering services hereunder or for any losses
                  which may be sustained in the acquisition, holding or
                  disposition of any security or other investment.

6. Sub-Administrators.
                           The Administrator may employ one or more
                  sub-administrators from time to time to perform such of the
                  acts and services of the Administrator and upon such terms and
                  conditions as may be agreed upon between the Administrator and
                  such sub-administrators and approved by the Trustees of the
                  Trust.

7. Duration and Termination of this Agreement.
                           This Agreement shall become effective upon the date
                  of its execution, and, unless terminated as herein provided,
                  shall remain in full force and effect through and including
                  March 31, 2000 and shall continue in full force and effect
                  indefinitely thereafter, but only so long as such continuance
                  after March 31, 2000 is specifically approved at least
                  annually (i) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust and (ii) by
                  the vote of a majority of those Trustees of the Trust who are
                  not interested persons of the Administrator or the Trust.
                  Either party hereto may, at any time on sixty (60) days' prior
                  written notice to the other, terminate this Agreement without
                  the payment of any penalty, by action of Trustees of the Trust
                  or the trustee of the Administrator, as the case may be, and
                  the Trust may, at any time upon such written notice to the
                  Administrator, terminate this Agreement by vote of a majority
                  of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. This
                  Agreement shall terminate automatically in the event of its
                  assignment.

8. Limitation of Liability of the Trustees, Officers, and Shareholders.
                           A copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of
                  the Fund is on file with the Secretary of State of the
                  Commonwealth of Delaware and notice is hereby given that this
                  instrument is executed on behalf of the Trustees of the Fund
                  as Trustees and not individually and that the obligations of
                  or arising out of this instrument are not binding upon any of
                  the Trustees, officers or shareholders individually but are
                  binding only upon the assets and property of the Fund.

9. Amendments of the Agreement.
                           This Agreement may be amended by a writing signed by
                  both parties hereto, provided that no amendment to this
                  Agreement shall be effective until approved:

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                    (i)  by the vote of a majority of those Trustees of the
                         Trust who are not interested persons of the
                         Administrator or the Trust, and

                    (ii) by vote of the Board of Trustees of the Trust.
                         Additional series of the Trust, however, will become a
                         Fund hereunder upon approval by the Trustees of the
                         Trust and amendment of Schedule A.

10.      Limitation of Liability.
                           The Fund shall not be responsible for the obligations
                  of any other series of the Trust. The Administrator expressly
                  acknowledges the provision in the Declaration of Trust of the
                  Trust limiting the personal liability of shareholders of the
                  Fund and of the officers and Trustees of the Trust, and the
                  Administrator hereby agrees that it shall have recourse to the
                  Trust or the Fund for payment of claims or obligations as
                  between the Trust or the Fund and the Administrator arising
                  out of this Agreement and shall not seek satisfaction from the
                  shareholders or any shareholder of the Fund or from the
                  officers or Trustees of the Trust.

11.      Certain Definitions.
                           The terms "assignment" and "interested persons" when
                  used herein shall have the respective meanings specified in
                  the Investment Company Act of 1940 s now in effect or as
                  hereafter amended subject, however, to such exemption as may
                  be granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission by any
                  rule, regulation or order. the term "vote of a majority of the
                  outstanding voting securities" shall mean the vote of the
                  lesser of (a) 67 per centum or more of the shares of the Fund
                  present or represented by proxy at the meeting if the holders
                  of more than 50 per centum of the outstanding shares of the
                  Fund are present or represented by proxy at the meeting, or
                  (b) more than 50 per centum of the outstanding shares of the
                  Fund.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the day and year first above written.

                                           ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST
                                           By /s/ James J. Rosloniec
                                              __________________________________
                                                  James J. Rosloniec, President

                                           ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

                                           By /s/ Allan D. Engel
                                              __________________________________
                                                  Allan D. Engel, President


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                                   SCHEDULE A

                        ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT SERVICES

The following services will be provided to the Trust and each series of the
Trust:

Compliance

o    Maintain and manage annual regulatory filing and compliance calendar.

o    Obtain tax identification numbers from the IRS for each Fund portfolio.

o    Maintain books and records on behalf of the Fund, as agreed upon by the
     parties.

o    Notify appropriate Fund officers of mark-to-market issues pursuant to
     Board-approved procedures and of any security pricing issues.

o    Provide appropriate assistance with respect to SEC inspections including
     (i) rendering advice regarding proposed responses (ii) compiling data and
     other information in response to SEC requests for information and (iii)
     communicating with SEC staff members, as necessary.

o    Provide appropriate assistance with respect to audits conducted by the
     Fund's independent accountants including (i) compiling data and other
     information and (ii) communicating with independent accountants, as
     necessary.

o    Consult with and advise, on a proactive basis, Fund portfolio managers with
     respect to compliance matters. o Prepare brokerage allocations and
     supporting documentation for use by Trustees.

o    Monitor compliance with Trust Code of Ethics policies.

o    Prepare and file Form N-SAR.

Tax and Financial Services
o    Assist Fund's Independent Accountants with 17f-2 audit process.

o    Obtain Fund CUSIPs.

o    Prepare and coordinate production of semi-annual/annual financial
     statements.

o    Validate/approve Fund expenses to be paid.

o    Register Fund portfolios with NASDAQ.

o    Prepare financial materials for Board of Trustees.

o    Calculate declaration of income/capital gain distributions in compliance
     with income/excise tax distribution requirements.

o    Review all dividend declarations to ensure that such distributions are not
     preferential under the Internal Revenue Code.

o    Review and file federal and state income tax returns and federal excise tax
     returns within statutory deadlines.

o    Provide expense budgeting consulting to review expense ratios.


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Legal Services

o    Maintain files and coordinate with independent legal counsel the
     preparation and review of registration statements, Fund contracts, Fund
     proxies and other Fund legal documentation.

o    Provide consultation with respect to product development issues.

o    Provide assistance concerning matters pertaining to Federal securities
     laws, bank regulatory issues, tax-related issues and ERISA issues.

o    Provide information concerning current legal and regulatory development.

o    Provide comments, as appropriate, concerning regulatory agency proposals.

o    Maintain appropriate insurance coverage on behalf of the Fund in the form
     of (i) a Directors & Officers/Errors & Omissions professional liability and
     (ii) a Fidelity Bond.

Board & Shareholder Meeting Matters
o        Prepare for and conduct shareholder meetings.

o        Assist in the completion of trustee/officer questionnaires.

o        Make available persons to serve as officers of the Fund.

o        Maintain calendar and files for all Board of Trustees meetings,
         including the maintenance of Fund minute books and corporate records
         (e.g., Declaration of Trust, Bylaws).

o        Prepare quarterly Board of Trustees meeting responsibility chart.

o        Provide appropriate personnel to attend Board of Trustees meetings.

o        Prepare Board of Trustees agendas and relevant sections of Board of
         Trustees materials.

o        Produce and distribute Board of Trustees books.

o        Record minutes of Board of Trustees meetings.

Registration Statements
o    Manage the process of updating and filing registration statements by (i)
     reviewing or recommending proposed disclosure changes, (ii) compiling data
     for purposes of updating information, (iii) receiving disclosure comments
     and communicating them to counsel to the Fund and the financial printer and
     (iv) overseeing and approving revisions that are made by the financial
     printer.

o    Prepare periodic supplements to Fund prospectuses or, if the parties agree,
     review such supplements that are prepared by counsel to the Fund.

The series to be provided with the services and the effective date are
identified below.

                           FUNDS                          EFFECTIVE DATE
                           -----                          --------------
                  Activa Money Market Fund                September 1, 1999
                  Activa Intermediate Bond Fund           September 1, 1999
                  Activa Value Fund-Class A               September 1, 1999
                  Activa Value Fund-Class R               September 13, 1999
                  Activa Growth Fund                      September 1, 1999
                  Activa International Fund               September 1, 1999

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                            FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT

         AGREEMENT made this 9th day of July, 1999, between ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND
TRUST (the "Company"), a Delaware business trust having its principal place of
business at 2905 Lucerne, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, and BISYS FUND SERVICES
OHIO, INC. ("Fund Accountant"), an Ohio corporation having its principal place
of business at 3435 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

         WHEREAS, the Company desires that Fund Accountant perform certain fund
accounting services for each investment portfolio of the Company, all as now or
hereafter may be established from time to time (individually referred to herein
as the "Fund" and collectively as the "Funds"); and

         WHEREAS, Fund Accountant is willing to perform such services on the
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises and covenants
herein set forth, the parties agree as follows:

         1.       Services as Fund Accountant.

                  (a)      Maintenance of Books and Records. Fund Accountant
                           will keep and maintain the following books and
                           records of each Fund pursuant to Rule 31a-1 under the
                           Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Rule"):

                           (i)      Journals containing an itemized daily record
                                    in detail of all purchases and sales of
                                    securities, all receipts and disbursements
                                    of cash and all other debits and credits, as
                                    required by subsection (b)(1) of the Rule;

                           (ii)     General and auxiliary ledgers reflecting all
                                    asset, liability, reserve, capital, income
                                    and expense accounts, including interest
                                    accrued and interest received, as required
                                    by subsection (b)(2)(i) of the Rule;

                           (iii)    Separate ledger accounts required by
                                    subsection (b)(2)(ii) and (iii) of the
                                    Rule; and

                           (iv)     A monthly trial balance of all ledger
                                    accounts (except shareholder accounts) as
                                    required by subsection (b)(8) of the Rule.

                  (b)      Performance of Daily Accounting Services. In addition
                           to the maintenance of the books and records specified
                           above, Fund Accountant shall perform the following
                           accounting services daily for each Fund:

                           (i)      Calculate the net asset value per share
                                    utilizing prices obtained from the sources
                                    described in subsection 1(b)(ii) below;

                           (ii)     Obtain security prices from independent
                                    pricing services, or if such quotes are
                                    unavailable, then obtain such prices from
                                    each Fund's investment adviser or its
                                    designee, as approved by the Company's Board
                                    of Trustees/Directors (hereafter referred to
                                    as "Directors");

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                           (iii)    Verify and reconcile with the Funds'
                                    custodian all daily trade activity;

                           (iv)     Compute, as appropriate, each Fund's net
                                    income and capital gains, dividend payables,
                                    dividend factors, 7-day yields, 7-day
                                    effective yields, 30-day yields, total
                                    return, expense ratios, portfolio turnover
                                    rate and weighted average portfolio
                                    maturity;

                           (v)      Review daily the net asset value calculation
                                    and dividend factor (if any) for each Fund
                                    prior to release to shareholders, check and
                                    confirm the net asset values and dividend
                                    factors for reasonableness and deviations,
                                    and distribute net asset values and yields
                                    to NASDAQ;

                           (vi)     In accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the
                                    Investment Company Act of 1940, report to
                                    the Company the daily market pricing of
                                    securities in any money market Funds, with
                                    the comparison to the amortized cost basis;

                           (vii)    Determine unrealized appreciation and
                                    depreciation on securities held in variable
                                    net asset value Funds;

                           (viii)   Amortize premiums and accrete discounts on
                                    securities purchased at a price other than
                                    face value, if requested by the Company;

                           (ix)     Update fund accounting system to reflect
                                    rate changes, as received from a Fund's
                                    investment adviser, on variable interest
                                    rate instruments;

                           (x)      Post Fund transactions to appropriate
                                    categories;

                           (xi)     Accrue expenses of each Fund according to
                                    instructions received from the Company's
                                    Administrator;

                           (xii)    Determine the outstanding receivables and
                                    payables for all (1) security trades,
                                    (2) Fund share transactions and (3) income
                                    and expense accounts;

                           (xiii)   Provide accounting reports in connection
                                    with the Company's regular annual audit and
                                    other audits and examinations by regulatory
                                    agencies; and

                           (xiv)    Provide such periodic reports as the parties
                                    shall agree upon, as set forth in a separate
                                    schedule.

