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GOLDMAN SACHS FIXED INCOME FUNDS
Prospectus
Service
Shares
March 1, 2000
.Goldman Sachs
Adjustable Rate
Government Fund
.Goldman Sachs
Short Duration
Government Fund
.Goldman Sachs [ARTWORK APPEARS HERE]
Short Duration
Tax-Free Fund
.Goldman Sachs
Government Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs
Municipal
Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs Core
Fixed Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs
Global Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs
High Yield Municipal Fund
.Goldman Sachs
High Yield Fund
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION HAS
NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THESE
SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OF
THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE
CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
AN INVESTMENT IN A FUND IS NOT A BANK
DEPOSIT AND IS NOT INSURED BY THE FEDERAL
DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER
GOVERNMENT AGENCY. AN INVESTMENT IN A FUND
INVOLVES INVESTMENT RISKS, INCLUDING POSSI-
BLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL.
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NOT FDIC-INSURED May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee
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General Investment Management Approach
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, a unit of the Investment Management Division
of Goldman, Sachs & Co. ("Goldman Sachs"), serves as investment adviser to
the Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed
Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds. Goldman Sachs Funds Man-
agement, L.P. serves as investment adviser to the Adjustable Rate Government
and Short Duration Government Funds. Goldman Sachs Asset Management Interna-
tional serves as investment adviser to the Global Income Fund. Goldman Sachs
Asset Management, Goldman Sachs Funds Management, L.P., and Goldman Sachs
Asset Management International are each referred to in this Prospectus as
the "Investment Adviser."
Goldman Sachs' Fixed Income Investing Philosophy:
Active Management Within a Risk-Managed Framework
The Investment Adviser employs a disciplined, multi-step process to evaluate
potential investments:
1. Sector Allocation--The Investment Adviser assesses the relative value of
different investment sectors (such as U.S. corporate, asset-backed and mort-
gage-backed securities) to create investment strategies that meet each
Fund's objectives.
2. Security Selection--In selecting securities for each Fund, the Investment
Adviser draws on the extensive resources of Goldman Sachs, including fixed-
income research professionals.
3. Yield Curve Strategies--The Investment Adviser adjusts the term structure
of the Funds based on its expectations of changes in the shape of the yield
curve while closely controlling the overall duration of the Fund.
The Investment Adviser de-emphasizes interest rate predictions as a means of
generating incremental return. Instead, the Investment Adviser seeks to add
value through the selection of particular securities and investment sector
allocation as described above.
With every fixed-income portfolio, the Investment Adviser applies a team
approach that emphasizes risk management and capitalizes on Goldman Sachs'
extensive research capabilities.
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Each of the Funds described in this Prospectus has a target duration. A
Fund's duration approximates its price sensitivity to changes in interest
rates. Maturity measures the time until final payment is due; it takes no
account of the pattern of a security's cash flows over time. In computing
portfolio duration, a Fund will estimate the duration of obligations that
are subject to prepayment or redemption by the issuer, taking into account
the influence of interest rates on prepayments and coupon flows. This method
of computing duration is known as "option-adjusted" duration. A Fund will
not be limited as to its maximum weighted average portfolio maturity or the
maximum stated maturity with respect to individual securities unless other-
wise noted.
Each Fund also has credit rating requirements for the securities it buys. A
Fund will deem a security to have met its minimum credit rating requirement
if the security has the required rating at the time of purchase from at
least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization ("NRSRO")
even though it has been rated below the minimum rating by one or more other
NRSROs. Unrated securities may be purchased by the Funds if they are deter-
mined by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. If a security
satisfies a Fund's minimum rating requirement at the time of purchase and is
subsequently downgraded below such rating, the Fund will not be required to
dispose of such security. This is so even if the downgrade causes the aver-
age credit quality of the Fund to be lower than that stated in the Prospec-
tus. Furthermore, during this period, the Investment Adviser will only buy
securities at or above the Fund's average rating requirement. If a downgrade
occurs, the Investment Adviser will consider what action, including the sale
of such security, is in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders.
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Fund Investment Objectives and Strategies
Goldman Sachs Adjustable Rate Government Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Six-Month to One-Year U.S. Treasury Security
normal interest Maximum = 2 years
rate conditions):
Expected Approxi- 9-month U.S. Treasury bill
mate Interest
Rate Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements col-
lateralized by such securities
Benchmarks: Six-Month and One-Year U.S. Treasury Security
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income, consistent with
low volatility of principal.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agen-
cies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securi-
ties") that are adjustable rate mortgage pass-through securities and other
mortgage securities with periodic interest rate resets. The remainder of the
Fund's assets (up to 35%) may be invested in other U.S. Government Securi-
ties, including:
.Fixed rate mortgage pass-through securities
.Other securities representing an interest in or collateralized by adjust-
able rate and fixed rate mortgage loans ("Mortgage-Backed Securities")
.Repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government Securities
Substantially all of the Fund's assets will be invested in U.S. Government
Securities. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be invested in U.S. dollar-
denominated securities.
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Goldman Sachs Short Duration Government Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security plus or minus
normal interest 0.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 3 years
Expected Approxi- 2-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements
collateralized by such securities
Benchmark: Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income and secondarily, in seeking
current income, may also consider the potential for capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 65% of its total
assets in U.S. Government Securities and in repurchase agreements collater-
alized by such securities. Substantially all of the Fund's assets will be
invested in U.S. Government Securities. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be
invested in U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index
normal interest plus or minus 0.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 4 years
Expected Approxi- 3-year municipal bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB or Baa by a NRSRO at the
time of purchase, or, if unrated, deter-
mined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income, consistent with relatively
low volatility of principal, that is exempt from regular federal income tax.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in
fixed-income securities issued by or on behalf of states, territories and
possessions of the United States (including the District of Columbia) and
the political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities thereof ("Munici-
pal Securities"), the interest on which is exempt from regular federal
income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for federal income tax purpos-
es), and is not a tax preference item under the federal alternative minimum
tax. Under normal circumstances, the Fund's investments in private activity
bonds and taxable investments will not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% of the
Fund's net assets. The interest from private activity bonds (including the
Fund's distributions of such interest) may be a preference item for purposes
of the federal alternative minimum tax. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be
invested in U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage
normal interest Index plus or minus 1 year
rate conditions): Maximum = 6 years
Expected Approxi- 5-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: U.S. Government Securities; non-U.S. Government Securi-
ties rated AAA or Aaa by a NRSRO at the time of purchase
or, if unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to
be of comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income, consistent with safety of
principal.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in U.S. Government Securities and in repurchase agreements collater-
alized by such securities. The remainder of the Fund's assets may be
invested in non-government securities such as privately issued Mortgage-
Backed Securities, asset-backed securities and corporate securities. 100% of
the Fund's portfolio will be invested in U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs Municipal Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal Bond Index
normal interest plus or minus one year
rate conditions): Maximum = 12 years
Expected Approxi- 15-year municipal bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB/Baa at the time of purchase; Weighted
Average = A
Securities will either be rated by a NRSRO or, if
unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from regular
federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets
in Municipal Securities, the interest on which is exempt from regular fed-
eral income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes). The Fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in private
activity bonds, the interest from which (including the Fund's distributions
of such interest) may be a preference item for purposes of the federal
alternative minimum tax. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be invested in
U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index plus or
normal interest minus one year
rate conditions): Maximum = 6 years
Expected Approxi- 5-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB or Baa; Minimum for non-U.S. dollar denom-
inated securities = AA or Aa
Securities will either be rated by a NRSRO or, if
unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a total return consisting of capital appreciation and income
that exceeds the total return of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index
(the "Index").
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in fixed-income securities, including U.S. Government Securities,
corporate debt securities, Mortgage-Backed Securities and asset-backed secu-
rities. The Fund may also invest in custodial receipts, Municipal Securities
and convertible securities. The Fund's investments in non-U.S. dollar denom-
inated obligations will not exceed 25% of its total assets at the time of
investment, of which 10% may be invested in obligations of issuers in coun-
tries with emerging markets or economies ("emerging countries"). In pursuing
its investment objective, the Fund uses the Index as its performance bench-
mark, but the Fund will not attempt to replicate the Index. The Fund may,
therefore, invest in securities that are not included in the Index.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs Global
Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index
normal interest (hedged) plus or minus 2.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 7.5 years
Expected Approxi- 6-year government bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB or Baa at time of purchase; at least 50%
of total assets = AAA or Aaa
Securities will either be rated by a NRSRO or, if
unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index (hedged)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high total return, emphasizing current income, and, to a
lesser extent, providing opportunities for capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of high quality fixed-income secu-
rities of U.S. and foreign issuers and enters into transactions in foreign
currencies. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will:
.Have at least 30% of its total assets, after considering the effect of cur-
rency positions, denominated in U.S. dollars
.Invest in securities of issuers in at least three countries
.Seek to meet its investment objective by pursuing investment opportunities
in foreign and domestic fixed-income securities markets and by engaging in
currency transactions to seek to enhance returns and to seek to hedge its
portfolio against currency exchange rate fluctuations
The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of
corporate and governmental issuers located in each of Canada, Germany, Japan
and the United Kingdom as well as in the securities of U.S. issuers. Not
more than 25% of the Fund's total assets will be invested in securities of
issuers in any other
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Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund continued
single foreign country. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total
assets in issuers in emerging countries.
The fixed-income securities in which the Fund may invest include:
.U.S. Government Securities and custodial receipts therefor
.Securities issued or guaranteed by a foreign government or any of its
political subdivisions, authorities, agencies, instrumentalities or by
supranational entities
.Corporate debt securities
.Certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances issued or guaranteed by,
or time deposits maintained at, U.S. or foreign banks (and their branches
wherever located) having total assets of more than $1 billion
.Commercial paper
.Mortgage-Backed Securities and asset-backed securities
The Global Income Fund is "non-diversified" under the Investment Company Act
of 1940 (the "Act"), and may invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than
"diversified" mutual funds. Therefore, the Global Income Fund may be more
susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its
portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these
developments.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index plus or
normal interest minus 2 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 12 years
Expected Approxi- 15-20-year municipal bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: At least 65% of total assets = BB or Ba or lower at the
time of investment or, if unrated, determined by the
Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality
Benchmarks: Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index and Lehman Brothers
High Yield Municipal Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from regular
federal income tax and may also consider the potential for capital apprecia-
tion.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in high-yield Municipal Securities that, at the time of investment,
are non-investment grade securities. Non-investment grade securities are
securities rated BB, Ba or below by a NRSRO, or, if unrated, determined by
the Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. Moreover, under normal
circumstances, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in invest-
ment grade fixed-income securities.
In pursuing its principal investment strategy, the Investment Adviser will
assess the relative value in the Municipal Securities market from both a
credit and yield curve perspective. Tax-exempt securities offering the high
current income sought by the Fund are ordinarily in the medium and lower
rating categories of NRSROs (BB/Ba or lower).
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets
in Municipal Securities, the interest on which is exempt from regular fed-
eral income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes).
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Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund continued
The Fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in private activity bonds,
the interest from which (including the Fund's distributions of such inter-
est) may be a preference item for purposes of the federal alternative mini-
mum tax. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be invested in U.S. dollar-
denominated securities.
Recognizing that the high-yield municipal market may consist of a limited
number of attractive investment opportunities at any one time, the Invest-
ment Adviser may temporarily close the Fund to new investors in circum-
stances where it believes that a sufficient quantity of appropriate high-
yield Municipal Securities are not available in the market place. This
determination will not preclude existing shareholders from purchasing or
redeeming Fund shares and will not prevent shareholders of other Goldman
Sachs Funds from acquiring Fund shares through an exchange.
The High Yield Municipal Fund is "non-diversified" under the Act, and may
invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than "diversified" mutual funds.
Therefore, the High Yield Municipal Fund may be more susceptible to adverse
developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be
more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities (commonly known as "junk
bonds") tend to offer higher yields than higher rated securities with simi-
lar maturities. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are, however,
considered speculative and generally involve greater price volatility and
greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher rated securities.
The Fund may purchase the securities of issuers that are in default.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs
High Yield Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers High Yield Bond Index plus or
normal interest minus 2.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 7.5 years
Expected Approxi- 6-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: At least 65% of total assets = BB or Ba or lower at the
time of investment or, if unrated, determined by the
Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality.
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income and may also consider the
potential for capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in high yield, fixed-income securities that, at the time of invest-
ment, are non-investment grade securities. Non-investment grade securities
are securities rated BB, Ba or below by a NRSRO, or, if unrated, determined
by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest
in all types of fixed-income securities, including:
.Senior and subordinated corporate debt obligations (such as bonds, deben-
tures, notes and commercial paper)
.Convertible and non-convertible corporate debt obligations
.Loan participations
.Custodial receipts
.Municipal Securities
.Preferred stock
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in obligations of domestic
and foreign issuers which are denominated in currencies other than the U.S.
dollar and in securities of issuers located in emerging countries
denominated in any currency.
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Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund continued
Under normal market conditions, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its total
assets in investment grade fixed-income securities, including U.S. Govern-
ment Securities. The Fund may also invest in common stocks, warrants, rights
and other equity securities, but will generally hold such equity investments
only when debt or preferred stock of the issuer of such equity securities is
held by the Fund.
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities (commonly known as "junk
bonds") tend to offer higher yields than higher rated securities with simi-
lar maturities. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are, however,
considered speculative and generally involve greater price volatility and
greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher rated securities.
The Fund may purchase the securities of issuers that are in default.
CREDIT QUALITY
For your information, set forth below is the distribution of ratings for the
portfolio securities (including commercial paper and non-convertible bonds)
held by the Fund on October 31, 1999, the last day of the Fund's fiscal
year.
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<CAPTION>
Percentage of
Fund's assets
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<S> <C>
AAA/Aaa 2.3%
AA/Aa 0%
A 0%
BBB/Baa 1.5%
BB/Ba 9.7%
B 79.3%
CCC/Caa 5.6%
Not rated
Comparable to A 0%
Comparable to BBB/Baa 0%
Comparable to BB/Ba or lower 0%
Comparable to CCC 1.6%
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100.0%
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Other Investment Practices and Securities
The table below identifies some of the investment techniques that may (but are
not required to) be used by the Funds in seeking to achieve their investment
objectives. The table also highlights the differences among the Funds in their
use of these techniques and other investment practices and investment securi-
ties. Numbers in this table show allowable usage only; for actual usage, con-
sult the Funds' annual and semi-annual reports. For more information see Appen-
dix A.
10 Percent of total assets (italic type)
10 Percent of net assets (roman type)
. No specific percentage limitation on usage; limited only by the objectives
and strategies of the Fund
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<CAPTION>
Adjustable Short Short
Rate Duration Duration Government
Government Government Tax-Free Income
Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Practices
Borrowings 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
Credit and Interest Rate Swaps* . . . .
Currency Options and Futures -- -- -- --
Cross Hedging of Currencies -- -- -- --
Currency Swaps* -- -- -- --
Financial Futures Contracts . . . .
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange
Contracts -- -- -- --
Interest Rate Floors, Caps and
Collars . . . .
Mortgage Dollar Rolls . . -- .
Mortgage Swaps* . . -- .
Options (including Options on
Futures) . . . .
Options on Foreign Currencies -- -- -- --
Repurchase Agreements . . . .
Securities Lending 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
Standby Commitments and Tender
Option Bonds -- -- . --
When-Issued Securities and Forward
Committments . . . .
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* Limited to 15% of net assets (together with other illiquid securities) for
all structured securities which are not deemed to be liquid and all swap
transactions.
** These Funds may enter into repurchase agreements collateralized by securi-
ties issued by foreign governments.
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OTHER INVESTMENT PRACTICES AND SECURITIES
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<CAPTION>
Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
. . . . .
-- . . -- --
-- . . -- .
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
. .** .** . .**
33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
. -- -- . --
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10 Percent of total assets (italic type)
10 Percent of net assets (roman type)
. No specific percentage limitation on usage; limited only by the objectives
and strategies of the Fund
- --Not permitted
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Short Short
Rate Duration Duration Government
Government Government Tax-Free Income
Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Securities
Asset-Backed Securities ./1/ ./1/ . .
Bank Obligations -- -- -- .
Convertible Securities -- -- . --
Corporate Debt Obligations and Trust
Preferred Securities -- -- . .
Emerging Country Securities -- -- -- --
Foreign Securities/2/ -- -- -- --
Loan Participations -- -- -- --
Mortgage-Backed Securities
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans . . -- .
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations . . -- .
Multiple Class Mortgage-Backed
Securities . . -- .
Privately Issued Mortgage-Backed
Securities -- -- -- .
Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities . . -- .
Non-Investment Grade Fixed
Income Securities -- -- -- --
Preferred Stock, Warrants and Rights -- -- -- --
Structured Securities* . . . .
Taxable Municipal Securities -- -- . --
Tax-Free Municipal Securities -- -- 80+ .
Temporary Investments . . ./5/ .
U.S. Government Securities . . . .
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* Limited to 15% of net assets (together with other illiquid securities) for
all structured securities which are not deemed to be liquid and all swap
transactions.
1 Adjustable Rate Government and Short Duration Government Funds may only
invest in asset-backed securities that are issued or guaranteed by U.S.
government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises.
2 Includes issuers domiciled in one country and issuing securities denomi-
nated in the currency of another.
3 Of the Funds' investments in foreign securities, 10% of each Fund's total
assets in the aggregate may be invested in emerging country securities.
4 High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest up to 35% of their
respective total assets in investment grade securities under normal condi-
tions.
5 Short-Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds
may invest no more than 20% of their net assets in taxable investments
under normal conditions.
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OTHER INVESTMENT PRACTICES AND SECURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
. . -- . .
. . . . .
-- 10/3/ 10/3/ -- 25/7/
-- 25 25 -- ./7/
-- -- -- -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- -- -- 65+/4/ 65+/4/
-- -- -- -- .
. . . . .
20 . -- 20 .
80+ . -- 80+ .
./5/ . . ./5/,/6/ ./6/
. . . . .
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6 High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may for this purpose invest in
investment grade securities without limit.
7 The High Yield Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities
not denominated in U.S. dollars and in emerging country securities denomi-
nated in any currency.
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Principal Risks of the Funds
Loss of money is a risk of investing in each Fund. An investment in a Fund is
not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency. The following
summarizes important risks that apply to the Funds and may result in a loss of
your investment. None of the Funds should be relied upon as a complete invest-
ment program. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment
objective.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
.Applicable
- --Not Applicable
Adjustable Short- Short-
Rate Duration Duration Government
Government Government Tax-Free Income
Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest Rate . . . .
Credit/Default . . . .
Call . . . .
Extension . . . .
Derivatives . . . .
U.S. Government Securities . . . .
Market . . . .
Management . . . .
Liquidity . . . .
Non-Diversification -- -- -- --
Foreign -- -- -- --
Emerging Countries -- -- -- --
Junk Bond -- -- -- --
Tax -- -- . --
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PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUNDS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
-- -- . . --
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- -- -- . .
. -- -- . --
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
All Funds:
.Interest Rate Risk--The risk that when interest rates increase, fixed-income
securities held by a Fund will decline in value. Long-term fixed-income
securities will normally have more price volatility because of this risk than
short-term securities.
.Credit/Default Risk--The risk that an issuer or guarantor of fixed-income
securities held by a Fund (which may have low credit ratings) may default on
its obligation to pay interest and repay principal. With respect to the Short
Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds, risk of
loss from payment default may exist where Municipal Securities are backed by
foreign letters of credit or guarantees.
.Call Risk--The risk that an issuer will exercise its right to pay principal on
an obligation held by a Fund (such as a Mortgage-Backed Security) earlier than
expected. This may happen when there is a decline in interest rates. Under
these circumstances, a Fund may be unable to recoup all of its initial
investment and will also suffer from having to reinvest in lower yielding
securities.
.Extension Risk--The risk that an issuer will exercise its right to pay
principal on an obligation held by a Fund (such as a Mortgage-Backed Security)
later than expected. This may happen when there is a rise in interest rates.
Under these circumstances, the value of the obligation will decrease, and a
Fund will also suffer from the inability to invest in higher yielding
securities.
.Derivatives Risk--The risk that loss may result from a Fund's investments in
options, futures, swaps, structured securities and other derivative
investments. These instruments may be leveraged so that small changes may
produce disproportionate losses to a Fund.
.U.S. Government Securities Risk--The risk that the U.S. government will not
provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or
sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law.
.Market Risk--The risk that the value of the securities in which a Fund invests
may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies and/or
general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for
extended periods.
.Management Risk--The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may
fail to produce the intended results.
.Liquidity Risk--The risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption
proceeds within the time period stated in this Prospectus because of unusual
market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other
reasons. Funds that invest in non-investment grade fixed income securities or
emerging country issuers will be especially subject to the risk that during
certain periods the liquidity of particular issuers or industries, or all
securities within these investment
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<PAGE>
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUNDS
categories, will shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result
of adverse economic, market or political events, or adverse investor
perceptions whether or not accurate. The Goldman Sachs Asset Allocation
Portfolios (the "Asset Allocation Portfolios") expect to invest a significant
percentage of their assets in the Funds and other funds for which Goldman
Sachs now or in the future acts as investment adviser or underwriter.
Redemptions by an Asset Allocation Portfolio of its position in a Fund may
further increase liquidity risk and may impact a Fund's net asset value
("NAV").
Specific Funds:
.Non-Diversification Risk--The Global Income and High Yield Municipal Funds are
non-diversified, meaning that each Fund is permitted to invest more of its
assets in fewer issuers than "diversified" mutual funds. Thus, each Fund may
be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held
in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of
these developments. In addition, the Global Income Fund may invest more than
25% of its total assets in the securities of corporate and governmental
issuers located in each of Canada, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom, as
well as in the securities of U.S. issuers. Concentration of the Global Income
Fund's investments in such issuers will subject the Fund, to a greater extent
than if investments were less concentrated, to losses arising from adverse
developments affecting those issuers or countries.
.Foreign Risk--The Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds will
be subject to risks of loss with respect to their foreign investments that are
not typically associated with domestic issuers. Loss may result because of
less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic,
political and social stability. Loss may also result from the imposition of
exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions. The Funds
will also be subject to the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctua-
tions. Foreign risks will normally be greatest when a Fund invests in issuers
located in emerging countries.
.Emerging Countries Risk--The Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield
Funds may invest in emerging countries. The securities markets of Asian, Latin
American, Eastern European, African and other emerging countries are less liq-
uid, are especially subject to greater price volatility, have smaller market
capitalizations, have less government regulation and are not subject to as
extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements
as the securities markets of more developed countries. These risks are not
normally associated with investments in more developed countries.
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<PAGE>
."Junk Bond" Risk--The High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds will invest in
non-investment grade fixed-income securities (commonly known as "junk bonds")
that are considered predominantly speculative by traditional investment
standards. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities and unrated securities
of comparable credit quality are subject to the increased risk of an issuer's
inability to meet principal and interest obligations. These securities may be
subject to greater price volatility due to such factors as specific corporate
or municipal developments, interest rate sensitivity, negative perceptions of
the junk bond markets generally and less secondary market liquidity.
.Tax Risk--The Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Munici-
pal Funds may be more adversely impacted by changes in tax rates and policies
than the other Funds. Because interest income from Municipal Securities is
normally not subject to regular federal income taxation, the attractiveness of
Municipal Securities in relation to other investment alternatives is affected
by changes in federal income tax rates applicable to, or the continuing fed-
eral income tax-exempt status of, such interest income. Any proposed or actual
changes in such rates or exempt status, therefore, can significantly affect
the demand for and supply, liquidity and marketability of Municipal Securi-
ties. This could in turn affect a Fund's ability to acquire and dispose of
Municipal Securities at desirable yield and price levels. Additionally, these
Funds would not be a suitable investment for IRAs, other tax-exempt or tax-
deferred accounts or for other investors who are not sensitive to the federal,
state or local income tax consequences of their investments.
More information about the Funds' portfolio securities and investment tech-
niques, and their associated risks, is provided in Appendix A. You should con-
sider the investment risks discussed in this section and in Appendix A. Both
are important to your investment choice.
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<PAGE>
Fund Performance
HOW THE FUNDS HAVE PERFORMED
The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of invest-
ing in a Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of a Fund's Service
Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual returns of a Fund's
Service Shares compare to those of broad-based securities market indices.
The bar chart and table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
A Fund's past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund
will perform in the future. Performance reflects expense limitations in
effect. If expense limitations were not in place, a Fund's performance would
have been reduced. The High Yield Municipal Fund as of the date of this Pro-
spectus had less than one calendar year's performance, therefore, no perfor-
mance information is provided in this section.
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<PAGE>
Adjustable Rate Government Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q1 '99 1.58%
Worst Quarter
Q4 '98 0.39%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
3.54% 4.63%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year Since Inception
----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Service Shares (Inception 3/27/97) 4.63% 4.59%
Six-Month U.S. Treasury Security* 4.64% 5.26%
One-Year U.S. Treasury Security* 4.03% 5.34%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-2)
U.S. Government Index** 3.42% 5.65%
----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Six-Month and One-Year U.S. Treasury Securities, as reported by Merrill
Lynch, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
** The Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-2) U.S. Government Index, an
unmanaged index, does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
Short Duration Government Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 '98 2.86%
Worst Quarter
Q4 '98 -0.25%
[GRAPH]
1997 1998 1999
------ ------ ------
6.55% 5.22% 2.52%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year Since Inception
----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Service Shares (Inception 4/10/96) 2.52% 5.20%
Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security* 1.89% 5.27%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-3)
U.S. Government Index** 2.97% 5.79%
----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security, as reported by Merrill Lynch, does not
reflect any fees or expenses.
** The Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-3) U.S. Government Index, an
unmanaged index, does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q2 '95 1.78%
Worst Quarter
Q2 '99 -0.69%
[GRAPH]
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
6.31% 4.19% 4.74% 4.17% 0.63%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31,
1999 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception
---------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service Shares (Inception 9/20/94) 0.63% 3.99% 3.74%
Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal
Bond Index* 1.97% 5.17% 4.92%
---------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index, an unmanaged index,
does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
Government Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 '98 4.24%
Worst Quarter
Q2 '99 -1.18%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
6.85% -0.91%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31,
1999 1 Year Since Inception
------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Service Shares (Inception 8/15/97) (0.91)% 4.21%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund
Government/Mortgage Index* (0.54)% 5.26%
------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage Index, an unmanaged
index, does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
Municipal Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 '98 2.69%
Worst Quarter
Q2 '99 -2.91%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
5.46% -4.99%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31,
1999 1 Year Since Inception
------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Service Shares (Inception 8/15/97) (4.99)% 1.99%
Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal
Bond Index* (2.50)% 3.69%
------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal Bond Index, an unmanaged index, is a
total return performance benchmark for the 15-year maturity, investment-
grade tax-exempt bond market. The Index figures do not reflect any fees or
expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
Core Fixed Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 '98 4.01%
Worst Quarter
Q2 '99 -1.23%
[GRAPH]
1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------
8.86% 7.42% -1.41%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31,
1999 1 Year Since Inception
---------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Service Shares (Inception 3/13/96) (1.41)% 5.37%
Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index* (0.82)% 6.04%
---------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index represents an unmanaged diversi-
fied portfolio of fixed-income securities, including U.S. Treasuries,
investment-grade corporate bonds and mortgage-backed and asset-backed secu-
rities. The Index figures do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
Global Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 '98 5.52%
Worst Quarter
Q2 '99 -1.79%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
10.33% -1.45%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31,
1999 1 Year Since Inception
------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Service Shares (Inception 3/12/97) (1.45)% 6.02%
J.P. Morgan Global Government
Bond Index (hedged)* 0.72% 7.58%
------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index (hedged), an unmanaged index,
does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
High Yield Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q4 "98 4.99%
Worst Quarter
Q3 "98 -6.63%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
2.93% 4.26%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year Since Inception
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Service Shares (Inception 8/1/97) 4.26% 4.70%
Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index* 2.39% 3.30%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index is a total return
performance benchmark for fixed-income securities having a maximum quality
rating of Ba1, a minimum amount outstanding of $100 million and at least
one year to maturity. The Index is unmanaged and does not reflect any fees
or expenses.
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<PAGE>
Fund Fees and Expenses (Service Shares)
This table describes the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and
hold Service Shares of a Fund.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Short Short
Rate Duration Duration
Government Government Tax-Free
Fund Fund Fund
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Purchases None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None None None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends None None None
Redemption Fees None None None
Exchange Fees None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund
assets):/1/
Management Fees/2/ 0.40% 0.50% 0.40%
Service Fees/3/ 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%
Other Expenses/4/ 0.13% 0.17% 0.26%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 1.03% 1.17% 1.16%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 36 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current waivers and expense limi-
tations, "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating
Expenses" of the Funds which are actually incurred
are as set forth below. The waivers and expense limi-
tations may be terminated at any time at the option
of the Investment Adviser. If this occurs, "Other
Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" may
increase without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Short Short
Rate Duration Duration
Government Government Tax-Free
Fund Fund Fund
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/1/
Management Fees/2/ 0.40% 0.50% 0.35%
Service Fees/3/ 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%
Other Expenses/4/ 0.09% 0.04% 0.04%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after current
waivers and expense limitations) 0.99% 1.04% 0.89%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Government Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
None None None None None None
None None None None None None
None None None None None None
None None None None None None
None None None None None None
0.65% 0.55% 0.40% 0.90% 0.55% 0.70%
0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%
0.28% 0.19% 0.18% 0.17% 0.44% 0.12%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.43% 1.24% 1.08% 1.57% 1.49% 1.32%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Government Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
0.54% 0.50% 0.40% 0.65% 0.55% 0.70%
0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%
0.04% 0.04% 0.14% 0.04% 0.04% 0.06%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.08% 1.04% 1.04% 1.19% 1.09% 1.26%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
/1/The Funds' annual operating expenses are based on actual expenses, except
for the High Yield Municipal Fund which are based on estimated amounts for the
current fiscal year.
/2/The Investment Adviser has voluntarily agreed not to impose a portion of the
management fee on the Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal
Income and Global Income Funds equal to 0.05%, 0.11%, 0.05% and 0.25%, respec-
tively of such Funds' average daily net assets. As a result of fee waivers, the
current management fees of the Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income,
Municipal Income and Global Income Funds are 0.35%, 0.54%, 0.50% and 0.65%,
respectively, of such Funds' average daily net assets. The waivers may be ter-
minated at any time at the option of the Investment Adviser.
/3/Service Organizations may charge other fees to their customers who are bene-
ficial owners of Service Shares in connection with their customers' accounts.
Such fees may affect the return customers realize with respect to their invest-
ments.
/4/"Other Expenses" include transfer agency fees equal to 0.04% of the average
daily net assets of each Fund's Service Shares, plus all other ordinary
expenses not detailed above. The Investment Adviser has voluntarily agreed to
reduce or limit "Other Expenses" of each Fund (excluding management fees,
transfer agency fees, service fees, taxes, interest and brokerage fees and lit-
igation, indemnification and other extraordinary expenses) to the following
percentages of each Fund's average daily net assets:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Other
Fund Expenses
- --------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government 0.05%
Short Duration Government 0.00%
Short Duration Tax-Free 0.00%
Government Income 0.00%
Municipal Income 0.00%
Core Fixed Income 0.10%
Global Income 0.00%
High Yield Municipal 0.00%
High Yield 0.02%
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
Example
The following Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in
a Fund (without the waivers and expense limitations) with the cost of investing
in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Service
Shares of a Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your
shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your invest-
ment has a 5% return each year and that a Fund's operating expenses remain the
same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assump-
tions your costs would be:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
- ------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government $105 $328 $569 $1,259
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Government $119 $372 $644 $1,420
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Tax-Free $118 $368 $638 $1,409
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Government Income $146 $452 $782 $1,713
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Municipal Income $126 $393 $681 $1,500
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Core Fixed Income $110 $343 $595 $1,317
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Global Income $160 $496 $855 $1,867
- ------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Municipal $152 $471 N/A N/A
- ------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield $134 $418 $723 $1,590
- ------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Service Organizations that invest in Service Shares on behalf of their custom-
ers may charge other fees directly to their customer accounts in connection
with their investments. You should contact your Service Organization for infor-
mation regarding such charges. Such fees, if any, may affect the return such
customers realize with respect to their investments.
Certain Service Organizations that invest in Service Shares may receive other
compensation in connection with the sale and distribution of Service Shares or
for services to their customers' accounts and/or the Funds. For additional
information regarding such compensation, see "Shareholder Guide" in the Pro-
spectus and "Other Information" in the Statement of Additional Information
("Additional Statement").
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<PAGE>
Service Providers
INVESTMENT ADVISERS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Adviser Fund
------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Goldman Sachs Asset
Management ("GSAM") Short Duration Tax-Free
32 Old Slip Government Income
New York, New York 10005 Municipal Income
Core Fixed Income
High Yield Municipal
High Yield
------------------------------------------------------
Goldman Sachs Funds
Management, L.P.
("GSFM") Adjustable Rate Government
32 Old Slip Short Duration Government
New York, New York 10005
------------------------------------------------------
Goldman Sachs Asset
Management International
("GSAMI") Global Income
133 Peterborough Court
London EC4A 2BB
England
------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
As of September 1, 1999, the Investment Management Division ("IMD") was
established as a new operating division of Goldman Sachs. This newly created
entity includes GSAM, GSAMI and GSFM. Goldman Sachs registered as an invest-
ment adviser in 1981. GSAMI, a member of the Investment Management Regula-
tory Organization Limited since 1990 and a registered investment adviser
since 1991, is an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. GSFM, a registered investment
adviser since 1990, is a Delaware limited partnership which is an affiliate
of Goldman Sachs. The Goldman Sachs Group, L.P., which controlled the
Investment Advisers, merged into the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. as a result
of an initial public offering. As of December 31, 1999, GSAM, GSAMI and
GSFM, along with other units of IMD, had assets under management of $258.5
billion.
The Investment Adviser provides day-to-day advice regarding the Funds' port-
folio transactions. The Investment Adviser makes the investment decisions
for the Funds and places purchase and sale orders for the Funds' portfolio
transactions in U.S. and foreign markets. As permitted by applicable law,
these orders may be directed to any brokers, including Goldman Sachs and its
affiliates. While the Investment Adviser is ultimately responsible for the
management of the Funds, it is able to draw upon the research and expertise
of its asset management affiliates for portfolio decisions and management
with respect to certain portfolio securities. In addition, the Investment
Adviser has access to the research and certain
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<PAGE>
SERVICE PROVIDERS
proprietary technical models developed by Goldman Sachs, and will apply
quantitative and qualitative analysis in determining the appropriate alloca-
tions among categories of issuers and types of securities.
The Investment Adviser also performs the following additional services for
the Funds:
.Supervises all non-advisory operations of the Funds
.Provides personnel to perform necessary executive, administrative and
clerical services to the Funds
.Arranges for the preparation of all required tax returns, reports to
shareholders, prospectuses and statements of additional information and
other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC")
and other regulatory authorities
.Maintains the records of each Fund
.Provides office space and all necessary office equipment and services
MANAGEMENT FEES
As compensation for its services and its assumption of certain expenses, the
Investment Adviser is entitled to the following fees, computed daily and
payable monthly, at the annual rates listed below (as a percentage of each
respective Fund's average daily net assets):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Actual Rate for the
Fiscal Period Ended
Contractual Rate October 31, 1999
-----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
GSAM:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Tax-Free 0.40% 0.35%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Government Income 0.65% 0.54%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Municipal Income 0.55% 0.50%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Core Fixed Income 0.40% 0.40%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Municipal 0.55% N/A
-----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield 0.70% 0.70%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
GSFM:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Adjustable Rate Government 0.40% 0.40%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Government 0.50% 0.50%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
GSAMI:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Global Income 0.90% 0.65%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The difference, if any, between the stated fees and the actual fees paid by
the Funds reflects that the Investment Adviser did not charge the full
amount of the fees to which it would have been entitled. The Investment
Adviser may discontinue or modify any such voluntary limitations in the
future at its discretion.
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<PAGE>
FUND MANAGERS
Fixed Income Portfolio Management Team
.The fixed-income portfolio management team is comprised of a deep team of
sector specialists
.The team strives to maximize risk-adjusted returns by de-emphasizing
interest rate anticipation and focusing on security selection and sector
allocation
.The team manages approximately $50.5 billion in fixed-income assets for
retail, institutional and high net worth clients
U.S. Fixed Income-Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Jonathan A. Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Beinner joined the
Beinner Manager-- Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Managing Government 1992 1990. He became a
Director and Short Duration Government 1992 portfolio manager in
Co-Head U.S. Government Income 1992 1992.
Fixed Income Core Fixed Income 1992
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
James B. Clark Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Clark joined the
Vice President Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Government 1994 1994 as a portfolio
Short Duration Government 1994 manger after working as
Government Income 1994 an investment manager in
Core Fixed Income 2000 the mortgage-backed
securities group at
Travelers Insurance
Company.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peter A. Dion Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Dion joined the
Vice President Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Government 1995 1992. From 1994 to 1995
Short Duration Government 1995 he was an associate
portfolio manager. He
became a portfolio
manager in 1995.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C. Richard Lucy Since Mr. Lucy joined the
Managing Senior Portfolio Investment Adviser in
Director and Manager-- Adjustable Rate 1992 as a portfolio
Co-Head U.S. Government 1992 manager.
Fixed Income Short Duration Government 1992
Government Income 1992
Core Fixed Income 1992
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
James P. Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. McCarthy joined the
McCarthy Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Vice President Government 1995 1995 as a portfolio
Short Duration Government 1995 manager after working
four years at Nomura
Securities, where he was
an assistant vice
president and an
adjustable rate mortgage
trader.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
SERVICE PROVIDERS
U.S. Fixed Income-Municipal Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Ben Barber Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Barber joined the
Vice President Short Duration Tax- 1999 Investment Adviser in
Free 1999 1999 as a portfolio
Municipal Income 2000 manager. Prior to his
High Yield current position, he
Municipal managed high yield
municipal and municipal
bond funds at Franklin
Templeton for eight
years.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tom Kenny Senior Since Mr. Kenny joined the
Managing Portfolio Manager-- 1999 Investment Adviser in
Director and Short Duration Tax- 1999 1999 as a senior
Head of Free 2000 portfolio manager.
Municipal Bond Municipal Income Previously, he spent 13
Portfolio High Yield years at Franklin
Management Municipal Templeton where he was a
portfolio manager of high
yield municipal and
municipal funds, Director
of Municipal Research and
Director of the Municipal
Bond Department.
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</TABLE>
U.S. Fixed Income-High Yield Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Rachel Golder Portfolio Since Ms. Golder joined the
Vice President Manager-- 1997 Investment Adviser in 1997
and Director of High Yield as a portfolio manager. She
High Yield is responsible for managing
Credit Research high yield assets. Prior to
joining the Investment
Adviser, she spent six
years at Saudi
International Bank as a
high yield credit analyst
and portfolio manager.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Andrew Jessop Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Jessop joined the
Vice President Manager-- 1997 Investment Adviser in 1997
High Yield as a portfolio manager. He
is responsible for managing
high yield assets.
Previously, he worked six
years managing high yield
portfolios at Saudi
International Bank in
London.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Michael L. Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Pasternak is a product
Pasternak Manager-- 1997 manager for high yield
Vice President High Yield assets and contributes to
the management of high
yield assets. He joined the
Investment Adviser in 1997
as a portfolio manager.
Prior to that, he spent
eight years managing high
yield corporate bond and
loan portfolios at Saudi
International Bank in
London.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Christopher Portfolio Since Mr. Testa joined the
Testa Manager-- 1997 Investment Adviser in 1994.
Vice President High Yield He became a portfolio
manager in 1996. He has
been responsible for
managing high yield assets
since 1997.
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</TABLE>
Global Fixed Income--Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Stephen Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Fitzgerald joined the
Fitzgerald Manager-- 1992 Investment Adviser in 1992
Managing Global Income as a portfolio manager.
Director and
Chief
Investment
Officer for
International
Fixed Income
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Philip Moffitt Portfolio Since Philip joined the
Executive Manager-- 2000 Investment Adviser in 1999
Director; Global Income as a portfolio manager.
Senior Currency Fund Prior to joining the
Portfolio Investment Adviser he
Manager worked for three years as a
proprietary trader for
Tokai Asia Ltd in Hong
Kong. Before that Philip
spent ten years with
Bankers Trust Asset
Management in Australia,
where he was a Managing
Director responsible for
all active global fixed
income funds as well as a
member of the Asset
Allocation Committee.
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</TABLE>
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SERVICE PROVIDERS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Andrew Wilson Portfolio Since Mr. Wilson joined the
Managing Manager-- 1995 Investment Adviser in 1995
Director Global Income as a portfolio manager.
Prior to his current
position, he spent three
years as an Assistant
Director at Rothschild
Asset Management, where he
was responsible for
managing global and
international bond
portfolios with specific
focus on the U.S.,
Canadian, Australian and
Japanese economies.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jennifer Youde Portfolio Since Jennifer joined the
Executive Manager-- 2000 Investment Adviser in 1996
Director Global Income as a portfolio manager and
Fund is a member of the Global
Bond Team. Prior to this,
she was at CINMan for
thirteen years, where she
ran the Japanese and Far
Eastern equity portfolios
for six years, before
taking over the management
of the global bond and
index-linked portfolios.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
DISTRIBUTOR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Goldman Sachs, 85 Broad Street, New York, New York 10004, serves as the
exclusive distributor (the "Distributor") of each Fund's shares. Goldman
Sachs, 4900 Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6372, also serves as the
Funds' transfer agent (the "Transfer Agent") and, as such, performs various
shareholder servicing functions.
From time to time, Goldman Sachs or any of its affiliates may purchase and
hold shares of the Funds. Goldman Sachs reserves the right to redeem at any
time some or all of the shares acquired for its own account.
ACTIVITIES OF GOLDMAN SACHS AND ITS AFFILIATES AND OTHER ACCOUNTS MANAGED BY
GOLDMAN SACHS
The involvement of the Investment Adviser, Goldman Sachs and their affili-
ates in the management of, or their interest in, other accounts and other
activities of Goldman Sachs may present conflicts of interest with respect
to a Fund or limit a Fund's investment activities. Goldman Sachs and its
affiliates engage in proprietary trading and advise accounts and funds which
have investment objectives similar to those of the Funds and/or which engage
in and compete for transactions in the same types of securities, currencies
and instruments as the Funds. Goldman
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Sachs and its affiliates will not have any obligation to make available any
information regarding their proprietary activities or strategies, or the
activities or strategies used for other accounts managed by them, for the
benefit of the management of the Funds. The results of a Fund's investment
activities, therefore, may differ from those of Goldman Sachs and its affil-
iates, and it is possible that a Fund could sustain losses during periods in
which Goldman Sachs and its affiliates and other accounts achieve signifi-
cant profits on their trading for proprietary or other accounts. In addi-
tion, the Funds may, from time to time, enter into transactions in which
other clients of Goldman Sachs have an adverse interest. A Fund's activities
may be limited because of regulatory restrictions applicable to Goldman
Sachs and its affiliates, and/or their internal policies designed to comply
with such restrictions.
YEAR 2000
Goldman Sachs spent a total of approximately $185 million over the past sev-
eral years to address the potential hardware, software and other computer
and technology issues and related concerns associated with the transition to
Year 2000 and to confirm that its service providers did the same. As a
result of those efforts, Goldman Sachs has not experienced any material dis-
ruptions in its operations in connection with, or following, the transition
to the Year 2000.
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Dividends
Over the course of the fiscal year, dividends accrued and paid will constitute
all or substantially all of the Funds' net investment income. The Funds also
intend that all net realized capital gains (after taking into account any
available capital loss carry- overs) will be declared as a dividend at least
annually. You may choose to have dividends paid in:
.Cash
.Additional shares of the same class of the same Fund
.Shares of the same or an equivalent class of another Goldman Sachs Fund.
Special restrictions may apply for certain ILA Portfolios. See the Additional
Statement.
You may indicate your election on your Account Application. Any changes may be
submitted in writing to Goldman Sachs at any time before the record date for a
particular dividend or distribution. If you do not indicate any choice, your
dividends and distributions will be reinvested automatically in the applicable
Fund. If cash dividends are elected with respect to the Fund's monthly net
investment income dividends, then cash dividends must also be elected with
respect to the non-long-term capital gains component, if any, of the Fund's
annual dividend.
The election to reinvest dividends and distributions in additional shares will
not affect the tax treatment of such dividends and distributions, which will be
treated as received by you and then used to purchase the shares.
Dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains are
declared and paid as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Income Capital Gains
Dividends Distributions
------------------ -----------------
Fund Declared Paid Declared and Paid
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Government Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Tax-Free Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Government Income Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Municipal Income Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Core Fixed Income Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Global Income Monthly Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Municipal Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
From time to time a portion of a Fund's dividends may constitute a return of
capital.
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At the time of an investor's purchase of shares of a Fund, a portion of the NAV
per share may be represented by undistributed income or undistributed realized
appreciation of the Fund's portfolio securities. Therefore, subsequent distri-
butions on such shares from such income or realized appreciation may be taxable
to you even if the NAV of the shares is, as a result of the distributions,
reduced below the cost of such shares and the distributions (or portions there-
of) represent a return of a portion of the purchase price.
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Shareholder Guide
The following section will provide you with answers to some of the most
often asked questions regarding buying and selling the Funds' Service
Shares.
HOW TO BUY SHARES
How Can I Purchase Service Shares Of The Funds?
Generally, Service Shares may be purchased only through institutions that
have agreed to provide account administration and personal and account main-
tenance services to their customers who are the beneficial owners of Service
Shares. These institutions are called "Service Organizations." Customers of
a Service Organization will normally give their purchase instructions to the
Service Organization, and the Service Organization will, in turn, place pur-
chase orders with Goldman Sachs. Service Organizations will set times by
which purchase orders and payments must be received by them from their cus-
tomers. Generally, Service Shares may be purchased from the Funds on any
business day at their NAV next determined after receipt of an order by
Goldman Sachs from a Service Organization. No sales load is charged. Pur-
chases of Service Shares must be settled within three business days of
receipt of a complete purchase order.
Service Organizations are responsible for transmitting purchase orders and
payments to Goldman Sachs in a timely fashion. Service Organizations should
place an order with Goldman Sachs at 1-800-621-2550 and either:
.Wire federal funds to The Northern Trust Company ("Northern"), as
subcustodian for State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") (each
Fund's custodian) on the next business day; or
.Send a check or Federal Reserve draft payable to Goldman Sachs Funds--(Name
of Fund and Class of Shares), 4900 Sears Tower--60th Floor, Chicago, IL
60606-6372. The Fund will not accept a check drawn on a foreign bank or a
third-party check.
What Do I Need To Know About Service Organizations?
Service Organizations may provide the following services in connection with
their customers' investments in Service Shares:
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.Acting, directly or through an agent, as the sole shareholder of record
.Maintaining account records for customers
.Processing orders to purchase, redeem or exchange shares for customers
.Responding to inquiries from prospective and existing shareholders
.Assisting customers with investment procedures
In addition, some (but not all) Service Organizations are authorized to
accept, on behalf of Goldman Sachs Trust (the "Trust"), purchase, redemption
and exchange orders placed by or on behalf of their customers, and may des-
ignate other intermediaries to accept such orders, if approved by the Trust.
In these cases:
.A Fund will be deemed to have received an order in proper form when the
order is accepted by the authorized Service Organization or intermediary on
a business day, and the order will be priced at the Fund's NAV next deter-
mined after such acceptance.
.Service Organizations or intermediaries will be responsible for transmit-
ting accepted orders and payments to the Trust within the time period
agreed upon by them.
You should contact your Service Organization directly to learn whether it is
authorized to accept orders for the Trust.
Pursuant to a service plan adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees, Service
Organizations are entitled to receive payment for their services from the
Trust of up to 0.50% (on an annualized basis) of the average daily net
assets of the Service Shares of the Funds, which are attributable to or held
in the name of the Service Organization for its customers.
The Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates may pay addi-
tional compensation from time to time, out of their assets and not as an
additional charge to the Funds, to selected Service Organizations and other
persons in connection with the sale, distribution and/or servicing of shares
of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds. Additional compensation based on
sales may, but is currently not expected to, exceed 0.50% (annualized) of
the amount invested.
In addition to Service Shares, each Fund also offers other classes of shares
to investors. These other share classes are subject to different fees and
expenses (which affect performance), have different minimum investment
requirements and are entitled to different services than Service Shares.
Information regarding these other share classes may be obtained from your
sales representative or from Goldman Sachs by calling the number on the back
cover of this Prospectus.
What Is My Minimum Investment In The Funds?
The Funds do not have any minimum purchase or account requirements with
respect to Service Shares. A Service Organization may, however, impose a
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minimum amount for initial and subsequent investments in Service Shares, and
may establish other requirements such as a minimum account balance. A Serv-
ice Organization may redeem Service Shares held by non-complying accounts,
and may impose a charge for any special services.
What Else Should I Know About Share Purchases?
The Trust reserves the right to:
.Reject or restrict any purchase or exchange orders by a particular pur-
chaser (or group of related purchasers). This may occur, for example, when
a pattern of frequent purchases, sales or exchanges of Service Shares of a
Fund is evident, or if purchases, sales or exchanges are, or a subsequent
abrupt redemption might be, of a size that would disrupt the management of
a Fund.
.Close a Fund to new investors from time to time and reopen any such Fund
whenever it is deemed appropriate by a Fund's Investment Adviser.
The Funds may allow Service Organizations to purchase shares with securities
instead of cash if consistent with a Fund's investment policies and opera-
tions and if approved by the Fund's Investment Adviser.
How Are Shares Priced?
The price you pay or receive when you buy, sell or exchange Service Shares
is determined by a Fund's NAV. The Funds calculate NAV as follows:
(Value of Assets of the Class)
- (Liabilities of the Class)
NAV = ------------------------------------------
Number of Outstanding Shares of the Class
The Funds' investments are valued based on market quotations, which may be
furnished by a pricing service or provided by securities dealers. If accu-
rate quotations are not readily available, the fair value of the Funds'
investments may be determined based on yield equivalents, a pricing matrix
or other sources, under valuation procedures established by the Trustees.
Debt obligations with a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at
amortized cost.
.NAV per share of each class is calculated by State Street on each business
day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (nor-
mally 4:00 p.m. New York time). This occurs after the determination, if
any, of income declared as a dividend (except in the case of the Global
Income Fund). Fund shares will not be priced on any day the New York Stock
Exchange is closed.
.When you buy shares, you pay the NAV next calculated after the Funds
receive your order in proper form.
.When you sell shares, you receive the NAV next calculated after the Funds
receive your order in proper form.
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Note: The time at which transactions and shares are priced and the time by
which orders must be received may be changed in case of an emergency or if
regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange is stopped at a time other
than 4:00 p.m. New York time.
Foreign securities may trade in their local markets on days a Fund is
closed. As a result, the NAV of a Fund that holds foreign securities may be
impacted on days when investors may not purchase or redeem Fund shares.
In addition, the impact of events that occur after the publication of market
quotations used by a Fund to price its securities (for example, in foreign
markets) but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock
Exchange will normally not be reflected in a Fund's next determined NAV
unless the Trust, in its discretion, makes an adjustment in light of the
nature and materiality of the event, its effect on Fund operations and other
relevant factors.
When Will Shares Be Issued And Dividends Begin To Be Paid?
Global Income Fund: If a purchase order is received in proper form before
the Fund's NAV is determined, shares will be issued the same day and will be
entitled to any dividend declared on or after such purchase date.
For all other Funds:
.Shares Purchased by Federal Funds Wire:
.If a purchase order in proper form specifies a settlement date and is
received before the Fund's NAV is determined that day, shares will be
issued and dividends will begin to accrue on the purchased shares on the
later of (i) the business day after the purchase order is received; or
(ii) the day that the federal funds wire is received by State Street.
.If a purchase order in proper form does not specify a settlement date,
shares will be issued and dividends will begin to accrue on the business
day after payment is received.
.Shares Purchased by Check or Federal Reserve Draft:
.If a purchase order in proper form specifies a settlement date and is
received before the Fund's NAV is determined that day, shares will be
issued and dividends will begin to accrue on the business day after pay-
ment is received.
.If a purchase order in proper form does not specify a settlement date,
shares will be issued and dividends will begin to accrue on the business
day after payment is received.
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HOW TO SELL SHARES
How Can I Sell Service Shares Of The Funds?
Generally, Service Shares may be sold (redeemed) only through Service Orga-
nizations. Customers of a Service Organization will normally give their
redemption instructions to the Service Organization, and the Service Organi-
zation will, in turn, place redemption orders with the Funds. Generally,
each Fund will redeem its Service Shares upon request on any business day at
their NAV next determined after receipt of such request in proper form.
Redemption proceeds may be sent to recordholders by check or by wire (if the
wire instructions are on record).
A Service Organization may request redemptions in writing or by telephone if
the optional telephone redemption privilege is elected on the Account Appli-
cation.
<TABLE>
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<S> <C>
By Writing: Goldman Sachs Funds
4900 Sears Tower--60th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606-6372
--------------------------------------------------------------
By Telephone: If you have elected the telephone redemption
privilege on your Account Application:
.1-800-621-2550
(8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York time)
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</TABLE>
What Do I Need To Know About Telephone Redemption Requests?
The Trust, the Distributor and the Transfer Agent will not be liable for any
loss you may incur in the event that the Trust accepts unauthorized tele-
phone redemption requests that the Trust reasonably believes to be genuine.
In an effort to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent redemption and exchange
requests by telephone, Goldman Sachs employs reasonable procedures specified
by the Trust to confirm that such instructions are genuine. If reasonable
procedures are not employed, the Trust may be liable for any loss due to
unauthorized or fraudulent transactions. The following general policies are
currently in effect:
.All telephone requests are recorded.
.Any redemption request that requires money to go to an account or address
other than that designated on the Account Application must be in writing
and signed by an authorized person designated on the Account Application.
The written request may be confirmed by telephone with both the requesting
party and the designated bank account to verify instructions.
.The telephone redemption option may be modified or terminated at any time.
Note: It may be difficult to make telephone redemptions in times of drastic
economic or market conditions.
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How Are Redemption Proceeds Paid?
By Wire: The Funds will arrange for redemption proceeds to be wired as fed-
eral funds to the bank account designated in the recordholder's Account
Application. The following general policies govern wiring redemption pro-
ceeds:
.Redemption proceeds will normally be wired on the next business day in fed-
eral funds (for a total of one business day delay), but may be paid up to
three business days following receipt of a properly executed wire transfer
redemption request. If the shares to be sold were recently paid for by
check, the Fund will pay the redemption proceeds when the check has
cleared, which may take up to 15 days. If the Federal Reserve Bank is
closed on the day that the redemption proceeds would ordinarily be wired,
wiring the redemption proceeds may be delayed one additional business day.
.To change the bank designated on your Account Application, you must send
written instructions signed by an authorized person designated on the
Account Application to the Transfer Agent.
.Neither the Trust nor Goldman Sachs assumes any responsibility for the per-
formance of intermediaries or your Service Organization in the transfer
process. If a problem with such performance arises, you should deal
directly with such intermediaries or Service Organizations.
By Check: A recordholder may elect in writing to receive redemption proceeds
by check. Redemption proceeds paid by check will normally be mailed to the
address of record within three business days of receipt of a properly exe-
cuted redemption request. If the shares to be sold were recently paid for by
check, the Fund will pay the redemption proceeds when the check has cleared,
which may take up to 15 days.
What Else Do I Need To Know About Redemptions?
The following generally applies to redemption requests:
.Service Shares of each Fund (other than the Global Income Fund) earn divi-
dends declared on the day the shares are redeemed.
.Additional documentation may be required when deemed appropriate by the
Transfer Agent. A redemption request will not be in proper form until such
additional documentation has been received.
.Service Organizations are responsible for the timely transmittal of redemp-
tion requests by their customers to the Transfer Agent. In order to facili-
tate the timely transmittal of redemption requests, Service Organizations
may set times by which they must receive redemption requests. Service Orga-
nizations may also require additional documentation from you.
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The Trust reserves the right to:
.Redeem the Service Shares of any Service Organization whose account balance
falls below $50 as a result of earlier redemptions. The Funds will not
redeem Service Shares on this basis if the value of the account falls below
the minimum account balance solely as a result of market conditions. The
Fund will give 60 days' prior written notice to allow a Service Organiza-
tion to purchase sufficient additional shares of the Fund in order to avoid
such redemption.
.Redeem the shares in other circumstances determined by the Board of Trust-
ees to be in the best interest of the Trust.
.Pay redemptions by a distribution in-kind of securities (instead of cash).
If you receive redemption proceeds in-kind, you should expect to incur
transaction costs upon the disposition of those securities.
Can I Exchange My Investment From One Fund To Another?
A Service Organization may exchange Service Shares of a Fund at NAV for
Service Shares of any other Goldman Sachs Fund. The exchange privilege may
be materially modified or withdrawn at any time upon 60 days' written
notice.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Instructions For Exchanging Shares:
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<S> <C>
By Writing: .Write a letter of instruction that includes:
.The recordholder name(s) and signature(s)
.The account number
.The Fund names and Class of Shares
.The dollar amount to be exchanged
.Mail the request to:
Goldman Sachs Funds
4900 Sears Tower--60th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606-6372
---------------------------------------------------------------
By Telephone: If you have elected the telephone exchange
privilege on your Account Application:
.1-800-621-2550
(8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York time)
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</TABLE>
You should keep in mind the following factors when making or considering an
exchange:
.You should obtain and carefully read the prospectus of the Fund you are
acquiring before making an exchange.
.All exchanges which represent an initial investment in a Fund must satisfy
the minimum initial investment requirements of that Fund, except that this
requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Trust.
.Telephone exchanges normally will be made only to an identically registered
account.
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.Shares may be exchanged among accounts with different names, addresses and
social security or other taxpayer identification numbers only if the
exchange instructions are in writing and are signed by an authorized person
designated on the Account Application.
.Exchanges are available only in states where exchanges may be legally made.
.It may be difficult to make telephone exchanges in times of drastic eco-
nomic or market conditions.
.Goldman Sachs may use reasonable procedures described under "What Do I Need
To Know About Telephone Redemption Requests?" in an effort to prevent unau-
thorized or fraudulent telephone exchange requests.
For federal income tax purposes, an exchange is treated as a redemption of
the shares surrendered in the exchange, on which you may be subject to tax,
followed by a purchase of shares received in the exchange. You should con-
sult your tax adviser concerning the tax consequences of an exchange.
What Types of Reports Will Be Sent Regarding Investments in Service Shares?
Service Organizations will receive from the Funds annual reports containing
audited financial statements and semi-annual reports. Service Organizations
will also be provided with a printed confirmation for each transaction in
their account and a monthly account statement (quarterly in the case of the
Global Income Fund). Service Organizations are responsible for providing
these or other reports to their customers who are the beneficial owners of
Service Shares in accordance with the rules that apply to their accounts
with the Service Organizations.
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Taxation
TAXABILITY OF DISTRIBUTIONS
As with any investment, you should consider how your investment in the Funds
will be taxed. The tax information below is provided as general information.
More tax information is available in the Additional Statement. You should
consult your tax adviser about the federal, state, local or foreign tax con-
sequences of your investment in the Funds.
Unless your investment is an IRA or other tax-advantaged account, you should
consider the possible tax consequences of Fund distributions and the sale of
your Fund shares.
Taxes on Distributions: Except for exempt-interest dividends paid by the
Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds,
distributions of investment income are taxable as ordinary income for fed-
eral tax purposes, and may also be subject to state or local taxes. This is
true whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Fund shares or
receive them in cash. Distributions from the Short Duration Tax-Free, Munic-
ipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds that are designated as "exempt
interest dividends" are generally not subject to federal income tax (but may
be subject to state or local taxes). Distributions of short-term capital
gains are taxable to you as ordinary income. Any long-term capital gain dis-
tributions are taxable as long-term capital gains, no matter how long you
have owned your Fund shares.
Although distributions are generally treated as taxable to you in the year
they are paid, distributions declared in October, November or December but
paid in January are taxable as if they were paid in December. The Funds will
inform shareholders of the source and tax status of all distributions
promptly after the close of each calendar year.
The Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may be subject to
foreign withholding or other foreign taxes on income or gain from certain
foreign securities. In general, the Funds may deduct these taxes in comput-
ing their taxable income. Shareholders of the Global Income Fund may be
entitled to claim a credit or a deduction with respect to foreign taxes if
the Fund elects to passthrough these taxes to you. Your January statement
will provide the relevant foreign tax information to you.
The Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds
expect to distribute "exempt-interest dividends," attributable to tax-exempt
inter-
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est earned by those Funds. However, investments in tax-exempt bonds can also
result in the recognition of income or gain by a Fund, and thereby cause a
portion of the Fund's distributions to shareholders to be taxable. Thus, if
the value of a bond appreciates while the Fund owns it (aside from apprecia-
tion attributable to original issue discount on the bond), and the Fund then
sells the bond at a gain, that gain will generally not be exempt from tax--
whether or not the interest income on the bond is exempt. Gain recognized by
a Fund on sales of appreciated bonds will generally be short-term or long-
term capital gain depending on whether the Fund has held the bonds for more
than one year, but "market discount" bonds can cause the Fund to recognize
ordinary income. "Market discount" is a discount at which a bond is pur-
chased that is attributable to a decline in the value of a bond after its
original issuance. The market discount is then taken into account ratably
over the bond's remaining term to maturity, and the portion that accrues
during the Fund's holding period for the bond is generally treated as tax-
able ordinary income to the extent of any realized gain on the bond upon
disposition or maturity. Distributions attributable to ordinary income and
short-term capital gain recognized by the Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal
Income and High Yield Municipal Funds will be taxable to you as ordinary
income. Distributions attributable to the excess of Fund net long-term capi-
tal gains over net short-term capital losses, and designated by the Fund as
"capital gain dividends," will be taxable to you as long-term capital gain.
You should note that a portion of the exempt-interest dividends paid by the
Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income, and High Yield Municipal Funds
may be a
preference item when determining your federal alternative minimum tax lia-
bility. Exempt-interest dividends are also taken into account in determining
the taxable portion of social security or railroad retirement benefits. Any
interest on indebtedness incurred by you to purchase or carry shares in the
Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income, and High Yield Municipal Funds
generally will not be deductible for federal income tax purposes.
TAXABILITY OF SALES AND EXCHANGES
Your sale of Fund shares is a taxable transaction for federal income tax
purposes, and may also be subject to state and local taxes. For tax purpos-
es, the exchange of your Fund shares for shares of a different Goldman Sachs
Fund is the same as a sale. When you sell your shares, you will generally
recognize a capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference
between your adjusted tax basis in the shares and the amount received. Gen-
erally, this gain or loss is long-term or short-term depending on whether
your holding period exceeds twelve months, except that any loss realized on
shares held for six months or less will be treated as a long-term capital
loss to the extent of any capital gain dividends that were
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received on the shares. In addition, any loss realized on shares held for
six months or less will be disallowed to the extent of any exempt-interest
dividends that were received on the shares.
OTHER INFORMATION
When you open your account, you should provide your social security or tax
identification number on your Account Application. By law, each Fund must
withhold 31% of your taxable distributions and any redemption proceeds if
you do not provide your correct taxpayer identification number, or certify
that it is correct, or if the IRS instructs the Fund to do so. Non-U.S.
investors may be subject to U.S. withholding and estate tax.
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Appendix A
Additional Information on Portfolio Risks, Securities and Techniques
A. General Portfolio Risks
The Funds will be subject to the risks associated with fixed-income securi-
ties. These risks include interest rate risk, credit risk and call/extension
risk. In general, interest rate risk involves the risk that when interest
rates decline, the market value of fixed-income securities tends to increase
(although many mortgage related securities will have less potential than
other debt securities for capital appreciation during periods of declining
rates). Conversely, when interest rates increase, the market value of fixed-
income securities tends to decline. Credit risk involves the risk that the
issuer could default on its obligations, and a Fund will not recover its
investment. Call risk and extension risk are normally present in adjustable
rate mortgage loans ("ARMs"), Mortgage-Backed Securities and asset-backed
securities. For example, homeowners have the option to prepay their mort-
gages. Therefore, the duration of a security backed by home mortgages can
either shorten (call risk) or lengthen (extension risk). In general, if
interest rates on new mortgage loans fall sufficiently below the interest
rates on existing outstanding mortgage loans, the rate of prepayment would
be expected to increase. Conversely, if mortgage loan interest rates rise
above the interest rates on existing outstanding mortgage loans, the rate of
prepayment would be expected to decrease. In either case, a change in the
prepayment rate can result in losses to investors.
The Investment Adviser will not consider the portfolio turnover rate a lim-
iting factor in making investment decisions for a Fund. A high rate of port-
folio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses
which must be borne by a Fund and its shareholders. The portfolio turnover
rate is calculated by dividing the lesser of the dollar amount of sales or
purchases of portfolio securities by the average monthly value of a Fund's
portfolio securities, excluding securities having a maturity at the date of
purchase of one year or less. See "Financial Highlights" in Appendix B for a
statement of the Funds' historical portfolio turnover rates.
The following sections provide further information on certain types of secu-
rities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds, including
their associated risks. Additional information is provided in the Additional
Statement, which is available upon request. Among other things, the Addi-
tional Statement describes certain fundamental investment restrictions that
cannot be changed without shareholder approval. You should note, however,
that all investment objectives and
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policies not specifically designated as fundamental are non-fundamental and
may be changed without shareholder approval. If there is a change in a
Fund's investment objective, you should consider whether that Fund remains
an appropriate investment in light of your then current financial positions
and needs.
B. Other Portfolio Risks
Credit Risks. Debt securities purchased by the Funds may include securities
(including zero coupon bonds) issued by the U.S. government (and its agen-
cies, instrumentalities and sponsored enterprises), foreign governments,
domestic and foreign corporations, banks and other issuers. Some of these
fixed-income securities are described in the next section below. Further
information is provided in the Additional Statement.
Debt securities rated BBB or higher by Standard & Poor's or Baa or higher by
Moody's are considered "investment grade." Securities rated BBB or Baa are
considered medium-grade obligations with speculative characteristics, and
adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances may weaken their
issuers' capacity to pay interest and repay principal. A security will be
deemed to have met a rating requirement if it receives the minimum required
rating from at least one such rating organization even though it has been
rated below the minimum rating by one or more other rating organizations, or
if unrated by such rating organizations, determined by the Investment
Adviser to be of comparable credit quality.
Certain Funds may invest in fixed-income securities rated BB or Ba or below
(or comparable unrated securities) which are commonly referred to as "junk
bonds." Junk bonds are considered predominantly speculative and may be ques-
tionable as to principal and interest payments.
In some cases, junk bonds may be highly speculative, have poor prospects for
reaching investment grade standing and be in default. As a result, invest-
ment in such bonds will present greater speculative risks than those associ-
ated with investment in investment grade bonds. Also, to the extent that the
rating assigned to a security in a Fund's portfolio is downgraded by a rat-
ing organization, the market price and liquidity of such security may be
adversely affected.
Risks of Derivative Investments. A Fund's transactions in options, futures,
options on futures, swaps, interest rate caps, floors and collars, struc-
tured securities, inverse floating-rate securities, stripped mortgage-backed
securities and currency transactions involve additional risk of loss. Loss
can result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of deriv-
ative instruments and the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged, the poten-
tial illiquidity of the markets for derivative instruments, or the risks
arising from margin requirements and related lever-
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age factors associated with such transactions. The use of these management
techniques also involves the risk of loss if the Investment Adviser is
incorrect in its expectation of fluctuations in securities prices, interest
rates or currency prices. Each Fund may also invest in derivative invest-
ments for non-hedging purposes (that is, to seek to increase total return),
which is considered a speculative practice and presents even greater risk of
loss.
Derivative Mortgage-Backed Securities (such as principal-only ("POs"),
interest-only ("IOs") or inverse floating rate securities) are particularly
exposed to call and extension risks. Small changes in mortgage prepayments
can significantly impact the cash flow and the market value of these securi-
ties. In general, the risk of faster than anticipated prepayments adversely
affects IOs, super floaters and premium priced Mortgage-Backed Securities.
The risk of slower than anticipated prepayments generally adversely affects
POs, floating-rate securities subject to interest rate caps, support
tranches and discount priced Mortgage-Backed Securities. In addition, par-
ticular derivative securities may be leveraged such that their exposure
(i.e., price sensitivity) to interest rate and/or prepayment risk is
magnified.
Some floating-rate derivative debt securities can present more complex types
of derivative and interest rate risks. For example, range floaters are sub-
ject to the risk that the coupon will be reduced below market rates if a
designated interest rate floats outside of a specified interest rate band or
collar. Dual index or yield curve floaters are subject to lower prices in
the event of an unfavorable change in the spread between two designated
interest rates.
Risks of Foreign Investments. Certain Funds may invest in foreign invest-
ments. Foreign investments involve special risks that are not typically
associated with U.S. dollar denominated or quoted securities of U.S.
issuers. Foreign investments may be affected by changes in currency rates,
changes in foreign or U.S. laws or restrictions applicable to such invest-
ments and changes in exchange control regulations (e.g., currency blockage).
A decline in the exchange rate of the currency (i.e., weakening of the cur-
rency against the U.S. dollar) in which a portfolio security is quoted or
denominated relative to the U.S. dollar would reduce the value of the port-
folio security. In addition, if the currency in which a Fund receives divi-
dends, interest or other payments declines in value against the U.S. dollar
before such income is distributed as dividends to shareholders or converted
to U.S. dollars, the Fund may have to sell portfolio securities to obtain
sufficient cash to pay such dividends.
The introduction of a single currency, the euro, on January 1, 1999 for par-
ticipating nations in the European Economic and Monetary Union presents
unique uncertainties, including the legal treatment of certain outstanding
financial contracts
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after January 1, 1999 that refer to existing currencies rather than the
euro; the establishment and maintenance of exchange rates for currencies
being converted into the euro; the fluctuation of the euro relative to non-
euro currencies during the transition period from January 1, 1999 to Decem-
ber 31, 2001 and beyond; whether the interest rate, tax and labor regimes of
European countries participating in the euro will converge over time; and
whether the conversion of the currencies of other countries that now are or
may in the future become members of the European Union ("EU"), may have an
impact on the euro. These or other factors, including political and economic
risks, could cause market disruptions, and could adversely affect the value
of securities held by the Funds. Because of the number of countries using
this single currency, a significant portion of the assets held by the Funds
may be denominated in the euro.
Brokerage commissions, custodial services and other costs relating to
investment in international securities markets generally are more expensive
than in the United States. In addition, clearance and settlement procedures
may be different in foreign countries and, in certain markets, such proce-
dures have been unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transac-
tions, thus making it difficult to conduct such transactions.
Foreign issuers are not generally subject to uniform accounting, auditing
and financial reporting standards comparable to those applicable to U.S.
issuers. There may be less publicly available information about a foreign
issuer than a U.S. issuer. In addition, there is generally less government
regulation of foreign markets, companies and securities dealers than in the
United States. Foreign securities markets may have substantially less volume
than U.S. securities markets and securities of many foreign issuers are less
liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable domestic issuers.
Furthermore, with respect to certain foreign countries, there is a possibil-
ity of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition
of withholding or other taxes on dividend or interest payments (or, in some
cases, capital gains), limitations on the removal of funds or other assets
of the Funds, and political or social instability or diplomatic developments
which could affect investments in those countries.
Concentration of a Fund's assets in one or a few countries and currencies
will subject a Fund to greater risks than if a Fund's assets were not geo-
graphically concentrated.
Investment in sovereign debt obligations by certain Funds involves risks not
present in debt obligations of corporate issuers. The issuer of the debt or
the governmental authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be
unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due in accordance
with the terms of such debt, and a Fund may have limited recourse to compel
payment in the event of a
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default. Periods of economic uncertainty may result in the volatility of
market prices of sovereign debt, and in turn a Fund's NAV, to a greater
extent than the volatility inherent in debt obligations of U.S. issuers.
A sovereign debtor's willingness or ability to repay principal and pay
interest in a timely manner may be affected by, among other factors, its
cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the avail-
ability of sufficient foreign exchange on the date a payment is due, the
relative size of the debt service burden to the economy as a whole, the sov-
ereign debtor's policy toward international lenders, and the political
constraints to which a sovereign debtor may be subject.
Risks of Emerging Countries. Certain Funds may invest in securities of
issuers located in emerging countries. The risks of foreign investment are
heightened when the issuer is located in an emerging country. Emerging coun-
tries are generally located in the Asia-Pacific region, Eastern Europe,
Latin and South America and Africa. A Fund's purchase and sale of portfolio
securities in certain emerging countries may be constrained by limitations
as to daily changes in the prices of listed securities, periodic trading or
settlement volume and/or limitations on aggregate holdings of foreign
investors. Such limitations may be computed based on the aggregate trading
volume by or holdings of a Fund, the Investment Adviser, its affiliates and
their respective clients and other service providers. A Fund may not be able
to sell securities in circumstances where price, trading or settlement vol-
ume limitations have been reached.
Foreign investment in the securities markets of certain emerging countries
is restricted or controlled to varying degrees which may limit investment in
such countries or increase the administrative costs of such investments. For
example, certain Asian countries require governmental approval prior to
investments by foreign persons or limit investment by foreign persons to
only a specified percentage of an issuer's outstanding securities or a spe-
cific class of securities which may have less advantageous terms (including
price) than securities of the issuer available for purchase by nationals. In
addition, certain countries may restrict or prohibit investment opportuni-
ties in issuers or industries deemed important to national interests. Such
restrictions may affect the market price, liquidity and rights of securities
that may be purchased by a Fund. The repatriation of both investment income
and capital from certain emerging countries is subject to restrictions such
as the need for governmental consents. Due to restrictions on direct invest-
ment in equity securities in certain Asian countries, it is anticipated that
a Fund may invest in such countries through other investment funds in such
countries.
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Many emerging countries have experienced currency devaluations and substan-
tial (and, in some cases, extremely high) rates of inflation, which have had
a negative effect on the economies and securities markets of those emerging
countries. Economies in emerging countries generally are dependent heavily
upon commodity prices and international trade and, accordingly, have been
and may continue to be affected adversely by the economies of their trading
partners, trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative
currency values and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by
the countries with which they trade.
Many emerging countries are subject to a substantial degree of economic,
political and social instability. Governments of some emerging countries are
authoritarian in nature or have been installed or removed as a result of
military coups, while governments in other emerging countries have periodi-
cally used force to suppress civil dissent. Disparities of wealth, the pace
and success of democratization, and ethnic, religious and racial disaffec-
tion, among other factors, have also led to social unrest, violence and/or
labor unrest in some emerging countries. Unanticipated political or social
developments may result in sudden and significant investment losses. Invest-
ing in emerging countries involves greater risk of loss due to expropria-
tion, nationalization, confiscation of assets and property or the imposition
of restrictions on foreign investments and on repatriation of capital
invested.
A Fund's investment in emerging countries may also be subject to withholding
or other taxes, which may be significant and may reduce the return from an
investment in such country to the Fund.
Settlement procedures in emerging countries are frequently less developed
and reliable than those in the United States and often may involve a Fund's
delivery of securities before receipt of payment for their sale. In addi-
tion, significant delays are common in certain markets in registering the
transfer of securities. Settlement or registration problems may make it more
difficult for a Fund to value its portfolio securities and could cause the
Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, to have a portion of its
assets uninvested or to incur losses due to the failure of a counterparty to
pay for securities the Fund has delivered or the Fund's inability to com-
plete its contractual obligations. The creditworthiness of the local securi-
ties firms used by a Fund in emerging countries may not be as sound as the
creditworthiness of firms used in more developed countries. As a result, the
Fund may be subject to a greater risk of loss if a securities firm defaults
in the performance of its responsibilities.
The small size and inexperience of the securities markets in certain emerg-
ing countries and the limited volume of trading in securities in those coun-
tries may make a Fund's investments in such countries less liquid and more
volatile than invest-
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ments in countries with more developed securities markets (such as the
United States, Japan and most Western European countries). A Fund's invest-
ments in emerging countries are subject to the risk that the liquidity of a
particular investment, or investments generally, in such countries will
shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result of adverse eco-
nomic, market or political conditions or adverse investor perceptions,
whether or not accurate. Because of the lack of sufficient market liquidity,
a Fund may incur losses because it will be required to effect sales at a
disadvantageous time and then only at a substantial drop in price. Invest-
ments in emerging countries may be more difficult to price precisely because
of the characteristics discussed above and lower trading volumes.
A Fund's use of foreign currency management techniques in emerging countries
may be limited. Due to the limited market for these instruments in emerging
countries, the Investment Adviser does not currently anticipate that a sig-
nificant portion of the Funds' currency exposure in emerging countries, if
any, will be covered by such instruments.
Risks of Illiquid Securities. Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net
assets in illiquid securities which cannot be disposed of in seven days in
the ordinary course of business at fair value. Illiquid securities include:
.Both domestic and foreign securities that are not readily marketable
.Certain municipal leases and participation interests
.Certain stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities
.Repurchase agreements and time deposits with a notice or demand period of
more than seven days
.Certain over-the-counter options
.Certain structured securities and all swap transactions
.Certain restricted securities, unless it is determined, based upon a review
of the trading markets for a specific restricted security, that such
restricted security is eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the
Securities Act of 1933 ("144A Securities") and, therefore, is liquid.
Investing in 144A Securities may decrease the liquidity of a Fund's portfo-
lio to the extent that qualified institutional buyers become for a time
uninterested in purchasing these restricted securities. The purchase price
and subsequent valuation of restricted and illiquid securities normally
reflect a discount, which may be significant, from the market price of com-
parable securities for which a liquid market exists.
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Temporary Investment Risks. Each Fund may, for temporary defensive purposes,
invest a certain percentage of its total assets in:
.U.S. Government Securities
.Repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government Securities
Certain Funds may invest more than 20% of their respective net assets in
taxable investments and in investment grade securities for temporary defen-
sive purposes.
When a Fund's assets are invested in such instruments, the Fund may not be
achieving its investive objective.
C. Portfolio Securities and Techniques
This section provides further information on certain types of securities and
investment techniques that may be used by the Funds, including their associ-
ated risks. Further information is provided in the Additional Statement,
which is available upon request.
U.S. Government Securities and Related Custodial Receipts. Each Fund may
invest in U.S. Government Securities. U.S. Government Securities include
U.S. Treasury obligations and obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. gov-
ernment agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises. U.S. Govern-
ment Securities may be supported by (a) the full faith and credit of the
U.S. Treasury (such as the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie
Mae")); (b) the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury (such
as securities of the Student Loan Marketing Association); (c) the discre-
tionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase certain obligations of
the issuer (such as the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae")
and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac")); or (d) only the
credit of the issuer. U.S. Government Securities also include Treasury
receipts, zero coupon bonds and other stripped U.S. Government Securities,
where the interest and principal components of stripped U.S. Government
Securities are traded independently.
Interests in U.S. Government Securities may be purchased in the form of cus-
todial receipts that evidence ownership of future interest payments, princi-
pal payments or both on certain notes or bonds issued or guaranteed as to
principal and interest by the U.S. government, its agencies, instrumentali-
ties, political subdivisions or authorities. For certain securities law pur-
poses, custodial receipts are not considered obligations of the U.S. govern-
ment.
Mortgage-Backed Securities. Certain Funds may invest in Mortgage-Backed
Securities. Mortgage-Backed Securities represent direct or indirect partici-
pations in, or are collateralized by and payable from, mortgage loans
secured by real
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property. Mortgage-Backed Securities can be backed by either fixed rate
mortgage loans or adjustable rate mortgage loans, and may be issued by
either a governmental or non-governmental entity. Privately issued Mortgage-
Backed Securities are normally structured with one or more types of "credit
enhancement." However, these Mortgage-Backed Securities typically do not
have the same credit standing as U.S. government guaranteed Mortgage-Backed
Securities.
Mortgage-Backed Securities may include multiple class securities, including
collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") and Real Estate Mortgage
Investment Conduit ("REMIC") pass-through or participation certificates.
CMOs provide an investor with a specified interest in the cash flow from a
pool of underlying mortgages or of other Mortgage-Backed Securities. CMOs
are issued in multiple classes. In many cases, payments of principal are
applied to the CMO classes in the order of their respective stated maturi-
ties, so that no principal payments will be made on a CMO class until all
other classes having an earlier stated maturity date are paid in full. A
REMIC is a CMO that qualifies for special tax treatment under the Code and
invests in certain mortgages principally secured by interests in real prop-
erty and other permitted investments.
Mortgaged-Backed Securities also include stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities
("SMBS"), which are derivative multiple class Mortgage-Backed Securities.
SMBS are usually structured with two different classes: one that receives
substantially all of the interest payments and the other that receives sub-
stantially all of the principal payments from a pool of mortgage loans. The
market value of SMBS consisting entirely of principal payments generally is
unusually volatile in response to changes in interest rates. The yields on
SMBS that receive all or most of the interest from mortgage loans are gener-
ally higher than prevailing market yields on other Mortgage-Backed Securi-
ties because their cash flow patterns are more volatile and there is a
greater risk that the initial investment will not be fully recouped.
Asset-Backed Securities. Each Fund may invest in asset-backed securities.
Asset-backed securities are securities whose principal and interest payments
are collateralized by pools of assets such as auto loans, credit card
receivables, leases, installment contracts and personal property. Asset-
backed securities are often subject to more rapid repayment than their
stated maturity date would indicate as a result of the pass-through of pre-
payments of principal on the underlying loans. During periods of declining
interest rates, prepayment of loans underlying asset-backed securities can
be expected to accelerate. Accordingly, a Fund's ability to maintain posi-
tions in such securities will be affected by reductions in the principal
amount of such securities resulting from prepayments, and its ability to
reinvest the returns of principal at comparable yields is subject to gener-
ally prevailing interest rates at that
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time. Asset-backed securities present credit risks that are not presented by
Mortgage-Backed Securities. This is because asset-backed securities gener-
ally do not have the benefit of a security interest in collateral that is
comparable to mortgage assets. There is the possibility that, in some cases,
recoveries on repossessed collateral may not be available to support pay-
ments on these securities. In the event of a default, a Fund may suffer a
loss if it cannot sell collateral quickly and receive the amount it is owed.
Municipal Securities. Certain Funds may invest in securities and instruments
issued by state and local government issuers. Municipal Securities in which
a Fund may invest consist of bonds, notes, commercial paper and other
instruments (including participation interests in such securities) issued by
or on behalf of the states, territories and possessions of the United States
(including the District of Columbia) and their political subdivisions, agen-
cies or instrumentalities, the interest on which, in the opinion of bond
counsel for the issuers or counsel selected by the Investment Adviser, is
exempt from regular federal income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for
federal income tax purposes but not necessarily exempt from federal alterna-
tive minimum tax or from state or local taxes). Because of their tax-exempt
status, the yields and market values of Municipal Securities may be more
adversely impacted by changes in tax rates and policies than taxable fixed-
income securities.
Municipal Securities include both "general" and "revenue" bonds and may be
issued to obtain funds for various purposes. General obligations are secured
by the issuer's pledge of its full faith, credit and taxing power. Revenue
obligations are payable only from the revenues derived from a particular
facility or class of facilities.
Municipal Securities are often issued to obtain funds for various public
purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities
such as bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools,
streets and water and sewer works. Municipal Securities include private
activity bonds, pre-refunded municipal securities and auction rate securi-
ties.
The obligations of the issuer to pay the principal of and interest on a
Municipal Security are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency
and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors, such as the
Federal Bankruptcy Act, and laws, if any, that may be enacted by Congress or
state legislatures extending the time for payment of principal or interest
or imposing other constraints upon the enforcement of such obligations.
There is also the possibility that, as a result of litigation or other con-
ditions, the power or ability of the issuer to pay when due the principal of
or interest on a Municipal Security may be materially affected.
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In addition, Municipal Securities include municipal leases, certificates of
participation and "moral obligation" bonds. A municipal lease is an obliga-
tion issued by a state or local government to acquire equipment or facili-
ties. Certificates of participation represent interests in municipal leases
or other instruments, such as installment purchase agreements. Moral obliga-
tion bonds are supported by a moral commitment but not a legal obligation of
a state or local government. Municipal leases, certificates of participation
and moral obligation bonds frequently involve special risks not normally
associated with general obligation or revenue bonds. In particular, these
instruments permit governmental issuers to acquire property and equipment
without meeting constitutional and statutory requirements for the issuance
of debt. If, however, the governmental issuer does not periodically appro-
priate money to enable it to meet its payment obligations under these
instruments, it cannot be legally compelled to do so. If a default occurs,
it is likely that a Fund would be unable to obtain another acceptable source
of payment. Some municipal leases, certificates of participation and moral
obligation bonds may be illiquid.
Municipal Securities may also be in the form of a tender option bond, which
is a Municipal Security (generally held pursuant to a custodial arrangement)
having a relatively long maturity and bearing interest at a fixed rate sub-
stantially higher than prevailing short-term, tax-exempt rates. The bond is
typically issued with the agreement of a third party, such as a bank, bro-
ker-dealer or other financial institution, which grants the security holders
the option, at periodic intervals, to tender their securities to the insti-
tution. After payment of a fee to the financial institution that provides
this option, the security holder effectively holds a demand obligation that
bears interest at the prevailing short-term, tax-exempt rate. An institution
may not be obligated to accept tendered bonds in the event of certain
defaults or a significant downgrading in the credit rating assigned to the
issuer of the bond. The tender option will be taken into account in deter-
mining the maturity of the tender option bonds and a Fund's average portfo-
lio maturity. There is risk that a Fund will not be considered the owner of
a tender option bond for federal income tax purposes, and thus will not be
entitled to treat such interest as exempt from federal income tax. Certain
tender option bonds may be illiquid.
Municipal Securities may be backed by letters of credit or other forms of
credit enhancement issued by domestic banks or foreign banks which have a
branch, agency or subsidiary in the United States or by other financial
institutions. The credit quality of these banks and financial institutions
could, therefore, cause a loss to a Fund that invests in Municipal Securi-
ties. Letters of credit and other obligations of foreign banks and financial
institutions may involve risks in addition to those of domestic obligations
because of less publicly available financial and other information, less
securities regulation, potential imposition of foreign withholding and other
taxes, war, expropriation or other adverse governmental
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actions. Foreign banks and their foreign branches are not regulated by U.S.
banking authorities, and are generally not bound by the accounting, auditing
and financial reporting standards applicable to U.S. banks.
Corporate Debt Obligations; Trust Preferred Securities; Convertible Securi-
ties. Certain Funds may invest in corporate debt obligations, trust pre-
ferred securities and convertible securities. Corporate debt obligations
include bonds, notes, debentures, commercial paper and other obligations of
corporations to pay interest and repay principal, and include securities
issued by banks and other financial institutions. A trust preferred security
is a long dated bond (for example, 30 years) with preferred features. The
preferred features are that payment of interest can be deferred for a speci-
fied period without initiating a default event. The securities are generally
senior in claim to standard preferred stock but junior to other bondholders.
Convertible securities are preferred stock or debt obligations that are con-
vertible into common stock. Convertible securities generally offer lower
interest or dividend yields than non-convertible securities of similar qual-
ity. Convertible securities in which a Fund invests are subject to the same
rating criteria as its other investments in fixed-income securities. Con-
vertible securities have both equity and fixed-income risk characteristics.
Like all fixed-income securities, the value of convertible securities is
susceptible to the risk of market losses attributable to changes in interest
rates. Generally, the market value of convertible securities tends to
decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest
rates decline. However, when the market price of the common stock underlying
a convertible security exceeds the conversion price of the convertible secu-
rity, the convertible security tends to reflect the market price of the
underlying common stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock
declines, the convertible security, like a fixed-income security, tends to
trade increasingly on a yield basis, and thus may not decline in price to
the same extent as the underlying common stock.
Foreign Currency Transactions. Certain Funds may, to the extent consistent
with their investment policies, purchase or sell foreign currencies on a
cash basis or through forward contracts. A forward contract involves an
obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a
price set at the time of the contract. Certain Funds may engage in foreign
currency transactions for hedging purposes and to seek to protect against
anticipated changes in future foreign currency exchange rates. In addition,
certain Funds also may enter into such transactions to seek to increase
total return, which is considered a speculative practice.
Some Funds may also engage in cross-hedging by using forward contracts in a
currency different from that in which the hedged security is denominated or
quoted if the Investment Adviser determines that there is a pattern of cor-
relation
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between the two currencies. A Fund may hold foreign currency received in
connection with investments in foreign securities when, in the judgment of
the Investment Adviser, it would be beneficial to convert such currency into
U.S. dollars at a later date (e.g., the Investment Adviser may anticipate
the foreign currency to appreciate against the U.S. dollar).
Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of
time, causing, along with other factors, a Fund's NAV to fluctuate (when the
Fund's NAV fluctuates, the value of your shares may go up or down). Currency
exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by the intervention of
U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or the failure to intervene,
or by currency controls or political developments in the United States or
abroad.
The market in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, currency swaps
and other privately negotiated currency instruments offers less protection
against defaults by the other party to such instruments than is available
for currency instruments traded on an exchange. Such contracts are subject
to the risk that the counterparty to the contract will default on its obli-
gations. Since these contracts are not guaranteed by an exchange or clear-
inghouse, a default on a contract would deprive a Fund of unrealized prof-
its, transaction costs or the benefits of a currency hedge or could force
the Fund to cover its purchase or sale commitments, if any, at the current
market price.
Structured Securities and Inverse Floaters. Certain Funds may invest in
structured securities. Structured securities are securities whose value is
determined by reference to changes in the value of specific currencies,
interest rates, commodities, indices or other financial indicators (the
"Reference") or the relative change in two or more References. The interest
rate or the principal amount payable upon maturity or redemption may be
increased or decreased depending upon changes in the applicable Reference.
Structured securities may be positively or negatively indexed, so that
appreciation of the Reference may produce an increase or decrease in the
interest rate or value of the security at maturity. In addition, changes in
the interest rates or the value of the security at maturity may be a multi-
ple of changes in the value of the Reference. Consequently, structured secu-
rities may present a greater degree of market risk than other types of
fixed-income securities, and may be more volatile, less liquid and more dif-
ficult to price accurately than less complex securities.
Structured securities include, but are not limited to, inverse floating rate
debt securities ("inverse floaters"). The interest rate on inverse floaters
resets in the opposite direction from the market rate of interest to which
the inverse floater is indexed. An inverse floater may be considered to be
leveraged to the extent that its interest rate varies by a magnitude that
exceeds the magnitude of the change in
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the index rate of interest. The higher the degree of leverage of an inverse
floater, the greater the volatility of its market value.
Zero Coupon, Deferred Interest, Pay-In-Kind and Capital Appreciation Bonds.
Each Fund may invest in zero coupon, deferred interest, pay-in-kind and cap-
ital appreciation bonds are issued at a discount from their face value
because interest payments are typically postponed until maturity. Pay-in-
kind securities are securities that have interest payable by the delivery of
additional securities. The market prices of these securities generally are
more volatile than the market prices of interest-bearing securities and are
likely to respond to a greater degree to changes in interest rates than
interest-bearing securities having similar maturities and credit quality.
Mortgage Dollar Rolls. Certain Funds may enter into mortgage dollar rolls. A
mortgage dollar roll involves the sale by a Fund of securities for delivery
in the current month. The Fund simultaneously contracts with the same
counterparty to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and
maturity) but not identical securities on a specified future date. During
the roll period, the Fund loses the right to receive principal and interest
paid on the securities sold. However, the Fund benefits to the extent of any
difference between (a) the price received for the securities sold and (b)
the lower forward price for the future purchase and/or fee income plus the
interest earned on the cash proceeds of the securities sold. Unless the ben-
efits of a mortgage dollar roll exceed the income, capital appreciation and
gain or loss due to mortgage prepayments that would have been realized on
the securities sold as part of the roll, the use of this technique will
diminish the Fund's performance.
Successful use of mortgage dollar rolls depends upon the Investment Advis-
er's ability to predict correctly interest rates and mortgage prepayments.
If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its prediction, a Fund may experi-
ence a loss. For financial reporting and tax purposes, the Funds treat mort-
gage dollar rolls as two separate transactions: one involving the purchase
of a security and a separate transaction involving a sale. The Funds do not
currently intend to enter into mortgage dollar rolls that are accounted for
as a financing and do not treat them as borrowings.
Options on Securities, Securities Indices and Foreign Currencies. A put
option gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell, and the writer
(seller) of the option the obligation to buy, the underlying instrument dur-
ing the option period. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the
right to buy, and the writer (seller) of the option the obligation to sell,
the underlying instrument during the option period. Each Fund may write
(sell) covered call and put options and purchase put and call options on any
securities in which it may invest or on any
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securities index comprised of securities in which it may invest. A Fund may
also, to the extent that it invests in foreign securities, purchase and sell
(write) put and call options on foreign currencies.
The writing and purchase of options is a highly specialized activity which
involves special investment risks. Options may be used for either hedging or
cross-hedging purposes, or to seek to increase total return (which is con-
sidered a speculative activity). The successful use of options depends in
part on the ability of the Investment Adviser to manage future price fluctu-
ations and the degree of correlation between the options and securities (or
currency) markets. If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its expectation
of changes in market prices or determination of the correlation between the
instruments or indices on which options are written and purchased and the
instruments in a Fund's investment portfolio, the Fund may incur losses that
it would not otherwise incur. The use of options can also increase a Fund's
transaction costs. Options written or purchased by the Funds may be traded
on either U.S. or foreign exchanges or over-the- counter. Foreign and over-
the-counter options will present greater possibility of loss because of
their greater illiquidity and credit risks.
Yield Curve Options. Each Fund may enter into options on the yield "spread"
or differential between two securities. Such transactions are referred to as
"yield curve" options. In contrast to other types of options, a yield curve
option is based on the difference between the yields of designated securi-
ties, rather than the prices of the individual securities, and is settled
through cash payments. Accordingly, a yield curve option is profitable to
the holder if this differential widens (in the case of a call) or narrows
(in the case of a put), regardless of whether the yields of the underlying
securities increase or decrease.
The trading of yield curve options is subject to all of the risks associated
with the trading of other types of options. In addition, such options pres-
ent a risk of loss even if the yield of one of the underlying securities
remains constant, or if the spread moves in a direction or to an extent
which was not anticipated.
Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts. Futures contracts are
standardized, exchange-traded contracts that provide for the sale or pur-
chase of a specified financial instrument or currency at a future time at a
specified price. An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the
right (and the writer of the option the obligation) to assume a position in
a futures contract at a specified exercise price within a specified period
of time. A futures contract may be based on various securities (such as U.S.
Government Securities), foreign currencies, securities indices and other
financial instruments and indices. The Funds may engage in futures transac-
tions on both U.S. and foreign exchanges.
Each Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts, and purchase and write
call and put options on futures contracts, in order to seek to increase
total return or to
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hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices or, to the extent
a Fund invests in foreign securities, currency exchange rates, or to other-
wise manage their term structures, sector selection and durations in accor-
dance with their investment objectives and policies. Each Fund may also
enter into closing purchase and sale transactions with respect to such con-
tracts and options. A Fund will engage in futures and related options trans-
actions for bona fide hedging purposes as defined in regulations of the Com-
modity Futures Trading Commission or to seek to increase total return to the
extent permitted by such regulations. A Fund may not purchase or sell
futures contracts or purchase or sell related options to seek to increase
total return, except for closing purchase or sale transactions, if immedi-
ately thereafter the sum of the amount of initial margin deposits and premi-
ums paid on the Fund's outstanding positions in futures and related options
entered into for the purpose of seeking to increase total return would
exceed 5% of the market value of the Fund's net assets.
Futures contracts and related options present the following risks:
.While a Fund may benefit from the use of futures and options on futures,
unanticipated changes in interest rates, securities prices or currency
exchange rates may result in poorer overall performance than if the Fund
had not entered into any futures contracts or options transactions.
.Because perfect correlation between a futures position and portfolio posi-
tion that is intended to be protected is impossible to achieve, the desired
protection may not be obtained and a Fund may be exposed to additional risk
of loss.
.The loss incurred by a Fund in entering into futures contracts and in writ-
ing call options on futures is potentially unlimited and may exceed the
amount of the premium received.
.Futures markets are highly volatile and the use of futures may increase the
volatility of a Fund's NAV.
.As a result of the low margin deposits normally required in futures trad-
ing, a relatively small price movement in a futures contract may result in
substantial losses to a Fund.
.Futures contracts and options on futures may be illiquid, and exchanges may
limit fluctuations in futures contract prices during a single day.
.Foreign exchanges may not provide the same protection as U.S. exchanges.
When-Issued Securities and Forward Commitments. Each Fund may purchase when-
issued securities and enter into forward commitments. When-issued securities
are securities that have been authorized, but not yet issued. When-issued
securities are purchased in order to secure what is considered to be an
advantageous price and yield to the Fund at the time of entering into the
transaction. A forward commitment involves entering into a contract to pur-
chase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond the cus-
tomary settlement period.
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The purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis
involves a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased
declines before the settlement date. Conversely, the sale of securities on a
forward commitment basis involves the risk that the value of the securities
sold may increase before the settlement date. Although a Fund will generally
purchase securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis with the
intention of acquiring the securities for its portfolio, a Fund may dispose
of when-issued securities or forward commitments prior to settlement if the
Investment Adviser deems it appropriate.
Lending of Portfolio Securities. Each Fund may engage in securities lending.
Securities lending involves the lending of securities owned by a Fund to
financial institutions such as certain broker-dealers. The borrowers are
required to secure their loans continuously with cash, cash equivalents,
U.S. Government Securities or letters of credit in an amount at least equal
to the market value of the securities loaned. Cash collateral may be
invested in cash equivalents. To the extent that cash collateral is invested
in other investment securities, such collateral will be subject to market
depreciation or appreciation, and a Fund will be responsible for any loss
that might result from its investment of the borrowers' collateral. If the
Investment Adviser determines to make securities loans, the value of the
securities loaned may not exceed 33 1/3% of the value of the total assets of
a Fund (including the loan collateral).
A Fund may lend its securities to increase its income. A Fund may, however,
experience delay in the recovery of its securities, or capital loss if the
institution with which it has engaged in a portfolio loan transaction
breaches its agreement with the Fund.
Repurchase Agreements. Repurchase agreements involve the purchase of securi-
ties subject to the seller's agreement to repurchase them at a mutually
agreed upon date and price. Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements
with dealers in U.S. Government Securities and member banks of the Federal
Reserve System which furnish collateral at least equal in value or market
price to the amount of their repurchase obligation. Some Funds may also
enter into repurchase agreements involving certain foreign government secu-
rities.
If the other party or "seller" defaults, a Fund might suffer a loss to the
extent that the proceeds from the sale of the underlying securities and
other collateral held by the Fund are less than the repurchase price and the
Fund's costs associated with delay and enforcement of the repurchase agree-
ment. In addition, in the event of bankruptcy of the seller, a Fund could
suffer additional losses if a court determines that the Fund's interest in
the collateral is not enforceable.
In evaluating whether to enter into a repurchase agreement, the Investment
Adviser will carefully consider the creditworthiness of the seller. Certain
Funds,
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together with other registered investment companies having advisory agree-
ments with the Investment Adviser or any of its affiliates, may transfer
uninvested cash balances into a single joint account, the daily aggregate
balance of which will be invested in one or more repurchase agreements.
Borrowings and Reverse Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund can borrow money
from banks and enter into reverse repurchase agreements with banks and other
financial institutions in amounts not exceeding one-third of its total
assets. A Fund may not make additional investments if borrowings exceed 5%
of its total assets. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the sale of secu-
rities held by a Fund subject to the Fund's agreement to repurchase them at
a mutually agreed upon date and price (including interest). These transac-
tions may be entered into as a temporary measure for emergency purposes or
to meet redemption requests. Reverse repurchase agreements may also be
entered into when the Investment Adviser expects that the interest income to
be earned from the investment of the transaction proceeds will be greater
than the related interest expense. Borrowings and reverse repurchase agree-
ments involve leveraging. If the securities held by a Fund decline in value
while these transactions are outstanding, the NAV of the Fund's outstanding
shares will decline in value by proportionately more than the decline in
value of the securities. In addition, reverse repurchase agreements involve
the risk that the interest income earned by a Fund (from the investment of
the proceeds) will be less than the interest expense of the transaction,
that the market value of the securities sold by a Fund will decline below
the price the Fund is obligated to pay to repurchase the securities, and
that the securities may not be returned to the Fund.
Interest Rate Swaps, Mortgage Swaps, Credit Swaps, Currency Swaps and Inter-
est Rate Caps, Floors and Collars. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange
by a Fund with another party of their respective commitments to pay or
receive interest, such as an exchange of fixed-rate payments for floating
rate payments. Mortgage swaps are similar to interest rate swaps in that
they represent commitments to pay and receive interest. The notional princi-
pal amount, however, is tied to a reference pool or pools of mortgages.
Credit swaps involve the receipt of floating or fixed rate payments in
exchange for assuming potential credit losses of an underlying security.
Credit swaps give one party to a transaction the right to dispose of or
acquire an asset (or group of assets), or the right to receive or make a
payment from the other party, upon the occurrence of specified credit
events. Currency swaps involve the exchange of the parties' respective
rights to make or receive payments in specified currencies. The purchase of
an interest rate cap entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified
index exceeds a predetermined interest rate, to receive payment of interest
on a notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate
cap. The purchase of an interest rate floor entitles the
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purchaser, to the extent that a specified index falls below a predetermined
interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional principal
amount from the party selling the interest rate floor. An interest rate col-
lar is the combination of a cap and a floor that preserves a certain return
within a predetermined range of interest rates.
Each Fund may enter into swap transactions for hedging purposes or to seek
to increase total return. The use of interest rate, mortgage, credit and
currency swaps, as well as interest rate caps, floors and collars, is a
highly specialized activity which involves investment techniques and risks
different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transac-
tions. If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its forecasts of market
values, interest rates and currency exchange rates, the investment perfor-
mance of a Fund would be less favorable than it would have been if these
investment techniques were not used.
