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Filed Pursuant to Rule 485(a)

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2000.

Registration No. 33-19229; 811-5430
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-1A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ( X )
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Pre-Effective Amendment No. _____ (_____)

Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 ( X )
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ( X )
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Amendment No. 63 ( X )
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(Check appropriate box or boxes)

SSgA FUNDS
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

909 A Street
Tacoma, Washington 98402
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (253) 627-7001

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Name and Address of Copies to:
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Agent for Service:
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Karl J. Ege Philip H. Newman, Esq.
Secretary and General Counsel Goodwin, Procter & Hoar
Frank Russell Investment Management Company Exchange Place
909 A Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Tacoma, Washington 98402
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Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: As soon as
practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.

It is proposed that this filing will become effective under Rule 485:

( X ) immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
( ) on (_____________) pursuant to paragraph (b)
( ) 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)
( ) on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
( ) 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)
( ) on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485

If appropriate, check the following:
( X ) This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for
a previously filed post-effective amendment.

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Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

Money Market

Yield Plus

Intermediate

Bond Market

High Yield Bond

IAM SHARES

Growth and Income

S&P 500 Index

Matrix Equity

Small Cap

Special Equity

Aggressive Equity

Emerging Markets

International
Stock Selection

International Growth
Opportunities

Life Solutions Income
and Growth

Life Solutions Balanced

Life Solutions Growth

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has neither
determined that the information in this prospectus is accurate and complete,
nor approved or disapproved of these securities. Any representation to the
contrary is a criminal offense.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS ................................. 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ............... 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS ......................................................... 8
RISK AND RETURN ......................................................... 12
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUNDS ............................................ 21
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND .................................................... 24
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT .................................................... 24
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS' OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND RISKS ................................................................. 26
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ................................................... 32
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ................................................. 32
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ............................................... 34
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS ............ 36
PRICING OF FUND SHARES .................................................. 36
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ............................................. 37
TAXES ................................................................... 38
INFORMATION REGARDING STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATION ....................... 39
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ...................................................... 40
MONEY MARKET FUND ....................................................... 40
YIELD PLUS FUND ......................................................... 41
INTERMEDIATE FUND ....................................................... 42
BOND MARKET FUND ........................................................ 43
HIGH YIELD BOND FUND .................................................... 44
GROWTH AND INCOME FUND .................................................. 45
S&P 500 INDEX FUND ...................................................... 46
MATRIX EQUITY FUND ...................................................... 47
SMALL CAP FUND .......................................................... 48
SPECIAL EQUITY FUND ..................................................... 49
AGGRESSIVE EQUITY FUND .................................................. 50
IAM SHARES FUND ......................................................... 51
EMERGING MARKETS FUND ................................................... 52
INTERNATIONAL STOCK SELECTION FUND ...................................... 53
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND ................................. 54
LIFE SOLUTIONS INCOME AND GROWTH FUND ................................... 55
LIFE SOLUTIONS BALANCED FUND ............................................ 56
LIFE SOLUTIONS GROWTH FUND .............................................. 57
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SSGA FUNDS ............................... BACK COVER
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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS
Through this prospectus, the SSgA Funds (the Investment Company) offers shares
in the following separate funds (collectively, the Funds). All of the Funds are
considered diversified as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the
1940 Act):

o SSgA Money Market Fund (Money Market Fund)
o SSgA Yield Plus Fund (Yield Plus Fund)
o SSgA Intermediate Fund (Intermediate Fund)
o SSgA Bond Market Fund (Bond Market Fund)
o SSgA High Yield Bond Fund (High Yield Bond Fund)
o SSgA Growth and Income Fund (Growth and Income Fund)
o SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund (S&P 500 Index Fund)
o SSgA Matrix Equity Fund (Matrix Equity Fund)
o SSgA Small Cap Fund (Small Cap Fund)
o SSgA Special Equity Fund (Special Equity Fund)
o SSgA Aggressive Equity Fund (Aggressive Equity Fund)
o SSgA IAM SHARES Fund (IAM SHARES Fund)
o SSgA Emerging Markets Fund (Emerging Markets Fund)

o SSgA International Stock Selection Fund (International Stock Selection Fund;
formerly known as the SSgA Active International Fund)

o SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund (International Growth
Opportunities Fund)
o SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund (Income and Growth Fund)
o SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund (Balanced Fund)
o SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund (Growth Fund)

As indicated below, some funds have a fundamental investment objective which
may be changed only with the approval of a majority of the fund's shareholders
as defined by the 1940 Act. Other funds have a nonfundamental investment
objective which may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder
approval.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

Money Market Fund. The nonfundamental investment objective is to maximize
current income, to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital and
liquidity and the maintenance of a stable $1.00 per share net asset value, by
investing in dollar denominated securities.

Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per
share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund. The fund attempts
to meet its investment objective by investing in high quality money market
instruments, including: (1) US Treasury bills, notes and bonds; (2) other
obligations issued or guaranteed as to interest and principal by the US
Government, its agencies or instrumentalities; (3) instruments of US and
foreign banks, including certificates of deposit, banker's acceptances and time
deposits; these instruments may include Eurodollar Certificates of Deposit,
Eurodollar Time Deposits and Yankee Certificates of Deposit; (4) commercial
paper of US and foreign companies; (5) asset-backed securities; (6) corporate
obligations of US and foreign companies; (7) variable and floating rate notes;
and (8) repurchase agreements.

There are risks associated with these instruments, which are described in the
section called Principal Risks.

The fund management team bases its decisions on the relative attractiveness of
different money market investments which can vary depending on the general
level of interest rates as well as supply and demand imbalances in the market.

The Money Market Fund has obtained a money market fund rating of Am from
Standard & Poor's. The Am rating indicates that the fund's safety is good and
it has a sound capacity to maintain principal value and limit exposure to loss.
To obtain such rating the fund may be required to adopt additional investment
restrictions, which may affect the fund's performance.

Yield Plus Fund. The nonfundamental investment objective is to seek high
current income and liquidity by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio
of high-quality debt securities and by maintaining a portfolio duration of one
year or less.

The fund is not a money market fund and the price of this fund may fluctuate.

The fund attempts to meet its objective by investing primarily in high-quality,
dollar denominated, investment grade debt instruments, such as mortgage related
securities, corporate notes, variable and floating rate notes and asset-backed
securities. Unlike a money market fund, the price of the Yield Plus Fund will
fluctuate because the fund may invest in securities with higher levels of risk
and different maturities.

The fund management team bases its decisions on the relative attractiveness of
different sectors and issues which can vary depending on the general level of
interest rates, market determined risk premiums, as well as supply and demand
imbalances in the market. Risks associated with these investments are described
in the Principal Risks section.

The Yield Plus Fund has obtained a credit quality rating of AA-f and a fund
volatility rating of S1+ from Standard & Poor's. The fund is rated AA-f based
on the creditworthiness of its assets and sound management and practices. The
AA-f rating indicates the fund's holdings and counterparties provide "very
strong protection" against losses from credit defaults. A fund volatility
rating of S1+ indicates an extremely low sensitivity to changing market
conditions. To obtain such rating the fund may be required to adopt additional
investment restrictions, which may affect the fund's performance.

Intermediate Fund. The fundamental investment objective is to seek a high level
of current income while preserving principal by investing primarily in a
diversified portfolio of debt securities with a dollar-weighted average
maturity between three and ten years.

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In pursuing this goal, the fund normally invests at least 65% of its total
assets in investment grade or better debt instruments. The fund may be 35% in
other securities or instruments.

The fund management team makes investment decisions to seek to match or exceed
the return of the Lehman Brothers Intermediate Government/Credit Bond (LBIGC)
Index. The fund seeks to match the LBIGC Index's duration at all times while
adding value through issue and sector selection. From the fixed-income
securities including, but not limited to, those represented by the LBIGC Index,
the fund management team considers interest rate trends to determine what types
of bonds to invest in. Different securities are favored depending on the
stability of interest rates. Fixed-income securities have risks explained in
the Principal Risks section.

Bond Market Fund. The nonfundamental investment objective is to maximize total
return by investing in fixed-income securities, including, but not limited to,
those represented by the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond (LBAB) Index.

Under normal market conditions, the fund attempts to meet its objective by
investing at least 65% of its total assets in debt instruments rated investment
grade or better. Securities may be either fixed, zero coupon, variable or
floating rate and may be denominated in US dollars or selected foreign
currencies. The fund may also invest up to 35% in derivative securities,
including futures and options, interest rate exchange agreements and other swap
agreements and collateralized mortgage obligations and other instruments.

The fund management team makes investment decisions by seeking to match or
exceed the return of the LBAB Index. The fund seeks to match the LBAB Index's
duration at all times while adding value through issue and sector selection.

High Yield Bond Fund. The nonfundamental investment objective is to maximize
total return by investing primarily in fixed-income securities, including, but
not limited to, those represented by the Lehman Brothers High Yield Bond
(LBHYB) Index.

Under normal market conditions, the fund attempts to meet its objective by
investing at least 65% of its total assets in high yield, high risk
(non-investment grade) debt securities. Securities may be either fixed, zero
coupon, variable or floating rate and may be denominated in US dollars or
selected foreign currencies. The fund may invest in derivative securities,
including futures and options, interest rate exchange agreements and other swap
agreements and collateralized mortgage obligations.

Fund managers make investment decisions seeking to match or exceed the LBHYB
Index by concentrating on industry allocation and securities selection,
deciding on which industries to focus and which bonds to buy within these
industries. In making individual security selections, the Advisor looks for
securities that are undervalued.

Growth and Income Fund. The fundamental investment objective is to achieve
long-term capital growth, current income and growth of income primarily through
investments in equity securities.

The fund's goal is to provide greater long-term returns than the overall US
equity market without incurring greater risks than those commonly associated
with investments in equity securities. The fund's portfolio strategy combines
market economics with fundamental research. The Advisor begins by assessing
current economic conditions and forecasting economic expectations. The industry
sectors of the S&P 500 Index are examined to determine the sector's market
capitalized weighting and to estimate the performance of each sector relative
to the Index as a whole. A balance is determined for the portfolio, giving
greater weight to market sectors that are expected to outperform the overall
market. Stocks are then selected for each sector of the fund's portfolio based
on the issuer's industry classification, the stock's historical sensitivity to
changing economic events and conditions and an assessment of the stock's
current valuation and prospects. Risks associated with equity securities are
described in the Principal Risks section.

S&P 500 Index Fund. The fundamental investment objective is to seek to
replicate the total return of the S&P 500 Index.

The fund is not managed according to traditional methods of "active" investment
management, which involve the buying and selling of securities based upon
economic, financial and market analysis and investment judgment. Instead, the
fund utilizes a "passive" investment approach, attempting to replicate the
investment performance of its benchmark index through automated statistical
analytic procedures.

The fund may pursue its investment objective by investing substantially all of
its assets in the State Street Equity 500 Index Portfolio (the "Master Fund"),
a registered investment company also advised by the Advisor, with substantially
the same investment objective, policies and restrictions as the fund. This
investment approach is commonly referred to as a master/feeder structure.

In this structure, the fund will be a "feeder" fund that invests exclusively in
a corresponding "master" portfolio with identical investment objectives. The
master portfolio may accept investments from multiple feeder funds, which bear
the master portfolio's expenses in proportion to their assets.

Each feeder fund and its master portfolio expect to maintain consistent
investment objectives, but if they do not, the fund will withdraw from the
master portfolio, receiving cash or securities in exchange for its interest in
the master portfolio. The fund's trustees would then consider whether the fund
should hire its own investment adviser, invest in a different master portfolio,
or take other action.

The fund (either on its own or as part of a master/feeder structure) intends to
invest in all 500 stocks in the S&P 500 Index in proportion to their weighting
in the S&P 500 Index. The fund may also invest in futures and options. The S&P
500 Index is designed to capture the price performance of a large cross-section
of the US publicly traded stock market. To the

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extent that all 500 stocks cannot be purchased, the fund will purchase a
representative sample of the stocks listed in the S&P 500 Index in proportion
to their weightings.

To the extent that the fund seeks to replicate the S&P 500 Index using such
sampling techniques, a close correlation between the fund's performance and the
performance of the S&P 500 Index is anticipated in both rising and falling
markets. The fund will attempt to achieve a correlation between the performance
of its portfolio and that of the S&P 500 Index of at least 0.95, before
deduction of fund expenses. A correlation of 1.00 would represent perfect
correlation between portfolio and index performance. It is anticipated that the
correlation of the fund's performance to that of the S&P 500 Index will
increase as the size of the fund increases.

Matrix Equity Fund. The fundamental investment objective is to provide total
returns that exceed over time the S&P 500 Index through investment in equity
securities.

Equity securities will be selected for the fund on the basis of a proprietary,
systematic investment process. The fund management team employs an active
equity strategy using bottom-up, quantitative stock selection from among the
securities included in, but not limited to, the S&P 500 Index based upon a
multi-factor return forecasting model, coupled with risk-controlled, benchmark
oriented portfolio construction. This structured and disciplined approach seeks
to provide long-term total returns in excess of the S&P 500 Index over time.

Small Cap Fund. The nonfundamental investment objective is to maximize the
total return through investment in equity securities; under normal market
conditions, at least 65% of total assets will be invested in securities of
smaller capitalized issuers.

The fund will invest primarily in a portfolio of smaller domestic companies.
Smaller companies will include those stocks with market capitalization
generally ranging in value from $50 million to $3 billion. Sector and industry
weight are maintained at a similar level to that of the Russell 2000[RegTM]
Index to avoid unintended exposure to factors such as the direction of the
economy, interest rates, energy prices and inflation. The fund may also use
futures and options.

Equity securities will be selected for the fund on the basis of proprietary
analytical models of the Advisor. The fund management team uses a quantitative
approach to investment management, designed to uncover equity securities which
are undervalued, with superior growth potential. This quantitative investment
management approach involves a modeling process to evaluate vast amounts of
financial data and corporate earnings forecasts. The risks of securities of
smaller capitalized companies are described in Principal Risks.

Special Equity Fund. The nonfundamental investment objective is to maximize
total return through investment in mid- and small capitalization US equity
securities.

The fund will attempt to meets its objective through the active selection of
equity securities based on fundamental analysis. The investment approach
emphasizes bottom-up stock selection informed by a top-down macroeconomic
outlook. The Advisor focuses on identifying high quality stocks with
sustainable growth prospects, paying particular attention to changes in the
rates of growth of individual companies' earnings. This emphasis on growth
stock selection makes the fund subject to risks associated with stock selection
and the skills of the investment management team.

Aggressive Equity Fund. The nonfundamental investment objective is to maximize
total return through investing in US equity securities that are undervalued
relative to their growth potential as measured by SSgA's proprietary models.

The investable universe is constructed using the Russell 3000[RegTM] Index. The
universe is further restricted by keeping only those securities that have above
average five-year earnings growth projections. All current holdings are then
added to this universe to create an investable universe. Securities are then
ranked using SSgA's proprietary growth and value measures. Each of these
measures is combined to arrive at an overall sentiment for each security.
Securities with aggressive five-year projections are subject to risks
associated with rapid growth. The fund may invest in initial public offerings.

IAM SHARES Fund. The nonfundamental investment objective is to maximize total
return primarily through investments in equity securities of companies that
have entered into collective bargaining agreements with the International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers or affiliated labor unions (IAM
companies).

The purpose of the IAM SHARES Fund is to provide an investment vehicle where
the majority of holdings are securities of IAM companies. Under normal market
conditions, the fund will invest at least 65% of its total assets in equity
securities of IAM companies. As of the fiscal year-end of the fund, August 31,
2000, there was a universe of 340 publicly traded IAM affiliated companies as
provided by the IAM. Based on the current model environment, nearly half of the
340 IAM-represented companies comprised the August 31, 2000 investments in the
fund. The weighted average capitalization of the fund was $158.8 billion.
Investments that are not selected in the current model environment are still
included in the investable universe and may be selected for future investment.

The fund's investment strategy is driven by an investment process that manages
portfolio exposure to fundamental attributes in a multifactor risk model
environment. These attributes include industry allocations as well as factors
such as size, style, growth expectations and valuation ratios. This model
attempts to create a portfolio with the best expected return per unit of risk.

IAM companies are diverse both geographically and by industry. The portfolio
manager will rebalance the fund

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frequently in order to maintain its relative exposure to IAM companies, as well
as to account for any changes to the universe of IAM companies. While the fund
seeks a high correlation with the S&P 500 Index returns, the fund will not
fully replicate the S&P 500 Index, therefore, the fund's returns will likely
vary from the Index's returns.

The fund may invest the remaining 35% of its assets in securities contained in
the S&P 500 Index; these securities are chosen by a multifactor model which
seeks to outperform the S&P 500 Index. In the 35% portion, the manager screens
out securities of certain companies identified by the International Association
of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union as having non-union sentiment.
Proxies for the fund's underlying securities are voted in accordance with
AFL/CIO guidelines.

Emerging Markets Fund. The fundamental investment objective is to provide
maximum total return, primarily through capital appreciation, by investing
primarily in securities of foreign issuers.

Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest primarily in equity securities
issued by companies domiciled, or doing a substantial portion of their
business, in countries determined by the fund's management team to have a
developing or emerging economy or securities market. The fund will diversify
investments across many countries (typically at least 10) in order to reduce
the volatility associated with specific markets. The countries in which the
fund invests will be expanded over time as the stock markets in other countries
evolve. Nearly all of the fund's assets will be invested in equity, and
equity-like, securities concentrated in emerging market countries (i.e.,
typically over 85% but no less than 65%). A stock market is classified as
"emerging" if it meets at least one of the two general criteria: (i) it is
located in a low or middle income economy as defined by the World Bank, and/or
(ii) its investable market capitalization is low relative to its most recent
GNP figures. A low or middle income is any country with a GNP per capita less
than $9,361. However, due to the status of a country's stock market, the
country may still qualify as an emerging market even if it exceeds this amount.
In determining securities in which to invest, the fund's management team will
evaluate the countries' economic and political climates with prospects for
sustained macro and micro economic growth. The fund's management team will take
into account traditional securities valuation methods, including (but not
limited to) an analysis of price in relation to assets, earnings, cash flows,
projected earnings growth, inflation, and interest rates. Liquidity and
transaction costs will also be considered. Risks of emerging markets are
discussed in the Principal Risks section.

The fund may invest in common and preferred equity securities publicly traded
in the United States or in foreign countries on developed or emerging markets.
The fund's equity securities may be denominated in foreign currencies and may
be held outside the United States. Certain emerging markets are closed in whole
or part to the direct purchase of equity securities by foreigners. In these
markets, the fund may be able to invest in equity securities solely or
primarily through foreign government authorized pooled investment vehicles.
These foreign government pooled vehicles are also subject to risks. These
securities could be more expensive because of additional management fees
charged by the underlying pools. In addition, such pools may have restrictions
on redemptions, limiting the liquidity of the investment.

Through the use of proprietary evaluation models, the fund invests primarily in
the International Finance Corporation Investable (S&P/IFCI) Index and/or Morgan
Stanley Capital Index Emerging Market Free (MSCI EMF) countries. As the
S&P/IFCI and MSCI EMF introduce new emerging market countries, the fund will
expand to gain exposure to new emerging countries.

International Stock Selection Fund. The nonfundamental investment objective is
to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in securities of
foreign issuers.

The fund will attempt to meet its objective through the active selection of
countries, currencies and securities. The fund management team will concentrate
investments in holdings that are composed of, but not limited to, countries
included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australia, Far
East (MSCI EAFE) Index. Through the use of the Advisor's proprietary model, a
quantitative selection process is used to select the best securities within
each underlying country in the MSCI EAFE Index.

The management team utilizes a proprietary bottom-up stock selection process
that is based on a quantitative multi-factor model. Portfolio construction
focuses on strong risk controls for excessive size or style exposures and is
benchmark oriented.

International Growth Opportunities Fund. The nonfundamental investment
objective is to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in
securities of foreign issuers.

The fund will attempt to meet its objective through the active selection of
equity securities based on the fundamental analysis of companies and investment
themes. The Advisor's investment approach is defined predominantly by a
bottom-up stock selection process, informed by a top-down macroeconomic
outlook. Investments will be made in, but not limited to, countries and
securities included in the MSCI EAFE Index.

Life Solutions Funds. The Life Solutions Funds attempt to meet their objectives
by investing in shares of various combinations of the Investment Company's
portfolios (the Underlying Funds) described in this prospectus. The Investment
Company believes that these combinations offer varying degrees of potential
risk and reward. The Life Solutions Funds are designed primarily for
tax-advantaged retirement accounts and other long-term investors. Each Life
Solutions Fund's investment objective is nonfundamental:

Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund seeks income and, secondarily, long-term
growth of capital.

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Life Solutions Balanced Fund seeks a balance of growth of capital and income.

Life Solutions Growth Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.

The Life Solutions Funds are not designed as market timing vehicles, but rather
as a simple approach to help investors meet retirement and other long-term
goals. Investors may choose to invest in one or more of the Life Solutions
Funds based on their personal investment goals, risk tolerance and financial
circumstances. The chart below illustrates the relative degree to which each
Life Solutions Fund (compared to the other Life Solutions Funds) seeks to
obtain capital appreciation, income and stability of principal, within the
parameters of each of their investment objectives:

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Income and Growth Low High Low
Balanced Medium Medium Medium
Growth High Low High
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In investing in the Underlying Funds, the Life Solutions Funds seek to maintain
different allocations between classes of equity, international equity,
fixed-income and short-term assets funds (including money market funds)
depending on the Life Solutions Fund's investment objective and risk profile.
Allocating investments this way permits each Life Solutions Fund to attempt to
optimize performance consistent with its investment objective. The table below
illustrates the equity, bond and short-term fund asset allocation ranges for
each Life Solutions Fund. It also shows the weightings of each Underlying Fund
as of August 31, 2000. Although the Underlying Funds invest primarily in
securities within the asset class under which they are listed, they may also
invest from time to time in other types of securities consistent with each of
their investment objectives.

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Range of Total Equities 20-60% 40-80% 60-100%
Weightings in each Underlying
Fund as of August 31, 2000 (%)
US Equities
S&P 500 Index Fund 7.74 12.08 15.27
Matrix Equity Fund 14.61 23.42 33.05
Small Cap Fund 3.00 4.00 5.10
Aggressive Equity Fund 3.06 4.02 5.13
Growth and Income Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00
Special Equity Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00
Tuckerman Active REIT Fund(1) 0.00 0.00 0.00
IAM SHARES Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00
International Equities(2) 0-15% 0-20% 0-25%
International Stock Selection Fund 7.20 11.60 16.14
Emerging Markets Fund .49 .99 1.45
International Growth 0.00 0.00 0.00
Opportunities Fund
Range of Bonds 40-80% 20-60% 0-40%
Bond Market Fund 55.65 37.68 19.75
High Yield Bond Fund 6.26 4.24 2.27
Intermediate Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00
Yield Plus Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00
Range of Short Term Assets 0-20% 0-20% 0-20%
Money Market Fund 1.99 1.97 1.84
US Government Money Market Fund(1) 0.00 0.00 0.00
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(1) Information about the SSgA US Government Money Market Fund and SSgA
Tuckerman Active REIT Fund is contained in separate prospectuses, which you
may obtain by calling 1-800-647-7327 or by accessing the SSgA Funds online
at www.ssgafunds.com.
(2) International equities are included in the total equity exposure indicated
above and should not exceed the listed percentages.

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The asset allocation range for each Life Solutions Fund has been approved by
the Board of Trustees of the Investment Company and may be changed at any time
by the Board without shareholder approval. Within the asset allocation range
for each Life Solutions Fund, the Advisor will establish specific percentage
targets for each asset class and each Underlying Fund to be held by the Life
Solutions Fund based on the Advisor's outlook for the economy, financial
markets and relative market valuation of each Underlying Fund. Each Life
Solutions Fund may temporarily deviate from its asset allocation range for
defensive purposes.

The percentage allocation of a Life Solutions Fund's assets could from time to
time deviate from its asset allocation range as a result of appreciation or
depreciation of the shares of the Underlying Funds in which a Life Solutions
Fund is invested. The Life Solutions Funds have adopted certain policies to
reduce the likelihood of such an occurrence. First, the Advisor will rebalance
each Life Solution Fund's holdings at least quarterly, or more frequently as
the Advisor determines is appropriate. Rebalancing is the process of bringing
the asset allocation of a Life Solutions Fund back into alignment with its
asset allocation range. In addition, the Advisor will not allocate any new
investment dollars to any Underlying Fund in an asset class whose maximum
percentage has been exceeded. Finally, the Advisor will allocate new investment
dollars on a priority basis to Underlying Funds in any asset class whose
minimum percentage has not been achieved.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

Investment in the funds, like any investment, has risks. Fund shares will rise
and fall in value and there is a risk you could lose money by investing in a
fund. There can be no assurance that a fund will achieve its objective. 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 government
agency.

Each of the funds has risks associated with it, as shown in the matrix below.
Following the matrix is a detailed description of each risk.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Money Yield Bond
Risk Market Plus Intermediate Market
---------------------------------------------- -------- ------- -------------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sector X X X X
Management Strategy X X X X
Market X X X X
Liquidity X X X X
Fixed-income securities X X X X
Equity securities
IPOs
Securities of small cap companies
Securities of large cap companies X
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities X X
Asset-backed securities X X X X
Instruments of US and foreign banks
and branches and foreign corporations,
including Yankee bonds X X X X
Variable and floating rate securities X X X X
Derivatives X X X
Mortgage-backed securities X X X
Analytical models
Portfolio turnover X X X

<CAPTION>
High Yield Growth and
Risk Bond Income S&P 500 Matrix
---------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- --------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sector X
Management Strategy X X X X
Market X X X X
Liquidity X
Fixed-income securities X
Equity securities X X X
IPOs X X
Securities of small cap companies X X
Securities of large cap companies X X X
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities X
Asset-backed securities X
Instruments of US and foreign banks
and branches and foreign corporations,
including Yankee bonds X
Variable and floating rate securities X
Derivatives X X X
Mortgage-backed securities
Analytical models X X
Portfolio turnover X X
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Small Special Aggressive IAM
Risk Cap Equity Equity SHARES
---------------------------------------------- ------- --------- ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sector X X X X
Management Strategy X X X X
Market X X X X
Liquidity X
Fixed-income securities
Equity securities X X X X
IPOs X X X X
Securities of small cap companies X X X X
Securities of large cap companies X X
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities
International securities
Non-US debt securities
Analytical models X X X
Derivatives X X X X
Emerging market countries
Foreign currency and exchange rate
Portfolio turnover X X X

<CAPTION>
International International
Emerging Growth Stock
Risk Markets Opportunities Selection
---------------------------------------------- ---------- --------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sector
Management Strategy X X X
Market X X X
Liquidity X X X
Fixed-income securities X X X
Equity securities X X X
IPOs X X X
Securities of small cap companies X X X
Securities of large cap companies X X X
Non-investment grade fixed-income securities X X X
International securities X X X
Non-US debt securities X X X
Analytical models X X
Derivatives X X X
Emerging market countries X X X
Foreign currency and exchange rate X X X
Portfolio turnover
</TABLE>

DESCRIPTIONS OF RISKS:

Sector Risk. The risk that a fund concentrates its investment in specific
industry sectors that have historically experienced substantial price
volatility. A fund is subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse
economic, business or other developments than if its investments were
diversified across different industry sectors. Securities of issuers held by
the funds may lack sufficient market liquidity to enable a fund to sell the
securities at an advantageous time or without a substantial drop in price.

The Money Market Fund may be subject to banking industry risk, the risk that if
a fund invests more than 25% of its total assets in bank obligations, an
adverse development in the banking industry may affect the value of the fund's
investments more than if a fund's investments were not invested to such a
degree in the banking industry. Normally, the fund intends to invest more than
25% of its total assets in bank obligations. Banks may be particularly
susceptible to certain economic factors such as interest rate changes, adverse
developments in the real estate market, fiscal and monetary policy and general
economic cycles.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results. With respect to the S&P 500 Index Fund, the
fund is not managed according to traditional methods of active investment
management which involves the buying and selling of securities based on
economic, financial and market analysis and investment judgment. Instead, as a
result of this passive investment approach, based on the multifactor model and
not on intrinsic investment merit, this strategy may not be successful.
Similarly, the IAM SHARES Fund is managed, in part, with a passive management
approach.

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.

Liquidity Risk. The risk that a fund will be unable 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, small
capitalization stocks, real estate investment trusts, international and
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 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.

Fixed-income Securities. Risks associated with fixed-income securities include,
but are not limited to, 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.
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.

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in equity securities solely or primarily through foreign government authorized
pooled investment vehicles. These foreign government pooled vehicles are also
subject to risks. These securities could be more expensive because of
additional management fees charged by the underlying pools. In addition, such
pools may have restrictions on redemptions, limiting the liquidity of the
investment.

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Performance of a fund may be impacted by a
fund's holdings of IPOs. Because an IPO is an equity security that is new to
the public market, the value of IPOs can fluctuate dramatically. Therefore,
IPOs have greater risks than other equity investments. There is no guarantee
that a fund will continue to participate in the IPO market, and, due to their
volatility, IPOs can have a positive or negative impact on performance. The IAM
SHARES Fund will only invest in IPOs of IAM affiliated companies.

Securities of Small Capitalization Companies. Investments in smaller companies
may involve greater risks because these companies often have narrower markets
and more limited managerial and financial resources than larger, more
established companies. As a result, their performance can be more volatile
which could increase the volatility of the fund's portfolio.

Securities of Large Capitalization Companies. A fund's emphasis on large-cap
stocks makes it susceptible to the business risks of larger companies, which
usually cannot change as quickly as smaller companies in response to
competitive challenges. Larger companies also tend not to be able to maintain
the high growth rates of well-managed smaller companies, especially during
strong economic periods.

Non-Investment Grade Fixed-Income Securities. Although lower-rated debt
securities generally offer a higher yield than higher rated debt securities,
they involve higher risks. They are especially subject to:

o Adverse changes in general economic conditions and in the industries in which
their issuers are engaged;

o Changes in the financial condition of their issuers; and

o Price fluctuations in response to changes in interest rates.

As a result, issuers of lower rated debt securities are more likely than other
issuers to miss principal and interest payments or to default.

Asset-Backed Securities. 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 prepayments of principal on the underlying loans.
Asset-backed securities present certain additional risks because asset-backed
securities generally do not have the benefit of a security interest in
collateral that is comparable to mortgage assets.

Instruments of US and Foreign Banks and Branches and Foreign Corporations,
Including Yankee Bonds. Non-US corporations and banks issuing dollar
denominated instruments in the US are not necessarily subject to the same
regulatory requirements that apply to US corporations and banks, such as
accounting, auditing and recordkeeping standards, the public availability of
information and, for banks, reserve requirements, loan limitations and
examinations. This increases the possibility that a non-US corporation or bank
may become insolvent or otherwise unable to fulfill its obligations on these
instruments.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities. Variable and floating rate securities
are subject to 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. They are also subject to credit/ default
risk, the risk that an issuer 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.

Derivatives. There are certain investment risks in using derivatives, such as
futures contracts, options on futures, interest rate swaps and structured
notes, as a hedging technique. If a fund incorrectly forecasts interest rates
in using derivatives, a fund could lose money. Price movements of a futures
contract, option or structured notes may not be identical to price movements of
portfolio securities or a securities index, resulting in the risk that, when a
fund buys a futures contract or option as a hedge, the hedge may not be
completely effective. The use of these management techniques also involves the
risk of loss if the Advisor is incorrect in its expectation of fluctuations in
securities prices, interest rates or currency prices.

Mortgage-Backed Securities. Mortgage-backed securities represent either direct
or indirect participation in, or are collateralized by and payable from
mortgage loans secured by real property. The investment characteristics of
mortgages differ from those of traditional fixed-income securities. 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.
Mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, call risk and
extension risk.

Analytical Models. The success of a fund's principal investment strategy
depends on the Advisor's skill in designing and using its analytical model as a
tool for selecting undervalued stocks.

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assets. Foreign laws and accounting standards typically are not as strict as
they are in the US and there may be less public information available about
foreign companies.

Non-US Debt Securities. A fund's foreign debt securities are typically
obligations of sovereign governments. These securities are particularly subject
to a risk of default from political instability and fluctuations in exchange
rates. Significant emerging market debt is considered non-investment grade.

Emerging Market Countries. Investments in emerging or developing markets
involve exposure to economic structures that are generally less diverse and
mature, and to political systems which have less stability than those of more
developed countries. Emerging market securities are subject to currency
transfer restrictions and may experience delays and disruptions in securities
settlement procedures.

Foreign Currency and Exchange Rate. A fund may be affected either favorably or
unfavorably by fluctuations in the relative rates of exchange between the
currencies of different nations, exchange control regulations and indigenous
economic and political developments. A fund attempts to buy and sell foreign
currencies on favorable terms. Price spread on currency exchange (to cover
service charges) may be incurred, particularly when a fund changes investments
from one country to another or when proceeds from the sale of shares in US
dollars are used for the purchase of securities in foreign countries. Also,
some countries may adopt policies which would prevent a fund from repatriating
invested capital and dividends, withhold portions of interest and dividends at
the source, or impose other taxes, with respect to a fund's investments in
securities of issuers of that country. Because a fund's securities may be
denominated in foreign currencies, the value of such securities to the fund
will be affected by changes in currency exchange rates and in exchange control
regulations. A change in the value of a foreign currency against the US dollar
will result in a corresponding change in the US dollar value of the fund's
securities. In addition, some emerging market countries may have fixed or
managed currencies which are not free-floating against the US dollar. Further,
certain emerging market currencies may not be internationally traded. Certain
of these currencies have experienced a steady devaluation relative to the US
dollar. Many emerging markets countries have experienced substantial and in
some periods extremely high rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and
rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have
negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging
market countries.

Portfolio Turnover. The portfolio turnover rate cannot be predicted, but it is
anticipated that certain of the funds' annual turnover rates generally will
fall within the range of 100-300% (excluding turnover of securities having a
maturity of one year or less). A high turnover rate (over 100%) will: (1)
increase transaction expenses which will adversely affect a fund's performance;
and (2) result in increased brokerage commissions and other transaction costs,
and the possibility of realized capital gains. The Aggressive Equity, Small Cap
and Matrix Equity Funds typically have turnover rates in excess of 100% and are
therefore subject to these risks. Funds with a portfolio turnover rate that is
at the high end of the range are not managed for tax efficiency, and taxable
investors may wish to consult a tax professional prior to investing. The Yield
Plus, Bond Market, Intermediate and High Yield Bond Funds will actively trade
to benefit from short-term yield disparities among different issues of fixed-
income securities, or otherwise to increase income. Therefore, these funds may
be subject to a greater degree of portfolio turnover than might be expected
from a fund that invests substantially all of its assets on a long-term basis.

Investments in the Underlying Funds (Life Solutions Funds). The investments of
each Life Solutions Fund are concentrated in the Underlying Funds, so each Life
Solutions Fund's investment performance is directly related to the investment
performance of the Underlying Funds that it holds. The ability of each Life
Solutions Fund to meet its investment objective is directly related to the
ability of the Underlying Funds to meet their objectives and to the allocation
among the Underlying Funds by the Advisor. There can be no assurance that the
investment objective of any Life Solutions Fund or Underlying Fund will be
achieved.

Affiliated Persons (Life Solutions Funds). SSgA and the officers and trustees
of the Life Solutions Funds also serve as investment advisor, officers and
trustees, respectively, of the Underlying Funds. Therefore, conflicts may arise
as these persons fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities to the Life Solutions
Funds and the Underlying Funds. The trustees believe they have structured the
Life Solutions Funds to avoid these concerns. If a situation arises that may
result in a conflict, the trustees and officers of the Life Solutions Funds
will carefully analyze the situation and take all necessary steps to minimize
or eliminate the potential conflicts.

Investment Practices of Underlying Funds (Life Solutions Funds). In addition to
their principal investments, certain Underlying Funds may invest a portion of
their assets in foreign securities; enter into forward currency transactions;
lend their portfolio securities; enter into stock index, interest rate and
currency futures contracts, and options on such contracts; engage in options
transactions; purchase zero coupon bonds and payment-in-kind bonds; purchase
restricted and illiquid securities; enter into forward roll transactions;
purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis; enter into
repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements; borrow money; and engage in
various other investment practices. All Life Solutions Funds may invest in
Underlying Funds that in turn invest in securities of international or emerging
markets and thus are subject to additional risks of these investments,
including changes in foreign currency exchange rates and political risk.

Investments in Other Investment Company Funds (S&P 500 Index Fund). Currently
the investments of the fund are

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concentrated in the shares of another investment company with substantially the
same investment objectives, policies and restrictions as the fund. In that
case, the fund's investment performance is directly related to the investment
performance of the Master Fund. The ability of the fund to meet its investment
objective is directly related to the ability of the Master Fund to meet its
objective. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the fund
or the Master Fund will be achieved.

Affiliated Persons (S&P 500 Index Fund). SSgA also serves as investment advisor
to the Master Fund. Therefore, conflicts may arise as these persons fulfill
their fiduciary responsibilities to the fund and the Master Fund. The Trustees
believe they have structured the Master Fund to avoid these concerns. If a
situation arises that may result in a conflict, the Trustees and officers of
the fund will carefully analyze the situation and take all necessary steps to
minimize or eliminate the potential conflicts.

Index Correlation (S&P 500 Index Fund). The fund's ability to achieve
significant correlation between fund and Index performance may be affected by
changes in securities markets, changes in the composition of the Index and the
timing of purchases and redemptions of fund shares. The fund's management team
will monitor correlation. Should the fund fail to achieve an appropriate level
of correlation, the Advisor will report to the Board of Trustees, which will
consider alternative arrangements.

RISK AND RETURN
The following bar charts illustrate the risks of investing in each fund by
showing changes in a fund's performance from year to year over the life of the
fund. The accompanying tables further illustrate the risks of investing in a
fund by showing how the fund's average annual returns for 1, 5 and 10 years
(or, if less, since a fund's inception) compare to the returns of a broad-based
securities market index.

How a fund has performed in the past is not necessarily an indication of how it
will perform in the future.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Money Market

1990 8.28%
1991 6.28%
1992 3.91%
1993 3.09%
1994 3.99%
1995 5.76%
1996 5.21%
1997 5.37%
1998 5.30%
1999 4.91%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- June 30, 1990: 2.02%
Worst Quarter -- December 31, 1993: 0.74%
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 1.58%

The following table further illustrates the risks of investing in the fund by
showing how the fund's average annual returns for 1, 5 and 10 years compare to
the returns of a broad-based securities market index.

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* 10 Years*
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Money Market Fund 4.91% 5.31% 5.20%
Salomon Smith Barney
3-month Treasury bill 4.74 5.20 5.05
Lipper Average Money
Market Funds 4.49 4.95 4.79
</TABLE>

*Annualized

7-Day Yields
For the Period Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Current Effective
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Money Market Fund 5.24% 5.37%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Yield Plus

1993 3.44%
1994 4.10%
1995 6.56%
1996 5.48%
1997 5.54%
1998 4.83%
1999 5.52%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- March 31, 1995: 1.78%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1993: 0.71%
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 1.81%

The following table further illustrates the risks of investing in the fund by
showing how the fund's average annual returns for 1 and 5 years and since the
fund's inception compare to the returns of a broad-based securities market
index.

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Yield Plus Fund 5.52% 5.59% 5.03%
LIBOR 90-day Index 5.46 5.65 5.17
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on November 9, 1992.

30-Day Yields
For the Period Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Current
----------
<S> <C>
Yield Plus Fund 5.64%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Intermediate

1994 -4.43%
1995 16.66%
1996 3.69%
1997 7.44%
1998 7.93%
1999 -0.03%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- June 30, 1995: 5.57%
Worst Quarter -- March 31, 1994: (3.14%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 3.69%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
------------ ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Intermediate Fund (0.03%) 7.00% 4.62%
Lehman Bros. Intermediate
Government/Credit 0.39 7.10 5.34
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on September 1, 1993.

30-Day Yields
For the Period Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Current
----------
<S> <C>
Intermediate Fund 6.39%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Bond Market

1997 8.93%
1998 8.36%
1999 -1.33%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- September 30, 1998: 4.19%
Worst Quarter -- June 30, 1999: (1.24%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 4.43%

The following table further illustrates the risks of investing in the fund by
showing how the fund's average annual returns for 1 year and since the fund's
inception compare to the returns of a broad-based securities market index.

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year Inception*
------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Bond Market Fund (1.33%) 4.62%
Lehman Bros. Aggregate Bond Index (0.82) 5.14
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on February 7, 1996.

30-Day Yields
For the Period Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Current
----------
<S> <C>
Bond Market Fund 6.66%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- High Yield Bond

1999 8.19%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- March 31, 1999: 5.10%
Worst Quarter -- June 30, 1999: (0.95%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 4.35%

The following table further illustrates the risks of investing in the fund by
showing how the fund's average annual returns since the fund's inception
compare to the returns of a broad-based securities market index.

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year Inception*
---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
High Yield Bond Fund 8.19% 8.68%
Lehman Bros. High Yield Bond Index 2.39 0.28
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on May 4, 1998.

30-Day Yields
For the Period Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Current
----------
<S> <C>
High Yield Bond Fund 8.39%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Growth & Income

1994 -0.26%
1995 28.62%
1996 21.43%
1997 37.64%
1998 34.74%
1999 20.87%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1998: 23.77%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (8.12%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 11.31%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
----------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Growth and Income Fund 20.87% 28.48% 22.08%
S&P 500 Index 21.04 28.56 22.48
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on September 1, 1993.

The performance of the fund can be, in part, attributed to investments made in
IPOs. There is no guarantee that the fund will continue to participate in the
IPO market, and, due to their volatility, there can be no assurance that the
IPOs will continue to have a positive impact on fund performance.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- S&P 500 Index

1993 9.61%
1994 1.30%
1995 37.02%
1996 22.65%
1997 33.10%
1998 28.35%
1999 20.89%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1998: 21.24%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (9.97%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 7.14%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
----------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
S&P 500 Index Fund 20.89% 28.26% 21.25%
S&P 500 Index 21.04 28.56 21.53
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on December 30, 1992.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Matrix Equity

1993 16.30%
1994 -0.40%
1995 28.17%
1996 23.68%
1997 34.23%
1998 21.71%
1999 15.35%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1998: 22.35%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (13.89%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 7.35%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
----------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Matrix Equity Fund 15.35% 24.48% 18.64%
S&P 500 Index 21.04 28.56 20.59
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on May 4, 1992.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Small Cap

1993 12.96%
1994 -0.95%
1995 41.83%
1996 28.79%
1997 23.60%
1998 -7.55%
1999 3.58%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1998: 19.66%

Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (27.21%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 13.56%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Small Cap Fund 3.58% 16.67% 14.51%
Russell 2000 Index 21.26 16.69 15.70
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on July 1, 1992.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Special Equity

1999 50.36%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1999: 51.03%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (21.42%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 28.97%

The following table further illustrates the risks of investing in the fund by
showing how the fund's average annual returns for one year and since the fund's
inception compare to the returns of a broad-based securities market index.

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year Inception*
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Special Equity Fund 50.36% 21.11%
Russell Small Cap Completeness Index 31.69 15.56
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on May 1, 1998.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Aggressive Equity

1999 120.79%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1999: 69.94%
Worst Quarter -- March 31, 1999: (1.07%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 8.12%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year Inception*
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Aggressive Equity Fund 120.79% 126.07%
Russell 2500 Growth Index 55.48 55.48**
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on December 30, 1998.

**Index inception return contains the first full calendar month.

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Annual Total Returns--IAM SHARES Fund

The IAM SHARES Fund was not in existence for a full calendar year as of
December 31, 1999. Therefore, performance information is not available. This
fund began operating on June 2, 1999.

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Emerging Markets

1995 -7.89%
1996 14.88%
1997 -8.81%
1998 -15.94%
1999 64.83%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- September 30, 1994: 29.65%
Worst Quarter -- December 31, 1997: (21.41%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 1.07%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
----------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Emerging Markets Fund 64.83% 5.98% 6.59%
S&P/IFC Investable
Composite Index 66.63 2.11 (0.07)
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on March 1, 1994.

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Annual Total Returns -- International Stock Selection

1996 3.92%
1997 -10.10%
1998 13.54%
1999 32.53%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- March 31, 1998: 17.88%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (15.97%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: (0.55%)

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year Inception*
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
International Stock Selection Fund 32.53% 9.99%
MSCI EAFE Index 26.96 14.62
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on March 7, 1995 (formerly known as SSgA
Active International Fund).

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Intl Growth Opportunities

1999 49.99%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1999: 27.51%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (17.58%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 3.16%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year Inception*
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
International Growth
Opportunities Fund 49.99% 27.43%
MSCI All Country World Index 31.80 17.99
MSCI EAFE Index 26.96 14.62
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on May 1, 1998.

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Annual Total Returns -- Life Solutions Income & Growth

1998 11.02%
1999 7.40%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1998: 7.85%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (3.50%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 4.92%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year Inception*
---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Life Solutions Income
and Growth Fund 7.40% 9.37%
Russell 3000 Index 20.90 23.05
Lehman Bros. Aggregate
Bond Index (0.82) 5.62
MSCI EAFE Index US 27.30 14.53
S&P 500 Index 21.04 24.26
Composite Market Index** 7.87 12.33
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on July 1, 1997.

**Composite Market Index is comprised of Russell 3000 Index (35%), Lehman Bros.
Aggregate Bond Index (60%) and MSCI EAFE Index US (5%).

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Life Solutions Balanced

1998 12.30%
1999 12.83%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1998: 12.05%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (7.74%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 5.27%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year Inception*
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Life Solutions Balanced Fund 12.83% 11.89%
Russell 3000 Index 20.90 23.05
Lehman Bros. Aggregate
Bond Index (0.82) 5.62
MSCI EAFE Index US 27.30 14.53
S&P 500 Index 21.04 24.26
Composite Market Index** 12.53 15.42
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on July 1, 1997.

**Composite Market Index is comprised of Russell 3000 Index (50%), Lehman Bros.
Aggregate Bond Index (40%) and MSCI EAFE Index US (10%).

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[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Life Solutions Growth

1998 13.76%
1999 18.25%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1998: 16.41%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (11.56%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 5.50%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year Inception*
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Life Solutions Growth Fund 18.25% 14.50%
Russell 3000 Index 20.90 23.05
Lehman Bros. Aggregate
Bond Index (0.82) 5.62
MSCI EAFE Index US 27.30 14.53
S&P 500 Index 21.04 24.26
Composite Market Index** 17.32 18.46
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on July 1, 1997.

**Composite Market Index is comprised of Russell 3000 Index (65%), Lehman Bros.
Aggregate Bond Index (20%) and MSCI EAFE Index US (15%).

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUNDS

These tables describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold shares of the funds.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends
or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee (All Funds except International Stock Selection,
Emerging Markets and International Growth Opportunities) None
Redemption Fee (International Stock Selection, Emerging Markets
and International Growth Opportunities)* 2%
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
</TABLE>

-----------

* Redemptions (including exchanges) of shares of the International Stock
Selection, Emerging Markets and International Growth Opportunities Funds
occurring after September 30, 2000 and executed within 60 days of the date
of purchase will be subject to a redemption fee equal to 2% of the amount
redeemed. All redemption fees will be paid to the fund. Shareholders
participating in omnibus account arrangements will be charged the fee by
their omnibus account provider. Redemption of shares acquired as a result
of reinvesting distributions are not subject to the redemption fee.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Less Contractual Total Annual
Distribution Management Fee Expenses after
Management and Service Other Gross Waivers and Waivers and
Fund Fee (12b-1) Fees1 Expenses Expenses Reimbursements Reimbursements
-------------------------------------- ------------ --------------- ---------- ---------- ------------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Money Market .25% .07% .07% .39% -- .39%
Yield Plus .25% .09% .08% .42% -- .42%
Intermediate(2) .80% .12% .26% 1.18% (.58%) .60%
Bond Market(3) .30% .06% .12% .48% -- .48%
High Yield Bond(3) .30% .05% .34% .69% -- .69%
Growth and Income(4) .85% .20% .09% 1.14% (.04%) 1.10%
S&P 500 Index(5) .045%** .09% .045% .18% -- .18%
Matrix Equity .75% .12% .09% .96% -- .96%
Small Cap .75% .19% .13% 1.07% -- 1.07%
Special Equity(6) .75% .09% .30% 1.14% (.04%) 1.10%
Aggressive Equity(7) .75% .06% 1.04% 1.85% (.75%) 1.10%
IAM SHARES3 .25% .11% .19% .55% -- .55%
Emerging Markets(8) .75% .16% .46% 1.37% (.12%) 1.25%
International Stock Selection(9) .75% .07% .46% 1.28% (.28%) 1.00%
International Growth Opportunities(10) .75% .08% .33% 1.16% (.06%) 1.10%
</TABLE>

-----------
** With respect to the S&P 500 Index Fund, the Management Fee of .045% is paid
to the Master Fund for management, custody and administrative services.

(1) The ratio includes a certain percentage for each of 12b-1 Distribution and
Shareholder Servicing Fees, respectively, as follows: Money Market--.03/.04;
Yield Plus--.04/.05; S&P 500--.04/.05; Intermediate--.04/.08; Bond
Market--.03/.03; High Yield Bond--.03/.02; Growth and Income--.08/.12;
Matrix Equity--.03/.09; Small Cap--.06/.13; Special Equity--.05/.04;
International Growth Opportunities--.05/.03; Aggressive Equity--.05/.01; IAM
SHARES--.08/.03; International Stock Selection--.04/.03; Emerging
Markets--.09/.07.

(2) The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive .50% of its .80% management
fee for the Intermediate Fund until December 31, 2010. In addition, until
December 31, 2002, the Advisor agrees to reimburse the fund for all expenses
in excess of .60% of average daily net assets on an annual basis. The annual
management fee after the waiver and reimbursement is .22%. The total annual
expenses shown above have been restated to reflect the waiver and
reimbursement.

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(3) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the Bond Market, High
Yield Bond and IAM SHARES Funds for all expenses in excess of .50%, .75% and
.65%, respectively, of average daily net assets on an annual basis until
December 31, 2002.

(4) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the Growth and Income Fund
for all expenses in excess of 1.10% of average daily net assets on an annual
basis until December 31, 2002. The annual management fee after the waiver
and reimbursement is .81%. The total annual expenses shown above have been
restated to reflect the waiver and reimbursement.

(5) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the S&P 500 Index Fund for
all expenses in excess of .18% of average daily net assets on an annual
basis until December 31, 2002. The total annual expenses shown above have
been restated to reflect current fees and the reimbursement.

(6) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the Special Equity Fund
for all expenses in excess of 1.10% of average daily net assets on an annual
basis until December 31, 2002. The annual management fee after the
reimbursement is .71%. The total annual expenses shown above have been
restated to reflect the reimbursement.

(7) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the Aggressive Equity Fund
for all expenses in excess of 1.10% of average daily net assets on an annual
basis until December 31, 2002. The annual management fee after the
reimbursement is .00%. The total annual expenses shown above have been
restated to reflect the reimbursement.

(8) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the Emerging Markets Fund
for all expenses in excess of 1.25% of average daily net assets on an annual
basis until December 31, 2002. The annual management fee after the
reimbursement is .63%. The total annual expenses shown above have been
restated to reflect the reimbursement.

(9) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the International Stock
Selection Fund for all expenses in excess of 1.00% of average daily net
assets on an annual basis until December 31, 2002. The annual management fee
after the waiver is .47%. The total annual expenses shown above have been
restated to reflect the reimbursement.

(10)The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the International Growth
Opportunities Fund for all expenses in excess of 1.10% of average daily net
assets on an annual basis until December 31, 2002. The annual management fee
after the waiver is .69%. The total annual expenses shown above have been
restated to reflect the reimbursement.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Life Solutions Life Solutions Life Solutions
Income and Growth Fund(11) Balanced Fund(11) Growth Fund(11)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Management Fee .00% .00% .00%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(12) .14% .14% .16%
Other Expenses .41% .10% .19%
---- --- ----
Gross Expenses .55% .24% .35%
Less Contractual Management Fee Waivers and
Reimbursements (.11%) -- --
---- --- ----
Total Annual Expenses after Waivers and
Reimbursements .44% .24% .35%
---- --- ----
Average Indirect Expenses Before Waivers and
Reimbursements on Underlying Funds .66% .74% .84%
---- --- ----
Average Indirect Expenses After Waivers and
Reimbursements on Underlying Funds .61% .67% .74%
---- --- ----
Total Annual Expenses After Waivers and
Reimbursements (Including Indirect Expenses) 1.10% .98% 1.19%
---- --- ----
Total Annual Expenses (Including Indirect
Expenses) After Waivers and Reimbursements of
Underlying Funds 1.05% .91% 1.09%
==== === ====
</TABLE>

-----------

(11)The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the Life Solutions Funds
to the extent that total expenses (other than distribution and service fees)
exceed .30% until December 31, 2002. The other expenses and total annual
expenses shown above have been restated to reflect the reimbursement.

(12)The ratio includes a certain percentage for each of 12b-1 Distribution and
Shareholder Servicing Fees, respectively, as follows: Life Solutions Income
and Growth Fund--.01/.13; Life Solutions Balanced Fund--.01/.13; and Life
Solutions Growth Fund--.02/.14.

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While the Life Solutions Funds are expected to operate at a .30% or lower
expense level prior to payment of 12b-1 fees, shareholders in a Life Solutions
Fund will bear indirectly the proportionate expenses of the Underlying Funds in
which the Life Solutions Fund invests. Each Life Solutions Fund intends to
invest in some, but not all, of the Underlying Funds. Based on current
expectations and the weighted exposure to the Underlying Funds, the following
is the indirect expense ratio (before and after fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements) of each Life Solutions Fund:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Average Indirect
Expense Ratios
Before and
After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement
Life Solutions Fund (%)
----------------------------- ---------------
Before After
-------- ------
<S> <C> <C>
Income and Growth Fund .66 .61
Balanced Fund .74 .67
Growth Fund .84 .74
</TABLE>

Example

These examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in a fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in 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>
Money Market $ 40 $125 $219 $ 493
==== ==== ==== ======
Yield Plus $ 43 $135 $235 $ 530
==== ==== ==== ======
Intermediate $ 61 $256 $534 $1,325
==== ==== ==== ======
Bond Market $ 49 $154 $269 $ 604
==== ==== ==== ======
High Yield Bond $ 70 $221 $384 $ 859
==== ==== ==== ======
Growth and Income $112 $354 $620 $1,379
==== ==== ==== ======
S&P 500 Index $ 18 $ 58 $101 $ 230
==== ==== ==== ======
Matrix Equity $ 98 $306 $531 $1,178
==== ==== ==== ======
Small Cap $109 $340 $590 $1,306
==== ==== ==== ======
Special Equity $112 $354 $620 $1,379
==== ==== ==== ======
Aggressive Equity $112 $432 $857 $2,042
==== ==== ==== ======
IAM SHARES Fund $ 56 $176 $307 $ 689
==== ==== ==== ======
Emerging Markets $127 $410 $726 $1,625
==== ==== ==== ======
International Stock Selection $102 $349 $647 $1,495
==== ==== ==== ======
International Growth Opportunities $112 $356 $626 $1,398
==== ==== ==== ======
Life Solutions:
Income and Growth $ 45 $154 $285 $ 668
==== ==== ==== ======
Balanced $ 25 $ 77 $135 $ 306
==== ==== ==== ======
Growth $ 36 $113 $197 $ 443
==== ==== ==== ======
</TABLE>

Investors purchasing fund shares through a financial intermediary, such as a
bank or an investment advisor, may also be required to pay additional fees for
services provided by the intermediary. Such investors should contact the
intermediary for information concerning what additional fees, if any, will be
charged.

Long-term shareholders of the funds may pay more in Rule 12b-1 fees than the
economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (not applicable to the Money
Market Fund).

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

Investment Advisor. State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street or
Advisor), One International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, serves as the
investment advisor for the SSgA Funds and directs the investments of each fund
in accordance with their respective investment objectives, policies and
restrictions.

State Street is one of the largest providers of securities processing and
record keeping services for US mutual funds and pension funds. State Street
Global Advisors (SSgA) is the investment management business of State Street, a
200-year old pioneer and leader in the world of financial services. State
Street is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation, a publicly
held bank holding company. State Street, with over $712 billion under
management as of November 22, 2000, provides complete global investment
management services from offices in North America, South America, Europe, Asia,
Australia and the Middle East. For its services as the Advisor, each fund in
this prospectus pays State Street an annual management fee, calculated daily
and paid monthly, that is equal to a certain percentage of its average daily
net assets (see the table below). However, the Advisor has voluntarily agreed
to waive or reimburse its fees for certain funds.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Annual
Management
Fees (% of Average
Daily Net Assets):
----------------------------
Management Management
Fee After Fee Before
Waivers or Waivers or
Reimburse- Reimburse-
Fund ments (%) ments (%)
------------------------------------ -------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Money Market 0.25 0.25
Yield Plus 0.25 0.25
Intermediate 0.22 0.80
Bond Market 0.30 0.30
High Yield Bond 0.30 0.30
Growth and Income 0.81 0.85
S&P 500 Index* 0.00 0.00
Matrix Equity 0.75 0.75
Small Cap 0.75 0.75
Special Equity 0.71 0.75
Aggressive Equity 0.00 0.75
IAM SHARES 0.25 0.25
Emerging Markets 0.63 0.75
International Stock Selection 0.47 0.75
International Growth Opportunities 0.69 0.75
Life Solutions Balanced 0.00 0.00
Life Solutions Growth 0.00 0.00
Life Solutions Income and Growth 0.00 0.00
</TABLE>

* The S&P 500 Index Fund pays the Master Fund an annual fee, calculated daily
and paid monthly, of 0.045% (after fee reimbursement) of the average daily net
asset value of the fund. The fee is for management, custody and administrative
services provided by the Master Fund.