                  (c)      Special Reports and Services.

                           (i)      Fund Accountant may provide additional
                                    special reports upon the request of the
                                    Company or a Fund's investment adviser,
                                    which may result in an additional charge,
                                    the amount of which shall be agreed upon
                                    between the parties.

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                           (ii)     Fund Accountant may provide such other
                                    similar services with respect to a Fund as
                                    may be reasonably requested by the Company,
                                    which may result in an additional charge,
                                    the amount of which shall be agreed upon
                                    between the parties.

                  (d)      Additional Accounting Services. Fund Accountant shall
                           also perform the following additional accounting
                           services for each Fund:

                           (i)      Provide monthly a download (and hard copy
                                    thereof) of the financial statements
                                    described below, upon request of the
                                    Company. The download will include the
                                    following items:

                                    Statement of Assets and Liabilities,
                                    Statement of Operations,
                                    Statement of Changes in Net Assets, and
                                    Condensed Financial Information;

                           (ii)     Provide accounting information for the
                                    following:

                                    (A)     federal and state income tax returns
                                            and federal excise tax returns;
                                    (B)     the Company's semi-annual reports
                                            with the Securities and Exchange
                                            Commission ("SEC") on Form N-SAR;
                                    (C)     the Company's annual, semi-annual
                                            and quarterly (if any) shareholder
                                            reports;
                                    (D)     registration statements on Form N-1A
                                            and other filings relating to the
                                            registration of shares:
                                    (E)     the Administrator's monitoring of
                                            the Company's status as a regulated
                                            investment company under Subchapter
                                            M of the Internal Revenue Code, as
                                            amended;
                                    (F)     annual audit by the Company's
                                            auditors; and
                                    (G)     examinations performed by the SEC.

         2.       Subcontracting.

                  Fund Accountant may, at its expense, upon receiving prior
written consent of the Company (which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld), subcontract with any entity or person concerning the provision of the
services contemplated hereunder; provided, however, that Fund Accountant shall
not be relieved of any of its obligations under this Agreement by the
appointment of such subcontractor and provided further, that Fund Accountant
shall be responsible, to the extent provided in Section 7 hereof, for all acts
of such subcontractor as if such acts were its own.


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         3.       Compensation.

   The Company shall pay Fund Accountant for the services to be provided by Fund
Accountant under this Agreement in accordance with, and in the manner set forth
in, Schedule A hereto, as such Schedule may be amended from time to time.

         4.       Reimbursement of Expenses.

         In addition to paying Fund Accountant the fees described in Section 3
hereof, the Trust agrees to reimburse Fund Accountant for its reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses in providing services hereunder, including without
limitation the following:

                  (a)      All freight and other delivery and bonding charges
                           incurred by Fund Accountant in delivering materials
                           to and from the Company;

                  (b)      All direct telephone, telephone transmission and
                           telecopy or other electronic transmission expenses
                           incurred by Fund Accountant in communication with the
                           Company, the Company's investment adviser or
                           custodian, dealers or others as required for Fund
                           Accountant to perform the services to be provided
                           hereunder;

                  (c)      The cost of obtaining security market quotes pursuant
                           to Section l(b)(ii) above;

                  (d)      The cost of microfilm or microfiche of records or
                           other materials;

                  (e)      All systems-related expenses associated with the
                           provision of special reports and services pursuant to
                           Section 1(c) herein;

                  (f)      Any expenses Fund Accountant shall incur at the
                           written direction of an officer of the Company
                           thereunto duly authorized; and

                  (g)      Any additional expenses reasonably incurred by Fund
                           Accountant in the performance of its duties and
                           obligations under this Agreement.

         5.       Effective Date.

                  This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund
as of the date first written above (or, if a particular Fund is not in existence
on that date, on the date such Fund commences operation) (the "Effective Date").


         6.       Term.

                  This Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to a
Fund, unless earlier terminated by either party hereto as provided hereunder,
until July 8, 2002 (the "Initial Term"). Thereafter, unless otherwise terminated
as provided herein, this Agreement shall be renewed automatically for successive
one-year periods ("Rollover Periods"). This Agreement may be terminated without
penalty (i) by provision of a notice of nonrenewal in the manner set forth
below, (ii) by mutual agreement of the parties, (iii) for "cause," as defined
below, upon the provision of 60 days advance written notice by the party
alleging cause or (iv) upon the provision of 90 days advance written notice
during a Rollover Period. Written notice of nonrenewal must be provided within
60 days of the end of the Initial Term or any Rollover Period, as the case may
be.

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                  For purposes of this Agreement, "cause" shall mean (a) a
material breach of this Agreement that has not been remedied for thirty (30)
days following written notice of such breach from the non-breaching party; (b) a
final, unappealable judicial, regulatory or administrative ruling or order in
which the party to be terminated has been found guilty of criminal or unethical
behavior in the conduct of its business; or (c) financial difficulties on the
part of the party to be terminated which are evidenced by the authorization or
commencement of, or involvement by way of pleading, answer, consent or
acquiescence in, a voluntary or involuntary case under Title 11 of the United
States Code, as from time to time is in effect, or any applicable law, other
than said Title 11, of any jurisdiction relating to the liquidation or
reorganization of debtors or to the modification or alteration of the rights of
creditors.

                  After such termination for so long as Fund Accountant, with
the written consent of the Company, in fact continues to perform any one or more
of the services contemplated by this Agreement or any schedule or exhibit
hereto, the provisions of this Agreement, including without limitation the
provisions dealing with indemnification, shall continue in full force and
effect. Compensation due Fund Accountant and unpaid by the Company upon such
termination shall be immediately due and payable upon and notwithstanding such
termination. Fund Accountant shall be entitled to collect from the Company, in
addition to the compensation described under Sections 3 and 4 hereof, the amount
of all of Fund Accountant's cash disbursements for services in connection with
Fund Accountant's activities in effecting such termination, including without
limitation, the delivery to the Company and/or its designees of the Company's
property, records, instruments and documents.

                  If, during the Initial Term, for any reason other than
nonrenewal, mutual agreement of the parties or "cause," as defined above, Fund
Accountant is replaced as fund accountant, or if a third party is added to
perform all or a part of the services provided by Fund Accountant under this
Agreement (excluding any sub-accountant appointed by Fund Accountant as provided
in Section 2 hereof), then the Company shall make a one-time cash payment, in
consideration of the fee structure and services to be provided under this
Agreement, and not as a penalty, to Fund Accountant equal to the balance due
Fund Accountant for the remainder of the then-current term of this Agreement,
assuming for purposes of calculation of the payment that such balance shall be
based upon the average amount of the Company's assets for the twelve months
prior to the date Fund Accountant is replaced or a third party is added.

                  In the event the Company is merged into another legal entity
in part or in whole pursuant to any form of business reorganization or is
liquidated in part or in whole prior to the expiration of the then-current term
of this Agreement, the parties acknowledge and agree that the liquidated damages
provision set forth above shall be applicable in those instances in which Fund
Accountant is not retained to provide fund accounting services consistent with
this Agreement. The one-time cash payment referenced above shall be due and
payable on the day prior to the first day in which Fund Accountant is replaced
or a third party is added.

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                  The parties further acknowledge and agree that, in the event
Fund Accountant is replaced, or a third party is added, as set forth above, (i)
a determination of actual damages incurred by Fund Accountant would be extremely
difficult, and (ii) the liquidated damages provision contained herein is
intended to adequately compensate Fund Accountant for damages incurred and is
not intended to constitute any form of penalty.

         7.       Standard of Care; Reliance on Records and Instructions;
                  Indemnification.

                  Fund Accountant shall use its best efforts to insure the
accuracy of all services performed under this Agreement, but shall not be liable
to the Company for any action taken or omitted by Fund Accountant in the absence
of bad faith, willful misfeasance, negligence or from reckless disregard by it
of its obligations and duties.

                  A Fund agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Fund Accountant,
its employees, agents, directors, officers and nominees from and against any and
all claims, demands, actions and suits, whether groundless or otherwise, and
from and against any and all judgments, liabilities, losses, damages, costs,
charges, counsel fees and other expenses of every nature and character arising
out of or in any way relating to Fund Accountant's actions taken or nonactions
with respect to the performance of services under this Agreement with respect to
such Fund or based, if applicable, upon reasonable reliance on information,
records, instructions or requests with respect to such Fund given or made to
Fund Accountant by a duly authorized representative of the Company; provided
that this indemnification shall not apply to actions or omissions of Fund
Accountant in cases of its own bad faith, willful misfeasance, negligence or
from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties, with respect to the
performance of services under this Agreement; and further provided that Fund
Accountant shall give the Company written notice of and reasonable opportunity
to defend against said claims in its own name or in the name of Fund Accountant.
In no event shall Fund Accountant confess any claims against it which may be the
subject of this indemnification without the prior written consent of the
Company.

                  Fund Accountant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Company, its agents, trustees, officers and nominees from and against any and
all claims, demands, actions and suits, whether groundless or otherwise, and
from and against any and all judgments, liabilities, losses, damages, costs,
charges, counsel fees and other expenses of every nature and character arising
out of or in any way relating to Fund Accountant's bad faith, willful
misfeasance, negligence or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and
duties, with respect to the performance of services under this Agreement; and
further provided that the Company shall give Fund Accountant written notice of
and reasonable opportunity to defend against said claim in its own name or in
the name of the Company. In no event shall the Company confess any claims
against it which may be the subject of this indemnification without the prior
written consent of Fund Accountant.

         8.       Record Retention and Confidentiality.

                  Fund Accountant shall keep and maintain on behalf of the
Company all books and records which the Company and Fund Accountant is, or may
be, required to keep and maintain pursuant to any applicable statutes, rules and
regulations, including without limitation Rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), relating to the
maintenance of books and records in connection with the services to be provided
hereunder. Fund Accountant further agrees that all such books and records shall
be the property of the Company and to make such books and records available for
inspection by the Company or by the Securities and Exchange Commission at
reasonable times and otherwise to keep confidential all books and records and
other information relative to the Company and its shareholders; except when
requested to divulge such information by duly-constituted authorities or court
process.

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         9.       Uncontrollable Events.

                  Fund Accountant assumes no responsibility hereunder, and shall
not be liable, for any damage, loss of data, delay or any other loss whatsoever
caused by events beyond its reasonable control.

         10.      Reports.

                  Fund Accountant will furnish to the Company and to its
properly authorized auditors, investment advisers, examiners, distributors,
dealers, underwriters, salesmen, insurance companies and others designated by
the Company in writing, such reports and at such times as are prescribed
pursuant to the terms and the conditions of this Agreement to be provided or
completed by Fund Accountant, or as subsequently agreed upon by the parties
pursuant to an amendment hereto. The Company agrees to examine each such report
or copy promptly and will report or cause to be reported any errors or
discrepancies therein.

         11.      Rights of Ownership.

                  All computer programs and procedures developed to perform
services required to be provided by Fund Accountant under this Agreement are the
property of Fund Accountant. All records and other data except such computer
programs and procedures are the exclusive property of the Company and all such
other records and data will be furnished to the Company in appropriate form as
soon as practicable after termination of this Agreement for any reason.

         12.      Return of Records.

                  Fund Accountant may at its option at any time, and shall
promptly upon the Company's demand, turn over to the Company and cease to retain
Fund Accountant's files, records and documents created and maintained by Fund
Accountant pursuant to this Agreement which are no longer needed by Fund
Accountant in the performance of its services or for its legal protection. If
not so turned over to the Company, such documents and records will be retained
by Fund Accountant for six years from the year of creation. At the end of such
six-year period, such records and documents will be turned over to the Company
unless the Company authorizes in writing the destruction of such records and
documents.