Other Investment Companies. Each Fund may invest in securities of other
investment companies subject to statutory limitations prescribed by the Act.
These limitations include a prohibition on any Fund acquiring more than 3%
of the voting shares of any other investment company, and a prohibition on
investing more than 5% of a Fund's total assets in securities of any one
investment company or more than 10% of its total assets in securities of all
investment companies. A Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of
any management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment compa-
nies. Such other investment companies will have investment objectives, poli-
cies and restrictions substantially similar to those of the acquiring Fund
and will be subject to substantially the same risks.
Non-Investment Grade Fixed-Income Securities. Non-investment grade fixed-
income securities and unrated securities of comparable credit quality (com-
monly known as "junk bonds") are considered predominantly speculative by
traditional investment standards. In some cases, these obligations may be
highly speculative and have poor prospects for reaching investment grade
standing. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are subject to the
increased risk of an issuer's inability to meet principal and interest obli-
gations. These securities, also referred to as high yield securities, may be
subject to greater price volatility due to such factors as specific corpo-
rate or municipal developments, interest rate sensitivity, negative percep-
tions of the junk bond markets generally and less secondary market
liquidity.
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are often issued in connection
with a corporate reorganization or restructuring or as part of a merger,
acquisition, takeover or similar event. They are also issued by less estab-
lished companies seeking to expand. Such issuers are often highly leveraged
and generally less able than more established or less leveraged entities to
make scheduled payments of princi-
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pal and interest in the event of adverse developments or business condi-
tions. Non-investment grade securities are also issued by state, city, or
local municipalities that may have difficulty in making all scheduled inter-
est and principal payments.
The market value of non-investment grade fixed-income securities tends to
reflect individual corporate or municipal developments to a greater extent
than that of higher rated securities which react primarily to fluctuations
in the general level of interest rates. As a result, a Fund's ability to
achieve its investment objectives may depend to a greater extent on the
Investment Adviser's judgment concerning the creditworthiness of issuers
than funds which invest in higher-rated securities. Issuers of non-invest-
ment grade fixed-income securities may not be able to make use of more tra-
ditional methods of financing and their ability to service debt obligations
may be affected more adversely than issuers of higher-rated securities by
economic downturns, specific corporate or financial developments or the
issuer's inability to meet specific projected business forecasts. Negative
publicity about the junk bond market and investor perceptions regarding
lower rated securities, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may
depress the prices for such securities.
A holder's risk of loss from default is significantly greater for non-
investment grade fixed-income securities than is the case for holders of
other debt securities because such non-investment grade securities are gen-
erally unsecured and are often subordinated to the rights of other creditors
of the issuers of such securities. Investment by a Fund in defaulted securi-
ties poses additional risk of loss should nonpayment of principal and inter-
est continue in respect of such securities. Even if such securities are held
to maturity, recovery by a Fund of its initial investment and any antici-
pated income or appreciation is uncertain.
The secondary market for non-investment grade fixed-income securities is
concentrated in relatively few market makers and is dominated by institu-
tional investors, including mutual funds, insurance companies and other
financial institutions. Accordingly, the secondary market for such securi-
ties is not as liquid as, and is more volatile than, the secondary market
for higher-rated securities. In addition, market trading volume for high
yield fixed-income securities is generally lower and the secondary market
for such securities could shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning
as a result of adverse market or economic conditions, independent of any
specific adverse changes in the condition of a particular issuer. Because of
the lack of sufficient market liquidity, a Fund may incur losses because it
will be required to effect sales at a disadvantageous time and then only at
a substantial drop in price. These factors may have an adverse effect on the
market price and a Fund's ability to dispose of particular portfolio invest-
ments. A less liquid secondary market also may make it more difficult for a
Fund to obtain precise valuations of the high yield securities in its port-
folio.
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Credit ratings issued by credit rating agencies are designed to evaluate the
safety of principal and interest payments of rated securities. They do not,
however, evaluate the market value risk of non-investment grade securities
and, therefore, may not fully reflect the true risks of an investment. In
addition, credit rating agencies may or may not make timely changes in a
rating to reflect changes in the economy or in the conditions of the issuer
that affect the market value of the security. Consequently, credit ratings
are used only as a preliminary indicator of investment quality.
Loan Participations. Certain Funds may invest in loan participations. A loan
participation is an interest in a loan to a U.S. or foreign company or other
borrower which is administered and sold by a financial intermediary. A Fund
may only invest in loans to issuers in whose obligations it may otherwise
invest. Loan participation interests may take the form of a direct or co-
lending relationship with the corporate borrower, an assignment of an inter-
est in the loan by a co-lender or another participant, or a participation in
the seller's share of the loan. When a Fund acts as co-lender in connection
with a participation interest or when it acquires certain participation
interests, the Fund will have direct recourse against the borrower if the
borrower fails to pay scheduled principal and interest. In cases where the
Fund lacks direct recourse, it will look to an agent for the lenders (the
"agent lender") to enforce appropriate credit remedies against the borrower.
In these cases, the Fund may be subject to delays, expenses and risks that
are greater than those that would have been involved if the Fund had pur-
chased a direct obligation (such as commercial paper) of such borrower.
Moreover, under the terms of the loan participation, the Fund may be
regarded as a creditor of the agent lender (rather than of the underlying
corporate borrower), so that the Fund may also be subject to the risk that
the agent lender may become insolvent.
Preferred Stock, Warrants and Rights. Certain Funds may invest in preferred
stock, warrants and rights. Preferred stocks are securities that represent
an ownership interest providing the holder with claims on the issuer's earn-
ings and assets before common stock owners but after bond owners. Unlike
debt securities, the obligations of an issuer of preferred stock, including
dividend and other payment obligations, may not typically be accelerated by
the holders of such preferred stock on the occurrence of an event of default
or other non-compliance by the issuer of the preferred stock.
Warrants and other rights are options to buy a stated number of shares of
common stock at a specified price at any time during the life of the warrant
or right. The holders of warrants and rights have no voting rights, receive
no dividends and have no rights with respect to the assets of the issuer.
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Appendix B
Financial Highlights
The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand a Fund's
financial performance for the past five years (or less if the Fund has been
in operation for less than five years). Certain information reflects finan-
cial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table repre-
sent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in
a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This
information has been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, whose report, along
with a Fund's financial statements, is included in the Fund's annual report
(available upon request without charge). No financial highlights are
included for the High Yield Municipal Fund because it had no operating his-
tory prior to the date of this Prospectus.
ADJUSTABLE RATE GOVERNMENT FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
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Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $9.69 $0.49 $(0.05)
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.70 0.53 (0.05)
1999 - Administration Shares/g/ 9.70 0.37/f/ 0.01/f/
1999 - Service Shares 9.70 0.48 (0.04)
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1998 - Class A Shares 9.88 0.53 (0.17)
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.88 0.55 (0.16)
1998 - Administration Shares 9.88 0.53 (0.16)
1998 - Service Shares 9.88 0.51 (0.16)
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1997 - Class A Shares 9.83 0.57/f/ 0.05/f/
1997 - Institutional Shares 9.83 0.59/f/ 0.05/f/
1997 - Administration Shares 9.83 0.57/f/ 0.05/f/
1997 - Service Shares (commenced March 27) 9.84 0.33/f/ 0.04/f/
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1996 - Class A Shares 9.77 0.55/f/ 0.08/f/
1996 - Institutional Shares 9.77 0.57/f/ 0.08/f/
1996 - Administration Shares 9.77 0.55/f/ 0.08/f/
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1995 - Class A Shares (commenced May 15) 9.79 0.27/f/ (0.01)/f/
1995 - Institutional Shares 9.74 0.56/f/ 0.07/f/
1995 - Administration Shares 9.74 0.54/f/ 0.07/f/
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</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions
to shareholders
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Net assets
In excess Net increase Net asset at end of Ratio of net
From net of net (decrease) value, period expenses
investment investment From in net end of Total (in to average
income income capital asset value period return/b/ 000s) net assets
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.44) $ -- $(0.06) $(0.06) $9.63 4.65% $ 22,862 0.89%
(0.48) -- (0.06) (0.06) 9.64 5.06 315,024 0.49
(0.33) -- (0.04) 0.01 9.71/g/ 4.02/d/ -- 0.74/c/
(0.43) -- (0.06) (0.05) 9.65 4.65 797 0.99
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(0.53) (0.02) -- (0.19) 9.69 3.71 60,782 0.80
(0.55) (0.02) -- (0.18) 9.70 4.09 441,228 0.53
(0.53) (0.02) -- (0.18) 9.70 3.83 5,999 0.78
(0.51) (0.02) -- (0.18) 9.70 3.57 822 1.03
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(0.57) -- -- 0.05 9.88 6.43 43,393 0.74
(0.59) -- -- 0.05 9.88 6.70 463,511 0.49
(0.57) -- -- 0.05 9.88 6.43 2,793 0.74
(0.33) -- -- 0.04 9.88 3.81/d/ 346 1.05/c/
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(0.55) (0.02) -- 0.06 9.83 6.60 10,728 0.70
(0.57) (0.02) -- 0.06 9.83 6.86 613,149 0.45
(0.55) (0.02) -- 0.06 9.83 6.60 3,792 0.70
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(0.27) (0.01) -- (0.02) 9.77 2.74/d/ 15,203 0.69/c/
(0.57) (0.03) -- 0.03 9.77 6.75 657,358 0.46
(0.55) (0.03) -- 0.03 9.77 6.48 3,572 0.71
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ADJUSTABLE RATE GOVERNMENT FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming
no voluntary waiver
of fees or
expense limitations
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Ratio of Ratio of
net net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 5.15% 0.93% 5.11% 38.86%
1999 - Institutional Shares 5.49 0.53 5.45 38.86
1999 - Administration Shares/g/ 5.35/c/ 0.78/c/ 5.31/c/ 38.86
1999 - Service Shares 4.99 1.03 4.95 38.86
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1998 - Class A Shares 5.40 1.02 5.18 33.64
1998 - Institutional Shares 5.63 0.53 5.63 33.64
1998 - Administration Shares 5.33 0.78 5.33 33.64
1998 - Service Shares 5.09 1.03 5.09 33.64
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1997 - Class A Shares 5.60 1.02 5.32 46.58
1997 - Institutional Shares 5.99 0.52 5.96 46.58
1997 - Administration Shares 5.73 0.77 5.70 46.58
1997 - Service Shares (commenced
March 27) 5.64/c/ 1.08/c/ 5.61/c/ 46.58
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1996 - Class A Shares 5.59 1.01 5.28 52.36
1996 - Institutional Shares 5.85 0.51 5.79 52.36
1996 - Administration Shares 5.59 0.76 5.53 52.36
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares (commenced
May 15) 5.87/c/ 1.01/c/ 5.55/c/ 24.12
1995 - Institutional Shares 5.77 0.53 5.70 24.12
1995 - Administration Shares 5.50 0.78 5.43 24.12
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales charge for Class A shares were taken
into account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $9.91 $0.55 $(0.36)
1999 - Class B Shares 9.88 0.48 (0.33)
1999 - Class C Shares 9.88 0.47 (0.36)
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.90 0.59 (0.35)
1999 - Administration Shares/h/ 9.91 0.40/f/ (0.25)/f/
1999 - Service Shares 9.89 0.54 (0.35)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 9.88 0.57 0.04
1998 - Class B Shares 9.86 0.51 0.03
1998 - Class C Shares 9.86 0.49 0.03
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.86 0.58 0.06
1998 - Administration Shares 9.89 0.55 0.05
1998 - Service Shares 9.86 0.55 0.04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced May 1) 9.78 0.31/f/ 0.09/f/
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 9.75 0.28/f/ 0.10/f/
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 9.83 0.12/f/ 0.02/f/
1997 - Institutional Shares 9.83 0.64/f/ 0.03/f/
1997 - Administration Shares 9.85 0.62/f/ 0.04/f/
1997 - Service Shares 9.82 0.59/f/ 0.04/f/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 9.82 0.63/f/ 0.01/f/
1996 - Administration Shares/g/ 9.86 0.38/f/ --/f/
1996 - Service Shares
(commenced April 10) 9.72 0.31/f/ 0.10/f/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 9.64 0.66/f/ 0.17/f/
1995 - Administration Shares/g/ 9.64 0.24/f/ (0.04)/f/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Short Duration Government Fund Administration Shares commenced activity on
April 15, 1993, were redeemed in full on February 23, 1995 and re-commenced
on February 28, 1996 at $9.86.
(h) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions
to
shareholders
-------------
Net
increase Net asset Net assets Ratio of net
From net (decrease) value, at end of expenses
investment in net end of Total period to average
income asset value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.53) $(0.34) $9.57 1.97% $ 52,235 0.94%
(0.47) (0.32) 9.56 1.56 6,937 1.54
(0.45) (0.34) 9.54 1.21 7,029 1.69
(0.57) (0.33) 9.57 2.49 146,062 0.54
(0.39) (0.24) 9.67/h/ 1.57/d/ -- 0.79/c/
(0.52) (0.33) 9.56 1.97 6,605 1.04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.58) 0.03 9.91 6.36 56,725 0.81
(0.52) 0.02 9.88 5.62 5,025 1.41
(0.50) 0.02 9.88 5.46 4,527 1.56
(0.60) 0.04 9.90 6.75 145,514 0.53
(0.58) 0.02 9.91 6.27 7,357 0.78
(0.56) 0.03 9.89 6.12 6,232 1.03
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.30) 0.10 9.88 4.14/d/ 9,491 0.70/c/
(0.27) 0.11 9.86 3.94/d/ 747 1.30/c/
(0.11) 0.03 9.86 1.44/d/ 190 1.45/c/
(0.64) 0.03 9.86 7.07 103,729 0.45
(0.62) 0.04 9.89 6.91 1,060 0.70
(0.59) 0.04 9.86 6.63 3,337 0.95
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.63) 0.01 9.83 6.75 99,944 0.45
(0.39) (0.01) 9.85 4.00/d/ 252 0.70/c/
(0.31) 0.10 9.82 4.35/d/ 1,822 0.95/c/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.65) 0.18 9.82 8.97 103,760 0.45
(0.21) (0.01) 9.63 2.10/d/ -- 0.70/c/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of
fees
or expense limitations
-----------------------
Ratio of net Ratio of net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 5.61% 1.07% 5.48% 172.61%
1999 - Class B Shares 5.04 1.82 4.76 172.61
1999 - Class C Shares 4.83 1.82 4.70 172.61
1999 - Institutional Shares 6.03 0.67 5.90 172.61
1999 - Administration Shares/h/ 5.76/c/ 0.92/c/ 5.63/c/ 172.61
1999 - Service Shares 5.54 1.17 5.41 172.61
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 5.68 1.32 5.17 119.89
1998 - Class B Shares 5.12 1.87 4.66 119.89
1998 - Class C Shares 4.64 1.87 4.33 119.89
1998 - Institutional Shares 6.06 0.84 5.75 119.89
1998 - Administration Shares 5.76 1.09 5.45 119.89
1998 - Service Shares 5.56 1.34 5.25 119.89
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced May 1) 6.05/c/ 1.32/c/ 5.43/c/ 102.58
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 5.52/c/ 1.82/c/ 5.00/c/ 102.58
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 5.52/c/ 1.82/c/ 5.15/c/ 102.58
1997 - Institutional Shares 6.43 0.82 6.06 102.58
1997 - Administration Shares 6.19 1.07 5.82 102.58
1997 - Service Shares 5.92 1.32 5.55 102.58
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 6.44 0.71 6.18 115.45
1996 - Administration Shares/g/ 5.97/c/ 0.96/c/ 5.71/c/ 115.45
1996 - Service Shares
(commenced April 10) 6.05/c/ 1.21/c/ 5.79/c/ 115.45
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 6.87 0.72 6.60 292.56
1995 - Administration Shares/g/ 7.91/c/ 0.90/c/ 7.71/c/ 292.56
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Short Duration Government Fund Administration Shares commenced activity on
April 15, 1993, were redeemed in full on February 23, 1995 and re-commenced
on February 28, 1996 at $9.86.
(h) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net realized
and unrealized
Net asset gain (loss)
value, Net on investment
beginning investment and futures
of period income transactions
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $10.19 $0.34 $(0.24)
1999 - Class B Shares 10.18 0.28 (0.23)
1999 - Class C Shares 10.18 0.26 (0.22)
1999 - Institutional Shares 10.18 0.38 (0.23)
1999 - Administration Shares/f/ 10.18 0.26/e/ (0.12)/e/
1999 - Service Shares 10.18 0.33/e/ (0.24)/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 10.08 0.36/e/ 0.13/e/
1998 - Class B Shares 10.08 0.30/e/ 0.12/e/
1998 - Class C Shares 10.07 0.28/e/ 0.14/e/
1998 - Institutional Shares 10.07 0.39/e/ 0.13/e/
1998 - Administration Shares 10.07 0.36/e/ 0.13/e/
1998 - Service Shares 10.07 0.34/e/ 0.13/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced May 1) 9.94 0.20/e/ 0.14/e/
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 9.94 0.16/e/ 0.14/e/
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 10.04 0.07/e/ 0.03/e/
1997 - Institutional Shares 9.96 0.42/e/ 0.11/e/
1997 - Administration Shares 9.96 0.39/e/ 0.11/e/
1997 - Service Shares 9.97 0.37/e/ 0.10/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 9.94 0.42/e/ 0.02/e/
1996 - Administration Shares 9.94 0.39/e/ 0.02/e/
1996 - Service Shares 9.95 0.37/e/ 0.02/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 9.79 0.42/e/ 0.15/e/
1995 - Administration Shares 9.79 0.40/e/ 0.15/e/
1995 - Service Shares 9.79 0.37/e/ 0.16/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(f) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
------------------------------------
Net
Net assets Ratio of
In excess increase at end of net
From net of net (decrease) Net asset period expenses
investment investment in net value, Total (in to average
income income asset value end of period return/b/ 000s) net assets
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ (0.34) $ (0.02) $(0.26) $ 9.93 1.00% $22,903 0.79%
(0.28) (0.02) (0.25) 9.93 0.49 2,000 1.39
(0.26) (0.03) (0.25) 9.93 0.34 2,070 1.54
(0.39) (0.01) (0.25) 9.93 1.50 77,522 0.39
(0.27) -- (0.13) 10.05/f/ 1.37/d/ -- 0.64/c/
(0.33) (0.02) (0.26) 9.92 0.89 173 0.89
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.38) -- 0.11 10.19 4.97 19,881 0.71
(0.32) -- 0.10 10.18 4.25 974 1.31
(0.31) -- 0.11 10.18 4.19 2,256 1.46
(0.41) -- 0.11 10.18 5.25 57,647 0.45
(0.38) -- 0.11 10.18 4.99 525 0.70
(0.36) -- 0.11 10.18 4.73 2,560 0.95
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.20) -- 0.14 10.08 3.39/d/ 4,023 0.70/c/
(0.16) -- 0.14 10.08 3.07/d/ 106 1.30/c/
(0.07) -- 0.03 10.07 0.97/d/ 2 1.45/c/
(0.42) -- 0.11 10.07 5.40 28,821 0.45
(0.39) -- 0.11 10.07 5.14 77 0.70
(0.37) -- 0.10 10.07 4.77 2,051 0.95
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.42) -- 0.02 9.96 4.50 34,814 0.45
(0.39) -- 0.02 9.96 4.24 48 0.70
(0.37) -- 0.02 9.97 3.98 695 0.95
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.42) -- 0.15 9.94 5.98 58,389 0.45
(0.40) -- 0.15 9.94 5.76 46 0.70
(0.37) -- 0.16 9.95 5.59 454 0.95
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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SHORT DURATION TAX-FREE FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming
no voluntary waiver
of fees or
expense limitations
---------------------
Ratio of Ratio of
net net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 3.37% 1.06% 3.10% 147.20%
1999 - Class B Shares 2.80 1.81 2.38 147.20
1999 - Class C Shares 2.62 1.81 2.35 147.20
1999 - Institutional Shares 3.79 0.66 3.52 147.20
1999 - Administration Shares/f/ 3.56/c/ 0.91/c/ 3.29/c/ 147.20
1999 - Service Shares 3.23 1.16 2.96 147.20
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 3.54 1.74 2.51 140.72
1998 - Class B Shares 3.06 2.27 2.10 140.72
1998 - Class C Shares 2.82 2.27 2.01 140.72
1998 - Institutional Shares 3.92 1.26 3.11 140.72
1998 - Administration Shares 3.58 1.51 2.77 140.72
1998 - Service Shares 3.44 1.76 2.63 140.72
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares (commenced
May 1) 3.81/c/ 1.73/c/ 2.78/c/ 194.75
1997 - Class B Shares (commenced
May 1) 3.31/c/ 2.23/c/ 2.38/c/ 194.75
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced
August 15) 2.60/c/ 2.23/c/ 1.82/c/ 194.75
1997 - Institutional Shares 4.18 1.23 3.40 194.75
1997 - Administration Shares 3.91 1.48 3.13 194.75
1997 - Service Shares 3.66 1.73 2.88 194.75
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 4.21 1.01 3.65 231.65
1996 - Administration Shares 3.96 1.26 3.40 231.65
1996 - Service Shares 3.74 1.51 3.18 231.65
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 4.31 0.77 3.99 259.52
1995 - Administration Shares 4.14 1.02 3.82 259.52
1995 - Service Shares 3.87 1.27 3.55 259.52
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(f) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $14.91 $0.80 $(0.89)
1999 - Class B Shares 14.92 0.69 (0.87)
1999 - Class C Shares 14.91 0.69 (0.88)
1999 - Institutional Shares 14.90 0.85 (0.88)
1999 - Service Shares 14.88 0.77 (0.92)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 14.59 0.81 0.45
1998 - Class B Shares 14.61 0.72 0.42
1998 - Class C Shares 14.60 0.74 0.40
1998 - Institutional Shares 14.59 0.87 0.42
1998 - Service Shares 14.59 0.80 0.40
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 14.36 0.91 0.29
1997 - Class B Shares 14.37 0.80 0.30
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced August
15) 14.38 0.17 0.22
1997 - Institutional Shares (commenced
August 15) 14.37 0.20 0.22
1997 - Service Shares (commenced August
15) 14.37 0.20 0.21
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 14.47 0.92 (0.11)
1996 - Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 14.11 0.41 0.26
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 13.47 0.94 1.00
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
---------------------------------------
Net
In excess increase Net asset Net assets
From net of net (decrease) value, at end of
investment investment From net in net end Total period
income income realized gains asset value of period return/b/ (in 000s)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.77) $ -- $(0.35) $(1.21) $13.70 (0.63)% $ 82,102
(0.67) -- (0.35) (1.20) 13.72 (1.29) 19,684
(0.66) -- (0.35) (1.20) 13.71 (1.29) 10,053
(0.83) -- (0.35) (1.21) 13.69 (0.23) 5,899
(0.75) -- (0.35) (1.25) 13.63 (1.01) 15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.81) (0.07) (0.06) 0.32 14.91 8.98 101,015
(0.72) (0.05) (0.06) 0.31 14.92 8.09 16,125
(0.74) (0.03) (0.06) 0.31 14.91 8.09 9,639
(0.87) (0.05) (0.06) 0.31 14.90 9.19 2,642
(0.80) (0.05) (0.06) 0.29 14.88 8.53 2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.90) -- (0.07) 0.23 14.59 8.72 68,859
(0.79) -- (0.07) 0.24 14.61 7.96 8,041
(0.17) -- -- 0.22 14.60 2.72/d/ 1,196
(0.20) -- -- 0.22 14.59 2.94/d/ 1,894
(0.19) -- -- 0.22 14.59 2.85/d/ 2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.92) -- -- (0.11) 14.36 5.80 30,603
(0.41) -- -- 0.26 14.37 4.85/d/ 234
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.94) -- -- 1.00 14.47 14.90 29,503
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of fees
or expense limitations
-----------------------------
Ratio of
net Ratio of net
Ratio of investment Ratio of investment
net expenses income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 0.98% 5.63% 1.33% 5.28% 277.64%
1999 - Class B Shares 1.73 4.88 2.08 4.53 277.64
1999 - Class C Shares 1.73 4.89 2.08 4.54 277.64
1999 - Institutional Shares 0.58 6.07 0.93 5.72 277.64
1999 - Service Shares 1.08 5.56 1.43 5.21 277.64
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 0.76 5.53 1.53 4.76 315.43
1998 - Class B Shares 1.51 4.76 2.05 4.22 315.43
1998 - Class C Shares 1.51 4.59 2.05 4.05 315.43
1998 - Institutional Shares 0.51 5.82 1.05 5.28 315.43
1998 - Service Shares 1.01 5.48 1.55 4.94 315.43
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 0.50 6.38 1.82 5.06 395.75
1997 - Class B Shares 1.25 5.59 2.32 4.52 395.75
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 1.25/c/ 5.45/c/ 2.32/c/ 4.38/c/ 395.75
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 15) 0.25/c/ 7.03/c/ 1.32/c/ 5.96/c/ 395.75
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 15) 0.75/c/ 6.49/c/ 1.82/c/ 5.42/c/ 395.75
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 0.50 6.42 1.89 5.03 485.09
1996 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 1.25/c/ 5.65/c/ 2.39/c/ 4.51/c/ 485.09
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 0.47 6.67 2.34 4.80 449.53
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net realized
and unrealized
Net asset gain (loss) on
value, Net investment
beginning investment and futures
of period income transactions
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $15.47 $0.63 $(1.29)
1999 - Class B Shares 15.47 0.51 (1.28)
1999 - Class C Shares 15.47 0.51 (1.28)
1999 - Institutional Shares 15.47 0.70 (1.30)
1999 - Service Shares 15.48 0.65 (1.32)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 14.99 0.65 0.50
1998 - Class B Shares 15.00 0.53 0.49
1998 - Class C Shares 14.99 0.53 0.50
1998 - Institutional Shares 15.00 0.68 0.50
1998 - Service Shares 14.99 0.64 0.49
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 14.37 0.67 0.62
1997 - Class B Shares 14.37 0.56 0.63
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced August
15) 14.85 0.12 0.14
1997 - Institutional Shares (commenced
August 15) 14.84 0.15 0.16
1997 - Service Shares (commenced August
15) 14.84 0.14 0.15
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 14.17 0.65 0.20
1997 - Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 14.03 0.27 0.34
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 13.08 0.67 1.09
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
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<PAGE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
-------------------------------------
From
net realized Net
From In excess gain on increase Net assets Ratio of
net of net investment (decrease) Net asset at end of net expenses
investment investment and futures in net value, Total period to average
income income transactions asset value end of period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.65) $ -- $(0.09) $(1.40) $14.07 (4.46)% $90,443 0.94%
(0.52) (0.01) (0.09) (1.39) 14.08 (5.10) 9,334 1.69
(0.51) (0.02) (0.09) (1.39) 14.08 (5.10) 4,379 1.69
(0.70) (0.01) (0.09) (1.40) 14.07 (4.07) 16,197 0.54
(0.63) -- (0.09) (1.39) 14.09 (4.49) 2 1.04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.64) -- (0.03) 0.48 15.47 7.79 91,158 0.87
(0.52) -- (0.03) 0.47 15.47 6.91 6,722 1.62
(0.52) -- (0.03) 0.48 15.47 6.98 2,862 1.62
(0.68) -- (0.03) 0.47 15.47 8.00 6,154 0.58
(0.61) -- (0.03) 0.49 15.48 7.68 2 1.08
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.67) -- -- 0.62 14.99 9.23 64,553 0.85
(0.56) -- -- 0.63 15.00 8.48 1,750 1.60
(0.12) -- -- 0.14 14.99 1.75/d/ 130 1.60/c/
(0.15) -- -- 0.16 15.00 2.10/d/ 351 0.60/c/
(0.14) -- -- 0.15 14.99 1.93/d/ 2 1.10/c/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.65) -- -- 0.20 14.37 6.13 52,267 0.85
(0.27) -- -- 0.34 14.37 4.40/d/ 255 1.60/c/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.67) -- -- 1.09 14.17 13.79 53,797 0.76
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of fees
or expense limitations
------------------------------
Ratio of net Ratio of net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 4.15% 1.14% 3.95% 70.31%
1999 - Class B Shares 3.40 1.89 3.20 70.31
1999 - Class C Shares 3.40 1.89 3.20 70.31
1999 - Institutional Shares 4.58 0.74 4.38 70.31
1999 - Service Shares 4.35 1.24 4.15 70.31
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 4.25 1.64 3.48 56.51
1998 - Class B Shares 3.44 2.16 2.90 56.51
1998 - Class C Shares 3.38 2.16 2.84 56.51
1998 - Institutional Shares 4.41 1.12 3.87 56.51
1998 - Service Shares 4.21 1.62 3.67 56.51
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 4.60 1.62 3.83 153.12
1997 - Class B Shares 3.74 2.12 3.22 153.12
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 3.24/c/ 2.12/c/ 2.72/c/ 153.12
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 15) 4.41/c/ 1.12/c/ 3.89/c/ 153.12
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 15) 4.24/c/ 1.62/c/ 3.72/c/ 153.12
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 4.58 1.55 3.88 344.13
1996 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 3.55/c/ 2.05/c/ 3.10/c/ 344.13
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 4.93 1.49 4.20 335.55
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
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CORE FIXED INCOME FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gains (loss)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999-Class A Shares $10.25 $0.54 $(0.61)
1999-Class B Shares 10.28 0.48 (0.62)
1999-Class C Shares 10.28 0.47 (0.62)
1999-Institutional Shares 10.28 0.58 (0.62)
1999-Administration Shares/g/ 10.27 0.40/f/ (0.41)/f/
1999-Service Shares 10.28 0.54 (0.62)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998-Class A Shares 10.06 0.59 0.27
1998-Class B Shares 10.09 0.52 0.27
1998-Class C Shares 10.09 0.52 0.27
1998-Institutional Shares 10.08 0.61 0.29
1998-Administration Shares 10.07 0.57 0.29
1998-Service Shares 10.09 0.56 0.27
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997-Class A Shares (commenced May 1) 9.70 0.30 0.36
1997-Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 9.72 0.27 0.37
1997-Class C Shares (commenced August 15) 9.93 0.11 0.16
1997-Institutional Shares 9.85 0.64 0.23
1997-Administration Shares 9.84 0.62 0.23
1997-Service Shares 9.86 0.59 0.23
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996-Institutional Shares 10.00 0.64 (0.07)
1996-Administrative Shares (commenced
February 28) 9.91 0.41 (0.07)
1996-Service Shares (commenced March 13) 9.77 0.38 0.09
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995-Institutional Shares 9.24 0.64 0.76
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
---------------------------------
Net
increase Net Net assets Ratio of
In excess (decrease) asset at end net
From net of net From net in net value, of expenses
investment investment realized asset end of Total period to average
income income gains value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.53) $ -- $(0.15) $(0.75) $ 9.50 (0.68)% $ 65,368 0.94%
(0.47) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (1.47) 14,654 1.69
(0.46) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (1.51) 7,443 1.69
(0.57) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (0.37) 216,973 0.54
(0.40) -- (0.15) (0.56) 9.71/g/ (0.13)/d/ -- 0.79/c/
(0.53) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (0.87) 8,172 1.04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.59) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.25 8.76 56,267 0.74
(0.52) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.28 7.94 7,209 1.49
(0.52) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.28 7.94 5,587 1.49
(0.61) (0.03) (0.06) 0.20 10.28 9.15 195,730 0.46
(0.57) (0.03) (0.06) 0.20 10.27 8.88 12,743 0.71
(0.56) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.28 8.50 5,263 0.96
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.30) -- -- 0.36 10.06 6.94/d/ 9,336 0.70/c/
(0.27) -- -- 0.37 10.09 6.63/d/ 621 1.45/c/
(0.11) -- -- 0.16 10.09 2.74/d/ 272 1.45/c/
(0.64) -- -- 0.23 10.08 9.19 79,230 0.45
(0.62) -- -- 0.23 10.07 8.92 6,176 0.70
(0.59) -- -- 0.23 10.09 8.65 1,868 0.95
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.64) -- (0.08) (0.15) 9.85 5.98 72,061 0.45
(0.41) -- -- (0.07) 9.84 3.56/d/ 702 0.70/c/
(0.38) -- -- 0.09 9.86 4.90/d/ 381 0.95/c/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.64) -- -- 0.76 10.00 15.72 55,502 0.45
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
CORE FIXED INCOME FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of
fees
or expense
limitations
---------------------
Ratio of Ratio of
net net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999-Class A Shares 5.57% 0.98% 5.53% 279.67%
1999-Class B Shares 4.83 1.73 4.79 279.67
1999-Class C Shares 4.82 1.73 4.78 279.67
1999-Institutional Shares 5.97 0.58 5.93 279.67
1999-Administration Shares/g/ 5.63/c/ 0.83/c/ 5.59/c/ 279.67
1999-Service Shares 5.50 1.08 5.46 279.67
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998-Class A Shares 5.58 1.21 5.11 271.50
1998-Class B Shares 4.82 1.75 4.56 271.50
1998-Class C Shares 4.81 1.75 4.55 271.50
1998-Institutional Shares 5.95 0.72 5.69 271.50
1998-Administration Shares 5.70 0.97 5.44 271.50
1998-Service Shares 5.44 1.22 5.18 271.50
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997-Class A Shares (commenced
May 1) 6.13/c/ 1.33/c/ 5.50/c/ 361.27
1997-Class B Shares (commenced
May 1) 5.28/c/ 1.83/c/ 4.90/c/ 361.27
1997-Class C Shares (commenced
August 15) 4.84/c/ 1.83/c/ 4.46/c/ 361.27
1997-Institutional Shares 6.53 0.83 6.15 361.27
1997-Administration Shares 6.27 1.08 5.89 361.27
1997-Service Shares 6.00 1.33 5.62 361.27
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996-Institutional Shares 6.51 0.83 6.13 414.20
1996-Administrative Shares
(commenced February 28) 6.41/c/ 1.08/c/ 6.03/c/ 414.20
1996-Service Shares (commenced
March 13) 6.37/c/ 1.33/c/ 5.99/c/ 414.20
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995-Institutional Shares 6.56 0.96 6.05 382.26
</TABLE>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<PAGE>
GLOBAL INCOME FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $15.65 $0.62/e/ $(0.78)/e/
1999 - Class B Shares 15.63 0.53 (0.78)
1999 - Class C Shares 15.60 0.53 (0.77)
1999 - Institutional Shares 15.64 0.71 (0.77)
1999 - Service Shares 15.64 0.64 (0.79)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 15.10 0.72/e/ 0.90/e/
1998 - Class B Shares 15.08 0.63/e/ 0.92/e/
1998 - Class C Shares 15.06 0.63/e/ 0.91/e/
1998 - Institutional Shares 15.09 0.82/e/ 0.90/e/
1998 - Service Shares 15.09 0.74/e/ 0.91/e/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 14.53 0.59 0.77
1997 - Class B Shares 14.53 0.72 0.56
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced
August 15) 14.80 0.16 0.29
1997 - Institutional Shares 14.52 0.88 0.56
1997 - Service Shares (commenced March 12) 14.69 0.53 0.39
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 14.45 0.71 0.80
1996 - Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 14.03 0.34 0.52
1996 - Institutional Shares 14.45 1.15 0.42
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 13.43 0.89 1.07
1995 - Institutional Shares (commenced
August 1) 14.09 0.22 0.40
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
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<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
- --------------------------------
Net
increase Net asset Net assets Ratio of
From net From (decrease) value, at end of net expenses
investment From net realized in net end of Total period to average
income capital gains asset value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.61) $(0.03) $(0.36) $(1.16) $14.49 (1.14)% $271,832 1.34%
(0.55) (0.02) (0.36) (1.18) 14.45 (1.74) 16,724 1.84
(0.55) (0.02) (0.36) (1.17) 14.43 (1.68) 7,786 1.84
(0.71) (0.03) (0.36) (1.16) 14.48 (0.49) 279,621 0.69
(0.63) (0.03) (0.36) (1.17) 14.47 (1.06) 1,115 1.19
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1.01) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.65 11.21 217,362 1.31
(0.94) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.63 10.66 8,135 1.83
(0.94) -- (0.06) 0.54 15.60 10.65 4,090 1.83
(1.11) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.64 11.95 178,532 0.66
(1.04) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.64 11.43 1,058 1.16
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.79) -- -- 0.57 15.10 9.66 167,096 1.17
(0.73) -- -- 0.55 15.08 9.04 3,465 1.71
(0.19) -- -- 0.26 15.06 3.03/d/ 496 1.71/c/
(0.87) -- -- 0.57 15.09 10.26 60,929 0.65
(0.52) -- -- 0.40 15.09 6.42/d/ 151 1.15/c/
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1.43) -- -- 0.08 14.53 11.05 198,665 1.16
(0.36) -- -- 0.50 14.53 6.24/d/ 256 1.70/c/
(1.50) -- -- 0.07 14.52 11.55 54,254 0.65
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.94) -- -- 1.02 14.45 15.08 245,835 1.29
(0.26) -- -- 0.36 14.45 4.42/d/ 31,619 0.65/c/
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
105
<PAGE>
GLOBAL INCOME FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of fees
or expense limitations
------------------------------
Ratio of net Ratio of net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 4.12% 1.72% 3.74% 158.27%
1999 - Class B Shares 3.60 2.22 3.22 158.27
1999 - Class C Shares 3.60 2.22 3.22 158.27
1999 - Institutional Shares 4.75 1.07 4.37 158.27
1999 - Service Shares 4.28 1.57 3.90 158.27
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 4.71 1.75 4.27 229.91
1998 - Class B Shares 4.19 2.24 3.78 229.91
1998 - Class C Shares 4.20 2.24 3.79 229.91
1998 - Institutional Shares 5.40 1.07 4.99 229.91
1998 - Service Shares 4.92 1.57 4.51 229.91
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 5.19 1.60 4.76 383.72
1997 - Class B Shares 4.76 2.10 4.37 383.72
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 4.98/c/ 2.10/c/ 4.59/c/ 383.72
1997 - Institutional Shares 5.72 1.04 5.33 383.72
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced March 12) 5.33/c/ 1.54/c/ 4.94/c/ 383.72
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 5.81 1.64 5.33 232.15
1996 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 5.16/c/ 2.14/c/ 4.72/c/ 232.15
1996 - Institutional Shares 6.35 1.11 5.89 232.15
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 6.23 1.58 5.94 265.86
1995 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 1) 6.01/c/ 1.08/c/ 5.58/c/ 265.86
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
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<PAGE>
HIGH YIELD FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from investment
operations/a/
-------------------------------
Net realized
and unrealized
Net asset gain (loss) on
value, Net investment and
beginning investment foreign currency
of period income related transactions
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $ 9.16 $0.85 $(0.10)
1999 - Class B Shares 9.16 0.77 (0.09)
1999 - Class C Shares 9.16 0.78 (0.11)
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.17 0.90/e/ (0.12)/e/
1999 - Service Shares 9.17 0.86/e/ (0.12)/e/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 9.97 0.82 (0.85)
1998 - Class B Shares 9.97 0.75 (0.86)
1998 - Class C Shares 9.97 0.75 (0.86)
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.97 0.84 (0.83)
1998 - Service Shares 9.97 0.80 (0.84)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
For the Period Ended October 31,
1997 - Class A Shares (commenced
August 1) 10.00 0.17 (0.02)
1997 - Class B Shares (commenced
August 1) 10.00 0.15 (0.02)
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced
August 15) 9.97 0.14 0.01
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 1) 10.00 0.18 (0.02)
1997 - Service Shares (commenced
August 1) 10.00 0.17 (0.02)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
108
<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to
shareholders
- ---------------------
From In excess Net assets Ratio of
net of net Net decrease Net asset at end of net expenses
investment investment in net value, end Total period to average
income income asset value of period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.84) $ -- $(0.09) $9.07 8.06% $524,674 1.16%
(0.76) -- (0.08) 9.08 7.38 39,907 1.91
(0.76) -- (0.09) 9.07 7.26 10,078 1.91
(0.87) -- (0.09) 9.08 8.49 257,498 0.76
(0.83) -- (0.09) 9.08 7.95 280 1.26
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.78) -- (0.81) 9.16 (0.70) 401,626 1.09
(0.70) -- (0.81) 9.16 (1.43) 29,256 1.84
(0.70) -- (0.81) 9.16 (1.43) 8,532 1.84
(0.81) -- (0.80) 9.17 (0.32) 97,547 0.84
(0.76) -- (0.80) 9.17 (0.79) 447 1.34
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.17) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.50/d/ 325,911 0.95/c/
(0.15) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.31/d/ 10,308 1.70/c/
(0.14) (0.01) -- 9.97 1.46/d/ 1,791 1.70/c/
(0.18) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.58/d/ 2 0.70/c/
(0.17) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.46/d/ 2 1.20/c/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
109
<PAGE>
HIGH YIELD FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming
no expense limitations
-------------------------
Ratio of Ratio of
net investment Ratio of net investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October
31,
1999 - Class A Shares 9.06% 1.22% 9.00% 59.04%
1999 - Class B Shares 8.30 1.97 8.24 59.04
1999 - Class C Shares 8.26 1.97 8.20 59.04
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.50 0.82 9.44 59.04
1999 - Service Shares 8.92 1.32 8.86 59.04
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 8.25 1.36 7.98 113.44
1998 - Class B Shares 7.61 1.88 7.57 113.44
1998 - Class C Shares 7.61 1.88 7.57 113.44
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.47 0.88 9.43 113.44
1998 - Service Shares 9.17 1.38 9.13 113.44
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For the Period Ended
October 31,
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced August 1) 7.06/c/ 1.57/c/ 6.44/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced August 1) 6.28/c/ 2.07/c/ 5.91/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 6.17/c/ 2.07/c/ 5.80/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 1) 7.16/c/ 1.07/c/ 6.79/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 1) 6.69/c/ 1.57/c/ 6.32/c/ 44.80/d/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
110
<PAGE>
Index
<TABLE>
<C> <C> <S>
1 General Investment Management Approach
3 Fund Investment Objectives and Strategies
3 Goldman Sachs Adjustable Rate Government Fund
4 Goldman Sachs Short Duration Government Fund
5 Goldman Sachs Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
6 Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund
7 Goldman Sachs Municipal Income Fund
8 Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund
9 Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund
11 Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund
13 Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <C> <S>
16 Other Investment
Practices and Securities
20 Principal Risks of the
Funds
25 Fund Performance
34 Fund Fees and Expenses
38 Service Providers
45 Dividends
47 Shareholder Guide
47 How to Buy Shares
51 How to Sell Shares
55 Taxation
58 Appendix A
Additional Information on
Portfolio Risks,
Securities and Techniques
80 Appendix B
Financial Highlights
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Fixed Income Funds
Prospectus (Service Shares)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Annual/Semi-annual Report
Additional information about the Funds' investments is available in the
Funds' annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. In the Funds' annual
reports, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment
strategies that significantly affected the Funds' performance during the
last fiscal year.
Statement of Additional Information
Additional information about the Funds and their policies is also available
in the Funds' Additional Statement. The Additional Statement is incorporated
by reference into this Prospectus (is legally considered part of this Pro-
spectus).
The Funds' annual and semi-annual reports, and the Additional Statement, are
available free upon request by calling Goldman Sachs at 1-800-621-2550.
To obtain other information and for shareholder inquiries:
By telephone - Call 1-800-621-2550
By mail - Goldman, Sachs & Co., 4900 Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois 60606-
6372
By e-mail - [email protected]
On the Internet - Text-only versions of the Funds' documents are located
online and may be downloaded from:
SEC EDGAR database - http://www.sec.gov
You may review and obtain copies of Fund documents by visiting the SEC's
Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You may also obtain copies of
Fund documents, after paying a duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC's
Public Reference Section, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102 or by electronic
request to: [email protected]. Information on the operation of the public
reference room may be obtained by calling the SEC at (202) 942-8090.
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The Funds' investment company registration number is 811-5349.
505633
FIPROSVC
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Prospectus
Class A, B
and C Shares
March 1, 2000
GOLDMAN SACHS FIXED INCOME FUNDS
.Goldman Sachs
Adjustable Rate
Government
Fund
.Goldman Sachs Short
Duration Government Fund
.Goldman Sachs Short
Duration Tax- [ARTWORK APPEARS HERE]
Free Fund
.Goldman Sachs
Government Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs
Municipal Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs Core
Fixed Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs
Global Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs
High Yield Municipal
Fund
.Goldman Sachs
High Yield Fund
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THESE
SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OF
THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO
THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
AN INVESTMENT IN A FUND IS NOT A BANK
DEPOSIT AND IS NOT INSURED BY THE FEDERAL
DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY
OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY. AN INVESTMENT IN
A FUND INVOLVES INVESTMENT RISKS,
INCLUDING POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL.
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NOT FDIC-INSURED May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee
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General Investment Management Approach
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, a unit of the Investment Management Division
of Goldman, Sachs & Co. ("Goldman Sachs"), serves as investment adviser to
the Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed
Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds. Goldman Sachs Funds Man-
agement, L.P. serves as investment adviser to the Adjustable Rate Government
and Short Duration Government Funds. Goldman Sachs Asset Management Interna-
tional serves as investment adviser to the Global Income Fund. Goldman Sachs
Asset Management, Goldman Sachs Funds Management, L.P., and Goldman Sachs
Asset Management International are each referred to in this Prospectus as
the "Investment Adviser."
Goldman Sachs' Fixed Income Investing Philosophy:
Active Management Within a Risk-Managed Framework
The Investment Adviser employs a disciplined, multi-step process to evaluate
potential investments:
1. Sector Allocation--The Investment Adviser assesses the relative value of
different investment sectors (such as U.S. corporate, asset-backed and mort-
gage-backed securities) to create investment strategies that meet each
Fund's objectives.
2. Security Selection--In selecting securities for each Fund, the Investment
Adviser draws on the extensive resources of Goldman Sachs, including fixed-
income research professionals.
3. Yield Curve Strategies--The Investment Adviser adjusts the term structure
of the Funds based on its expectations of changes in the shape of the yield
curve while closely controlling the overall duration of the Fund.
The Investment Adviser de-emphasizes interest rate predictions as a means of
generating incremental return. Instead, the Investment Adviser seeks to add
value through the selection of particular securities and investment sector
allocation as described above.
With every fixed-income portfolio, the Investment Adviser applies a team
approach that emphasizes risk management and capitalizes on Goldman Sachs'
extensive research capabilities.
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Each of the Funds described in this Prospectus has a target duration. A
Fund's duration approximates its price sensitivity to changes in interest
rates. Maturity measures the time until final payment is due; it takes no
account of the pattern of a security's cash flows over time. In computing
portfolio duration, a Fund will estimate the duration of obligations that
are subject to prepayment or redemption by the issuer, taking into account
the influence of interest rates on prepayments and coupon flows. This method
of computing duration is known as "option-adjusted" duration. A Fund will
not be limited as to its maximum weighted average portfolio maturity or the
maximum stated maturity with respect to individual securities unless other-
wise noted.
Each Fund also has credit rating requirements for the securities it buys. A
Fund will deem a security to have met its minimum credit rating requirement
if the security has the required rating at the time of purchase from at
least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization ("NRSRO")
even though it has been rated below the minimum rating by one or more other
NRSROs. Unrated securities may be purchased by the Funds if they are deter-
mined by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. If a security
satisfies a Fund's minimum rating requirement at the time of purchase and is
subsequently downgraded below such rating, the Fund will not be required to
dispose of such security. This is so even if the downgrade causes the aver-
age credit quality of the Fund to be lower than that stated in the Prospec-
tus. Furthermore, during this period, the Investment Adviser will only buy
securities at or above the Fund's average rating requirement. If a downgrade
occurs, the Investment Adviser will consider what action, including the sale
of such security, is in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders.
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Fund Investment Objectives and Strategies
Goldman Sachs Adjustable Rate Government Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Six-Month to One-Year U.S. Treasury Security
normal interest Maximum = 2 years
rate conditions):
Expected Approxi- 9-month U.S. Treasury bill
mate Interest
Rate Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements col-
lateralized by such securities
Benchmarks: Six-Month and One-Year U.S. Treasury Security
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income, consistent with
low volatility of principal.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agen-
cies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securi-
ties") that are adjustable rate mortgage pass-through securities and other
mortgage securities with periodic interest rate resets. The remainder of the
Fund's assets (up to 35%) may be invested in other U.S. Government Securi-
ties, including:
.Fixed rate mortgage pass-through securities
.Other securities representing an interest in or collateralized by adjust-
able rate and fixed rate mortgage loans ("Mortgage-Backed Securities")
.Repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government Securities
Substantially all of the Fund's assets will be invested in U.S. Government
Securities. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be invested in U.S. dollar-
denominated securities.
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Goldman Sachs Short Duration Government Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security plus or minus
normal interest 0.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 3 years
Expected Approxi- 2-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements
collateralized by such securities
Benchmark: Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income and secondarily, in seeking
current income, may also consider the potential for capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 65% of its total
assets in U.S. Government Securities and in repurchase agreements collater-
alized by such securities. Substantially all of the Fund's assets will be
invested in U.S. Government Securities. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be
invested in U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index
normal interest plus or minus 0.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 4 years
Expected Approxi- 3-year municipal bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB or Baa by a NRSRO at the
time of purchase, or, if unrated, deter-
mined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income, consistent with relatively
low volatility of principal, that is exempt from regular federal income tax.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in
fixed-income securities issued by or on behalf of states, territories and
possessions of the United States (including the District of Columbia) and
the political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities thereof ("Munici-
pal Securities"), the interest on which is exempt from regular federal
income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for federal income tax purpos-
es), and is not a tax preference item under the federal alternative minimum
tax. Under normal circumstances, the Fund's investments in private activity
bonds and taxable investments will not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% of the
Fund's net assets. The interest from private activity bonds (including the
Fund's distributions of such interest) may be a preference item for purposes
of the federal alternative minimum tax. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be
invested in U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage
normal interest Index plus or minus 1 year
rate conditions): Maximum = 6 years
Expected Approxi- 5-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: U.S. Government Securities; non-U.S. Government Securi-
ties rated AAA or Aaa by a NRSRO at the time of purchase
or, if unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to
be of comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income, consistent with safety of
principal.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in U.S. Government Securities and in repurchase agreements collater-
alized by such securities. The remainder of the Fund's assets may be
invested in non-government securities such as privately issued Mortgage-
Backed Securities, asset-backed securities and corporate securities. 100% of
the Fund's portfolio will be invested in U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs Municipal Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal Bond Index
normal interest plus or minus one year
rate conditions): Maximum = 12 years
Expected Approxi- 15-year municipal bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB/Baa at the time of purchase; Weighted
Average = A
Securities will either be rated by a NRSRO or, if
unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from regular
federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets
in Municipal Securities, the interest on which is exempt from regular fed-
eral income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes). The Fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in private
activity bonds, the interest from which (including the Fund's distributions
of such interest) may be a preference item for purposes of the federal
alternative minimum tax. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be invested in
U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index plus or
normal interest minus one year
rate conditions): Maximum = 6 years
Expected Approxi- 5-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB or Baa; Minimum for non-U.S. dollar denom-
inated securities = AA or Aa
Securities will either be rated by a NRSRO or, if
unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a total return consisting of capital appreciation and income
that exceeds the total return of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index
(the "Index").
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in fixed-income securities, including U.S. Government Securities,
corporate debt securities, Mortgage-Backed Securities and asset-backed secu-
rities. The Fund may also invest in custodial receipts, Municipal Securities
and convertible securities. The Fund's investments in non-U.S. dollar denom-
inated obligations will not exceed 25% of its total assets at the time of
investment, of which 10% may be invested in obligations of issuers in coun-
tries with emerging markets or economies ("emerging countries"). In pursuing
its investment objective, the Fund uses the Index as its performance bench-
mark, but the Fund will not attempt to replicate the Index. The Fund may,
therefore, invest in securities that are not included in the Index.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs Global
Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index
normal interest (hedged) plus or minus 2.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 7.5 years
Expected Approxi- 6-year government bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB or Baa at time of purchase; at least 50%
of total assets = AAA or Aaa
Securities will either be rated by a NRSRO or, if
unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index (hedged)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high total return, emphasizing current income, and, to a
lesser extent, providing opportunities for capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of high quality fixed-income secu-
rities of U.S. and foreign issuers and enters into transactions in foreign
currencies. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will:
.Have at least 30% of its total assets, after considering the effect of cur-
rency positions, denominated in U.S. dollars
.Invest in securities of issuers in at least three countries
.Seek to meet its investment objective by pursuing investment opportunities
in foreign and domestic fixed-income securities markets and by engaging in
currency transactions to seek to enhance returns and to seek to hedge its
portfolio against currency exchange rate fluctuations
The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of
corporate and governmental issuers located in each of Canada, Germany, Japan
and the United Kingdom as well as in the securities of U.S. issuers. Not
more than 25% of the Fund's total assets will be invested in securities of
issuers in any other
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Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund continued
single foreign country. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total
assets in issuers in emerging countries.
The fixed-income securities in which the Fund may invest include:
.U.S. Government Securities and custodial receipts therefor
.Securities issued or guaranteed by a foreign government or any of its
political subdivisions, authorities, agencies, instrumentalities or by
supranational entities
.Corporate debt securities
.Certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances issued or guaranteed by,
or time deposits maintained at, U.S. or foreign banks (and their branches
wherever located) having total assets of more than $1 billion
.Commercial paper
.Mortgage-Backed Securities and asset-backed securities
The Global Income Fund is "non-diversified" under the Investment Company Act
of 1940 (the "Act"), and may invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than
"diversified" mutual funds. Therefore, the Global Income Fund may be more
susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its
portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these
developments.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index plus or
normal interest minus 2 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 12 years
Expected Approxi- 15-20-year municipal bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: At least 65% of total assets = BB or Ba or lower at the
time of investment or, if unrated, determined by the
Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality
Benchmarks: Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index and Lehman Brothers
High Yield Municipal Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from regular
federal income tax and may also consider the potential for capital apprecia-
tion.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in high-yield Municipal Securities that, at the time of investment,
are non-investment grade securities. Non-investment grade securities are
securities rated BB, Ba or below by a NRSRO, or, if unrated, determined by
the Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. Moreover, under normal
circumstances, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in invest-
ment grade fixed-income securities.
In pursuing its principal investment strategy, the Investment Adviser will
assess the relative value in the Municipal Securities market from both a
credit and yield curve perspective. Tax-exempt securities offering the high
current income sought by the Fund are ordinarily in the medium and lower
rating categories of NRSROs (BB/Ba or lower).
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets
in Municipal Securities, the interest on which is exempt from regular fed-
eral income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes).
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Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund continued
The Fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in private activity bonds,
the interest from which (including the Fund's distributions of such inter-
est) may be a preference item for purposes of the federal alternative mini-
mum tax. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be invested in U.S. dollar-
denominated securities.
Recognizing that the high-yield municipal market may consist of a limited
number of attractive investment opportunities at any one time, the Invest-
ment Adviser may temporarily close the Fund to new investors in circum-
stances where it believes that a sufficient quantity of appropriate high-
yield Municipal Securities are not available in the market place. This
determination will not preclude existing shareholders from purchasing or
redeeming Fund shares and will not prevent shareholders of other Goldman
Sachs Funds from acquiring Fund shares through an exchange.
The High Yield Municipal Fund is "non-diversified" under the Act, and may
invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than "diversified" mutual funds.
Therefore, the High Yield Municipal Fund may be more susceptible to adverse
developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be
more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities (commonly known as "junk
bonds") tend to offer higher yields than higher rated securities with simi-
lar maturities. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are, however,
considered speculative and generally involve greater price volatility and
greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher rated securities.
The Fund may purchase the securities of issuers that are in default.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs
High Yield Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers High Yield Bond Index plus or
normal interest minus 2.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 7.5 years
Expected Approxi- 6-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: At least 65% of total assets = BB or Ba or lower at the
time of investment or, if unrated, determined by the
Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality.
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income and may also consider the
potential for capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in high yield, fixed-income securities that, at the time of invest-
ment, are non-investment grade securities. Non-investment grade securities
are securities rated BB, Ba or below by a NRSRO, or, if unrated, determined
by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest
in all types of fixed-income securities, including:
.Senior and subordinated corporate debt obligations (such as bonds, deben-
tures, notes and commercial paper)
.Convertible and non-convertible corporate debt obligations
.Loan participations
.Custodial receipts
.Municipal Securities
.Preferred stock
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in obligations of domestic
and foreign issuers which are denominated in currencies other than the U.S.
dollar and in securities of issuers located in emerging countries denomi-
nated in any currency.
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Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund continued
Under normal market conditions, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its total
assets in investment grade fixed-income securities, including U.S. Govern-
ment Securities. The Fund may also invest in common stocks, warrants, rights
and other equity securities, but will generally hold such equity investments
only when debt or preferred stock of the issuer of such equity securities is
held by the Fund.
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities (commonly known as "junk
bonds") tend to offer higher yields than higher rated securities with simi-
lar maturities. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are, however,
considered speculative and generally involve greater price volatility and
greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher rated securities.
The Fund may purchase the securities of issuers that are in default.
CREDIT QUALITY
For your information, set forth below is the distribution of ratings for the
portfolio securities (including commercial paper and non-convertible bonds)
held by the Fund on October 31, 1999, the last day of the Fund's fiscal
year:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage of
Fund's assets
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<S> <C>
AAA/Aaa 2.3%
AA/Aa 0%
A 0%
BBB/Baa 1.5%
BB/Ba 9.7%
B 79.3%
CCC/Caa 5.6%
Not rated
Comparable to A 0%
Comparable to BBB/Baa 0%
Comparable to BB/Ba or lower 0%
Comparable to CCC 1.6%
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100.0%
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Other Investment Practices and Securities
The table below identifies some of the investment techniques that may (but are
not required to) be used by the Funds in seeking to achieve their investment
objectives. The table also highlights the differences among the Funds in their
use of these techniques and other investment practices and investment securi-
ties. Numbers in this table show allowable usage only; for actual usage, con-
sult the Funds' annual and semi-annual reports. For more information see Appen-
dix A.
10 Percent of total assets (italic type)
10 Percent of net assets (roman type)
. No specific percentage limitation on usage; limited only by the objectives
and strategies of the Fund
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Short Short
Rate Duration Duration Government
Government Government Tax-Free Income
Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Practices
Borrowings 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
Credit and Interest Rate Swaps* . . . .
Currency Options and Futures -- -- -- --
Cross Hedging of Currencies -- -- -- --
Currency Swaps* -- -- -- --
Financial Futures Contracts . . . .
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange
Contracts -- -- -- --
Interest Rate Floors, Caps and
Collars . . . .
Mortgage Dollar Rolls . . -- .
Mortgage Swaps* . . -- .
Options (including Options on
Futures) . . . .
Options on Foreign Currencies -- -- -- --
Repurchase Agreements . . . .
Securities Lending 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
Standby Commitments and Tender
Option Bonds -- -- . --
When-Issued Securities and Forward
Committments . . . .
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- -- Not permitted
* Limited to 15% of net assets (together with other illiquid securities) for
all structured securities which are not deemed to be liquid and all swap
transactions.
** These Funds may enter into repurchase agreements collateralized by securi-
ties issued by foreign governments.
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OTHER INVESTMENT PRACTICES AND SECURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
. . . . .
-- . . -- --
-- . . -- .
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
. .** .** . .**
33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
. -- -- . --
. . . . .
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</TABLE>
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10 Percent of total assets (italic type)
10 Percent of net assets (roman type)
. No specific percentage limitation on usage; limited only by the objectives
and strategies of the Fund
- -- Not permitted
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Short Short
Rate Duration Duration Government
Government Government Tax-Free Income
Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Securities
Asset-Backed Securities ./1/ ./1/ . .
Bank Obligations -- -- -- .
Convertible Securities -- -- . --
Corporate Debt Obligations and Trust
Preferred Securities -- -- . .
Emerging Country Securities -- -- -- --
Foreign Securities/2/ -- -- -- --
Loan Participations -- -- -- --
Mortgage-Backed Securities
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans . . -- .
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations . . -- .
Multiple Class Mortgage-Backed
Securities . . -- .
Privately Issued Mortgage-Backed
Securities -- -- -- .
Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities . . -- .
Non-Investment Grade Fixed
Income Securities -- -- -- --
Preferred Stock, Warrants and Rights -- -- -- --
Structured Securities* . . . .
Taxable Municipal Securities -- -- . --
Tax-Free Municipal Securities -- -- 80+ .
Temporary Investments . . ./5/ .
U.S. Government Securities . . . .
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* Limited to 15% of net assets (together with other illiquid securities) for
all structured securities which are not deemed to be liquid and all swap
transactions.
1 Adjustable Rate Government and Short Duration Government Funds may only
invest in asset-backed securities that are issued or guaranteed by U.S.
government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises.
2 Includes issuers domiciled in one country and issuing securities denomi-
nated in the currency of another.
3 Of the Funds' investments in foreign securities, 10% of each Fund's total
assets in the aggregate may be invested in emerging country securities.
4 High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest up to 35% of their
respective total assets in investment grade securities under normal condi-
tions.
5 Short-Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds
may invest no more than 20% of their net assets in taxable investments
under normal conditions.
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OTHER INVESTMENT PRACTICES AND SECURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
. . -- . .
. . . . .
-- 10/3/ 10/3/ -- 25/7/
-- 25 25 -- ./7/
-- -- -- -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- -- -- 65+/4/ 65+/4/
-- -- -- -- .
. . . . .
20 . -- 20 .
80+ . -- 80+ .
./5/ . . ./5/,/6/ ./6/
. . . . .
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</TABLE>
6 High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may for this purpose invest in
investment grade securities without limit.
7 The High Yield Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities
not denominated in U.S. dollars and in emerging country securities denomi-
nated in any currency.
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Principal Risks of the Funds
Loss of money is a risk of investing in each Fund. An investment in a Fund is
not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency. The following
summarizes important risks that apply to the Funds and may result in a loss of
your investment. None of the Funds should be relied upon as a complete invest-
ment program. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment
objective.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
.Applicable
- --Not Applicable
Adjustable Short- Short-
Rate Duration Duration Government
Government Government Tax-Free Income
Fund Fund Fund Fund
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest Rate . . . .
Credit/Default . . . .
Call . . . .
Extension . . . .
Derivatives . . . .
U.S. Government Securities . . . .
Market . . . .
Management . . . .
Liquidity . . . .
Non-Diversification -- -- -- --
Foreign -- -- -- --
Emerging Countries -- -- -- --
Junk Bond -- -- -- --
Tax -- -- . --
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUNDS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
-- -- . . --
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- -- -- . .
. -- -- . --
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
21
<PAGE>
All Funds:
.Interest Rate Risk--The risk that when interest rates increase, fixed-income
securities held by a Fund will decline in value. Long-term fixed-income
securities will normally have more price volatility because of this risk than
short-term securities.
.Credit/Default Risk--The risk that an issuer or guarantor of fixed-income
securities held by a Fund (which may have low credit ratings) may default on
its obligation to pay interest and repay principal. With respect to the Short
Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds, risk of
loss from payment default may exist where Municipal Securities are backed by
foreign letters of credit or guarantees.
.Call Risk--The risk that an issuer will exercise its right to pay principal on
an obligation held by a Fund (such as a Mortgage-Backed Security) earlier than
expected. This may happen when there is a decline in interest rates. Under
these circumstances, a Fund may be unable to recoup all of its initial
investment and will also suffer from having to reinvest in lower yielding
securities.
.Extension Risk--The risk that an issuer will exercise its right to pay
principal on an obligation held by a Fund (such as a Mortgage-Backed Security)
later than expected. This may happen when there is a rise in interest rates.
Under these circumstances, the value of the obligation will decrease, and a
Fund will also suffer from the inability to invest in higher yielding
securities.
.Derivatives Risk--The risk that loss may result from a Fund's investments in
options, futures, swaps, structured securities and other derivative
investments. These instruments may be leveraged so that small changes may
produce disproportionate losses to a Fund.
.U.S. Government Securities Risk--The risk that the U.S. government will not
provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or
sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law.
.Market Risk--The risk that the value of the securities in which a Fund invests
may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies and/or
general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for
extended periods.
.Management Risk--The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may
fail to produce the intended results.
.Liquidity Risk--The risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption
proceeds within the time period stated in this Prospectus because of unusual
market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other
reasons. Funds that invest in non-investment grade fixed income securities or
emerging country issuers will be especially subject to the risk that during
certain periods the liquidity of particular issuers or industries, or all
securities within these investment
22
<PAGE>
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUNDS
categories, will shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result
of adverse economic, market or political events, or adverse investor
perceptions whether or not accurate. The Goldman Sachs Asset Allocation
Portfolios (the "Asset Allocation Portfolios") expect to invest a significant
percentage of their assets in the Funds and other funds for which Goldman
Sachs now or in the future acts as investment adviser or underwriter.
Redemptions by an Asset Allocation Portfolio of its position in a Fund may
further increase liquidity risk and may impact a Fund's net asset value
("NAV").
Specific Funds:
.Non-Diversification Risk--The Global Income and High Yield Municipal Funds are
non-diversified, meaning that each Fund is permitted to invest more of its
assets in fewer issuers than "diversified" mutual funds. Thus, each Fund may
be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held
in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of
these developments. In addition, the Global Income Fund may invest more than
25% of its total assets in the securities of corporate and governmental
issuers located in each of Canada, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom, as
well as in the securities of U.S. issuers. Concentration of the Global Income
Fund's investments in such issuers will subject the Fund, to a greater extent
than if investments were less concentrated, to losses arising from adverse
developments affecting those issuers or countries.
.Foreign Risk--The Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds will
be subject to risks of loss with respect to their foreign investments that are
not typically associated with domestic issuers. Loss may result because of
less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic,
political and social stability. Loss may also result from the imposition of
exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions. The Funds
will also be subject to the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctua-
tions. Foreign risks will normally be greatest when a Fund invests in issuers
located in emerging countries.
.Emerging Countries Risk--The Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield
Funds may invest in emerging countries. The securities markets of Asian, Latin
American, Eastern European, African and other emerging countries are less liq-
uid, are especially subject to greater price volatility, have smaller market
capitalizations, have less government regulation and are not subject to as
extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements
as the securities markets of more developed countries. These risks are not
normally associated with investments in more developed countries.
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<PAGE>
."Junk Bond" Risk--The High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds will invest in
non-investment grade fixed-income securities (commonly known as "junk bonds")
that are considered predominantly speculative by traditional investment
standards. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities and unrated securities
of comparable credit quality are subject to the increased risk of an issuer's
inability to meet principal and interest obligations. These securities may be
subject to greater price volatility due to such factors as specific corporate
or municipal developments, interest rate sensitivity, negative perceptions of
the junk bond markets generally and less secondary market liquidity.
.Tax Risk--The Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Munici-
pal Funds may be more adversely impacted by changes in tax rates and policies
than the other Funds. Because interest income from Municipal Securities is
normally not subject to regular federal income taxation, the attractiveness of
Municipal Securities in relation to other investment alternatives is affected
by changes in federal income tax rates applicable to, or the continuing fed-
eral income tax-exempt status of, such interest income. Any proposed or actual
changes in such rates or exempt status, therefore, can significantly affect
the demand for and supply, liquidity and marketability of Municipal Securi-
ties. This could in turn affect a Fund's ability to acquire and dispose of
Municipal Securities at desirable yield and price levels. Additionally, these
Funds would not be a suitable investment for IRAs, other tax-exempt or tax-
deferred accounts or for other investors who are not sensitive to the federal,
state or local income tax consequences of their investments.
More information about the Funds' portfolio securities and investment tech-
niques, and their associated risks, is provided in Appendix A. You should con-
sider the investment risks discussed in this section and in Appendix A. Both
are important to your investment choice.
24
<PAGE>
Fund Performance
HOW THE FUNDS HAVE PERFORMED
The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of invest-
ing in a Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of a Fund's Class A
Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual returns of a Fund's
Class A, B and C Shares* compare to those of broad-based securities market
indices. The bar chart and table assume reinvestment of dividends and dis-
tributions. A Fund's past performance is not necessarily an indication of
how the Fund will perform in the future. The average annual total return
calculation reflects a maximum initial sales charge of 1.5% for Class A
Shares of Adjustable Rate Government Fund; 2.0% for Class A Shares of Short
Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds; and 4.5% for Class A
Shares of Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, Global
Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds; the assumed contingent
deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B Shares (2% maximum declining to
0% after three years for the Short Duration Government and Short Duration
Tax-Free Funds and 5% maximum declining to 0% after six years for the Gov-
ernment Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, Global Income, High
Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds); and the assumed CDSC for Class C
Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). The bar chart does not
reflect the sales loads applicable to Class A Shares. If the sales loads
were reflected, returns would be less. Performance reflects expense limita-
tions in effect. If expense limitations were not in place, a Fund's perfor-
mance would have been reduced. The High Yield Municipal Fund as of the date
of this Prospectus had less than one calendar year's performance, therefore,
no performance information is provided in this section.
* The Adjustable Rate Government Fund does not currently, but may in the
future, offer Class B and Class C Shares.
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<PAGE>
Adjustable Rate Government Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q2 '97 1.99%
Worst Quarter
Q4 '98 0.31%
[GRAPH]
1996 1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------ ------
6.31% 6.11% 3.54% 4.73%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year 3 Years Since Inception
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A (Inception 5/15/95)
Including Sales Charges 3.13% 4.26% 5.01%
Six-Month U.S. Treasury Security* 4.64% 5.26% 5.40%
One-Year U.S. Treasury Security* 4.03% 5.29% 5.54%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-2) U.S.
Government Index** 3.42% 5.45% 5.66%
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Six-Month and One-Year U.S. Treasury Securities, as reported by Merrill
Lynch, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
** The Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-2) U.S. Government Index, an
unmanaged index, does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
Short Duration Government Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 '98 2.92%
Worst Quarter
Q4 '98 -0.22%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ---- -----
5.44% 2.52%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year Since Inception
---------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Class A (Inception 5/1/97)
Including Sales Charges 0.47% 4.01%
Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security* 1.89% 5.04%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-3) U.S.
Government Index** 2.97% 5.64%
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (Inception 5/1/97)
Including CDSC 0.07% 3.86%
Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security* 1.89% 5.04%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-3) U.S.
Government Index** 2.97% 5.64%
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C (Inception 8/15/97)
Including CDSC 0.84% 3.49%
Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security* 1.89% 4.63%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-3) U.S.
Government Index** 2.97% 5.31%
---------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security, as reported by Merrill Lynch, does not
reflect any fees or expenses.
** The Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-3) U.S. Government Index, an
unmanaged index, does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 '98 1.54%
Worst Quarter
Q2 '99 -0.57%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
4.18% 0.83%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year Since Inception
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Class A (Inception 5/1/97)
Including Sales Charges (1.21)% 2.81%
Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index* 1.97% 4.41%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (Inception 5/1/97)
Including CDSC (1.78)% 2.57%
Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index* 1.97% 4.41%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C (Inception 8/15/97)
Including CDSC (0.92)% 2.34%
Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index* 1.97% 4.00%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index, an unmanaged index,
does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
Government Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q2 '95 5.70%
Worst Quarter
Q1 '94 -2.42%
[GRAPH]
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
- -2.06% 17.13% 3.79% 9.32% 7.65% -1.15%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended
December 31, 1999 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception
--------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A (Inception 2/10/93)
Including Sales Charges (5.59)% 6.20% 5.29%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund
Government /Mortgage Index* (0.54)% 7.67% 6.06%
--------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (Inception 5/1/96)
Including CDSC (6.79)% N/A 4.23%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund
Government /Mortgage Index* (0.54)% N/A 6.38%
--------------------------------------------------------------
Class C (Inception 8/15/97)
Including CDSC (2.87)% N/A 3.65%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund
Government /Mortgage Index* (0.54)% N/A 5.34%
--------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage Index, an unmanaged
index, does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
Municipal Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q1 '95 6.51%
Worst Quarter
Q1 '94 -6.18%
[GRAPH]
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
- -6.09% 16.90% 4.53% 10.43% 5.56% -4.97%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31,
1999 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception
---------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A (Inception 7/20/93)
Including Sales Charges (9.23)% 5.27% 3.80%
Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal
Bond Index* (2.50)% 7.62% 5.70%
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (Inception 5/1/96)
Including CDSC (10.40)% N/A 2.94%
Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal
Bond Index* (2.50)% N/A 5.80%
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C (Inception 8/15/97)
Including CDSC (6.56)% N/A 1.32%
Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal
Bond Index* (2.50)% N/A 3.81%
---------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal Bond Index, an unmanaged index, is a
total return performance benchmark for the 15-year maturity, investment-
grade tax-exempt bond market. The Index figures do not reflect any fees or
expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
Core Fixed Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 '98 3.98%
Worst Quarter
Q2 '99 -1.22%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
7.65% -1.33%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31,
1999 1 Year Since Inception
---------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Class A (Inception 5/1/97)
Including Sales Charges (5.75)% 3.53%
Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index* (0.82)% 6.09%
---------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (Inception 5/1/97)
Including CDSC (6.91)% 3.42%
Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index* (0.82)% 6.09%
---------------------------------------------------------------
Class C (Inception 8/15/97)
Including CDSC (3.03)% 3.53%
Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index* (0.82)% 5.22%
---------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index represents an unmanaged diversi-
fied portfolio of fixed-income securities, including U.S. Treasuries,
investment-grade corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed
securities. The Index figures do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
Global Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 '98 5.54%
Worst Quarter
Q1 '94 -4.35%
[GRAPH]
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
7.47% 12.64% -5.27% 17.77% 9.40% 9.63% 10.18% -1.46%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December
31, 1999 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception
----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A (Inception 8/2/91)
Including Sales Charges (5.87)% 7.93% 6.76%
J.P. Morgan Global Government
Bond Index (hedged)* 0.72% 9.75% 8.40%
----------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (Inception 5/1/96)
Including CDSC (6.90)% N/A 5.75%
J.P. Morgan Global Government
Bond Index (hedged)* 0.72% N/A 8.45%
----------------------------------------------------------------
Class C (Inception 8/15/97)
Including CDSC (2.99)% N/A 5.09%
J.P. Morgan Global Government
Bond Index (hedged)* 0.72% N/A 7.11%
----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index (hedged), an unmanaged index,
does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
High Yield Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR (CLASS A)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q4 '98 5.13%
Worst Quarter
Q3 '98 -6.68%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
3.01% 4.37%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended
December 31, 1999 1 Year Since Inception
-------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Class A (Inception
8/1/97)
Including Sales Charges (0.30)% 2.84%
Lehman Brothers U.S.
Corporate High Yield
Bond Index* 2.39% 3.30%
-------------------------------------------------
Class B (Inception
8/1/97)
Including CDSC (1.48)% 2.78%
Lehman Brothers U.S.
Corporate High Yield
Bond Index* 2.39% 3.30%
-------------------------------------------------
Class C (Inception
8/15/97)
Including CDSC (2.67)% 4.17%
Lehman Brothers U.S.
Corporate High Yield
Bond Index* 2.39% 3.53%
-------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index is a total return
performance benchmark for fixed-income securities having a maximum quality
rating of Ba1, a minimum amount outstanding of $100 million and at least
one year to maturity. The Index is unmanaged and does not include any fees
or expenses.
33
<PAGE>
Fund Fees and Expenses (Class A, B and C Shares)
This table describes the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and
hold Class A, Class B or Class C Shares of a Fund.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Rate Government Fund
----------------------------------
Class A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your
investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed
on Purchases 1.5%/1/
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)/2/ None/1/
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends None
Redemption Fees/5/ None
Exchange Fees/5/ None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund
assets):/6/
Management Fees 0.40%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.28%
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 0.93%
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 43 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current waivers and expense limi-
tations, "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating
Expenses" of the Fund which are actually incurred are
as set forth below. The waivers and expense limita-
tions may be terminated at any time at the option of
the Investment Adviser. If this occurs, "Other
Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" may
increase without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Rate Government Fund
---------------------------------
Class A
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund
assets):/6/
Management Fees 0.40%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.24%
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after
current waivers and expense
limitations) 0.89%
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Short Duration
Government Fund
---------------------------
Class A Class B Class C
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases 2.0%/1/ None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)/2/ None/1/ 2.0%/3/ 1.0%/4/
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends None None None
Redemption Fees/5/ None None None
Exchange Fees/5/ None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees/8/ 0.25% 0.85% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.32% 0.32% 0.32%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 1.07% 1.67% 1.82%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 43 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current waivers and expense limi-
tations, "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating
Expenses" of the Fund which are actually incurred are
as set forth below. The waivers and expense limita-
tions may be terminated at any time at the option of
the Investment Adviser. If this occurs, "Other
Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" may
increase without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Short Duration
Government Fund
-----------------------
Class A Class B Class C
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees/8/ 0.25% 0.85% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.19% 0.19% 0.19%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after current waivers
and expense limitations) 0.94% 1.54% 1.69%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
35
<PAGE>
Fund Fees and Expenses continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Short Duration Tax-Free
Fund
---------------------------
Class A Class B Class C
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases 2.0%/1/ None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)/2/ None/1/ 2.0%/3/ 1.0%/4/
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends None None None
Redemption Fees/5/ None None None
Exchange Fees/5/ None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees/7/ 0.40% 0.40% 0.40%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees/8/ 0.25% 0.85% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.41% 0.41% 0.41%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 1.06% 1.66% 1.81%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 43 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current waivers and expense limitations,
"Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" of the
Fund which are actually incurred are as set forth below.
The waivers and expense limitations may be terminated at
any time at the option of the Investment Adviser. If this
occurs, "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating
Expenses" may increase without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Short Duration Tax-Free
Fund
-----------------------
Class A Class B Class C
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees/7/ 0.35% 0.35% 0.35%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees/8/ 0.25% 0.85% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.19% 0.19% 0.19%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after current waivers
and expense limitations) 0.79% 1.39% 1.54%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Government Income Fund
---------------------------
Class A Class B Class C
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases 4.5%/1/ None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)/2/ None/1/ 5.0%/3/ 1.0%/4/
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends None None None
Redemption Fees/5/ None None None
Exchange Fees/5/ None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees/7/ 0.65% 0.65% 0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.43% 0.43% 0.43%
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 1.33% 2.08% 2.08%
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 43 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current waivers and expense limitations,
"Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" of the
Fund which are actually incurred are as set forth below.
The waivers and expense limitations may be terminated at
any time at the option of the Investment Adviser. If this
occurs, "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating
Expenses" may increase without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Government Income Fund
-----------------------
Class A Class B Class C
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees/7/ 0.54% 0.54% 0.54%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.19% 0.19% 0.19%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after current waivers
and expense limitations) 0.98% 1.73% 1.73%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Fund Fees and Expenses continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Income Fund
---------------------------
Class A Class B Class C
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases 4.5%/1/ None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)/2/ None/1/ 5.0%/3/ 1.0%/4/
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends None None None
Redemption Fees/5/ None None None
Exchange Fees/5/ None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees/7/ 0.55% 0.55% 0.55%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.34% 0.34% 0.34%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 1.14% 1.89% 1.89%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 43 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current waivers and expense limitations,
"Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" of the
Fund which are actually incurred are as set forth below.
The waivers and expense limitations may be terminated at
any time at the option of the Investment Adviser. If this
occurs, "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating
Expenses" may increase without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Income Fund
-----------------------
Class A Class B Class C
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees/7/ 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.19% 0.19% 0.19%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after current waivers
and expense limitations) 0.94% 1.69% 1.69%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
38
<PAGE>
FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Core Fixed Income Fund
---------------------------
Class A Class B Class C
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases 4.5%/1/ None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)/2/ None/1/ 5.0%/3/ 1.0%/4/
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends None None None
Redemption Fees/5/ None None None
Exchange Fees/5/ None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees 0.40% 0.40% 0.40%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.33% 0.33% 0.33%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 0.98% 1.73% 1.73%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 43 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current expense limitations, "Other
Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" of the Fund
which are actually incurred are as set forth below. The
expense limitations may be terminated at any time at the
option of the Investment Adviser. If this occurs, "Other
Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" may increase
without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Core Fixed Income Fund
-----------------------
Class A Class B Class C
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees 0.40% 0.40% 0.40%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.29% 0.29% 0.29%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after current expense
limitations) 0.94% 1.69% 1.69%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
39
<PAGE>
Fund Fees and Expenses continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Global Income Fund
---------------------------
Class A Class B Class C
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases 4.5%/1/ None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)/2/ None/1/ 5.0%/3/ 1.0%/4/
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends None None None
Redemption Fees/5/ None None None
Exchange Fees/5/ None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees/7/ 0.90% 0.90% 0.90%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.50% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.32% 0.32% 0.32%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 1.72% 2.22% 2.22%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 43 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current waivers and expense limitations,
"Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" of the
Fund which are actually incurred are as set forth below.
The waivers and expense limitations may be terminated at
any time at the option of the Investment Adviser. If this
occurs, "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating
Expenses" may increase without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Global Income Fund
-----------------------
Class A Class B Class C
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees/7/ 0.65% 0.65% 0.65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.50% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.19% 0.19% 0.19%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after current waivers
and expense limitations) 1.34% 1.84% 1.84%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
40
<PAGE>
FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
High Yield Municipal
Fund
---------------------------
Class A Class B Class C
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases 4.5%/1/ None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)/2/ None/1/ 5.0%/3/ 1.0%/4/
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends None None None
Redemption Fees/5/ None None None
Exchange Fees/5/ None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees 0.55% 0.55% 0.55%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.59% 0.59% 0.59%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 1.39% 2.14% 2.14%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 43 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current expense limitations, the esti-
mated "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses"
of the Fund which are actually incurred are as set forth
below. The expense limitations may be terminated at any
time at the option of the Investment Adviser. If this
occurs, "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating
Expenses" may increase without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
High Yield Municipal
Fund
-----------------------
Class A Class B Class C
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees 0.55% 0.55% 0.55%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.19% 0.19% 0.19%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after current expense
limitations) 0.99% 1.74% 1.74%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
41
<PAGE>
Fund Fees and Expenses continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
High Yield Fund
---------------------------
Class A Class B Class C
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases 4.5%/1/ None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)/2/ None/1/ 5.0%/3/ 1.0%/4/
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends None None None
Redemption Fees/5/ None None None
Exchange Fees/5/ None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees 0.70% 0.70% 0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.27% 0.27% 0.27%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 1.22% 1.97% 1.97%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 43 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current expense limitations, "Other
Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" of the Fund
which are actually incurred are as set forth below. The
expense limitations may be terminated at any time at the
option of the Investment Adviser. If this occurs, "Other
Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" may increase
without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
High Yield Fund
-----------------------
Class A Class B Class C
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/6/
Management Fees 0.70% 0.70% 0.70%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Other Expenses/9/ 0.21% 0.21% 0.21%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after current expense
limitations) 1.16% 1.91% 1.91%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
/1/The maximum sales charge is a percentage of the offering price. Except
with respect to direct purchases of the Adjustable Rate Government Fund, a
CDSC of 1% is imposed on certain redemptions (within 18 months of pur-
chase) of Class A Shares sold without an initial sales charge as part of
an investment of $1 million or more ($500,000 in the case of the Short
Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds).
/2/The maximum CDSC is a percentage of the lesser of the NAV at the time of
redemption or the NAV when the shares were originally purchased.
/3/With the exception of the Short Duration Government Fund and the Short
Duration Tax-Free Fund, a CDSC is imposed upon Class B Shares redeemed
within six years of purchase at a rate of 5% in the first year, declining
to 1% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter. With respect to the
Short Duration Government Fund and Short Duration Tax-Free Fund, a CDSC is
imposed on shares redeemed within three years of purchase at a rate of
2.0% in the first year, declining to 1% in the third year, and eliminated
thereafter.
/4/A CDSC of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of
purchase.
/5/A transaction fee of $7.50 may be charged for redemption proceeds paid by
wire. In addition to free reinvestments of dividends and distributions in
shares of other Goldman Sachs Funds or shares of the Goldman Sachs Insti-
tutional Liquid Assets Portfolios (the "ILA Portfolios") and free auto-
matic exchanges pursuant to the Automatic Exchange Program, six free
exchanges are permitted in each 12-month period. A fee of $12.50 may be
charged for each subsequent exchange during such period.
/6/The Funds' annual operating expenses are based on actual expenses, except
for the High Yield Municipal Fund which are based on estimated amounts for
the current fiscal year.
/7/The Investment Adviser has voluntarily agreed not to impose a portion of
the management fee on the Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income,
Municipal Income and Global Income Funds equal to 0.05%, 0.11%, 0.05% and
0.25%, respectively of such Funds' average daily net assets. As a result
of fee waivers, the current management fees of the Short Duration Tax-
Free, Government Income, Municipal Income and Global Income Funds are
0.35%, 0.54%, 0.50% and 0.65%, respectively, of such Funds' average daily
net assets. The waivers may be terminated at any time at the option of the
Investment Adviser.
/8/Goldman Sachs has voluntarily agreed not to impose a portion of the dis-
tribution and service fees attributable to Class B Shares of the Short
Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds equal to 0.15%. The
waiver may be terminated at any time at the option of the distributor. If
this occurs, the distribution and service fees attributable to Class B
Shares of these Funds will increase to 1.00% of each Fund's average daily
net assets.
/9/"Other Expenses" include transfer agency fees equal to 0.19% of the aver-
age daily net assets of each Fund's Class A, B and C Shares, plus all
other ordinary expenses not detailed above. The Investment Adviser has
voluntarily agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" of each Fund (ex-
cluding management fees, distribution and service fees, transfer agency
fees, taxes, interest and brokerage fees and litigation, indemnification
and other extraordinary expenses) to the following percentages of each
Fund's average daily net assets:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Other
Fund Expenses
-------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government 0.05%
Short Duration Government 0.00%
Short Duration Tax Free 0.00%
Government Income 0.00%
Municipal Income 0.00%
Core Fixed Income 0.10%
Global Income 0.00%
High Yield Municipal 0.00%
High Yield 0.02%
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Example
The following Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in
a Fund (without the waivers and expense limitations) with the cost of investing
in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A,
B or C Shares of a Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of
your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your
investment has a 5% return each year and that a Fund's operating expenses
remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on
these assumptions your costs would be:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
- ----------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate
Government
Class A Shares $243 $442 $ 657 $1,276
- ----------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Government
Class A Shares $307 $534 $ 778 $1,480
Class B Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $385 $673 $985 $1,940
- Assuming no redemption $185 $573 $985 $1,940
Class C Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $285 $573 $985 $2,137
- Assuming no redemption $185 $573 $985 $2,137
- ----------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Tax-Free
Class A Shares $306 $530 $ 773 $1,468
Class B Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $384 $669 $980 $1,930
- Assuming no redemption $184 $569 $980 $1,930
Class C Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $284 $569 $980 $2,127
- Assuming no redemption $184 $569 $980 $2,127
- ----------------------------------------------------------
Government Income
Class A Shares $579 $852 $1,146 $1,979
Class B Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $711 $952 $1,319 $2,219
- Assuming no redemption $211 $652 $1,119 $2,219
Class C Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $311 $652 $1,119 $2,410
- Assuming no redemption $211 $652 $1,119 $2,410
- ----------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
- ---------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Municipal Income
Class A Shares $561 $796 $1,049 $1,774
Class B Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $692 $894 $1,221 $2,016
- Assuming no redemption $192 $594 $1,021 $2,016
Class C Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $292 $594 $1,021 $2,212
- Assuming no redemption $192 $594 $1,021 $2,212
- ---------------------------------------------------------
Core Fixed Income
Class A Shares $545 $748 $ 967 $1,597
Class B Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $676 $845 $1,139 $1,842
- Assuming no redemption $176 $545 $ 939 $1,842
Class C Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $276 $545 $ 939 $2,041
- Assuming no redemption $176 $545 $ 939 $2,041
- ---------------------------------------------------------
Global Income
Class A Shares $617 $967 $1,341 $2,389
Class B Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $725 $994 $1,390 $2,429
- Assuming no redemption $225 $694 $1,190 $2,429
Class C Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $325 $694 $1,190 $2,554
- Assuming no redemption $225 $694 $1,190 $2,554
- ---------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Municipal
Class A Shares $585 $870 N/A N/A
Class B Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $717 $970 N/A N/A
- Assuming no redemption $217 $670 N/A N/A
Class C Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $317 $670 N/A N/A
- Assuming no redemption $217 $670 N/A N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------
High Yield
Class A Shares $569 $820 $1,090 $1,861
Class B Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $700 $918 $1,262 $2,102
- Assuming no redemption $200 $618 $1,062 $2,102
Class C Shares
- Assuming complete
redemption at end of
period $300 $618 $1,062 $2,296
- Assuming no redemption $200 $618 $1,062 $2,296
- ---------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The hypothetical example assumes that a CDSC will not apply to redemptions of
Class A Shares within the first 18 months. Class B Shares convert to Class A
Shares eight years after purchase; therefore, Class A expenses are used in the
hypothetical example after year eight.
Certain institutions that sell Fund shares and/or their salespersons may
receive other compensation in connection with the sale and distribution of
Class A, Class B and Class C Shares for services to their customers' accounts
and/or the Funds. For additional information regarding such compensation, see
"What Should I Know When I Purchase Shares Through an Authorized Dealer?"
45
<PAGE>
Service Providers
INVESTMENT ADVISERS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Adviser Fund
------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Goldman Sachs Asset
Management ("GSAM") Short Duration Tax-Free
32 Old Slip Government Income
New York, New York 10005 Municipal Income
Core Fixed Income
High Yield Municipal
High Yield
------------------------------------------------------
Goldman Sachs Funds
Management, L.P.
("GSFM") Adjustable Rate Government
32 Old Slip Short Duration Government
New York, New York 10005
------------------------------------------------------
Goldman Sachs Asset
Management International
("GSAMI") Global Income
133 Peterborough Court
London EC4A 2BB
England
------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
As of September 1, 1999, the Investment Management Division ("IMD") was
established as a new operating division of Goldman Sachs. This newly created
entity includes GSAM, GSAMI and GSFM. Goldman Sachs registered as an invest-
ment adviser in 1981. GSAMI, a member of the Investment Management Regula-
tory Organization Limited since 1990 and a registered investment adviser
since 1991, is an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. GSFM, a registered investment
adviser since 1990, is a Delaware limited partnership which is an affiliate
of Goldman Sachs. The Goldman Sachs Group, L.P., which controlled the
Investment Advisers, merged into the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. as a result
of an initial public offering. As of December 31, 1999, GSAM, GSAMI and
GSFM, along with other units of IMD, had assets under management of $258.5
billion.
The Investment Adviser provides day-to-day advice regarding the Funds' port-
folio transactions. The Investment Adviser makes the investment decisions
for the Funds and places purchase and sale orders for the Funds' portfolio
transactions in U.S. and foreign markets. As permitted by applicable law,
these orders may be directed to any brokers, including Goldman Sachs and its
affiliates. While the Investment Adviser is ultimately responsible for the
management of the Funds, it is able to draw upon the research and expertise
of its asset management affiliates for portfolio decisions and management
with respect to certain portfolio securities. In addition, the Investment
Adviser has access to the research and certain
46
<PAGE>
SERVICE PROVIDERS
proprietary technical models developed by Goldman Sachs, and will apply
quantitative and qualitative analysis in determining the appropriate alloca-
tions among categories of issuers and types of securities.
The Investment Adviser also performs the following additional services for
the Funds:
.Supervises all non-advisory operations of the Funds
.Provides personnel to perform necessary executive, administrative and
clerical services to the Funds
.Arranges for the preparation of all required tax returns, reports to
shareholders, prospectuses and statements of additional information and
other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC")
and other regulatory authorities
.Maintains the records of each Fund
.Provides office space and all necessary office equipment and services
MANAGEMENT FEES
As compensation for its services and its assumption of certain expenses, the
Investment Adviser is entitled to the following fees, computed daily and
payable monthly, at the annual rates listed below (as a percentage of each
respective Fund's average daily net assets):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Actual Rate for the
Fiscal Period Ended
Contractual Rate October 31, 1999
-----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
GSAM:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Tax-Free 0.40% 0.35%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Government Income 0.65% 0.54%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Municipal Income 0.55% 0.50%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Core Fixed Income 0.40% 0.40%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Municipal 0.55% N/A
-----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield 0.70% 0.70%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
GSFM:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Adjustable Rate Government 0.40% 0.40%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Government 0.50% 0.50%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
GSAMI:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Global Income 0.90% 0.65%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The difference, if any, between the stated fees and the actual fees paid by
the Funds reflects that the Investment Adviser did not charge the full
amount of the fees to which it would have been entitled. The Investment
Adviser may discontinue or modify any such voluntary limitations in the
future at its discretion.
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<PAGE>
FUND MANAGERS
Fixed Income Portfolio Management Team
.The fixed-income portfolio management team is comprised of a deep team of
sector specialists
.The team strives to maximize risk-adjusted returns by de-emphasizing
interest rate anticipation and focusing on security selection and sector
allocation
.The team manages approximately $50.5 billion in fixed-income assets for
retail, institutional and high net worth clients
U.S. Fixed Income-Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Jonathan A. Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Beinner joined the
Beinner Manager-- Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Managing Government 1992 1990. He became a
Director and Short Duration Government 1992 portfolio manager in
Co-Head U.S. Government Income 1992 1992.
Fixed Income Core Fixed Income 1992
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
James B. Clark Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Clark joined the
Vice President Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Government 1994 1994 as a portfolio
Short Duration Government 1994 manger after working as
Government Income 1994 an investment manager in
Core Fixed Income 2000 the mortgage-backed
securities group at
Travelers Insurance
Company.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peter A. Dion Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Dion joined the
Vice President Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Government 1995 1992. From 1994 to 1995
Short Duration Government 1995 he was an associate
portfolio manager. He
became a portfolio
manager in 1995.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C. Richard Lucy Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Lucy joined the
Managing Manager-- Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Director and Government 1992 as a portfolio
Co-Head U.S. Short Duration Government 1992 manager.
Fixed Income Government Income 1992
Core Fixed Income 1992
1992
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
James P. Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. McCarthy joined the
McCarthy Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Vice President Government 1995 1995 as a portfolio
Short Duration Government 1995 manager after working
four years at Nomura
Securities, where he was
an assistant vice
president and an
adjustable rate mortgage
trader.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
SERVICE PROVIDERS
U.S. Fixed Income-Municipal Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Ben Barber Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Barber joined the
Vice President Short Duration Tax- 1999 Investment Adviser in
Free 1999 1999 as a portfolio
Municipal Income 2000 manager. Prior to his
High Yield current position, he
Municipal managed high yield
municipal and municipal
bond funds at Franklin
Templeton for eight
years.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tom Kenny Senior Since Mr. Kenny joined the
Managing Portfolio Manager-- 1999 Investment Adviser in
Director and Short Duration Tax- 1999 1999 as a senior
Head of Free 2000 portfolio manager.
Municipal Bond Municipal Income Previously, he spent 13
Portfolio High Yield years at Franklin
Management Municipal Templeton where he was a
portfolio manager of high
yield municipal and
municipal funds, Director
of Municipal Research and
Director of the Municipal
Bond Department.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
U.S. Fixed Income-High Yield Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Rachel Golder Portfolio Since Ms. Golder joined the
Vice President Manager-- 1997 Investment Adviser in 1997
and Director of High Yield as a portfolio manager. She
High Yield is responsible for managing
Credit Research high yield assets. Prior to
joining the Investment
Adviser, she spent six
years at Saudi
International Bank as a
high yield credit analyst
and portfolio manager.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Andrew Jessop Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Jessop joined the
Vice President Manager-- 1997 Investment Adviser in 1997
High Yield as a portfolio manager. He
is responsible for managing
high yield assets.
Previously, he worked six
years managing high yield
portfolios at Saudi
International Bank in
London.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
49
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Michael L. Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Pasternak is a product
Pasternak Manager-- 1997 manager for high yield
Vice President High Yield assets and contributes to
the management of high
yield assets. He joined the
Investment Adviser in 1997
as a portfolio manager.
Prior to that, he spent
eight years managing high
yield corporate bond and
loan portfolios at Saudi
International Bank in
London.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Christopher Portfolio Since Mr. Testa joined the
Testa Manager-- 1997 Investment Adviser in 1994.
Vice President High Yield He became a portfolio
manager in 1996. He has
been responsible for
managing high yield assets
since 1997.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Global Fixed Income--Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Stephen Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Fitzgerald joined the
Fitzgerald Manager-- 1992 Investment Adviser in 1992
Managing Global Income as a portfolio manager.
Director and
Chief
Investment
Officer for
International
Fixed Income
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Philip Moffitt Portfolio Since Philip joined the
Executive Manager-- 2000 Investment Adviser in 1999
Director; Global Income as a portfolio manager.
Senior Currency Fund Prior to joining the
Portfolio Investment Adviser he
Manager worked for three years as a
proprietary trader for
Tokai Asia Ltd in Hong
Kong. Before that Philip
spent ten years with
Bankers Trust Asset
Management in Australia,
where he was a Managing
Director responsible for
all active global fixed
income funds as well as a
member of the Asset
Allocation Committee.
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</TABLE>
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SERVICE PROVIDERS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Andrew Wilson Portfolio Since Mr. Wilson joined the
Managing Manager-- 1995 Investment Adviser in 1995
Director Global Income as a portfolio manager.
Prior to his current
position, he spent three
years as an Assistant
Director at Rothschild
Asset Management, where he
was responsible for
managing global and
international bond
portfolios with specific
focus on the U.S.,
Canadian, Australian and
Japanese economies.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jennifer Youde Portfolio Since Jennifer joined the
Executive Manager-- 2000 Investment Adviser in 1996
Director Global Income as a portfolio manager and
Fund is a member of the Global
Bond Team. Prior to this,
she was at CINMan for
thirteen years, where she
ran the Japanese and Far
Eastern equity portfolios
for six years, before
taking over the management
of the global bond and
index-linked portfolios.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
DISTRIBUTOR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Goldman Sachs, 85 Broad Street, New York, New York 10004, serves as the
exclusive distributor (the "Distributor") of each Fund's shares. Goldman
Sachs, 4900 Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6372, also serves as the
Funds' transfer agent (the "Transfer Agent") and, as such, performs various
shareholder servicing functions.
From time to time, Goldman Sachs or any of its affiliates may purchase and
hold shares of the Funds. Goldman Sachs reserves the right to redeem at any
time some or all of the shares acquired for its own account.
ACTIVITIES OF GOLDMAN SACHS AND ITS AFFILIATES AND OTHER ACCOUNTS MANAGED BY
GOLDMAN SACHS
The involvement of the Investment Adviser, Goldman Sachs and their affili-
ates in the management of, or their interest in, other accounts and other
activities of Goldman Sachs may present conflicts of interest with respect
to a Fund or limit a Fund's investment activities. Goldman Sachs and its
affiliates engage in proprietary trading and advise accounts and funds which
have investment objectives similar to those of the Funds and/or which engage
in and compete for transactions in the same types of securities, currencies
and instruments as the Funds. Goldman
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Sachs and its affiliates will not have any obligation to make available any
information regarding their proprietary activities or strategies, or the
activities or strategies used for other accounts managed by them, for the
benefit of the management of the Funds. The results of a Fund's investment
activities, therefore, may differ from those of Goldman Sachs and its affil-
iates, and it is possible that a Fund could sustain losses during periods in
which Goldman Sachs and its affiliates and other accounts achieve signifi-
cant profits on their trading for proprietary or other accounts. In addi-
tion, the Funds may, from time to time, enter into transactions in which
other clients of Goldman Sachs have an adverse interest. A Fund's activities
may be limited because of regulatory restrictions applicable to Goldman
Sachs and its affiliates, and/or their internal policies designed to comply
with such restrictions.
YEAR 2000
Goldman Sachs spent a total of approximately $185 million over the past sev-
eral years to address the potential hardware, software and other computer
and technology issues and related concerns associated with the transition to
Year 2000 and to confirm that its service providers did the same. As a
result of those efforts, Goldman Sachs has not experienced any material dis-
ruptions in its operations in connection with, or following, the transition
to the Year 2000.
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Dividends
Over the course of the fiscal year, dividends accrued and paid will constitute
all or substantially all of the Funds' net investment income. The Funds also
intend that all net realized capital gains (after taking into account any
available capital loss carryovers) will be declared as a dividend at least
annually. You may choose to have dividends paid in:
.Cash
.Additional shares of the same class of the same Fund
.Shares of the same or an equivalent class of another Goldman Sachs Fund.
Special restrictions may apply for certain ILA Portfolios. See the Additional
Statement.
You may indicate your election on your Account Application. Any changes may be
submitted in writing to Goldman Sachs at any time before the record date for a
particular dividend or distribution. If you do not indicate any choice, your
dividends and distributions will be reinvested automatically in the applicable
Fund. If cash dividends are elected with respect to the Fund's monthly net
investment income dividends, then cash dividends must also be elected with
respect to the non-long-term capital gains component, if any, of the Fund's
annual dividend.
The election to reinvest dividends and distributions in additional shares will
not affect the tax treatment of such dividends and distributions, which will be
treated as received by you and then used to purchase the shares.
Dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains are
declared and paid as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Income Capital Gains
Dividends Distributions
------------------ -----------------
Fund Declared Paid Declared and Paid
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Government Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Tax-Free Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Government Income Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Municipal Income Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Core Fixed Income Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Global Income Monthly Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Municipal Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
From time to time a portion of a Fund's dividends may constitute a return of
capital.
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At the time of an investor's purchase of shares of a Fund, a portion of the NAV
per share may be represented by undistributed income or undistributed realized
appreciation of the Fund's portfolio securities. Therefore, subsequent distri-
butions on such shares from such income or realized appreciation may be taxable
to you even if the NAV of the shares is, as a result of the distributions,
reduced below the cost of such shares and the distributions (or portions there-
of) represent a return of a portion of the purchase price.
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Shareholder Guide
The following section will provide you with answers to some of the most
often asked questions regarding buying and selling the Funds' shares.
HOW TO BUY SHARES
How Can I Purchase Class A, Class B And Class C Shares Of The Funds?