The Life Solutions Funds will not be charged a fee by the Advisor. However,
each Life Solutions Fund, as a shareholder in the Underlying Funds, will bear
its proportionate share of any investment advisory fees and other expenses paid
by the Underlying Funds.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Bond Market and Intermediate Funds. Mr. Joe Marvan, CFA, Principal, is the
portfolio manager primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the
SSgA Intermediate and Bond Market Funds. He joined State Street Global
Advisors' Fixed Income team in February 1996. Mr. Marvan is the unit head of
the Investment Grade Bond group, where he specialized in mortgage-backed
securities and non-dollar government bonds. Prior to joining SSgA, Mr. Marvan
gained experience in fixed-income management and trading with both The Boston
Company and Shearson Lehman Brothers. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree
in Finance from Ithaca College. He is a candidate for a Master of Business
Administration degree at Babson College. There are three other portfolio
managers who assist in managing the funds.

High Yield Bond Fund. Mr. Bruce Walbridge, Principal, has been with State
Street since March 1987. Before joining the Fixed Income group in July 1993 as
a credit analyst, Mr. Walbridge was an assistant portfolio manager in the
International Equity group. Prior to the launch of the SSgA High Yield Bond
Fund, he managed several domestic bond portfolios including the $4 billion
Flagship Government/ Corporate Bond Fund. Utilizing his credit analysis
background, Mr. Walbridge's focus over the last six years has been on corporate
bond analysis and trading. There are two other portfolio managers who assist in
managing the fund.

Yield Plus Fund. Ms. Maria Pino, CFA, Principal, is the portfolio manager
primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the SSgA Yield Plus
Fund. Ms. Pino joined State Street in May 1997. Prior to that, Ms. Pino managed
non-ERISA assets in a short term (1 to 5 year) fixed income fund and a money
market fund at Partners HealthCare System/Brigham and Women's Hospital since
1993. Prior to that, she managed fixed income assets for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts State Employees and Teachers Pension Fund. Ms. Pino has been
working in the investment management field since 1981. Ms. Pino holds a BS in
Accounting from Providence College, an MA in Economics from Northeastern
University, and an MBA from Boston University. Ms. Pino is a member of the
Association for Investment Management and Research and the Boston Security
Analysts Society. There are 10 other portfolio managers who assist in managing
the fund.

S&P 500 Index Fund. Mr. James B. May, CFA, Principal, has been with State
Street since 1989. Before joining the Global Structured Products Group as a
portfolio manager in January 1994, Mr. May served as a Senior Investment
Support Analyst for the US Structured Products Group. Mr. May

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has been the lead portfolio manager for this fund since May 1995. Mr. May has
been a portfolio manager in the US Structured Products Group of State Street
since January 1994. He holds a BS in Finance from Bentley College and his MBA
from Boston College. There are five other members of the team who assist Mr.
May with the management of the fund.

Special Equity Fund. Mr. David Smith, CFA, Principal, is the portfolio manager
primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the SSgA Special
Equity Fund. He joined the firm in 1990. Previously, Mr. Smith was the
portfolio manager of the SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund. He also has had
extensive experience as an equity analyst in SSgA's Global Fundamental
Strategies group with coverage experience in several industries including,
financial services, REITs, communications, business services and cable
television. He also has experience in managing diversified equity and fixed
income portfolios for both SSgA's Private Asset Management and Charitable Asset
Management clients. Mr. Smith holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in
Financial Markets from the University of Massachusetts/ Amherst and an MS in
Finance from the Sawyer School of Management at Suffolk University. There are
four other portfolio managers assisting with the management of the fund.

Small Cap Fund. Mr. Jeffrey P. Adams, Principal, is the portfolio manager
primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the SSgA Small Cap
Fund. He joined State Street Global Advisors in 1989. Mr. Adams is head of
research for the Quantitative US Active Equity Group and coordinates research
and development projects related to all of the strategies. Prior to his
responsibility in domestic equities, Mr. Adams was a Senior Investment Support
Analyst at SSgA. He graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in
Economics. There are seven other portfolio managers who assist in management of
the fund.

Aggressive Equity Fund. Ms. Susan Reigel, CFA and Principal, is the portfolio
manager primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the SSgA
Aggressive Equity Fund. Ms. Reigel joined SSgA in 1997. She is the Strategy
Leader for the U.S. Aggressive Growth and Mid Cap strategies and Co-manager of
the Long-Short U.S. Equity and Large Cap Value strategies. In addition, Susan's
role at State Street Global Advisors entails research and development across
all of the quantitative U.S. active equity processes. Prior to joining SSgA in
1997, she managed U.S. active portfolios at Advanced Investment Technology in
Clearwater, Florida. Susan started her career at the Florida State Board of
Administration managing passive U.S. equity portfolios as well as managing and
researching for quantitative U.S. active equity portfolios. She has been
working in the investment management field since 1994.

Ms. Reigel holds an MBA in Finance from Florida State University and a BS in
Mathematics from Florida State University. She is a member of the Chicago
Quantitative Alliance (CQA), the Association for Investment Management and
Research (AIMR), and the Boston Security Analysts Society (BSAS). There are
seven other portfolio managers assisting with the management of this fund.

Matrix Equity Fund. Ms. Arlene Rockefeller, CFA and Principal, is the portfolio
manager primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the SSgA
Matrix Equity Fund. Ms. Rockefeller joined SSgA in 1982 with extensive
experience in investment research. Ms. Rockefeller is the Director of Global
Active Equities where she is responsible for the three quantitative active
equity groups; Active International, Active U.S., and Global Enhanced. Prior to
her current position, Arlene was the Head of Global Enhanced Equities, managing
the U.S. Value/Growth Selection model and enhanced style portfolios. Before
this, Arlene was the Department Head for U.S. Structured Products at SSgA where
she was instrumental in developing trading strategies for index changes,
quantitative management of taxable strategies, and portfolio construction
methodologies.

Ms. Rockefeller holds a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and a Master's degree
in Informational Science from the University of Chicago. She also holds a
Master of Business Administration degree, with honors, from Boston University.
There are seven other portfolio managers assisting with the management of this
fund.

IAM SHARES Fund. Mr. Michael J. Feehily, CFA, Principal, is the portfolio
manager primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the fund. Mr.
Feehily joined State Street Corporation in August 1992 in the Global Operations
area before moving to the Performance & Analytics group. He helped to develop
and work with a proprietary application which is used to analyze venture
capital, real estate, and other private investments. Mr. Feehily holds a BS in
Finance, Investment and Economics from Babson College and an MBA in Finance
from Bentley College. There are four other portfolio managers who assist in
managing the fund.

Growth and Income Fund. Mr. L. Emerson Tuttle, CFA, Principal, is the portfolio
manager primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the fund and
provides investment management services for employee benefit plans and
endowments. Mr. Tuttle joined State Street in 1981. From 1987 to 1989, Mr.
Tuttle was portfolio manager for Private Client Services at State Street Bank
in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Tuttle is a 1973 magna cum laude graduate of Yale
College, and earned a JD degree magna cum laude from Suffolk Law School. He is
a member of the Massachusetts bar and a Chartered Financial Analyst. Mr. Tuttle
is also a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society and has 18 years of
investment experience. There are four other portfolio managers who work with
Mr. Tuttle in managing the fund.

International Growth Opportunities Fund. Mr. Edward Allinson, CFA and
Principal, is the portfolio manager primarily responsible for investment
decisions regarding the SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund. He is the
Lead Portfolio Manager for the International Growth Opportunities Strategy
within the Global Fundamental Strategies

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Group. Prior to joining State Street Global Advisors in 1999, Mr. Allinson
worked at Brown Brothers Harriman, New York, as Senior Portfolio Manager in the
International Equities Group, managing pension, endowment and mutual fund
assets from July 1991 to April 1999. Mr. Allinson worked at First Pacific
Securities, Hong Kong, as Assistant Director in institutional Asian equity
sales. Prior to his employment at First Pacific Securities, he worked in
Citibank's Domestic Private Banking Group as a portfolio manager. Mr. Allinson
earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA at the Wharton School,
where he concentrated in Finance. There are four other portfolio managers who
assist in managing the fund.

Emerging Markets Fund. Mr. Brad Aham, CFA, Principal, is the portfolio manager
primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the fund. He joined
the firm in 1993. Mr. Aham has worked with the active Emerging Markets product
since its inception, and he manages several institutional funds. In addition to
managing portfolios, he performs quantitative and qualitative research for
SSgA. Mr. Aham holds an MBA from Boston University and BAs in Mathematics and
Economics from Brandeis University. There are three other portfolio managers
who assist in managing the fund.

International Stock Selection Fund. Mr. Geoff Benarick, Principal, is the
portfolio manager primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the
SSgA International Stock Selection Fund. He joined State Street Global Advisors
in 1995 as an Investment Support Associate in SSgA's Active International
Operations area. He is responsible for research and portfolio management
support for SSgA's Active International Developed Markets Strategies. In 1994,
Mr. Benarick worked for State Street Bank, Luxembourg, as a Senior Portfolio
Administrator in the Global Portfolio Operations area. Mr. Benarick holds a BA
in Economics from Boston College, and is currently enrolled in the MBA program
at the Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management at Boston College.
There are seven other portfolio managers who assist in managing the fund.

Life Solutions Growth, Income and Growth, and Balanced Funds. Mr. Heydon Traub,
CFA, Principal, is the lead portfolio manager primarily responsible for
investment decisions regarding the SSgA Life Solutions Funds. He has been with
SSgA since 1987. Mr. Traub is the firmwide head of Global Asset Allocation. He
serves as Vice Chairman of the SSgA Investment Committee and is a member of the
State Street Bank Global Management Forum. He is one of the developers of the
firm's country, stock and currency selection processes and continues to lead
the research effort to enhance the asset allocation strategies. Mr. Traub holds
a BA in Economics from Brandeis University and an MBA in Finance and Accounting
from the University of Chicago. There are six other portfolio managers
assisting with the management of these funds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUNDS' OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

The investment objective of each fund is either fundamental or non-fundamental,
as stated above. A fundamental investment objective may only be changed with
the approval of the fund's shareholders A non-fundamental investment objective
may be changed by the fund's trustees without shareholder approval. The
investment policies described below reflect the fund's current practices. In
addition to the principal risks explained above, other risks are explained in
some of the descriptions of the investment policies below:

US Government Securities (Principal Policy--Money Market, Yield Plus,
Intermediate, Bond Market, High Yield Bond. Not a Principal Policy--Growth and
Income, S&P 500 Index, Matrix Equity, Small Cap, Special Equity, Aggressive
Equity, IAM SHARES). US Government securities include US Treasury bills, notes,
and bonds and other obligations issued or guaranteed as to interest and
principal by the US Government and its agencies or instrumentalities.
Obligations issued or guaranteed as to interest and principal by the US
Government, its agencies or instrumentalities include securities that are
supported by the full faith and credit of the United States Treasury,
securities that are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the
United States Treasury, discretionary authority of the US Government agency or
instrumentality, and securities supported solely by the creditworthiness of the
issuer. The risk of government securities is that the US government may not
provide financial support to US government agencies, instrumentalities or
sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law.

Repurchase Agreements (Principal Policy--Money Market; Not a Principal
Policy--all other Funds). Each fund may enter into repurchase agreements with
banks and other financial institutions, such as broker-dealers. In substance, a
repurchase agreement is a loan for which the fund receives securities as
collateral. Under a repurchase agreement, a fund purchases securities from a
financial institution that agrees to repurchase the securities at the fund's
original purchase price plus interest within a specified time (normally one
business day). The funds will limit repurchase transactions to those member
banks of the Federal Reserve System and broker-dealers whose creditworthiness
Advisor considers satisfactory. 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 cost associated with delay and enforcement of
the repurchase agreement. 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 Advisor will
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the seller. Distributions of the income from repurchase agreements will be
taxable to a fund's shareholders.

Section 4(2) Commercial Paper (Principal Policy--
Money Market). The fund may also invest in commercial paper issued in reliance
on the so-called private placement exemption from registration afforded by
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (Section 4(2) paper). Section 4(2)
paper is restricted as to disposition under the Federal securities laws and
generally is sold to institutional investors that agree that they are
purchasing the paper for investment and not with a view to public distribution.
Any resale by the purchaser must be in an exempt transaction. Section 4(2)
paper normally is resold to other institutional investors like the fund through
or with the assistance of the issuer or investment dealers that make a market
in Section 4(2) paper. As a result it suffers from a liquidity risk, the risk
that the securities may be difficult to value because of the absence of an
active market and may be disposed of only after considerable expense and delay.
Section 4(2) paper will not be subject to the Investment Company's percentage
limitations on illiquid securities where the Board of Trustees of the
Investment Company (pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board) determines
that a liquid trading market exists.

Mortgage-Backed Securities (Principal Policy--Yield Plus, Intermediate, Bond
Market, High Yield Bond; Not a Principal Policy--Money Market). The funds may
invest in mortgage-backed securities. Each mortgage pool underlying
mortgage-backed 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, multifamily (i.e., five
or more) properties, agricultural properties, commercial properties and mixed
use properties (the Mortgaged Properties). The Mortgaged Properties may consist
of detached individual dwelling units, multifamily 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.

o Prepayment Risk--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 mortgage-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, the Advisor may seek
to manage these potential risks by investing in a variety of mortgage-backed
securities and by using certain hedging techniques.

o Call Risk--In addition, a fund is subject to 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 is a call
risk. 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.

o Extension Risk--The fund is also subject to extension risk. The risk than 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 is an extension
risk. 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 yield securities.

Types of mortgage-related securities in which a fund may invest include:
Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) Certificates (Ginnie Maes),
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) Mortgage Participation
Certificates (Freddie Macs), Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
Guaranteed Mortgage Certificates (Fannie Maes) and Commercial Mortgage-Backed
Securities (CMBS). Mortgage certificates are mortgage-backed securities
representing undivided fractional interests in pools of mortgage-backed loans.
These loans are made by mortgage bankers, commercial banks, savings and loan
associations and other lenders.

Ginnie Mae is a wholly owned corporate instrumentality of the United States.
Ginnie Mae is authorized to guarantee the timely payment of the principal of an
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
by the Veterans Administration (VA Loans), or by pools of other eligible
mortgage loans. In order to meet its obligations under any guaranty, Ginnie Mae
is authorized to borrow from the United States Treasury in an unlimited amount.

Fannie Mae is a stockholder owned corporation chartered under an act of the
United States 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. Fannie Mae has certain contractual
responsibilities. The obligations of Fannie Mae

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under its guaranty of the Fannie Mae Certificates are obligations solely of
Fannie Mae.

Freddie Mac is a publicly held US government 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. 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.

Asset-Backed Securities (Principal Policy--Yield Plus, Intermediate, High Yield
Bond and Bond Market; Not a Principal Policy--Money Market). 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. Payments of principal and
interest are passed through to holders of the securities and are typically
supported by some form of credit enhancement, such as over collateralization, a
letter of credit, surety bond, limited guarantee by another entity or by
priority to certain of the borrower's other securities. The degree of credit
enhancement varies, generally applying only until exhausted and covering only a
fraction of the security's par value. If the credit enhancement of an
asset-backed security held by a fund has been exhausted, and if any required
payments of principal and interest are not made with respect to the underlying
loans, the fund may experience loss or delay in receiving payment and a
decrease in the value of the security.

o Prepayment Risk--Like mortgage-backed securities, 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 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. 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.

o Other Risk Associated with 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.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities (Principal Policy--
Money Market, Yield Plus; Not a Principal Policy--Bond Market, High Yield Bond,
Intermediate). The funds may purchase variable and floating rate securities
which are instruments issued or guaranteed by entities such as the: (1) US
government, or an agency or instrumentality thereof, (2) corporations, (3)
financial institutions or (4) insurance companies. A variable rate security
provides for the automatic establishment of a new interest rate on set dates.
Variable rate obligations whose interest is readjusted no less frequently than
annually will be deemed to have a maturity equal to the period remaining until
the next readjustment of the interest rate. The funds may also purchase
floating rate securities. A floating rate security provides for the automatic
adjustment of its interest rate whenever a specified interest rate changes.
Interest rates on these securities are ordinarily tied to, and are a percentage
of, a widely recognized interest rate, such as the yield on 90-day US Treasury
bills or the prime rate of a specified bank. Generally, changes in interest
rates will have a smaller effect on the market value of variable and floating
rate securities than on the market value of comparable fixed-income
obligations. Thus, investing in variable and floating rate securities generally
allows less opportunity for capital appreciation and depreciation than
investing in comparable fixed-income securities.

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in addition to providing for periodic adjustments in the interest rate. There
may be no active secondary market with respect to a particular variable or
floating rate instrument. Nevertheless, the periodic readjustments of their
interest rates tend to assure that their value to the fund will approximate
their par value. Illiquid variable and floating rate instruments (instruments
which are not payable upon seven days' notice and do not have an active trading
market) that are acquired by the fund are subject to the fund's percentage
limitations regarding securities that are illiquid or not readily marketable.
The Advisor will continuously monitor the creditworthiness of issuers of
variable and floating rate instruments in which the Investment Company invests,
and their ability to repay principal and interest.

The Yield Plus Fund will purchase variable and floating rate securities to help
enable the fund to maintain its desired portfolio duration. The Yield Plus
Fund's investments include securities with greater than one year duration, and
the reset feature on the variable and/or floating rate note can help to shorten
the duration.

Eurodollar Certificates of Deposit (ECDs), Eurodollar Time Deposits (ETDs) and
Yankee Certificates of Deposit (YCDs) (Principal Policy--Money Market; Not a
Principal Policy--Yield Plus, Bond Market, High Yield Bond, and
Intermediate). ECDs are US dollar denominated certificates of deposit issued by
a bank outside of the United States. ETDs are US dollar denominated deposits in
foreign branches of US banks and foreign banks. YCDs are US dollar denominated
certificates of deposit issued by US branches of foreign banks.

Different risks than those associated with the obligations of domestic banks
may exist for ECDs, ETDs and YCDs because the banks issuing these instruments,
or their domestic or foreign branches, are not necessarily subject to the same
regulatory requirements that apply to domestic banks, such as loan limitations,
examinations and reserve, accounting, auditing, recordkeeping and public
reporting requirements. The banks issuing these instruments, or their domestic
or foreign branches, are not necessarily subject to the same regulatory
requirements that apply to domestic banks. Foreign laws and accounting
standards typically are not as strict as they are in the US and therefore there
may be fewer restrictions regarding loan limitations, less frequent
examinations and less stringent requirements regarding reserve accounting,
auditing, recordkeeping and public reporting requirements.

Futures Contracts and Options on Futures (Not a Principal Policy--all Funds;
not applicable to Money Market). To invest cash for purposes of hedging the
fund's other investments, the fund may enter into futures contracts that relate
to securities in which they may directly invest and indices comprised of such
securities and may purchase and write call and put options on such contracts.
The fund may also purchase futures and options if cheaper than the underlying
stocks.

A financial futures contract is a contract to buy or sell a specified quantity
of financial instruments such as US Treasury bills, notes and bonds, commercial
paper and bank certificates of deposit or the cash value of a financial
instrument index at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the
contract is made. Under such contracts no delivery of the actual securities
making up the index takes place. Rather, upon expiration of the contract,
settlement is made by exchanging cash in an amount equal to the difference
between the contract price and the closing price of the index at expiration,
net of variation margin previously paid.

Stock index futures may be used by the funds to invest all cash and cash
equivalents so that the funds may remain fully invested in the equity market.
This will enable the funds to facilitate demand for same day redemptions. A
stock index futures contract is a contract to buy or sell specified units of a
stock index at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the contract
is made. The value of a unit is based on the current value of the contract
index. Under such contracts no delivery of the actual stocks making up the
index takes place. Rather, upon expiration of the contract, settlement is made
by exchanging cash in an amount equal to the difference between the contract
price and the closing price of the index at expiration, net of variation margin
previously paid.

Substantially all futures contracts are closed out before settlement date or
called for cash settlement. A futures contract is closed out by buying or
selling an identical offsetting futures contract. Upon entering into a futures
contract, a fund is required to deposit an initial margin with Custodian for
the benefit of the futures broker. The initial margin serves as a "good faith"
deposit that a fund will honor its futures commitments. Subsequent payments
(called "variation margin") to and from the broker are made on a daily basis as
the price of the underlying investment fluctuates.

Options on futures contracts give the purchaser the right to assume a position
at a specified price in a futures contract at any time before expiration of the
option contract.

When trading futures contracts, a fund will not commit more than 5% of the
market value of its total assets to initial margin deposits on futures and
premiums paid for options on futures.

A fund's transactions, if any, in options, futures, options on futures and
equity swaps involve additional risk of loss. Loss can result from a lack of
correlation between changes in the value of derivative instruments and the
portfolio assets (if any) being hedged, the potential illiquidity of the
markets for derivative instruments, or the risks arising from margin
requirements and related leverage factors associated with such transactions.
The use of these management techniques also involves the risk of loss if the
Advisor is incorrect in its expectation of fluctuations in securities prices,
interest rates or currency prices.

Quality of Securities. (Principal Policy--Money Market, Yield Plus,
Intermediate, Bond Market; Not a Principal Policy--all other Funds). The Money
Market Fund will limit its portfolio investments to those United States dollar

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denominated instruments which at the time of acquisition the Advisor determines
present minimal credit risk and which qualify as "eligible" securities under
the Securities and Exchange Commission rules applicable to money market mutual
funds. In general, eligible securities include securities that: (1) are rated
in the highest category by at least two Nationally Recognized Statistical
Rating Organizations (NRSRO); (2) are rated by one NRSRO, if only one rating
service has rated the security; or (3) if unrated, are of comparable quality,
as determined by the Advisor in accordance with procedures established by the
Board of Trustees.

The Yield Plus, Bond Market and Intermediate Funds limit their portfolio
investments to those that at the time of acquisition: (1) are rated in one of
the four highest categories (or in the case of commercial paper, in the two
highest categories) by at least one NRSRO; or (2) if not rated, are of
comparable quality, as determined by the Advisor, in accordance with procedures
established by the Board of Trustees. If a security is downgraded and is no
longer investment grade, the fund may continue to hold the security if the
Advisor determines that such action is in the best interest of the fund and if
the fund would not, as a result thereby, have more than 5% of its assets
invested in non-investment grade securities. Investment-grade securities
include securities rated Baa3 by Moody's or BBB by S&P (and securities of
comparable quality). These securities are considered as medium-grade
obligations and are regarded as having speculative characteristics and an
adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal but have special
characteristics.

High Risk, High Yield Bonds (Principal Policy--High Yield Bond, Emerging
Markets, International Stock Selection and International Growth
Opportunities). The fund may invest in debt securities rated less than BBB- by
S&P or Baa3 by Moody's, or in unrated securities judged by the Advisor to be of
comparable quality. Lower rated debt securities generally offer a higher yield
than that available from higher grade issues. However, lower rated debt
securities involve higher risks than investment grade bonds, in that they are
especially subject to adverse changes in general economic conditions and, in
the industries in which the issuers are engaged, to changes in the financial
condition of the issuers and to price fluctuation in response to changes in
interest rates. Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C by S&P, and debt rated Ba, B,
Caa, Ca and C by Moody's, is regarded as predominantly speculative with respect
to the issuer's capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with
the terms of the obligation. For S&P, BB indicates the lowest degree of
speculation and D the highest. For Moody's, Ba indicates the lowest degree of
speculation and C the highest. These lower rated debt securities may include
obligations that are in default or that face the risk of default with respect
to principal or interest. Such securities are sometimes referred to as "junk
bonds." Lower rated debt securities are especially subject to risk that during
certain periods the liquidity of particular issuers or industries, or all
securities within these investment 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.

Interest Rate Swaps (Principal Policy--Bond Market, High Yield Bond, Yield Plus
and Intermediate). The funds may enter into interest rate swap transactions
with respect to any security it is entitled to hold. Interest rate swaps
involve the exchange by a fund with another party of their respective rights to
receive interest, e.g., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate
payments. The funds expect to enter into these transactions primarily to
preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its
portfolio or to protect against any increase in the price of securities it
anticipates purchasing at a later date. The funds intend to use these
transactions as a hedge and not as a speculative investment. Like other
derivative investments, interest rate swaps involve the risk that the Advisor
is incorrect in its expectations of fluctuations in interest rates.

Mortgage-Backed Rolls (Principal Policy--Bond Market, High Yield Bond, Yield
Plus and Intermediate). The funds may enter into "forward roll" transactions
with respect to mortgage-backed securities issued by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC. In a
forward roll transaction, a fund will sell a mortgage security to a dealer or
other permitted entity and simultaneously agree to repurchase a similar
security from the institution at a later date at an agreed upon price. The
mortgage securities that are repurchased will bear the same interest rate as
those sold, but generally will be collateralized by different pools of
mortgages with different prepayment histories than those sold. There are two
primary risks associated with the roll market for mortgage-backed securities.
First, the value and safety of the roll depends entirely upon the
counterparty's ability to redeliver the security at the termination of the
roll. Therefore, the counterparty to a roll must meet the same credit criteria
as any existing repurchase counterparty. Second, the security which is
redelivered at the end of the roll period must be substantially the same as the
initial security, i.e., it must have the same coupon, be issued by the same
agency and be of the same type, have the same original stated term to maturity,
be priced to result in similar market yields and must be "good delivery."
Within these parameters, however, the actual pools that are redelivered could
be less desirable than those originally rolled, especially with respect to
prepayment characteristics.

Foreign Government Securities (Not a Principal Policy--
International Growth Opportunities, Emerging Markets and International Stock
Selection). Foreign government securities which the funds may invest in
generally consist of obligations issued or backed by the national, state or
provincial government or similar political subdivisions or central banks in
foreign countries. Foreign government securities also include debt obligations
of supranational entities, which include international organizations designated
or backed by governmental entities to promote economic reconstruction or
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government agencies. These securities also include debt securities of
"quasi-government agencies" and debt securities denominated in multinational
currency units of an issuer. No fund will invest a material percentage of its
assets in sovereign debt. Since these are obligations of sovereign governments,
they are particularly subject to a risk of default from political instability.

Dollar-Denominated Instruments (Principal Policy--
Money Market, Yield Plus; Not a Principal Policy--Bond Market, Intermediate,
High Yield Bond). Non-US corporations and banks issuing dollar denominated
instruments in the US are not necessarily subject to the same regulatory
requirements that apply to US corporations and banks, such as accounting,
auditing and recordkeeping standards, the public availability of information
and, for banks, reserve requirements, loan limitations and examinations. This
increases the possibility that a non-US corporation or bank may become
insolvent or otherwise unable to fulfill its obligations on these instruments.
These instruments are also subject to credit/default risk.

Emerging Markets (Principal Policy--Emerging Markets; Not a Principal
Policy--International Growth Opportunities, International Stock Selection). The
funds may invest in equity securities issued by companies domiciled, or doing a
substantial portion of their business, in countries determined by the fund's
Advisor to have a developing or emerging economy or securities market. The fund
will diversify investments across many countries (typically at least 10) in
order to reduce the volatility associated with specific markets. The countries
in which the funds invest will be expanded over time as the stock markets in
other countries evolve. In determining securities in which to invest, the
Advisor will evaluate the countries' economic and political climates and take
into account traditional securities valuation methods, including (but not
limited to) an analysis of price in relation to assets, earnings, cash flows,
projected earnings growth, inflation, and interest rates. Liquidity and
transaction costs will also be considered.

American Depository Receipts (Not a Principal Policy--
Growth and Income, S&P 500, Matrix Equity, Small Cap, Special Equity,
Aggressive Equity, IAM SHARES, Emerging Markets, International Stock Selection,
International Growth Opportunities). The common stocks that a fund may invest
in include American Depository Receipts (ADRs). ADRs represent the right to
receive securities of foreign issuers deposited in a domestic bank or a
correspondent bank. ADRs do not eliminate the risk inherent in investing in
securities of foreign issuers, such as: (1) less publicly available
information; (2) lack of uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting
standards, practices and requirements; (3) lower trading volume, less liquidity
and more volatility for securities; (4) less government regulation of
securities exchanges, brokers and listed companies; (5) political or social
instability; and (6) the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation,
each of which could adversely affect investment in such securities. For
purposes of a fund's investment policies, a fund's investments in ADRs and
similar instruments will be deemed to be investments in the equity securities
representing securities of foreign issues into which they may be converted. The
ADRs chosen for investment by the IAM SHARES Fund will either have collective
bargaining agreements with the IAM or affiliated unions or will be constituents
of the S&P 500 Index, or both. The ADRs chosen for the S&P 500 Index Fund will
be constituents of the S&P 500 Index.

Portfolio Duration (Principal Policy--Yield Plus; Not a Principal
Policy--Intermediate, Bond Market and High Yield Bond). Duration is a measure
of the price sensitivity of a security to changes in interest rates. Unlike
maturity, which measures the period of time until final payment is to be made
on a security, duration measures the dollar-weighted average maturity of a
security's expected cash flows (i.e., interest and principal payments),
discounted to their present values, after giving effect to all maturity
shortening features, such as call or redemption rights. With respect to a
variable or floating-rate instrument, duration is adjusted to indicate the
price sensitivity of the instrument to changes in the interest rate in effect
until the next reset date. For substantially all securities, the duration of a
security is equal to or less than its stated maturity. The Intermediate, Bond
Market and High Yield Bond Funds have duration targets linked to specific
indexes. The Yield Plus Fund will maintain a portfolio duration of one year or
less.

Portfolio Maturity (Principal Policy--Money Market; Not a Principal
Policy--Intermediate). The Money Market Fund must limit its investments to
securities with remaining maturities determined in accordance with applicable
SEC regulations and must maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity of 90 days
or less. The Money Market Fund will normally hold portfolio instruments to
maturity, but may dispose of them prior to maturity if the Advisor finds it
advantageous or necessary. Investing in short-term money market instruments
will result in high portfolio turnover. Since the cost of these transactions is
small, high turnover is not expected to adversely affect the fund's price or
yield. The Intermediate Fund has a defined maturity range between three and ten
years.

Banking Industry Risk (Principal Policy--Money Market). The risk that if a fund
invests more than 25% of its total assets in bank obligations, an adverse
development in the banking industry may affect the value of the fund's
investments more than if a fund's investments were not invested to such a
degree in the banking industry. Normally, the fund intends to invest more than
25% of its total assets in bank obligations. Banks may be particularly
susceptible to certain economic factors such as interest rate changes, adverse
developments in the real estate market, fiscal and monetary policy and general
economic cycles.

Equity Swaps (Not a Principal Policy--Emerging Markets). The fund intends to
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return or spread on an investment and to gain equity exposure to a market at a
lower price. Equity swap agreements are contracts between parties in which one
party agrees to make payments to the other party based on the change in market
value of a specified index or asset. In return, the other party agrees to make
payments to the first party based on the return of a different specified index
or asset. Although swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on
its payment obligations, the portfolios will minimize this risk by entering
into agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor deems creditworthy.
The Advisor will allow the funds to enter into swap agreements only with
counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as repurchase agreement
counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement guidelines. Swap
agreements bear the risk that the portfolios will not be able to meet their
obligation to the counterparty. This risk will be mitigated by investing the
portfolios in the specific asset for which it is obligated to pay a return.

Cash Management. If permitted by applicable exemptive orders or rulings, the
funds (except the Money Market Fund) may invest cash assets in shares of an
affiliated mutual fund. This cash of the funds may be invested in shares of the
SSgA Money Market Fund.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES
Distribution and Eligible Investors. Shares of the funds are offered without a
sales commission by Russell Fund Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), to
institutional and retail investors which invest for their own account or in a
fiduciary or agency capacity.

Minimum Initial and Subsequent Investments and Account Balance. A fund requires
a minimum initial investment of $1,000, with the exception of IRA accounts, for
which the minimum initial investment is $250, and the S&P 500 Index Fund, for
which the minimum investment is $10,000(1). Subsequent investments must be at
least $100. You may invest in the IAM SHARES Fund with an initial investment of
$100 provided a $50 automatic monthly investment is established. An investment
in a fund (other than IRA accounts or active automatic monthly investment
accounts) may be subject to redemption at the fund's discretion if the account
balance is less than $1,000 ($10,000 for the S&P 500 Index Fund) as a result of
shareholder redemptions. The Transfer Agent will give shareholders 60 days'
notice that the account will be closed unless an investment is made to increase
the account balance to the required minimum. Failure to bring the account
balance to the required minimum may result in the Transfer Agent closing the
account at the net asset value (NAV) next determined on the day the account

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(1)Shareholders with accounts established prior to December 24, 1997 are not
subject to the $10,000 minimum requirement of the S&P 500 Index Fund.

is closed and mailing the proceeds to the shareholder's address shown on the
Transfer Agent's records. The SSgA funds reserve the right to reject any
purchase order. If you are purchasing fund assets through a pension or other
participation plan, you should contact your plan administrator for further
information on purchases.

Purchase Dates and Times. Fund shares may be purchased on any business day. A
business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular
trading. For the Money Market Fund only, a business day is one on which the
NYSE or the Boston Federal Reserve are open. All purchases must be made in US
dollars. Purchase orders in good form (described below) and payments for fund
shares by check or by wire transfer must be received by the Transfer Agent
prior to the close of the regular trading session of the New York Stock
Exchange, which is ordinarily 4 p.m. Eastern time (the "Pricing Time"), to be
effective on the date received. If an order or payment is received after the
Pricing Time, the order will be effective on the next business day. Orders
placed through a servicing agent or broker-dealer that has a selling or
servicing agreement with the SSgA Funds or the Distributor must be received by
the servicing agent or broker-dealer prior to the Pricing Time. With respect to
the Yield Plus Fund, purchase orders which are accepted: (1) prior to 12 noon
Eastern time will purchase shares based on that day's closing net asset value
and earn the dividend declared on the date of purchase; and (2) at or after 12
noon Eastern time will purchase shares based on that day's closing net asset
value and earn the dividend determined on the next business day.

Order and Payment Procedures. There are several ways to invest in the funds.
The funds require a purchase order in good form, which consists of a completed
and signed Application for each new account, unless the account is opened
through a third party which has a signed agreement with the Distributor or the
SSgA Funds and does not require a completed application to be submitted to the
SSgA Funds. For additional information, including the IRA package, additional
Applications or other forms, call the Customer Service Department at
1-800-647-7327, or write: SSgA Funds, P.O. Box 8317, Boston, MA 02266-8317. You
may also access this information online at www.ssgafunds.com.

To allow the Advisor to manage the Yield Plus and Money Market Funds most
effectively, investors are strongly urged to initiate all trades (investments,
exchanges or redemptions of shares) as early in the day as possible and to
notify the Transfer Agent at least one day in advance of transactions in excess
of $25 million.

Mail. For new accounts, please mail the completed Application and check.
Additional investments should also be made by check. You must include the fund
name and account

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number on your check, or use the remittance form attached to the confirmation
statement (in the return envelope provided). All checks should be made payable
to the SSgA Funds or State Street Bank. If using a servicing agent or
broker-dealer, please verify with them the proper address and instructions
required before writing or mailing your check. All purchase requests should be
mailed to one of the following addresses:

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Regular Mail: Registered, Express or Certified Mail:
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SSgA Funds SSgA Funds
P.O. Box 8317 66 Brooks Drive
Boston, MA 02266-8317 Braintree, MA 02184
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All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

Telephone Exchange and Systematic Exchange. Subject to satisfying the minimum
investment requirement, investors may have $100 or more of their fund shares
exchanged for shares of any other SSgA Fund. There is no charge for this
service. To use this option, contact the Customer Service Department at
1-800-647-7327. For telephone exchanges, shares are exchanged on the basis of
relative net asset value per share on the business day on which the call is
placed or upon written receipt of instructions in good form by the Transfer
Agent. Exchanges may be made over the phone if the registrations of the two
accounts are identical. For systematic exchanges, you can choose the date, the
frequency (monthly, quarterly or annually) and the amount. If the shares of the
fund were purchased by check, the shares must have been present in an account
for 15 days before the exchange is made. The exchange privilege will only be
available in states which permit exchanges and may be modified or terminated by
the fund upon 60 days' written notice to shareholders. For Federal income tax
purposes, an exchange constitutes a sale of shares, which may result in a
capital gain or loss to the shareholder. Please contact your tax advisor.

Redemptions (including exchanges) of shares of the International Stock
Selection, Emerging Markets and International Growth Opportunities Funds
executed within 60 days of the date of purchase will be subject to a redemption
fee equal to 2% of the amount redeemed. All redemption fees will be paid to the
fund. Shareholders participating in omnibus account arrangements will be
charged the fee by their omnibus account provider. Redemption of shares
acquired as a result of reinvesting distributions are not subject to the
redemption fee.

With respect to the funds offered through this prospectus, management believes
that market timing strategies may be disruptive. For this reason, the
Investment Company reserves the right to refuse or restrict an exchange by any
person if the Investment Company reasonably believes that an exchange is part
of a market timing strategy and that a fund may be adversely affected by the
exchange. Although the Investment Company will attempt to give you prior notice
whenever it is reasonably able to do so, it may impose these restrictions at
any time. Of course, your right to redeem shares would be unaffected by these
restrictions.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

1. Telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Eastern time, and stating: (a) your account registration number,
address and social security or tax identification number; (b) the name of the
fund in which the investment is to be made and the account number; and (c)
the exact amount being wired.

2. Instructing the wiring bank to wire federal funds to:
State Street Bank and Trust Company
225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110
ABA #0110-0002-8
DDA #9904-631-0
SSgA (Name of Fund) Fund(s)
Account Number and Registration
Dollar Amount Per Account (if one wire is to cover more than one purchase)

If all wires, checks and transfers are not identified properly as instructed
above, the Transfer Agent may delay, reject and/or incorrectly apply the
settlement of your purchase. Any wires received at State Street Bank without a
corresponding call into the Customer Service Department will be purchased as
indicated on the wire at the next determined net asset value and will earn the
dividend declared on the next business day, if applicable according to the
fund.

Automatic Investment Plan. Once the initial investment has been made, you may
make subsequent investments of $100 or more monthly, quarterly or annually by
direct deposit through Automatic Clearing House (ACH) by debiting your bank
checking account. Please complete the appropriate section of the Application
and attach a voided personal check to correctly code your account with the bank
instructions. Once this option has been established, you may call the Customer
Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 prior to 3 p.m. Eastern time to make
additional automatic purchases, to change the amount of the existing automatic
purchase, or to stop it. Shares will be purchased at the offering price next
determined following receipt of the order by the Transfer Agent.

Third Party Transactions. If you are purchasing fund shares through a program
of services offered by a financial intermediary, such as a bank, broker-dealer,
investment advisor or others, you may be required by the intermediary to pay
additional fees. You should contact the intermediary for information concerning
what additional fees, if any, may be charged.

In-Kind Exchange of Securities. State Street may, at its discretion, permit you
to purchase shares through the

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exchange of other securities you own. Any securities exchanged must meet the
following criteria:

1. The investment objective, policies and limitations must match that of the
fund;

2. They must have a readily ascertainable market value;

3. They must be liquid;

4. They must not be subject to restrictions on resale; and

5. The market value of any securities exchanged, plus any cash, must be at
least $25 million; State Street reserves the right to make exceptions to
this minimum or to increase the minimum at its discretion.

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

The basis of the exchange will depend upon the relative net asset value of the
shares purchased and securities exchanged. Securities accepted by the fund will
be valued in the same manner as the fund values its assets. Any interest earned
on the securities following their delivery to the Transfer Agent and prior to
the exchange will be considered in valuing the securities. All interest,
dividends subscription or other rights attached to the securities become the
property of the fund, along with the securities.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

Fund shares may be redeemed on any business day at the net asset value next
determined after the receipt of a redemption request in good order by following
one of the methods described below. A business day is one on which the New York
Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. For the Money Market and Yield Plus
Funds, a business day is one on which the NYSE or the Boston Federal Reserve
are open. Typically, payments will be made as soon as possible (but will
ordinarily not exceed seven days) and will be mailed to your address of record.
Upon request, redemption proceeds of $1,000 or more will be wire transferred to
your account at a domestic commercial bank that is a member of the Federal
Reserve System. Although the Investment Company does not currently charge a fee
for this service, the Investment Company reserves the right to charge a fee for
the cost of wire-transferred redemptions and does not provide wire transfer
service for redemption proceeds of less than $1,000. If you purchased fund
shares by check or an automatic investment program (AIP) and you elect to
redeem shares within 15 days of the purchase, you may experience delays in
receiving redemption proceeds. In this case, the fund will generally postpone
sending redemption proceeds until it can verify that the check or AIP
investment has been collected. There will be no such delay for redemptions
following investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank cashier's check,
certified check or treasurer's check.

Unless otherwise noted, redemption requests must be received prior to 4 p.m.
Eastern time in order to be effective on the date received. With respect to the
Yield Plus Fund, a dividend will be paid on shares redeemed if the redemption
request is received by State Street after 12 noon Eastern time. Redemption
requests received before 12 noon Eastern time will not be entitled to that
day's dividend. With respect to the Money Market Fund, no dividends will be
paid on shares on the date of redemption. Shareholder servicing agents with
underlying shareholders in omnibus accounts who receive redemption requests by
4 p.m. Eastern time may transmit the request to the Transfer Agent by 9 a.m.
Eastern time the next business day to receive the net asset value and dividend
as of the prior business day, pursuant to a duly executed Shareholder Servicing
Agreement with the SSgA Funds or the Distributor.

Checkwriting Service (Money Market Fund only). If you have authorized the check
writing feature on the Application and have completed the signature card, you
may redeem shares in your account by check, provided that the appropriate
signatures are on the check. The minimum check amount is $500. There is a
one-time service charge of $5 per fund to establish this feature, and you may
write an unlimited number of checks provided that the account minimum of $1,000
per fund is maintained.

Cash Sweep Program (Money Market and Yield Plus Fund only). Money managers of
master trust clients may participate in a cash sweep program to automatically
invest excess cash in the Money Market and Yield Plus Funds. A money manager
must select the fund, give authorization to complete the fund's Application and
authorize the investment of excess cash into or the withdrawal of required cash
from the fund on a daily basis. Where the Advisor acts as the money manager,
the Advisor will receive a management fee from the client.

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following reasonable procedures. These procedures include recording telephonic
instructions, mailing to the shareholder a written confirmation of the
transaction, performing a personal identity test with private information not
likely to be known by other individuals, and restricting mailing of redemptions
to your address of record. Please note that if the address of record has been
changed within 60 days of the redemption request, the request must be in
writing. See "Redemption Requests in Writing." To the extent the Transfer Agent
fails to use reasonable procedures as a basis for its belief, it and/or its
service contractors may be liable for telephone instructions that prove to be
fraudulent or unauthorized. The funds, the Distributor or the Transfer Agent
will be responsible for the authenticity of terminal access instructions only
if it acts with willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Redemption Proceeds By Wire. Proceeds exceeding $1,000 may be sent via wire
transfer to your bank as previously indicated on your application or letter of
instruction in good order. Proceeds may be sent, depending on the fund, on the
same or the next business day. Although the SSgA Funds do not charge a fee for
this feature, your bank may charge a fee for receiving the wire. Please check
with your bank before requesting this feature. If bank instructions are not
indicated on the account, a signature guaranteed letter of instruction is
required to add the bank information to send proceeds via wire. The wire
schedule for the funds is as follows:

o Money Market--Requests received via telephone prior to 4 p.m. Eastern time
will be sent the same day according to pre-designated instructions.

o Yield Plus--Requests received prior to 12 noon Eastern time will have the
shares redeemed using that day's closing price with the proceeds wired the
same day, unless the request is for 100% of the account. Because Yield Plus
has a fluctuating NAV, redemption requests for 100% of the account (if
received prior to 12 noon Eastern time) will have 100% of the shares redeemed
using that day's closing price, with 95% of the proceeds being wired the same
day and the remaining 5% automatically wired the following business day. All
requests received after 12 noon Eastern time will have the shares redeemed
using that day's closing price and the proceeds wired the following business
day.

Redemption requests received prior to 12 noon Eastern time for the Yield Plus
Fund will not be eligible for that day's interest.

o All Other Funds--Requests must be received prior to 4 p.m. The shares will be
redeemed using that day's closing price, and the proceeds will be wired the
following business day.

Redemption Proceeds by Check. Telephone redemption requests for proceeds less
than $50,000 may be sent by check and to the address shown on the Transfer
Agent's registration record, provided that the address has not been changed
within 60 days of the redemption request. Shares will be redeemed using that
day's closing price. All proceeds by check will normally be sent the following
business day. Requests for redemptions over $50,000 must be in writing. Please
follow instructions under "Redemption Requests in Writing" or "Redemptions by
Wire."

Redemption Requests in Writing. In certain circumstances, a shareholder will
need to make a request to sell shares in writing (please use the addresses for
purchases by mail listed under "Purchase of Fund Shares"). The shareholder may
need to include additional items with the request, as shown in the table below.
Shareholders may need to include a signature guarantee, which protects them
against fraudulent orders. A written request for redemption with a signature
guarantee will be required if:

1. Your address of record has changed within the past 60 days;

2. You are redeeming more than $50,000 worth of shares;

3. You are requesting that a payment be sent to an address other than the
address of record; or

4. You are requesting that a payment be made payable to persons other than the
registered owner(s).

Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

1. A broker or securities dealer, registered with a domestic stock exchange;

2. A federal savings, cooperative or other type of bank;

3. A savings and loan or other thrift institution;

4. A credit union; or

5. A securities exchange or clearing agency.

Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

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Seller Requirements for Written Requests
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Owner of individual, o Letter of instruction, signed
joint, sole by all persons authorized to
proprietorship, UGMA/ sign for the account stating
UTMA (custodial general titles/capacity, exactly
accounts for minors) as the account is registered; and
or general partner o Signature guarantee, if
accounts applicable (see above).
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Seller Requirements for Written Requests
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Owners of corporate or o Letter of instruction signed
association accounts by authorized person(s), stating
capacity as indicated by the
corporate resolution;
o Corporate resolution, certified
within the past 90 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Owners or trustees of o Letter of instruction, signed
trust accounts by all trustees;
o If the trustees are not named
in the registration, please
provide a copy of the trust
document certified within the
past 60 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Joint tenancy o Letter of instruction signed
shareholders whose by surviving tenant(s);
co-tenants are o Certified copy of the death
deceased certificate; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
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Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

In-Kind Redemptions. The fund may pay any portion of the redemption amount in
excess of $25 million by a distribution in kind of readily marketable
securities from the portfolio of the fund in lieu of cash. You will incur
brokerage charges and may incur other fees on the sale of these portfolio
securities. In addition, you will be subject to the market risks associated
with such securities until such time as you choose to dispose of the security.
The fund reserves the right to suspend the right of redemption or postpone the
date of payment if emergency conditions, as specified in the 1940 Act or as
determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, should exist.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the SSgA Funds as
undeliverable or remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic
withdrawal plan will be cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the
relevant fund at the per share net asset value determined as of the date of the
cancellation of the checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented
by the uncashed distributions or redemption checks.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by ACH. You may make automatic withdrawals of $100
or more by completing the appropriate sections of the Application. You must
also attach a voided check to code your account with the correct wire
instructions. This option allows you to designate future withdrawal dates and
amounts as long as your account balance is over $10,000.

Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

The funds have adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (the Plan)
under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Plan allows each fund to pay
distribution and other fees for the sale and distribution of fund shares and
for services provided to shareholders. Because these fees are paid out of fund
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 sales charges.
Payments to the Distributor, as well as payments from the fund to service
organizations providing shareholder services to the fund, are not permitted by
the Plan to exceed .25% of the funds average net asset value per year. Any
payments that are required to be made to the Distributor or service
organization that cannot be made because of the .25% limitation may be carried
forward and paid in the following two fiscal years so long as the Plan is in
effect.

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES
All of the funds determine the price per share once each business day at 4 p.m.
Eastern time, or the close of the New York Stock Exchange, if earlier. Pricing
does not occur on Exchange holidays. The price is computed by dividing the
current value of the fund's assets, less its liabilities, by the number of
shares of the fund outstanding and rounding to the nearest cent.

All funds but the Money Market Fund value portfolio securities at market value.
The funds value securities for which market quotations are not readily
available at fair value, as determined in good faith pursuant to procedures
established by the Board of Trustees.

Debt obligation securities maturing within 60 days of the valuation date are
valued at amortized cost unless the Board determines that the amortized cost
method does not represent market value.

The Money Market Fund seeks to maintain a $1.00 per share net asset value and,
accordingly, uses the amortized cost valuation method to value its portfolio
instruments. The amortized cost valuation method initially prices an instrument
at its cost and thereafter assumes a constant amortization to maturity of any
discount or premium, regardless of the impact of fluctuating interest rates on
the market value of the instrument.

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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The Board of Trustees intends to declare and pay dividends as noted in the
table below. Dividends will be paid from net investment income as follows:

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Dividends
Fund Declared Dividends Paid
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Money Market Daily Last business day
of each month
Yield Plus Daily Last business
day of each month
High Yield Bond Quarterly Quarterly
Bond Market Quarterly Quarterly
Matrix Equity Quarterly Quarterly
S&P 500 Index Quarterly Quarterly
Growth and Income Quarterly Quarterly
Intermediate Quarterly Quarterly
IAM SHARES Fund Quarterly Quarterly
Aggressive Equity Annually Annually
Special Equity Annually Annually
Small Cap Annually Annually
International
Growth
Opportunities Annually Annually
Emerging Markets Annually Annually
International
Stock Selection Annually Annually
Life Solutions
Income and Growth Annually Annually
Life Solutions
Balanced Annually Annually
Life Solutions Growth Annually Annually
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The Board of Trustees intends to declare capital gain distributions annually,
generally in mid-October. Distributions will be declared from net short- and
long-term capital gains, if any. It is intended that an additional distribution
may be declared and paid in December if required for the funds to avoid the
imposition of a 4% federal excise tax on undistributed capital gains. The Money
Market Fund does not expect any material long-term capital gains or losses.

Dividends declared in October, November or December and payable to shareholders
of record in such months will be deemed for Federal income tax purposes to have
been paid by the Fund and received by shareholders on December 31 of that year
if the dividend is paid prior to February 1 of the following year.

In addition, the Life Solutions funds receive capital gain distributions from
the Underlying funds. Capital gain distributions may be expected to vary
considerably from time to time.

Income dividends and capital gains distributions will be paid in additional
shares at their net asset value on the record date unless the shareholder has
elected to receive them in cash. Such election may be made by giving 30 days'
written notice to the Transfer Agent. If it is determined that the US Postal
Service cannot properly deliver Fund mailings to an investor, or if a check
remains uncashed for at least six months, the cash election will be changed
automatically and the future dividends and other distributions will be
reinvested in additional shares of the relevant Fund until the investor
notifies the SSgA funds in writing of the correct address and requests in
writing that the election to receive dividends and other distributions in cash
be reinstated. In addition, following the six-month period, any undeliverable
or uncashed checks shall be cancelled and the amounts will be reinvested in the
relevant fund at the per share net asset value determined as of the date of
cancellation of the checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented
by the uncashed distribution or redemption checks.

Except for the Money Market Fund, any dividend or capital gain distribution
paid by a fund shortly after a purchase of shares will reduce the per share net
asset value of a fund by the amount of the dividend or distribution. In effect,
the payment will represent a return of capital to the shareholder. However, the
shareholder will be subject to taxes with respect to such dividend or
distribution.

Distribution Option. Investors can choose from four different distribution
options as indicated on the account Application:

o Reinvestment Option--Dividends and capital gains distributions will be
automatically reinvested in additional shares of the fund. If the investor
does not indicate a choice on the Application, this option will be
automatically assigned.

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

If the cash option is selected and you chose a wire or direct deposit (ACH),
the distribution will be sent to a pre-designated bank by the payable date. If
you chose cash option and requested a check, the check will be mailed to you.

Please note that dividends will not be paid until the last business day of the
month even if an account closes during the month. If the account, at the end of
the month, has a zero balance due to a redemption, the dividend will
automatically be sent as a check to the address of record regardless of
distribution option.

For dividends declared daily and paid monthly, the proceeds will be wired (if
that option is elected) to a pre-designated bank on the first business day of
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which the dividend is payable. You should verify with the receiving bank, as it
may charge a fee to accept this wire. Direct deposits through the ACH are
transmitted to the investor's bank account two days after the payable date of
the distributions and generally are not charged a fee by a bank.

For dividends declared either quarterly or annually, the proceeds may be
transmitted (if that option is elected) by direct deposit through ACH. ACH will
transmit the proceeds to the pre-designated bank account by the payable date.
If you chose Cash Option and requested a check, the check will be mailed to
you. Proceeds from a dividend or capital gains will not be wired in federal
funds to a bank.

TAXES

The following discussion is only a summary of certain federal income tax issues
generally affecting the funds and their shareholders. Circumstances among
investors may vary and each investor is encouraged to discuss investment in a
fund with the investor's tax advisor.

Each fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company (RIC) under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). As
a RIC, no fund will be subject to federal income taxes to the extent it
distributes its net investment income and net capital gain (long-term capital
gains in excess of short-term capital losses) to shareholders. The Board
intends to distribute each year substantially all of the funds' net investment
income and net capital gain.

Dividends from net investment income and distributions of net short-term
capital gains are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income under federal
income tax laws whether paid in cash or in additional shares. Distributions
from net long-term gains are taxable as long-term gains regardless of the
length of time a shareholder has held such shares and whether paid in cash or
additional shares. The Life Solutions Funds may incur additional capital gains
on the sale of their investments in the Underlying Funds if the Life Solutions
Funds rebalance their portfolios.

Dividends and distributions may also be subject to state or local taxes.
Depending on the state tax rules pertaining to a shareholder, a portion of the
dividends paid by the fund attributable to direct obligations of the US
Treasury and certain agencies may be exempt from state and local taxes.

The sale or exchange of fund shares by a shareholder is a taxable event and may
result in capital gain or loss. A capital gain or loss may be realized from an
ordinary redemption of shares or an exchange of shares between two mutual funds
(or two series of portfolios of a mutual fund). Any loss incurred on the sale
or exchange of fund shares held for six months or less will be treated as a
long-term loss to the extent of long-term capital gain dividends received with
respect to such shares.

With respect to the Money Market Fund, no capital gain or loss for a
shareholder is anticipated because the fund seeks to maintain a stable $1.00
per share net asset value.

Shareholders will be notified after each calendar year of the amount of income
dividends and net capital gains distributed. Shareholders of a Fund will also
be advised of the percentage, if any, of the dividends by the fund that are
exempt from federal income tax and the portion, if any, of those dividends that
is a tax preference item for purposes of the alternative minimum tax. The fund
is required to withhold a legally determined portion of all taxable dividends,
distributions and redemption proceeds payable to any noncorporate shareholder
that does not provide the fund with the shareholder's correct taxpayer
identification number or certification that the shareholder is not subject to
backup withholding.

Foreign Income Taxes. Investment income received by any fund from sources
within foreign countries may be subject to foreign income taxes withheld at the
source. The United States has entered into tax treaties with many foreign
countries which would entitle a fund to a reduced rate of such taxes or
exemption from taxes on such income. It is impossible to determine the
effective rate of foreign tax for a fund in advance since the amount of the
assets to be invested within various countries is not known.

Foreign shareholders of any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax advisors as
to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding requirements applies
to them.

If more than 50% in value of any of the International Growth, Emerging Markets
and International Stock Selection Funds' total assets at the close of any
taxable year consists of securities of foreign corporations, a fund may file an
election with the Internal Revenue Service (the "Foreign Election") that would
permit shareholders to take a credit (or a deduction) for foreign income taxes
paid by a fund. The fund may be subject to certain holding period requirements
relative to securities held in order to take advantage of this credit. If the
Foreign Election is made, shareholders would include in their gross income both
dividends received from a fund and foreign income taxes paid by a fund.
Shareholders of a fund would be entitled to treat the foreign income taxes
withheld as a credit against their United States federal income taxes, subject
to the limitations set forth in the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the
foreign tax credit generally. Alternatively, shareholders could treat the
foreign income taxes withheld as a deduction from gross income in computing
taxable income rather than as a tax credit. It is anticipated that a fund will
qualify to make the Foreign Election; however, a fund cannot be certain that it
will be eligible to make such an election or that any particular shareholder
will be eligible for the foreign tax credit.

38
<PAGE>

INFORMATION REGARDING STANDARD
& POOR'S CORPORATION

"Standard & Poor's," "S&P," "Standard & Poor's 500," and "500" are trademarks
of Standard & Poor's and have been licensed for use by the SSgA S&P 500 Index
Fund through the Master Fund. The fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or
promoted by Standard & Poor's. Standard & Poor's makes no representation or
warranty, express or implied, to the shareholders of the fund regarding the
advisability of investing in securities generally or in the fund particularly
or the ability of the S&P 500 Index to track general stock market performance.
Standard & Poor's only relationship to the fund is the licensing of the
trademarks and tradenames of Standard & Poor's including the S&P 500 Index,
which is determined, composed and calculated by Standard & Poor's without
regard to the fund. Standard & Poor's has no obligation to take the needs of
the shareholders of the fund into consideration in determining, composing or
calculating this Index. Standard & Poor's is not responsible for and has not
participated in the determination of the prices and amount of the fund or the
timing of the issuance or sale of the shares or in the determination or
calculation of the equation by which the shares of the fund are to be redeemed.
Standard & Poor's has no obligation or liability in connection with the
administration, marketing or trading of the fund.

Standard & Poor's does not guarantee the accuracy and/or the completeness of
the index or any data included therein and standard & Poor's shall have no
liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions therein. Standard &
Poor's makes no warranty, express or implied, as to results to be obtained by
the fund or the shareholders of the fund or any other person or entity from the
use of the index or any data included therein. Standard & Poor's makes no
express or implied warranties, and expressly disclaims all warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the
index or any data included therein. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in
no event shall Standard & Poor's have any liability for any special, punitive,
indirect, or consequential damages (including lost profits) even if notified of
the possibility of such damages

39
<PAGE>

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

These financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand each
fund's financial performance for the past 5 years (or since inception if a fund
has been offered for less than 5 years). Certain information reflects financial
results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent 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 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose reports, along with the
funds' financial statements, are included in the annual reports, which are
available upon request by calling the Distributor at 1-800-647-7327.