         13. Representations of the Company.

                  The Company certifies to Fund Accountant that: (1) as of the
close of business on the Effective Date, each Fund that is in existence as of
the Effective Date has authorized unlimited shares, and (2) this Agreement has
been duly authorized by the Company and, when executed and delivered by the
Company, will constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company,
enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, subject to
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general
application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties.


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         14.      Representations of Fund Accountant.

                  Fund Accountant represents and warrants that: (1) the various
procedures and systems which Fund Accountant has implemented with regard to
safeguarding from loss or damage attributable to fire, theft, or any other cause
the records, and other data of the Company and Fund Accountant's records, data,
equipment facilities and other property used in the performance of its
obligations hereunder are adequate and that it will make such changes therein
from time to time as are required for the secure performance of its obligations
hereunder, and (2) this Agreement has been duly authorized by Fund Accountant
and, when executed and delivered by Fund Accountant, will constitute a legal,
valid and binding obligation of Fund Accountant, enforceable against Fund
Accountant in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the
rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties.

         15.      Insurance.

                  Fund Accountant agrees to furnish the Company with information
pertaining to the fidelity bond and professional liability insurance coverage
that it carries. Such information shall include the name of the insurance
carrier(s), the coverage level and the deductible level. Fund Accountant shall
notify the Company should any of such insurance coverage be canceled or reduced.

                  Such notification shall include the date of change and the
reasons therefor. Fund Accountant shall notify the Company of any material
claims against it with respect to services performed under this Agreement,
whether or not they may be covered by insurance, and shall notify the Company
from time to time as may be appropriate of the total outstanding claims made by
Fund Accountant under its insurance coverage.

         16. Information to be Furnished by the Company and Funds.

                  The Company has furnished to Fund Accountant the following:

                  (a)      Copies of the Declaration of Trust or Articles of
                           Incorporation of the Company and of any amendments
                           thereto, certified by the proper official of the
                           state in which such document has been filed.

                  (b)      Copies of the following documents:

                           (i)      The Company's Bylaws and any amendments
                                    thereto; and

                           (ii)     Certified copies of resolutions of the
                                    Directors covering the approval of this
                                    Agreement, authorization of a specified
                                    officer of the Company to execute and
                                    deliver this Agreement and authorization for
                                    specified officers of the Company to
                                    instruct Fund Accountant thereunder.

                  (c)      A list of all the officers of the Company, together
                           with specimen signatures of those officers who are
                           authorized to instruct Fund Accountant in all
                           matters.

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                  (d)      Two copies of the Prospectuses and Statements of
                           Additional Information for each Fund.

         17.      Information Furnished by Fund Accountant.

                  (a)      Fund Accountant has furnished to the Company
                           the following:

                           (i)      Fund Accountant's Articles of Incorporation;
                                    and

                           (ii)     Fund Accountant's Bylaws and any amendments
                                    thereto.

                  (b)      Fund Accountant shall, upon request, furnish
                           certified copies of corporate actions covering the
                           following matters:

                           (i)      Approval of this Agreement, and
                                    authorization of a specified officer of Fund
                                    Accountant to execute and deliver this
                                    Agreement; and

                           (ii)     Authorization of Fund Accountant to act as
                                    fund accountant for the Company and to
                                    provide accounting services for the Company.

         18.      Amendments to Documents.

                  The Company shall furnish Fund Accountant written copies of
any amendments to, or changes in, any of the items referred to in Section 16
hereof forthwith upon such amendments or changes becoming effective. In
addition, the Company agrees that no amendments will be made to the Prospectuses
or Statements of Additional Information of the Company which might have the
effect of changing the procedures employed by Fund Accountant in providing the
services agreed to hereunder or which amendment might affect the duties of Fund
Accountant hereunder unless the Company first obtains Fund Accountant's approval
of such amendments or changes, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld.

         19.      Compliance with Law.

                  Except for the obligations of Fund Accountant set forth in
Section 8 hereof, the Company assumes full responsibility for the preparation,
contents and distribution of each prospectus of the Company as to compliance
with all applicable requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Securities Act"), the 1940 Act and any other laws, rules and regulations of
governmental authorities having jurisdiction. Fund Accountant shall have no
obligation to take cognizance of any laws relating to the sale of the Company's
shares. The Company represents and warrants that no shares of the Company will
be offered to the public until the Company's registration statement under the
Securities Act and the 1940 Act has been declared or becomes effective.

         20.      Notices.

                  Any notice provided hereunder shall be sufficiently given when
sent by registered or certified mail to the party required to be served with
such notice, at the following address: if to the Company, at 2905 Lucerne, Grand
Rapids, Michigan 49546; and if to Fund Accountant, at 3435 Stelzer Road,
Columbus, Ohio 43219, or at such other address as such party may from time to
time specify in writing to the other party pursuant to this Section.

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         21.      Headings.

                  Paragraph headings in this Agreement are included for
convenience only and are not to be used to construe or interpret this Agreement.

         22.      Assignment.

                  This Agreement and the rights and duties hereunder shall not
be assignable with respect to a Fund by either of the parties hereto except by
the specific written consent of the other party. This Agreement shall be binding
upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective
successors and permitted assigns.

         23.      Governing Law.

                  This Agreement shall be governed by and provisions shall be
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.

                  IN WITNESS  WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Agreement to be duly executed all as of the day and year first above written.


                                        ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST

                                        By:

                                        Title:   President__


                                        BISYS FUND SERVICES OHIO, INC.

                                        By:______________________________

                                        Title:


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                                                  Dated: _______________________

                                   SCHEDULE A

                        TO THE FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT
                                     BETWEEN
                            ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST
                                       AND
                         BISYS FUND SERVICES OHIO, INC.





                                      FEES

Fund Accountant shall be entitled to receive fees from each Fund in accordance
with the following schedule:

Annual Fees:

Each Fund shall pay to Fund Accountant on the first business day of each month,
or at such time(s) as Fund Accountant shall request and the parties hereto shall
agree, an annual per Fund fee computed daily based upon the following schedule:


                              Assets Per Fund                        Fee Amount

                             0 - $100 million                         $35,000

                         $100 million - $1 billion                    $50,000

                              over $1 billion                         $75,000


Fee for Additional Share Classes:

Classes of shares, which have different net asset values or pay different daily
dividends, will be treated as separate classes for purposes of this fee
schedule. An additional annual fee of $10,000 shall be charged for each separate
class of shares that is created following the Effective Date.

Out-of-pocket Expenses:

Fund Accountant shall be entitled to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses
pursuant to Section 4 of the Agreement.


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                                Additional Fees:

Fund Accountant has agreed to provide investment adviser personnel with Internet
access to portfolio accounting reports at such time that Fund Accountant has
completed the development of a computer system that will permit such access. An
additional annual fee of $2,500 per Fund shall be charged for such Internet
access.


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                                 JOHN DOUGHERTY
                                 ATTORNEY AT LAW
                                                                       Suite 500
                                                     1155 Connecticut Avenue, NW
                                                          Washington, D.C. 20036
                                                            Phone (202) 364-4443
                                                              Fax (202) 966-9155


                                                                 August 16, 1999



Activa Mutual Fund Trust
2905 Lucerne, SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

                                            Re:  1933 Act Registration Statement
                                                 No. 2-39663

Dear Sirs:

         In connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of
an indefinite number of shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share
(the "Shares"), of Activa Money Market Fund, Activa Intermediate Bond Fund,
Activa Value Fund, Activa Growth Fund, and Activa International Fund
(collectively, the "Funds"), all of which are series of Activa Mutual Fund Trust
(the "Trust"), I have reviewed the actions taken by the Trustees to authorize
the issuance and sale of the Shares. In addition, I have examined the Trust's
Certificate of Trust and Agreement and Declaration of trust, the above captioned
Registration Statement, certificates of public officials and officers of the
Funds, and such other documents as I have considered necessary for the purposes
of this opinion.

         Based upon the foregoing, and having regard for legal considerations
which I deem relevant, it is my opinion that the Shares have been duly
authorized and, when issued and paid for as described in the Registration
Statement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable by the Trust.

                                                     Very truly yours,



                                                     /s/ John Dougherty

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            PLAN AND AGREEMENT OF DISTRIBUTION PURSUANT TO RULE 12b-1


         PLAN AND AGREEMENT made as of the 11th day of June, 1999, by and
between ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST, a Delaware business trust (hereinafter the
"Trust"), and ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Michigan LLC (hereinafter the
"Distributor").

         WHEREAS, the Trust engages in business as an open-end management
investment company, and is registered as such under the Investment Company Act
of 1940, as amended (the "Act"); and

         WHEREAS, the Trust desires to finance the distribution of the shares of
beneficial interest ("shares"), of the Activa Mutual Funds (series of the
Trust), and for any additional such classes or series that may hereafter be
offered to the public in accordance with this Plan and Agreement of Distribution
pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act (the "Plan and Agreement"); and

         WHEREAS, the Distributor desires to be retained to perform services in
accordance with such Plan and Agreement and on said terms and conditions; and

         WHEREAS, this Plan and Agreement has been approved by a vote of the
Board of Trustees of the Trust, including a majority of the Trustees who are not
interested persons of the Trust, as defined in the Act, and who have no direct
or indirect financial interest in the operation of this Plan and Agreement (the
"Disinterested Trustees") cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of
voting on this Plan and Agreement; and

         NOW, THEREFORE, the Trust adopts the Plan set forth herein and the
Trust and the Distributor hereby enter into this Agreement pursuant to the Plan
in accordance with the requirements of Rule 12b-1 under the Act, and provide and
agree as follows:

                  1. The Plan is defined as those provisions of this document by
                  which the Trust adopts a Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the
                  Act and authorizes payments as described herein. The Plan
                  shall not apply to Class R shares of the Activa Value Fund.
                  The Agreement is defined as those provisions of this document
                  by which the Trust retains the Distributor to provide
                  distribution services as described herein. The Trust may
                  retain the Plan notwithstanding termination of the Agreement.
                  The Trust is hereby authorized to utilize the assets of the
                  Trust to finance certain activities in connection with
                  distribution of the Trust's shares.

                  2. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, the
                  Trust hereby retains the Distributor to promote the
                  distribution of shares of the Trust by providing services and
                  engaging in activities as specified herein. The activities and
                  services to be provided by the Distributor hereunder shall
                  include one or more of the following: (a) the payment of
                  compensation (including trail commissions and incentive
                  compensation) to securities dealers, financial institutions
                  and other organizations, which may include companies
                  affiliated with the Distributor, that render distribution and
                  administrative services in connection with the distribution of
                  the shares of the Trust; (b) the printing and distribution of
                  reports and prospectuses for the use of potential investors in
                  the Trust; (c) the preparing and distributing of sales
                  literature; (d) the providing of advertising and engaging in
                  other promotional activities, including direct mail
                  solicitation, and television, radio, newspaper and other media
                  advertisements; (e) the qualification (other than auditing
                  expenses) of the shares for sale in the states and
                  jurisdictions where Trust sales are sold and the fees payable
                  to each such state or jurisdiction for maintaining the
                  qualification therein; and (f) the providing of support
                  services in connection with the distribution of the Trust's
                  shares, including but not limited to, office space and
                  equipment, telephone facilities, answering routine inquires
                  regarding the Trust, processing shareholder transactions and
                  providing any other shareholder services not otherwise
                  provided by the Trust's transfer agent and other services and
                  activities as may from time to time be agreed upon by the
                  Distributor and the Trust. Such reports and prospectuses,
                  sales literature, advertising and promotional activities and
                  other services and activities may be prepared and/or conducted
                  either by companies affiliated with the Distributor or by
                  third parties.

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                  3. The Distributor hereby undertakes to use its best efforts
                  to promote sales of shares of the Trust to investors by
                  engaging in those activities specified in paragraph (2) above
                  as may be necessary and as it from time to time believes will
                  best further sales of such shares.

