Van Eck Global
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May 13, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: VAN ECK WORLDWIDE INSURANCE TRUST
Prospectus Supplement-Rule 497
File Nos. 33-13019 and 811-5083
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Ladies/Gentlemen:
Enclosed for filing pursuant to Rule 497 under the Securities Act of 1933,
please find a Prospectus Supplement dated May 13, 1999 with regard to the
above-referenced Registrant's Van Eck Worldwide Insurance Trust Prospectus dated
May 1, 1999.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact
the undersigned at (212) 293-2031.
Sincerely,
/s/ Thomas Elwood
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Thomas Elwood
Vice President
99 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 tel 212.687.5200 fax 212.687.5248
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PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT TO
VAN ECK WORLDWIDE INSURANCE TRUST PROSPECTUS
DATED MAY 1, 1999
AMENDMENT TO THE PROSPECTUS
Effective May 13, 1999, the Adviser has voluntarily agreed to limit the
Worldwide Emerging Markets Fund's total annual operating expenses to 1.30% of
the Fund's average daily net assets.
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED MAY 13, 1999