You may purchase shares of the Funds through:
.Goldman Sachs;
.Authorized Dealers; or
.Directly from Goldman Sachs Trust (the "Trust").
In order to make an initial investment in a Fund, you must furnish to the
Fund, Goldman Sachs or your Authorized Dealer the information in the Account
Application attached to this Prospectus.
To Open an Account:
.Complete the enclosed Account Application
.Mail your payment and Account Application to:
Your Authorized Dealer
- Purchases by check or Federal Reserve draft should be made payable to
your Authorized Dealer
- Your Authorized Dealer is responsible for forwarding payment promptly
(within three business days) to the Fund
or
Goldman Sachs Funds c/o National Financial Data Services, Inc. ("NFDS"),
P.O. Box 219711, Kansas City, MO 64121-9711
- Purchases by check or Federal Reserve draft should be made payable to
Goldman Sachs Funds - (Name of Fund and Class of Shares)
- NFDS will not accept a check drawn on a foreign bank or a third-party
check, cash, money orders, travelers checques or credit card checks
- Federal funds wire, Automated Clearing House Network ("ACH") transfer or
bank wires should be sent to State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State
Street") (each Fund's custodian). Please call the Funds at 1-800-526-7384
to get detailed instructions on how to wire your money.
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What Is My Minimum Investment In The Funds?
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Initial Additional
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Regular Accounts $1,000 $50
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tax-Sheltered Retirement Plans (excluding SIMPLE IRAs and
Education IRAs) $250 $50
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Uniform Gift to Minors Act Accounts/Uniform Transfer to
Minors Act Accounts $250 $50
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403(b) Plan Accounts $200 $50
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SIMPLE IRAs and Education IRAs $50 $50
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Automatic Investment Plan Accounts $50 $50
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
What Alternative Sales Arrangements Are Available?
The Funds offer three classes of shares through this Prospectus.*
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Maximum Amount You Can Class A No limit
Buy in the Aggregate Class B $250,000
Across Funds --------------------------------------------
Class C $1,000,000 ($500,000 in the
case of Short Duration
Government and Short
Duration Tax-Free Funds)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Initial Sales Charge Class A Applies to purchases of less
than $1 million ($500,000 in
the case of Short Duration
Government and Short
Duration Tax-Free Funds)--
varies by size of investment
with a maximum of 4.5%
--------------------------------------------
Class B None
--------------------------------------------
Class C None
--------------------------------------------------------------------
CDSC Class A 1.00% on certain investments
of $1 million or more if you
sell within 18 months (ex-
cept for certain redemptions
of Adjustable Rate Govern-
ment Fund Class A Shares
that were purchased direct-
ly, as opposed to exchanges)
--------------------------------------------
Class B 6 year declining CDSC with a
maximum of 5%
(2% in the case of Short
Duration Government and
Short Duration Tax-Free
Funds)
--------------------------------------------
Class C 1% if shares are redeemed
within 12 months of purchase
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Conversion Feature Class A None
--------------------------------------------
Class B Class B Shares convert to
Class A Shares after 8 years
--------------------------------------------
Class C None
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</TABLE>
* The Adjustable Rate Government Fund does not currently, but may in the
future, offer Class B and Class C Shares.
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SHAREHOLDER GUIDE
What Else Should I Know About Share Purchases?
The Trust reserves the right to:
.Refuse to open an account if you fail to (i) provide a social security num-
ber or other taxpayer identification number; or (ii) certify that such num-
ber is correct (if required to do so under applicable law).
.Reject or restrict any purchase or exchange order by a particular purchaser
(or group of related purchasers). This may occur, for example, when a pat-
tern of frequent purchases, sales or exchanges of shares of a Fund is evi-
dent, or if purchases, sales or exchanges are, or a subsequent abrupt
redemption might be, of a size that would disrupt management of a Fund.
.Close a Fund to new investors from time to time and reopen any such Fund
whenever it is deemed appropriate by a Fund's Investment Adviser.
.Modify or waive the minimum investment amounts.
.Modify the manner in which shares are offered.
.Modify the sales charge rates applicable to future purchases of shares.
The Funds may allow you to purchase shares with securities instead of cash
if consistent with a Fund's investment policies and operations and if
approved by the Fund's Investment Adviser.
How Are Shares Priced?
The price you pay or receive when you buy, sell or exchange shares is deter-
mined by a Fund's NAV and share class. Each class calculates its NAV as fol-
lows:
(Value of Assets of the Class)
- (Liabilities of the Class)
NAV = _______________________________
Number of Outstanding Shares of the Class
The Funds' investments are valued based on market quotations, which may be
furnished by a pricing service or provided by securities dealers. If accu-
rate quotations are not readily available, the fair value of the Funds'
investments may be determined based on yield equivalents, a pricing matrix
or other sources, under valuation procedures established by the Trustees.
Debt obligations with a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at
amortized cost.
.NAV per share of each share class is calculated by the Fund's custodian on
each business day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock
Exchange (normally 4:00 p.m. New York time). This occurs after the determi-
nation, if any, of the income to be declared as a dividend (except in the
case of the Global Income Fund). Fund shares will not be priced on any day
the New York Stock Exchange is closed.
.When you buy shares, you pay the NAV next calculated after the Funds
receive your order in proper form, plus any applicable sales charge.
.When you sell shares, you receive the NAV next calculated after the Funds
receive your order in proper form, less any applicable CDSC.
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Note: The time at which transactions and shares are priced and the time by
which orders must be received may be changed in case of an emergency or if
regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange is stopped at a time other
than 4:00 p.m. New York time.
Foreign securities may trade in their local markets on days a Fund is
closed. As a result, the NAV of a Fund that holds foreign securities may be
impacted on days when investors may not purchase or redeem Fund shares.
In addition, the impact of events that occur after the publication of market
quotations used by a Fund to price its securities (for example, in foreign
markets) but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock
Exchange will normally not be reflected in a Fund's next determined NAV
unless the Trust, in its discretion, makes an adjustment in light of the
nature and materiality of the event, its effect on Fund operations and other
relevant factors.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PURCHASE OF CLASS A SHARES
What Is The Offering Price Of Class A Shares?
The offering price of Class A Shares of each Fund is the next determined NAV
per share plus an initial sales charge paid to Goldman Sachs at the time of
purchase of shares. The sales charge varies depending upon the amount you
purchase. In some cases, described below, the initial sales charge may be
eliminated altogether, and the offering price will be the NAV per share. The
current sales charges and commissions paid to Authorized Dealers for Class A
Shares of the Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, Global
Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Sales Charge Maximum Dealer
Sales Charge as as Percentage Allowance as
Amount of Purchase Percentage of of Net Amount Percentage of
(including sales charge, if any) Offering Price Invested Offering Price*
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $100,000 4.50% 4.71% 4.00%
$100,000 up to (but less than)
$250,000 3.00 3.09 2.50
$250,000 up to (but less than)
$500,000 2.50 2.56 2.00
$500,000 up to (but less than)
$1 million 2.00 2.04 1.75
$1 million or more 0.00** 0.00** ***
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</TABLE>
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The current sales charges and commissions paid to Authorized Dealers for
Class A Shares of the Short Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free
Funds are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Sales Charge Maximum Dealer
Sales Charge as as Percentage Allowance as
Amount of Purchase Percentage of of Net Amount Percentage of
(including sales charge, if any) Offering Price Invested Offering Price*
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $250,000 2.00% 2.04% 1.75%
$250,000 up to (but less than) $500,000 1.50 1.52 1.25
$500,000 or more 0.00** 0.00** ***
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</TABLE>
The current sales charges and commissions paid to Authorized Dealers of
Class A Shares of the Adjustable Rate Government Fund are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Sales Charge Maximum Dealer
Sales Charge as as Percentage Allowance as
Amount of Purchase Percentage of of Net Amount Percentage of
(including sales charge, if any) Offering Price Invested Offering Price*
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $500,000 1.50% 1.52% 1.25%
$500,000 up to (but less than)
$1 million 1.00 1.01 0.75
$1 million or more 0.00 0.00 0.00
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* Dealer's allowance may be changed periodically. During special promo-
tions, the entire sales charge may be allowed to Authorized Dealers.
Authorized Dealers to whom substantially the entire sales charge is
allowed may be deemed to be "underwriters" under the Securities Act of
1933.
** No sales charge is payable at the time of purchase of Class A Shares of
$1 million ($500,000 in the case of the Short Duration Government and
Short Duration Tax-Free Funds) or more, but a CDSC of 1% may be imposed
in the event of certain redemptions within 18 months of purchase.
*** The Distributor pays a one-time commission to Authorized Dealers who
initiate or are responsible for purchases of $1 million or more of
shares of the Funds ($500,000 in the case of the Short Duration Govern-
ment and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds) equal to 1.00% of the amount
under $3 million, 0.50% of the next $2 million, and 0.25% thereafter.
The Distributor may also pay, with respect to all or a portion of the
amount purchased, a commission in accordance with the foregoing schedule
to Authorized Dealers who initiate or are responsible for purchases of
$500,000 or more by certain pension and profit sharing plans, pension
funds and other company-sponsored benefit plans investing in the Funds
which satisfy the criteria set forth below in "When Are Class A Shares
Not Subject To A Sales Load?" or $1 million ($500,000 in the case of the
Short Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds) or more by
certain "wrap" accounts. Purchases by such plans will be made at NAV
with no initial sales charge, but if all of the shares held are redeemed
within 18 months after the end of the calendar month in which such pur-
chase was made, a CDSC of 1% may be imposed upon the plan sponsor or the
third party administrator. In addition, Authorized Dealers will remit to
the Distributor such payments received in connection with "wrap"
accounts in the event that shares are redeemed within 18 months after
the end of the calendar month in which the purchase was made.
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What Else Do I Need To Know About Class A Shares' CDSC?
Purchases of $1 million ($500,000 in the case of the Short Duration Govern-
ment and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds) or more of Class A Shares will be
made at NAV with no initial sales charge. However, if you redeem shares
within 18 months after the end of the calendar month in which the purchase
was made, excluding any period of time in which the shares were exchanged
into and remained invested in an equivalent class of an ILA Portfolio, a
CDSC of 1% may be imposed. The CDSC may not be imposed if your Authorized
Dealer enters into an agreement with the Distributor to return all or an
applicable prorated portion of its commission to the Distributor. The CDSC
is waived on redemptions in certain circumstances. See "In What Situations
May The CDSC On Class A, B Or C Shares Be Waived Or Reduced?" below.
When Are Class A Shares Not Subject To A Sales Load?
Class A Shares of the Funds may be sold at NAV without payment of any sales
charge to the following individuals and entities:
.Goldman Sachs, its affiliates or their respective officers, partners,
directors or employees (including retired employees and former partners),
any partnership of which Goldman Sachs is a general partner, any Trustee or
officer of the Trust and designated family members of any of these individ-
uals;
.Qualified retirement plans of Goldman Sachs;
.Trustees or directors of investment companies for which Goldman Sachs or an
affiliate acts as sponsor;
.Any employee or registered representative of any Authorized Dealer or their
respective spouses, children and parents;
.Banks, trust companies or other types of depository institutions investing
for their own account or investing for discretionary or non-discretionary
accounts;
.Any state, county or city, or any instrumentality, department, authority or
agency thereof, which is prohibited by applicable investment laws from pay-
ing a sales charge or commission in connection with the purchase of shares
of a Fund;
.Pension and profit sharing plans, pension funds and other company-sponsored
benefit plans that:
.Buy shares of Goldman Sachs Funds worth $500,000 or more; or
.Have 100 or more eligible employees at the time of purchase; or
.Certify that they expect to have annual plan purchases of shares of
Goldman Sachs Funds of $200,000 or more; or
.Are provided administrative services by certain third-party administra-
tors that have entered into a special service arrangement with Goldman
Sachs relating to such plans; or
.Have at the time of purchase aggregate assets of at least $2,000,000.
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."Wrap" accounts for the benefit of clients of broker-dealers, financial
institutions or financial planners, provided they have entered into an
agreement with GSAM specifying aggregate minimums and certain operating
policies and standards;
.Registered investment advisers investing for accounts for which they
receive asset-based fees;
.Accounts over which GSAM or its advisory affiliates have investment discre-
tion; or
.Shareholders receiving distributions from a qualified retirement plan
invested in the Goldman Sachs Funds and reinvesting such proceeds in a
Goldman Sachs IRA.
You must certify eligibility for any of the above exemptions on your Account
Application and notify the Fund if you no longer are eligible for the exemp-
tion. The Fund will grant you an exemption subject to confirmation of your
entitlement. You may be charged a fee if you effect your transactions
through a broker or agent.
How Can The Sales Charge On Class A Shares Be Reduced?
.Right of Accumulation: When buying Class A Shares in Goldman Sachs Funds,
your current aggregate investment determines the initial sales load you
pay. You may qualify for reduced sales charges when the current market
value of holdings (shares at current offering price), plus new purchases,
reaches $100,000 or more in the case of the Government Income, Municipal
Income, Core Fixed Income, Global Income, High Yield Municipal and High
Yield Funds; $250,000 or more in the case of the Short Duration Government
and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds; and $500,000 or more in the case of the
Adjustable Rate Government Fund. Class A Shares of any of the Goldman Sachs
Funds may be combined under the Right of Accumulation. To qualify for a
reduced sales load, you or your Authorized Dealer must notify the Fund's
Transfer Agent at the time of investment that a quantity discount is appli-
cable. Use of this service is subject to a check of appropriate records.
The Additional Statement has more information about the Right of Accumula-
tion.
.Statement of Intention: You may obtain a reduced sales charge by means of a
written Statement of Intention which expresses your non-binding commitment
to invest in the aggregate $100,000 or more (not counting reinvestments of
dividends and distributions) within a period of 13 months in the case of
the Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, Global Income,
High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds; $250,000 or more in the case of
the Short Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds; and
$500,000 or more in the case of the Adjustable Rate Government Fund. Any
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investments you make during the period will receive the discounted sales
load based on the full amount of your investment commitment. If the invest-
ment commitment of the Statement of Intention is not met prior to the expi-
ration of the 13-month period, the entire amount will be subject to the
higher applicable sales charge. By signing the Statement of Intention, you
authorize the Transfer Agent to escrow and redeem Class A Shares in your
account to pay this additional charge. The Additional Statement has more
information about the Statement of Intention, which you should read care-
fully.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PURCHASE OF CLASS B SHARES
What Is The Offering Price Of Class B Shares?
You may purchase Class B Shares of the Funds (other than the Adjustable Rate
Government Fund) at the next determined NAV without an initial sales charge.
However, Class B Shares redeemed within six years (three years in the case
of the Short Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds) of pur-
chase will be subject to a CDSC at the rates shown in the table below based
on how long you held your shares.
The CDSC schedule is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CDSC as a Percentage of Dollar Amount Subject to CDSC
-----------------------------------------------------
Government Income, Municipal
Income, Core Fixed Income, Global
Income, High Yield Municipal Short Duration Government and
Year Since Purchase and High Yield Funds Short Duration Tax-Free Funds
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
First 5% 2%
Second 4% 1.5%
Third 3% 1%
Fourth 3% None
Fifth 2% None
Sixth 1% None
Seventh and thereafter None None
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</TABLE>
Proceeds from the CDSC are payable to the Distributor and may be used in
whole or in part to defray the Distributor's expenses related to providing
distribution-related services to the Funds in connection with the sale of
Class B Shares, including the payment of compensation to Authorized Dealers.
A commission equal to 2% in the case of the Short Duration Government and
Short Duration Tax-Free Funds and 4% in the case of all other Funds of the
amount invested is paid to Authorized Dealers.
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What Should I Know About The Automatic Conversion Of Class B Shares?
Class B Shares of a Fund will automatically convert into Class A Shares of
the same Fund at the end of the calendar quarter that is eight years after
the purchase date.
If you acquire Class B Shares of a Fund by exchange from Class B Shares of
another Goldman Sachs Fund, your Class B Shares will convert into Class A
Shares of such Fund based on the date of the initial purchase and the CDSC
schedule of that purchase.
If you acquire Class B Shares through reinvestment of distributions, your
Class B Shares will convert into Class A Shares based on the date of the
initial purchase of the shares on which the distribution was paid.
The conversion of Class B Shares to Class A Shares will not occur at any
time the Funds are advised that such conversions may constitute taxable
events for federal tax purposes, which the Funds believe is unlikely. If
conversions do not occur as a result of possible taxability, Class B Shares
would continue to be subject to higher expenses than Class A Shares for an
indeterminate period.
A COMMON QUESTION ABOUT THE PURCHASE OF CLASS C SHARES
What Is The Offering Price Of Class C Shares?
You may purchase Class C Shares of the Funds (other than the Adjustable Rate
Government Fund) at the next determined NAV without paying an initial sales
charge. However, if you redeem Class C Shares within 12 months of purchase,
a CDSC of 1% will normally be deducted from the redemption proceeds; pro-
vided that in connection with purchases by pension and profit sharing plans,
pension funds and other company-sponsored benefit plans, where all of the
Class C Shares are redeemed within 12 months of purchase, a CDSC of 1% may
be imposed upon the plan sponsor or third party administrator.
Proceeds from the CDSC are payable to the Distributor and may be used in
whole or in part to defray the Distributor's expenses related to providing
distribution-related services to the Funds in connection with the sale of
Class C Shares, including the payment of compensation to Authorized Dealers.
An amount equal to 1% of the amount invested is normally paid by the Dis-
tributor to Authorized Dealers.
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COMMON QUESTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PURCHASE OF CLASS A, B
AND C SHARES
When Will Shares Be Issued And Dividends Begin To Be Paid?
Global Income Fund: If a purchase order is received in proper form before
the Fund's NAV is determined, shares will be issued the same day and will be
entitled to any dividend declared which have record dates on or after such
purchase date.
For all other Funds:
.Shares Purchased by Federal Funds Wire or ACH Transfer:
.If a purchase order in proper form specifies a settlement date and is
received before the Fund's NAV is determined, shares will be issued and
dividends will begin to accrue on the purchased shares on the later of
(i) the business day after the purchase order is received; or (ii) the
day that the federal funds wire or ACH transfer is received by State
Street.
.If a purchase order in proper form does not specify a settlement date,
shares will be issued and dividends will begin to accrue on the business
day after payment is received.
.Shares Purchased by Check or Federal Reserve Draft:
.If a purchase order in proper form specifies a settlement date and is
received before the Fund's NAV is determined, shares will be issued and
dividends will begin to accrue on the business day after payment is
received.
.If a purchase order in proper form does not specify a settlement date,
shares will be issued and dividends will being to accrue on the business
day after payment is received.
What Else Do I Need To Know About The CDSC On Class A, B Or C Shares?
.The CDSC is based on the lesser of the NAV of the shares at the time of
redemption or the original offering price (which is the original NAV).
.No CDSC is charged on shares acquired from reinvested dividends or capi-
tal gains distributions.
.No CDSC is charged on the per share appreciation of your account over the
initial purchase price.
.When counting the number of months since a purchase of Class B or Class C
Shares was made, all payments made during a month will be combined and
considered to have been made on the first day of that month.
.To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you place a request to sell
shares, the Funds will first sell any shares in your account that do not
carry a CDSC and then the shares in your account that have been held the
longest.
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In What Situations May The CDSC On Class A, B Or C Shares Be Waived Or
Reduced?
The CDSC on Class A, Class B and Class C Shares that are subject to a CDSC
may be waived or reduced if the redemption relates to:
.Retirement distributions or loans to participants or beneficiaries from
pension and profit sharing plans, pension funds and other company-sponsored
benefit plans (each a "Retirement Plan");
.The death or disability (as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code")) of a participant or benefi-
ciary in a Retirement Plan;
.Hardship withdrawals by a participant or beneficiary in a Retirement Plan;
.Satisfying the minimum distribution requirements of the Code;
.Establishing "substantially equal periodic payments" as described under
Section 72(t)(2) of the Code;
.The separation from service by a participant or beneficiary in a Retirement
Plan;
.The death or disability (as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Code) of a
shareholder if the redemption is made within one year of the event;
.Excess contributions distributed from a Retirement Plan;
.Distributions from a qualified Retirement Plan invested in the Goldman
Sachs Funds which are being rolled over to a Goldman Sachs IRA; or
.Redemption proceeds which are to be reinvested in accounts or non-regis-
tered products over which GSAM or its advisory affiliates have investment
discretion.
In addition, Class A, B and C Shares subject to a systematic withdrawal plan
may be redeemed without a CDSC. The Funds reserve the right to limit such
redemptions, on an annual basis, to 12% each of the value of your Class B
and C Shares and 10% of the value of your Class A Shares.
How Do I Decide Whether To Buy Class A, B Or C Shares?
The decision as to which Class to purchase depends on the amount you invest,
the intended length of the investment and your personal situation.
.Class A Shares. If you are making an investment of $100,000 or more that
qualifies for a reduced sales charge, you should consider purchasing Class
A Shares.
.Class B Shares. If you plan to hold your investment for at least six years
(three years in the case of the Short Duration Government and Short Dura-
tion Tax-Free Funds) and would prefer not to pay an initial sales charge,
you might consider purchasing Class B Shares. By not paying a front-end
sales charge, your entire investment in Class B Shares is available to work
for you from the time you make your initial investment. However, the dis-
tribution and service
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fee paid by Class B Shares will cause your Class B Shares (until conversion
to Class A Shares) to have a higher expense ratio, and thus lower perfor-
mance and lower dividend payments (to the extent dividends are paid) than
Class A Shares. A maximum purchase limitation of $250,000 in the aggregate
normally applies to Class B Shares.
.Class C Shares. If you are unsure of the length of your investment or plan
to hold your investment for less than six years and would prefer not to pay
an initial sales charge, you may prefer Class C Shares. By not paying a
front-end sales charge, your entire investment in Class C Shares is avail-
able to work for you from the time you make your initial investment. Howev-
er, the distribution and service fee paid by Class C Shares will cause your
Class C Shares to have a higher expense ratio, and thus lower performance
and lower dividend payments (to the extent dividends are paid) than Class A
Shares (or Class B Shares after conversion to Class A Shares).
Although Class C Shares are subject to a CDSC for only 12 months, Class C
Shares do not have the conversion feature applicable to Class B Shares and
your investment will therefore pay higher distribution fees indefinitely.
A maximum purchase limitation of $1,000,000 ($500,000 in the case of the
Short Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds) in the aggre-
gate normally applies to purchases of Class C Shares.
Note: Authorized Dealers may receive different compensation for selling
Class A, Class B or Class C Shares.
In addition to Class A, Class B and Class C Shares, each Fund also offers
other classes of shares to investors. These other share classes are subject
to different fees and expenses (which affect performance), have different
minimum investment requirements and are entitled to different services.
Information regarding these other share classes may be obtained from your
sales representative or from Goldman Sachs by calling the number on the back
cover of this Prospectus.
HOW TO SELL SHARES
How Can I Sell Class A, Class B And Class C Shares Of The Funds?
You may arrange to take money out of your account by selling (redeeming)
some or all of your shares. Each Fund will redeem its shares upon request on
any business day at the NAV next determined after receipt of such request in
proper form, subject to any applicable CDSC. You may request that redemption
proceeds be sent to you by check or by wire (if the wire instructions are on
record). Redemptions may be requested in writing or by telephone.
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By Writing: .Write a letter of instruction that includes:
.Your name(s) and signature(s)
.Your account number
.The Fund name and Class of Shares
.The dollar amount you want to sell
.How and where to send the proceeds
.Obtain a signature guarantee (see details below)
.Mail your request to:
Goldman Sachs Funds
c/o NFDS
P.O. Box 219711
Kansas City, MO 64121-9711
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By Telephone: If you have not declined the telephone redemption
privilege on your Account Application:
.1-800-526-7384
(8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York time)
.You may redeem up to $50,000 of your shares
within any 7 calendar day period
.Proceeds which are sent directly to a Goldman
Sachs brokerage account are not subject to the
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When Do I Need A Signature Guarantee To Redeem Shares?
A signature guarantee is required if:
.You are requesting in writing to redeem shares in an amount over $50,000;
.You would like the redemption proceeds sent to an address that is not your
address of record; or
.You would like to change the bank designated on your Account Application.
A signature guarantee is designed to protect you, the Funds and Goldman
Sachs from fraud. You may obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, securi-
ties broker or dealer, credit union having the authority to issue signature
guarantees, savings and loan association, building and loan association,
cooperative bank, federal savings bank or association, national securities
exchange, registered securities association or clearing agency, provided
that such institution satisfies the standards established by Goldman Sachs.
Additional documentation may be required for executors, trustees or corpora-
tions or when deemed appropriate by the Transfer Agent.
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What Do I Need To Know About Telephone Redemption Requests?
The Trust, the Distributor, and the Transfer Agent will not be liable for
any loss you may incur in the event that the Trust accepts unauthorized tel-
ephone redemption requests that the Trust reasonably believes to be genuine.
The Trust may accept telephone redemption instructions from any person iden-
tifying himself or herself as the owner of an account or the owner's regis-
tered representative where the owner has not declined in writing to use this
service. Thus, you risk possible losses if a telephone redemption is not
authorized by you.
In an effort to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent redemption and exchange
requests by telephone, Goldman Sachs and NFDS each employ reasonable proce-
dures specified by the Trust to confirm that such instructions are genuine.
If reasonable procedures are not employed, the Trust may be liable for any
loss due to unauthorized or fraudulent transactions. The following general
policies are currently in effect:
.All telephone requests are recorded.
.Proceeds of telephone redemption requests will be sent only to your address
of record or authorized bank account designated in the Account Application
(unless you provide written instructions and a signature guarantee, indi-
cating another address or account) and exchanges of shares normally will be
made only to an identically registered account.
.Telephone redemptions will not be accepted during the 30-day period follow-
ing any change in your address of record.
.The telephone redemption option does not apply to shares held in a "street
name" account. "Street name" accounts are accounts maintained and serviced
by your Authorized Dealer. If your account is held in "street name," you
should contact your registered representative of record, who may make tele-
phone redemptions on your behalf.
.The telephone redemption option may be modified or terminated at any time.
Note: It may be difficult to make telephone redemptions in times of drastic
economic or market conditions.
How Are Redemption Proceeds Paid?
By Wire: You may arrange for your redemption proceeds to be wired as federal
funds to the bank account designated in your Account Application. The fol-
lowing general policies govern wiring redemption proceeds:
.Redemption proceeds will normally be wired on the next business day in fed-
eral funds (for a total of one business day delay), but may be paid up to
three business days following receipt of a properly executed wire transfer
redemption request. If you are selling shares you recently paid for by
check, the Fund will pay you when your check has cleared, which may take up
to 15 days.
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If the Federal Reserve Bank is closed on the day that the redemption pro-
ceeds would ordinarily be wired, wiring the redemption proceeds may be
delayed one additional business day.
.A transaction fee of $7.50 may be charged for payments of redemption pro-
ceeds by wire. Your bank may also charge wiring fees. You should contact
your bank directly to learn whether it charges such fees.
.To change the bank designated on your Account Application you must send
written instructions (with your signature guaranteed) to the Transfer
Agent.
.Neither the Trust, Goldman Sachs nor any Authorized Dealer assumes any
responsibility for the performance of your bank or any intermediaries in
the transfer process. If a problem with such performance arises, you should
deal directly with your bank or any such intermediaries.
By Check: You may elect to receive your redemption proceeds by check.
Redemption proceeds paid by check will normally be mailed to the address of
record within three business days of a properly executed redemption request.
If you are selling shares you recently paid for by check, the Fund will pay
you when your check has cleared, which may take up to 15 days.
What Else Do I Need To Know About Redemptions?
The following generally applies to redemption requests:
.Shares of each Fund (other than the Global Income Fund) earn dividends
declared on the day the shares are redeemed.
.Additional documentation may be required when deemed appropriate by the
Transfer Agent. A redemption request will not be in proper form until such
additional documentation has been received.
The Trust reserves the right to:
.Redeem your shares if your account balance is less than $50 as a result of
earlier redemptions. The Funds will not redeem your shares on this basis if
the value of your account falls below the minimum account balance solely as
a result of market conditions. The Funds will give you 60 days' prior writ-
ten notice to allow you to purchase sufficient additional shares of the
Fund in order to avoid such redemption.
.Redeem your shares in other circumstances determined by the Board of Trust-
ees to be in the best interests of the Trust.
.Pay redemptions by a distribution in-kind of securities (instead of cash).
If you receive redemption proceeds in-kind, you should expect to incur
transaction costs upon the disposition of those securities.
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Can I Reinvest Redemption Proceeds In The Same Or Another Goldman Sachs
Fund?
You may redeem shares of a Fund and reinvest a portion or all of the redemp-
tion proceeds (plus any additional amounts needed to round off purchases to
the nearest full share) at NAV. To be eligible for this privilege, you must
hold the shares you want to redeem for at least 30 days and you must rein-
vest the share proceeds within 90 days after you redeem. You may reinvest as
follows:
.Class A or B Shares--Class A Shares of the same Fund or any other Goldman
Sachs Fund
.Class C Shares--Class C Shares of the same Fund or any other Goldman
Sachs Fund
.You should obtain and read the applicable prospectuses before investing in
any other Funds.
.If you pay a CDSC upon redemption of Class A or Class C Shares and then
reinvest in Class A or Class C Shares as described above, your account will
be credited with the amount of the CDSC you paid. The reinvested shares
will, however, continue to be subject to a CDSC. The holding period of the
shares acquired through reinvestment will include the holding period of the
redeemed shares for purposes of computing the CDSC payable upon a subse-
quent redemption. For Class B Shares, you may reinvest the redemption pro-
ceeds in Class A Shares at NAV but the amount of the CDSC paid upon redemp-
tion of the Class B Shares will not be credited to your account.
.The reinvestment privilege may be exercised at any time in connection with
transactions in which the proceeds are reinvested at NAV in a tax-sheltered
retirement plan. In other cases, the reinvestment privilege may be exer-
cised once per year upon receipt of a written redemption request.
.You may be subject to tax as a result of a redemption. You should consult
your tax adviser concerning the tax consequences of a redemption and rein-
vestment.
Can I Exchange My Investment From One Fund To Another?
You may exchange shares of a Fund at NAV without the imposition of an ini-
tial sales charge or CDSC at the time of exchange for shares of the same
class or an equivalent class of any other Goldman Sachs Fund. The exchange
privilege may be materially modified or withdrawn at any time upon 60 days'
written notice to you.
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By Writing: .Write a letter of instruction that includes:
.Your name(s) and signature(s)
.Your account number
.The Fund names and Class of Shares
.The dollar amount you want to exchange
.Obtain a signature guarantee (see details above)
.Mail the request to:
Goldman Sachs Funds
c/o NFDS
P.O. Box 219711
Kansas City, MO 64121-9711
or for overnight delivery--
Goldman Sachs Funds
c/o NFDS
330 West 9th St.
Poindexter Bldg., 1st Floor
Kansas City, MO 64105
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By Telephone: If you have not declined the telephone exchange
privilege on your Account Application:
.1-800-526-7384 (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
New York time)
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You should keep in mind the following factors when making or considering an
exchange:
.You should obtain and carefully read the prospectus of the Fund you are
acquiring before making an exchange.
.Six free exchanges are allowed in each 12 month period.
.A $12.50 fee may be charged for each subsequent exchange.
.There is no charge for exchanges made pursuant to the Automatic Exchange
Program.
.The exchanged shares may later be exchanged for shares of the same class
(or an equivalent class) of the original Fund at the next determined NAV
without the imposition of an initial sales charge or CDSC if the amount in
the Fund resulting from such exchanges is less than the largest amount on
which you have previously paid the applicable sales charge.
.When you exchange shares subject to a CDSC, no CDSC will be charged at that
time. The exchanged shares will be subject to the CDSC of the shares origi-
nally held. For purposes of determining the amount of the applicable CDSC,
the length of time you have owned the shares will be measured from the date
you acquired the original shares subject to a CDSC and will not be affected
by a subsequent exchange.
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.Eligible investors may exchange certain classes of shares for another class
of shares of the same Fund. For further information, call Goldman Sachs
Funds at 1-800-526-7384.
.All exchanges which represent an initial investment in a Fund must satisfy
the minimum initial investment requirements of that Fund.
.Exchanges are available only in states where exchanges may be legally made.
.It may be difficult to make telephone exchanges in times of drastic eco-
nomic or market conditions.
.Goldman Sachs and NFDS may use reasonable procedures described under "What
Do I Need To Know About Telephone Redemption Requests?" in an effort to
prevent unauthorized or fraudulent telephone exchange requests.
.Telephone exchanges normally will be made only to an identically registered
account. Shares may be exchanged among accounts with different names,
addresses and social security or other taxpayer identification numbers only
if the exchange instructions are in writing and accompanied by a signature
guarantee.
For federal income tax purposes, an exchange is treated as a redemption of
the shares surrendered in the exchange, on which you may be subject to tax,
followed by a purchase of shares received in the exchange. You should con-
sult your tax adviser concerning the tax consequences of an exchange.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
Can I Arrange To Have Automatic Investments Made On A Regular Basis?
You may be able to make systematic cash investments through your bank via
ACH transfer or your checking account via bank draft each month. Forms for
this option are available from Goldman Sachs, your Authorized Dealer or you
may check the appropriate box on the Account Application.
Can My Dividends And Distributions From A Fund Be Invested In Other Funds?
You may elect to cross-reinvest dividends and capital gain distributions
paid by a Fund in shares of the same class or an equivalent class of any
other Goldman Sachs Fund.
.Shares will be purchased at NAV.
.No initial sales charge or CDSC will be imposed.
.You may elect cross-reinvestment into an identically registered account or
an account registered in a different name or with a different address,
social security number or taxpayer identification number provided that the
account has
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been properly established, appropriate signatures obtained and the minimum
initial investment has been satisfied.
Can I Arrange To Have Automatic Exchanges Made On A Regular Basis?
You may elect to exchange automatically a specified dollar amount of shares
of a Fund for shares of the same class or an equivalent class of any other
Goldman Sachs Fund.
.Shares will be purchased at NAV.
.No initial sales charge is imposed.
.Shares subject to a CDSC acquired under this program may be subject to a
CDSC at the time of redemption from the Fund into which the exchange is
made depending upon the date and value of your original purchase.
.Automatic exchanges are made monthly on the 15th day of each month or the
first business day thereafter.
.Minimum dollar amount: $50 per month.
What Else Should I Know About Cross-Reinvestments And Automatic Exchanges?
Cross-reinvestments and automatic exchanges are subject to the following
conditions:
.You must hold $5,000 or more in the Fund which is paying the dividend or
from which the exchange is being made.
.You must invest an amount in the Fund into which cross-reinvestments or
automatic exchanges are being made that is equal to that Fund's minimum
initial investment or continue to cross-reinvest or to make automatic
exchanges until such minimum initial investment is met.
.You should obtain and read the prospectus of the Fund into which dividends
are invested or automatic exchanges are made.
Can I Have Automatic Withdrawals Made On A Regular Basis?
You may draw on your account systematically via check or ACH transfer in any
amount of $50 or more.
.It is normally undesirable to maintain a systematic withdrawal plan at the
same time that you are purchasing additional Class A, Class B or Class C
Shares because of the sales charge imposed on your purchases of Class A
Shares or the imposition of a CDSC on your redemptions of Class A, Class B
or Class C Shares.
.You must have a minimum balance of $5,000 in a Fund.
.Checks are mailed on or about the 25th day of each month.
.Each systematic withdrawal is a redemption and therefore a taxable transac-
tion.
.The CDSC applicable to Class A, Class B or Class C Shares redeemed under
the systematic withdrawal plan may be waived.
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What Types of Reports Will I Be Sent Regarding My Investment?
You will be provided with a printed confirmation of each transaction in your
account and an individual quarterly account statement. A year-to-date state-
ment for your account will be provided upon request made to Goldman Sachs.
If your account is held in "street name" you may receive your statement and
confirmations on a different schedule.
You will also receive an annual shareholder report containing audited finan-
cial statements and a semi-annual shareholder report. If you have consented
to the delivery of a single copy of shareholder reports, prospectuses and
other information to all shareholders who share the same mailing address
with your account, you may revoke your consent at any time by contacting
Goldman Sachs Funds by phone at 1-800-526-7384 or by mail at Goldman Sachs
Funds, 4900 Sears Tower--60th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-6372. The Funds will
begin sending individual copies to you within 30 days after receipt of your
revocation.
The Funds do not generally provide sub-accounting services.
What Should I Know When I Purchase Shares Through An Authorized Dealer?
Authorized Dealers and other financial intermediaries may provide varying
arrangements for their clients to purchase and redeem Fund shares. They may
charge additional fees not described in this Prospectus to their customers
for such services.
If shares of a Fund are held in a "street name" account with an Authorized
Dealer, all recordkeeping, transaction processing and payments of distribu-
tions relating to your account will be performed by the Authorized Dealer,
and not by the Fund and its Transfer Agent. Since the Funds will have no
record of your transactions, you should contact the Authorized Dealer to
purchase, redeem or exchange shares, to make changes in or give instructions
concerning the account or to obtain information about your account. The
transfer of shares in a "street name" account to an account with another
dealer or to an account directly with the Fund involves special procedures
and will require you to obtain historical purchase information about the
shares in the account from the Authorized Dealer.
Authorized Dealers and other financial intermediaries may be authorized to
accept, on behalf of the Trust, purchase, redemption and exchange orders
placed by or on behalf of their customers, and if approved by the Trust, to
designate other intermediaries to accept such orders. In these cases:
.A Fund will be deemed to have received an order that is in proper form when
the order is accepted by an Authorized Dealer or intermediary on a business
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day, and the order will be priced at the Fund's NAV per share (adjusted for
any applicable sales charge) next determined after such acceptance.
.Authorized Dealers and intermediaries are responsible for transmitting
accepted orders to the Funds within the time period agreed upon by them.
You should contact your Authorized Dealer or intermediary to learn whether
it is authorized to accept orders for the Trust.
The Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates may pay addi-
tional compensation from time to time, out of their assets and not as an
additional charge to the Funds, to selected Authorized Dealers and other
persons in connection with the sale, distribution and/or servicing of shares
of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds. Additional compensation based on
sales may, but is currently not expected to, exceed 0.50% (annualized) of
the amount invested.
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND FEES
What Are the Different Distribution and Service Fees Paid by Class A, B and
C Shares?
The Trust has adopted distribution and service plans (each a "Plan") under
which Class A, Class B and Class C Shares bear distribution and service fees
paid to Authorized Dealers and Goldman Sachs. If the fees received by
Goldman Sachs pursuant to the Plans exceed its expenses, Goldman Sachs may
realize a profit from this arrangement. Goldman Sachs pays the distribution
and service fees on a quarterly basis.
Under the Plans, Goldman Sachs is entitled to a monthly fee from each Fund
for distribution services equal, on an annual basis, to 0.25%, 0.75% and
0.75%, respectively, of a Fund's average daily net assets attributed to
Class A, Class B and Class C Shares.* Because these fees are paid out of the
Fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time, these fees will increase the
cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of
such charges.
The distribution fees are subject to the requirements of Rule 12b-1 under
the Act, and may be used (among other things) for:
.Compensation paid to and expenses incurred by Authorized Dealers, Goldman
Sachs and their respective officers, employees and sales representatives;
.Commissions paid to Authorized Dealers;
.Allocable overhead;
.Telephone and travel expenses;
.Interest and other costs associated with the financing of such compensation
and expenses;
.Printing of prospectuses for prospective shareholders;
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.Preparation and distribution of sales literature or advertising of any
type; and
.All other expenses incurred in connection with activities primarily
intended to result in the sale of Class A, Class B and Class C Shares.
In connection with the sale of Class C Shares, Goldman Sachs normally begins
paying the 0.75% distribution fee as an ongoing commission to Authorized
Dealers after the shares have been held for one year.
* Currently, Goldman Sachs voluntarily limits such fees to 0.60% of the
average daily net assets attributed to Class B Shares of the Short
Duration Government and the Short Duration Tax-Free Funds. Goldman Sachs
may modify or discontinue such waivers in the future at its discretion.
PERSONAL ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND FEES
Under the Plans, Goldman Sachs is also entitled to receive a separate fee
equal on an annual basis to 0.25% of each Fund's average daily net assets
attributed to Class A (Global Income Fund only), Class B or Class C Shares.
This fee is for personal and account maintenance services, and may be used
to make payments to Goldman Sachs, Authorized Dealers and their officers,
sales representatives and employees for responding to inquiries of, and fur-
nishing assistance to, shareholders regarding ownership of their shares or
their accounts or similar services not otherwise provided on behalf of the
Funds. If the fees received by Goldman Sachs pursuant to the Plans exceed
its expenses, Goldman Sachs may realize a profit from this arrangement.
In connection with the sale of Class C Shares, Goldman Sachs normally begins
paying the 0.25% ongoing service fee to Authorized Dealers after the shares
have been held for one year. In connection with the sale of Class A and B
Shares of the Short Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds,
Goldman Sachs normally begins paying the 0.25% ongoing service fee to Autho-
rized Dealers after the shares have been held for one year.
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Taxation
TAXABILITY OF DISTRIBUTIONS
As with any investment, you should consider how your investment in the Funds
will be taxed. The tax information below is provided as general information.
More tax information is available in the Additional Statement. You should
consult your tax adviser about the federal, state, local or foreign tax con-
sequences of your investment in the Funds.
Unless your investment is an IRA or other tax-advantaged account, you should
consider the possible tax consequences of Fund distributions and the sale of
your Fund shares.
Taxes on Distributions: Except for exempt-interest dividends paid by the
Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds,
distributions of investment income are taxable as ordinary income for fed-
eral tax purposes, and may also be subject to state or local taxes. This is
true whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Fund shares or
receive them in cash. Distributions from the Short Duration Tax-Free, Munic-
ipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds that are designated as "exempt
interest dividends" are generally not subject to federal income tax (but may
be subject to state or local taxes). Distributions of short-term capital
gains are taxable to you as ordinary income. Any long-term capital gain dis-
tributions are taxable as long-term capital gains, no matter how long you
have owned your Fund shares.
Although distributions are generally treated as taxable to you in the year
they are paid, distributions declared in October, November or December but
paid in January are taxable as if they were paid in December. The Funds will
inform shareholders of the source and tax status of all distributions
promptly after the close of each calendar year.
The Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may be subject to
foreign withholding or other foreign taxes on income or gain from certain
foreign securities. In general, the Funds may deduct these taxes in comput-
ing their taxable income. Shareholders of the Global Income Fund may be
entitled to claim a credit or a deduction with respect to foreign taxes if
the Fund elects to passthrough these taxes to you. Your January statement
will provide the relevant foreign tax information to you.
The Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds
expect to distribute "exempt-interest dividends," attributable to tax-exempt
inter-
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est earned by those Funds. However, investments in tax-exempt bonds can also
result in the recognition of income or gain by a Fund, and thereby cause a
portion of the Fund's distributions to shareholders to be taxable. Thus, if
the value of a bond appreciates while the Fund owns it (aside from apprecia-
tion attributable to original issue discount on the bond), and the Fund then
sells the bond at a gain, that gain will generally not be exempt from tax--
whether or not the interest income on the bond is exempt. Gain recognized by
a Fund on sales of appreciated bonds will generally be short-term or long-
term capital gain depending on whether the Fund has held the bonds for more
than one year, but "market discount" bonds can cause the Fund to recognize
ordinary income. "Market discount" is a discount at which a bond is pur-
chased that is attributable to a decline in the value of a bond after its
original issuance. The market discount is then taken into account ratably
over the bond's remaining term to maturity, and the portion that accrues
during the Fund's holding period for the bond is generally treated as tax-
able ordinary income to the extent of any realized gain on the bond upon
disposition or maturity. Distributions attributable to ordinary income and
short-term capital gain recognized by the Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal
Income and High Yield Municipal Funds will be taxable to you as ordinary
income. Distributions attributable to the excess of Fund net long-term capi-
tal gains over net short-term capital losses, and designated by the Fund as
"capital gain dividends," will be taxable to you as long-term capital gain.
You should note that a portion of the exempt-interest dividends paid by the
Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income, and High Yield Municipal Funds
may be a
preference item when determining your federal alternative minimum tax lia-
bility. Exempt-interest dividends are also taken into account in determining
the taxable portion of social security or railroad retirement benefits. Any
interest on indebtedness incurred by you to purchase or carry shares in the
Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income, and High Yield Municipal Funds
generally will not be deductible for federal income tax purposes.
TAXABILITY OF SALES AND EXCHANGES
Your sale of Fund shares is a taxable transaction for federal income tax
purposes, and may also be subject to state and local taxes. For tax purpos-
es, the exchange of your Fund shares for shares of a different Goldman Sachs
Fund is the same as a sale. When you sell your shares, you will generally
recognize a capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference
between your adjusted tax basis in the shares and the amount received. Gen-
erally, this gain or loss is long-term or short-term depending on whether
your holding period exceeds twelve months, except that any loss realized on
shares held for six months or less will be treated as a long-term capital
loss to the extent of any capital gain dividends that were
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received on the shares. In addition, any loss realized on shares held for
six months or less will be disallowed to the extent of any exempt-interest
dividends that were received on the shares.
OTHER INFORMATION
When you open your account, you should provide your social security or tax
identification number on your Account Application. By law, each Fund must
withhold 31% of your taxable distributions and any redemption proceeds if
you do not provide your correct taxpayer identification number, or certify
that it is correct, or if the IRS instructs the Fund to do so. Non-U.S.
investors may be subject to U.S. withholding and estate tax.
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Appendix A
Additional Information on Portfolio Risks, Securities and Techniques
A. General Portfolio Risks
The Funds will be subject to the risks associated with fixed-income securi-
ties. These risks include interest rate risk, credit risk and call/extension
risk. In general, interest rate risk involves the risk that when interest
rates decline, the market value of fixed-income securities tends to increase
(although many mortgage related securities will have less potential than
other debt securities for capital appreciation during periods of declining
rates). Conversely, when interest rates increase, the market value of fixed-
income securities tends to decline. Credit risk involves the risk that the
issuer could default on its obligations, and a Fund will not recover its
investment. Call risk and extension risk are normally present in adjustable
rate mortgage loans ("ARMs"), Mortgage-Backed Securities and asset-backed
securities. For example, homeowners have the option to prepay their mort-
gages. Therefore, the duration of a security backed by home mortgages can
either shorten (call risk) or lengthen (extension risk). In general, if
interest rates on new mortgage loans fall sufficiently below the interest
rates on existing outstanding mortgage loans, the rate of prepayment would
be expected to increase. Conversely, if mortgage loan interest rates rise
above the interest rates on existing outstanding mortgage loans, the rate of
prepayment would be expected to decrease. In either case, a change in the
prepayment rate can result in losses to investors.
The Investment Adviser will not consider the portfolio turnover rate a lim-
iting factor in making investment decisions for a Fund. A high rate of port-
folio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses
which must be borne by a Fund and its shareholders. The portfolio turnover
rate is calculated by dividing the lesser of the dollar amount of sales or
purchases of portfolio securities by the average monthly value of a Fund's
portfolio securities, excluding securities having a maturity at the date of
purchase of one year or less. See "Financial Highlights" in Appendix B for a
statement of the Funds' historical portfolio turnover rates.
The following sections provide further information on certain types of secu-
rities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds, including
their associated risks. Additional information is provided in the Additional
Statement, which is available upon request. Among other things, the Addi-
tional Statement describes certain fundamental investment restrictions that
cannot be changed without shareholder approval. You should note, however,
that all investment objectives and
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policies not specifically designated as fundamental are non-fundamental and
may be changed without shareholder approval. If there is a change in a
Fund's investment objective, you should consider whether that Fund remains
an appropriate investment in light of your then current financial positions
and needs.
B. Other Portfolio Risks
Credit Risks. Debt securities purchased by the Funds may include securities
(including zero coupon bonds) issued by the U.S. government (and its agen-
cies, instrumentalities and sponsored enterprises), foreign governments,
domestic and foreign corporations, banks and other issuers. Some of these
fixed-income securities are described in the next section below. Further
information is provided in the Additional Statement.
Debt securities rated BBB or higher by Standard & Poor's or Baa or higher by
Moody's are considered "investment grade." Securities rated BBB or Baa are
considered medium-grade obligations with speculative characteristics, and
adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances may weaken their
issuers' capacity to pay interest and repay principal. A security will be
deemed to have met a rating requirement if it receives the minimum required
rating from at least one such rating organization even though it has been
rated below the minimum rating by one or more other rating organizations, or
if unrated by such rating organizations, determined by the Investment
Adviser to be of comparable credit quality.
Certain Funds may invest in fixed-income securities rated BB or Ba or below
(or comparable unrated securities) which are commonly referred to as "junk
bonds." Junk bonds are considered predominantly speculative and may be ques-
tionable as to principal and interest payments.
In some cases, junk bonds may be highly speculative, have poor prospects for
reaching investment grade standing and be in default. As a result, invest-
ment in such bonds will present greater speculative risks than those associ-
ated with investment in investment grade bonds. Also, to the extent that the
rating assigned to a security in a Fund's portfolio is downgraded by a rat-
ing organization, the market price and liquidity of such security may be
adversely affected.
Risks of Derivative Investments. A Fund's transactions in options, futures,
options on futures, swaps, interest rate caps, floors and collars, struc-
tured securities, inverse floating-rate securities, stripped mortgage-backed
securities and currency transactions involve additional risk of loss. Loss
can result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of deriv-
ative instruments and the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged, the poten-
tial illiquidity of the markets for derivative instruments, or the risks
arising from margin requirements and related lever-
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age factors associated with such transactions. The use of these management
techniques also involves the risk of loss if the Investment Adviser is
incorrect in its expectation of fluctuations in securities prices, interest
rates or currency prices. Each Fund may also invest in derivative invest-
ments for non-hedging purposes (that is, to seek to increase total return),
which is considered a speculative practice and presents even greater risk of
loss.
Derivative Mortgage-Backed Securities (such as principal-only ("POs"),
interest-only ("IOs") or inverse floating rate securities) are particularly
exposed to call and extension risks. Small changes in mortgage prepayments
can significantly impact the cash flow and the market value of these securi-
ties. In general, the risk of faster than anticipated prepayments adversely
affects IOs, super floaters and premium priced Mortgage-Backed Securities.
The risk of slower than anticipated prepayments generally adversely affects
POs, floating-rate securities subject to interest rate caps, support
tranches and discount priced Mortgage-Backed Securities. In addition, par-
ticular derivative securities may be leveraged such that their exposure
(i.e., price sensitivity) to interest rate and/or prepayment risk is
magnified.
Some floating-rate derivative debt securities can present more complex types
of derivative and interest rate risks. For example, range floaters are sub-
ject to the risk that the coupon will be reduced below market rates if a
designated interest rate floats outside of a specified interest rate band or
collar. Dual index or yield curve floaters are subject to lower prices in
the event of an unfavorable change in the spread between two designated
interest rates.
Risks of Foreign Investments. Certain Funds may invest in foreign invest-
ments. Foreign investments involve special risks that are not typically
associated with U.S. dollar denominated or quoted securities of U.S.
issuers. Foreign investments may be affected by changes in currency rates,
changes in foreign or U.S. laws or restrictions applicable to such invest-
ments and changes in exchange control regulations (e.g., currency blockage).
A decline in the exchange rate of the currency (i.e., weakening of the cur-
rency against the U.S. dollar) in which a portfolio security is quoted or
denominated relative to the U.S. dollar would reduce the value of the port-
folio security. In addition, if the currency in which a Fund receives divi-
dends, interest or other payments declines in value against the U.S. dollar
before such income is distributed as dividends to shareholders or converted
to U.S. dollars, the Fund may have to sell portfolio securities to obtain
sufficient cash to pay such dividends.
The introduction of a single currency, the euro, on January 1, 1999 for par-
ticipating nations in the European Economic and Monetary Union presents
unique uncertainties, including the legal treatment of certain outstanding
financial contracts
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after January 1, 1999 that refer to existing currencies rather than the
euro; the establishment and maintenance of exchange rates for currencies
being converted into the euro; the fluctuation of the euro relative to non-
euro currencies during the transition period from January 1, 1999 to Decem-
ber 31, 2001 and beyond; whether the interest rate, tax and labor regimes of
European countries participating in the euro will converge over time; and
whether the conversion of the currencies of other countries that now are or
may in the future become members of the European Union ("EU"), may have an
impact on the euro. These or other factors, including political and economic
risks, could cause market disruptions, and could adversely affect the value
of securities held by the Funds. Because of the number of countries using
this single currency, a significant portion of the assets held by the Funds
may be denominated in the euro.
Brokerage commissions, custodial services and other costs relating to
investment in international securities markets generally are more expensive
than in the United States. In addition, clearance and settlement procedures
may be different in foreign countries and, in certain markets, such proce-
dures have been unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transac-
tions, thus making it difficult to conduct such transactions.
Foreign issuers are not generally subject to uniform accounting, auditing
and financial reporting standards comparable to those applicable to U.S.
issuers. There may be less publicly available information about a foreign
issuer than a U.S. issuer. In addition, there is generally less government
regulation of foreign markets, companies and securities dealers than in the
United States. Foreign securities markets may have substantially less volume
than U.S. securities markets and securities of many foreign issuers are less
liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable domestic issuers.
Furthermore, with respect to certain foreign countries, there is a possibil-
ity of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition
of withholding or other taxes on dividend or interest payments (or, in some
cases, capital gains), limitations on the removal of funds or other assets
of the Funds, and political or social instability or diplomatic developments
which could affect investments in those countries.
Concentration of a Fund's assets in one or a few countries and currencies
will subject a Fund to greater risks than if a Fund's assets were not geo-
graphically concentrated.
Investment in sovereign debt obligations by certain Funds involves risks not
present in debt obligations of corporate issuers. The issuer of the debt or
the governmental authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be
unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due in accordance
with the terms of such debt, and a Fund may have limited recourse to compel
payment in the event of a
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default. Periods of economic uncertainty may result in the volatility of
market prices of sovereign debt, and in turn a Fund's NAV, to a greater
extent than the volatility inherent in debt obligations of U.S. issuers.
A sovereign debtor's willingness or ability to repay principal and pay
interest in a timely manner may be affected by, among other factors, its
cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the avail-
ability of sufficient foreign exchange on the date a payment is due, the
relative size of the debt service burden to the economy as a whole, the sov-
ereign debtor's policy toward international lenders, and the political
constraints to which a sovereign debtor may be subject.
Risks of Emerging Countries. Certain Funds may invest in securities of
issuers located in emerging countries. The risks of foreign investment are
heightened when the issuer is located in an emerging country. Emerging coun-
tries are generally located in the Asia-Pacific region, Eastern Europe,
Latin and South America and Africa. A Fund's purchase and sale of portfolio
securities in certain emerging countries may be constrained by limitations
as to daily changes in the prices of listed securities, periodic trading or
settlement volume and/or limitations on aggregate holdings of foreign
investors. Such limitations may be computed based on the aggregate trading
volume by or holdings of a Fund, the Investment Adviser, its affiliates and
their respective clients and other service providers. A Fund may not be able
to sell securities in circumstances where price, trading or settlement vol-
ume limitations have been reached.
Foreign investment in the securities markets of certain emerging countries
is restricted or controlled to varying degrees which may limit investment in
such countries or increase the administrative costs of such investments. For
example, certain Asian countries require governmental approval prior to
investments by foreign persons or limit investment by foreign persons to
only a specified percentage of an issuer's outstanding securities or a spe-
cific class of securities which may have less advantageous terms (including
price) than securities of the issuer available for purchase by nationals. In
addition, certain countries may restrict or prohibit investment opportuni-
ties in issuers or industries deemed important to national interests. Such
restrictions may affect the market price, liquidity and rights of securities
that may be purchased by a Fund. The repatriation of both investment income
and capital from certain emerging countries is subject to restrictions such
as the need for governmental consents. Due to restrictions on direct invest-
ment in equity securities in certain Asian countries, it is anticipated that
a Fund may invest in such countries through other investment funds in such
countries.
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Many emerging countries have experienced currency devaluations and substan-
tial (and, in some cases, extremely high) rates of inflation, which have had
a negative effect on the economies and securities markets of those emerging
countries. Economies in emerging countries generally are dependent heavily
upon commodity prices and international trade and, accordingly, have been
and may continue to be affected adversely by the economies of their trading
partners, trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative
currency values and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by
the countries with which they trade.
Many emerging countries are subject to a substantial degree of economic,
political and social instability. Governments of some emerging countries are
authoritarian in nature or have been installed or removed as a result of
military coups, while governments in other emerging countries have periodi-
cally used force to suppress civil dissent. Disparities of wealth, the pace
and success of democratization, and ethnic, religious and racial disaffec-
tion, among other factors, have also led to social unrest, violence and/or
labor unrest in some emerging countries. Unanticipated political or social
developments may result in sudden and significant investment losses. Invest-
ing in emerging countries involves greater risk of loss due to expropria-
tion, nationalization, confiscation of assets and property or the imposition
of restrictions on foreign investments and on repatriation of capital
invested.
A Fund's investment in emerging countries may also be subject to withholding
or other taxes, which may be significant and may reduce the return from an
investment in such country to the Fund.
Settlement procedures in emerging countries are frequently less developed
and reliable than those in the United States and often may involve a Fund's
delivery of securities before receipt of payment for their sale. In addi-
tion, significant delays are common in certain markets in registering the
transfer of securities. Settlement or registration problems may make it more
difficult for a Fund to value its portfolio securities and could cause the
Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, to have a portion of its
assets uninvested or to incur losses due to the failure of a counterparty to
pay for securities the Fund has delivered or the Fund's inability to com-
plete its contractual obligations. The creditworthiness of the local securi-
ties firms used by a Fund in emerging countries may not be as sound as the
creditworthiness of firms used in more developed countries. As a result, the
Fund may be subject to a greater risk of loss if a securities firm defaults
in the performance of its responsibilities.
The small size and inexperience of the securities markets in certain emerg-
ing countries and the limited volume of trading in securities in those coun-
tries may make a Fund's investments in such countries less liquid and more
volatile than invest-
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ments in countries with more developed securities markets (such as the
United States, Japan and most Western European countries). A Fund's invest-
ments in emerging countries are subject to the risk that the liquidity of a
particular investment, or investments generally, in such countries will
shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result of adverse eco-
nomic, market or political conditions or adverse investor perceptions,
whether or not accurate. Because of the lack of sufficient market liquidity,
a Fund may incur losses because it will be required to effect sales at a
disadvantageous time and then only at a substantial drop in price. Invest-
ments in emerging countries may be more difficult to price precisely because
of the characteristics discussed above and lower trading volumes.
A Fund's use of foreign currency management techniques in emerging countries
may be limited. Due to the limited market for these instruments in emerging
countries, the Investment Adviser does not currently anticipate that a sig-
nificant portion of the Funds' currency exposure in emerging countries, if
any, will be covered by such instruments.
Risks of Illiquid Securities. Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net
assets in illiquid securities which cannot be disposed of in seven days in
the ordinary course of business at fair value. Illiquid securities include:
.Both domestic and foreign securities that are not readily marketable
.Certain municipal leases and participation interests
.Certain stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities
.Repurchase agreements and time deposits with a notice or demand period of
more than seven days
.Certain over-the-counter options
.Certain structured securities and all swap transactions
.Certain restricted securities, unless it is determined, based upon a review
of the trading markets for a specific restricted security, that such
restricted security is eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the
Securities Act of 1933 ("144A Securities") and, therefore, is liquid.
Investing in 144A Securities may decrease the liquidity of a Fund's portfo-
lio to the extent that qualified institutional buyers become for a time
uninterested in purchasing these restricted securities. The purchase price
and subsequent valuation of restricted and illiquid securities normally
reflect a discount, which may be significant, from the market price of com-
parable securities for which a liquid market exists.
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Temporary Investment Risks. Each Fund may, for temporary defensive purposes,
invest a certain percentage of its total assets in:
.U.S. Government Securities
.Repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government Securities
Certain Funds may invest more than 20% of their respective net assets in
taxable investments and in investment grade securities for temporary defen-
sive purposes.
When a Fund's assets are invested in such instruments, the Fund may not be
achieving its investive objective.
C. Portfolio Securities and Techniques
This section provides further information on certain types of securities and
investment techniques that may be used by the Funds, including their associ-
ated risks. Further information is provided in the Additional Statement,
which is available upon request.
U.S. Government Securities and Related Custodial Receipts. Each Fund may
invest in U.S. Government Securities. U.S. Government Securities include
U.S. Treasury obligations and obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. gov-
ernment agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises. U.S. Govern-
ment Securities may be supported by (a) the full faith and credit of the
U.S. Treasury (such as the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie
Mae")); (b) the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury (such
as securities of the Student Loan Marketing Association); (c) the discre-
tionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase certain obligations of
the issuer (such as the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae")
and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac")); or (d) only the
credit of the issuer. U.S. Government Securities also include Treasury
receipts, zero coupon bonds and other stripped U.S. Government Securities,
where the interest and principal components of stripped U.S. Government
Securities are traded independently.
Interests in U.S. Government Securities may be purchased in the form of cus-
todial receipts that evidence ownership of future interest payments, princi-
pal payments or both on certain notes or bonds issued or guaranteed as to
principal and interest by the U.S. government, its agencies, instrumentali-
ties, political subdivisions or authorities. For certain securities law pur-
poses, custodial receipts are not considered obligations of the U.S. govern-
ment.
Mortgage-Backed Securities. Certain Funds may invest in Mortgage-Backed
Securities. Mortgage-Backed Securities represent direct or indirect partici-
pations in, or are collateralized by and payable from, mortgage loans
secured by real
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property. Mortgage-Backed Securities can be backed by either fixed rate
mortgage loans or adjustable rate mortgage loans, and may be issued by
either a governmental or non-governmental entity. Privately issued Mortgage-
Backed Securities are normally structured with one or more types of "credit
enhancement." However, these Mortgage-Backed Securities typically do not
have the same credit standing as U.S. government guaranteed Mortgage-Backed
Securities.
Mortgage-Backed Securities may include multiple class securities, including
collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") and Real Estate Mortgage
Investment Conduit ("REMIC") pass-through or participation certificates.
CMOs provide an investor with a specified interest in the cash flow from a
pool of underlying mortgages or of other Mortgage-Backed Securities. CMOs
are issued in multiple classes. In many cases, payments of principal are
applied to the CMO classes in the order of their respective stated maturi-
ties, so that no principal payments will be made on a CMO class until all
other classes having an earlier stated maturity date are paid in full. A
REMIC is a CMO that qualifies for special tax treatment under the Code and
invests in certain mortgages principally secured by interests in real prop-
erty and other permitted investments.
Mortgaged-Backed Securities also include stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities
("SMBS"), which are derivative multiple class Mortgage-Backed Securities.
SMBS are usually structured with two different classes: one that receives
substantially all of the interest payments and the other that receives sub-
stantially all of the principal payments from a pool of mortgage loans. The
market value of SMBS consisting entirely of principal payments generally is
unusually volatile in response to changes in interest rates. The yields on
SMBS that receive all or most of the interest from mortgage loans are gener-
ally higher than prevailing market yields on other Mortgage-Backed Securi-
ties because their cash flow patterns are more volatile and there is a
greater risk that the initial investment will not be fully recouped.
Asset-Backed Securities. Each Fund may invest in asset-backed securities.
Asset-backed securities are securities whose principal and interest payments
are collateralized by pools of assets such as auto loans, credit card
receivables, leases, installment contracts and personal property. Asset-
backed securities are often subject to more rapid repayment than their
stated maturity date would indicate as a result of the pass-through of pre-
payments of principal on the underlying loans. During periods of declining
interest rates, prepayment of loans underlying asset-backed securities can
be expected to accelerate. Accordingly, a Fund's ability to maintain posi-
tions in such securities will be affected by reductions in the principal
amount of such securities resulting from prepayments, and its ability to
reinvest the returns of principal at comparable yields is subject to gener-
ally prevailing interest rates at that
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time. Asset-backed securities present credit risks that are not presented by
Mortgage-Backed Securities. This is because asset-backed securities gener-
ally do not have the benefit of a security interest in collateral that is
comparable to mortgage assets. There is the possibility that, in some cases,
recoveries on repossessed collateral may not be available to support pay-
ments on these securities. In the event of a default, a Fund may suffer a
loss if it cannot sell collateral quickly and receive the amount it is owed.
Municipal Securities. Certain Funds may invest in securities and instruments
issued by state and local government issuers. Municipal Securities in which
a Fund may invest consist of bonds, notes, commercial paper and other
instruments (including participation interests in such securities) issued by
or on behalf of the states, territories and possessions of the United States
(including the District of Columbia) and their political subdivisions, agen-
cies or instrumentalities, the interest on which, in the opinion of bond
counsel for the issuers or counsel selected by the Investment Adviser, is
exempt from regular federal income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for
federal income tax purposes but not necessarily exempt from federal alterna-
tive minimum tax or from state or local taxes). Because of their tax-exempt
status, the yields and market values of Municipal Securities may be more
adversely impacted by changes in tax rates and policies than taxable fixed-
income securities.
Municipal Securities include both "general" and "revenue" bonds and may be
issued to obtain funds for various purposes. General obligations are secured
by the issuer's pledge of its full faith, credit and taxing power. Revenue
obligations are payable only from the revenues derived from a particular
facility or class of facilities.
Municipal Securities are often issued to obtain funds for various public
purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities
such as bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools,
streets and water and sewer works. Municipal Securities include private
activity bonds, pre-refunded municipal securities and auction rate securi-
ties.
The obligations of the issuer to pay the principal of and interest on a
Municipal Security are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency
and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors, such as the
Federal Bankruptcy Act, and laws, if any, that may be enacted by Congress or
state legislatures extending the time for payment of principal or interest
or imposing other constraints upon the enforcement of such obligations.
There is also the possibility that, as a result of litigation or other con-
ditions, the power or ability of the issuer to pay when due the principal of
or interest on a Municipal Security may be materially affected.
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In addition, Municipal Securities include municipal leases, certificates of
participation and "moral obligation" bonds. A municipal lease is an obliga-
tion issued by a state or local government to acquire equipment or facili-
ties. Certificates of participation represent interests in municipal leases
or other instruments, such as installment purchase agreements. Moral obliga-
tion bonds are supported by a moral commitment but not a legal obligation of
a state or local government. Municipal leases, certificates of participation
and moral obligation bonds frequently involve special risks not normally
associated with general obligation or revenue bonds. In particular, these
instruments permit governmental issuers to acquire property and equipment
without meeting constitutional and statutory requirements for the issuance
of debt. If, however, the governmental issuer does not periodically appro-
priate money to enable it to meet its payment obligations under these
instruments, it cannot be legally compelled to do so. If a default occurs,
it is likely that a Fund would be unable to obtain another acceptable source
of payment. Some municipal leases, certificates of participation and moral
obligation bonds may be illiquid.
Municipal Securities may also be in the form of a tender option bond, which
is a Municipal Security (generally held pursuant to a custodial arrangement)
having a relatively long maturity and bearing interest at a fixed rate sub-
stantially higher than prevailing short-term, tax-exempt rates. The bond is
typically issued with the agreement of a third party, such as a bank, bro-
ker-dealer or other financial institution, which grants the security holders
the option, at periodic intervals, to tender their securities to the insti-
tution. After payment of a fee to the financial institution that provides
this option, the security holder effectively holds a demand obligation that
bears interest at the prevailing short-term, tax-exempt rate. An institution
may not be obligated to accept tendered bonds in the event of certain
defaults or a significant downgrading in the credit rating assigned to the
issuer of the bond. The tender option will be taken into account in deter-
mining the maturity of the tender option bonds and a Fund's average portfo-
lio maturity. There is risk that a Fund will not be considered the owner of
a tender option bond for federal income tax purposes, and thus will not be
entitled to treat such interest as exempt from federal income tax. Certain
tender option bonds may be illiquid.
Municipal Securities may be backed by letters of credit or other forms of
credit enhancement issued by domestic banks or foreign banks which have a
branch, agency or subsidiary in the United States or by other financial
institutions. The credit quality of these banks and financial institutions
could, therefore, cause a loss to a Fund that invests in Municipal Securi-
ties. Letters of credit and other obligations of foreign banks and financial
institutions may involve risks in addition to those of domestic obligations
because of less publicly available financial and other information, less
securities regulation, potential imposition of foreign withholding and other
taxes, war, expropriation or other adverse governmental
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actions. Foreign banks and their foreign branches are not regulated by U.S.
banking authorities, and are generally not bound by the accounting, auditing
and financial reporting standards applicable to U.S. banks.
Corporate Debt Obligations; Trust Preferred Securities; Convertible Securi-
ties. Certain Funds may invest in corporate debt obligations, trust pre-
ferred securities and convertible securities. Corporate debt obligations
include bonds, notes, debentures, commercial paper and other obligations of
corporations to pay interest and repay principal, and include securities
issued by banks and other financial institutions. A trust preferred security
is a long dated bond (for example, 30 years) with preferred features. The
preferred features are that payment of interest can be deferred for a speci-
fied period without initiating a default event. The securities are generally
senior in claim to standard preferred stock but junior to other bondholders.
Convertible securities are preferred stock or debt obligations that are con-
vertible into common stock. Convertible securities generally offer lower
interest or dividend yields than non-convertible securities of similar qual-
ity. Convertible securities in which a Fund invests are subject to the same
rating criteria as its other investments in fixed-income securities. Con-
vertible securities have both equity and fixed-income risk characteristics.
Like all fixed-income securities, the value of convertible securities is
susceptible to the risk of market losses attributable to changes in interest
rates. Generally, the market value of convertible securities tends to
decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest
rates decline. However, when the market price of the common stock underlying
a convertible security exceeds the conversion price of the convertible secu-
rity, the convertible security tends to reflect the market price of the
underlying common stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock
declines, the convertible security, like a fixed-income security, tends to
trade increasingly on a yield basis, and thus may not decline in price to
the same extent as the underlying common stock.
Foreign Currency Transactions. Certain Funds may, to the extent consistent
with their investment policies, purchase or sell foreign currencies on a
cash basis or through forward contracts. A forward contract involves an
obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a
price set at the time of the contract. Certain Funds may engage in foreign
currency transactions for hedging purposes and to seek to protect against
anticipated changes in future foreign currency exchange rates. In addition,
certain Funds also may enter into such transactions to seek to increase
total return, which is considered a speculative practice.
Some Funds may also engage in cross-hedging by using forward contracts in a
currency different from that in which the hedged security is denominated or
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quoted if the Investment Adviser determines that there is a pattern of cor-
relation between the two currencies. A Fund may hold foreign currency
received in connection with investments in foreign securities when, in the
judgment of the Investment Adviser, it would be beneficial to convert such
currency into U.S. dollars at a later date (e.g., the Investment Adviser may
anticipate the foreign currency to appreciate against the U.S. dollar).
Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of
time, causing, along with other factors, a Fund's NAV to fluctuate (when the
Fund's NAV fluctuates, the value of your shares may go up or down). Currency
exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by the intervention of
U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or the failure to intervene,
or by currency controls or political developments in the United States or
abroad.
The market in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, currency swaps
and other privately negotiated currency instruments offers less protection
against defaults by the other party to such instruments than is available
for currency instruments traded on an exchange. Such contracts are subject
to the risk that the counterparty to the contract will default on its obli-
gations. Since these contracts are not guaranteed by an exchange or clear-
inghouse, a default on a contract would deprive a Fund of unrealized prof-
its, transaction costs or the benefits of a currency hedge or could force
the Fund to cover its purchase or sale commitments, if any, at the current
market price.
Structured Securities and Inverse Floaters. Certain Funds may invest in
structured securities. Structured securities are securities whose value is
determined by reference to changes in the value of specific currencies,
interest rates, commodities, indices or other financial indicators (the
"Reference") or the relative change in two or more References. The interest
rate or the principal amount payable upon maturity or redemption may be
increased or decreased depending upon changes in the applicable Reference.
Structured securities may be positively or negatively indexed, so that
appreciation of the Reference may produce an increase or decrease in the
interest rate or value of the security at maturity. In addition, changes in
the interest rates or the value of the security at maturity may be a multi-
ple of changes in the value of the Reference. Consequently, structured secu-
rities may present a greater degree of market risk than other types of
fixed-income securities, and may be more volatile, less liquid and more dif-
ficult to price accurately than less complex securities.
Structured securities include, but are not limited to, inverse floating rate
debt securities ("inverse floaters"). The interest rate on inverse floaters
resets in the opposite direction from the market rate of interest to which
the inverse floater is indexed. An inverse floater may be considered to be
leveraged to the extent that
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its interest rate varies by a magnitude that exceeds the magnitude of the
change in the index rate of interest. The higher the degree of leverage of
an inverse floater, the greater the volatility of its market value.
Zero Coupon, Deferred Interest, Pay-In-Kind and Capital Appreciation Bonds.
Each Fund may invest in zero coupon, deferred interest, pay-in-kind and cap-
ital appreciation bonds are issued at a discount from their face value
because interest payments are typically postponed until maturity. Pay-in-
kind securities are securities that have interest payable by the delivery of
additional securities. The market prices of these securities generally are
more volatile than the market prices of interest-bearing securities and are
likely to respond to a greater degree to changes in interest rates than
interest-bearing securities having similar maturities and credit quality.
Mortgage Dollar Rolls. Certain Funds may enter into mortgage dollar rolls. A
mortgage dollar roll involves the sale by a Fund of securities for delivery
in the current month. The Fund simultaneously contracts with the same
counterparty to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and
maturity) but not identical securities on a specified future date. During
the roll period, the Fund loses the right to receive principal and interest
paid on the securities sold. However, the Fund benefits to the extent of any
difference between (a) the price received for the securities sold and (b)
the lower forward price for the future purchase and/or fee income plus the
interest earned on the cash proceeds of the securities sold. Unless the ben-
efits of a mortgage dollar roll exceed the income, capital appreciation and
gain or loss due to mortgage prepayments that would have been realized on
the securities sold as part of the roll, the use of this technique will
diminish the Fund's performance.
Successful use of mortgage dollar rolls depends upon the Investment Advis-
er's ability to predict correctly interest rates and mortgage prepayments.
If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its prediction, a Fund may experi-
ence a loss. For financial reporting and tax purposes, the Funds treat mort-
gage dollar rolls as two separate transactions: one involving the purchase
of a security and a separate transaction involving a sale. The Funds do not
currently intend to enter into mortgage dollar rolls that are accounted for
as a financing and do not treat them as borrowings.
Options on Securities, Securities Indices and Foreign Currencies. A put
option gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell, and the writer
(seller) of the option the obligation to buy, the underlying instrument dur-
ing the option period. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the
right to buy, and the writer (seller) of the option the obligation to sell,
the underlying instrument during the option period. Each Fund may write
(sell) covered call and put options and pur-
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chase put and call options on any securities in which it may invest or on
any securities index comprised of securities in which it may invest. A Fund
may also, to the extent that it invests in foreign securities, purchase and
sell (write) put and call options on foreign currencies.
The writing and purchase of options is a highly specialized activity which
involves special investment risks. Options may be used for either hedging or
cross-hedging purposes, or to seek to increase total return (which is con-
sidered a speculative activity). The successful use of options depends in
part on the ability of the Investment Adviser to manage future price fluctu-
ations and the degree of correlation between the options and securities (or
currency) markets. If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its expectation
of changes in market prices or determination of the correlation between the
instruments or indices on which options are written and purchased and the
instruments in a Fund's investment portfolio, the Fund may incur losses that
it would not otherwise incur. The use of options can also increase a Fund's
transaction costs. Options written or purchased by the Funds may be traded
on either U.S. or foreign exchanges or over-the- counter. Foreign and over-
the-counter options will present greater possibility of loss because of
their greater illiquidity and credit risks.
Yield Curve Options. Each Fund may enter into options on the yield "spread"
or differential between two securities. Such transactions are referred to as
"yield curve" options. In contrast to other types of options, a yield curve
option is based on the difference between the yields of designated securi-
ties, rather than the prices of the individual securities, and is settled
through cash payments. Accordingly, a yield curve option is profitable to
the holder if this differential widens (in the case of a call) or narrows
(in the case of a put), regardless of whether the yields of the underlying
securities increase or decrease.
The trading of yield curve options is subject to all of the risks associated
with the trading of other types of options. In addition, such options pres-
ent a risk of loss even if the yield of one of the underlying securities
remains constant, or if the spread moves in a direction or to an extent
which was not anticipated.
Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts. Futures contracts are
standardized, exchange-traded contracts that provide for the sale or pur-
chase of a specified financial instrument or currency at a future time at a
specified price. An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the
right (and the writer of the option the obligation) to assume a position in
a futures contract at a specified exercise price within a specified period
of time. A futures contract may be based on various securities (such as U.S.
Government Securities), foreign currencies, securities indices and other
financial instruments and indices. The Funds may engage in futures transac-
tions on both U.S. and foreign exchanges.
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Each Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts, and purchase and write
call and put options on futures contracts, in order to seek to increase
total return or to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities
prices or, to the extent a Fund invests in foreign securities, currency
exchange rates, or to otherwise manage their term structures, sector selec-
tion and durations in accordance with their investment objectives and poli-
cies. Each Fund may also enter into closing purchase and sale transactions
with respect to such contracts and options. A Fund will engage in futures
and related options transactions for bona fide hedging purposes as defined
in regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or to seek to
increase total return to the extent permitted by such regulations. A Fund
may not purchase or sell futures contracts or purchase or sell related
options to seek to increase total return, except for closing purchase or
sale transactions, if immediately thereafter the sum of the amount of ini-
tial margin deposits and premiums paid on the Fund's outstanding positions
in futures and related options entered into for the purpose of seeking to
increase total return would exceed 5% of the market value of the Fund's net
assets.
Futures contracts and related options present the following risks:
.While a Fund may benefit from the use of futures and options on futures,
unanticipated changes in interest rates, securities prices or currency
exchange rates may result in poorer overall performance than if the Fund
had not entered into any futures contracts or options transactions.
.Because perfect correlation between a futures position and portfolio posi-
tion that is intended to be protected is impossible to achieve, the desired
protection may not be obtained and a Fund may be exposed to additional risk
of loss.
.The loss incurred by a Fund in entering into futures contracts and in writ-
ing call options on futures is potentially unlimited and may exceed the
amount of the premium received.
.Futures markets are highly volatile and the use of futures may increase the
volatility of a Fund's NAV.
.As a result of the low margin deposits normally required in futures trad-
ing, a relatively small price movement in a futures contract may result in
substantial losses to a Fund.
.Futures contracts and options on futures may be illiquid, and exchanges may
limit fluctuations in futures contract prices during a single day.
.Foreign exchanges may not provide the same protection as U.S. exchanges.
When-Issued Securities and Forward Commitments. Each Fund may purchase when-
issued securities and enter into forward commitments. When-issued securities
are securities that have been authorized, but not yet issued. When-issued
securities are purchased in order to secure what is considered to be an
advantageous price and yield to the Fund at the time of entering into the
transaction. A forward
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commitment involves entering into a contract to purchase or sell securities
for a fixed price at a future date beyond the customary settlement period.
The purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis
involves a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased
declines before the settlement date. Conversely, the sale of securities on a
forward commitment basis involves the risk that the value of the securities
sold may increase before the settlement date. Although a Fund will generally
purchase securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis with the
intention of acquiring the securities for its portfolio, a Fund may dispose
of when-issued securities or forward commitments prior to settlement if the
Investment Adviser deems it appropriate.
Lending of Portfolio Securities. Each Fund may engage in securities lending.
Securities lending involves the lending of securities owned by a Fund to
financial institutions such as certain broker-dealers. The borrowers are
required to secure their loans continuously with cash, cash equivalents,
U.S. Government Securities or letters of credit in an amount at least equal
to the market value of the securities loaned. Cash collateral may be
invested in cash equivalents. To the extent that cash collateral is invested
in other investment securities, such collateral will be subject to market
depreciation or appreciation, and a Fund will be responsible for any loss
that might result from its investment of the borrowers' collateral. If the
Investment Adviser determines to make securities loans, the value of the
securities loaned may not exceed 33 1/3% of the value of the total assets of
a Fund (including the loan collateral).
A Fund may lend its securities to increase its income. A Fund may, however,
experience delay in the recovery of its securities, or capital loss, if the
institution with which it has engaged in a portfolio loan transaction
breaches its agreement with the Fund.
Repurchase Agreements. Repurchase agreements involve the purchase of securi-
ties subject to the seller's agreement to repurchase them at a mutually
agreed upon date and price. Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements
with dealers in U.S. Government Securities and member banks of the Federal
Reserve System which furnish collateral at least equal in value or market
price to the amount of their repurchase obligation. Some Funds may also
enter into repurchase agreements involving certain foreign government secu-
rities.
If the other party or "seller" defaults, a Fund might suffer a loss to the
extent that the proceeds from the sale of the underlying securities and
other collateral held by the Fund are less than the repurchase price and the
Fund's costs associated with delay and enforcement of the repurchase agree-
ment. In addition, in the event of bankruptcy of the seller, a Fund could
suffer additional losses if a court determines that the Fund's interest in
the collateral is not enforceable.
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In evaluating whether to enter into a repurchase agreement, the Investment
Adviser will carefully consider the creditworthiness of the seller. Certain
Funds, together with other registered investment companies having advisory
agreements with the Investment Adviser or any of its affiliates, may trans-
fer uninvested cash balances into a single joint account, the daily aggre-
gate balance of which will be invested in one or more repurchase agreements.
Borrowings and Reverse Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund can borrow money
from banks and enter into reverse repurchase agreements with banks and other
financial institutions in amounts not exceeding one-third of its total
assets. A Fund may not make additional investments if borrowings exceed 5%
of its total assets. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the sale of secu-
rities held by a Fund subject to the Fund's agreement to repurchase them at
a mutually agreed upon date and price (including interest). These transac-
tions may be entered into as a temporary measure for emergency purposes or
to meet redemption requests. Reverse repurchase agreements may also be
entered into when the Investment Adviser expects that the interest income to
be earned from the investment of the transaction proceeds will be greater
than the related interest expense. Borrowings and reverse repurchase agree-
ments involve leveraging. If the securities held by a Fund decline in value
while these transactions are outstanding, the NAV of the Fund's outstanding
shares will decline in value by proportionately more than the decline in
value of the securities. In addition, reverse repurchase agreements involve
the risk that the interest income earned by a Fund (from the investment of
the proceeds) will be less than the interest expense of the transaction,
that the market value of the securities sold by a Fund will decline below
the price the Fund is obligated to pay to repurchase the securities, and
that the securities may not be returned to the Fund.
Interest Rate Swaps, Mortgage Swaps, Credit Swaps, Currency Swaps and Inter-
est Rate Caps, Floors and Collars. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange
by a Fund with another party of their respective commitments to pay or
receive interest, such as an exchange of fixed-rate payments for floating
rate payments. Mortgage swaps are similar to interest rate swaps in that
they represent commitments to pay and receive interest. The notional princi-
pal amount, however, is tied to a reference pool or pools of mortgages.
Credit swaps involve the receipt of floating or fixed rate payments in
exchange for assuming potential credit losses of an underlying security.
Credit swaps give one party to a transaction the right to dispose of or
acquire an asset (or group of assets), or the right to receive or make a
payment from the other party, upon the occurrence of specified credit
events. Currency swaps involve the exchange of the parties' respective
rights to make or receive payments in specified currencies. The purchase of
an interest rate cap entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified
index exceeds a predetermined interest
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rate, to receive payment of interest on a notional principal amount from the
party selling such interest rate cap. The purchase of an interest rate floor
entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified index falls below a
predetermined interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional
principal amount from the party selling the interest rate floor. An interest
rate collar is the combination of a cap and a floor that preserves a certain
return within a predetermined range of interest rates.
Each Fund may enter into swap transactions for hedging purposes or to seek
to increase total return. The use of interest rate, mortgage, credit and
currency swaps, as well as interest rate caps, floors and collars, is a
highly specialized activity which involves investment techniques and risks
different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transac-
tions. If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its forecasts of market
values, interest rates and currency exchange rates, the investment perfor-
mance of a Fund would be less favorable than it would have been if these
investment techniques were not used.
Other Investment Companies. Each Fund may invest in securities of other
investment companies subject to statutory limitations prescribed by the Act.
These limitations include a prohibition on any Fund acquiring more than 3%
of the voting shares of any other investment company, and a prohibition on
investing more than 5% of a Fund's total assets in securities of any one
investment company or more than 10% of its total assets in securities of all
investment companies. A Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of
any management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment compa-
nies. Such other investment companies will have investment objectives, poli-
cies and restrictions substantially similar to those of the acquiring Fund
and will be subject to substantially the same risks.
Non-Investment Grade Fixed-Income Securities. Non-investment grade fixed-
income securities and unrated securities of comparable credit quality (com-
monly known as "junk bonds") are considered predominantly speculative by
traditional investment standards. In some cases, these obligations may be
highly speculative and have poor prospects for reaching investment grade
standing. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are subject to the
increased risk of an issuer's inability to meet principal and interest obli-
gations. These securities, also referred to as high yield securities, may be
subject to greater price volatility due to such factors as specific corpo-
rate or municipal developments, interest rate sensitivity, negative percep-
tions of the junk bond markets generally and less secondary market
liquidity.
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are often issued in connection
with a corporate reorganization or restructuring or as part of a merger,
acquisition, takeover or similar event. They are also issued by less estab-
lished companies seek
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ing to expand. Such issuers are often highly leveraged and generally less
able than more established or less leveraged entities to make scheduled pay-
ments of principal and interest in the event of adverse developments or
business conditions. Non-investment grade securities are also issued by
state, city, or local municipalities that may have difficulty in making all
scheduled interest and principal payments.
The market value of non-investment grade fixed-income securities tends to
reflect individual corporate or municipal developments to a greater extent
than that of higher rated securities which react primarily to fluctuations
in the general level of interest rates. As a result, a Fund's ability to
achieve its investment objectives may depend to a greater extent on the
Investment Adviser's judgment concerning the creditworthiness of issuers
than funds which invest in higher-rated securities. Issuers of non-invest-
ment grade fixed-income securities may not be able to make use of more tra-
ditional methods of financing and their ability to service debt obligations
may be affected more adversely than issuers of higher-rated securities by
economic downturns, specific corporate or financial developments or the
issuer's inability to meet specific projected business forecasts. Negative
publicity about the junk bond market and investor perceptions regarding
lower rated securities, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may
depress the prices for such securities.
A holder's risk of loss from default is significantly greater for non-
investment grade fixed-income securities than is the case for holders of
other debt securities because such non-investment grade securities are gen-
erally unsecured and are often subordinated to the rights of other creditors
of the issuers of such securities. Investment by a Fund in defaulted securi-
ties poses additional risk of loss should nonpayment of principal and inter-
est continue in respect of such securities. Even if such securities are held
to maturity, recovery by a Fund of its initial investment and any antici-
pated income or appreciation is uncertain.
The secondary market for non-investment grade fixed-income securities is
concentrated in relatively few market makers and is dominated by institu-
tional investors, including mutual funds, insurance companies and other
financial institutions. Accordingly, the secondary market for such securi-
ties is not as liquid as, and is more volatile than, the secondary market
for higher-rated securities. In addition, market trading volume for high
yield fixed-income securities is generally lower and the secondary market
for such securities could shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning
as a result of adverse market or economic conditions, independent of any
specific adverse changes in the condition of a particular issuer. Because of
the lack of sufficient market liquidity, a Fund may incur losses because it
will be required to effect sales at a disadvantageous time and then only at
a substantial drop in price. These factors may have an adverse effect on the
market price and a Fund's ability to dispose of particular portfolio invest-
ments. A
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less liquid secondary market also may make it more difficult for a Fund to
obtain precise valuations of the high yield securities in its portfolio.
Credit ratings issued by credit rating agencies are designed to evaluate the
safety of principal and interest payments of rated securities. They do not,
however, evaluate the market value risk of non-investment grade securities
and, therefore, may not fully reflect the true risks of an investment. In
addition, credit rating agencies may or may not make timely changes in a
rating to reflect changes in the economy or in the conditions of the issuer
that affect the market value of the security. Consequently, credit ratings
are used only as a preliminary indicator of investment quality.
Loan Participations. Certain Funds may invest in loan participations. A loan
participation is an interest in a loan to a U.S. or foreign company or other
borrower which is administered and sold by a financial intermediary. A Fund
may only invest in loans to issuers in whose obligations it may otherwise
invest. Loan participation interests may take the form of a direct or co-
lending relationship with the corporate borrower, an assignment of an inter-
est in the loan by a co-lender or another participant, or a participation in
the seller's share of the loan. When a Fund acts as co-lender in connection
with a participation interest or when it acquires certain participation
interests, the Fund will have direct recourse against the borrower if the
borrower fails to pay scheduled principal and interest. In cases where the
Fund lacks direct recourse, it will look to an agent for the lenders (the
"agent lender") to enforce appropriate credit remedies against the borrower.
In these cases, the Fund may be subject to delays, expenses and risks that
are greater than those that would have been involved if the Fund had pur-
chased a direct obligation (such as commercial paper) of such borrower.
Moreover, under the terms of the loan participation, the Fund may be
regarded as a creditor of the agent lender (rather than of the underlying
corporate borrower), so that the Fund may also be subject to the risk that
the agent lender may become insolvent.
Preferred Stock, Warrants and Rights. Certain Funds may invest in preferred
stock, warrants and rights. Preferred stocks are securities that represent
an ownership interest providing the holder with claims on the issuer's earn-
ings and assets before common stock owners but after bond owners. Unlike
debt securities, the obligations of an issuer of preferred stock, including
dividend and other payment obligations, may not typically be accelerated by
the holders of such preferred stock on the occurrence of an event of default
or other non-compliance by the issuer of the preferred stock.
Warrants and other rights are options to buy a stated number of shares of
common stock at a specified price at any time during the life of the warrant
or right. The holders of warrants and rights have no voting rights, receive
no dividends and have no rights with respect to the assets of the issuer.
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Appendix B
Financial Highlights
The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand a Fund's
financial performance for the past five years (or less if the Fund has been
in operation for less than five years). Certain information reflects finan-
cial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table repre-
sent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in
a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This
information has been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, whose report, along
with a Fund's financial statements, is included in the Fund's annual report
(available upon request without charge). No financial highlights are
included for the High Yield Municipal Fund because it had no operating his-
tory prior to the date of this Prospectus.
ADJUSTABLE RATE GOVERNMENT FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
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Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $9.69 $0.49 $(0.05)
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.70 0.53 (0.05)
1999 - Administration Shares/g/ 9.70 0.37/f/ 0.01/f/
1999 - Service Shares 9.70 0.48 (0.04)
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1998 - Class A Shares 9.88 0.53 (0.17)
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.88 0.55 (0.16)
1998 - Administration Shares 9.88 0.53 (0.16)
1998 - Service Shares 9.88 0.51 (0.16)
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1997 - Class A Shares 9.83 0.57/f/ 0.05/f/
1997 - Institutional Shares 9.83 0.59/f/ 0.05/f/
1997 - Administration Shares 9.83 0.57/f/ 0.05/f/
1997 - Service Shares (commenced March 27) 9.84 0.33/f/ 0.04/f/
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1996 - Class A Shares 9.77 0.55/f/ 0.08/f/
1996 - Institutional Shares 9.77 0.57/f/ 0.08/f/
1996 - Administration Shares 9.77 0.55/f/ 0.08/f/
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1995 - Class A Shares (commenced May 15) 9.79 0.27/f/ (0.01)/f/
1995 - Institutional Shares 9.74 0.56/f/ 0.07/f/
1995 - Administration Shares 9.74 0.54/f/ 0.07/f/
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</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions
to shareholders
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In excess Net increase Net asset Net assets Ratio of net
From net of net (decrease) value, at end of expenses
investment investment From in net end of Total period to average
income income capital asset value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.44) $ -- $(0.06) $(0.06) $9.63 4.65% $ 22,862 0.89%
(0.48) -- (0.06) (0.06) 9.64 5.06 315,024 0.49
(0.33) -- (0.04) 0.01 9.71/g/ 4.02/d/ -- 0.74/c/
(0.43) -- (0.06) (0.05) 9.65 4.65 797 0.99
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(0.53) (0.02) -- (0.19) 9.69 3.71 60,782 0.80
(0.55) (0.02) -- (0.18) 9.70 4.09 441,228 0.53
(0.53) (0.02) -- (0.18) 9.70 3.83 5,999 0.78
(0.51) (0.02) -- (0.18) 9.70 3.57 822 1.03
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(0.57) -- -- 0.05 9.88 6.43 43,393 0.74
(0.59) -- -- 0.05 9.88 6.70 463,511 0.49
(0.57) -- -- 0.05 9.88 6.43 2,793 0.74
(0.33) -- -- 0.04 9.88 3.81/d/ 346 1.05/c/
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(0.55) (0.02) -- 0.06 9.83 6.60 10,728 0.70
(0.57) (0.02) -- 0.06 9.83 6.86 613,149 0.45
(0.55) (0.02) -- 0.06 9.83 6.60 3,792 0.70
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(0.27) (0.01) -- (0.02) 9.77 2.74/d/ 15,203 0.69/c/
(0.57) (0.03) -- 0.03 9.77 6.75 657,358 0.46
(0.55) (0.03) -- 0.03 9.77 6.48 3,572 0.71
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ADJUSTABLE RATE GOVERNMENT FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming
no voluntary waiver
of fees or
expense limitations
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Ratio of Ratio of
net net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 5.15% 0.93% 5.11% 38.86%
1999 - Institutional Shares 5.49 0.53 5.45 38.86
1999 - Administration Shares/g/ 5.35/c/ 0.78/c/ 5.31/c/ 38.86
1999 - Service Shares 4.99 1.03 4.95 38.86
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1998 - Class A Shares 5.40 1.02 5.18 33.64
1998 - Institutional Shares 5.63 0.53 5.63 33.64
1998 - Administration Shares 5.33 0.78 5.33 33.64
1998 - Service Shares 5.09 1.03 5.09 33.64
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1997 - Class A Shares 5.60 1.02 5.32 46.58
1997 - Institutional Shares 5.99 0.52 5.96 46.58
1997 - Administration Shares 5.73 0.77 5.70 46.58
1997 - Service Shares (commenced
March 27) 5.64/c/ 1.08/c/ 5.61/c/ 46.58
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1996 - Class A Shares 5.59 1.01 5.28 52.36
1996 - Institutional Shares 5.85 0.51 5.79 52.36
1996 - Administration Shares 5.59 0.76 5.53 52.36
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1995 - Class A Shares (commenced
May 15) 5.87/c/ 1.01/c/ 5.55/c/ 24.12
1995 - Institutional Shares 5.77 0.53 5.70 24.12
1995 - Administration Shares 5.50 0.78 5.43 24.12
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</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales charge for Class A shares were taken
into account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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SHORT DURATION GOVERNMENT FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $9.91 $0.55 $(0.36)
1999 - Class B Shares 9.88 0.48 (0.33)
1999 - Class C Shares 9.88 0.47 (0.36)
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.90 0.59 (0.35)
1999 - Administration Shares/h/ 9.91 0.40/f/ (0.25)/f/
1999 - Service Shares 9.89 0.54 (0.35)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 9.88 0.57 0.04
1998 - Class B Shares 9.86 0.51 0.03
1998 - Class C Shares 9.86 0.49 0.03
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.86 0.58 0.06
1998 - Administration Shares 9.89 0.55 0.05
1998 - Service Shares 9.86 0.55 0.04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced May 1) 9.78 0.31/f/ 0.09/f/
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 9.75 0.28/f/ 0.10/f/
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 9.83 0.12/f/ 0.02/f/
1997 - Institutional Shares 9.83 0.64/f/ 0.03/f/
1997 - Administration Shares 9.85 0.62/f/ 0.04/f/
1997 - Service Shares 9.82 0.59/f/ 0.04/f/
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 9.82 0.63/f/ 0.01/f/
1996 - Administration Shares/g/ 9.86 0.38/f/ --/f/
1996 - Service Shares
(commenced April 10) 9.72 0.31/f/ 0.10/f/
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 9.64 0.66/f/ 0.17/f/
1995 - Administration Shares/g/ 9.64 0.24/f/ (0.04)/f/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Short Duration Government Fund Administration Shares commenced activity on
April 15, 1993, were redeemed in full on February 23, 1995 and re-commenced
on February 28, 1996 at $9.86.
(h) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions
to
shareholders
-------------
Net
increase Net asset Net assets Ratio of net
From net (decrease) value, at end of expenses
investment in net end of Total period to average
income asset value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.53) $(0.34) $9.57 1.97% $ 52,235 0.94%
(0.47) (0.32) 9.56 1.56 6,937 1.54
(0.45) (0.34) 9.54 1.21 7,029 1.69
(0.57) (0.33) 9.57 2.49 146,062 0.54
(0.39) (0.24) 9.67/h/ 1.57/d/ -- 0.79/c/
(0.52) (0.33) 9.56 1.97 6,605 1.04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.58) 0.03 9.91 6.36 56,725 0.81
(0.52) 0.02 9.88 5.62 5,025 1.41
(0.50) 0.02 9.88 5.46 4,527 1.56
(0.60) 0.04 9.90 6.75 145,514 0.53
(0.58) 0.02 9.91 6.27 7,357 0.78
(0.56) 0.03 9.89 6.12 6,232 1.03
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.30) 0.10 9.88 4.14/d/ 9,491 0.70/c/
(0.27) 0.11 9.86 3.94/d/ 747 1.30/c/
(0.11) 0.03 9.86 1.44/d/ 190 1.45/c/
(0.64) 0.03 9.86 7.07 103,729 0.45
(0.62) 0.04 9.89 6.91 1,060 0.70
(0.59) 0.04 9.86 6.63 3,337 0.95
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.63) 0.01 9.83 6.75 99,944 0.45
(0.39) (0.01) 9.85 4.00/d/ 252 0.70/c/
(0.31) 0.10 9.82 4.35/d/ 1,822 0.95/c/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.65) 0.18 9.82 8.97 103,760 0.45
(0.21) (0.01) 9.63 2.10/d/ -- 0.70/c/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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SHORT DURATION GOVERNMENT FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of
fees
or expense limitations
-----------------------
Ratio of net Ratio of net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 5.61% 1.07% 5.48% 172.61%
1999 - Class B Shares 5.04 1.82 4.76 172.61
1999 - Class C Shares 4.83 1.82 4.70 172.61
1999 - Institutional Shares 6.03 0.67 5.90 172.61
1999 - Administration Shares/h/ 5.76/c/ 0.92/c/ 5.63/c/ 172.61
1999 - Service Shares 5.54 1.17 5.41 172.61
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 5.68 1.32 5.17 119.89
1998 - Class B Shares 5.12 1.87 4.66 119.89
1998 - Class C Shares 4.64 1.87 4.33 119.89
1998 - Institutional Shares 6.06 0.84 5.75 119.89
1998 - Administration Shares 5.76 1.09 5.45 119.89
1998 - Service Shares 5.56 1.34 5.25 119.89
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced May 1) 6.05/c/ 1.32/c/ 5.43/c/ 102.58
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 5.52/c/ 1.82/c/ 5.00/c/ 102.58
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 5.52/c/ 1.82/c/ 5.15/c/ 102.58
1997 - Institutional Shares 6.43 0.82 6.06 102.58
1997 - Administration Shares 6.19 1.07 5.82 102.58
1997 - Service Shares 5.92 1.32 5.55 102.58
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 6.44 0.71 6.18 115.45
1996 - Administration Shares/g/ 5.97/c/ 0.96/c/ 5.71/c/ 115.45
1996 - Service Shares
(commenced April 10) 6.05/c/ 1.21/c/ 5.79/c/ 115.45
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 6.87 0.72 6.60 292.56
1995 - Administration Shares/g/ 7.91/c/ 0.90/c/ 7.71/c/ 292.56
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Short Duration Government Fund Administration Shares commenced activity on
April 15, 1993, were redeemed in full on February 23, 1995 and re-commenced
on February 28, 1996 at $9.86.