                  4. The Trust is hereby authorized to expend, out of the
                  Trust's assets, on a monthly basis, and shall pay to the
                  Distributor a maximum amount computed at an annual rate of
                  0.25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Trust during
                  the month. The Trust's Board of Trustees shall from time to
                  time determine the amounts, within the foregoing maximum
                  amounts, that the Trust will pay the Distributor hereunder. No
                  payments will be made by the Trust hereunder after the date of
                  termination of the Plan and Agreement. Payment from the Value
                  Fund will begin on September 1, 1999.

                  5. To the extent that obligations incurred by the Distributor
                  out of its own resources to finance any activity primarily
                  intended to result in the sales of shares of the Trust,
                  pursuant to this Plan and Agreement or otherwise, may be
                  deemed to constitute the indirect use of Trust assets, such
                  indirect use of Trust assets is hereby authorized in addition
                  to, and not in lieu of, any other payments authorized under
                  this Plan and Agreement.

                  6. The Distributor shall provide to the Board of Trustees of
                  the Trust, at least quarterly, a written report of all moneys
                  spent by the Distributor on the activities and services
                  specified in paragraph (2) above pursuant to the Plan and
                  Agreement. Upon request, but no less frequently than annually,
                  the Distributor shall provide to the Board of Trustees of the
                  Trust such information as may reasonably be required for it to
                  review the continuing appropriateness of the Plan and
                  Agreement.

                  7. This Plan and Agreement shall become effective immediately
                  upon approval by a majority of the outstanding voting
                  securities as defined in the Actof each Fund, and shall
                  continue in effect until June 11, 2000 unless terminated as
                  provided below. Thereafter, the Plan and Agreement shall
                  continue in effect from year to year, provided that the
                  continuance of each is approved at least annually by a vote of
                  the Board of Trustees of the Trust, including a majority of
                  the Disinterested Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called
                  for the purpose of voting on such continuance. The Plan may be
                  terminated at any time, without penalty, by the vote of a
                  majority of the Disinterested Trustees or by the vote of a
                  majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust.
                  The Distributor, or the Trust, by vote of a majority of the
                  Disinterested Trustees or of the holders of a majority of the
                  outstanding voting securities of the Trust, may terminate the
                  Agreement under this Plan, without penalty, upon 30 days'
                  written notice to the other party.

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                  8. So long as the Plan remains in effect, the selection of
                  persons to serve as Trustees of the Trust who are not
                  "interested persons" of the Trust shall be committed to the
                  discretion of the directors then in office who are not
                  "interested persons" of the Trust. However, nothing contained
                  herein shall prevent the participation of other persons in the
                  selection and nomination process, provided that a final
                  decision on any such selection or nomination is within the
                  discretion of, and approved by, a majority of the Trustees of
                  the Trust then in office who are not "interested persons" of
                  the Trust.

                  9. This Plan may not be amended to increase the amount to be
                  spent by the Trust hereunder without approval of a majority of
                  the outstanding voting securities of the Trust. All material
                  amendments to the Plan and Agreement must be approved by the
                  vote of the Board of Trustees of the Trust including a
                  majority of the Disinterested Trustees, cast in person at a
                  meeting called for the purpose of voting on such amendment.

                  10. To the extent that this Plan and Agreement constitutes a
                  Plan of Distribution adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the
                  Act it shall remain in effect as such, so as to authorize the
                  use by the Trust of its assets in the amounts and for the
                  purposes set forth herein, notwithstanding the occurrence of
                  an "assignment," as defined by the Act and the rules
                  thereunder. To the extent it constitutes an agreement with the
                  Distributor pursuant to a plan, it shall terminate
                  automatically in the event of such "assignment." Upon a
                  termination of the agreement with the Distributor, the Trust
                  may continue to make payments pursuant to the Plan only upon
                  the approval of a new agreement under this Plan and Agreement,
                  which may or may not be with the Distributor, or the adoption
                  of other arrangements regarding the use of the amounts
                  authorized to be paid by the Trust hereunder, by the Trust's
                  Board of Trustees in accordance with the procedures set forth
                  in paragraph 7 above.

                  11. The Trust shall preserve copies of this Plan and Agreement
                  and all reports made pursuant to paragraph 6 hereof, together
                  with minutes of all Board of Trustees meetings at which the
                  adoption, amendment of continuance of the Plan were considered
                  (describing the factors considered and the basis for
                  decision), for a period of not less than six years from the
                  date of this Plan and Agreement, or any such reports or
                  minutes, as the case may be, the first two years in an easily
                  accessible place.

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                  12. This Plan and Agreement shall be construed in accordance
                  with the laws of the State of Michigan and applicable
                  provisions of the Act. To the extent the applicable laws of
                  the State of Michigan, or any provisions herein, conflict with
                  the applicable provisions of the Act, the latter shall
                  control.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this
Plan and Agreement on the 11th day of June, 1999.




                                               ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST


                                               By: _____________________________
ATTEST: ___________________________


                                               ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

                                               _________________________________


                                               By:______________________________

ATTEST: ___________________________


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SCHEDULE RE EDUCATION AND BUSINESS HISTORY - ALLAN D. ENGEL


EDUCATION:

     North High School, Omaha, Nebraska
     Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, BSBA 1974
     Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, JD 1976

POSITIONS:

     April 18, 1988 continuing, Amway Management Company, 7575 East Fulton Road,
     Ada, Michigan 49355, President, Secretary and Director.

     October 1991 continuing, Amway Corporation, 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada,
     Michigan 49355, Senior Manager-Investments & Real Estate.

     December 1991 continuing, Amway Capital Corp., 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada,
     Michgian 49355, Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.

     December 1991 continuing, H.I., Inc., c/o Amway Corporation, 7575 East
     Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.

     December 1991 continuing, Ja-Ri Corporation, 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada,
     Michigan 49355, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.

     November 1992 continuing, Amway Export VA, Co., 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada,
     Michigan 49355, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.

     December 1992 continuing, Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation, c/o Amway
     Corporation, 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, Secretary and
     Assistant Treasurer.

     September 1994 continuing, Plaza Towers Corp., 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada,
     Michigan 49355, Vice President, Secretary, and Director.

     September 1995 continuing, Amway Real Estate Corp., 7575 East Fulton Road,
     Ada, Michigan 49355, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and
     Director.

     September 1995 continuing, Auric Corp., 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada,
     Michigan 49355, Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer and
     Director.

     September 1995 continuing, Aviation, Inc., 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada,
     Michigan 49355, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and
     Director.

     September 1995 continuing, Emerald Maritime Service, Inc., c/o Amway
     Corporation, 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, Vice President,
     Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and Director.

     September 1995 continuing, Enterprise, Inc., c/o Amway Corporation, 7575
     East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant
     Treasurer and Director..


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           SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS AND EDUCATION HISTORY - ALLAN D. ENGEL

                                       -2-

     September 1995 continuing, Magic Carpet Aviation, 7575 East Fulton Road,
     Ada, Michigan 49355, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and
     Director.

     September 1995 continuing, Meadowbrooke Corp., 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada,
     Michigan 49355, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and
     Director.

     September 1995 continuing, Peter Island Estate Ltd., c/o Amway Corporation,
     7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, owns and operates Peter Island
     Yacht Club, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and Director.

     September 1995 continuing, Ultimate Marketing Corp., c/o Amway Corporation,
     7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, Vice President, Secretary,
     Assistant Treasurer and Director.

     February 1998 continuing, Amway Mutual Fund Trust, 7575 East Fulton Road,
     Ada, Michigan 49355, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and
     Director.


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         SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS AND EDUCATION HISTORY - JAMES J. ROSLONIEC

EDUCATION:

     Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
     Davenport College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, AS Degree 1965
     Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, BS Degree 1968

POSITIONS:

     1968-1970 Staff Member of C.H. Vannatter, CPA, Grand Rapids, Michigan

     1970-1972 Senior Internal Auditor of Gulf & Western Industries, Inc., Grand
     Rapids, Michigan

     1972-1974 Controller of Furniture City Manufacturing (a Gulf & Western
     subsidiary), Grand Rapids, Michigan

     1974-1979 Manager of Internal Audit of Amway Corporation, Ada, Michigan

     1979-1991 Vice President-Finance and Treasurer of Amway Corporation, Ada,
     Michigan

     1991-Present Vice President-Audit and Control of Amway Corporation, Ada,
     Michigan

     September 18, 1989 continuing, H.I., Inc., c/o Amway Corporation, 7575 East
     Fulton Road, Ada, Michgian 49355, Vice President and Treasurer.

     December 13, 1991 continuing, Amway Capital Corporation, c/o Amway
     Corporation, 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, President and
     Treasurer.

     December 13, 1991 continuing, Ja-Ri Corporation, c/o Amway Corporation,
     7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, Vice President and Treasurer.

     August 31, 1992 continuing, Amway Export DV, Co., c/o Amway Corporation,
     7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michgian 49355, Treasurer.

     November 12, 1992 continuing, Amway Export VA, Co., c/o Amway Corporation,
     7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, Vice President, Treasurer and
     Director.

     December 11, 1992 continuing, Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation, c/o Amway
     Corporation, 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, Treasurer.

     September 1, 1995 continuing, Amway Real Estate Corp., 7575 East Fulton
     Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, President, Treasurer and Director.

     September 1, 1995 continuing, Auric Corp., c/o Amway Corporation, 7575 East
     Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, President, Treasurer and Director.



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         SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS AND EDUCATION HISTORY - JAMES J. ROSLONIEC

                                       -2-


     September 1, 1995 continuing, Aviation, Inc., 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada,
     Michigan 49355, President, Treasurer and Director.

     September 1, 1995 continuing, Emerald Maritime Service, Inc., c/o Amway
     Corporation, 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, President and
     Director.

     September 1, 1995 continuing, Enterprise, Inc., c/o Amway Corporation, 7575
     East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, President, Treasurer and Director.

     September 1, 1995 continuing, Magic Carpet Aviation, Inc., 7575 East Fulton
     Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, President, Treasurer and Director.

     September 1, 1995 continuing, Meadowbrooke Corp., c/o Amway Corporation,
     7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, President, Treasurer and
     Director.

     September 1, 1995 continuing, Peter Island Estate Ltd., c/o Amway
     Corporation, 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, President,
     Treasurer and Director.

     September 1, 1995 continuing, Ultimate Marketing Corp., c/o Amway
     Corporation, 7575 East Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355, President,
     Treasurer and Director.

     February 1998 continuing, Amway Mutual Fund Trust, 7575 East Fulton Road,
     Ada, Michigan 49355, President, Treasurer and Director..

     PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

         Member of Advisory Board to the Dean of Business Administration,
         Central Michigan University

         Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society, Kent County Unit

         Chairman of Development Task Force with American Cancer Society -
         Michigan Division

         Member of Advisory Board to the Accounting School, Grand Valley State
         University

         Board of Directors of the Protection Mutual Insurance Co.

         Member of Board at Blythefield Country Club.


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                     J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

     Education and Business Backgrounds of Individuals Who Determine General
                      Investment Advice Given To Clients:

Anderson, Kenneth W. (1948)
Education:
Harvard Business College (MBA 1976)
Harvard College (BA 1970)

Business Background:
Mr. Anderson joined the investment research department of Morgan Guaranty's
Trust and Investment Division in 1976. Named as an assistant vice president in
1978, he moved to the Equity and Balanced Investment Management Group and was
named vice president in 1980 and managing director in 1985. From 1987 to 1997,
he was head of the J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.'s London office. Mr.
Anderson is currently co-head of global investments, a member of the Board of
Directors, Vice Chairman and a managing director of J.P. Morgan Investment
Management Inc.

