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October 1, 2000
FUND PROFILE
T. ROWE PRICE
Spectrum Income Fund
A broadly diversified fund composed of other T. Rowe Price funds investing
primarily in fixed- income securities.
This profile summarizes key information about the fund that is included in the
fund's prospectus. The fund's prospectus includes additional information about
the fund, including a more detailed description of the risks associated with
investing in the fund that you may want to consider before you invest. You may
obtain the prospectus and other information about the fund at no cost by calling
1-800-638-5660, or by visiting our Web site at www.troweprice.com.
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What is the fund's objective?
The fund seeks a high level of current income with moderate share price
fluctuation.
What is the fund's principal investment strategy?
The fund can diversify its assets widely among nine T. Rowe Price funds: five
domestic bond funds, two international bond funds, one money market fund, and
one income-oriented stock fund. Within the ranges shown in the next table,
managers decide how much of the fund's assets to allocate to each underlying
fund based on their outlook for, and on the relative valuations of, the
underlying funds and of the various markets in which they invest.
The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure
gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
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Asset Allocation Ranges
Fund Percent of assets Fund Percent of assets
<S> <C> <S> <C>
Emerging Markets Bond 0-10 New Income 15-30
Equity Income 10-25 Short-Term Bond 0-15
GNMA 5-20 Summit Cash Reserves 0-25
U.S. Treasury
High Yield 10-25 Long-Term 0-15
International Bond 5-20
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Further information about the fund's investments, including a review of
market conditions and fund strategies and their impact on performance, is
available in the annual and semiannual shareholder reports. To obtain free
copies of either of these documents, call 1-800-638-5660.
What are the main risks of investing in the fund?
The fund's share price will typically move in the opposite direction of U.S.
interest rates, so a rise in rates, or interest rate risk, represents the
most important source of risk. There is also exposure to credit risk:
corporate bond holdings in the underlying funds may have their credit ratings
downgraded or they may default. Such events could reduce the fund's share
price and income level. Credit risk for the fund increases to the extent it
invests in high-yield ("junk'") bonds, primarily through the High Yield Fund.
The fund is exposed to the risks of international investing to the extent it
invests overseas, primarily through the International Bond Fund. For example,
weakening foreign currencies versus the U.S. dollar would typically reduce
returns from bonds denominated in other currencies. In addition, emerging
market bonds are subject to the special political and economic risks of these
newly industrialized countries. To the extent that the fund invests in stocks
through the Equity Income Fund, its share price would be hurt by stock market
declines.
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As with any mutual fund, there can be no guarantee the fund will achieve its
objective.
. The fund's share price may decline, so when you sell your shares, you may
lose money. 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.
How can I tell if the fund is appropriate for me?
Consider your investment goals, your time horizon for achieving them, and
your tolerance for risk. If you would like a one-stop approach to broad
diversification and can accept the possibility of moderate share price
declines in an effort to achieve relatively high income, the fund could be an
appropriate part of your overall investment strategy. The fund should not
represent your complete investment program or be used for short-term trading
purposes.
The fund can be used in both regular and tax-deferred accounts, such as IRAs.
How has the fund performed in the past?
The bar chart showing calendar year returns and the average annual total
return table indicate risk by illustrating how much returns can differ from
one year to the next and over time. Fund past performance is no guarantee of
future returns.
The fund can also experience short-term performance swings, as shown by the
best and worst calendar quarter returns during the years depicted in the
chart.
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Calendar Year Total Returns
"91" "92" "93" "94" "95" "96" "97" "98" "99"
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <S>
19.64 7.84 12.36 -1.94 19.41 7.64 12.18 6.57 0.26
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Quarter ended Total return
Best quarter 3/31/95 6.56%
Worst quarter 3/31/94 -2.63%
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Table 1 Average Annual Total Returns
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Periods ended 09/30/2000
1 year 5 years 10 years
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Spectrum Income Fund 4.82% 6.95% 9.05%
Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate
Index 6.99 6.47 8.05
Lipper General Bond Funds Average 6.58 6.46 8.94
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These figures include changes in principal value, reinvested dividends, and
capital gain distributions, if any.
What fees or expenses will I pay?
The fund is 100% no load. There are no fees or charges to buy or sell fund
shares, reinvest dividends, or exchange into other T. Rowe Price funds. There
are no 12b-1 fees. While the fund itself imposes no fees or charges, it will
indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the expenses of the underlying funds.
The following table provides a range for the fund's average weighted expense
ratio. A range is given instead of a single number because the pro-rata share
of expenses fluctuates along with changes in the average assets in each of
the underlying funds.
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<S> <C>
Range of average weighted expense ratio as of 12/31/99 0.66% to 0.84%
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Example. The following table gives you a rough idea of how expense ratios
may translate into dollars and helps you to compare the cost of investing in
this fund with that of other funds. Although your actual costs may be higher
or lower, the table uses the midpoint of the range to show the expenses you
would pay if operating expenses remain the same, you invest $10,000, earn a
5% annual return, and hold the investment for the following periods:
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1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
$77 $240 $417 $930
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Who manages the fund?
The fund is managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Founded in 1937, T.
Rowe Price and its affiliates manage investments for individual and
institutional accounts. The company offers a comprehensive array of stock,
bond, and money market funds directly to the investing public.
Edmund M. Notzon manages the fund day-to-day and has been chairman of its
Investment Advisory Committee since 1998. He has been managing investments
since joining T. Rowe Price in 1989.
Note: The following questions and answers about buying and selling shares and
services do not apply to employer-sponsored retirement plans. If you are a
participant in one of these plans, please call your plan's toll-free number for
additional information.
How can I purchase shares?
Fill out the New Account Form and return it with your check in the postpaid
envelope. The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRAs and gifts
or transfers to minors). The minimum subsequent investment is $100 ($50 for
IRAs, gifts or transfers to minors, or Automatic Asset Builder). You can also
open an account by bank wire, by exchanging from another T. Rowe Price fund,
or by transferring assets from another financial institution.
How can I sell shares?
You may redeem or sell any portion of your account on any business day.
Simply write to us or call. You can also access your account at any time via
Tele*Access /(R)/ or our Web site. We offer convenient exchange among our
entire family of domestic and international funds. Restrictions may apply in
special circumstances, and some redemption requests need a signature
guarantee. A $5 fee is charged for wire redemptions under $5,000.
When will I receive income and capital gain distributions?
The fund distributes income monthly and net capital gains, if any, at
year-end. For regular accounts, income and short-term gains are taxable at
ordinary income rates, and long-term gains are taxable at the capital gains
rate. Distributions are reinvested automatically in additional shares unless
you choose another option, such as receiving a check. Distributions paid to
IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans are automatically reinvested.
What services are available?
A wide range, including but not limited to:
. retirement plans for individuals and large and small businesses;
. automated information and transaction services by telephone or computer;
. electronic transfers between fund and bank accounts;
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. automatic investing and automatic exchange;
. brokerage services; and
. asset manager accounts.
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T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
www.troweprice.com
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