Money Market Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .0562 .0476 .0528 .0516 .0524
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.0562) (.0476) (.0528) (.0516) (.0524)
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000
========== =========== ========== ========== ==========
TOTAL RETURN (%) 5.78 4.86 5.41 5.28 5.36
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 8,556,244 10,084,283 5,477,326 4,278,165 3,475,409
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses .39 .40 .41 .39 .39
Net investment income 5.62 4.74 5.28 5.17 5.20
</TABLE>

40
<PAGE>

Yield Plus Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $9.90 $9.97 $10.01 $10.00 $10.00
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .59 .54 .57 .54 .56
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .01 (.07) (.04) .01 --
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From Operations .60 .47 .53 .55 .56
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.58) (.54) (.57) (.54) (.56)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $9.92 $9.90 $9.97 $10.01 $10.00
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN(%) 6.28 4.67 5.40 5.67 5.73
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($omitted) 494,376 525,494 672,465 840,055 933,485
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses .42 .41 .41 .38 .36
Net investment income 5.90 5.29 5.66 5.42 5.59
Portfolio turnover rate (%) 162.12 167.12 249.10 92.38 97.05
</TABLE>

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(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

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<PAGE>

Intermediate Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
---------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $9.51 $10.04 $9.76 $9.57 $9.72
------- -------- ------- ------- -------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .55 .49 .53 .54 .53
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .01 (.35) .28 .20 (.14)
------- -------- ------- ------- -------
Total From Operations .56 .14 .81 .74 .39
------- -------- ------- ------- -------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.54) (.51) (.53) (.55) (.54)
Dividends from net realized gain on investments (.01) (.16) -- -- --
------- -------- ------- ------- -------
Total Distributions (.55) (.67) (.53) (.55) (.54)
------- -------- ------- ------- -------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $9.52 $9.51 $10.04 $9.76 $9.57
======= ======== ======= ======= =======
TOTAL RETURN (%) 6.12 1.36 8.64 8.00 4.12
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 66,621 71,550 76,691 53,834 41,518
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net(2) .60 .60 .60 .60 .60
Operating expenses, gross(2) 1.18 1.11 1.13 1.30 1.38
Net investment income 5.85 5.02 5.51 5.78 5.57
Portfolio turnover (%) 225.31 304.47 244.58 242.76 221.73
</TABLE>

-----------

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

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<PAGE>

Bond Market Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996++
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $9.63 $10.35 $9.97 $9.63 $10.00
-------- -------- -------- ------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .58 .54 .55 .53 .27
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .06 (.52) .40 .35 (.49)
-------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Total Income From Operations .64 .02 .95 .88 (.22)
-------- -------- -------- ------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.57) (.54) (.54) (.54) (.15)
Dividends from net realized gain on investments -- (.20) (.03) -- --
-------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Total Distributions (.57) (.74) (.57) (.54) (.15)
-------- -------- -------- ------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $9.70 $9.63 $10.35 $9.97 $9.63
======== ======== ======== ======= ========
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 6.92 .07 9.86 9.47 (2.19)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 325,627 269,284 190,151 87,670 29,015
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3):
Operating expenses, net .48 .50 .48 .50 .63
Operating expenses, gross .48 .50 .52 .74 .93
Net investment income 6.09 5.50 5.74 6.05 5.66
Portfolio turnover (%)(3) 248.34 327.83 300.77 375.72 253.30
</TABLE>

-----------

++ For the period February 7, 1996 (commencement of operations) to August 31,
1996.

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1996 are annualized.

43
<PAGE>

High Yield Bond Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
--------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998++
----------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $10.32 $9.90 $10.00
-------- ------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .96 .78 .18
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (.21) .30 (.24)
-------- ------- --------
Total Income Investment Operations .75 1.08 (.06)
-------- ------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.93) (.66) (.04)
-------- ------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $10.14 $10.32 $9.90
======== ======= ========
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 7.67 11.21 (.59)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 53,689 34,847 11,908
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3):
Operating expenses, net(4) .68 .65 .65
Operating expenses, gross(4) .69 .87 1.66
Net investment income 9.56 7.97 6.38
Portfolio turnover (%)(5) 164.01 234.31 173.64
</TABLE>

-----------

++ For the period May 5, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1998.

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1998 are annualized.

(4) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

(5) The ratio for the period ended August 31, 1998 has not been annualized due
to the fund's short period of operations.

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<PAGE>

Growth and Income Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $22.53 $18.10 $18.08 $13.36 $11.95
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .06 .09 .11 .12 .15
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 5.77 6.79 1.83 5.18 1.46
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Income From Operations 5.83 6.88 1.94 5.30 1.61
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.07) (.09) (.11) (.14) (.16)
Dividends from net realized gain on investments (1.08) (2.36) (1.81) (.44) (.04)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Distributions (1.15) (2.45) (1.92) (.58) (.20)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $27.21 $22.53 $18.10 $18.08 $13.36
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%) 27.26 41.55 10.93 40.95 13.57
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 522,509 291,716 111,626 71,736 55,823
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net(2) 1.10 1.03 .95 .95 .95
Operating expenses, gross(2) 1.15 1.11 1.14 1.21 1.40
Net investment income .24 .41 .57 .82 1.15
Portfolio turnover (%) 49.72 72.27 66.44 29.88 38.34
</TABLE>

-----------

(1) For the period subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

45
<PAGE>

S&P 500 Index Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $23.74 $19.42 $18.96 $14.41 $12.81
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .27 .29 .31 .32 .32
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 3.40 6.74 1.18 5.22 1.98
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
Total From Operations 3.67 7.03 1.49 5.54 2.30
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.28) (.29) (.32) (.32) (.31)
Dividends from net realized gain on investment (.72) (2.42) (.71) (.67) (.39)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
Total Distributions (1.00) (2.71) (1.03) (.99) (.70)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $26.41 $23.74 $19.42 $18.96 $14.41
========== ========== ========== ========== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%) 16.26 39.52 7.91 40.30 18.46
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 3,105,167 2,673,963 1,615,913 1,299,571 704,683
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net(2), (3) .18 .18 .17 .16 .18
Operating expenses, gross(2), (3) .24 .28 .27 .26 .28
Net investment income 1.08 1.29 1.50 2.00 2.32
Portfolio turnover (%)(4) 16.43 13.80 26.17 7.54 28.72
Portfolio turnover of the Master Fund 14.00(5) N/A N/A N/A N/A
</TABLE>

-----------

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

(3) Expense ratios for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 include the fund's
share of the Master Fund's allocated expenses for the period June 1, 2000
(commencement of the Master/Feeder structure) to August 31, 2000.

(4) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period
September 1, 1999 through May 31, 2000, while the fund was making
investments directly in securities.

(5) Portfolio turnover represents the annualized turnover from May 31, 2000
through August 31, 2000.

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<PAGE>

Matrix Equity Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $17.51 $15.68 $18.41 $14.13 $13.93
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .05 .09 .17 .21 .24
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 1.96 4.42 .29 5.43 1.64
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Income From Operations 2.01 4.51 .46 5.64 1.88
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.06) (.10) (.19) (.22) (.24)
Dividends from net realized gain on investments (2.45) (2.58) (3.00) (1.14) (1.44)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Distributions (2.51) (2.68) (3.19) (1.36) (1.68)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $17.01 $17.51 $15.68 $18.41 $14.13
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%) 14.19 32.83 2.09 42.75 14.67
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 418,551 557,029 445,077 429,397 261,888
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net(2) .91 .78 .69 .58 .66
Operating expenses, gross(2) .96 .94 .97 .96 1.04
Net investment income .28 .52 .97 1.33 1.76
Portfolio turnover (%) 149.82 130.98 133.63 117.27 150.68
</TABLE>

-----------

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

47
<PAGE>

Small Cap Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $17.75 $15.96 $22.11 $17.44 $14.42
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)(1) (.01) .03 .02 .03 .04
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 4.96 1.78 (4.54) 5.87 3.25
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Income From Operations 4.95 1.81 (4.52) 5.90 3.29
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.01) (.02) (.04) (.01) (.07)
Dividends from net realized gain on investments -- -- (1.59) (1.22) (.20)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Distributions (.01) (.02) (1.63) (1.23) (.27)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $22.69 $17.75 $15.96 $22.11 $17.44
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%) 27.92 11.35 (22.32) 35.85 23.14
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 359,779 352,013 344,630 149,808 55,208
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net 1.07 1.07 1.04 1.00 1.00
Operating expenses, gross 1.07 1.07 1.04 1.09 1.18
Net investment income (loss) (.05) .17 .10 .18 .26
Portfolio turnover (%) 156.41 110.82 86.13 143.79 76.85
</TABLE>

-----------

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

48
<PAGE>

Special Equity Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998++
---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $9.17 $7.17 $10.00
------- ------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)(1) (.05) -- .01
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 7.35 2.01 (2.84)
------- ------- --------
Total Income From Operations 7.30 2.01 (2.83)
------- ------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS
Dividends from net investment income -- (.01) --
------- ------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $16.47 $9.17 $7.17
======= ======= ========
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 79.65 28.06 (28.30)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 85,489 10,621 13,146
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3):
Operating expenses, net(4) 1.10 1.10 1.10
Operating expenses, gross(4) 1.14 1.57 1.55
Net investment income (loss) (.37) .01 .24
Portfolio turnover (%)(3) 46.45 211.30 88.36
</TABLE>

-----------

++ For the period May 1, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1998.

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1998 are annualized.

(4) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

49
<PAGE>

Aggressive Equity Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-----------------------------
2000 1999++
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $12.73 $10.00
-------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment loss(1) (.13) (.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 11.40 2.77
-------- --------
Total Income From Operations 11.27 2.73
-------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS
Dividends from net investment income (.02) --
Dividends from net realized gain (4.01) --
-------- --------
Total Distributions (4.03) --
-------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $19.97 $12.73
======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 112.42 27.30
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 8,352 7,185
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3):
Operating expenses, net(4) 1.10 1.10
Operating expenses, gross(4) 1.87 2.07
Net investment loss (.75) (.50)
Portfolio turnover rate (%)(3) 336.60 179.56
</TABLE>

-----------

++ For the period December 30, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31,
1999.

(1) Average month-end shares outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1999 are annualized.

(4) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

50
<PAGE>

IAM SHARES Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-----------------------------
2000 1999++
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $10.14 $10.00
-------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .09 .02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 1.42 .12
-------- --------
Total Income From Operations 1.51 .14
-------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS
Dividends from net investment income (.08) --
Dividends from net realized gain (.02) --
-------- --------
Total Distributions (.10) --
-------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $11.55 $10.14
======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 14.94 1.40
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 133,690 60,316
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3):
Operating expenses, net .55 .65
Operating expenses, gross .55 .67
Net investment income .79 .72
Portfolio turnover (%)(4) 5.34 --
</TABLE>

-----------

++ For the period June 2, 1999 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1999.

(1) Average month-end shares outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1999 are annualized.

(4) The rate for the period ended August 31, 1999 is not meaningful due to the
fund's short period of operation.

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<PAGE>

Emerging Markets Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $10.47 $6.52 $12.33 $10.87 $10.30
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .09 .15 .18 .12 .11
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 1.04 4.07 (5.58) 1.51 .68
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From Investment Operations 1.13 4.22 (5.40) 1.63 .79
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.23) (.27) (.15) (.11) (.12)
Dividends from net realized gain on investment -- -- (.26) (.06) (.10)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Distributions (.23) (.27) (.41) (.17) (.22)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $11.37 $10.47 $6.52 $12.33 $10.87
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%) 11.05 66.41 (45.36) 15.12 7.83
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 395,926 335,655 206,370 252,708 120,216
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net(2) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.28
Operating expenses, gross(2) 1.38 1.34 1.38 1.51 1.67
Net investment income .89 1.78 1.85 1.07 1.10
Portfolio turnover (%) 55.62 39.64 38.94 15.00 4.36
</TABLE>

-----------

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

52
<PAGE>

International Stock Selection Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $10.37 $9.24 $10.85 $10.96 $10.89
-------- ------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .09 .12 .16 .10 .36
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .54 2.09 (1.13) .03 .28
-------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Total Income From Operations .63 2.21 (.97) .13 .64
-------- ------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.13) (.39) (.15) (.18) (.57)
Dividends from net realized gain on investments -- (.69) (.49) (.06) --
-------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Total Distributions (.13) (1.08) (.64) (.24) (.57)
-------- ------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $10.87 $10.37 $9.24 $10.85 $10.96
======== ======= ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%) 6.09 26.88 (9.50) 1.17 6.22
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 105,645 99,916 76,565 83,930 54,595
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net(2) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Operating expenses, gross(2) 1.28 1.37 1.29 1.40 1.47
Net investment income .79 1.30 1.23 1.12 1.16
Portfolio turnover rate (%) 64.05 62.02 74.79 48.29 22.02
</TABLE>

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(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

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International Growth Opportunities Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
--------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998++
----------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $11.31 $8.42 $10.00
-------- ------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .07 .11 .03
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 3.17 2.83 (1.61)
-------- ------- --------
Total Income From Operations 3.24 2.94 (1.58)
-------- ------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.08) (.05) --
Dividends from net realized gain (.10) -- --
-------- ------- --------
Total Distributions (.18) (.05) --
-------- ------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $14.37 $11.31 $8.42
======== ======= ========
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 28.82 35.08 (15.80)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 137,639 53,416 22,966
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3):
Operating expenses, net(4) 1.10 1.10 1.10
Operating expenses, gross(4) 1.16 1.30 1.66
Net investment income .48 1.16 1.27
Portfolio turnover rate (%)(3) 45.76 39.19 17.24
</TABLE>

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++ For the period May 1, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1998.

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1998 are annualized.

(4) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

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Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-----------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997++
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $12.93 $12.65 $12.93 $12.68
-------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .47 .44 .46 --
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .94 .95 (.01) .25
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Income from Operations 1.41 1.39 .45 .25
-------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.77) (.61) (.41) --
Dividends from net realized gain on investments (.36) (.50) (.32) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Distributions (1.13) (1.11) (.73) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $13.21 $12.93 $12.65 $12.93
======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 11.73 11.27 3.53 1.97
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 21,150 25,742 23,771 13,979
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3):
Operating expenses, net(4) .45 .45 .45 .35
Operating expenses, gross(4) .55 .50 .72 1.14
Net investment income 3.71 3.37 3.00 .16
Portfolio turnover rate (%)(3) 31.07 93.34 93.28 106.68
</TABLE>

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++ For the period July 1, 1997 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1997.

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1997, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1997 are annualized.

(4) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts and Underlying
Funds.

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Life Solutions Balanced Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-----------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997++
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $13.80 $12.95 $13.98 $13.69
-------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .42 .38 .50 --
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 1.47 1.84 (.45) .29
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Income from Operations 1.89 2.22 .05 .29
-------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.70) (.61) (.56) --
Dividends from net realized gain on investments (.40) (.76) (.52) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Distributions (1.10) (1.37) (1.08) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $14.59 $13.80 $12.95 $13.98
======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 14.59 17.89 .33 2.12
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 81,711 99,092 90,804 47,003
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3):
Operating expenses, net(4) .24 .28 .36 .35
Operating expenses, gross(4) .24 .28 .36 .49
Net investment income 3.01 2.83 2.07 .07
Portfolio turnover rate (%)(3) 42.47 51.09 101.40 51.61
</TABLE>

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++ For the period July 1, 1997 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1997.

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1997, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1997 are annualized.

(4) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts and Underlying
Funds.

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Life Solutions Growth Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-----------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997++
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $14.62 $13.02 $14.79 $14.44
-------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .26 .26 .38 --
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 2.13 2.81 (.75) .35
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Income from Operations 2.39 3.07 (.37) .35
-------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.72) (.55) (.71) --
Dividends from net realized gain on investments (.56) (.92) (.69) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Distributions (1.28) (1.47) (1.40) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $15.73 $14.62 $13.02 $14.79
======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 17.15 24.72 (2.68) 2.42
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 51,411 65,018 53,432 43,603
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3):
Operating expenses, net(4) .35 .38 .41 .35
Operating expenses, gross(4) .35 .38 .41 .54
Net investment income 1.78 1.89 1.52 .09
Portfolio turnover rate (%)(3) 33.00 43.15 67.66 39.49
</TABLE>

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++ For the period July 1, 1997 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1997.

(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1997, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1997 are annualized.

(4) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts and Underlying
Funds.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SSgA FUNDS

Statements of Additional Information (SAI) include additional information about
each fund. Each fund's SAI is incorporated into this Prospectus by reference
and is available, without charge, upon request. To request an SAI, other
information about any fund or to make any shareholder inquiry, please contact:

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

You also can review and copy information about a fund, including the SAI, at
the Securities and Exchange Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington,
D.C. You can receive information on the operation of the Public Reference Room
by calling 1-202-942-8090. Reports and other information about a fund are
available on the EDGAR database on the Commission's internet site at
http://www.sec.gov, and copies also may be obtained, upon payment of a
duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address:
[email protected], or by writing the Commission's Public Reference Section,
Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You may also access the SSgA Funds' website at
www.ssgafunds.com.

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430

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SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

EMERGING MARKETS FUND

The Emerging Markets Fund seeks to provide maximum total return, primarily
through capital appreciation, by investing primarily in securities of foreign
issuers.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
-----
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS .............................. 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE .................................................. 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ....................................... 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND .............................. 3
RISK AND RETURN ....................................................... 4
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND .......................................... 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND ................................................. 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS .................................................. 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ................................................ 8
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ............................................... 8
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ............................................. 9
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS .......... 11
PRICING OF FUND SHARES ................................................ 11
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ........................................... 11
TAXES ................................................................. 12
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ................................................... 14
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND ............................. Back Cover
</TABLE>
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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The fund's investment objective is to provide maximum total return, primarily
through capital appreciation, by investing primarily in securities of foreign
issuers.

This objective may be changed only with the approval of a majority of the
fund's shareholders as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act).

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

Investment in the fund, like any investment, has risks. Fund shares will rise
and fall in value and there is a risk you could lose money by investing in the
fund. There can be no assurance that the fund will achieve its objective. An
investment in the fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or
guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government
agency.

International Securities. A fund's return and net asset value may be
significantly affected by political or economic conditions and regulatory
requirements in a particular country. Foreign markets, economies and political
systems may be less stable than US markets, and changes in exchange rates of
foreign currencies can affect the value of a fund's foreign assets. Foreign
laws and accounting standards typically are not as strict as they are in the US
and there may be less public information available about foreign companies.

Securities of Large Capitalization Companies. The fund's emphasis on large-cap
stocks makes it susceptible to the business risks of larger companies, which
usually cannot change as quickly as smaller companies in response to
competitive challenges. Larger companies also tend not to be able to maintain
the high growth rates of well-managed smaller companies, especially during
strong economic periods.

Foreign Currency and Exchange Rate Risk. The fund may be affected either
favorably or unfavorably by fluctuations in the relative rates of exchange
between the currencies of different nations, exchange control regulations and
indigenous economic and political developments. A fund attempts to buy and sell
foreign currencies on favorable terms. Price spread on currency exchange (to
cover service charges) may be incurred, particularly when a fund changes
investments from one country to another or when proceeds from the sale of
shares in US dollars are used for the purchase of securities in foreign
countries. Also, some countries may adopt policies which would prevent a fund
from repatriating invested capital and dividends, withhold portions of interest
and dividends at the source, or impose other taxes, with respect to a fund's
investments in securities of issuers of that country. Because a fund's
securities may be denominated in foreign currencies, the value of such
securities to the fund will be affected by changes in currency exchange rates
and in exchange control regulations. A change in the value of a foreign
currency against the US dollar will result in a corresponding change in the US
dollar value of the fund's securities. In addition, some emerging market
countries may have fixed or managed currencies which are not free-floating
against the US dollar. Further, certain emerging market currencies may not be
internationally traded. Certain of these currencies have experienced a steady
devaluation relative to the US dollar. Many emerging markets countries have
experienced substantial and in some periods extremely high rates of inflation
for many years. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had,
and may continue to have negative effects on the

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economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

Equity Securities. The value of equity securities will rise and fall in
response to the activities of the company that issued the stock, general market
conditions, and/or economic conditions. With respect to equity securities
purchased by the Emerging Markets Fund certain emerging markets are closed in
whole or part to the direct purchase of equity securities by foreigners. In
these markets, the fund may be able to invest in equity securities solely or
primarily through foreign government authorized pooled investment vehicles.
These foreign government pooled vehicles are also subject to risks. These
securities could be more expensive because of additional management fees
charged by the underlying pools. In addition, such pools may have restrictions
on redemptions, limiting the liquidity of the investment.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results.

Liquidity Risk. The risk that a fund will be unable to pay 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 international and 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 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.

Analytical Models. The success of a fund's principal investment strategy
depends on the Advisor's skill in designing and using its analytical model as a
tool for selecting undervalued stocks.

RISK AND RETURN

The following bar chart illustrates the risks of investing in the fund by
showing changes in the fund's performance from year to year over the life of
the fund. How the fund has performed in the past is not necessarily an
indication of how the fund will perform in the future.

[Start bar chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Emerging Markets

1995 -7.89%
1996 14.88%
1997 -8.81%
1998 15.94%
1999 64.83%

[End bar chart]

Best Quarter--September 30, 1994: 29.65%
Worst Quarter--December 31, 1997: (21.41%)
Current Fiscal Quarter--August 31, 2000: 1.07%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
----------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Emerging Markets Fund 64.83% 5.98% 6.59%
S&P/IFC Investable Composite
Index 66.63 2.11 (0.07)
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on March 1, 1994.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee* 2%
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee(1) .75%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(1,2) .16
Other Expenses .46
-----
Gross Expenses 1.37
-----
Less Contractual Management Fee Reimbursement (.12)
-----
Total Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses1 1.25%
=====
</TABLE>

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* Redemptions (including exchanges) of shares of the Emerging Markets Fund
executed within 60 days of the date of purchase will be subject to a
redemption fee equal to 2% of the amount redeemed. All redemption fees will
be paid to the fund. Shareholders participating in omnibus account
arrangements will be charged the fee by their omnibus account provider.
Redemption of shares acquired as a result of reinvesting distributions are
not subject to the redemption fee.

(1) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the Emerging Markets Fund
for all expenses in excess of 1.25% of average daily net assets on an
annual basis until December 31, 2002. The annual management fee after the
reimbursement is .63%. The total annual expenses shown above have been
restated to reflect the waiver and reimbursement.

(2) The ratio includes .09% for 12b-1 Distribution and .07% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the 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
the 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>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$127 $410 $726 $1,625
==== ==== ==== ======
</TABLE>

Long-term shareholders of the fund may pay more in Rule 12b-1 fees than the
economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

Investment Advisor. State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street or
Advisor), 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, serves as the
investment advisor for the fund and directs the investment of the fund in
accordance with the fund's investment objective, policies and restrictions.

State Street is one of the largest providers of securities processing and
record keeping services for US mutual funds and pension funds. State Street
Global Advisors ("SSgA") is the investment management business of State Street,
a 200-year old pioneer and leader in the world of financial services. State
Street is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation, a publicly
held bank holding company. State Street, with over $712 billion under
management as of November 22, 2000, provides complete global investment
management services from offices in North America, South America, Europe, Asia,
Australia and the Middle East.

For these services, the fund pays State Street an annual management fee,
calculated daily and paid monthly, of 0.63% (after fee reimbursement) of the
average daily net asset value of the fund.

Mr. Brad Aham, CFA, Principal, is the portfolio manager primarily responsible
for investment decisions regarding the fund. He joined the firm in 1993. Mr.
Aham has worked with the Active Emerging Markets product since its inception,
and he manages several institutional funds. In addition to managing portfolios,
he performs quantitative and qualitative research for SSgA. Mr. Aham holds an
MBA from Boston University and BA degrees in Mathematics and Economics from
Brandeis University. There are three other portfolio managers who assist in
managing the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

The investment objective of the fund as stated above may only be changed with
shareholder approval. The investment policies described below reflect the
fund's current practices. In addition to the principal risks explained above,
other risks are explained in some of the descriptions of the investment
policies below:

Foreign Government Securities. Foreign government securities which the fund may
invest in generally consist of obligations issued or backed by the national,
state or provincial government or similar political subdivisions or central
banks in foreign countries. Foreign government securities also include debt
obligations of supranational entities, which include international
organizations designated or backed by governmental entities to promote economic
reconstruction or development, international banking institutions and related
government agencies. These securities also include debt securities of
"quasi-government agencies" and debt securities denominated in multinational
currency units of an issuer. The fund will not invest a material percentage of
its assets in sovereign debt. Since these are obligations of sovereign
governments, they are particularly subject to a risk of default from political
instability.

Equity Swaps. The fund intends to use equity swaps to preserve a return or
spread on an investment and to gain equity exposure to a market at a lower
price. Equity swap agreements are contracts between parties in which one party
agrees to make payments to the other party based on the change in market value
of a specified index or asset. In return, the other party agrees to make
payments to the first party based on the return of a different specified index
or asset. Although swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on
its payment obligations, the portfolios will minimize this risk by entering
into agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor deems creditworthy.
The Advisor will allow the funds to enter into swap agreements only with
counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as repurchase agreement
counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement guidelines. Swap
agreements bear the risk that the portfolios will not be able to meet their
obligation to the counterparty. This risk will be mitigated by investing the
portfolios in the specific asset for which it is obligated to pay a return.

Futures Contracts and Options on Futures. To invest cash for purposes of
hedging the fund's other investments, the fund may enter into futures contracts
that relate to securities in which they may directly invest and indices
comprised of such securities and may purchase and write call and put options on
such contracts. The fund may also purchase futures and options if cheaper than
the underlying stocks.

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<PAGE>

Options on futures contracts give the purchaser the right to assume a position
at a specified price in a futures contract at any time before expiration of the
option contract.

When trading futures contracts, a fund will not commit more than 5% of the
market value of its total assets to initial margin deposits on futures and
premiums paid for options on futures.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Risks associated with fixed-income securities
include, but are not limited to, 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. 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.

Securities of Small Cap Companies. Investments in smaller companies may involve
greater risks because these companies often have narrower markets and more
limited managerial and financial resources than larger, more established
companies. As a result, their performance can be more volatile which could
increase the volatility of the fund's portfolio.

High Risk, High Yield Bonds. The fund may invest in debt securities rated less
than BBB- by S&P or Baa3 by Moody's, or in unrated securities judged by the
Advisor to be of comparable quality. Lower rated debt securities generally
offer a higher yield than that available from higher grade issues. However,
lower rated debt securities involve higher risks than investment grade bonds,
in that they are especially subject to adverse changes in general economic
conditions and, in the industries in which the issuers are engaged, to changes
in the financial condition of the issuers and to price fluctuation in response
to changes in interest rates. Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C by S&P, and debt
rated Ba, B, Caa, Ca and C by Moody's, is regarded as predominantly speculative
with respect to the issuer's capacity to pay interest and repay principal in
accordance with the terms of the obligation. For S&P, BB indicates the lowest
degree of speculation and D the highest. For Moody's, Ba indicates the lowest
degree of speculation and C the highest. These lower rated debt securities may
include obligations that are in default or that face the risk of default with
respect to principal or interest. Such securities are sometimes referred to as
"junk bonds." Lower rated debt securities are especially subject to risk that
during certain periods the liquidity of particular issuers or industries, or
all securities within these investment 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.

o Adverse changes in general economic conditions and in the industries in which
their issuers are engaged;

o Changes in the financial condition of their issuers; and

o Price fluctuations in response to changes in interest rates.

As a result, issuers of lower rated debt securities are more likely than other
issuers to miss principal and interest payments or to default.

Cash Management. If permitted by applicable exemptive orders or rulings, the
fund may invest cash assets in shares of an affiliated mutual fund. This cash
of the funds may be invested in shares of the SSgA Money Market Fund.

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

Distribution and Eligible Investors. Shares of the funds are offered without a
sales commission by Russell Fund Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), to
institutional and retail investors which invest for their own account or in a
fiduciary or agency capacity.

Minimum Initial and Subsequent Investments and Account Balance. The fund
requires a minimum initial investment of $1,000, with the exception of IRA
accounts, for which the minimum initial investment is $250. Subsequent
investments must be at least $100. An investment in the account (other than IRA
accounts) may be subject to redemption at the fund's discretion if the account
balance is less than $1,000 as a result of shareholder redemptions. The
Transfer Agent will give shareholders 60 days' notice that the account will be
closed unless an investment is made to increase the account balance to the
$1,000 minimum. Failure to bring the account balance to $1,000 may result in
the Transfer Agent closing the account at the net asset value (NAV) next
determined on the day the account is closed and mailing the proceeds to the
shareholder's address shown on the Transfer Agent's records. The fund reserves
the right to reject any purchase order. If you are purchasing fund assets
through a pension or other participation plan, you should contact your plan
administrator for further information on purchases.

Purchase Dates and Times. Fund shares may be purchased on any business day. A
business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular
trading. All purchases must be made in US dollars. Purchase orders in good form
(described below) and payments for fund shares by check or by wire transfer
must be received by the Transfer Agent prior to the close of the regular
trading session of the New York Stock Exchange, which is ordinarily 4 p.m.
Eastern time (the "Pricing Time"), to be effective on the date received. If an
order or payment is received after the Pricing Time, the order will be
effective on the next business day. Orders placed through a servicing agent or
broker-dealer that has a selling or servicing agreement with the Distributor or
the SSgA Funds must be received by the servicing agent or broker-dealer prior
to the Pricing Time.

Mail. For new accounts, please mail the completed Application and check.
Additional investments should also be made by check. You must include the fund
name and account number on your check, or use the remittance form attached to
the confirmation statement (in the return envelope provided). All checks should
be made payable to the SSgA Funds or State Street Bank. If using a servicing
agent or broker-dealer, please verify with them the proper address or
instructions required before writing and mailing your check. All purchase
requests should be mailed to one of the following addresses:

All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

Management believes that market timing strategies may be disruptive to the
fund. For this reason, the Investment Company reserves the right to refuse or
restrict an exchange by any person if the Investment Company reasonably
believes that an exchange is part of a market timing strategy and that the fund
may be adversely affected by the exchange. Although the Investment Company will
attempt to give you prior notice whenever it is reasonably able to do so, it
may impose these restrictions at any time. Of course, your right to redeem
shares would be unaffected by these restrictions.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Redemptions (including exchanges) of shares of the Emerging Markets Fund
executed within 60 days of the date

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of purchase will be subject to a redemption fee equal to 2% of the amount
redeemed. All redemption fees will be paid to the fund. Shareholders
participating in omnibus account arrangements will be charged the fee by their
omnibus account provider. Redemption of shares acquired as a result of
reinvesting distributions are not subject to the redemption fee.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

1. Telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Eastern time, and stating: (a) your account registration
number, address and social security or tax identification number; (b) the
name of the fund in which the investment is to be made and the account
number; and (c) the exact amount being wired.

In-Kind Exchange of Securities. State Street may, at its discretion, permit you
to purchase shares through the exchange of other securities you own. Any
securities exchanged must meet the following criteria:

1. The investment objective, policies and limitations must match that of the
fund;
2. They must have a readily ascertainable market value;
3. They must be liquid;
4. They must not be subject to restrictions on resale; and
5. The market value of any securities exchanged, plus any cash, must be at
least $25 million; State Street reserves the right to make exceptions to
this minimum or to increase the minimum at its discretion.

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

Fund shares may be redeemed on any business day at the net asset value next
determined after the receipt of a redemption request in good order by following
one of the methods described below. Typically, payments will be made as soon as
possible (but will ordinarily not exceed seven days) and will be mailed to your
address of record. Upon request, redemption proceeds of $1,000 or more will be
wire transferred to your account at a domestic commercial bank that is a member
of the Federal Reserve System. Although the Investment Company does not
currently charge a fee for this service, the Investment Company reserves the
right to charge a fee for the cost of wire-transferred redemptions and does not
provide wire transfer service for redemption proceeds of less than $1,000. If
you purchased fund shares by check or an automatic investment program (AIP) and
you elect to redeem shares within 15 days of the purchase, you may experience
delays in receiving redemption proceeds. In this case, the fund will generally
postpone sending redemption proceeds until it can verify that the check or AIP
investment has been collected. There will be no such delay for redemptions
following investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank cashier's check,
certified check or treasurer's check.

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value and dividend as of the prior business day, pursuant to a duly executed
Shareholder Servicing Agreement with the SSgA Funds or the Distributor.

Redemptions (including exchanges) of shares of the Emerging Markets Fund
executed within 60 days of the date of purchase will be subject to a redemption
fee equal to 2% of the amount redeemed. All redemption fees will be paid to the
fund. Shareholders participating in omnibus account arrangements will be
charged the fee by their omnibus account provider. Redemption of shares
acquired as a result of reinvesting distributions are not subject to the
redemption fee.

Telephone Redemption. Shareholders may normally redeem fund shares by
telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Eastern time. You must complete the appropriate section of the
application and attach a voided check to code your account correctly with the
bank information before utilizing this feature. The fund and the Transfer Agent
will employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by
telephone are properly authorized. Neither the fund, the Distributor nor the
Transfer Agent will be responsible for any loss or expense for executing
instructions that are deemed to be authorized and genuine after following
reasonable procedures. These procedures include recording telephonic
instructions, mailing to the shareholder a written confirmation of the
transaction, performing a personal identity test with private information not
likely to be known by other individuals, and restricting mailing of redemptions
to your address of record. Please note that if the address of record has been
changed within 60 days of the redemption request, the request must be in
writing. Please see "Redemption Requests in Writing." To the extent the
Transfer Agent fails to use reasonable procedures as a basis for its belief, it
and/or its service contractors may be liable for telephone instructions that
prove to be fraudulent or unauthorized. The fund, the Distributor or the
Transfer Agent will be responsible for the authenticity of terminal access
instructions only if it acts with willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Redemption Proceeds by Wire. Proceeds exceeding $1,000 may be sent via wire
transfer to your bank as previously indicated on your application or letter of
instruction in good order. The shares will be redeemed from the account on the
day the redemption instructions are received and the proceeds wire will be sent
the following business day. Although the fund does not charge a fee for this
feature, your bank may charge a fee for receiving the wire. Please check with
your bank before requesting this feature. If bank instructions are not indicated
on the account, a signature guaranteed letter of instruction is required to add
the bank information to send proceeds via wire.

1. Your address of record has changed within the past 60 days;
2. You are redeeming more than $50,000 worth of shares;
3. You are requesting that a payment be sent to an address other than the
address of record; or
4. You are requesting that a payment be made payable to persons other than the
registered owner(s).

Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

1. A broker or securities dealer, registered with a domestic stock exchange;
2. A federal savings, cooperative or other type of bank;
3. A savings and loan or other thrift institution;
4. A credit union; or
5. A securities exchange or clearing agency.

Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Seller Requirements for Written Requests
------------------------- -----------------------------------
<S> <C>
Owner of individual, o Letter of instruction, signed
joint, sole proprietor- by all persons authorized to
ship, UGMA/UTMA sign for the account stating
(custodial accounts for general titles/capacity, exactly
minors) or general as the account is registered; and
partner accounts o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Owners of corporate or o Letter of instruction signed
association accounts by authorized person(s), stating
capacity as indicated by the
corporate resolution;
o Corporate resolution, certified
within the past 90 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Owners or trustees of o Letter of instruction, signed
trust accounts by all trustees;
o If the trustees are not named
in the registration, please
provide a copy of the trust
document certified within the
past 60 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Joint tenancy o Letter of instruction signed
shareholders whose by surviving tenant(s);
co-tenants are o Certified copy of the death
deceased certificate; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
</TABLE>

Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the fund as undeliverable
or remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic withdrawal plan will
be cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per
share net asset value determined as of the date of the cancellation of the
checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed
distributions or redemption checks.

Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

The fund has adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (the Plan)
under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Plan allows the fund to pay
distribution and other fees for the sale and distribution of fund shares and
for services provided to shareholders. Because these fees are paid out of fund
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 sales charges.
Payments to the Distributor, as well as payments from the fund to service
organizations providing shareholder services to the fund, are not permitted by
the Plan to exceed .25% of a fund's average net asset value per year. Any
payments that are required to be made to the Distributor or service
organization that cannot be made because of the .25% limitation may be carried
forward and paid in the following two fiscal years so long as the Plan is in
effect.

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

The fund determines the price per share once each business day at 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time, or the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange,
if earlier. Pricing does not occur on Exchange holidays. The price is computed
by dividing the current value of the fund's assets, less its liabilities, by
the number of shares of the fund outstanding and rounding to the nearest cent.

The fund values portfolio securities at market value. The fund values
securities for which market quotations are not readily available at fair value,
as determined in good faith pursuant to procedures established by the Board of
Trustees.

Debt obligation securities maturing within 60 days of the valuation date are
valued at amortized cost unless the Board determines that the amortized cost
method does not represent market value.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The Board of Trustees intends to declare and pay dividends on shares of the
fund annually from net investment income. The Board of Trustees intends to
declare distributions annu-

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ally from net short- and long-term capital gains, if any, generally in
mid-October. It is intended that an additional distribution may be declared and
paid in December if required for the fund to avoid the imposition of a 4%
federal excise tax on undistributed capital gains.

Dividends declared in October, November or December and payable to shareholders
of record in such months will be deemed for Federal income tax purposes to have
been paid by the fund and received by shareholders on December 31 of that year
if the dividend is paid prior to February 1 of the following year.

Income dividends and capital gains distributions will be paid in additional
shares at their net asset value on the record date unless you have elected to
receive them in cash. You may make this election by giving 30 days' written
notice to the Transfer Agent. If it is determined that the US Postal Service
cannot properly deliver fund mailings to you, or if a check remains uncashed
for at least six months, the cash election will be changed automatically.
Future dividends and other distributions will be reinvested in additional
shares of the relevant fund until you notify the SSgA Funds in writing of the
correct address. You must also request in writing that the election to receive
dividends and other distributions in cash be reinstated. In addition, following
the six-month period, any undeliverable or uncashed checks will be cancelled
and the amounts will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per share net
asset value determined as of the date of cancellation of the checks. No
interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed distribution or
redemption checks.

Any dividend or capital gain distribution paid by the fund shortly after a
purchase of shares will reduce the per share net asset value of the fund by the
amount of the dividend or distribution. In effect, the payment will represent a
return of capital to the shareholder. However, you will be subject to taxes
with respect to such dividend or distribution.

Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options as
indicated on the Application:

o Reinvestment Option--Dividends and capital gains distributions will be
automatically reinvested in additional shares of the fund. If you do not
indicate a choice on the Application, this option will be automatically
assigned.

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend
distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

TAXES

Dividends from net investment income and distributions of net short-term
capital gains are taxable to you as ordinary income under federal income tax
laws whether paid in cash or in additional shares. Distributions from net
long-term gains are taxable as long-term gains regardless of the length of time
you have held the shares and whether you were paid in cash or additional
shares.

The fund's distributions, whether received as cash or reinvested in additional
shares of the fund, may be subject to federal income taxes. Dividends and
distributions may also be subject to state or local taxes. Depending on the tax
rules in the state in which you live, a portion of the dividends paid by the
fund attributable to direct obligations of the US Treasury and certain agencies
may be exempt from state and local taxes.

Selling (including an exchange of) your fund shares is a taxable event and may
result in capital gain or loss. A capital gain or loss may be realized from an
ordinary redemption of shares or an exchange of shares between two mutual funds
(or two series of portfolios of a mutual fund). Any loss incurred on the sale
or exchange of fund shares held for six months or less will be treated as a
long-term loss to the extent of long-term capital gain dividends received with
respect to such shares.

You will be notified after each calendar year of the amount of income dividends
and net capital gains distributed. You will also be advised of the percentage,
if any, of the dividends by the fund that are exempt from federal income tax
and the portion, if any, of those dividends that is a tax preference item for
purposes of the alternative minimum tax. The fund is required to withhold a
legally determined portion of all taxable dividends, distributions and
redemption proceeds payable to any noncorporate shareholder that does not
provide the fund with the shareholder's correct taxpayer identification number
or certification that the shareholder is not subject to backup withholding.

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

The tax discussion in this prospectus is only a summary of certain federal
income tax issues generally affecting the fund and its shareholders.
Circumstances among investors may vary, so you are encouraged to discuss
investment in the fund with your tax advisor.

Foreign Income Taxes. Investment income received by the fund from sources
within foreign countries may be subject to foreign income taxes withheld at the
source. The United States has entered into tax treaties with many foreign
countries which would entitle the fund to a reduced rate of such taxes or
exemption from taxes on such income. It is

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impossible to determine the effective rate of foreign tax for the fund in
advance since the amount of the assets to be invested within various countries
is not known.

Foreign shareholders should consult with their tax advisors as to if and how
the federal income tax and its withholding requirements applies to them.

If more than 50% in value of a fund's total assets at the close of any taxable
year consists of securities of foreign corporations, the fund may file an
election with the Internal Revenue Service (the Foreign Election) that would
permit you to take a credit (or a deduction) for foreign income taxes paid by
the fund. The fund may be subject to certain holding requirements with respect
to securities held to take advantage of this credit. If the Foreign Election is
made, you would include in you gross income both dividends received from the
fund and foreign income taxes paid by the fund. You would be entitled to treat
the foreign income taxes withheld as a credit against your United States
federal income taxes, subject to the limitations set forth in the Internal
Revenue Code with respect to the foreign tax credit generally. Alternatively,
you could treat the foreign income taxes withheld as a deduction from gross
income in computing taxable income rather than as a tax credit. It is
anticipated that the fund will qualify to make the Foreign Election; however,
the fund cannot be certain that it will be eligible to make such an election or
that you will be eligible for the foreign tax credit.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand a fund's
financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects
financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table
represent 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 PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP, whose report, along with the fund's financial statements, are included in
the annual report, which is available upon request by calling the Distributor
at 1-800-647-7327.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $10.47 $6.52 $12.33 $10.87 $10.30
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .09 .15 .18 .12 .11
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 1.04 4.07 (5.58) 1.51 .68
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From Investment Operations 1.13 4.22 (5.40) 1.63 .79
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.23) (.27) (.15) (.11) (.12)
Dividends from net realized gain on investment -- -- (.26) (.06) (.10)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Distributions (.23) (.27) (.41) (.17) (.22)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $11.37 $10.47 $6.52 $12.33 $10.87
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%) 11.05 66.41 (45.36) 15.12 7.83
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 395,926 335,655 206,370 252,708 120,216
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net(2) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.28
Operating expenses, gross(2) 1.38 1.34 1.38 1.51 1.67
Net investment income .89 1.78 1.85 1.07 1.10
Portfolio turnover (%) 55.62 39.64 38.94 15.00 4.36
</TABLE>

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(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

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SSgA FUNDS

SSgA Money Market Fund

SSgA US Government Money Market Fund

SSgA Tax Free Money Market Fund

SSgA Yield Plus Fund

SSgA Intermediate Fund

SSgA Bond Market Fund

SSgA High Yield Bond Fund

SSgA Growth and Income Fund

SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund

SSgA Matrix Equity Fund

SSgA Small Cap Fund

SSgA Special Equity Fund

SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund

SSgA Aggressive Equity Fund

SSgA IAM SHARES Fund

SSgA Emerging Markets Fund

SSgA International Stock Selection Fund

SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

A Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes additional information
about the fund. The SAI is incorporated into this Prospectus by reference and
is available, without charge, upon request. To request an SAI, other
information about the fund or to make any shareholder inquiry, please contact
the fund at:

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

You also can review and copy information about the fund, including the SAI, at
the Securities and Exchange Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington,
D.C. You can receive information on the operation of the Public Reference Room
by calling 1-202-942-8090. Reports and other information about the fund are
available on the EDGAR database on the Commission's internet site at
http://www.sec.gov, and copies also may be obtained, upon payment of a
duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address:
[email protected], or by writing the Commission's Public Reference Section,
Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You may also access the SSgA Funds' website at
www.ssgafunds.com.

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430

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Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

IAM SHARES FUND

The SSgA IAM SHARES Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective of
maximizing the fund's total return primarily through investments in equity
securities of companies that have entered into collective bargaining agreements
with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers or
affiliated labor unions (IAM companies).

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS ............................. 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE ................................................. 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ...................................... 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND ............................. 3
RISK AND RETURN ...................................................... 4
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND ......................................... 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND ................................................ 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS ................................................. 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ............................................... 7
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES .............................................. 7
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ............................................ 8
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS ......... 10
PRICING OF FUND SHARES ............................................... 10
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS .......................................... 10
TAXES ................................................................ 11
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS .................................................. 12
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND .............................Back Cover
</TABLE>

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The fund's investment objective is to maximize total return by investing
primarily in equity securities of companies that have entered into collective
bargaining agreements with the International Association of Machinists and
Aerospace Workers or affiliated labor unions ("IAM companies").

This objective may be changed by the fund's trustees without shareholder
approval.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

IAM companies are diverse both geographically and by industry. The portfolio
manager will rebalance the fund frequently in order to maintain its relative
exposure to IAM companies, as well as to account for any changes to the
universe of IAM companies. While the fund seeks a high correlation with the S&P
500 Index returns, the fund will not fully replicate the S&P 500 Index,
therefore, the fund's returns will likely vary from the Index's returns.

The fund may invest the remaining 35% of its assets in securities contained
in the S&P 500 Index; these securities are chosen by a multifactor model
which seeks to outperform the S&P 500 Index. In the 35% portion, the manager
screens out securities of certain companies identified by the International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union as having non-union
sentiment. Proxies for the fund's underlying securities are voted in
accordance with AFL/CIO guidelines.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

The principal risks of investing in the fund are those risks generally
associated with investing in common stocks, including the possibility that the
fund will fluctuate in value significantly over time.

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Performance of a fund may be impacted by a
fund's holdings of IPOs. Because an IPO is an equity security that is new to
the public market, the value of IPOs can fluctuate dramatically. Therefore,
IPOs have greater risks than other equity investments. There is no guarantee
that a fund will continue to participate in the IPO market, and, due to their
volatility, IPOs can have a positive or negative impact on performance. The
fund will only invest in IPOs of IAM affiliated companies.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results. The fund is not managed according to
traditional methods of active investment management which involves the buying
and selling of securities based on economic, financial and market analysis and
investment judgment. Instead, as a result of this passive investment approach,
some of the investment decisions are based on solely a multifactor model and
not on intrinsic investment merit. This strategy may not be successful.

Equity Securities. The value of equity securities will rise and fall in
response to the activities of the company that issued the stock, general market
conditions, and/or economic conditions.

Analytical Models. The success of a fund's principal investment strategy
depends on the Advisor's skill in

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designing and using its analytical model as a tool for selecting undervalued
stocks.

RISK AND RETURN

The IAM SHARES Fund has not been in existence for a full calendar year.
Therefore, performance information is not available. This fund began operating
on June 2, 1999.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee .25%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(1) .11
Other Expenses .19
-----
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses(2) .55%
=====
</TABLE>

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(1) The ratio includes .08% for 12b-1 Distribution and .03% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

(2) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the IAM SHARES Fund
for all expenses in excess of .65% of average daily net assets on an
annual basis until December 31, 2002.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$56 $176 $307 $689
=== ==== ==== ====
</TABLE>

Long-term shareholders of the fund may pay more in Rule 12b-1 fees than the
economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

For these services, the fund pays State Street an advisory fee, calculated
daily and paid monthly, of 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of the
fund.

Mr. Michael J. Feehily, CFA, Principal of SSgA, is the portfolio manager
primarily responsible for investment decisions regarding the fund. Mr. Feehily
joined State Street Corporation in August 1992 in the Global Operations area
before moving to the Performance & Analytics group. He helped to develop and
work with a proprietary application which is used to analyze venture capital,
real estate, and other private investments. Mr. Feehily holds a BS in Finance,
Investments and Economics from Babson College and an MBA in Finance from
Bentley College. There are four other portfolio managers who assist in managing
the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

The investment objective of the fund as stated above may be changed by the
fund's trustees without shareholder approval. The investment policies described
below reflect the fund's current practices. In addition to the principal risks
explained above, other risks are explained in some of the descriptions of the
investment policies below:

Options on futures contracts give the purchaser the right to assume a position
at a specified price in a futures contract at any time before expiration of the
option contract.

When trading futures contracts, a fund will not commit more than 5% of the
market value of its total assets to initial margin deposits on futures and
premiums paid for options on futures.

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in investing in the securities of foreign issuers, such as less publicly
available information; lack of uniform accounting, auditing and financial
reporting standards, practices and requirements; lower trading volume, less
liquidity and more volatility for securities; less government regulation of
securities exchanges, brokers and listed companies; political or social
instability; and the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation,
each of which could adversely affect investment in such securities. For
purposes of the fund's investment policies, the fund's investment in ADRs and
similar instruments will be deemed to be investments in the equity securities
representing securities of foreign issuers into which they may be converted.

The ADRs chosen for investment by the fund will either have collective
bargaining agreements with the IAM or affiliated unions or will be constituents
of the S&P 500 Index.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

Minimum Initial and Subsequent Investments and Account Balance. The fund
requires a minimum initial investment of $1,000, with the exception of IRA
accounts, for which the minimum initial investment is $250. Subsequent
investments must be at least $100. You may invest in the fund with an initial
investment of $100 provided a $50 automatic monthly investment is established.
An investment in the account (other than IRA accounts or active automatic
monthly investment accounts) may be subject to redemption at the fund's
discretion if the account balance is less than $1,000 as a result of
shareholder redemptions. The Transfer Agent will give shareholders 60 days'
notice that the account will be closed unless an investment is made to increase
the account balance to the $1,000 minimum. Failure to bring the account balance
to $1,000 may result in the Transfer Agent closing the account at the net asset
value (NAV) next determined on the day the account is closed and mailing the
proceeds to the shareholder's address shown on the Transfer Agent's records.
The fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order. If you are purchasing
fund assets through a pension or other participation plan, you should contact
your plan administrator for further information on purchases.

All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

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of the fund were purchased by check, the shares must have been present in an
account for 15 days before the exchange is made. The exchange privilege will
only be available in states which permit exchanges and may be modified or
terminated by the fund upon 60 days' written notice to shareholders. For
Federal income tax purposes, an exchange constitutes a sale of shares, which
may result in a capital gain or loss to the shareholder. Please contact your
tax advisor.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

1. Telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Eastern time, and stating: (a) your account registration
number, address and social security or tax identification number; (b) the
name of the fund in which the investment is to be made and the account
number; and (c) the exact amount being wired.

1. The investment objective, policies and limitations must match that of the
fund;

2. They must have a readily ascertainable market value;

3. They must be liquid;

4. They must not be subject to restrictions on resale; and

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

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an automatic investment program (AIP) and you elect to redeem shares within 15
days of the purchase, you may experience delays in receiving redemption
proceeds. In this case, the fund will generally postpone sending redemption
proceeds until it can verify that the check or AIP investment has been
collected. There will be no such delay for redemptions following investments
paid by federal funds wire or by bank cashier's check, certified check or
treasurer's check.

Redemption requests must be received prior to 4 p.m. Eastern time in order to
be effective on the date received. Shareholder servicing agents with underlying
shareholders in omnibus accounts who receive redemption requests by 4 p.m.
Eastern time may transmit the request to the Transfer Agent by 9 a.m. Eastern
time the next business day to receive the net asset value and dividend as of
the prior business day, pursuant to a duly executed Shareholder Servicing
Agreement with the SSgA Funds or the Distributor.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Redemption Proceeds by Wire. Proceeds exceeding $1,000 may be sent via wire
transfer to your bank as previously indicated on your application or letter of
instruction in good order. The shares will be redeemed from the account on the
day the redemption instructions are received and the proceeds wire will be sent
the following business day. Although the fund does not charge a fee for this
feature, your bank may charge a fee for receiving the wire. Please check with
your bank before requesting this feature. If bank instructions are not
indicated on the account, a signature guaranteed letter of instruction is
required to add the bank information to send proceeds via wire.

1. Your address of record has changed within the past 60 days;

2. You are redeeming more than $50,000 worth of shares;

3. You are requesting that a payment be sent to an address other than the
address of record; or

4. You are requesting that a payment be made payable to persons other than the
registered owner(s).

Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

1. A broker or securities dealer, registered with a domestic stock exchange;

2. A federal savings, cooperative or other type of bank;

3. A savings and loan or other thrift institution;

4. A credit union; or

5. A securities exchange or clearing agency.

Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

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Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the fund as undeliverable
or remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic withdrawal plan will
be cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per
share net asset value determined as of the date of the cancellation of the
checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed
distributions or redemption checks.

Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

Debt obligation securities maturing within 60 days of the valuation date are
valued at amortized cost unless the Board determines that the amortized cost
method does not represent market value.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The Board of Trustees intends to declare and pay dividends on shares of the
fund quarterly from net investment income. Distributions will be made at least
annually from net short- and long-term capital gains, if any, generally in
mid-October. It is intended that an additional distribution may be declared and
paid in December if required for the fund to avoid the imposition of a 4%
federal excise tax on undistributed capital gains.

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Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options as
indicated on the Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend
distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

TAXES

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand a fund's
financial performance for the past 5 years (or since inception if a fund has
been offered for less than 5 years). Certain information reflects financial
results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent 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 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with the
fund's financial statements, are included in the annual report, which is
available upon request by calling the Distributor at 1-800-647-7327.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August
31,
-------------------------
2000 1999++
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<S> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.14 $ 10.00
-------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .09 .02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 1.42 .12
-------- --------
Total Income From Operations 1.51 .14
-------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS
Dividends from net investment income (.08) --
Dividends from net realized gain (.02) --
-------- --------
Total Distributions (.10) --
-------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 11.55 $ 10.14
-------- --------
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 14.94 1.40
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 133,690 60,316
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3):
Operating expenses, net .55 .65
Operating expenses, gross .55 .67
Net investment income .79 .72
Portfolio turnover (%)(4) 5.34 --
</TABLE>

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++ For the period June 2, 1999 (commencement of operations) to
August 31, 1999.

(1) Average month-end shares were used for this calculation.

(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1999 are annualized.

(4) The rate for the period ended August 31, 1999 is not meaningful due to the
fund's short period of operation.

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SSgA FUNDS

SSgA Money Market Fund

SSgA US Government Money Market Fund

SSgA Tax Free Money Market Fund

SSgA Yield Plus Fund

SSgA Intermediate Fund

SSgA Bond Market Fund

SSgA High Yield Bond Fund

SSgA Growth and Income Fund

SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund

SSgA Matrix Equity Fund

SSgA Small Cap Fund

SSgA Special Equity Fund

SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund

SSgA Aggressive Equity Fund

SSgA IAM SHARES Fund

SSgA Emerging Markets Fund

SSgA International Stock Selection Fund

SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430

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Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

MONEY MARKET FUND

The Money Market Fund seeks to maximize current income, to the extent
consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity and the maintenance
of a stable $1.00 per share net asset value, by investing in dollar denominated
securities.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
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<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS ..................... 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE ......................................... 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ............................. 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND .................... 3
RISK AND RETURN ............................................. 4
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND ................................ 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND ....................................... 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES,
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS ............................ 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ...................................... 8
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ..................................... 8
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ................................... 9
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS.. 11
PRICING OF FUND SHARES ...................................... 11
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ................................. 12
TAXES ....................................................... 12
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ......................................... 14
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND ........................ Back Cover
</TABLE>

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Money Market Fund's investment objective is to maximize current income, to
the extent consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity and the
maintenance of a stable $1.00 per share net asset value, by investing in dollar
denominated securities.

This objective may be changed by the fund's trustees without shareholder
approval.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

The fund attempts to meet its investment objective by investing in high quality
money market instruments. There are risks associated with these instruments,
which are described in the section called Principal Risks.

The fund attempts to meet its investment objective by investing in high quality
money market instruments, including: (1) US Treasury bills, notes and bonds;
(2) other obligations issued or guaranteed as to interest and principal by the
US Government, its agencies or instrumentalities; (3) instruments of US and
foreign banks, including certificates of deposit, banker's acceptances and time
deposits; these instruments may include Eurodollar Certificates of Deposit,
Eurodollar Time Deposits and Yankee Certificates of Deposit; (4) commercial
paper of US and foreign companies; (5) asset-backed securities; (6) corporate
obligations of US and foreign companies; (7) variable and floating rate notes;
and (8) repurchase agreements.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

Money Market Risk. The risk that a fund will not be able to maintain a NAV per
share of $1.00 at all times. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of
your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing
in the fund. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not
insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other
government agency.

Interest Rate Risk. The risk that during periods of rising interest rates, a
fund's yield (and the market value of its securities) will tend to be lower
than prevailing market rates; in periods of falling interest rates, a fund's
yield will tend to be higher.

Credit/Default Risk. The risk that an issuer 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. There is also a risk that one or more of the
securities will be downgraded in credit rating and generally, lower rated bonds
have higher credit risks.

Government Securities Risk. The risk that the US government will not provide
financial support to US government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored
enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law.

Foreign Risk. The risk that a foreign security could lose value as a result of
political, financial and economic events in foreign countries, less stringent
foreign securities regulations and accounting and disclosure standards, or
other factors.

Banking Industry Risk. The risk that if a fund invests more than 25% of its
total assets in bank obligations, an adverse development in the banking
industry may affect the value of the fund's investments more than if a fund's
investments were not invested to such a degree in the banking industry.
Normally, the fund intends to invest more than 25% of its total assets in bank
obligations. Banks may be particularly susceptible to certain economic factors
such as interest rate changes, adverse developments in the real estate market,
fiscal and monetary policy and general economic cycles.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results.

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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.

Risks of Repurchase Agreements. Under a repurchase agreement, a bank or broker
sells securities to a fund and agrees to repurchase them at the fund's cost
plus interest. If the value of the securities declines, and the bank or broker
defaults on its repurchase obligation, the fund could incur a loss.