(h) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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SHORT DURATION TAX-FREE FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net realized
and unrealized
Net asset gain (loss)
value, Net on investment
beginning investment and futures
of period income transactions
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $10.19 $0.34 $(0.24)
1999 - Class B Shares 10.18 0.28 (0.23)
1999 - Class C Shares 10.18 0.26 (0.22)
1999 - Institutional Shares 10.18 0.38 (0.23)
1999 - Administration Shares/f/ 10.18 0.26/e/ (0.12)/e/
1999 - Service Shares 10.18 0.33/e/ (0.24)/e/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 10.08 0.36/e/ 0.13/e/
1998 - Class B Shares 10.08 0.30/e/ 0.12/e/
1998 - Class C Shares 10.07 0.28/e/ 0.14/e/
1998 - Institutional Shares 10.07 0.39/e/ 0.13/e/
1998 - Administration Shares 10.07 0.36/e/ 0.13/e/
1998 - Service Shares 10.07 0.34/e/ 0.13/e/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares (commenced
May 1) 9.94 0.20/e/ 0.14/e/
1997 - Class B Shares (commenced
May 1) 9.94 0.16/e/ 0.14/e/
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced
August 15) 10.04 0.07/e/ 0.03/e/
1997 - Institutional Shares 9.96 0.42/e/ 0.11/e/
1997 - Administration Shares 9.96 0.39/e/ 0.11/e/
1997 - Service Shares 9.97 0.37/e/ 0.10/e/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 9.94 0.42/e/ 0.02/e/
1996 - Administration Shares 9.94 0.39/e/ 0.02/e/
1996 - Service Shares 9.95 0.37/e/ 0.02/e/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 9.79 0.42/e/ 0.15/e/
1995 - Administration Shares 9.79 0.40/e/ 0.15/e/
1995 - Service Shares 9.79 0.37/e/ 0.16/e/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(f) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
110
<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
------------------------------------
Net Net Ratio of
In excess increase assets net
From net of net (decrease) Net asset at end of expenses
investment investment in net value , Total period to average
income income asset value end of period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.34) $(0.02) $(0.26) $ 9.93 1.00% $22,903 0.79%
(0.28) (0.02) (0.25) 9.93 0.49 2,000 1.39
(0.26) (0.03) (0.25) 9.93 0.34 2,070 1.54
(0.39) (0.01) (0.25) 9.93 1.50 77,522 0.39
(0.27) -- (0.13) 10.05/f/ 1.37/d/ -- 0.64/c/
(0.33) (0.02) (0.26) 9.92 0.89 173 0.89
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.38) -- 0.11 10.19 4.97 19,881 0.71
(0.32) -- 0.10 10.18 4.25 974 1.31
(0.31) -- 0.11 10.18 4.19 2,256 1.46
(0.41) -- 0.11 10.18 5.25 57,647 0.45
(0.38) -- 0.11 10.18 4.99 525 0.70
(0.36) -- 0.11 10.18 4.73 2,560 0.95
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.20) -- 0.14 10.08 3.39/d/ 4,023 0.70/c/
(0.16) -- 0.14 10.08 3.07/d/ 106 1.30/c/
(0.07) -- 0.03 10.07 0.97/d/ 2 1.45/c/
(0.42) -- 0.11 10.07 5.40 28,821 0.45
(0.39) -- 0.11 10.07 5.14 77 0.70
(0.37) -- 0.10 10.07 4.77 2,051 0.95
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.42) -- 0.02 9.96 4.50 34,814 0.45
(0.39) -- 0.02 9.96 4.24 48 0.70
(0.37) -- 0.02 9.97 3.98 695 0.95
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.42) -- 0.15 9.94 5.98 58,389 0.45
(0.40) -- 0.15 9.94 5.76 46 0.70
(0.37) -- 0.16 9.95 5.59 454 0.95
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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SHORT DURATION TAX-FREE FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming
no voluntary waiver
of fees or
expense limitations
---------------------
Ratio of Ratio of
net net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 3.37% 1.06% 3.10% 147.20%
1999 - Class B Shares 2.80 1.81 2.38 147.20
1999 - Class C Shares 2.62 1.81 2.35 147.20
1999 - Institutional Shares 3.79 0.66 3.52 147.20
1999 - Administration Shares/f/ 3.56/c/ 0.91/c/ 3.29/c/ 147.20
1999 - Service Shares 3.23 1.16 2.96 147.20
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 3.54 1.74 2.51 140.72
1998 - Class B Shares 3.06 2.27 2.10 140.72
1998 - Class C Shares 2.82 2.27 2.01 140.72
1998 - Institutional Shares 3.92 1.26 3.11 140.72
1998 - Administration Shares 3.58 1.51 2.77 140.72
1998 - Service Shares 3.44 1.76 2.63 140.72
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares (commenced
May 1) 3.81/c/ 1.73/c/ 2.78/c/ 194.75
1997 - Class B Shares (commenced
May 1) 3.31/c/ 2.23/c/ 2.38/c/ 194.75
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced
August 15) 2.60/c/ 2.23/c/ 1.82/c/ 194.75
1997 - Institutional Shares 4.18 1.23 3.40 194.75
1997 - Administration Shares 3.91 1.48 3.13 194.75
1997 - Service Shares 3.66 1.73 2.88 194.75
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 4.21 1.01 3.65 231.65
1996 - Administration Shares 3.96 1.26 3.40 231.65
1996 - Service Shares 3.74 1.51 3.18 231.65
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 4.31 0.77 3.99 259.52
1995 - Administration Shares 4.14 1.02 3.82 259.52
1995 - Service Shares 3.87 1.27 3.55 259.52
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(f) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<PAGE>
GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $14.91 $0.80 $(0.89)
1999 - Class B Shares 14.92 0.69 (0.87)
1999 - Class C Shares 14.91 0.69 (0.88)
1999 - Institutional Shares 14.90 0.85 (0.88)
1999 - Service Shares 14.88 0.77 (0.92)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 14.59 0.81 0.45
1998 - Class B Shares 14.61 0.72 0.42
1998 - Class C Shares 14.60 0.74 0.40
1998 - Institutional Shares 14.59 0.87 0.42
1998 - Service Shares 14.59 0.80 0.40
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 14.36 0.91 0.29
1997 - Class B Shares 14.37 0.80 0.30
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 14.38 0.17 0.22
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 15) 14.37 0.20 0.22
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 15) 14.37 0.20 0.21
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 14.47 0.92 (0.11)
1996 - Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 14.11 0.41 0.26
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 13.47 0.94 1.00
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
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<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
---------------------------------------
Net
In excess increase Net asset Net assets
From net of net (decrease) value, at end of
investment investment From net in net end Total period
income income realized gains asset value of period return/b/ (in 000s)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.77) $ -- $(0.35) $(1.21) $13.70 (0.63)% $ 82,102
(0.67) -- (0.35) (1.20) 13.72 (1.29) 19,684
(0.66) -- (0.35) (1.20) 13.71 (1.29) 10,053
(0.83) -- (0.35) (1.21) 13.69 (0.23) 5,899
(0.75) -- (0.35) (1.25) 13.63 (1.01) 15
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.81) (0.07) (0.06) 0.32 14.91 8.98 101,015
(0.72) (0.05) (0.06) 0.31 14.92 8.09 16,125
(0.74) (0.03) (0.06) 0.31 14.91 8.09 9,639
(0.87) (0.05) (0.06) 0.31 14.90 9.19 2,642
(0.80) (0.05) (0.06) 0.29 14.88 8.53 2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.90) -- (0.07) 0.23 14.59 8.72 68,859
(0.79) -- (0.07) 0.24 14.61 7.96 8,041
(0.17) -- -- 0.22 14.60 2.72/d/ 1,196
(0.20) -- -- 0.22 14.59 2.94/d/ 1,894
(0.19) -- -- 0.22 14.59 2.85/d/ 2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.92) -- -- (0.11) 14.36 5.80 30,603
(0.41) -- -- 0.26 14.37 4.85/d/ 234
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.94) -- -- 1.00 14.47 14.90 29,503
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of fees
or expense limitations
-----------------------------
Ratio of
net Ratio of net
Ratio of investment Ratio of investment
net expenses income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 0.98% 5.63% 1.33% 5.28% 277.64%
1999 - Class B Shares 1.73 4.88 2.08 4.53 277.64
1999 - Class C Shares 1.73 4.89 2.08 4.54 277.64
1999 - Institutional Shares 0.58 6.07 0.93 5.72 277.64
1999 - Service Shares 1.08 5.56 1.43 5.21 277.64
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 0.76 5.53 1.53 4.76 315.43
1998 - Class B Shares 1.51 4.76 2.05 4.22 315.43
1998 - Class C Shares 1.51 4.59 2.05 4.05 315.43
1998 - Institutional Shares 0.51 5.82 1.05 5.28 315.43
1998 - Service Shares 1.01 5.48 1.55 4.94 315.43
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 0.50 6.38 1.82 5.06 395.75
1997 - Class B Shares 1.25 5.59 2.32 4.52 395.75
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 1.25/c/ 5.45/c/ 2.32/c/ 4.38/c/ 395.75
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 15) 0.25/c/ 7.03/c/ 1.32/c/ 5.96/c/ 395.75
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 15) 0.75/c/ 6.49/c/ 1.82/c/ 5.42/c/ 395.75
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 0.50 6.42 1.89 5.03 485.09
1996 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 1.25/c/ 5.65/c/ 2.39/c/ 4.51/c/ 485.09
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 0.47 6.67 2.34 4.80 449.53
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
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MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net realized
and unrealized
Net asset gain (loss) on
value, Net investment
beginning investment and futures
of period income transactions
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $15.47 $0.63 $(1.29)
1999 - Class B Shares 15.47 0.51 (1.28)
1999 - Class C Shares 15.47 0.51 (1.28)
1999 - Institutional Shares 15.47 0.70 (1.30)
1999 - Service Shares 15.48 0.65 (1.32)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 14.99 0.65 0.50
1998 - Class B Shares 15.00 0.53 0.49
1998 - Class C Shares 14.99 0.53 0.50
1998 - Institutional Shares 15.00 0.68 0.50
1998 - Service Shares 14.99 0.64 0.49
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 14.37 0.67 0.62
1997 - Class B Shares 14.37 0.56 0.63
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 14.85 0.12 0.14
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 15) 14.84 0.15 0.16
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 15) 14.84 0.14 0.15
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 14.17 0.65 0.20
1997 - Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 14.03 0.27 0.34
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 13.08 0.67 1.09
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
118
<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
-------------------------------------
From
net realized Net
From In excess gain on increase Net assets Ratio of
net of net investment (decrease) Net asset at end of net expenses
investment investment and futures in net value, Total period to average
income income transactions asset value end of period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.65) $ -- $(0.09) $(1.40) $14.07 (4.46)% $90,443 0.94%
(0.52) (0.01) (0.09) (1.39) 14.08 (5.10) 9,334 1.69
(0.51) (0.02) (0.09) (1.39) 14.08 (5.10) 4,379 1.69
(0.70) (0.01) (0.09) (1.40) 14.07 (4.07) 16,197 0.54
(0.63) -- (0.09) (1.39) 14.09 (4.49) 2 1.04
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.64) -- (0.03) 0.48 15.47 7.79 91,158 0.87
(0.52) -- (0.03) 0.47 15.47 6.91 6,722 1.62
(0.52) -- (0.03) 0.48 15.47 6.98 2,862 1.62
(0.68) -- (0.03) 0.47 15.47 8.00 6,154 0.58
(0.61) -- (0.03) 0.49 15.48 7.68 2 1.08
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.67) -- -- 0.62 14.99 9.23 64,553 0.85
(0.56) -- -- 0.63 15.00 8.48 1,750 1.60
(0.12) -- -- 0.14 14.99 1.75/d/ 130 1.60/c/
(0.15) -- -- 0.16 15.00 2.10/d/ 351 0.60/c/
(0.14) -- -- 0.15 14.99 1.93/d/ 2 1.10/c/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.65) -- -- 0.20 14.37 6.13 52,267 0.85
(0.27) -- -- 0.34 14.37 4.40/d/ 255 1.60/c/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.67) -- -- 1.09 14.17 13.79 53,797 0.76
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of fees
or expense limitations
------------------------------
Ratio of net Ratio of net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 4.15% 1.14% 3.95% 70.31%
1999 - Class B Shares 3.40 1.89 3.20 70.31
1999 - Class C Shares 3.40 1.89 3.20 70.31
1999 - Institutional Shares 4.58 0.74 4.38 70.31
1999 - Service Shares 4.35 1.24 4.15 70.31
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 4.25 1.64 3.48 56.51
1998 - Class B Shares 3.44 2.16 2.90 56.51
1998 - Class C Shares 3.38 2.16 2.84 56.51
1998 - Institutional Shares 4.41 1.12 3.87 56.51
1998 - Service Shares 4.21 1.62 3.67 56.51
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 4.60 1.62 3.83 153.12
1997 - Class B Shares 3.74 2.12 3.22 153.12
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 3.24/c/ 2.12/c/ 2.72/c/ 153.12
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 15) 4.41/c/ 1.12/c/ 3.89/c/ 153.12
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 15) 4.24/c/ 1.62/c/ 3.72/c/ 153.12
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 4.58 1.55 3.88 344.13
1996 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 3.55/c/ 2.05/c/ 3.10/c/ 344.13
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 4.93 1.49 4.20 335.55
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gains (loss)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999-Class A Shares $10.25 $0.54 $(0.61)
1999-Class B Shares 10.28 0.48 (0.62)
1999-Class C Shares 10.28 0.47 (0.62)
1999-Institutional Shares 10.28 0.58 (0.62)
1999-Administration Shares/g/ 10.27 0.40/f/ (0.41)/f/
1999-Service Shares 10.28 0.54 (0.62)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998-Class A Shares 10.06 0.59 0.27
1998-Class B Shares 10.09 0.52 0.27
1998-Class C Shares 10.09 0.52 0.27
1998-Institutional Shares 10.08 0.61 0.29
1998-Administration Shares 10.07 0.57 0.29
1998-Service Shares 10.09 0.56 0.27
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997-Class A Shares (commenced May 1) 9.70 0.30 0.36
1997-Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 9.72 0.27 0.37
1997-Class C Shares (commenced August 15) 9.93 0.11 0.16
1997-Institutional Shares 9.85 0.64 0.23
1997-Administration Shares 9.84 0.62 0.23
1997-Service Shares 9.86 0.59 0.23
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996-Institutional Shares 10.00 0.64 (0.07)
1996-Administrative Shares
(commenced February 28) 9.91 0.41 (0.07)
1996-Service Shares (commenced March 13) 9.77 0.38 0.09
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995-Institutional Shares 9.24 0.64 0.76
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
- ---------------------------------
Net
increase Net Net assets Ratio of
In excess (decrease) asset at end net
From net of net From net in net value, of expenses
investment investment realized asset end of Total period to average
income income gains value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.53) $ -- $(0.15) $(0.75) $ 9.50 (0.68)% $ 65,368 0.94%
(0.47) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (1.47) 14,654 1.69
(0.46) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (1.51) 7,443 1.69
(0.57) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (0.37) 216,973 0.54
(0.40) -- (0.15) (0.56) 9.71/g/ (0.13)/d/ -- 0.79/c/
(0.53) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (0.87) 8,172 1.04
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.59) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.25 8.76 56,267 0.74
(0.52) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.28 7.94 7,209 1.49
(0.52) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.28 7.94 5,587 1.49
(0.61) (0.03) (0.06) 0.20 10.28 9.15 195,730 0.46
(0.57) (0.03) (0.06) 0.20 10.27 8.88 12,743 0.71
(0.56) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.28 8.50 5,263 0.96
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.30) -- -- 0.36 10.06 6.94/d/ 9,336 0.70/c/
(0.27) -- -- 0.37 10.09 6.63/d/ 621 1.45/c/
(0.11) -- -- 0.16 10.09 2.74/d/ 272 1.45/c/
(0.64) -- -- 0.23 10.08 9.19 79,230 0.45
(0.62) -- -- 0.23 10.07 8.92 6,176 0.70
(0.59) -- -- 0.23 10.09 8.65 1,868 0.95
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.64) -- (0.08) (0.15) 9.85 5.98 72,061 0.45
(0.41) -- -- (0.07) 9.84 3.56/d/ 702 0.70/c/
(0.38) -- -- 0.09 9.86 4.90/d/ 381 0.95/c/
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.64) -- -- 0.76 10.00 15.72 55,502 0.45
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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CORE FIXED INCOME FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of
fees
or expense
limitations
---------------------
Ratio of Ratio of
net net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999-Class A Shares 5.57% 0.98% 5.53% 279.67%
1999-Class B Shares 4.83 1.73 4.79 279.67
1999-Class C Shares 4.82 1.73 4.78 279.67
1999-Institutional Shares 5.97 0.58 5.93 279.67
1999-Administration Shares/g/ 5.63/c/ 0.83/c/ 5.59/c/ 279.67
1999-Service Shares 5.50 1.08 5.46 279.67
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998-Class A Shares 5.58 1.21 5.11 271.50
1998-Class B Shares 4.82 1.75 4.56 271.50
1998-Class C Shares 4.81 1.75 4.55 271.50
1998-Institutional Shares 5.95 0.72 5.69 271.50
1998-Administration Shares 5.70 0.97 5.44 271.50
1998-Service Shares 5.44 1.22 5.18 271.50
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997-Class A Shares
(commenced May 1) 6.13/c/ 1.33/c/ 5.50/c/ 361.27
1997-Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 5.28/c/ 1.83/c/ 4.90/c/ 361.27
1997-Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 4.84/c/ 1.83/c/ 4.46/c/ 361.27
1997-Institutional Shares 6.53 0.83 6.15 361.27
1997-Administration Shares 6.27 1.08 5.89 361.27
1997-Service Shares 6.00 1.33 5.62 361.27
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996-Institutional Shares 6.51 0.83 6.13 414.20
1996-Administrative Shares
(commenced February 28) 6.41/c/ 1.08/c/ 6.03/c/ 414.20
1996-Service Shares
(commenced March 13) 6.37/c/ 1.33/c/ 5.99/c/ 414.20
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995-Institutional Shares 6.56 0.96 6.05 382.26
</TABLE>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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GLOBAL INCOME FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $15.65 $0.62/e/ $(0.78)/e/
1999 - Class B Shares 15.63 0.53 (0.78)
1999 - Class C Shares 15.60 0.53 (0.77)
1999 - Institutional Shares 15.64 0.71 (0.77)
1999 - Service Shares 15.64 0.64 (0.79)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 15.10 0.72/e/ 0.90/e/
1998 - Class B Shares 15.08 0.63/e/ 0.92/e/
1998 - Class C Shares 15.06 0.63/e/ 0.91/e/
1998 - Institutional Shares 15.09 0.82/e/ 0.90/e/
1998 - Service Shares 15.09 0.74/e/ 0.91/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 14.53 0.59 0.77
1997 - Class B Shares 14.53 0.72 0.56
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced August 15) 14.80 0.16 0.29
1997 - Institutional Shares 14.52 0.88 0.56
1997 - Service Shares (commenced March 12) 14.69 0.53 0.39
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 14.45 0.71 0.80
1996 - Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 14.03 0.34 0.52
1996 - Institutional Shares 14.45 1.15 0.42
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 13.43 0.89 1.07
1995 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 1) 14.09 0.22 0.40
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
126
<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
- --------------------------------
Net
increase Net asset Net assets Ratio of
From net From (decrease) value, at end of net expenses
investment From net realized in net end of Total period to average
income capital gains asset value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.61) $(0.03) $(0.36) $(1.16) $14.49 (1.14)% $271,832 1.34%
(0.55) (0.02) (0.36) (1.18) 14.45 (1.74) 16,724 1.84
(0.55) (0.02) (0.36) (1.17) 14.43 (1.68) 7,786 1.84
(0.71) (0.03) (0.36) (1.16) 14.48 (0.49) 279,621 0.69
(0.63) (0.03) (0.36) (1.17) 14.47 (1.06) 1,115 1.19
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1.01) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.65 11.21 217,362 1.31
(0.94) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.63 10.66 8,135 1.83
(0.94) -- (0.06) 0.54 15.60 10.65 4,090 1.83
(1.11) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.64 11.95 178,532 0.66
(1.04) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.64 11.43 1,058 1.16
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.79) -- -- 0.57 15.10 9.66 167,096 1.17
(0.73) -- -- 0.55 15.08 9.04 3,465 1.71
(0.19) -- -- 0.26 15.06 3.03/d/ 496 1.71/c/
(0.87) -- -- 0.57 15.09 10.26 60,929 0.65
(0.52) -- -- 0.40 15.09 6.42/d/ 151 1.15/c/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1.43) -- -- 0.08 14.53 11.05 198,665 1.16
(0.36) -- -- 0.50 14.53 6.24/d/ 256 1.70/c/
(1.50) -- -- 0.07 14.52 11.55 54,254 0.65
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.94) -- -- 1.02 14.45 15.08 245,835 1.29
(0.26) -- -- 0.36 14.45 4.42/d/ 31,619 0.65/c/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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GLOBAL INCOME FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of fees
or expense limitations
------------------------------
Ratio of net Ratio of net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 4.12% 1.72% 3.74% 158.27%
1999 - Class B Shares 3.60 2.22 3.22 158.27
1999 - Class C Shares 3.60 2.22 3.22 158.27
1999 - Institutional Shares 4.75 1.07 4.37 158.27
1999 - Service Shares 4.28 1.57 3.90 158.27
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 4.71 1.75 4.27 229.91
1998 - Class B Shares 4.19 2.24 3.78 229.91
1998 - Class C Shares 4.20 2.24 3.79 229.91
1998 - Institutional Shares 5.40 1.07 4.99 229.91
1998 - Service Shares 4.92 1.57 4.51 229.91
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 5.19 1.60 4.76 383.72
1997 - Class B Shares 4.76 2.10 4.37 383.72
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 4.98/c/ 2.10/c/ 4.59/c/ 383.72
1997 - Institutional Shares 5.72 1.04 5.33 383.72
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced March 12) 5.33/c/ 1.54/c/ 4.94/c/ 383.72
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 5.81 1.64 5.33 232.15
1996 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 5.16/c/ 2.14/c/ 4.72/c/ 232.15
1996 - Institutional Shares 6.35 1.11 5.89 232.15
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 6.23 1.58 5.94 265.86
1995 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 1) 6.01/c/ 1.08/c/ 5.58/c/ 265.86
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
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HIGH YIELD FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from investment
operations/a/
-------------------------------
Net realized
and unrealized
Net asset gain (loss) on
value, Net investment and
beginning investment foreign currency
of period income related transactions
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $ 9.16 $0.85 $(0.10)
1999 - Class B Shares 9.16 0.77 (0.09)
1999 - Class C Shares 9.16 0.78 (0.11)
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.17 0.90/e/ (0.12)/e/
1999 - Service Shares 9.17 0.86/e/ (0.12)/e/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 9.97 0.82 (0.85)
1998 - Class B Shares 9.97 0.75 (0.86)
1998 - Class C Shares 9.97 0.75 (0.86)
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.97 0.84 (0.83)
1998 - Service Shares 9.97 0.80 (0.84)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
For the Period Ended October 31,
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced August 1) 10.00 0.17 (0.02)
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced August 1) 10.00 0.15 (0.02)
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 9.97 0.14 0.01
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 1) 10.00 0.18 (0.02)
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 1) 10.00 0.17 (0.02)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
130
<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to
shareholders
- ---------------------
From In excess Net assets Ratio of
net of net Net decrease Net asset at end of net expenses
investment investment in net value, end Total period to average
income income asset value of period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.84) $ -- $(0.09) $9.07 8.06% $524,674 1.16%
(0.76) -- (0.08) 9.08 7.38 39,907 1.91
(0.76) -- (0.09) 9.07 7.26 10,078 1.91
(0.87) -- (0.09) 9.08 8.49 257,498 0.76
(0.83) -- (0.09) 9.08 7.95 280 1.26
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.78) -- (0.81) 9.16 (0.70) 401,626 1.09
(0.70) -- (0.81) 9.16 (1.43) 29,256 1.84
(0.70) -- (0.81) 9.16 (1.43) 8,532 1.84
(0.81) -- (0.80) 9.17 (0.32) 97,547 0.84
(0.76) -- (0.80) 9.17 (0.79) 447 1.34
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.17) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.50/d/ 325,911 0.95/c/
(0.15) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.31/d/ 10,308 1.70/c/
(0.14) (0.01) -- 9.97 1.46/d/ 1,791 1.70/c/
(0.18) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.58/d/ 2 0.70/c/
(0.17) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.46/d/ 2 1.20/c/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
131
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HIGH YIELD FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming
no expense limitations
-------------------------
Ratio of Ratio of
net investment Ratio of net investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October
31,
1999 - Class A Shares 9.06% 1.22% 9.00% 59.04%
1999 - Class B Shares 8.30 1.97 8.24 59.04
1999 - Class C Shares 8.26 1.97 8.20 59.04
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.50 0.82 9.44 59.04
1999 - Service Shares 8.92 1.32 8.86 59.04
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 8.25 1.36 7.98 113.44
1998 - Class B Shares 7.61 1.88 7.57 113.44
1998 - Class C Shares 7.61 1.88 7.57 113.44
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.47 0.88 9.43 113.44
1998 - Service Shares 9.17 1.38 9.13 113.44
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For the Period Ended
October 31,
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced August 1) 7.06/c/ 1.57/c/ 6.44/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced August 1) 6.28/c/ 2.07/c/ 5.91/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 6.17/c/ 2.07/c/ 5.80/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 1) 7.16/c/ 1.07/c/ 6.79/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 1) 6.69/c/ 1.57/c/ 6.32/c/ 44.80/d/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
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Index
<TABLE>
<C> <C> <S>
1 General Investment
Management Approach
3 Fund Investment Objectives
and Strategies
3 Goldman Sachs Adjustable
Rate Government Fund
4 Goldman Sachs Short
Duration Government Fund
5 Goldman Sachs Short
Duration Tax-Free Fund
6 Goldman Sachs Government
Income Fund
7 Goldman Sachs Municipal
Income Fund
8 Goldman Sachs Core Fixed
Income Fund
9 Goldman Sachs Global
Income Fund
11 Goldman Sachs High Yield
Municipal Fund
13 Goldman Sachs High Yield
Fund
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <C> <S>
16 Other Investment
Practices and Securities
20 Principal Risks of the
Funds
25 Fund Performance
34 Fund Fees and Expenses
46 Service Providers
53 Dividends
55 Shareholder Guide
55 How to Buy Shares
66 How to Sell Shares
77 Taxation
80 Appendix A
Additional Information on
Portfolio Risks,
Securities and Techniques
102 Appendix B
Financial Highlights
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Fixed Income Funds
Prospectus (Class A, B and C Shares)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Annual/Semi-annual Report
Additional information about the Funds' investments is available in the
Funds' annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. In the Funds' annual
reports, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment
strategies that significantly affected the Funds' performance during the
last fiscal year.
Statement of Additional Information
Additional information about the Funds and their policies is also available
in the Funds' Additional Statement. The Additional Statement is incorporated
by reference into this Prospectus (is legally considered part of this Pro-
spectus).
The Funds' annual and semi-annual reports, and the Additional Statement, are
available free upon request by calling Goldman Sachs at 1-800-526-7384.
To obtain other information and for shareholder inquiries:
By telephone - Call 1-800-526-7384
By mail - Goldman, Sachs & Co., 4900 Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois
60606 - 6372
By e-mail - [email protected]
On the Internet - Text-only versions of the Funds' documents are located
online and may be downloaded from:
SEC EDGAR database - http://www.sec.gov
Goldman Sachs - http://www.gs.com (Prospectus Only)
You may review and obtain copies of Fund documents by visiting the SEC's
Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You may also obtain copies of Fund
documents, after paying a duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC's Public
Reference Section, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102 or by electronic request to:
[email protected]. Information on the operation of the public reference
room may be obtained by calling the SEC at (202) 942-8090.
[LOGO OF GOLDMAN SACHS]
The Funds' investment company registration number is 811-5349.
512717
FIPROABC
<PAGE>
GOLDMAN SACHS FIXED INCOME FUNDS
Prospectus
Institutional
Shares
March 1, 2000
.Goldman Sachs
Adjustable Rate
Government Fund
.Goldman Sachs Short
Duration Government Fund
.Goldman Sachs Short [ARTWORK APPEARS HERE]
Duration Tax-Free Fund
.Goldman Sachs
Government Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs
Municipal Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs Core
Fixed Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs
Global Income Fund
.Goldman Sachs
High Yield Municipal Fund
.Goldman Sachs
High Yield Fund
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THESE
SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY
OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION
TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
AN INVESTMENT IN A FUND IS NOT A BANK
DEPOSIT AND IS NOT INSURED BY THE
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR
ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY. AN
INVESTMENT IN A FUND INVOLVES INVESTMENT
RISKS, INCLUDING POSSIBLE LOSS OF
PRINCIPAL.
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NOT FDIC-INSURED May Lose Value No Bank Guarantee
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General Investment Management Approach
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, a unit of the Investment Management Division
of Goldman, Sachs & Co. ("Goldman Sachs"), serves as investment adviser to
the Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed
Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds. Goldman Sachs Funds Man-
agement, L.P. serves as investment adviser to the Adjustable Rate Government
and Short Duration Government Funds. Goldman Sachs Asset Management Interna-
tional serves as investment adviser to the Global Income Fund. Goldman Sachs
Asset Management, Goldman Sachs Funds Management, L.P., and Goldman Sachs
Asset Management International are each referred to in this Prospectus as
the "Investment Adviser."
Goldman Sachs' Fixed Income Investing Philosophy:
Active Management Within a Risk-Managed Framework
The Investment Adviser employs a disciplined, multi-step process to evaluate
potential investments:
1. Sector Allocation--The Investment Adviser assesses the relative value of
different investment sectors (such as U.S. corporate, asset-backed and mort-
gage-backed securities) to create investment strategies that meet each
Fund's objectives.
2. Security Selection--In selecting securities for each Fund, the Investment
Adviser draws on the extensive resources of Goldman Sachs, including fixed-
income research professionals.
3. Yield Curve Strategies--The Investment Adviser adjusts the term structure
of the Funds based on its expectations of changes in the shape of the yield
curve while closely controlling the overall duration of the Fund.
The Investment Adviser de-emphasizes interest rate predictions as a means of
generating incremental return. Instead, the Investment Adviser seeks to add
value through the selection of particular securities and investment sector
allocation as described above.
With every fixed-income portfolio, the Investment Adviser applies a team
approach that emphasizes risk management and capitalizes on Goldman Sachs'
extensive research capabilities.
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Each of the Funds described in this Prospectus has a target duration. A
Fund's duration approximates its price sensitivity to changes in interest
rates. Maturity measures the time until final payment is due; it takes no
account of the pattern of a security's cash flows over time. In computing
portfolio duration, a Fund will estimate the duration of obligations that
are subject to prepayment or redemption by the issuer, taking into account
the influence of interest rates on prepayments and coupon flows. This method
of computing duration is known as "option-adjusted" duration. A Fund will
not be limited as to its maximum weighted average portfolio maturity or the
maximum stated maturity with respect to individual securities unless other-
wise noted.
Each Fund also has credit rating requirements for the securities it buys. A
Fund will deem a security to have met its minimum credit rating requirement
if the security has the required rating at the time of purchase from at
least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization ("NRSRO")
even though it has been rated below the minimum rating by one or more other
NRSROs. Unrated securities may be purchased by the Funds if they are deter-
mined by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. If a security
satisfies a Fund's minimum rating requirement at the time of purchase and is
subsequently downgraded below such rating, the Fund will not be required to
dispose of such security. This is so even if the downgrade causes the aver-
age credit quality of the Fund to be lower than that stated in the Prospec-
tus. Furthermore, during this period, the Investment Adviser will only buy
securities at or above the Fund's average rating requirement. If a downgrade
occurs, the Investment Adviser will consider what action, including the sale
of such security, is in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders.
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Fund Investment Objectives and Strategies
Goldman Sachs Adjustable Rate Government Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Six-Month to One-Year U.S. Treasury Security
normal interest Maximum = 2 years
rate conditions):
Expected Approxi- 9-month U.S. Treasury bill
mate Interest
Rate Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements col-
lateralized by such securities
Benchmarks: Six-Month and One-Year U.S. Treasury Security
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income, consistent with
low volatility of principal.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agen-
cies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securi-
ties") that are adjustable rate mortgage pass-through securities and other
mortgage securities with periodic interest rate resets. The remainder of the
Fund's assets (up to 35%) may be invested in other U.S. Government Securi-
ties, including:
.Fixed rate mortgage pass-through securities
.Other securities representing an interest in or collateralized by adjust-
able rate and fixed rate mortgage loans ("Mortgage-Backed Securities")
.Repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government Securities
Substantially all of the Fund's assets will be invested in U.S. Government
Securities. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be invested in U.S. dollar-
denominated securities.
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Goldman Sachs Short Duration Government Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security plus or minus
normal interest 0.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 3 years
Expected Approxi- 2-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements
collateralized by such securities
Benchmark: Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income and secondarily, in seeking
current income, may also consider the potential for capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 65% of its total
assets in U.S. Government Securities and in repurchase agreements collater-
alized by such securities. Substantially all of the Fund's assets will be
invested in U.S. Government Securities. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be
invested in U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index
normal interest plus or minus 0.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 4 years
Expected Approxi- 3-year municipal bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB or Baa by a NRSRO at the
time of purchase, or, if unrated, deter-
mined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income, consistent with relatively
low volatility of principal, that is exempt from regular federal income tax.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in
fixed-income securities issued by or on behalf of states, territories and
possessions of the United States (including the District of Columbia) and
the political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities thereof ("Munici-
pal Securities"), the interest on which is exempt from regular federal
income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for federal income tax purpos-
es), and is not a tax preference item under the federal alternative minimum
tax. Under normal circumstances, the Fund's investments in private activity
bonds and taxable investments will not exceed, in the aggregate, 20% of the
Fund's net assets. The interest from private activity bonds (including the
Fund's distributions of such interest) may be a preference item for purposes
of the federal alternative minimum tax. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be
invested in U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage
normal interest Index plus or minus 1 year
rate conditions): Maximum = 6 years
Expected Approxi- 5-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: U.S. Government Securities; non-U.S. Government Securi-
ties rated AAA or Aaa by a NRSRO at the time of purchase
or, if unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to
be of comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income, consistent with safety of
principal.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in U.S. Government Securities and in repurchase agreements collater-
alized by such securities. The remainder of the Fund's assets may be
invested in non-government securities such as privately issued Mortgage-
Backed Securities, asset-backed securities and corporate securities. 100% of
the Fund's portfolio will be invested in U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs Municipal Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal Bond Index
normal interest plus or minus one year
rate conditions): Maximum = 12 years
Expected Approxi- 15-year municipal bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB/Baa at the time of purchase; Weighted
Average = A
Securities will either be rated by a NRSRO or, if
unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from regular
federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets
in Municipal Securities, the interest on which is exempt from regular fed-
eral income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes). The Fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in private
activity bonds, the interest from which (including the Fund's distributions
of such interest) may be a preference item for purposes of the federal
alternative minimum tax. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be invested in
U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
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Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index plus or
normal interest minus one year
rate conditions): Maximum = 6 years
Expected Approxi- 5-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB or Baa; Minimum for non-U.S. dollar denom-
inated securities = AA or Aa
Securities will either be rated by a NRSRO or, if
unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a total return consisting of capital appreciation and income
that exceeds the total return of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index
(the "Index").
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in fixed-income securities, including U.S. Government Securities,
corporate debt securities, Mortgage-Backed Securities and asset-backed secu-
rities. The Fund may also invest in custodial receipts, Municipal Securities
and convertible securities. The Fund's investments in non-U.S. dollar denom-
inated obligations will not exceed 25% of its total assets at the time of
investment, of which 10% may be invested in obligations of issuers in coun-
tries with emerging markets or economies ("emerging countries"). In pursuing
its investment objective, the Fund uses the Index as its performance bench-
mark, but the Fund will not attempt to replicate the Index. The Fund may,
therefore, invest in securities that are not included in the Index.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs Global
Income Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index
normal interest (hedged) plus or minus 2.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 7.5 years
Expected Approxi- 6-year government bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: Minimum = BBB or Baa at time of purchase; at least 50%
of total assets = AAA or Aaa
Securities will either be rated by a NRSRO or, if
unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to be of
comparable quality
Benchmark: J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index (hedged)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high total return, emphasizing current income, and, to a
lesser extent, providing opportunities for capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of high quality fixed-income secu-
rities of U.S. and foreign issuers and enters into transactions in foreign
currencies. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will:
.Have at least 30% of its total assets, after considering the effect of cur-
rency positions, denominated in U.S. dollars
.Invest in securities of issuers in at least three countries
.Seek to meet its investment objective by pursuing investment opportunities
in foreign and domestic fixed-income securities markets and by engaging in
currency transactions to seek to enhance returns and to seek to hedge its
portfolio against currency exchange rate fluctuations
The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of
corporate and governmental issuers located in each of Canada, Germany, Japan
and the United Kingdom as well as in the securities of U.S. issuers. Not
more than 25% of the Fund's total assets will be invested in securities of
issuers in any other
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Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund continued
single foreign country. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total
assets in issuers in emerging countries.
The fixed-income securities in which the Fund may invest include:
.U.S. Government Securities and custodial receipts therefor
.Securities issued or guaranteed by a foreign government or any of its
political subdivisions, authorities, agencies, instrumentalities or by
supranational entities
.Corporate debt securities
.Certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances issued or guaranteed by,
or time deposits maintained at, U.S. or foreign banks (and their branches
wherever located) having total assets of more than $1 billion
.Commercial paper
.Mortgage-Backed Securities and asset-backed securities
The Global Income Fund is "non-diversified" under the Investment Company Act
of 1940 (the "Act"), and may invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than
"diversified" mutual funds. Therefore, the Global Income Fund may be more
susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its
portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these
developments.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index plus or
normal interest minus 2 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 12 years
Expected Approxi- 15-20-year municipal bond
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: At least 65% of total assets = BB or Ba or lower at the
time of investment or, if unrated, determined by the
Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality
Benchmarks: Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index and Lehman Brothers
High Yield Municipal Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from regular
federal income tax and may also consider the potential for capital apprecia-
tion.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in high-yield Municipal Securities that, at the time of investment,
are non-investment grade securities. Non-investment grade securities are
securities rated BB, Ba or below by a NRSRO, or, if unrated, determined by
the Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. Moreover, under normal
circumstances, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in invest-
ment grade fixed-income securities.
In pursuing its principal investment strategy, the Investment Adviser will
assess the relative value in the Municipal Securities market from both a
credit and yield curve perspective. Tax-exempt securities offering the high
current income sought by the Fund are ordinarily in the medium and lower
rating categories of NRSROs (BB/Ba or lower).
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets
in Municipal Securities, the interest on which is exempt from regular fed-
eral income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes).
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Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund continued
The Fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in private activity bonds,
the interest from which (including the Fund's distributions of such inter-
est) may be a preference item for purposes of the federal alternative mini-
mum tax. 100% of the Fund's portfolio will be invested in U.S. dollar-
denominated securities.
Recognizing that the high-yield municipal market may consist of a limited
number of attractive investment opportunities at any one time, the Invest-
ment Adviser may temporarily close the Fund to new investors in circum-
stances where it believes that a sufficient quantity of appropriate high-
yield Municipal Securities are not available in the market place. This
determination will not preclude existing shareholders from purchasing or
redeeming Fund shares and will not prevent shareholders of other Goldman
Sachs Funds from acquiring Fund shares through an exchange.
The High Yield Municipal Fund is "non-diversified" under the Act, and may
invest more of its assets in fewer issuers than "diversified" mutual funds.
Therefore, the High Yield Municipal Fund may be more susceptible to adverse
developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be
more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities (commonly known as "junk
bonds") tend to offer higher yields than higher rated securities with simi-
lar maturities. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are, however,
considered speculative and generally involve greater price volatility and
greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher rated securities.
The Fund may purchase the securities of issuers that are in default.
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FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Goldman Sachs
High Yield Fund
FUND FACTS
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Duration (under Target = Lehman Brothers High Yield Bond Index plus or
normal interest minus 2.5 years
rate conditions): Maximum = 7.5 years
Expected Approxi- 6-year U.S. Treasury note
mate Interest Rate
Sensitivity:
Credit Quality: At least 65% of total assets = BB or Ba or lower at the
time of investment or, if unrated, determined by the
Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality.
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks a high level of current income and may also consider the
potential for capital appreciation.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total
assets in high yield, fixed-income securities that, at the time of invest-
ment, are non-investment grade securities. Non-investment grade securities
are securities rated BB, Ba or below by a NRSRO, or, if unrated, determined
by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest
in all types of fixed-income securities, including:
.Senior and subordinated corporate debt obligations (such as bonds, deben-
tures, notes and commercial paper)
.Convertible and non-convertible corporate debt obligations
.Loan participations
.Custodial receipts
.Municipal Securities
.Preferred stock
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in obligations of domestic
and foreign issuers which are denominated in currencies other than the U.S.
dollar and in securities of issuers located in emerging countries denomi-
nated in any currency.
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Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund continued
Under normal market conditions, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its total
assets in investment grade fixed-income securities, including U.S. Govern-
ment Securities. The Fund may also invest in common stocks, warrants, rights
and other equity securities, but will generally hold such equity investments
only when debt or preferred stock of the issuer of such equity securities is
held by the Fund.
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities (commonly known as "junk
bonds") tend to offer higher yields than higher rated securities with simi-
lar maturities. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are, however,
considered speculative and generally involve greater price volatility and
greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher rated securities.
The Fund may purchase the securities of issuers that are in default.
CREDIT QUALITY
For your information, set forth below is the distribution of ratings for the
portfolio securities (including commercial paper and non-convertible bonds)
held by the Fund on October 31, 1999, the last day of the Fund's fiscal
year.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage of
Fund's assets
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<S> <C>
AAA/Aaa 2.3%
AA/Aa 0.0%
A 0.0%
BBB/Baa 1.5%
BB/Ba 9.7%
B 79.3%
CCC/Caa 5.6%
Not rated
Comparable to A 0.0%
Comparable to BBB/Baa 0.0%
Comparable to BB/Ba or lower 0.0%
Comparable to CCC 1.6%
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100.0%
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Other Investment Practices and Securities
The table below identifies some of the investment techniques that may (but are
not required to) be used by the Funds in seeking to achieve their investment
objectives. The table also highlights the differences among the Funds in their
use of these techniques and other investment practices and investment securi-
ties. Numbers in this table show allowable usage only; for actual usage, con-
sult the Funds' annual and semi-annual reports. For more information see Appen-
dix A.
10 Percent of total assets (italic type)
10 Percent of net assets (roman type)
. No specific percentage limitation on usage; limited only by the objectives
and strategies of the Fund
- --Not permitted
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Short Short
Rate Duration Duration Government
Government Government Tax-Free Income
Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Practices
Borrowings 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
Credit and Interest Rate Swaps* . . . .
Currency Options and Futures -- -- -- --
Cross Hedging of Currencies -- -- -- --
Currency Swaps* -- -- -- --
Financial Futures Contracts . . . .
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange
Contracts -- -- -- --
Interest Rate Floors, Caps and
Collars . . . .
Mortgage Dollar Rolls . . -- .
Mortgage Swaps* . . -- .
Options (including Options on
Futures) . . . .
Options on Foreign Currencies -- -- -- --
Repurchase Agreements . . . .
Securities Lending 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
Standby Commitments and Tender
Option Bonds -- -- . --
When-Issued Securities and Forward
Committments . . . .
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</TABLE>
* Limited to 15% of net assets (together with other illiquid securities) for
all structured securities which are not deemed to be liquid and all swap
transactions.
** These Funds may enter into repurchase agreements collateralized by securi-
ties issued by foreign governments.
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OTHER INVESTMENT PRACTICES AND SECURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
. . . . .
-- . . -- --
-- . . -- .
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
. .** .** . .**
33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3 33 1/3
. -- -- . --
. . . . .
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10 Percent of total assets (italic type)
10 Percent of net assets (roman type)
. No specific percentage limitation on usage; limited only by the objectives
and strategies of the Fund
- --Not permitted
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Short Short
Rate Duration Duration Government
Government Government Tax-Free Income
Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Securities
Asset-Backed Securities ./1/ ./1/ . .
Bank Obligations -- -- -- .
Convertible Securities -- -- . --
Corporate Debt Obligations and Trust
Preferred Securities -- -- . .
Emerging Country Securities -- -- -- --
Foreign Securities/2/ -- -- -- --
Loan Participations -- -- -- --
Mortgage-Backed Securities
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans . . -- .
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations . . -- .
Multiple Class Mortgage-Backed
Securities . . -- .
Privately Issued Mortgage-Backed
Securities -- -- -- .
Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities . . -- .
Non-Investment Grade Fixed
Income Securities -- -- -- --
Preferred Stock, Warrants and Rights -- -- -- --
Structured Securities* . . . .
Taxable Municipal Securities -- -- . --
Tax-Free Municipal Securities -- -- 80+ .
Temporary Investments . . ./5/ .
U.S. Government Securities . . . .
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</TABLE>
* Limited to 15% of net assets (together with other illiquid securities) for
all structured securities which are not deemed to be liquid and all swap
transactions.
1 Adjustable Rate Government and Short Duration Government Funds may only
invest in asset-backed securities that are issued or guaranteed by U.S.
government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises.
2 Includes issuers domiciled in one country and issuing securities denomi-
nated in the currency of another.
3 Of the Funds' investments in foreign securities, 10% of each Fund's total
assets in the aggregate may be invested in emerging country securities.
4 High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest up to 35% of their
respective total assets in investment grade securities under normal condi-
tions.
5 Short-Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds
may invest no more than 20% of their net assets in taxable investments
under normal conditions.
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OTHER INVESTMENT PRACTICES AND SECURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
. . . . .
-- . . -- .
. . -- . .
. . . . .
-- 10/3/ 10/3/ -- 25/7/
-- 25 25 -- ./7/
-- -- -- -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- -- -- 65+/4/ 65+/4/
-- -- -- -- .
. . . . .
20 . -- 20 .
80+ . -- 80+ .
./5/ . . ./5/,/6/ ./6/
. . . . .
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</TABLE>
6 High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may for this purpose invest in
investment grade securities without limit.
7 The High Yield Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities
not denominated in U.S. dollars and in emerging country securities denomi-
nated in any currency.
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Principal Risks of the Funds
Loss of money is a risk of investing in each Fund. An investment in a Fund is
not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency. The following
summarizes important risks that apply to the Funds and may result in a loss of
your investment. None of the Funds should be relied upon as a complete invest-
ment program. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment
objective.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
.Applicable
- --Not Applicable
Adjustable Short- Short-
Rate Duration Duration Government
Government Government Tax-Free Income
Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest Rate . . . .
Credit/Default . . . .
Call . . . .
Extension . . . .
Derivatives . . . .
U.S. Government Securities . . . .
Market . . . .
Management . . . .
Liquidity . . . .
Non-Diversification -- -- -- --
Foreign -- -- -- --
Emerging Countries -- -- -- --
Junk Bond -- -- -- --
Tax -- -- . --
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</TABLE>
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PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUNDS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
-- -- . . --
-- . . -- .
-- . . -- .
-- -- -- . .
. -- -- . --
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
All Funds:
.Interest Rate Risk--The risk that when interest rates increase, fixed-income
securities held by a Fund will decline in value. Long-term fixed-income
securities will normally have more price volatility because of this risk than
short-term securities.
.Credit/Default Risk--The risk that an issuer or guarantor of fixed-income
securities held by a Fund (which may have low credit ratings) may default on
its obligation to pay interest and repay principal. With respect to the Short
Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds, risk of
loss from payment default may exist where Municipal Securities are backed by
foreign letters of credit or guarantees.
.Call Risk--The risk that an issuer will exercise its right to pay principal on
an obligation held by a Fund (such as a Mortgage-Backed Security) earlier than
expected. This may happen when there is a decline in interest rates. Under
these circumstances, a Fund may be unable to recoup all of its initial
investment and will also suffer from having to reinvest in lower yielding
securities.
.Extension Risk--The risk that an issuer will exercise its right to pay
principal on an obligation held by a Fund (such as a Mortgage-Backed Security)
later than expected. This may happen when there is a rise in interest rates.
Under these circumstances, the value of the obligation will decrease, and a
Fund will also suffer from the inability to invest in higher yielding
securities.
.Derivatives Risk--The risk that loss may result from a Fund's investments in
options, futures, swaps, structured securities and other derivative
investments. These instruments may be leveraged so that small changes may
produce disproportionate losses to a Fund.
.U.S. Government Securities Risk--The risk that the U.S. government will not
provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or
sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law.
.Market Risk--The risk that the value of the securities in which a Fund invests
may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies and/or
general economic conditions. Price changes may be temporary or last for
extended periods.
.Management Risk--The risk that a strategy used by the Investment Adviser may
fail to produce the intended results.
.Liquidity Risk--The risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption
proceeds within the time period stated in this Prospectus because of unusual
market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other
reasons. Funds that invest in non-investment grade fixed income securities or
emerging country issuers will be especially subject to the risk that during
certain periods the liquidity of particular issuers or industries, or all
securities within these investment
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<PAGE>
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUNDS
categories, will shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result
of adverse economic, market or political events, or adverse investor
perceptions whether or not accurate. The Goldman Sachs Asset Allocation
Portfolios (the "Asset Allocation Portfolios") expect to invest a significant
percentage of their assets in the Funds and other funds for which Goldman
Sachs now or in the future acts as investment adviser or underwriter.
Redemptions by an Asset Allocation Portfolio of its position in a Fund may
further increase liquidity risk and may impact a Fund's net asset value
("NAV").
Specific Funds:
.Non-Diversification Risk--The Global Income and High Yield Municipal Funds are
non-diversified, meaning that each Fund is permitted to invest more of its
assets in fewer issuers than "diversified" mutual funds. Thus, each Fund may
be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held
in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of
these developments. In addition, the Global Income Fund may invest more than
25% of its total assets in the securities of corporate and governmental
issuers located in each of Canada, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom, as
well as in the securities of U.S. issuers. Concentration of the Global Income
Fund's investments in such issuers will subject the Fund, to a greater extent
than if investments were less concentrated, to losses arising from adverse
developments affecting those issuers or countries.
.Foreign Risk--The Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds will
be subject to risks of loss with respect to their foreign investments that are
not typically associated with domestic issuers. Loss may result because of
less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic,
political and social stability. Loss may also result from the imposition of
exchange controls, confiscations and other government restrictions. The Funds
will also be subject to the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctua-
tions. Foreign risks will normally be greatest when a Fund invests in issuers
located in emerging countries.
.Emerging Countries Risk--The Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield
Funds may invest in emerging countries. The securities markets of Asian, Latin
American, Eastern European, African and other emerging countries are less liq-
uid, are especially subject to greater price volatility, have smaller market
capitalizations, have less government regulation and are not subject to as
extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements
as the securities markets of more developed countries. These risks are not
normally associated with investments in more developed countries.
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<PAGE>
."Junk Bond" Risk--The High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds will invest in
non-investment grade fixed-income securities (commonly known as "junk bonds")
that are considered predominantly speculative by traditional investment
standards. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities and unrated securities
of comparable credit quality are subject to the increased risk of an issuer's
inability to meet principal and interest obligations. These securities may be
subject to greater price volatility due to such factors as specific corporate
or municipal developments, interest rate sensitivity, negative perceptions of
the junk bond markets generally and less secondary market liquidity.
.Tax Risk--The Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Munici-
pal Funds may be more adversely impacted by changes in tax rates and policies
than the other Funds. Because interest income from Municipal Securities is
normally not subject to regular federal income taxation, the attractiveness of
Municipal Securities in relation to other investment alternatives is affected
by changes in federal income tax rates applicable to, or the continuing fed-
eral income tax-exempt status of, such interest income. Any proposed or actual
changes in such rates or exempt status, therefore, can significantly affect
the demand for and supply, liquidity and marketability of Municipal Securi-
ties. This could in turn affect a Fund's ability to acquire and dispose of
Municipal Securities at desirable yield and price levels. Additionally, these
Funds would not be a suitable investment for IRAs, other tax-exempt or tax-
deferred accounts or for other investors who are not sensitive to the federal,
state or local income tax consequences of their investments.
More information about the Funds' portfolio securities and investment tech-
niques, and their associated risks, is provided in Appendix A. You should con-
sider the investment risks discussed in this section and in Appendix A. Both
are important to your investment choice.
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<PAGE>
Fund Performance
HOW THE FUNDS HAVE PERFORMED
The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of invest-
ing in a Fund by showing: (a) changes in the performance of a Fund's Insti-
tutional Shares from year to year; and (b) how the average annual returns of
a Fund's Institutional Shares compare to those of broad-based securities
market indices. The bar chart and table assume reinvestment of dividends and
distributions. A Fund's past performance is not necessarily an indication of
how the Fund will perform in the future. Performance reflects expense limi-
tations in effect. If expense limitations were not in place, a Fund's per-
formance would have been reduced. The High Yield Municipal Fund as of the
date of this Prospectus had less than one calendar year's performance,
therefore, no performance information is provided in this section.
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<PAGE>
Adjustable Rate Government Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q1 "95 2.26%
Worst Quarter
Q2 "94 0.14%
[GRAPH]
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
5.57% 3.78% 1.94% 7.63% 6.68% 6.27% 4.05% 5.15%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Institutional Shares (Inception 7/17/91) 5.15% 5.95% 5.29%
Six-Month U.S. Treasury Security* 4.64% 5.52% 5.01%
One-Year U.S. Treasury Security* 4.03% 5.85% 5.35%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-2) U.S.
Government Index** 3.42% 6.27% 5.83%
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Six-Month and One-Year U.S. Treasury Securities, as reported by Merrill
Lynch, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
** The Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-2) U.S. Government Index, an
unmanaged index, does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
Short Duration Government Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q2 "89 5.10%
Worst Quarter
Q1 "94 -0.63%
[GRAPH]
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
9.08% 9.89% 6.00% 4.96% 0.45% 11.01% 5.82% 6.99% 5.74% 3.14%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31,
1999 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Since Inception
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Institutional Shares (Inception
8/15/88) 3.14% 6.51% 6.27% 6.69%
Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security* 1.89% 6.10% 6.31% 6.77%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short
(1-3)
U.S. Government Index** 2.97% 6.47% 6.56% 6.93%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Two-Year U.S. Treasury Security, as reported by Merrill Lynch, does not
reflect any fees or expenses.
** The Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (1-3) U.S. Government Index, an
unmanaged index, does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q1 "93 2.20%
Worst Quarter
Q1 "94 -1.79%
[GRAPH]
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
6.20% -0.45% 6.73% 4.71% 5.37% 4.69% 1.23%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Institutional Shares (Inception 10/1/92) 1.23% 4.53% 4.08%
Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond
Index* 1.97% 5.17% 4.63%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
*The Lehman Brothers Three-Year Municipal Bond Index, an unmanaged index,
does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
Government Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 "98 4.30%
Worst Quarter
Q2 "99 -0.98%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
7.89% -0.83%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year Since Inception
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Institutional Shares (Inception 8/15/97) (0.83)% 4.74%
Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage
Index* (0.54)% 5.34%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
*The Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Government/Mortgage Index, an unmanaged
index, does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
Municipal Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 "98 2.81%
Worst Quarter
Q2 "99 -2.80%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
5.87% -4.59%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year Since Inception
------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Institutional Shares (Inception 8/15/97) (4.59)% 2.41%
Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal Bond Index* (2.50)% 3.81%
------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The Lehman Brothers 15-Year Municipal Bond Index, an unmanaged index, is a
total return performance benchmark for the 15-year maturity, investment-
grade tax-exempt bond market. The Index figures do not reflect any fees or
expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
Core Fixed Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q2"95 5.99%
Worst Quarter
Q1"96 -1.89%
[GRAPH]
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
18.09% 4.02% 9.51% 7.96% -1.02%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year 5 Years Since Inception
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Institutional Shares (Inception 1/5/94) (1.02)% 7.53% 5.85%
Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index* (0.82)% 7.73% 5.89%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
*The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index represents an unmanaged diversified
portfolio of fixed-income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, investment-
grade corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The
Index figures do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
Global Income Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q3 "98 5.70%
Worst Quarter
Q2 "99 -1.60%
[GRAPH]
1996 1997 1998 1999
- ------ ------ ------ ------
9.89% 10.31% 10.85% -0.89%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year 3 Years Since Inception
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Institutional Shares (Inception 8/1/95) (0.89)% 6.62% 8.57%
J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index
(hedged)* 0.72 % 7.55% 8.60%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index (hedged), an unmanaged index,
does not reflect any fees or expenses.
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<PAGE>
FUND PERFORMANCE
High Yield Fund
TOTAL RETURN CALENDAR YEAR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Quarter
Q4 "98 5.13%
Worst Quarter
Q3 "98 -6.52%
[GRAPH]
1998 1999
- ------ ------
3.32% 4.89%
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the period ended December 31, 1999 1 Year Since Inception
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Institutional Shares (Inception 8/1/97) 4.89% 5.21%
Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index* 2.39% 3.30%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
*The Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index is a total return
performance benchmark for fixed-income securities having a maximum quality
rating of Ba1, a minimum amount outstanding of $100 million and at least one
year to maturity. The Index is unmanaged and does not reflect any fees or
expenses.
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<PAGE>
Fund Fees and Expenses (Institutional Shares)
This table describes the fees and expenses that you would pay if you buy and
hold Institutional Shares of a Fund.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Short Short
Rate Duration Duration
Government Government Tax-Free
Fund Fund Fund
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment):
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Purchases None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None None None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends None None None
Redemption Fees None None None
Exchange Fees None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund
assets):/1/
Management Fees/2/ 0.40% 0.50% 0.40%
Distribution and Service Fees None None None
Other Expenses/3/ 0.13% 0.17% 0.26%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses* 0.53% 0.67% 0.66%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See page 36 for all other footnotes.
* As a result of the current waivers and expense limi-
tations, "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating
Expenses" of the Funds which are actually incurred
are as set forth below. The waivers and expense limi-
tations may be terminated at any time at the option
of the Investment Adviser. If this occurs, "Other
Expenses" and "Total Fund Operating Expenses" may
increase without shareholder approval.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Adjustable Short Short
Rate Duration Duration
Government Government Tax-Free
Fund Fund Fund
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):/1/
Management Fees/2/ 0.40% 0.50% 0.35%
Distribution and Service Fees None None None
Other Expenses/3/ 0.09% 0.04% 0.04%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fund Operating Expenses (after current
waivers and expense limitations) 0.49% 0.54% 0.39%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Government Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
None None None None None None
None None None None None None
None None None None None None
None None None None None None
None None None None None None
0.65% 0.55% 0.40% 0.90% 0.55% 0.70%
None None None None None None
0.28% 0.19% 0.18% 0.17% 0.44% 0.12%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.93% 0.74% 0.58% 1.07% 0.99% 0.82%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Government Municipal Core Fixed Global High Yield
Income Income Income Income Municipal High Yield
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
0.54% 0.50% 0.40% 0.65% 0.55% 0.70%
None None None None None None
0.04% 0.04% 0.14% 0.04% 0.04% 0.06%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.58% 0.54% 0.54% 0.69% 0.59% 0.76%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Fund Fees and Expenses continued
/1/The Funds' annual operating expenses are based on actual expenses, except
for the High Yield Municipal Fund which are based on estimated amounts for
the current fiscal year.
/2/The Investment Adviser has voluntarily agreed not to impose a portion of
the management fee on the Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Munici-
pal Income and Global Income Funds equal to 0.05%, 0.11%, 0.05% and 0.25%,
respectively of such Fund's average daily net assets. As a result of fee
waivers, the current management fees of the Short Duration Tax-Free, Govern-
ment Income, Municipal Income and Global Income Funds are 0.35%, 0.54%, 0.50%
and 0.65%, respectively, of such Funds' average daily net assets. The waivers
may be terminated at any time at the option of the Investment Adviser.
/3/"Other Expenses" include transfer agency fees equal to 0.04% of the aver-
age daily net assets of each Fund's Institutional Shares, plus all other
ordinary expenses not detailed above. The Investment Adviser has voluntar-
ily agreed to reduce or limit "Other Expenses" of each Fund (excluding man-
agement fees, transfer agency fees, taxes, interest and brokerage fees and
litigation, indemnification and other extraordinary expenses) to the fol-
lowing percentages of each Fund's average daily net assets:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Other
Fund Expenses
-------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government 0.05%
Short Duration Government 0.00%
Short Duration Tax-Free 0.00%
Government Income 0.00%
Municipal Income 0.00%
Core Fixed Income 0.10%
Global Income 0.00%
High Yield Municipal 0.00%
High Yield 0.02%
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
Example
The following Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in
a Fund (without the waivers and expense limitations) with the cost of investing
in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Institu-
tional shares of a Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of
your Institutional Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes
that your investment has a 5% return each year and that a Fund's operating
expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower,
based on these assumptions your costs would be:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
- -----------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government $ 54 $170 $296 $ 665
- -----------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Government $ 68 $214 $373 $ 835
- -----------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Tax-Free $ 67 $211 $368 $ 822
- -----------------------------------------------------------
Government Income $ 95 $296 $515 $1,143
- -----------------------------------------------------------
Municipal Income $ 76 $237 $411 $ 918
- -----------------------------------------------------------
Core Fixed Income $ 59 $186 $324 $ 726
- -----------------------------------------------------------
Global Income $109 $340 $590 $1,306
- -----------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Municipal $101 $315 N/A N/A
- -----------------------------------------------------------
High Yield $ 84 $262 $455 $1,014
- -----------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Institutions that invest in Institutional Shares on behalf of their customers
may charge other fees directly to their customer accounts in connection with
their investments. You should contact your institution for information regard-
ing such charges. Such fees, if any, may affect the return such customers real-
ize with respect to their investments.
Certain institutions that invest in Institutional Shares may receive other com-
pensation in connection with the sale and distribution of Institutional Shares
or for services to their customers' accounts and/or the Funds. For additional
information regarding such compensation, see "Shareholder Guide" in the Pro-
spectus and "Other Information" in the Statement of Additional Information
("Additional Statement").
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<PAGE>
Service Providers
INVESTMENT ADVISERS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Adviser Fund
------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Goldman Sachs Asset
Management ("GSAM") Short Duration Tax-Free
32 Old Slip Government Income
New York, New York 10005 Municipal Income
Core Fixed Income
High Yield Municipal
High Yield
------------------------------------------------------
Goldman Sachs Funds
Management, L.P.
("GSFM") Adjustable Rate Government
32 Old Slip Short Duration Government
New York, New York 10005
------------------------------------------------------
Goldman Sachs Asset
Management International
("GSAMI") Global Income
133 Peterborough Court
London EC4A 2BB
England
------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
As of September 1, 1999, the Investment Management Division ("IMD") was
established as a new operating division of Goldman Sachs. This newly created
entity includes GSAM, GSAMI and GSFM. Goldman Sachs registered as an invest-
ment adviser in 1981. GSAMI, a member of the Investment Management Regula-
tory Organization Limited since 1990 and a registered investment adviser
since 1991, is an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. GSFM, a registered investment
adviser since 1990, is a Delaware limited partnership which is an affiliate
of Goldman Sachs. The Goldman Sachs Group, L.P., which controlled the
Investment Advisers, merged into the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. as a result
of an initial public offering. As of December 31, 1999, GSAM, GSAMI and
GSFM, along with other units of IMD, had assets under management of $258.5
billion.
The Investment Adviser provides day-to-day advice regarding the Funds' port-
folio transactions. The Investment Adviser makes the investment decisions
for the Funds and places purchase and sale orders for the Funds' portfolio
transactions in U.S. and foreign markets. As permitted by applicable law,
these orders may be directed to any brokers, including Goldman Sachs and its
affiliates. While the Investment Adviser is ultimately responsible for the
management of the Funds, it is able to draw upon the research and expertise
of its asset management affiliates for portfolio decisions and management
with respect to certain portfolio securities. In addition, the Investment
Adviser has access to the research and certain
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<PAGE>
SERVICE PROVIDERS
proprietary technical models developed by Goldman Sachs, and will apply
quantitative and qualitative analysis in determining the appropriate alloca-
tions among categories of issuers and types of securities.
The Investment Adviser also performs the following additional services for
the Funds:
.Supervises all non-advisory operations of the Funds
.Provides personnel to perform necessary executive, administrative and
clerical services to the Funds
.Arranges for the preparation of all required tax returns, reports to
shareholders, prospectuses and statements of additional information and
other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC")
and other regulatory authorities
.Maintains the records of each Fund
.Provides office space and all necessary office equipment and services
MANAGEMENT FEES
As compensation for its services and its assumption of certain expenses, the
Investment Adviser is entitled to the following fees, computed daily and
payable monthly, at the annual rates listed below (as a percentage of each
respective Fund's average daily net assets):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Actual Rate for the
Fiscal Period Ended
Contractual Rate October 31, 1999
-----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
GSAM:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Tax-Free 0.40% 0.35%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Government Income 0.65% 0.54%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Municipal Income 0.55% 0.50%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Core Fixed Income 0.40% 0.40%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Municipal 0.55% N/A
-----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield 0.70% 0.70%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
GSFM:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Adjustable Rate Government 0.40% 0.40%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Government 0.50% 0.50%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
GSAMI:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Global Income 0.90% 0.65%
-----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The difference, if any, between the stated fees and the actual fees paid by
the Funds reflects that the Investment Adviser did not charge the full
amount of the fees to which it would have been entitled. The Investment
Adviser may discontinue or modify any such voluntary limitations in the
future at its discretion.
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<PAGE>
FUND MANAGERS
Fixed Income Portfolio Management Team
.The fixed-income portfolio management team is comprised of a deep team of
sector specialists
.The team strives to maximize risk-adjusted returns by de-emphasizing
interest rate anticipation and focusing on security selection and sector
allocation
.The team manages approximately $50.5 billion in fixed-income assets for
retail, institutional and high net worth clients
U.S. Fixed Income-Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Jonathan A. Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Beinner joined the
Beinner Manager-- Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Managing Government 1992 1990. He became a
Director and Short Duration Government 1992 portfolio manager in
Co-Head U.S. Government Income 1992 1992.
Fixed Income Core Fixed Income 1992
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
James B. Clark Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Clark joined the
Vice President Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Government 1994 1994 as a portfolio
Short Duration Government 1994 manger after working as
Government Income 1994 an investment manager in
Core Fixed Income 2000 the mortgage-backed
securities group at
Travelers Insurance
Company.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peter A. Dion Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Dion joined the
Vice President Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Government 1995 1992. From 1994 to 1995
Short Duration Government 1995 he was an associate
portfolio manager. He
became a portfolio
manager in 1995.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C. Richard Lucy Since Mr. Lucy joined the
Managing Senior Portfolio Investment Adviser in
Director and Manager-- Adjustable Rate 1992 as a portfolio
Co-Head U.S. Government 1992 manager.
Fixed Income Short Duration Government 1992
Government Income 1992
Core Fixed Income 1992
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
James P. Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. McCarthy joined the
McCarthy Adjustable Rate Investment Adviser in
Vice President Government 1995 1995 as a portfolio
Short Duration Government 1995 manager after working
four years at Nomura
Securities, where he was
an assistant vice
president and an
adjustable rate mortgage
trader.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
SERVICE PROVIDERS
U.S. Fixed Income-Municipal Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Ben Barber Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Barber joined the
Vice President Short Duration Tax- 1999 Investment Adviser in
Free 1999 1999 as a portfolio
Municipal Income 2000 manager. Prior to his
High Yield current position, he
Municipal managed high yield
municipal and municipal
bond funds at Franklin
Templeton for eight
years.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tom Kenny Senior Since Mr. Kenny joined the
Managing Portfolio Manager-- 1999 Investment Adviser in
Director and Short Duration Tax- 1999 1999 as a senior
Head of Free 2000 portfolio manager.
Municipal Bond Municipal Income Previously, he spent 13
Portfolio High Yield years at Franklin
Management Municipal Templeton where he was a
portfolio manager of high
yield municipal and
municipal funds, Director
of Municipal Research and
Director of the Municipal
Bond Department.
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</TABLE>
U.S. Fixed Income-High Yield Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Rachel Golder Portfolio Manager-- Since Ms. Golder joined the
Vice President High Yield 1997 Investment Adviser in
and Director of 1997 as a portfolio
High Yield manager. She is
Credit Research responsible for managing
high yield assets. Prior
to joining the
Investment Adviser, she
spent six years at Saudi
International Bank as a
high yield credit
analyst and portfolio
manager.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Andrew Jessop Senior Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Jessop joined the
Vice President High Yield 1997 Investment Adviser in
1997 as a portfolio
manager. He is
responsible for managing
high yield assets.
Previously, he worked
six years managing high
yield portfolios at
Saudi International Bank
in London.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael L. Senior Portfolio Manager-- Since Mr. Pasternak is a
Pasternak High Yield 1997 product manager for high
Vice President yield assets and
contributes to the
management of high yield
assets. He joined the
Investment Adviser in
1997 as a portfolio
manager. Prior to that,
he spent eight years
managing high yield
corporate bond and loan
portfolios at Saudi
International Bank in
London.
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Christopher Portfolio Since Mr. Testa joined the
Testa Manager-- 1997 Investment Adviser in 1994.
Vice President High Yield He became a portfolio
manager in 1996. He has
been responsible for
managing high yield assets
since 1997.
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</TABLE>
Global Fixed Income--Investment Management Team
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Stephen Senior Portfolio Since Mr. Fitzgerald joined the
Fitzgerald Manager-- 1992 Investment Adviser in 1992
Managing Global Income as a portfolio manager.
Director and
Chief
Investment
Officer for
International
Fixed Income
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Philip Moffitt Portfolio Since Philip joined the
Executive Manager-- 2000 Investment Adviser in 1999
Director; Global Income as a portfolio manager.
Senior Currency Fund Prior to joining the
Portfolio Investment Adviser he
Manager worked for three years as a
proprietary trader for
Tokai Asia Ltd in Hong
Kong. Before that Philip
spent ten years with
Bankers Trust Asset
Management in Australia,
where he was a Managing
Director responsible for
all active global fixed
income funds as well as a
member of the Asset
Allocation Committee.
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Andrew Wilson Portfolio Since Mr. Wilson joined the
Managing Manager-- 1995 Investment Adviser in 1995
Director Global Income as a portfolio manager.
Prior to his current
position, he spent three
years as an Assistant
Director at Rothschild
Asset Management, where he
was responsible for
managing global and
international bond
portfolios with specific
focus on the U.S.,
Canadian, Australian and
Japanese economies.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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SERVICE PROVIDERS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Primarily
Name and Title Fund Responsibility Responsible Five Year Employment History
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <C> <S>
Jennifer Youde Portfolio Since Jennifer joined the
Executive Manager-- 2000 Investment Adviser in 1996
Director Global Income as a portfolio manager and
Fund is a member of the Global
Bond Team. Prior to this,
she was at CINMan for
thirteen years, where she
ran the Japanese and Far
Eastern equity portfolios
for six years, before
taking over the management
of the global bond and
index-linked portfolios.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
DISTRIBUTOR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Goldman Sachs, 85 Broad Street, New York, New York 10004, serves as the
exclusive distributor (the "Distributor") of each Fund's shares. Goldman
Sachs, 4900 Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6372, also serves as the
Funds' transfer agent (the "Transfer Agent") and, as such, performs various
shareholder servicing functions.
From time to time, Goldman Sachs or any of its affiliates may purchase and
hold shares of the Funds. Goldman Sachs reserves the right to redeem at any
time some or all of the shares acquired for its own account.
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ACTIVITIES OF GOLDMAN SACHS AND ITS AFFILIATES AND OTHER ACCOUNTS MANAGED BY
GOLDMAN SACHS
The involvement of the Investment Adviser, Goldman Sachs and their affili-
ates in the management of, or their interest in, other accounts and other
activities of Goldman Sachs may present conflicts of interest with respect
to a Fund or limit a Fund's investment activities. Goldman Sachs and its
affiliates engage in proprietary trading and advise accounts and funds which
have investment objectives similar to those of the Funds and/or which engage
in and compete for transactions in the same types of securities, currencies
and instruments as the Funds. Goldman Sachs and its affiliates will not have
any obligation to make available any information regarding their proprietary
activities or strategies, or the activities or strategies used for other
accounts managed by them, for the benefit of the management of the Funds.
The results of a Fund's investment activities, therefore, may differ from
those of Goldman Sachs and its affiliates, and it is possible that a Fund
could sustain losses during periods in which Goldman Sachs and its affili-
ates and other accounts achieve significant profits on their trading for
proprietary or other accounts. In addition, the Funds may, from time to
time, enter into transactions in which other clients of Goldman Sachs have
an adverse interest. A Fund's activities may be limited because of regula-
tory restrictions applicable to Goldman Sachs and its affiliates, and/or
their internal policies designed to comply with such restrictions.
YEAR 2000
Goldman Sachs spent a total of approximately $185 million over the past sev-
eral years to address the potential hardware, software and other computer
and technology issues and related concerns associated with the transition to
Year 2000 and to confirm that its service providers did the same. As a
result of those efforts, Goldman Sachs has not experienced any material dis-
ruptions in its operations in connection with, or following, the transition
to the Year 2000.
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Dividends
Over the course of the fiscal year, dividends accrued and paid will constitute
all or substantially all of the Funds' net investment income. The Funds also
intend that all net realized capital gains (after taking into account any
available capital loss carryovers) will be declared as a dividend at least
annually. You may choose to have dividends paid in:
.Cash
.Additional shares of the same class of the same Fund
.Shares of the same or an equivalent class of another Goldman Sachs Fund.
Special restrictions may apply for certain ILA Portfolios. See the Additional
Statement.
You may indicate your election on your Account Application. Any changes may be
submitted in writing to Goldman Sachs at any time before the record date for a
particular dividend or distribution. If you do not indicate any choice, your
dividends and distributions will be reinvested automatically in the applicable
Fund. If cash dividends are elected with respect to the Fund's monthly net
investment income dividends, then cash dividends must also be elected with
respect to the non-long-term capital gains component, if any, of the Fund's
annual dividend.
The election to reinvest dividends and distributions in additional shares will
not affect the tax treatment of such dividends and distributions, which will be
treated as received by you and then used to purchase the shares.
Dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains are
declared and paid as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Income Capital Gains
Dividends Distributions
------------------ -----------------
Fund Declared Paid Declared and Paid
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Government Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Short Duration Tax-Free Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Government Income Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Municipal Income Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Core Fixed Income Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Global Income Monthly Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Municipal Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
High Yield Daily Monthly Annually
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
From time to time a portion of a Fund's dividends may constitute a return of
capital.
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At the time of an investor's purchase of shares of a Fund, a portion of the NAV
per share may be represented by undistributed income or undistributed realized
appreciation of the Fund's portfolio securities. Therefore, subsequent distri-
butions on such shares from such income or realized appreciation may be taxable
to you even if the NAV of the shares is, as a result of the distributions,
reduced below the cost of such shares and the distributions (or portions there-
of) represent a return of a portion of the purchase price.
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Shareholder Guide
The following section will provide you with answers to some of the most
often asked questions regarding buying and selling the Funds' Institutional
Shares.
HOW TO BUY SHARES
How Can I Purchase Institutional Shares Of The Funds?
You may purchase Institutional Shares on any business day at their NAV next
determined after receipt of an order. No sales load is charged. You should
place an order with Goldman Sachs at 1-800-621-2550 and either:
.Wire federal funds to The Northern Trust Company ("Northern"), as
subcustodian for State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") (each
Fund's custodian) on the next business day; or
.Send a check or Federal Reserve draft payable to Goldman Sachs Funds--(Name
of Fund and Class of Shares), 4900 Sears Tower--60th Floor, Chicago, IL
60606-6372. The Fund will not accept a check drawn on a foreign bank or a
third-party check.
In order to make an initial investment in a Fund, you must furnish to the
Fund or Goldman Sachs the Account Application attached to this Prospectus.
Purchases of Institutional Shares must be settled within three business days
of receipt of a complete purchase order.
How Do I Purchase Shares Through A Financial Institution?
Certain institutions (including banks, trust companies, brokers and invest-
ment advisers) that provide recordkeeping, reporting and processing services
to their customers may be authorized to accept, on behalf of Goldman Sachs
Trust (the "Trust"), purchase, redemption and exchange orders placed by or
on behalf of their customers and may designate other intermediaries to
accept such orders, if approved by the Trust. In these cases:
.A Fund will be deemed to have received an order in proper form when the
order is accepted by the authorized institution or intermediary on a busi-
ness day, and the order will be priced at the Fund's NAV next determined
after such acceptance.
.Authorized institutions or intermediaries will be responsible for transmit-
ting accepted orders and payments to the Trust within the time period
agreed upon by them.
You should contact your institution or intermediary directly to learn
whether it is authorized to accept orders for the Trust.
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These institutions may receive payments from the Funds or Goldman Sachs for
the services provided by them with respect to the Funds' Institutional
Shares. These payments may be in addition to other payments borne by the
Funds.
The Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates may pay addi-
tional compensation from time to time, out of their assets and not as an
additional charge to the Funds, to certain institutions and other persons in
connection with the sale, distribution and/or servicing of shares of the
Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds. Additional compensation based on sales
may, but is currently not expected to, exceed 0.50% (annualized) of the
amount invested.
In addition to Institutional Shares, each Fund also offers other classes of
shares to investors. These other share classes are subject to different fees
and expenses (which affect performance), have different minimum investment
requirements and are entitled to different services than Institutional
Shares. Information regarding these other share classes may be obtained from
your sales representative or from Goldman Sachs by calling the number on the
back cover of this Prospectus.
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What is My Minimum Investment in the Funds?
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund Type of Investor Minimum Investment
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<S> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate .Any investor $50,000 alone or in
Government combination with
Short Duration Institutional Shares
Government of other Goldman
Short Duration Tax-Free Sachs Funds
Core Fixed Income
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Government Income .Individual investors $10,000,000
Municipal Income .Qualified non-profit
Global Income organizations, charitable
High Yield Municipal trusts, foundations and
High Yield endowments
.Accounts over which
GSAM or its advisory
affiliates have investment
discretion
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Government Income .Banks, trust companies $1,000,000 in
Municipal Income or other depository institutions Institutional Shares
Global Income investing for their own account of a Fund alone or
High Yield Municipal or on behalf of their clients in combination with
High Yield .Pension and profit sharing other assets under
plans, pension funds and other the management of
company-sponsored benefit plans GSAM and its affiliates
.State, county, city or any
instrumentality, department,
authority or agency thereof
.Corporations with at least
$100 million in assets or in
outstanding publicly traded
securities
."Wrap" account sponsors
(provided they have an agreement
covering the arrangement with
GSAM)
.Registered investment advisers
investing for accounts for which
they receive asset-based fees
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</TABLE>
The minimum investment requirement may be waived for current and former
officers, partners, directors or employees of Goldman Sachs or any of its
affiliates or for other investors at the discretion of the Trust's officers.
No minimum amount is required for subsequent investments.
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What Else Should I Know About Share Purchases?
The Trust reserves the right to:
.Modify or waive the minimum investment amounts.
.Reject or restrict any purchase or exchange orders by a particular pur-
chaser (or group of related purchasers). This may occur, for example, when
a pattern of frequent purchases, sales or exchanges of Institutional Shares
of a Fund is evident, or if purchases, sales or exchanges are, or a subse-
quent abrupt redemption might be, of a size that would disrupt management
of a Fund.
.Close a Fund to new investors from time to time and reopen any such Fund
whenever it is deemed appropriate by a Fund's Investment Adviser.
The Funds may allow you to purchase shares with securities instead of cash
if consistent with a Fund's investment policies and operations and if
approved by the Fund's Investment Adviser.
How Are Shares Priced?
The price you pay or receive when you buy, sell or exchange Institutional
Shares is determined by a Fund's NAV. The Funds calculate NAV as follows:
(Value of Assets of the Class)
- (Liabilities of the Class)
NAV = _______________________________
Number of Outstanding Shares of the Class
The Funds' investments are valued based on market quotations, which may be
furnished by a pricing service or provided by securities dealers. If accu-
rate quotations are not readily available, the fair value of the Funds'
investments may be determined based on yield equivalents, a pricing matrix
or other sources, under valuation procedures established by the Trustees.
Debt obligations with a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at
amortized cost.
.NAV per share of each class is calculated by State Street on each business
day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (nor-
mally 4:00 p.m. New York time). This occurs after the determination, if
any, of income declared as a dividend (except in the case of the Global
Income Fund). Fund shares will not be priced on any day the New York Stock
Exchange is closed.
.When you buy shares, you pay the NAV next calculated after the Funds
receive your order in proper form.
.When you sell shares, you receive the NAV next calculated after the Funds
receive your order in proper form.
Note: The time at which transactions and shares are priced and the time by
which orders must be received may be changed in case of an emergency or if
regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange is stopped at a time other
than 4:00 p.m. New York time.
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Foreign securities may trade in their local markets on days a Fund is
closed. As a result, the NAV of a Fund that holds foreign securities may be
impacted on days when investors may not purchase or redeem Fund shares.
In addition, the impact of events that occur after the publication of market
quotations used by a Fund to price its securities (for example, in foreign
markets) but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock
Exchange will normally not be reflected in a Fund's next determined NAV
unless the Trust, in its discretion, makes an adjustment in light of the
nature and materiality of the event, its effect on Fund operations and other
relevant factors.
When Will Shares Be Issued And Dividends Begin To Be Paid?
Global Income Fund: If a purchase order is received in proper form before
the Fund's NAV is determined, shares will be issued the same day and will be
entitled to any dividend declared which have a record date on or after such
purchase date.
For all other Funds:
.Shares Purchased by Federal Funds Wire:
.If a purchase order in proper form specifies a settlement date and is
received before the Fund's NAV is determined that day, shares will be
issued and dividends will begin to accrue on the purchased shares on the
later of (i) the business day after the purchase order is received; or
(ii) the day that the federal funds wire is received by State Street.
.If a purchase order in proper form does not specify a settlement date,
shares will be issued and dividends will begin to accrue on the business
day after payment is received.
.Shares Purchased By Check or Federal Reserve Draft:
.If a purchase order in proper form specifies a settlement date and is
received before the Fund's NAV is determined that day, shares will be
issued and dividends will begin to accrue on the business day after pay-
ment is received.
.If a purchase order in proper form does not specify a settlement date,
shares will be issued and dividends will begin to accrue on the business
day after payment is received.
HOW TO SELL SHARES
How Can I Sell Institutional Shares Of The Funds?
You may arrange to take money out of your account by selling (redeeming)
some or all of your shares. Generally, each Fund will redeem its Institu-
tional Shares upon request on any business day at their NAV next determined
after receipt of such request in proper form. You may request that redemp-
tion proceeds be
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sent to you by check or by wire (if the wire instructions are on record).
Redemptions may be requested in writing or by telephone.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Instructions For Redemptions:
-------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
By Writing: .Write a letter of instruction that includes:
.Your name(s) and signature(s)
.Your account number
.The Fund name and Class of Shares
.The dollar amount you want to sell
.How and where to send the proceeds
.Mail the request to:
Goldman Sachs Funds
4900 Sears Tower - 60th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606-6372
-------------------------------------------------------------------
By Telephone: If you have elected the telephone redemption
privilege on your Account Application:
.1-800-621-2550
(8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York time)
-------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Certain institutions and intermediaries are authorized to accept redemption
requests on behalf of the Funds as described under "How Do I Purchase Shares
Through A Financial Institution?"
What Do I Need To Know About Telephone Redemption Requests?
The Trust, the Distributor and the Transfer Agent will not be liable for any
loss you may incur in the event that the Trust accepts unauthorized tele-
phone redemption requests that the Trust reasonably believes to be genuine.
In an effort to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent redemption and exchange
requests by telephone, Goldman Sachs employs reasonable procedures specified
by the Trust to confirm that such instructions are genuine. If reasonable
procedures are not employed, the Trust may be liable for any loss due to
unauthorized or fraudulent transactions. The following general policies are
currently in effect:
.All telephone requests are recorded.
.Any redemption request that requires money to go to an account or address
other than that designated on the Account Application must be in writing
and signed by an authorized person designated on the Account Application.
The written request may be confirmed by telephone with both the requesting
party and the designated bank account to verify instructions.
.The telephone redemption option may be modified or terminated at any time.
Note: It may be difficult to make telephone redemptions in times of drastic
economic or market conditions.
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How Are Redemption Proceeds Paid?
By Wire: You may arrange for your redemption proceeds to be wired as federal
funds to the bank account designated in your Account Application. The fol-
lowing general policies govern wiring redemption proceeds:
.Redemption proceeds will normally be wired on the next business day in fed-
eral funds (for a total of one business day delay), but may be paid up to
three business days following receipt of a properly executed wire transfer
redemption request. If you are selling shares you recently paid for by
check, the Fund will pay you when your check has cleared, which may take up
to 15 days. If the Federal Reserve Bank is closed on the day that the
redemption proceeds would ordinarily be wired, wiring the redemption pro-
ceeds may be delayed one additional business day.
.To change the bank designated on your Account Application, you must send
written instructions signed by an authorized person designated on the
Account Application to the Transfer Agent.
.Neither the Trust, Goldman Sachs nor any other institution assumes any
responsibility for the performance of your bank or any intermediaries in
the transfer process. If a problem with such performance arises, you should
deal directly with your bank or any such intermediaries.
By Check: You may elect in writing to receive your redemption proceeds by
check. Redemption proceeds paid by check will normally be mailed to the
address of record within three business days of a properly executed redemp-
tion request. If you are selling shares you recently paid for by check, the
Fund will pay you when your check has cleared, which may take up to 15 days.
What Else Do I Need To Know About Redemptions?
The following generally applies to redemption requests:
.Institutional Shares of each Fund (other than the Global Income Fund) earn
dividends declared on the day the shares are redeemed.
.Additional documentation may be required when deemed appropriate by the
Transfer Agent. A redemption request will not be in proper form until such
additional documentation has been received.
.Institutions (including banks, trust companies, brokers and investment
advisers) are responsible for the timely transmittal of redemption requests
by their customers to the Transfer Agent. In order to facilitate the timely
transmittal of redemption requests, these institutions may set times by
which they must receive redemption requests. These institutions may also
require additional documentation from you.
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The Trust reserves the right to:
.Redeem your shares if your account balance falls below $50 as a result of
earlier redemptions. The Funds will not redeem your shares on this basis if
the value of your account falls below the minimum account balance solely as
a result of market conditions. The Fund will give you 60 days' prior writ-
ten notice to allow you to purchase sufficient additional shares of the
Fund in order to avoid such redemption.
.Redeem your shares in other circumstances determined by the Board of Trust-
ees to be in the best interest of the Trust.
.Pay redemptions by a distribution in-kind of securities (instead of cash).
If you receive redemption proceeds in-kind, you should expect to incur
transaction costs upon the disposition of those securities.
Can I Exchange My Investment From One Fund To Another?
You may exchange Institutional Shares of a Fund at NAV for Institutional
Shares of any other Goldman Sachs Fund. The exchange privilege may be mate-
rially modified or withdrawn at any time upon 60 days' written notice to
you.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Instructions For
Exchanging
Shares:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
By Writing: .Write a letter of instruction that includes:
.Your name(s) and signature(s)
.Your account number
.The Fund names and Class of Shares
.The dollar amount to be exchanged
.Mail the request to:
Goldman Sachs Funds
4900 Sears Tower--60th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606-6372
-----------------------------------------------------------------
By Telephone: If you have elected the telephone exchange
privilege on your Account Application:
.1-800-621-2550
(8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York time)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
You should keep in mind the following factors when making or considering an
exchange:
.You should obtain and carefully read the prospectus of the Fund you are
acquiring before making an exchange.
.All exchanges which represent an initial investment in a Fund must satisfy
the minimum initial investment requirements of that Fund, except that this
requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Trust.
.Telephone exchanges normally will be made only to an identically registered
account.
.Shares may be exchanged among accounts with different names, addresses and
social security or other taxpayer identification numbers only if the
exchange
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instructions are in writing and are signed by an authorized person desig-
nated on the Account Application.
.Exchanges are available only in states where exchanges may be legally made.
.It may be difficult to make telephone exchanges in times of drastic eco-
nomic or market conditions.
.Goldman Sachs may use reasonable procedures described under "What Do I Need
To Know About Telephone Redemption Requests?" in an effort to prevent unau-
thorized or fraudulent telephone exchange requests.
For federal income tax purposes, an exchange is treated as a redemption of
the shares surrendered in the exchange, on which you may be subject to tax,
followed by a purchase of shares received in the exchange. You should con-
sult your tax adviser concerning the tax consequences of an exchange.
What Types of Reports Will I Be Sent Regarding Investments in Institutional
Shares?
You will receive an annual report containing audited financial statements
and a semi-annual report. To eliminate unnecessary duplication, only one
copy of such reports will be sent to shareholders with the same mailing
address. If you would like a duplicate copy to be mailed to you, please con-
tact Goldman Sachs Funds at 1-800-621-2550. You will also be provided with a
printed confirmation for each transaction in your account and a monthly
account statement. The Funds do not generally provide sub-accounting servic-
es.
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Taxation
TAXABILITY OF DISTRIBUTIONS
As with any investment, you should consider how your investment in the Funds
will be taxed. The tax information below is provided as general information.
More tax information is available in the Additional Statement. You should
consult your tax adviser about the federal, state, local or foreign tax con-
sequences of your investment in the Funds.
Unless your investment is an IRA or other tax-advantaged account, you should
consider the possible tax consequences of Fund distributions and the sale of
your Fund shares.
Taxes on Distributions: Except for exempt-interest dividends paid by the
Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds,
distributions of investment income are taxable as ordinary income for fed-
eral tax purposes, and may also be subject to state or local taxes. This is
true whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Fund shares or
receive them in cash. Distributions from the Short Duration Tax-Free, Munic-
ipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds that are designated as "exempt
interest dividends" are generally not subject to federal income tax (but may
be subject to state or local taxes). Distributions of short-term capital
gains are taxable to you as ordinary income. Any long-term capital gain dis-
tributions are taxable as long-term capital gains, no matter how long you
have owned your Fund shares.
Although distributions are generally treated as taxable to you in the year
they are paid, distributions declared in October, November or December but
paid in January are taxable as if they were paid in December. The Funds will
inform shareholders of the source and tax status of all distributions
promptly after the close of each calendar year.
The Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may be subject to
foreign withholding or other foreign taxes on income or gain from certain
foreign securities. In general, the Funds may deduct these taxes in comput-
ing their taxable income. Shareholders of the Global Income Fund may be
entitled to claim a credit or a deduction with respect to foreign taxes if
the Fund elects to passthrough these taxes to you. Your January statement
will provide the relevant foreign tax information to you.
The Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds
expect to distribute "exempt-interest dividends," attributable to tax-exempt
inter-
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TAXATION
est earned by those Funds. However, investments in tax-exempt bonds can also
result in the recognition of income or gain by a Fund, and thereby cause a
portion of the Fund's distributions to shareholders to be taxable. Thus, if
the value of a bond appreciates while the Fund owns it (aside from apprecia-
tion attributable to original issue discount on the bond), and the Fund then
sells the bond at a gain, that gain will generally not be exempt from tax--
whether or not the interest income on the bond is exempt. Gain recognized by
a Fund on sales of appreciated bonds will generally be short-term or long-
term capital gain depending on whether the Fund has held the bonds for more
than one year, but "market discount" bonds can cause the Fund to recognize
ordinary income. "Market discount" is a discount at which a bond is pur-
chased that is attributable to a decline in the value of a bond after its
original issuance. The market discount is then taken into account ratably
over the bond's remaining term to maturity, and the portion that accrues
during the Fund's holding period for the bond is generally treated as tax-
able ordinary income to the extent of any realized gain on the bond upon
disposition or maturity. Distributions attributable to ordinary income and
short-term capital gain recognized by the Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal
Income and High Yield Municipal Funds will be taxable to you as ordinary
income. Distributions attributable to the excess of Fund net long-term capi-
tal gains over net short-term capital losses, and designated by the Fund as
"capital gain dividends," will be taxable to you as long-term capital gain.
You should note that a portion of the exempt-interest dividends paid by the
Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income, and High Yield Municipal Funds
may be a preference item when determining your federal alternative minimum tax
liability. Exempt-interest dividends are also taken into account in determining
the taxable portion of social security or railroad retirement benefits. Any
interest on indebtedness incurred by you to purchase or carry shares in the
Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income, and High Yield Municipal Funds
generally will not be deductible for federal income tax purposes.
TAXABILITY OF SALES AND EXCHANGES
Your sale of Fund shares is a taxable transaction for federal income tax
purposes, and may also be subject to state and local taxes. For tax purpos-
es, the exchange of your Fund shares for shares of a different Goldman Sachs
Fund is the same as a sale. When you sell your shares, you will generally
recognize a capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference
between your adjusted tax basis in the shares and the amount received. Gen-
erally, this gain or loss is long-term or short-term depending on whether
your holding period exceeds twelve months, except that any loss realized on
shares held for six months or less will be treated as a long-term capital
loss to the extent of any capital gain dividends that were
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received on the shares. In addition, any loss realized on shares held for
six months or less will be disallowed to the extent of any exempt-interest
dividends that were received on the shares.
OTHER INFORMATION
When you open your account, you should provide your social security or tax
identification number on your Account Application. By law, each Fund must
withhold 31% of your taxable distributions and any redemption proceeds if
you do not provide your correct taxpayer identification number, or certify
that it is correct, or if the IRS instructs the Fund to do so. Non-U.S.
investors may be subject to U.S. withholding and estate tax.
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Appendix A
Additional Information on Portfolio Risks, Securities and Techniques
A. General Portfolio Risks
The Funds will be subject to the risks associated with fixed-income securi-
ties. These risks include interest rate risk, credit risk and call/extension
risk. In general, interest rate risk involves the risk that when interest
rates decline, the market value of fixed-income securities tends to increase
(although many mortgage related securities will have less potential than
other debt securities for capital appreciation during periods of declining
rates). Conversely, when interest rates increase, the market value of fixed-
income securities tends to decline. Credit risk involves the risk that the
issuer could default on its obligations, and a Fund will not recover its
investment. Call risk and extension risk are normally present in adjustable
rate mortgage loans ("ARMs"), Mortgage-Backed Securities and asset-backed
securities. For example, homeowners have the option to prepay their mort-
gages. Therefore, the duration of a security backed by home mortgages can
either shorten (call risk) or lengthen (extension risk). In general, if
interest rates on new mortgage loans fall sufficiently below the interest
rates on existing outstanding mortgage loans, the rate of prepayment would
be expected to increase. Conversely, if mortgage loan interest rates rise
above the interest rates on existing outstanding mortgage loans, the rate of
prepayment would be expected to decrease. In either case, a change in the
prepayment rate can result in losses to investors.
The Investment Adviser will not consider the portfolio turnover rate a lim-
iting factor in making investment decisions for a Fund. A high rate of port-
folio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses
which must be borne by a Fund and its shareholders. The portfolio turnover
rate is calculated by dividing the lesser of the dollar amount of sales or
purchases of portfolio securities by the average monthly value of a Fund's
portfolio securities, excluding securities having a maturity at the date of
purchase of one year or less. See "Financial Highlights" in Appendix B for a
statement of the Funds' historical portfolio turnover rates.
The following sections provide further information on certain types of secu-
rities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds, including
their associated risks. Additional information is provided in the Additional
Statement, which is available upon request. Among other things, the Addi-
tional Statement describes certain fundamental investment restrictions that
cannot be changed without shareholder approval. You should note, however,
that all investment objectives and
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policies not specifically designated as fundamental are non-fundamental and
may be changed without shareholder approval. If there is a change in a
Fund's investment objective, you should consider whether that Fund remains
an appropriate investment in light of your then current financial positions
and needs.
B. Other Portfolio Risks
Credit Risks. Debt securities purchased by the Funds may include securities
(including zero coupon bonds) issued by the U.S. government (and its agen-
cies, instrumentalities and sponsored enterprises), foreign governments,
domestic and foreign corporations, banks and other issuers. Some of these
fixed-income securities are described in the next section below. Further
information is provided in the Additional Statement.
Debt securities rated BBB or higher by Standard & Poor's or Baa or higher by
Moody's are considered "investment grade." Securities rated BBB or Baa are
considered medium-grade obligations with speculative characteristics, and
adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances may weaken their
issuers' capacity to pay interest and repay principal. A security will be
deemed to have met a rating requirement if it receives the minimum required
rating from at least one such rating organization even though it has been
rated below the minimum rating by one or more other rating organizations, or
if unrated by such rating organizations, determined by the Investment
Adviser to be of comparable credit quality.
Certain Funds may invest in fixed-income securities rated BB or Ba or below
(or comparable unrated securities) which are commonly referred to as "junk
bonds." Junk bonds are considered predominantly speculative and may be ques-
tionable as to principal and interest payments.
In some cases, junk bonds may be highly speculative, have poor prospects for
reaching investment grade standing and be in default. As a result, invest-
ment in such bonds will present greater speculative risks than those associ-
ated with investment in investment grade bonds. Also, to the extent that the
rating assigned to a security in a Fund's portfolio is downgraded by a rat-
ing organization, the market price and liquidity of such security may be
adversely affected.
Risks of Derivative Investments. A Fund's transactions in options, futures,
options on futures, swaps, interest rate caps, floors and collars, struc-
tured securities, inverse floating-rate securities, stripped mortgage-backed
securities and currency transactions involve additional risk of loss. Loss
can result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of deriv-
ative instruments and the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged, the poten-
tial illiquidity of the markets for derivative instruments, or the risks
arising from margin requirements and related lever-
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age factors associated with such transactions. The use of these management
techniques also involves the risk of loss if the Investment Adviser is
incorrect in its expectation of fluctuations in securities prices, interest
rates or currency prices. Each Fund may also invest in derivative invest-
ments for non-hedging purposes (that is, to seek to increase total return),
which is considered a speculative practice and presents even greater risk of
loss.
Derivative Mortgage-Backed Securities (such as principal-only ("POs"),
interest-only ("IOs") or inverse floating rate securities) are particularly
exposed to call and extension risks. Small changes in mortgage prepayments
can significantly impact the cash flow and the market value of these securi-
ties. In general, the risk of faster than anticipated prepayments adversely
affects IOs, super floaters and premium priced Mortgage-Backed Securities.
The risk of slower than anticipated prepayments generally adversely affects
POs, floating-rate securities subject to interest rate caps, support
tranches and discount priced Mortgage-Backed Securities. In addition, par-
ticular derivative securities may be leveraged such that their exposure
(i.e., price sensitivity) to interest rate and/or prepayment risk is
magnified.
Some floating-rate derivative debt securities can present more complex types
of derivative and interest rate risks. For example, range floaters are sub-
ject to the risk that the coupon will be reduced below market rates if a
designated interest rate floats outside of a specified interest rate band or
collar. Dual index or yield curve floaters are subject to lower prices in
the event of an unfavorable change in the spread between two designated
interest rates.
Risks of Foreign Investments. Certain Funds may invest in foreign invest-
ments. Foreign investments involve special risks that are not typically
associated with U.S. dollar denominated or quoted securities of U.S.
issuers. Foreign investments may be affected by changes in currency rates,
changes in foreign or U.S. laws or restrictions applicable to such invest-
ments and changes in exchange control regulations (e.g., currency blockage).
A decline in the exchange rate of the currency (i.e., weakening of the cur-
rency against the U.S. dollar) in which a portfolio security is quoted or
denominated relative to the U.S. dollar would reduce the value of the port-
folio security. In addition, if the currency in which a Fund receives divi-
dends, interest or other payments declines in value against the U.S. dollar
before such income is distributed as dividends to shareholders or converted
to U.S. dollars, the Fund may have to sell portfolio securities to obtain
sufficient cash to pay such dividends.
The introduction of a single currency, the euro, on January 1, 1999 for par-
ticipating nations in the European Economic and Monetary Union presents
unique uncertainties, including the legal treatment of certain outstanding
financial contracts
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after January 1, 1999 that refer to existing currencies rather than the
euro; the establishment and maintenance of exchange rates for currencies
being converted into the euro; the fluctuation of the euro relative to non-
euro currencies during the transition period from January 1, 1999 to Decem-
ber 31, 2001 and beyond; whether the interest rate, tax and labor regimes of
European countries participating in the euro will converge over time; and
whether the conversion of the currencies of other countries that now are or
may in the future become members of the European Union ("EU"), may have an
impact on the euro. These or other factors, including political and economic
risks, could cause market disruptions, and could adversely affect the value
of securities held by the Funds. Because of the number of countries using
this single currency, a significant portion of the assets held by the Funds
may be denominated in the euro.
Brokerage commissions, custodial services and other costs relating to
investment in international securities markets generally are more expensive
than in the United States. In addition, clearance and settlement procedures
may be different in foreign countries and, in certain markets, such proce-
dures have been unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transac-
tions, thus making it difficult to conduct such transactions.
Foreign issuers are not generally subject to uniform accounting, auditing
and financial reporting standards comparable to those applicable to U.S.
issuers. There may be less publicly available information about a foreign
issuer than a U.S. issuer. In addition, there is generally less government
regulation of foreign markets, companies and securities dealers than in the
United States. Foreign securities markets may have substantially less volume
than U.S. securities markets and securities of many foreign issuers are less
liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable domestic issuers.
Furthermore, with respect to certain foreign countries, there is a possibil-
ity of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition
of withholding or other taxes on dividend or interest payments (or, in some
cases, capital gains), limitations on the removal of funds or other assets
of the Funds, and political or social instability or diplomatic developments
which could affect investments in those countries.
Concentration of a Fund's assets in one or a few countries and currencies
will subject a Fund to greater risks than if a Fund's assets were not geo-
graphically concentrated.
Investment in sovereign debt obligations by certain Funds involves risks not
present in debt obligations of corporate issuers. The issuer of the debt or
the governmental authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be
unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due in accordance
with the terms of such debt, and a Fund may have limited recourse to compel
payment in the event of a
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default. Periods of economic uncertainty may result in the volatility of
market prices of sovereign debt, and in turn a Fund's NAV, to a greater
extent than the volatility inherent in debt obligations of U.S. issuers.
A sovereign debtor's willingness or ability to repay principal and pay
interest in a timely manner may be affected by, among other factors, its
cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the avail-
ability of sufficient foreign exchange on the date a payment is due, the
relative size of the debt service burden to the economy as a whole, the sov-
ereign debtor's policy toward international lenders, and the political
constraints to which a sovereign debtor may be subject.
Risks of Emerging Countries. Certain Funds may invest in securities of
issuers located in emerging countries. The risks of foreign investment are
heightened when the issuer is located in an emerging country. Emerging coun-
tries are generally located in the Asia-Pacific region, Eastern Europe,
Latin and South America and Africa. A Fund's purchase and sale of portfolio
securities in certain emerging countries may be constrained by limitations
as to daily changes in the prices of listed securities, periodic trading or
settlement volume and/or limitations on aggregate holdings of foreign
investors. Such limitations may be computed based on the aggregate trading
volume by or holdings of a Fund, the Investment Adviser, its affiliates and
their respective clients and other service providers. A Fund may not be able
to sell securities in circumstances where price, trading or settlement vol-
ume limitations have been reached.
Foreign investment in the securities markets of certain emerging countries
is restricted or controlled to varying degrees which may limit investment in
such countries or increase the administrative costs of such investments. For
example, certain Asian countries require governmental approval prior to
investments by foreign persons or limit investment by foreign persons to
only a specified percentage of an issuer's outstanding securities or a spe-
cific class of securities which may have less advantageous terms (including
price) than securities of the issuer available for purchase by nationals. In
addition, certain countries may restrict or prohibit investment opportuni-
ties in issuers or industries deemed important to national interests. Such
restrictions may affect the market price, liquidity and rights of securities
that may be purchased by a Fund. The repatriation of both investment income
and capital from certain emerging countries is subject to restrictions such
as the need for governmental consents. Due to restrictions on direct invest-
ment in equity securities in certain Asian countries, it is anticipated that
a Fund may invest in such countries through other investment funds in such
countries.