Azelby, Joseph K (1962)
Education:
New York University (MBA 1991)
Harvard University (BA 1984)

Business Background:
Mr. Azelby is head of the Real Estate Group. Prior to assuming his current
responsibilities, Mr. Azelby led the Mortgage Investment Strategy Group where,
as a portfolio manager, he specialized in both public and private mortgages and
other asset backed securities. He joined Morgan in 1985 after playing in the
National Football League for the Buffalo Bills. Mr. Azelby is a Managing
Director of the J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Banks, Keith T. (1955)
Education:
The Stern School of New York University (MBA 1990)
Columbia College (BA 1985)

Business Background:
Mr. Banks is a managing director of the J.P. Morgan Investment Management
Inc. and is the head of U.S. Equity. Previously, Mr. Banks had functional
responsibility for Global Research and served as Head of U.S. Equity Research.
Prior to joining Morgan in 1984, Mr. Banks held positions at The Home Insurance
Company and at Allstate Insurance Company.


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                     J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
     Education and Business Backgrounds of Individuals Who Determine General
                       Investment Advice Given To Clients:

Bohrer, Joseph S. (1962)
Education:
The Stern School of New York University (MBA 1990)
Columbia College (BA 1985)

Business Background:
Mr. Bohrer is a vice president of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. and
is head of the Singapore office. Mr. Bohrer joined Morgan in New York in 1985
and became a fixed income portfolio manager in 1988. He transferred to London
in1992, where he was a portfolio manager responsible for U.S. and global equity
portfolios. In September 1996, he moved to Singapore.

Durbin, Christopher J. (1952)
Education:
Georgetown University (BSA/BA 1974)
Mr. Durbin also attended Tulane University and has done graduate work at the
New York School for Social Research.

Business Background:
Mr. Durbin is a managing director of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
and is the co-head of Global Investments, with additional functional
responsibility for Morgan's European Fixed Income business. Prior to assuming
his current responsibility, Mr. Durbin was the global head of Fixed Income. From
1994 to 1996, he was head of the U.S. Fixed Income Group, after spending 14
years as a fixed income portfolio manager for institutional clients. Mr. Durbin
joined Morgan in 1975 in the portfolio management area and moved into fixed
income trading for four years.

Lillis, Gerard W. (1956)
Education:
Cornell University (1977)
Graduate work at New York University

Business Background:
Mr. Lillis is a managing director of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
and head of Global Fixed Income. Mr. Lillis is also co-chairman of the Americas
Management Team. Mr. Lillis moved to J.P. Morgan Investment Management in 1987
after spending nine years with J.P. Morgan's Corporate Finance Group. Starting
in active fixed income portfolio management, in 1990 he became head of the
private placement investment area.


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                     J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

     Education and Business Backgrounds of Individuals Who Determine General
                       Investment Advice Given To Clients:

Luddy, Thomas M. (1952)
Education:
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (MBA 1976)
St. Peter's College (BS 1974)

Business Background:
Mr. Luddy joined the Investment Research Department of Morgan Guaranty's
Trust and Investment Division in 1976 and was made a vice president in 1980. He
moved to the Division's equity group in 1982 as an equity portfolio manager. In
1984, he returned to research as head of the Division's equity research group.
Mr. Luddy is currently global head of Equities and head of the macro-research
group. He is a managing director of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Paul, Wesley I. (1957)
Business Background:
Mr. Paul is a managing director of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. and
is the head of the Emerging Markets Group and Global Functional Head of
Currency. He is also responsible for global currency management and the firm's
multi-markets and hedge fund activities. Prior to assuming these
responsibilities, Mr. Paul was Global Head of Investments. From 1994 to 1996, he
was the Global Functional Head of Fixed Income, after spending several years
responsible for the non-U.S. fixed income portfolio management activities of the
firm. He joined Morgan in 1975, becoming a portfolio manager in 1983.

Smith, Laurence R. (1958)
Education:
UC Berkeley (MBA 1981)
University of Florida (BS 1979)

Business Background:
Mr. Smith is global head of Asset Allocation and Balanced Account Management
worldwide, a position he assumed in 1994. Previously, he was co-head of the
Fixed Income group. Mr. Smith joined Morgan in 1981 as a member of the Research
Department, doing quantitative research on all asset classes. He is a Chartered
Financial Analyst. Mr. Smith is a managing director of J.P. Morgan Investment
Management Inc.



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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                     J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

     Education and Business Backgrounds of Individuals Who Determine General
                       Investment Advice Given To Clients:

Teatom, Robert J. (1953)
Education:
Graduate work at New York University
State University of New York at Albany (1975)

Business Background:
Mr. Teatom is a managing director of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
and is head of the U.S. Fixed Income Group. Mr. Teatom is responsible for U.S.
active fixed income strategy and the coordination of global fixed income
strategy for U.S. investors. He also has oversight responsibility for short-term
and intermediate fixed income products and the Stable Value Product. Mr. Teatom
joined Morgan Guaranty in 1975 as a trader of money market and U.S. Government
securities before becoming a portfolio manager. Moving to London in 1986, he
managed both dollar and non-dollar fixed income portfolios and returned to New
York in 1989.

Unrein, Lawrence M. (1956)
Education:
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (MBA 1988)
State University of New York (BA 1979)

Business Background:
Mr. Unrein is a managing director of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
Mr. Unrein joined J.P. Morgan Investment in 1997 as a Vice President. He is the
Head of the Private Equity Group. Prior to joining JPMIM in 1997, Mr. Unrein
spent 17 years with AT&T Investment Management Corp. (ATTIMCO), an investment
management subsidiary of AT&T, where he was responsible for managing the public
and private equity and fixed income portion of $80 billion in corporate employee
benefit funds. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified
Public Accountant (CPA). He serves on the Board of Directors at Hamilton
Services Corp. and Falcon Cable Corp. He is the Treasurer at Malcolm Baldridge,
Quality Award Foundation. He is also on numerous Private Equity Advisory Boards
such as Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, New Enterprises Associates, APA
Excelsior, Accel, Asian Infrastructrue, Butler Capital, Hellman & Friedman, TA
Associates, Saunders, Karp, Megrue, North Bridge Ventures and Prudential Asia.


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                     J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Education and Business Background of Morgan's Board of Directors and other
Chief Officers:

Anderson, Kenneth W.
See previous discussion of individual who determine investment advice.

Della Pietra, Anthony Paul Jr. (1960)
Education:
University of Virginia (JD 1985)
Boston College (BS 1982)

Business Background:
Mr. Della Pietra is the global head of Legal for Asset Management Services,
incorporating J.P. Morgan Investment Management and the Private Client Group.
Prior to joining Morgan in 1994, Mr. Della Pietra was an Associate in the
Corporation Department of the law firm Davis Polk & Wardell. Mr. Dell Pietra
worked in the Legal Department in Hong Kong before moving to New York in 1998 to
head the Asset Management Legal Department. Mr. Della Pietra is a managing
director and the Secretary of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Garrity, Jeff Michael (1952)
Education:
Columbia University (MBA 1981)
Harvard College (BS 1976)

Business Background:
Mr. Garrity is head of Institutional Clients for the Americas and co-chair of
the America's Management team. Before assuming his current responsibilities, Mr.
Garrity was global head of Defined Contribution and Mutual Funds businesses.
Prior to moving to J.P. Morgan Investment Management in 1994, he held a variety
of positions with J.P. Morgan including head of private equity in UPMSI. Mr.
Garrity joined Morgan in 1981. Mr. Garrity is a member of the Board of Directors
and is a managing director or J.P. Morgan Investment Management
Inc.

Pfeffer, David M. (1959)
Education:
University of Delaware (BS 1981)

Business Background:
Mr. Pfeffer is the Chief Financial Officer and controller of Morgan. Mr.
Pfeffer joined Morgan in 1984 after working in public accounting. Prior to
assuming his current responsibilities, Mr. Pfeffer served as the Controller of
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Mr. Pfeffer is a Certified
Public Accountant. Mr. Pfeffer is a Vice President of J.P. Morgan Investment
Management Inc.


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                     J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Education and Business Background of Morgan's Board of Directors and other
Chief Officers:

Schappert, Keith M. (1951)
Education:
Harvard Business (BA 1973)

Business Background:
Mr. Schappert joined Morgan Guaranty in 1973. He was named an assistant vice
president and fixed income manager in 1978, specializing in publicly traded
fixed income securities. Appointed a vice president in 1980, he became a senior
investment officer in 1982 and head of the fixed income group in 1983. Mr.
Schappert is the president and managing director of J.P. Morgan Investment
Management Inc. and a member of its Board of Directors.

Schmidlin, John William (1947)
Education:
St. John's University (BS 1969)

Business Background:
Mr. Schmidlin is head of Technology and Operations for Asset Management
Services, incorporating J.P. Morgan Investment Management and the Private Client
Group. He began his career at J.P. Morgan in 1969 in Stock Transfer, becoming
head of the department in 1985. In 1986, he was promoted from senior vice
president of Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. to president of Morgan Shareholder
Services Trust, formed that year as a wholly-owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan &
Co. In 1988, Mr. Schmidlin was reassigned to head Treasury Operations in New
York. In 1991, he relocated to London to head Technology and Operations in
Global Technology Operations--Europe. In 1993, he returned to New York to become
Global Business Head of Securities Trust and Information Services, which
included all of the operating products. In 1997, he became head of Global
Technology and Operations for the newly-formed Asset Management Services. Mr.
Schmidlin is a member of the Board of Directors and is a managing director of
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Sloane, Isabel Hoyt (1950)
Education:
Smith College (BA 1973)

Business Background:
Ms. Sloane is the global head of Human Resources for Asset Management
Services, incorporating J.P. Morgan Investment Management and the Private Client
Group. Prior to joining JPMIM, she was with the J.P. Morgan's Employee
Relations, Staffing and Technology Department from 1992-1995. She has held
numerous positions in Global Markets, including as Chief Operating Officer from
1989-1992. Ms. Sloane joined Morgan in 1973. Ms. Sloane is a member of the Board
of Directors and is a managing director of J.P. Morgan Investment Management
Inc.


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                     J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Education and Business Background of Morgan's Board of Directors and other
Chief Officers:

Van Hassel, Gilbert (1957)
Education:
Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) (MBA)
Purdue University (MA)
USFIA (Belgium) (BA)

Business Background:
Mr. Van Hassel is head of AMS Asia and President and CEO of J.P. Morgan Trust
Bank in Japan. He joined J.P. Morgan in Brussels in 1983 and has undertaken
assignments with J.P. Morgan in Foreign Exchange, Corporate Finance, Securities
Clearing and Lending and Fixed Income Sales and Trading Management, with
assignments locations in Brussels, New York, Tokyo, and Singapore. Mr. Van
Hassel is a member of the Board of Directors and is a managing director of J.P.
Morgan Investment Management Inc.

Van Riel, Hendrik Guillaume Francois (1950)
Education:
New York University (MBA 1974) (BA 1972)

Business Background:
Mr. van Riel is head of Asset Management Services Europe, including J.P.
Morgan Investment Management Inc. Prior to assuming this responsibility, he was
head of the Investment Management European client group. He joined Morgan's
Treasury Operation in 1983 and held various positions in Brazil, Belgium, the
UK, and Italy before joining Investment Management in New York in 1995. Mr. van
Riel is a member of the Board of Directors and is a managing director of J.P.
Morgan Investment Management Inc.


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                           VAN KAMPEN MANAGEMENT INC.