RISK AND RETURN

[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Money Market

1990 8.28%
1991 6.28%
1992 3.91%
1993 3.09%
1994 3.99%
1995 5.76%
1996 5.21%
1997 5.37%
1998 5.30%
1999 4.91%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter--June 30, 1990: 2.02%
Worst Quarter--December 31, 1993: 0.74%
Current Fiscal Quarter--August 31, 2000: 1.58%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
---------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Money Market Fund 4.91% 5.31% 5.20%
Salomon Smith Barney
3-month Treasury bill 4.74 5.20 5.05
Lipper Average--
Money Market Funds 4.49 4.95 4.79
</TABLE>

7-Day Yields
For the Period Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Current Effective
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Money Market Fund 5.24% 5.37%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee .25%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(1) .07
Other Expenses .07
-----
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses .39%
=====
</TABLE>

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(1) The ratio includes .03% for 12b-1 Distribution and .04% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$40 $125 $219 $493
=== ==== ==== ====
</TABLE>

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

For these services, the fund pays State Street an annual management fee,
calculated daily and paid monthly, of 0.25% of the average daily net asset
value of the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

Quality of Securities. The fund will limit its portfolio investments to those
United States dollar-denominated instruments which at the time of acquisition
the Advisor determines present minimal credit risk and which qualify as
"eligible" securities under the Securities and Exchange Commission rules
applicable to money market mutual funds. In general, eligible securities
include securities that: (1) are rated in the highest category by at least two
nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSRO"); (2) are rated
by one NRSRO, if only one rating service has rated the security; or (3) if
unrated, are of comparable quality, as determined by the fund's Advisor in
accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees. See the
Appendix in the Statement of Additional Information for a description of a
NRSRO.

Portfolio Maturity. A money market fund must limit its investments to
securities with remaining maturities determined in accordance with applicable
SEC regulations and must maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity of 90 days
or less. A fund will normally hold portfolio instruments to maturity, but may
dispose of them prior to maturity if the Advisor finds it advantageous or
necessary. Investing in short-term money market instruments will result in high
portfolio turnover. Since the cost of these transactions is small, high
turnover is not expected to adversely affect a fund's price or yield.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities. The fund may purchase variable and
floating rate securities which are instruments issued or guaranteed by entities
such as the: (1) US government, or an agency or instrumentality thereof, (2)
corporations, (3) financial institutions or (4) insurance companies. A variable
rate security provides for the automatic establishment of a new interest rate
on set dates. Variable rate obligations whose interest is readjusted no less
frequently than annually will be deemed to have a maturity equal to the period
remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate. The fund may also
purchase floating rate securities. A floating rate security provides for the
automatic adjustment of its interest rate whenever a specified interest rate
changes. Interest rates on these securities are ordinarily tied to, and are a
percentage of, a widely recognized interest rate, such as the yield on 90-day
US Treasury bills or the prime rate of a specified bank. Generally, changes in
interest rates will have a smaller effect on the market value of variable and
floating rate securities than on the market value of comparable fixed-income
obligations. Thus, investing in variable and floating rate securities generally
allows less opportunity for capital appreciation and depreciation than
investing in comparable fixed-income securities.

Securities purchased by the fund may include variable and floating rate
instruments, which may have a stated maturity in excess of the fund's maturity
limitations but which will, except for certain US government obligations,
permit the fund to demand payment of the principal of the instrument at least
once every 13 months upon not more than 30 days' notice. Variable and floating
rate instruments may include variable amount master demand notes that permit
the indebtedness thereunder to vary in addition to providing for periodic
adjustments in the interest rate. There may be no active secondary market with
respect to a particular variable or floating rate instrument. Nevertheless, the
periodic readjustments of their interest rates tend to assure that their value
to the fund will approximate their par value. Illiquid variable and floating
rate instruments (instruments which are not payable upon seven days' notice and
do not have an active trading market) that are acquired by the fund are subject
to the fund's percentage limitations regarding securities that are illiquid or
not readily marketable. The Advisor will continuously monitor the
creditworthiness of issuers of variable and floating rate instruments in which
the Investment Company invests, and their ability to repay principal and
interest.

Variable and floating rate securities are subject to 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.

They are also subject to credit/default risk, the risk that an issuer of
fixed-income securities held by a fund (which may

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have low credit ratings) may default on its obligation to pay interest and
repay principal.

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.
Payments of principal and interest are passed through to holders of the
securities and are typically supported by some form of credit enhancement, such
as over collateralization, a letter of credit, surety bond, limited guarantee
by another entity or by priority to certain of the borrower's other securities.
The degree of credit enhancement varies, generally applying only until
exhausted and covering only a fraction of the security's par value. If the
credit enhancement of an asset-backed security held by a fund has been
exhausted, and if any required payments of principal and interest are not made
with respect to the underlying loans, the fund may experience loss or delay in
receiving payment and a decrease in the value of the security.

Prepayment Risk--Like mortgage-backed securities, 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 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. 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.

Other Risk Associated with 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.

US Government Securities. US Government securities include US Treasury bills,
notes and bonds and other obligations issued or guaranteed as to interest and
principal by the US Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Obligations
issued or guaranteed as to interest and principal by the US Government, its
agencies or instrumentalities include securities that are supported by the full
faith and credit of the United States Treasury, securities that are supported
by the right of the issuer to borrow from the United States Treasury,
discretionary authority of the US Government agency or instrumentality, and
securities supported solely by the creditworthiness of the issuer.

Eurodollar Certificates of Deposit (ECDs), Eurodollar Time Deposits (ETDs) and
Yankee Certificates of Deposit (YCDs). ECDs are US dollar denominated
certificates of deposit issued by a bank outside of the United States. ETDs are
US dollar denominated deposits in foreign branches of US banks and foreign
banks. YCDs are US dollar denominated certificates of deposit issued by US
branches of foreign banks. Different risks than those associated with the
obligations of domestic banks may exist for ECDs, ETDs and YCDs. The banks
issuing these instruments, or their domestic or foreign branches, are not
necessarily subject to the same regulatory requirements that apply to domestic
banks. Foreign laws and accounting standards typically are not as strict a they
are in the US and therefore there may be fewer restrictions regarding loan
limitations, less frequent examinations and less stringent requirements
regarding reserve accounting, auditing, recordkeeping and public reporting
requirements.

Section 4(2) Commercial Paper. The fund may also invest in commercial paper
issued in reliance on the so-called private placement exemption from
registration afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ("Section
4(2) paper"). Section 4(2) paper is restricted as to disposition under the
Federal securities laws and generally is sold to institutional investors that
agree that they are purchasing the paper for investment and not with a view to
public distribution. Any resale by the purchaser must be in an exempt
transaction. Section 4(2) paper normally is resold to other institutional
investors like the fund through or with the assistance of the issuer or
investment dealers that make a market in Section 4(2) paper. As a result it
suffers from a liquidity risk, the risk that the securities may be difficult to
value because of the absence of an active market and may be disposed of only
after considerable expense and delay. Section 4(2) paper will not be subject to
the fund's 10% limitation on illiquid securities set forth below where the
Board of Trustees of the Investment

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Company (pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board) determines that a liquid
trading market exists.

Repurchase Agreements. The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with banks
and other financial institutions, such as broker-dealers. In substance, a
repurchase agreement is a loan for which the fund receives securities as
collateral. Under a repurchase agreement, a fund purchases securities from a
financial institution that agrees to repurchase the securities at the fund's
original purchase price plus interest within a specified time (normally one
business day). The fund will limit repurchase transactions to those member
banks of the Federal Reserve System and broker-dealers whose creditworthiness
Advisor considers satisfactory. 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 cost associated with delay and enforcement of
the repurchase agreement. In addition, in the event of a 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 Advisor will
carefully consider the creditworthiness of the seller. Distributions of the
income from repurchase agreements will be taxable to a fund's shareholders.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

Minimum Initial and Subsequent Investments and Account Balance. The fund
requires a minimum initial investment of $1,000, with the exception of IRA
accounts, for which the minimum initial investment is $250. Subsequent
investments must be at least $100. An investment in the fund (other than IRA
accounts) may be subject to redemption at the fund's discretion if the account
balance is less than $1,000 as a result of shareholder redemptions. The
Transfer Agent will give shareholders 60 days' notice that the account will be
closed unless an investment is made to increase the account balance to the
$1,000 minimum. Failure to bring the account balance to $1,000 may result in
the Transfer Agent closing the account at the net asset value (NAV) next
determined on the day the account is closed and mailing the proceeds to the
shareholder's address shown on the Transfer Agent's records. The fund reserves
the right to reject any purchase order. If you are purchasing fund assets
through a pension or other participation plan, you should contact your plan
administrator for further information on purchases.

Purchase Dates and Times. Fund shares may be purchased on any business day. A
business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange or Boston Federal
Reserve are open for regular trading. All purchases must be made in US dollars.
Purchase orders in good form (described below) and payments for fund shares by
check or by wire transfer must be received by the Transfer Agent prior to the
close of the regular trading session of the New York Stock Exchange, which is
ordinarily 4 p.m. Eastern time (the "Pricing Time"), to be effective on the
date received. If an order or payment is received after the Pricing Time, the
order will be effective on the next business day. Orders placed through a
servicing agent or broker-dealer that has a selling agreement with the
Distributor or the SSgA Funds must be received by the servicing agent or
broker-dealer prior to the Pricing Time.

To allow the Advisor to manage the fund most effectively, investors are
strongly urged to initiate all trades (investments, exchanges or redemptions of
shares) as early in the day as possible and to notify the Transfer Agent at
least one day in advance of transactions in excess of $25 million.

All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

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shares are exchanged on the basis of relative net asset value per share on the
business day on which the call is placed or upon written receipt of
instructions in good form by the Transfer Agent. Exchanges may be made over the
phone if the registrations of the two accounts are identical. For systematic
exchanges, you can choose the date, the frequency (monthly, quarterly or
annually) and the amount. If the shares of the fund were purchased by check,
the shares must have been present in an account for 15 days before the exchange
is made. The exchange privilege will only be available in states which permit
exchanges and may be modified or terminated by the fund upon 60 days' written
notice to shareholders. For Federal income tax purposes, an exchange
constitutes a sale of shares, which may result in a capital gain or loss to the
shareholder. Please contact your tax advisor.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

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transferred to your account at a domestic commercial bank that is a member of
the Federal Reserve System. Although the Investment Company does not currently
charge a fee for this service, the Investment Company reserves the right to
charge a fee for the cost of wire-transferred redemptions and does not provide
wire transfer service for redemption proceeds of less than $1,000. If you
purchased fund shares by check or an automatic investment program (AIP) and you
elect to redeem shares within 15 days of the purchase, you may experience
delays in receiving redemption proceeds. In this case, the fund will generally
postpone sending redemption proceeds until it can verify that the check or AIP
investment has been collected. There will be no such delay for redemptions
following investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank cashier's check,
certified check or treasurer's check.

Redemption requests must be received prior to 4 p.m. Eastern time in order to
be effective on the date received. No dividends will be paid on shares on the
date of redemption.

Checkwriting Service. If you have authorized the check writing feature on the
Application and have completed the signature card, you may redeem shares in
your account by check, provided that the appropriate signatures are on the
check. The minimum check amount is $500. There is a one-time service charge of
$5 per fund to establish this feature, and you may write an unlimited number of
checks provided that the account minimum of $1,000 per fund is maintained.

Cash Sweep Program. Money managers of master trust clients and affiliated funds
of the SSgA Funds may participate in a cash sweep program to automatically
invest excess cash in the fund. A money manager must select the fund, give
authorization to complete the fund's Application and authorize the investment
of excess cash into or the withdrawal of required cash from the fund on a daily
basis. Where the Advisor acts as the money manager, the Advisor will receive an
advisory fee from the client.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Redemption Proceeds by Wire. Proceeds exceeding $1,000 may be sent via wire
transfer to your bank as previously indicated on your application or letter of
instruction in good order. The shares will be redeemed from the account on the
day the redemption instructions are received and the proceeds wire will be sent
the following business day. Although the fund does not charge a fee for this
feature, your bank may charge a fee for receiving the wire. Please check with
your bank before requesting this feature. If bank instructions are not
indicated on the account, a signature guaranteed letter of instruction is
required to add the bank information to send proceeds via wire.

Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

1. A broker or securities dealer, registered with a domestic stock exchange;

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2. A federal savings, cooperative or other type of bank;
3. A savings and loan or other thrift institution;
4. A credit union; or
5. A securities exchange or clearing agency.

Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Seller Requirements for Written Requests
------------------------ ----------------------------------
<S> <C>
Owner of individual, o Letter of instruction, signed
joint, sole by all persons authorized to
proprietorship, UGMA/ sign for the account stating
UTMA (custodial general titles/capacity, exactly
accounts for minors) as the account is registered; and
or general partner o Signature guarantee, if
accounts applicable (see above).
Owners of corporate or o Letter of instruction signed
association accounts by authorized person(s), stating
capacity as indicated by the
corporate resolution;
o Corporate resolution, certified
within the past 90 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Owners or trustees of o Letter of instruction, signed
trust accounts by all trustees;
o If the trustees are not named
in the registration, please
provide a copy of the trust
document certified within the
past 60 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Joint tenancy o Letter of instruction signed
shareholders whose by surviving tenant(s);
co-tenants are o Certified copy of the death
deceased certificate; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
</TABLE>

Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the fund as undeliverable
or remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic withdrawal plan will
be cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per
share net asset value determined as of the date of the cancellation of the
checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed
distributions or redemption checks.

Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

The fund determines the price per share once each business day, or as of the
close of the regular trading session of the New York Stock Exchange, if earlier
(ordinarily 4 p.m. Eastern time). Pricing does not occur on Exchange holidays.
A business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange or Boston Federal
Reserve are open for regular trading. The price is computed by adding the value
of all securities and other assets of the fund, deducting accrued liabilities,
dividing by the number of shares outstanding and rounding to the nearest cent.

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The fund seeks to maintain a $1.00 per share net asset value and, accordingly,
uses the amortized cost valuation method to value its portfolio instruments.
The amortized cost valuation method initially prices an instrument at its cost
and thereafter assumes a constant amortization to maturity of any discount or
premium, regardless of the impact of fluctuating interest rates on the market
value of the instrument.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The Board of Trustees intends to declare dividends on shares of the fund from
net investment income daily and have them payable as of the last business day
of each month. Distributions will be made at least annually from net short- and
long-term capital gains, if any. In most instances, distributions will be
declared and paid in mid-October with additional distributions declared and
paid in December, if required, for the Fund to avoid imposition of a 4% federal
excise tax on undistributed capital gains. The fund does not expect any
material long-term capital gains or losses.

Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options as
indicated on the account Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

If the cash option is selected and you chose a wire or direct deposit (ACH),
distributions will be sent to a pre-designated bank by the payable date. If you
chose cash option and requested a check, the check will be mailed to you.

The Transfer Agent will wire dividends (if that option is elected) to a
pre-designated bank by the first business day of the following month in which
the dividend is payable. Investors are urged to verify with their bank whether
it charges a fee to accept this wire. Direct deposits through ACH are
transmitted to the investor's account two business days after the payable date
of the distributions, and generally are not charged a fee by the bank.

TAXES

You will be notified after each calendar year of the amount of income dividends
and net capital gains distributed. You

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will also be advised of the percentage, if any, of the dividends by the fund
that are exempt from federal income tax and the portion, if any, of those
dividends that is a tax preference item for purposes of the alternative minimum
tax. The fund is required to withhold a legally determined portion of all
taxable dividends, distributions and redemption proceeds payable to any
noncorporate shareholder that does not provide the fund with the shareholder's
correct taxpayer identification number or certification that the shareholder is
not subject to backup withholding.

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

Although the sale or exchange of fund shares is a taxable event, no gain or
loss for a shareholder is anticipated because the fund seeks to maintain a
stable $1.00 per share net asset value.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .0562 .0476 .0528 .0516 .0524
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.0562) (.0476) (.0528) (.0516) (.0524)
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000
---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
TOTAL RETURN (%) 5.78 4.86 5.41 5.28 5.36
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 8,556,244 10,084,283 5,477,326 4,278,165 3,475,409
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses .39 .40 .41 .39 .39
Net investment income 5.62 4.74 5.28 5.17 5.20
</TABLE>

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SSgA FUNDS
SSgA Money Market Fund
SSgA US Government Money Market Fund
SSgA Tax Free Money Market Fund
SSgA Yield Plus Fund
SSgA Intermediate Fund
SSgA Bond Market Fund
SSgA High Yield Bond Fund

SSgA Growth and Income Fund

SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund
SSgA Matrix Equity Fund
SSgA Small Cap Fund
SSgA Special Equity Fund
SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund
SSgA Aggressive Equity Fund
SSgA IAM SHARES Fund
SSgA Emerging Markets Fund

SSgA International Stock Selection Fund

SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund
SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund
SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund
SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430
<PAGE>

Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

PRIME MONEY MARKET FUND

The Prime Money Market Fund seeks to maximize current income, to the extent
consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity and the maintenance
of a stable $1.00 per share net asset value, by investing in dollar denominated
securities.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

<PAGE>

TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
-----
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS ............................... 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE .................................................. 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ....................................... 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND .............................. 3
RISK AND RETURN ....................................................... 4
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND ........................................... 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND .................................................. 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS ................................................... 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ................................................. 8
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ............................................... 8
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ............................................. 9
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS .......... 10
PRICING OF FUND SHARES ................................................ 10
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ........................................... 10
TAXES ................................................................. 11
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS .................................................... 12
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND ................................... Back Cover
</TABLE>

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

This objective may be changed only with the approval of a majority of the
fund's shareholders as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act).

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

The Prime Money Market Fund attempts to meet its investment objective by
investing in high quality money market instruments. Such instruments include:
(1) US Treasury bills, notes and bonds; (2) other obligations issued or
guaranteed as to interest and principal by the US Government, its agencies, or
instrumentalities; (3) instruments of US and foreign banks, including
certificates of deposit, banker's acceptances and time deposits; these
instruments may include Eurodollar Certificates of Deposit ("ECDs"), Eurodollar
Time Deposits ("ETDs") and Yankee Certificates of Deposit ("YCDs"); (4)
commercial paper of US and foreign companies; (5) asset-backed securities; (6)
corporate obligations of US and foreign companies; (7) variable and floating
rate notes; and (8) repurchase agreements.

Fund managers base their decisions on the relative attractiveness of different
money market investments which can vary depending on the general level of
interest rates as well as supply/demand imbalances in the market.

The Prime Money Market Fund has obtained a money market fund rating of AAm from
Standard & Poor's. The AAm rating indicates that the fund's safety is very
good, and it has a strong capacity to maintain principal value and limit
exposure to loss. To obtain such rating the fund may be required to adopt
additional investment restrictions, which may affect the fund's performance.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

Credit/Default Risk. The risk that an issuer 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. There is also a risk that one or more of the
securities will be downgraded in credit rating and generally, lower rated bonds
have higher credit risks.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may
fail to produce the intended results.

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RISK AND RETURN

[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Prime Money Market

1995 6.04%
1996 5.44%
1997 5.60%
1998 5.52%
1999 5.13%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- June 30, 1995: 1.51%
Worst Quarter -- June 30, 1994: 1.00%
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 1.64%

Average Annual Total Returns

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Periods Ended
December 31, 1999:
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Prime Money Market Fund 5.13% 5.55% 5.40%
Salomon Smith Barney
3-month Treasury bill 4.74 5.20 5.10
Lipper Average -- Institutional
Money Market Funds 4.91 5.32 5.17
</TABLE>

* Annualized. The fund began operating on February 22, 1994.

7-Day Yields

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Period Ended
December 31, 1999:
Current Effective
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Prime Money Market Fund 5.39% 5.53%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee(1) .15%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(2) .04
Other Expenses .06
-----
Gross Expenses .25
Less Contractual Management Fee Waiver (.05)
-----
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Waiver .20%
=====
</TABLE>

-----------
(1) The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive .05% of its .15% management
fee. The management fee shown above has been restated to reflect the
waiver. Also, the Advisor has voluntarily agreed to reimburse the fund for
all expenses to the extent that total expenses exceed .20% of average daily
net assets on an annual basis. The waiver and reimbursement will remain in
effect until December 31, 2002. The annual management fee after waiver and
reimbursement is .10%. The total annual expenses shown above have been
restated to reflect the waiver and reimbursement.

(2) The ratio includes .02% for 12b-1 Distribution and .02% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$20 $64 $141 $318
=== === ==== ====
</TABLE>

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

For these services, the fund pays State Street an annual management fee,
calculated daily and paid monthly, of 0.10%, after fee waiver and
reimbursement, of the average daily net asset value of the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

Quality of Securities. The fund will limit its portfolio investments to those
United States dollar-denominated instruments which at the time of acquisition
the Advisor determines present minimal credit risk and which qualify as
"eligible" securities under the Securities and Exchange Commission rules
applicable to money market mutual funds. In general, eligible securities
include securities that: (1) are rated in the highest category by at least two
nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSRO"); (2) by one
NRSRO, if only one rating service has rated the security; or (3) if unrated,
are of comparable quality, as determined by the Fund's Advisor in accordance
with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

They are also subject to credit/default risk, the risk that an issuer of
fixed-income securities held by a fund (which may

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have low credit ratings) may default on its obligation to pay interest and
repay principal.

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. Payments of principal and interest are passed through to holders of
the securities and are typically supported by some form of credit enhancement,
such as over collateralization, a letter of credit, surety bond, limited
guarantee by another entity or by priority to certain of the borrower's other
securities. The degree of credit enhancement varies, generally applying only
until exhausted and covering only a fraction of the security's par value. If
the credit enhancement of an asset-backed security held by a fund has been
exhausted, and if any required payments of principal and interest are not made
with respect to the underlying loans, the fund may experience loss or delay in
receiving payment and a decrease in the value of the security.

o Prepayment Risk--Like mortgage-backed securities, 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 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. 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.

o Other Risk Associated with 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.

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Repurchase Agreements. The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with
banks and other financial institutions, such as broker-dealers. In substance, a
repurchase agreement is a loan for which the fund receives securities as
collateral. Under a repurchase agreement, a fund purchases securities from a
financial institution that agrees to repurchase the securities at the fund's
original purchase price plus interest within a specified time (normally one
business day). The fund will limit repurchase transactions to those member
banks of the Federal Reserve System and broker-dealers whose creditworthiness
Advisor considers satisfactory. 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 cost associated with delay and enforcement of
the repurchase agreement. In addition, in the event of a 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.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

Distribution and Eligible Investors. Shares of the funds are offered without a
sales commission by Russell Fund Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), to
institutional investors which invest for their own account or in a fiduciary or
agency capacity.

Minimum Initial Investment and Account Balance. The Prime Money Market Fund
requires a minimum initial investment of $20 million and a minimum account
balance of $15 million. The fund reserves the right to reject any purchase
order.

Purchase Dates and Times. Fund shares may be purchased on any business day. A
business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange or Boston Federal
Reserve are open for regular trading. All purchases must be made in US dollars.
Payments for fund shares must be received by the Transfer Agent, and the
accompanying payment must be in federal funds or converted into federal funds
by the Transfer Agent before the purchase order can be accepted. Shares of the
fund purchased by orders accepted prior to 3 p.m. Eastern time will earn the
dividend determined on the date of purchase.

Order and Payment Procedures. There are several ways to invest in the fund.
The SSgA Funds requires a purchase order in good form, which consists of a
completed and signed SSgA Funds' Institutional Account Application, regardless
of the investment method. For additional information, additional Applications
or other forms, call the Customer Service Department at (800) 647-7327, or
write: SSgA Funds, 1 International Place, 27th Floor, Boston, MA 02110.

Federal Funds Wire. In order to assure timely processing of purchase orders,
the Investment Company strongly recommends that you make initial or subsequent
investments by wiring federal funds to State Street Bank and Trust Company as
the Transfer Agent by:

1. Completing the SSgA Funds' Institutional Account Application and fax it to
(617) 664-6011. Please confirm that the fax was received by calling (800)
997-7327.

2. Telephoning State Street Bank and Trust Company at (800) 647-7327 and
providing: (1) the investor's account registration number, address and social
security or tax identification number; (2) the name of the fund; (3) the
amount being wired; (4) the name of the wiring bank; and (5) the name and
telephone number of the person at the wiring bank to be contacted in
connection with the order.

3. Instructing the wiring bank to wire federal funds to:

State Street Bank and Trust Company
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
ABA #0110-0002-8
DDA# 9904-631-0
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
Account Number and Registration

Orders transmitted via this purchase method will be credited when federal funds
are received by State Street. You will not be permitted to redeem shares from
the account until an original completed application has been received. Please
send completed applications to: State Street Bank, attention SSgA Funds, P.O.
Box 8317, Boston, MA 02266-8317. Please reference the account number on the
application.

Mail. To purchase shares by mail, send a check or other negotiable bank draft
payable to: State Street Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 8317, Boston, MA
02266-8317, Attention: SSgA Prime Money Market Fund. Third party checksand
checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted. Certified checks are
not necessary; however, all checks are accepted subject to collection at full
face value in United States funds and must be drawn in United States dollars on
a United States bank. Normally, checks and drafts are converted to federal
funds within two business days following receipt of the check or draft. Initial
investments should be accompanied by a completed Application, and subsequent
investments are to be accompanied by the investor's account number.

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additional fees. You should contact the intermediary for information concerning
what additional fees, if any, may be charged.

In-Kind Exchange of Securities. State Street may, at its discretion, permit
you to purchase shares through the exchange of other securities you own. Any
securities exchanged must meet the following criteria:

1. The investment objective, policies and limitations must match that of the
fund;

2. They must have a readily ascertainable market value;

3. They must be liquid;

4. They must not be subject to restrictions on resale; and

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

Exchange Privilege. Subject to the fund's minimum investment requirement,
investors may exchange their fund shares without charge for shares of any other
investment portfolio offered by the Investment Company. Shares are exchanged on
the basis of relative net asset value per share on the business day on which
the call is placed or upon written receipt of instructions in good form by the
Transfer Agent. Exchanges may be made: (1) by telephone if the registrations of
the two accounts are identical; or (2) in writing addressed to State Street
Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 8317, Boston, MA 02266-8317, Attention: SSgA
Prime Money Market Fund. If shares of the fund were purchased by check, the
shares must have been present in an account for 15 days before an exchange is
made. The exchange privilege will only be available in states where the
exchange may legally be made, and may be modified or terminated by the
Investment Company upon 60 days' notice to shareholders.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

Fund shares may be redeemed on any business day at the net asset value next
determined after the receipt of a redemption request. Typically, payment will
be made as soon as possible (but will ordinarily not exceed seven days) and
will be mailed to the shareholder's address of record. Upon request, redemption
proceeds of $1,000 or more will be wire transferred to the shareholder's
account at a domestic commercial bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve
System. Although the Investment Company does not currently charge a fee for
this service, the Investment Company reserves the right to charge a fee for the
cost of wire-transferred redemptions and does not provide wire transfer service
for redemption proceeds of less than $1,000. Redemption requests received prior
to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time will not be entitled to that day's dividend. If fund
shares were purchased by check or an automatic investment program ("AIP") and
the shareholder elects to redeem shares within 15 days of such purchase, the
shareholder may experience delays in receiving redemption proceeds. The fund
will generally postpone sending redemption proceeds from such investment until
the fund can verify that the check or AIP investment has been collected. There
will be no such delay for redemptions following investments paid by federal
funds wire or by bank cashier's check, certified check or treasurer's check. An
investor will not be permitted to redeem shares from the account until a
completed Application is on file.

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authenticity of terminal access instructions only if it acts with willful
misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Redemption Requests in Writing. In certain circumstances, you will need to
make a request to sell shares in writing (please use the address for purchases
by mail under "Purchase of Fund Shares"). The redemption will be processed
based on the net asset value next determined after receipt by State Street of
all required documentation in good order. Good order means that the request
must include the following:

1. A clear letter of instruction or a stock assignment stating the fund and
account number that the redemption is to be process from, the dollar
amount to be redeemed and where the proceeds are to be sent. The letter
must be signed by all owners of the shares in the exact names in which
they appear on the account, together with a guarantee of the signature of
each owner by a bank, trust company or member of a recognized stock
exchange; and

2. Such other supporting legal documents, if required by applicable law or the
Transfer Agent, in the case of estates, trusts, guardianships,
custodianships, corporations and pension and profit-sharing plans.

The Prime Money Market Fund reserves the right to redeem the shares in any
account with a balance of less than $15 million as a result of shareholder
redemptions. Before shares are redeemed to close an account, you will be
notified in writing and allowed 60 days to purchase additional shares to meet
the minimum account balance.

In-Kind Redemption. The Prime Money Market Fund may pay any portion of the
redemption amount in excess of $25 million by a distribution in kind of readily
marketable securities from the portfolio of the fund in lieu of cash. Investors
will incur brokerage charges and may incur other fees on the sale of these
portfolio securities. In addition, you will be subject to the market risks
associated with such securities until such time as you choose to dispose of the
security. The fund reserves the right to suspend the right of redemption or
postpone the date of payment if emergency conditions, as specified in the 1940
Act or determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, should exist.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING
ARRANGEMENTS

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

The fund determines the price per share once each business day at 3 p.m.
Eastern time, or the close of the New York Stock Exchange, if earlier. Pricing
does not occur on Exchange holidays. A business day is one on which the New
York Stock Exchange or Boston Federal Reserve are open for regular trading. The
price per share for the fund is computed by adding the value of all securities
and other assets of the fund, deducting accrued liabilities, dividing by the
number of shares outstanding and rounding to the nearest cent.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

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distributions will be reinvested in additional shares of the relevant fund
until you notify the SSgA Funds in writing of the correct address. You must
also request in writing that the election to receive dividends and other
distributions in cash be reinstated. In addition, following the six-month
period, any undeliverable or uncashed checks will be cancelled and the amounts
will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per share net asset value
determined as of the date of cancellation of the checks. No interest will
accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed distribution or redemption
checks.

Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options
as indicated on the Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

If Cash Option has been selected and the account is closed anytime during the
month, the dividends will automatically be wired the following business day
after the redemption to the bank where the redemption wire was sent. If an
account is closed during the month and dividends were to be reinvested, the
proceeds will automatically be sent by check to the address of record.

TAXES
Dividends from net investment income and distributions of net short-term
capital gains are taxable to you as ordinary income under federal income tax
laws whether paid in cash or in additional shares. Distributions from net
long-term gains are taxable as long-term gains regardless of the length of time
you have held the shares and whether you were paid in cash or additional
shares.

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

Although the sale or exchange of fund shares is a taxable event, no gain or
loss for a shareholder is anticipated because the fund seeks to maintain a
stable $1.00 per share net asset value.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .0580 .0496 .0544 .0528 .0546
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.0580) (.0496) (.0544) (.0528) (.0546)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
TOTAL RETURN (%) 6.00 5.08 5.63 5.52 5.60
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 3,962,314 2,415,231 2,125,020 1,406,263 1,095,631
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net(1) .20 .20 .20 .20 .20
Operating expenses, gross(1) .25 .26 .28 .28 .25
Net investment income 5.93 4.96 5.48 5.40 5.44
</TABLE>

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(1) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430
<PAGE>

Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

SMALL CAP FUND

The Small Cap Fund seeks to maximize total return through investment in equity
securities; under normal market conditions, at least 65% of total assets will
be invested in securities issued by smaller capitalized issuers.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
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<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS .............................. 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE .................................................. 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ....................................... 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND .............................. 3
RISK AND RETURN ....................................................... 4
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND .......................................... 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND ................................................. 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS .................................................. 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ................................................ 7
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ............................................... 7
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ............................................. 8
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS .......... 10
PRICING OF FUND SHARES ................................................ 10
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ........................................... 10
TAXES ................................................................. 11
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ................................................... 12
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND ............................. Back Cover
</TABLE>

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The fund's investment objective is to maximize total return through investment
in equity securities; under normal market conditions, at least 65% of total
assets will be invested in securities of smaller capitalized issuers.

This objective may be changed by the fund's trustees without shareholder
approval.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

Equity Securities. The value of equity securities will rise and fall in
response to the activities of the company that issued the stock, general market
conditions, and/or economic conditions.

Analytical Models. The success of a fund's principal investment strategy
depends on the Advisor's skill in designing and using its analytical model as a
tool for selecting undervalued stocks.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results.

Liquidity Risk. The risk that a fund will be unable to pay 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 small capitalization stocks will be especially subject to the risk
that during certain periods the liquidity of particular issuers or industries
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.

Portfolio Turnover. The portfolio turnover rate cannot be predicted, but it is
anticipated that the fund's annual turnover rate generally will fall within the
range of 100-300% (excluding turnover of securities having a maturity of one
year or less). A high turnover rate (over 100%) will: (1) increase transaction
expenses which will adversely affect the fund's

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performance; and (2) result in increased brokerage commissions and other
transaction costs, and the possibility of realized capital gains. Funds with a
portfolio turnover rate that is at the high end of the range are not managed
for tax efficiency, and taxable investors may wish to consult a tax
professional prior to investing.

RISK AND RETURN

[Begin bar chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Small Caps

1993 12.96%
1994 -0.95%
1995 41.83%
1996 28.79%
1997 23.60%
1998 -7.55%
1999 3.58%

[End bar chart]

Best Quarter -- December 31, 1998: 19.66%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (27.21%)
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 13.56%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Small Cap Fund 3.58% 16.67% 14.51%
Russell 2000[RegTM] Index 21.26 16.69 15.70
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on July 1, 1992.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee .75%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(1) .19
Other Expenses .13
-----
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.07%
=====
</TABLE>

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(1) The ratio includes .06% for 12b-1 Distribution and .13% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$109 $340 $590 $1,306
==== ==== ==== ======
</TABLE>

Long-term shareholders of the fund may pay more in Rule 12b-1 fees than the
economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

For these services, the fund pays State Street an annual management fee,
calculated daily and paid monthly, of 0.75% of the average daily net asset
value of the fund.

Mr. Jeffrey P. Adams, Principal, is the portfolio manager primarily responsible
for investment decisions regarding the SSgA Small Cap Fund. He joined State
Street Global Advisors in 1989. Mr. Adams is head of research for the
Quantitative US Active Equity Group and coordinates research and development
projects related to all of the strategies. Prior to his responsibility in
domestic equities, Mr. Adams was a Senior Investment Support Analyst at SSgA.
He graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Economics. There are
five other portfolio managers who assist in management of the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

Options on futures contracts give the purchaser the right to assume a position
at a specified price in a futures contract at any time before expiration of the
option contract.

When trading futures contracts, a fund will not commit more than 5% of the
market value of its total assets to initial margin deposits on futures and
premiums paid for options on futures.

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

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1. Telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Eastern time, and stating: (a) your account registration
number, address and social security or tax identification number; (b) the
name of the fund in which the investment is to be made and the account
number; and (c) the exact amount being wired.

1. The investment objective, policies and limitations must match that of the
fund;

2. They must have a readily ascertainable market value;

3. They must be liquid;

4. They must not be subject to restrictions on resale; and

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

Fund shares may be redeemed on any business day at the net asset value next
determined after the receipt of a redemption request in good order by following
one of the methods described below. Typically, payments will be made as soon as
possible (but will ordinarily not exceed seven days) and will be mailed to your
address of record. Upon request, redemption proceeds of $1,000 or more will be
wire transferred to your account at a domestic commercial bank that is a member
of the Federal Reserve System. Although the Investment Company does not
currently charge a fee for this service, the Investment Company reserves the
right to charge a fee for the cost of wire-transferred redemptions and does not
provide wire transfer service for redemption proceeds of less than $1,000. If
you purchased fund shares by check or an automatic investment program (AIP) and
you elect to redeem shares within 15 days of the purchase, you may experience
delays in receiving redemption proceeds. In this case, the fund will generally
postpone sending redemption proceeds until it can verify that the check or AIP
investment has been collected. There will be no such delay for redemptions
following investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank cashier's check,
certified check or treasurer's check.

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instructions that are deemed to be authorized and genuine after following
reasonable procedures. These procedures include recording telephonic
instructions, mailing to the shareholder a written confirmation of the
transaction, performing a personal identity test with private information not
likely to be known by other individuals, and restricting mailing of redemptions
to your address of record. Please note that if the address of record has been
changed within 60 days of the redemption request, the request must be in
writing. Please see "Redemption Requests in Writing." To the extent the
Transfer Agent fails to use reasonable procedures as a basis for its belief, it
and/or its service contractors may be liable for telephone instructions that
prove to be fraudulent or unauthorized. The fund, the Distributor or the
Transfer Agent will be responsible for the authenticity of terminal access
instructions only if it acts with willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Redemption Proceeds by Wire. Proceeds exceeding $1,000 may be sent via wire
transfer to your bank as previously indicated on your application or letter of
instruction in good order. The shares will be redeemed from the account on the
day the redemption instructions are received and the proceeds wire will be sent
the following business day. Although the fund does not charge a fee for this
feature, your bank may charge a fee for receiving the wire. Please check with
your bank before requesting this feature. If bank instructions are not
indicated on the account, a signature guaranteed letter of instruction is
required to add the bank information to send proceeds via wire.

1. Your address of record has changed within the past 60 days;

2. You are redeeming more than $50,000 worth of shares;

3. You are requesting that a payment be sent to an address other than the
address of record; or

4. You are requesting that a payment be made payable to persons other than the
registered owner(s).

Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

1. A broker or securities dealer, registered with a domestic stock exchange;

2. A federal savings, cooperative or other type of bank;

3. A savings and loan or other thrift institution;

4. A credit union; or

5. A securities exchange or clearing agency.

Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Seller Requirements for Written Requests
------------------------- ----------------------------------
<S> <C>
Owner of individual, o Letter of instruction, signed
joint, sole proprietor- by all persons authorized to
ship, UGMA/UTMA sign for the account stating
(custodial accounts for general titles/capacity, exactly
minors) or general as the account is registered; and
partner accounts o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Owners of corporate or o Letter of instruction signed
association accounts by authorized person(s), stating
capacity as indicated by the
corporate resolution;
o Corporate resolution, certified
within the past 90 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Owners or trustees of o Letter of instruction, signed
trust accounts by all trustees;
o If the trustees are not named
in the registration, please
provide a copy of the trust
document certified within the
past 60 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Joint tenancy o Letter of instruction signed
shareholders whose by surviving tenant(s);
co-tenants are o Certified copy of the death
deceased certificate; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
</TABLE>

Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

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securities. In addition, you will be subject to the market risks associated
with such securities until such time as you choose to dispose of the security.
The fund reserves the right to suspend the right of redemption or postpone the
date of payment if emergency conditions, as specified in the 1940 Act or as
determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, should exist.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the fund as undeliverable
or remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic withdrawal plan will
be cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per
share net asset value determined as of the date of the cancellation of the
checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed
distributions or redemption checks.

Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

Debt obligation securities maturing within 60 days of the valuation date are
valued at amortized cost unless the Board determines that the amortized cost
method does not represent market value.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The Board of Trustees intends to declare and pay dividends on shares of the
fund annually from net investment income. The Board of Trustees intends to
declare distributions annually from net short- and long-term capital gains, if
any, generally in mid-October. It is intended that an additional distribution
may be declared and paid in December if required for the fund to avoid the
imposition of a 4% federal excise tax on undistributed capital gains.

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Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options as
indicated on the Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend
distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

TAXES

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $17.75 $15.96 $22.11 $17.44 $14.42
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) (.01) .03 .02 .03 .04
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 4.96 1.78 (4.54) 5.87 3.25
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Income From Operations 4.95 1.81 (4.52) 5.90 3.29
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.01) (.02) (.04) (.01) (.07)
Dividends from net realized gain on investments -- -- (1.59) (1.22) (.20)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Distributions (.01) (.02) (1.63) (1.23) (.27)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $22.69 $17.75 $15.96 $22.11 $17.44
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
TOTAL RETURN (%) 27.92 11.35 (22.32) 35.85 23.14
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 359,779 352,013 344,630 149,808 55,208
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net 1.07 1.07 1.04 1.00 1.00
Operating expenses, gross 1.07 1.07 1.04 1.09 1.18
Net investment income (.05) .17 .10 .18 .26
Portfolio turnover (%) 156.41 110.82 86.13 143.79 76.85
</TABLE>

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(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

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SSgA FUNDS

SSgA Money Market Fund

SSgA US Government Money Market Fund

SSgA Tax Free Money Market Fund

SSgA Yield Plus Fund

SSgA Intermediate Fund

SSgA Bond Market Fund

SSgA High Yield Bond Fund

SSgA Growth and Income Fund

SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund

SSgA Matrix Equity Fund

SSgA Small Cap Fund

SSgA Special Equity Fund

SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund

SSgA Aggressive Equity Fund

SSgA IAM SHARES Fund

SSgA Emerging Markets Fund

SSgA International Stock Selection Fund

SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund

<PAGE>

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430

<PAGE>

Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

S&P 500 INDEX FUND

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has neither
determined that the information in this prospectus is accurate and complete, nor
approved or disapproved of these securities. Any representation to the contrary
is a criminal offense.

The S&P 500 Index Fund seeks to replicate the total return of the Standard &
Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index.

"S&P 500" IS A TRADEMARK OF STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATION AND HAS BEEN LICENSED
FOR USE BY THE SSGA S&P 500 INDEX FUND. THE FUND IS NOT SPONSORED, ENDORSED,
SOLD OR PROMOTED BY S&P, AND S&P MAKES NO REPRESENTATION REGARDING THE
ADVISABILITY OF INVESTING IN THIS FUND.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
----
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS ........................ 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE ............................................ 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ................................. 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND ........................ 3
RISK AND RETURN ................................................. 4
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND .................................... 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND ........................................... 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS ............................................. 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION .......................................... 7
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ......................................... 7
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ....................................... 8
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS .... 10
PRICING OF FUND SHARES .......................................... 10
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ..................................... 10
TAXES ........................................................... 11
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ............................................. 13
INFORMATION REGARDING STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATION .............. 14
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND ............................ Back Cover
</TABLE>

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The fund's fundamental investment objective is to seek to replicate the total
return of the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (the S&P 500
Index).

This objective may be changed only with the approval of a majority of the fund's
shareholders as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act).

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

The fund may pursue its investment objective by investing substantially all of
its assets in the State Street Equity 500 Index Portfolio (the "Master Fund"), a
registered investment company also advised by the Advisor, with substantially
the same investment objective, policies and restrictions as the fund. This
investment approach is commonly referred to as a master/feeder structure.

The fund (either on its own or as part of a master/feeder structure) intends to
invest in all 500 stocks in the S&P 500 Index in proportion to their weighting
in the S&P 500 Index. The Fund may also invest in futures and options. The S&P
500 Index is designed to capture the price performance of a large cross-section
of the US publicly traded stock market. To the extent that all 500 stocks cannot
be purchased, the fund will purchase a representative sample of the stocks
listed in the S&P 500 Index in proportion to their weightings.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

Securities of Large Capitalization Companies. The fund's emphasis on large-cap
stocks makes it susceptible to the business risks of larger companies, which
usually cannot change as quickly as smaller companies in response to competitive
challenges. Larger companies also tend not to be able to maintain the high
growth rates of well-managed smaller companies, especially during strong
economic periods.

Investments in Other Investment Company Funds. Currently the investments of the
fund are concentrated in the shares of another investment company with
substantially the same investment objectives, policies and restrictions as the
fund. In that case, the fund's investment performance is directly related to the
investment performance of the Master Fund. The ability of the fund to meet its
investment objective is directly related to the ability of the Master Fund to
meet its objective. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of
the fund or the Master Fund will be achieved.

Affiliated Persons. SSgA may also serve as investment advisor of the Master
Fund. Therefore, conflicts may arise as these persons fulfill their fiduciary
responsibilities to the fund and the Master Fund. The Trustees believe they have
structured the Master Fund to avoid these concerns. If a situation arises that
may result in a conflict, the Trustees and officers of the fund will carefully
analyze the situation and take all necessary steps to minimize or eliminate the
potential conflicts.

Equity Securities. The value of equity securities will rise and fall in response
to the activities of the company that issued the stock, general market
conditions, and/or economic conditions.

Tracking Models. The success of a fund's principal investment strategy depends
on the Advisor's skill in designing and using its model to track the S&P 500
Index. The fund is not managed according to traditional methods of "active"
investment management. Instead, the fund attempts to match the investment
performance of its benchmark index through automated statistical analytic
procedures.

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derivatives, a fund could lose money. Price movements of a futures contract,
option or structured notes may not be identical to price movements of portfolio
securities or a securities index, resulting in the risk that, when a fund buys a
futures contract or option as a hedge, the hedge may not be completely
effective. The use of these management techniques also involves the risk of loss
if the Advisor is incorrect in its expectation of fluctuations in securities
prices, interest rates or currency prices.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results.

Index Correlation. The fund's ability to achieve significant correlation between
fund and Index performance may be affected by changes in securities markets,
changes in the composition of the Index and the timing of purchases and
redemptions of fund shares. The fund's management team will monitor correlation.
Should the fund fail to achieve an appropriate level of correlation, the Advisor
will report to the Board of Trustees, which will consider alternative
arrangements.

RISK AND RETURN

The following bar chart illustrates the risks of investing in the fund by
showing changes in the fund's performance from year to year over the life of the
fund. How the fund has performed in the past is not necessarily an indication of
how the fund will perform in the future.

[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- S&P 500 Index

1993 9.61%
1994 1.30%
1995 37.02%
1996 22.65%
1997 33.10%
1998 28.35%
1999 20.89%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter--December 31, 1998: 21.24%
Worst Quarter--September 30, 1998: (9.97%)
Current Fiscal Quarter--August 31, 2000: 7.14%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
----------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
S&P 500 Index Fund 20.89% 28.26% 21.25%
S&P 500 Index 21.04 28.56 21.53
</TABLE>

* Annualized. The fund began operating on December 30, 1992.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management/Custody/Administration Fee .045%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(1) .090
Other Expenses .045
--------
Total Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses(2) .180%
========
</TABLE>

-----------
(1) The ratio includes .04% for 12b-1 Distribution and .05% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

(2) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the S&P 500 Index Fund
for all expenses in excess of .18% of average daily net assets on an annual
basis until December 31, 2002. The total annual expenses shown above have
been restated to reflect current fees and the reimbursement.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the 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 the
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>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$18 $58 $101 $230
=== === ==== ====
</TABLE>

Long-term shareholders of the fund may pay more in Rule 12b-1 fees than the
economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

State Street is one of the largest providers of securities processing and record
keeping services for US mutual funds and pension funds. State Street Global
Advisors ("SSgA") is the investment management business of State Street, a
200-year old pioneer and leader in the world of financial services. State Street
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation, a publicly held bank
holding company. State Street, with over $712 billion under management as of
November 22, 2000, provides complete global investment management services from
offices in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle
East.

The fund pays the Master Fund an annual fee, calculated daily and paid monthly,
of 0.45% (after fee reimbursement) of the average daily net asset value of the
fund. The fee is for management, custody and administrative services provided by
the Master Fund.

Mr. James B. May, CFA, Principal, has been with State Street since 1989. Before
joining the Global Structured Products Group as a portfolio manager in January
1994, Mr. May served as a Senior Investment Support Analyst for the US
Structured Products Group. Mr. May has been the lead portfolio manager for this
fund since May 1995. Mr. May has been a portfolio manager in the US Structured
Products Group of State Street since January 1994. He holds a BS in Finance
from Bentley College and his MBA from Boston College. There are five other
members of the team who assist Mr. May with the management of the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

The investment objective of the fund as stated above may only be changed with
shareholder approval. The investment policies described below reflect the fund's
current practices. In addition to the principal risks explained above, other
risks are explained in some of the descriptions of the investment policies
below:

S&P 500 Index. The fund attempts to replicate the return of the S&P 500 Index
and invests (either on its own or as a part of a master/feeder structure) in all
500 stocks in the Index. The S&P 500 Index is composed of 500 common stocks
which are chosen by Standard & Poor's Corporation ("Standard & Poor's") to best
capture the price performance of a large cross-section of the US publicly traded
stock market. The Index is structured to approximate the general distribution of
industries in the US economy. The inclusion of a stock in the S&P 500 Index in
no way implies that Standard & Poor's believes the stock to be an attractive
investment, nor is Standard & Poor's a sponsor or in any way affiliated with the
fund. The 500 securities, most of which trade on the New York Stock Exchange,
represent approximately 75% of the market value of all US common stocks. Each
stock in the S&P 500 Index is weighted by its market capitalization. That is,
each security is weighted by its total market value relative to the total market
values of all the securities in the Index. Component stocks included in the S&P
500 Index are chosen with the aim of achieving a distribution at the index level
representative of the various components of the US GNP and therefore do not
represent the 500 largest companies. Aggregate market value and trading activity
are also considered in the selection process. A limited percentage of the Index
may include foreign securities.

Futures Contracts and Options on Futures. To invest cash for purposes of hedging
the fund's other investments, the fund may enter into futures contracts that
relate to securities in which they may directly invest and indices comprised of
such securities and may purchase and write call and put options on such
contracts. The fund may also purchase futures and options if cheaper than the
underlying stocks.

Stock index futures may be used by the funds to invest all cash and cash
equivalents so that the funds may remain fully invested in the equity market.
This will enable the funds to facilitate demand for same day redemptions. A
stock index futures contract is a contract to buy or sell specified units of a
stock index at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the contract
is made. The value of a unit is based on the current value of the contract
index. Under such contracts no delivery of the actual stocks making up the index
takes place. Rather, upon expiration of the contract, settlement is made by
exchanging cash in an amount equal to the difference between the contract price
and the closing price of the index at expiration, net of variation margin
previously paid.

Substantially all futures contracts are closed out before settlement date or
called for cash settlement. A futures contract is closed out by buying or
selling an identical offsetting futures contract. Upon entering into a futures
contract, a fund is required to deposit an initial margin with Custodian for the
benefit of the futures broker. The initial margin serves as a "good faith"
deposit that a fund will honor its futures commitments. Subsequent payments
(called "variation margin")

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to and from the broker are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying
investment fluctuates.

Options on futures contracts give the purchaser the right to assume a position
at a specified price in a futures contract at any time before expiration of the
option contract.

When trading futures contracts, a fund will not commit more than 5% of the
market value of its total assets to initial margin deposits on futures and
premiums paid for options on futures.

A fund's transactions, if any, in options, futures, options on futures and
equity swaps involve additional risk of loss. Loss can result from a lack of
correlation between changes in the value of derivative instruments and the
portfolio assets (if any) being hedged, the potential illiquidity of the markets
for derivative instruments, or the risks arising from margin requirements and
related leverage factors associated with such transactions. The use of these
management techniques also involves the risk of loss if the Advisor is incorrect
in its expectation of fluctuations in securities prices, interest rates or
currency prices.

American Depository Receipts (ADRs). The common stocks the fund may invest in
include American Depository Receipts (ADRs). ADRs represent the right to receive
securities of foreign issuers deposited in a domestic bank or a correspondent
bank. ADRs do not eliminate the risk inherent in investing in the securities of
foreign issuers, such as less publicly available information; lack of uniform
accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and
requirements; lower trading volume, less liquidity and more volatility for
securities; less government regulation of securities exchanges, brokers and
listed companies; political or social instability; and the possibility of
expropriation or confiscatory taxation, each of which could adversely affect
investment in such securities. For purposes of the fund's investment policies,
the fund's investment in ADRs and similar instruments will be deemed to be
investments in the equity securities representing securities of foreign issuers
into which they may be converted.

The ADRs chosen for investment by the S&P 500 Index Fund will be constituents of
the S&P 500 Index.

Cash Management. If permitted by applicable exemptive orders or rulings, the
fund may invest cash assets in shares of an affiliated mutual fund. This cash of
the funds may be invested in shares of the SSgA Money Market Fund.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

Minimum Initial and Subsequent Investments and Account Balance. The fund
requires a minimum initial investment of $10,000, with the exception of IRA
accounts, for which the minimum initial investment is $250. Subsequent
investments must be at least $100. An investment in the fund (other than IRA
accounts) may be subject to redemption at the fund's discretion if the account
balance is less than $10,000 as a result of shareholder redemptions. The
Transfer Agent will give shareholders 60 days' notice that the account will be
closed unless an investment is made to increase the account balance to the
$10,000 minimum. Failure to bring the account balance to $10,000 may result in
the Transfer Agent closing the account at the net asset value ("NAV") next
determined on the day the account is closed and mailing the proceeds to the
shareholder's address shown on the Transfer Agent's records. Shareholders with
accounts established prior to December 24, 1997 are not subject to the $10,000
minimum requirements. The fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order.
Investors purchasing fund assets through a pension or other participation plan
should contact their plan administrator for further information on purchases.

Order and Payment Procedures. There are several ways to invest in the funds. The
funds require a purchase order in good form, which consists of a completed and
signed Application for each new account, unless the account is opened through a
third party which has a signed agreement with the Distributor or the SSgA Funds
and does not require a completed application to be submitted to the SSgA Funds.
For additional information, including the IRA package, additional Applications
or other forms, call the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327, or
write: SSgA Funds, P.O. Box 8317, Boston, MA 02266-8317. You may also access
this information online at www.ssgafunds.com.

All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

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Department at 1-800-647-7327. For telephone exchanges, shares are exchanged on
the basis of relative net asset value per share on the business day on which the
call is placed or upon written receipt of instructions in good form by the
Transfer Agent. Exchanges may be made over the phone if the registrations of the
two accounts are identical. For systematic exchanges, you can choose the date,
the frequency (monthly, quarterly or annually) and the amount. If the shares of
the fund were purchased by check, the shares must have been present in an
account for 15 days before the exchange is made. The exchange privilege will
only be available in states which permit exchanges and may be modified or
terminated by the fund upon 60 days' written notice to shareholders. For Federal
income tax purposes, an exchange constitutes a sale of shares, which may result
in a capital gain or loss to the shareholder. Please contact your tax advisor.

Management believes that market timing strategies may be disruptive to the fund.
For this reason, the Investment Company reserves the right to refuse or restrict
an exchange by any person if the Investment Company reasonably believes that an
exchange is part of a market timing strategy and that the fund may be adversely
affected by the exchange. Although the Investment Company will attempt to give
you prior notice whenever it is reasonably able to do so, it may impose these
restrictions at any time. Of course, your right to redeem shares would be
unaffected by these restrictions.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

Automatic Investment Plan. Once the initial investment has been made, you may
make subsequent investments of $100 or more monthly, quarterly or annually by
direct deposit through Automatic Clearing House (ACH) by debiting your bank
checking account. Please complete the appropriate section of the Application and
attach a voided personal check to correctly code your account with the bank
instructions. Once this option has been established, you may call the Customer
Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 prior to 3 p.m. Eastern time to make
additional automatic purchases, to change the amount of the existing automatic
purchase, or to stop it. Shares will be purchased at the offering price next
determined following receipt of the order by the Transfer Agent.

Third Party Transactions. If you are purchasing fund shares through a program of
services offered by a financial intermediary, such as a bank, broker-dealer,
investment advisor or others, you may be required by the intermediary to pay
additional fees. You should contact the intermediary for information concerning
what additional fees, if any, may be charged.

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

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transferred to your account at a domestic commercial bank that is a member of
the Federal Reserve System. Although the Investment Company does not currently
charge a fee for this service, the Investment Company reserves the right to
charge a fee for the cost of wire-transferred redemptions and does not provide
wire transfer service for redemption proceeds of less than $1,000. If you
purchased fund shares by check or an automatic investment program (AIP) and you
elect to redeem shares within 15 days of the purchase, you may experience delays
in receiving redemption proceeds. In this case, the fund will generally postpone
sending redemption proceeds until it can verify that the check or AIP investment
has been collected. There will be no such delay for redemptions following
investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank cashier's check, certified
check or treasurer's check.

Redemption requests must be received prior to 4 p.m. Eastern time in order to be
effective on the date received. Shareholder servicing agents with underlying
shareholders in omnibus accounts who receive redemption requests by 4 p.m.
Eastern time may transmit the request to the Transfer Agent by 9 a.m. Eastern
time the next business day to receive the net asset value and dividend as of the
prior business day, pursuant to a duly executed Shareholder Servicing Agreement
with the SSgA Funds or the Distributor.

Telephone Redemption. Shareholders may normally redeem fund shares by
telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8 a.m. and
4 p.m. Eastern time. You must complete the appropriate section of the
application and attach a voided check to code your account correctly with the
bank information before utilizing this feature. The fund and the Transfer Agent
will employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by
telephone are properly authorized. Neither the fund, the Distributor nor the
Transfer Agent will be responsible for any loss or expense for executing
instructions that are deemed to be authorized and genuine after following
reasonable procedures. These procedures include recording telephonic
instructions, mailing to the shareholder a written confirmation of the
transaction, performing a personal identity test with private information not
likely to be known by other individuals, and restricting mailing of redemptions
to your address of record. Please note that if the address of record has been
changed within 60 days of the redemption request, the request must be in
writing. Please see "Redemption Requests in Writing." To the extent the Transfer
Agent fails to use reasonable procedures as a basis for its belief, it and/or
its service contractors may be liable for telephone instructions that prove to
be fraudulent or unauthorized. The fund, the Distributor or the Transfer Agent
will be responsible for the authenticity of terminal access instructions only if
it acts with willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Seller Requirements for Written Requests
------------------------ -----------------------------------
<S> <C>
Owner of individual, o Letter of instruction, signed
joint, sole by all persons authorized to
proprietorship, UGMA/ sign for the account stating
UTMA (custodial general titles/capacity, exactly
accounts for minors) as the account is registered; and
or general partner o Signature guarantee, if
accounts applicable (see above).
Owners of corporate or o Letter of instruction signed
association accounts by authorized person(s), stating
capacity as indicated by the
corporate resolution; o Corporate resolution,
certified within the past 90 days; and o Signature
guarantee, if applicable (see above).
Owners or trustees of o Letter of instruction, signed
trust accounts by all trustees;
o If the trustees are not named in the registration,
please provide a copy of the trust document certified
within the past 60 days; and o Signature guarantee,
if applicable (see above).
Joint tenancy o Letter of instruction signed
shareholders whose by surviving tenant(s);
co-tenants are o Certified copy of the death
deceased certificate; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
</TABLE>

Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

In-Kind Redemptions. The fund may pay any portion of the redemption amount in
excess of $25 million by a distribution in kind of readily marketable securities
from the portfolio of the fund in lieu of cash. You will incur brokerage charges
and may incur other fees on the sale of these portfolio securities. In addition,
you will be subject to the market risks associated with such securities until
such time as you choose to dispose of the security. The fund reserves the right
to suspend the right of redemption or postpone the date of payment if emergency
conditions, as specified in the 1940 Act or as determined by the Securities and
Exchange Commission, should exist.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the fund as undeliverable or
remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic withdrawal plan will be
cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per
share net asset value determined as of the date of the cancellation of the
checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed
distributions or redemption checks.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by ACH. You may make automatic withdrawals of $100 or
more by completing the appropriate sections of the Application. You must also
attach a voided check to code your account with the correct wire instructions.
This option allows you to designate future withdrawal dates and amounts as long
as your account balance is over $10,000.

Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

The fund has adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (the Plan) under
the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Plan allows the fund to pay distribution
and other fees for the sale and distribution of fund shares and for services
provided to shareholders. Because these fees are paid out of fund 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 sales charges. Payments to the
Distributor, as well as payments from the fund to service organizations
providing shareholder services to the fund, are not permitted by the Plan to
exceed .25% of a fund's average net asset value per year. Any payments that are
required to be made to the Distributor or service organization that cannot be
made because of the .25% limitation may be carried forward and paid in the
following two fiscal years so long as the Plan is in effect.

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

The fund determines the price per share once each business day at 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time, or the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, if
earlier. Pricing does not occur on Exchange holidays. The price is computed by
dividing the current value of the fund's assets, less its liabilities, by the
number of shares of the fund outstanding and rounding to the nearest cent.

The fund values portfolio securities at market value. The fund values securities
for which market quotations are not readily available at fair value, as
determined in good faith pursuant to procedures established by the Board of
Trustees.

Debt obligation securities maturing within 60 days of the valuation date are
valued at amortized cost unless the Board determines that the amortized cost
method does not represent market value.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The Board of Trustees intends to declare and pay dividends on shares of the fund
quarterly from net investment income. Distributions will be made at least
annually from net

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short- and long-term capital gains, if any, generally in mid-October. It is
intended that an additional distribution may be declared and paid in December if
required for the fund to avoid the imposition of a 4% federal excise tax on
undistributed capital gains.

Income dividends and capital gains distributions will be paid in additional
shares at their net asset value on the record date unless you have elected to
receive them in cash. You may make this election by giving 30 days' written
notice to the Transfer Agent. If it is determined that the US Postal Service
cannot properly deliver fund mailings to you, or if a check remains uncashed for
at least six months, the cash election will be changed automatically. Future
dividends and other distributions will be reinvested in additional shares of the
relevant fund until you notify the SSgA Funds in writing of the correct address.
You must also request in writing that the election to receive dividends and
other distributions in cash be reinstated. In addition, following the six-month
period, any undeliverable or uncashed checks will be cancelled and the amounts
will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per share net asset value
determined as of the date of cancellation of the checks. No interest will accrue
on the amounts represented by the uncashed distribution or redemption checks.

Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options as
indicated on the Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

If the cash option is selected and you chose a wire or direct deposit (ACH), the
distribution will be sent to a pre-designated bank by the payable date. If you
chose cash option and requested a check, the check will be mailed to you.

TAXES

Dividends from net investment income and distributions of net short-term capital
gains are taxable to you as ordinary income under federal income tax laws
whether paid in cash or in additional shares. Distributions from net long-term
gains are taxable as long-term gains regardless of the length of time you have
held the shares and whether you were paid in cash or additional shares.

Selling (including an exchange of) your fund shares is a taxable event and may
result in capital gain or loss. A capital gain or loss may be realized from an
ordinary redemption of shares or an exchange of shares between two mutual funds
(or two series of portfolios of a mutual fund). Any loss incurred on the sale or
exchange of fund shares held for six months or less will be treated as a
long-term loss to the extent of long-term capital gain dividends received with
respect to such shares.

You will be notified after each calendar year of the amount of income dividends
and net capital gains distributed. You will also be advised of the percentage,
if any, of the dividends by the fund that are exempt from federal income tax and
the portion, if any, of those dividends that is a tax preference item for
purposes of the alternative minimum tax. The fund is required to withhold a
legally determined portion of all taxable dividends, distributions and
redemption proceeds payable to any noncorporate shareholder that does not
provide the fund with the shareholder's correct taxpayer identification number
or certification that the shareholder is not subject to backup withholding.

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

Foreign Income Taxes. Investment income received by the fund from sources within
foreign countries may be subject to foreign income taxes withheld at the source.
The United States has entered into tax treaties with many foreign countries
which would entitle the fund to a reduced rate of such taxes or exemption from
taxes on such income. It is

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impossible to determine the effective rate of foreign tax for the fund in
advance since the amount of the assets to be invested within various countries
is not known.

Foreign shareholders should consult with their tax advisors as to if and how the
federal income tax and its withholding requirements applies to them.

If more than 50% in value of a fund's total assets at the close of any taxable
year consists of securities of foreign corporations, the fund may file an
election with the Internal Revenue Service (the Foreign Election) that would
permit you to take a credit (or a deduction) for foreign income taxes paid by
the fund. The fund may be subject to certain holding requirements with respect
to securities held to take advantage of this credit. If the Foreign Election is
made, you would include in you gross income both dividends received from the
fund and foreign income taxes paid by the fund. You would be entitled to treat
the foreign income taxes withheld as a credit against your United States federal
income taxes, subject to the limitations set forth in the Internal Revenue Code
with respect to the foreign tax credit generally. Alternatively, you could treat
the foreign income taxes withheld as a deduction from gross income in computing
taxable income rather than as a tax credit. It is anticipated that the fund will
qualify to make the Foreign Election; however, the fund cannot be certain that
it will be eligible to make such an election or that you will be eligible for
the foreign tax credit.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand a fund's
financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects
financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table
represent 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 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along
with the fund's financial statements, are included in the annual report, which
is available upon request by calling the Distributor at 1-800-647-7327.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $23.74 $19.42 $18.96 $14.41 $12.81
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .27 .29 .31 .32 .32
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 3.40 6.74 1.18 5.22 1.98
Total From Operations 3.67 7.03 1.49 5.54 2.30
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.28) (.29) (.32) (.32) (.31)
Dividends from net realized gain on investment (.72) (2.42) (.71) (.67) (.39)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
Total Distributions (1.00) (2.71) (1.03) (.99) (.70)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $26.41 $23.74 $19.42 $18.96 $14.41
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
TOTAL RETURN (%) 16.26 39.52 7.91 40.30 18.46
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 3,105,167 2,673,963 1,615,913 1,299,571 704,683
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses, net(2),(3) .18 .18 .17 .16 .18
Operating expenses, gross(2),(3) .24 .28 .27 .26 .28
Net investment income 1.08 1.29 1.50 2.00 2.32
Portfolio turnover (%)(4) 16.43 13.80 26.17 7.54 28.72
Portfolio turnover of the Master Fund 14.00(5) N/A N/A N/A N/A
</TABLE>

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(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

(3) Expense ratios for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 includes the fund's
share of the Master Fund's allocated expenses for the period June 1, 2000
(commencement of the Master/Feeder structure) to August 31, 2000.

(4) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period
September 1, 1999 through May 31, 2000, while the fund was making investment
directly in securities.

(5) Portfolio turnover represents the annualized turnover from May 31, 2000
through August 31, 2000.

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INFORMATION REGARDING STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATION

"Standard & Poor's," "S&P," "Standard & Poor's 500," and "500" are trademarks of
Standard & Poor's and have been licensed for use by the SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund
through the Master Fund. The fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted
by Standard & Poor's. Standard & Poor's makes no representation or warranty,
express or implied, to the shareholders of the fund regarding the advisability
of investing in securities generally or in the fund particularly or the ability
of the S&P 500 Index to track general stock market performance. Standard &
Poor's only relationship to the fund is the licensing of the trademarks and
tradenames of Standard & Poor's including the S&P 500 Index, which is
determined, composed and calculated by Standard & Poor's without regard to the
fund. Standard & Poor's has no obligation to take the needs of the shareholders
of the fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating this
Index. Standard & Poor's is not responsible for and has not participated in the
determination of the prices and amount of the fund or the timing of the issuance
or sale of the shares or in the determination or calculation of the equation by
which the shares of the fund are to be redeemed. Standard & Poor's has no
obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or
trading of the fund.

STANDARD & POOR'S DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE
INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND STANDARD & POOR'S SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY
FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. STANDARD & POOR'S MAKES NO
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY THE FUND OR THE
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE INDEX
OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. STANDARD & POOR'S MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED
THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL STANDARD &
POOR'S HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS) EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.

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SSgA FUNDS
SSgA Money Market Fund
SSgA US Government Money Market Fund
SSgA Tax Free Money Market Fund
SSgA Yield Plus Fund
SSgA Intermediate Fund
SSgA Bond Market Fund
SSgA High Yield Bond Fund

SSgA Growth and Income Fund

SSgA International Stock Selection Fund

SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund
SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund
SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund
SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund
<PAGE>

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

A Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes additional information
about the fund. The SAI is incorporated into this Prospectus by reference and is
available, without charge, upon request. To request an SAI, other information
about the fund or to make any shareholder inquiry, please contact the fund at:

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430
<PAGE>

Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

TUCKERMAN ACTIVE REIT FUND

The Tucker Active REIT Fund seeks to provide income and capital growth by
investing primarily in publicly traded securities of real estate companies.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

<PAGE>

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
----
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS ................................. 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE .................................................... 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ......................................... 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS ......................................................... 3
RISK AND RETURN ......................................................... 4
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND ............................................. 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND .................................................... 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND RISKS ................................................................. 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ................................................... 6
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ................................................. 6
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ............................................... 8
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS ............ 10
PRICING OF FUND SHARES .................................................. 10
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ............................................. 10
TAXES ................................................................... 10
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ...................................................... 12
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND ..................................... Back Cover
</TABLE>

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The nonfundamental investment objective is to provide income and capital growth
by investing primarily in publicly traded securities of real estate companies.

This objective may be changed by the fund's trustees without shareholder
approval.

The Tuckerman Active REIT Fund is not a diversified mutual fund, as defined by
the Investment Company Act of 1940. Therefore, it is subject to risks that are
described in this prospectus to which a diversified fund is not subject.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

The fund will attempt to meet its objective through the active selection of
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) securities, primarily from those securities
in the Wilshire REIT(r) Index and across different types and regions based on
the fundamental research of the Advisor. REIT securities are investment of real
estate investment trusts. REITs invest in underlying properties and may not
have diversified holdings.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

Non-diversified fund. The top five holdings in the Active REIT Fund portfolio
may comprise up to 40% of the fund's total assets. This investment weighting
would cause the fund to be subject to risks associated with a non-diversified
mutual fund. To the extent the Active REIT Fund chooses to give greater weight
to securities of any single issuer, developments affecting that issuer are
likely to have a greater impact on the fund's share price. Similarly, to the
extent the fund chooses to invest in fewer issuers, the fund's ability to
achieve its investment objective will depend on investment performance of a
relatively smaller group of issuers.

REITS. REITs (real estate investment trusts) may be affected by changes in the
value of the underlying properties owned by the REITs and by the quality of any
credit extended. Moreover, the underlying portfolios of REITs may not be
diversified, and therefore are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, defaults
by borrowers, self-liquidation and the possibility of failing to either qualify
for tax-free pass through of income under federal tax laws or to maintain their
exemption from certain federal securities laws.

Real Estate Securities. Just as real estate values go up and down, companies
involved in the industry, and in which a fund invests, also fluctuate. Such a
fund is subject to risks associated with direct ownership of real estate.
Additional risks include declines in the value of real estate, changes in
general and local economic conditions, increases in property taxes and changes
in tax laws and interest rates. The value of securities of companies that
service the real estate industry may also be affected by such risks. Values of
companies involved in the real estate industry can fluctuate with the value of
the real estate and as a result can be subject to some of the same risks as a
direct real estate investment.

Equity Securities. The value of equity securities will rise and fall in
response to the activities of the company that issued the stock, general market
conditions, and/or economic conditions.

Securities of Small Cap Companies. Investments in smaller companies may
involve greater risks because these companies often have narrower markets and
more limited managerial and financial resources than larger, more established
companies. As a result, their performance can be more volatile which could
increase the volatility of the fund's portfolio.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may
fail to produce the intended results.

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Liquidity Risk. The risk that a fund will be unable to pay 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 REITs will be especially subject to the risk that during certain
periods the liquidity of particular issuers or industries, or all securities
within these investment 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.

RISK AND RETURN

[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Tuckerman Active REIT

1999 -0.31%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- June 30, 1999: 11.31%
Worst Quarter -- September 30, 1998: (11.58)%
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 9.05%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended
December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year Inception*
------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Active REIT Fund (0.31)% (8.97)%
Wilshire REIT Index (2.49) (9.52)
S&P REIT Index (5.54) (13.05)
</TABLE>

* Annualized. The fund began operating on May 1, 1998.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee(1) .65%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(2) .08
Other Expenses .34
-----
Gross Expenses 1.07
Less Contractual Management Fee Waiver (.07)
-----
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Waiver 1.00%
=====
</TABLE>

-----------
(1) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the Active REIT Fund to
the extent that total expenses exceed 1.00% of average daily net assets on
an annual basis until December 31, 2002. The annual management fee after
the reimbursement is .58%. The total annual expenses shown above have been
restated to reflect the reimbursement.

(2) The ratio includes .05% for 12b-1 Distribution and .03%, for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$102 $326 $576 $1,293
==== ==== ==== ======
</TABLE>

Long-term shareholders of the fund may pay more in Rule 12b-1 fees than the
economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

For these services, the fund pays State Street an annual management fee,
calculated daily and paid monthly, of .58% after management fee waiver and
reimbursement of the average daily net asset value of the fund.

Mr. Arthur Hurley, CFA, Principal, is the portfolio manager primarily
responsible for investment decisions regarding the SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT
Fund. He joined the firm in 1995. Mr. Hurley has worked on the SSgA Tuckerman
Active REIT Fund team since its inception. Prior to his current
responsibilities, Mr. Hurley was the lead analyst covering the apartment,
retail, health care, and self-storage property types. Prior to joining the REIT
team, Mr. Hurley worked for SSgA's Active Fixed Income Group, where he managed
portfolios, traded fixed income instruments, and conducted credit analyses. Mr.
Hurley graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth with
a BA in Finance. There are two other portfolio managers who assist in managing
the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

Real Estate Investment Trusts. Equity REITs are defined as REITs with 75% or
greater of their gross invested book assets invested directly or indirectly in
the equity ownership of real estate, and their value depends upon that of the
underlying properties. Mortgage REITs are defined as REITs with 75% or more of
their gross invested book assets invested directly or indirectly in mortgages.
Mortgage trusts make construction, development or long-term mortgage loans, and
are sensitive to the credit quality of the borrower. Hybrid REITs are defined
as not meeting the equity or mortgage tests. The value of real estate
investment trusts is also affected by management skill, cash flow, and tax and
regulatory requirements.

Real Estate-Related Industries. In addition to real estate investment trusts,
real estate industry companies may include: brokers or real estate developers;
and companies with substantial real estate holdings, such as paper and lumber
producers and hotel and entertainment companies.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

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the SSgA Funds must be received by the servicing agent or broker-dealer prior
to the Pricing Time.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Regular Mail: Registered, Express or Certified Mail:
------------------------ ---------------------------------------
<S> <C>
SSgA Funds SSgA Funds
P.O. Box 8317 66 Brooks Drive
Boston, MA 02266-8317 Braintree, MA 02184
</TABLE>

All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

1. Telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern time, and stating: (a) your account registration
number, address and social security or tax identification number; (b) the
name of the fund in which the investment is to be made and the account
number; and (c) the exact amount being wired.

2. Instructing the wiring bank to wire federal funds to:

3. State Street Bank and Trust Company
225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110
ABA #0110-0002-8
DDA #9904-631-0
SSgA (Name of Fund) Fund(s)
Account Number and Registration
Dollar Amount Per Account (if one wire is to cover more than one purchase)

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<PAGE>

tional fees. You should contact the intermediary for information concerning
what additional fees, if any, may be charged.

In-Kind Exchange of Securities. State Street may, at its discretion, permit
you to purchase shares through the exchange of other securities you own. Any
securities exchanged must meet the following criteria:

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

Fund shares may be redeemed on any business day at the net asset value next
determined after the receipt of a redemption request in good order by following
one of the methods described below. Typically, payments will be made as soon as
possible (but will ordinarily not exceed seven days) and will be mailed to your
address of record. Upon request, redemption proceeds of $1,000 or more will be
wire transferred to your account at a domestic commercial bank that is a member
of the Federal Reserve System. Although the Investment Company does not
currently charge a fee for this service, the Investment Company reserves the
right to charge a fee for the cost of wire-transferred redemptions and does not
provide wire transfer service for redemption proceeds of less than $1,000. If
you purchased fund shares by check or an automatic investment program (AIP) and
you elect to redeem shares within 15 days of the purchase, you may experience
delays in receiving redemption proceeds. In this case, the fund will generally
postpone sending redemption proceeds until it can verify that the check or AIP
investment has been collected. There will be no such delay for redemptions
following investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank cashier's check,
certified check or treasurer's check.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Redemption Proceeds by Wire. Proceeds exceeding $1,000 may be sent via wire
transfer to your bank as previously indicated on your application or letter of
instruction in good order. The shares will be redeemed from the account on the
day the redemption instructions are received and the proceeds wire will be sent
the following business day. Although the fund does not charge a fee for this
feature, your bank may charge a fee for receiving the wire. Please check with
your bank before requesting this feature. If bank instructions are not
indicated on the account, a signature guaranteed letter of instruction is
required to add the bank information to send proceeds via wire.

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<PAGE>

mally be sent the following business day. Requests for redemptions over $50,000
must be in writing. Please follow instructions under "Redemption Requests in
Writing" or "Redemptions by Wire."

Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Seller Requirements for Written Requests
------------------------- -----------------------------------
<S> <C>
Owners or trustees of o Letter of instruction, signed
trust accounts by all trustees;
o If the trustees are not named
in the registration, please
provide a copy of the trust
document certified within the
past 60 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Joint tenancy o Letter of instruction signed
shareholders whose by surviving tenant(s);
co-tenants are o Certified copy of the death
deceased certificate; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
</TABLE>

Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the fund as undeliverable
or remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic withdrawal plan will
be cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per
share net asset value determined as of the date of the cancellation of the
checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed
distributions or redemption checks.

Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

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<PAGE>

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

Debt obligation securities maturing within 60 days of the valuation date are
valued at amortized cost unless the Board determines that the amortized cost
method does not represent market value.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The Board of Trustees intends to declare and pay dividends on shares of the
fund monthly from net investment income. The Board of Trustees intends to
declare distributions annually from net short- and long-term capital gains, if
any, generally in mid-October. It is intended that an additional distribution
may be declared and paid in December if required for the fund to avoid the
imposition of a 4% federal excise tax on undistributed capital gains.

Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options
as indicated on the Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

TAXES

The fund's distributions, whether received as cash or reinvested in additional
shares of the fund, may be subject to federal

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<PAGE>

income taxes. Dividends and distributions may also be subject to state or local
taxes. Depending on the tax rules in the state in which you live, a portion of
the dividends paid by the fund attributable to direct obligations of the US
Treasury and certain agencies may be exempt from state and local taxes.

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998++
---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $8.08 $8.17 $10.00
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .52 .50 .15
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 1.10 (.01) (1.94)
------- ------- --------
Total Income From Operations 1.62 .49 (1.79)
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.55) (.58) (.04)
------- ------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $9.15 $8.08 $8.17
======= ======= ========
TOTAL RETURN (%)(2) 21.51 6.09 (17.99)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 43,748 45,528 18,458
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3)
Operating expenses, net(4) 1.00 1.00 1.00
Operating expenses, gross(4) 1.07 1.09 1.38
Net investment income 6.51 6.25 5.21
Portfolio turnover rate (%)(3) 102.88 60.13 17.36
</TABLE>

-----------
++ For the period May 1, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1998.
(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.
(2) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 1998 are annualized.
(4) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

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SSgA FUNDS

SSgA Money Market Fund

SSgA US Government Money Market Fund

SSgA Tax Free Money Market Fund

SSgA Yield Plus Fund

SSgA Intermediate Fund

SSgA Bond Market Fund

SSgA High Yield Bond Fund

SSgA Growth and Income Fund

SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund

SSgA Matrix Equity Fund

SSgA Small Cap Fund

SSgA Special Equity Fund

SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund

SSgA Aggressive Equity Fund

SSgA IAM SHARES Fund

SSgA Emerging Markets Fund

SSgA International Stock Selection Fund

SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund

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<PAGE>

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430
<PAGE>

Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND

The US Government Money Market Fund seeks to maximize current income, to the
extent consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity and the
maintenance of a stable $1.00 per share net asset value, by investing in
obligations of the US Government or its instrumentalities with remaining
maturities of one year or less.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

<PAGE>

TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
----
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS ....................... 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE ........................................... 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ................................ 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND ....................... 3
RISK AND RETURN ................................................ 3
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND ................................... 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND .......................................... 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES,
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS ................................ 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ......................................... 7
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ........................................ 7
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ...................................... 8
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS ... 10
PRICING OF FUND SHARES ......................................... 10
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS .................................... 11
TAXES .......................................................... 11
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ............................................ 13
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND .......................... Back Cover
</TABLE>

2
<PAGE>

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The US Government Money Market Fund's fundamental investment objective is to
maximize current income, to the extent consistent with the preservation of
capital and liquidity and the maintenance of a stable $1.00 per share net asset
value, by investing in obligations of the US Government or its
instrumentalities with remaining maturities of one year or less.

This objective may be changed only with the approval of a majority of the
fund's shareholders as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act).

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

The fund attempts to meet its investment objective by investing in obligations
issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the US Government or its
agencies or instrumentalities or in repurchase agreements secured by such
instruments.

The US Government Money Market Fund has obtained a money market fund rating of
AAAm from Standard & Poor's. The AAAm rating indicates that the fund's safety
is excellent, and it has a superior capacity to maintain principal value and
limit exposure to loss. To obtain such rating the fund may be required to adopt
additional investment restrictions, which may affect the fund's performance.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

Because the fund may be 100% invested in US government securities, its return
may be less than a fund which can invest without limitation in all types of
securities.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results.

RISK AND RETURN

[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- US Government Money Market

1992 3.73%
1993 2.99%
1994 3.93%
1995 5.61%
1996 5.14%
1997 5.26%
1998 5.21%
1999 4.78%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- June 30, 1991: 1.50%

Worst Quarter -- December 31, 1993: 0.72%

Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 1.56%

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<PAGE>

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
US Government Money
Market Fund 4.78% 5.20% 4.70%
Salomon Smith Barney
3-month Treasury bill 4.74 5.20 4.70
Lipper Average--US Gov't
Money Market Funds 4.47 4.92 4.36
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on March 1, 1991.

7-Day Yields
For the Period Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Current Effective
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
US Government Money
Market Fund 5.09% 5.22%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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<PAGE>

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee .25%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(1) .09
Other Expenses .08
-------
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses .42%
=======
</TABLE>

-----------

(1) The ratio includes .02% for 12b-1 Distribution and .07% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$43 $135 $235 $530
=== ==== ==== ====
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

For these services, the fund pays State Street an annual management fee,
calculated daily and paid monthly, of 0.25% of the average daily net asset
value of the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

The fund will invest no more than 10% of its net assets (taken at current
market value) in repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities. The fund may purchase variable and
floating rate securities issued or guaranteed by the US government, or an
agency or instrumentality thereof. A variable rate security provides for the
automatic establishment of a new interest rate on set dates. Variable rate
obligations whose interest is readjusted no less frequently than annually will
be deemed to have a maturity equal to the period remaining until the next
readjustment of the interest rate. The fund may also purchase floating rate
securities. A floating rate security provides for the automatic adjustment of
its interest rate whenever a specified interest rate changes. Interest rates on
these securities are ordinarily tied to, and are a percentage of, a widely
recognized interest rate, such as the yield on 90-day US Treasury bills or the
prime rate of a specified bank. Generally, changes in interest rates will have
a smaller effect on the market value of variable and floating rate securities
than on the market value of comparable fixed-income obligations. Thus,
investing in variable and floating rate securities generally allows less
opportunity for capital appreciation and depreciation than investing in
comparable fixed-income securities.

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edness thereunder to vary in addition to providing for periodic adjustments in
the interest rate. There may be no active secondary market with respect to a
particular variable or floating rate instrument. Nevertheless, the periodic
readjustments of their interest rates tend to assure that their value to the
fund will approximate their par value. Illiquid variable and floating rate
instruments (instruments which are not payable upon seven days' notice and do
not have an active trading market) that are acquired by the fund are subject to
the fund's percentage limitations regarding securities that are illiquid or not
readily marketable. The Advisor will continuously monitor the creditworthiness
of issuers of variable and floating rate instruments in which the Investment
Company invests, and their ability to repay principal and interest.

They are also subject to credit/default risk, the risk that an issuer 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.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

Minimum Initial and Subsequent Investments and Account Balance. The fund
requires a minimum initial investment of $1,000, with the exception of IRA
accounts, for which the minimum initial investment is $250. Subsequent
investments must be at least $100. An account in the fund (other than IRA
accounts) may be subject to redemption at the fund's discretion if the account
balance is less than $1,000 as a result of shareholder redemptions. The
Transfer Agent will give shareholders 60 days' notice that the account will be
closed unless an investment is made to increase the account balance to the
$1,000 minimum. Failure to bring the account balance to $1,000 may result in
the Transfer Agent closing the account at the net asset value (NAV) next
determined on the day the account is closed and mailing the proceeds to the
shareholder's address shown on the Transfer Agent's records. The fund reserves
the right to reject any purchase order. If you are purchasing fund assets
through a pension or other participation plan, you should contact your plan
administrator for further information on purchases.

Purchase Dates and Times. Fund shares may be purchased on any business day. A
business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange or Boston Federal
Reserve are open for regular trading. All purchases must be made in US dollars
and in Federal funds (or converted to Federal funds). Purchase orders which are
accepted: (1) prior to 1 p.m. Eastern time will earn the dividend declared on
the date of purchase; and (2) at or after 1 p.m. Eastern time and before 4 p.m.
Eastern time will not earn the dividend determined on the day of purchase. The
fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order if payment for fund shares
has not been received by the Transfer Agent prior to 4 p.m. Eastern time.

All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

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tematic exchanges, you can choose the date, the frequency (monthly, quarterly
or annually) and the amount. If the shares of the fund were purchased by check,
the shares must have been present in an account for 15 days before the exchange
is made. The exchange privilege will only be available in states which permit
exchanges and may be modified or terminated by the fund upon 60 days' written
notice to shareholders. For Federal income tax purposes, an exchange
constitutes a sale of shares, which may result in a capital gain or loss to the
shareholder. Please contact your tax advisor.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

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Eastern time and before 4 p.m. Eastern time will be entitled to that day's
dividend. Redemption requests received before 1 p.m. Eastern time will not be
entitled to that day's dividend. If Fund shares were purchased by check or an
automatic investment program ("AIP") and the shareholder elects to redeem
shares within 15 days of such purchase, the shareholder may experience delays
in receiving redemption proceeds. The Fund will generally postpone sending
redemption proceeds from such investment until the Fund can verify that the
check or AIP investment has been collected. There will be no such delay for
redemptions following investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank
cashier's check, certified check or treasurer's check. An investor will not be
permitted to redeem shares from an account until a completed Application is on
file.

Telephone Redemption. Shareholders may normally redeem fund shares by
telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Eastern time. You must complete the appropriate section of the
application and attach a voided check to code your account correctly with the
bank information before utilizing this feature. The fund and the Transfer Agent
will employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by
telephone are properly authorized. Neither the fund, the Distributor nor the
Transfer Agent will be responsible for any loss or expense for executing
instructions that are deemed to be authorized and genuine after following
reasonable procedures. These procedures include recording telephonic
instructions, mailing to the shareholder a written confirmation of the
transaction, performing a personal identity test with private information not
likely to be known by other individuals, and restricting mailing of redemptions
to your address of record, provided the address has not been changed within 60
days of the redemption request. To the extent the Transfer Agent fails to use
reasonable procedures as a basis for its belief, it and/or its service
contractors may be liable for telephone instructions that prove to be
fraudulent or unauthorized. The fund, the Distributor or the Transfer Agent
will be responsible for the authenticity of terminal access instructions only
if it acts with willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Proceeds from requests received via telephone prior to 1 p.m. Eastern time will
be sent the same day according to pre-designated instructions.

Redemption Proceeds by Wire. Proceeds exceeding $1,000 may be sent via wire
transfer to your bank as previously indicated on your application or letter of
instruction in good order. Redemption proceeds are sent the following business
day unless requested via telephone by 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. Although the fund
does not charge a fee for this feature, your bank may charge a fee for
receiving the wire. Please check with your bank before requesting this feature.

Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

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Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the fund as undeliverable
or remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic withdrawal plan will
be cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per
share net asset value determined as of the date of the cancellation of the
checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed
distributions or redemption checks.

Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

The fund determines the price per share twice each business day, as of 1 p.m.
Eastern time and as of the close of the regular trading session of the New York
Stock Exchange (ordinarily 4 p.m. Eastern time). Pricing does not occur on
Exchange holidays. A business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange
or Boston Federal Reserve are open for regular trading. The price per share for
the fund is computed by adding the value of all securities and other assets of
the fund, deducting accrued liabilities, dividing by the number of shares
outstanding and rounding to the nearest cent.

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discount or premium, regardless of the impact of fluctuating interest rates on
the market value of the instrument.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options as
indicated on the Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

If the cash option is selected and you chose a wire or direct deposit (ACH),
distribution will be sent to a pre-designated bank by the payable date. If you
chose cash option and requested a check, the check will be mailed to you.

TAXES

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING
OF PERIOD $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000
---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .0551 .0462 .0500 .0500 .0515
---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.0551) (.0462) (.0500) (.0500) (.0515)
---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF
PERIOD $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000
========== ========== ========= ========= =========
TOTAL RETURN(%) 5.65 4.74 5.33 5.19 5.27
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period
($000 omitted) 1,525,265 1,239,304 945,897 904,483 683,210
Ratios to average net assets (%)
Operating expenses .42 .42 .42 .44 .40
Net investment income 5.55 4.62 5.20 5.08 5.12
</TABLE>

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SSgA FUNDS

SSgA Money Market Fund

SSgA US Government Money Market Fund

SSgA Tax Free Money Market Fund

SSgA Yield Plus Fund

SSgA Intermediate Fund

SSgA Bond Market Fund

SSgA High Yield Bond Fund

SSgA Growth and Income Fund

SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund

SSgA Matrix Equity Fund

SSgA Small Cap Fund

SSgA Special Equity Fund

SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund

SSgA Aggressive Equity Fund

SSgA IAM SHARES Fund

SSgA Emerging Markets Fund

SSgA International Stock Selection Fund

SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430
<PAGE>

Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

U.S. TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND

The US Treasury Money Market Fund seeks to maximize current income, to the
extent consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity and the
maintenance of a stable $1.00 per share net asset value, by investing in
obligations that are issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the
US Government and repurchase agreements backed by such securities.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
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<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS .............................. 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE .................................................. 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ....................................... 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND .............................. 3
RISK AND RETURN ....................................................... 3
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND .......................................... 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND ................................................. 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS .................................................. 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ................................................ 6
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ............................................... 6
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ............................................. 8
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS .......... 9
PRICING OF FUND SHARES ................................................ 9
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ........................................... 9
TAXES ................................................................. 10
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ................................................... 11
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND ............................. Back Cover
</TABLE>

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

This objective may be changed only with the approval of a majority of the
fund's shareholders as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act).

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

The US Treasury Money Market Fund's investment policy is to invest its assets
primarily in US Treasury bills, notes and bonds (which are direct obligations
of the US Government) and repurchase agreements backed by such securities.
Under normal market conditions, the US Treasury Money Market Fund will be 100%
invested in such securities.

The US Treasury Money Market Fund has obtained a money market fund rating of
AAAm from Standard & Poor's. The AAAm rating indicates that the fund's safety
is excellent, and it has a superior capacity to maintain principal value and
limit exposure to loss. To obtain such rating the fund may be required to adopt
additional investment restrictions, which may affect the fund's performance.

The US Treasury Money Market Fund has obtained a rating of Aaa from Moody's
Investors Service. The rating incorporates Moody's assessment of a fund's
published objectives and policies, the creditworthiness of its assets, and its
managements services. The fund is judged to be of an investment quality similar
to Aaa-rated fixed income obligations; that is, the fund is judged to be of the
best quality.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

Because the fund intends to meet its investment objective by investing only in
US Treasury bills, notes and bonds, its return may be less than a fund which
can invest without limitation in all types of securities.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results.

RISK AND RETURN

[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- US Treasury Money Market

1994 3.74%
1995 5.91%
1996 5.27%
1997 5.46%
1998 5.36%
1999 4.86%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter -- June 30, 1995: 1.51%
Worst Quarter -- March 31, 1994: 0.79%
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 1.57%

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Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
US Treasury Money
Market Fund 4.86% 5.37% 5.07%
Salomon Smith Barney
3-month Treasury bill 4.70 5.20 5.01
Lipper Average--Institutional
US Treasury Money
Market Funds 4.55 5.07 4.86
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on December 1, 1993.

7-Day Yields
For the Period Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Current Effective
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
US Treasury Money Market
Fund 4.52% 4.62%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee(1) .25%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(2) .04
Other Expenses .09
-----
Gross Expenses .38
-----
Less Contractual Management Fee Waiver and Reimbursement (.18)
-----
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee
Waivers and Reimbursements .20%
=====
</TABLE>

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(1) The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive .15% of its .25% management
fee. The management fee shown above has been restated to reflect the
waiver. Also, the Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the fund
for all expenses to the extent that total expenses exceed .20% of average
daily net assets on an annual basis. The waiver and reimbursement will
remain in effect until December 31, 2002. The annual management fee after
waiver and reimbursement is .07%. The total annual expenses shown above
have been restated to reflect the waiver and reimbursement.

(2) The ratio includes .02% for 12b-1 Distribution and .02% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$20 $64 $141 $318
=== === ==== ====
</TABLE>

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

For these services, the fund pays State Street an annual management fee,
calculated daily and paid monthly, of 0.07%, after fee waiver and
reimbursement, of the average daily net asset value of the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

US Government Securities. US Government securities include US Treasury bills,
notes and bonds and other obligations issued or guaranteed as to interest and
principal by the US Government or its instrumentalities. Obligations issued or
guaranteed as to interest and principal by the US Government, its agencies or
instrumentalities include securities that are supported by the full faith and
credit of the United States Treasury, securities that are supported by the
right of the issuer to borrow from the United States Treasury, discretionary
authority of the US Government agency or instrumentality, and securities
supported solely by the creditworthiness of the issuer.

The fund will invest no more than 10% of its net assets (taken at current
market value) in repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

Minimum Initial Investment and Account Balance. The US Treasury Money Market
Fund requires a minimum initial investment of $10 million and a minimum account
balance of $7.5 million. The fund reserves the right to reject any purchase
order.

Purchase Dates and Times. Fund shares may be purchased on any business day. A
business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange or Boston Federal
Reserve are open for regular trading. All purchases must be made in US dollars
and in Federal funds (or converted to Federal funds). Purchase orders which are
accepted: (1) prior to 1 p.m. Eastern time will earn the dividend declared on
the date of purchase; and (2) at or after 1 p.m. Eastern time and before 4 p.m.
Eastern time will not earn the dividend determined on the day of purchase. The
fund reserves the right to reject any purchase

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order if payment for fund shares has not been received by the Transfer Agent
prior to 4 p.m. Eastern time.

Order and Payment Procedures. There are several ways to invest in the fund. The
SSgA Funds requires a purchase order in good form, which consists of a
completed and signed SSgA Funds' Institutional Account Application, regardless
of the investment method. For additional information, additional Applications
or other forms, call the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327, or
write: SSgA Funds, 1 International Place, 27th Floor, Boston, MA 02110.

1. Completing the SSgA Funds' Institutional Account Application and fax it to
(617) 664-6011. Please confirm that the fax was received by calling
1-800-997-7327.

2. Telephoning State Street Bank and Trust Company at 1-800-647-7327 and
providing: (1) the investor's account registration number, address and
social security or tax identification number; (2) the name of the fund; (3)
the amount being wired; (4) the name of the wiring bank; and (5) the name
and telephone number of the person at the wiring bank to be contacted in
connection with the order.

3. Instructing the wiring bank to wire federal funds to:
State Street Bank and Trust Company
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
ABA #0110-0002-8
DDA# 9904-631-0
SSgA US Treasury Money Market Fund Account Number and Registration

Mail. To purchase shares by mail, send a check or other negotiable bank draft
payable to: State Street Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 8317, Boston, MA
02266-8317, Attention: SSgA US Treasury Money Market Fund. Third party checks
and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted. Certified checks
are not necessary; however, all checks are accepted subject to collection at
full face value in United States funds and must be drawn in United States
dollars on a United States bank. Normally, checks and drafts are converted to
federal funds within two business days following receipt of the check or draft.
Initial investments should be accompanied by a completed Application, and
subsequent investments are to be accompanied by the investor's account number.

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

Exchange Privilege. Subject to the fund's minimum investment requirement,
investors may exchange their fund shares without charge for shares of any other
investment portfolio offered by the Investment Company. Shares are exchanged on
the basis of relative net asset value per share on the business day on which
the call is placed or upon written receipt of instructions in good form by the
Transfer Agent. Exchanges may be made: (1) by telephone if the registrations of
the two accounts are identical; or (2) in writing addressed to State Street
Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 8317, Boston, MA 02266-8317, Attention: SSgA
US Treasury Money Market Fund. If shares of the fund were purchased by check,
the shares must have been present in an account for 15 days before an exchange
is made. The exchange privilege will only be available in states where the
exchange may legally

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be made, and may be modified or terminated by the Investment Company upon 60
days' notice to shareholders.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

Fund shares may be redeemed on any business day at the net asset value next
determined after the receipt of a redemption request. Typically, payments will
be made as soon as possible (but will ordinarily not exceed seven days) and
will be mailed to the shareholder's address of record. Upon request, redemption
proceeds of $1,000 or more will be wire transferred to the shareholder's
account at a domestic commercial bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve
System. Although the Investment Company does not currently charge a fee for
this service, Investment Company reserves the right to charge a fee for the
cost of wire-transferred redemptions and does not provide wire transfer service
for redemption proceeds of less than $1,000. Redemption requests received at or
after 1 p.m. Eastern time and before 4 p.m. Eastern time will be entitled to
that day's dividend. Redemption requests received before 1 p.m. Eastern time
will not be entitled to that day's dividend. If fund shares were purchased by
check or an automatic investment program ("AIP") and the shareholder elects to
redeem shares within 15 days of such purchase, the shareholder may experience
delays in receiving redemption proceeds. The fund will generally postpone
sending redemption proceeds from such investment until the fund can verify that
the check or AIP investment has been collected. There will be no such delay for
redemptions following investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank
cashier's check, certified check or treasurer's check. An investor will not be
permitted to redeem shares from an account until a completed Application is on
file.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Redemption Requests in Writing. In certain circumstances, you will need to make
a request to sell shares in writing (please use the address for purchases by
mail under "Purchase of Fund Shares"). The redemption will be processed based
on the net asset value next determined after receipt by State Street of all
required documentation in good order. Good order means that the request must
include the following:

1. A clear letter of instruction or a stock assignment stating the fund and
account number that the redemption is to be process from, the dollar amount
to be redeemed and where the proceeds are to be sent. The letter must be
signed by all owners of the shares in the exact names in which they appear
on the account, together with a guarantee of the signature of each owner by
a bank, trust company or member of a recognized stock exchange; and

The US Treasury Money Market Fund reserves the right to redeem the shares in
any account with a balance of less than $7.5 million as a result of shareholder
redemptions. Before shares are redeemed to close an account, you will be
notified in writing and allowed 60 days to purchase additional shares to meet
the minimum account balance.

In-Kind Redemption. The US Treasury Money Market Fund may pay any portion of
the redemption amount in excess of $25 million by a distribution in kind of
readily marketable securities from the portfolio of the fund in lieu of cash.
Investors will incur brokerage charges and may incur other fees on the sale of
these portfolio securities. In addition, you will be subject to the market
risks associated with such securities until such time as you choose to dispose
of the security. The fund reserves the right to suspend the right of redemption
or postpone the date of payment if emergency conditions, as specified in the
1940 Act or determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, should exist.

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DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

The fund determines the price per share twice each business day, as of 1 p.m.
Eastern time or as of the close of the regular trading session of the New York
Stock Exchange, if earlier (ordinarily 4 p.m. Eastern time). Pricing does not
occur on Exchange holidays. A business day is one on which the New York Stock
Exchange or Boston Federal Reserve are open for regular trading. The price per
share for the fund is computed by adding the value of all securities and other
assets of the fund, deducting accrued liabilities, dividing by the number of
shares outstanding and rounding to the nearest cent.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options as
indicated on the Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend
distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

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TAXES

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

Although the sale or exchange of fund shares is a taxable event, no gain or
loss for a shareholder is anticipated because the fund seeks to maintain a
stable $1.00 per share net asset value.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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(1) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430
<PAGE>

Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

YIELD PLUS FUND

The Yield Plus Fund seeks high current income and liquidity by investing
primarily in a diversified portfolio of high-quality debt securities and by
maintaining a portfolio duration of one year or less.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
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<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS .............................. 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE .................................................. 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ....................................... 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND .............................. 3
RISK AND RETURN ....................................................... 4
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND .......................................... 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND ................................................. 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS .................................................. 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ................................................ 9
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ............................................... 9
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ............................................. 11
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS .......... 13
PRICING OF FUND SHARES ................................................ 13
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ........................................... 13
TAXES ................................................................. 14
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ................................................... 15
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND ............................. Back Cover
</TABLE>

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The fund's investment objective is to seek high current income and liquidity by
investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of high-quality debt securities
and by maintaining a portfolio duration of one year or less.

This objective may be changed by the fund's trustees without shareholder
approval.

The fund is not a money market fund and the price of this fund may fluctuate.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

The fund management team bases its decisions on the relative attractiveness of
different sectors and issues which can vary depending on the general level of
interest rates, market determined risk premiums, as well as supply/demand
imbalances in the market. Risks associated with these investments are described
in the Principal Risks section.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

Variable and Floating Rate Securities Risk. Variable and floating rate
securities are subject to 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. They are also subject to
credit/default risk, the risk that an issuer 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.

Mortgage-Related Securities Risk. Mortgage-backed securities represent either
direct or indirect participation in, or are collateralized by and payable from
mortgage loans secured by real property. The investment characteristics of
mortgages differ from those of traditional fixed-income securities. 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.
Mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, call risk and
extension risk.

Asset-Backed Securities Risk. 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 prepayments of principal on the underlying loans.
Asset-backed securities present certain additional risks because asset-backed
securities generally do not have the benefit of a security interest in
collateral that is comparable to mortgage assets.

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Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results.

Dollar-Denominated Instruments. Non-US corporations and banks issuing
dollar-denominated instruments in the US are not necessarily subject to the
same regulatory requirements that apply to US corporations and banks, such as
accounting, auditing and recordkeeping standards, the public availability of
information and, for banks, reserve requirements, loan limitations and
examinations. This increases the possibility that a non-US corporation or bank
may become insolvent or otherwise unable to fulfill its obligations on these
instruments. These instruments are also subject to credit/default risk. There
is the risk that an issuer 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.

Portfolio Turnover. Because the fund will actively trade to benefit from
short-term yield disparities among different issues of fixed-income securities,
or otherwise to increase its income, the fund may be subject to a greater
degree of portfolio turnover than might be expected from a fund which invests
substantially all of its assets on a long-term basis. The portfolio turnover
rate cannot be predicted, but it is anticipated that the fund's annual turnover
rate generally will fall within the range of 100-300% (excluding turnover of
securities having a maturity of one year or less). A high turnover rate (over
100%) will: (1) increase transaction expenses which will adversely affect a
fund's performance; and (2) result in increased brokerage commissions and other
transaction costs, and the possibility of realized capital gains.

RISK AND RETURN

[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Yield Plus

1993 3.44%
1994 4.10%
1995 6.56%
1996 5.48%
1997 5.54%
1998 4.83%
1999 5,52%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter--March 31, 1995: 1.78%
Worst Quarter--September 30, 1993: 0.71%
Current Fiscal Quarter--August 31, 2000: 1.81%

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Years* Inception*
---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Yield Plus Fund 5.52% 5.59% 5.03%
LIBOR 90-day Index 5.46 5.65 5.17
</TABLE>

*Annualized. The fund began operating on November 9, 1992.

30-Day Yields
For the Period Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Current
----------
<S> <C>
Yield Plus Fund 5.64%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee .25%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(1) .09
Other Expenses .08
-------
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses .42%
=======
</TABLE>

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(1) The ratio includes .04% for 12b-1 Distribution and .05% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$43 $135 $235 $530
=== ==== ==== ====
</TABLE>

Long-term shareholders of the fund may pay more in Rule 12b-1 fees than the
economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

For these services, the fund pays State Street an annual management fee,
calculated daily and paid monthly, of 0.25% of the average daily net asset
value of the fund.

Ms. Maria Pino, CFA, Principal, is the portfolio manager primarily responsible
for investment decisions regarding the SSgA Yield Plus Fund. Ms. Pino joined
State Street in May 1997. Prior to that, Ms. Pino managed non-ERISA assets in a
short term (1 to 5 year) fixed income fund and a money market fund at Partners
HealthCare System/Brigham and Women's Hospital since 1993. Prior to that, she
managed fixed income assets for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State
Employees and Teachers Pension Fund. Ms. Pino has been working in the
investment management field since 1981. Ms. Pino holds a BS in Accounting from
Providence College, an MA in Economics from Northeastern University, and an MBA
from Boston University. Ms. Pino is a member of the Association for Investment
Management and Research and the Boston Security Analysts Society. There are 10
other portfolio managers who assist in managing the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

Mortgage-Related Securities. The fund may invest in mortgage-related
securities, including Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)
Certificates (Ginnie Maes), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC)
Mortgage Participation Certificates (Freddie Macs), Federal National Mortgage
Association (FNMA) Guaranteed Mortgage Certificates (Fannie Maes) and
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS). Mortgage certificates are

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mortgage-backed securities representing undivided fractional interests in pools
of mortgage-backed loans. These loans are made by mortgage bankers, commercial
banks, savings and loan associations and other lenders.

The fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities. Each mortgage pool
underlying mortgage-backed 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, multifamily dwelling units,
individual condominiums, townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, row
houses, individual units in planned unit developments and other attached
dwelling units. The Mortgage Properties may also include residential investment
properties and second homes.

o Prepayment Risk--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 mortgage-backed securities at
a premium, a faster than expected prepayment rate will reduce both the
market value and the yield to maturity from these which were anticipated. A
prepayment rate that is slower than expected will have the opposite effect
of increasing yield to majority and market value. Conversely, if a fund
purchased 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.

o 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.

o 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.

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eries on repossessed collateral may not be available to support payments
on these securities.

Quality of Securities. The fund limits its investments to bank instruments,
mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, commercial paper,
corporate notes and bonds and obligations of foreign governments and agencies
and subdivisions of foreign governments and supranational organizations that,
at the time of acquisition: (1) are rated in one of the four highest categories
(or in the case of commercial paper, in the two highest categories) by at least
one nationally recognized statistical rating organization; or (2) if not rated,
are of comparable quality, as determined by the Advisor in accordance with
procedures established by the Board of Trustees. All securities may be either
fixed income, zero coupon or variable- or floating-rate securities and may be
denominated in US dollars or selected foreign currencies.

Portfolio Duration. The fund will maintain a portfolio duration of one year or
less. Duration is a measure of the price sensitivity of a security to changes
in interest rates. Unlike maturity, which measures the period of time until
final payment is to be made on a security, duration measures the
dollar-weighted average maturity of a security's expected cash flows (i.e.,
interest and principal payments), discounted to their present values, after
giving effect to all maturity shortening features, such as call or redemption
rights. With respect to a variable or floating-rate instrument, duration is
adjusted to indicate the price sensitivity of the instrument to changes in the
interest rate in effect until the next reset date. For substantially all
securities, the duration of a security is equal to or less than its stated
maturity.

Options on futures contracts give the purchaser the right to assume a position
at a specified price in a futures contract at any time before expiration of the
option contract.

When trading futures contracts, a fund will not commit more than 5% of the
market value of its total assets to initial margin deposits on futures and
premiums paid for options on futures.

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banks. Different risks than those associated with the obligations of domestic
banks may exist for ECDs, ETDs and YCDs. The banks issuing these instruments,
or their domestic or foreign branches, are not necessarily subject to the same
regulatory requirements that apply to domestic banks. Foreign laws and
accounting standards typically are not as strict a they are in the US and
therefore there may be fewer restrictions regarding loan limitations, less
frequent examinations and less stringent requirements regarding reserve
accounting, auditing, recordkeeping and public reporting requirements.

Section 4(2) Commercial Paper. The fund may also invest in commercial paper
issued in reliance on the so-called private placement exemption from
registration afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ("Section
4(2) paper"). Section 4(2) paper is restricted as to disposition under the
Federal securities laws and generally is sold to institutional investors that
agree that they are purchasing the paper for investment and not with a view to
public distribution. Any resale by the purchaser must be in an exempt
transaction. Section 4(2) paper normally is resold to other institutional
investors like the fund through or with the assistance of the issuer or
investment dealers that make a market in Section 4(2) paper. As a result it
suffers from liquidity risk, the risk that the securities may be difficult to
value because of the absence of an active market and may be disposed of only
after considerable expense and delay. Section 4(2) paper will not be subject to
the fund's 15% limitation on illiquid securities set forth below where the
Board of Trustees of the Investment Company (pursuant to guidelines adopted by
the Board) determines that a liquid trading market exists.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

Minimum Initial and Subsequent Investments and Account Balance. The fund
requires a minimum initial investment of $1,000, with the exception of IRA
accounts, for which the minimum initial investment is $250. Subsequent
investments must be at least $100. An investment in the account (other than IRA
accounts) may be subject to redemption at the fund's discretion if the account
balance is less than $1,000 as a result of shareholder redemptions. The
Transfer Agent will give shareholders 60 days' notice that the account will be
closed unless an investment is made to increase the account balance to the
$1,000 minimum. Failure to bring the account balance to $1,000 may result in
the Transfer Agent closing the account at the net asset value ("NAV") next
determined on the day the account is closed and mailing the proceeds to the
shareholder's address shown on the Transfer Agent's records. The fund reserves
the right to reject any purchase order. Investors purchasing fund assets
through a pension or other participation plan should contact their plan
administrator for further information on purchases.

Purchase Dates and Times. Fund shares may be purchased on any business day
without a sales commission. A business day is one on which the New York Stock
Exchange or Boston Federal Reserve are open for regular trading. All purchases
must be made in US dollars. Purchase orders in good form (described below) and
payments for fund shares by check or by wire transfer must be received by the
Transfer Agent prior to the close of the regular trading session of the New
York Stock Exchange, which is ordinarily 4 p.m. Eastern time (the "Pricing
Time"), to be effective on the date received. If an order or payment is
received after the Pricing Time, the order will be effective on the next
business day. Orders placed through a servicing agent or broker-dealer that has
a selling agreement with the Distributor or the SSgA Funds must be received by
the servicing agent or broker-dealer prior to the Pricing Time. In addition,
purchase orders received and accepted (1) prior to 12 noon Eastern time will
purchase shares based on that day's closing net asset value and earn dividends
on the date of the purchase; and (2) at or after 12 noon Eastern time will
purchase shares based on that day's closing net asset value and earn the
dividends determined on the next business day.

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pleted application to be submitted to the SSgA Funds. For additional
information, including the IRA package, additional Applications or other forms,
call the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327, or write: SSgA Funds,
P.O. Box 8317, Boston, MA 02266-8317. You may also access this information
online at www.ssgafunds.com.

All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

1. Telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern time, and stating: (a) your account registration
number, address and social security or tax identification number; (b) the
name of the fund in which the investment is to be made and the account
number; and (c) the exact amount being wired.

Purchase requests received via telephone prior to 12 noon Eastern time will
receive the net asset value next determined and be entitled to that day's
dividend provided the wire is received by State Street Bank by 4 p.m. Eastern
time. Purchase requests received after 12 noon Eastern time will receive the
net asset value next determined and begin earning dividends the following
business day.

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Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

Fund shares may be redeemed on any business day at the net asset value next
determined after the receipt of a redemption request in good order by following
one of the methods described below. Typically, payments will be made as soon as
possible (but will ordinarily not exceed seven days) and will be mailed to the
shareholder's address of record. Upon request, redemption proceeds will be wire
transferred to the shareholder's account at a domestic commercial bank that is
a member of the Federal Reserve System. A dividend will be paid according to
the established dividend payment schedule on shares redeemed if the redemption
request is received by State Street after 12 noon Eastern time. Redemption
requests received before 12 noon Eastern time will not be entitled to that
day's dividend. If Fund shares were purchased by check or an automatic
investment program ("AIP") and the shareholder elects to redeem shares within
15 days of such purchase, the shareholder may experience delays in receiving
redemption proceeds. The Fund will generally postpone sending redemption
proceeds from such investment until the Fund can verify that the check or AIP
investment has been collected. There will be no such delay for redemptions
following investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank cashier's check,
certified check or treasurer's check.

Redemption requests must be received prior to 4 p.m. Eastern time in order to
be effective on the date received. Shareholder servicing agents with underlying
shareholders in omnibus accounts who receive redemption requests by 4 p.m.
Eastern time may transmit the request to the Transfer Agent by 9 a.m. Eastern
time the next business day and receive the dividend as of the day the
redemption request was originally made by the underlying shareholder, pursuant
to a duly executed shareholder servicing agreement with the SSgA Funds or the
Distributor.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Redemption Proceeds by Wire. Proceeds exceeding $1,000 may be sent via wire
transfer to the investor's pre-designated bank. Proceeds may be sent, depending
on the

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fund, on the same or the next day. Although the fund does not charge a fee for
this feature, the investor's bank may charge a fee for receiving the wire.
Investors are advised to check with their bank before requesting this feature.
Requests received prior to 12 noon Eastern time will have the shares redeemed
using that day's closing price with the proceeds wired the same day, unless the
request is for 100% of the account. Because Yield Plus has a fluctuating NAV,
redemption requests for 100% of the account (if received prior to 12 noon
Eastern time) will have 100% of the shares redeemed using that day's closing
price, with 95% of the proceeds being wired the same day and the remaining 5%
automatically wired the following business day. All requests received after 12
noon Eastern time will have the shares redeemed using that day's closing price
and the proceeds wired the following business day. Redemption requests received
prior to 12 noon Eastern time will not be eligible for that day's interest.

1. Your address of record has changed within the past 60 days; 2. You are
redeeming more than $50,000 worth of shares;
3. You are requesting that a payment be sent to an address other than the
address of record; or
4. You are requesting that a payment be made payable to persons other than the
registered owner(s).

Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the fund as undeliverable
or remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic withdrawal plan will
be cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per
share net asset value determined as of the date of the cancellation of the
checks.

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No interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed
distributions or redemption checks.

Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

Debt obligation securities maturing within 60 days of the valuation date are
valued at amortized cost unless the Board determines that the amortized cost
method does not represent market value.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options as
indicated on the Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend
distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

The Transfer Agent will wire dividends (if that option is elected) to a
pre-designated bank by the first business day of

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the following month in which the dividend is payable. Investors are urged to
verify with their bank whether it charges a fee to accept this wire.

TAXES

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $9.90 $9.97 $10.01 $10.00 $10.00
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .59 .54 .57 .54 .56
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .01 (.07) (.04) .01 --
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total From Operations .60 .47 .53 .55 .56
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.58) (.54) (.57) (.54) (.56)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $9.92 $9.90 $9.97 $10.01 $10.00
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
TOTAL RETURN(%) 6.28 4.67 5.40 5.67 5.73
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period ($omitted) 494,376 525,494 672,465 840,055 933,485
Ratios to average net assets (%):
Operating expenses .42 .41 .41 .38 .36
Net investment income 5.90 5.29 5.66 5.42 5.59
Portfolio turnover rate (%) 162.12 167.12 249.10 92.38 97.05
</TABLE>

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(1) For the periods subsequent to August 31, 1998, average month-end shares
outstanding were used for this calculation.

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SSgA FUNDS

SSgA Money Market Fund

SSgA US Government Money Market Fund

SSgA Tax Free Money Market Fund

SSgA Yield Plus Fund

SSgA Intermediate Fund

SSgA Bond Market Fund

SSgA High Yield Bond Fund

SSgA Growth and Income Fund

SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund

SSgA Matrix Equity Fund

SSgA Small Cap Fund

SSgA Special Equity Fund

SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund

SSgA Aggressive Equity Fund

SSgA IAM SHARES Fund

SSgA Emerging Markets Fund

SSgA International Stock Selection Fund

SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430
<PAGE>

Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund seeks to provide federally tax-exempt
current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of municipal
debt securities with a dollar-weighted average maturity of between three and 10
years.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
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<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS .............................. 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE .................................................. 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ....................................... 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND .............................. 3
RISK AND RETURN ....................................................... 4
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND .......................................... 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND ................................................. 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS .................................................. 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ................................................ 8
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES ............................................... 8
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ............................................. 10
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS .......... 11
PRICING OF FUND SHARES ................................................ 11
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ........................................... 12
TAXES ................................................................. 12
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ................................................... 14
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND ............................. Back Cover
</TABLE>

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The fund's investment objective is to provide federally tax-exempt current
income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of municipal debt
securities with a dollar-weighted average maturity of between three and 10
years.