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Many emerging countries have experienced currency devaluations and substan-
tial (and, in some cases, extremely high) rates of inflation, which have had
a negative effect on the economies and securities markets of those emerging
countries. Economies in emerging countries generally are dependent heavily
upon commodity prices and international trade and, accordingly, have been
and may continue to be affected adversely by the economies of their trading
partners, trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative
currency values and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by
the countries with which they trade.
Many emerging countries are subject to a substantial degree of economic,
political and social instability. Governments of some emerging countries are
authoritarian in nature or have been installed or removed as a result of
military coups, while governments in other emerging countries have periodi-
cally used force to suppress civil dissent. Disparities of wealth, the pace
and success of democratization, and ethnic, religious and racial disaffec-
tion, among other factors, have also led to social unrest, violence and/or
labor unrest in some emerging countries. Unanticipated political or social
developments may result in sudden and significant investment losses. Invest-
ing in emerging countries involves greater risk of loss due to expropria-
tion, nationalization, confiscation of assets and property or the imposition
of restrictions on foreign investments and on repatriation of capital
invested.
A Fund's investment in emerging countries may also be subject to withholding
or other taxes, which may be significant and may reduce the return from an
investment in such country to the Fund.
Settlement procedures in emerging countries are frequently less developed
and reliable than those in the United States and often may involve a Fund's
delivery of securities before receipt of payment for their sale. In addi-
tion, significant delays are common in certain markets in registering the
transfer of securities. Settlement or registration problems may make it more
difficult for a Fund to value its portfolio securities and could cause the
Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, to have a portion of its
assets uninvested or to incur losses due to the failure of a counterparty to
pay for securities the Fund has delivered or the Fund's inability to com-
plete its contractual obligations. The creditworthiness of the local securi-
ties firms used by a Fund in emerging countries may not be as sound as the
creditworthiness of firms used in more developed countries. As a result, the
Fund may be subject to a greater risk of loss if a securities firm defaults
in the performance of its responsibilities.
The small size and inexperience of the securities markets in certain emerg-
ing countries and the limited volume of trading in securities in those coun-
tries may make a Fund's investments in such countries less liquid and more
volatile than invest-
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ments in countries with more developed securities markets (such as the
United States, Japan and most Western European countries). A Fund's invest-
ments in emerging countries are subject to the risk that the liquidity of a
particular investment, or investments generally, in such countries will
shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result of adverse eco-
nomic, market or political conditions or adverse investor perceptions,
whether or not accurate. Because of the lack of sufficient market liquidity,
a Fund may incur losses because it will be required to effect sales at a
disadvantageous time and then only at a substantial drop in price. Invest-
ments in emerging countries may be more difficult to price precisely because
of the characteristics discussed above and lower trading volumes.
A Fund's use of foreign currency management techniques in emerging countries
may be limited. Due to the limited market for these instruments in emerging
countries, the Investment Adviser does not currently anticipate that a sig-
nificant portion of the Funds' currency exposure in emerging countries, if
any, will be covered by such instruments.
Risks of Illiquid Securities. Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net
assets in illiquid securities which cannot be disposed of in seven days in
the ordinary course of business at fair value. Illiquid securities include:
.Both domestic and foreign securities that are not readily marketable
.Certain municipal leases and participation interests
.Certain stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities
.Repurchase agreements and time deposits with a notice or demand period of
more than seven days
.Certain over-the-counter options
.Certain structured securities and all swap transactions
.Certain restricted securities, unless it is determined, based upon a review
of the trading markets for a specific restricted security, that such
restricted security is eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the
Securities Act of 1933 ("144A Securities") and, therefore, is liquid.
Investing in 144A Securities may decrease the liquidity of a Fund's portfo-
lio to the extent that qualified institutional buyers become for a time
uninterested in purchasing these restricted securities. The purchase price
and subsequent valuation of restricted and illiquid securities normally
reflect a discount, which may be significant, from the market price of com-
parable securities for which a liquid market exists.
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Temporary Investment Risks. Each Fund may, for temporary defensive purposes,
invest a certain percentage of its total assets in:
.U.S. Government Securities
.Repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government Securities
Certain Funds may invest more than 20% of their respective net assets in
taxable investments and in investment grade securities for temporary defen-
sive purposes.
When a Fund's assets are invested in such instruments, the Fund may not be
achieving its investive objective.
C. Portfolio Securities and Techniques
This section provides further information on certain types of securities and
investment techniques that may be used by the Funds, including their associ-
ated risks. Further information is provided in the Additional Statement,
which is available upon request.
U.S. Government Securities and Related Custodial Receipts. Each Fund may
invest in U.S. Government Securities. U.S. Government Securities include
U.S. Treasury obligations and obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. gov-
ernment agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises. U.S. Govern-
ment Securities may be supported by (a) the full faith and credit of the
U.S. Treasury (such as the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie
Mae")); (b) the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury (such
as securities of the Student Loan Marketing Association); (c) the discre-
tionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase certain obligations of
the issuer (such as the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae")
and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac")); or (d) only the
credit of the issuer. U.S. Government Securities also include Treasury
receipts, zero coupon bonds and other stripped U.S. Government Securities,
where the interest and principal components of stripped U.S. Government
Securities are traded independently.
Interests in U.S. Government Securities may be purchased in the form of cus-
todial receipts that evidence ownership of future interest payments, princi-
pal payments or both on certain notes or bonds issued or guaranteed as to
principal and interest by the U.S. government, its agencies, instrumentali-
ties, political subdivisions or authorities. For certain securities law pur-
poses, custodial receipts are not considered obligations of the U.S. govern-
ment.
Mortgage-Backed Securities. Certain Funds may invest in Mortgage-Backed
Securities. Mortgage-Backed Securities represent direct or indirect partici-
pations in, or are collateralized by and payable from, mortgage loans
secured by real
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property. Mortgage-Backed Securities can be backed by either fixed rate
mortgage loans or adjustable rate mortgage loans, and may be issued by
either a governmental or non-governmental entity. Privately issued Mortgage-
Backed Securities are normally structured with one or more types of "credit
enhancement." However, these Mortgage-Backed Securities typically do not
have the same credit standing as U.S. government guaranteed Mortgage-Backed
Securities.
Mortgage-Backed Securities may include multiple class securities, including
collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") and Real Estate Mortgage
Investment Conduit ("REMIC") pass-through or participation certificates.
CMOs provide an investor with a specified interest in the cash flow from a
pool of underlying mortgages or of other Mortgage-Backed Securities. CMOs
are issued in multiple classes. In many cases, payments of principal are
applied to the CMO classes in the order of their respective stated maturi-
ties, so that no principal payments will be made on a CMO class until all
other classes having an earlier stated maturity date are paid in full. A
REMIC is a CMO that qualifies for special tax treatment under the Code and
invests in certain mortgages principally secured by interests in real prop-
erty and other permitted investments.
Mortgaged-Backed Securities also include stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities
("SMBS"), which are derivative multiple class Mortgage-Backed Securities.
SMBS are usually structured with two different classes: one that receives
substantially all of the interest payments and the other that receives sub-
stantially all of the principal payments from a pool of mortgage loans. The
market value of SMBS consisting entirely of principal payments generally is
unusually volatile in response to changes in interest rates. The yields on
SMBS that receive all or most of the interest from mortgage loans are gener-
ally higher than prevailing market yields on other Mortgage-Backed Securi-
ties because their cash flow patterns are more volatile and there is a
greater risk that the initial investment will not be fully recouped.
Asset-Backed Securities. Each Fund may invest in asset-backed securities.
Asset-backed securities are securities whose principal and interest payments
are collateralized by pools of assets such as auto loans, credit card
receivables, leases, installment contracts and personal property. Asset-
backed securities are often subject to more rapid repayment than their
stated maturity date would indicate as a result of the pass-through of pre-
payments of principal on the underlying loans. During periods of declining
interest rates, prepayment of loans underlying asset-backed securities can
be expected to accelerate. Accordingly, a Fund's ability to maintain posi-
tions in such securities will be affected by reductions in the principal
amount of such securities resulting from prepayments, and its ability to
reinvest the returns of principal at comparable yields is subject to gener-
ally prevailing interest rates at that
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time. Asset-backed securities present credit risks that are not presented by
Mortgage-Backed Securities. This is because asset-backed securities gener-
ally do not have the benefit of a security interest in collateral that is
comparable to mortgage assets. There is the possibility that, in some cases,
recoveries on repossessed collateral may not be available to support pay-
ments on these securities. In the event of a default, a Fund may suffer a
loss if it cannot sell collateral quickly and receive the amount it is owed.
Municipal Securities. Certain Funds may invest in securities and instruments
issued by state and local government issuers. Municipal Securities in which
a Fund may invest consist of bonds, notes, commercial paper and other
instruments (including participation interests in such securities) issued by
or on behalf of the states, territories and possessions of the United States
(including the District of Columbia) and their political subdivisions, agen-
cies or instrumentalities, the interest on which, in the opinion of bond
counsel for the issuers or counsel selected by the Investment Adviser, is
exempt from regular federal income tax (i.e., excluded from gross income for
federal income tax purposes but not necessarily exempt from federal alterna-
tive minimum tax or from state or local taxes). Because of their tax-exempt
status, the yields and market values of Municipal Securities may be more
adversely impacted by changes in tax rates and policies than taxable fixed-
income securities.
Municipal Securities include both "general" and "revenue" bonds and may be
issued to obtain funds for various purposes. General obligations are secured
by the issuer's pledge of its full faith, credit and taxing power. Revenue
obligations are payable only from the revenues derived from a particular
facility or class of facilities.
Municipal Securities are often issued to obtain funds for various public
purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities
such as bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools,
streets and water and sewer works. Municipal Securities include private
activity bonds, pre-refunded municipal securities and auction rate securi-
ties.
The obligations of the issuer to pay the principal of and interest on a
Municipal Security are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency
and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors, such as the
Federal Bankruptcy Act, and laws, if any, that may be enacted by Congress or
state legislatures extending the time for payment of principal or interest
or imposing other constraints upon the enforcement of such obligations.
There is also the possibility that, as a result of litigation or other con-
ditions, the power or ability of the issuer to pay when due the principal of
or interest on a Municipal Security may be materially affected.
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In addition, Municipal Securities include municipal leases, certificates of
participation and "moral obligation" bonds. A municipal lease is an obliga-
tion issued by a state or local government to acquire equipment or facili-
ties. Certificates of participation represent interests in municipal leases
or other instruments, such as installment purchase agreements. Moral obliga-
tion bonds are supported by a moral commitment but not a legal obligation of
a state or local government. Municipal leases, certificates of participation
and moral obligation bonds frequently involve special risks not normally
associated with general obligation or revenue bonds. In particular, these
instruments permit governmental issuers to acquire property and equipment
without meeting constitutional and statutory requirements for the issuance
of debt. If, however, the governmental issuer does not periodically appro-
priate money to enable it to meet its payment obligations under these
instruments, it cannot be legally compelled to do so. If a default occurs,
it is likely that a Fund would be unable to obtain another acceptable source
of payment. Some municipal leases, certificates of participation and moral
obligation bonds may be illiquid.
Municipal Securities may also be in the form of a tender option bond, which
is a Municipal Security (generally held pursuant to a custodial arrangement)
having a relatively long maturity and bearing interest at a fixed rate sub-
stantially higher than prevailing short-term, tax-exempt rates. The bond is
typically issued with the agreement of a third party, such as a bank, bro-
ker-dealer or other financial institution, which grants the security holders
the option, at periodic intervals, to tender their securities to the insti-
tution. After payment of a fee to the financial institution that provides
this option, the security holder effectively holds a demand obligation that
bears interest at the prevailing short-term, tax-exempt rate. An institution
may not be obligated to accept tendered bonds in the event of certain
defaults or a significant downgrading in the credit rating assigned to the
issuer of the bond. The tender option will be taken into account in deter-
mining the maturity of the tender option bonds and a Fund's average portfo-
lio maturity. There is risk that a Fund will not be considered the owner of
a tender option bond for federal income tax purposes, and thus will not be
entitled to treat such interest as exempt from federal income tax. Certain
tender option bonds may be illiquid.
Municipal Securities may be backed by letters of credit or other forms of
credit enhancement issued by domestic banks or foreign banks which have a
branch, agency or subsidiary in the United States or by other financial
institutions. The credit quality of these banks and financial institutions
could, therefore, cause a loss to a Fund that invests in Municipal Securi-
ties. Letters of credit and other obligations of foreign banks and financial
institutions may involve risks in addition to those of domestic obligations
because of less publicly available financial and other information, less
securities regulation, potential imposition of foreign withholding and other
taxes, war, expropriation or other adverse governmental
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actions. Foreign banks and their foreign branches are not regulated by U.S.
banking authorities, and are generally not bound by the accounting, auditing
and financial reporting standards applicable to U.S. banks.
Corporate Debt Obligations; Trust Preferred Securities; Convertible Securi-
ties. Certain Funds may invest in corporate debt obligations, trust pre-
ferred securities and convertible securities. Corporate debt obligations
include bonds, notes, debentures, commercial paper and other obligations of
corporations to pay interest and repay principal, and include securities
issued by banks and other financial institutions. A trust preferred security
is a long dated bond (for example, 30 years) with preferred features. The
preferred features are that payment of interest can be deferred for a speci-
fied period without initiating a default event. The securities are generally
senior in claim to standard preferred stock but junior to other bondholders.
Convertible securities are preferred stock or debt obligations that are con-
vertible into common stock. Convertible securities generally offer lower
interest or dividend yields than non-convertible securities of similar qual-
ity. Convertible securities in which a Fund invests are subject to the same
rating criteria as its other investments in fixed-income securities. Con-
vertible securities have both equity and fixed-income risk characteristics.
Like all fixed-income securities, the value of convertible securities is
susceptible to the risk of market losses attributable to changes in interest
rates. Generally, the market value of convertible securities tends to
decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest
rates decline. However, when the market price of the common stock underlying
a convertible security exceeds the conversion price of the convertible secu-
rity, the convertible security tends to reflect the market price of the
underlying common stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock
declines, the convertible security, like a fixed-income security, tends to
trade increasingly on a yield basis, and thus may not decline in price to
the same extent as the underlying common stock.
Foreign Currency Transactions. Certain Funds may, to the extent consistent
with their investment policies, purchase or sell foreign currencies on a
cash basis or through forward contracts. A forward contract involves an
obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a
price set at the time of the contract. Certain Funds may engage in foreign
currency transactions for hedging purposes and to seek to protect against
anticipated changes in future foreign currency exchange rates. In addition,
certain Funds also may enter into such transactions to seek to increase
total return, which is considered a speculative practice.
Some Funds may also engage in cross-hedging by using forward contracts in a
currency different from that in which the hedged security is denominated or
quoted if the Investment Adviser determines that there is a pattern of cor-
relation
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between the two currencies. A Fund may hold foreign currency received in
connection with investments in foreign securities when, in the judgment of
the Investment Adviser, it would be beneficial to convert such currency into
U.S. dollars at a later date (e.g., the Investment Adviser may anticipate
the foreign currency to appreciate against the U.S. dollar).
Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of
time, causing, along with other factors, a Fund's NAV to fluctuate (when the
Fund's NAV fluctuates, the value of your shares may go up or down). Currency
exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by the intervention of
U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or the failure to intervene,
or by currency controls or political developments in the United States or
abroad.
The market in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, currency swaps
and other privately negotiated currency instruments offers less protection
against defaults by the other party to such instruments than is available
for currency instruments traded on an exchange. Such contracts are subject
to the risk that the counterparty to the contract will default on its obli-
gations. Since these contracts are not guaranteed by an exchange or clear-
inghouse, a default on a contract would deprive a Fund of unrealized prof-
its, transaction costs or the benefits of a currency hedge or could force
the Fund to cover its purchase or sale commitments, if any, at the current
market price.
Structured Securities and Inverse Floaters. Certain Funds may invest in
structured securities. Structured securities are securities whose value is
determined by reference to changes in the value of specific currencies,
interest rates, commodities, indices or other financial indicators (the
"Reference") or the relative change in two or more References. The interest
rate or the principal amount payable upon maturity or redemption may be
increased or decreased depending upon changes in the applicable Reference.
Structured securities may be positively or negatively indexed, so that
appreciation of the Reference may produce an increase or decrease in the
interest rate or value of the security at maturity. In addition, changes in
the interest rates or the value of the security at maturity may be a multi-
ple of changes in the value of the Reference. Consequently, structured secu-
rities may present a greater degree of market risk than other types of
fixed-income securities, and may be more volatile, less liquid and more dif-
ficult to price accurately than less complex securities.
Structured securities include, but are not limited to, inverse floating rate
debt securities ("inverse floaters"). The interest rate on inverse floaters
resets in the opposite direction from the market rate of interest to which
the inverse floater is indexed. An inverse floater may be considered to be
leveraged to the extent that its interest rate varies by a magnitude that
exceeds the magnitude of the change in
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the index rate of interest. The higher the degree of leverage of an inverse
floater, the greater the volatility of its market value.
Zero Coupon, Deferred Interest, Pay-In-Kind and Capital Appreciation Bonds.
Each Fund may invest in zero coupon, deferred interest, pay-in-kind and cap-
ital appreciation bonds are issued at a discount from their face value
because interest payments are typically postponed until maturity. Pay-in-
kind securities are securities that have interest payable by the delivery of
additional securities. The market prices of these securities generally are
more volatile than the market prices of interest-bearing securities and are
likely to respond to a greater degree to changes in interest rates than
interest-bearing securities having similar maturities and credit quality.
Mortgage Dollar Rolls. Certain Funds may enter into mortgage dollar rolls. A
mortgage dollar roll involves the sale by a Fund of securities for delivery
in the current month. The Fund simultaneously contracts with the same
counterparty to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and
maturity) but not identical securities on a specified future date. During
the roll period, the Fund loses the right to receive principal and interest
paid on the securities sold. However, the Fund benefits to the extent of any
difference between (a) the price received for the securities sold and (b)
the lower forward price for the future purchase and/or fee income plus the
interest earned on the cash proceeds of the securities sold. Unless the ben-
efits of a mortgage dollar roll exceed the income, capital appreciation and
gain or loss due to mortgage prepayments that would have been realized on
the securities sold as part of the roll, the use of this technique will
diminish the Fund's performance.
Successful use of mortgage dollar rolls depends upon the Investment Advis-
er's ability to predict correctly interest rates and mortgage prepayments.
If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its prediction, a Fund may experi-
ence a loss. For financial reporting and tax purposes, the Funds treat mort-
gage dollar rolls as two separate transactions: one involving the purchase
of a security and a separate transaction involving a sale. The Funds do not
currently intend to enter into mortgage dollar rolls that are accounted for
as a financing and do not treat them as borrowings.
Options on Securities, Securities Indices and Foreign Currencies. A put
option gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell, and the writer
(seller) of the option the obligation to buy, the underlying instrument dur-
ing the option period. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the
right to buy, and the writer (seller) of the option the obligation to sell,
the underlying instrument during the option period. Each Fund may write
(sell) covered call and put options and purchase put and call options on any
securities in which it may invest or on any securities index comprised of
securities in which it may invest. A Fund may also,
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to the extent that it invests in foreign securities, purchase and sell
(write) put and call options on foreign currencies.
The writing and purchase of options is a highly specialized activity which
involves special investment risks. Options may be used for either hedging or
cross-hedging purposes, or to seek to increase total return (which is con-
sidered a speculative activity). The successful use of options depends in
part on the ability of the Investment Adviser to manage future price fluctu-
ations and the degree of correlation between the options and securities (or
currency) markets. If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its expectation
of changes in market prices or determination of the correlation between the
instruments or indices on which options are written and purchased and the
instruments in a Fund's investment portfolio, the Fund may incur losses that
it would not otherwise incur. The use of options can also increase a Fund's
transaction costs. Options written or purchased by the Funds may be traded
on either U.S. or foreign exchanges or over-the- counter. Foreign and over-
the-counter options will present greater possibility of loss because of
their greater illiquidity and credit risks.
Yield Curve Options. Each Fund may enter into options on the yield "spread"
or differential between two securities. Such transactions are referred to as
"yield curve" options. In contrast to other types of options, a yield curve
option is based on the difference between the yields of designated securi-
ties, rather than the prices of the individual securities, and is settled
through cash payments. Accordingly, a yield curve option is profitable to
the holder if this differential widens (in the case of a call) or narrows
(in the case of a put), regardless of whether the yields of the underlying
securities increase or decrease.
The trading of yield curve options is subject to all of the risks associated
with the trading of other types of options. In addition, such options pres-
ent a risk of loss even if the yield of one of the underlying securities
remains constant, or if the spread moves in a direction or to an extent
which was not anticipated.
Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts. Futures contracts are
standardized, exchange-traded contracts that provide for the sale or pur-
chase of a specified financial instrument or currency at a future time at a
specified price. An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the
right (and the writer of the option the obligation) to assume a position in
a futures contract at a specified exercise price within a specified period
of time. A futures contract may be based on various securities (such as U.S.
Government Securities), foreign currencies, securities indices and other
financial instruments and indices. The Funds may engage in futures transac-
tions on both U.S. and foreign exchanges.
Each Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts, and purchase and write
call and put options on futures contracts, in order to seek to increase
total return or to
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hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices or, to the extent
a Fund invests in foreign securities, currency exchange rates, or to other-
wise manage their term structures, sector selection and durations in accor-
dance with their investment objectives and policies. Each Fund may also
enter into closing purchase and sale transactions with respect to such con-
tracts and options. A Fund will engage in futures and related options trans-
actions for bona fide hedging purposes as defined in regulations of the Com-
modity Futures Trading Commission or to seek to increase total return to the
extent permitted by such regulations. A Fund may not purchase or sell
futures contracts or purchase or sell related options to seek to increase
total return, except for closing purchase or sale transactions, if immedi-
ately thereafter the sum of the amount of initial margin deposits and premi-
ums paid on the Fund's outstanding positions in futures and related options
entered into for the purpose of seeking to increase total return would
exceed 5% of the market value of the Fund's net assets.
Futures contracts and related options present the following risks:
.While a Fund may benefit from the use of futures and options on futures,
unanticipated changes in interest rates, securities prices or currency
exchange rates may result in poorer overall performance than if the Fund
had not entered into any futures contracts or options transactions.
.Because perfect correlation between a futures position and portfolio posi-
tion that is intended to be protected is impossible to achieve, the desired
protection may not be obtained and a Fund may be exposed to additional risk
of loss.
.The loss incurred by a Fund in entering into futures contracts and in writ-
ing call options on futures is potentially unlimited and may exceed the
amount of the premium received.
.Futures markets are highly volatile and the use of futures may increase the
volatility of a Fund's NAV.
.As a result of the low margin deposits normally required in futures trad-
ing, a relatively small price movement in a futures contract may result in
substantial losses to a Fund.
.Futures contracts and options on futures may be illiquid, and exchanges may
limit fluctuations in futures contract prices during a single day.
.Foreign exchanges may not provide the same protection as U.S. exchanges.
When-Issued Securities and Forward Commitments. Each Fund may purchase when-
issued securities and enter into forward commitments. When-issued securities
are securities that have been authorized, but not yet issued. When-issued
securities are purchased in order to secure what is considered to be an
advantageous price and yield to the Fund at the time of entering into the
transaction. A forward commitment involves entering into a contract to pur-
chase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond the cus-
tomary settlement period.
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The purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis
involves a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased
declines before the settlement date. Conversely, the sale of securities on a
forward commitment basis involves the risk that the value of the securities
sold may increase before the settlement date. Although a Fund will generally
purchase securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis with the
intention of acquiring the securities for its portfolio, a Fund may dispose
of when-issued securities or forward commitments prior to settlement if the
Investment Adviser deems it appropriate.
Lending of Portfolio Securities. Each Fund may engage in securities lending.
Securities lending involves the lending of securities owned by a Fund to
financial institutions such as certain broker-dealers. The borrowers are
required to secure their loans continuously with cash, cash equivalents,
U.S. Government Securities or letters of credit in an amount at least equal
to the market value of the securities loaned. Cash collateral may be
invested in cash equivalents. To the extent that cash collateral is invested
in other investment securities, such collateral will be subject to market
depreciation or appreciation, and a Fund will be responsible for any loss
that might result from its investment of the borrowers' collateral. If the
Investment Adviser determines to make securities loans, the value of the
securities loaned may not exceed 33 1/3% of the value of the total assets of
a Fund (including the loan collateral).
A Fund may lend its securities to increase its income. A Fund may, however,
experience delay in the recovery of its securities, or capital loss if the
institution with which it has engaged in a portfolio loan transaction
breaches its agreement with the Fund.
Repurchase Agreements. Repurchase agreements involve the purchase of securi-
ties subject to the seller's agreement to repurchase them at a mutually
agreed upon date and price. Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements
with dealers in U.S. Government Securities and member banks of the Federal
Reserve System which furnish collateral at least equal in value or market
price to the amount of their repurchase obligation. Some Funds may also
enter into repurchase agreements involving certain foreign government secu-
rities.
If the other party or "seller" defaults, a Fund might suffer a loss to the
extent that the proceeds from the sale of the underlying securities and
other collateral held by the Fund are less than the repurchase price and the
Fund's costs associated with delay and enforcement of the repurchase agree-
ment. In addition, in the event of bankruptcy of the seller, a Fund could
suffer additional losses if a court determines that the Fund's interest in
the collateral is not enforceable.
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In evaluating whether to enter into a repurchase agreement, the Investment
Adviser will carefully consider the creditworthiness of the seller. Certain
Funds, together with other registered investment companies having advisory
agreements with the Investment Adviser or any of its affiliates, may trans-
fer uninvested cash balances into a single joint account, the daily aggre-
gate balance of which will be invested in one or more repurchase agreements.
Borrowings and Reverse Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund can borrow money
from banks and enter into reverse repurchase agreements with banks and other
financial institutions in amounts not exceeding one-third of its total
assets. A Fund may not make additional investments if borrowings exceed 5%
of its total assets. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the sale of secu-
rities held by a Fund subject to the Fund's agreement to repurchase them at
a mutually agreed upon date and price (including interest). These transac-
tions may be entered into as a temporary measure for emergency purposes or
to meet redemption requests. Reverse repurchase agreements may also be
entered into when the Investment Adviser expects that the interest income to
be earned from the investment of the transaction proceeds will be greater
than the related interest expense. Borrowings and reverse repurchase agree-
ments involve leveraging. If the securities held by a Fund decline in value
while these transactions are outstanding, the NAV of the Fund's outstanding
shares will decline in value by proportionately more than the decline in
value of the securities. In addition, reverse repurchase agreements involve
the risk that the interest income earned by a Fund (from the investment of
the proceeds) will be less than the interest expense of the transaction,
that the market value of the securities sold by a Fund will decline below
the price the Fund is obligated to pay to repurchase the securities, and
that the securities may not be returned to the Fund.
Interest Rate Swaps, Mortgage Swaps, Credit Swaps, Currency Swaps and Inter-
est Rate Caps, Floors and Collars. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange
by a Fund with another party of their respective commitments to pay or
receive interest, such as an exchange of fixed-rate payments for floating
rate payments. Mortgage swaps are similar to interest rate swaps in that
they represent commitments to pay and receive interest. The notional princi-
pal amount, however, is tied to a reference pool or pools of mortgages.
Credit swaps involve the receipt of floating or fixed rate payments in
exchange for assuming potential credit losses of an underlying security.
Credit swaps give one party to a transaction the right to dispose of or
acquire an asset (or group of assets), or the right to receive or make a
payment from the other party, upon the occurrence of specified credit
events. Currency swaps involve the exchange of the parties' respective
rights to make or receive payments in specified currencies. The purchase of
an interest rate cap entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified
index exceeds a predetermined interest rate,
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to receive payment of interest on a notional principal amount from the party
selling such interest rate cap. The purchase of an interest rate floor enti-
tles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified index falls below a pre-
determined interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional
principal amount from the party selling the interest rate floor. An interest
rate collar is the combination of a cap and a floor that preserves a certain
return within a predetermined range of interest rates.
Each Fund may enter into swap transactions for hedging purposes or to seek
to increase total return. The use of interest rate, mortgage, credit and
currency swaps, as well as interest rate caps, floors and collars, is a
highly specialized activity which involves investment techniques and risks
different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transac-
tions. If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its forecasts of market
values, interest rates and currency exchange rates, the investment perfor-
mance of a Fund would be less favorable than it would have been if these
investment techniques were not used.
Other Investment Companies. Each Fund may invest in securities of other
investment companies subject to statutory limitations prescribed by the Act.
These limitations include a prohibition on any Fund acquiring more than 3%
of the voting shares of any other investment company, and a prohibition on
investing more than 5% of a Fund's total assets in securities of any one
investment company or more than 10% of its total assets in securities of all
investment companies. A Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of
any management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment compa-
nies. Such other investment companies will have investment objectives, poli-
cies and restrictions substantially similar to those of the acquiring Fund
and will be subject to substantially the same risks.
Non-Investment Grade Fixed-Income Securities. Non-investment grade fixed-
income securities and unrated securities of comparable credit quality (com-
monly known as "junk bonds") are considered predominantly speculative by
traditional investment standards. In some cases, these obligations may be
highly speculative and have poor prospects for reaching investment grade
standing. Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are subject to the
increased risk of an issuer's inability to meet principal and interest obli-
gations. These securities, also referred to as high yield securities, may be
subject to greater price volatility due to such factors as specific corpo-
rate or municipal developments, interest rate sensitivity, negative percep-
tions of the junk bond markets generally and less secondary market
liquidity.
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities are often issued in connection
with a corporate reorganization or restructuring or as part of a merger,
acquisition, takeover or similar event. They are also issued by less estab-
lished companies seeking to expand. Such issuers are often highly leveraged
and generally less able than
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more established or less leveraged entities to make scheduled payments of
principal and interest in the event of adverse developments or business con-
ditions. Non-investment grade securities are also issued by state, city, or
local municipalities that may have difficulty in making all scheduled inter-
est and principal payments.
The market value of non-investment grade fixed-income securities tends to
reflect individual corporate or municipal developments to a greater extent
than that of higher rated securities which react primarily to fluctuations
in the general level of interest rates. As a result, a Fund's ability to
achieve its investment objectives may depend to a greater extent on the
Investment Adviser's judgment concerning the creditworthiness of issuers
than funds which invest in higher-rated securities. Issuers of non-invest-
ment grade fixed-income securities may not be able to make use of more tra-
ditional methods of financing and their ability to service debt obligations
may be affected more adversely than issuers of higher-rated securities by
economic downturns, specific corporate or financial developments or the
issuer's inability to meet specific projected business forecasts. Negative
publicity about the junk bond market and investor perceptions regarding
lower rated securities, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may
depress the prices for such securities.
A holder's risk of loss from default is significantly greater for non-
investment grade fixed-income securities than is the case for holders of
other debt securities because such non-investment grade securities are gen-
erally unsecured and are often subordinated to the rights of other creditors
of the issuers of such securities. Investment by a Fund in defaulted securi-
ties poses additional risk of loss should nonpayment of principal and inter-
est continue in respect of such securities. Even if such securities are held
to maturity, recovery by a Fund of its initial investment and any antici-
pated income or appreciation is uncertain.
The secondary market for non-investment grade fixed-income securities is
concentrated in relatively few market makers and is dominated by institu-
tional investors, including mutual funds, insurance companies and other
financial institutions. Accordingly, the secondary market for such securi-
ties is not as liquid as, and is more volatile than, the secondary market
for higher-rated securities. In addition, market trading volume for high
yield fixed-income securities is generally lower and the secondary market
for such securities could shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning
as a result of adverse market or economic conditions, independent of any
specific adverse changes in the condition of a particular issuer. Because of
the lack of sufficient market liquidity, a Fund may incur losses because it
will be required to effect sales at a disadvantageous time and then only at
a substantial drop in price. These factors may have an adverse effect on the
market price and a Fund's ability to dispose of particular portfolio invest-
ments. A
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less liquid secondary market also may make it more difficult for a Fund to
obtain precise valuations of the high yield securities in its portfolio.
Credit ratings issued by credit rating agencies are designed to evaluate the
safety of principal and interest payments of rated securities. They do not,
however, evaluate the market value risk of non-investment grade securities
and, therefore, may not fully reflect the true risks of an investment. In
addition, credit rating agencies may or may not make timely changes in a
rating to reflect changes in the economy or in the conditions of the issuer
that affect the market value of the security. Consequently, credit ratings
are used only as a preliminary indicator of investment quality.
Loan Participations. Certain Funds may invest in loan participations. A loan
participation is an interest in a loan to a U.S. or foreign company or other
borrower which is administered and sold by a financial intermediary. A Fund
may only invest in loans to issuers in whose obligations it may otherwise
invest. Loan participation interests may take the form of a direct or co-
lending relationship with the corporate borrower, an assignment of an inter-
est in the loan by a co-lender or another participant, or a participation in
the seller's share of the loan. When a Fund acts as co-lender in connection
with a participation interest or when it acquires certain participation
interests, the Fund will have direct recourse against the borrower if the
borrower fails to pay scheduled principal and interest. In cases where the
Fund lacks direct recourse, it will look to an agent for the lenders (the
"agent lender") to enforce appropriate credit remedies against the borrower.
In these cases, the Fund may be subject to delays, expenses and risks that
are greater than those that would have been involved if the Fund had pur-
chased a direct obligation (such as commercial paper) of such borrower.
Moreover, under the terms of the loan participation, the Fund may be
regarded as a creditor of the agent lender (rather than of the underlying
corporate borrower), so that the Fund may also be subject to the risk that
the agent lender may become insolvent.
Preferred Stock, Warrants and Rights. Certain Funds may invest in preferred
stock, warrants and rights. Preferred stocks are securities that represent
an ownership interest providing the holder with claims on the issuer's earn-
ings and assets before common stock owners but after bond owners. Unlike
debt securities, the obligations of an issuer of preferred stock, including
dividend and other payment obligations, may not typically be accelerated by
the holders of such preferred stock on the occurrence of an event of default
or other non-compliance by the issuer of the preferred stock.
Warrants and other rights are options to buy a stated number of shares of
common stock at a specified price at any time during the life of the warrant
or right. The holders of warrants and rights have no voting rights, receive
no dividends and have no rights with respect to the assets of the issuer.
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Appendix B
Financial Highlights
The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand a Fund's
financial performance for the past five years (or less if the Fund has been
in operation for less than five years). Certain information reflects finan-
cial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table repre-
sent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in
a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This
information has been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, whose report, along
with a Fund's financial statements, is included in the Fund's annual report
(available upon request without charge). No financial highlights are
included for the High Yield Municipal Fund because it had no operating his-
tory prior to the date of this Prospectus.
ADJUSTABLE RATE GOVERNMENT FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
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Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $9.69 $0.49 $(0.05)
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.70 0.53 (0.05)
1999 - Administration Sharesg 9.70 0.37/f/ 0.01/f/
1999 - Service Shares 9.70 0.48 (0.04)
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1998 - Class A Shares 9.88 0.53 (0.17)
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.88 0.55 (0.16)
1998 - Administration Shares 9.88 0.53 (0.16)
1998 - Service Shares 9.88 0.51 (0.16)
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1997 - Class A Shares 9.83 0.57/f/ 0.05/f/
1997 - Institutional Shares 9.83 0.59/f/ 0.05/f/
1997 - Administration Shares 9.83 0.57/f/ 0.05/f/
1997 - Service Shares (commenced March 27) 9.84 0.33/f/ 0.04/f/
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1996 - Class A Shares 9.77 0.55/f/ 0.08/f/
1996 - Institutional Shares 9.77 0.57/f/ 0.08/f/
1996 - Administration Shares 9.77 0.55/f/ 0.08/f/
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1995 - Class A Shares (commenced May 15) 9.79 0.27/f/ (0.01)/f/
1995 - Institutional Shares 9.74 0.56/f/ 0.07/f/
1995 - Administration Shares 9.74 0.54/f/ 0.07/f/
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(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions
to shareholders
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In excess Net increase Net asset Net assets Ratio of net
From net of net (decrease) value, at end of expenses
investment investment From in net end of Total period to average
income income capital asset value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.44) $ -- $(0.06) $(0.06) $9.63 4.65% $ 22,862 0.89%
(0.48) -- (0.06) (0.06) 9.64 5.06 315,024 0.49
(0.33) -- (0.04) 0.01 9.71/g/ 4.02/d/ -- 0.74/c/
(0.43) -- (0.06) (0.05) 9.65 4.65 797 0.99
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(0.53) (0.02) -- (0.19) 9.69 3.71 60,782 0.80
(0.55) (0.02) -- (0.18) 9.70 4.09 441,228 0.53
(0.53) (0.02) -- (0.18) 9.70 3.83 5,999 0.78
(0.51) (0.02) -- (0.18) 9.70 3.57 822 1.03
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(0.57) -- -- 0.05 9.88 6.43 43,393 0.74
(0.59) -- -- 0.05 9.88 6.70 463,511 0.49
(0.57) -- -- 0.05 9.88 6.43 2,793 0.74
(0.33) -- -- 0.04 9.88 3.81/d/ 346 1.05/c/
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(0.55) (0.02) -- 0.06 9.83 6.60 10,728 0.70
(0.57) (0.02) -- 0.06 9.83 6.86 613,149 0.45
(0.55) (0.02) -- 0.06 9.83 6.60 3,792 0.70
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(0.27) (0.01) -- (0.02) 9.77 2.74/d/ 15,203 0.69/c/
(0.57) (0.03) -- 0.03 9.77 6.75 657,358 0.46
(0.55) (0.03) -- 0.03 9.77 6.48 3,572 0.71
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ADJUSTABLE RATE GOVERNMENT FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming
no voluntary waiver
of fees or
expense limitations
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Ratio of Ratio of
net net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 5.15% 0.93% 5.11% 38.86%
1999 - Institutional Shares 5.49 0.53 5.45 38.86
1999 - Administration Shares/g/ 5.35/c/ 0.78/c/ 5.31/c/ 38.86
1999 - Service Shares 4.99 1.03 4.95 38.86
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1998 - Class A Shares 5.40 1.02 5.18 33.64
1998 - Institutional Shares 5.63 0.53 5.63 33.64
1998 - Administration Shares 5.33 0.78 5.33 33.64
1998 - Service Shares 5.09 1.03 5.09 33.64
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1997 - Class A Shares 5.60 1.02 5.32 46.58
1997 - Institutional Shares 5.99 0.52 5.96 46.58
1997 - Administration Shares 5.73 0.77 5.70 46.58
1997 - Service Shares (commenced
March 27) 5.64/c/ 1.08/c/ 5.61/c/ 46.58
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 5.59 1.01 5.28 52.36
1996 - Institutional Shares 5.85 0.51 5.79 52.36
1996 - Administration Shares 5.59 0.76 5.53 52.36
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares (commenced
May 15) 5.87/c/ 1.01/c/ 5.55/c/ 24.12
1995 - Institutional Shares 5.77 0.53 5.70 24.12
1995 - Administration Shares 5.50 0.78 5.43 24.12
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales charge for Class A shares were taken
into account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $9.91 $0.55 $(0.36)
1999 - Class B Shares 9.88 0.48 (0.33)
1999 - Class C Shares 9.88 0.47 (0.36)
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.90 0.59 (0.35)
1999 - Administration Sharesh 9.91 0.40/f/ (0.25)/f/
1999 - Service Shares 9.89 0.54 (0.35)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 9.88 0.57 0.04
1998 - Class B Shares 9.86 0.51 0.03
1998 - Class C Shares 9.86 0.49 0.03
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.86 0.58 0.06
1998 - Administration Shares 9.89 0.55 0.05
1998 - Service Shares 9.86 0.55 0.04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced May 1) 9.78 0.31/f/ 0.09/f/
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 9.75 0.28/f/ 0.10/f/
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 9.83 0.12/f/ 0.02/f/
1997 - Institutional Shares 9.83 0.64/f/ 0.03/f/
1997 - Administration Shares 9.85 0.62/f/ 0.04/f/
1997 - Service Shares 9.82 0.59/f/ 0.04/f/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 9.82 0.63/f/ 0.01/f/
1996 - Administration Sharesg 9.86 0.38/f/ --/f/
1996 - Service Shares
(commenced April 10) 9.72 0.31/f/ 0.10/f/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 9.64 0.66/f/ 0.17/f/
1995 - Administration Sharesg 9.64 0.24/f/ (0.04)/f/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Short Duration Government Fund Administration Shares commenced activity on
April 15, 1993, were redeemed in full on February 23, 1995 and re-commenced
on February 28, 1996 at $9.86.
(h) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions
to
shareholders
-------------
Net
increase Net asset Net assets Ratio of net
From net (decrease) value, at end of expenses
investment in net end of Total period to average
income asset value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.53) $(0.34) $9.57 1.97% $ 52,235 0.94%
(0.47) (0.32) 9.56 1.56 6,937 1.54
(0.45) (0.34) 9.54 1.21 7,029 1.69
(0.57) (0.33) 9.57 2.49 146,062 0.54
(0.39) (0.24) 9.67/h/ 1.57/d/ -- 0.79/c/
(0.52) (0.33) 9.56 1.97 6,605 1.04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.58) 0.03 9.91 6.36 56,725 0.81
(0.52) 0.02 9.88 5.62 5,025 1.41
(0.50) 0.02 9.88 5.46 4,527 1.56
(0.60) 0.04 9.90 6.75 145,514 0.53
(0.58) 0.02 9.91 6.27 7,357 0.78
(0.56) 0.03 9.89 6.12 6,232 1.03
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.30) 0.10 9.88 4.14/d/ 9,491 0.70/c/
(0.27) 0.11 9.86 3.94/d/ 747 1.30/c/
(0.11) 0.03 9.86 1.44/d/ 190 1.45/c/
(0.64) 0.03 9.86 7.07 103,729 0.45
(0.62) 0.04 9.89 6.91 1,060 0.70
(0.59) 0.04 9.86 6.63 3,337 0.95
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.63) 0.01 9.83 6.75 99,944 0.45
(0.39) (0.01) 9.85 4.00/d/ 252 0.70/c/
(0.31) 0.10 9.82 4.35/d/ 1,822 0.95/c/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.65) 0.18 9.82 8.97 103,760 0.45
(0.21) (0.01) 9.63 2.10/d/ -- 0.70/c/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of
fees
or expense limitations
-----------------------
Ratio of net Ratio of net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 5.61% 1.07% 5.48% 172.61%
1999 - Class B Shares 5.04 1.82 4.76 172.61
1999 - Class C Shares 4.83 1.82 4.70 172.61
1999 - Institutional Shares 6.03 0.67 5.90 172.61
1999 - Administration Shares/h/ 5.76/c/ 0.92/c/ 5.63/c/ 172.61
1999 - Service Shares 5.54 1.17 5.41 172.61
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 5.68 1.32 5.17 119.89
1998 - Class B Shares 5.12 1.87 4.66 119.89
1998 - Class C Shares 4.64 1.87 4.33 119.89
1998 - Institutional Shares 6.06 0.84 5.75 119.89
1998 - Administration Shares 5.76 1.09 5.45 119.89
1998 - Service Shares 5.56 1.34 5.25 119.89
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced May 1) 6.05/c/ 1.32/c/ 5.43/c/ 102.58
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 5.52/c/ 1.82/c/ 5.00/c/ 102.58
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 5.52/c/ 1.82/c/ 5.15/c/ 102.58
1997 - Institutional Shares 6.43 0.82 6.06 102.58
1997 - Administration Shares 6.19 1.07 5.82 102.58
1997 - Service Shares 5.92 1.32 5.55 102.58
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 6.44 0.71 6.18 115.45
1996 - Administration Shares/g/ 5.97/c/ 0.96/c/ 5.71/c/ 115.45
1996 - Service Shares
(commenced April 10) 6.05/c/ 1.21/c/ 5.79/c/ 115.45
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 6.87 0.72 6.60 292.56
1995 - Administration Shares/g/ 7.91/c/ 0.90/c/ 7.71/c/ 292.56
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Short Duration Government Fund Administration Shares commenced activity on
April 15, 1993, were redeemed in full on February 23, 1995 and re-commenced
on February 28, 1996 at $9.86.
(h) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net realized
and unrealized
Net asset gain (loss)
value, Net on investment
beginning investment and futures
of period income transactions
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $10.19 $0.34 $(0.24)
1999 - Class B Shares 10.18 0.28 (0.23)
1999 - Class C Shares 10.18 0.26 (0.22)
1999 - Institutional Shares 10.18 0.38 (0.23)
1999 - Administration Shares/f/ 10.18 0.26/e/ (0.12)/e/
1999 - Service Shares 10.18 0.33/e/ (0.24)/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 10.08 0.36/e/ 0.13/e/
1998 - Class B Shares 10.08 0.30/e/ 0.12/e/
1998 - Class C Shares 10.07 0.28/e/ 0.14/e/
1998 - Institutional Shares 10.07 0.39/e/ 0.13/e/
1998 - Administration Shares 10.07 0.36/e/ 0.13/e/
1998 - Service Shares 10.07 0.34/e/ 0.13/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced May 1) 9.94 0.20/e/ 0.14/e/
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 9.94 0.16/e/ 0.14/e/
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 10.04 0.07/e/ 0.03/e/
1997 - Institutional Shares 9.96 0.42/e/ 0.11/e/
1997 - Administration Shares 9.96 0.39/e/ 0.11/e/
1997 - Service Shares 9.97 0.37/e/ 0.10/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 9.94 0.42/e/ 0.02/e/
1996 - Administration Shares 9.94 0.39/e/ 0.02/e/
1996 - Service Shares 9.95 0.37/e/ 0.02/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 9.79 0.42/e/ 0.15/e/
1995 - Administration Shares 9.79 0.40/e/ 0.15/e/
1995 - Service Shares 9.79 0.37/e/ 0.16/e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(f) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
------------------------------------
Net Net Ratio of
In excess increase assets net
From net of net (decrease) Net asset at end of expenses
investment investment in net value, Total period to average
income income asset value end of period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.34) $(0.02) $(0.26) $ 9.93 1.00% $22,903 0.79%
(0.28) (0.02) (0.25) 9.93 0.49 2,000 1.39
(0.26) (0.03) (0.25) 9.93 0.34 2,070 1.54
(0.39) (0.01) (0.25) 9.93 1.50 77,522 0.39
(0.27) -- (0.13) 10.05/f/ 1.37/d/ -- 0.64/c/
(0.33) (0.02) (0.26) 9.92 0.89 173 0.89
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.38) -- 0.11 10.19 4.97 19,881 0.71
(0.32) -- 0.10 10.18 4.25 974 1.31
(0.31) -- 0.11 10.18 4.19 2,256 1.46
(0.41) -- 0.11 10.18 5.25 57,647 0.45
(0.38) -- 0.11 10.18 4.99 525 0.70
(0.36) -- 0.11 10.18 4.73 2,560 0.95
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.20) -- 0.14 10.08 3.39/d/ 4,023 0.70/c/
(0.16) -- 0.14 10.08 3.07/d/ 106 1.30/c/
(0.07) -- 0.03 10.07 0.97/d/ 2 1.45/c/
(0.42) -- 0.11 10.07 5.40 28,821 0.45
(0.39) -- 0.11 10.07 5.14 77 0.70
(0.37) -- 0.10 10.07 4.77 2,051 0.95
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.42) -- 0.02 9.96 4.50 34,814 0.45
(0.39) -- 0.02 9.96 4.24 48 0.70
(0.37) -- 0.02 9.97 3.98 695 0.95
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.42) -- 0.15 9.94 5.98 58,389 0.45
(0.40) -- 0.15 9.94 5.76 46 0.70
(0.37) -- 0.16 9.95 5.59 454 0.95
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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SHORT DURATION TAX-FREE FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming
no voluntary waiver
of fees or
expense limitations
---------------------
Ratio of Ratio of
net net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 3.37% 1.06% 3.10% 147.20%
1999 - Class B Shares 2.80 1.81 2.38 147.20
1999 - Class C Shares 2.62 1.81 2.35 147.20
1999 - Institutional Shares 3.79 0.66 3.52 147.20
1999 - Administration Shares/f/ 3.56/c/ 0.91/c/ 3.29/c/ 147.20
1999 - Service Shares 3.23 1.16 2.96 147.20
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 3.54 1.74 2.51 140.72
1998 - Class B Shares 3.06 2.27 2.10 140.72
1998 - Class C Shares 2.82 2.27 2.01 140.72
1998 - Institutional Shares 3.92 1.26 3.11 140.72
1998 - Administration Shares 3.58 1.51 2.77 140.72
1998 - Service Shares 3.44 1.76 2.63 140.72
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares (commenced
May 1) 3.81/c/ 1.73/c/ 2.78/c/ 194.75
1997 - Class B Shares (commenced
May 1) 3.31/c/ 2.23/c/ 2.38/c/ 194.75
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced
August 15) 2.60/c/ 2.23/c/ 1.82/c/ 194.75
1997 - Institutional Shares 4.18 1.23 3.40 194.75
1997 - Administration Shares 3.91 1.48 3.13 194.75
1997 - Service Shares 3.66 1.73 2.88 194.75
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Institutional Shares 4.21 1.01 3.65 231.65
1996 - Administration Shares 3.96 1.26 3.40 231.65
1996 - Service Shares 3.74 1.51 3.18 231.65
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Institutional Shares 4.31 0.77 3.99 259.52
1995 - Administration Shares 4.14 1.02 3.82 259.52
1995 - Service Shares 3.87 1.27 3.55 259.52
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
(f) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $14.91 $0.80 $(0.89)
1999 - Class B Shares 14.92 0.69 (0.87)
1999 - Class C Shares 14.91 0.69 (0.88)
1999 - Institutional Shares 14.90 0.85 (0.88)
1999 - Service Shares 14.88 0.77 (0.92)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 14.59 0.81 0.45
1998 - Class B Shares 14.61 0.72 0.42
1998 - Class C Shares 14.60 0.74 0.40
1998 - Institutional Shares 14.59 0.87 0.42
1998 - Service Shares 14.59 0.80 0.40
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 14.36 0.91 0.29
1997 - Class B Shares 14.37 0.80 0.30
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced August
15) 14.38 0.17 0.22
1997 - Institutional Shares (commenced
August 15) 14.37 0.20 0.22
1997 - Service Shares (commenced August
15) 14.37 0.20 0.21
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 14.47 0.92 (0.11)
1996 - Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 14.11 0.41 0.26
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 13.47 0.94 1.00
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
---------------------------------------
Net
In excess increase Net asset Net assets
From net of net (decrease) value, at end of
investment investment From net in net end Total period
income income realized gains asset value of period return/b/ (in 000s)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.77) $ -- $(0.35) $(1.21) $13.70 (0.63)% $ 82,102
(0.67) -- (0.35) (1.20) 13.72 (1.29) 19,684
(0.66) -- (0.35) (1.20) 13.71 (1.29) 10,053
(0.83) -- (0.35) (1.21) 13.69 (0.23) 5,899
(0.75) -- (0.35) (1.25) 13.63 (1.01) 15
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.81) (0.07) (0.06) 0.32 14.91 8.98 101,015
(0.72) (0.05) (0.06) 0.31 14.92 8.09 16,125
(0.74) (0.03) (0.06) 0.31 14.91 8.09 9,639
(0.87) (0.05) (0.06) 0.31 14.90 9.19 2,642
(0.80) (0.05) (0.06) 0.29 14.88 8.53 2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.90) -- (0.07) 0.23 14.59 8.72 68,859
(0.79) -- (0.07) 0.24 14.61 7.96 8,041
(0.17) -- -- 0.22 14.60 2.72/d/ 1,196
(0.20) -- -- 0.22 14.59 2.94/d/ 1,894
(0.19) -- -- 0.22 14.59 2.85/d/ 2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.92) -- -- (0.11) 14.36 5.80 30,603
(0.41) -- -- 0.26 14.37 4.85/d/ 234
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.94) -- -- 1.00 14.47 14.90 29,503
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of fees
or expense limitations
-------------------------
Ratio of
net Ratio of net
Ratio of investment Ratio of investment
net expenses income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets net assets rate /e/
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 0.98% 5.63% 1.33% 5.28% 277.64%
1999 - Class B Shares 1.73 4.88 2.08 4.53 277.64
1999 - Class C Shares 1.73 4.89 2.08 4.54 277.64
1999 - Institutional Shares 0.58 6.07 0.93 5.72 277.64
1999 - Service Shares 1.08 5.56 1.43 5.21 277.64
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 0.76 5.53 1.53 4.76 315.43
1998 - Class B Shares 1.51 4.76 2.05 4.22 315.43
1998 - Class C Shares 1.51 4.59 2.05 4.05 315.43
1998 - Institutional Shares 0.51 5.82 1.05 5.28 315.43
1998 - Service Shares 1.01 5.48 1.55 4.94 315.43
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 0.50 6.38 1.82 5.06 395.75
1997 - Class B Shares 1.25 5.59 2.32 4.52 395.75
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 1.25/c/ 5.45/c/ 2.32/c/ 4.38/c/ 395.75
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 15) 0.25/c/ 7.03/c/ 1.32/c/ 5.96/c/ 395.75
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 15) 0.75/c/ 6.49/c/ 1.82/c/ 5.42/c/ 395.75
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 0.50 6.42 1.89 5.03 485.09
1996 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 1.25/c/ 5.65/c/ 2.39/c/ 4.51/c/ 485.09
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 0.47 6.67 2.34 4.80 449.53
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net realized
and unrealized
Net asset gain (loss) on
value, Net investment
beginning investment and futures
of period income transactions
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $15.47 $0.63 $(1.29)
1999 - Class B Shares 15.47 0.51 (1.28)
1999 - Class C Shares 15.47 0.51 (1.28)
1999 - Institutional Shares 15.47 0.70 (1.30)
1999 - Service Shares 15.48 0.65 (1.32)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 14.99 0.65 0.50
1998 - Class B Shares 15.00 0.53 0.49
1998 - Class C Shares 14.99 0.53 0.50
1998 - Institutional Shares 15.00 0.68 0.50
1998 - Service Shares 14.99 0.64 0.49
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 14.37 0.67 0.62
1997 - Class B Shares 14.37 0.56 0.63
1997 - Class CShares (commenced August 15) 14.85 0.12 0.14
1997 -
Institutional Shares (commenced August 15) 14.84 0.15 0.16
1997 - Service Shares (commenced August 15) 14.84 0.14 0.15
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 14.17 0.65 0.20
1997 - Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 14.03 0.27 0.34
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 13.08 0.67 1.09
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
96
<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
-------------------------------------
From
net realized Net
From In excess gain on increase Net assets Ratio of
net of net investment (decrease) Net asset at end of net expenses
investment investment and futures in net value, Total period to average
income income transactions asset value end of period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.65) $ -- $(0.09) $(1.40) $14.07 (4.46)% $90,443 0.94%
(0.52) (0.01) (0.09) (1.39) 14.08 (5.10) 9,334 1.69
(0.51) (0.02) (0.09) (1.39) 14.08 (5.10) 4,379 1.69
(0.70) (0.01) (0.09) (1.40) 14.07 (4.07) 16,197 0.54
(0.63) -- (0.09) (1.39) 14.09 (4.49) 2 1.04
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.64) -- (0.03) 0.48 15.47 7.79 91,158 0.87
(0.52) -- (0.03) 0.47 15.47 6.91 6,722 1.62
(0.52) -- (0.03) 0.48 15.47 6.98 2,862 1.62
(0.68) -- (0.03) 0.47 15.47 8.00 6,154 0.58
(0.61) -- (0.03) 0.49 15.48 7.68 2 1.08
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.67) -- -- 0.62 14.99 9.23 64,553 0.85
(0.56) -- -- 0.63 15.00 8.48 1,750 1.60
(0.12) -- -- 0.14 14.99 1.75/d/ 130 1.60/c/
(0.15) -- -- 0.16 15.00 2.10/d/ 351 0.60/c/
(0.14) -- -- 0.15 14.99 1.93/d/ 2 1.10/c/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.65) -- -- 0.20 14.37 6.13 52,267 0.85
(0.27) -- -- 0.34 14.37 4.40d 255 1.60/c/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.67) -- -- 1.09 14.17 13.79 53,797 0.76
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of fees
or expense limitations
--------------------------
Ratio of net Ratio of net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 4.15% 1.14% 3.95% 70.31%
1999 - Class B Shares 3.40 1.89 3.20 70.31
1999 - Class C Shares 3.40 1.89 3.20 70.31
1999 - Institutional Shares 4.58 0.74 4.38 70.31
1999 - Service Shares 4.35 1.24 4.15 70.31
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 4.25 1.64 3.48 56.51
1998 - Class B Shares 3.44 2.16 2.90 56.51
1998 - Class C Shares 3.38 2.16 2.84 56.51
1998 - Institutional Shares 4.41 1.12 3.87 56.51
1998 - Service Shares 4.21 1.62 3.67 56.51
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 4.60 1.62 3.83 153.12
1997 - Class B Shares 3.74 2.12 3.22 153.12
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced August 15) 3.24/c/ 2.12/c/ 2.72/c/ 153.12
1997 -
InstitutionalShares (commenced August 15) 4.41/c/ 1.12/c/ 3.89/c/ 153.12
1997 - Service Shares (commenced August 15) 4.24c 1.62/c/ 3.72/c/ 153.12
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 4.58 1.55 3.88 344.13
1996 - Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 3.55/c/ 2.05/c/ 3.10/c/ 344.13
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 4.93 1.49 4.20 335.55
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
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CORE FIXED INCOME FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gains (loss)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999-Class A Shares $10.25 $0.54 $(0.61)
1999-Class B Shares 10.28 0.48 (0.62)
1999-Class C Shares 10.28 0.47 (0.62)
1999-Institutional Shares 10.28 0.58 (0.62)
1999-Administration Shares/g/ 10.27 0.40/f/ (0.41)/f/
1999-Service Shares 10.28 0.54 (0.62)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998-Class A Shares 10.06 0.59 0.27
1998-Class B Shares 10.09 0.52 0.27
1998-Class C Shares 10.09 0.52 0.27
1998-Institutional Shares 10.08 0.61 0.29
1998-Administration Shares 10.07 0.57 0.29
1998-Service Shares 10.09 0.56 0.27
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997-Class A Shares (commenced May 1) 9.70 0.30 0.36
1997-Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 9.72 0.27 0.37
1997-Class C Shares (commenced August 15) 9.93 0.11 0.16
1997-Institutional Shares 9.85 0.64 0.23
1997-Administration Shares 9.84 0.62 0.23
1997-Service Shares 9.86 0.59 0.23
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996-Institutional Shares 10.00 0.64 (0.07)
1996-Administrative Shares (commenced
February 28) 9.91 0.41 (0.07)
1996-Service Shares (commenced March 13) 9.77 0.38 0.09
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995-Institutional Shares 9.24 0.64 0.76
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
---------------------------------
Net
increase Net Net assets Ratio of
In excess (decrease) asset at end net
From net of net From net in net value, of expenses
investment investment realized asset end of Total period to average
income income gains value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.53) $ -- $(0.15) $(0.75) $ 9.50 (0.68)% $ 65,368 0.94%
(0.47) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (1.47) 14,654 1.69
(0.46) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (1.51) 7,443 1.69
(0.57) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (0.37) 216,973 0.54
(0.40) -- (0.15) (0.56) 9.71/g/ (0.13)/d/ -- 0.79/c/
(0.53) -- (0.15) (0.76) 9.52 (0.87) 8,172 1.04
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.59) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.25 8.76 56,267 0.74
(0.52) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.28 7.94 7,209 1.49
(0.52) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.28 7.94 5,587 1.49
(0.61) (0.03) (0.06) 0.20 10.28 9.15 195,730 0.46
(0.57) (0.03) (0.06) 0.20 10.27 8.88 12,743 0.71
(0.56) (0.02) (0.06) 0.19 10.28 8.50 5,263 0.96
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.30) -- -- 0.36 10.06 6.94/d/ 9,336 0.70/c/
(0.27) -- -- 0.37 10.09 6.63/d/ 621 1.45/c/
(0.11) -- -- 0.16 10.09 2.74/d/ 272 1.45/c/
(0.64) -- -- 0.23 10.08 9.19 79,230 0.45
(0.62) -- -- 0.23 10.07 8.92 6,176 0.70
(0.59) -- -- 0.23 10.09 8.65 1,868 0.95
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.64) -- (0.08) (0.15) 9.85 5.98 72,061 0.45
(0.41) -- -- (0.07) 9.84 3.56/d/ 702 0.70/c/
(0.38) -- -- 0.09 9.86 4.90/d/ 381 0.95/c/
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.64) -- -- 0.76 10.00 15.72 55,502 0.45
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
CORE FIXED INCOME FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of
fees
or expense
limitations
---------------------
Ratio of Ratio of
net net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate/e/
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999-Class A Shares 5.57% 0.98% 5.53% 279.67%
1999-Class B Shares 4.83 1.73 4.79 279.67
1999-Class C Shares 4.82 1.73 4.78 279.67
1999-Institutional Shares 5.97 0.58 5.93 279.67
1999-Administration Shares/g/ 5.63/c/ 0.83/c/ 5.59/c/ 279.67
1999-Service Shares 5.50 1.08 5.46 279.67
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998-Class A Shares 5.58 1.21 5.11 271.50
1998-Class B Shares 4.82 1.75 4.56 271.50
1998-Class C Shares 4.81 1.75 4.55 271.50
1998-Institutional Shares 5.95 0.72 5.69 271.50
1998-Administration Shares 5.70 0.97 5.44 271.50
1998-Service Shares 5.44 1.22 5.18 271.50
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997-Class A Shares (commenced May
1) 6.13/c/ 1.33/c/ 5.50/c/ 361.27
1997-Class B Shares (commenced May
1) 5.28/c/ 1.83/c/ 4.90/c/ 361.27
1997-Class C Shares (commenced
August 15) 4.84/c/ 1.83/c/ 4.46/c/ 361.27
1997-Institutional Shares 6.53 0.83 6.15 361.27
1997-Administration Shares 6.27 1.08 5.89 361.27
1997-Service Shares 6.00 1.33 5.62 361.27
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996-Institutional Shares 6.51 0.83 6.13 414.20
1996-Administrative Shares
(commenced February 28) 6.41/c/ 1.08/c/ 6.03/c/ 414.20
1996-Service Shares (commenced
March 13) 6.37/c/ 1.33/c/ 5.99/c/ 414.20
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995-Institutional Shares 6.56 0.96 6.05 382.26
</TABLE>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Includes the effect of mortgage dollar roll transactions.
(f) Calculated based on average shares outstanding methodology.
(g) Administration Shares were liquidated on July 20, 1999. Ending net asset
value shown as of July 20, 1999.
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<PAGE>
GLOBAL INCOME FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from
investment operations/a/
-------------------------
Net asset
value, Net Net realized
beginning investment and unrealized
of period income gain (loss)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $15.65 $0.62/e/ $(0.78)/e/
1999 - Class B Shares 15.63 0.53 (0.78)
1999 - Class C Shares 15.60 0.53 (0.77)
1999 - Institutional Shares 15.64 0.71 (0.77)
1999 - Service Shares 15.64 0.64 (0.79)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 15.10 0.72/e/ 0.90/e/
1998 - Class B Shares 15.08 0.63/e/ 0.92/e/
1998 - Class C Shares 15.06 0.63/e/ 0.91/e/
1998 - Institutional Shares 15.09 0.82/e/ 0.90/e/
1998 - Service Shares 15.09 0.74/e/ 0.91/e/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 14.53 0.59 0.77
1997 - Class B Shares 14.53 0.72 0.56
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 14.80 0.16 0.29
1997 - Institutional Shares 14.52 0.88 0.56
1997 - Service Shares (commenced March 12) 14.69 0.53 0.39
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 14.45 0.71 0.80
1996 - Class B Shares (commenced May 1) 14.03 0.34 0.52
1996 - Institutional Shares 14.45 1.15 0.42
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 13.43 0.89 1.07
1995 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 1) 14.09 0.22 0.40
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
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<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to shareholders
- --------------------------------
Net
increase Net asset Net assets Ratio of
From net From (decrease) value, at end of net expenses
investment From net realized in net end of Total period to average
income capital gains asset value period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.61) $(0.03) $(0.36) $(1.16) $14.49 (1.14)% $271,832 1.34%
(0.55) (0.02) (0.36) (1.18) 14.45 (1.74) 16,724 1.84
(0.55) (0.02) (0.36) (1.17) 14.43 (1.68) 7,786 1.84
(0.71) (0.03) (0.36) (1.16) 14.48 (0.49) 279,621 0.69
(0.63) (0.03) (0.36) (1.17) 14.47 (1.06) 1,115 1.19
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1.01) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.65 11.21 217,362 1.31
(0.94) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.63 10.66 8,135 1.83
(0.94) -- (0.06) 0.54 15.60 10.65 4,090 1.83
(1.11) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.64 11.95 178,532 0.66
(1.04) -- (0.06) 0.55 15.64 11.43 1,058 1.16
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.79) -- -- 0.57 15.10 9.66 167,096 1.17
(0.73) -- -- 0.55 15.08 9.04 3,465 1.71
(0.19) -- -- 0.26 15.06 3.03/d/ 496 1.71/c/
(0.87) -- -- 0.57 15.09 10.26 60,929 0.65
(0.52) -- -- 0.40 15.09 6.42/d/ 151 1.15/c/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1.43) -- -- 0.08 14.53 11.05 198,665 1.16
(0.36) -- -- 0.50 14.53 6.24/d/ 256 1.70/c/
(1.50) -- -- 0.07 14.52 11.55 54,254 0.65
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.94) -- -- 1.02 14.45 15.08 245,835 1.29
(0.26) -- -- 0.36 14.45 4.42/d/ 31,619 0.65/c/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
105
<PAGE>
GLOBAL INCOME FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming no
voluntary waiver of fees
or expense limitations
--------------------------
Ratio of net Ratio of net
investment Ratio of investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares 4.12% 1.72% 3.74% 158.27%
1999 - Class B Shares 3.60 2.22 3.22 158.27
1999 - Class C Shares 3.60 2.22 3.22 158.27
1999 - Institutional Shares 4.75 1.07 4.37 158.27
1999 - Service Shares 4.28 1.57 3.90 158.27
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 4.71 1.75 4.27 229.91
1998 - Class B Shares 4.19 2.24 3.78 229.91
1998 - Class C Shares 4.20 2.24 3.79 229.91
1998 - Institutional Shares 5.40 1.07 4.99 229.91
1998 - Service Shares 4.92 1.57 4.51 229.91
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 - Class A Shares 5.19 1.60 4.76 383.72
1997 - Class B Shares 4.76 2.10 4.37 383.72
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 4.98/c/ 2.10/c/ 4.59/c/ 383.72
1997 - Institutional Shares 5.72 1.04 5.33 383.72
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced March 12) 5.33/c/ 1.54/c/ 4.94/c/ 383.72
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 - Class A Shares 5.81 1.64 5.33 232.15
1996 - Class B Shares
(commenced May 1) 5.16/c/ 2.14/c/ 4.72/c/ 232.15
1996 - Institutional Shares 6.35 1.11 5.89 232.15
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 - Class A Shares 6.23 1.58 5.94 265.86
1995 - Institutional
Shares (commenced August 1) 6.01/c/ 1.08/c/ 5.58/c/ 265.86
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
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<PAGE>
HIGH YIELD FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (loss) from investment
operations/a/
-------------------------------
Net realized
and unrealized
Net asset gain (loss) on
value, Net investment and
beginning investment foreign currency
of period income related transactions
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October 31,
1999 - Class A Shares $ 9.16 $0.85 $(0.10)
1999 - Class B Shares 9.16 0.77 (0.09)
1999 - Class C Shares 9.16 0.78 (0.11)
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.17 0.90/e/ (0.12)/e/
1999 - Service Shares 9.17 0.86/e/ (0.12)/e/
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 9.97 0.82 (0.85)
1998 - Class B Shares 9.97 0.75 (0.86)
1998 - Class C Shares 9.97 0.75 (0.86)
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.97 0.84 (0.83)
1998 - Service Shares 9.97 0.80 (0.84)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
For the Period Ended October 31,
1997 - Class A Shares (commenced
August 1) 10.00 0.17 (0.02)
1997 - Class B Shares (commenced
August 1) 10.00 0.15 (0.02)
1997 - Class C Shares (commenced
August 15) 9.97 0.14 0.01
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 1) 10.00 0.18 (0.02)
1997 - Service Shares (commenced
August 1) 10.00 0.17 (0.02)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
108
<PAGE>
APPENDIX B
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distributions to
shareholders
- ---------------------
From In excess Net assets Ratio of
net of net Net decrease Net asset at end of net expenses
investment investment in net value, end Total period to average
income income asset value of period return/b/ (in 000s) net assets
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$(0.84) $ -- $(0.09) $9.07 8.06% $524,674 1.16%
(0.76) -- (0.08) 9.08 7.38 39,907 1.91
(0.76) -- (0.09) 9.07 7.26 10,078 1.91
(0.87) -- (0.09) 9.08 8.49 257,498 0.76
(0.83) -- (0.09) 9.08 7.95 280 1.26
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.78) -- (0.81) 9.16 (0.70) 401,626 1.09
(0.70) -- (0.81) 9.16 (1.43) 29,256 1.84
(0.70) -- (0.81) 9.16 (1.43) 8,532 1.84
(0.81) -- (0.80) 9.17 (0.32) 97,547 0.84
(0.76) -- (0.80) 9.17 (0.79) 447 1.34
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0.17) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.50/d/ 325,911 0.95/c/
(0.15) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.31/d/ 10,308 1.70/c/
(0.14) (0.01) -- 9.97 1.46/d/ 1,791 1.70/c/
(0.18) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.58/d/ 2 0.70/c/
(0.17) (0.01) (0.03) 9.97 1.46/d/ 2 1.20/c/
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
HIGH YIELD FUND (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ratios assuming
no expense limitations
-------------------------
Ratio of Ratio of
net investment Ratio of net investment
income expenses income Portfolio
to average to average to average turnover
net assets net assets net assets rate
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the Years Ended October
31,
1999 - Class A Shares 9.06% 1.22% 9.00% 59.04%
1999 - Class B Shares 8.30 1.97 8.24 59.04
1999 - Class C Shares 8.26 1.97 8.20 59.04
1999 - Institutional Shares 9.50 0.82 9.44 59.04
1999 - Service Shares 8.92 1.32 8.86 59.04
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 - Class A Shares 8.25 1.36 7.98 113.44
1998 - Class B Shares 7.61 1.88 7.57 113.44
1998 - Class C Shares 7.61 1.88 7.57 113.44
1998 - Institutional Shares 9.47 0.88 9.43 113.44
1998 - Service Shares 9.17 1.38 9.13 113.44
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For the Period Ended
October 31,
1997 - Class A Shares
(commenced August 1) 7.06/c/ 1.57/c/ 6.44/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Class B Shares
(commenced August 1) 6.28/c/ 2.07/c/ 5.91/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Class C Shares
(commenced August 15) 6.17/c/ 2.07/c/ 5.80/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Institutional Shares
(commenced August 1) 7.16/c/ 1.07/c/ 6.79/c/ 44.80/d/
1997 - Service Shares
(commenced August 1) 6.69/c/ 1.57/c/ 6.32/c/ 44.80/d/
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(a) Includes the balancing effect of calculating per share amounts.
(b) Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period,
reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment
at the net asset value at the end of period and no sales charge. Total
return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into
account.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
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<PAGE>
Index
<TABLE>
<C> <C> <S>
1 General Investment Management Approach
3 Fund Investment Objectives and Strategies
3 Goldman Sachs Adjustable Rate Government Fund
4 Goldman Sachs Short Duration Government Fund
5 Goldman Sachs Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
6 Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund
7 Goldman Sachs Municipal Income Fund
8 Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund
9 Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund
11 Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund
13 Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<C> <C> <S>
16 Other Investment
Practices and Securities
20 Principal Risks of the
Fund
25 Fund Performance
34 Fund Fees and Expenses
38 Service Providers
45 Dividends
47 Shareholder Guide
47 How to Buy Shares
51 How to Sell Shares
56 Taxation
59 Appendix A
Additional Information on
Portfolio Risks,
Securities and Techniques
80 Appendix B
Financial Highlights
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Fixed Income Funds
Prospectus (Institutional Shares)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Annual/Semi-annual Report
Additional information about the Funds' investments is available in the
Funds' annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. In the Funds' annual
reports, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment
strategies that significantly affected the Funds' performance during the
last fiscal year.
Statement of Additional Information
Additional information about the Funds and their policies is also available
in the Funds' Additional Statement. The Additional Statement is incorporated
by reference into this Prospectus (is legally considered part of this
Prospectus).
The Funds' annual and semi-annual reports, and the Additional Statement, are
available free upon request by calling Goldman Sachs at 1-800-621-2550.
To obtain other information and for shareholder inquiries:
By telephone - Call 1-800-621-2550
By mail - Goldman, Sachs & Co., 4900 Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois
60606-6372
By e-mail - [email protected]
On the Internet - Text-only versions of the Funds' documents are located
online and may be downloaded from:
SEC EDGAR database - http://www.sec.gov
You may review and obtain copies of Fund documents by visiting the SEC's
Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You may also obtain copies of Fund
documents, after paying a duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC's Public
Reference Section, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102 or by electronic request to:
[email protected]. Information on the operation of the public reference
room may be obtained by calling the SEC at (202) 942-8090.
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The Funds' investment company registration number is 811-5349.
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PART B
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Class A Shares
Class B Shares
Class C Shares
Service Shares
Institutional Shares
GOLDMAN SACHS ADJUSTABLE RATE GOVERNMENT FUND
GOLDMAN SACHS SHORT DURATION GOVERNMENT FUND
GOLDMAN SACHS SHORT DURATION TAX-FREE FUND
GOLDMAN SACHS GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND
GOLDMAN SACHS MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
GOLDMAN SACHS CORE FIXED INCOME FUND
GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL INCOME FUND
GOLDMAN SACHS HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND
GOLDMAN SACHS HIGH YIELD FUND
(Each a portfolio of Goldman Sachs Trust)
Goldman Sachs Trust
4900 Sears Tower
Chicago, Illinois 60606
This Statement of Additional Information (the "Additional Statement") is not a
prospectus. This Additional Statement describes each of the above-referenced
series of Goldman Sachs Trust. This Additional Statement should be read in
conjunction with the prospectuses for the Class A, Class B, Class C, Service and
Institutional Shares of Goldman Sachs Adjustable Rate Government Fund, Goldman
Sachs Short Duration Government Fund, Goldman Sachs Short Duration Tax-Free
Fund, Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund, Goldman Sachs Municipal Income Fund,
Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund, Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund, Goldman
Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund and Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund, each dated
March 1, 2000, as may be further amended and/or supplemented from time to time
(the "Prospectuses"). The Prospectuses may be obtained without charge from
Goldman, Sachs & Co. by calling the telephone number, or writing to one of the
addresses, listed below or from institutions ("Service Organizations") for the
benefit of their customers. Goldman Sachs Adjustable Rate Government Fund
currently does not offer Class B or Class C Shares.
The audited financial statements and related report of Arthur Andersen LLP, the
former independent public accountants for each Fund, contained in each Fund's
1999 annual report are incorporated herein by reference in the section
"Financial Statements." No other portions of the Fund's Annual Report are
incorporated herein by reference. Ernst & Young LLP, independent public
accountants, have been selected as the independent public accountants of the
Funds for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2000.
The date of this Additional Statement is March 1, 2000.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION.................................................................. B-4
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES............................................ B-5
DESCRIPTION OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES AND PRACTICES............................ B-11
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS....................................................... B-47
MANAGEMENT.................................................................... B-50
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS........................................................ B-69
SHARES OF THE TRUST........................................................... B-74
NET ASSET VALUE............................................................... B-78
TAXATION...................................................................... B-79
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION....................................................... B-89
OTHER INFORMATION............................................................. B-108
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.......................................................... B-109
OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING PURCHASES, REDEMPTIONS, EXCHANGES AND DIVIDENDS.. B-109
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLANS................................................ B-112
SERVICE PLAN.................................................................. B-120
APPENDIX A...................................................................... 1-A
APPENDIX B...................................................................... 1-B
APPENDIX C - (STATEMENT OF INTENTION AND ESCROW AGREEMENT)...................... 1-C
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GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET
Investment Adviser to Goldman Sachs MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund, Investment Adviser to Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs Government Global Income Fund
Income Fund, Goldman Sachs 133 Peterborough Court
Municipal Income Fund, London EC4A 2BB, England
Goldman Sachs Core Fixed
Income Fund, Goldman Sachs GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
High Yield Municipal Fund Distributor
and Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund 85 Broad Street
32 Old Slip New York, NY 10004
New York, New York 10005
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS Transfer Agent
MANAGEMENT, L.P. 4900 Sears Tower
Investment Adviser to Goldman Sachs Chicago, Illinois 60606
Adjustable Rate Government Fund
and Goldman Sachs Short Duration
Government Fund
32 Old Slip
New York, New York 10005
Toll free (in U.S.) .......800-621-2550
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INTRODUCTION
Goldman Sachs Trust (the "Trust") is an open-end, management investment
company. The Trust is organized as a Delaware business trust, and is a
successor to a Massachusetts business trust that was combined with the Trust on
April 30, 1997. The Trustees of the Trust have authority under the Declaration
of Trust to create and classify shares into separate series and to classify and
reclassify any series of shares into one or more classes without further action
by shareholders. Pursuant thereto, the Trustees have created the following
series, among others: Goldman Sachs Adjustable Rate Government Fund
("Adjustable Rate Government Fund"), Goldman Sachs Short Duration Government
Fund ("Short Duration Government Fund"), Goldman Sachs Short Duration Tax-Free
Fund ("Short Duration Tax-Free Fund"), Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund
("Government Income Fund"), Goldman Sachs Municipal Income Fund ("Municipal
Income Fund"), Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund ("Core Fixed Income Fund"),
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund ("Global Income Fund"), Goldman Sachs High
Yield Municipal Fund ("High Yield Municipal Fund") and Goldman Sachs High Yield
Fund ("High Yield Fund") (each referred to herein as a "Fund" and collectively
as the "Funds"). Each Fund other than the Global Income Fund and High Yield
Municipal Fund is a diversified, open-end management investment company. The
Global Income Fund and High Yield Municipal Fund are each a non-diversified
open-end management investment company. Short Duration Government Fund, Short
Duration Tax-Free Fund, Government Income Fund, Municipal Income Fund, CORE
Fixed Income Fund, Global Income Fund, High Yield Municipal Fund and High Yield
Fund are authorized to issue five classes of shares: Class A Shares, Class B
Shares, Class C Shares, Service Shares and Institutional Shares. Adjustable
Rate Government Fund is authorized to issue three classes of shares: Class A
Shares, Service Shares and Institutional Shares. Additional series may be added
in the future from time to time.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management ("GSAM"), a unit of the Investment
Management Division of Goldman, Sachs & Co. ("Goldman Sachs"), serves as the
Investment Adviser to Short Duration Tax-Free Fund, Government Income Fund,
Municipal Income Fund, Core Fixed Income Fund, High Yield Municipal Fund and
High Yield Fund. Goldman Sachs Asset Management International ("GSAMI"), an
affiliate of Goldman Sachs, serves as Investment Adviser to the Global Income
Fund. Goldman Sachs Funds Management, L.P. ("GSFM"), an affiliate of Goldman
Sachs, serves as the Investment Adviser to Adjustable Rate Government Fund and
Short Duration Government Fund. GSAM, GSAMI and GSFM are each sometimes
referred to herein as the "Investment Adviser" and collectively herein as the
"Investment Advisers." In addition, Goldman Sachs serves as each Fund's
distributor and transfer agent. Each Fund's custodian is State Street Bank and
Trust Company.
Because each Fund's shares may be redeemed upon request of a shareholder on
any business day at net asset value, the Funds offer greater liquidity than many
competing investments, such as certificates of deposit and direct investments in
certain securities in which the respective Funds may invest. However, unlike
certificates of deposits, shares of the Funds are not insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The following information relates to and supplements the description of
each Fund's investment policies contained in the Prospectuses. See the
Prospectuses for a fuller description of each Fund's investment objective and
policies. Investing in the Funds entails certain risks and there is no
assurance that a Fund will achieve its objective. Capitalized terms used but
not defined herein have the same meaning as in the prospectuses.
Experienced Management. Successfully creating and managing a portfolio of
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securities requires professionals with extensive experience. Goldman Sachs'
highly skilled portfolio management team brings together many years of
experience in the analysis, valuation and trading of U.S. and foreign fixed-
income securities.
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Adjustable Rate Government Fund and Short Duration Government Fund
Adjustable Rate Government Fund is designed for investors who seek a high
level of current income, consistent with low volatility of principal. The Short
Duration Government Fund is designed for investors who seek a high level of
current income and secondarily, in seeking current income, may also wish to
consider the potential for capital appreciation. Both Funds are appropriate for
investors who seek the high credit quality of securities issued or guaranteed by
the U.S. government, its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises
("U.S. Government Securities"), without incurring the administrative and
accounting burdens involved in direct investment.
Market and economic conditions may affect the investments of the Adjustable
Rate Government and Short Duration Government Funds differently than the
investments normally purchased by other types of fixed-income investors.
Relative to U.S. Treasury and non-fluctuating money market instruments, the
market value of adjustable rate mortgage securities in which Adjustable Rate and
Short Duration Government Funds may invest may be adversely affected by
increases in market interest rates. Conversely, decreases in market interest
rates may result in less capital appreciation for adjustable rate mortgage
securities in relation to U.S. Treasury and money market investments.
High Current Income. Adjustable Rate Government and Short Duration
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Government Funds seek a higher current yield than that offered by money market
funds or by bank certificates of deposit and money market accounts. However,
the Adjustable Rate and Short Duration Government Funds do not maintain a
constant net asset value per share and are subject to greater fluctuations in
the value of their shares than a money market fund. Unlike bank certificates of
deposit and money market accounts, investments in shares of the Funds are not
insured or guaranteed by any government agency. The Adjustable Rate and Short
Duration Government Funds each seek to provide such high current income without
sacrificing credit quality.
Relative Low Volatility of Principal. Adjustable Rate Government Fund
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seeks to minimize net asset value fluctuations by investing primarily in
adjustable rate mortgage pass-through securities and other mortgage securities
with periodic interest rate resets, maintaining a maximum duration of two years
and a target duration equal to that of a six-month to one-year U.S. Treasury
Security, and utilizing certain active management techniques to seek to hedge
interest rate risk. Short Duration Government Fund seeks to minimize net asset
value fluctuations by utilizing certain interest rate hedging techniques and by
maintaining a maximum duration of not more than three years. The duration
target of the Short Duration Government Fund is that of the 2-year U.S. Treasury
Security plus or minus 0.5 years. There is no assurance that these strategies
for the Adjustable Rate Government Fund and Short Duration Government Fund will
be successful.
Professional Management and Administration. Investors who invest in
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securities of the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae") and
other mortgage-backed securities may prefer professional management and
administration of their mortgage-backed securities portfolios. A well-
diversified portfolio of such securities emphasizing minimal fluctuation of net
asset value requires significant active management as well as significant
accounting and administrative resources. Members of Goldman Sachs' highly
skilled portfolio management team bring together many years of experience in the
analysis, valuation and trading of U.S. fixed-income securities.
Government Income Fund
Government Income Fund is designed for investors who seek a high level of
current income, consistent with safety of principal and the high credit quality
of U.S. Government Securities, without incurring the administrative and account
burdens involved in direct investment.
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Government Income Fund's overall returns are generally likely to move in
the opposite direction as interest rates. Therefore, when interest rates
decline, Government Income Fund's return is likely to increase. In exchange for
accepting a higher degree of share price fluctuation, investors have the
potential to achieve a higher return from Government Income Fund than from
shorter-term investments.
High Current Income. Government Income Fund is designed to have a higher
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current yield than a money market fund, since it can invest in longer-term,
higher yielding securities, and may utilize certain investment techniques not
available to a money market fund. Similarly, Government Income Fund's yield is
expected to exceed that offered by bank certificates of deposit and money market
accounts. However, Government Income Fund does not maintain a constant net
asset value per share and is subject to greater fluctuation in the value of its
shares than a money market fund. Unlike bank certificates of deposit and money
market accounts, investments in shares of Government Income Fund are not insured
or guaranteed by any government agency. Government Income Fund seeks to provide
high current income without, however, sacrificing credit quality.
Liquidity. Because Government Income Fund's shares may be redeemed upon
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request of a shareholder on any business day at net asset value, Government
Income Fund offers greater liquidity than many competing investments such as
certificates of deposit and direct investments in certain securities in which
Government Income Fund may invest.
A Sophisticated Investment Process. Government Income Fund's investment
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process starts with a review of trends for the overall economy as well as for
different sectors of the U.S. government and mortgage-backed securities markets.
Goldman Sachs' portfolio managers then analyze yield spreads, implied volatility
and the shape of the yield curve. In planning Government Income Fund's
portfolio investment strategies, the Investment Adviser is able to draw upon the
economic and fixed-income research resources of Goldman Sachs. The Investment
Adviser will use a sophisticated analytical process involving Goldman Sachs'
proprietary mortgage prepayment model and option-adjusted spread model to
structure and maintain the Government Income Fund's investment portfolio. In
determining the Government Income Fund's investment strategy and in making
market timing decisions, the Investment Adviser will have access to information
from Goldman Sachs' economists, fixed-income analysts and mortgage specialists.
Convenience of a Fund Structure. Government Income Fund eliminates many of
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the complications that direct ownership of U.S. Government Securities and
mortgage-backed securities entails. Government Income Fund automatically
reinvests all principal payments within the Fund and distributes only current
income each month, thereby conserving principal and eliminating the investor's
need to segregate and reinvest the principal portion of each payment on his own.
Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income and High Yield Municipal Funds
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund, Municipal Income Fund and High Yield Municipal
Fund (the "Tax Exempt Funds") are not money market funds. Short Duration Tax-
Free Fund is designed for investors who seek a high level of current income,
consistent with relatively low volatility of principal, that is exempt from
regular federal income tax. Municipal Income Fund is designed for investors who
seek a high level of current income that is exempt from regular federal income
tax, consistent with preservation of capital. High Yield Municipal Fund is
designed for investors who seek a high level of current income that is exempt
from regular federal income taxes as well as the potential for capital
appreciation. The Tax Exempt Funds are appropriate for investors who seek to
invest in fixed-income securities issued by or on behalf of states, territories
and possessions of the United States (including the District of Columbia) and
the political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities thereof ("Municipal
Securities") and who are able to accept greater risk with the possibility of
higher returns than investors in municipal money market funds. While municipal
money market funds almost always maintain a constant net asset value, they must
meet stringent high quality credit standards, their portfolios must be broadly
diversified and their portfolio securities must have remaining maturities of 397
days or
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less. An example of an "eligible" investment for the Tax Exempt Funds is auction
rate Municipal Securities, which generally have higher yields than money market
Municipal Securities, but which typically are not eligible investments for
municipal money market funds.
In addition, unlike a municipal money market fund, the Tax Exempt Funds'
increased investment flexibility permits their portfolios to be more easily
adjusted to reflect the shape of the current yield curve as well as to respond
to anticipated developments that might affect the shape of the yield curve.
The Municipal Securities in which the Short Duration Tax-Free and Municipal
Income Funds invest will be rated, at the time of investment, at least BBB or
Baa by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization ("NRSRO") or, if
unrated, will be determined by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable
quality. Municipal Securities rated BBB or Baa are considered medium-grade
obligations with speculative characteristics, and adverse economic conditions or
changing circumstances may weaken their issuers' capability to pay interest and
repay principal. Municipal Income Fund will have a weighted average credit
quality equal to A for securities rated by an NRSRO or, if unrated, determined
by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. High Yield Municipal
Fund will invest at least 65% of its total assets in high-yield Municipal
Securities rated, at the time of investment, BB or Ba or lower by a NRSRO or, if
unrated, will be determined by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable
quality. See also "High Yield Fund - Return on and Risks of High Yield
Securities" for a discussion of risks that are generally applicable to High
Yield Municipal Fund. The credit rating assigned to Municipal Securities may
reflect the existence of guarantees, letters of credit or other credit
enhancement features available to the issuers or holders of such Municipal
Securities.
Investors who wish to invest in Municipal Securities may find that a mutual
fund structure offers some important advantages when compared to investing in
individual Municipal Securities, including:
. The ratings given to Municipal Securities by the rating
organizations are difficult to evaluate. For example, some
Municipal Securities with relatively low credit ratings have yields
comparable to Municipal Securities with much higher ratings. The
credit research professionals at Goldman Sachs closely follow
market events and are well positioned to judge current and expected
credit conditions of municipal issuers;
. Because of the relative inefficiency of the secondary market in
Municipal Securities, the value of an individual municipal security
is often difficult to determine. As such, investors may obtain a
wide range of different prices when asking for quotes from
different dealers. In addition, a dealer may have a large
inventory of a particular issue that it wants to reduce.
Obtaining the best overall prices can require extensive
negotiation, which is a function performed by the portfolio
manager;
. Market expertise is also an important consideration for municipal
investors, and because the Tax Exempt Funds take relatively large
positions in different securities, the Tax Exempt Funds may be able
to obtain more favorable prices in the Municipal Securities market
than investors with relatively small positions; and
. Industry and geographical diversification are important
considerations for municipal investors. The Tax Exempt Funds are
designed to provide this diversification.
Core Fixed Income Fund
Core Fixed Income Fund is designed for investors seeking a total return
consisting of capital appreciation and income that exceeds the total return of
the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index (the "Index"), without incurring the
administrative and accounting burdens involved in direct investment. Such
investors also prefer liquidity, experienced
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professional management and administration, a sophisticated investment process,
and the convenience of a mutual fund structure. Core Fixed Income Fund may be
appropriate as part of a balanced investment strategy consisting of stocks,
bonds and cash or as a complement to positions in other types of fixed-income
investments.
The Index currently includes U.S. Government Securities and fixed-rate,
publicly issued, U.S. dollar-denominated fixed-income securities rated at least
BBB or Baa by a NRSRO. Securities rated BBB or Baa are considered medium-grade
obligations with speculative characteristics, and adverse economic conditions or
changing circumstances may weaken their issuers' capability to pay interest and
repay principal. The securities currently included in the Index have at least
one year remaining to maturity; have an outstanding principal amount of at least
$100 million; and are issued by the following types of issuers, with each
category receiving a different weighting in the Index: U.S. Treasury; agencies,
authorities or instrumentalities of the U.S. government; issuers of mortgage-
backed securities; utilities; industrial issuers; financial institutions;
foreign issuers; and issuers of asset-backed securities. In pursuing its
investment objective, the Fund uses the Index as its performance benchmark, but
the Fund will not attempt to replicate the Index. The Fund may, therefore,
invest in securities that are not included in the Index. The Index is a
trademark of Lehman Brothers. Inclusion of a security in the Index does not
imply an opinion by Lehman Brothers as to its attractiveness or appropriateness
for investment. Although Lehman Brothers obtains factual information used in
connection with the Index from sources which it considers reliable, Lehman
Brothers claims no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or timeliness
or such information and has no liability to any person for any loss arising from
results obtained from the use of the Index data.
Core Fixed Income Fund's overall returns are generally likely to move in
the opposite direction from interest rates. Therefore, when interest rates
decline, Core Fixed Income Fund's return is likely to increase. Conversely,
when interest rates increase, Core Fixed Income Fund's return is likely to
decline. However, the Investment Adviser believes that, given the flexibility
of managers to invest in a diversified portfolio of securities, Core Fixed
Income Fund's return is not likely to decline as quickly as that of other fixed-
income funds with a comparable average portfolio duration. In exchange for
accepting a higher degree of potential share price fluctuation, investors have
the opportunity to achieve a higher return from Core Fixed Income Fund than from
shorter-term investments.
A number of investment strategies will be used to achieve the Core Fixed
Income Fund's investment objective, including market sector selection,
determination of yield curve exposure, and issuer selection. In addition, the
Investment Adviser will attempt to take advantage of pricing inefficiencies in
the fixed-income markets. Market sector selection is the underweighting or
overweighting of one or more of the five market sectors (i.e., U.S. Treasuries,
U.S. government agencies, corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities and
asset-backed securities) in which the Fund primarily invests. The decision to
overweight or underweight a given market sector is based on expectations of
future yield spreads between different sectors. Yield curve exposure strategy
consists of overweighting or underweighting different maturity sectors to take
advantage of the shape of the yield curve. Issuer selection is the purchase and
sale of corporate securities based on a corporation's current and expected
credit standing. To take advantage of price discrepancies between securities
resulting from supply and demand imbalances or other technical factors, the Fund
may simultaneously purchase and sell comparable, but not identical, securities.
The Investment Adviser will usually have access to the research of, and
proprietary technical models developed by, Goldman Sachs and will apply
quantitative and qualitative analysis in determining the appropriate allocations
among the categories of issuers and types of securities.
A Sophisticated Investment Process. Core Fixed Income Fund will attempt to
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control its exposure to interest rate risk, including overall market exposure
and the spread risk of particular sectors and securities, through active
portfolio management techniques. Core Fixed Income Fund's investment process
starts with a review of trends for the overall economy as well as for different
sectors of the fixed-income securities markets. Goldman Sachs' portfolio
managers then analyze yield spreads, implied volatility and the shape of the
yield curve. In planning Core Fixed Income Fund's portfolio investment
strategies, the Investment Adviser is able to draw upon the economic and fixed-
income research resources of Goldman Sachs. The Investment Adviser will use a
sophisticated analytical process including
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Goldman Sachs' proprietary mortgage prepayment model and option-adjusted spread
model to assist in structuring and maintaining Core Fixed Income Fund's
investment portfolio. In determining Core Fixed Income Fund's investment
strategy and making market timing decisions, the Investment Adviser will have
access to input from Goldman Sachs' economists, fixed-income analysts and
mortgage specialists.
Global Income Fund
Global Income Fund is designed for investors seeking high total return,
emphasizing current income and, to a lesser extent, opportunities for capital
appreciation. However, investing in the Fund involves certain risks, and there
is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. The
securities in which the Fund invests will be rated, at the time of investment,
at least BBB or Baa by an NRSRO or, if unrated, will be determined by the
Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. However, at least 50% of the
Fund's total assets will be invested in securities having a rating from an NRSRO
of AAA or Aaa at the time of investment. Securities rated BBB or Baa are
considered medium-grade obligations with speculative characteristics, and
adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances may weaken their issuers'
capability to pay interest and repay principal.
In selecting securities for the Fund, portfolio managers consider such
factors as the security's duration, sector and credit quality rating as well as
the security's yield and prospects for capital appreciation. In determining the
countries and currencies in which the Fund will invest, the Fund's portfolio
managers form opinions based primarily on the views of Goldman Sachs' economists
as well as information provided by securities dealers, including information
relating to factors such as interest rates, inflation, monetary and fiscal
policies, taxation, and political climate. The portfolio managers apply the
Black-Litterman Model (the "Model") to their views to develop a portfolio that
produces, in the view of the Investment Adviser, the optimal expected return for
a given level of risk. The Model factors in the opinions of the portfolio
managers, adjusting for their level of confidence in such opinions, with the
views implied by an international capital asset pricing formula. The Model is
also used to maintain the level of portfolio risk within the guidelines
established by the Investment Adviser.
High Income. Global Income Fund's portfolio managers will seek out the
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highest yielding bonds in the global fixed-income market that meet the Global
Income Fund's credit quality standards and certain other criteria.
Capital Appreciation. Investing in the foreign bond markets offers the
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potential for capital appreciation due to both interest rate and currency
exchange rate fluctuations. The portfolio managers attempt to identify
investments with appreciation potential by carefully evaluating trends affecting
a country's currency as well as a country's fundamental economic strength.
However, there is a risk of capital depreciation as a result of unanticipated
interest rate and currency fluctuations.
Portfolio Management Flexibility. Global Income Fund is actively managed.
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The Fund's portfolio managers invest in countries that, in their judgment, meet
the Fund's investment guidelines and often have strong currencies and stable
economies and in securities that they believe offer favorable performance
prospects.
Relative Stability of Principal. Global Income Fund may be able to reduce
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principal fluctuation by investing in foreign countries with economic policies
or business cycles different from those of the United States and in foreign
securities markets that do not necessarily move in the same direction or
magnitude as the U.S. market. Investing in a broad range of U.S. and foreign
fixed-income securities and currencies reduces the dependence of the Fund's
performance on developments in any particular market to the extent that adverse
events in one market are offset by favorable events in other markets. The
Fund's policy of investing primarily in high quality securities may also reduce
principal fluctuation. However, there is no assurance that these strategies
will always be successful.
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Professional Management. Individual U.S. investors may prefer professional
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management of their global bond and currency portfolios because a well-
diversified portfolio requires a large amount of capital and because the size of
the global market requires access to extensive resources and a substantial
commitment of time.
High Yield Fund
High Yield Fund's Investment Process. The High Yield Fund is appropriate
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for investors who seek a high level of current income and who also may wish to
consider the potential for capital appreciation. A number of investment
strategies are used to seek to achieve the Fund's investment objective,
including market sector selection, determination of yield curve exposure and
issuer selection. In addition, the Investment Adviser will attempt to take
advantage of pricing inefficiencies in the fixed-income markets. GSAM starts
the investment process with economic analysis based on research generated by the
Goldman Sachs Global Economic Research Group and others to determine broad
growth trends, industry-specific events and market forecasts. The market value
of non-investment grade fixed-income securities tends to reflect individual
developments within a company to a greater extent than higher rated corporate
debt or Treasury bonds that react primarily to fluctuations in interest rates.
Therefore, determining the creditworthiness of issuers is critical. To that
end, the High Yield Fund's portfolio managers have access to Goldman Sachs
highly regarded Credit Research and Global Investment Research Departments, as
well as analysis from the firm's High Yield Research Group, a dedicated group of
13 professionals in the high yield and emerging market corporate bond research
area, consisting of industry and regional market specialists. In addition, the
Fund's portfolio managers may review the opinions of the two largest independent
credit rating agencies, Standard & Poor's Ratings Group ("Standard & Poor's")
and Moody's Investors Services, Inc. ("Moody's"). High Yield Fund's portfolio
managers and credit analysts also conduct their own in-depth analysis of each
issue considered for inclusion in the Fund's portfolio. The portfolio managers
and credit analysts evaluate such factors as a company's competitive position,
the strength of its balance sheet, its ability to withstand economic downturns
and its potential to generate ample cash flow to service its debt. The ability
to analyze accurately a company's future cash flow by correctly anticipating the
impact of economic, industry-wide and specific events are critical to successful
high yield investing. GSAM's goal is to identify companies with the potential to
strengthen their balance sheets by increasing their earnings, reducing their
debt or effecting a turnaround. GSAM analyzes trends in a company's debt
picture (i.e., the level of its interest coverage) as well as new developments
in its capital structure on an ongoing basis. GSAM believes that this ongoing
reassessment is more valuable than relying on a "snapshot" view of a company's
ability to service debt at one or two points in time.
High Yield Fund's portfolio is diversified among different sectors and
industries on a global basis in an effort to reduce overall risk. While GSAM
will avoid excessive concentration in any one industry, the Fund's specific
industry weightings are the result of individual security selection. Emerging
market debt considered for the High Yield Fund's portfolio will be selected by
specialists knowledgeable about the political and economic structure of those
economies.
Return on and Risks of High Yield Securities. High yield bonds can deliver
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higher yields and total return than either investment grade corporate bonds or
U.S. Treasury bonds. However, because these non-investment grade securities
involve higher risks in return for higher income, they are best suited to long-
term investors who are financially secure enough to withstand volatility and the
risks associated with such investments. See "Description of Investment
Securities and Practices." Different types of fixed income securities may react
differently to changes in the economy. High yield bonds, like stocks, tend to
perform best when the economy is strong, inflation is low and companies
experience healthy profits, which can lead to higher stock prices and higher
credit ratings. Government bonds are likely to appreciate more in a weaker
economy when interest rates are declining. In certain types of markets, adding
some diversification in the high yield asset class may help to increase returns
and decrease overall portfolio risk.
For high yield, non-investment grade securities, as for most investments,
there is a direct relationship between risk and return. Along with their
potential to deliver higher yields and greater capital appreciation than most
other types of fixed income securities, high yield securities are subject to
higher risk of loss, greater volatility and are considered
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speculative by traditional investment standards. The most significant risk
associated with high yield securities is credit risk: the risk that the company
issuing a high yield security may have difficulty in meeting its principal
and/or interest payments on a timely basis. As a result, extensive credit
research and diversification are essential factors in managing risk in the high
yield arena. To a lesser extent, high yield bonds are also subject to interest
rate risk: when interest rates increase, the value of fixed income securities
tends to decline.
DESCRIPTION OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES AND PRACTICES
U. S. Government Securities
Each Fund may invest in U.S. Government Securities. Some U.S. Government
Securities (such as Treasury bills, notes and bonds, which differ only in their
interest rates, maturities and times of issuance) are supported by the full
faith and credit of the United States. Others, such as obligations issued or
guaranteed by U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored
enterprises, are supported either by (a) the right of the issuer to borrow from
the U.S. Treasury (such as securities of the Student Loan Marketing
Association), (b) the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase
certain obligations of the issuer (such as securities of Federal National
Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
("Freddie Mac")) or (c) only the credit of the issuer (such as securities of the
Financing Corporation). The U.S. government is under no legal obligation, in
general, to purchase the obligations of its agencies, instrumentalities or
sponsored enterprises. No assurance can be given that the U.S. government will
provide financial support to the U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or
sponsored enterprises in the future.