Powers, Richard Francis III (1946)
Education:
Columbia University (MBA-Finance & Accounting, 1972) Boston College (BS-Science
& Marketing, 1967)

Business Background:

Currently:
Director, CEO, President and Chairman of:
         Van Kampen System Inc. (since 6/98)
         American Capital Contractual Services, Inc. (since 6/98)
         Van Kampen Investments Inc. (since 6/98)
         Van Kampen Exchange Corporation (since 6/98)

Director, CEO and Chairman of:
         Van Kampen Recordkeeping Services Inc. (6/98)

Director and CEO of:
         Van Kampen Management Inc. (since 6/98)
         Van Kampen Advisors Inc. (since 6/98)
         Van Kampen Asset Management Inc. (since 6/98)
         Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp. (since 6/98)
         Van Kampen Funds Inc. (since 6/98)
         Van Kampen Investor Services Inc. (since 6/98)

Director and CEO of:
         Van Kampen Insurance Agency of Illinois Inc. (since 6/98)

Executive Vice President and Director of Marketing of:
         Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. (since 6/72)

President, Chief Executive Office and Chairman of:
         River View International Inc. (since 8/98)

Mr. Powers has served as:
         Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of:
                  VK/AC Holding, Inc. (7/98-7/98)


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                           VAN KAMPEN MANAGEMENT INC.

McDonnell, Dennis John (1942)
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (MA-Economic Theory, 1968)
Loyola University of Chicago (BS-Economics, 1965)

Business Background:

Currently:
Director & Chairman of:
         MCM Asia Pacific Co., LTD (since 10/88)

Director, President & COO of:
         Van Kampen Management Inc. (since 1/92)
         Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp. (since 3/83)
         Van Kampen Asset Management Inc. (since 6/95)
         Van Kampen Advisors Inc. (since 6/95)

Director & Executive Vice President of:
         Van Kampen Investments Inc. (since 2/93)

Director of:
         Global Decisions Group LLC (since 4/85)
         MCM Group, Inc. (since 8/96)
         McCarthy, Crisanti & Maffei, S.A. (since 2/92)
         McCarthy, Crisanti & Maffei, Inc. (since 5/85)

Agent of:
         Van Kampen Funds Inc. (since 3/83)

Mr. McDonnell has served as:
         Director & Executive Vice President of:
                  VK/AC Holding, Inc. (2/93-7/98)

         Director of:
                  Van Kampen Merritt Equity Holdings Corp. (4/92-4/97)

         Director & President of:
                  Van Kampen Merritt Equity Advisors Corp. (4/92-5/98)

         Director & Chairman of:
                  VSM Inc. (7/94-7/96)

         Director, President & COO of:
                  VCJ Inc. (7/94-7/96)



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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                           VAN KAMPEN MANAGEMENT INC.

Rybak, William Robert (1951)
Education:
Lewis University (BA-Accounting, 1973)

Business Background:

Currently:
Executive Vice President & CFO of:
         Van Kampen Trust Company (since 12/94)
         Van Kampen Investor Services Inc. (since 12/94)

Executive Vice President, CFO & Director of:
         River View International Inc. (since 8/98)
         Van Kampen Insurance Agency of Illinois Inc. (since 3/96)
         Van Kampen Advisors Inc. (since 12/94)
         American Capital Contractual Services, Inc. (since 12/94)
         Van Kampen Exchange Corp. (since 12/94)
         Van Kampen Investments Inc. (since 9/91)
         Van Kampen Recordkeeping Services Inc. (since 1/97)
         Van Kampen System Inc. (since 5/96)
         Van Kampen Asset Management Inc. (since 12/94)
         Van Kampen Management Inc. (since 1/92)
         Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp. (since 9/87)
         Van Kampen Funds Inc. (since 7/86)

Chairman of the Board of:
         Alliance Banc Corp. (since 7/90)

Mr. Rybak has served as:
         Executive Vice President, Director, CFO and Treasurer of:
                  Van Kampen Merritt Equity Holdings Corp. (4/92-4/97)
                  Van Kampen Merritt Equity Advisors Corp. (4/92-5/98)

         Executive Vice President, Director and CFO of:
                  VCJ Inc. (7/94-7/96)
                  VK/AC Holding, Inc. (2/93-7/98)

         Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer of:
                  American Capital Shareholders, Inc. (12/94-7/96)

         Executive Vice President & CFO of:
                  VSM Inc. (7/94-7/96)

         Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer of:
                  American Capital Management and Research, Inc. (12/94-1/95)
                  American Capital T.A., Inc. (12/94-12/94)


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                           VAN KAMPEN MANAGEMENT INC.

Mr. Rybak has served as - continued:

         Vice President, CFO & Treasurer of:
                  Van Kampen American Capital Services, Inc. (12/94-4/97)
                  American Capital Partner, Inc. (12/94-12/94)
                  American Capital Custodial Services, Inc. (12/94-12/94)
                  Common Sense Investment Advisors (12/94-12/94)

         Vice President & CFO of:
                  Van Kampen/American Capital Marketing, Inc. (12/94-1/95)

         Vice President of:
                  Advantage Capital Credit Services, Inc. (12/94-4/97)
                  Advantage Capital Corp. (12/94-1/96)
                  Advantage Capital Insurance Agency, Inc. (12/94-1/96)
                  Advantage Capital Insurance Agency of Alabama, Inc.
                     (12/94-1/96)
                  Advantage Capital Insurance Agency of Hawaii, Inc.
                     (12/94-1/96)
                  Advantage Capital Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, Inc.
                     (12/94-1/96)
                  Advantage Capital Insurance Agency of Ohio, Inc. (12/94-1/96)
                  Advantage Capital Insurance Agency of Oklahoma, Inc.
                     (12/94-1/96)

         Asst. Treasurer of:
                  McCarthy, Crisanti & Maffei, Inc. (6/95-8/96)



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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                           VAN KAMPEN MANAGEMENT INC.

Santo, Michael A. (1955)
Education:
St. John's University (MBA-Controllership, 1980)
Villanova University (BBA-Accounting, 1977)

Business Background:

Currently:
Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officers of:
         Van Kampen Management Inc. (since 12/98)
         Van Kampen Advisors Inc. (since 12/98)
         Van Kampen Asset Management Inc. (since 12/98)
         Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp. (since 12/98)
         Van Kampen Funds Inc. (since 12/98)
         Van Kampen Investor Services Inc. (since 12/98)

Director of:
         American Capital Contractual Service, Inc. (since 12/98)
         Van Kampen Exchange Corporation Inc. (since 12/98)
         Van Kampen Insurance Agency of Illinois, Inc.
         Van Kampen Recordkeeping Services Inc. (since 12/98)
         Van Kampen System Inc. (since 12/98)

Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Office of:
         Van Kampen Investments Inc. (since 12/98)

Mr. Santo has served as:
         First VP and Asst. Controller of:
                  Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. (4/84-11/98)


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                           VAN KAMPEN MANAGEMENT INC.

Smith, A. Thomas III (1956)
Education:
St. Louis University Law School (JD, 1984)
St. Louis Business School (MBA, 1983)
Wabash College (BA-Religion & Philosophy)

Business Background:

Currently:
Director, Executive Vice President, Gen. Coun. and Assistant Secretary of:
         Van Kampen Management Inc. (since 2/99)
         Van Kampen Advisors Inc. (since 2/99)
         Van Kampen Asset Management Inc. (since 2/99)
         American Capital Contractual Services, Inc. (since 2/99)
         Van Kampen Exchange Corp. (since 2/99)
         Van Kampen Insurance Agency of Illinois Inc. (since 2/99)
         Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp. (since 2/99)
         Van Kampen Investor Services Inc. (since 2/99)
         Van Kampen Recordkeeping Services Inc. (since 2/99)
         River View International Inc. (since 2/99)
         Van Kampen System Inc. (since 2/99)
         Van Kampen Funds Inc. (since 2/99)

Director, Executive Vice President, Gen. Coun. and Secretary of:
         Van Kampen Investments Inc. (since 2/99)

Mr. Smith has served as:
         Vice President and Assoc. Gen. Counsel of:
                  New York Life Insurance Company 1/94-1/99)



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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                           VAN KAMPEN MANAGEMENT INC.

Kowalski, David Richard (1957)
Education:
University of Illinois (Major in Design, 1975-1979)

Business Background:

Currently:
Vice President & COO of:
         Van Kampen Management Inc. (since 1/92)
         Van Kampen Investments Inc. (since 9/91)
         Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp. (since 1/89)
         Van Kampen Funds Inc. (since 5/85)
         Van Kampen Asset Management Inc. (since 6/95)
         Van Kampen Advisors Inc. (since 6/95)
         Van Kampen Investor Services Inc. (since 6/95)
         Van Kampen Insurance Agency of Illinois Inc. (since 3/96)
         Van Kampen Recordkeeping Services Inc. (since 1/97)

CCO of:
         McCarthy, Crisanti & Maffei, S.A. (since 12/92)

Mr. Kowalski has served as:
         Vice President & CCO of:
                  VSM Inc. (7/94-7/96)
                  VCJ Inc. (7/94-7/96)

         CCO of:
                  Van Kampen Merritt Global Emerging Markets Adviser, L.P.
                     (7/94-1/96)
                  McCarthy, Crisanti & Maffei, Inc. (1/90-8/96)
                  Van Kampen Merritt Equity Advisors Corp. (4/92-5/98)


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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                           VAN KAMPEN MANAGEMENT INC.

Treichel, Edward Allen (1943)
Education:
University of Iowa (Ph.D.-Finance and Monetary Economics, 1976)
University of Iowa (MA-Finance and Monetary Economics, 1969)
University of Iowa (BBA-Finance and Monetary Economics, 1965)

Business Background:

Currently:
Senior Vice President of:
         Van Kampen Management Inc. (since 1/92)

Agent of:
         Van Kampen Funds Inc. (since 4/87)

Mr. Treichel also served as:
         Senior Vice President of:
                  Van Kampen American Capital Investment Advisory Corp.
                    (4/87-3/98)


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                         ARK ASSET MANAGEMENT CO., INC.
              GROWTH-AT-A-REASONABLE PRICE (GARP) TEAM BIOGRAPHIES

     CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS

     Joseph P. Scanlon, Jr., Managing Director
     B.S., M.B.A., Graduate Assistant-Economics, St John's University (1973)
     Managing Director, Equity Portfolio Management Services, Ark Asset
          management Co., Inc. (1989-Present)
     Senior Vice President, Lehman management Co., Inc. (1983-1989)
     Vice President, Director of New Business/Client Servicing, Institutional
          Investment Division, Citibank (1978-1982)
     Vice President, Director of Marketing, Asset Management Division, Loeb
          Rhoades & Co., Inc. (1974-1978)

     PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

     C. Charles Hetzel, CFA, Vice-Chairman
     B.S., University of Utah (1963)
     M.B.A., Columbia Graduate School of Business Admin. (1965)
     Vice-Chairman, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. (1989-Present)
     Vice-Chairman, Lehman Management Co., Inc. (1985-1989)
     President, The Lehman Corporation
     Vice-Chairman, The Lehman Investors Fund, Inc. (1984-1985)
     Executive Vice President & Director, Lehman Management Co., Inc.
          (1974-1984)
     Managing Director, Lehman Brothers, Executive Vice President & Director,
     The One William Street Fund (1973-1984) Vice President & Director of
     Research, The Lehman Corporation (1970-1973) Security Analyst, The Lehman
     Corporation (1965-1970)

     John E. Bailey, CFA, Managing Director
     B.A., University of Pennsylvania (1973-1976)
     M.B.A., Harvard Business School (1978-1980)
     Managing Director, Ark Asset Asset Management Co., Inc. (1993-Present)
     Equity Portfolio Manager, Managing Partner (Pasadena Office), Loomis,
          Sayles (1984-1993)
     Equity Portfolio Manager, First Pacific Advisors (1980-1983)
     Lending Representative, National Bank of North America (1976-1978)



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                         ARK ASSET MANAGEMENT CO., INC.
              GROWTH-AT-A-REASONABLE PRICE (GARP) TEAM BIOGRAPHIES

