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VAN KAMPEN SHORT-TERM GLOBAL INCOME FUND
A SERIES OF THE
VAN KAMPEN TRUST
SUPPLEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 1999
TO THE PROSPECTUS DATED JULY 29, 1999
The Prospectus is supplemented with the following:
The Board of Trustees has continuously reviewed the investment policies and
practices, performance, expenses and reduced net assets of the Van Kampen Short-
Term Global Income Fund (the "Fund"). In connection therewith, the Board
considered various alternatives including a possible merger or liquidation of
the Fund. After due consideration of a number of factors, including those listed
above, the Board determined that it would be in the best interest of
shareholders to terminate and liquidate the Fund. On September 23, 1999, the
Board approved a Plan of Liquidation. The Plan of Liquidation will be presented
to the shareholders of the Fund for approval. As a result, the Fund is
suspending the continuous offering of its shares to new investors. However,
existing shareholders as of September 23, 1999, may continue to purchase
additional shares.