U.S. Government Securities include (to the extent consistent with the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act")) securities for which the
payment of principal and interest is backed by an irrevocable letter of credit
issued by the U.S. government, or its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored
enterprises. U.S. Government Securities also include (to the extent consistent
with the Act) participations in loans made to foreign governments or their
agencies that are guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government
or its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises. The secondary
market for certain of these participations is extremely limited. In the absence
of a suitable secondary market, such participations are regarded as illiquid.
Each Fund may also purchase U.S. Government Securities in private
placements and may invest in separately traded principal and interest components
of securities guaranteed or issued by the U.S. Treasury that are traded
independently under the separate trading of registered interest and principal of
securities program ("STRIPS").
Custodial Receipts
Each Fund may invest in custodial receipts in respect of securities issued
or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government, its agencies
instrumentalities, political subdivisions or authorities. Such custodial
receipts evidence ownership of future interest payments, principal payments or
both on certain notes or bonds issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest
by the U.S. government, its agencies, instrumentalities, political subdivisions
or authorities. These custodial receipts are known by various names, including
"Treasury Receipts," "Treasury Investors Growth Receipts" ("TIGRs") and
"Certificates of Accrual on Treasury Securities" ("CATs"). For certain
securities law purposes, custodial receipts are not considered U.S. Government
Securities.
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Mortgage Loans and Mortgage-Backed Securities
Adjustable Rate Government, Short Duration Government, Government Income,
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds (collectively, the
"Taxable Funds") may each invest in mortgage loans and mortgage pass-through
securities and other securities representing an interest in or collateralized by
adjustable and fixed-rate mortgage loans ("Mortgage-Backed Securities").
Mortgage-Backed Securities (including CMOs, REMICs and SMBS described
below) are subject to both call risk and extension risk. Because of these
risks, these securities can have significantly greater price and yield
volatility than with traditional fixed-income securities.
General Characteristics. Each mortgage pool underlying Mortgage-Backed
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Securities consists of mortgage loans evidenced by promissory notes secured by
first mortgages or first deeds of trust or other similar security instruments
creating a first lien on owner occupied and non-owner occupied one-unit to four-
unit residential properties, multi-family (i.e., five or more) properties,
agriculture properties, commercial properties and mixed use properties (the
"Mortgaged Properties"). The Mortgaged Properties may consist of detached
individual dwelling units, multi-family dwelling units, individual condominiums,
townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, row houses, individual units in
planned unit developments and other attached dwelling units. The Mortgaged
Properties may also include residential investment properties and second homes.
The investment characteristics of adjustable and fixed rate Mortgage-Backed
Securities differ from those of traditional fixed-income securities. The major
differences include the payment of interest and principal on Mortgage-Backed
Securities on a more frequent (usually monthly) schedule, and the possibility
that principal may be prepaid at any time due to prepayments on the underlying
mortgage loans or other assets. These differences can result in significantly
greater price and yield volatility than is the case with traditional fixed-
income securities. As a result, if a Fund purchases Mortgaged-Backed Securities
at a premium, a faster than expected prepayment rate will reduce both the market
value and the yield to maturity from those which were anticipated. A prepayment
rate that is slower than expected will have the opposite effect of increasing
yield to maturity and market value. Conversely, if a Fund purchases Mortgage-
Backed Securities at a discount, faster than expected prepayments will increase,
while slower than expected prepayments will reduce yield to maturity and market
values. To the extent that a Fund invests in Mortgage-Backed Securities, its
Investment Adviser may seek to manage these potential risks by investing in a
variety of Mortgage-Backed Securities and by using certain hedging techniques.
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans ("ARMs"). Adjustable Rate Government Fund
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will primarily, and Short Duration Government, Government Income, Core Fixed
Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may, invest in ARMs. ARMs generally
provide for a fixed initial mortgage interest rate for a specified period of
time. Thereafter, the interest rates (the "Mortgage Interest Rates") may be
subject to periodic adjustment based on changes in the applicable index rate
(the "Index Rate"). The adjusted rate would be equal to the Index Rate plus a
fixed percentage spread over the Index Rate established for each ARM at the time
of its origination. ARMs allow a Fund to participate in increases in interest
rates through periodic increases in the securities coupon rates. During periods
of declining interest rates, coupon rates may readjust downward resulting in
lower yields to a Fund.
Adjustable interest rates can cause payment increases that some mortgagors
may find difficult to make. However, certain ARMs may provide that the Mortgage
Interest Rate may not be adjusted to a rate above an applicable lifetime maximum
rate or below an applicable lifetime minimum rate for such ARM. Certain ARMs
may also be subject to limitations on the maximum amount by which the Mortgage
Interest Rate may adjust for any single adjustment period (the "Maximum
Adjustment"). Other ARMs ("Negatively Amortizing ARMs") may provide instead or
as well for limitations on changes in the monthly payment on such ARMs.
Limitations on monthly payments can result in monthly payments which are greater
or less than the amount necessary to amortize a Negatively Amortizing ARM by its
maturity at the Mortgage Interest Rate in effect in any particular month. In
the event that a monthly payment is not sufficient to pay the interest accruing
on a Negatively Amortizing ARM, any such excess interest is
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added to the principal balance of the loan, causing negative amortization, and
will be repaid through future monthly payments. It may take borrowers under
Negatively Amortizing ARMs longer periods of time to build up equity and may
increase the likelihood of default by such borrowers. In the event that a
monthly payment exceeds the sum of the interest accrued at the applicable
Mortgage Interest Rate and the principal payment which would have been necessary
to amortize the outstanding principal balance over the remaining term of the
loan, the excess (or "accelerated amortization") further reduces the principal
balance of the ARM. Negatively Amortizing ARMs do not provide for the extension
of their original maturity to accommodate changes in their Mortgage Interest
Rate. As a result, unless there is a periodic recalculation of the payment
amount (which there generally is), the final payment may be substantially larger
than the other payments. These limitations on periodic increases in interest
rates and on changes in monthly payments protect borrowers from unlimited
interest rate and payment increases.
ARMs also have the risk of prepayments. The rate of principal prepayments
with respect to ARMs has fluctuated in recent years. The value of Mortgage
Backed Securities that are structured as pass through mortgage securities that
are collateralized by ARMs are less likely to rise during periods of declining
interest rates to the same extent as fixed-rate securities. Accordingly, ARMs
may be subject to a greater rate of principal repayments in a declining interest
rate environment resulting in lower yields to a Fund. For example, if
prevailing interest rates fall significantly, ARMs could be subject to higher
prepayment rates (than if prevailing interest rates remain constant or increase)
because the availability of low fixed-rate mortgages may encourage mortgagors to
refinance their ARMs to "lock-in" a fixed-rate mortgage. On the other hand,
during periods of rising interest rates, the value of ARMs will lag behind
changes in the market rate. ARMs are also typically subject to maximum
increases and decreases in the interest rate adjustment which can be made on any
one adjustment date, in any one year, or during the life of the security. In
the event of dramatic increases or decreases in prevailing market interest
rates, the value of a Fund's investment in ARMs may fluctuate more substantially
since these limits may prevent the security from fully adjusting its interest
rate to the prevailing market rates. As with fixed-rate mortgages, ARM
prepayment rates vary in both stable and changing interest rate environments.
There are two main categories of indices which provide the basis for rate
adjustments on ARMs: those based on U.S. Treasury securities and those derived
from a calculated measure, such as a cost of funds index or a moving average of
mortgage rates. Commonly utilized indices include the one-year, three-year and
five-year constant maturity Treasury rates, the three-month Treasury bill rate,
the 180-day Treasury bill rate, rates on longer-term Treasury securities, the
11th District Federal Home Loan Bank Cost of Funds, the National Median Cost of
Funds, the one-month, three-month, six-month or one-year London Interbank
Offered Rate, the prime rate of a specific bank or commercial paper rates. Some
indices, such as the one-year constant maturity Treasury rate, closely mirror
changes in market interest rate levels. Others, such as the 11th District
Federal Home Loan Bank Cost of Funds index, tend to lag behind changes in market
rate levels and tend to be somewhat less volatile. The degree of volatility in
the market value of each Taxable Fund's portfolio and, therefore, in the net
asset value of each Taxable Fund's shares will be a function of the length of
the interest rate reset periods and the degree of volatility in the applicable
indices.
Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans. Generally, fixed-rate mortgage loans included
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in a mortgage pool (the "Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans") will bear simple interest
at fixed annual rates and have original terms to maturity ranging from 5 to 40
years. Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans generally provide for monthly payments of
principal and interest in substantially equal installments for the term of the
mortgage note in sufficient amounts to fully amortize principal by maturity,
although certain Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans provide for a large final "balloon"
payment upon maturity.
Legal Considerations of Mortgage Loans. The following is a discussion of
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certain legal and regulatory aspects of the mortgage loans in which the Taxable
Funds may invest. These regulations may impair the ability of a mortgage lender
to enforce its rights under the mortgage documents. These regulations may
adversely affect the Funds' investments in Mortgage-Backed Securities (including
those issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or
instrumentalities) by delaying the Funds' receipt of payments derived from
principal or interest on mortgage loans affected by such regulations.
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1. Foreclosure. A foreclosure of a defaulted mortgage loan may be delayed due
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to compliance with statutory notice or service of process provisions,
difficulties in locating necessary parties or legal challenges to the
mortgagee's right to foreclose. Depending upon market conditions, the
ultimate proceeds of the sale of foreclosed property may not equal the
amounts owed on the Mortgage-Backed Securities.
Furthermore, courts in some cases have imposed general equitable principles
upon foreclosure generally designed to relieve the borrower from the legal
effect of default and have required lenders to undertake affirmative and
expensive actions to determine the causes for the default and the
likelihood of loan reinstatement.
2. Rights of Redemption. In some states, after foreclosure of a mortgage
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loan, the borrower and foreclosed junior lienors are given a statutory
period in which to redeem the property, which right may diminish the
mortgagee's ability to sell the property.
3. Legislative Limitations. In addition to anti-deficiency and related
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legislation, numerous other federal and state statutory provisions,
including the federal bankruptcy laws and state laws affording relief to
debtors, may interfere with or affect the ability of a secured mortgage
lender to enforce its security interest. For example, a bankruptcy court
may grant the debtor a reasonable time to cure a default on a mortgage
loan, including a payment default. The court in certain instances may also
reduce the monthly payments due under such mortgage loan, change the rate
of interest, reduce the principal balance of the loan to the then-current
appraised value of the related mortgaged property, alter the mortgage loan
repayment schedule and grant priority of certain liens over the lien of the
mortgage loan. If a court relieves a borrower's obligation to repay
amounts otherwise due on a mortgage loan, the mortgage loan servicer will
not be required to advance such amounts, and any loss may be borne by the
holders of securities backed by such loans. In addition, numerous federal
and state consumer protection laws impose penalties for failure to comply
with specific requirements in connection with origination and servicing of
mortgage loans.
4. "Due-on-Sale" Provisions. Fixed-rate mortgage loans may contain a so-
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called "due-on-sale" clause permitting acceleration of the maturity of the
mortgage loan if the borrower transfers the property. The Garn-St. Germain
Depository Institutions Act of 1982 sets forth nine specific instances in
which no mortgage lender covered by that Act may exercise a "due-on-sale"
clause upon a transfer of property. The inability to enforce a "due-on-
sale" clause or the lack of such a clause in mortgage loan documents may
result in a mortgage loan being assumed by a purchaser of the property that
bears an interest rate below the current market rate.
5. Usury Laws. Some states prohibit charging interest on mortgage loans in
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excess of statutory limits. If such limits are exceeded, substantial
penalties may be incurred and, in some cases, enforceability of the
obligation to pay principal and interest may be affected.
Government Guaranteed Mortgage-Backed Securities. There are several types
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of guaranteed Mortgage-Backed Securities currently available, including
guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates and multiple class securities,
which include guaranteed Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Certificates
("REMIC Certificates"), other collateralized mortgage obligations and stripped
Mortgage-Backed Securities. The Taxable Funds are permitted to invest in other
types of Mortgage-Backed Securities that may be available in the future to the
extent consistent with their respective investment policies and objectives.
Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Through Securities
Ginnie Mae Certificates. Ginnie Mae is a wholly-owned corporate
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instrumentality of the United States. Ginnie Mae is authorized to guarantee the
timely payment of the principal of and interest on certificates that are based
on and backed by a pool of mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing
Administration ("FHA Loans"), or guaranteed
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by the Veterans Administration ("VA Loans"), or by pools of other eligible
mortgage loans. In order to meet its obligations under any guarantee, Ginnie Mae
is authorized to borrow from the U.S. Treasury in an unlimited amount.
Fannie Mae Certificates. Fannie Mae is a stockholder-owned corporation
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chartered under an act of the U.S. Congress. Each Fannie Mae Certificate is
issued and guaranteed by Fannie Mae and represents an undivided interest in a
pool of mortgage loans (a "Pool") formed by Fannie Mae. Each Pool consists of
residential mortgage loans ("Mortgage Loans") either previously owned by Fannie
Mae or purchased by it in connection with the formation of the Pool. The
Mortgage Loans may be either conventional Mortgage Loans (i.e., not insured or
guaranteed by any U.S. government agency) or Mortgage Loans that are either
insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA. However, the Mortgage Loans in
Fannie Mae Pools are primarily conventional Mortgage Loans. The lenders
originating and servicing the Mortgage Loans are subject to certain eligibility
requirements established by Fannie Mae.
Fannie Mae has certain contractual responsibilities. With respect to each
Pool, Fannie Mae is obligated to distribute scheduled monthly installments of
principal and interest after Fannie Mae's servicing and guaranty fee, whether or
not received, to Certificate holders. Fannie Mae also is obligated to
distribute to holders of Certificates an amount equal to the full principal
balance of any foreclosed Mortgage Loan, whether or not such principal balance
is actually recovered. The obligations of Fannie Mae under its guaranty of the
Fannie Mae Certificates are obligations solely of Fannie Mae.
Freddie Mac Certificates. Freddie Mac is a publicly held U.S. government
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sponsored enterprise. The principal activity of Freddie Mac currently is the
purchase of first lien, conventional, residential mortgage loans and
participation interests in such mortgage loans and their resale in the form of
mortgage securities, primarily Freddie Mac Certificates. A Freddie Mac
Certificate represents a pro rata interest in a group of mortgage loans or
participation in mortgage loans (a "Freddie Mac Certificate group") purchased by
Freddie Mac.
Freddie Mac guarantees to each registered holder of a Freddie Mac
Certificate the timely payment of interest at the rate provided for by such
Freddie Mac Certificate (whether or not received on the underlying loans).
Freddie Mac also guarantees to each registered Certificate holder ultimate
collection of all principal of the related mortgage loans, without any offset or
deduction, but does not, generally, guarantee the timely payment of scheduled
principal. The obligations of Freddie Mac under its guaranty of Freddie Mac
Certificates are obligations solely of Freddie Mac.
The mortgage loans underlying the Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Certificates
consist of adjustable rate or fixed-rate mortgage loans with original terms to
maturity of between five and thirty years. Substantially all of these mortgage
loans are secured by first liens on one-to-four-family residential properties or
multi-family projects. Each mortgage loan must meet the applicable standards
set forth in the law creating Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. A Freddie Mac
Certificate group may include whole loans, participation interests in whole
loans, undivided interests in whole loans and participations comprising another
Freddie Mac Certificate group.
Conventional Mortgage Loans. The conventional mortgage loans underlying
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the Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Certificates consist of adjustable rate or fixed-
rate mortgage loans with original terms to maturity of between five and thirty
years. Substantially all of these mortgage loans are secured by first liens on
one- to four-family residential properties or multi-family projects. Each
mortgage loan must meet the applicable standards set forth in the law creating
Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. A Freddie Mac Certificate group may include whole
loans, participation interests in whole loans, undivided interests in whole
loans and participations comprising another Freddie Mac Certificate group.
Mortgage Pass-Through Securities. The Taxable Funds may invest in both
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government guaranteed and privately issued mortgage pass-through securities
("Mortgage Pass-Throughs"), that are fixed or adjustable rate Mortgage-Backed
Securities which provide for monthly payments that are a "pass-through" of the
monthly interest and
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principal payments (including any prepayments) made by the individual borrowers
on the pooled mortgage loans, net of any fees or other amounts paid to any
guarantor, administrator and/or servicer of the underlying mortgage loans.
The following discussion describes only a few of the wide variety of
structures of Mortgage Pass-Throughs that are available or may be issued.
Description of Certificates. Mortgage Pass-Throughs may be issued in one
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or more classes of senior certificates and one or more classes of subordinate
certificates. Each such class may bear a different pass-through rate.
Generally, each certificate will evidence the specified interest of the holder
thereof in the payments of principal or interest or both in respect of the
mortgage pool comprising part of the trust fund for such certificates.
Any class of certificates may also be divided into subclasses entitled to
varying amounts of principal and interest. If a REMIC election has been made,
certificates of such subclasses may be entitled to payments on the basis of a
stated principal balance and stated interest rate, and payments among different
subclasses may be made on a sequential, concurrent, pro rata or disproportionate
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basis, or any combination thereof. The stated interest rate on any such
subclass of certificates may be a fixed rate or one which varies in direct or
inverse relationship to an objective interest index.
Generally, each registered holder of a certificate will be entitled to
receive its pro rata share of monthly distributions of all or a portion of
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principal of the underlying mortgage loans or of interest on the principal
balances thereof, which accrues at the applicable mortgage pass-through rate, or
both. The difference between the mortgage interest rate and the related
mortgage pass-through rate (less the amount, if any, of retained yield) with
respect to each mortgage loan will generally be paid to the servicer as a
servicing fee. Since certain adjustable rate mortgage loans included in a
mortgage pool may provide for deferred interest (i.e., negative amortization),
the amount of interest actually paid by a mortgagor in any month may be less
than the amount of interest accrued on the outstanding principal balance of the
related mortgage loan during the relevant period at the applicable mortgage
interest rate. In such event, the amount of interest that is treated as
deferred interest will be added to the principal balance of the related mortgage
loan and will be distributed pro rata to certificate-holders as principal of
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such mortgage loan when paid by the mortgagor in subsequent monthly payments or
at maturity.
Multiple Class Mortgage-Backed Securities and Collateralized Mortgage
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Obligations. Each Taxable Fund may invest in multiple class securities
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including collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") and REMIC Certificates.
These securities may be issued by U.S. government agencies and instrumentalities
such as Fannie Mae or sponsored enterprises such as Freddie Mac or, in the case
of Core Fixed Income, Global Income, Government Income and High Yield Funds, by
trusts formed by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans,
including savings and loan associations, mortgage bankers, commercial banks,
insurance companies, investment banks and special purpose subsidiaries of the
foregoing. In general, CMOs are debt obligations of a legal entity that are
collateralized by, and multiple class Mortgage-Backed Securities represent
direct ownership interests in, a pool of mortgage loans or Mortgage-Backed
Securities the payments on which are used to make payments on the CMOs or
multiple class Mortgage-Backed Securities.
Fannie Mae REMIC Certificates are issued and guaranteed as to timely
distribution of principal and interest by Fannie Mae. In addition, Fannie Mae
will be obligated to distribute the principal balance of each class of REMIC
Certificates in full, whether or not sufficient funds are otherwise available.
Freddie Mac guarantees the timely payment of interest on Freddie Mac REMIC
Certificates and also guarantees the payment of principal as payments are
required to be made on the underlying mortgage participation certificates
("PCs"). PCs represent undivided interests in specified level payment,
residential mortgages or participations therein purchased by Freddie Mac and
placed in a PC pool. With respect to principal payments on PCs, Freddie Mac
generally
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guarantees ultimate collection of all principal of the related mortgage loans
without offset or deduction. Freddie Mac also guarantees timely payment of
principal of certain PCs.
CMOs and guaranteed REMIC Certificates issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
are types of multiple class Mortgage-Backed Securities. Investors may purchase
beneficial interests in REMICs, which are known as "regular" interests or
"residual" interests. The Funds do not intend to purchase residual interests in
REMICs. The REMIC Certificates represent beneficial ownership interests in a
REMIC trust, generally consisting of mortgage loans or Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
or Ginnie Mae guaranteed Mortgage-Backed Securities (the "Mortgage Assets").
The obligations of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac under their respective guaranty of
the REMIC Certificates are obligations solely of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac,
respectively.
CMOs and REMIC Certificates are issued in multiple classes. Each class of
CMOs or REMIC Certificates, often referred to as a "tranche," is issued at a
specific adjustable or fixed interest rate and must be fully retired no later
than its final distribution date. Principal prepayments on the Mortgage Loans
or the Mortgage Assets underlying the CMOs or REMIC Certificates may cause some
or all of the classes of CMOs or REMIC Certificates to be retired substantially
earlier than their final distribution dates. Generally, interest is paid or
accrues on all classes of CMOs or REMIC Certificates on a monthly basis.
The principal of and interest on the Mortgage Assets may be allocated among
the several classes of CMOs or REMIC Certificates in various ways. In certain
structures (known as "sequential pay" CMOs or REMIC Certificates), payments of
principal, including any principal prepayments, on the Mortgage Assets generally
are applied to the classes of CMOs or REMIC Certificates in the order of their
respective final distribution dates. Thus, no payment of principal will be made
on any class of sequential pay CMOs or REMIC Certificates until all other
classes having an earlier final distribution date have been paid in full.
Additional structures of CMOs and REMIC Certificates include, among others,
"parallel pay" CMOs and REMIC Certificates. Parallel pay CMOs or REMIC
Certificates are those which are structured to apply principal payments and
prepayments of the Mortgage Assets to two or more classes concurrently on a
proportionate or disproportionate basis. These simultaneous payments are taken
into account in calculating the final distribution date of each class.
A wide variety of REMIC Certificates may be issued in parallel pay or
sequential pay structures. These securities include accrual certificates (also
known as "Z-Bonds"), which only accrue interest at a specified rate until all
other certificates having an earlier final distribution date have been retired
and are converted thereafter to an interest-paying security, and planned
amortization class ("PAC") certificates, which are parallel pay REMIC
Certificates that generally require that specified amounts of principal be
applied on each payment date to one or more classes or REMIC Certificates (the
"PAC Certificates"), even though all other principal payments and prepayments
of the Mortgage Assets are then required to be applied to one or more other
classes of the Certificates. The scheduled principal payments for the PAC
Certificates generally have the highest priority on each payment date after
interest due has been paid to all classes entitled to receive interest
currently. Shortfalls, if any, are added to the amount payable on the next
payment date. The PAC Certificate payment schedule is taken into account in
calculating the final distribution date of each class of PAC. In order to
create PAC tranches, one or more tranches generally must be created that absorb
most of the volatility in the underlying Mortgage Assets. These tranches tend to
have market prices and yields that are much more volatile than other PAC
classes.
Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities. The Taxable Funds may invest in
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Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities ("SMBS"), which are derivative multiclass
mortgage securities, issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies
or instrumentalities. Government Income, Core Fixed Income, Global Income and
High Yield Funds may also invest in privately-issued SMBS. Although the market
for such securities is increasingly liquid, privately-issued
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SMBS may not be readily marketable and will be considered illiquid for purposes
of each Fund's limitation on investments in illiquid securities. The Investment
Adviser may determine that SMBS which are U.S. Government Securities are liquid
for purposes of each Fund's limitation on investments in illiquid securities.
The market value of the class consisting entirely of principal payments
generally is unusually volatile in response to changes in interest rates. The
yields on a class of SMBS that receives all or most of the interest from
Mortgage Assets are generally higher than prevailing market yields on other
Mortgage-Backed Securities because their cash flow patterns are more volatile
and there is a greater risk that the initial investment will not be fully
recouped. A Fund's investment in SMBS may require the Fund to sell certain of
its portfolio securities to generate sufficient cash to satisfy certain income
distribution requirements.
Privately Issued Mortgage-Backed Securities
Government Income Fund, Core Fixed Income Fund, Global Income Fund, and
High Yield Fund may invest in privately issued Mortgage-Backed Securities.
Privately issued Mortgage-Backed Securities are generally backed by pools of
conventional (i.e., non-government guaranteed or insured) mortgage loans.
Ratings. The ratings assigned by a rating organization to Mortgage Pass-
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Throughs address the likelihood of the receipt of all distributions on the
underlying mortgage loans by the related certificate-holders under the
agreements pursuant to which such certificates are issued. A rating
organization's ratings take into consideration the credit quality of the related
mortgage pool, including any credit support providers, structural and legal
aspects associated with such certificates, and the extent to which the payment
stream on such mortgage pool is adequate to make payments required by such
certificates. A rating organization's ratings on such certificates do not,
however, constitute a statement regarding frequency of prepayments on the
related mortgage loans. In addition, the rating assigned by a rating
organization to a certificate does not address the remote possibility that, in
the event of the insolvency of the issuer of certificates where a subordinated
interest was retained, the issuance and sale of the senior certificates may be
recharacterized as a financing and, as a result of such recharacterization,
payments on such certificates may be affected.
Credit Enhancement. Credit support falls generally into two categories:
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(i) liquidity protection and (ii) protection against losses resulting from
default by an obligor on the underlying assets. Liquidity protection refers to
the provision of advances, generally by the entity administering the pools of
mortgages, the provision of a reserve fund, or a combination thereof, to ensure,
subject to certain limitations, that scheduled payments on the underlying pool
are made in a timely fashion. Protection against losses resulting from default
ensures ultimate payment of the obligations on at least a portion of the assets
in the pool. Such credit support can be provided by, among other things,
payment guarantees, letters of credit, pool insurance, subordination, or any
combination thereof.
Subordination; Shifting of Interest; Reserve Fund. In order to achieve
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ratings on one or more classes of Mortgage Pass-Throughs, one or more classes of
certificates may be subordinate certificates which provide that the rights of
the subordinate certificate-holders to receive any or a specified portion of
distributions with respect to the underlying mortgage loans may be subordinated
to the rights of the senior certificate-holders. If so structured, the
subordination feature may be enhanced by distributing to the senior certificate-
holders on certain distribution dates, as payment of principal, a specified
percentage (which generally declines over time) of all principal payments
received during the preceding prepayment period ("shifting interest credit
enhancement"). This will have the effect of accelerating the amortization of
the senior certificates while increasing the interest in the trust fund
evidenced by the subordinate certificates. Increasing the interest of the
subordinate certificates relative to that of the senior certificates is intended
to preserve the availability of the subordination provided by the subordinate
certificates. In addition, because the senior certificate-holders in a shifting
interest credit enhancement structure are entitled to receive a percentage of
principal prepayments which is greater than their proportionate interest in the
trust fund, the rate of principal prepayments on the mortgage loans will have an
even greater effect on the rate of principal payments and the amount of interest
payments on, and the yield to maturity of, the senior certificates.
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In addition to providing for a preferential right of the senior
certificate-holders to receive current distributions from the mortgage pool, a
reserve fund may be established relating to such certificates (the "Reserve
Fund"). The Reserve Fund may be created with an initial cash deposit by the
originator or servicer and augmented by the retention of distributions otherwise
available to the subordinate certificate-holders or by excess servicing fees
until the Reserve Fund reaches a specified amount.
The subordination feature, and any Reserve Fund, are intended to enhance
the likelihood of timely receipt by senior certificate-holders of the full
amount of scheduled monthly payments of principal and interest due to them and
will protect the senior certificate-holders against certain losses; however, in
certain circumstances the Reserve Fund could be depleted and temporary
shortfalls could result. In the event that the Reserve Fund is depleted before
the subordinated amount is reduced to zero, senior certificate-holders will
nevertheless have a preferential right to receive current distributions from the
mortgage pool to the extent of the then outstanding subordinated amount. Unless
otherwise specified, until the subordinated amount is reduced to zero, on any
distribution date any amount otherwise distributable to the subordinate
certificates or, to the extent specified, in the Reserve Fund will generally be
used to offset the amount of any losses realized with respect to the mortgage
loans ("Realized Losses"). Realized Losses remaining after application of such
amounts will generally be applied to reduce the ownership interest of the
subordinate certificates in the mortgage pool. If the subordinated amount has
been reduced to zero, Realized Losses generally will be allocated pro rata among
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all certificate-holders in proportion to their respective outstanding interests
in the mortgage pool.
Alternative Credit Enhancement. As an alternative, or in addition to the
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credit enhancement afforded by subordination, credit enhancement for Mortgage
Pass-Throughs may be provided by mortgage insurance, hazard insurance, by the
deposit of cash, certificates of deposit, letters of credit, a limited guaranty
or by such other methods as are acceptable to a rating agency. In certain
circumstances, such as where credit enhancement is provided by guarantees or a
letter of credit, the security is subject to credit risk because of its exposure
to an external credit enhancement provider.
Voluntary Advances. Generally, in the event of delinquencies in payments
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on the mortgage loans underlying the Mortgage Pass-Throughs, the servicer agrees
to make advances of cash for the benefit of certificate-holders, but only to the
extent that it determines such voluntary advances will be recoverable from
future payments and collections on the mortgage loans or otherwise.
Optional Termination. Generally, the servicer may, at its option with
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respect to any certificates, repurchase all of the underlying mortgage loans if
the aggregate outstanding principal balance of such mortgage loans is less than
a specified percentage (generally 5-10%) of the aggregate outstanding principal
balance of the mortgage loans as of the cut-off date specified with respect to
such series.
Asset-Backed Securities
Asset-backed securities represent participation in, or are secured by and
payable from, assets such as motor vehicle installment sales, installment loan
contracts, leases of various types of real and personal property, receivables
from revolving credit (credit card) agreements and other categories of
receivables. Such assets are securitized through the use of trusts and special
purpose corporations. Payments or distributions of principal and interest may be
guaranteed up to certain amounts and for a certain time period by a letter of
credit or a pool insurance policy issued by a financial institution unaffiliated
with the trust or corporation, or other credit enhancements may be present.
Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed
Income, Global Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest in
asset-backed securities. Adjustable Rate Government Fund and
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Short Duration Government Fund may only invest in asset-backed securities that
are issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or
sponsored enterprises. Such securities are often subject to more rapid repayment
than their stated maturity date would indicate as a result of the pass-through
of prepayments of principal on the underlying loans. During periods of declining
interest rates, prepayment of loans underlying asset-backed securities can be
expected to accelerate. Accordingly, a Fund's ability to maintain positions in
such securities will be affected by reductions in the principal amount of such
securities resulting from prepayments, and its ability to reinvest the returns
of principal at comparable yields is subject to generally prevailing interest
rates at that time. To the extent that a Fund invests in asset-backed
securities, the values of such Fund's portfolio securities will vary with
changes in market interest rates generally and the differentials in yields among
various kinds of asset-backed securities.
Asset-backed securities present certain additional risks that are not
presented by Mortgage-Backed Securities because asset-backed securities
generally do not have the benefit of a security interest in collateral that is
comparable to Mortgage Assets. Credit card receivables are generally unsecured
and the debtors on such receivables 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. Automobile receivables generally are secured, but by automobiles
rather than residential real property. Most issuers of automobile receivables
permit the loan servicers 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 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 the automobile receivables may not have a
proper security interest in the underlying automobiles. Therefore, there is the
possibility that, in some cases, recoveries on repossessed collateral may not be
available to support payments on these securities.
Loan Participations
The High Yield Fund may invest in loan participations. Such loans must be
to issuers in whose obligations the High Yield Fund may invest. A loan
participation is an interest in a loan to a U.S. or foreign company or other
borrower which is administered and sold by a financial intermediary. In a
typical corporate loan syndication, a number of lenders, usually banks (co-
lenders), lend a corporate borrower a specified sum pursuant to the terms and
conditions of a loan agreement. One of the co-lenders usually agrees to act as
the agent bank with respect to the loan.
Participation interests acquired by the High Yield Fund may take the form
of a direct or co-lending relationship with the corporate borrower, an
assignment of an interest in the loan by a co-lender or another participant, or
a participation in the seller's share of the loan. When the High Yield Fund
acts as co-lender in connection with a participation interest or when the High
Yield Fund acquires certain participation interests, the High Yield Fund will
have direct recourse against the borrower if the borrower fails to pay scheduled
principal and interest. In cases where the High Yield Fund lacks direct
recourse, it will look to the agent bank to enforce appropriate credit remedies
against the borrower. In these cases, the High Yield Fund may be subject to
delays, expenses and risks that are greater than those that would have been
involved if the Fund had purchased a direct obligation (such as commercial
paper) of such borrower. For example, in the event of the bankruptcy or
insolvency of the corporate borrower, a loan participation may be subject to
certain defenses by the borrower as a result of improper conduct by the agent
bank. Moreover, under the terms of the loan participation, the High Yield Fund
may be regarded as a creditor of the agent bank (rather than of the underlying
corporate borrower), so that the High Yield Fund may also be subject to the risk
that the agent bank may become insolvent. The secondary market, if any, for
these loan participations is limited and loan participations purchased by the
High Yield Fund will generally be regarded as illiquid.
For purposes of certain investment limitations pertaining to
diversification of the High Yield Fund's portfolio investments, the issuer of a
loan participation will be the underlying borrower. However, in cases where the
High Yield
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Fund does not have recourse directly against the borrower, both the borrower and
each agent bank and co-lender interposed between the High Yield Fund and the
borrower will be deemed issuers of a loan participation.
Zero Coupon, Deferred Interest, Pay-in-Kind and Capital Appreciation Bonds
Each Fund may invest in zero coupon bonds, deferred interest, pay-in-kind
("PIK") and capital appreciation bonds. Zero coupon, deferred interest and
capital appreciation bonds are debt securities issued or sold at a discount from
their face value and which do not entitle the holder to any periodic payment of
interest prior to maturity or a specified date. The original issue discount
varies depending on the time remaining until maturity or cash payment date,
prevailing interest rates, the liquidity of the security and the perceived
credit quality of the issuer. These securities also may take the form of debt
securities that have been stripped of their unmatured interest coupons, the
coupons themselves or receipts or certificates representing interests in such
stripped debt obligations or coupons. The market prices of zero coupon,
deferred interest, capital appreciation bonds and PIK securities generally are
more volatile than the market prices of interest bearing securities and are
likely to respond to a greater degree to changes in interest rates than interest
bearing securities having similar maturities and credit quality.
PIK securities may be debt obligations or preferred shares that provide the
issuer with the option of paying interest or dividends on such obligations in
cash or in the form of additional securities rather than cash. Similar to zero
coupon bonds and deferred interest bonds, PIK securities are designed to give an
issuer flexibility in managing cash flow. PIK securities that are debt
securities can be either senior or subordinated debt and generally trade flat
(i.e., without accrued interest). The trading price of PIK debt securities
generally reflects the market value of the underlying debt plus an amount
representing accrued interest since the last interest payment.
Zero coupon, deferred interest, capital appreciation and PIK securities
involve the additional risk that, unlike securities that periodically pay
interest to maturity, a Fund will realize no cash until a specified future
payment date unless a portion of such securities is sold and, if the issuer of
such securities defaults, a Fund may obtain no return at all on its investment.
In addition, even though such securities do not provide for the payment of
current interest in cash, the Funds are nonetheless required to accrue income on
such investments for each taxable year and generally are required to distribute
such accrued amounts (net of deductible expenses, if any) to avoid being subject
to tax. Because no cash is generally received at the time of the accrual, a
Fund may be required to liquidate other portfolio securities to obtain
sufficient cash to satisfy federal tax distribution requirements applicable to
the Fund. A portion of the discount with respect to stripped tax-exempt
securities or their coupons may be taxable. See "Taxation."
Variable and Floating Rate Securities
The interest rates payable on certain securities in which each Fund may
invest are not fixed and may fluctuate based upon changes in market rates. A
variable rate obligation has an interest rate which is adjusted at predesignated
periods in response to changes in the market rate of interest on which the
interest rate is based. Variable and floating rate obligations are less
effective than fixed rate instruments at locking in a particular yield.
Nevertheless, such obligations may fluctuate in value in response to interest
rate changes if there is a delay between changes in market interest rates and
the interest reset date for the obligation.
Each Fund may invest in "leveraged" inverse floating rate debt instruments
("inverse floaters"), including "leveraged inverse floaters." The interest rate
on inverse floaters resets in the opposite direction from the market rate of
interest to which the inverse floater is indexed. An inverse floater may be
considered to be leveraged to the extent that its interest rate varies by a
magnitude that exceeds the magnitude of the change in the index rate of
interest. The higher the degree of leverage inherent in inverse floaters is
associated with greater volatility in their market values. Accordingly, the
duration of an inverse floater may exceed its stated final maturity. Certain
inverse floaters may be deemed to be illiquid securities for purposes of each
Fund's limitation on illiquid investments.
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Preferred Stock, Warrants and Rights
The High Yield Fund may invest in preferred stock, warrants and rights.
Preferred stocks are securities that represent an ownership interest providing
the holder with claims on the issuer's earnings and assets before common stock
owners but after bond owners. Unlike debt securities, the obligations of an
issuer of preferred stock, including dividend and other payment obligations, may
not typically be accelerated by the holders of such preferred stock on the
occurrence of an event of default (such as a covenant default or filing of a
bankruptcy petition) or other non-compliance by the issuer with the terms of the
preferred stock. Often, however, on the occurrence of any such event of default
or non-compliance by the issuer, preferred stockholders will be entitled to gain
representation on the issuer's board of directors or increase their existing
board representation. In addition, preferred stockholders may be granted voting
rights with respect to certain issues on the occurrence of any event of default.
Warrants and other rights are options to buy a stated number of shares of
common stock at a specified price at any time during the life of the warrant.
The holders of warrants and rights have no voting rights, receive no dividends
and have no rights with respect to the assets of the issuer.
Corporate Debt Obligations
Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed
Income, Global Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest in
corporate debt obligations, including obligations of industrial, utility and
financial issuers. Corporate debt obligations include bonds, notes, debentures
and other obligations of corporations to pay interest and repay principal.
Corporate debt obligations are subject to the risk of an issuer's inability to
meet principal and interest payments on the obligations and may also be subject
to price volatility due to such factors as market interest rates, market
perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity.
Fixed income securities rated BBB or Baa are considered medium-grade
obligations with speculative characteristics, and adverse economic conditions or
changing circumstances may weaken their issuers' capacity to pay interest and
repay principal. Medium to lower rated and comparable non-rated securities tend
to offer higher yields than higher rated securities with the same maturities
because the historical financial condition of the issuers of such securities may
not have been as strong as that of other issuers. Since medium to lower rated
securities generally involve greater risks of loss of income and principal than
higher rated securities, investors should consider carefully the relative risks
associated with investment in securities which carry medium to lower ratings and
in comparable unrated securities. In addition to the risk of default, there are
the related costs of recovery on defaulted issues. The Funds' Investment
Advisers will attempt to reduce these risks through portfolio diversification
and by analysis of each issuer and its ability to make timely payments of income
and principal, as well as broad economic trends and corporate developments.
Trust Preferreds
Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed
Income, Global Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest in
trust preferred securities. A trust preferred or capital security is a long
dated bond (for example 30 years) with preferred features. The preferred
features are that payment of interest can be deferred for a specified period
without initiating a default event. From a bondholder's viewpoint, the
securities are senior in claim to standard preferred but are junior to other
bondholders. From the issuer's viewpoint, the securities are attractive because
their interest is deductible for tax purposes like other types of debt
instruments.
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High Yield Securities
High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest in bonds rated BB or
below by Standard & Poor's or Ba or below by Moody's (or comparable rated and
unrated securities). These bonds are commonly referred to as "junk bonds" and
are considered speculative. The ability of their issuers to make principal and
interest payments may be questionable. In some cases, such bonds may be highly
speculative, have poor prospects for reaching investment grade standing and be
in default. As a result, investment in such bonds will entail greater risks
than those associated with investment grade bonds (i.e., bonds rated AAA, AA, A
or BBB by Standard and Poor's or Aaa, Aa, A or Baa by Moody's). Analysis of the
creditworthiness of issuers of high yield securities may be more complex than
for issuers of higher quality debt securities, and the ability of a Fund to
achieve its investment objective may, to the extent of its investments in high
yield securities, be more dependent upon such creditworthiness analysis than
would be the case if the Fund were investing in higher quality securities. See
Appendix B for a description of the corporate bond and preferred stock ratings
by Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch IBCA, Inc. ("Fitch IBCA") and Duff &
Phelps.
The amount of high yield, fixed-income securities proliferated in the 1980s
and early 1990s as a result of increased merger and acquisition and leveraged
buyout activity. Such securities are also issued by less-established
corporations desiring to expand. Risks associated with acquiring the securities
of such issuers generally are greater than is the case with higher rated
securities because such issuers are often less creditworthy companies or are
highly leveraged and generally less able than more established or less leveraged
entities to make scheduled payments of principal and interest. High yield
securities are also issued by governmental issuers that may have difficulty in
making all scheduled interest and principal payments.
The market values of high yield, fixed-income securities tends to reflect
those individual corporate or municipal developments to a greater extent than do
those of higher rated securities, which react primarily to fluctuations in the
general level of interest rates. Issuers of such high yield securities are
often highly leveraged, and may not be able to make use of more traditional
methods of financing. Their ability to service debt obligations may be more
adversely affected than issuers of higher rated securities by economic
downturns, specific corporate or municipal developments or the issuers'
inability to meet specific projected business forecasts. These non-investment
grade securities also tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than
higher-rated securities. Negative publicity about the junk bond market and
investor perceptions regarding lower-rated securities, whether or not based on
fundamental analysis, may depress the prices for such securities.
Since investors generally perceive that there are greater risks associated
with non-investment grade securities of the type in which the High Yield
Municipal and High Yield Funds invest, the yields and prices of such securities
may tend to fluctuate more than those for higher-rated securities. In the lower
quality segments of the fixed-income securities market, changes in perceptions
of issuers' creditworthiness tend to occur more frequently and in a more
pronounced manner than do changes in higher quality segments of the fixed-income
securities market, resulting in greater yield and price volatility.
Another factor which causes fluctuations in the prices of high yield,
fixed-income securities is the supply and demand for similarly rated securities.
In addition, the prices of fixed-income securities fluctuate in response to the
general level of interest rates. Fluctuations in the prices of portfolio
securities subsequent to their acquisition will not affect cash income from such
securities but will be reflected in the High Yield Municipal Fund's and the High
Yield Fund's net asset value.
The risk of loss from default for the holders of high yield, fixed-income
securities is significantly greater than is the case for holders of other debt
securities because such high yield fixed-income securities are generally
unsecured and are often subordinated to the rights of other creditors of the
issuers of such securities. Investment by the High Yield Municipal and High
Yield Funds in already defaulted securities poses an additional risk of loss
should nonpayment of
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principal and interest continue in respect of such securities. Even if such
securities are held to maturity, recovery by the High Yield Municipal and High
Yield Funds of their initial investment and any anticipated income or
appreciation is uncertain. In addition, the High Yield Municipal and High Yield
Funds may incur additional expenses to the extent that they are required to seek
recovery relating to the default in the payment of principal or interest on such
securities or otherwise protect their interests. The High Yield Municipal and
High Yield Funds may be required to liquidate other portfolio securities to
satisfy annual distribution obligations of the High Yield Municipal and High
Yield Funds in respect of accrued interest income on securities which are
subsequently written off, even though the High Yield Municipal and High Yield
Funds have not received any cash payments of such interest.
The secondary market for high yield, fixed-income securities is
concentrated in relatively few markets and is dominated by institutional
investors, including mutual funds, insurance companies and other financial
institutions. Accordingly, the secondary market for such securities is not as
liquid as and is more volatile than the secondary market for higher-rated
securities. In addition, the trading volume for high-yield, fixed-income
securities is generally lower than that of higher rated securities and the
secondary market for high yield, fixed-income securities could contract under
adverse market or economic conditions independent of any specific adverse
changes in the condition of a particular issuer. These factors may have an
adverse effect on the ability of the High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds
to dispose of particular portfolio investments. Prices realized upon the sale
of such lower rated or unrated securities, under these circumstances, may be
less than the prices used in calculating the net asset value of the High Yield
Municipal and High Yield Funds. A less liquid secondary market also may make it
more difficult for the High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds to obtain
precise valuations of the high yield securities in their portfolios.
Certain proposed and recently enacted federal laws could adversely affect
the secondary market for high yield securities and the financial condition of
issuers of these securities. The form of proposed legislation and the
probability of such legislation being enacted is uncertain.
Non-investment grade or high-yield, fixed-income securities also present
risks based on payment expectations. High yield, fixed-income securities
frequently contain "call" or buy-back features which permit the issuer to call
or repurchase the security from its holder. If an issuer exercises such a "call
option" and redeems the security, the High Yield Municipal or High Yield Funds
may have to replace such security with a lower-yielding security, resulting in a
decreased return for investors. In addition, if the High Yield Municipal and
High Yield Funds experience net redemptions of their shares, they may be forced
to sell their higher-rated securities, resulting in a decline in the overall
credit quality of the portfolios of the High Yield Municipal and High Yield
Funds and increasing the exposure of the High Yield Municipal and High Yield
Funds to the risks of high yield securities.
Credit ratings issued by credit rating agencies are designed to evaluate
the safety of principal and interest payments of rated securities. They do not,
however, evaluate the market value risk of non-investment grade securities and,
therefore, may not fully reflect the true risks of an investment. In addition,
credit rating agencies may or may not make timely changes in a rating to reflect
changes in the economy or in the conditions of the issuer that affect the market
value of the security. Consequently, credit ratings are used only as a
preliminary indicator of investment quality. Investments in non-investment
grade and comparable unrated obligations will be more dependent on the
Investment Adviser's credit analysis than would be the case with investments in
investment-grade debt obligations. The Investment Adviser employs its own
credit research and analysis, which includes a study of existing debt, capital
structure, ability to service debt and to pay dividends, the issuer's
sensitivity to economic conditions, its operating history and the current trend
of earnings. The Investment Adviser continually monitors the investments in the
portfolios of the High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds and evaluates
whether to dispose of or to retain non-investment grade and comparable unrated
securities whose credit ratings or credit quality may have changed.
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Because the market for high yield securities is still relatively new and
has not weathered a major economic recession, it is unknown what effects such a
recession might have on such securities. A widespread economic downturn could
result in increased defaults and losses.
Bank Obligations
Government Income, Core Fixed Income, Global Income, and High Yield Funds
may each invest in obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. and foreign banks
(Government Income Fund may only invest in U.S. dollar denominated securities).
Bank obligations, including without limitation time deposits, bankers'
acceptances and certificates of deposit, may be general obligations of the
parent bank or may be obligations only of the issuing branch pursuant to the
terms of the specific obligations or government regulation.
Banks are subject to extensive governmental regulations which may limit
both the amount and types of loans which may be made and interest rates which
may be charged. Foreign banks are subject to different regulations and are
generally permitted to engage in a wider variety of activities than U.S. banks.
In addition, the profitability of the banking industry is largely dependent upon
the availability and cost of funds for the purpose of financing lending
operations under prevailing money market conditions. General economic conditions
as well as exposure to credit losses arising from possible financial
difficulties of borrowers play an important part in the operations of this
industry.
Municipal Securities
Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed
Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest in Municipal
Securities, the interest on which is exempt from regular federal income tax
(i.e., excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes but not
necessarily exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax or from the income
taxes of any state or local government). In addition, Municipal Securities
include participation interests in such securities the interest on which is, in
the opinion of bond counsel or counsel selected by the Investment Adviser,
excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Short Duration Tax-
Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, High Yield
Municipal and High Yield Funds may revise their definition of Municipal
Securities in the future to include other types of securities that currently
exist, the interest on which is or will be, in the opinion of such counsel,
excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, provided that
investing in such securities is consistent with each Fund's investment objective
and policies. Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, High
Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may also invest in taxable Municipal
Securities.
Municipal Securities are often issued to obtain funds for various public
purposes including refunding outstanding obligations, obtaining funds for
general operating expenses, and obtaining funds to lend to other public
institutions and facilities. Municipal Securities also include certain "private
activity bonds" or industrial development bonds, which are issued by or on
behalf of public authorities to provide financing aid to acquire sites or
construct or equip facilities within a municipality for privately or publicly
owned corporations.
The two principal classifications of Municipal Securities are "general
obligations" and "revenue obligations." General obligations are secured by the
issuer's pledge of its full faith and credit for the payment of principal and
interest, although the characteristics and enforcement of general obligations
may vary according to the law applicable to the particular issuer. Revenue
obligations, which include, but are not limited to, private activity bonds,
resource recovery bonds, certificates of participation and certain municipal
notes, are not backed by the credit and taxing authority of the issuer, and are
payable solely from the revenues derived from a particular facility or class of
facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise or other
specific revenue source. Nevertheless, the obligations of the issuer of a
revenue obligation may be backed by a letter of credit, guarantee or insurance.
General obligations and revenue obligations may be issued in a variety of forms,
including commercial paper, fixed, variable and floating rate securities, tender
option bonds, auction rate bonds and zero coupon bonds, deferred interest bonds
and capital appreciation bonds.
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In addition to general obligations and revenue obligations, there is a
variety of hybrid and special types of Municipal Securities. There are also
numerous differences in the security of Municipal Securities both within and
between these two principal classifications.
For the purpose of applying a Fund's investment restrictions, the
identification of the issuer of a Municipal Security which is not a general
obligation is made by the Investment Adviser based on the characteristics of the
Municipal Security, the most important of which is the source of funds for the
payment of principal and interest on such securities.
An entire issue of Municipal Securities may be purchased by one or a small
number of institutional investors such as Short Duration Tax-Free, Government
Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield
Funds. Thus, the issue may not be said to be publicly offered. Unlike some
securities that are not publicly offered, a secondary market exists for many
Municipal Securities that were not publicly offered initially and such
securities may be readily marketable.
The credit rating assigned to Municipal Securities may reflect the
existence of guarantees, letters of credit or other credit enhancement features
available to the issuers or holders of such Municipal Securities.
The obligations of the issuer to pay the principal of and interest on a
Municipal Security are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency and
other laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors, such as the Federal
Bankruptcy Act, and laws, if any, that may be enacted by Congress or state
legislatures extending the time for payment of principal or interest or imposing
other constraints upon the enforcement of such obligations. There is also the
possibility that, as a result of litigation or other conditions, the power or
ability of the issuer to pay when due principal of or interest on a Municipal
Security may be materially affected.
While the Municipal Income Fund, High Yield Municipal Fund and Short
Duration Tax-Free Fund, under normal market conditions, invest substantially all
of their assets in Municipal Securities, the recognition of certain accrued
market discount income (if the Funds acquire Municipal Securities or other
obligations at a market discount), income from investments other than Municipal
Securities and any capital gains generated from the disposition of investments,
will result in taxable income. In addition to federal income tax, shareholders
may be subject to state, local or foreign taxes on distributions of such income
received from the Funds.
Municipal Leases, Certificates of Participation and Other Participation
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Interests. Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core
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Fixed Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest in municipal
leases, certificates of participation and other participation interests. A
municipal lease is an obligation in the form of a lease or installment purchase
which is issued by a state or local government to acquire equipment and
facilities. Income from such obligations is generally exempt from state and
local taxes in the state of issuance. Municipal leases frequently involve
special risks not normally associated with general obligations or revenue bonds.
Leases and installment purchase or conditional sale contracts (which normally
provide for title to the leased asset to pass eventually to the governmental
issuer) have evolved as a means for governmental issuers to acquire property and
equipment without meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements for the
issuance of debt. The debt issuance limitations are deemed to be inapplicable
because of the inclusion in many leases or contracts of "non-appropriation"
clauses that relieve the governmental issuer of any obligation to make future
payments under the lease or contract unless money is appropriated for such
purpose by the appropriate legislative body on a yearly or other periodic basis.
In addition, such leases or contracts may be subject to the temporary abatement
of payments in the event the issuer is prevented from maintaining occupancy of
the leased premises or utilizing the leased equipment. Although the obligations
may be secured by the leased equipment or facilities, the disposition of the
property in the event of non-appropriation or foreclosure might prove difficult,
time consuming and costly, and result in a delay in recovering or the
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failure to fully recover a Fund's original investment. To the extent that a Fund
invests in unrated municipal leases or participates in such leases, the credit
quality rating and risk of cancellation of such unrated leases will be monitored
on an ongoing basis.
Certificates of participation represent undivided interests in municipal
leases, installment purchase agreements or other instruments. The certificates
are typically issued by a trust or other entity which has received an assignment
of the payments to be made by the state or political subdivision under such
leases or installment purchase agreements.
Certain municipal lease obligations and certificates of participation may
be deemed to be illiquid for the purpose of the Funds' limitation on investments
in illiquid securities. Other municipal lease obligations and certificates of
participation acquired by a Fund may be determined by the Investment Adviser,
pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Trustees of the Trust, to be liquid
securities for the purpose of such limitation. In determining the liquidity of
municipal lease obligations and certificates of participation, the Investment
Adviser will consider a variety of factors, including: (1) the willingness of
dealers to bid for the security; (2) the number of dealers willing to purchase
or sell the obligation and the number of other potential buyers; (3) the
frequency of trades or quotes for the obligation; and (4) the nature of the
marketplace trades. In addition, the Investment Adviser will consider factors
unique to particular lease obligations and certificates of participation
affecting the marketability thereof. These include the general creditworthiness
of the issuer, the importance to the issuer of the property covered by the lease
and the likelihood that the marketability of the obligation will be maintained
throughout the time the obligation is held by a Fund.
Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed
Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may purchase participations in
Municipal Securities held by a commercial bank or other financial institution.
Such participations provide a Fund with the right to a pro rata undivided
interest in the underlying Municipal Securities. In addition, such
participations generally provide a Fund with the right to demand payment, on not
more than seven days' notice, of all or any part of such Fund's participation
interest in the underlying Municipal Security, plus accrued interest.
Municipal Notes. Municipal Securities in the form of notes generally are
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used to provide for short-term capital needs, in anticipation of an issuer's
receipt of other revenues or financing, and typically have maturities of up to
three years. Such instruments may include tax anticipation notes, revenue
anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes, tax and revenue anticipation notes
and construction loan notes. Tax anticipation notes are issued to finance the
working capital needs of governments. Generally, they are issued in
anticipation of various tax revenues, such as income, sales, property, use and
business taxes, and are payable from these specific future taxes. Revenue
anticipation notes are issued in expectation of receipt of other kinds of
revenue, such as federal revenues available under federal revenue sharing
programs. Bond anticipation notes are issued to provide interim financing until
long-term bond financing can be arranged. In most cases, the long-term bonds
then provide the funds needed for repayment of the notes. Tax and revenue
anticipation notes combine the funding sources of both tax anticipation notes
and revenue anticipation notes. Construction Loan Notes are sold to provide
construction financing. These notes are secured by mortgage notes insured by
the FHA; however, the proceeds from the insurance may be less than the economic
equivalent of the payment of principal and interest on the mortgage note if
there has been a default. The obligations of an issuer of municipal notes are
generally secured by the anticipated revenues from taxes, grants or bond
financing. An investment in such instruments, however, presents a risk that the
anticipated revenues will not be received or that such revenues will be
insufficient to satisfy the issuer's payment obligations under the notes or that
refinancing will be otherwise unavailable.
Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper. Issues of commercial paper typically
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represent short-term, unsecured, negotiable promissory notes. These obligations
are issued by state and local governments and their agencies to finance working
capital needs of municipalities or to provide interim construction financing and
are paid from general revenues of municipalities or are refinanced with long-
term debt. In most cases, tax-exempt commercial paper is backed by letters
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of credit, lending agreements, note repurchase agreements or other credit
facility agreements offered by banks or other institutions.
Pre-Refunded Municipal Securities. The principal of and interest on pre-
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refunded Municipal Securities are no longer paid from the original revenue
source for the securities. Instead, the source of such payments is typically an
escrow fund consisting of U.S. Government Securities. The assets in the escrow
fund are derived from the proceeds of refunding bonds issued by the same issuer
as the pre-refunded Municipal Securities. Issuers of Municipal Securities use
this advance refunding technique to obtain more favorable terms with respect to
securities that are not yet subject to call or redemption by the issuer. For
example, advance refunding enables an issuer to refinance debt at lower market
interest rates, restructure debt to improve cash flow or eliminate restrictive
covenants in the indenture or other governing instrument for the pre-refunded
Municipal Securities. However, except for a change in the revenue source from
which principal and interest payments are made, the pre-refunded Municipal
Securities remain outstanding on their original terms until they mature or are
redeemed by the issuer. Pre-refunded Municipal Securities are usually purchased
at a price which represents a premium over their face value.
Private Activity Bonds. Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income,
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Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds
may each invest in certain types of Municipal Securities, generally referred to
as industrial development bonds (and referred to under current tax law as
private activity bonds), which are issued by or on behalf of public authorities
to obtain funds to provide privately operated housing facilities, airport, mass
transit or port facilities, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal or hazardous
waste treatment or disposal facilities and certain local facilities for water
supply, gas or electricity. Other types of industrial development bonds, the
proceeds of which are used for the construction, equipment, repair or
improvement of privately operated industrial or commercial facilities, may
constitute Municipal Securities, although the current federal tax laws place
substantial limitations on the size of such issues. A Tax Exempt Fund's
distributions of its interest income from private activity bonds may subject
certain investors to the federal alternative minimum tax whereas a Taxable
Fund's distributions of any tax-exempt interest it receives from any source will
be taxable for regular federal income tax purposes.
Tender Option Bonds. A tender option bond is a Municipal Security
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(generally held pursuant to a custodial arrangement) having a relatively long
maturity and bearing interest at a fixed rate substantially higher than
prevailing short-term, tax-exempt rates. The bond is typically issued with the
agreement of a third party, such as a bank, broker-dealer or other financial
institution, which grants the security holders the option, at periodic
intervals, to tender their securities to the institution and receive the face
value thereof. As consideration for providing the option, the financial
institution receives periodic fees equal to the difference between the bond's
fixed coupon rate and the rate, as determined by a remarketing or similar agent
at or near the commencement of such period, that would cause the securities,
coupled with the tender option, to trade at par on the date of such
determination. Thus, after payment of this fee, the security holder effectively
holds a demand obligation that bears interest at the prevailing short-term, tax-
exempt rate. However, an institution will not be obligated to accept tendered
bonds in the event of certain defaults or a significant downgrade in the credit
rating assigned to the issuer of the bond. The liquidity of a tender option bond
is a function of the credit quality of both the bond issuer and the financial
institution providing liquidity. Tender option bonds are deemed to be liquid
unless, in the opinion of the Investment Adviser, the credit quality of the bond
issuer and the financial institution is deemed, in light of the Fund's credit
quality requirements, to be inadequate and the bond would not otherwise be
readily marketable. The Tax Exempt Funds intend to invest in tender option bonds
the interest on which will, in the opinion of bond counsel, counsel for the
issuer of interests therein or counsel selected by the Investment Adviser, be
exempt from regular federal income tax. However, because there can be no
assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") will agree with such
counsel's opinion in any particular case, there is a risk that a Tax Exempt Fund
will not be considered the owner of such tender option bonds and thus will not
be entitled to treat such interest as exempt from such tax. Additionally, the
federal income tax treatment of certain other aspects of these investments,
including the proper tax treatment of tender option bonds and the associated
fees in relation to various regulated investment company tax provisions is
unclear. The Tax Exempt Funds intend to manage their portfolio in a manner
designed to eliminate or minimize any adverse impact from the tax rules
applicable to these investments.
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Auction Rate Securities. Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income,
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Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds
may invest in auction rate securities. Auction rate securities consist of
auction rate Municipal Securities and auction rate preferred securities issued
by closed-end investment companies that invest primarily in Municipal Securities
(collectively, "auction rate securities"). Provided that the auction mechanism
is successful, auction rate securities usually permit the holder to sell the
securities in an auction at par value at specified intervals. The dividend is
reset by "Dutch" auction in which bids are made by broker-dealers and other
institutions for a certain amount of securities at a specified minimum yield.
The dividend rate set by the auction is the lowest interest or dividend rate
that covers all securities offered for sale. While this process is designed to
permit auction rate securities to be traded at par value, there is some risk
that an auction will fail due to insufficient demand for the securities. A Fund
will take the time remaining until the next scheduled auction date into account
for purpose of determining the securities' duration.
Dividends on auction rate preferred securities issued by a closed-end fund
may be designated as exempt from federal income tax to the extent they are
attributable to exempt income earned by the fund on the securities in its
portfolio and distributed to holders of the preferred securities, provided that
the preferred securities are treated as equity securities for federal income tax
purposes and the closed-end fund complies with certain tests under the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code").
A Fund's investments in auction rate securities of closed-end funds are
subject to the limitations prescribed by the Act and certain state securities
regulations. The Funds will indirectly bear their proportionate share of any
management and other fees paid by such closed-end funds in addition to the
advisory fees payable directly by the Funds.
Insurance. Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income,
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Core Fixed Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest in
"insured" tax-exempt Municipal Securities. Insured Municipal Securities are
securities for which scheduled payments of interest and principal are guaranteed
by a private (non-governmental) insurance company. The insurance only entitles
a Fund to receive the face or par value of the securities held by the Fund. The
insurance does not guarantee the market value of the Municipal Securities or the
value of the shares of a Fund.
Short Duration Tax-Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed
Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may utilize new issue or
secondary market insurance. A new issue insurance policy is purchased by a bond
issuer who wishes to increase the credit rating of a security. By paying a
premium and meeting the insurer's underwriting standards, the bond issuer is
able to obtain a high credit rating (usually, Aaa from Moody's or AAA from
Standard & Poor's) for the issued security. Such insurance is likely to
increase the purchase price and resale value of the security. New issue
insurance policies are non-cancelable and continue in force as long as the bonds
are outstanding.
A secondary market insurance policy is purchased by an investor (such as a
Fund) subsequent to a bond's original issuance and generally insures a
particular bond for the remainder of its term. The Funds may purchase bonds
which have already been insured under a secondary market insurance policy by a
prior investor, or the Funds may directly purchase such a policy from insurers
for bonds which are currently uninsured.
An insured Municipal Security acquired by a Fund will typically be covered
by only one of the above types of policies. All of the insurance policies used
by a Fund will be obtained only from insurance companies rated, at the time of
purchase, A by Moody's or Standard & Poor's, or if unrated, determined by the
Investment Adviser to be of comparable quality. The Municipal Securities
invested in by High Yield Municipal Fund and High Yield Fund will not be subject
to this requirement.
Standby Commitments. In order to enhance the liquidity of Municipal
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Securities, the Tax Exempt Funds may acquire the right to sell a security to
another party at a guaranteed price and date. Such a right to resell may be
referred to
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as a "standby commitment" or liquidity put, depending on its characteristics.
The aggregate price which a Fund pays for securities with standby commitments
may be higher than the price which otherwise would be paid for the securities.
Standby commitments may not be available or may not be available on satisfactory
terms.
Standby commitments may involve letters of credit issued by domestic or
foreign banks supporting the other party's ability to purchase the security from
a Tax Exempt Fund. The right to sell may be exercisable on demand or at
specified intervals, and may form part of a security or be acquired separately
by a Tax Exempt Fund. In considering whether a security meets a Tax Exempt
Fund's quality standards, the particular Tax Exempt Fund will look to the
creditworthiness of the party providing the Fund with the right to sell as well
as the quality of the security itself.
The Tax Exempt Funds value Municipal Securities which are subject to
standby commitments at amortized cost. The exercise price of the standby
commitments is expected to approximate such amortized cost. No value is
assigned to the standby commitments for purposes of determining a Tax Exempt
Fund's net asset value. The cost of a standby commitment is carried as
unrealized depreciation from the time of purchase until it is exercised or
expires. Since the value of a standby commitment is dependent on the ability of
the standby commitment writer to meet its obligation to repurchase, a Tax Exempt
Fund's policy is to enter into standby commitment transactions only with banks,
brokers or dealers which present a minimal risk of default.
The Investment Adviser understands that the IRS has issued a favorable
revenue ruling to the effect that, under specified circumstances, a registered
investment company will be the owner of tax-exempt municipal obligations
acquired subject to a put option. The IRS has subsequently announced that it
will not ordinarily issue advance ruling letters as to the identity of the true
owner of property in cases involving the sale of securities or participation
interests therein if the purchaser has the right to cause the security, or the
participation interest therein, to be purchased by either the seller or a third
party. The Tax Exempt Funds intend to take the position that they are the owner
of any Municipal Securities acquired subject to a standby commitment or acquired
or held with certain other types of put rights and that tax-exempt interest
earned with respect to such Municipal Securities will be tax-exempt in their
hands. There is no assurance that standby commitments will be available to the
Tax Exempt Funds nor have the Tax Exempt Funds assumed that such commitments
would continue to be available under all market conditions.
Call Risk and Reinvestment Risk. Municipal Securities may include "call"
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provisions which permit the issuers of such securities, at any time or after a
specified period, to redeem the securities prior to their stated maturity. In
the event that Municipal Securities held in a Fund's portfolio are called prior
to the maturity, the Fund will be required to reinvest the proceeds on such
securities at an earlier date and may be able to do so only at lower yields,
thereby reducing the Fund's return on its portfolio securities.
Foreign Investments
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may invest in
securities of foreign issuers and in fixed-income securities quoted or
denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars. Investment in foreign
securities may offer potential benefits that are not available from investing
exclusively in U.S. dollar-denominated domestic issues. Foreign countries may
have economic policies or business cycles different from those of the U.S. and
markets for foreign fixed-income securities do not necessarily move in a manner
parallel to U.S. markets. Investing in the securities of foreign issuers also
involves, however, certain special considerations, including those set forth
below, which are not typically associated with investing in U.S. issuers.
Investments in the securities of foreign issuers usually involve currencies of
foreign countries and Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may
be affected favorably or unfavorably by changes in currency rates and in
exchange control regulations and may incur costs in connection with conversions
between various currencies. To the extent that a Fund is fully invested in
foreign securities while also maintaining currency positions, it may be exposed
to greater combined risk. A Fund also may be subject to currency
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exposure independent of its securities positions. While the Global Income Fund
will have both long and short currency positions, its net long and short foreign
currency exposure will not exceed the value of the Fund's total assets.
Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of
time. They generally are determined by the forces of supply and demand in the
foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in different
countries, actual or anticipated changes in interest rates and other complex
factors, as seen from an international perspective. Currency exchange rates
also can be affected unpredictably by intervention by U.S. or foreign
governments or central banks or the failure to intervene or by currency controls
or political developments in the United States or abroad. To the extent that a
substantial portion of a Fund's total assets, adjusted to reflect the Fund's net
position after giving effect to currency transactions, is denominated or quoted
in the currencies of foreign countries, the Fund will be more susceptible to the
risk of adverse economic and political developments within those countries. A
Fund's net currency positions may expose it to risks independent of its
securities positions. In addition, if the payment declines in value against the
U.S. dollar before such income is distributed as dividends to shareholders or
converted to U.S. dollars, the Fund may have to sell portfolio securities to
obtain sufficient cash to pay such dividends.
Since foreign issuers generally are not subject to uniform accounting,
auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements
comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies, there may be less publicly
available information about a foreign company than about a comparable U.S.
company. Volume and liquidity in most foreign bond markets are less than in the
United States markets and securities of many foreign companies are less liquid
and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. Fixed
commissions on foreign securities exchanges are generally higher than negotiated
commissions on U.S. exchanges, although each Fund endeavors to achieve the most
favorable net results on its portfolio transactions. There is generally less
government supervision and regulation of securities markets and exchanges,
brokers, dealers and listed and unlisted companies than in the United States.
For example, there may be no comparable provisions under certain foreign laws to
insider trading and similar investor protection securities laws that apply with
respect to securities transactions consummated in the United States. Mail
service between the United States and foreign countries may be slower or less
reliable than within the United States, thus increasing the risk of delayed
settlement of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates for portfolio
securities.
Foreign markets also have different clearance and settlement procedures,
and in certain markets there have been times when settlements have been unable
to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions, making it difficult to
conduct such transactions. Such delays in settlement could result in temporary
periods when a portion of the assets of Core Fixed Income Fund, Global Income
Fund or High Yield Fund is uninvested and no return is earned on such assets.
The inability of Core Fixed Income Fund, Global Income Fund or High Yield Fund
to make intended security purchases due to settlement problems could cause the
Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities. Inability to dispose of
portfolio securities due to settlement problems could result either in losses to
Core Fixed Income Fund, Global Income Fund or High Yield Income Fund due to
subsequent declines in value of the portfolio securities, or, if Core Fixed
Income Fund, Global Income Fund or High Yield Fund has entered into a contract
to sell the securities, could result in possible liability to the purchaser. In
addition, with respect to certain foreign countries, there is the possibility of
expropriation or confiscatory taxation, political or social instability, or
diplomatic developments which could adversely affect Core Fixed Income, High
Yield or Global Income Funds' investments in those countries. Moreover,
individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S.
economy in such respects as growth of gross national product, rate of inflation,
capital reinvestment, resources self-sufficiency and balance of payments
position.
Investing in Emerging Countries
Market Characteristics. Of the Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High
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Yield Funds investments in foreign securities, 10%, 10% and 25% of their
respective total assets may be invested in emerging countries. Investment in
debt securities of emerging country issuers involve special risks. The
development of a market for such securities is a relatively recent phenomenon
and debt securities of most emerging country issuers are less liquid and are
generally
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subject to greater price volatility than securities of issuers in the United
States and other developed countries. In certain countries, there may be few
publicly traded securities, and the market may be dominated by a few issuers or
sectors. The markets for securities of emerging countries may have substantially
less volume than the market for similar securities in the United States and may
not be able to absorb, without price disruptions, a significant increase in
trading volume or trade size. Additionally, market making and arbitrage
activities are generally less extensive in such markets, which may contribute to
increased volatility and reduced liquidity of such markets. The less liquid the
market, the more difficult it may be for a Fund to price accurately its
portfolio securities or to dispose of such securities at the times determined to
be appropriate. The risks associated with reduced liquidity may be particularly
acute to the extent that a Fund needs cash to meet redemption requests, to pay
dividends and other distributions or to pay its expenses.
A Fund's purchase and sale of portfolio securities in certain emerging
countries may be constrained by limitations as to daily changes in the prices of
listed securities, periodic trading or settlement volume and/or limitations on
aggregate holdings of foreign investors. Such limitations may be computed based
on the aggregate trading volume by or holdings of a Fund, the Investment
Adviser, its affiliates and their respective clients and other service
providers. A Fund may not be able to sell securities in circumstances where
price, trading or settlement volume limitations have been reached.
Securities markets of emerging countries may also have less efficient
clearance and settlement procedures than U.S. markets, making it difficult to
conduct and complete transactions. Delays in the settlement could result in
temporary periods when a portion of a Fund's assets is uninvested and no return
is earned thereon. Inability to make intended security purchases could cause
the Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities. Inability to dispose of
portfolio securities could result either in losses to a Fund due to subsequent
declines in value of the portfolio security or, if a Fund has entered into a
contract to sell the security, could result in possible liability of a Fund to
the purchaser.
Transaction costs, including brokerage commissions and dealer mark-ups, in
emerging countries may be higher than in the U.S. and other developed securities
markets. As legal systems in emerging countries develop, foreign investors may
be adversely affected by new or amended laws and regulations. In circumstances
where adequate laws exist, it may not be possible to obtain swift and equitable
enforcement of the law.
With respect to investments in certain emerging countries, archaic legal
systems may have an adverse impact on a Fund. For example, while the potential
liability of a shareholder in a U.S. corporation with respect to acts of the
corporation is generally limited to the amount of the shareholder's investment,
the notion of limited liability is less clear in certain emerging countries.
Similarly, the rights of investors in emerging country companies may be more
limited than those of shareholders of U.S. corporation.
Economic, Political and Social Factors. Emerging countries may be subject
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to a greater degree of economic, political and social instability than the
United States, Japan and most Western European countries, and unanticipated
political and social developments may affect the value of a Fund's investments
in emerging countries and the availability to the Fund of additional investments
in such countries. Moreover, political and economic structures in many emerging
countries may be undergoing significant evolution and rapid development.
Instability may result from, among other things: (a) authoritarian governments
or military involvement in political and economic decision-making, including
changes or attempted changes in government through extra-constitutional means;
(b) popular unrest associated with demands for improved economic, political and
social conditions; (c) internal insurgencies; (d) hostile relations with
neighboring countries; (e) ethnic, religious and racial disaffection and
conflict; and (f) the absence of developed legal structures governing foreign
private property. Many emerging countries have experienced in the past, and
continue to experience, high rates of inflation. In certain countries,
inflation has at times accelerated rapidly to hyperinflationary levels, creating
a negative interest rate environment and sharply eroding the value of
outstanding financial assets in those countries. The economies of many emerging
countries are heavily dependent upon international trade and are accordingly
affected by protective trade barriers and the economic conditions of their
trading partners. In addition, the
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economies of some emerging countries may differ unfavorably from the U.S.
economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rate of inflation,
capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments
position.
Restrictions on Investment and Repatriation. Certain emerging countries
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require governmental approval prior to investments by foreign persons or limit
investments by foreign persons to only a specified percentage of an issuer's
outstanding securities or a specific class of securities which may have less
advantageous terms (including price) than securities of the issuer available for
purchase by nationals. Repatriation of investment income and capital from
certain emerging countries is subject to certain governmental consents. Even
where there is no outright restriction on repatriation of capital, the mechanics
of repatriation may affect the operation of a Fund.
Sovereign Debt Obligations. Investments in sovereign debt obligations
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involve special risks not present in corporate debt obligations. The issuer of
the sovereign debt or the governmental authorities that control the repayment of
the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due, and
a Fund may have limited recourse in the event of a default. During periods of
economic uncertainty, the market prices of sovereign debt, and a Fund's net
asset value, may be more volatile than prices of debt obligations of U.S.
issuers. In the past, the governments of certain emerging countries have
encountered difficulties in servicing their debt obligations, withheld payments
of principal and interest and declared moratoria on the payment of principal and
interest on their sovereign debts.
A sovereign debtor's willingness or ability to repay principal and pay
interest in a timely manner may be affected by, among other factors, its cash
flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of
sufficient foreign exchange, the relative size of the debt service burden, the
sovereign debtor's policy toward principal international lenders and local
political constraints. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected
disbursements from foreign governments, multinational agencies and other
entities to reduce principal and interest arrearages on their debt. The failure
of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of
economic performance or repay principal or interest when due may result in the
cancellation of the third parties' commitments to lend funds to the sovereign
debtor, which may further impair such debtor's ability or willingness to timely
service its debts.
Brady Bonds. Certain foreign debt obligations, customarily referred to as
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"Brady Bonds," are created through the exchange of existing commercial bank
loans to foreign entities for new obligations in connection with debt
restructuring under a plan introduced by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury,
Nicholas F. Brady (the "Brady Plan"). Brady Bonds may be fully or partially
collateralized or uncollateralized and issued in various currencies (although
most are U.S. dollar denominated). In the event of a default on collateralized
Brady Bonds for which obligations are accelerated, the collateral for the
payment of principal will not be distributed to investors, nor will such
obligations be sold and the proceeds distributed. The collateral will be held
by the collateral agent to the scheduled maturity of the defaulted Brady Bonds,
which will continue to be outstanding, at which time the face amount of the
collateral will equal the principal payments which would have then been due on
the Brady Bonds in the normal course. In light of the residual risk of the
Brady Bonds, and among other factors, the history of default with respect to
commercial bank loans by public and private entities of countries issuing Brady
Bonds, investments in Brady Bonds may be speculative.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts. Core Fixed Income, Global
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Income and High Yield Funds may enter into forward foreign currency exchange
contracts for hedging purposes and to seek to increase total return. A forward
foreign currency exchange 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 traded in the interbank market conducted
directly between currency traders (usually large commercial banks) and their
customers. A forward contract generally has no deposit requirement, and no
commissions are generally charged at any stage for trades.
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At the maturity of a forward contract, Core Fixed Income Fund, Global
Income Fund or High Yield Fund may either accept or make delivery of the
currency specified in the contract or, at or prior to maturity, enter into a
closing purchase transaction involving the purchase or sale of an offsetting
contract. Closing purchase transactions with respect to forward contracts are
usually effected with the currency trader who is a party to the original forward
contract.
Core Fixed Income Fund, Global Income Fund or High Yield Fund may enter
into forward foreign currency exchange contracts in several circumstances.
First, when a Fund enters into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security
quoted or denominated in a foreign currency, or when a Fund anticipates the
receipt in a foreign currency of a dividend or interest payment on such a
security which it holds, a Fund may desire to "lock in" the U.S. dollar price of
the security or the U.S. dollar equivalent of such dividend or interest payment,
as the case may be. By entering into a forward contract for the purchase or
sale, for a fixed amount of U.S. dollars, of the amount of foreign currency
involved in the underlying transactions, a Fund may attempt to protect itself
against an adverse change in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and the
subject foreign currency during the period between the date on which the
security is purchased or sold, or on which the dividend or interest payment is
declared, and the date on which such payments are made or received.
Additionally, when the Investment Adviser believes that the currency of a
particular foreign country may suffer a substantial decline against the U.S.
dollar, it may enter into a forward contract to sell, for a fixed amount of U.S.
dollars, the amount of foreign currency approximating the value of some or all
of a Fund's portfolio securities quoted or denominated in such foreign currency.
The precise matching of the forward contract amounts and the value of the
securities involved will not generally be possible because the future value of
such securities in foreign currencies will change as a consequence of market
movements in the value of those securities between the date on which the
contract is entered into and the date it matures. Using forward contracts to
protect the value of a 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 which a Fund can
achieve at some future point in time. The precise projection of short-term
currency market movements is not possible, and short-term hedging provides a
means of fixing the U.S. dollar value of only a portion of a Fund's foreign
assets.
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may engage in cross-
hedging by using forward contracts in one currency to hedge against fluctuations
in the value of securities denominated or quoted in a different currency if the
Investment Adviser determines that there is a pattern of correlation between the
two currencies.
Unless otherwise covered, cash or liquid assets will be segregated in an
amount equal to the value of the Fund's total assets committed to the
consummation of forward foreign currency exchange contracts requiring the Fund
to purchase foreign currencies and forward contracts entered into to seek to
increase total return. The segregated assets will be marked-to-market. If the
value of the segregated assets declines, additional liquid assets will be
segregated so that the value will equal the amount of the Fund's commitments
with respect to such contracts. Although the contracts are not presently
regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"), the CFTC may in
the future assert authority to regulate these contracts. If this happens, a
Fund's ability to utilize forward foreign currency exchange contracts may be
restricted. Global Income, Core Fixed Income and High Yield Funds will not
enter into a forward contract with a term of greater than one year.
While Core Fixed Income, Global Income, and High Yield Funds may enter into
forward contracts to seek to reduce currency exchange rate risks, transactions
in such contracts involve certain other risks. Thus, while the Funds may
benefit from such transactions, unanticipated changes in currency prices may
result in a poorer overall performance for a Fund than if it had not engaged in
any such transactions. Moreover, there may be imperfect correlation between a
Fund's portfolio holdings of securities quoted or denominated in a particular
currency and forward contracts entered into by a Fund. Such imperfect
correlation may cause the Fund to sustain losses which will prevent the Fund
from achieving a complete hedge or expose the Fund to risk of foreign exchange
loss.
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Markets for trading forward foreign currency contracts offer less
protection against defaults than is available when trading in currency
instruments on an exchange. Forward contracts are subject to the risk that the
counterparty to such contract will default on its obligations. Since a forward
foreign currency exchange contract is not guaranteed by an exchange or
clearinghouse, a default on the contract would deprive a Fund of unrealized
profits, transaction costs or the benefits of a currency hedge or force the Fund
to cover its purchase or sale commitments, if any, at the current market price.
A Fund will not enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts, unless
the credit quality of the unsecured senior debt or the claims-paying ability of
the counterparty is considered to be investment grade by the Investment Adviser.
To the extent that a substantial portion of a Fund's total assets, adjusted to
reflect the Fund's net position after giving effect to currency transactions, is
denominated or quoted in the currencies of foreign countries, the Fund will be
more susceptible to the risk of adverse economic and political developments
within those countries.
Interest Rate Swaps, Mortgage Swaps, Credit Swaps, Currency Swaps and Interest
Rate Caps, Floors and Collars
Each Fund may enter into interest rate and credit swaps. Each Fund may
enter into interest rate caps, floors and collars. In addition, Adjustable Rate
Government, Short Duration Government, Government Income, Core Fixed Income,
Global Income and High Yield Funds may enter into mortgage swaps; and Core Fixed
Income, High Yield and Global Income Funds may enter into currency swaps. Each
Fund may enter into swap transactions for hedging purposes or to seek to
increase total return. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by a Fund with
another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest, such
as an exchange of fixed-rate payments for floating rate payments. Mortgage
swaps are similar to interest rate swaps in that they represent commitments to
pay and receive interest. The notional principal amount, however, is tied to a
reference pool or pools of mortgages. Credit swaps involve the receipt of
floating or fixed rate payments in exchange for assuming potential credit losses
of an underlying security. Credit swaps give one party to a transaction the
right to dispose of or acquire an asset (or group of assets), or the right to
receive or make a payment from the other party, upon the occurrence of specified
credit events. Currency swaps involve the exchange of the parties' respective
rights to make or receive payments in specified currencies. The purchase of an
interest rate cap entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified index
exceeds a predetermined interest rate, to receive payment of interest on a
notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate cap. The
purchase of an interest rate floor entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a
specified index falls below a predetermined interest rate, to receive payments
of interest on a notional principal amount from the party selling the interest
rate floor. An interest rate collar is the combination of a cap and a floor
that preserves a certain return within a predetermined range of interest rates.
Since interest rate, mortgage, credit and currency swaps and interest rate caps,
floors and collars are individually negotiated, each Fund expects to achieve an
acceptable degree of correlation between its portfolio investments and its swap,
cap, floor and collar positions.
A Fund will enter into interest rate and mortgage swaps only on a net
basis, which means that the two payment streams are netted out, with the Fund
receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two
payments. Interest rate and mortgage swaps do not involve the delivery of
securities, other underlying assets or principal. Accordingly, the risk of loss
with respect to interest rate and mortgage swaps is limited to the net amount of
payments that a Fund is contractually obligated to make. If the other party to
an interest rate swap defaults, a Fund's risk of loss consists of the net amount
of payments that such Fund is contractually entitled to receive, if any. In
contrast, currency swaps usually involve the delivery of the entire principal
amount of one designated currency in exchange for the other designated currency.
Therefore, the entire principal value of a currency swap is subject to the risk
that the other party to the swap will default on its contractual delivery
obligations. To the extent that a Fund's potential exposure in a transaction
involving a swap or an interest rate floor, cap or collar is covered by the
segregation of cash or liquid assets, the Funds and its Investment Adviser
believes that transactions do not constitute senior securities under the Act
and, accordingly, will not treat them as being subject to a Fund's borrowing
restrictions.
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The Funds will not enter into any interest rate, mortgage or credit swap
transactions unless the unsecured commercial paper, senior debt or claims-paying
ability of the other party is rated either A or A-1 or better by Standard &
Poor's or A or P-1 or better by Moody's or their equivalent ratings. Core Fixed
Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds will not enter into any currency swap
transactions unless the unsecured commercial paper, senior debt or claims-paying
ability of the other party thereto is rated investment grade by Standard &
Poor's or Moody's, or, if unrated by such rating organization, determined to be
of comparable quality by the Investment Adviser. If there is a default by the
other party to such a transaction, a Fund will have contractual remedies
pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. The swap market has
grown substantially in recent years with a large number of banks and investment
banking firms acting both as principals and as agents utilizing standardized
swap documentation. As a result, the swap market has become relatively liquid
in comparison with the markets for other similar instruments which are traded in
the interbank market. The Investment Adviser, under the supervision of the
Board of Trustees, is responsible for determining and monitoring the liquidity
of the Funds' transactions in swaps, caps, floors and collars.
The use of interest rate, mortgage, credit and currency swaps, as well as
interest rate caps, floors and collars, is a highly specialized activity which
involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with
ordinary portfolio securities transactions. If the Investment Adviser is
incorrect in its forecasts of market values, credit quality, interest rates and
currency exchange rates, the investment performance of a Fund would be less
favorable than it would have been if this investment technique were not used.
Options on Securities and Securities Indices
Writing Covered Options. Each Fund may write (sell) covered call and put
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options on any securities in which it may invest or on any securities index
composed of securities in which it may invest. A Fund may purchase and write
such options on securities that are listed on national domestic securities
exchanges or foreign securities exchanges or traded in the over-the-counter
market. A call option written by a Fund obligates such Fund to sell specified
securities to the holder of the option at a specified price if the option is
exercised at any time before the expiration date. All call options written by a
Fund are covered, which means that such Fund will own the securities subject to
the option so long as the option is outstanding or such Fund will use the other
methods described below. The Fund's purpose in writing covered call options is
to realize greater income than would be realized on portfolio securities
transactions alone. However, a Fund may forego the opportunity to profit from an
increase in the market price of the underlying security.
A put option written by a Fund obligates the Fund to purchase specified
securities from the option holder at a specified price if the option is
exercised at any time before the expiration date. All put options written by a
Fund would be covered, which means that such Fund will segregate cash or liquid
assets with a value at least equal to the exercise price of the put option or
will use the other methods described below. The purpose of writing such options
is to generate additional income for the Fund. However, in return for the
option premium, each Fund accepts the risk that it may be required to purchase
the underlying securities at a price in excess of the securities' market value
at the time of purchase.
All call and put options written by a Fund are covered. A written call
option or put option may be covered by (i) segregating cash or liquid assets, as
permitted by applicable law, either of which, in the case of Core Fixed Income
Fund, Global Income Fund or High Yield Fund, may be quoted or denominated in any
currency, with a value at least equal to the Fund's obligation under the option,
(ii) entering into an offsetting forward commitment, and/or (iii) purchasing an
offsetting option or any other option which, by virtue of its exercise price or
otherwise, reduces the Fund's net exposure on its written option position.
A Fund may terminate its obligations under an exchange-traded call or put
option by purchasing an option identical to the one it has written. Obligations
under over-the-counter options may be terminated only by entering into an
offsetting transaction with the counterparty to such option. Such purchases
are referred to as "closing purchase transactions."
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Each Fund may also write (sell) covered call and put options on any
securities index composed of securities in which it may invest. Options on
securities indices are similar to options on securities, except that the
exercise of securities index options requires cash settlement payments and does
not involve the actual purchase or sale of securities. In addition, securities
index options are designed to reflect price fluctuations in a group of
securities or segment of the securities market rather than price fluctuations in
a single security.
The Funds may cover call options on a securities index by owning securities
whose price changes are expected to be similar to those of the underlying index
or by having an absolute and immediate right to acquire such securities without
additional cash consideration (or for additional cash consideration that is
segregated) upon conversion or exchange of other securities in its portfolio.
The Funds may also cover call and put options on a securities index by
segregating cash or liquid assets, as permitted by applicable law, with a value
equal to the exercise price or by using the other methods described above.
The writing and purchase of options is a highly specialized activity which
involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with
ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The use of options to seek to
increase total return involves the risk of loss if the Investment Adviser is
incorrect in its expectation of fluctuations in securities prices or interest
rates. The successful use of options for hedging purposes also depends in part
on the ability of the Investment Adviser to predict future price fluctuations
and the degree of correlation between the options and securities markets. If
the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its expectation of changes in securities
prices or determination of the correlation between the securities indices on
which options are written and purchased and the securities in a Fund's
investment portfolio, the investment performance of the Fund will be less
favorable than it would have been in the absence of such options transactions.
The writing of options could increase a Fund's portfolio turnover rate and,
therefore, associated brokerage commissions or spreads.
Purchasing Options. Each Fund may also purchase put and call options on
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any securities in which it may invest or options on any securities index
composed of securities in which it may invest. A Fund would also be able to
enter into closing sale transactions in order to realize gains or minimize
losses on options it had purchased.
A Fund may purchase call options in anticipation of an increase, or put
options in anticipation of a decrease ("protective puts"), in the market value
of securities of the type in which it may invest. The purchase of a call option
would entitle a Fund, in return for the premium paid, to purchase specified
securities at a specified price during the option period. A Fund would
ordinarily realize a gain on the purchase of a call option if, during the option
period, the value of such securities exceeded the sum of the exercise price, the
premium paid and transaction costs; otherwise the Fund would realize either no
gain or a loss on the purchase of the call option. The purchase of a put option
would entitle a Fund, in exchange for the premium paid, to sell specified
securities at a specified price during the option period. The purchase of
protective puts is designed to offset or hedge against a decline in the market
value of a Fund's securities. Put options may also be purchased by a Fund for
the purpose of affirmatively benefiting from a decline in the price of
securities which it does not own. A Fund would ordinarily realize a gain if,
during the option period, the value of the underlying securities decreased below
the exercise price sufficiently to cover the premium and transaction costs;
otherwise the Fund would realize either no gain or a loss on the purchase of the
put option. Gains and losses on the purchase of put options may be offset by
countervailing changes in the value of the underlying portfolio securities.
A Fund may purchase put and call options on securities indices for the same
purposes as it may purchase options on securities. Options on securities indices
are similar to options on securities, except that the exercise of securities
index options requires cash payments and does not involve the actual purchase or
sale of securities. In addition, securities index options are designed to
reflect price fluctuations in a group of securities or segment of the securities
market rather than price fluctuations in a single security.
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Writing and Purchasing Currency Call and Put Options. Core Fixed Income,
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Global Income and High Yield Funds may write covered put and call options and
purchase put and call options on foreign currencies in an attempt to protect
against declines in the U.S. dollar value of foreign portfolio securities and
against increases in the U.S. dollar cost of foreign securities to be acquired.
Global Income, Core Fixed Income and High Yield Funds may use options on
currency to cross-hedge, which involves writing or purchasing options on one
currency to seek to hedge against changes in exchange rates for a different
currency with a pattern of correlation. As with other kinds of option
transactions, however, the writing of an option on foreign currency will
constitute only a partial hedge, up to the amount of the premium received. If
an option that a Fund has written is exercised, 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. In addition, Core
Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may purchase call options on
currency to seek to increase total return.
A call option written by Core Fixed Income, Global Income or High Yield
Fund obligates the Fund to sell specified currency to the holder of the option
at a specified price if the option is exercised at any time before the
expiration date. A put option written by a Fund obligates the Fund to purchase
specified currency from the option holder at a specified price if the option is
exercised at any time before the expiration date. The writing of currency
options involves a risk that a Fund will, upon exercise of the option, be
required to sell currency subject to a call at a price that is less than the
currency's market value or be required to purchase currency subject to a put at
a price that exceeds the currency's market value.
A Fund may terminate its obligations under a written call or put option by
purchasing an option identical to the one written. Such purchases are referred
to as "closing purchase transactions." A Fund may enter into closing sale
transactions in order to realize gains or minimize losses on purchased options.
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds would normally
purchase call options in anticipation of an increase in the U.S. dollar value of
currency in which securities to be acquired by the Fund are denominated or
quoted. The purchase of a call option would entitle a Fund, in return for the
premium paid, to purchase specified currency at a specified price during the
option period. A Fund would ordinarily realize a gain if, during the option
period, the value of such currency exceeded the sum of the exercise price, the
premium paid and transaction costs; otherwise, the Fund would realize either no
gain or a loss on the purchase of the call option.
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds would normally
purchase put options in anticipation of a decline in the U.S. dollar value of
currency in which securities in its portfolio are denominated or quoted
("protective puts"). The purchase of a put option would entitle Core Fixed
Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds, in exchange for the premium paid, to
sell specified currency at a specified price during the option period. The
purchase of protective puts is designed merely to offset or hedge against a
decline in the U.S. dollar value of a Fund's portfolio securities due to
currency exchange rate fluctuations. A Fund would ordinarily realize a gain if,
during the option period, the value of the underlying currency decreased below
the exercise price sufficiently to more than cover the premium and transaction
costs; otherwise, the Fund would realize either no gain or a loss on the
purchase of the put option. Gains and losses on the purchase of protective put
options would tend to be offset by countervailing changes in the value of the
underlying currency.
In addition to using options for the hedging purposes described above, Core
Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may use options on currency to
seek to increase total return. Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield
Funds may write (sell) covered put and call options on any currency in an
attempt to realize greater income than would be realized on portfolio securities
transactions alone. However, in writing covered call options for additional
income, Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may forego the
opportunity to profit from an increase
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in the market value of the underlying currency. Also, when writing put options,
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds accept, in return for the
option premium, the risk that it may be required to purchase the underlying
currency at a price in excess of the currency's market value at the time of
purchase.
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds would normally
purchase call options to seek to increase total return in anticipation of an
increase in the market value of a currency. Core Fixed Income, Global Income
and High Yield Funds would ordinarily realize a gain if, during the option
period, the value of such currency exceeded the sum of the exercise price, the
premium paid and transaction costs. Otherwise Core Fixed Income, Global Income
and High Yield Funds would realize either no gain or a loss on the purchase of
the call option. Put options may be purchased by the Core Fixed Income, Global
Income and High Yield Funds for the purpose of benefiting from a decline in the
value of currencies which it does not own. Core Fixed Income, Global Income and
High Yield Funds would ordinarily realize a gain if, during the option period,
the value of the underlying currency decreased below the exercise price
sufficiently to more than cover the premium and transaction costs. Otherwise,
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds would realize either no
gain or a loss on the purchase of the put option.
Yield Curve Options. Each Fund may enter into options on the yield
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"spread" or differential between two securities. Such transactions are referred
to as "yield curve" options. In contrast to other types of options, a yield
curve option is based on the difference between the yields of designated
securities, rather than the prices of the individual securities, and is settled
through cash payments. Accordingly, a yield curve option is profitable to the
holder if this differential widens (in the case of a call) or narrows (in the
case of a put), regardless of whether the yields of the underlying securities
increase or decrease.
A Fund may purchase or write yield curve options for the same purposes as
other options on securities. For example, a Fund may purchase a call option on
the yield spread between two securities if the Fund owns one of the securities
and anticipates purchasing the other security and wants to hedge against an
adverse change in the yield spread between the two securities. A Fund may also
purchase or write yield curve options in an effort to increase current income
if, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser, the Fund will be able to profit
from movements in the spread between the yields of the underlying securities.
The trading of yield curve options is subject to all of the risks associated
with the trading of other types of options. In addition, however, such options
present a risk of loss even if the yield of one of the underlying securities
remains constant, or if the spread moves in a direction or to an extent which
was not anticipated.
Yield curve options written by a Fund will be "covered." A call (or put)
option is covered if the Fund holds another call (or put) option on the spread
between the same two securities and segregates cash or liquid assets sufficient
to cover the Fund's net liability under the two options. Therefore, a Fund's
liability for such a covered option is generally limited to the difference
between the amount of the Fund's liability under the option written by the Fund
less the value of the option held by the Fund. Yield curve options may also be
covered in such other manner as may be in accordance with the requirements of
the counterparty with which the option is traded and applicable laws and
regulations. Yield curve options are traded over-the-counter, and the trading
markets for these options may not be as developed as the market for other types
of options.
Risks Associated with Options Transactions. There is no assurance that a
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liquid secondary market on a domestic or foreign options exchange will exist for
any particular exchange-traded option or at any particular time. If a Fund is
unable to effect a closing purchase transaction with respect to covered options
it has written, the Fund will not be able to sell the underlying securities or
dispose of assets held in a segregated account until the options expire or are
exercised. Similarly, if a Fund is unable to effect a closing sale transaction
with respect to options it has purchased, it will have to exercise the options
in order to realize any profit and will incur transaction costs upon the
purchase or sale of underlying securities.
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Reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange
include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) there may be insufficient
trading interest in certain options; (b) restrictions may be imposed by an
exchange on opening or closing transactions or both; (c) trading halts,
suspensions or other restrictions may be imposed with respect to particular
classes or series of options; (d) unusual or unforeseen circumstances may
interrupt normal operations on an exchange; (e) the facilities of an exchange or
the Options Clearing Corporation may not at all times be adequate to handle
current trading volume; or (f) one or more exchanges could, for economic or
other reasons, decide or be compelled at some future date to discontinue the
trading of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event
the secondary market on that exchange (or in that class or series of options)
would cease to exist although outstanding options on that exchange that had been
issued by the Options Clearing Corporation as a result of trades on that
exchange would continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.
A Fund may purchase and sell both options that are traded on U.S. and
foreign exchanges and options traded over-the-counter with broker-dealers who
make markets in these options. The ability to terminate over-the-counter
options is more limited than with exchange-traded options and may involve the
risk that broker-dealers participating in such transactions will not fulfill
their obligations.
Transactions by a Fund in options will be subject to limitations
established by each of the exchanges, boards of trade or other trading
facilities on which such options are traded governing the maximum number of
options in each class which may be written or purchased by a single investor or
group of investors acting in concert regardless of whether the options are
written or purchased on the same or different exchanges, boards of trade or
other trading facilities or are held or written in one or more accounts or
through one of more brokers. Thus, the number of options which a Fund may write
or purchase may be affected by options written or purchased by other investment
advisory clients or the Funds' Investment Adviser. An exchange, board of trade
or other trading facility may order the liquidation of positions found to be in
excess of these limits, and it may impose certain other sanctions.
Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts
Each Fund may purchase and sell various kinds of futures contracts, and
purchase and write call and put options on any of such futures contracts. Each
Fund may also enter into closing purchase and sale transactions with respect to
any of such contracts and options. The futures contracts may be based on various
securities (such as U.S. Government Securities), securities indices, foreign
currencies in the case of Global Income, Core Fixed Income and High Yield Funds
and any other financial instruments and indices. Each Fund will engage in
futures and related options transactions for bona fide hedging purposes as
defined below or for purposes of seeking to increase total return to the extent
permitted by regulations of the CFTC. Futures contracts entered into by a Fund
are traded on U.S. exchanges or boards of trade that are licensed and regulated
by the CFTC or on foreign exchanges. Neither the CFTC, National Futures
Association nor any domestic exchange regulates activities of any foreign
exchange or boards of trade, including the execution, delivery and clearing of
transactions, or has the power to compel enforcement of the rules of a foreign
exchange or board of trade or any applicable foreign law. This is true even if
the exchange is formally linked to a domestic market so that a position taken on
the market may be liquidated by a transaction on another market. Moreover, such
laws or regulations will vary depending on the foreign country in which the
foreign futures or foreign options transaction occurs. For these reasons,
persons who trade foreign futures or foreign options contracts may not be
afforded certain of the protective measures provided by the Commodity Exchange
Act, the CFTC's regulations and the rules of the National Futures Association
and any domestic exchange, including the right to use reparations proceedings
before the CFTC and arbitration proceedings provided by the National Futures
Association or any domestic futures exchange. In particular, a Fund's
investments in foreign futures or foreign options transactions may not be
provided the same protections in respect of transactions on United States
futures exchanges.
Futures Contracts. A futures contract may generally be described as an
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agreement between two parties to buy and sell particular financial instruments
or currencies for an agreed price during a designated month (or to deliver the
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final cash settlement price, in the case of a contract relating to an index or
otherwise not calling for physical delivery at the end of trading in the
contract).
When interest rates are rising or securities prices are falling, a Fund can
seek to offset a decline in the value of its current portfolio securities
through the sale of futures contracts. When interest rates are falling or
securities prices are rising, a Fund, through the purchase of futures contracts,
can attempt to secure better rates or prices than might later be available in
the market when it effects anticipated purchases. Core Fixed Income, Global
Income and High Yield Funds may each seek to offset anticipated changes in the
value of a currency in which its portfolio securities, or securities that it
intends to purchase, are quoted or denominated by purchasing and selling futures
contracts on such currencies.
Positions taken in the futures markets are not normally held to maturity
but are instead liquidated through offsetting transactions which may result in a
profit or a loss. While futures contracts on securities or currency will
usually be liquidated in this manner, a Fund may instead make, or take, delivery
of the underlying securities or currency whenever it appears economically
advantageous to do so. A clearing corporation associated with the exchange on
which futures on securities or currency are traded guarantees that, if still
open, the sale or purchase will be performed on the settlement date.
Hedging Strategies. Hedging, by use of futures contracts, seeks to
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establish with more certainty than would otherwise be possible the effective
price or rate of return on portfolio securities or securities that a Fund
proposes to acquire or the exchange rate of currencies in which portfolio
securities are quoted or denominated. A Fund may, for example, take a "short"
position in the futures market by selling futures contracts to seek to hedge
against an anticipated rise in interest rates or a decline in market prices or
foreign currency rates that would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value of the
Fund's portfolio securities. Such futures contracts may include contracts for
the future delivery of securities held by a Fund or securities with
characteristics similar to those of a Fund's portfolio securities. Similarly,
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may each sell futures
contracts on any currencies in which its portfolio securities are quoted or
denominated or in one currency to seek to hedge against fluctuations in the
value of securities quoted or denominated in a different currency if there is an
established historical pattern of correlation between the two currencies. If,
in the opinion of the Investment Adviser, there is a sufficient degree of
correlation between price trends for a Fund's portfolio securities and futures
contracts based on other financial instruments, securities indices or other
indices, the Funds may also enter into such futures contracts as part of its
hedging strategy. Although under some circumstances prices of securities in a
Fund's portfolio may be more or less volatile than prices of such futures
contracts, the Investment Adviser will attempt to estimate the extent of this
volatility difference based on historical patterns and compensate for any such
differential by having a Fund enter into a greater or lesser number of futures
contracts or by attempting to achieve only a partial hedge against price changes
affecting a Fund's portfolio securities. When hedging of this character is
successful, any depreciation in the value of portfolio securities will be
substantially offset by appreciation in the value of the futures position. On
the other hand, any unanticipated appreciation in the value of a Fund's
portfolio securities would be substantially offset by a decline in the value of
the futures position.
On other occasions, a Fund may take a "long" position by purchasing futures
contracts. This may be done, for example, when a Fund anticipates the
subsequent purchase of particular securities when it has the necessary cash, but
expects the prices or currency exchange rates then available in the applicable
market to be less favorable than prices that are currently available.
Options on Futures Contracts. The acquisition of put and call options on
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futures contracts will give a Fund the right (but not the obligation) for a
specified price to sell or to purchase, respectively, the underlying futures
contract at any time during the option period. As the purchaser of an option on
a futures contract, a Fund obtains the benefit of the futures position if prices
move in a favorable direction but limits its risk of loss in the event of an
unfavorable price movement to the loss of the premium and transaction costs.