                                       -2-

     PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

     Steven M. Steiner, Managing Director
     B.S., Pennsylvania State University (1965)
     M.B.A., Northwestern Graduate School of Management (1966)
     Managing Director, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. (1990-Present)
     Managing Director, Equitable Capital management Corp. (1986-1990)
     Managing Director, Equitable Investment Management Corp. (1981-1986)
     Portfolio Manager, Neuberger & Berman (1981)
     Vice President, Equitable Life (1969-1980)
     1st Lieutenant, U.S. Army (1966-1968)

     William G. Steuernagel, CFA, Managing Director
     B.S., M.B.A., Boston University (1972)
     Managing Director, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. (1993-Present)
     Senior Manager & Portfolio Manager, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc.
          (1989-1993)
     First Vice President & Analyst/Portfolio Manager, Lehman Management Co.,
          Inc. (1988-1989)
     Vice President & Analyst/Portfolio Manager, Butler Capital (1987-1988)
     First Vice President & Security Analyst, Lehman Management Co., Inc.
          (1983-1987)
     Senior Investment Officer, Mellon Bank East (1972-1983)

     James G. Pontone, Senior Manager
     B.A., Skidmore College (1982)
     M.B.A., New York University, Stern School of Business (1989)
     Portfolio Manager, Ark Asset Management Co., Inc. (1995-Present)
     Portfolio Manager/Analyst, Mitchell Hutchins Institutional Investors
          (1994)
     Vice President, Mitchell Hutchins Institutional Investors (1992-1994)
     Associate, Morgan Stanley Asset Management (1991-1992)
     Assistant Trader, Spear, Leeds & Kellogg, Inc. (1986-1987)
     Investment Executive, Paine Webber, Inc. (1985-1986)
     Registered Representative, Merrill Lynch & Co. (1983-1985)



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<CAPTION>
                          SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY
                  STATE STREET RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY

<S>                            <C>                        <C>
Arpiarian, Tanya               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Bangs, Linda L.                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Barnwell, Amy F.               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Beaudry, Matthew F.            Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Bennett, Peter C.              Director & Executive       State Street Research & Management Co.
                                  Vice President
                               Vice President             State Street Research Capital Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Exchange Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Financial Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Growth Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Master Investment Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Director                   State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.
                               Director & Chairman        Boston Private Bank & Trust Co.
                                  of Exec. Comm.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Income Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Securities Trust
                               President & Director       Christian Camps & Conferences, Inc.
                               Chairman & Trustee         Gordon College

Bochman, Kathleen              Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Borzilleri, John               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President-4/98        State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 4/98)
                               Vice President             Montgomery Securities
                               (until 6/97)

Bray, Michael J.               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 4/98)

Brezinski, Karen               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Brown, Susan H.                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Buffum, Andrea L.              Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Burbank, John F.               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.

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Cabrera, Jesus A.              Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 4/98)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Capital Trust

Calame, Mara D.                Vice President and         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               and Assistant Secretary
                               Vice President and         State Street Research Energy, Inc.
                               Assistant Counsel

Canavan, Joseph W.             Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 4/98)
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Financial Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Income Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Money Market Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Tax-Exempt Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Capital Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Exchange Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Growth Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Master Investment Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Securities Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.

Carstens, Linda C.             Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.

Clifford, Jr., Paul J.         Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Tax-Exempt Trust

Coleman, Thomas J.             Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Cullen, Terrence J.            Vice President and         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Counsel, and Asst.
                               Secretary
                               Vice President and         Keystone-Evergreen
                               Counsel (until 2/98)

D'Vari, Ronald                 Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Depp, Maureen G.               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             Wellington Management Company
                               (until 9/97)

DeVeuve, Donald                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

DiFazio, Susan M.W.            Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.


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Dillman, Thomas J.             Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Securities Trust

Drake, Susan W.                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Dudley, Catherine              Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Sr. Portfolio Manager      Chancellor Capital Management
                               (until 2/98)

Duggan, Peter J.               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.

Even, Karen K.                 Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Federoff, Alex G.              Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Fee, Richard E.                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             CIGNA Retirement & Investment Services
                               (until 3/97)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.

Feliciano, Rosalina            Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Ficco, Bonnie A.               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Fochtman, Jr., Leo             Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Fromm, Stuart                  Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.

Gardner, Michael D.            Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.

Geer, Bartlett R.              Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Income Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Securities Trust

Giroux, June M.                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Govoni, Electra                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Grace, Evan                    Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Granger, Allison               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Haggerty, Bryan D.             Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.



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Hamilton, Jr., William A.      Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Treasurer & Director       Ellis Memorial and Eldredge House
                               Treasurer & Director       Nautical & Aviation Publishing Company, Inc.
                               Treasurer & Director       North Conway Institute

Hanson, Phyllis                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Haverty, Jr., Lawrence J.      Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Capital Trust

Healy, Laura J.                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Heineke, George R.             Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Hickman, Joanne                Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Managing Director          Zurich Investment Management
                               (until 1/98)
                               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.

Huang, Jesse C.                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Jackson, Jr., F. Gardner       Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Trustee                    Certain trusts of related and non-related
                                   Individuals
                               Trustee & Chairman         Vincent Memorial Hospital
                                 of the Board

Jamieson, Frederick H.         Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President and         State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.
                                 Asst. Treasurer
                               Vice President and         SSRM Holdings, Inc.
                                 Asst. Treasurer
                               Vice President and         Metlife Securities, Inc.
                               Controller (until 1/97)

Jodka, Richard                 Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Portfolio Manager          Frontier Capital Management
                               (until 1/98)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Capital Trust



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Kallis, John H.                Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Financial Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Income Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Money Market Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.
                               (until 11/98)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Tax-Exempt Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Securities Trust
                               Trustee                    705 Realty Trust

Kasper, M. Katherine           Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.

Kern, Stephen                  Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Kiessling, Dyann H.            Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co
                               Vice President             State Street Research Money Market Trust

King, Stephen                  Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.

Kluiber, Rudolph K.            Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 4/98)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Capital Trust

Kuhn, Stephen P.               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Langholm, Knut                 Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Director                   State Street Research (Luxembourg)

Leary, Eileen M.               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Levanson, David E.             Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Lomasney, Mary T.              Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Business Analyst           Fidelity Investments

Marinella, Mark A.             Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Portfolio Manager          STW Fixed Income Management, Ltd.
                               (until 9/98)

Maurer, Jacqueline J.          Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.



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<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>                        <C>
McNamara, III, Francis J.      Executive Vice             State Street Research & Management Co.
                                 President, Secretary
                                 and General Counsel
                               Executive Vice             State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.
                                 President, Clerk
                                 General Counsel
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Master Investment
                                      Trust
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Capital Trust
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Exchange Trust
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Growth Trust
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Securities Trust
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Financial Trust
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Income Trust
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Money Market Trust
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Tax-Exempt Trust
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.
                               Sec'y & Gen'l Counsel      SSRM Holdings, Inc.

Maus, Gerard p.                Director, Executive        State Street Research & Management Co.
                                 Vice President,
                                 Treasurer, Chief
                                 Financial Officer and
                                 Chief Administrative
                                 Officer
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Financial Trust
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Income Trust
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Money Market Trust
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Tax-Exempt Trust
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Capital Trust
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Exchange Trust
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Growth Trust
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Master Investment Trust
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.
                               Treasurer                  State Street Research Securities Trust
                               Director, Executive        State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.
                                 Vice President,
                                 Treasurer and Chief
                                 Financial Officer
                               Director                   Metric Holdings, Inc.
                               Director                   Certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of
                                                                Metric Holdings, Inc.
                               Treasurer and Chief        SSRM Holdings, Inc.
                                 Financial Officer
                               Treasurer (until 1/97)     MetLife Securities, Inc.
                               Director                   State Street Research (Luxembourg)

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<S>                            <C>                        <C>
Milder, Judith J.              Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.

Miller, Joan D.                Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.
                               (until 6/97)

Moore, Jr., Thomas P.          Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Capital Trust
                               (until 11/96)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Exchange Trust
                               (until 2/97)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Growth Trust
                               (until 2/97)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Master Investment Trust
                               (until 2/97)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Director                   Hibernia Savings Bank
                               Governor on the            Association for Investment Management &
                                 Board of Governors            Research
                               Vice President             State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.

Morey, Andrew                  Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Mulligan, JoAnne C.            Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.

Orr, Stephen C.                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Member                     Technology Analysts of Boston
                               Member                     Electro-Science Analysts (of NYC)

Paddon, Steven W.              Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Pannell, James C.              Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 4/97)

Peters, Kim M.                 Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Securities Trust

Pierce, James D.               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Poritzky, Dean E.              Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Portfolio Manager          State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (unitl 4/97)

Pyle, David J.                 Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Analyst                    Oak Value Capital Management
                               (until 4/97)

Ragsdale, E.K. Easton          Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Financial Trust

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<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>                        <C>
Ranson, Clifford               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Director of Special        NatWest Markets
                                 Situations

Rawlins, Jeffrey A.            Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.

Rice III, Daniel Joseph        Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Equity Trust

Richards, Scott                Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Securities Trust

Romich, Douglas A.             Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 4/98)
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Financial Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Income Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Money Market Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Tax-Exempt Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Capital Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Exchange Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Growth Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Master Investment Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Securities Trust
                               Assistant Treasurer        State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.

Ryan, Michael J.               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             Delaware Management
                               (until 1/98)

Sanderson, Derek               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Sr. Vice President         Freedom Capital Management
                               (until 10/97)

Saperstone, Paul               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Schrage, Michael               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Schultz, David C.              Executive Vice President   State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Director & Treasurer       Mafraq Hospital Association (Mafraq, Jordan)
                               Member                     Association of Investment Management Sales
                                   Executives
                               Member, Investment         Lexington Christian Academy
                                 Committee

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<S>                            <C>                        <C>
Shaver, Jr., C. Troy           Executive Vice President   State Street Research & Management Co.
                               President, Chief           State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.
                                 Executive Officer
                                 and Executive Vice
                                 President

Shean, William G.              Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Shively, Thomas A.             Director and Executive     State Street Research & Management Co.
                                 Vice President
                               Vice President             State Street Research Income Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Financial Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Money Market Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Tax-Exempt Trust
                               Director                   State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Securities Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.
                               (until 11/98)

Shoemaker, Richard D.          Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.

Stambaugh, Kenneth             Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Asst. Vice President       State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 9/97)

Strelow, Dan R.                Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.

Stolberg, Thomas               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Swanson,                       Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
     Amy McDermott

Trebino, Anne M.               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             SSRM Holdings, Inc.

Verni, Ralph F.                Chairman, President,       State Street Research & Management Co.
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer and Director
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Capital Trust
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Exchange Trust
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Growth Trust
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Master Investment Trust
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee

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<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>                        <C>
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Securities Trust
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Equity Trust
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Financial Trust
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Income Trust
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Money Market Trust
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee
                               Chairman, President,       State Street Research Tax-Exempt Trust
                                 Chief Executive
                                 Officer & Trustee
                               Chairman & Director        State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.
                                 (President & Chief
                                   Executive Officer
                                   Until 2/96)
                               Chairman & Director        Metric Holdings, Inc.
                               Director & Officer         Certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of Metric
                                                               Holdings, Inc.
                               Chairman of the Board      MetLife Securities, Inc.
                                 and Director (until 1/97)
                               President, Chief           SSRM Holdings, Inc.
                                 Executive Officer
                                 and Director
                               Director                   Colgate University
                               Director                   State Street Research (Luxembourg)
                               Chairman & Director        SSR Realty Advisors, Inc.

Wade, Dudley Freeman           Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Growth Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Master Investment Trust

Wallace, Julie K.              Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Walsh, Tucker                  Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Watts, Evan D., Jr.            Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.


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<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>                        <C>
Weiss, James M.                Executive Vice             State Street Research & Management Co.
                                 President
                               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 6/98)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Exchange Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Financial Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Growth Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Securities Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Capital Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Income Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Master Investment Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.

