File No. 33-11351
Rule 497(e)
STEIN ROE INVESTMENT TRUST
Stein Roe Young Investor Fund
Supplement to Feb. 2, 1999 Prospectus
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The minimum initial amount that must be invested to open a
Young Investor Fund account under an automatic investment plan is
now $100. However, from April 29, 1999, through the close of
business on July 30, 1999, this minimum has been reduced to $0,
provided that the automatic investment plan continue at a monthly
minimum investment of $50 until the account has a value of at
least $1,000. (See Your Account-Purchasing Shares.)
This Supplement is Dated April 29, 1999