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The writing of a call option on a futures contract generates a premium
which may partially offset a decline in the value of a Fund's assets. By
writing a call option, a Fund becomes obligated, in exchange for the premium, to
sell a futures contract if the option is exercised, which may have a value
higher than the exercise price. Conversely, the writing of a put option on a
futures contract generates a premium which may partially offset an increase in
the price of securities that a Fund intends to purchase. However, a Fund
becomes obligated (upon exercise of the option) to purchase a futures contract
if the option is exercised, which may have a value lower than the exercise
price. Thus, the loss incurred by a Fund in writing options on futures is
potentially unlimited and may exceed the amount of the premium received. The
Funds will incur transaction costs in connection with the writing of options on
futures.
The holder or writer of an option on a futures contract may terminate its
position by selling or purchasing an offsetting option on the same financial
instrument. There is no guarantee that such closing transactions can be
effected. A Fund's ability to establish and close out positions on such options
will be subject to the development and maintenance of a liquid market.
Other Considerations. A Fund will engage in futures and related options
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transactions for bona fide hedging or to seek to increase total return as
permitted by CFTC regulations which permit principals of an investment company
registered under the Act to engage in such transactions without registering as
commodity pool operators.
In addition to bona fide hedging, a CFTC regulation permits a Fund to
engage in other futures transactions if the aggregate initial margin and
premiums required to establish such positions in futures contracts and options
on futures do not exceed 5% of the net asset value of a Fund's portfolio, after
taking into account unrealized profits and losses on any such positions and
excluding the amount by which such options were in-the-money at the time of
purchase. The Funds will engage in transactions in futures contracts and
related options only to the extent such transactions are consistent with the
requirements of the Code for maintaining their qualifications as regulated
investment companies for federal income tax purposes.
Transactions in futures contracts and options on futures involve brokerage
costs, require margin deposits and, in the case of contracts and options
obligating a Fund to purchase securities or currencies, require the Fund to
segregate cash or liquid assets, as permitted by applicable law, in an amount
equal to the underlying value of such contracts and options.
While transactions in futures contracts and options on futures may reduce
certain risks, such transactions themselves entail certain other risks. Thus,
while a Fund may benefit from the use of futures and options on futures,
unanticipated changes in interest rates or securities prices or currency
exchange rates may result in a poorer overall performance for a Fund than if it
had not entered into any futures contracts or options transactions. In the
event of an imperfect correlation between a futures position and a portfolio
position which is intended to be protected, the desired protection may not be
obtained and a Fund may be exposed to risk of loss.
Perfect correlation between a Fund's futures positions and portfolio
positions will be impossible to achieve. In addition, it is not possible to
hedge fully or protect against currency fluctuations affecting the value of
securities denominated in foreign currencies because the value of such
securities is likely to fluctuate as a result of independent factors not related
to currency fluctuations.
The profitability of a Fund's trading in futures depends upon the ability
of the Investment Adviser to analyze correctly the futures markets.
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Mortgage Dollar Rolls
The Taxable Funds (other than High Yield Fund) may enter into mortgage
"dollar rolls" in which a Fund sells securities for delivery in the current
month and simultaneously contracts with the same counterparty to repurchase
similar (same type, coupon and maturity), but not identical securities on a
specified future date. During the roll period, a Fund loses the right to
receive principal and interest paid on the securities sold. However, a Fund
would benefit to the extent of any difference between the price received for the
securities sold and the lower forward price for the future purchase (often
referred to as the "drop") or fee income plus the interest earned on the cash
proceeds of the securities sold until the settlement date of the forward
purchase. Unless such benefits exceed the income, capital appreciation and gain
or loss due to mortgage prepayments that would have been realized on the
securities sold as part of the mortgage dollar roll, the use of this technique
will diminish the investment performance of a Fund compared with what such
performance would have been without the use of mortgage dollar rolls. All cash
proceeds will be invested in instruments that are permissible investments for
the applicable Fund. Each Fund will hold and maintain in a segregated account
until the settlement date cash or liquid assets, as permitted by applicable law,
in an amount equal to its forward purchase price.
For financial reporting and tax purposes, the Funds treat mortgage dollar
rolls as two separate transactions; one involving the purchase of a security and
a separate transaction involving a sale. The Funds do not currently intend to
enter into mortgage dollar rolls that are accounted for as a financing.
Mortgage dollar rolls involve certain risks including the following: if
the broker-dealer to whom a Fund sells the security becomes insolvent, a Fund's
right to purchase or repurchase the mortgage-related securities subject to the
mortgage dollar roll may be restricted and the instrument which a Fund is
required to repurchase may be worth less than an instrument which a Fund
originally held. Successful use of mortgage dollar rolls will depend upon the
Investment Adviser's ability to manage a Fund's interest rate and mortgage
prepayments exposure. For these reasons, there is no assurance that mortgage
dollar rolls can be successfully employed.
Convertible Securities
The Short Duration Tax-Free, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, High
Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds may invest in convertible securities.
Convertible securities include corporate notes or preferred stock but are
ordinarily long-term debt obligations of the issuer convertible at a stated
exchange rate into common stock of the issuer. As with all debt securities, the
market value of convertible securities tends to decline as interest rates
increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. Convertible
securities generally offer lower interest or dividend yields than non-
convertible securities of similar quality. However, when the market price of the
common stock underlying a convertible security exceeds the conversion price, the
price of the convertible security tends to reflect the value of the underlying
common stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock declines, the
convertible security tends to trade increasingly on a yield basis, and thus may
not depreciate to the same extent as the underlying common stock. Convertible
securities rank senior to common stocks in an issuer's capital structure and
consequently entail less risk than the issuer's common stock.
Unlike debt securities, the obligations of an issuer of preferred stock,
including dividend and other payment obligations, may not typically be
accelerated by the holders of preferred stock on the occurrence of an event of
default (such as a covenant default or filing of a bankruptcy petition) or other
non-compliance by the issuer with the terms of the preferred stock. Often,
however, on the occurrence of any such event of default or non-compliance by the
issuer, preferred stockholders will be entitled to gain representation on the
issuer's board of directors or increase their existing board representation. In
addition, preferred stockholders may be granted voting rights with respect to
certain issues on the occurrence of any event of default.
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Lending of Portfolio Securities
Each Fund may lend portfolio securities. Under present regulatory
policies, such loans may be made to institutions, such as brokers or dealers and
would be required to be secured continuously by collateral in cash, cash
equivalents, letters of credit or U.S. Government Securities maintained on a
current basis at an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities
loaned. A Fund would be required to have the right to call a loan and obtain the
securities loaned at any time on five days' notice. For the duration of a loan,
a Fund would continue to receive the equivalent of the interest or dividends
paid by the issuer on the securities loaned and would also receive compensation
from investment of the collateral. A Fund would not have the right to vote any
securities having voting rights during the existence of the loan, but a Fund
would call the loan in anticipation of an important vote to be taken among
holders of the securities or the giving or withholding of their consent on a
material matter affecting the investment. As with other extensions of credit
there are risks of delay in recovering, or even loss of rights in, the
collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, the
loans would be made only to firms deemed by the applicable Investment Adviser to
be of good standing, and when, in the judgment of the applicable Investment
Adviser, the consideration which can be earned currently from securities loans
of this type justifies the attendant risk. If an Investment Adviser determines
to make securities loans, it is intended that the value of the securities loaned
would not exceed one-third of the value of the total assets of each Fund
(including the loan collateral).
Cash received as collateral for securities lending transactions may be
invested in other investment eligible securities. Investing the collateral
subjects it to market depreciation or appreciation, and the Fund is responsible
for any loss that may result from its investment of the borrowed collateral.
Restricted and Illiquid Securities
Each Fund may purchase securities that are not registered or that are
offered in an exempt non-public offering ("Restricted Securities") under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), including securities eligible
for resale to "qualified institutional buyers" pursuant to Rule 144A under the
1933 Act. However, a Fund will not invest more than 15% of its net assets in
illiquid investments, which include repurchase agreements with a notice or
demand period of more than seven days, certain SMBS, certain municipal leases,
certain over-the-counter options, securities that are not readily marketable and
Restricted Securities, unless the Board of Trustees determines, based upon a
continuing review of the trading markets for the specific Restricted Securities,
that such Restricted Securities are liquid. Certain commercial paper issued in
reliance on Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act is treated like Rule 144A Securities.
The Trustees have adopted guidelines and delegated to the Investment Advisers
the daily function of determining and monitoring the liquidity of the Funds'
portfolio securities. This investment practice could have the effect of
increasing the level of illiquidity in a Fund to the extent that qualified
institutional buyers become for a time uninterested in purchasing these
Restricted Securities.
The purchase price and subsequent valuation of Restricted Securities may
reflect a discount from the price at which such securities trade when they are
not restricted, since the restriction make them less liquid. The amount of the
discount from the prevailing market price is expected to vary depending upon the
type of security, the character of the issuer, the party who will bear the
expenses of registering the Restricted Securities and prevailing supply and
demand conditions.
When-Issued and Forward Commitment Securities
Each Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued basis or purchase or
sell securities on a forward commitment basis. These transactions involve a
commitment by a Fund to purchase or sell securities at a future date. The price
of the underlying securities (usually expressed in terms of yield) and the date
when the securities will be delivered and paid for (the settlement date) are
fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. When-issued purchases
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and forward commitment transactions are negotiated directly with the other
party, and such commitments are not traded on exchanges. The Funds will
generally purchase securities on a when-issued basis or purchase or sell
securities on a forward commitment basis only with the intention of completing
the transaction and actually purchasing or selling the securities. If deemed
advisable as a matter of investment strategy, however, the Funds may dispose of
or negotiate a commitment after entering into it. A Fund may also sell
securities it has committed to purchase before those securities are delivered to
the Fund on the settlement date. The Funds may realize a capital gain or loss in
connection with these transactions. For purposes of determining each Fund's
duration, the maturity of when-issued or forward commitment securities will be
calculated from the commitment date. Each Fund is generally required to
segregate, until three days prior to settlement date, cash and liquid assets in
an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price unless the Fund's obligations
are otherwise covered. Alternatively, each Fund may enter into offsetting
contracts for the forward sale of other securities that it owns. Securities
purchased or sold on a when-issued or forward commitment basis involve a risk of
loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to the
settlement date or if the value of the security to be sold increases prior to
the settlement date.
Other Investment Companies
Each Fund reserves the right to invest up to 10% of its total assets,
calculated at the time of purchase, in the securities of other investment
companies, but may not invest more than 5% of its total assets in the securities
of any one investment company or acquire more than 3% of the voting securities
of any other investment company. Pursuant to an exemptive order obtained from
the SEC, the Funds may invest in money market funds for which the Investment
Adviser or any of its affiliates serves as Investment Adviser. A Fund will
indirectly bear its proportionate share of any management fees and other
expenses paid by investment companies in which it invests in addition to the
advisory and other fees paid by the Fund. However, to the extent that a Fund
invests in a money market fund for which the Investment Adviser or any of its
affiliates acts as Investment Adviser, the management fees payable by the Fund
to the Investment Adviser will be reduced by an amount equal to the Fund's
proportionate share of the management fees paid by such money market fund to the
Investment Adviser or its affiliates.
Core Fixed Income Fund, Global Income Fund and High Yield Fund may also
purchase shares of investment companies investing primarily in foreign
securities, including "country funds." Country funds have portfolios consisting
primarily of securities of issuers located in one foreign country or region.
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may invest in World Equity
Benchmark Shares ("WEB") and similar securities that invest in securities
included in foreign securities indices.
Repurchase Agreements
Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with selected broker-
dealers, banks or other financial institutions. In the case of Core Fixed
Income Fund, Global Income Fund and High Yield Fund, these repurchase agreements
may involve foreign government securities. A repurchase agreement is an
arrangement under which a Fund purchases securities and the seller agrees to
repurchase the securities within a particular time and at a specified price.
Custody of the securities is maintained by each Fund's custodian. The repurchase
price may be higher than the purchase price, the difference being income to a
Fund, or the purchase and repurchase prices may be the same, with interest at a
stated rate due to a Fund together with the repurchase price on repurchase. In
either case, the income to a Fund is unrelated to the interest rate on the
security subject to the repurchase agreement.
For purposes of the Act, and generally for tax purposes, a repurchase
agreement is deemed to be a loan from a Fund to the seller of the security. For
other purposes, it is not always clear whether a court would consider the
security purchased by a Fund subject to a repurchase agreement as being owned by
a Fund or as being collateral for a loan by a Fund to the seller. In the event
of commencement of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings with respect to the
seller of the security before repurchase of the security under a repurchase
agreement, a Fund may encounter delay and incur costs
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before being able to sell the security. Such a delay may involve loss of
interest or a decline in value of the security. If the court characterizes the
transaction as a loan and a Fund has not perfected a security interest in the
security, the Fund may be required to return the security to the seller's estate
and be treated as an unsecured creditor of the seller. As an unsecured creditor,
a Fund would be at risk of losing some or all of the principal and interest
involved in the transaction.
The applicable Investment Adviser seeks to minimize the risk of loss from
repurchase agreements by analyzing the creditworthiness of the obligor, in this
case the seller of the security. Apart from the risk of bankruptcy or
insolvency proceedings, there is also the risk that the seller may fail to
repurchase the security. However, if the market value of the security subject to
the repurchase agreement becomes less than the repurchase price (including
accrued interest), each Fund will direct the seller of the security to deliver
additional securities so that the market value of all securities subject to the
repurchase agreement equals or exceeds the repurchase price. Certain repurchase
agreements which provide for settlement in more than seven days can be
liquidated before the nominal fixed term on seven days or less notice. Such
repurchase agreements will be regarded as liquid instruments.
In addition, the Funds, together with other registered investment companies
having management agreements with the Investment Advisers or their affiliates,
may transfer uninvested cash balances into a single joint account, the daily
aggregate balance of which will be invested in one or more repurchase
agreements.
Reverse Repurchase Agreements
Each Fund may borrow money by entering into transactions called reverse
repurchase agreements. Under these arrangements, a Fund will sell portfolio
securities to dealers in U.S. Government Securities or members of the Federal
Reserve System, with an agreement to repurchase the security on an agreed date,
price and interest payment. In the case of the Core Fixed Income, Global Income
and High Yield Funds, these reverse repurchase agreements may involve foreign
government securities. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the possible risk
that the value of portfolio securities a Fund relinquishes may decline below the
price a Fund must pay when the transaction closes. Borrowings may magnify the
potential for gain or loss on amounts invested resulting in an increase in the
speculative character of a Fund's outstanding shares.
When a Fund enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it places in a
separate custodial account either liquid assets or other high grade debt
securities that have a value equal to or greater than the repurchase price. The
account is then continuously monitored by the Investment Adviser to make sure
that an appropriate value is maintained. Reverse repurchase agreements are
considered to be borrowings under the Act.
Non-Diversified Status
Since Global Income Fund and High Yield Municipal Fund are each "non-
diversified" under the Act, they are subject only to certain federal tax
diversification requirements. Under federal tax laws, Global Income Fund and
High Yield Municipal Fund may each, with respect to 50% of its total assets,
invest up to 25% of its total assets in the securities of any issuer (except
that this limitation does not apply to U.S. Government Securities). With
respect to the remaining 50% of each Fund's total assets, (a) the Fund may not
invest more than 5% of its total assets in the securities of any one issuer
(other than the U.S. Government), and (b) the Fund may not acquire more than 10%
of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer. These tests apply at
the end of each quarter of the taxable year and are subject to certain
conditions and limitations under the Code.
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Portfolio Turnover
Each Fund may engage in active short-term trading to benefit from yield
disparities among different issues of securities or among the markets for fixed-
income securities, or for other reasons. It is anticipated that the portfolio
turnover rate of each Fund will vary from year to year.
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The following investment restrictions have been adopted by the Trust as
fundamental policies that cannot be changed without the affirmative vote of the
holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in the
Act) of the affected Fund. The investment objective of each Fund and all other
investment policies or practices of the Funds, except for Short Duration Tax-
Free Fund's, Municipal Income Fund's and High Yield Municipal Fund's policy to
invest under normal market conditions 80% of their respective net assets in
Municipal Securities (including, with respect to the Municipal Income and High
Yield Municipal Funds, Municipal Securities subject to the federal alternative
minimum tax), are considered by the Trust not to be fundamental and accordingly
may be changed without shareholder approval. As defined in the Act, "a majority
of the outstanding voting securities" of a Fund means the vote (a) of 67% or
more of the shares of the Trust or a Fund present at a meeting, if the holders
of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Trust or a Fund are present or
represented by proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the shares of the Trust or a Fund.
For the purposes of the limitations (except for the asset coverage
requirement with respect to borrowings), any limitation which involves a maximum
percentage shall not be considered violated unless an excess over the percentage
occurs immediately after, and is caused by, an acquisition or encumbrance of
securities or assets of, or borrowings by, a Fund. With respect to the Tax
Exempt Funds, the identification of the issuer of a Municipal Security that is
not a general obligation is made by the Investment Adviser based on the
characteristics of the Municipal Security, the most important of which is the
source of funds for the payment of principal and interest on such securities.
As a matter of fundamental policy, a Fund may not:
(1) Make any investment inconsistent with the Fund's classification as a
diversified company under the Act. This restriction does not,
however, apply to any Fund classified as a non-diversified company
under the Act;
(2) Invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of one or
more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the
same industry (excluding the U.S. government or its agencies or
instrumentalities). (For the purposes of this restriction, state and
municipal governments and their agencies, authorities and
instrumentalities are not deemed to be industries; telephone
companies are considered to be a separate industry from water, gas
or electric utilities; 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.) This
restriction does not apply to investments in Municipal Securities
which have been pre-refunded by the use of obligations of the U.S.
government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities. Each of the
Municipal Income, Short Duration Tax-Free and High Yield Municipal
Funds may invest 25% or more of the value of its total assets in
Municipal Securities which are related in such a way that an
economic, business or political development or change affecting one
Municipal Security would also affect the other Municipal Securities.
These Municipal Securities include (a) Municipal Securities, the
interest on which is paid solely from revenues of similar projects
such as hospitals, electric utility systems, multi-family housing,
nursing homes, commercial facilities (including hotels), steel
companies or life care
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facilities; (b) Municipal Securities whose issuers are in the same
state; and (c) industrial development obligations;
(3) Borrow money, except (a) the Fund may borrow from banks (as defined
in the Act) or through reverse repurchase agreements in amounts up
to 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed); (b)
the Fund may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, borrow up
to an additional 5% of its total assets for temporary purposes; (c)
the Fund may obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for
the clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities; (d)
the Fund may purchase securities on margin to the extent permitted
by applicable law; and (e) the Fund may engage in transactions in
mortgage dollar rolls which are accounted for as financings;
(4) Make loans, except through (a) the purchase of debt obligations in
accordance with the Fund's investment objective and policies; (b)
repurchase agreements with banks, brokers, dealers and other
financial institutions; and (c) loans of securities as permitted by
applicable law;
(5) Underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that
the sale of portfolio securities by the Fund may be deemed to be an
underwriting;
(6)(a) For each Fund other than Core Fixed Income Fund, purchase, hold or
deal in real estate, although a Fund may purchase and sell
securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein,
securities of real estate investment trusts and mortgage-related
securities and may hold and sell real estate acquired by a Fund as a
result of the ownership of securities;
(6)(b) In the case of Core Fixed Income Fund, purchase, hold or deal in
real estate (including real estate limited partnerships) or oil, gas
or mineral leases, although the Fund may purchase and sell
securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein, may
purchase mortgage-related securities and may hold and sell real
estate acquired by the Fund as a result of the ownership of
securities;
(7) Invest in commodities or commodity contracts, except that the Fund
may invest in currency and financial instruments and contracts that
are commodities or commodity contracts; and
(8) Issue senior securities to the extent such issuance would violate
applicable law.
Notwithstanding any other fundamental investment restriction or policy,
each Fund may invest some or all of its assets in a single open-end investment
company or series thereof with substantially the same fundamental investment
objective, restrictions and policies as the Fund.
In addition to the fundamental policies mentioned above, the Trustees have
adopted the following non-fundamental policies which can be changed or amended
by action of the Trustees without approval of shareholders.
A Fund may not:
(1) Invest in companies for the purpose of exercising control or
management;
(2) Invest more than 15% of the Fund's net assets in illiquid
investments, including repurchase agreements with a notice or demand
period of more than seven days, securities which are not readily
marketable and restricted securities not eligible for resale
pursuant to Rule 144A under the 1933 Act;
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(3) Purchase additional securities if the Fund's borrowings (excluding
covered mortgage dollar rolls) exceed 5% of its net assets; or
(4) Make short sales of securities, except short sales against-the-box.
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MANAGEMENT
The Trustees of the Trust are responsible for deciding matters of general
policy and reviewing the actions of the Investment Advisers, distributor and
transfer agent. The officers of the Trust conduct and supervise each Fund's
daily business operations.
Information pertaining to the Trustees and officers of the Trust is set
forth below. Trustees and officers deemed to be "interested persons" of the
Trust for purposes of the Act are indicated by an asterisk.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Age Positions Principal Occupation(s)
and Address With Trust During Past 5 Years
- ----------- ---------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Ashok N. Bakhru, 58 Chairman Chairman of the Board and
P.O. Box 143 & Trustee Trustee--Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance
Lima, PA 19037 Trust (registered investment company)
(since October 1997); President, ABN
Associates (July 1994-March 1996 and
November 1998 to present); Executive Vice
President - Finance and Administration
and Chief Financial Officer, Coty Inc.
(manufacturer of fragrances and
cosmetics) (April 1996-November 1998);
Senior Vice President of Scott Paper
Company (until June 1994); Director of
Arkwright Mutual Insurance Company
(1984-1999); Trustee of International
House of Philadelphia (1989-Present);
Member of Cornell University Council
(1992-Present); Trustee of the Walnut
Street Theater (1992-Present); Director,
Private Equity Investors - III (since
November 1998); Trustee, Citizens
Scholarship Foundation of America (since
1998).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Age Positions Principal Occupation(s)
and Address With Trust During Past 5 Years
- ----------- ---------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
*David B. Ford, 54 Trustee Trustee--Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance
32 Old Slip Trust (registered investment company)
New York, NY 10005 (since October 1997); Director,
Commodities Corp. LLC (futures and
commodities traders) (since April 1997);
Managing Director, J. Aron & Company
(commodity dealer and risk management
adviser) (since November 1996); Managing
Director, Goldman Sachs & Co. Investment
Banking Division (since November 1996);
Chief Executive Officer and Director, CIN
Management (investment adviser) (since
August 1996); Chief Executive Officer &
Managing Director and Director, Goldman
Sachs Asset Management International
(since November 1995 and December 1994,
respectively); Co-Head, Goldman Sachs
Asset Management (since November 1995);
Co-Head and Director, Goldman Sachs Funds
Management, L.P. (since November 1995 and
December 1994, respectively); and
Chairman and Director, Goldman Sachs
Asset Management Japan Limited (since
November 1994).
*Douglas C. Grip, 37 Trustee Trustee and President--Goldman Sachs
32 Old Slip & President Variable Insurance Trust (registered
New York, NY 10005 investment company) (since October 1997);
Trustee, Trust for Credit Unions
(registered investment company) (since
March 1998); Managing Director, Goldman
Sachs Asset Management Group (since
November 1997); President, Goldman Sachs
Funds Group (since April 1996); and
President, MFS Retirement Services Inc.,
of Massachusetts Financial Services
(prior thereto).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Age Positions Principal Occupation(s)
and Address With Trust During Past 5 Years
- ----------- ---------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
*John P. McNulty, 47 Trustee Trustee--Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance
32 Old Slip Trust (registered investment company)
New York, NY 10005 (since October 1997); Managing Director,
Goldman Sachs (since November 1996);
Head of Investment Management
Division (since September 1999); General
Partner, J. Aron & Company (since November
1995); Director and Co-Head, Goldman Sachs
Funds Management L.P. (since November 1995);
Director, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
International (since January 1996); Co-Head,
GSAM (November 1995 - September 1999); Director,
Global Capital Reinsurance (insurance) (since
1989); Director, Commodities Corp. LLC (since
April 1997); Limited Partner of Goldman Sachs
(1994 - November 1995); and Trustee, Trust for
Credit Unions (registered investment company)
(January 1996-March 1998 ).
Mary P. McPherson, 64 Trustee Trustee--Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Trust (registered investment company)
140 East 62nd Street (since October 1997); Vice President,
New York, NY 10021 The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
(provider of grants for conservation,
environmental and educational purposes)
(since October 1997); President of
Bryn Mawr College (1978-1997);
Director Smith College (since 1998);
Director, Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation
(health educational programs)(since 1977);
Director, the Philadelphia Contributionship
(insurance) (since 1985); Director Emeritus,
Amherst College (1986-1998); Director,
Dayton Hudson Corporation
(general retailing merchandising) (1988-1997);
Director, The Spencer Foundation
(educational research) (since 1993); member of PNC Advisory
Board (banking) (since 1993) and Director, American
School of Classical Studies in Athens (since 1997).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Age Positions Principal Occupation(s)
and Address With Trust During Past 5 Years
- ----------- ---------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
*Alan A. Shuch, 50 Trustee Trustee--Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance
32 Old Slip Trust (registered investment company)
New York, NY 10005 (since October 1997); Limited Partner,
Goldman Sachs (since December 1994);
Consultant to GSAM (since December 1994);
Director, Chief Operating Officer and
Vice President of Goldman Sachs Funds
Management L.P. (from November 1993 -
November 1994); Chairman and Director,
Goldman Sachs Asset Management - Japan
Limited (November 1993 - November 1994);
Director, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
International (November 1993 - November
1994); and General Partner, Goldman Sachs
& Co. Investment Banking Division
(December 1986 - November 1994).
Jackson W. Smart, Jr., 69 Trustee Trustee--Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance
One Northfield Plaza, Suite 218 Trust (registered investment company)
Northfield, IL 60093 (since October 1997); President, Board Member
and Senior Adviser, Smart Properties, Inc.
(since January 2000); Chairman,
Executive Committee and Director, First
Commonwealth, Inc. (a managed dental care
company) (January 1996-August 1999); Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, MSP
Communications Inc. (a company engaged in
radio broadcasting) (October 1988 -
December 1997); Director, Federal Express
Corporation (NYSE) (since 1976); and
Director, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
(since 1980).
William H. Springer, 70 Trustee Trustee--Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance
701 Morningside Drive Trust (registered investment company)
Lake Forest, IL 60045 (since October 1997); Director, The
Walgreen Co. (a retail drug store
business) (April 1988-January 2000);
Director of Baker, Fentress & Co.
(a closed-end, non-diversified
management investment company)
(April 1992 - present); and Chairman and
Trustee, Northern Institutional Funds
(since April 1984).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Age Positions Principal Occupation(s)
and Address With Trust During Past 5 Years
- ----------- ---------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Richard P. Strubel, 60 Trustee Trustee--Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance
500 Lake Cook Road Trust (registered investment company)
Suite 150 (since October 1997); President and COO,
Deerfield, IL 60015 UNext.com (since 1999) (provider of
educational services via the internet);
Director, Gildan Activewear Inc. (since
February 1999); Director of Kaynar
Technologies Inc. (since March 1997);
Managing Director, Tandem Partners, Inc.
(1990-1999); President and Chief
Executive Officer, Microdot, Inc. (a
diversified manufacturer of fastening
systems and connectors) (January 1984 -
October 1994); Trustee, Northern
Institutional Funds (since December 1982)
and Director, Cantilever Technologies,
Inc. (since 1999).
*Nancy L. Mucker, 50 Vice President Vice President--Goldman Sachs Variable
4900 Sears Tower Insurance Trust (registered investment
Chicago, IL 60606 company) (since 1997); Vice President,
and Co-Manager of Funds Group Shareholder
Servicing Goldman Sachs (since April 1985).
*John M. Perlowski, 35 Treasurer Treasurer--Goldman Sachs Variable
32 Old Slip Insurance Trust (registered investment
New York, NY 10005 company) (since 1997); Vice President,
Goldman Sachs (since July 1995); and
Banking Director, Investors Bank and
Trust (November 1993 - July 1995).
*James A. Fitzpatrick, 39 Vice President Vice President--Goldman Sachs Variable
4900 Sears Tower Insurance Trust (registered investment
Chicago, IL 60606 company) (since October 1997);
Managing Director,
Goldman Sachs (since October 1999);
Vice President of GSAM
(April 1997-December 1999);
and Vice President and General
Manager, First Data Corporation -
Investor Services Group (1994 to 1997).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Age Positions Principal Occupation(s)
and Address With Trust During Past 5 Years
- ----------- ---------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
*Jesse Cole, 36 Vice President Vice President--Goldman Sachs Variable
4900 Sears Tower Insurance Trust (registered investment
Chicago, IL 60606 company) (since 1998); Vice President,
GSAM (since June 1998); Vice President,
AIM Management Group, Inc. (investment
adviser) (April 1996-June 1998); and
Assistant Vice President, The Northern
Trust Company (June 1987-April 1996).
*Philip V. Giuca , Jr., 37 Assistant Treasurer Assistant Treasurer--Goldman Sachs
32 Old Slip Variable Insurance Trust (registered
New York, NY 10005 investment company) (since 1997); and
Vice President, Goldman Sachs (May
1992-Present).
*Michael J. Richman, 39 Secretary Secretary--Goldman Sachs Variable
85 Broad Street Insurance Trust (registered investment
New York, NY 10004 company) (since 1997); General Counsel of
the Funds Group of GSAM (since December
1997); Associate General Counsel of GSAM
(February 1994 - December 1997); Counsel
to the Funds Group, GSAM (June 1992 -
December 1997); Associate General
Counsel, Goldman Sachs (since December
1998); Vice President of Goldman Sachs
(since June 1992); and Assistant General
Counsel of Goldman Sachs (June 1992 to
December 1998).
*Howard B. Surloff, 34 Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary--Goldman Sachs
85 Broad Street Variable Insurance Trust (registered
New York, NY 10004 investment company) (since 1997);
Assistant General Counsel, GSAM and
General Counsel to the U.S. Funds
Group (since December 1997); Assistant
General Counsel and Vice President,
Goldman Sachs (since November 1993 and
May 1994, respectively); Counsel to the
Funds Group, GSAM (November 1993 -
December 1997); and Associate of Shereff,
Friedman, Hoffman & Goodman (October 1990
to November 1993).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Age Positions Principal Occupation(s)
and Address With Trust During Past 5 Years
- ----------- ---------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
*Valerie A. Zondorak, 34 Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary--Goldman Sachs
85 Broad Street Variable Insurance Trust (registered
New York, NY 10004 investment company) (since 1997);
Assistant General Counsel, GSAM and
Assistant General Counsel to the Funds
Group (since December 1997); Vice
President and Assistant General Counsel,
Goldman Sachs (since March 1997); Counsel
to the Funds Group, GSAM (March 1997 -
December 1997); and Associate of Shereff,
Friedman, Hoffman & Goodman (September
1990 to February 1997).
*Deborah A. Farrell, 28 Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary--Goldman Sachs
85 Broad Street Variable Insurance Trust (registered
New York, NY 10004 investment company) (since 1997); Legal
Products Analyst, Goldman Sachs (since
December 1998); Legal Assistant, Goldman
Sachs (January 1996 - December 1998);
Assistant Secretary to the Funds Group
(1996 to present); Executive Secretary,
Goldman Sachs (January 1994 - January
1996); and Legal Secretary, Cleary,
Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton (September
1990 - January 1994).
*Kaysie P. Uniacke, 38 Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary--Goldman Sachs
32 Old Slip Variable Insurance Trust (registered
New York, NY 10005 investment company) (since 1997);
Managing Director, GSAM (since 1997);
Vice President and Senior Portfolio
Manager, GSAM (1988 to 1997).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Age Positions Principal Occupation(s)
and Address With Trust During Past 5 Years
- ----------- ---------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
*Elizabeth D. Anderson, 30 Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary--Goldman Sachs
32 Old Slip Variable Insurance Trust (registered
New York, NY 10005 investment company) (since 1997);
Portfolio Manager, GSAM (since April
1996); Junior Portfolio Manager, GSAM
(1995 - April 1996); Funds Trading
Assistant, GSAM (1993 - 1995); and
Compliance Analyst, Prudential Insurance
(1991 - 1993).
*Amy E. Belanger, 30 Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary--Goldman Sachs
85 Broad Street Variable Insurance Trust (registered
New York, NY 10004 investment company) (since 1999); Vice
President, Goldman Sachs (since June
1999); Counsel, Goldman Sachs (since
1998); and Associate, Dechert Price &
Rhoads (September 1996-1998).
</TABLE>
The Trustees and officers of the Trust hold comparable positions with
certain other investment companies of which Goldman Sachs, GSAM or GSFM is the
investment adviser, administrator and/or distributor. As of February 15, 2000,
the Trustees and officers as a group owned less than 1% of the outstanding
shares of beneficial interest of each Fund.
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The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
compensation of each Trustee of the Trust for the one-year period ended October
31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Compensation
Pension or From Goldman
Retirement Sachs Trust and the
Aggregate BenefitsAccrued Goldman Sachs Funds
Compensation as Complex
from the Part ofTrust's (including the
Name of Trustee Funds/2/ Expenses Funds)/3/
- --------------- -------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Ashok N. Bakhru1 $14,748 $0 $136,000
David B. Ford 0 0 0
Douglas C. Grip 0 0 0
John P. McNulty 0 0 0
Mary P. McPherson 11,029 0 101,000
Alan A. Shuch 0 0 0
Jackson W. Smart 11,971 0 101,000
William H. Springer 11,971 0 101,000
Richard P. Strubel 11,971 0 101,000
</TABLE>
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1 Includes compensation as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
2 Reflects amount paid by the Funds described in this Additional Statement
during fiscal year ended October 31, 1999.
3 The Goldman Sachs Funds complex consists of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman
Sachs Variable Insurance Trust. Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 50 mutual
funds, including 8 fixed-income funds, on October 31, 1999. Goldman Sachs
Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 16 mutual funds on October 31, 1999.
Class A Shares of the Fund may be sold at net asset value without payment
of any sales charge to Goldman Sachs, its affiliates or their respective
officers, partners, directors or employees (including retired employees and
former partners), any partnership of which Goldman Sachs is a general partner,
any trustee or officer of the Trust and designated family members of any of the
above individuals. The sales load waivers are due to the nature of the
investors and the reduced sales effort that is needed to obtain such
investments.
Investment Advisers
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As of September 1, 1999, the Investment Management Division ("IMD") was
established as a new operating division of Goldman Sachs. This newly created
entity includes GSAM. GSAM, 32 Old Slip, New York, New York 10005, a unit of
the Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs, serves as the Investment
Adviser to Short Duration Tax-Free Fund, Government Income Fund, Municipal
Income Fund, Core Fixed Income Fund, High Yield Municipal Fund and High Yield
Fund pursuant to a Management Agreement. GSFM, 32 Old Slip, New York, New York
10005, serves as the Investment Adviser to Adjustable Rate Government Fund and
Short Duration Government Fund pursuant to a Management Agreement. GSFM, a
Delaware limited partnership, is an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. GSAMI, 133
Peterborough Court, London EC4A 2BB, England, serves as Investment Adviser to
Global Income Fund pursuant to a Management Agreement. As a company with
unlimited liability under the laws of England, GSAMI is regulated by the
Investment Management Regulatory Organization Limited, a United Kingdom self-
regulatory organization, in the conduct of its investment advisory business.
GSAMI is also an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. See
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"Service Providers" in the Funds' Prospectuses for a description of the
applicable Investment Adviser's duties as Investment Adviser.
The Goldman Sachs Group, L.P., which controlled the Investment Advisers,
merged into The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., as a result of an initial public
offering.
Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is among the oldest and largest investment
banking firms in the United States. Goldman Sachs is a leader in developing
portfolio strategies and in many fields of investing and financing,
participating in financial markets worldwide and serving individuals,
institutions, corporations and governments. Goldman Sachs also is among the
principal market sources for current and thorough information on companies,
industrial sectors, markets, economies and currencies, and trades and makes
markets in a wide range of equity and debt securities 24 hours a day. The firm
is headquartered in New York and has offices throughout the United States and in
Beijing, Frankfurt, George Town, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan,
Montreal, Osaka, Paris, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei,
Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver and Zurich. It has trading professionals throughout
the United States, as well as in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore. The
active participation of Goldman Sachs in the world's financial markets enhances
its ability to identify attractive investments. Goldman Sachs has agreed to
permit the Funds to use the name "Goldman Sachs" or a derivative thereof as part
of each Fund's name for as long as a Fund's Management Agreement is in effect.
The Investment Advisers are able to draw on the substantial research and
market expertise of Goldman Sachs, whose investment research effort is one of
the largest in the industry. The Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Department covers approximately 2,200 companies, including approximately 1,000
U.S. corporations in 60 industries. The in-depth information and analyses
generated by Goldman Sachs' research analysts are available to the Investment
Advisers. The Investment Advisers manage money for some of the world's largest
institutional investors.
For more than a decade, Goldman Sachs has been among the top-ranked firms
in Institutional Investor's annual "All-America Research Team" survey. In
addition, many of Goldman Sachs' economists, securities analysts, portfolio
strategists and credit analysts have consistently been highly ranked in
respected industry surveys conducted in the United States and abroad. Goldman
Sachs is also among the leading investment firms using quantitative analytics
(now used by a growing number of investors) to structure and evaluate
portfolios. For example, Goldman Sachs' options evaluation model analyzes each
security's term, coupon and call option, providing an overall analysis of the
security's value relative to its interest risk.
In planning the Tax Exempt Funds' strategies, the portfolio managers also
evaluate and monitor individual issues by using analytical techniques that have
traditionally been applied to corporate bonds and Mortgage-Backed Securities.
In particular, the Investment Adviser's embedded option valuation model provides
a picture of an individual security's relative value and the portfolio's overall
interest rate risk. By constantly reviewing the positions of securities within
the portfolio, the Investment Adviser looks for opportunities to enhance the Tax
Exempt Funds' yields by fine-tuning the portfolio, using quantitative tools
designed for municipal portfolio management. The Investment Adviser, which
managed approximately $5.97 billion in tax-free securities as of December 31,
1999, has assembled an experienced team of professionals for selection of the
Tax Exempt Funds' portfolio securities.
In structuring Adjustable Rate Government Fund's and Short Duration
Government Fund's respective securities portfolio, the Investment Adviser will
review the existing overall economic and mortgage market trends. The Investment
Adviser will then study yield spreads, the implied volatility and the shape of
the yield curve. The Investment Adviser will then apply this analysis to a list
of eligible securities that meet the respective Fund's investment guidelines.
With respect to Adjustable Rate Government Fund, this analysis is used to plan a
two-part portfolio, which will consist of a core portfolio of ARMs and a
"relative value" portfolio of other mortgage assets that can enhance portfolio
returns and lower risk (such as investments in CMO floating-rate tranches and
interest only SMBS).
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With respect to Adjustable Rate Government Fund, Short Duration Government
Fund, Government Income Fund, Core Fixed Income Fund and High Yield Fund, the
applicable Investment Adviser expects to utilize Goldman Sachs' sophisticated
option-adjusted analytics to help make strategic asset allocations within the
markets for U.S. Government, Mortgage-Backed Securities and other securities and
to employ this technology periodically to re-evaluate the Funds' investments as
market conditions change. Goldman Sachs has also developed a prepayment model
designed to estimate mortgage prepayments and cash flows under different
interest rate scenarios. Because a Mortgage-Backed Security incorporates the
borrower's right to prepay the mortgage, the Investment Adviser uses a
sophisticated option-adjusted spread (OAS) model to measure expected returns. A
security's OAS is a function of the level and shape of the yield curve,
volatility and the applicable Investment Adviser's expectation of how a change
in interest rates will affect prepayment levels. Since the OAS model assumes a
relationship between prepayments and interest rates, the Investment Adviser
considers it a better way to measure a security's expected return and absolute
and relative values than yield to maturity. In using OAS technology, the
Investment Adviser will first evaluate the absolute level of a security's OAS,
considering its liquidity and its interest rate, volatility and prepayment
sensitivity. The Investment Adviser will then analyze its value relative to
alternative investments and to its own investments. The Investment Adviser will
also measure a security's interest rate risk by computing an option adjusted
duration (OAD). The Investment Adviser believes a security's OAD is a better
measurement of its price sensitivity than cash flow duration, which
systematically misstates portfolio duration. The Investment Adviser also
evaluates returns for different mortgage market sectors and evaluates the credit
risk of individual securities. This sophisticated technical analysis allows the
Investment Adviser to develop portfolio and trading strategies using Mortgage-
Backed Securities that are believed to be superior investments on a risk-
adjusted basis and which provide the flexibility to meet the respective Fund's
duration targets and cash flow pattern requirements.
Because the OAS is adjusted for the differing characteristics of the
underlying securities, the OAS of different Mortgage-Backed Securities can be
compared directly as an indication of their relative value in the market. The
Investment Adviser also expects to use OAS-based pricing methods to calculate
projected security returns under different, discrete interest rate scenarios,
and Goldman Sachs' proprietary prepayment model to generate yield estimates
under these scenarios. The OAS, scenario returns, expected returns, and yields
of securities in the mortgage market can be combined and analyzed in an optimal
risk-return matching framework.
The Investment Adviser will use OAS analytics to choose what they believe
is an appropriate portfolio of investments for Adjustable Rate Government Fund,
Short Duration Government Fund, Government Income Fund and Core Fixed Income
Fund from a universe of eligible investments. In connection with initial
portfolio selections, in addition to using OAS analytics as an aid to meeting
each Fund's particular composition and performance targets, the Investment
Adviser will also take into account important market criteria like the available
supply and relative liquidity of various mortgage securities in structuring the
portfolio.
The Investment Adviser also expects to use OAS analytics to evaluate the
mortgage market on an ongoing basis. Changes in the relative value of various
Mortgage-Backed Securities could suggest tactical trading opportunities for the
Funds. The Investment Adviser will have access to both current market analysis
as well as historical information on the relative value relationships among
different Mortgage-Backed Securities. Current market analysis and historical
information is available in the Goldman Sachs database for most actively traded
Mortgage-Backed Securities.
Goldman Sachs has agreed to provide the Investment Adviser, on a non-
exclusive basis, use of its mortgage prepayment model, OAS model and any other
proprietary services which it now has or may develop, to the extent such
services are made available to other similar customers. Use of these services
by the Investment Adviser with respect to a Fund does not preclude Goldman Sachs
from providing these services to third parties or using such services as a basis
for trading for its own account or the account of others.
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The fixed-income research capabilities of Goldman Sachs available to the
Investment Advisers include the Goldman Sachs Fixed Income Research Department
and the Credit Department. The Fixed Income Research Department monitors
developments in U.S. and foreign fixed-income markets, assesses the outlooks for
various sectors of the markets and provides relative value comparisons, as well
as analyzes trading opportunities within and across market sectors. The Fixed
Income Research Department is at the forefront in developing and using computer-
based tools for analyzing fixed-income securities and markets, developing new
fixed-income products and structuring portfolio strategies for investment policy
and tactical asset allocation decisions. The Credit Department tracks specific
governments, regions and industries and from time to time may review the credit
quality of a Fund's investments.
In addition to fixed-income research and credit research, the Investment
Adviser, in managing Global Income Fund, is supported by Goldman Sachs'
economics research. The Economics Research Department, based in London,
conducts economic, financial and currency markets research which analyzes
economic trends and interest and exchange rate movements worldwide. The
Economics Research Department tracks factors such as inflation and money supply
figures, balance of trade figures, economic growth, commodity prices, monetary
and fiscal policies, and political events that can influence interest rates and
currency trends. The success of Goldman Sachs' international research team has
brought wide recognition to its members. The team has earned top rankings in
various external surveys such as Extel, Institutional Investor and Reuters.
These rankings acknowledge the achievements of the firm's economists,
strategists and equity analysts.
In allocating assets in Global Income Fund's portfolio among currencies,
the Investment Adviser will have access to the Global Asset Allocation Model.
The model is based on the observation that the prices of all financial assets,
including foreign currencies, will adjust until investors globally are
comfortable holding the pool of outstanding assets. Using the model, the
Investment Adviser will estimate the total returns from each currency sector
which are consistent with the average investor holding a portfolio equal to the
market capitalization of the financial assets among those currency sectors.
These estimated equilibrium returns are then combined with the expectations of
Goldman Sachs' research professionals to produce an optimal currency and asset
allocation for the level of risk suitable for a Fund given its investment
objectives and criteria.
The Management Agreements provide that GSAM, GSFM and GSAMI, in their
capacity as Investment Advisers may each render similar services to others so
long as the services under the Management Agreements are not impaired thereby.
The Management Agreements were most recently approved by the Trustees of the
Trust, including a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to
such agreements or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in the Act) of
any party thereto (the "non-interested Trustees"), on April 27, 1999 except with
respect to the High Yield Municipal Fund for which the Management Agreement was
so approved on February 3, 2000. The applicable Fund's Management Agreement was
approved by the shareholders of Adjustable Rate Government Fund on October 30,
1991, the shareholders of Short Duration Government Fund on March 27, 1989, the
sole initial shareholder of Short Duration Tax-Free Fund on September 25, 1992,
the sole initial shareholder of Core Fixed Income Fund on October 29, 1993, the
sole initial shareholder of High Yield Municipal Fund on March 1, 2000 and the
shareholders of each other Fund on April 21, 1997. Each Management Agreement
will remain in effect until June 30, 2000 and will continue in effect with
respect to the applicable Fund from year to year thereafter provided such
continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of such Fund or a majority of the
Trustees of the Trust, and (b) the vote of a majority of the non-interested
Trustees of the Trust cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of
voting on such approval.
Each Management Agreement will terminate automatically if assigned (as
defined in the Act). Each Management Agreement is also terminable at any time
without penalty by the Trustees of the Trust or by vote of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of a Fund on 60 days' written notice to the
applicable Investment Adviser or by the Investment Adviser on 60 days' written
notice to the Trust.
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Pursuant to the Management Agreements, the Investment Advisers are entitled
to receive the fees set forth below, payable monthly based on such Fund's
average daily net assets. In addition, as of the date of this Additional
Statement the Investment Advisers are voluntarily limiting their management fees
for certain Funds to the annual rates also listed below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Management Fee with Management Fee without
Fund Limitations Limitations
---- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
GSAM
Short Duration Tax-Free .35% .40%
Government Income .54% .65%
Municipal Income .50% .55%
Core Fixed Income .40% .40%
High Yield Municipal .55% .55%
High Yield .70% .70%
GSFM
Adjustable Rate Government .40% .40%
Short Duration Government .50% .50%
GSAMI
Global Income .65% .90%
</TABLE>
With respect to Government Income, Municipal Income and Global Income
Funds, a Management Agreement combining both advisory and administration
services (and subadvisory services in the case of Global Income Fund) was
adopted effective April 30, 1997. The Management Agreements for the other Funds
previously combined such services. The contractual rate set forth in the table
is the rate payable under the Management Agreements (and, in the case of
Government Income, Municipal Income and Global Income Funds, is identical to the
aggregate advisory, subadvisory and administration fee rate payable by such
Funds under the previously separate investment advisory, subadvisory and
administration agreements).
For the fiscal years ended October 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997, the amounts of
the investment advisory and administration fees incurred by each Fund then in
existence were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1999 1998 1997
- ---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government $1,591,935 $1,980,544 $2,293,118
Short Duration Government/(1)/ 1,142,521 765,667 422,632
Short Duration Tax-Free/(2)/ 332,347 186,598 144,157
Government Income/(3)(4)/ 648,124 595,582 134,628
Municipal Income/(3)(5)/ 588,153 463,144 320,868
Core Fixed Income 1,175,776 750,536 334,580
Global Income/(3)(6)/ 3,346,419 1,752,130 1,415,050
High Yield Municipal/(7)/ N/A N/A N/A
High Yield/(8)/ 5,170,565 3,005,936 407,474
</TABLE>
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(1) Had expense limitations not been in effect, Short Duration Government Fund
would have paid advisory fees of $807,888 and $528,290 respectively, for
the years ended October 31, 1998 and October 31, 1997.
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(2) Had expense limitations not been in effect, the Short Duration Tax-Free
Fund would have paid advisory fees of $379,825 and $189,646, respectively,
for the years ended October 31, 1999 and October 31, 1998.
(3) Reflects combined fees under separate investment advisory and
administration agreements which were combined in a Management Agreement
effective April 30, 1997.
(4) Had expense limitations not been in effect, Government Income Fund would
have paid advisory fees of $780,149, $747,673 and $350,034 respectively,
for the years ended October 31, 1999, October 31, 1998 and October 31,
1997.
(5) Had expense limitations not been in effect, the Municipal Income Fund would
have paid advisory fees of $646,968 and $467,578, respectively, for the
years ended October 31, 1999 and October 31, 1998.
(6) If expense limitations had not been in effect, Global Income Fund would
have paid advisory fees of $4,633,504, $2,613,060 and $2,158,925,
respectively, for the years ended October 31, 1999, October 31, 1998 and
October 31, 1997.
(7) As of October 31, 1999, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
(8) High Yield Fund commenced operations on August 1, 1997. Had expense
limitations not been in effect, High Yield Fund would have paid $3,075,443
and $438,819 for the year ended October 31, 1998 and the period ended
October 31, 1997, respectively.
Each Investment Adviser performs administrative services for the applicable
Funds under the Management Agreement. Such administrative services include,
subject to the general supervision of the Trustees of the Trust, (a) providing
supervision of all aspects of the Funds' non-investment operations (other than
certain operations performed by others pursuant to agreements with the Funds);
(b) providing the Funds, to the extent not provided pursuant to the agreement
with the Trust's custodian, transfer and dividend disbursing agent or agreements
with other institutions, with personnel to perform such executive,
administrative and clerical services as are reasonably necessary to provide
effective administration of the Funds; (c) arranging, to the extent not provided
pursuant to such agreements, for the preparation, at the Funds' expense, of each
Fund's tax returns, reports to shareholders, periodic updating of the Funds'
prospectuses and statements of additional information, and reports filed with
the SEC and other regulatory authorities; (d) providing the Funds, to the extent
not provided pursuant to such agreements, with adequate office space and certain
related office equipment and services; and (e) maintaining all of the Funds'
records other than those maintained pursuant to such agreements.
Activities of Goldman Sachs and Its Affiliates and Other Accounts Managed
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by Goldman Sachs. The involvement of the Investment Adviser and Goldman Sachs
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and their affiliates, in the management of, or their interest in, other accounts
and other activities of Goldman Sachs may present conflicts of interest with
respect to the Funds or impede their investment activities.
Goldman Sachs and its affiliates, including, without limitation, the
Investment Advisers and their advisory affiliates have proprietary interests in,
and may manage or advise with respect to, accounts or funds (including separate
accounts and other funds and collective investment vehicles) which have
investment objectives similar to those of the Funds and/or which engage in
transactions in the same types of securities, currencies and instruments as the
Funds. Goldman Sachs and its affiliates are major participants in the global
currency, equities, swap and fixed-income markets, in each case both on a
proprietary basis and for the accounts of customers. As such, Goldman Sachs and
its affiliates are actively engaged in transactions in the same securities,
currencies, and instruments in which the Funds invest. Such activities could
affect the prices and availability of the securities, currencies, and
instruments in which the Funds invest, which could have an adverse impact on
each Fund's performance. Such transactions, particularly in respect of
proprietary accounts or customer accounts other than those included in the
Investment Advisers' and their advisory affiliates' asset management activities,
will be executed independently of the Funds' transactions and thus at prices or
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rates that may be more or less favorable. When the Investment Advisers and
their advisory affiliates seek to purchase or sell the same assets for their
managed accounts, including the Funds, the assets actually purchased or sold may
be allocated among the accounts on a basis determined in their good faith
discretion to be equitable. In some cases, this system may adversely affect the
size or the price of the assets purchased or sold for the Funds.
From time to time, the Funds' activities may be restricted because of
regulatory restrictions applicable to Goldman Sachs and its affiliates, and/or
their internal policies designed to comply with such restrictions. As a result,
there may be periods, for example, when the Investment Advisers, and/or their
affiliates, will not initiate or recommend certain types of transactions in
certain securities or instruments with respect to which the Investment Advisers
and/or their affiliates are performing services or when position limits have
been reached.
In connection with their management of the Funds, the Investment Advisers
may have access to certain fundamental analysis and proprietary technical models
developed by Goldman Sachs and other affiliates. The Investment Advisers will
not be under any obligation, however, to effect transactions on behalf of the
Funds in accordance with such analysis and models. In addition, neither Goldman
Sachs nor any of its affiliates will have any obligation to make available any
information regarding their proprietary activities or strategies, or the
activities or strategies used for other accounts managed by them, for the
benefit of the management of the Funds and it is not anticipated that the
Investment Advisers will have access to such information for the purpose of
managing the Funds. The proprietary activities or portfolio strategies of
Goldman Sachs and its affiliates or the activities or strategies used for
accounts managed by them or other customer accounts could conflict with the
transactions and strategies employed by the Investment Advisers in managing the
Funds.
The results of each Fund's investment activities may differ significantly
from the results achieved by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates for
their proprietary accounts or accounts (including investment companies or
collective investment vehicles) managed or advised by them. It is possible that
Goldman Sachs and its affiliates and such other accounts will achieve investment
results which are substantially more or less favorable than the results achieved
by a Fund. Moreover, it is possible that a Fund will sustain losses during
periods in which Goldman Sachs and its affiliates achieve significant profits on
their trading for proprietary or other accounts. The opposite result is also
possible.
The investment activities of Goldman Sachs and its affiliates for their
proprietary accounts and accounts under their management may also limit the
investment opportunities for the Funds in certain emerging markets in which
limitations are imposed upon the aggregate amount of investment, in the
aggregate or individual issuers, by affiliated foreign investors.
An investment policy committee which may include partners of Goldman Sachs
and its affiliates may develop general policies regarding a Fund's activities,
but will not be involved in the day-to-day management of such Fund. In such
instances, those individuals may, as a result, obtain information regarding the
Fund's proposed investment activities which is not generally available to the
public. In addition, by virtue of their affiliation with Goldman Sachs, any
such member of an investment policy committee will have direct or indirect
interests in the activities of Goldman Sachs and its affiliates in securities,
currencies and investments similar to those in which the Fund invests.
In addition, certain principals and certain employees of the Investment
Advisers are also principals or employees of Goldman Sachs or their affiliated
entities. As a result, the performance by these principals and employees of
their obligations to such other entities may be a consideration of which
investors in the Funds should be aware.
The Investment Advisers may enter into transactions and invest in
instruments and, in the case of the Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High
Yield Funds, currencies on behalf of the applicable Funds in which customers of
Goldman Sachs serve as the counterparty, principal or issuer. In such cases,
such party's interests in the transaction will
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be adverse to the interests of the Funds, and such party may have no incentive
to assure that the Funds obtain the best possible prices or terms in connection
with the transactions. Goldman Sachs and its affiliates may also create, write
or issue derivative instruments for customers of Goldman Sachs or its
affiliates, the underlying securities currencies or instruments of which may be
those in which the Funds invest or which may be based on the performance of a
Fund. The Funds may, subject to applicable law, purchase investments which are
the subject of an underwriting or other distribution by Goldman Sachs or its
affiliates and may also enter into transactions with other clients of Goldman
Sachs or its affiliates where such other clients have interests adverse to those
of the Funds. At times, these activities may cause departments of Goldman Sachs
or its affiliates to give advice to clients that may cause these clients to take
actions adverse to the interests of the client. To the extent affiliated
transactions are permitted, the Funds will deal with Goldman Sachs and its
affiliates on an arms-length basis.
Each Fund will be required to establish business relationships with its
counterparties based on the Fund's own credit standing. Neither Goldman Sachs
nor its affiliates will have any obligation to allow their credit to be used in
connection with a Fund's establishment of its business relationships, nor is it
expected that a Fund's counterparties will rely on the credit of Goldman Sachs
or any of its affiliates in evaluating the Fund's creditworthiness.
From time to time, Goldman Sachs or any of its affiliates may, but is not
required to, purchase and hold shares of a Fund in order to increase the assets
of the Fund. Increasing a Fund's assets may enhance investment flexibility and
diversification and may contribute to economies of scale that tend to reduce a
Fund's expense ratio. Goldman Sachs reserves the right to redeem at any time
some or all of the shares of a Fund acquired for its own account. A large
redemption of shares of a Fund by Goldman Sachs could significantly reduce the
asset size of the Fund, which might have an adverse effect on the Fund's
investment flexibility, portfolio diversification and expense ratio. Goldman
Sachs will consider the effect of redemptions on a Fund and other shareholders
in deciding whether to redeem its shares.
It is possible that a Fund's holding will include securities of entities
for which Goldman Sachs performs investment banking services as well as
securities of entities in which Goldman Sachs makes a market. From time to
time, Goldman Sachs' activities may limit the Funds' flexibility in purchases
and sales of securities. When Goldman Sachs is engaged in and underwriting or
other distribution of securities of an entity, the Investment Advisers may be
prohibited from purchasing or recommending the purchase of certain securities of
that entity for the Funds.
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Distributor and Transfer Agent
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Goldman Sachs, 85 Broad Street, New York, New York 10004 serves as the
exclusive distributor of shares of the Funds pursuant to a "best efforts"
arrangement as provided by a distribution agreement with the Trust on behalf of
each Fund. Shares of the Funds are offered and sold on a continuous basis by
Goldman Sachs, acting as agent. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, after
the Funds' Prospectuses and periodic reports have been prepared, set in type and
mailed to shareholders, Goldman Sachs will pay for the printing and distribution
of copies thereof used in connection with the offering to prospective investors.
Goldman Sachs will also pay for other supplementary sales literature and
advertising costs. Goldman Sachs has entered into sales agreements with certain
investment dealers and other financial service firms (the "Authorized Dealers")
to solicit subscriptions for Class A, Class B and Class C Shares of each of the
Funds that offer such classes of shares. Goldman Sachs receives a portion of the
sales load imposed on the sale, in the case of Class A Shares, or redemption in
the case of Class B and Class C Shares, of such Fund shares. Goldman Sachs
retained approximately the following combined commissions on sales of Class A, B
and C Shares during the following periods:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government/(1)/ $ 11,000 $ 28,000 $ 156,000
Short Duration Government/(2)/ 38,000 157,000 63,000
Short Duration Tax-Free/(2)/ 39,000 55,000 6,000
Government Income/(3)/ 111,000 212,000 193,000
Municipal Income/(3)/ 48,000 126,000 57,000
Core Fixed Income/(2)/ 59,000 82,000 14,000
Global Income/(3)/ 233,000 133,000 176,000
High Yield Municipal/(4)/ N/A N/A N/A
High Yield/(2)/ 1,151,000 1,419,000 3,194,000
</TABLE>
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(1) Adjustable Rate Government Fund does not offer Class B and C Shares.
(2) Prior to May 1, 1997, May 1, 1997 and August 15, 1997, Short Duration
Government, Short Duration Tax-Free and Core Fixed Income Funds did not
offer Class A and B and C Shares, respectively. High Yield Fund commenced
operations on August 1, 1997 with the exception of Class C Shares which
commenced August 15, 1997.
(3) Prior to May 1, 1996 and August 15, 1997, Government Income, Municipal
Income and Global Income Funds did not offer Class B and Class C Shares,
respectively.
(4) As of October 31, 1999, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
Goldman Sachs, 4900 Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60606 serves as the Trust's
transfer and dividend disbursing agent. Under its transfer agency agreement
with the Trust, Goldman Sachs has undertaken with the Trust with respect to each
Fund to: (a) record the issuance, transfer and redemption of shares; (b)
provide purchase and redemption confirmations and quarterly statements, as well
as certain other statements; (c) provide certain information to the Trust's
custodian and the relevant subcustodian in connection with redemptions; (d)
provide dividend crediting and certain disbursing agent services; (e) maintain
shareholder accounts; (f) provide certain state Blue Sky and other information;
(g) provide shareholders and certain regulatory authorities with tax-related
information; (h) respond to shareholder inquiries; and (i) render certain other
miscellaneous services. For its transfer agency services, Goldman Sachs is
entitled to receive a transfer agency fee equal, on an annual basis, to 0.04% of
average daily net assets with respect to each Fund's Institutional and Service
Shares and 0.19% of average daily net assets with respect to each Fund's Class
A, Class B and Class C Shares.
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As compensation for the services rendered to the Trust by Goldman Sachs as
transfer and dividend disbursing agent and the assumption by Goldman Sachs of
the expenses related thereto, Goldman Sachs received fees for the fiscal years
ended October 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997 from each Fund then in existence as
follows under the fee schedules then in effect:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1999 1998 1997
- ---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government $ 209,559 $229,368 $272,449
Short Duration Government 189,585 191,462 77,989
Short Duration Tax-Free 77,953 129,376 61,185
Government Income Fund 221,189 189,925 163,181
Municipal Income 205,929 176,709 152,152
Core Fixed Income 232,250 211,200 85,882
Global Income 615,432 378,171 106,886
High Yield Municipal/(1)/ N/A N/A N/A
High Yield Fund/(2)/ 1,114,821 298,491 27,280
</TABLE>
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(1) As of October 31, 1999, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
(2) High Yield Fund commenced operations on August 1, 1997.
The foregoing distribution and transfer agency agreements each provide that
Goldman Sachs may render similar services to others so long as the services each
provides thereunder to the Funds are not impaired thereby. Each such agreement
also provides that the Trust will indemnify Goldman Sachs against certain
liabilities.
Expenses
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The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, is responsible for the payment of each
Fund's respective expenses. The expenses include, without limitation, the fees
payable to the Investment Advisers, service fees paid to Service Organizations,
the fees and expenses of the Trust's custodian and subcustodians, transfer agent
fees, brokerage fees and commissions, filing fees for the registration or
qualification of the Trust's shares under federal or state securities laws,
expenses of the organization of the Trust, fees and expenses incurred by the
Trust in connection with membership in investment company organizations, taxes,
interest, costs of liability insurance, fidelity bonds or indemnification, any
costs, expenses or losses arising out of any liability of, or claim for damages
or other relief asserted against, the Trust for violation of any law, legal, tax
and auditing fees and expenses (including the cost of legal and certain
accounting services rendered by employees of Goldman Sachs, or its affiliates,
with respect to the Trust), expenses of preparing and setting in type
Prospectuses, Additional Statements, proxy material, reports and notices and the
printing and distributing of the same to the Trust's shareholders and regulatory
authorities, any expenses assumed by a Fund pursuant to its distribution and
service plans, any compensation and expenses of its "non-interested" Trustees
and extraordinary expenses, if any, incurred by the Trust. Except for fees
under any service plan or distribution and service plan applicable to a
particular class and transfer agency fees, all Fund expenses are borne on a non-
class specific basis.
The imposition of the Investment Advisers' fees, as well as other operating
expenses, will have the effect of reducing the total return to investors. From
time to time, the Investment Advisers may waive receipt of fees and/or
voluntarily assume certain expenses of a Fund, which would have the effect of
lowering that Fund's overall expense ratio and increasing total return to
investors at the time such amounts are waived or assumed, as the case may be.
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As of the date of this Additional Statement, the Investment Advisers have
agreed to reduce or limit certain "Other Expenses" (excluding management fees,
service shares fees, distribution and service fees, transfer agency fees, taxes,
interest, brokerage fees and litigation, indemnification and other extraordinary
expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed to the following percentage of
each Fund's average daily net assets:
Fund
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Adjustable Rate Government 0.05%
Short Duration Government 0.00%
Short Duration Tax-Free 0.00%
Government Income 0.00%
Municipal Income 0.00%
Core Fixed Income 0.10%
Global Income 0.00%
High Yield Municipal 0.00%
High Yield 0.02%
Such reductions or limits are calculated monthly on a cumulative basis.
The Investment Advisers may modify or discontinue such expense limitations or
the limitations on the management fees, described above under "Management --
Investment Advisers," in the future at their discretion. For the fiscal years
ended October 31, 1999, October 31, 1998, and October 31, 1997, "Other Expenses"
of each Fund were reduced by the Investment Advisers in the following amounts
under expense limitations that were then in effect:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government $154,703 $ 22,059 $191,739
Short Duration Government 304,768 460,255 285,329
Short Duration Tax-Free 209,640 377,665 282,291
Government Income 284,651 472,433 364,989
Municipal Income 179,233 447,257 299,884
Core Fixed Income 103,492 485,499 311,343
Global Income 662,453 325,544 223,969
High Yield Municipal(1) N/A N/A N/A
High Yield Fund(2) 410,832 92,497 200,097
</TABLE>
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(1) As of October 31, 1999, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
(2) High Yield Fund commenced operations on August 1, 1997.
Fees and expenses of legal counsel, registering shares of each Fund,
holding meetings and communicating with shareholders may include an allocable
portion of the cost of maintaining an internal legal and compliance department.
Each Fund may also bear an allocable portion of the costs incurred by the
Investment Advisers in performing certain accounting services not being provided
by the Trust's custodian.
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Custodian and Sub-Custodians
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State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), 1776 Heritage Drive,
North Quincy, Massachusetts 02110, is the custodian of the Trust's portfolio
securities and cash. State Street also maintains the Trust's accounting
records. State Street may appoint domestic and foreign sub-custodians from time
to time to hold certain securities purchased by the Trust in foreign countries
and to hold cash and currencies for the Trust.
Independent Public Accountants
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For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999, Arthur Andersen LLP, former
independent public accountants, 225 Franklin Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110,
served as auditors of the Funds. Ernst & Young LLP, independent public
accountants, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019, have been selected as
auditors of the Funds of the Trust for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2000.
In addition to audit services, Ernst & Young LLP will prepare the Funds' federal
and state tax returns, and will provide consultation and assistance on
accounting, internal control and related matters.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
The portfolio transactions for the Funds are generally effected at a net
price without a broker's commission (i.e., a dealer is dealing with a Fund as
principal and receives compensation equal to the spread between the dealer's
cost for a given security and the resale price of such security). In certain
foreign countries, debt securities in which the Core Fixed Income, Global Income
and High Yield Funds may invest are traded on exchanges at fixed commission
rates. In connection with portfolio transactions, the Management Agreement
provides that the Investment Advisers shall attempt to obtain the most favorable
execution and net price available. The Management Agreement provides that, on
occasions when an Investment Adviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to
be in the best interests of a Fund as well as its other customers (including any
other fund or other investment company or advisory account for which an
Investment Adviser or an affiliate acts as Investment Adviser), a Fund, to the
extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may aggregate the
securities to be sold or purchased for the Fund with those to be sold or
purchased for such other customers in order to obtain the best net price and
most favorable execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so
purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be
made by the applicable Investment Adviser in the manner it considers to be most
equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the applicable Fund
and such other customers. In some instances, this procedure may adversely
affect the size and price of the position obtainable for a Fund. The Management
Agreement permits each Investment Adviser, in its discretion, to purchase and
sell portfolio securities to and from dealers who provide the Trust with
brokerage or research services in which dealers may execute brokerage
transactions at a higher cost to the Fund. Brokerage and research services
furnished by firms through which the Funds effect their securities transactions
may be used by the Investment Adviser in servicing other accounts and not all of
these services may be used by the Investment Advisers in connection with the
specific Fund generating the brokerage credits. Such research or other services
may include research reports on companies, industries and securities; economic
and financial data; financial publications; computer data bases; quotation
equipment and services; and research-oriented computer hardware, software and
other services. The fees received under the Management Agreement are not
reduced by reason of an Investment Adviser receiving such brokerage and research
services.
Such services are used by an Investment Adviser in connection with all of
its investment activities, and some of such services obtained in connection with
the execution of transactions of a Fund may be used in managing other investment
accounts. Conversely, brokers furnishing such services may be selected for the
execution of transactions of such other accounts, whose aggregate assets are far
larger than those of a Fund, and the services furnished by such brokers may be
used by an Investment Adviser in providing management services for the Trust.
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In circumstances where two or more broker-dealers offer comparable prices
and execution capability, preference may be given to a broker-dealer which has
sold shares of a Fund as well as shares of other investment companies or
accounts managed by the Investment Advisers. This policy does not imply a
commitment to execute all portfolio transactions through all broker-dealers that
sell shares of the Fund.
Subject to the above considerations, the Investment Advisers may use
Goldman Sachs as a broker for a Fund. In order for Goldman Sachs to effect any
portfolio transactions for a Fund, the commissions, fees or other remuneration
received by Goldman Sachs must be reasonable and fair compared to the
commissions, fees or other remuneration paid to other brokers in connection with
comparable transactions involving similar instruments being purchased or sold on
an exchange during a comparable period of time. This standard would allow
Goldman Sachs to receive no more than the remuneration which would be expected
to be received by an unaffiliated broker in a commensurate arm's-length
transaction. Furthermore, the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees
who are not "interested" Trustees, have adopted procedures which are reasonably
designed to provide that any commissions, fees, or other remuneration paid to
Goldman Sachs are consistent with the foregoing standard. Brokerage
transactions with Goldman Sachs are also subject to such fiduciary standards as
may be imposed upon Goldman Sachs by applicable law.
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For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999, the Funds then in existence
paid approximate brokerage commissions as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Brokerage Total Brokerage Total Amount of Brokerage Commissions
Commissions Paid Commissions Paid to Transaction on which Paid to Brokers
Affiliated Persons Commissions Paid/3/ Providing Research
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1999
Adjustable Rate Government Fund $51,000 $51,000(100%)/1/ $751,000,000(100%)/2/ N/A
Short Duration Government Fund 44,000 44,000(100%)/1/ 597,000,000(100%)/2/ N/A
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund - - - -
Government Income Fund 14,000 14,000(100%)/1/ 16,000,000(100%)/2/ N/A
Municipal Income Fund 1,000 1,000(100%)/1/ 13,000,000(100%)/2/ N/A
Core Fixed Income Fund 39,000 39,000(100%)/1/ 364,000,000(100%)/2/ N/A
Global Income Fund 19,000 19,000(100%)/1/ 400,000,000(100%)/2/ N/A
High Yield Municipal Fund/4/ N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Yield Fund - - - -
</TABLE>
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1 Percentage of total commissions paid.
2 Percentage of total amount of transactions involving the payment of
commissions effected through affiliated persons.
3 Refers to Market Value of Futures Contracts.
4 As of October 31, 1999, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
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For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998 the Funds then in existence paid
approximate brokerage commissions as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Brokerage Total Brokerage Total Amount of Brokerage Commissions
Commissions Paid Commissions Paid to Transaction on which Paid to Brokers
Affiliated Persons Commissions Paid/3/ Providing Research
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1998
Adjustable Rate Government Fund $54,000 $54,000 (100%)/1/ $1,510,000,000 (100%)/2/ N/A
Short Duration Government Fund 26,000 26,000 (100%)/1/ 662,000,000 (100%)/2/ N/A
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund 1,000 1,000 (100%)/1/ 16,000,000 (100%)/2/ N/A
Government Income Fund 8,000 8,000 (100%)/1/ 171,000,000 (100%)/2/ N/A
Municipal Income Fund 3,000 3,000 (100%)/1/ 62,000,000 (100%)/2/ N/A
Core Fixed Income Fund 9,000 9,000 (100%)/1/ 193,000,000 (100%)/2/ N/A
Global Income Fund 8,000 8,000 (100%)/1/ 128,000,000 (100%)/2/ N/A
High Yield Municipal Fund4 N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Yield Fund - - - -
</TABLE>
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1 Percentage of total commissions paid.
2 Percentage of total amount of transactions involving the payment of
commissions effected through affiliated persons.
3 Refers to Market Value of Futures Contracts.
4 As of October 31, 1998, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
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For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, the Funds then in
existence paid approximate brokerage commissions as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Brokerage Total Brokerage Total Amount of Brokerage Commissions
Commissions Paid Commissions Paid to Transaction on which Paid to Brokers
Affiliated Persons Commissions Paid/3/ Providing Research
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1997
Adjustable Rate Government Fund $61,000 $61,000(100%)/1/ $739,605,010(100%)/2/ N/A
Short Duration Government Fund 19,000 19,000(100%)/1/ 494,733,847(100%)/2/ N/A
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund 0 0 0 0
Government Income Fund 2,400 2,400(100%)/1/ 26,765,840(100%)/2/ N/A
Municipal Income Fund 1,800 1,800(100%)/1/ 33,112,625(100%)/2/ N/A
Core Fixed Income Fund 3,000 3,000(100%)/1/ 8,429,994(100%)/2/ N/A
Global Income Fund - - - -
High Yield Municipal Fund4 N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Yield Fund - - - -
</TABLE>
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1 Percentage of total commissions paid.
2 Percentage of total amount of transactions involving the payment of
commissions effected through affiliated persons.
3 Refers to Market Value of Futures Contracts.
4 As of October 31, 1997, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999, the Funds acquired and sold
securities of their regular broker-dealers: NationsBank Corp., ABN/AMRO Inc.,
Salomon Smith Barney Holdings, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Bear Stearns & Co.,
Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and Co., Credit
Suisse First Boston and Lehman Brothers Holdings.
At October 31, 1999, Short Duration Tax-Free Fund and Municipal Income Fund
held no securities of their regular broker-dealers. As of the same date, Short
Duration Government Fund, Global Income Fund, Adjustable Rate Government Fund,
Government Income Fund, Core Fixed Income Fund and High Yield Fund held the
following amounts of securities of their regular broker-dealers, as defined in
Rule 10b-1 under the Act, or their parents ($ in thousands): Short Duration
Government Fund: ABN/AMRO Inc. ($1,688) and Bear Stearns & Co. ($804); Global
Income Fund: Lehman Brothers Holdings ($4,571) and Deutsche Bank ($5,890);
Adjustable Rate Government Fund: ABN/AMRO Inc. ($3,286) and Bear Stearns & Co.
($1,565); Government Income Fund: ABN/AMRO Inc. ($2,784) and Bear Stearns & Co.
($,1,326); Core Fixed Income Fund: ABN/AMRO Inc. ($8,925), Bear Stearns & Co.
($4,250), Credit Suisse First Boston ($3,087), and J.P. Morgan & Co. ($2,983);
and High Yield Fund: ABN/AMRO Inc. ($3,197) and Bear Stearns & Co. ($1,522).
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SHARES OF THE TRUST
Each Fund is a series of Goldman Sachs Trust, a Delaware business trust
established by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997.
The Funds were previously series of Goldman Sachs Trust, a Massachusetts
business trust, and were reorganized into the Trust as of April 30, 1997.
The Trustees have authority under the Trust's Declaration of Trust to
create and classify shares of beneficial interest in separate series, without
further action by shareholders. The Trustees also have authority to classify
and reclassify any series of shares into one or more classes of shares. The Act
requires that where more than one class or series of shares exists, each class
or series must be preferred over all other classes or series in respect of
assets specifically allocated to such class or series. As of the date of this
Additional Statement, the Trustees have authorized: (i) the issuance of five
classes of shares of Short Duration Government Fund, Short Duration Tax-Free
Fund, Government Income Fund, Municipal Income Fund, Core Fixed Income Fund,
Global Income Fund, High Yield Municipal Fund and High Yield Fund:
Institutional Shares, Service Shares, Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C
Shares; and (ii) the issuance of three classes of shares of Adjustable Rate
Government Fund: Institutional Shares, Service Shares and Class A Shares.
Additional series may be added in the future. As of October 31, 1999, no Class
B or C Shares of the Adjustable Rate Government Fund were outstanding.
Each Institutional Share, Service Share, Class A Share, Class B Share and
Class C Share of a Fund represents a proportionate interest in the assets
belonging to the applicable class of the Fund. All expenses of a Fund are borne
at the same rate by each class of shares, except that fees under the Service
Plan are borne exclusively by Service Shares, fees under Distribution and
Service Plans are borne exclusively by Class A, Class B or Class C Shares and
transfer agency fees are borne at different rates by Class A, Class B or Class C
Shares than Institutional and Service Shares. The Trustees may determine in the
future that it is appropriate to allocate other expenses differently among
classes of shares and may do so to the extent consistent with the rules of the
SEC and positions of the IRS. Each class of shares may have different minimum
investment requirements and be entitled to different shareholder services. With
limited exceptions, shares of a class may only be exchanged for shares of the
same or an equivalent class of another series. See "Shareholder Guide" in the
Prospectus.
Institutional Shares may be purchased at net asset value without a sales
charge for accounts in the name of an investor or institution that is not
compensated by a Fund for services provided to the institution's customers.
Service Shares may be purchased at net asset value without a sales charge
for accounts held in the name of an institution that, directly or indirectly,
provides certain account administration and shareholder liaison services to its
customers, including maintenance of account records and processing orders to
purchase, redeem and exchange Service Shares. Service Shares bear the cost of
account administration fees at the annual rate of up to 0.50% of the average
daily net assets of the Fund attributed to Service Shares.
Class A Shares are sold, with an initial sales charge, through brokers and
dealers who are members of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
("NASD") and certain other financial service firms that have sales agreements
with Goldman Sachs. Class A Shares of the Funds bear the cost of distribution
(Rule 12b-1) fees at the aggregate rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net
assets of such Class A Shares. With respect to Class A Shares, the Distributor
at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the
Distribution and Services Plan for personal and
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account maintenance services and expenses so long as such total compensation
under the Plan does not exceed the maximum cap on "service fees" imposed by the
NASD.
Class B and Class C Shares of the Funds are sold subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge through brokers and dealers who are members of the NASD
and certain other financial services firms that have sales arrangements with
Goldman Sachs. Class B and Class C Shares bear the cost of distribution (Rule
12b-1) fees at the aggregate rate of up to 0.75% of the average daily net assets
attributed to Class B and Class C Shares. Class A (Global Income Fund only),
Class B and Class C Shares also bear the cost of service fees at an annual rate
of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributed to such Shares.
It is possible that an institution or its affiliate may offer different
classes of shares (i.e., Institutional, Service, Class A, Class B and Class C
Shares) to its customers and thus receive different compensation with respect to
different classes of shares of each Fund. Dividends paid by each Fund, if any,
with respect to each class of shares will be calculated in the same manner, at
the same time on the same day and will be in the same amount, except for
differences caused by the fact that the respective account, transfer agency,
administration, service and distribution and service fees relating to a
particular class will be borne exclusively by that class. Similarly, the net
asset value per share may differ depending upon the class of shares purchased.
Certain aspects of the shares may be altered, after advance notice to
shareholders, if it is deemed necessary in order to satisfy certain tax
regulatory requirements.
When issued, shares are fully paid and non-assessable. In the event of
liquidation of a Fund, shareholders of that Fund are entitled to share pro rata
in the net assets of the applicable class of the relevant Fund available for
distribution to such shareholders. All shares are freely transferable and have
no preemptive, subscription or conversion rights.
In the interest of economy and convenience, the Trust does not issue
certificates representing the Funds' shares. Instead, the Transfer Agent
maintains a record of each shareholder's ownership. Each shareholder receives
confirmation of purchase and redemption orders from the Transfer Agent. Fund
shares and any dividends and distributions paid by the Funds are reflected in
account statements from the Transfer Agent.
As of February 15, 2000, the following entities owned of record 5% or more
of the outstanding shares of the following Funds: Adjustable Rate Government
Fund (Institutional Class) - Goldman, Sachs & Co., FBO Account #021021365, c/o
Mutual Fund Ops, 85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 (18%); State Treasurer Mtp,
941 O Street, Suite 500, Lincoln, NE 68508 (13%); Regents of the University of
Minnesota, 100 Church Street SE, Room 311A, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (10%); and
Goldman, Sachs & Co., FBO Account #030143572, c/o Mutual Fund Ops, 85 Broad
Street, New York, NY 10004 (9%); Short Duration Government Fund (Institutional
Class) - Goldman Sachs Employee Trust, c/o State Street Bank & Trust, attn:
Goldman Trust, 1 Enterprise Drive, N. Quincy, MA 02171 (21%); and GS Trust -
Balanced Strategy, Short Duration Fund, P.O. Box 1713, Boston, MA 02105 (15%);
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund (Institutional Class) - Goldman, Sachs & Co., FBO
Account #021015243, c/o Mutual Fund Ops, 85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004
(19%); Goldman, Sachs & Co., FBO Account #038856605, c/o Mutual Fund Ops, 85
Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 (6%); Goldman, Sachs & Co., FBO Account
#038106902, c/o Mutual Fund Ops, 85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 (7%); and
Goldman Sachs & Co., FBO Account #021021357, c/o Mutual Fund Ops, 85 Broad
Street, New York, NY 10004 (6%); Core Fixed Income Fund (Institutional Class) -
GS Trust
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Growth & Income Strategy, Omnibus A/C - Core Fixed Income, P.O. Box 1713,
Boston, MA 02105 (15%); Vinson and Elkins Lawyers, Retirement Plan, Texas
Commerce Bank, RIMS-10 TCT-315, P.O. Box 2558, Houston, TX 77252 (10%); C-PO2-EB
Employee Benefits, Methodist Medical Center of Illinois, NC Illinois Trust
Company, 301 SW Adams Street, P.O. Box 749, Peoria, IL 61652 (7%) and Goldman,
Sachs & Co., FBO Account #021017553, c/o Mutual Funds Ops, 85 Broad Street, New
York, NY 10004 (5%); Global Income Fund (Institutional Class) - Goldman Sachs
Growth & Income Strategy, Omnibus A/C - Global Income Fund, P.O. Box 1713,
Boston, MA 02105 (16%); Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy, Omnibus A/C - Global
Income Fund, P.O. Box 1713, Boston, MA 02105 (6%); and State Street Bank and
Trust, GS Profit Sharing Master Trust, P.O. Box 1992, Boston, MA 02105 (9%);
Government Income Fund (Class A) - Edward Jones & Co., Attn. Mutual Fund
Shareholder, 201 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 (9%); and Chase
Manhattan Bank Ttee U/A 9-1-99, Fringe Benefits Mgt. Co., 4 New York Plz., Floor
2, New York, NY 10004 (6%); and Municipal Income Fund (Class A ) - Edward Jones
& Co., Attn: Mutual Fund Shareholder, 201 Progress Pkwy., Maryland Heights, MO
63043 (31%).
Rule 18f-2 under the Act provides that any matter required to be submitted
by the provisions of the Act or applicable state law, or otherwise, to the
holders of the outstanding voting securities of an investment company such as
the Trust shall not be deemed to have been effectively acted upon unless
approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of each class or
series affected by such matter. Rule 18f-2 further provides that a class or
series shall be deemed to be affected by a matter unless the interests of each
class or series in the matter are substantially identical or the matter does not
affect any interest of such class or series. However, Rule 18f-2 exempts the
selection of independent public accountants, the approval of principal
distribution contracts and the election of trustees from the separate voting
requirements of Rule 18f-2.
The Trust is not required to hold annual meetings of shareholders and does
not intend to hold such meetings. In the event that a meeting of shareholders
is held, each share of the Trust will be entitled, as determined by the Trustees
without the vote or consent of the shareholders, either to one vote for each
share or to one vote for each dollar of net asset value represented by such
shares on all matters presented to shareholders including the election of
Trustees (this method of voting being referred to as "dollar based voting").
However, to the extent required by the Act or otherwise determined by the
Trustees, series and classes of the Trust will vote separately from each other.
Shareholders of the Trust do not have cumulative voting rights in the election
of Trustees. Meetings of shareholders of the Trust, or any series or class
thereof, may be called by the Trustees, certain officers or upon the written
request of holders of 10% or more of the shares entitled to vote at such
meetings. The Trustees will call a special meeting of shareholders for the
purpose of electing Trustees, if, at any time, less than a majority of Trustees
holding office at the time were elected by shareholders. The 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 the
Trustees may determine or may be required by law.
The Declaration of Trust provides for indemnification of Trustees, officers
and agents of the Trust unless the recipient is adjudicated (i) to be liable by
reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard
of the duties involved in the conduct of such person's office; or (ii) not to
have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that such person's actions
were in the best interest of the Trust. The Declaration of Trust provides that,
if any shareholder or former shareholder of any series is held personally liable
solely by reason of being or having been a shareholder and not because of the
shareholder's acts or omissions or for some other reason, the shareholder or
former shareholder (or heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives
or general successors) shall be held harmless from and indemnified against all
loss and expense arising from such liability. The Trust, acting on behalf of
any
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affected series, must, upon request by such shareholder, assume the defense of
any claim made against such shareholder for any act or obligation of the series
and satisfy any judgment thereon from the assets of the series.
The Declaration of Trust permits the termination of the Trust or of any
series or class of the Trust (i) by a majority of the affected shareholders at a
meeting of shareholders of the Trust, series or class; or (ii) by a majority of
the Trustees without shareholder approval if the Trustees determine that such
action is in the best interest of the Trust or its shareholders. The factors
and events that the Trustees may take into account in making such determination
include (i) the inability of the Trust or any successor series or class to
maintain its assets at an appropriate size; (ii) changes in laws or regulations
governing the Trust, series or class or affecting assets of the type in which it
invests; or (iii) economic developments or trends having a significant adverse
impact on their business or operations.
The Declaration of Trust authorizes the Trustees without shareholder
approval to cause the Trust, or any series thereof, to merge or consolidate with
any corporation, association, trust or other organization or sell or exchange
all or substantially all of the property belonging to the Trust or any series
thereof. In addition, the Trustees, without shareholder approval, may adopt a
master-feeder structure by investing all or a portion of the assets of a series
of the Trust in the securities of another open-end investment company with
substantially the same investment objective, restrictions and policies.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to amend the Declaration of
Trust without a shareholder vote. However, shareholders of the Trust have the
right to vote on any amendment (i) that would affect the voting rights of
shareholders; (ii) that is required by law to be approved by shareholders; (iii)
that would amend the voting provisions of the Declaration of Trust; or (iv) that
the Trustees determine to submit to shareholders.
The Trustees may appoint separate Trustees with respect to one or more
series or classes of the Trust's shares (the "Series Trustees"). Series
Trustees may, but are not required to, serve as Trustees of the Trust or any
other series or class of the Trust. The Series Trustees have, to the exclusion
of any other Trustees of the Trust, all the powers and authorities of Trustees
under the Declaration of Trust with respect to any other series or class.
Shareholder and Trustee Liability
Under Delaware law, the shareholders of the Funds are not generally subject
to liability for the debts or obligations of the Trust. Similarly, Delaware law
provides that a series of the Trust will not be liable for the debts or
obligations of any other series of the Trust. However, no similar statutory or
other authority limiting business trust shareholder liability exists in other
states. As a result, to the extent that a Delaware business trust or a
shareholder is subject to the jurisdiction of courts of such other states, the
courts may not apply Delaware law and may thereby subject the Delaware business
trust shareholders to liability. To guard against this risk, the Declaration of
Trust contains an express disclaimer of shareholder liability for acts or
obligations of a Fund. Notice of such disclaimer will normally be given in each
agreement, obligation or instrument entered into or executed by a series or the
Trustees. The Declaration of Trust provides for indemnification by the relevant
Fund for all loss suffered by a shareholder as a result of an obligation of the
series. The Declaration of Trust also provides that a series shall, upon
request, assume the defense of any claim made against any shareholder for any
act or obligation of the series and satisfy any judgment thereon. In view of the
above, the risk of personal liability of shareholders of a Delaware business
trust is remote.
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In addition to the requirement under Delaware law, the Declaration of Trust
provides that shareholders of a series may bring a derivative action on behalf
of the series only if the following conditions are met: (a) shareholders
eligible to bring such derivative action under Delaware law who hold at least
10% of the outstanding shares of the series, or 10% of the outstanding shares of
the class to which such action relates, shall join in the request for the
Trustees to commence such action; and (b) the Trustees must be afforded a
reasonable amount of time to consider such shareholder request and to
investigate the basis of such claim. The Trustees will be entitled to retain
counsel or other advisers in considering the merits of the request and may
require an undertaking by the shareholders making such request to reimburse the
Fund for the expense of any such advisers in the event that the Trustees
determine not to bring such action.
The Declaration of Trust further provides that the Trustees will not be
liable for errors of judgment or mistakes of fact or law, but nothing in the
Declaration of Trust protects a Trustee against liability to which he or she
would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross
negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his or
her office.
NET ASSET VALUE
Under the Act, the Trustees of the Trust are responsible for determining in
good faith the fair value of securities of the Funds. In accordance with
procedures adopted by the Trustees of the Trust, the net asset value per share
of each class of each Fund is calculated by determining the value of the net
assets attributable to each class of that Fund and dividing by the number of
outstanding shares of that class. All securities are valued as of the close of
regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (normally, but not always, 4:00
p.m. New York time) on each Business Day. The term "Business Day" means any day
the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading, which is Monday through Friday
except for holidays. The New York Stock Exchange is closed on the following
holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day
(observed), Good Friday, Memorial Day (observed), Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
In the event that the New York Stock Exchange or the national securities
exchange on which stock options are traded adopt different trading hours on
either a permanent or temporary basis, the Trustees will reconsider the time at
which net asset value is computed. In addition, each Fund may compute its net
asset value as of any time permitted pursuant to any exemption, order or
statement of the SEC or its staff.
For the purpose of calculating the net asset value of the Funds,
investments are valued under valuation procedures established by the Trustees.
Portfolio securities, for which accurate market quotations are readily
available, other than money market instruments, are valued via electronic feeds
to the custodian bank containing dealer-supplied bid quotations or bid
quotations from a recognized pricing service. Securities for which a pricing
service either does not supply a quotation or supplies a quotation that is
believed by the Investment Adviser to be in accurate, will be valued based on
bid-side broker quotations. Securities for which the custodian bank is unable
to obtain an external price as provided above or with respect to which the
Investment Adviser believes an external price does not reflect accurate market
values, will be valued by the Investment Adviser in good faith based on
valuation models that take into account spread and daily yield changes on
government securities (i.e., matrix pricing). Other securities are valued as
follows: (a) overnight repurchase agreements will be valued at cost; (b) term
repurchase agreements (i.e., those whose maturity exceeds seven days) and swaps,
caps, collars and floors will be valued at the average of the bid quotations
obtained daily from at least one
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dealer; (c) debt securities with a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are
valued at amortized cost, which the Trustees have determined to approximate fair
value; (d) spot and forward foreign currency exchange contracts will be valued
using a pricing service such as Reuters (if quotations are unavailable from a
pricing service or, if the quotations by the Investment Adviser are believed to
be inaccurate, the contracts will be valued by calculating the mean between the
last bid and asked quotations supplied by at least one independent dealers in
such contracts); (e) exchange-traded options and futures contracts will be
valued by the custodian bank at the last sale price on the exchange where such
contracts and options are principally traded if accurate quotations are readily
available; and (f) over-the-counter options will be valued by a broker
identified by the portfolio manager/trader.
All other securities, including those for which a pricing service supplies
no exchange quotation or a quotation that is believed by the portfolio
manager/trader to be inaccurate, will be valued at fair value as stated in the
valuation procedures which were approved by the Board of Trustees.
The value of all assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies
will be converted into U.S. dollar values at current exchange rates of such
currencies against U.S. dollars last quoted by any major bank. If such
quotations are not available, the rate of exchange will be determined in good
faith by or under procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
Generally, trading in securities on European and Far Eastern securities
exchanges and on over-the-counter markets is substantially completed at various
times prior to the close of business on each Business Day in New York (i.e., a
day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading). In addition,
European or Far Eastern securities trading generally or in a particular country
or countries may not take place on all Business Days in New York. Furthermore,
trading takes place in various foreign markets on days which are not Business
Days in New York and days on which the Funds' net asset values are not
calculated. Such calculation does not take place contemporaneously with the
determination of the prices of the majority of the portfolio securities used in
such calculation. The impact of events that occur after the publication of
market quotations used by a Fund to price its securities but before the close of
regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange will normally not be reflected in
a Fund's next determined net asset value unless the Trust, in its discretion,
makes an adjustment in light of the nature and materiality of the event, its
effect on Fund operations and other relevant factors.
The proceeds received by each Fund and each other series of the Trust from
the issue or sale of its shares, and all net investment income, realized and
unrealized gain and proceeds thereof, subject only to the rights of creditors,
will be specifically allocated to such Fund and constitute the underlying assets
of that Fund or series. The underlying assets of each Fund will be segregated
on the books of account, and will be charged with the liabilities in respect of
such Fund and with a share of the general liabilities of the Trust. Expenses of
the Trust with respect to the Funds and the other series of the Trust are
generally allocated in proportion to the net asset values of the respective
Funds or series except where allocations of direct expenses can otherwise be
fairly made.
TAXATION
The following is a summary of the principal U.S. federal income, and
certain state and local, tax considerations regarding the purchase, ownership
and disposition of shares in the Funds. This summary does not address special
tax rules applicable to certain classes of investors, such as tax-exempt
entities, insurance companies and financial institutions. Each prospective
shareholder is urged to consult his or her own tax adviser with respect to the
specific federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of
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investing in the Funds. This summary is based on the laws in effect on the date
of this Additional Statement, which are subject to change.
General
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Each Fund is treated as a separate entity for tax purposes, has elected to
be treated as a regulated investment company and intends to qualify for such
treatment for each taxable year under Subchapter M of the Code. To qualify as
such, a Fund must satisfy certain requirements relating to the sources of its
income, diversification of its assets and distribution of its income to
shareholders. As a regulated investment company, a Fund will not be subject to
federal income or excise tax on any net investment income and net realized
capital gains that are distributed to its shareholders in accordance with
certain timing requirements of the Code.
There are certain tax requirements that all Funds must follow in order to
avoid federal taxation. In its efforts to adhere to these requirements, the
Funds may have to limit their investment activities in some types of
instruments. Qualification as a regulated investment company under the Code
requires, among other things, that (a) a Fund derive at least 90% of its gross
income (including tax-exempt interest) for its taxable year from dividends,
interest, payments with respect to securities loans and gains from the sale or
other disposition of stocks or securities, or foreign currencies or other income
(including but not limited to gains from options, futures and forward contracts)
derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or
currencies (the "90% gross income test"); and (b) a Fund diversify its holdings
so that, at the close of each quarter of its taxable year, (i) at least 50% of
the market value of its total (gross) assets is comprised of cash, cash items,
U.S. Government Securities, securities of other regulated investment companies
and other securities limited in respect of any one issuer to an amount not
greater in value than 5% of the value of the Fund's total assets and to not more
than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii) not more
than 25% of the value of its total (gross) assets is invested in the securities
of any one issuer (other than U.S. Government Securities and securities of
other regulated investment companies) or two or more issuers controlled by a
Fund and engaged in the same, similar or related trades or businesses.
Future Treasury regulations could provide that qualifying income under the
90% gross income test will not include gains from foreign currency transactions
that are not directly related to the principal business of Core Fixed Income
Fund, Global Income Fund or High Yield Fund in investing in stock or securities
or options and futures with respect to stock or securities. Using foreign
currency positions or entering into foreign currency options, futures and
forward contracts for purposes other than hedging currency risk with respect to
securities in Core Fixed Income Fund, Global Income Fund or High Yield Fund or
anticipated to be acquired may not qualify as "directly related" under these
tests.
As a regulated investment company, a Fund will not be subject to U.S.
federal income tax on the portion of its income and capital gains that it
distributes to its shareholders in any taxable year for which it distributes, in
compliance with the Code's timing and other requirements, at least 90% of its
"investment company taxable income" (which includes dividends, taxable interest,
taxable original issue discount income, market discount income, income from
securities lending, net short-term capital gain in excess of net long-term
capital loss, certain net realized foreign exchange gains, and any other taxable
income other than "net capital gain" as defined below and is reduced by
deductible expenses) and at least 90% of the excess of its gross tax-exempt
interest income, if any, over certain disallowed deductions ("net tax-exempt
interest"). A Fund may retain for investment its "net capital gain" (which
consists of the excess of its net long-term capital gain over its net short-term
capital loss). However, if a Fund retains any investment company taxable income
or net capital gain, it will be subject to tax at regular
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corporate rates on the amount retained. If a Fund retains any net capital gain,
that Fund may designate the retained amount as undistributed net capital gain in
a notice to its shareholders who, if subject to U.S. federal income tax on long-
term capital gains, (a) will be required to include in income for federal income
tax purposes, as long-term capital gain, their shares of such undistributed
amount; and (b) will be entitled to credit their proportionate shares of the tax
paid by that Fund against their U.S. federal income tax liabilities, if any, and
to claim refunds to the extent the credit exceeds such liabilities. For U.S.
federal income tax purposes, the tax basis of shares owned by a shareholder of
the Fund will be increased by an amount equal under current law to 65% of the
amount of undistributed net capital gain included in the shareholder's gross
income. Each Fund intends to distribute for each taxable year to its
shareholders all or substantially all of its investment company taxable income
(if any), net capital gain and any net tax-exempt interest. Exchange control or
other foreign laws, regulations or practices may restrict repatriation of
investment income, capital or the proceeds of securities sales by foreign
investors such as Core Fixed Income Fund, Global Income Fund and High Yield Fund
and may therefore make it more difficult for these Funds to satisfy the
distribution requirements described above, as well as the excise tax
distribution requirements described below. However, these Funds generally expect
to be able to obtain sufficient cash to satisfy such requirements from new
investors, the sale of securities or other sources. If for any taxable year a
Fund does not qualify as a regulated investment company, it will be taxed on all
of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain at corporate
rates, its net tax-exempt interest (if any) may be subject to the alternative
minimum tax, and its distributions to shareholders will be taxable as ordinary
dividends to the extent of its current and accumulated earnings and profits.
For federal income tax purposes, each Fund is permitted to carry forward a
net capital loss in any year to offset its own capital gains, if any, during the
eight years following the year of the loss. At October 31, 1999 the Funds had
approximately the following amounts of capital loss carry forwards:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years of
Amount Expiration
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<S> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government Fund $50,033,000 2000-2007
Short Duration Government Fund 17,097,000 2002-2007
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund 3,843,000 2002-2007
Government Income Fund 2,397,000 2007
Municipal Income Fund 2,045,000 2007
Core Fixed Income Fund 6,931,000 2007
Global Income Fund 4,047,000 2007
High Yield Fund 10,760,000 2006-2007
</TABLE>
These amounts are available to be carried forward to offset future capital
gains to the extent permitted by the Code and applicable tax regulations.
In order to avoid a 4% federal excise tax, each Fund must distribute or be
deemed to have distributed by December 31 of each calendar year at least 98% of
its taxable ordinary income for such year, at least 98% of the excess of its
capital gains over its capital losses (generally computed on the basis of the
one-year period ending on October 31 of such year) and 100% of any taxable
ordinary income and the excess of capital gains over capital losses for the
prior year that were not distributed during such year and on which the Fund did
not pay federal income tax. The Funds anticipate that they will generally make
timely distributions of income and capital gains in compliance with these
requirements so that they will generally not be required to pay the excise tax.
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For federal income tax purposes, dividends declared by a Fund in October,
November or December as of a record date in such a month that are actually paid
in January of the following year will be treated as if they were received by
shareholders on December 31 of the year declared.
The Tax Exempt Funds may purchase Municipal Securities together with the
right to resell the securities to the seller at an agreed-upon price or yield
within a specified period prior to the maturity date of the securities. Such a
right to resell is commonly known as a "put" and is also referred to as a
"standby commitment." The Tax Exempt Funds may pay for a standby commitment
either separately, in cash, or in the form of a higher price for the securities
that are acquired subject to the standby commitment, thus increasing the cost of
securities and reducing the yield otherwise available. Additionally, the Tax
Exempt Funds may purchase beneficial interests in Municipal Securities held by
trusts, custodial arrangements or partnerships and/or combined with third-party
puts and other types of features such as interest rate swaps; those investments
may require the Fund to pay "tender fees" or other fees for the various features
provided.
The IRS has issued a revenue ruling to the effect that, under specified
circumstances, a registered investment company will be the owner of tax-exempt
municipal obligations acquired subject to a put option. The IRS has also issued
private letter rulings to certain taxpayers (which do not serve as precedent for
other taxpayers) to the effect that tax-exempt interest received by a regulated
investment company with respect to such obligations will be tax-exempt in the
hands of the company and may be distributed to its shareholders as exempt-
interest dividends. The IRS has subsequently announced that it will not
ordinarily issue advance ruling letters as to the identity of the true owner of
property in cases involving the sale of securities or participation interests
therein if the purchaser has the right to cause the security, or the
participation interest therein, to be purchased by either the seller or a third
party. Each of the Tax Exempt Funds intends to take the position that it is the
owner of any municipal obligations acquired subject to a standby commitment or
other third party put and that tax-exempt interest earned with respect to such
municipal obligations will be tax-exempt in its hands. There is no assurance
that the IRS will agree with such position in any particular case.
Additionally, the federal income tax treatment of certain other aspects of these
investments, including the treatment of tender fees paid by these Funds, in
relation to various regulated investment company tax provisions is unclear.
However, the Investment Adviser intends to manage the Tax Exempt Funds'
portfolios in a manner designed to minimize any adverse impact from the tax
rules applicable to these investments.
Gains and losses on the sale, lapse, or other termination of options and
futures contracts, options thereon and certain forward contracts (except certain
foreign currency options, forward contracts and futures contracts) will
generally be treated as capital gain and losses. Certain of the futures
contracts, forward contracts and options held by a Fund will be required to be
"marked-to-market" for federal income tax purposes, that is, treated as having
been sold at their fair market value on the last day of the Fund's taxable year.
These provisions may require a Fund to recognize income or gains without a
concurrent receipt of cash. Any gain or loss recognized on actual or deemed
sales of these futures contracts, forward contracts or options will (except for
certain foreign currency options, forward contracts, and futures contracts) be
treated as 60% long-term capital gain or loss and 40% short-term capital gain or
loss. As a result of certain hedging transactions entered into by a Fund, that
Fund may be required to defer the recognition of losses on futures or forward
contracts and options or underlying securities or foreign currencies to the
extent of any unrecognized gains on related positions held by the Fund and the
characterization of gains or losses as long-term or short-term may be changed.