Welch, Timothy                 Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Westvold,                      Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
     Elizabeth McCombs         Vice President             State Street Research Securities Trust

Wilkins, Kevin                 Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 7/97)
                               Sr. Vice President         State Street Research Investment Services, Inc.
                                 (Vice President until 9/98)
                               Vice President             Fidelity Investments
                                 (until 7/97)

Wilson, John T.                Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 4/98)
                               Vice President             State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Master Investment Trust

Wing, Darman A.                Sr. Vice President,            State Street Research & Management Co.
                                 Assistant Secretary,
                                 and Assistant General
                                 Counsel
                               Vice President                 State Street Research & Management Co.
                               (until 4/98)
                               Sr. Vice President             State Street Research Investment Services,
                                and Assistant Clerk                     Inc.
                               Asst. Secretary &              State Street Research Capital Trust
                                 Asst. General Counsel
                               Asst. Secretary &              State Street Research Exchange Trust
                                 Asst. General Counsel
                               Asst .Secretary &              State Street Research Growth Trust
                                 Asst. General Counsel
                               Asst. Secretary &              State Street Research Master Investment
                                 Asst. General Counsel                  Trust

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<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>                        <C>
                               Asst Secretary and             State Street Research Securities Trust
                                 Asst. General Counsel
                               Asst Secretary and             State Street Research Equity Trust
                                 Asst. General Counsel
                               Asst Secretary and             State Street Research Financial Trust
                                 Asst. General Counsel
                               Asst Secretary and             State Street Research Income Trust
                                 Asst. General Counsel
                               Asst Secretary and             State Street Research Money Market Trust
                                 Asst. General Counsel
                               Asst Secretary and             State Street Research Tax-Exempt Trust
                                 Asst. General Counsel
                               Asst Secretary and             State Street Research Portfolios, Inc.
                                 Asst. General Counsel
                               Asst Secretary and             SSRM Holdings, Inc.
                                 Asst. General Counsel

Woodbury, Robert S.            Vice President             State Street Research & Management Co.

Woodworth, Jr., Kennard        Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Exchange Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Growth Trust
                               Vice President             State Street Research Securities Trust

Wu, Norman N.                  Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Partner                    Atlantic-Action Realty
                               Director                   Bond Analysts Society of Boston

Zuger, Peter A.                Sr. Vice President         State Street Research & Management Co.
                               Vice President             State Street Research Equity Trust
                               Portfolio Manager          American Century Investment Management
                               (until 9/98)

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                   SCHEDULE RE BUSINESS HISTORY AND EDUCATION
                               NICHOLAS-APPLEGATE


Nicholas, Arthur Edward (1946)
Education:
San Diego State University (B.S. Finance & Economics 1972)
NASD Series 2, 3, 7, 24, 63, & 65

Business Background:
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Mngmnt (6/84 to Present) - Managing Partner
Nicholas-Applegate Securities (5/96 to Present) - President Nicholas-Applegate
Securities (12/92 to Present) - Chairman Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management
(6/84 to Present) - Managing Partner;
         CIO; President of General Partner
The Pacific Century Group & Security Pacific Bank (7/81 to 8/84) - Division VP &
         Managing Director
San Diego Trust & Savings Bank (5/71 to 7/81) - Division VP

Somhegyi, Catherine C. (1959)
Education:
University of Southern California (M.B.A. Finance 1984, B.S. - Bus. Admin. 1981)
Richmond College of London (1981)
NASD Series 7, 63 & 65

Business Background:
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Mngmnt (02/96 to Present) - Partner - CIO - Global
         Equity Management
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Mngmnt (04/87 to Present) - Port. Manager
Professional Asset Securities, Inc. (04/86 to 04/87) - VP - Corporate Devel.
Pacific Century Group (02/86 to 03/86) - Account Executive
Unemployed (12/85 to 1/86)
Aaron Spelling Production, Inc. (06/84 to 11/85) - Mgr of Financial Planning &
         Analysis

Robertson, Frederick S. (1949)
Education:
Cornell University (B.S. 1972)
College of William & Mary (M.B.A. 1974)
NASD Series 2, 3 & 65

Business Background:
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management (07/96 to Present) - CIO - Fixed Income
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management (05/95 to 07/96) - Sr Portfolio Manager
Criterion Rogge Global Advisers, Inc. (02/93 to Present) - VP
Criterion Investment Management Company (12/91 to 05/95) - Exec. VP


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McDonnell, John J.P. (1952)
Education:
Watford College of Technology, England (FCCA, Financial Accounting 1980)
Harrow College of Technology, England (ACMA, Management Accounting 1976)

Business Background:
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management (08/98 to Present - COO American Express
Travel Related Services (04/78 to 06/98) - CFO

Jordon, Jill B. (1943)
Education:
New York University (M.B.A. Finance 1975)
Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Math 1965)
NASD Series 7, 26, 63 & 65

Business Background:
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management (09/97 to Present - Head of Global Sales
         and Marketing
Nicholas-Applegate Securities (09/97 to Present) - Sr VP and Head of
         Institutional Business
Smith Barney Inc. (01/89 to 09/97) - Managing Director
Matuschka Moser Partners (01/87 to 12/88) - Partner, Marketing & Client Services

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                                AMWAY MUTUAL FUND
                                    FORM N-1A

                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets
all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement
pursuant to Rule 485(b) Under the Securities Act of 1933, and has duly caused
this Amendment to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereto duly authorized in the Township of Ada, and State of
Michigan, on the day of August 16, 1999.

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                     AMWAY MUTUAL FUND TRUST
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     By   /s/ James J. Rosloniec
                                                          ______________________
                                                          JAMES J. ROSLONIEC
                                                          President
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this Amendment to the Registration
Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and
on the date indicated:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Signature                  Title and Capacity                 Date
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


/s/James J. Rosloniec      Principal Executive and            August 16, 1999
- ------------------------
   JAMES J. ROSLONIEC      Financial Officer and
                           Trustee


/s/ Allan D. Engel         Principal Accounting               August 16, 1999
- ------------------------
   ALLAN D. ENGEL          Officer and Trustee


RICHARD A. DEWITT          Trustee

DONALD H. JOHNSON          Trustee

WALTER T. JONES            Trustee

RICHARD E. WAYMAN          Trustee


By  /s/ James J. Rosloniec                                    August 16, 1999
     JAMES J. ROSLONIEC
     (Attorney-in-Fact)





                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

         WHEREAS, ACTIVA MUTUAL FUND TRUST (herein referred to as the Trust),
files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the provisions of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and of the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended, its Registration Statement relating to the sale of shares of
Beneficial Interest ("Common Stock") of Activa Money Market Fund, Activa
Intermediate Bond Fund, Activa Value Fund, Activa Growth Fund and Active
International Fund, Series of the Trust; and

         WHEREAS, each of the undersigned holds the office or offices in the
Trust herein below set opposite his name, respectively;

         WHEREAS, THEREFORE, each of the undersigned hereby constitutes and
appoints JAMES J. ROSLONIEC, individually, his attorney, with full power of
substitution and with full power to act for him and in his name, place, and
stead to sign his name, in the capacity or capacities set forth below, to the
Registration Statement, relating to the sale of shares of Common Stock in the
Funds, and to any and all amendments to such Registration Statement, and hereby
ratifies and confirms all that said attorney may or shall lawfully do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto set their hands this
11th day of June, 1999.


         Richard A. DeWitt, Trustee                  /s/ Richard A. DeWitt


         Donald H. Johnson, Trustee                  /s/ Donald H. Johnson


         Walter T. Jones, Trustee                    /s/ Walter T. Jones


         Richard E. Wayman, Trustee                  /s/ Richard E. Wayman


STATE OF MICHIGAN}
                              }SS
COUNTRY OF KENT   }

   I, Patricia S. Grooters, a Notary Public in and for the County and State
aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above-named Trustees, RICHARD A. DE WITT,
DONALD H. JOHNSON, and WALTER T. JONES, and RICHARD E. WAYMAN of AMWAY MUTUAL
FUND TRUST, known to me and to be the same persons whose names are subscribed to
the foregoing instrument, appeared before me this day in person and acknowledged
that he executed the same instrument as his free and voluntary act and deed, for
the uses and purposes therein set forth.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and notarial seal this 11th day
of June, 1999.


                                            /s/ Patricia S. Grooters
                                            Patricia S. Grooters


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                     CERTIFIED COPY OF CORPORATE RESOLUTION


         I, Allan D. Engel, Secretary of Activa Mutual Fund Trust, a Delaware
business trust, having its principal place of business at 2905 Lucerne SE, Grand
Rapids, Michigan 49546, hereby certify that the following is an extract from the
minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of said Trust held on June
11, 1999:

                        REGISTRATION STATEMENT AMENDMENT

   Mr. Engel reviewed with members of the Board of Trustees the fact that the
Fund's Post-Effective Amendment would be filed during June 1999 and the filing
would be made pursuant to Rule 485 of the Securities Act of 1933. Also, Mr.
Engel indicated that the filing would be made utilizing the Power of Attorney
granted by the outside Trustees to James J. Rosloniec, President.

   Following discussion by the Board, upon a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by
Mr. Jones, unanimously adopted the following resolutions:

   RESOLVED: That the Board of Trustees hereby approve for filing the Fund's
Post-Effective Amendment No. 47, pursuant to Rule 485 of the Securities Act of
1933;

   FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Power of Attorney executed by the disinterested
Trustees of the Fund, dated June 11, 1999 is hereby approved for use in
conjunction with the Post-Effective Amendment No. 47; and

   FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Officers are hereby authorized to make all
appropriate filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and State
Regulatory Authorities.


   I further certify that the foregoing resolutions are still in full force and
effect.

       Dated this 16th day of June 1999.



                                            /s/ Allan D. Engel
                                            Allan D. Engel
                                            Secretary of Amway Mutual Fund Trust


<PAGE>



                          ACTIVA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
                                2905 Lucerne SE
                          Grand Rapids Michigan 49546







August 17, 1999


Securities & Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, NW
Washington DC 20549


Ladies and Gentlemen:

The Activa Mutual Fund Registration Statement, Post Effective Amendment #48 is
being filed pursuant to Rule 485(b). Changes reflect comments received from the
Securities & Exchange Commission, updated performance and other immaterial
changes. Also, pursuant to Rule 485, attached is the attorney letter from
outside legal counsel.

If you have any questions concerning the registration, please let me know.


Sincerely

Allan D. Engel
President


Enclosures

<PAGE>

                                 JOHN DOUGHERTY
                                ATTORNEY AT LAW


                                                            SUITE 900
                                                  1195 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N.W.
                                                      WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036
                                                         PHONE (202) 364-4443
                                                          FAX (202) 966-9155


                                                            August 16, 1999

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20549


               Re:   Activa Mutual Fund Trust
                     Activa Money Market Fund
                     Activa Intermediate Bond Fund
                     Activa Value Funddd
                     Activa Growth Fund
                     Activa International Fund
                     File No. 2-39663
                     Post-Effective Amendment No. 48

Dear Sir or Madame:

      I serve as a special counsel to the above-referenced Trust and Funds in
connection with certain matters which arise from time to time under the federal
securities laws. In that capacity, I have reviewed a draft of the amendment to
the Fund's Registration Statement on Form N-1A which accompanies this letter
("Amendment"). The Amendment was finalized by the Trust and the Funds, which
have represented to me that no significant changes have been made between the
version which I have reviewed and the version being filed electronically with
the Commission.
      The Trust and the Funds have advised me that the Amendment is being filed
for one or more of the purposes specified in Rule 485(b), and to make certain
changes in the disclosures contained in the Fund's most recent post-effective
amendment in response to Staff comments. We understand that it is the Staff's
position that changes made in response to Staff comments on a fund's most recent
post-effective amendment may be incorporateddd in a filing pursuant to Rule
485(b). Based upon the foregoing, I can represent that to the best of my
knowledge the Amendment does not contain disclosures which would render it
ineligible to become effective pursuant to Rule 485(b).

                                                  Very truly yours,
                                                  /s/ John Dougherty
                                                  John Dougherty



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