This objective may be changed only with the approval of a majority of the
fund's shareholders as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act).

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

Under normal market conditions, the fund may invest at least 80% of its assets
in municipal debt obligations in the top three credit ratings categories (Aaa,
Aa, and A for Moody's Investors Services, Inc. ("Moody's"), or AAA, AA, and A
for Standard and Poor's Corporation). The fund may invest up to 20% of its
assets in bonds rated Baa (by Moody's) or BBB (by Standard and Poor's) or
lower. However, the fund would be limited to 5% investment in lower rated or
unrated securities. These lower rated debt securities may include obligations
that are in default or that face the risk of default with respect to principal
or interest. Such securities are sometimes referred to as "junk bonds." Please
see information about credit quality under "Additional Information about the
Fund's Objectives, Strategies and Risks." Although the fund does not intend to
invest in securities subject to the alternative minimum tax, it is allowed to
do so without limitation. The fund may also purchase US government securities.

The Advisor's investment process is a top-down, bottom up discipline. The
Advisor sets, and continually evaluates and adjusts, a duration for the fund
based upon expectations about the direction of interest rates and other
economic factors. Please see "Additional Information about the Fund's
Objectives, Investment Strategies and Risks."

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

Because the fund may be 80% or more invested in municipal debt obligations, its
returns may be less than a fund which can invest without limitation in all
types of securities.

Risks of Municipal Obligations. Municipal obligations are affected by economic,
business or political developments. These securities may be less subject to
provisions of litigation, bankruptcy and other laws affecting the rights and
remedies of creditors, or may become subject to future laws extending the time
for payment of principal and/or interest, or limiting the rights of
municipalities to levy taxes.

Municipal obligations include revenue obligations. Revenue obligations are
backed by the revenues generated from a specific project or facility and
include industrial development bonds and private activity bonds. Private
activity and industrial development bonds are dependent on the ability of the
facility's user to meet its financial obligations and the value of any real or
personal property pledged as security for such payment.

Interest Rate Risk. The risk that when interest rates increase, 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. The longer the duration of the security, the more sensitive the
security is to this risk. A 1% increase in interest rates would reduce the
value of a $100 note by approximately one dollar if it had a one year duration,
but would reduce its value by approximately fifteen dollars if it had a 15 year
duration. Interest rate risk is generally moderate for intermediate term bonds.

Income Risk. The chance that falling interest rates will cause the fund's
income to decline. Income risk is generally moderate for intermediate-term
bonds.

Call Risk. The chance that during periods of falling interest rates, a bond
issuer will call--or repay--a high-yielding bond before the bond's maturity
date. Forced to reinvest the unanticipated proceeds at lower interest rates,
the fund would experience a decline in income and the potential for taxable
capital gains. Call risk is generally moderate for intermediate-term bonds.

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. There is also a risk that
one or more of the securities will be downgraded in credit rating and
generally, lower rated bonds have higher credit risks. Credit risk, which has
the potential to hurt the fund's performance, should be low for the fund due to
its policy of purchasing mostly high quality bonds.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results.

Tax Risks of Municipal Securities. 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. 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 federal 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 Securities, which could in turn affect a Fund's ability to

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acquire and dispose of Municipal Securities at desirable yield and price
levels.

RISK AND RETURN

The Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund has not been in existence for a full
calendar year. Therefore, performance information is not available. This fund
began operating on June 1, 2000.

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee(1) .30%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(2) .05
Other Expenses 1.33
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Gross Expenses 1.68
Less Contractual Management Fee Reimbursement (1.03)
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Reimbursement .65%
=====
</TABLE>

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(1) The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the fund for all expenses
in excess of .65% of average daily net assets on an annual basis until
December 31, 2002.

(2) The ratio includes .02% for 12b-1 Distribution and .03% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

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<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
$66 $322 $712 $1,808
=== ==== ==== ======
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Long-term shareholders of the fund may pay more in Rule 12b-1 fees than the
economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

For these services, the fund pays State Street an annual management fee,
calculated daily and paid monthly, of 0.00% (after fee reimbursement) of the
average daily net asset value of the fund. The annual management fee before the
reimbursement is .30% of the average daily net asset value of the fund.

Ms. Deborah B. Vargo, Principal, is the lead portfolio manager primarily
responsible for investment decisions regarding the fund. Ms. Vargo has been
with the firm since 1984. She is responsible for trading and investment
strategies pertaining to the tax-exempt municipal bond market and has been
dedicated to this asset class for over 16 years. At SSgA, she has managed
corporate cash, tax-exempt common trust funds and a large public utility
account. Ms. Vargo's work with the utility relationship resulted in her
garnering the Chairman's Award for Excellence. She holds a BS in Finance from
Boston University. There are five other portfolio managers who assist in
managing the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

The fund's investment objective is fundamental. A fundamental investment
objective may only be changed with the approval of the fund's shareholders. The
investment policies described below reflect the fund's current practices. In
addition to the principal risks explained above, other risks are explained in
some of the descriptions of the investment policies below. There can be no
assurance that these investment policies will ensure achievement of the fund's
investment objective.

Investment Process of the Fund. The Advisor's investment process is a top-down,
bottom up discipline, which is also comprised of the following components:
evaluation, construction and implementation. Each component stage is designed
to add value to the investment process and result in favorable return over a
benchmark index or peer group competition. The Advisor sets, and continually
evaluates and adjusts, duration for the fund based upon expectations about the
direction of interest rates and other economic factors. In the construction
phase, the Advisor builds the portfolio based on the conclusions reached in the
evaluation phase. The Advisor researches bond issuers to find attractive credit
characteristics. The Advisor then determines the relative value in the market
at any point in time. The Advisor purchases only those securities which have
been deemed creditworthy. In the implementation phase, the Advisor conducts
analyses of historical versus current sector spread relationships to uncover
trends and trading opportunities between sectors, regions and individual
issuers. This allows the Advisor to create an ideal mix of sectors and
securities for the fund.

The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt securities
under normal market conditions. The fund invests in municipal bonds that,
depending on their maturity and quality, provide varying amounts of tax-exempt
income. The fund is therefore subject to certain risks. The performance
objective of the Municipal Bond Fund is to generate competitive current income
and outperform its chosen benchmark or peer group representation before
expenses.

Municipal Securities. The fund may purchase municipal securities issued by or
on behalf of public authorities to obtain funds to be used for various public
purposes, including general purpose financing for state and local governments,
refunding outstanding obligations, and financings for specific projects or
public facilities. General obligations are backed by the full faith and credit
of the issuer. These securities include tax anticipation notes, bond
anticipation notes and general obligation bonds. Revenue obligations are backed
by the revenues generated from a specific project or facility and include
industrial development bonds and private activity bonds. Private activity and
industrial development bonds are dependent on the ability of the facility's
user to meet its financial obligations and the value of any real or personal
property pledged as security for such payment. Private activity and industrial
development bonds, although issued by industrial development authorities, may
be backed only by the assets of the non-governmental users, and the user,
rather than the municipality, assumes the credit risk. A municipal bond, like a
bond issued by a corporation or the US government, obligates the issuer to pay
the bondholder a fixed or variable amount of interest periodically, and to
repay the principal value of the bond on a specific maturity date. Municipal
notes are short-term instruments which are issued and sold in anticipation of a
bond sale, collection of taxes or receipt of other revenues.

Some municipal securities are insured by private insurance companies, while
others may be supported by letters of credit furnished by domestic or foreign
banks. In determining the credit quality of insured or letter of credit backed
securities, the Advisor reviews the financial condition and creditworthiness of
such parties including insurance companies, banks and corporations.

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Municipal obligations involve possible risks, including being affected by
economic, business and political developments and being subject to provisions
of litigation, bankruptcy and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of
creditors. Future laws may be effected extending the time for payment of
principal and/or interest, or limiting the rights of municipalities to levy
taxes. For instance, legislative proposals are introduced from time to time to
restrict or eliminate the federal income tax exemption for municipal
obligations interest. If such legislation is adopted, the Board of Trustees
will re-evaluate the fund's investment objective and may submit possible
changes in the structure of the fund to its shareholders if shareholder
approval is required.

Unlike most other bonds, however, municipal bonds pay interest that is exempt
from federal income taxes and, in some cases, also from state and local taxes.
Municipal bonds, and municipal bond funds, can therefore be advantageous to
investors in higher tax brackets. However, because the interest is tax-exempt,
municipal bond yields typically are lower than yields on taxable bonds and bond
funds with comparable maturity ranges.

Quality of Securities. The Fund will invest at least 80% of the value of its
net assets in municipal obligations which, in the case of bonds, are rated no
lower than A by Moody's, Standard & Poor's Ratings Group ("S&P") or Fitch IBCA,
Inc. ("Fitch" and, together with Moody's and S&P, the "Rating Agencies"). The
fund may invest up to 20% of the value of its net assets in municipal
obligations which, in the case of bonds, are rated Baa by Moody's or BBB by
S&P; however, of this amount, the fund would limit to 5% its investment in
Municipal Obligations which are rated lower than the top four credit categories
by the Rating Agencies and as low as the lowest rating assigned by the Rating
Agencies. The fund also may invest in securities which, while not rated, are
determined by the Advisor to be of comparable quality to the rated securities
in which the fund may invest; for purposes of the 80% requirement described in
this paragraph, such unrated securities will be considered to have the rating
so determined. The fund may invest in unrated securities if the underlying
rating is deemed appropriate and/or the issuer does not choose to apply for a
rating. This can occur in a pre-refunding situation or when an issuer has
temporary, short-term needs. Subsequent to its purchase by the fund, an issue
of rated municipal obligations may cease to be rated or its rating may be
reduced below the minimum required for purchase by the fund. Neither event will
require the sale of such municipal obligations by the fund, but the Advisor
will consider such event in determining whether the fund should continue to
hold the municipal obligations.

A bond's credit quality depends on the issuer's ability to pay interest on the
bond and, ultimately, to repay the debt. The lower the rating by one of the
independent bond-rating agencies (for example, Moody's or Standard & Poor's),
the greater the chance (in the rating agency's opinion) the bond issuer will
default, or fail to meets is payment obligations. All things being equal, the
lower a bond's credit rating, the higher its yield should be to compensate
investors for assuming additional risk. Bonds rated in one of the four ratings
categories are considered "investment grade." These types of bonds will
comprise up to 95% of the fund's portfolio under normal market conditions. The
fund may invest up to 5% of its assets in debt securities rated less than BBB-
by S&P or Baa by Moody's, or in unrated securities judged by the Advisor to be
of comparable quality. Lower rated debt securities generally offer a higher
yield than that available from higher grade issues. However, lower rated debt
securities involve higher risks than investment-grade bonds, in that they are
especially subject to adverse changes in general economic conditions and, in
the industries in which the issuers are engaged, to changes in the financial
condition of the issuers and to price fluctuation in response to changes in
interest rates.

Taxable Investments. From time to time, on a temporary basis other than for
temporary defensive purposes (but not to exceed 20% of the value of the fund's
net assets) or for temporary defensive purposes, the fund may invest in taxable
short-term investments ("Taxable Investments") consisting of: notes of issuers
having, at the time of purchase, a quality rating within the two highest grades
of a Rating Agency (see "Ratings of Municipal Obligations," below); obligations
of the US Government, its agencies or instrumentalities; commercial paper rated
not lower than P-1 by Moody's, A-1 by S&P or F-1 by Fitch; certificates of
deposit of US domestic banks, including foreign branches of domestic banks,
with assets of $1 billion or more; time deposits; bankers' acceptances and
other short-term bank obligations; and repurchase agreements in respect of any
of the foregoing. Dividends paid by the fund that are attributable to income
earned by the fund from Taxable Investments will be taxable to investors. For
more information, please see the sections in this prospectus called "Dividends
and Distributions" and "Taxes." Under normal market conditions, the fund
anticipates that not more than 5% of the value of its total assets will be
invested in any one category of Taxable Investments. When investing for
defensive purposes, the fund may not achieve its investment objective.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities. The fund may purchase variable rate
securities which are instruments issued or guaranteed by entities such as
municipalities and other

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issuers of municipal securities. The fund may also purchase floating rate
securities. A floating rate security provides for the automatic adjustment of
its interest rate whenever a specified interest rate changes. Generally,
changes in interest rates will have a smaller effect on the market value of
variable and floating rate securities than on the market value of comparable
fixed income obligations. Thus, investing in variable and floating rate
securities generally allows less opportunity for capital appreciation and
depreciation than investing in comparable fixed income securities.

Variable and floating rate securities are subject to 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. They are
also subject to credit/default risk, the risk that an issuer 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.

The fund may purchase floating and variable rate demand notes and bonds, which
are tax exempt obligations ordinarily having stated maturities in excess of one
year, but which permit the holder to demand payment of principal at any time or
at specified intervals. Variable rate demand notes include master demand notes
which are obligations that permit the fund to invest fluctuating amounts, at
varying rates of interest, pursuant to direct arrangements between the Fund, as
lender, and the borrower. These obligations permit daily changes in the amount
borrowed. Because these obligations are direct lending arrangements between the
lender and borrower, it is not contemplated that such instruments generally
will be traded, and there generally is no established secondary market for
these obligations, although they are redeemable at face value, plus accrued
interest. Accordingly, where these obligations are not secured by letters of
credit or other credit support arrangements, the fund's right to redeem is
dependent on the ability of the borrower to pay principal and interest on
demand. Each obligation purchased by the fund will meet the quality criteria
established for the purchase of municipal obligations.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Regular Mail: Registered, Express or Certified Mail:
----------------------- ----------------------------------------
<S> <C>
SSgA Funds SSgA Funds
P.O. Box 8317 66 Brooks Drive
Boston, MA 02266-8317 Braintree, MA 02184
</TABLE>

All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

1. Telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Eastern time, and stating: (a) your account registration
number, address and social security or tax identification number; (b) the
name of the fund in which the investment is to be made and the account
number; and (c) the exact amount being wired.

1. The investment objective, policies and limitations must match that of the
fund;

2. They must have a readily ascertainable market value;

3. They must be liquid;

4. They must not be subject to restrictions on resale; and

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

the securities following their delivery to the Transfer Agent and prior to the
exchange will be considered in valuing the securities. All interest, dividends
subscription or other rights attached to the securities become the property of
the fund, along with the securities.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

Fund shares may be redeemed on any business day at the net asset value next
determined after the receipt of a redemption request in good order by following
one of the methods described below. Typically, payments will be made as soon as
possible (but will ordinarily not exceed seven days) and will be mailed to your
address of record. Upon request, redemption proceeds of $1,000 or more will be
wire transferred to your account at a domestic commercial bank that is a member
of the Federal Reserve System. Although the Investment Company does not
currently charge a fee for this service, the Investment Company reserves the
right to charge a fee for the cost of wire-transferred redemptions and does not
provide wire transfer service for redemption proceeds of less than $1,000. If
you purchased fund shares by check or an automatic investment program (AIP) and
you elect to redeem shares within 15 days of the purchase, you may experience
delays in receiving redemption proceeds. In this case, the fund will generally
postpone sending redemption proceeds until it can verify that the check or AIP
investment has been collected. There will be no such delay for redemptions
following investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank cashier's check,
certified check or treasurer's check.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Redemption Proceeds by Wire. Proceeds exceeding $1,000 may be sent via wire
transfer to your bank as previously indicated on your application or letter of
instruction in good order. The shares will be redeemed from the account on the
day the redemption instructions are received and the proceeds wire will be sent
the following business day. Although the fund does not charge a fee for this
feature, your bank may charge a fee for receiving the wire. Please check with
your bank before requesting this feature. If bank instructions are not
indicated on the account, a signature guaranteed letter of instruction is
required to add the bank information to send proceeds via wire.

1. Your address of record has changed within the past 60 days;

2. You are redeeming more than $50,000 worth of shares;

3. You are requesting that a payment be sent to an address other than the
address of record; or

4. You are requesting that a payment be made payable to persons other than the
registered owner(s).

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Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

1. A broker or securities dealer, registered with a domestic stock exchange;

2. A federal savings, cooperative or other type of bank;

3. A savings and loan or other thrift institution;

4. A credit union; or

5. A securities exchange or clearing agency.

Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the fund as undeliverable
or remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic withdrawal plan will
be cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per
share net asset value determined as of the date of the cancellation of the
checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed
distributions or redemption checks.

Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

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Debt obligation securities maturing within 60 days of the valuation date are
valued at amortized cost unless the Board determines that the amortized cost
method does not represent market value.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options as
indicated on the Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend
distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

Distributions will be sent to a pre-designated bank by the ACH by the payable
date, if the Cash Option is selected. If you chose cash option and requested a
check, the check will be mailed to you.

TAXES

Because the yields on municipal bond funds and other tax-exempt funds are
usually lower than those on taxable bond funds, you may not always benefit from
a tax-exempt investment. Some taxable investments may serve you better. To
determine which is more suitable, determine the tax-exempt fund's taxable
equivalent yield. You do this by dividing the fund's tax-exempt yield by the
total of 100% minus your tax bracket. For example, if you are in the 28%
federal tax bracket, and you can earn a tax-exempt yield of 5%, the taxable
equivalent yield would be 6.94% (5.0% divided by 72% [100% minus 28%]). In this
example, you would choose the tax-exempt fund if its taxable equivalent yield
of 6.94% were greater than the yield of a similar, though taxable investment.

The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company (RIC) under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). As a
RIC, the fund will not be subject to federal income taxes to the extent it
distributes its net investment income and net capital gain (long-term capital
gains in excess of short-term capital losses) to its shareholders. The Board
intends to distribute each year substantially all of the fund's net investment
income and net capital gain.

Distributions by the fund that are designated as "exempt-interest dividends"
generally may be excluded from the shareholder's gross income. Dividends from
taxable net investment income and distributions of net short-term capital gains
are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income under federal income tax laws
whether paid in cash or in additional shares. Distributions from net long-term
gains are taxable as long-term gains regardless of the length of time a
shareholder has held such shares and whether paid in cash or additional shares.

Certain tax-exempt bonds whose proceeds are used to fund private, for-profit
organizations are subject to the alternative

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minimum tax, a special tax system that ensures that individuals pay at least
some federal taxes. Although alternative minimum tax bond income is exempt from
regular federal income tax, a very limited number of taxpayers who have many
tax deductions may have to pay alternative minimum tax on the income from bonds
considered tax-preference items. The fund may purchase certain private activity
securities whose interest is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for
individuals. If the fund purchases such securities, investors who are subject
to the alternative minimum tax will be required to report a legally determined
portion of the fund's dividends as a tax preference item in determining their
federal tax.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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<CAPTION>
Fiscal
Period Ended
August 31,
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2000++
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<S> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 10.00
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(1) .11
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) .20
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Total Income from Operations .31
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NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 10.31
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TOTAL RETURN(%)(2) 3.10
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 10,641
Ratios to average net assets (%)(3)
Operating expenses, net .65
Operating expenses, gross(4) 1.68
Net investment income 4.21
Portfolio turnover rate (%) 212.18
</TABLE>

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++ For the period June 1, 2000 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2000.

(1) Average month-end shares outstanding were used for this calculation.

(2) Not annualized.

(3) The ratios for the period ended August 31, 2000 are annualized.

(4) See Note 4 of the Annual Report for current period amounts.

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SSgA FUNDS

SSgA Money Market Fund

SSgA US Government Money Market Fund

SSgA Tax Free Money Market Fund

SSgA Yield Plus Fund

SSgA Intermediate Fund

SSgA Bond Market Fund

SSgA High Yield Bond Fund

SSgA Growth and Income Fund

SSgA S&P 500 Index Fund

SSgA Matrix Equity Fund

SSgA Small Cap Fund

SSgA Special Equity Fund

SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund

SSgA Aggressive Equity Fund

SSgA IAM SHARES Fund

SSgA Emerging Markets Fund

SSgA International Stock Selection Fund

SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund

SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430
<PAGE>

Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSgA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

TAX FREE MONEY MARKET FUND

The Tax Free Fund seeks to maximize current income, exempt from federal income
taxes, to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity
and the maintenance of a stable $1.00 per share net asset value.

PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS ............................. 3
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE ................................................. 3
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ...................................... 3
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND ............................. 3
RISK AND RETURN ...................................................... 4
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND ......................................... 5
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND ................................................ 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS ................................................. 6
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ............................................... 7
PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES .............................................. 7
REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES ............................................ 9
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS ......... 11
PRICING OF FUND SHARES ............................................... 11
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS .......................................... 11
TAXES ................................................................ 12
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS .................................................. 13
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND ............................ Back Cover
</TABLE>

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Tax Free Money Market Fund seeks to maximize current income, exempt from
federal income taxes, to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital
and liquidity and the maintenance of a stable $1.00 per share net asset value.

This objective may be changed only with the approval of a majority of the
fund's shareholders as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act).

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

The fund has a fundamental policy of investing at least 80% of its net assets
in federal tax-exempt, high quality and short-term municipal securities of all
types under normal market conditions. These securities are issued by states,
municipalities and their political subdivisions and agencies and certain
territories and possessions of the United States. Investments may include
general obligation bonds and notes, revenue bonds and notes, commercial paper,
private placements, tender option bonds, private activity bonds, industrial
development bonds and municipal lease contracts. Securities purchased may bear
fixed, variable or floating rates of interest or may be zero coupon securities.
The fund may buy or sell securities on a when-issued or forward commitment
basis.

The fund may invest not more than 20% of its assets in federally taxable money
market instruments including securities issued by or guaranteed as to principal
and interest by the US government or its agencies or instrumentalities,
certificates of deposit, commercial paper and repurchase agreements.

The Tax Free Money Market Fund has obtained a money market fund rating of AAAm
from Standard & Poor's. The AAAm rating indicates that the fund's safety is
very good, and it has a strong capacity to maintain principal value and limit
exposure to loss. To obtain such rating the fund may be required to adopt
additional investment restrictions, which may affect the fund's performance.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

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. There is also a risk that
one or more of the securities will be downgraded in credit rating and
generally, lower rated bonds have higher credit risks. Also, the risk that an
issuer or guarantor of a security, or a bank or other financial institution
that has entered into a repurchase agreement, may default on its payment
obligations.

Management Strategy Risk. The risk that a strategy used by the Advisor may fail
to produce the intended results.

Risks of Municipal Obligations. Municipal obligations are affected by economic,
business or political developments. These securities may be subject to
provisions of litigation, bankruptcy and other laws affecting the rights and
remedies of creditors, or may become subject to future laws extending the time
for payment of principal and/or interest, or limiting the rights of
municipalities to levy taxes.

The fund may be more adversely impacted by changes in tax rates and policies
than 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 federal 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 securities. This could in
turn affect a fund's ability to acquire and dispose of municipal securities at
desirable yield and price levels.

Concentration of a fund's investments in these municipal obligations will
subject the fund, to a greater extent than if such investment was not so
concentrated, to the risks of adverse economic, business or political
developments affecting the particular state, industry or other area of
concentration.

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RISK AND RETURN

[Begin Bar Chart]

Annual Total Returns -- Tax Free Money Market

1995 3.41%
1996 2.93%
1997 3.07%
1998 2.97%
1999 2.77%

[End Bar Chart]

Best Quarter--June 30, 1995: 0.90%
Worst Quarter--March 31, 1999: 0.61%
Current Fiscal Quarter -- August 31, 2000: 0.91%

The following table further illustrates the risks of investing in the fund by
showing how the fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years and since the
fund's inception compare to the returns of a broad-based securities market
index.

Average Annual Total Returns
For the Periods Ended December 31, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Year 5 Year* Inception*
---------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Tax Free Money Market Fund 2.77% 3.03% 3.03%
IBC Financial Tax Free Index 2.94 3.04 3.04
</TABLE>

* Annualized. The fund began operating on December 1, 1994.

7-Day Yields
For the Period Ended December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Current Effective
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Tax Free Money Market Fund 4.01% 4.09%
</TABLE>

Current yield information for the fund is available toll free by calling
1-800-647-7327 or by visiting our website at www.ssgafunds.com.

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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the fund.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) None
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends or Other Distributions None
Redemption Fee None
Exchange Fee None
Maximum Account Fee None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee .25%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees(1) .22
Other Expenses .10
-----
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses .57%
=====
</TABLE>

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(1) The ratio includes .16% for 12b-1 Distribution and .06% for 12b-1
Shareholder Servicing Fees.

Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
-------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$58 $183 $318 $714
=== ==== ==== ====
</TABLE>

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

For these services, the fund pays State Street an annual management fee,
calculated daily and paid monthly, of 0.25% of the average daily net asset
value of the fund.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES, INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES AND RISKS

Municipal Securities. The fund may purchase municipal securities issued by or
on behalf of public authorities to obtain funds to be used for various public
purposes, including general purpose financing for state and local governments,
refunding outstanding obligations, and financings for specific projects or
public facilities. General obligations are backed by the full faith and credit
of the issuer. These securities include tax anticipation notes, bond
anticipation notes and general obligation bonds. Revenue obligations are backed
by the revenues generated from a specific project or facility and include
industrial development bonds and private activity bonds. Private activity and
industrial development bonds are dependent on the ability of the facility's
user to meet its financial obligations and the value of any real or personal
property pledged as security for such payment. Private activity and industrial
development bonds, although issued by industrial development authorities, may
be backed only by the assets of the non-governmental users. A municipal bond,
like a bond issued by a corporation or the US government, obligates the issuer
to pay the bondholder a fixed or variable amount of interest periodically, and
to repay the principal value of the bond on a specific maturity date. Municipal
notes are short-term instruments which are issued and sold in anticipation of a
bond sale, collection of taxes or receipt of other revenues.

Municipal obligations involve possible risks, including being affected by
economic, business and political developments and being subject to provisions
of litigation, bankruptcy and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of
creditors. Future laws may be effected extending the time for payment of
principal and/or interest, or limiting the rights of municipalities to levy
taxes. For instance, legislative proposals are introduced from time to time to
restrict or eliminate the federal income tax exemption for municipal
obligations interest. If such legislation is adopted, the Board of Trustees
will reevaluate the fund's investment objective and may submit possible changes
in the structure of the fund to its shareholders.

Tax Exempt Commercial Paper. Tax exempt commercial paper is a short-term
obligation with a stated maturity of 365 days or less. It is typically issued
to finance seasonal working capital needs or as short-term financing in
anticipation of longer term financing. Each instrument may be backed only by
the credit of the issuer or may be backed by some form of credit enhancement,
typically in the form of a guarantee by a commercial bank. Commercial paper
backed by guarantees of foreign banks may involve additional risk due to the

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difficulty of obtaining and enforcing judgments against such banks and the
generally less restrictive regulations to which such banks are subject. The
Fund will only invest in commercial paper rated at the time of purchase not
less than Prime-1 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., A-1 by Standard & Poor's
Rating Group or F-1 by Fitch's Investor Service.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities. The fund may purchase variable or
floating rate securities which are instruments issued or guaranteed by entities
such as municipalities and other issuers of municipal securities. A variable
rate security provides for the automatic establishment of a new interest rate
on set dates. A floating rate security provides for the automatic adjustment of
its interest rate whenever a specified interest rate changes. Generally,
changes in interest rates will have a smaller effect on the market value of
variable and floating rate securities than on the market value of comparable
fixed income obligations. Thus, investing in variable and floating rate
securities generally allows less opportunity for capital appreciation and
depreciation than investing in comparable fixed income securities. The fund may
also purchase floating and variable rate demand notes and bonds, which are tax
exempt obligations ordinarily having stated maturities in excess of one year,
but which permit the holder to demand payment of principal at any time or at
specified intervals. Variable rate demand notes include master demand notes
which are obligations that permit the fund to invest fluctuating amounts, at
varying rates of interest, pursuant to direct arrangements between the Fund, as
lender, and the borrower. Because these obligations are direct lending
arrangements between the lender and borrower, it is not contemplated that such
instruments generally will be traded, and there generally is no established
secondary market for these obligations, although they are redeemable at face
value, plus accrued interest. Accordingly, where these obligations are not
secured by letters of credit or other credit support arrangements, the fund's
right to redeem is dependent on the ability of the borrower to pay principal
and interest on demand. Each obligation purchased by the fund will meet the
quality criteria established for the purchase of municipal obligations.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

PURCHASE OF FUND SHARES

Purchase Dates and Times. Fund shares may be purchased on any business day. A
business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange or Boston Federal
Reserve are open for regular trading. All purchases must be made in US dollars.
Purchase orders in good form (described below) and payments for fund shares by
check or by wire transfer must be received by the Transfer Agent prior to the
close of the regular trading session of the New York Stock Exchange, which is
ordinarily 4 p.m. Eastern time (the "Pricing Time"), to be effective on the
date received. If an order or payment is received after the Pricing Time, the
order will be effective on the next business day. Orders placed through a
servicing agent or broker-dealer that has a selling agreement with the
Distributor or SSgA Funds must be received by the servicing agent or
broker-dealer prior to the Pricing Time. In addition, wire purchase orders
received and accepted prior to 12 noon Eastern time will earn dividends on the
date of the purchase if the wire is received by State Street prior to the close
of the NYSE. All other methods of payment will earn dividends beginning the
following business day after their receipt by the Transfer Agent.

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All purchases made by check should be in US dollars from a US bank. Third party
checks and checks drawn on credit card accounts will not be accepted.

Each fund reserves the right to terminate or modify the exchange privilege in
the future.

Federal Funds Wire. You may make initial or subsequent investments by wiring
federal funds to State Street, as Transfer Agent, by:

1. Telephoning the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern time, and stating: (a) your account registration
number, address and social security or tax identification number; (b) the
name of the fund in which the investment is to be made and the account
number; and (c) the exact amount being wired.

1. The investment objective, policies and limitations must match that of the
fund;

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2. They must have a readily ascertainable market value;
3. They must be liquid;
4. They must not be subject to restrictions on resale; and
5. The market value of any securities exchanged, plus any cash, must be at
least $25 million; State Street reserves the right to make exceptions to
this minimum or to increase the minimum at its discretion.

Shares purchased in exchange for securities generally may not be redeemed or
exchanged until the transfer has settled--within 3 business days following the
date of the exchange.

REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

Fund shares may be redeemed on any business day at the net asset value next
determined after the receipt of a redemption request in good order by following
one of the methods described below. Typically, payments will be made as soon as
possible (but will ordinarily not exceed seven days) and will be mailed to the
shareholder's address of record. Upon request, redemption proceeds of $1,000 or
more will be wire transferred to the shareholder's account at a domestic
commercial bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System. Although the
Investment Company does not currently charge a fee for this service, Investment
Company reserves the right to charge a fee for the cost of wire-transferred
redemptions and does not provide wire transfer service for redemption proceeds
of less than $1,000. A dividend will be paid according to the established
dividend payment schedule on shares redeemed if the telephone redemption
request is received by State Street after 12 noon Eastern time. Telephone
redemption requests received before 12 noon Eastern time will not be entitled
to that day's dividend. If fund shares were purchased by check or an automatic
investment program ("AIP") and the shareholder elects to redeem shares within
15 days of such purchase, the shareholder may experience delays in receiving
redemption proceeds. The fund will generally postpone sending redemption
proceeds from such investment until the fund can verify that the check or AIP
investment has been collected. There will be no such delay for redemptions
following investments paid by federal funds wire or by bank cashier's check,
certified check or treasurer's check.

During periods of drastic economic or market changes, shareholders giving
instructions by phone may encounter delays.

Requests received via telephone prior to 12 noon Eastern time will be sent
after the close of the fund on the same day according to pre-designated
instructions. Requests received after 12 noon Eastern time will be sent the
following business day and will receive that day's interest.

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the fund does not charge a fee for this feature, your bank may charge a fee for
receiving the wire. Please check with your bank before requesting this feature.
If bank instructions are not indicated on the account, a signature guaranteed
letter of instruction is required to add the bank information to send proceeds
via wire.

Signature guarantees can usually be obtained from the following sources:

Please check with the institution prior to signing to ensure that they are an
acceptable signature guarantor. A notary public cannot provide a signature
guarantee.

</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Seller Requirements for Written Requests
------------------------ ----------------------------------
<S> <C>
Owners of corporate or o Letter of instruction signed
association accounts by authorized person(s), stating
capacity as indicated by the
corporate resolution;
o Corporate resolution, certified
within the past 90 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Owners or trustees of o Letter of instruction, signed
trust accounts by all trustees;
o If the trustees are not named
in the registration, please
provide a copy of the trust
document certified within the
past 60 days; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
Joint tenancy o Letter of instruction signed
shareholders whose by surviving tenant(s);
co-tenants are o Certified copy of the death
deceased certificate; and
o Signature guarantee, if
applicable (see above).
</TABLE>

Please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-647-7327 for questions
and further instructions.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan by Check. If your account balance is over $10,000,
you may request periodic cash withdrawals automatically be paid to you or any
person you designate. If the checks are returned to the fund as undeliverable
or remain uncashed for six months or more, the systematic withdrawal plan will
be cancelled and the amount will be reinvested in the relevant fund at the per
share net asset value determined as of the date of the cancellation of the
checks. No interest will accrue on the amounts represented by the uncashed
distributions or redemption checks.

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Please note that proceeds from ACH withdrawals will be transmitted to the
investor's bank two days after the trade is placed or executed automatically.

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AND SHAREHOLDER
SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

Service organizations providing shareholder services to the fund will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge you a fee for their services.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Distribution Option. You can choose from four different distribution options as
indicated on the Application:

o Income-Earned Option--Capital gain distributions will be automatically
reinvested, but a check or wire will be sent for each dividend
distribution.

o Cash Option--A check, wire or direct deposit (ACH) will be sent for each
dividend and capital gain distribution.

o Direct Dividends Option--Dividends and capital gain distribution will be
automatically invested in another identically registered SSgA Fund.

The Transfer Agent will wire dividends (if that option is elected) to a
pre-designated bank by the first business day of the following month in which
the dividend is payable.

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Investors are urged to verify with their bank whether it charges a fee to
accept this wire.

TAXES

The fund may purchase certain private activity securities whose interest is
subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for individuals. If the fund
purchases such securities, investors who are subject to the alternative minimum
tax will be required to report a legally determined portion of the fund's
dividends as a tax preference item in determining their federal tax.

Although the sale or exchange of fund shares is a taxable event, no gain or
loss for a shareholder is anticipated because the fund seeks to maintain a
stable $1.00 per share net asset value.

Foreign shareholders invested in any SSgA Fund should consult with their tax
advisors as to if and how the federal income tax and its withholding
requirements applies to them.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Years Ended August 31,
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .0331 .0267 .0304 .0295 .0302
DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends from net investment income (.0331) (.0267) (.0304) (.0295) (.0302)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
TOTAL RETURN (%) 3.37 2.71 3.08 2.99 3.07
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period ($000 omitted) 272,205 262,393 260,084 163,502 45,061
Ratios to average net assets (%)
Operating expenses, net .57 .56 .56 .58 .57
Operating expenses, gross .58 .56 .56 .58 .57
Net investment income 3.31 2.67 3.04 2.98 3.01
</TABLE>

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SSgA FUNDS
SSgA Money Market Fund
SSgA US Government Money Market Fund
SSgA Tax Free Money Market Fund
SSgA Yield Plus Fund
SSgA Intermediate Fund
SSgA Bond Market Fund
SSgA High Yield Bond Fund

SSgA Growth and Income Fund

SSgA International Stock Selection Fund

SSgA International Growth Opportunities Fund
SSgA Life Solutions Growth Fund
SSgA Life Solutions Balanced Fund
SSgA Life Solutions Income and Growth Fund

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc.
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327

SSgA Funds' Investment Company Act File No. 811-5430
<PAGE>

Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSGA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

INTERNATIONAL STOCK SELECTION FUND

DECEMBER 19, 2000

This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus. Instead, it
supplements or describes in greater detail the SSgA Funds and the series named
above as contained in the prospectus dated December 19, 2000. You may obtain a
copy of the prospectus by calling 1-800-647-7327.

This statement incorporates by reference the fund's annual report to
shareholders for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000. A copy of the fund's
annual report accompanies this statement.

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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUND HISTORY....................................................................................................................3

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS................................................................................3

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES........................................................................................................3
HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES.........................................................................7
INVESTMENT RISKS............................................................................................................10
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.....................................................................................................11
TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION................................................................................................13
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER..........................................................................................................13

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND.........................................................................................................14

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS..............................................................................................14
COMPENSATION................................................................................................................16
CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS......................................................................................17

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES.........................................................................................18

ADVISOR.....................................................................................................................18
ADMINISTRATOR...............................................................................................................18
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT................................................................................................20
DISTRIBUTOR.................................................................................................................20
DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS....................................................................20
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.....................................................................................................22
LEGAL COUNSEL...............................................................................................................22

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS............................................................................................22

PRICING OF FUND SHARES.........................................................................................................24

TAXES..........................................................................................................................25

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA................................................................................................26

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................26

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS........................................................................................................26
CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING...................................................................................................27
FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET..........................................................................................27
PROXY VOTING POLICY.........................................................................................................27

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...........................................................................................................27

APPENDIX: DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES RATINGS...................................................................................28

RATINGS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS.................................................................................................28
RATINGS OF COMMERCIAL PAPER.................................................................................................28
</TABLE>

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FUND HISTORY

SSgA Funds (the Investment Company) was organized as a Massachusetts business
trust on October 3, 1987, and operates under a First Amended and Restated Master
Trust Agreement, dated October 13, 1993, as amended. The SSgA Funds was formerly
known as The Seven Seas Series Fund. The name change took effect on December 27,
1996.

The SSgA International Stock Selection Fund was formerly known as the SSgA
Active International Fund. The name change took effect on December 19, 2000.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS

The SSgA Funds is an open-end, management investment company which offers shares
of beneficial interest in separate portfolios, each of which is referred to as a
fund. Each SSgA Fund is diversified(1), in that at least 75% of its total assets
are represented by a variety of instruments including cash, government
securities, securities of other investment companies, and other securities
within the limitations described in the investment restrictions.

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

To the extent consistent with its investment objective and restrictions, the
fund may invest in the following instruments and use the following investment
techniques:

EQUITY SECURITIES. The fund may invest in common and preferred equity
securities publicly traded in the United States or in foreign countries on
developed or emerging markets. The fund's equity securities may be denominated
in foreign currencies and may be held outside the United States. Certain
emerging markets are closed in whole or part to the direct purchase of equity
securities by foreigners. In these markets, the fund may be able to invest in
equity securities solely or primarily through foreign government authorized
pooled investment vehicles.

US GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS. The types of US Government obligations in which the
fund may at times invest include: (1) A variety of US Treasury obligations,
which differ only in their interest rates, maturities and times of issuance; and
(2) obligations issued or guaranteed by US Government agencies and
instrumentalities which are supported by any of the following: (a) the full
faith and credit of the US Treasury, (b) the right of the issuer to borrow an
amount limited to a specific line of credit from the US Treasury, (c)
discretionary authority of the US Government agency or instrumentality or (d)
the credit of the instrumentality (examples of agencies and instrumentalities
are: Federal Land Banks, Federal Housing Administration, Federal Farm Credit
Bank, Farmers Home Administration, Export--Import Bank of the United States,
Central Bank for Cooperatives, Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, Federal Home
Loan Banks, General Services Administration, Maritime Administration, Tennessee
Development Bank, Student Loan Marketing Association, International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development and Federal National Mortgage Association). No
assurance can be given that in the future the US Government will provide
financial support to such US Government agencies or instrumentalities described
in (2)(b), (2)(c) and (2)(d), other than as set forth above, since it is not
obligated to do so by law. The fund may purchase US Government obligations on a
forward commitment basis.

DEBT SECURITIES. The fund may also invest in debt securities, including
instruments issued by emerging market companies, governments and their agencies.
Other debt will typically represent less than 5% of the fund's assets. The fund
is likely to purchase debt securities which are not investment grade debt, since
much of the emerging market debt falls in this category. These securities are
subject to market and credit risk. These lower rated debt securities may include
obligations that are in default or that face the risk of default with respect to
principal or interest. Such securities are sometimes referred to as "junk
bonds." Please see the Appendix for a description of securities ratings.

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES. Asset-backed securities represent undivided fractional
interests in pools of instruments, such as consumer loans, and are similar in
structure to mortgage-related pass-through securities. Payments of principal and
interest are passed through to holders of the securities and are typically
supported by some form of credit enhancement, such as a letter of credit, surety
bond, limited guarantee by another entity or by priority to certain of the
borrower's other securities. The degree of credit-enhancement varies, generally
applying only until exhausted and covering only a fraction of the security's par
value.

----------------
(1) With the exception of the SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund, which is
non-diversified.

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The value of asset-backed securities is affected by changes in the market's
perception of the asset backing the security, changes in the creditworthiness of
the servicing agent for the instrument pool, the originator of the instruments
or the financial institution providing any credit enhancement and the
expenditure of any portion of any credit enhancement. The risks of investing in
asset-backed securities are ultimately dependent upon payment of the underlying
instruments by the obligors, and a fund would generally have no recourse against
the obligee of the instruments in the event of default by an obligor. The
underlying instruments are subject to prepayments which shorten the weighted
average life of asset-backed securities and may lower their return, in the same
manner as described below for prepayments of pools of mortgage loans underlying
mortgage-backed securities. Use of asset-backed securities will represent less
than 5% of the fund's total assets by issuer.

SECTION 4(2) COMMERCIAL PAPER. The fund may invest in commercial paper
issued in reliance on the so-called "private placement" exemption from
registration afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ("Section
4(2) paper"). Section 4(2) paper is restricted as to disposition under the
federal securities laws, and generally is sold to investors who agree that they
are purchasing the paper for an investment and not with a view to public
distribution. Any resale by the purchaser must be in an exempt transaction.
Section 4(2) paper is normally resold to other investors through or with the
assistance of the issuer or investment dealers who make a market in Section 4(2)
paper, thus providing liquidity. Pursuant to guidelines established by the Board
of Trustees, the Advisor may determine that Section 4(2) paper is liquid for the
purposes of complying with the fund's investment restriction relating to
investments in illiquid securities.

EURODOLLAR CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT (ECDS), EURODOLLAR TIME DEPOSITS (ETDS) AND
YANKEE CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT (YCDS). ECDS are US dollar denominated
certificates of deposit issued by foreign branches of domestic banks. ETDS are
US dollar denominated deposits in foreign banks or foreign branches of US banks.
YCDS are US dollar denominated certificates of deposit issued by US branches of
foreign banks.

Different risks than those associated with the obligations of domestic banks may
exist for ECDS, ETDS and YCDS because the banks issuing these instruments, or
their domestic or foreign branches, are not necessarily subject to the same
regulatory requirements that apply to domestic banks, such as loan limitations,
examinations and reserve, accounting, auditing, recordkeeping and public
reporting requirements.

AMERICAN DEPOSITORY RECEIPTS (ADRS). The fund may invest in ADRs under
certain circumstances as an alternative to directly investing in foreign
securities. Generally, ADRs, in registered form, are designed for use in the US
securities markets. ADRs are receipts typically issued by a US bank or trust
company evidencing ownership of the underlying securities. ADRs represent the
right to receive securities of foreign issuers deposited in a domestic bank or a
correspondent bank. ADRs do not eliminate the risk inherent in investing in the
securities of foreign issuers. However, by investing in ADRs rather than
directly in a foreign issuer's stock, the fund can avoid currency risks during
the settlement period for either purchases or sales. In general, there is a
large liquid market in the US for many ADRs. The information available for ADRs
is subject to the accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards of the
domestic market or exchange on which they are traded, which standards are more
uniform and more exacting than those to which many foreign issuers are subject.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with
financial institutions. Under repurchase agreements, these parties sell
securities to a fund and agree to repurchase the securities at the fund's cost
plus interest within a specified time (normally one day). The securities
purchased by each fund have a total value in excess of the purchase price paid
by the fund and are held by the Custodian until repurchased. Repurchase
agreements assist the fund in being invested fully while retaining "overnight"
flexibility in pursuit of investments of a longer-term nature. The fund will
limit repurchase transactions to those member banks of the Federal Reserve
System and broker-dealers whose creditworthiness is continually monitored and
found satisfactory by the Advisor.

REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The fund may enter into reverse repurchase
agreements under the circumstances described in "Investment Restrictions." Under
reverse repurchase agreements, a fund transfers possession of portfolio
securities to financial institutions in return for cash in an amount equal to a
percentage of the portfolio securities' market value and agrees to repurchase
the securities at a future date by repaying the cash with interest. The fund
retains the right to receive interest and principal payments from the securities
while they are in the possession of the financial institutions. Cash or liquid
high quality debt obligations from a fund's portfolio equal in value to the
repurchase price including any accrued interest will be segregated by Custodian
on the fund's records while a reverse repurchase agreement is in effect. Reverse
repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of securities sold
by the fund may decline below the price at which it is obligated to repurchase
the securities. Reverse repurchase agreements may be used as a means of
borrowing temporarily for extraordinary or emergency purposes or to facilitate
redemptions and are not used to leverage the fund.

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enforcement of the repurchase agreement. 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.

WARRANTS. The fund may invest in warrants which entitle the holder to buy
equity securities at a specific price for a specific period of time. Warrants
may be considered more speculative than certain other types of investments in
that they do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to
the securities which may be purchased nor do they represent any rights in the
assets of the issuing company. Also, the value of the warrant does not
necessarily change with the value of the underlying securities and a warrant
ceases to have value if it is not exercised prior to the expiration date. The
fund will not invest more than 5% of the value of its net assets in warrants, or
more than 2% in warrants which are not listed on the New York or American Stock
Exchanges.

EQUITY SWAPS. Equity swap agreements are contracts between parties in
which one party agrees to make payments to the other party based on the change
in market value of a specified index or asset. In return, the other party agrees
to make payments to the first party based on the return of a different specified
index or asset. Although swap agreements entail the risk that a party will
default on its payment obligations, the portfolios will minimize this risk by
entering into agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor deems
creditworthy. The Advisor will allow the funds to enter into swap agreements
only with counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as repurchase
agreement counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement guidelines.
Swap agreements bear the risk that the portfolios will not be able to meet their
obligation to the counterparty. This risk will be mitigated by investing the
portfolios in the specific asset for which it is obligated to pay a return.

TOTAL RATE OF RETURN SWAPS. The funds may contract with a counterparty to
pay a stream of cash flows and receive the total return of an index or a
security for purposes of attempting to obtain a particular desired return at a
lower cost to the fund than if the fund had invested directly in an instrument
that yielded that desired return. The Advisor will cause the fund to enter into
swap agreements only with counterparties that would be eligible for
consideration as repurchase agreement counterparties under the SSgA Funds'
repurchase agreement guidelines.

PURCHASE OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY FUNDS. To the extent permitted under
the 1940 Act and exemptive rules and orders thereunder, each fund may seek to
achieve its investment objective by investing solely in the shares of other
investment companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and
policies. These other investment companies may charge management fees which
shall be borne by the fund.

WHEN-ISSUED TRANSACTIONS. New issues of securities are often offered on a
when-issued basis. This means that delivery and payment for the securities
normally will take place several days after the date the buyer commits to
purchase them. The payment obligation and the interest rate that will be
received on securities purchased on a when-issued basis are each fixed at the
time the buyer enters into the commitment.

The fund will make commitments to purchase when-issued securities only with the
intention of actually acquiring the securities, but a fund may sell these
securities or dispose of the commitment before the settlement date if it is
deemed advisable as a matter of investment strategy. Cash or marketable high
quality debt securities equal to the amount of the above commitments will be
segregated on the fund's records. For the purpose of determining the adequacy of
these securities the segregated securities will be valued at market. If the
market value of such securities declines, additional cash or securities will be
segregated on the fund's records on a daily basis so that the market value of
the account will equal the amount of such commitments by the fund. The fund will
not invest more than 25% of its net assets in when-issued securities.

Securities purchased on a when-issued basis and held by the fund are subject to
changes in market value based upon the public's perception of changes in the
level of interest rates. Generally, the value of such securities will fluctuate
inversely to changes in interest rates -- i.e., they will appreciate in value
when interest rates decline and decrease in value when interest rates rise.
Therefore, if in order to achieve higher interest income a fund remains
substantially fully invested at the same time that it has purchased securities
on a "when-issued" basis, there will be a greater possibility of fluctuation in
the fund's net asset value.

When payment for when-issued securities is due, the fund will meet its
obligations from then-available cash flow, the sale of segregated securities,
the sale of other securities or, and although it would not normally expect to do
so, from the sale of the when-issued securities themselves (which may have a
market value greater or less than the fund's payment obligation). The sale of
securities to meet such obligations carries with it a greater potential for the
realization of capital gains, which are subject to federal income taxes.

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accomplished through individually negotiated contractual agreements to purchase
or to sell a specified currency at a specified future date and price set at the
time of the contract. A fund's dealings in forward foreign currency exchange
contracts may be with respect to a specific purchase or sale of a security, or
with respect to its portfolio positions generally. A fund is not obligated to
hedge its portfolio positions and will enter into such transactions only to the
extent, if any, deemed appropriate by Advisor. Forward commitments generally
provide a cost-effective way of defending against losses due to foreign currency
depreciation in which the securities are denominated.

In addition to the forward exchange contracts, the Emerging Markets and
International Stock Selection Funds may also purchase or sell listed or OTC
foreign currency options and foreign currency futures and related options as a
short or long hedge against possible variations in foreign currency exchange
rates. The cost to a fund of engaging in foreign currency transactions varies
with such factors as the currencies involved, the length of the contract period
and the market conditions then prevailing. Transactions involving forward
exchange contracts and futures contracts and options thereon are subject to
certain risks. Put and call options on currency may also be used to hedge
against fluctuation in currency notes when forward contracts and/or futures are
deemed to be not cost effective. Options will not be used to provide leverage in
any way.

The funds may not hedge their positions with respect to the currency of a
particular country to an extent greater than the aggregate market value (at the
time of making such sale) of the securities held in its portfolio denominated or
quoted in that particular foreign currency. No fund will enter into a position
hedging commitment if, as a result thereof, it would have more than 10% of the
value of its assets committed to such contracts. No fund will enter into a
forward contract with a term of more than one year.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS AND ILLIQUID SECURITIES. The fund and the Advisor believe
that carefully selected investments in joint ventures, cooperatives,
partnerships, private placements, unlisted securities, and other similar
vehicles (collectively, "special situations") could enhance the fund's capital
appreciation potential. These investments are generally illiquid. The fund
currently does not intend to invest more than 5% of its net assets in all
types of illiquid securities or securities that are not readily marketable,
including special situations. In no case will the fund invest more than 15% of
its net assets in illiquid securities. Due to foreign ownership restrictions,
the fund may invest periodically in illiquid securities which are or become
illiquid due to restrictions on foreign ownership imposed by foreign
governments. Said securities may be more difficult to price and trade. The
absence of a regular trading market for illiquid securities imposes additional
risks on investment in these securities. Illiquid securities may be
difficult to value and may often be disposed of only after considerable expense
and delay.

FORWARD COMMITMENTS. The fund may contract to purchase securities for a
fixed price at a future date beyond customary settlement time consistent with
the fund's ability to manage its investment portfolio and meet redemption
requests. A fund may dispose of a commitment prior to settlement if it is
appropriate to do so and realize short-term profits or losses upon such sale.
When effecting such transactions, cash or liquid high quality debt obligations
held by the fund of a dollar amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio
securities to be purchased will be segregated on the fund's records at the trade
date and maintained until the transaction is settled. Forward commitments
involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines
prior to the settlement date, or if the other party fails to complete the
transaction.

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Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New
Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United
States and the United Kingdom. These are the countries listed in the MSCI
EAFE Index as of the date of this Statement of Additional Information.
Countries may be added to or deleted from the list.

** 8 INTERFUND LENDING. The SSgA Funds has been granted permission from the
SEC to participate in a joint lending and borrowing facility (the "Credit
Facility"). Portfolios of the SSgA Funds may borrow money from the SSgA Money
Market Fund for temporary purposes. All such borrowing and lending will be
subject to a participating fund's fundamental investment limitations. The SSgA
Money Market Fund will lend through the program only when the returns are higher
than those available from an investment in repurchase agreements or short term
reserves. The SSgA Funds will borrow through the program only when the costs are
equal to or lower than the cost of bank loans. Interfund loans and borrowings
normally extend overnight, but can have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans
may be called on one business day's notice. A participating fund may have to
borrow from a bank at a higher interest rate if an interfund loan is called or
not renewed. Any delay in repayment to the SSgA Money Market Fund could result
in a lost investment opportunity or additional borrowing costs.

SECURITIES LENDING. A fund may lend portfolio securities with a value of up to
33-1/3% of its total assets. For these purposes, total assets shall include the
value of all assets received as collateral for the loan. Such loans may be
terminated at any time, and a fund will receive cash or other obligations as
collateral. In a loan transaction, as compensation for lending its securities, a
fund will receive a portion of the dividends or interest accrued on the
securities held as collateral or, in the case of cash collateral, a portion of
the income from the investment of such cash. In addition, a fund will receive
the amount of all dividends, interest and other distributions on the loaned
securities. However, the borrower has the right to vote the loaned securities. A
fund will call loans to vote proxies if a material issue affecting the
investment is to be voted upon. Should the borrower of the securities fail
financially, a fund may experience delays in recovering the securities or
exercising its rights in the collateral. Loans are made only to borrowers that
are deemed by Advisor to be of good financial standing. In a loan transaction, a
fund will also bear the risk of any decline in value of securities acquired with
cash collateral. A fund will minimize this risk by limiting the investment of
cash collateral to high quality instruments of short maturity. This strategy is
not used to leverage any fund.

HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES

The fund may seek to hedge against movements in the equity markets, interest
rates and currency exchange rates through the use of options, futures
transactions, options on futures and forward foreign currency exchange
transactions. The fund has authority to write (sell) covered call and put
options on their portfolio securities, purchase put and call options on
securities and engage in transactions in stock index options, stock index
futures and financial futures and related options on such futures. The fund may
enter into such options and futures transactions either on exchanges or in the
over-the-counter ("OTC") markets. Although certain risks are involved in options
and futures transactions (as discussed in the prospectus and below), the Advisor
believes that, because the fund will only engage in these transactions for
hedging purposes, the options and futures portfolio strategies of the fund will
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the risks frequently associated with the speculative use of options and
futures transactions. Although the use of hedging strategies by the fund is
intended to reduce the volatility of the net asset value of the fund's
shares, the fund's net asset value will nevertheless fluctuate. There can be
no assurance that the fund's hedging transactions will be effective.

WRITING COVERED CALL OPTIONS. The fund is authorized to write (sell) covered
call options on the securities in which it may invest and to enter into closing
purchase transactions with respect to such options. Writing a call option
obligates a fund to sell or deliver the option's underlying security, in return
for the strike price, upon exercise of the option. By writing a call option, the
fund receives an option premium from the purchaser of the call option. Writing
covered call options is generally a profitable strategy if prices remain the
same or fall. Through receipt of the option premium, the fund would seek to
mitigate the effects of a price decline. By writing covered call options,
however, the fund gives up the opportunity, while the option is in effect, to
profit from any price increase in the underlying security above the option
exercise price. In addition, the fund's ability to sell the underlying security
will be limited while the option is in effect unless the fund effects a closing
purchase transaction.

WRITING COVERED PUT OPTIONS. The fund is authorized to write (sell) covered put
options on its portfolio securities and to enter into closing transactions with
respect to such options.

When a fund writes a put option, it takes the opposite side of the transaction
from the option's purchaser. In return for receipt of the premium, the fund
assumes the obligation to pay the strike price for the option's underlying
instrument if the other party to the option chooses to exercise it. The fund may
seek to terminate its position in a put option it writes before exercise by
closing out the option in the secondary market at its current price. If the
secondary market is not liquid for an option the fund has written, however, the
fund must continue to be prepared to pay the strike price while the option is
outstanding, regardless of price changes, and must continue to set aside assets
to cover its position.

The fund may write put options as an alternative to purchasing actual
securities. If security prices rise, the fund would expect to profit from a
written put option, although its gain would be limited to the amount of the
premium it received. If security prices remain the same over time, it is likely
that the fund will also profit, because it should be able to close out the
option at a lower price. If security prices fall, the fund would expect to
suffer a loss. This loss should be less than the loss the fund would have
experienced from purchasing the underlying instrument directly, however, because
the premium received for writing the option should mitigate the effects of the
decline.

PURCHASING PUT OPTIONS. The fund is authorized to purchase put options to hedge
against a decline in the market value of its portfolio securities. By buying a
put option a fund has the right (but not the obligation) to sell the underlying
security at the exercise price, thus limiting the fund's risk of loss through a
decline in the market value of the security until the put option expires. The
amount of any appreciation in the value of the underlying security will be
partially offset by the amount of the premium paid by the fund for the put
option and any related transaction costs. Prior to its expiration, a put option
may be sold in a closing sale transaction and profit or loss from the sale will
depend on whether the amount received is more or less than the premium paid for
the put option plus the related transaction costs. A closing sale transaction
cancels out the fund's position as the purchaser of an option by means of an
offsetting sale of an identical option prior to the expiration of the option it
has purchased. The fund will not purchase put options on securities (including
stock index options) if as a result of such purchase, the aggregate cost of all
outstanding options on securities held by the fund would exceed 5% of the market
value of the fund's total assets.

PURCHASING CALL OPTIONS. The fund is also authorized to purchase call options.
The features of call options are essentially the same as those of put options,
except that the purchaser of a call option obtains the right to purchase, rather
than sell, the underlying instrument at the option's strike price (call options
on futures contracts are settled by purchasing the underlying futures contract).
The fund will purchase call options only in connection with "closing purchase
transactions." The fund will not purchase call options on securities (including
stock index options) if as a result of such purchase the aggregate cost of all
outstanding options on securities held by the fund would exceed 5% of the market
value of the fund's total assets.