The tax provisions described above applicable to options, futures and forward
contracts may affect the amount, timing, and character of a Fund's distributions
to shareholders. Certain tax elections may be available to the Funds to mitigate
some of the unfavorable consequences described in this paragraph.
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Section 988 of the Code contains special tax rules applicable to certain
foreign currency transactions and instruments that may affect the amount, timing
and character of income, gain or loss recognized by Core Fixed Income Fund,
Global Income Fund and High Yield Fund. Under these rules, foreign exchange
gain or loss realized by these Funds with respect to foreign currencies and
certain futures and options thereon, foreign currency-denominated debt
instruments, foreign currency forward contracts, and foreign currency-
denominated payables and receivables will generally be treated as ordinary
income or loss, although in some cases elections may be available that would
alter this treatment. If a net foreign exchange loss treated as ordinary loss
under Section 988 of the Code were to exceed a Fund's investment company taxable
income (computed without regard to such loss) for a taxable year, the resulting
loss would not be deductible by the Fund or its shareholders in future years.
Net loss, if any, from certain foreign currency transactions or instruments
could exceed net investment income otherwise calculated for accounting purposes
with the result being either no dividends being paid or a portion of Core Fixed
Income Fund's, Global Income Fund's or High Yield Fund's dividends being treated
as a return of capital for tax purposes, nontaxable to the extent of a
shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares and, once such basis is exhausted,
generally giving rise to capital gains.
Core Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may be subject to
foreign taxes on income (possibly including, in some cases, capital gains) from
foreign securities. Tax conventions between certain countries and the United
States may reduce or eliminate such taxes in some cases. Because more than 50%
of Global Income Fund's total assets at the close of any taxable year will
generally consist of stock or securities of foreign corporations, Global Income
Fund will generally qualify to file an election with the IRS pursuant to which
shareholders of Global Income Fund would be required to (i) include in ordinary
gross income (in addition to taxable dividends actually received) their pro rata
shares of foreign income taxes paid by Global Income Fund that are treated as
income taxes under U.S. tax regulations (which excludes, for example, stamp
taxes, securities transaction taxes, and similar taxes) even though not actually
received by such shareholders; and (ii) treat such respective pro rata portions
as foreign income taxes paid by them. Global Income Fund may or may not make
this election for any particular taxable year. Core Fixed Income and High Yield
Funds will not satisfy the 50% requirement described above and, therefore, will
not make this election. Core Fixed Income and High Yield Funds and, if it does
not make the election, Global Income Fund will, however, be entitled to deduct
such taxes in computing the amounts they are required to distribute.
If Global Income Fund makes this election, its shareholders may then deduct
such pro rata portions of qualified foreign taxes in computing their taxable
incomes, or, alternatively, use them as foreign tax credits, subject to
applicable limitations, against their U.S. federal income taxes. Shareholders
who do not itemize deductions for federal income tax purposes will not, however,
be able to deduct their pro rata portion of qualified foreign taxes paid by
Global Income Fund, although such shareholders will be required to include their
shares of such taxes in gross income if Global Income Fund makes the election
referred to above.
If a shareholder chooses to take a credit for the foreign taxes deemed paid
by such shareholder as a result of any such election by Global Income Fund, the
amount of the credit that may be claimed in any year may not exceed the same
proportion of the U.S. tax against which such credit is taken which the
shareholder's taxable income from foreign sources (but not in excess of the
shareholder's entire taxable income) bears to his or her entire taxable income.
For this purpose, distributions from long-term and short-term capital gains or
foreign currency gains by Global Income Fund will generally not be treated as
income from foreign sources. This foreign tax credit limitation may also be
applied separately to certain specific categories of foreign-source income and
the related foreign taxes. As a result of these
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rules, which have different effects depending upon each shareholder's particular
tax situation, certain shareholders of Global Income Fund may not be able to
claim a credit for the full amount of their proportionate shares of the foreign
taxes paid by the Fund.
Shareholders who are not liable for U.S. federal income taxes, including
tax-exempt shareholders, will ordinarily not benefit from this election. Each
year, if any, that Global Income Fund files the election described above, its
shareholders will be notified of the amount of (i) each shareholder's pro rata
share of qualified foreign income taxes paid by Global Income Fund; and (ii) the
portion of Fund dividends which represents income from each foreign country.
If Core Fixed Income, Global Income or High Yield Funds acquire stock
(including, under proposed regulations, an option to acquire stock such as is
inherent in a convertible bond) in certain foreign corporations ("passive
foreign investment companies") that receive at least 75% of their annual gross
income from passive sources (such as interest, dividends, rents, royalties or
capital gain) or hold at least 50% of their assets in investments producing such
passive income, the Fund could be subject to federal income tax and additional
interest charges on "excess distributions" received from such companies or gain
from the sale of such stock in such companies, even if all income or gain
actually received by the Fund is timely distributed to its shareholders. The
Fund would not be able to pass through to its shareholders any credit or
deduction for such a tax. Certain elections may, if available, ameliorate these
adverse tax consequences, but any such election would require the Fund to
recognize taxable income or gain without the concurrent receipt of cash. Core
Fixed Income, Global Income and High Yield Funds may limit and/or manage their
holdings in passive foreign investment companies to minimize their tax liability
or maximize their return from these investments.
A Fund's investment in zero coupon securities, deferred interest
securities, capital appreciation bonds or other securities bearing original
issue discount or, if a Fund elects to include market discount in income
currently, market discount, as well as any "mark-to-market" gain from certain
options, futures or forward contracts, as described above, will generally cause
it to realize income or gain prior to the receipt of cash payments with respect
to these securities or contracts. In order to obtain cash to enable it to
distribute this income or gain, maintain its qualification as a regulated
investment company and avoid federal income or excise taxes, a Fund may be
required to liquidate portfolio securities that it might otherwise have
continued to hold.
Investment in lower-rated securities may present special tax issues for a
Fund to the extent actual or anticipated defaults may be more likely with
respect to such securities. Tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such
as when a Fund may cease to accrue interest, original issue discount, or market
discount; when and to what extent deductions may be taken for bad debts or
worthless securities; how payment received on obligations in default should be
allocated between principal and income; and whether exchanges of debt
obligations in a workout context are taxable. These and other issues will be
addressed by a Fund, in the event it invests in such securities, in order to
seek to eliminate or minimize any adverse tax consequences.
The federal income tax rules applicable to mortgage dollar rolls and
interest rate and currency swaps, floors, caps and collars are unclear in
certain respects, and a Fund may also be required to account for these
instruments under tax rules in a manner that, under certain circumstances, may
limit its transactions in these instruments.
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Taxable U.S. Shareholders - Distributions
Tax Exempt Funds. Each Tax Exempt Fund expects to qualify to pay "exempt-
interest dividends," as defined in the Code. To qualify to pay exempt-interest
dividends, the applicable Fund must, at the close of each quarter of its taxable
year, have at least 50% of the value of its total assets invested in Municipal
Securities whose interest is excluded from gross income under Section 103(a) of
the Code. In purchasing Municipal Securities, each Tax Exempt Fund intends to
rely on opinions of nationally recognized bond counsel for each issue as to the
excludability of interest on such obligations from gross income for federal
income tax purposes. A Tax Exempt Fund will not undertake independent
investigations concerning the tax-exempt status of such obligations, nor does it
guarantee or represent that bond counsels' opinions are correct. Bond counsels'
opinions will generally be based in part upon covenants by the issuers and
related parties regarding continuing compliance with federal tax requirements.
Tax laws not only limit the purposes for which tax-exempt bonds may be issued
and the supply of such bonds, but also contain numerous and complex requirements
that must be satisfied on a continuing basis in order for bonds to be and remain
tax-exempt. If the issuer of a bond or a user of a bond-financed facility fails
to comply with such requirements at any time, interest on the bond could become
taxable, retroactive to the date the obligation was issued. In that event, a
portion of a Tax Exempt Fund's distributions attributable to interest the Fund
received on such bond for the current year and for prior years could be
characterized or recharacterized as taxable income. The availability of tax-
exempt obligations and the value of a Tax Exempt Fund's portfolio may be
affected by restrictive federal income tax legislation enacted in recent years
or by similar, future legislation. If a Tax Exempt Fund satisfies the
applicable requirements, dividends paid by the Fund which are attributable to
tax exempt interest on Municipal Securities and designated by the Fund as
exempt-interest dividends in a written notice mailed to its shareholders within
60 days after the close of its taxable year may be treated by shareholders as
items of interest excludable from their gross income under Section 103(a) of the
Code. Exempt-interest dividends a Tax Exempt Fund receives from other regulated
investment companies, including exempt-interest dividends on auction rate
preferred securities of such companies held by a Fund, are treated as interest
on Municipal Securities and may be distributed by a Tax Exempt Fund as exempt-
interest dividends. The recipient of tax-exempt income is required to report
such income on his or her federal income tax return. The Code provides that
interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry shares of a
Tax Exempt Fund is not deductible to the extent attributable to exempt-interest
dividends.
Although all or a substantial portion of the dividends paid by a Tax Exempt
Fund may be excluded by shareholders of such Fund from their gross income for
federal income tax purposes, each Tax Exempt Fund may purchase specified private
activity bonds, the interest from which (including a Fund's distributions
attributable to such interest) may be a preference item for purposes of the
federal alternative minimum tax (both individual and corporate). All exempt-
interest dividends from a Tax Exempt Fund, whether or not attributable to
private activity bond interest, may increase a corporate shareholder's
liability, if any, for corporate alternative minimum tax, and will be taken into
account in determining the extent to which a shareholder's Social Security or
certain railroad retirement benefits are taxable.
The Tax Exempt Funds are not intended to constitute a balanced investment
program and are not designed for investors seeking capital appreciation or
maximum tax-exempt income irrespective of fluctuations in principal. Shares of
the Tax Exempt Funds would not be suitable for tax-exempt institutions and may
not be suitable for retirement plans qualified under Section 401 of the Code,
H.R. 10 plans and individual retirement accounts since such plans and accounts
are generally tax-exempt and, therefore, would not gain any additional benefit
from the Funds' dividends being tax-exempt. In
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addition, the Tax Exempt Funds may not be an appropriate investment for persons
or entities that are "substantial users" of facilities financed by private
activity bonds or "related persons" thereof. "Substantial user" is defined under
U.S. Treasury Regulations to include a non-exempt person which regularly uses a
part of such facilities in its trade or business and whose gross revenues
derived with respect to the facilities financed by the issuance of bonds are
more than 5% of the total revenues derived by all users of such facilities,
which occupies more than 5% of the usable area of such facilities or for which
such facilities or a part thereof were specifically constructed, reconstructed
or acquired. "Related persons" include certain related natural persons,
affiliated corporations, partnerships and its partners and an S corporation and
its shareholders. A shareholder is advised to consult his or her tax adviser
with respect to whether exempt-interest dividends retain the exclusion under
Section 103(a) if such shareholder would be treated as a "substantial user"
under Section 147(a)(1) with respect to some or all of the tax-exempt
obligations held by a Tax Exempt Fund.
All Funds. Distributions from investment company taxable income, as
defined above, are taxable to shareholders who are subject to tax as ordinary
income whether paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares. Taxable
distributions include distributions from any Fund, including the Tax-Exempt
Funds, that are attributable to (a) taxable income, including but not limited to
dividends, taxable bond interest, recognized market discount income, original
issue discount income accrued with respect to taxable bonds, income from
repurchase agreements, income from securities lending, income from dollar rolls,
income from interest rate or currency swaps, caps, floors and collars, and a
portion of the discount from certain stripped tax-exempt obligations or their
coupons; or (b) capital gains from the sale of securities or other investments
(including from the disposition of rights to when-issued securities prior to
issuance) or from options, futures or certain forward contracts. Any portion of
such taxable distributions that is attributable to a Fund's net capital gain, as
defined above, may be designated by the Fund as a "capital gain dividend,"
taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain whether received in cash or
additional shares and regardless of the length of time their shares of a Fund
have been held.
It is expected that distributions made by the Funds will ordinarily not
qualify for the dividends-received deduction for corporations because qualifying
distributions may be made only from a Fund's dividend income that it receives
from stock in U.S. domestic corporations. The Funds do not intend to purchase
stock of domestic corporations other than in limited instances, including
investments in investment companies, distributions from which may in rare cases
qualify as dividends for this purpose. The dividends-received deduction, if
available, is reduced to the extent the shares with respect to which the
dividends are received are treated as debt-financed under the federal income tax
law and is eliminated if the shares are deemed to have been held for less than a
minimum period, generally 46 days. Receipt of certain distributions qualifying
for the deduction may result in reduction of the tax basis of the corporate
shareholder's shares and may give rise to or increase its liability for federal
corporate alternative minimum tax.
Distributions in excess of a Fund's current and accumulated earnings and
profits, as computed for federal income tax purposes, will first reduce a
shareholder's basis in his or her shares and, after the shareholder's basis is
reduced to zero, will generally constitute capital gains to a shareholder who
holds his or her shares as capital assets.
Shareholders receiving a distribution in the form of newly issued shares
will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as receiving a distribution
in an amount equal to the amount of cash that they would have received had they
elected to receive cash and will have a cost basis in the shares received equal
to such amount.
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After the close of each calendar year, each Fund will inform shareholders
of the federal income tax status of its dividends and distributions for such
year, including the portion of such dividends, if any, that qualifies as tax-
exempt or as capital gain, the portion, if any, that should be treated as a tax
preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax and the
foreign tax credits, if any, associated with such dividends. Shareholders who
have not held shares of a Tax-Exempt Fund for such Fund's full taxable year may
have designated as tax-exempt or as a tax preference item a percentage of
distributions which is not equal to the actual amount of tax-exempt income or
tax preference item income earned by the Fund during the period of their
investment in the Fund.
All distributions, whether received in shares or in cash, as well as
redemptions and exchanges, must be reported by each shareholder who is required
to file a U.S. federal income tax return.
Different tax treatment, including penalties on certain excess
contributions and deferrals, certain pre-retirement and post-retirement
distributions, and certain prohibited transactions is accorded to accounts
maintained as qualified retirement plans. Shareholders should consult their tax
advisers for more information.
Taxable U.S. Shareholders -- Sale of Shares
When a shareholder's shares are sold, redeemed or otherwise disposed of in
a transaction that is treated as a sale for tax purposes, the shareholder will
generally recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the
shareholder's adjusted tax basis in the shares and the cash, or fair market
value of any property, received. (To aid in computing your tax basis, a
shareholder should generally retain its account statements for the period that
it held shares.) Assuming the shareholder holds the shares as a capital asset at
the time of such sale, such gain or loss should be capital in character, and
long-term if the shareholder has a tax holding period for the shares of more
than one year, otherwise short-term, subject to the rules described below.
Shareholders should consult their own tax advisers with reference to their
particular circumstances to determine whether a redemption (including an
exchange) or other disposition of Fund shares is properly treated as a sale for
tax purposes, as is assumed in this discussion. All or a portion of a sales
charge paid in purchasing Class A shares of a Fund cannot be taken into account
for purposes of determining gain or loss on the redemption or exchange of such
shares within 90 days after their purchase to the extent shares of that Fund or
another fund are subsequently acquired without payment of a sales charge
pursuant to the reinvestment or exchange privilege. Any disregarded portion of
such charge will result in an increase in the shareholder's tax basis in the
shares subsequently acquired. If a shareholder received a capital gain dividend
with respect to shares and such shares have a tax holding period of six months
or less at the time of the sale or redemption, then any loss the shareholder
realizes on the sale or redemption will be treated as a long-term capital loss
to the extent of such capital gain dividend. Also, any losses realized by
shareholders who dispose of shares of the Tax-Exempt Funds with a tax holding
period of six months or less are disallowed to the extent of any exempt-interest
dividends received with respect to such shares. Additionally, any loss realized
on a sale or redemption of shares of a Fund may be disallowed under "wash sale"
rules to the extent the shares disposed of are replaced with other shares of the
same Fund within a period of 61 days beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days
after the shares are disposed of, such as pursuant to a dividend reinvestment in
shares of the Fund. If disallowed, the loss will be reflected in an adjustment
to the basis of the shares acquired.
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Backup Withholding
Each Fund will be required to report to the IRS all taxable distributions,
as well as gross proceeds from the redemption or exchange of Fund shares, except
in the case of certain exempt recipients, i.e., corporations and certain other
investors distributions to which are exempt from the information reporting
provisions of the Code. Under the backup withholding provisions of Code Section
3406 and applicable Treasury regulations, all such reportable distributions and
proceeds may be subject to backup withholding of federal income tax at the rate
of 31% in the case of non-exempt shareholders who fail to furnish the Funds with
their correct taxpayer identification number ("TIN") and with certain required
certifications or if the IRS or a broker notifies the Funds that the number
furnished by the shareholder is incorrect or that the shareholder is subject to
backup withholding as a result of failure to report interest or dividend income.
However, any taxable distributions from a Tax-Exempt Fund will not be subject to
backup withholding if the applicable Fund reasonably estimates that at least 95%
of its distributions will be exempt-interest dividends. A Fund may refuse to
accept an application that does not contain any required taxpayer identification
number or certification that the number provided is correct. If the backup
withholding provisions are applicable, any such distributions and proceeds,
whether taken in cash or reinvested in shares, will be reduced by the amounts
required to be withheld. Any amounts withheld may be credited against a
shareholder's U.S. federal income tax liability. If a shareholder does not have
a TIN, it should apply for one immediately by contacting the local office of the
Social Security Administration or the Internal revenue (IRS). Backup
withholding could apply to payments relating to a shareholder's account while it
is waiting receipt of a TIN. Special rules apply for certain entities. For
example, for an account established under a Uniform Gifts or Transfers to Minors
Act, the TIN of the minor should be furnished. Investors should consult their
tax advisers about the applicability of the backup withholding provisions.
Non-U.S. Shareholders
The foregoing discussion relates solely to U.S. federal income tax law as
it applies to "U.S. persons" (i.e., U.S. citizens and residents and U.S.
domestic corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates) subject to tax under
such law. Dividends from investment company taxable income distributed by a Fund
to a shareholder who is not a U.S. person will be subject to U.S. withholding
tax at the rate of 30% (or a lower rate provided by an applicable tax treaty)
unless the dividends are effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business of
the shareholder, in which case the dividends will be subject to tax on a net
income basis at the graduated rates applicable to U.S. individuals or domestic
corporations. Distributions of net capital gain, including amounts retained by a
Fund which are designated as undistributed capital gains, to a shareholder who
is not a U.S. person will not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding
tax unless the distributions are effectively connected with the shareholder's
trade or business in the United States or, in the case of a shareholder who is a
nonresident alien individual, the shareholder is present in the United States
for 183 days or more during the taxable year and certain other conditions are
met. Non-U.S. shareholders may also be subject to U.S. withholding tax on deemed
income resulting from any election by Global Income Fund to treat qualified
foreign taxes it pays as passed through to shareholders (as described above),
but they may not be able to claim a U.S. tax credit or deduction with respect to
such taxes.
Any capital gain realized by a shareholder who is not a U.S. person upon a
sale or redemption of shares of a Fund will not be subject to U.S. federal
income or withholding tax unless the gain is effectively connected with the
shareholder's trade or business in the United States, or in the case of a
shareholder who is a nonresident alien individual, the shareholder is present in
the United States for 183 days or more during the taxable year and certain other
conditions are met.
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Non-U.S. persons who fail to furnish a Fund with an IRS Form W-8 or
acceptable substitute may be subject to backup withholding at the rate of 31% on
capital gain dividends and the proceeds of redemptions and exchanges. Each
shareholder who is not a U.S. person should consult his or her tax adviser
regarding the U.S. and non-U.S. tax consequences of ownership of shares of and
receipt of distributions from a Fund.
State and Local Taxes
A Fund may be subject to state or local taxes in certain jurisdictions in
which the Fund may be deemed to be doing business. A state income (and possibly
local income and/or intangible property) tax exemption is generally available to
the extent (if any) a Fund's distributions are derived from interest on (or, in
the case of intangible property taxes, the value of its assets is attributable
to) certain U.S. Government obligations and/or tax-exempt municipal obligations
issued by or on behalf of the particular state or a political subdivision
thereof, provided in some states that certain thresholds for holdings of such
obligations and/or reporting requirements are satisfied. In addition, in those
states or localities which have income tax laws, the treatment of a Fund and its
shareholders under such laws may differ from their treatment under federal
income tax laws, and investment in a Fund may have tax consequences for
shareholders different from those of a direct investment in such Fund's
portfolio securities. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisers
concerning these matters.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Each Fund may from time to time quote or otherwise use yield and total
return information in advertisements, shareholder reports or sales literature.
Thirty-day yield and average annual total return values are computed pursuant to
formulas specified by the SEC. Each Fund may also from time to time quote
distribution rates in reports to shareholders and in sales literature.
Thirty-day yield is derived by dividing net investment income per share
earned during the period by the maximum public offering price per share on the
last day of such period. Yield is then annualized by assuming that yield is
realized each month for 12 months and is reinvested every six months. Net
investment income per share is equal to the dividends and interest earned during
the period, reduced by accrued expenses for the period. The calculation of net
investment income for these purposes may differ from the net investment income
determined for accounting purposes.
Tax equivalent yield represents the yield an investor would have to earn to
equal, after taxes, a Tax Exempt Fund's tax-free yield. Tax equivalent yield is
calculated by dividing a Tax Exempt Fund's tax-exempt yield by one minus a
stated federal and/or state tax rate.
Distribution rate for a specified period is calculated by annualizing
distributions of net investment income for such period and dividing this amount
by the net asset value per share or maximum public offering price on the last
day of the period.
Average annual total return for a specified period is derived by
calculating the actual dollar amount of the investment return on a $1,000
investment made at the maximum public offering price applicable to the relevant
class (i.e., net asset value in the case of each class other than Class A) at
the beginning of the period, and then calculating the annual compounded rate of
return which would produce that amount, assuming a redemption (and payment of
any contingent deferred sales charge) at the end of the period. This
calculation assumes a complete redemption of the investment. It also
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assumes that all dividends and distributions are reinvested at net asset value
on the reinvestment dates during the period.
Year-by-year total return and cumulative total return for a specified
period are each derived by calculating the percentage rate required to make a
$1,000 investment (made at the maximum public offering price per share with all
distributions reinvested) at the beginning of such period equal to the actual
total value of such investment at the end of such period. The table set forth
below indicates the total return (capital charges plus reimbursement of all
distributions) on a hypothetical investment of $1,000 in a Fund for the periods
indicated.
Total return calculations for Class A Shares reflect the effect of paying
the maximum initial sales charge. Investment at a lower sales charge would
result in higher performance figures. Total return calculations for Class B and
Class C Shares reflect deduction of the applicable CDSC imposed upon redemption
of Class B and Class C Shares held for the applicable period. Each Fund may
also from time to time advertise total return on a cumulative, average, year-by-
year or other basis for various specified periods by means of quotations,
charts, graphs or schedules. In addition, each Fund may furnish total return
calculations based on investments at various sales charge levels or at NAV. Any
performance information which is based on a Fund's NAV per share would be
reduced if any applicable sales charge were taken into account. In addition to
the above, each Fund may from time to time advertise its performance relative to
certain averages, performance rankings, indices, other information prepared by
recognized mutual fund statistical services and investments for which reliable
performance information is available. A Fund's performance quotations do not
reflect any fees charged by an Authorized Dealer, Service Organization or other
financial intermediary to its customer accounts in connection with investments
in the Fund.
The following table presents 30-day yield, tax equivalent yield (Short
Duration Tax-Free and Municipal Income Funds only), distribution rate and
average annual total return (capital plus reinvestment of all distributions) for
each class of shares outstanding for the periods indicated.
Thirty-day yield, tax equivalent yield (Short Duration Tax- Free and
Municipal Income Funds only), distribution rate and average annual total return
are calculated separately for each class of shares in existence of each Fund.
Each class of shares of each Fund is subject to different fees and expenses and
may have different returns for the same period. Any performance data for Class
A, Class B or Class C Shares which is based upon a Fund's net asset value per
share would be reduced if a sales charge were taken into account.
The average annual total return calculation reflects a maximum initial
sales charge of 1.5% for Class A Shares of Adjustable Rate Government Fund; 2.0%
for Class A Shares of Short Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free
Funds; and 4.5% for Class A Shares of Government Income, Municipal Income, Core
Fixed Income, Global Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds; the
assumed deferred sales charge for Class B Shares (2% maximum declining to 0%
after three years for the Short Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free
Funds and 5% maximum declining to 0% after six years for the Government Income,
Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, Global Income, High Yield Municipal and
High Yield Funds); and the assumed deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1%
if redeemed within 12 months of purchase).
The Service Shares of Global Income Fund commenced operations on March 12,
1997; the Service Shares of Government Income and Municipal Income Funds
commenced operations on August 15, 1997. The Service Shares of these Funds had
no operating or performance history prior thereto.
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However, in accordance with interpretive positions expressed by the staff of the
SEC, each of these Funds has adopted the performance records of its respective
Class A Shares from that Class's inception date (August 2, 1991, February 10,
1993 and July 20, 1993, respectively) to the inception dates of the Service
Shares stated above. Quotations of performance data of these Funds relating to
this period include the performance record of the applicable Class A Shares
(excluding the impact of any applicable front-end sales charge). The performance
records of the applicable Class A Shares reflect the expenses actually incurred
by the Fund. These expenses include any asset-based sales charges (i.e., fees
under distribution and service plans) imposed and other operating expenses.
Total return quotations are calculated pursuant to SEC-approved methodology.
As of October 31, 1999 the High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations. Accordingly, no performance information is provided for that Fund.
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YIELD
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Period
30-Days Ended 10/31/99
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SEC 30-Day Pro-Forma
Fund Yield Yield/(1)/
- ---- ----- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government Fund
Class A Shares
(assumes 1.5% sales charge) 4.94% 4.87%
Institutional Shares 5.43% 5.37%
Service Shares 4.92% 4.86%
Short Duration Government Fund
Class A Shares
(assumes 2.0% sales charge) 5.53% 5.40%
Class B Shares 5.04% 4.91%
Class C Shares 4.90% 4.76%
Institutional Shares 6.05% 5.91%
Service Shares 5.55% 5.41%
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
Class A Shares
(assumes 2.0% sales charge) 4.52% 4.30%
Class B Shares 4.00% 3.76%
Class C Shares N/A N/A
Institutional Shares 5.01% 4.79%
Service Shares 4.51% 4.29%
Government Income Fund
Class A Shares
(assumes 4.5% sales charge) 5.74% 5.34%
Class B Shares 5.26% 4.84%
Class C Shares 5.26% 4.84%
Institutional Shares N/A N/A
Service Shares N/A N/A
</TABLE>
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YIELD
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Period
30-Days Ended 10/31/99
----------------------
SEC 30-Day Pro-Forma
Fund Yield Yield/(1)/
- ---- ----- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Municipal Income Fund
Class A Shares
(assumes 4.5% sales charge) 4.45% 4.23%
Class B Shares 3.90% 3.67%
Class C Shares 3.90% 3.67%
Institutional Shares 5.06% 4.83%
Service Shares N/A N/A
Core Fixed Income
Class A Shares
(assumes 4.5% sales charge) 6.17% 6.07%
Class B Shares 5.71% 5.61%
Class C Shares 5.72% 5.62%
Institutional Shares 6.87% 6.77%
Service Shares 6.37% 6.27%
Global Income Fund
Class A Shares
(assumes 4.5% sales charge) 3.69% 3.25%
Class B Shares 3.37% 2.91%
Class C Shares 3.37% 2.91%
Institutional Shares 4.52% 4.05%
Service Shares 4.02% 3.55%
High Yield Municipal Fund(2)
Class A Shares
(assumes 4.5% sales charge) N/A N/A
Class B Shares N/A N/A
Class C Shares N/A N/A
Institutional Shares N/A N/A
Service Shares N/A N/A
High Yield Fund
Class A Shares
(assumes 4.5% sales charge) 9.68% 9.54%
Class B Shares 9.36% 9.22%
Class C Shares 9.36% 9.22%
Institutional Shares 10.56% 10.41%
Service Shares N/A N/A
</TABLE>
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DISTRIBUTION RATE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Period
30-Days Ended 10/31/99
----------------------
Pro-Forma
30-Day Distribution
Fund Distribution Rate Rate/(1)/
- ---- ----------------- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government Fund
Class A Shares
assumes no sales charge 5.10% 5.06%
Institutional Shares 5.50% 5.46%
Service Shares 4.99% 4.95%
Short Duration Government Fund
Class A Shares
assumes no sales charge 5.47% 5.34%
Class B Shares 4.87% 4.59%
Class C Shares 4.72% 4.59%
Institutional Shares 5.87% 5.74%
Service Shares 5.37% 5.24%
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
Class A Shares
assumes no sales charge 3.73% 3.46%
Class B Shares 3.13% 2.71%
Class C Shares 2.98% 2.71%
Institutional Shares 4.13% 3.86%
Service Shares 3.63% 3.36%
Government Income Fund
Class A Shares
assumes no sales charge 5.44% 5.09%
Class B Shares 4.69% 4.35%
Class C Shares 4.69% 4.35%
Institutional Shares 5.84% 5.49%
Service Shares 5.34% 4.99%
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Period
30-Days Ended 10/31/99
----------------------
Pro-Forma
30-Day Distribution
Fund Distribution Rate Rate/(1)/
- ---- ----------------- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Municipal Income Fund
Class A Shares
assumes no sales charge 4.27% 4.07%
Class B Shares 3.51% 3.31%
Class C Shares 3.52% 3.32%
Institutional Shares 4.67% 4.47%
Service Shares 4.19% 3.99%
Core Fixed Income
Class A Shares
assumes no sales charge 5.44% 5.40%
Class B Shares 4.69% 4.65%
Class C Shares 4.69% 4.65%
Institutional Shares 5.83% 5.79%
Service Shares 5.34% 5.30%
Global Income Fund
Class A Shares
assumes no sales charge 4.62% 4.24%
Class B Shares 4.13% 3.76%
Class C Shares 4.11% 3.73%
Institutional Shares 5.29% 4.91%
Service Shares 4.78% 4.40%
High Yield Municipal Fund(2)
Class A Shares N/A N/A
assumes no sales charge
Class B Shares N/A N/A
Class C Shares N/A N/A
Institutional Shares N/A N/A
Service Shares N/A N/A
High Yield Fund
Class A Shares
assumes no sales charge 9.09% 9.03%
Class B Shares 8.32% 8.26%
Class C Shares 8.33% 8.27%
Institutional Shares 9.48% 9.42%
Service Shares 8.98% 8.92%
</TABLE>
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TAX-EQUIVALENT YIELD(3)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment Period
30-Days Ended 10/31/99
----------------------
Pro-Forma
Tax-Equivalent Tax-Equivalent
Fund Yield Yield/(1)/
- ---- ----- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund(3)
Class A Shares
assumes no sales charge 7.48% 7.12%
Class B Shares 6.62% 6.23%
Class C Shares N/A N/A
Institutional Shares 8.29% 7.93%
Service Shares 7.47% 7.10%
Municipal Income Fund(3)
Class A Shares
assumes no sales charge 7.37% 7.00%
Class B Shares 6.46% 6.08%
Class C Shares 6.46% 6.08%
Institutional Shares 8.38% 8.00%
Service Shares N/A N/A
High Yield Municipal Fund(2)
Class A Shares
Assumes no sales charge N/A N/A
Class B Shares N/A N/A
Class C Shares N/A N/A
Institutional Shares N/A N/A
Service Shares N/A N/A
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(1) Yield, distribution rate and tax equivalent yield if the applicable
Investment Adviser had not voluntarily agreed to limit its advisory fees and
to maintain expenses at a specified level.
(2) As of October 31, 1999, the High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations. Accordingly, no yield or distribution rate information is
provided for such Fund.
(3) The tax-equivalent rate of Short Duration Tax-Free Fund and Municipal Income
Fund is computed based on the 39.6% federal income tax rate.
The above tables should not be considered a representation of future
performance.
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(TOTAL RETURN)
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Adjustable Rate Government Fund
Institutional Shares 7/17/91/1a/ ended 10/31/99 5.30% 5.20%
one year ended
11/1/98 10/31/99 5.06% 5.03%
five years ended
11/1/94 10/31/99 5.89% 5.82%
Service Shares 3/27/97/1b/ ended 10/31/99 4.64% 4.62%
11/1/98 one year ended 4.65% 4.61%
10/31/99
Class A Shares 5/15/95/1c/ ended 10/31/99
assumes 1.5% sales charge 5.04% 4.82%
assumes no sales charge 5.41% 5.18%
11/1/98 one year ended
10/31/99
assumes 1.5% sales charge 3.05% 3.01%
assumes no sales charge 4.65% 4.61%
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Short Duration Government Fund
Institutional Shares 8/15/88/2a/ ended 10/31/99 6.75% 6.38%
one year ended
11/1/98 10/31/99 2.49% 2.36%
five years ended
11/1/94 10/31/99 6.38% 6.10%
11/1/89 ten years
ended 10/31/99 6.36% 6.07%
Service Shares 4/10/96/2b/ ended 10/31/99 5.35% 5.10%
11/1/98 one year ended 1.97% 1.85%
10/31/99
Class A Shares 5/1/97/2c/ ended 10/31/99
assumes 2.0% sales charge 4.14% 3.73%
assumes no sales charge 4.99% 4.57%
11/1/98 one year ended
10/31/99
assumes 2.0% sales charge (0.04)% (0.17)%
assumes no sales charge 1.97% 1.85%
Class B Shares 5/1/97/2c/ ended 10/31/99 4.02% 3.59%
11/1/98 one year ended (0.47)% (0.75)%
10/31/99
Class C Shares 8/15/97/2d/ ended 10/31/99 3.65% 3.39%
11/1/98 one year ended 0.19% (0.06)%
10/31/99
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
Institutional Shares 10/1/92/3a/ ended 10/31/99 4.13% 3.59%
11/1/98 one year ended 1.50% 1.23%
10/31/99
11/1/94 five years ended 4.51% 3.97%
10/31/99
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Service Shares 9/20/94/3b/ ended 10/31/99 3.82% 3.31%
11/1/98 one year ended 0.89% 0.63%
10/31/99
11/1/94 five years ended 3.98% 3.46%
10/31/99
Class A Shares 5/1/97/3c/ ended 10/31/99
assumes 2.0% sales charge 2.91% 2.18%
assumes no sales charge 3.73% 3.00%
11/1/98 one year ended
10/31/99
assumes 2.0% sales charge (1.04)% (1.31)%
assumes no sales charge 1.00% 0.73%
Class B Shares 5/1/97/3c/ ended 10/31/99 2.70% 1.96%
11/1/98 one year ended (1.52)% (1.93)%
10/31/99
Class C Shares 8/15/97/3d/ ended 10/31/99 2.47% 1.90%
11/1/98 one year ended (0.66)% (0.92)%
10/31/99
Government Income Fund
Class A Shares 2/10/93/4a/ ended 10/31/99
assume 4.5% sales charge 5.49% 3.77%
assumes no sales charge 6.22% 4.48%
11/1/98 one year ended
10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge (5.08)% (5.41)%
assumes no sales charge (0.63)% (0.97)%
11/1/94 five years ended
10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge 6.46% 5.30%
assumes no sales charge 7.43% 6.27%
Class B Shares 5/1/96/4b/ ended 10/31/99 4.62% 3.95%
11/1/98 one year ended (6.23)% (6.57)%
10/31/99
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class C Shares 8/15/97/4c/ ended 10/31/99 4.23% 3.71%
11/1/98 one year ended (2.28)% (2.62)%
10/31/99
Institutional Shares 8/15/97/4c/ ended 10/31/99 5.31% 4.79%
11/1/98 one year ended (0.23)% (0.57)%
10/31/99
Service Shares 2/10/93/4c/ ended 10/31/99 6.08% 4.39%
11/1/98 one year ended (1.01)% (1.35)%
10/31/99
11/1/94/4c/ five years ended
10/31/99 7.25% 6.15%
Municipal Income Fund
Class A Shares 7/20/93/5a/ ended 10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge 3.90% 3.10%
assumes no sales charge 4.66% 3.86%
11/1/98 one year ended
10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge (8.76)% (8.94)%
assumes no sales charge (4.46)% (4.64)%
11/1/94 five years ended
10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge 5.34% 4.72%
assumes no sales charge 6.32% 5.69%
Class B Shares 5/1/96/5b/ ended 10/31/99 3.15% 2.77%
11/1/98 one year ended
10/31/99 (9.85)% (10.39)%
Class C Shares 8/15/97/5c/ ended 10/31/99 1.48% 1.07%
11/1/98 one year ended (6.05)% (6.24)%
10/31/99
Institutional Shares 8/15/97/5c/ ended 10/31/99 2.57% 2.19%
11/1/98 one year ended (4.07)% (4.26)%
10/31/99
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service Shares 7/20/93/5c/ ended 10/31/99 4.63% 3.87%
11/1/98 one year ended (4.49)% (4.68)%
10/31/99
11/1/94 five years ended 6.28% 5.70%
10/31/99
Core Fixed Income
Institutional Shares 1/5/94/6a/ ended 10/31/99 6.11% 5.67%
11/1/98 one year ended
10/31/99 (0.37)% (0.41)%
11/1/94 five years ended 7.81% 7.47%
10/31/99
Service Shares 3/13/96/6b/ ended 10/31/99 5.76% 5.54%
11/1/98 one year ended (0.87)% (0.90)%
10/31/99
Class A Shares 5/1/97/6c/ ended 10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge 3.99% 3.64%
assumes no sales charge 5.93% 5.58%
11/1/98 one year ended
10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge (5.13)% (5.16)%
assumes no sales charge (0.68)% (0.72)%
Class B Shares 5/1/97/6c/ ended 10/31/99 3.88% 3.66%
11/1/98 one year ended (6.40)% (6.44)%
10/31/99
Class C Shares 8/15/97/6d/ ended 10/31/99 4.06% 3.87%
11/1/98 one year ended (2.49)% (2.52)%
10/31/99
Global Income Fund/7a/
Class A Shares 8/2/91/7b/ ended 10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge 6.84% 6.50%
assumes no sales charge 7.44% 7.10%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
11/1/98 one year ended
10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge (5.60)% (5.96)%
assumes no sales charge (1.14)% (1.51)%
11/1/94 five years ended
10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge 8.04% 7.65%
assumes no sales charge 9.03% 8.64%
Class B Shares 5/1/96/7c/ ended 10/31/99 5.91% 5.59%
11/1/98 one year ended (6.65)% (7.02)%
10/31/99
Institutional Shares 8/1/95/7d/ ended 10/31/99 8.79% 8.36%
11/1/98 one year ended (0.49)% (0.87)%
10/31/99
Service Shares 8/2/91/7e/ ended 10/31/99 7.48% 7.14%
11/1/98 one year ended (1.06)% (1.43)%
10/31/99
11/1/94 five years ended 9.09% 8.71%
10/31/99
Class C Shares 8/15/97/7f/ ended 10/31/99 5.29% 4.90%
11/1/98 one year ended (2.66)% (3.03)%
10/31/99
High Yield Municipal Fund/8a/
Class A Shares N/A N/A
assumes 4.5% sales charge N/A N/A
assumes no sales charge N/A N/A
Class B Shares N/A N/A
Class C Shares N/A N/A
Institutional Shares N/A N/A
Service Shares N/A N/A
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
High Yield Fund
Class A Shares 8/1/97/9a/ ended 10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge 1.77% 1.55%
assumes no sales charge 3.87% 3.65%
11/1/98 one year ended
10/31/99
assumes 4.5% sales charge 3.21% 3.16%
assumes no sales charge 8.06% 8.00%
Class B Shares 8/1/97/9a/ ended 10/31/99 1.76% 1.67%
11/1/98 one year ended 2.01% 1.95%
10/31/99
Class C Shares 8/15/97/9b/ ended 10/31/99 3.22% 3.14%
11/1/98 one year ended 6.19% 6.13%
10/31/99
Institutional Shares 8/1/97/9a/ ended 10/31/99 4.26% 4.16%
11/1/98 one year ended 8.49% 8.43%
10/31/99
Service Shares 8/1/97/9a/ ended 10/31/99 3.76% 3.61%
11/1/98 one year ended 7.95% 7.89%
10/31/99
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1a Institutional Shares of Adjustable Rate Government Fund commenced operations
on July 17, 1991.
1b Service Shares of Adjustable Rate Government Fund commenced operations on
March 27, 1997.
1c Class A shares of Adjustable Rate Government Fund commenced operations on May
15, 1995.
2a Institutional Shares of Short Duration Government Fund commenced operations
on August 15, 1988.
2b Service Shares of Short Duration Government Fund commenced operations on
April 10, 1996.
2c Class A and Class B Shares of Short Duration Government Fund commenced
operations on May 1, 1997.
2d Class C Shares of Short Duration Government Fund commenced operations on
August 15, 1997.
3a Institutional Shares of Short Duration Tax-Free Fund commenced operations on
October 1, 1992.
3b Service Shares of Short Duration Tax-Free Fund commenced operations on
September 20, 1994.
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3c Class A and Class B Shares of Short Duration Tax-Free Fund commenced
operations on May 1, 1997.
3d Class C Shares of Short Duration Tax-Free Fund commenced operations on August
15, 1997.
4a Class A Shares of Government Income Fund commenced operations on February 10,
1993.
4b Class B Shares of Government Income Fund commenced operations on May 1, 1996.
4c Class C, Institutional and Service Shares of Government Income Fund commenced
operations on August 15, 1997. Performance data for Service Shares prior to
August 15, 1997 is that of Class A Shares (excluding the impact of front-end
sales charges applicable to Class A Shares since Service Shares are not
subject to any sales charges). Performance of Class A Shares reflects the
expenses applicable to the Fund's Class A Shares. The fees applicable to
Service Shares are different from those applicable to Class A Shares which
impact performance ratings and rankings for a class of shares.
5a Class A Shares of Municipal Income Fund commenced operations on July 20,
1993.
5b Class B Shares of Municipal Income Fund commenced operations on May 1, 1996.
5c Class C, Institutional and Service Shares of the Municipal Income Fund
commenced operations on August 15, 1997. Performance data for Service Shares
prior to August 15, 1997 is that of Class A Shares (excluding the impact of
front-end sales charges applicable to Class A Shares since Service Shares are
not subject to any sales charges). Performance of Class A Shares reflects the
expenses applicable to the Fund's Class A Shares. The fees applicable to
Service Shares are different from those applicable to Class A Shares which
impact performance ratings and rankings for a class of shares.
6a Institutional Shares of Core Fixed Income Fund commenced operations on
January 5, 1994.
6b Service Shares of Core Fixed Income Fund commenced operations on March 13,
1996.
6c Class A and Class B Shares of Core Fixed Income Fund commenced operations on
May 1, 1997.
6d Class C Shares of Core Fixed Income Fund commenced operations on August 15,
1997.
7a On November 27, 1992, the maximum sales charge was changed from 3% to 4.5% of
the offering price. All performance figures in this table incorporate the
sales charge currently in effect.
7b Class A Shares of Global Income Fund commenced operations on August 2, 1991.
7c Class B Shares of Global Income Fund commenced operations on May 1, 1996.
7d Institutional Shares of Global Income Fund commenced operations on August 1,
1995.
7e Service Shares of Global Income Fund commenced operations on March 12, 1997.
Performance data for Service Shares prior to March 12, 1997 is that of Class
A Shares (excluding the impact of front-end sales charges applicable to Class
A Shares since Service Shares are not subject to any sales charges.)
Performance of Class A Shares reflects the expenses applicable to the Fund's
Class A Shares. The fees applicable to Service Shares are different from
those applicable to Class A Shares which impact performance ratings and
rankings for a class of shares.
7f Class C Shares of Global Income Fund commenced operations August 15, 1997.
8a As of October 31, 1999, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
9a Class A, Class B, Institutional and Service Shares of High Yield Fund
commenced operations on August 1, 1997.
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9b Class C Shares of High Yield Fund commenced operations on August 15, 1997.
The above table should not be considered a representation of future performance.
Occasionally, statistics may be used to specify a Fund's volatility or
risk. Measures of volatility or risk are generally used to compare a Fund's net
asset value or performance relative to a market index. One measure of
volatility is beta. Beta is the volatility of a fund relative to the total
market. A beta of more than 1.00 indicates volatility greater than the market,
and a beta of less than 1.00 indicates volatility less than the market. Another
measure of volatility or risk is standard deviation. Standard deviation is used
to measure variability of net asset value or total return around an average,
over a specified period of time. The premise is that greater volatility
connotes greater risk undertaken in achieving performance.
Each Fund may from time to time advertise comparative performance as
measured by various independent sources, including, but not limited to, Lipper
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Analytical Services, Inc., Donaghue's Money Fund Report, Barron's, The Wall
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Street Journal, Weisenberger Investment Companies Service, Business Week,
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Changing Times, Financial World, Forbes, Fortune, Morningstar Mutual Funds The
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New York Times, Personal Investor, Sylvia Porter's Personal Finance and Money.
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In addition, Adjustable Rate Government Fund, Government Income Fund and
Short Duration Government Fund may from time to time advertise their performance
relative to certain indices and benchmark investments, including: (a) the
Shearson Lehman Government/Corporate (Total) Index; (b) Shearson Lehman
Government Index; (c) Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index; (d) Merrill Lynch
2-Year Treasury Curve Index; (e) the Salomon Brothers Treasury Yield Curve Rate
of Return Index; (f) the Payden & Rygel 2-Year Treasury Note Index; (g) 1
through 3 year U.S. Treasury Notes; (h) constant maturity U.S. Treasury yield
indices; (i) the Consumer Price Index; (j) the London Interbank Offered Rate;
(k) other taxable investments such as certificates of deposit, money market
deposit accounts, checking accounts, savings accounts, money market mutual
funds, repurchase agreements, commercial paper; and (l) historical data
concerning the performance of adjustable and fixed-rate mortgage loans.
Short Duration Tax-Free Fund, Municipal Income Fund and High Yield
Municipal Fund may from time to time advertise their performance relative to
certain indices, any components of such indices and benchmark investments,
including but not limited to: (a) the Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. Mutual
Fund Performance Analysis, Fixed Income Analysis and Mutual Fund Indices (which
measure total return and average current yield for the mutual fund industry and
rank mutual fund performance); (b) the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Indices;
(c) the Merrill Lynch Municipal Bond Institutional Total Rate of Return Indices;
(d) Bond Buyer Indices; (e) IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund Averages/Institutional
Only Tax Free; and constant maturity U.S. Treasury yield indices.
Core Fixed Income Fund, Global Income Fund and High Yield Fund may each
from time to time advertise its performance relative to certain indices and
benchmark investments, including: (a) the Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.
Mutual Fund Performance Analysis, Fixed Income Analysis and Mutual Fund Indices
(which measure total return and average current yield for the mutual fund
industry and rank mutual fund performance); (b) the CDA Mutual Fund Report
published by CDA Investment Technologies, Inc. (which analyzes price, risk and
various measures of return for the mutual fund industry); (c) the Consumer Price
Index published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (which measures changes
in the price of goods and services); (d) Stocks, Bonds, Bills and Inflation
published by Ibbotson Associates (which provides historical performance figures
for stocks, government securities
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and inflation); (e) the Salomon Brothers' World Bond Index (which measures the
total return in U.S. dollar terms of government bonds, Eurobonds and foreign
bonds of ten countries, with all such bonds having a minimum maturity of five
years); (f) the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index or its component indices;
(g) the Standard & Poor's Bond Indices (which measure yield and price of
corporate, municipal and U.S. government bonds); (h) the J.P. Morgan Global
Government Bond Index; (i) other taxable investments including certificates of
deposit (CDs), money market deposit accounts (MMDAs), checking accounts, savings
accounts, money market mutual funds and repurchase agreements; (j) historical
investment data supplied by the research departments of Goldman Sachs, Lehman
Brothers Inc., First Boston Corporation, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated,
Salomon Brothers, Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and
Donaldson Lufkin and Jenrette Securities Corporation; and (k) Donoghue's Money
Fund Report (which provides industry averages for 7-day annualized and
compounded yields of taxable, tax-free and U.S. government money funds).
The composition of the investments in the above-referenced indices and the
characteristics of a Fund's benchmark investments are not identical to, and in
some cases may be very different from, those of a Fund's portfolio. These
indices and averages are generally unmanaged and the items included in the
calculations of such indices and averages may not be identical to the formulas
used by the a Fund to calculate its performance figures.
From time to time advertisements or communications to shareholders may
summarize the substance of information contained in shareholder reports
(including the investment composition of a Fund), as well as the views of
Goldman Sachs as to current market, economic, trade and interest rate trends,
legislative, regulatory and monetary developments, investment strategies and
regulated matters believed to be of relevance to a Fund.
Information used in advertisement and materials furnished to present and
prospective investors may include statements or illustrations relating to the
appropriateness of certain types of securities and/or mutual funds to meet
specific financial goals. Such information may address:
. cost associated with aging parents;
. funding a college education (including its actual and estimated cost);
. health care expenses (including actual and projected expenses);
. long-term disabilities (including the availability of, and coverage
provided by, disability insurance):
. retirement (including the availability of social security benefits, the tax
treatment of such benefits and statistics and other information relating to
maintaining a particular standard of living and outliving existing assets);
. asset allocation strategies and the benefits of diversifying among asset
classes;
. the benefits of international and emerging market investments;
. the effects of inflation on investing and saving;
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. the benefits of establishing and maintaining a regular pattern of investing
and the benefits of dollar-cost averaging; and
. measures of portfolio risk, including but not limited to, alpha, beta and
standard deviation.
The Trust may from time to time use comparisons, graphs or charts in
advertisements to depict the following types of information:
. The performance of various types of securities (taxable money market funds,
U.S. Treasury securities, adjustable rate mortgage securities, government
securities, municipal bonds) over time. However, the characteristics of
these securities are not identical to, and may be very different from,
those of a Fund's portfolio;
. Volatility of total return of various market indices (i.e., Lehman
Government Bond Index, Standard and Poor's 500, IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund
Average/All Taxable Index) over varying periods of time;
. Credit ratings of domestic government bonds in various countries;
. Price volatility comparisons of types of securities over different periods
of time; or
. Price and yield comparisons of a particular security over different periods
of time.
In addition, the Trust may from time to time include rankings of Goldman
Sachs' research department by publications such as the Institutional Investor
and the Wall Street Journal in advertisements.
In addition, from time to time, advertisements or information may include a
discussion of asset allocation models developed by GSAM and/or its affiliates,
certain attributes or benefits to be derived from asset allocation strategies
and the Goldman Sachs mutual funds that may be offered as investment options for
the strategic asset allocations. Such advertisements and information may also
include GSAM's current economic outlook and domestic and international market
views to suggest periodic tactical modifications to current asset allocation
strategies. Such advertisements and information may include other material
which highlight or summarize the services provided in support of an asset
allocation program.
In addition, advertisements or shareholder communications may include a
discussion of certain attributes or benefits to be derived by an investment in a
Fund. Such advertisements or information may include symbols, headlines or
other material which highlight or summarize the information discussed in more
detail therein.
Performance data is based on historical results and is not intended to
indicate future performance. Total return, 30-day yield, tax equivalent yield
and distribution rate will vary based on changes in market conditions, portfolio
expenses, portfolio investments and other factors. The value of a Fund's shares
will fluctuate and an investor's shares may be worth more or less than their
original cost upon redemption. The Trust may also, at its discretion, from time
to time make a list of a Fund's holdings available to investors upon request.
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Performance quotations will be calculated separately for each class of
shares in existence. Because each class of shares is subject to different
expenses, the performance of each class of shares of a Fund will differ.
OTHER INFORMATION
As stated in the Prospectuses, the Trust may authorize Service
Organizations and other institutions that provide recordkeeping, reporting and
processing services to their customers to accept on the Trust's behalf purchase,
redemption and exchange orders placed by or on behalf of their customers and, if
approved by the Trust, to designate other intermediaries to accept such orders.
These institutions may receive payments from the Trust or Goldman Sachs for
their services. Certain Service Organizations or institutions may enter into
sub-transfer agency agreements with the Trust or Goldman Sachs with respect to
their services.
The Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates may pay, out of
their own assets, compensation to Authorized Dealers, Service Organizations and
other financial intermediaries ("Intermediaries") in connection with the sale
and distribution of shares of the Funds and/or servicing of these shares. These
payments ("Additional Payments") would be in addition to the payments by the
Funds described in the Funds' Prospectuses and this Additional Statement for
distribution and shareholder servicing and processing, and would also be in
addition to the sales commissions payable to Intermediaries as set forth in the
Prospectus. These Additional Payments may take the form of "due diligence"
payments for an Intermediary's examination of the Funds and payments for
providing extra employee training and information relating to the Funds;
"listing" fees for the placement of the Funds on a dealer's list of mutual funds
available for purchase by its customers; "finders" or "referral" fees for
directing investors to the Funds; "marketing support" fees for providing
assistance in promoting the sale of the Funds' shares; and payments for the sale
of shares and/or the maintenance of share balances. In addition, the Investment
Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates may make Additional Payments for
subaccounting, administrative and/or shareholder processing services that are in
addition to any shareholder servicing and processing fees paid by the Funds.
The Additional Payments made by the Investment Adviser, Distributor and their
affiliates may be a fixed dollar amount, may be based on the number of customer
accounts maintained by an Intermediary, or may be based on a percentage of the
value of shares sold to, or held by, customers of the Intermediary involved, and
may be different for different Intermediaries. Furthermore, the Investment
Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates may contribute to various non-cash
and cash incentive arrangements to promote the sale of shares, as well as
sponsor various educational programs, sales contests and/or promotions. The
Investment Adviser, Distributor and their affiliates may also pay for the travel
expenses, meals, lodging and entertainment of Intermediaries and their
salespersons and guests in connection with educational, sales and promotional
programs, subject to applicable NASD regulations. The Distributor currently
expects that such additional bonuses or incentives will not exceed 0.50% of the
amount of any sales.
A Fund will redeem shares solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1%
of the net asset value of the Fund during any 90- day period for any one
shareholder. Each Fund, however, reserves the right to pay redemptions
exceeding $250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of each respective Fund at the
time of redemption by a distribution in kind of securities (instead of cash)
from such Fund. The securities distributed in kind would be readily marketable
and would be valued for this purpose using the same method employed in
calculating each Fund's net asset value per share. See "Net Asset Value." If a
shareholder receives redemption proceeds in kind, the shareholder should expect
to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received in
the redemption.
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The right of a shareholder to redeem shares and the date of payment by each
Fund may be suspended for more than seven days for any period during which the
New York Stock Exchange is closed, other than the customary weekends or
holidays, or when trading on such Exchange is restricted as determined by the
SEC; or during any emergency, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which it
is not reasonably practicable for such Fund to dispose of securities owned by it
or fairly to determine the value of its net assets; or for such other period as
the SEC may by order permit for the protection of shareholders of such Fund.
(The Trust may also suspend or postpone the recommendation of the transfer of
shares upon the occurrence of any of the foregoing conditions).
The Prospectuses and this Additional Statement do not contain all the
information included in the Registration Statement filed with the SEC under the
1933 Act with respect to the securities offered by the Prospectuses. Certain
portions of the Registration Statement have been omitted from the Prospectuses
and this Additional Statement pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.
The Registration Statement including the exhibits filed therewith may be
examined at the office of the SEC in Washington, D.C.
Statements contained in the Prospectuses or in this Additional Statement as
to the contents of any contract or other document referred to are not
necessarily complete, and, in each instance, reference is made to the copy of
such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration
Statement of which the Prospectuses and this Additional Statement form a part,
each such statement being qualified in all respects by such reference.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The audited financial statements and related report of Arthur Andersen LLP, the
former independent public accountants for each Fund, contained in each Fund's
1999 Annual Report are hereby incorporated by reference and attached hereto. A
copy of the Annual Report may be obtained without charge by writing Goldman,
Sachs & Co., 4900 Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois 60606 or by calling Goldman,
Sachs & Co., at the telephone number on the back cover of each Fund's
Prospectus. No other portions of the Funds' Annual Report are incorporated
herein by reference.
Ernst & Young LLP have been selected as auditors of the Funds of the Trust for
the fiscal year ending October 31, 2000.
OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING PURCHASES,
REDEMPTIONS, EXCHANGES AND DIVIDENDS
(Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares Only)
The following information supplements the information in the Prospectus
under the captions "Shareholder Guide" and "Dividends." Please see the
Prospectus for more complete information.
Other Purchase Information
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The sales load waivers on the Funds' shares are due to the nature of the
investors involved and/or the reduced sales effort that is needed to obtain such
investments.
If shares of a Fund are held in a "street name" account with an Authorized
Dealer, all recordkeeping, transaction processing and payments of distributions
relating to the beneficial owner's account will be performed by the Authorized
Dealer, and not by the Fund and its Transfer Agent. Since
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the Funds will have no record of the beneficial owner's transactions, a
beneficial owner should contact the Authorized Dealer to purchase, redeem or
exchange shares, to make changes in or give instructions concerning the account
or to obtain information about the account. The transfer of shares in a "street
name" account to an account with another dealer or to an account directly with
the Fund involves special procedures and will require the beneficial owner to
obtain historical purchase information about the shares in the account from the
Authorized Dealer.
Right of Accumulation - (Class A)
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A Class A shareholder qualifies for cumulative quantity discounts if the
current purchase price of the new investment plus the shareholder's current
holdings of existing Class A Shares (acquired by purchase or exchange) of the
Funds and Class A Shares of any other Goldman Sachs Fund total the requisite
amount for receiving a discount. For example, if a shareholder owns shares with
a current market value of $65,000 and purchases additional Class A Shares of the
Government Income Fund with a purchase price of $45,000, the sales charge for
the $45,000 purchase would be 3.0% (the rate applicable to a single purchase of
more than $100,000). Class A Shares purchased without the imposition of a sales
charge and shares of another class of the Funds may not be aggregated with Class
A Shares purchased subject to a sales charge. Class A Shares of the Funds and
any other Goldman Sachs Fund purchased (a) by an individual, his spouse and his
children; and (b) by a trustee, guardian or other fiduciary of a single trust
estate or a single fiduciary account, will be combined for the purpose of
determining whether a purchase will qualify for such right of accumulation and,
if qualifying, the applicable sales charge level. For purposes of applying the
right of accumulation, shares of the Funds and any other Goldman Sachs Fund
purchased by an existing client of the Private Client Services Division of
Goldman Sachs will be combined with Class A Shares held by any other Private
Client Services account. In addition, Class A Shares of the Funds and Class A
Shares of any other Goldman Sachs Fund purchased by partners, directors,
officers or employees of the same business organization or by groups of
individuals represented by and investing on the recommendation of the same
accounting firm, certain affinity groups or other similar organizations
(collectively, "eligible persons") may be combined for the purpose of
determining whether a purchase will qualify for the right of accumulation and,
if qualifying, the applicable sales charge level. This right of accumulation is
subject to the following conditions: (a) the business organization's, group's
or firm's agreement to cooperate in the offering of the Funds' shares to
eligible persons; and (b) notification to the Funds at the time of purchase that
the investor is eligible for this right of accumulation. In addition, in
connection with SIMPLE IRA accounts, cumulative quantity discounts are available
on a per plan basis if (a) your employee has been assigned a cumulative discount
number by Goldman Sachs; and (b) your account, alone or in combination with the
accounts of other plan participants also invested in Class A shares of the
Goldman Sachs Funds totals the requisite aggregate amount as described in the
Prospectuses.
Statement of Intention - (Class A)
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If a shareholder anticipates purchasing at least $100,000 ($500,000 in the
case of Adjustable Rate Government Fund and $250,000 in the case of Short
Duration Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds), not counting
reinvestments of dividends and distributions, of Class A Shares of a Fund alone
or in combination with Class A Shares of any other Goldman Sachs Fund within a
13-month period, the shareholder may purchase shares of the Fund at a reduced
sales charge by submitting a Statement of Intention (the "Statement"). Shares
purchased pursuant to a Statement will be eligible for the same sales charge
discount that would have been available if all of the purchases had been made at
the same time. The shareholder or his Authorized Dealer must inform Goldman
Sachs that the Statement is in effect each time shares are purchased. There is
no obligation to purchase the full amount of shares indicated in the Statement.
A shareholder may include the value of all Class A Shares on which
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a sales charge has previously been paid as an "accumulation credit" toward the
completion of the Statement, but a price readjustment will be made only on Class
A Shares purchased within 90 days before submitting the Statement. The Statement
authorizes the Transfer Agent to hold in escrow a sufficient number of shares
which can be redeemed to make up any difference in the sales charge on the
amount actually invested. For purposes of satisfying the amount specified on the
Statement, the gross amount of each investment, exclusive of any appreciation on
shares previously purchased, will be taken into account.
The provisions applicable to the Statement, and the terms of the related
escrow agreement, are set forth in Appendix C to this Additional Statement.
Cross-Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions
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Shareholders may receive dividends and distributions in additional shares
of the same class of the Fund in which they have invested or they may elect to
receive them in cash or shares of the same class of other mutual funds sponsored
by Goldman Sachs (the "Goldman Sachs Funds") or ILA Service Units of the Prime
Obligations Portfolio or the Tax-Exempt Diversified Portfolio, if they hold
Class A Shares of a Fund, or ILA Class B or Class C Units of the Prime
Obligations Portfolio, if they hold Class B or Class C Shares of a Fund (the
"ILA Portfolios"). A Portfolio shareholder should obtain and read the
prospectus relating to any other Goldman Sachs Fund or ILA Fund and its shares
or units and consider its investment objective, policies and applicable fees
before electing cross-reinvestment into that Fund. The election to cross-
reinvest dividends and capital gain distributions will not affect the tax
treatment of such dividends and distributions, which will be treated as received
by the shareholder and then used to purchase shares of the acquired fund. Such
reinvestment of dividends and distributions in shares of other Goldman Sachs
Funds or ILA Portfolios is available only in states where such reinvestment may
legally be made.
Automatic Exchange Program
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A shareholder may elect to exchange automatically a specified dollar amount
of shares of a Fund into an identical account of another Fund or an account
registered in a different name or with a different address, social security or
other taxpayer identification number, provided that the account in the acquired
fund has been established, appropriate signatures have been obtained and the
minimum initial investment requirement has been satisfied. A Fund shareholder
should obtain and read the prospectus relating to any other Goldman Sachs Fund
and its shares and consider its investment objective, policies and applicable
fees and expenses before electing an automatic exchange into that Goldman Sachs
Fund.
Systematic Withdrawal Plan
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A systematic withdrawal plan (the "Systematic Withdrawal Plan") is
available to shareholders of a Fund whose shares are worth at least $5,000. The
Systematic Withdrawal Plan provides for monthly payments to the participating
shareholder of any amount not less than $50.
Dividends and capital gain distributions on shares held under the
Systematic Withdrawal Plan are reinvested in additional full and fractional
shares of the applicable Fund at net asset value. The Transfer Agent acts as
agent for the shareholder in redeeming sufficient full and fractional shares to
provide the amount of the systematic withdrawal payment. The Systematic
Withdrawal Plan may be terminated at any time. Goldman Sachs reserves the right
to initiate a fee of up to $5 per withdrawal, upon 30 days written notice to the
shareholder. Withdrawal payments should not be considered to be
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dividends, yield or income. If periodic withdrawals continuously exceed new
purchases and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, the
shareholder's original investment will be correspondingly reduced and ultimately
exhausted. The maintenance of a withdrawal plan concurrently with purchases of
additional Class A, Class B or Class C Shares would be disadvantageous because
of the sales charge imposed on purchases of Class A Shares or the imposition of
a contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") on redemptions of Class A, Class B
and Class C Shares. The CDSC applicable to Class B and Class C Shares redeemed
under a systematic withdrawal plan may be waived. See "Shareholder Guide" in the
Prospectus. In addition, each withdrawal constitutes a redemption of shares, and
any gain or loss realized must be reported for federal and state income tax
purposes. A shareholder should consult his or her own tax adviser with regard to
the tax consequences of participating in the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. For
further information or to request a Systematic Withdrawal Plan, please write or
call the Transfer Agent.
Offering Price of Class A Shares
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Class A Shares of Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income,
Global Income High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds are sold at a maximum
sales charge of 4.5%, Adjustable Rate Government Fund at 1.5% and Short Duration
Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds at 2%. Using the offering price as
of October 31, 1999 and assuming a $10.00 initial offering price per share of
the High Yield Municipal Fund, the maximum offering price of the Class A shares
of each Fund's shares then in existence would be as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Maximum Offering Price
Fund Net Asset Value Sales Charge to Public
---- --------------- ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government $ 9.63 1.5% $ 9.78
Short Duration Government 9.57 2.0% 9.77
Short Duration Tax-Free 9.93 2.0% 10.13
Government Income 13.70 4.5% 14.35
Municipal Income 14.07 4.5% 14.73
Core Fixed Income 9.50 4.5% 9.95
Global Income 14.49 4.5% 15.17
High Yield Municipal 10.00 4.5% 10.47
High Yield 9.07 4.5% 9.50
</TABLE>
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLANS
(Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares Only)
Distribution and Service Plans. As described in the Prospectus, the Trust has
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adopted, on behalf of Class A, Class B and Class C Shares of each Fund,
distribution and service plans (each a "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the
Act.
The Plans for each Fund (other than the High Yield Municipal Fund) were most
recently approved on April 27, 1999 by a majority vote of the Trustees of the
Trust, including a majority of the non-interested Trustees of the Trust who have
no direct or indirect financial interest in the Plans, cast in person at a
meeting called for the purpose of approving the Plans. The Plans were initially
so approved for the High Yield Municipal Fund on February 3, 2000.
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The compensation for distribution services payable under a Plan may not exceed
0.25%, 0.75% and 0.75% per annum of a Fund's average daily net assets
attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C Shares, respectively, of such Fund.
Under the Plans for Class A (Global Income Fund only), Class B and Class C
Shares, Goldman Sachs is also entitled to received a separate fee for personal
and account maintenance services equal to an annual basis of 0.25% of each
Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B or Class C
Shares. With respect to Class A Shares, the Distributor at its discretion may
use compensation for distribution services paid under the Plan for personal and
account maintenance services and expenses so long as such total compensation
under the Plan does not exceed the maximum cap on "service fees" imposed by the
NASD.
Currently, Goldman Sachs has voluntarily agreed to limit distribution and
service fees pursuant to the Plan to .85% of the average daily net assets
attributable to Class B Shares of the Short Duration Government and Short
Duration Tax-Free Funds. Goldman Sachs may modify or discontinue such
limitation in the future at its discretion.
Each Plan is a compensation plan which provides for the payment of a
specified fee without regard to the expenses actually incurred by Goldman Sachs.
If such fee exceeds Goldman Sachs' expenses, Goldman Sachs may realize a profit
from these arrangements. The distribution fees received by Goldman Sachs under
the Plans and CDSC on Class A, Class B and Class C Shares may be sold by Goldman
Sachs as distributor to entities which provide financing for payments to
Authorized Dealers in respect of sales of Class A, Class B and Class C Shares.
To the extent such fees are not paid to such dealers, Goldman Sachs may retain
such fee as compensation for its services and expenses of distributing the
Funds' Class A, Class B and Class C Shares.
Under each Plan, Goldman Sachs, as distributor of each Fund's Class A,
Class B and Class C Shares, will provide to the Trustees of the Trust for their
review, and the Trustees of the Trust will review at least quarterly a written
report of the services provided and amounts expended by Goldman Sachs under the
Plans and the purposes for which such services were performed and expenditures
were made.
The Plans will remain in effect until May 1, 2000 and from year to year
thereafter, provided that such continuance is approved annually by a majority
vote of the Trustees of the Trust, including a majority of the non-interested
Trustees of the Trust who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the
Plans. The Plans may not be amended to increase materially the amount of
distribution compensation described therein without approval of a majority of
the outstanding Class A, Class B or Class C Shares of the affected Fund and
share class. All material amendments of a Plan must also be approved by the
Trustees of the Trust in the manner described above. A Plan may be terminated
at any time as to any Fund without payment of any penalty by a vote of a
majority of the non-interested Trustees of the Trust or by vote of a majority of
the Class A, Class B or Class C Shares, respectively, of the applicable Fund and
share class. If a Plan was terminated by the Trustees of the Trust and no
successor plan was adopted, the Fund would cease to make payments to Goldman
Sachs under the Plan and Goldman Sachs would be unable to recover the amount of
any of its unreimbursed expenditures. So long as a Plan is in effect, the
selection and nomination of non-interested Trustees of the Trust may be
committed to the discretion of the non-interested Trustees of the Trust. The
Trustees of the Trust have determined that in their judgment there is a
reasonable likelihood that the Plans will benefit the Funds and their Class A,
Class B and Class C shareholders.
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For the fiscal years ended October 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997, each Fund paid
Goldman Sachs the following distribution and service fees under the Class A
Plans:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government
With fee waivers $ 83,944 $114,701 $ 81,928
Without fee waivers 83,944 217,577 163,856
Short Duration Government/(1)/
with fee waivers 132,906 61,613 3,709
without fee waivers 132,906 111,382 7,418
Short Duration Tax-Free/(1)/
with fee waivers 55,585 28,662 2,364
without fee waivers 55,585 53,564 4,728
Government Income
with fee waivers 215,650 242,829 125,744
without fee waivers 215,650 462,183 251,449
Municipal Income
with fee waivers 233,311 198,110 143,714
without fee waivers 233,311 376,793 287,426
Core Fixed Income/(1)/
with fee waivers 142,505 82,043 4,437
without fee waivers 142,505 152,462 8,875
Global Income
with fee waivers 1,269,380 844,319 836,863
without fee waivers 1,269,380 902,695 909,723
High Yield Municipal/(2)/
with fee waivers N/A N/A N/A
without fee waivers N/A N/A N/A
High Yield/(3)/
with fee waivers 1,245,873 962,496 152,941
without fee waivers 1,245,873 1,844,618 305,886
</TABLE>
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1 Class A Shares of the Core Fixed Income, Short Duration Government and Short
Duration Tax-Free Funds commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
2 As of October 31, 1999, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
3 High Yield Fund commenced operations on August 1, 1997.
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During the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999, Goldman Sachs incurred the
following distribution expenses under the Class A Plan on behalf of
Adjustable Rate Government, Short Duration Government, Short Duration Tax-
Free, Government Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, Global
Income, High Yield Municipal and High Yield Funds (Goldman Sachs used the
fees, if any, received under the Plan in the same proportion to the amounts
set forth below.)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Printing and
Mailing of Preparation and
Allocable Prospectuses to Distribution of
Overhead, Other than Sales
Fiscal Year ended Compensation to Compensation to Telephone and Current Literature and
October 31, 1999 Dealers/(1)/ Sales Personnel Travel Expenses Shareholders Advertising
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate
Government Fund $ 29,693 $ 191,592 $188,982 $11,276 $ 56,253
Short Duration 532,919 166,749 214,723 12,811 63,915
Government Fund
Short Duration 327,130 103,747 137,959 8,196 40,887
Tax-Free Fund
Government Income Fund 388,046 246,559 225,468 13,453 67,114
Municipal Income Fund 257,399 176,763 179,446 10,707 53,415
Core Fixed Income Fund 193,979 155,320 176,622 10,538 52,574
Global Income Fund 503,557 593,813 467,519 27,895 139,163
High Yield Municipal N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fund/(2)/
High Yield Fund 1,463,696 1,689,890 810,793 48,376 241,344
</TABLE>
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1 Advance commissions paid to dealers of 1% on Class A Shares are considered
deferred assets which are amortized over a period of one year; amounts
presented above reflect amortization expense recorded during the period
presented.
2 As of October 31, 1999, the High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
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For the fiscal years ended October 31, 1999, October 31, 1998 and October 31,
1997, each Fund paid Goldman Sachs the following distribution and service fees
under the Class B Plans:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Short Duration Government/(1)/
with fee waivers $ 47,049 $ 20,328 $ 1,931
without fee waivers 55,049 23,889 2,272
Short Duration Tax-Free/(1)/
with fee waivers 13,715 2,502 211
without fee waivers 15,715 2,943 248
Government Income
with fee waivers 187,747 119,856 34,208
without fee waivers 187,747 119,856 34,208
Municipal Income
with fee waivers 83,700 37,316 8,882
without fee waivers 83,700 37,316 8,882
Core Fixed Income/(1)/
with fee waivers 122,578 31,187 1,362
without fee waivers 122,578 31,187 1,362
Global Income
with fee waivers 120,645 54,794 14,261
without fee waivers 120,645 54,794 14,261
High Yield Municipal/(2)/
with fee waivers N/A N/A N/A
without fee waivers N/A N/A N/A
High Yield/(3)/
with fee waivers 373,154 216,018 13,358
without fee waivers 373,154 216,018 13,358
</TABLE>
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(1) Class B Shares of Core Fixed Income, Short Duration Government and Short
Duration Tax-Free commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
(2) As of October 31, 1999, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
(3) High Yield Fund commenced operations on August 1, 1997.
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During the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999, Goldman Sachs incurred the
following expenses in connection with distribution under the Class B Plan
on behalf of each Fund. (Goldman Sachs used the fees, if any, received
under the Plan in the same proportion to the amounts set forth below.)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Printing and
Mailing of Preparation and
Allocable Prospectuses to Distribution of
Overhead, Other than Sales
Fiscal Year ended Compensation to Compensation to Telephone and Current Literature and
October 31, 1999 Dealers/(1)/ Sales Personnel Travel Expenses Shareholders Advertising
---------------- ---------- --------------- --------------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Short Duration
Government Fund $ 68,360 $16,594 $22,286 $1,330 $ 6,634
Short Duration
Tax-Free Fund 5,214 7,164 9,618 574 2,863
Government Income
Fund 405,098 34,429 46,239 2,759 13,764
Municipal Income
Fund 142,489 11,637 15,628 932 4,652
Core Fixed Income
Fund 146,917 28,350 38,075 2,272 11,334
Global Income Fund 168,961 15,141 20,334 1,213 6,053
High Yield
Municipal
Bond Fund/(2)/ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Yield Fund 518,088 38,657 51,918 3,098 15,454
</TABLE>
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1 Advance commissions paid to dealers of 2% in the case of the Short Duration
Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds and 4% in the case of all other
Funds on Class B Shares are considered deferred assets which are amortized
over a period of six years; amounts presented above reflect amortization
expense recorded during the period presented.
2 As of October 31, 1999, the High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
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For the fiscal years ended October 31, 1999, October 31, 1998 and October 31,
1997, each Fund paid Goldman Sachs the following distribution and service
fees under the Class C Plans:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1999 1998 1997/(2)/
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Short Duration Government
with fee waivers $ 67,893 $18,510 $ 119
without fee waivers 67,893 18,510 119
Short Duration Tax-Free
with fee waivers 28,417 12,339 16
without fee waivers 28,417 12,339 16
Government Income
with fee waivers 104,190 37,728 1,100
without fee waivers 104,190 37,728 1,100
Municipal Income
with fee waivers 42,230 12,574 53
without fee waivers 42,230 12,574 53
Core Fixed Income
with fee waivers 71,888 30,651 194
without fee waivers 71,888 30,651 194
Global Income
with fee waivers 70,592 22,140 380
without fee waivers 70,592 22,140 380
High Yield Municipal/(1)/
with fee waivers N/A N/A N/A
without fee waivers N/A N/A N/A
High Yield
with fee waivers 105,762 63,597 1,728
without fee waivers 105,762 63,597 1,728
</TABLE>
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(1) As of October 31, 1999, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
(2) Class C Shares of each Fund (except High Yield Municipal Fund) commenced
operations on August 15, 1997.
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During the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999, Goldman Sachs incurred the
following expenses in connection with distribution under the Class C Plan on
behalf of each Fund. (Goldman Sachs used the fees, if any, received under the
Plan in the same proportion to the amounts set forth below.)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Printing and
Mailing of Preparation and
Allocable Prospectuses to Distribution of
Overhead, Other than Sales
Fiscal Year ended Compensation to Compensation to Telephone and Current Literature and
October 31, 1999 Dealers/(1)/ Sales Personnel Travel Expenses Shareholders Advertising
---------------- ---------- --------------- --------------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Short Duration
Government Fund $141,998 $25,284 $27,711 $1,653 $8,249
Short Duration 34,749 16,247 17,660 1,054 5,257
Tax-Free Fund
Government Income 123,560 19,182 25,762 1,537 7,668
Fund
Municipal Income 46,427 5,823 7,821 467 2,328
Fund
Core Fixed Income 76,312 16,513 22,177 1,323 6,601
Fund
Global Income Fund 72,725 8,917 11,976 715 3,565
High Yield
Municipal Fund/2/ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Yield Fund 124,832 10,837 14,555 868 4,332
</TABLE>
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1 Advance commissions paid to dealers of 1% on Class C Shares are considered
deferred assets which are amortized over a period of one year; amounts
presented above reflect amortization expense recorded during the period
presented.
2 As of October 31, 1999, the High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
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SERVICE PLAN
(Service Shares Only)
Each Fund has adopted a service plan (the "Plan") with respect to its
Service Shares which authorizes it to compensate Service Organizations for
providing certain administration services and personal and account maintenance
services to their customers who are or may become beneficial owners of such
Shares. Pursuant to the Plan, a Fund will enter into agreements with Service
Organizations which purchase Service Shares of the Fund on behalf of their
customers ("Service Agreements"). Under such Service Agreements, the Service
Organizations may perform some or all of the following services: (a) act,
directly or through an agent, as the sole shareholder of record and nominee for
all customers; (b) maintain account records for each customer who beneficially
owns Service Shares of a Fund; (c) answer questions and handle correspondence
from customers regarding their accounts; (d) process customer orders to
purchase, redeem and exchange Service Shares of a Fund, and handle the
transmission of funds representing the customers' purchase price or redemption
proceeds; (e) issue confirmations for transactions in shares by customers; (f)
provide facilities to answer questions from prospective and existing investors
about Service Shares of a Fund; (g) receive and answer investor correspondence,
including requests for prospectuses and statements of additional information;
(h) display and make prospectuses available on the Service Organization's
premises; (i) assist customers in completing application forms, selecting
dividend and other account options and opening custody accounts with the Service
Organization; and (j) act as liaison between customers and a Fund, including
obtaining information from a Fund, working with a Fund to correct errors and
resolve problems and providing statistical and other information to a Fund. As
compensation for such services, a Fund will pay each Service Organization a
service fee in an amount up to 0.50% (on an annualized basis) of the average
daily net assets of the Service Shares of such Fund attributable to or held in
the name of such Service Organization; provided, however, that the fee paid for
personal and account maintenance services shall not exceed 0.25% of such average
daily net assets. For the fiscal years ended October 31, 1999, October 31, 1998,
and October 31, 1997 service fees were paid by the Funds as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustable Rate Government $ 3,765 $ 2,702 $ 292
Short Duration Government 31,877 23,540 12,087
Short Duration Tax-Free 6,221 2,142 6,435
Government Income 45 N/A 2
Municipal Income 7 N/A 2
Core Fixed Income 34,419 39,455 6,207
Global Income 4,708 885 523
High Yield Municipal/(1)/ N/A N/A N/A
High Yield/(2)/ 2,011 624 8
</TABLE>
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(1) As of October 31, 1999, High Yield Municipal Fund had not commenced
operations.
(2) High Yield Fund commenced operations on August 1, 1997.
Each Fund has adopted its Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act in
order to avoid any possibility that payments to the Service Organizations
pursuant to the Service Agreements might violate the Act. Rule 12b-1, which was
adopted by the SEC under the Act, regulates the circumstances under which an
investment company or series thereof may bear expenses associated with the
distribution of its
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shares. In particular, such an investment company or series thereof cannot
engage directly or indirectly in financing any activity which is primarily
intended to result in the sale of shares issued by the company unless it has
adopted a plan pursuant to, and complies with the other requirements of, such
Rule. The Trust believes that fees paid for the services provided in the Plan
and described above are not expenses incurred primarily for effecting the
distribution of Service Shares. However, should such payments be deemed by a
court or the SEC to be distribution expenses, such payments would be duly
authorized by the Plan.
Conflict of interest restrictions (including the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended) may apply to a Service Organization's receipt
of compensation paid by a Fund in connection with the investment of fiduciary
assets in Service Shares of such Fund. Service Organizations, including banks
regulated by the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board or the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and investment advisers and other money
managers subject to the jurisdiction of the SEC, the Department of Labor or
state securities regulators, are urged to consult their legal advisers before
investing fiduciary assets in Service Shares of the Funds. In addition, under
some state securities laws, banks and other financial institutions purchasing
Service Shares on behalf of their customers may be required to register as
dealers.
The Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested
persons of the Trust and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in
the operation of the Plans or the related Service Agreements, most recently
voted to approve each Fund's Plan and Service Agreements (other than the High
Yield Municipal Fund) at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such Plan
and Service Agreements on April 27, 1999. The Plan and Service Agreements were
initially so approved for the High Yield Municipal Fund on February 3, 2000.
The Plan and Service Agreements will remain in effect until May 1, 2000, and
will continue in effect thereafter only if such continuance is specifically
approved annually by a vote of the Board of Trustees in the manner described
above. The Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount to be
spent for the services described therein without approval of the shareholders of
the affected Fund, and all material amendments of each Plan must also be
approved by the Board of Trustees in the manner described above. The Plan may
be terminated at any time by a majority of the Board of Trustees as described
above or by vote of a majority of the outstanding Service Shares of the affected
Fund. The Service Agreements may be terminated at any time, without payment of
any penalty, by vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees as described above
or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding Service Shares of the affected
Fund on not more than 60 days' written notice to any other party to the Service
Agreements.
The Service Agreements will terminate automatically if assigned. So long
as the Plan is in effect, the selection and nomination of those Trustees who are
not interested persons will be committed to the discretion of the Trust's
Nominating Committee, which consists of all of the non-interested members of the
Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees has determined that, in its judgment,
there is a reasonable likelihood that a Fund's Plan will benefit such Fund and
its holders of Service Shares.
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APPENDIX A
Commercial Paper Ratings
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A Standard & Poor's commercial paper rating is a current opinion of the
creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to financial obligations having an
original maturity of no more than 365 days. The following summarizes the rating
categories used by Standard & Poor's for commercial paper:
"A-1" - Obligations are rated in the highest category indicating that the
obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong.
Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+).
This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on
these obligations is extremely strong.
"A-2" - Obligations are somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of
changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher
rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial
commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.
"A-3" - Obligations exhibit adequate protection parameters. However, adverse
economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a
weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the
obligation.
"B" - Obligations 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 to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial
commitment on the obligation.
"C" - Obligations are currently vulnerable to nonpayment and are dependent
upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to
meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
"D" - Obligations are 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 Standard and Poor's believes
that such payments will be made during such grace period. The "D" rating will
be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar
action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.
Moody's commercial paper ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to
repay punctually senior debt obligations not having an original maturity in
excess of one year, unless explicitly noted. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by Moody's for commercial paper:
"Prime-1" - Issuers (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 in earnings coverage of fixed
financial charges and high internal cash generation; and well-established access
to a range of financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity.
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"Prime-2" - Issuers (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.
"Prime-3" - Issuers (or supporting institutions) have an acceptable ability
for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations. The effect of industry
characteristics and market compositions may be more pronounced. Variability in
earnings and profitability may result in changes in the level of debt protection
measurements and may require relatively high financial leverage. Adequate
alternate liquidity is maintained.
"Not Prime" - Issuers do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.
The three rating categories of Duff & Phelps for investment grade commercial
paper and short-term debt are "D-1," "D-2" and "D-3." Duff & Phelps employs
three designations, "D-1+," "D-1" and "D-1-," within the highest rating
category. The following summarizes the rating categories used by Duff & Phelps
for commercial paper:
"D-1+" - Debt possesses the highest certainty of timely payment. Short-term
liquidity, including internal operating factors and/or access to alternative
sources of funds, is outstanding, and safety is just below risk-free U.S.
Treasury short-term obligations.
"D-1" - Debt possesses very high certainty of timely payment. Liquidity
factors are excellent and supported by good fundamental protection factors.
Risk factors are minor.
"D-1-" - Debt possesses high certainty of timely payment. Liquidity factors
are strong and supported by good fundamental protection factors. Risk factors
are very small.
"D-2" - Debt possesses good certainty of timely payment. Liquidity factors
and company fundamentals are sound. Although ongoing funding needs may enlarge
total financing requirements, access to capital markets is good. Risk factors
are small.
"D-3" - Debt possesses satisfactory liquidity and other protection factors
qualify issues as to investment grade. Risk factors are larger and subject to
more variation. Nevertheless, timely payment is expected.
"D-4" - Debt possesses speculative investment characteristics. Liquidity is
not sufficient to insure against disruption in debt service. Operating factors
and market access may be subject to a high degree of variation.
"D-5" - Issuer has failed to meet scheduled principal and/or interest
payments.
Fitch IBCA short-term ratings apply to debt obligations that have time
horizons of less than 12 months for most obligations, or up to three years for
U.S. public finance securities. The following summarizes the rating categories
used by Fitch IBCA for short-term obligations:
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"F1" - Securities possess the highest credit quality. This designation
indicates the best capacity for timely payment of financial commitments and may
have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.
"F2" - Securities possess good credit quality. This designation indicates a
satisfactory capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, but the
margin of safety is not as great as in the case of the higher ratings.
"F3" - Securities possess fair credit quality. This designation indicates
that the capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate;
however, near-term adverse changes could result in a reduction to non-investment
grade.
"B" - Securities possess speculative credit quality. This designation
indicates minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus
vulnerability to near-term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.
"C" - Securities possess high default risk. This designation indicates that
default is a real possibility and that the capacity for meeting financial
commitments is solely reliant upon a sustained, favorable business and economic
environment.
"D" - Securities are in actual or imminent payment default.
Thomson Financial BankWatch short-term ratings assess the likelihood of an
untimely payment of principal and interest of debt instruments with original
maturities of one year or less. The following summarizes the ratings used by
Thomson Financial BankWatch:
"TBW-1" - This designation represents Thomson Financial BankWatch's highest
category and indicates a very high likelihood that principal and interest will
be paid on a timely basis.
"TBW-2" - This designation represents Thomson Financial BankWatch's second-
highest category and indicates that while the degree of safety regarding timely
repayment of principal and interest is strong, the relative degree of safety is
not as high as for issues rated "TBW-1."
"TBW-3" - This designation represents Thomson Financial BankWatch's lowest
investment-grade category and indicates that while the obligation is more
susceptible to adverse developments (both internal and external) than those with
higher ratings, the capacity to service principal and interest in a timely
fashion is considered adequate.
"TBW-4" - This designation represents Thomson Financial BankWatch's lowest
rating category and indicates that the obligation is regarded as non-investment
grade and therefore speculative.
Corporate and Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
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The following summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's for corporate and
municipal debt:
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"AAA" - An obligation rated "AAA" has the highest rating assigned by Standard
& Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the
obligation is extremely strong.
"AA" - An obligation rated "AA" differs from the highest rated obligations
only in small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment
on the obligation is very strong.
"A" - An obligation rated "A" is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse
effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in
higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial
commitment on the obligation is still strong.
"BBB" - An obligation rated "BBB" exhibits adequate protection parameters.
However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely
to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment
on the obligation.
Obligations 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" - An obligation 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" - An obligation 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 obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its
financial commitment on the obligation.
"CCC" - An obligation 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.
"CC" - An obligation 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" - An obligation 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 Standard and Poor's 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.
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PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AA" through "CCC" may be modified by
the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major
rating categories.
"r" - 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 exposed to severe prepayment risk - such as interest-only or
principal-only mortgage securities; and obligations with unusually risky
interest terms, such as inverse floaters.
The following summarizes the ratings used by Moody's for corporate and municipal
long-term debt:
"Aaa" - Bonds 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 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 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 risk appear somewhat larger than the "Aaa" securities.
"A" - Bonds 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 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.
"Ba," "B," "Caa," "Ca," and "C" - Bonds that possess one of these ratings
provide questionable protection of interest and principal ("Ba" indicates
speculative elements; "B" indicates a general lack of characteristics of
desirable investment; "Caa" are of poor standing; "Ca" represents obligations
which are speculative in a high degree; and "C" represents the lowest rated
class of bonds). "Caa," "Ca" and "C" bonds may be in default.
Con. (---) - Bonds for which the security depends upon the completion of some
act or the fulfillment of some condition are rated conditionally. These are
bonds secured by (a) earnings of projects under construction; (b) earnings of
projects unseasoned in operating experience; (c) rentals which begin when
facilities are completed; or (d) payments to which some other limiting condition
attaches. Parenthetical rating denotes probable credit stature upon completion
of construction or elimination of basis of condition.
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Note: Moody's applies numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 in each generic rating
classification from "Aa" through "Caa". The modifier 1 indicates that the
obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier
2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the
lower end of its generic rating category.
The following summarizes the long-term debt ratings used by Duff & Phelps for
corporate and municipal long-term debt:
"AAA" - Debt is considered to be of the highest credit quality. The risk
factors are negligible, being only slightly more than for risk-free U.S.
Treasury debt.
"AA" - Debt is considered to be of high credit quality. Protection factors
are strong. Risk is modest but may vary slightly from time to time because of
economic conditions.
"A" - Debt possesses protection factors which are average but adequate.
However, risk factors are more variable in periods of greater economic stress.
"BBB" - Debt possesses below-average protection factors but such protection
factors are still considered sufficient for prudent investment. Considerable
variability in risk is present during economic cycles.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "DD," and "DP" - Debt that possesses one of these ratings is
considered to be below investment grade. Although below investment grade, debt
rated "BB" is deemed likely to meet obligations when due. Debt rated "B"
possesses the risk that obligations will not be met when due. Debt rated "CCC"
is well below investment grade and has considerable uncertainty as to timely
payment of principal, interest or preferred dividends. Debt rated "DD" is a
defaulted debt obligation, and the rating "DP" represents preferred stock with
dividend arrearages.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the "AA," "A," "BBB,"
"BB" and "B" ratings may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-)
sign to show relative standing within these major categories.
The following summarizes the ratings used by Fitch IBCA for corporate and
municipal bonds:
"AAA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of the highest credit
quality. These ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk and are
assigned only in case of exceptionally strong capacity for timely payment of
financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely
affected by foreseeable events.
"AA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of very high credit
quality. These ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk and
indicate very strong capacity for timely payment of financial commitments. This
capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.
"A" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of high credit quality.
These ratings denote a low expectation of credit risk and indicate strong
capacity for timely payment of financial commitments. This capacity may,
nevertheless, be more vulnerable to changes in circumstances or in economic
conditions than is the case for higher ratings.
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"BBB" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of good credit quality.
These ratings denote that there is currently a low expectation of credit risk.
The capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is considered adequate,
but adverse changes in circumstances and in economic conditions are more likely
to impair this capacity.
"BB" - Bonds considered to be speculative. These ratings indicate that there
is a possibility of credit risk developing, particularly as the result of
adverse economic changes over time; however, business or financial alternatives
may be available to allow financial commitments to be met. Securities rated in
this category are not investment grade.
"B" - Bonds are considered highly speculative. These ratings indicate that
significant credit risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains.
Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued
payment is contingent upon a sustained, favorable business and economic
environment.
"CCC", "CC", "C" - Bonds have high default risk. Default is a real
possibility, and capacity for meeting financial commitments is solely reliant
upon sustained, favorable business or economic developments. "CC" ratings
indicate that default of some kind appears probable, and "C" ratings signal
imminent default.
"DDD," "DD" and "D" - Bonds are in default. The ratings of obligations in
this category are based on their prospects for achieving partial or full
recovery in a reorganization of the obligor. While expected recovery values are
highly speculative and cannot be estimated with any precision, the following
serve as general guidelines: "DDD" obligations have the highest potential for
recovery, around 90% - 100% of outstanding amounts and accrued interest. "DD"
indicates potential recoveries in the range of 50% - 90%, and "D" the lowest
recovery potential, i.e. below 50%.
Entities rated in this category have defaulted on some or all of their
obligations. Entities rated "DDD" have the highest prospect for resumption of
performance or continued operation with or without a formal reorganization
process. Entities rated "DD" and "D" are generally undergoing a formal
reorganization or liquidation process; those rated "DD" are likely to satisfy a
higher portion of their outstanding obligations, while entities rated "D" have a
poor prospect for repaying all obligations.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the Fitch IBCA ratings
from and including "AA" to "CCC" may be modified by the addition of a plus (+)
or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major rating
categories.
Thomson Financial BankWatch assesses the likelihood of an untimely repayment
of principal or interest over the term to maturity of long term debt and
preferred stock which are issued by United States commercial banks, thrifts and
non-bank banks; non-United States banks; and broker-dealers. The following
summarizes the rating categories used by Thomson Financial BankWatch for long-
term debt ratings:
"AAA" - This designation indicates that the ability to repay principal and
interest on a timely basis is extremely high.
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"AA" - This designation indicates a very strong ability to repay principal and
interest on a timely basis, with limited incremental risk compared to issues
rated in the highest category.
"A" - This designation indicates that the ability to repay principal and
interest is strong. Issues rated "A" could be more vulnerable to adverse
developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher ratings.
"BBB" - This designation represents the lowest investment-grade category and
indicates an acceptable capacity to repay principal and interest. Issues rated
"BBB" are more vulnerable to adverse developments (both internal and external)
than obligations with higher ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," and "CC," - These designations are assigned by Thomson
Financial BankWatch to non-investment grade long-term debt. Such issues are
regarded as having speculative characteristics regarding the likelihood of
timely payment of principal and interest. "BB" indicates the lowest degree of
speculation and "CC" the highest degree of speculation.
"D" - This designation indicates that the long-term debt is in default.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AAA" through "CC" may include a plus
or minus sign designation which indicates where within the respective category
the issue is placed.
Municipal Note Ratings
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A Standard and Poor's rating reflects the liquidity concerns and market access
risks unique to notes due in three years or less. The following summarizes the
ratings used by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group for municipal notes:
"SP-1" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit a strong capacity to pay
principal and interest. Those issues determined to possess a very strong
capacity to pay debt service are given a plus (+) designation.
"SP-2" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit satisfactory capacity to
pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and
economic changes over the term of the notes.
"SP-3" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit speculative capacity to
pay principal and interest.
Moody's ratings for state and municipal notes and other short-term loans are
designated Moody's Investment Grade ("MIG") and variable rate demand obligations
are designated Variable Moody's Investment Grade ("VMIG"). Such ratings
recognize the differences between short-term credit risk and long-term risk.
The following summarizes the ratings by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. for
short-term notes:
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"MIG-1"/"VMIG-1" - This designation denotes best quality. There is present
strong protection by established cash flows, superior liquidity support or
demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.
"MIG-2"/"VMIG-2" - This designation denotes high quality. Margins of
protection are ample although not so large as in the preceding group.
"MIG-3"/"VMIG-3" - This designation denotes favorable quality, with all
security elements accounted for but lacking the undeniable strength of the
preceding grades. Liquidity and cash flow protection may be narrow and market
access for refinancing is likely to be less well established.
"MIG-4"/"VMIG-4" - This designation denotes adequate quality. Protection
commonly regarded as required of an investment security is present and although
not distinctly or predominantly speculative, there is specific risk.
"SG" - This designation denotes speculative quality. Debt instruments in this
category lack of margins of protection.
Fitch IBCA and Duff & Phelps use the short-term ratings described under
Commercial Paper Ratings for municipal notes.
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APPENDIX B
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES OF GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
Goldman Sachs is noted for its Business Principles, which guide all of the
firm's activities and serve as the basis for its distinguished reputation among
investors worldwide.
Our client's interests always come first. Our experience shows that if we
serve our clients well, our own success will follow.
Our assets are our people, capital and reputation. If any of these is ever
diminished, the last is the most difficult to restore. We are dedicated to
complying fully with the letter and spirit of the laws, rules and ethical
principles that govern us. Our continued success depends upon unswerving
adherence to this standard.
We take great pride in the professional quality of our work. We have an
uncompromising determination to achieve excellence in everything we undertake.
Though we may be involved in a wide variety and heavy volume of activity, we
would, if it came to a choice, rather be best than biggest.
We stress creativity and imagination in everything we do. While recognizing
that the old way may still be the best way, we constantly strive to find a
better solution to a client's problems. We pride ourselves on having pioneered
many of the practices and techniques that have become standard in the industry.
We make an unusual effort to identify and recruit the very best person for
every job. Although our activities are measured in billions of dollars, we
select our people one by one. In a service business, we know that without the
best people, we cannot be the best firm.
We offer our people the opportunity to move ahead more rapidly than is
possible at most other places. We have yet to find limits to the responsibility
that our best people are able to assume. Advancement depends solely on ability,
performance and contribution to the Firm's success, without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or
any other impermissible criterion or circumstance.
We stress teamwork in everything we do. While individual creativity is
always encouraged, we have found that team effort often produces the best
results. We have no room for those who put their personal interests ahead of
the interests of the firm and its clients.
The dedication of our people to the Firm and the intense effort they give
their jobs are greater than one finds in most other organizations. We think
that this is an important part of our success.
Our profits are a key to our success. They replenish our capital and
attract and keep our best people. It is our practice to share our profits
generously with all who help create them. Profitability is crucial to our
future.
We consider our size an asset that we try hard to preserve. We want to be
big enough to undertake the largest project that any of our clients could
contemplate, yet small enough to maintain
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the loyalty, the intimacy and the esprit de corps that we all treasure and that
contribute greatly to our success.
We constantly strive to anticipate the rapidly changing needs of our
clients and to develop new services to meet those needs. We know that the world
of finance will not stand still and that complacency can lead to extinction.
We regularly receive confidential information as part of our normal client
relationships. To breach a confidence or to use confidential information
improperly or carelessly would be unthinkable.
Our business is highly competitive, and we aggressively seek to expand our
client relationships. However, we must always be fair to competitors and must
never denigrate other firms.
Integrity and honesty are the heart of our business. We expect our people
to maintain high ethical standards in everything they do, both in their work for
the firm and in their personal lives.
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GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.'S INVESTMENT BANKING
AND SECURITIES ACTIVITIES
Goldman Sachs is a leading financial services firm traditionally known on Wall
Street and around the world for its institutional and private client service.
. With thirty-seven offices worldwide Goldman Sachs employs over 11,000
professionals focused on opportunities in major markets.
. The number one underwriter of all international equity issues from 1989-
1997.
. The number one lead manager of U.S. common stock offerings for the past
nine years (1989-1997).*
. The number one lead manager for initial public offerings (IPOs) worldwide
(1989-1997).
* Source: Securities Data Corporation. Common stock ranking excludes REITS,
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Investment Trusts and Rights.
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GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.'S HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE
1869 Marcus Goldman opens Goldman Sachs for business
1890 Dow Jones Industrial Average first published
1896 Goldman, Sachs & Co. joins New York Stock Exchange
1906 Goldman, Sachs & Co. takes Sears Roebuck & Co. public (at 93 years,
the firm's longest-standing client relationship)
Dow Jones Industrial Average tops 100
1925 Goldman, Sachs & Co. finances Warner Brothers, producer of the first
talking film
1956 Goldman, Sachs & Co. co-manages Ford's public offering, the largest to
date
1970 Goldman, Sachs & Co. opens London office
1972 Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks 1000
1986 Goldman, Sachs & Co. takes Microsoft public
1988 Goldman Sachs Asset Management is formally established
1991 Goldman, Sachs & Co. provides advisory services for the largest
privatization in the region of the sale of Telefonos de Mexico
1995 Goldman Sachs Asset Management introduces Global Tactical Asset
Allocation Program
Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks 5000
1996 Goldman, Sachs & Co. takes Deutsche Telekom public
Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks 6000
1997 Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks 7000
Goldman Sachs Asset Management increases assets under management by
100% over 1996
1998 Goldman Sachs Asset Management reaches $195.5 billion in assets under
management
Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks 9000
1999 Goldman Sachs becomes a public company
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APPENDIX C
Statement of Intention
(applicable only to Class A Shares)
If a shareholder anticipates purchasing within a 13-month period Class A
Shares of a Fund alone or in combination with Class A Shares of another Goldman
Sachs Fund in the amount of $100,000 or more in the case of the Government
Income, Municipal Income, Core Fixed Income, Global Income, High Yield Municipal
and High Yield Funds; $250,000 or more in the case of the Short Duration
Government and Short Duration Tax-Free Funds; and $500,000 or more in the case
of the Adjustable Rate Government Fund, the shareholder may obtain shares of the
Fund at the same reduced sales charge as though the total quantity were invested
in one lump sum by checking and filing the Statement of Intention in the Account
Application. Income dividends and capital gain distributions taken in
additional shares will not apply toward the completion of the Statement of
Intention.
To ensure that the reduced price will be received on future purchases, the
investor must inform Goldman Sachs that the Statement of Intention is in effect
each time shares are purchased. Subject to the conditions mentioned below, each
purchase will be made at the public offering price applicable to a single
transaction of the dollar amount specified on the Account Application. The
investor makes no commitment to purchase additional shares, but if the
investor's purchases within 13 months plus the value of shares credited toward
completion do not total the sum specified, the investor will pay the increased
amount of the sales charge prescribed in the Escrow Agreement.
Escrow Agreement
Out of the initial purchase (or subsequent purchases if necessary), 5% of
the dollar amount specified on the Account Application will be held in escrow by
the Transfer Agent in the form of shares registered in the investor's name. All
income dividends and capital gains distributions on escrowed shares will be paid
to the investor or to his or her order. When the minimum investment so
specified is completed (either prior to or by the end of the 13th month), the
investor will be notified and the escrowed shares will be released.
If the intended investment is not completed, the investor will be asked to
remit to Goldman Sachs any difference between the sales charge on the amount
specified and on the amount actually attained. If the investor does not within
20 days after written request by Goldman Sachs pay such difference in the sales
charge, the Transfer Agent will redeem, pursuant to the authority given by the
investor in the Account Application, an appropriate number of the escrowed
shares in order to realize such difference. Shares remaining after any such
redemption will be released by the Transfer Agent.
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