INTEREST RATE AND FINANCIAL FUTURES OPTIONS. The fund may invest in interest
rate futures contracts, foreign currency futures contracts, and options thereon
that are traded on a US or foreign exchange or board of trade, as specified in
the Prospectuses. An interest rate, foreign currency or index futures contract
provides for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a
specified quantity of a financial instruments (such as GNMA certificates or
Treasury bonds) or foreign currency or the cash value of an index at a specified
price at a future date. A futures contract on an index is an agreement between
two parties (buyer and seller) to take or make delivery of an amount of cash
equal to the difference between the value of the index at the close of the last
trading day of the contract and the price at which the index contract was
originally written. In the case of futures contracts traded on US exchanges, the
exchange itself or an affiliated clearing corporation assumes the opposite side
of each transaction (i.e., as buyer or seller). A futures contract may be
satisfied or closed out by delivery or purchase, as the case may be, of the
financial instrument or by payment of the change in the cash value of the index.
Frequently, using futures to effect a particular strategy instead of using the
underlying or related security or index will result in lower transaction costs
being incurred. Although the value of an index may be a function of the value of
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specified securities, no physical delivery of these securities is made. A
public market exists in futures contracts covering interest rates, several
indexes and a number of financial instruments and foreign currencies.

Each fund may also purchase and write call and put options on futures contracts.
Options on futures contracts possess many of the same characteristics as options
on securities and indexes (discussed above). A futures option gives the holder
the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a long position (in the
case of a call) or short position (in the case of a put) in a futures contract
at a specified exercise price at any time during the period of the option. Upon
exercise of a call option, the holder acquires a long position in the futures
contract and the writer is assigned the opposite short position. In the case of
a put option, the opposite is true. An option on a futures contract may be
closed out (before exercise or expiration) by an offsetting purchase or sale of
an option on a futures contract of the same series.

As long as required by regulatory authorities, each fund will limit its use of
futures contracts and options on futures contracts to hedging transactions. For
example, a fund might use futures contracts to hedge against anticipated changes
in interest rates that might adversely affect either the value of the fund's
securities or the price of the securities which the fund intends to purchase.
Additionally, a fund may use futures contracts to create equity exposure for its
cash reserves for liquidity purposes.

A fund will only enter into futures contracts and options on futures contracts
which are standardized and traded on a US or foreign exchange, board of trade,
or similar entity, or quoted on an automated quotation system. A fund will enter
into a futures contract only if the contract is "covered" or if the fund at all
times maintains with the Custodian liquid assets equal to or greater than the
fluctuating value of the contract (less any margin or deposit). A fund will
write a call or put option on a futures contract only if the option is
"covered."

RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF FUTURES TRANSACTIONS. The purchase or sale of a
futures contract differs from the purchase or sale of a security in that no
price or premium is paid or received. Instead, an amount of cash or securities
acceptable to the broker and the relevant contract market, which varies, but is
generally about 5% of the contract amount, must be deposited with the broker.
This amount is known as "initial margin" and represents a "good faith" deposit
assuring the performance of both the purchaser and seller under the futures
contract. Subsequent payments to and from the broker, called "variation margin,"
are required to be made on a daily basis as the price of the futures contract
fluctuates making the long and short positions in the futures contracts more or
less valuable, a process known as "marking to market." At any time prior to the
settlement date of the futures contract, the position may be closed out by
taking an opposite position which will operate to terminate the position in the
futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made,
additional cash is required to be paid to or released by the broker and the
purchaser realizes a loss or gain. In addition, a nominal commission is paid on
each completed sale transaction.

Regulations of the CFTC applicable to the fund require that all of the fund's
futures and options on futures transactions constitute bona fide hedging
transactions and that the fund not enter into such transactions if, immediately
thereafter, the sum of the amount of initial margin deposits on the fund's
existing futures positions and premiums paid for related options would exceed 5%
of the market value of the fund's total assets.

RESTRICTIONS ON OTC OPTIONS. The fund may engage in OTC options, including OTC
foreign security and currency options and options on foreign security and
currency futures, only with member banks of the Federal Reserve System and
primary dealers in US Government securities or with affiliates of such banks or
dealers which have capital of at least $50 million or whose obligations are
guaranteed by an entity having capital of at least $50 million. The fund will
acquire only those OTC options for which Advisor believes the fund can receive
on each business day at least two independent bids or offers (one of which will
be from an entity other than a party to the option).

The Staff of the SEC has taken the position that purchased OTC options and the
assets used as cover for written OTC options are illiquid securities. Therefore,
the fund has adopted an operating policy pursuant to which it will not purchase
or sell OTC options (including OTC options on futures contracts) if, as a result
of such transaction, the sum of: (1) the market value of outstanding OTC options
held by the fund; (2) the market value of the underlying securities covered by
outstanding OTC call options sold by the fund; (3) margin deposits on the fund's
existing OTC options on futures contracts; and (4) the market value of all other
assets of the fund that are illiquid or are not otherwise readily marketable,
would exceed 15% of the net assets of the fund, taken at market value. However,
if an OTC option is sold by the fund to a primary US Government securities
dealer recognized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the fund has the
unconditional contractual right to repurchase such OTC option from the dealer at
a predetermined price, then the fund will treat as illiquid such amount of the
underlying securities as is equal to the repurchase price less the amount by
which the option is "in-the-money" (current market value of the underlying
security minus the option's strike price). The repurchase price with primary
dealers is typically a formula price which is generally based on a multiple of
the premium received for the option plus the amount by which the option is
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ASSET COVERAGE FOR FUTURES AND OPTIONS POSITIONS. The fund will not use leverage
in its options and futures strategies. Such investments will be made for hedging
purposes only. The fund will hold securities or other options or futures
positions whose values are expected to offset its obligations under the hedge
strategies. The fund will not enter into an option or futures position that
exposes the fund to an obligation to another party unless it owns either: (1) an
offsetting position in securities or other options or futures contracts; or (2)
cash, receivables and short-term debt securities with a value sufficient to
cover its potential obligations. The fund will comply with guidelines
established by the SEC with respect to coverage of options and futures
strategies by mutual funds, and if the guidelines so require will set aside cash
and high grade liquid debt securities in a segregated account with its custodian
bank in the amount prescribed. The fund's custodian shall maintain the value of
such segregated account equal to the prescribed amount by adding or removing
additional cash or liquid securities to account for fluctuations in the value of
securities held in such account. Securities held in a segregated account cannot
be sold while the futures or option strategy is outstanding, unless they are
replaced with similar securities. As a result, there is a possibility that
segregation of a large percentage of a fund's assets could impede portfolio
management or the fund's ability to meeting redemption requests or other current
obligations.

RISK FACTORS IN OPTIONS, FUTURES, FORWARD AND CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS. The use of
options and futures transactions to hedge the fund's portfolio involves the risk
of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of options and futures and
movements in the price of securities or currencies which are the subject of the
hedge. If the price of the options or futures moves more or less than the price
of hedged securities or currencies, the fund will experience a gain or loss
which will not be completely offset by movements in the price of the subject of
the hedge. The successful use of options and futures also depends on Advisor's
ability to correctly predict price movements in the market involved in a
particular options or futures transaction. To compensate for imperfect
correlations, the fund may purchase or sell stock index options or futures
contracts in a greater dollar amount than the hedged securities if the
volatility of the hedged securities is historically greater than the volatility
of the stock index options or futures contracts. Conversely, the fund may
purchase or sell fewer stock index options or futures contracts, if the
historical price volatility of the hedged securities is less than that of the
stock index options or futures contracts. The risk of imperfect correlation
generally tends to diminish as the maturity date of the stock index option or
futures contract approaches. Options are also subject to the risks of an
illiquid secondary market, particularly in strategies involving writing options,
which the fund cannot terminate by exercise. In general, options whose strike
prices are close to their underlying instruments' current value will have the
highest trading volume, while options whose strike prices are further away may
be less liquid.

The fund intends to enter into options and futures transactions, on an exchange
or in the OTC market, only if there appears to be a liquid secondary market for
such options or futures or, in the case of OTC transactions, the Advisor
believes the fund can receive on each business day at least two independent bids
or offers. However, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market
will exist at any specific time. Thus, it may not be possible to close an
options or futures position. The inability to close options and futures
positions also could have an adverse impact on a fund's ability to effectively
hedge its portfolio. There is also the risk of loss by a fund of margin deposits
or collateral in the event of bankruptcy of a broker with whom the fund has an
open position in an option, a futures contract or related option.

The exchanges on which options on portfolio securities and currency options are
traded have generally established limitations governing the maximum number of
call or put options on the same underlying security or currency (whether or not
covered) which may be written by a single investor, whether acting alone or in
concert with others (regardless of whether such options are written on the same
or different exchanges or are held or written in one or more accounts or through
one or more brokers). "Trading limits" are imposed on the maximum number of
contracts which any person may trade on a particular trading day.

INVESTMENT RISKS

Investors should consider carefully the substantial risks involved in securities
of companies and governments of foreign nations, which are in addition to the
usual risks inherent in domestic investments. There may be less publicly
available information about foreign companies comparable to the reports and
ratings published regarding US companies. Foreign companies are not generally
subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, and
auditing practices and requirements may not be comparable to those applicable to
US companies. Many foreign markets have substantially less volume than either
the established domestic securities exchanges or the OTC markets. Securities of
some foreign companies are less liquid and more volatile than securities of
comparable US companies. Commission rates in foreign countries, which may be
fixed rather than subject to negotiation as in the US, are likely to be higher.
In many foreign countries there is less government supervision and regulation of
securities exchanges, brokers and listed companies than in the US, and capital
requirements for brokerage firms are generally lower. Settlement of transactions
in foreign securities may, in some instances, be subject to delays and related
administrative uncertainties.

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investments in emerging or developing markets exposure to economic
structures that are generally less diverse and mature. Emerging market countries
can have political systems which can be expected to have less stability than
those of more developed countries. The possibility may exist that recent
favorable economic developments in certain emerging market countries may be
suddenly slowed or reversed by unanticipated political or social events in such
countries. Moreover, the economies of individual emerging market countries may
differ favorably or unfavorably from the US economy in such respects as the rate
of growth in gross domestic product, the rate of inflation, capital
reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. (2)
The small current size of the markets for such securities and the currently low
or nonexistent volume of trading can result in a lack of liquidity and in
greater price volatility. Until recently, there has been an absence of a capital
market structure or market-oriented economy in certain emerging market
countries. Because the fund's securities will generally be denominated in
foreign currencies, the value of such securities to the fund will be affected by
changes in currency exchange rates and in exchange control regulations. A change
in the value of a foreign currency against the US dollar will result in a
corresponding change in the US dollar value of the fund's securities. In
addition, some emerging market countries may have fixed or managed currencies
which are not free-floating against the US dollar. Further, certain emerging
market currencies may not be internationally traded. Certain of these currencies
have experienced a steady devaluation relative to the US dollar. Many emerging
markets countries have experienced substantial, and in some periods extremely
high, rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in
inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the
economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries. (3) The
existence of national policies may restrict the fund's investment opportunities
and may include restrictions on investment in issuers or industries deemed
sensitive to national interests. (4) Some emerging markets countries may not
have developed structures governing private or foreign investment and may not
allow for judicial redress for injury to private property.

The fund endeavors to buy and sell foreign currencies on favorable terms. Such
price spread on currency exchange (to cover service charges) may be incurred,
particularly when the fund changes investments from one country to another or
when proceeds from the sale of shares in US dollars are used for the purchase of
securities in foreign countries. Also, some countries may adopt policies which
would prevent the fund from repatriating invested capital and dividends,
withhold portions of interest and dividends at the source, or impose other
taxes, with respect to the fund's investments in securities of issuers of that
country. There also is the possibility of expropriation, nationalization,
confiscatory or other taxation, foreign exchange controls (which may include
suspension of the ability to transfer currency from a given country), default in
foreign government securities, political or social instability, or diplomatic
developments that could adversely affect investments in securities of issuers in
those nations.

The fund may be affected either favorably or unfavorably by fluctuations in the
relative rates of exchange between the currencies of differentiations, exchange
control regulations and indigenous economic and political developments.

INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

The fund is subject to the following investment restrictions. Restrictions 1
through 11 are fundamental, and restrictions 12 through 15 are
nonfundamental. A fundamental restriction may only be changed by a vote of a
majority of the fund's shareholders. A nonfundamental restriction may be changed
by a vote of the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. These
restrictions apply at the time an investment is made. The fund will not:

2. Borrow money, except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or
emergency purposes or to facilitate redemptions (not for leveraging or
investment), provided that borrowings do not exceed an amount equal to
33-1/3% of the current value of the fund's assets taken at market
value, less liabilities other than borrowings. If at any time a fund's
borrowings exceed this limitation due to a decline in net assets, such
borrowings will within three days be reduced to the extent necessary to
comply with this limitation. A fund will not purchase investments once
borrowed funds exceed 5% of its total assets.

3. Pledge, mortgage, or hypothecate its assets. However, the fund may
pledge securities having a market value (on a daily marked-to-market
basis) at the time of the pledge not exceeding 33-1/3% of the value of
the fund's total assets to secure borrowings permitted by paragraph
(2) above.

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value of the fund's holdings in the securities of such issuer exceeds
5% of the value of the fund's assets and to not more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of such issuer.

5. Make loans to any person or firm; provided, however, that the making of
a loan shall not include (i) the acquisition for investment of bonds,
debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of any corporation
or government which are publicly distributed or of a type customarily
purchased by institutional investors, or (ii) the entry into
"repurchase agreements" or "reverse repurchase agreements." A fund
may lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers or other
institutional investors if the aggregate value of all securities loaned
does not exceed 33-1/3% of the value of the fund's total assets.
Portfolio securities may be loaned if collateral values are
continuously maintained at no less than 100% by "marking to market"
daily.

6. Purchase or sell commodities or commodity futures contracts or options
on a futures contract except that the fund may enter into futures
contracts and options thereon for hedging purposes, including
protecting the price or interest rate of a security that the fund
intends to buy and which relate to securities in which the fund may
directly invest and indices comprised of such securities, and may
purchase and write call and put options on such contracts, and if, as a
result thereof, more than 10% of the fund's total assets (taken at
market value at the time of entering into the contract) would be
committed to initial deposits and premiums on open futures contracts
and options on such contracts.

7. Purchase or sell real estate or real estate mortgage loans; provided,
however, that the fund may invest in securities secured by real estate
or interests therein or issued by companies which invest in real estate
or interests therein (including real estate investment trusts), and may
purchase or sell currencies (including forward currency exchange
contracts), futures contracts and related options generally as
described in the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

8. Except as required in connection with permissible financial options
activities and futures contracts, purchase securities on margin or
underwrite securities issued by others, except that a fund will not be
deemed to be an underwriter or to be underwriting on account of the
purchase of securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on
disposition. This restriction does not preclude the fund from obtaining
such short-term credit as may be necessary for the clearance of
purchases and sales of its portfolio securities.

9. Issue senior securities, except as permitted by its investment
objective, policies and restrictions, and except as permitted by the
1940 Act. This restriction shall not be deemed to prohibit the fund
from (i) making any permitted borrowings, mortgages or pledges, or
(ii) entering into repurchase transactions.

10. Purchase or sell puts, calls or invest in straddles, spreads or any
combination thereof, except as described herein and in the fund's
Prospectus, and subject to the following conditions: (i) such options
are written by other persons and (ii) the aggregate premiums paid on
all such options which are held at any time do not exceed 5% of the
fund's total assets.

11. Make short sales of securities or purchase any securities on margin,
except for such short-term credits as are necessary for the clearance
of transactions. The fund may make initial margin deposits and
variation margin payments in connection with transactions in futures
contracts and related options.

12. Purchase from or sell portfolio securities to its officers or directors
or other "interested persons" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the
fund, including their investment advisors and affiliates, except as
permitted by the 1940 Act and exemptive rules or orders thereunder.

13. Invest more than 15% of its net assets in the aggregate, on an ongoing
basis, in illiquid securities or securities that are not readily
marketable, including repurchase agreements and time deposits of more
than seven days' duration.

14. Make investments for the purpose of gaining control of an issuer's
management.

15. Invest in real estate limited partnerships that are not readily
marketable.

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With respect to the industry concentration outlined in Investment Restriction
No. 1, the Advisor treats US domestic banks and foreign branches of US banks as
a separate industry from foreign banks.

To the extent these restrictions reflect matters of operating policy which may
be changed without shareholder vote, these restrictions may be amended upon
approval by the Board of Trustees and notice to shareholders. The fund
currently does not intend to invest in the securities of any issuer that would
qualify as a real estate investment trust under federal tax law.

Except with respect to Investment Restriction Nos. 2 and 13, if a percentage
restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a subsequent increase or
decrease in a percentage resulting from a change in the values of assets will
not constitute a violation of that restriction, except as otherwise noted.

TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION

For defensive purposes, the fund may invest temporarily in short term fixed
income securities. These include obligations issued or guaranteed as to
principal and interest by the US Government, its agencies or instrumentalities
and repurchase agreements collateralized by these obligations; commercial paper;
bank certificates of deposit; bankers' acceptances and time deposits. These
short term, fixed income securities may be used without limitation to invest
uncommitted cash balances or to maintain liquidity to meet shareholder
redemptions. When using this strategy, the weighted average maturity of
securities held by the fund will decline, which will possibly cause its yield to
decline as well. This strategy may be inconsistent with the fund's principal
investment strategy in an attempt to respond to adverse market, economic,
political or other conditions. Taking such a temporary defensive position may
result in the fund not achieving its investment objective.

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

Generally, securities are purchased for the fund for investment income and/or
capital appreciation and not for short-term trading profits. The Advisor's sell
discipline for the fund's investment in securities of foreign issuers is based
on the premise of a long-term investment horizon, however, sudden changes in
valuation levels arising from, for example, new macroeconomic policies,
political developments, and industry conditions could change the assumed time
horizon. Some countries impose restrictions on repatriation of capital and/or
dividends which would lengthen the Advisor's assumed time horizon in those
countries. Liquidity, volatility, and overall risk of a position are other
factors considered by the Advisor in determining the appropriate investment
horizon. Therefore, the fund may dispose of securities without regard to the
time they have been held when such action, for defensive or other purposes,
appears advisable.

The portfolio turnover rate for the fund is calculated by dividing the lesser of
purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the particular year, by the
monthly average value of the portfolio securities owned by the fund during the
year. For purposes of determining the rate, all short-term securities, including
options, futures, forward contracts and repurchase agreements, are excluded. A
high turnover rate (over 100%) will: (1): increase transactions expenses which
will adversely affect a fund's performance; and (2) result in increased
brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, and the possibility of
realized capital gains.

The portfolio turnover rate for the fund for each of the fiscal years ended
August 31 was:

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing generally the management,
activities and affairs of each fund and has approved contracts with various
financial organizations to provide, among other services, day-to-day management
required by the SSgA funds (see the section called "Investment Advisory and
Other Services."). Trustees hold office until they resign or are removed by, in
substance, a vote of two-thirds of Investment Company shares outstanding. The
officers, all of whom are employed by the Administrator or its affiliates, are
responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of the SSgA Funds'
operations.

The following lists the SSgA Funds' trustees and officers, mailing addresses and
ages, positions with the SSgA funds and present and principal occupations during
the past five years.

<TABLE>
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NAME, ADDRESS AND AGE POSITION(S) WITH PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST 5 YEARS
SSGA FUNDS
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Lynn L. Anderson Trustee (Interested - Vice Chairman, Frank Russell Company;
909 A Street Person of the SSgA - Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Frank
Tacoma, WA 98402 funds as defined in Russell Investment Management Company and Russell Fund
Age 61 the 1940 Act), Distributors, Inc.;
Chairman of the - Chairman of the Board, Frank Russell Trust Company;
Board and President - Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Frank
Russell Investment Company and Russell Insurance Funds;
and
- Director, Russell Insurance Agency, Inc., Frank Russell
Investments (Ireland) Limited, Frank Russell Investment
Company plc; Frank Russell Institutional Funds plc, Frank
Russell Qualifying Investor Fund, and Frank Russell
Investments (Cayman) Ltd.
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William L. Marshall Trustee - Chief Executive Officer and President, Wm. L. Marshall
33 West Court Street Associates, Inc., Wm. L. Marshall Companies, Inc. and
Doylestown, PA 18901 the Marshall Financial Group (a registered investment
Age 58 advisor and provider of financial and related consulting
services);
- Certified Financial Planner and Member, Institute of
Certified Financial Planners; and
- Registered Representative for Securities with FSC
Securities Corp., Marietta, Georgia.
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Steven J. Mastrovich Trustee - September 2000 to Present, Global Head of Structured Real
522 5th Avenue Estate, J.P. Morgan Investment Management
New York, NY 10036 - January 2000 to September 2000, Managing Director, HSBC
Age 44 Securities (USA) Inc.
- From 1998 to 2000, President, Key Global Capital, Inc.;
- From 1997 to 1998, Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
(law firm); and
- From 1994 to 1997, Partner, Brown, Rudnick, Freed &
Gesmer (law firm).
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Patrick J. Riley Trustee - Partner, Riley, Burke & Donahue, L.L.P. (law firm).
One Corporate Place
55 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923
Age 52
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Richard D. Shirk Trustee - 1992 to Present, President and Chief Executive Officer,
3350 Peachtree Road, N.E. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Georgia;
Atlanta, GA 30326 - 1993 to Present, Chairman and Board Member, Georgia
Age 55 Caring for Children Foundation (private foundation);
- 1996 to Present, President and CEO, Cerulean Companies,
Inc. (holding company); and
- 1998 to Present, Board Member, Healthcare Georgia
Foundation (private foundation)
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Bruce D. Taber Trustee - Consultant, Computer Simulation, General Electric
26 Round Top Road Industrial Control Systems.
Boxford, MA 01921
Age 57
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Henry W. Todd Trustee - President and Director, Zink & Triest Co., Inc. (dealer
111 Commerce Drive in vanilla flavor materials); and
Montgomeryville, PA 18936 - Director, Executive Vice President, A.M. Todd Group, Inc.
Age 53 and Flavorite Laboratories.
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J. David Griswold Vice President and - Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Frank
909 A Street Secretary Russell Investment Management Company, Frank Russell
Tacoma, WA 98402 Capital Inc., Frank Russell Company and Frank Russell
Age 43 Investments (Delaware), Inc.;
- President and Associate General Counsel, Russell Fund
Distributors, Inc.
- Director, Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Frank
Russell Securities, Inc.;
- Secretary, Frank Russell Canada Limited/Limitee.
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Mark E. Swanson Treasurer and - Director - Funds Administration, Frank Russell Investment
909 A Street Principal Accounting Management Company and Frank Russell Trust Company; and
Tacoma, WA 98402 Officer - Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer, Frank Russell
Age 37 Investment Company and Russell Insurance Funds.

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Rick J. Chase Assistant Treasurer - Manager, Fund Administration, Frank Russell Investment
909 A Street Management Company; and
Tacoma, WA 98402 - Assistant Treasurer, Frank Russell Investment Company and
Age 35 Russell Insurance Funds.
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Carol E. Ludwig Assistant Treasurer - Senior Accountant, Fund Administration, Frank Russell
909 A Street Investment Management Company.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Age 46
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Deedra S. Walkey Assistant Secretary - Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Frank
909 A Street Russell Company, Frank Russell Investment Management
Tacoma, WA 98402 Company, Frank Russell Trust Company, Frank Russell
Age 36 Investment Company, Russell Insurance Funds, and Russell
Insurance Agency.
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Carla L. Anderson Assistant Secretary - Senior Paralegal and Assistant Secretary, Frank Russell
909 A Street Company, Frank Russell Investment Management Company,
Tacoma, WA 98402 Frank Russell Securities, Inc., Russell Fund
Age 36 Distributors, Inc., Frank Russell Capital Inc., Frank
Russell International Services Company Inc., Russell Real
Estate Advisors Inc. and A Street Investment Associates,
Inc.
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</TABLE>

COMPENSATION

Trustees who are not officers or employees of Frank Russell Investment
Management Company, State Street Bank and Trust Company or their affiliates are
paid $63,000 each fiscal year and are reimbursed for travel and other expenses
they incur in attending Board meetings. As of the date of this SAI, the Trustees
were not paid pension or retirement benefits as part of Investment Company
expenses. However, the Trustees have approved a deferred compensation plan by
which they would be allowed to invest a portion of their annual trustee fee in
shares of the SSgA Funds. The Investment Company has obtained an exemptive order
from the SEC to enable it to offer this benefit. Participation by the Trustees
is optional. To date, none of the Trustees have used the deferred compensation
plan. The Investment Company's officers and employees are compensated by the
Administrator or its affiliates.

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NAME OF SSGA FUND AMOUNT OF TOTAL ANNUAL TRUSTEE
COMPENSATION (INCLUDING OUT OF POCKET
EXPENSES) ATTRIBUTABLE TO EACH FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
2000
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<S> <C>
Money Market $141,408
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US Government Money Market 25,271
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Matrix Equity 10,505
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S&P 500 Index 56,499
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Small Cap 10,245
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Yield Plus 13,652
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Bond Market 10,052
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Emerging Markets 11,571
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US Treasury Money Market 22,464
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Growth & Income 10,798
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Intermediate 5,807
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Prime Money Market 52,908
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Tax Free Money Market 9,667
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International Stock Selection 7,042
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Tuckerman Active REIT 4,533
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International Growth Opportunities 6,915
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High Yield Bond 4,912
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Special Equity 4,409
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Aggressive Equity 4,083
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IAM SHARES 5,877
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Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund(2) 32
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All Life Solutions Funds 0
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CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

State Street may from time to time have discretionary authority over accounts
which invest in Investment Company shares. These accounts include accounts
maintained for securities lending clients and accounts which permit the use of
Investment Company portfolios as short-term cash sweep investments. Shares
purchased for all discretionary accounts are held of record by State Street, who
retains voting control of such shares. As of November 21, 2000, State Street
held of record less than 25% of the issued and outstanding shares of Investment
Company in connection with its discretionary accounts. Consequently, State
Street is not deemed to be a controlling person of Investment Company for
purposes of the 1940 Act.

The Trustees and officers of Investment Company, as a group, own less than 1% of
Investment Company's voting securities.

As of November 21, 2000, the following shareholders owned of record 5% or more
of the issued and outstanding shares of the fund. Such shares may be held
pursuant to a shareholder servicing arrangement in omnibus accounts for
underlying shareholders:

- Windanchor, 1776 Heritage Drive, Adams Building 4 West, North Quincy MA
02171-2119--12%; and
- Winddeck, 1776 Heritage Drive, Adams Building 4 West, North Quincy, MA
02171-2119--9%.

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(1)The fund did not operate a full year during fiscal 2000.

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INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES

ADVISOR

State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as the SSgA Funds' Investment Advisor
pursuant to an Advisory Agreement dated April 12, 1988. State Street is a wholly
owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation, a publicly held bank holding
company. State Street's address is 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110. State
Street also serves as the Investment Company's Custodian and Transfer Agent (see
below).

The Advisory Agreement will continue from year to year provided that a majority
of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the fund and either a majority
of all Trustees or a majority of the shareholders of the fund approve its
continuance. The Agreement may be terminated by the Advisor or a fund without
penalty upon sixty days' notice and will terminate automatically upon its
assignment.

Under the Advisory Agreement, the Advisor directs each fund's investments in
accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations. For these
services, the fund pays an annual management fee to the Advisor. The management
fee rate is a percentage of the average daily net asset value of the fund,
calculated daily and paid monthly.

The fund accrued the following expenses to Advisor for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

Additionally, Advisor voluntarily agreed to waive up to the full amount of its
advisory fees for the fund to the extent that expenses exceed 1.00% of average
daily net assets on an annual basis, which amounted to $298,667 in Fiscal 2000,
$344,227 in Fiscal 1999 and $303,608 in Fiscal 1998. The Advisor has
contractually agreed to the waiver through December 31, 2002.

STATE STREET'S CODE OF ETHICS. Under State Street Global Advisors' Code of
Ethics, all employees who are deemed to be access persons (employees who have
interaction with funds or accounts managed by SSgA as part of their job
function) must pre-clear personal securities transactions. The Code of Ethics is
designed to ensure that employees conduct their personal securities transactions
in a manner that does not create an actual or potential conflict of interest to
SSgA's business or fiduciary responsibilities. Subject to the pre-clearance
procedures contained in the Code, State Street employees may purchase securities
held by the fund. In addition, the Code of Ethics establishes standards
prohibiting the trading in or recommending of securities based on material,
nonpublic information or the divulgence of such information to others.

ADMINISTRATOR

Frank Russell Investment Management Company serves as the Investment Company's
Administrator, pursuant to an Administration Agreement dated April 12, 1988.

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New York City, Toronto, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Paris, Singapore and Auckland,
and have approximately 1,400 officers and employees. The Administrator's and
Frank Russell Company's mailing address is 909 A Street, Tacoma, WA 98402.
Frank Russell Company is an independently operated subsidiary of The
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Pursuant to the Administration Agreement with Investment Company, the
Administrator will: (1) supervise all aspects of the fund's operations; (2)
provide the fund with administrative and clerical services, including the
maintenance of certain of the fund's books and records; (3) arrange the periodic
updating of the fund's prospectuses and any supplements thereto; (4) provide
proxy materials and reports to fund shareholders and the Securities and Exchange
Commission; (5) provide the fund with adequate office space and all necessary
office equipment and services, including telephone service, heat, utilities,
stationery supplies and similar items; and (6) prepare monthly fact sheets for
each portfolio of the Investment Company. For these services, the Investment
Company pays the Administrator an annual fee equal to (x) the sum of the
products of the average daily net assets for each portfolio multiplied by the
following percentages:

MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIOS
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3.15 basis points up to and including $15 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US EQUITY PORTFOLIOS
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3.15 basis points up to and including $2 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIOS
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3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIOS
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7.0 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 5.0 basis points thereafter

FEEDER PORTFOLIOS(1)
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3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 1.0 basis points thereafter

less (y) an amount equal to the sum of distribution expenses incurred by the
funds' Distributor on behalf of each fund.

In addition, the Administrator charges a flat fee of $30,000 per year per fund
on each fund (except Life Solutions Funds) with less than $500 million in assets
under management. For administrative services provided in connection with the
monthly portfolio fact sheets, the Investment Company pays $1,500 per year per
fund for monthly fact sheets and the use of Russell Performance Universes
software product.

The percentage of the fee paid by a particular fund is equal to the percentage
of average aggregate daily net assets that are attributable to that fund. The
Administrator will also receive reimbursement of expenses it incurs in
connection with establishing new investment portfolios. The Administration
Agreement will continue from year to year provided that a majority of the
Trustees and a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of each
fund and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of
the Distribution Plan described below or the Administration Agreement approve
its continuance. The Agreement may be terminated by the Administrator or any
fund without penalty upon sixty days' notice and will terminate automatically
upon its assignment.

THE ADMINISTRATOR AND DISTRIBUTOR'S CODE OF ETHICS. Officers and employees of
the Administrator and Distributor are permitted to engage in personal securities
transactions subject to restrictions and procedures set forth in the
Confidentiality Manual and Code of Ethics adopted by the Investment Company,
Administrator and Distributor. Such restrictions and procedures include
substantially all of the recommendations of the Advisory Group of the Investment
Company Institute and comply with Securities and Exchange Commission rules and
regulations.

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(1)The fee applicable to Feeder Portfolios shall apply for so long as all
investable assets of the applicable fund are invested in another investment
company with substantially the same investment objectives and policies. The
fee would revert to the appropriate fee, classified by fund type, should the
fund cease operating as a Feeder Portfolio.

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The fund accrued the following expenses to Administrator for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT

State Street serves as the Custodian and Transfer Agent for the Investment
Company. State Street also provides the basic portfolio recordkeeping required
by the Investment Company for regulatory and financial reporting purposes. For
its services as Custodian, State Street is paid an annual fee in accordance with
the following: custody services--a fee payable monthly on a pro rata basis,
based on the following percentages of average daily net assets of each fund: $0
up to $1.5 billion--0.02%, over $1.5 billion--0.015% (for purposes of
calculating the break point, the assets of all domestic funds are aggregated);
securities transaction charges from $6.00 to $25.00 per transaction; Eurodollar
transaction fees ranging from $110.00 to $125.00 per transaction; monthly
pricing fees of $375.00 per investment portfolio and from $4.00 to $16.00 per
security, depending on the type of instrument and the pricing service used;
yield calculation fees of $350.00 per non-money market portfolio per year; and
$15,000 annual fee for services relating to the S&P 500 Index Fund as a feeder
fund. For Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent services, State Street is paid
the following annual account services fees: $9.00 open account fee; $1.50 closed
account fee; fund minimum per portfolio for one to four portfolios--$36,000,
five to six portfolios--$24,000, and over six portfolios $18,000. Portfolio fees
are allocated to each fund based on the average net asset value of each fund and
are billable on a monthly basis at the rate of 1/12 of the annual fee. Each fund
also pays State Street a $5.00 fee per telephone transaction (purchase or
redemption), which is applied against the monthly billing. State Street is
reimbursed by each fund for supplying certain out-of-pocket expenses including
postage, transfer fees, stamp duties, taxes, wire fees, telexes, and freight.

DISTRIBUTOR

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc. serves as the Distributor of fund shares
pursuant to a Distribution Agreement dated April 12, 1988 ("Distribution
Agreement"). The Distributor is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Administrator.
The Distributor's mailing address is One International Place, Boston, MA 02110.

DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

DISTRIBUTION PLAN. Under the 1940 Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission
has adopted Rule 12b-1, which regulates the circumstances under which a fund
may, directly or indirectly, bear distribution and shareholder servicing
expenses. Rule 12b-1 provides that a fund may pay for such expenses only
pursuant to a plan adopted in accordance with the Rule. Accordingly, each fund
has adopted an active distribution Plan providing for reimbursement for
distribution expenses up to the plan limit.

In connection with the Trustees' consideration of whether to adopt the
Distribution Plan, the Distributor, as the funds' principal underwriter,
represented to the Trustees that the Distributor believes that the Distribution
Plan should result in increased sales and asset retention for the funds by
enabling the funds to reach and retain more investors and servicing agents (such
as brokers, banks, financial planners, investment advisors and other financial
institutions), although it is impossible to know for certain in the absence of a
Distribution Plan or under an alternative distribution arrangement, the level of
sales and asset retention that a fund would have.

The Plan provides that a fund may spend annually, directly or indirectly, up to
0.25% of the value of its average net assets for distribution and shareholder
servicing services. The Plan does not provide for a fund to be charged for
interest, carrying or any other financing charges on any distribution expenses
carried forward to subsequent years. A quarterly report of the amounts expended
under the Plan, and the purposes for which such expenditures were incurred, must
be made to the Trustees for their review. The Plan may not be amended without
shareholder approval to increase materially the distribution or shareholder
servicing costs that the fund may pay. The Plan and material amendments to it
must be approved annually by all of the Trustees and by the Trustees who are
neither "interested persons" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the fund nor have
any direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or any
related agreements.

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incurred in connection with the promotion and sale of fund shares, including
Distributor's overhead expenses for rent, office supplies, equipment, travel,
communication, compensation and benefits of sales personnel.

Under the Plan, the fund and/or the Distributor may also enter into Service
Agreements with financial institutions, which may include the Advisor ("Service
Organizations"), to provide shareholder servicing with respect to shares of the
fund held by or for the customers of the Service Organizations. Under the
Service Agreements, the Service Organizations may provide various services for
such customers, including: answering inquiries regarding the fund; assisting
customers in changing dividend options, account designations and addresses;
performing subaccounting for such customers; establishing and maintaining
customer accounts and records; processing purchase and redemption transactions;
providing periodic statements showing customers' account balances and
integrating such statements with those of other transactions and balances in the
customers' other accounts serviced by the Service Organizations; arranging for
bank wires transferring customers' funds; and such other services as the
customers may request in connection with the fund, to the extent permitted by
applicable statute, rule or regulation. Service Organizations may receive from
the fund and or the Distributor, for shareholder servicing, monthly fees at a
rate that shall not exceed .20% per annum of the average daily net asset value
of the fund's shares owned by or for shareholders with whom the Service
Organization has a servicing relationship. Banks and other financial service
firms may be subject to various state laws, and may be required to register as
dealers pursuant to state law.

The Investment Company has entered into Service Agreements with the Advisor and
the following entities related to the Advisor: State Street Brokerage Services,
Inc.; Fiduciary Investors Services division of State Street Bank and Trust
Company; and CitiStreet LLC. The purpose of the Service Agreements is to obtain
shareholder services for fund shares owned by clients of each of these entities.
In return for these services, the Investment Company pays each of the entities a
fee. These agreements are reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.

Payments to Distributor, as well as payments to Service Organizations, are not
permitted by the Plan to exceed .25% per year of the average net asset value of
the fund's shares. Any payments that are required to be made by the Distribution
Agreement and any Service Agreement but could not be made because of the .25%
limitation may be carried forward and paid in subsequent years so long as the
Plan is in effect. The fund's liability for any such expenses carried forward
shall terminate at the end of two years following the year in which the
expenditure was incurred. Service Organizations will be responsible for prompt
transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may charge fees for their
services.

The fund accrued expenses in the following amount to Distributor for the
fiscal period ended August 31:

For fiscal 2000, this amount is reflective of the following individual
payments:

Advertising $ 5,771
Printing 6,319
Compensation to Dealers 2,888
Compensation to Sales Personnel 9,808
Other * 14,478

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* Other expenses may include such items as compensation for travel,
conferences and seminars for staff, subscriptions, office charges and
professional fees.

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The fund accrued expenses in the following amount to the Advisor, under
Service Agreements pursuant to Rule 12b-1, for the fiscal period ended
August 31:

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP serves as the Investment Company's independent
accountants. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is responsible for performing annual
audits of the financial statements and financial highlights in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, a review
of federal tax returns, and, pursuant to Rule 17f-2 of the 1940 Act, three
security counts. The mailing address of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is 160
Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110.

LEGAL COUNSEL

Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP, Exchange Place, Boston, MA 02109, provides legal
services to the SSgA Funds.

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS

All portfolio transactions are placed on behalf of the fund by the Advisor. The
Advisor ordinarily pays commissions when it executes transactions on a
securities exchange. In contrast, there is generally no stated commission on the
purchase or sale of securities traded in the over-the-counter markets, including
most debt securities and money market instruments. Rather, the price of such
securities includes an undisclosed "commission" in the form of a mark-up or
mark-down. The cost of securities purchased from underwriters includes an
underwriting commission or concession.

The fund contemplates purchasing most equity securities directly in the
securities markets located in emerging or developing countries or in the
over-the-counter markets. ADRs and EDRs may be listed on stock exchanges, or
traded in the over-the-counter markets in the US or Europe, as the case may be.
ADRs, like other securities traded in the US, will be subject to negotiated
commission rates.

Subject to the arrangements and provisions described below, the selection of a
broker or dealer to execute portfolio transactions is usually made by the
Advisor. The Advisory Agreement provides, in substance and subject to specific
directions from officers of Investment Company, that in executing portfolio
transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the principal objective is to
seek the best overall terms available to the fund. Ordinarily, securities will
be purchased from primary markets, and the Advisor shall consider all factors it
deems relevant in assessing the best overall terms available for any
transaction, including the breadth of the market in the security, the price of
the security, the financial condition and execution capability of the broker or
dealer, and the reasonableness of the commission, if any, for the specific
transaction and other transactions on a continuing basis.

The Advisory Agreement authorizes the Advisor to select brokers or dealers to
execute a particular transaction, including principal transactions, and in
evaluating the best overall terms available, to consider the "brokerage and
research services" (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) provided to the fund and/or the Advisor (or its
affiliates). The Advisor is authorized to cause the fund to pay a commission to
a broker or dealer who provides such brokerage and research services for
executing a portfolio transaction which is in excess of the amount of commission
another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction. The
fund or the Advisor, as appropriate, must determine in good faith that such
commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research
services provided--viewed in terms of that particular transaction or in terms of
all the accounts over which the Advisor exercises investment discretion. Any
commission, fee or other remuneration paid to an affiliated broker-dealer is
paid in compliance with the fund's procedures adopted in accordance with Rule
17e-1 of the 1940 Act.

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research, statistical or other services to enable the fund to supplement its
own research and analysis. Research services generally include services which
assist investment professionals in their investment decision-making process,
including information concerning securities or indexes, performance,
technical market action, pricing, risk measurement, corporate responsibility
and proxy issues, in addition to political and economic developments.

With respect to brokerage commissions, if commissions are generated by a fund,
the Board reviews, at least annually, the commissions paid by a fund to evaluate
whether the commissions paid over representative periods of time were reasonable
in relation to commissions being charged by other brokers and the benefits to a
fund. The Trustees periodically review the Advisor's performance of its
responsibilities in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions on
behalf of the fund and review the prices paid by the fund over representative
periods of time to determine if such prices are reasonable in relation to the
benefits provided to the fund. Certain services received by the Advisor
attributable to a particular fund transaction may benefit one or more other
accounts for which the Advisor exercises investment discretion or an Investment
Portfolio other than such fund. The Advisor's fees are not reduced by the
Advisor's receipt of such brokerage and research services.

The total brokerage commissions paid by the fund amounted to the following for
the fiscal YEAR ended August 31:

Of the total brokerage commissions paid by the fund for the fiscal year ended
August 31, 2000, commissions were received by Salomon Smith Barney an affiliated
broker-dealer. No other commissions were received by an affiliated
broker/dealer for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000.

During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000, the fund purchased securities
issued by the following regular brokers or dealers, as defined by Rule 10b-1 of
the 1940 Act, each of which is one of the fund's ten largest brokers or dealers
by dollar amounts of securities executed or commissions received on behalf of
the fund. The value of broker-dealer securities held and the commissions paid
(if any) as of August 31, 2000, are as follows:

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SECURITIES COMMISSIONS
($000) ($000)
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JP Morgan Securities, Inc. $26,838 --
Lehman Brothers Inc. 23,652 $31
Goldman Sachs & Co. 9,928 --
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner 9,737 17
Bank One Capital 6,007 --
HSBC Securities Inc. 5,000 --
Salomon Smith Barney Inc. 696 23
Credit Lyonnais Securities 194 --
Investec Securities 48 --
Credit Suisse First Boston 21 6
Salomon Brothers Inc., New York -- 84
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder -- 10
Cowen & Co. -- 6
Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. -- 6
Robert Fleming -- 3
Dresdner Bank AG Frankfurt -- 2

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PRICING OF FUND SHARES

Shares of the funds are offered without a sales commission by Russell Fund
Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), to institutional and retail investors
which invest for their own account or in a fiduciary or agency capacity. The
fund determines the price per share once each business day at 4:00 p.m. Eastern
time. A business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for
regular trading. Currently, the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading
every weekday except New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's
Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day,
and Christmas Day.

Trading may occur in debt securities and in foreign securities at times when the
New York Stock Exchange is closed (including weekends and holidays or after 4:00
p.m. Eastern time on a regular business day). The trading of portfolio
securities at such times may significantly increase or decrease the net asset
value of fund shares when the shareholder is not able to purchase or redeem fund
shares. Further, because foreign securities markets may close prior to the time
the fund determines net asset value, events affecting the value of the portfolio
securities occurring between the time prices are determined and the time the
fund calculates net asset value may not be reflected in the calculation of net
asset value unless the Board of Trustees determine that a particular event would
materially affect the net asset value. If such an event occurs, these securities
will be valued at their fair value following procedures approved by the
Trustees.

With the exceptions noted below, the fund values portfolio securities at market
value. This generally means that equity securities and fixed income securities
listed and traded principally on any national securities exchange are valued on
the basis of the last sale price or, lacking any sales, at the closing bid
price, on the primary exchange on which the security is traded. United States
equity and fixed-income securities traded principally over-the-counter and
options are valued on the basis of the last sale price. Futures contracts are
valued on the basis of the last reported sales price.

Because many fixed income securities do not trade each day, last sale or bid
prices are frequently not available. Therefore, fixed income securities may be
valued using prices provided by a pricing service when such prices are believed
to reflect the market value of such securities.

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the fair value of such securities. Some international securities trade on
days that the fund is not open for business. As a result, the net asset value
of fund shares may fluctuate on days when fund shareholders may not buy or
sell fund shares.

The fund values securities maturing within 60 days of the valuation date at
amortized cost unless the Board determines that the amortized cost method does
not represent fair value. This method involves valuing an instrument at its cost
and thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of any discount or
premium, even though the portfolio security may increase or decrease in market
value generally in response to changes in interest rates. While this method
provides certainty in valuation, it may result in periods during which value, as
determined by amortized cost, is higher or lower than the price a fund would
receive if it sold the instrument.

For example, in periods of declining interest rates, the daily yield on fund
shares computed by dividing the annualized daily income on the fund's portfolio
by the net asset value based upon the amortized cost valuation technique may
tend to be higher than a similar computation made by using a method of valuation
based upon market prices and estimates. In periods of rising interest rates, the
daily yield on fund shares computed the same way may tend to be lower than a
similar computation made by using a method of calculation based upon market
prices and estimates.

The Investment Company filed an exemption from Section 18(f) of the 1940 Act on
Form N-18-F on December 29, 1987, which may enable it to redeem securities in
kind. Therefore, a fund may pay any portion of the redemption amount (in excess
of $25 million) by a distribution in kind of readily marketable securities from
its portfolio instead of cash.

TAXES

Each fund intends to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company
("RIC") under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
"Code"). As a RIC, each fund will not be liable for federal income taxes on
taxable net investment income and net capital gain (long-term capital gains in
excess of short-term capital losses) that it distributes to its shareholders,
provided that the fund distributes annually to its shareholders at least 90% of
its net investment income and net short-term capital gain for the taxable year
("Distribution Requirement"). For a fund to qualify as a RIC it must abide by
all of the following requirements: (1) at least 90% of the fund's gross income
each taxable year must be derived from dividends, interest, payments with
respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock
or securities or foreign currencies, or other income (including gains from
options, futures or forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of
investing in such stock, securities or currencies ("Income Requirement"); (2) at
the close of each quarter of the fund's taxable year, at least 50% of the value
of its total assets must be represented by cash and cash items, US Government
securities, securities of other RICs, and other securities, with such other
securities limited, in respect of any one issuer, to an amount that does not
exceed 5% of the total assets of the fund or that does not represent more than
10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer; and (3) at the close
of each quarter of the fund's taxable year, not more than 25% of the value of
its assets may be invested in securities (other than US Government securities or
the securities of other RICs) of any one issuer.

Each fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax to the extent it
fails to distribute by the end of any calendar year an amount at least equal to
the sum of: (1) 98% of its ordinary income for that year; (2) 98% of its capital
gain net income for the one-year period ending on October 31 of that year; and
(3) certain undistributed amounts from the preceding calendar year. For this and
other purposes, dividends declared in October, November or December of any
calendar year and made payable to shareholders of record in such month will be
deemed to have been received on December 31 of such year if the dividends are
paid by the fund subsequent to December 31 but prior to February 1 of the
following year.

If a shareholder receives a distribution taxable as a long-term gain with
respect to shares of a fund and redeems or exchanges the shares, and has held
the shares for six months or less, then any loss on the redemption or exchange
will be treated as a long-term loss to the extent of the respective capital gain
distribution.

ISSUES RELATED TO HEDGING AND OPTION INVESTMENTS. A fund's ability to make
certain investments may be limited by provisions of the Code that require
inclusion of certain unrealized gains or losses in the fund's income for
purposes of the Income Requirement and the Distribution Requirement, and by
provisions of the Code that characterize certain income or loss as ordinary
income or loss rather than capital gain or loss. Such recognition,
characterization and timing rules will affect investments in certain futures
contracts, options, foreign currency contracts and debt securities denominated
in foreign currencies.

STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. Depending upon the extent of each fund's
activities in states and localities in which its offices are maintained, its
agents or independent contractors are located or it is otherwise deemed to be
conducting business, the fund may be subject to the tax laws of such states or
localities.

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the fund to a reduced rate of such taxes or exemption from taxes on such
income. It is impossible to determine the effective rate of foreign tax for a
fund in advance since the amount of the assets to be invested within various
countries is not known.

If the fund invests in an entity that is classified as a passive foreign
investment company ("PFIC") for federal income tax purposes, the application of
certain provisions of the Code applying to PFICs could result in the imposition
of certain federal income taxes on the fund. The fund can elect to
mark-to-market its PFIC holdings in lieu of paying taxes on gains or
distributions therefrom.

Foreign shareholders should consult with their tax advisors as to if and how the
federal income tax and its withholding requirements applies to them.

The foregoing discussion is only a summary of certain federal income tax issues
generally affecting the fund and its shareholders. Circumstances among investors
may vary and each investor is encouraged to discuss investment in the fund with
the investor's tax advisor.

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA

The fund computes average annual total return by using a standardized method of
calculation required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Average annual
total return is computed by finding the average annual compounded rates of
return on a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000 over the one-year,
five-year and ten-year periods (or life of the funds as appropriate), that would
equate the initial amount invested to the ending redeemable value, according to
the following formula:

n
P(1+T) = ERV

where: P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000
T = average annual total return
n = number of years
ERV = ending redeemable value of a $1,000
payment made at the beginning of the 1-year,
5-year and 10-year periods at the end of the
year or period

The calculation assumes that all dividends and distributions of the fund are
reinvested at the price stated in the Prospectus on the dividend dates during
the period, and includes all recurring and nonrecurring fees that are charged to
all shareholder accounts.

Total returns and other performance figures are based on historical earnings and
are not indicative of future performance.

The average annual total return for the fund is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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ONE YEAR ENDING FIVE YEARS ENDING INCEPTION TO AUGUST
AUGUST 31, 2000 AUGUST 31, 2000 31, 2000(1)
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<S> <C> <C>
6.09% 5.54% 6.68%
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

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(1)Annualized. The fund commenced operations on March 7, 1995.

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to honor the shareholders' request described above, by holders of at least
10% of the outstanding shares giving notice of the special meeting to the
shareholders.

CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING

Each fund share has one vote. There are no cumulative voting rights. There is no
annual meeting of shareholders, but special meetings may be held. On any matter
that affects only a particular investment fund, only shareholders of that fund
may vote unless otherwise required by the 1940 Act or the Master Trust
Agreement. The Trustees hold office for the life of the Trust. A Trustee may
resign or retire, and may be removed at any time by a vote of two-thirds of
Investment Company shares or by a vote of a majority of the Trustees. The
Trustees shall promptly call and give notice of a meeting of shareholders for
the purpose of voting upon removal of any Trustee when requested to do so in
writing by holders of not less than 10% of the shares then outstanding. A
vacancy on the Board of Trustees may be filled by the vote of a majority of the
remaining Trustees, provided that immediately thereafter at least two-thirds of
the Trustees have been elected by shareholders.

The fund share represents an equal proportionate interest in the fund, has a par
value of $.001 per share and is entitled to such relative rights and preferences
and dividends and distributions earned on the assets belonging to the fund as
may be declared by the Board of Trustees. Fund shares are fully paid and
nonassessable by Investment Company and have no preemptive rights.

The Investment Company does not issue share certificates for the fund. Transfer
Agent sends monthly statements to shareholders of the fund concurrent with any
transaction activity, confirming all investments in or redemptions from their
accounts. Each statement also sets forth the balance of shares held in the
account.

FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET

Federal laws may prohibit state chartered banks such as State Street from
engaging in the business of certain kinds of underwriting and other activities
and may impact the services provided by State Street. SSGA FUNDS SHARES ARE NOT
ENDORSED OR GUARANTEED BY STATE STREET OR ITS AFFILIATES, ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR
OBLIGATIONS OF STATE STREET OR ITS AFFILIATES, AND ARE NOT INSURED BY THE
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.

Changes in federal or state statutes and regulations relating to the permissible
activities of banks and their affiliates, as well as judicial or administrative
decisions or interpretations of such or future statutes and regulations, could
prevent the Advisor from continuing to perform all or a part of the above
services for its customers and/or the fund. If the Advisor were prohibited from
serving the fund in any of its present capacities, the Board of Trustees would
seek an alternative provider(s) of such services. In such event, changes in the
operation of the fund may occur. It is not expected by the Advisor that existing
shareholders would suffer any adverse financial consequences (if another advisor
with equivalent abilities is found) as a result of any of these occurrences.

PROXY VOTING POLICY

The Advisor has undertaken to vote proxies with respect to each fund's
underlying securities holdings and retains the final authority and
responsibility for such voting. The Advisor retains outside consultants for
analyses of issues and to act as voting agent. General voting guidelines are
followed for routine matters of corporate governance, as set by a special
committee. If areas of concern are discovered, the issues are examined in detail
and voted as determined to be in the best interest of the shareholder.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The 2000 fiscal year-end financial statements for the fund, including notes to
the financial statements and financial highlights and the Report of Independent
Accountants, are included in the fund's Annual Report to shareholders. A copy of
the Annual Report accompanies this Statement of Additional Information and is
incorporated herein by reference.

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APPENDIX: DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES RATINGS

RATINGS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. ("MOODY'S") -- Long Term Debt Ratings.

Aaa -- Bonds which are rated Aaa 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 which are rated Aa 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 which are rated A 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 which are rated Baa 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.

Moody's applies numerical modifiers 1, 2 and 3 in each generic rating
classification from Aa through B. 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 that generic rating category.

STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATION ("S&P"). The ratings are based, in varying
degrees, on the following considerations: (1) The likelihood of default --
capacity and willingness of the obligator as to the timely payment of interest
and repayment of principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation; (2)
The nature of and provisions of the obligation; and (3) The protection afforded
by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy,
reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws
affecting creditors' rights.

AAA -- Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity
to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.

AA -- Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and
repay principal and differs from the highest rated issues only in small
degree.

A -- Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay
principal although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse
effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt
in higher rated categories.

BBB -- Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing
circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay
interest and repay principal for debt in this category than in higher
rated categories.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the
addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major
rating categories.

RATINGS OF COMMERCIAL PAPER

MOODY'S. Moody's short-term debt ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers
to repay punctually senior debt obligations. These obligations have an original
maturity not exceeding one year, unless explicitly noted. Moody's employs the
following three designations, all judged to be investment grade, to indicate the
relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

Issuers rated Prime-1 (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:

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- 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.

- Well-established access to a range of financial markets and assured
sources of alternate liquidity.

Issuers rated Prime-2 (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
alternative liquidity is maintained.

Issuers rated Prime-3 (or supporting institutions) have an acceptable
ability for repayment of senior short-term 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.

Issuers rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating
categories.

S&P. An S&P commercial paper rating is a current assessment of the likelihood of
timely payment of debt considered shot-term in the relevant market. Ratings are
graded into several categories, ranging from A-1 for the highest quality
obligations to D for the lowest. These categories are as follows:

A-1 -- This highest category indicates that the degree of safety
regarding timely payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess
extremely strong safety characteristics are denoted with a plus sign
(+) designation.

A-2 -- Capacity for timely payment on issues with this designation is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as
for issues designated A-1.

FITCH'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. ("FITCH"). Commercial paper rated by Fitch
reflects Fitch's current appraisal of the degree of assurance of timely
payment of such debt. An appraisal results in the rating of an issuer's
paper as F-1, F-2, F-3, or F-4.

F-1 -- This designation indicates that the commercial paper is regarded
as having the strongest degree of assurance for timely payment.

F-2 -- Commercial paper issues assigned this rating reflect an
assurance of timely payment only slightly less in degree than those
issues rated F-1.

DUFF AND PHELPS, INC. Duff & Phelps' short-term ratings are consistent with the
rating criteria utilized by money market participants. The ratings apply to all
obligations with maturities of under one year, including commercial paper, the
uninsured portion of certificates of deposit, unsecured bank loans, master
notes, bankers acceptances, irrevocable letters of credit, and current
maturities of long-term debt. Asset-backed commercial paper is also rated
according to this scale.

Emphasis is placed on liquidity which is defined as not only cash from
operations, but also access to alternative sources of funds including trade
credit, bank lines, and the capital markets. An important consideration is the
level of an obligor's reliance on short-term funds on an ongoing basis.

The distinguishing feature of Duff & Phelps' short-term ratings is the
refinement of the traditional '1' category. The majority of short-term debt
issuers carry the highest rating, yet quality differences exist within that
tier. As a consequence, Duff & Phelps has incorporated gradations of '1+' (one
plus) and '1-' (one minus) to assist investors in recognizing those differences.

Duff 1+--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.

Duff 1--Very high certainty of timely payment. Liquidity factors are
excellent and supported by good fundamental protection factors. Risk
factors are minor.

Duff 1- -- High certainty of timely payment. Liquidity factors are
strong and supported by good fundamental protection factors. Risk
factors are very small.

- Good Grade. Duff 2--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.

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- Satisfactory Grade. Duff 3--Satisfactory liquidity and other
protection factors qualify issue as to investment grade.
Risk factors are larger and subject to more variation.
Nevertheless, timely payment is expected.

- Non-Investment Grade. Duff 4--Speculative investment
characteristics. Liquidity is not sufficient to ensure
against disruption in debt service. Operating factors and
market access may be subject to a high degree of
variation.

- Default. Duff 5--Issuer failed to meet scheduled principal
and/or interest payments.

IBCA, INC. In addition to conducting a careful review of an institution's
reports and published figures, IBCA's analysts regularly visit the companies
for discussions with senior management. These meetings are fundamental to the
preparation of individual reports and ratings. To keep abreast of any changes
that may affect assessments, analysts maintain contact throughout the year
with the management of the companies they cover.

IBCA's analysts speak the languages of the countries they cover, which is
essential to maximize the value of their meetings with management and to
properly analyze a company's written materials. They also have a thorough
knowledge of the laws and accounting practices that govern the operations and
reporting of companies within the various countries.

Often, in order to ensure a full understanding of their position, companies
entrust IBCA with confidential data. While these data cannot be disclosed in
reports, they are taken into account when assigning our ratings. Before
dispatch to subscribers, a draft of the report is submitted to each company
to permit correction of any factual errors and to enable clarification of
issues raised.

IBCA's Rating Committees meet at regular intervals to review all ratings and
to ensure that individual ratings are assigned consistently for institutions
in all the countries covered. Following the Committee meetings, ratings are
issued directly to subscribers. At the same time, the company is informed of
the ratings as a matter of courtesy, but not for discussion.

A1+--Obligations supported by the highest capacity for timely
repayment.

A1--Obligations supported by a very strong capacity for timely
repayment.

A2--Obligations supported by a strong capacity for timely repayment,
although such capacity may be susceptible to adverse changes in
business, economic or financial conditions.

B1--Obligations supported by an adequate capacity for timely repayment.
Such capacity is more susceptible to adverse changes in business,
economic, or financial conditions than for obligations in higher
categories.

B2--Obligations for which the capacity for timely repayment is
susceptible to adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions.

C1--Obligations for which there is an inadequate capacity to ensure
timely repayment.

D1--Obligations which have a high risk of default or which are
currently in default.

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Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSGA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGGRESSIVE EQUITY FUND

DECEMBER 19, 2000

This statement incorporates by reference the fund's annual report to
shareholders for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000. A copy of the fund's
annual report accompanies this statement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUND HISTORY.................................................................3

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS.............................3

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES.....................................................3
HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES......................6
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS...................................................9
TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION.............................................10
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER.......................................................10

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND......................................................10

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS...........................................10
COMPENSATION.............................................................13
CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS...................................14

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES......................................15

ADVISOR..................................................................15
ADMINISTRATOR............................................................15
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT.............................................17
DISTRIBUTOR..............................................................17
DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS.................17
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS..................................................18
LEGAL COUNSEL............................................................19

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS.........................................19

PRICING OF FUND SHARES......................................................21

TAXES.......................................................................21

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA.............................................22

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION......................................................23

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.....................................................23
CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING................................................23
FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET.......................................23
PROXY VOTING POLICY......................................................24

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................................24

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FUND HISTORY

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS

The SSgA Funds is an open-end, management investment company which offers
shares of beneficial interest in separate portfolios, each of which is
referred to as a fund. Each SSgA Fund is diversified(1), in that at least 75%
of its total assets are represented by a variety of instruments including
cash, government securities, securities of other investment companies, and
other securities within the limitations described in the investment
restrictions.

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

To the extent consistent with its investment objective and restrictions, the
fund may invest in the following instruments and use the following investment
techniques:

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
cost associated with delay and enforcement of the repurchase agreement. 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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(1) With the exception of the SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund, which is
non-diversified.

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FORWARD COMMITMENTS. The fund may contract to purchase securities for a fixed
price at a future date beyond customary settlement time consistent with the
fund's ability to manage its investment portfolio and meet redemption requests.
A fund may dispose of a commitment prior to settlement if it is appropriate to
do so and realize short-term profits or losses upon such sale. When effecting
such transactions, cash or liquid high quality debt obligations held by the fund
of a dollar amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio securities to be
purchased will be segregated on the fund's records at the trade date and
maintained until the transaction is settled. Forward commitments involve a risk
of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to the
settlement date, or if the other party fails to complete the transaction.

ILLIQUID SECURITIES. The fund will not invest more than 15% of its net assets in
illiquid securities or securities that are not readily marketable. These
securities include repurchase agreements and time deposits of more than seven
days' duration and participation interests (including municipal leases),
floating and variable rate demand obligations and tender option bonds as to
which the fund cannot exercise a demand feature in seven or fewer days or for
which there is no secondary market. The absence of a regular trading market for
illiquid securities imposes additional risk on investments in these securities.
Illiquid securities may be difficult to value and may often be disposed of only
after considerable expense and delay.

SECTION 4(2) COMMERCIAL PAPER. The fund may invest in commercial paper issued in
reliance on the so-called "private placement" exemption from registration
afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ("Section 4(2) paper").
Section 4(2) paper is restricted as to disposition under the federal securities
laws, and generally is sold to investors who agree that they are purchasing the
paper for an investment and not with a view to public distribution. Any resale
by the purchaser must be in an exempt transaction. Section 4(2) paper is
normally resold to other investors through or with the assistance of the issuer
or investment dealers who make a market in Section 4(2) paper, thus providing
liquidity. Pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, the
Advisor may determine that Section 4(2) paper is liquid for the purposes of
complying with the fund's investment restriction relating to investments in
illiquid securities.

AMERICAN DEPOSITORY RECEIPTS (ADRS). The fund may invest in ADRs under certain
circumstances as an alternative to directly investing in foreign securities.
Generally, ADRs, in registered form, are designed for use in the US securities
markets. ADRs are receipts typically issued by a US bank or trust company
evidencing ownership of the underlying securities. ADRs represent the right to
receive securities of foreign issuers deposited in a domestic bank or a
correspondent bank. ADRs do not eliminate the risk inherent in investing in the
securities of foreign issuers. However, by investing in ADRs rather than
directly in a foreign issuer's stock, the fund can avoid currency risks during
the settlement period for either purchases or sales. In general, there is a
large liquid market in the US for many ADRs. The information available for ADRs
is subject to the accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards of the
domestic market or exchange on which they are traded, which standards are more
uniform and more exacting than those to which many foreign issuers are subject.

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WARRANTS. The fund may invest in warrants which entitle the holder to buy equity
securities at a specific price for a specific period of time. Warrants may be
considered more speculative than certain other types of investments in that they
do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to the
securities which may be purchased nor do they represent any rights in the assets
of the issuing company. Also, the value of the warrant does not necessarily
change with the value of the underlying securities and a warrant ceases to have
value if it is not exercised prior to the expiration date. The fund will not
invest more than 5% of the value of its net assets in warrants, or more than 2%
in warrants which are not listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges.

INTERFUND LENDING. The SSgA Funds has been granted permission from the SEC to
participate in a joint lending and borrowing facility (the "Credit Facility").
Portfolios of the SSgA Funds may borrow money from the SSgA Money Market Fund
for temporary purposes. All such borrowing and lending will be subject to a
participating fund's fundamental investment limitations. The SSgA Money Market
Fund will lend through the program only when the returns are higher than those
available from an investment in repurchase agreements or short term reserves.
The SSgA Funds will borrow through the program only when the costs are equal to
or lower than the cost of bank loans. Interfund loans and borrowings normally
extend overnight, but can have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be
called on one business day's notice. A participating fund may have to borrow
from a bank at a higher interest rate if an interfund loan is called or not
renewed. Any delay in repayment to the SSgA Money Market Fund could result in a
lost investment opportunity or additional borrowing costs.

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. The fund may invest in convertible securities of foreign
or domestic issues. A convertible security is a fixed-income security (a bond or
preferred stock) which may be converted at a stated price within a specified
period of time into a certain quantity of the common stock of the same or a
different issuer. Convertible securities are senior to common stocks in a
corporation's capital structure but are usually subordinated to similar
nonconvertible securities. Convertible securities provide, through their
conversion feature, an opportunity to participate in capital appreciation
resulting from a market price advance in a convertible security's underlying
common stock. The price of a convertible security is influenced by the market
value of the underlying common stock and tends to increase as the market value
of the underlying stock rises, whereas it tends to decrease as the market value
of the underlying stock declines.

EQUITY SWAPS. Equity swap agreements are contracts between parties in which one
party agrees to make payments to the other party based on the change in market
value of a specified index or asset. In return, the other party agrees to make
payments to the first party based on the return of a different specified index
or asset. Although swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on
its payment obligations, the portfolios will minimize this risk by entering into
agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor deems creditworthy. The
Advisor will allow the funds to enter into swap agreements only with
counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as repurchase agreement
counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement guidelines. Swap
agreements bear the risk that the portfolios will not be able to meet their
obligation to the counterparty. This risk will be mitigated by investing the
portfolios in the specific asset for which it is obligated to pay a return.

TOTAL RATE OF RETURN SWAPS. The funds may contract with a counterparty to pay a
stream of cash flows and receive the total return of an index or a security for
purposes of attempting to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to
the fund than if the fund had invested directly in an instrument that yielded
that desired return. The Advisor will cause the fund to enter into swap
agreements only with counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as
repurchase agreement counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement
guidelines.

Russell 2500-TM- Growth Index. Measures the performance of those Russell 2500
companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

PURCHASE OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY FUNDS. To the extent permitted under the
1940 Act and exemptive rules and orders thereunder, each fund may seek to
achieve its investment objective by investing solely in the shares of other
investment companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and
policies. These other investment companies may charge management fees which
shall be borne by the fund.

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HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES

The fund may seek to hedge against movements in the equity markets, interest
rates and currency exchange rates through the use of options, futures
transactions, options on futures and forward foreign currency exchange
transactions. The fund has authority to write (sell) covered call and put
options on their portfolio securities, purchase put and call options on
securities and engage in transactions in stock index options, stock index
futures and financial futures and related options on such futures. The fund
may enter into such options and futures transactions either on exchanges or
in the over-the-counter ("OTC") markets. Although certain risks are involved
in options and futures transactions (as discussed in the prospectus and
below), the Advisor believes that, because the fund will only engage in these
transactions for hedging purposes, the options and futures portfolio
strategies of the fund will not subject the fund to the risks frequently
associated with the speculative use of options and futures transactions.
Although the use of hedging strategies by the fund is intended to reduce the
volatility of the net asset value of the fund's shares, the fund's net asset
value will nevertheless fluctuate. There can be no assurance that the fund's
hedging transactions will be effective.

WRITING COVERED CALL OPTIONS. The fund is authorized to write (sell) covered
call options on the securities in which it may invest and to enter into
closing purchase transactions with respect to such options. Writing a call
option obligates a fund to sell or deliver the option's underlying security,
in return for the strike price, upon exercise of the option. By writing a
call option, the fund receives an option premium from the purchaser of the
call option. Writing covered call options is generally a profitable strategy
if prices remain the same or fall. Through receipt of the option premium, the
fund would seek to mitigate the effects of a price decline. By writing
covered call options, however, the fund gives up the opportunity, while the
option is in effect, to profit from any price increase in the underlying
security above the option exercise price. In addition, the fund's ability to
sell the underlying security will be limited while the option is in effect
unless the fund effects a closing purchase transaction.

WRITING COVERED PUT OPTIONS. The fund is authorized to write (sell) covered
put options on its portfolio securities and to enter into closing
transactions with respect to such options.

When a fund writes a put option, it takes the opposite side of the
transaction from the option's purchaser. In return for receipt of the
premium, the fund assumes the obligation to pay the strike price for the
option's underlying instrument if the other party to the option chooses to
exercise it. The fund may seek to terminate its position in a put option it
writes before exercise by closing out the option in the secondary market at
its current price. If the secondary market is not liquid for an option the
fund has written, however, the fund must continue to be prepared to pay the
strike price while the option is outstanding, regardless of price changes,
and must continue to set aside assets to cover its position.

The fund may write put options as an alternative to purchasing actual
securities. If security prices rise, the fund would expect to profit from a
written put option, although its gain would be limited to the amount of the
premium it received. If security prices remain the same over time, it is
likely that the fund will also profit, because it should be able to close out
the option at a lower price. If security prices fall, the fund would expect
to suffer a loss. This loss should be less than the loss the fund would have
experienced from purchasing the underlying instrument directly, however,
because the premium received for writing the option should mitigate the
effects of the decline.

PURCHASING PUT OPTIONS. The fund is authorized to purchase put options to
hedge against a decline in the market value of its portfolio securities. By
buying a put option a fund has the right (but not the obligation) to sell the
underlying security at the exercise price, thus limiting the fund's risk of
loss through a decline in the market value of the security until the put
option expires. The amount of any appreciation in the value of the underlying
security will be partially offset by the amount of the premium paid by the
fund for the put option and any related transaction costs. Prior to its
expiration, a put option may be sold in a closing sale transaction and profit
or loss from the sale will depend on whether the amount received is more or
less than the premium paid for the put option plus the related transaction
costs. A closing sale transaction cancels out the fund's position as the
purchaser of an option by means of an offsetting sale of an identical option
prior to the expiration of the option it has purchased. The fund will not
purchase put options on securities (including stock index options) if as a
result of such purchase, the aggregate cost of all outstanding options on
securities held by the fund would exceed 5% of the market value of the fund's
total assets.

PURCHASING CALL OPTIONS. The fund is also authorized to purchase call
options. The features of call options are essentially the same as those of
put options, except that the purchaser of a call option obtains the right to
purchase, rather than sell, the underlying instrument at the option's strike
price (call options on futures contracts are settled by purchasing the
underlying futures contract). The fund will purchase call options only in
connection with "closing purchase transactions." The fund will not purchase
call options on securities (including stock index options) if as a result of
such purchase the aggregate cost of all outstanding options on securities
held by the fund would exceed 5% of the market value of the fund's total
assets.

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INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

The fund is subject to the following investment restrictions. Restrictions 1
through 8 are fundamental and restrictions 9 through 11 are nonfundamental. A
fundamental restriction may only be changed by a vote of a majority of the
fund's shareholders. A nonfundamental restriction may be changed by a vote of
the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise noted,
these restrictions apply at the time an investment is made. The fund will not:

2. Borrow money (including reverse repurchase agreements), except as a
temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes or to
facilitate redemptions (not for leveraging or investment), provided
that borrowings do not exceed an amount equal to 33-1/3% of the current
value of the fund's assets taken at market value, less liabilities
other than borrowings. If at any time a fund's borrowings exceed this
limitation due to a decline in net assets, such borrowings will within
three days be reduced to the extent necessary to comply with this
limitation. A fund will not purchase investments once borrowed funds
(including reverse repurchase agreements) exceed 5% of its total
assets.

3. Pledge, mortgage or hypothecate its assets. However, a fund may pledge
securities having a market value at the time of the pledge not
exceeding 33-1/3% of the value of the fund's total assets to secure
borrowings permitted by paragraph (2) above.

4. With respect to 75% of its total assets, invest in securities of any
one issuer (other than securities issued by the US Government, its
agencies, and instrumentalities), if immediately after and as a result
of such investment the current market value of the fund's holdings in
the securities of such issuer exceeds 5% of the value of the fund's
assets and to not more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of
such issuer.

6. Issue senior securities, except as permitted by its investment
objective, policies and restrictions, and except as permitted
by the 1940 Act.

7. Purchase or sell commodities or commodity futures contracts except that
the fund may enter into futures contracts and options thereon for
hedging purposes, including protecting the price or interest rate of a
security that the fund intends to buy and which relate to securities in
which the fund may directly invest and indices comprised of such
securities, and may purchase and write call and put options on such
contracts.

8. Purchase or sell real estate or real estate mortgage loans; provided,
however, that the fund may invest in securities secured by real estate
or interests therein or issued by companies which invest in real estate
or interests therein.

9. Purchase from or sell portfolio securities to its officers or directors
or other interested persons (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the fund,
including their investment advisors and affiliates, except as permitted
by the 1940 Act and exemptive rules or orders thereunder.

10. Invest in securities issued by other investment companies except in
connection with a merger, consolidation, acquisition of assets, or
other reorganization approved by the fund's shareholders, except that
the fund may invest in such securities to the extent permitted by the
1940 Act. These investment companies may charge management fees which
shall be borne by the fund.

11. Invest more than 15% of its net assets in the aggregate, on an ongoing
basis, in illiquid securities or securities that are not readily
marketable, including repurchase agreements and time deposits of more
than seven days' duration.

With respect to the industry concentration outlined in Investment Restriction
No. 1, the Advisor treats US domestic banks and foreign branches of US banks as
a separate industry from foreign banks. To the extent these restrictions reflect
matters of operating policy which may be changed without shareholder vote, these
restrictions may be amended upon approval by the Board of Trustees and notice to
shareholders. If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of
investment, a subsequent increase or decrease in a percentage resulting from a
change in the values of assets will not constitute a violation of that
restriction, except as otherwise noted.

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TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

Generally, securities are purchased for the fund for investment income and/or
capital appreciation and not for short-term trading profits. The Advisor's sell
discipline for the fund's investment in securities is based on the premise of a
long-term investment horizon, however, sudden changes in valuation levels
arising from, for example, new macroeconomic policies, political developments,
and industry conditions could change the assumed time horizon. Liquidity,
volatility, and overall risk of a position are other factors considered by the
Advisor in determining the appropriate investment horizon. Therefore, the fund
may dispose of securities without regard to the time they have been held when
such action, for defensive or other purposes, appears advisable.

The portfolio turnover rate for the fund for each of the fiscal years ended
August 31 was:

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2000 1999*
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336.60% 179.56%
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*For the period December 30, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31,
1999.

The increase in portfolio turnover between 1999 and 2000 is due to: (1) 1999
short period of operations and (2) buying and selling of initial public
offerings in 2000.

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

The following lists the SSgA Funds' trustees and officers, mailing addresses and
ages, positions with the SSgA funds and present and principal occupations during
the past five years.

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<TABLE>
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NAME, ADDRESS AND AGE POSITION(S) WITH PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST 5 YEARS
SSGA FUNDS
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<S> <C> <C>
Lynn L. Anderson Trustee (Interested - Vice Chairman, Frank Russell Company;
909 A Street Person of the SSgA - Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Frank
Tacoma, WA 98402 funds as defined in Russell Investment Management Company and Russell Fund
Age 61 the 1940 Act), Distributors, Inc.;
Chairman of the - Chairman of the Board, Frank Russell Trust Company;
Board and President - Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Frank
Russell Investment Company and Russell Insurance Funds;
and
- Director, Russell Insurance Agency, Inc., Frank Russell
Investments (Ireland) Limited, Frank Russell Investment
Company plc; Frank Russell Institutional Funds plc,
Frank Russell Qualifying Investor Fund, and Frank
Russell Investments (Cayman) Ltd.
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William L. Marshall Trustee - Chief Executive Officer and President, Wm. L. Marshall
33 West Court Street Associates, Inc., Wm. L. Marshall Companies, Inc. and the
Doylestown, PA 18901 Marshall Financial Group (a registered investment advisor
Age 58 and provider of financial and related consulting
services);
- Certified Financial Planner and Member, Institute of
Certified Financial Planners; and
- Registered Representative for Securities with FSC
Securities Corp., Marietta, Georgia.
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Steven J. Mastrovich Trustee - September 2000 to Present, Global Head of Structured Real
522 5th Avenue Estate, J.P. Morgan Investment Management
New York, NY 10036 - January 2000 to September 2000, Managing Director, HSBC
Age 44 Securities (USA) Inc.
- From 1998 to 2000, President, Key Global Capital, Inc.;
- From 1997 to 1998, Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
(law firm); and
- From 1994 to 1997, Partner, Brown, Rudnick, Freed &
Gesmer (law firm).
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Patrick J. Riley Trustee - Partner, Riley, Burke & Donahue, L.L.P. (law firm).
One Corporate Place
55 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923
Age 52
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Richard D. Shirk Trustee - 1992 to Present, President and Chief Executive Officer,
3350 Peachtree Road, N.E. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Georgia;
Atlanta, GA 30326 - 1993 to Present, Chairman and Board Member, Georgia
Age 55 Caring for Children Foundation (private foundation);
- 1996 to Present, President and CEO, Cerulean Companies,
Inc. (holding company); and
- 1998 to Present, Board Member, Healthcare Georgia
Foundation (private foundation)
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Bruce D. Taber Trustee - Consultant, Computer Simulation, General Electric
26 Round Top Road Industrial Control Systems.
Boxford, MA 01921
Age 57
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Henry W. Todd Trustee - President and Director, Zink & Triest Co., Inc. (dealer
111 Commerce Drive in vanilla flavor materials); and
Montgomeryville, PA 18936 - Director, Executive Vice President, A.M. Todd Group, Inc.
Age 53 and Flavorite Laboratories.
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J. David Griswold Vice President and - Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Frank
909 A Street Secretary Russell Investment Management Company, Frank Russell
Tacoma, WA 98402 Capital Inc., Frank Russell Company and Frank Russell
Age 43 Investments (Delaware), Inc.;
- President and Associate General Counsel, Russell Fund
Distributors, Inc.
- Director, Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Frank
Russell Securities, Inc.;
- Secretary, Frank Russell Canada Limited/Limitee.
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Mark E. Swanson Treasurer and - Director - Funds Administration, Frank Russell Investment
909 A Street Principal Accounting Management Company and Frank Russell Trust Company; and
Tacoma, WA 98402 Officer - Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer, Frank Russell
Age 37 Investment Company and Russell Insurance Funds.
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Rick J. Chase Assistant Treasurer - Manager, Fund Administration, Frank Russell Investment
909 A Street Management Company; and
Tacoma, WA 98402 - Assistant Treasurer, Frank Russell Investment Company and
Age 35 Russell Insurance Funds.
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Carol E. Ludwig Assistant Treasurer - Senior Accountant, Fund Administration, Frank Russell
909 A Street Investment Management Company.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Age 46
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Deedra S. Walkey Assistant Secretary - Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Frank
909 A Street Russell Company, Frank Russell Investment Management
Tacoma, WA 98402 Company, Frank Russell Trust Company, Frank Russell
Age 36 Investment Company, Russell Insurance Funds, and Russell
Insurance Agency.
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Carla L. Anderson Assistant Secretary - Senior Paralegal and Assistant Secretary, Frank Russell
909 A Street Company, Frank Russell Investment Management Company,
Tacoma, WA 98402 Frank Russell Securities, Inc., Russell Fund
Age 36 Distributors, Inc., Frank Russell Capital Inc., Frank
Russell International Services Company Inc., Russell Real
Estate Advisors Inc. and A Street Investment Associates,
Inc.
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COMPENSATION

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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NAME OF SSGA FUND AMOUNT OF TOTAL ANNUAL TRUSTEE
COMPENSATION (INCLUDING OUT OF POCKET
EXPENSES) ATTRIBUTABLE TO EACH FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
2000
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<S> <C>
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Money Market $141,408
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US Government Money Market 25,271
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Matrix Equity 10,505
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S&P 500 Index 56,499
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Small Cap 10,245
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Yield Plus 13,652
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Bond Market 10,052
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Emerging Markets 11,571
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US Treasury Money Market 22,464
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Growth & Income 10,798
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Intermediate 5,807
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Prime Money Market 52,908
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Tax Free Money Market 9,667
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International Stock Selection 7,042
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Tuckerman Active REIT 4,533
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International Growth Opportunities 6,915
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High Yield Bond 4,912
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Special Equity 4,409
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Aggressive Equity 4,083
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IAM SHARES 5,877
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Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund(1) 32
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All Life Solutions Funds 0
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CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

The Trustees and officers of Investment Company, as a group, own less than 1% of
Investment Company's voting securities.

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(1) The fund did not operate a full year during fiscal 2000.

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- Windanchor, 1776 Heritage Drive, Adams Building 4 West, North Quincy,
MA 02171-2119--42%;

- Winddeck, 1776 Heritage Drive, Adams Building 4 West, North
Quincy, MA 02171-2119--29%;

- Windcove, 1776 Heritage Drive, Adams Building 4 West, North Quincy,
MA 02171-2119--8%; and

- National Financial Services Corporation, 200 Liberty Street,
World Financial Center, New York, NY 10281-1003--5%.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES

ADVISOR

The fund accrued the following expenses to Advisor for the fiscal years ended
August 31:

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2000 1999*
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$78,910 $34,124
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*For the period December 30, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31,
1999.

The Advisor has agreed to reimburse the fund for all expenses in excess of 1.10%
of average daily net assets on an annual basis. The Advisor has contractually
agreed to this reimbursement through December 31, 2002. This reimbursement
amounted to $43,969 in fiscal 1999 and $79,028 in fiscal 2000.

ADMINISTRATOR

Frank Russell Investment Management Company serves as the Investment Company's
Administrator, pursuant to an Administration Agreement dated April 12, 1988.

The Administrator is a wholly owned subsidiary of Frank Russell Company. Frank
Russell Company was founded in 1936 and has provided comprehensive asset
management consulting services since 1969 for institutional pools of investment
assets, principally those of large corporate employee benefit plans. Frank
Russell Company and its affiliates have offices in Tacoma, Winston-Salem, New
York City, Toronto, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Paris, Singapore and Auckland, and
have approximately 1,400 officers and employees. The Administrator's and Frank
Russell Company's mailing address is 909 A Street, Tacoma, WA 98402. Frank
Russell Company is an independently operated subsidiary of The Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Money Market Portfolios
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3.15 basis points up to and including $15 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US Equity Portfolios
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3.15 basis points up to and including $2 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US Fixed Income Portfolios
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3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

International Portfolios
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7.0 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 5.0 basis points thereafter

Feeder Portfolios(1)
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3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 1.0 basis points thereafter

less (y) an amount equal to the sum of distribution expenses incurred by the
funds' Distributor on behalf of each fund.

The fund accrued the following expenses to Administrator for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

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2000 1999*
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$13,783 $1,463
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*For the period December 30, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31,
1999.

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(1) The fee applicable to Feeder Portfolios shall apply for so long as all
investable assets of the applicable fund are invested in another investment
company with substantially the same investment objectives and policies. The
fee would revert to the appropriate fee, classified by fund type, should
the fund cease operating as a Feeder Portfolio.

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CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT

DISTRIBUTOR

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc. serves as the Distributor of fund shares
pursuant to a Distribution Agreement dated April 12, 1988 ("Distribution
Agreement"). The Distributor is a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Administrator. The Distributor's mailing address is One International Place,
Boston, MA 02110.

DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

In connection with the Trustees' consideration of whether to adopt the
Distribution Plan, the Distributor, as the funds' principal underwriter,
represented to the Trustees that the Distributor believes that the
Distribution Plan should result in increased sales and asset retention for
the funds by enabling the funds to reach and retain more investors and
servicing agents (such as brokers, banks, financial planners, investment
advisors and other financial institutions), although it is impossible to know
for certain in the absence of a Distribution Plan or under an alternative
distribution arrangement, the level of sales and asset retention that a fund
would have.

The Plan provides that a fund may spend annually, directly or indirectly, up
to 0.25% of the value of its average net assets for distribution and
shareholder servicing services. The Plan does not provide for a fund to be
charged for interest, carrying or any other financing charges on any
distribution expenses carried forward to subsequent years. A quarterly report
of the amounts expended under the Plan, and the purposes for which such
expenditures were incurred, must be made to the Trustees for their review.
The Plan may not be amended without shareholder approval to increase
materially the distribution or shareholder servicing costs that the fund may
pay. The Plan and material amendments to it must be approved annually by all
of the Trustees and by the Trustees who are neither "interested persons" (as
defined in the 1940 Act) of the fund nor have any direct or indirect
financial interest in the operation of the Plan or any related agreements.

DISTRIBUTION AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING. Payments under the Plan will be made
to Distributor to finance activity which is intended to result in the sale
and retention of fund shares including: (1) payments made to certain
broker-dealers, investment advisors and other third-party intermediaries; (2)
the costs of prospectuses, reports to shareholders and sales literature; (3)
advertising; and (4) expenses incurred in connection with the promotion and
sale of fund shares, including Distributor's overhead expenses for rent,
office supplies, equipment, travel, communication, compensation and benefits
of sales personnel.

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statements with those of other transactions and balances in the customers'
other accounts serviced by the Service Organizations; arranging for bank
wires transferring customers' funds; and such other services as the customers
may request in connection with the fund, to the extent permitted by
applicable statute, rule or regulation. Service Organizations may receive
from the fund and or the Distributor, for shareholder servicing, monthly fees
at a rate that shall not exceed .20% per annum of the average daily net asset
value of the fund's shares owned by or for shareholders with whom the Service
Organization has a servicing relationship. Banks and other financial service
firms may be subject to various state laws, and may be required to register
as dealers pursuant to state law.

The Investment Company has entered into Service Agreements with the Advisor
and the following entities related to the Advisor: State Street Brokerage
Services, Inc.; Fiduciary Investors Services division of State Street Bank
and Trust Company; and CitiStreet LLC. The purpose of the Service Agreements
is to obtain shareholder services for fund shares owned by clients of each of
these entities. In return for these services, the Investment Company pays
each of the entities a fee. These agreements are reviewed annually by the
Board of Trustees.

Payments to Distributor, as well as payments to Service Organizations, are
not permitted by the Plan to exceed .25% per year of the average net asset
value of the fund's shares. Any payments that are required to be made by the
Distribution Agreement and any Service Agreement but could not be made
because of the .25% limitation may be carried forward and paid in subsequent
years so long as the Plan is in effect. The fund's liability for any such
expenses carried forward shall terminate at the end of two years following
the year in which the expenditure was incurred. Service Organizations will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge fees for their services.

The fund accrued the following expenses to the Distributor for the fiscal
years ended August 31:

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2000 1999*
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$5,413 $1,102
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*For the period December 30, 1998 to August 31, 1999.

For fiscal 2000, these amounts are reflective of the following individual
payments:

Advertising $ 555
Printing 2,320
Compensation to Dealers 147
Compensation to Sales Personnel 881
Other(1) 1,510

The fund accrued expenses in the following amount to Advisor under a Service
Agreement pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for the fiscal years ended August 31:

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2000 1999*
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$565 $4
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*For the period December 30, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31,
1999.

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

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(1) Other expenses may include such items as compensation for travel,
conferences and seminars for staff, subscriptions, office charges and
professional fees.

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LEGAL COUNSEL

Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP, Exchange Place, Boston, MA 02109, provides legal
services to the SSgA Funds.

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS

The Advisor arranges for the purchase and sale of fund securities and selects
brokers and dealers (including affiliates), which in its best judgment provide
prompt and reliable execution at favorable prices and reasonable commission
rates. The Advisor may select brokers and dealers which provide it with research
services and may cause a fund to pay such brokers and dealers commissions which
exceed those other brokers and dealers may have charged, if it views the
commissions as reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and/or
research services. In selecting a broker, including affiliates, for a
transaction, the primary consideration is prompt and effective execution of
orders at the most favorable prices. Subject to that primary consideration,
dealers may be selected for research, statistical or other services to enable
the fund to supplement its own research and analysis. Research services
generally include services which assist investment professionals in their
investment decision-making process, including information concerning securities
or indexes, performance, technical market action, pricing, risk measurement,
corporate responsibility and proxy issues, in addition to political and economic
developments.

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The total brokerage commissions paid by the fund amounted to the following for
the fiscal years ended August 31:

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2000 1999*
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$43,155 $20,280
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*For the period December 30, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31,
1999.

Of the total brokerage commissions paid by the fund, commissions received by an
affiliated broker/dealer amounted to the following for the fiscal years ended
August 31:

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2000 1999*
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$11,279 $12,118
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*For the period December 30, 1998 (commencement of operations) to
August 31, 1999

Relating to the total brokerage commissions paid by the fund for fiscal 2000,
the percentage of brokerage commissions received by an affiliated broker/dealer
amounted to 26.1% of the total.

The percentage of transactions (relating to commission-based trading activity)
effected through an affiliated broker/dealer as a percentage of total
commission-based transactions was 20.6% for the fiscal year ended August 31,
2000. $98 in commissions were received by Salomon Smith Barney, an affiliated
broker-dealer. No other affiliate broker-dealer received commissions for the
fiscal year ended August 31, 2000.

SECURITIES COMMISSIONS
($000) ($000)
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Troster Singer Stevens $307 --
Goldman Sachs & Co. 113 --
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner 109 --
Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. 93 --
Credit Suisse First Boston 87 $5
Lehman Brothers Inc. 61 --
Knight Securities 53 --
Salomon Smith Barney Inc. 52 --
Herzog Heine Geduld Inc. 27 --
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. 23 1
State Street Brokerage -- 12
Fidelity -- 7
BONY ESI Securities Co. -- 3
Paine Webber Inc. -- 3
Williams Capital Group -- 1
Cathay Financial Corp. -- 1
Investment Technology -- 1
Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. -- 1

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PRICING OF FUND SHARES

International securities traded on a national securities exchange are valued on
the basis of the last sale price. International securities traded
over-the-counter are valued on the basis of last sale price, as determined by
the relevant securities exchange. In the absence of a last sale price, such
securities may be valued on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service if
those prices are believed to reflect the fair value of such securities. Some
international securities trade on days that the fund is not open for business.
As a result, the net asset value of fund shares may fluctuate on days when fund
shareholders may not buy or sell fund shares.

TAXES

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for the taxable year ("Distribution Requirement"). For a fund to qualify as a
RIC it must abide by all of the following requirements: (1) at least 90% of
the fund's gross income each taxable year must be derived from dividends,
interest, payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or
other disposition of stock or securities or foreign currencies, or other
income (including gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived
with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or
currencies ("Income Requirement"); (2) at the close of each quarter of the
fund's taxable year, at least 50% of the value of its total assets must be
represented by cash and cash items, US Government securities, securities of
other RICs, and other securities, with such other securities limited, in
respect of any one issuer, to an amount that does not exceed 5% of the total
assets of the fund or that does not represent more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of any one issuer; and (3) at the close of each
quarter of the fund's taxable year, not more than 25% of the value of its
assets may be invested in securities (other than US Government securities or
the securities of other RICs) of any one issuer.

Each fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax to the extent it
fails to distribute by the end of any calendar year an amount at least equal
to the sum of: (1) 98% of its ordinary income for that year; (2) 98% of its
capital gain net income for the one-year period ending on October 31 of that
year; and (3) certain undistributed amounts from the preceding calendar year.
For this and other purposes, dividends declared in October, November or
December of any calendar year and made payable to shareholders of record in
such month will be deemed to have been received on December 31 of such year
if the dividends are paid by the fund subsequent to December 31 but prior to
February 1 of the following year.

If a shareholder receives a distribution taxable as a long-term gain with
respect to shares of a fund and redeems or exchanges the shares, and has held
the shares for six months or less, then any loss on the redemption or
exchange will be treated as a long-term loss to the extent of the respective
capital gain distribution.

FOREIGN INCOME TAXES. Investment income received by the fund from sources
within foreign countries may be subject to foreign income taxes withheld at
the source. The United States has entered into tax treaties with many foreign
countries which would entitle the fund to a reduced rate of such taxes or
exemption from taxes on such income. It is impossible to determine the
effective rate of foreign tax for a fund in advance since the amount of the
assets to be invested within various countries is not known.

If the fund invests in an entity that is classified as a passive foreign
investment company ("PFIC") for federal income tax purposes, the application
of certain provisions of the Code applying to PFICs could result in the
imposition of certain federal income taxes on the fund. The fund can elect to
mark-to-market its PFIC holdings in lieu of paying taxes on gains or
distributions therefrom.

Foreign shareholders should consult with their tax advisors as to if and how
the federal income tax and its withholding requirements applies to them.

STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. Depending upon the extent of each fund's activities in
states and localities in which its offices are maintained, its agents or
independent contractors are located or it is otherwise deemed to be
conducting business, the fund may be subject to the tax laws of such states
or localities.

The foregoing discussion is only a summary of certain federal income tax
issues generally affecting the fund and its shareholders. Circumstances among
investors may vary and each investor is encouraged to discuss investment in
the fund with the investor's tax advisor.

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA

The fund computes average annual total return by using a standardized method
of calculation required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Average
annual total return is computed by finding the average annual compounded
rates of return on a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000 over the
one-year, five-year and ten-year periods (or life of the funds as
appropriate), that would equate the initial amount invested to the ending
redeemable value, according to the following formula:

n
P(1+T) = ERV
where: P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000
T = average annual total return
n = number of years
ERV = ending redeemable value of a $1,000
payment made at the beginning of the 1-year,
5-year and 10-year periods at the end of the
year or period

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Total returns and other performance figures are based on historical earnings and
are not indicative of future performance.

The average annual total return for the fund is as follows:

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ONE YEAR ENDING AUGUST INCEPTION TO AUGUST
31, 2000 31, 2000(1)
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112.42% 81.48%
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

Investment Company will not have an annual meeting of shareholders. Special
meetings may be convened: (1) by the Board of Trustees; (2) upon written request
to the Board by the holders of at least 10% of the outstanding shares; or (3)
upon the Board's failure to honor the shareholders' request described above, by
holders of at least 10% of the outstanding shares giving notice of the special
meeting to the shareholders.

CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING

FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET

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(1) Annualized. The Fund commenced operations on December 30, 1998.

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PROXY VOTING POLICY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSGA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BOND MARKET FUND

DECEMBER 19, 2000

This statement incorporates by reference the fund's annual report to
shareholders for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000. A copy of the fund's
annual report accompanies this statement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUND HISTORY.................................................................3

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS.............................3

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES.....................................................3
HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES......................8
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS..................................................10
TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION.............................................11
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER.......................................................12

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND......................................................12

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS...........................................12
COMPENSATION.............................................................15
CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS...................................16

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES......................................17

ADVISOR..................................................................17
ADMINISTRATOR............................................................17
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT.............................................19
DISTRIBUTOR..............................................................19
DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS.................19
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS..................................................20
LEGAL COUNSEL............................................................21

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS.........................................21

PRICING OF FUND SHARES......................................................22

TAXES.......................................................................23

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA.............................................24

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION......................................................25

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.....................................................25
CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING................................................25
FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET.......................................25
PROXY VOTING POLICY......................................................25

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................................26

APPENDIX: DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES RATINGS................................27

RATINGS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS..............................................27
RATINGS OF COMMERCIAL PAPER..............................................27

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FUND HISTORY

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS

The SSgA Funds is an open-end, management investment company which offers shares
of beneficial interest in separate portfolios, each of which is referred to as a
fund. Each SSgA Fund is diversified1, in that at least 75% of its total assets
are represented by a variety of instruments including cash, government
securities, securities of other investment companies, and other securities
within the limitations described in the investment restrictions.

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

To the extent consistent with its investment objective and restrictions, the
fund may invest in the following instruments and use the following investment
techniques:

The fund will measure its performance against The Lehman Brothers Aggregate
Bond Index. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is made up of the
Government/Corporate Bond Index, the Mortgage-Backed Securities Index and the
Asset-Backed Index. The Government/Corporate Bond Index includes the Government
and Corporate Bond Indices. The Index includes all public obligations of the US
Treasury (excluding flower bonds and foreign-targeted issues); all publicly
issued debt of US Government agencies and quasi-federal corporations; corporate
debt guaranteed by the US Government; and all publicly issued, fixed rate,
nonconvertible, investment grade, dollar denominated, SEC registered corporate
debt. Corporate sectors include, but are not limited to, industrial, finance,
utility and Yankee. Included among Yankees is debt issued or guaranteed by
foreign sovereign governments, municipalities or governmental agencies or
international agencies.

The mortgage component of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index includes 15-
and 30-year fixed rate securities backed by mortgage pools of GNMA, FHLMC, and
FNMA. Balloons are included in the index. The Asset-Backed Index is composed of
credit card, auto and home equity loans (pass-throughs, bullets and controlled
amortization structures). All securities have an average life of at least one
year.

The fund may invest in the following instruments:

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(1) With the exception of the SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund, which is
non-diversified.

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FORWARD COMMITMENTS. The fund may contract to purchase securities for a fixed
price at a future date beyond customary settlement time consistent with the
fund's ability to manage its investment portfolio and meet redemption requests.
A fund may dispose of a commitment prior to settlement if it is appropriate to
do so and realize short-term profits or losses upon such sale. When effecting
such transactions, cash or liquid high quality debt obligations held by the fund
of a dollar amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio securities to be
purchased will be segregated on the fund's records at the trade date and
maintained until the transaction is settled. Forward commitments involve a risk
of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to the
settlement date, or if the other party fails to complete the transaction.

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Section 4(2) paper is normally resold to other investors through or with the
assistance of the issuer or investment dealers who make a market in Section
4(2) paper, thus providing liquidity. Pursuant to guidelines established by
the Board of Trustees, the Advisor may determine that Section 4(2) paper is
liquid for the purposes of complying with the fund's investment restriction
relating to investments in illiquid securities.

VARIABLE AND FLOATING RATE SECURITIES. The funds may purchase variable rate
securities which are instruments issued or guaranteed by entities such as the:
(1) US Government, or an agency or instrumentality thereof, (2) corporations,
(3) financial institutions or (4) insurance companies that have a rate of
interest subject to adjustment at regular intervals but less frequently than
annually. A variable rate security provides for the automatic establishment of a
new interest rate on set dates. Variable rate obligations whose interest is
readjusted no less frequently than annually will be deemed to have a maturity
equal to the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate.
The funds may also purchase floating rate securities. A floating rate security
provides for the automatic adjustment of its interest rate whenever a specified
interest rate changes. Interest rates on these securities are ordinarily tied
to, and are a percentage of, a widely recognized interest rate, such as the
yield on 90-day US Treasury bills or the prime rate of a specified bank. These
rates may change as often as twice daily. Generally, changes in interest rates
will have a smaller effect on the market value of variable and floating rate
securities than on the market value of comparable fixed income obligations.
Thus, investing in variable and floating rate securities generally allows less
opportunity for capital appreciation and depreciation than investing in
comparable fixed income securities.

MORTGAGE-RELATED SECURITIES. Mortgage pass-through certificates are issued by
governmental, government-related and private organizations and are backed by
pools of mortgage loans. These mortgage loans are made by savings and loan
associations, mortgage bankers, commercial banks and other lenders to home
buyers throughout the United States. The securities are "pass-through"
securities because they provide investors with monthly payments of principal and
interest that, in effect, are a "pass-through" of the monthly payments made by
the individual borrowers on the underlying mortgage loans, net of any fees paid
to the issuer or guarantor of the pass-through certificates. The principal
governmental issuer of such securities is the Government National Mortgage
Association ("GNMA"), which is a wholly-owned US Government corporation within
the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Government-related issuers
include the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"), a corporate
instrumentality of the United States created pursuant to an act of Congress
which is owned entirely by the Federal Home Loan Banks, and the Federal National
Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), a government sponsored corporation owned entirely
by private stockholders. Commercial banks, savings and loan associations,
private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary
market issuers also create pass-through pools of conventional residential
mortgage loans. Such issuers may be the originators of the underlying mortgage
loans as well as the guarantors of the mortgage-related securities.

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1. GNMA Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates ("Ginnie Maes"). Ginnie Maes
represent an undivided interest in a pool of mortgage loans that are
insured by the Federal Housing Administration or the Farmers Home
Administration or guaranteed by the Veterans Administration. Ginnie
Maes entitle the holder to receive all payments (including prepayments)
of principal and interest owed by the individual mortgagors, net of
fees paid to GNMA and to the issuer which assembles the loan pool and
passes through the monthly mortgage payments to the certificate holders
(typically, a mortgage banking firm), regardless of whether the
individual mortgagor actually makes the payment. Because payments are
made to certificate holders regardless of whether payments are actually
received on the underlying loans, Ginnie Maes are of the "modified
pass-through" mortgage certificate type. GNMA is authorized to
guarantee the timely payment of principal and interest on the Ginnie
Maes as securities backed by an eligible pool of mortgage loans. The
GNMA guaranty is backed by the full faith and credit of the United
States, and GNMA has unlimited authority to borrow funds from the US
Treasury to make payments under the guaranty. The market for Ginnie
Maes is highly liquid because of the size of the market and the active
participation in the secondary market by securities dealers and a
variety of investors.

2. FHLMC Mortgage Participation Certificates ("Freddie Macs"). Freddie
Macs represent interests in groups of specified first lien residential
conventional mortgage loans underwritten and owned by FHLMC. Freddie
Macs entitle the holder to timely payment of interest, which is
guaranteed by FHLMC. FHLMC guarantees either ultimate collection or
timely payment of all principal payments on the underlying mortgage
loans. In cases where FHLMC has not guaranteed timely payment of
principal, FHLMC may remit the amount due on account of its guarantee
of ultimate payment of principal at any time after default on an
underlying loan, but in no event later than one year after it becomes
payable. Freddie Macs are not guaranteed by the United States or by any
of the Federal Home Loan Banks and do not constitute a debt or
obligation of the United States or of any Federal Home Loan Bank. The
secondary market for Freddie Macs is highly liquid because of the size
of the market and the active participation in the secondary market by
FHLMC, securities dealers and a variety of investors.

3. FNMA Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates ("Fannie Maes").
Fannie Maes represent an undivided interest in a pool of conventional
mortgage loans secured by first mortgages or deeds of trust, on
one-family to four-family residential properties. FNMA is obligated to
distribute scheduled monthly installments of principal and interest on
the loans in the pool, whether or not received, plus full principal of
any foreclosed or otherwise liquidated loans. The obligation of FNMA
under its guaranty is solely the obligation of FNMA and is not backed
by, nor entitled to, the full faith and credit of the United States.

The market value of mortgage-related securities depends on, among other things,
the level of interest rates, the certificates' coupon rates and the payment
history of the underlying borrowers.

Although the mortgage loans in a pool underlying a mortgage pass-through
certificate will have maturities of up to 30 years, the average life of a
mortgage pass-through certificate will be substantially less because the loans
will be subject to normal principal amortization and also may be prepaid prior
to maturity. Prepayment rates vary widely and may be affected by changes in
mortgage interest rates. In periods of falling interest rates, the rate of
prepayment on higher interest mortgage rates tends to increase, thereby
shortening the actual average life of the mortgage pass-through certificate.
Conversely, when interest rates are rising, the rate of prepayment tends to
decrease, thereby lengthening the average life of the mortgage pass-through
certificate. Accordingly, it is not possible to predict accurately the average
life of a particular pool. However, based on current statistics, it is
conventional to quote yields on mortgage pass-through certificates based on the
assumption that they have effective maturities of 12 years. Reinvestment of
prepayments may occur at higher or lower rates than the original yield on the
certificates. Due to the prepayment feature and the need to reinvest prepayments
of principal at current rates, mortgage pass-through certificates with
underlying loans bearing interest rates in excess of the market rate can be less
effective than typical noncallable bonds with similar maturities at "locking in"
yields during periods of declining interest rates, although they may have
comparable risks of declining in value during periods of rising interest rates.

ZERO COUPON SECURITIES. These securities are notes, bonds and debentures that:
(1) do not pay current interest and are issued at a substantial discount from
par value; (2) have been stripped of their unmatured interest coupons and
receipts; or (3) pay no interest until a stated date one or more years into the
future. These securities also include certificates representing interests in
such stripped coupons and receipts.

Because the funds accrue taxable income from zero coupon securities without
receiving regular interest payments in cash, each fund may be required to sell
portfolio securities in order to pay a dividend depending, among other things,
upon the proportion of shareholders who elect to receive dividends in cash
rather than reinvesting dividends in additional shares of the fund. Investing in
these securities might also force the fund to sell portfolio securities to
maintain portfolio liquidity.

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Because a zero coupon security pays no interest to its holder during its life or
for a substantial period of time, it usually trades at a deep discount from its
face or par value and will be subject to greater fluctuations in market value in
response to changing interest rates than debt obligations of comparable
maturities that make regular distributions of interest.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS. The fund may engage in foreign currency
transactions as described below. The US dollar value of assets held by the fund
may be affected favorably or unfavorably by changes in foreign currency exchange
rates and exchange control regulations, and the fund may incur costs in
connection with conversions between various currencies. The fund will engage in
foreign currency exchange transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at
the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market, through
forward and futures contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies or by
purchasing and writing put and call options on foreign currencies. The fund may
purchase and write these contracts for the purpose of protecting against
declines in the dollar value of foreign securities it holds and against
increases in the dollar cost of foreign securities it plans to acquire.

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is an obligation to purchase or
sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days
from the date upon which the parties enter the contract, at a price set at the
time the contract is made. These contracts are traded directly between currency
traders (usually large commercial banks) and their customers. Foreign currency
futures contracts are traded on exchanges and are subject to procedures and
regulations applicable to other futures contracts. Forward foreign currency
exchange contracts and foreign currency futures contracts may protect the fund
from uncertainty in foreign currency exchange rates, and may also limit
potential gains from favorable changes in such rates.

Put and call options on foreign currencies are traded on securities and
commodities exchanges, in the over-the-counter market, and privately among major
recognized dealers in such options. The fund may purchase and write these
options for the purpose of protecting against declines in the dollar value of
foreign securities it holds and against increases in the dollar cost of foreign
securities it plans to acquire. If a rise is anticipated in the dollar value of
a foreign currency in which securities to be acquired are denominated, the
increased cost of such securities may be offset in whole or in part by
purchasing calls or writing puts on that foreign currency. If a decline in the
dollar value of a foreign currency is anticipated, the decline in value of
portfolio securities denominated in that currency may be in whole or in part by
writing calls or purchasing puts on that foreign currency. However, certain
currency rate fluctuations would cause the option to expire unexercised, and
thereby cause the fund to lose the premium it paid and its transaction costs.

TOTAL RATE OF RETURN SWAPS. The funds may contract with a counterparty to pay a
stream of cash flows and receive the total return of an index or a security for
purposes of attempting to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to
the fund than if the fund had invested directly in an instrument that yielded
that desired return. The Advisor will cause the fund to enter into swap
agreements only with counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as
repurchase agreement counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement
guidelines.

PURCHASE OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY FUNDS. To the extent permitted under the
1940 Act and exemptive rules and orders thereunder, each fund may seek to
achieve its investment objective by investing solely in the shares of other
investment companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and
policies. These other investment companies may charge management fees which
shall be borne by the fund.

THE LEHMAN BROTHERS AGGREGATE BOND INDEX. The Bond Fund will measure its
performance against the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index (the "LBAB Index").
The fund also intends to maintain an average maturity and duration similar to
that of the LBAB Index. The duration of the LBAB Index as of August 31, 2000 was
4.9 years. The LBAB Index is made up of the Government/Credit Bond Index, the
Mortgage-Backed Securities Index and the Asset-Backed Index. The
Government/Credit Bond Index includes the Government and Corporate Bond Indices.
The LBAB Index includes fixed rate debt issues rated investment grade or higher
by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, in that order. All in the LBAB Index issues have at
least one year to maturity and an outstanding par value of at least $150
million.

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HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES

WRITING COVERED PUT OPTIONS. The fund is authorized to write (sell) covered put
options on its portfolio securities and to enter into closing transactions with
respect to such options.

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foreign currency or index futures contract provides for the future sale by
one party and purchase by another party of a specified quantity of a
financial instruments (such as GNMA certificates or Treasury bonds) or
foreign currency or the cash value of an index at a specified price at a
future date. A futures contract on an index is an agreement between two
parties (buyer and seller) to take or make delivery of an amount of cash
equal to the difference between the value of the index at the close of the
last trading day of the contract and the price at which the index contract
was originally written. In the case of futures contracts traded on US
exchanges, the exchange itself or an affiliated clearing corporation assumes
the opposite side of each transaction (i.e., as buyer or seller). A futures
contract may be satisfied or closed out by delivery or purchase, as the case
may be, of the financial instrument or by payment of the change in the cash
value of the index. Frequently, using futures to effect a particular strategy
instead of using the underlying or related security or index will result in
lower transaction costs being incurred. Although the value of an index may be
a function of the value of certain specified securities, no physical delivery
of these securities is made. A public market exists in futures contracts
covering interest rates, several indexes and a number of financial
instruments and foreign currencies.

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options held by the fund; (2) the market value of the underlying securities
covered by outstanding OTC call options sold by the fund; (3) margin deposits
on the fund's existing OTC options on futures contracts; and (4) the market
value of all other assets of the fund that are illiquid or are not otherwise
readily marketable, would exceed 15% of the net assets of the fund, taken at
market value. However, if an OTC option is sold by the fund to a primary US
Government securities dealer recognized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New
York and the fund has the unconditional contractual right to repurchase such
OTC option from the dealer at a predetermined price, then the fund will treat
as illiquid such amount of the underlying securities as is equal to the
repurchase price less the amount by which the option is "in-the-money"
(current market value of the underlying security minus the option's strike
price). The repurchase price with primary dealers is typically a formula
price which is generally based on a multiple of the premium received for the
option plus the amount by which the option is "in-the-money."

INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

The fund is subject to the following investment restrictions, restrictions 1
through 9 are fundamental and restrictions 10 through 13 are nonfundamental. A
fundamental restriction may only be changed by a vote of a majority of the
fund's shareholders. A nonfundamental restriction may be changed by a vote of
the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise noted,
these restrictions apply at the time an investment is made. The fund will not:

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2. Borrow money (including reverse repurchase agreements), except as a
temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes or to
facilitate redemptions (not for leveraging or investment), provided
that borrowings do not exceed an amount equal to 33-1/3% of the current
value of the fund's assets taken at market value, less liabilities
other than borrowings. If at any time the fund's borrowings exceed this
limitation due to a decline in net assets, such borrowings will within
three days be reduced to the extent necessary to comply with this
limitation. The fund will not purchase investments once borrowed funds
(including reverse repurchase agreements) exceed 5% of its total
assets.

3. Pledge, mortgage or hypothecate its assets. However, the fund may
pledge securities having a market value at the time of the pledge not
exceeding 33-1/3% of the value of the fund's total assets to secure
borrowings permitted by paragraph (2) above.

6. Engage in the business of underwriting securities issued by others,
except that the fund will not be deemed to be an underwriter or to be
underwriting on account of the purchase of securities subject to legal
or contractual restrictions on disposition.

8. Purchase or sell real estate or real estate mortgage loans; provided,
however, that the fund may invest in securities secured by real
estate or interests therein issued by companies which invest in real
estate or interests therein.

9. Issue senior securities, except as permitted by its investment
objective, policies and restrictions, and except as permitted by the
1940 Act.

12. Make investments for the purpose of gaining control of an issuer's
management.

13. Invest in real estate limited partnerships that are not readily
marketable.

With respect to the industry concentration outlined in Investment Restriction
No. 1, the Advisor treats US domestic banks and foreign branches of US banks
as a separate industry from foreign banks. To the extent these restrictions
reflect matters of operating policy which may be changed without shareholder
vote, these restrictions may be amended upon approval by the Board of
Trustees and notice to shareholders. If a percentage restriction is adhered
to at the time of investment, a subsequent increase or decrease in a
percentage resulting from a change in the values of assets will not
constitute a violation of that restriction, except as otherwise noted.

TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION

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which will possibly cause its yield to decline as well. This strategy may be
inconsistent with the fund's principal investment strategy in an attempt to
respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. Taking
such a temporary defensive position may result in the fund not achieving its
investment objective.

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

Generally, securities are purchased for the fund for investment income and/or
capital appreciation and not for short-term trading profits. The Advisor's sell
discipline for the fund's investment in securities is based on the premise of a
long-term investment horizon, however, sudden changes in valuation levels
arising from, for example, new macroeconomic policies, political developments,
and industry conditions could change the assumed time horizon. Liquidity,
volatility, and overall risk of a position are other factors considered by the
Advisor in determining the appropriate investment horizon. Therefore, the fund
may dispose of securities without regard to the time they have been held when
such action, for defensive or other purposes, appears advisable.

The portfolio turnover rate for the fund for the fiscal years ended August 31
was:

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2000 1999 1998
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248.34% 327.83% 300.77%
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The decrease in portfolio turnover between 1999 and 2000 is due to the
stablization of the fund's asset size and a strategy resulting in reduced
exposure to corporate bonds and a decrease in trading of issues.

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

The following lists the SSgA Funds' trustees and officers, mailing addresses and
ages, positions with the SSgA funds and present and principal occupations during
the past five years.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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NAME, ADDRESS AND AGE POSITION(S) WITH PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST 5 YEARS
SSGA FUNDS
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<S> <C> <C>
Lynn L. Anderson Trustee (Interested - Vice Chairman, Frank Russell Company;
909 A Street Person of the SSgA - Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Frank
Tacoma, WA 98402 funds as defined in Russell Investment Management Company and Russell Fund
Age 61 the 1940 Act), Distributors, Inc.;
Chairman of the - Chairman of the Board, Frank Russell Trust Company;
Board and President - Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Frank
Russell Investment Company and Russell Insurance Funds;
and
- Director, Russell Insurance Agency, Inc., Frank Russell
Investments (Ireland) Limited, Frank Russell Investment
Company plc; Frank Russell Institutional Funds plc, Frank
Russell Qualifying Investor Fund, and Frank Russell
Investments (Cayman) Ltd.
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William L. Marshall Trustee - Chief Executive Officer and President, Wm. L. Marshall
33 West Court Street Associates, Inc., Wm. L. Marshall Companies, Inc. and the
Doylestown, PA 18901 Marshall Financial Group (a registered investment advisor
Age 58 and provider of financial and related consulting
services);
- Certified Financial Planner and Member, Institute of
Certified Financial Planners; and
- Registered Representative for Securities with FSC
Securities Corp., Marietta, Georgia.
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Steven J. Mastrovich Trustee - September 2000 to Present, Global Head of Structured Real
522 5th Avenue Estate, J.P. Morgan Investment Management
New York, NY 10036 - January 2000 to September 2000, Managing Director, HSBC
Age 44 Securities (USA) Inc.
- From 1998 to 2000, President, Key Global Capital, Inc.;
- From 1997 to 1998, Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
(law firm); and
- From 1994 to 1997, Partner, Brown, Rudnick, Freed & Gesmer
(law firm).
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Patrick J. Riley Trustee - Partner, Riley, Burke & Donahue, L.L.P. (law firm).
One Corporate Place
55 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923
Age 52
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COMPENSATION

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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NAME OF SSGA FUND AMOUNT OF TOTAL ANNUAL TRUSTEE
COMPENSATION (INCLUDING OUT OF POCKET
EXPENSES) ATTRIBUTABLE TO EACH FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
2000
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<S> <C>
Money Market $141,408
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US Government Money Market 25,271
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Matrix Equity 10,505
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S&P 500 Index 56,499
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Small Cap 10,245
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Yield Plus 13,652
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Bond Market 10,052
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Emerging Markets 11,571
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US Treasury Money Market 22,464
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Growth & Income 10,798
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Intermediate 5,807
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Prime Money Market 52,908
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Tax Free Money Market 9,667
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International Stock Selection 7,042
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Tuckerman Active REIT 4,533
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International Growth Opportunities 6,915
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High Yield Bond 4,912
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Special Equity 4,409
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Aggressive Equity 4,083
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IAM SHARES 5,877
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Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund(1) 32
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All Life Solutions Funds 0
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</TABLE>

CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

The Trustees and officers of Investment Company, as a group, own less than 1% of
Investment Company's voting securities.

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(1) The fund did not operate a full year during fiscal 2000.

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- Windanchor, 1776 Heritage Drive, Adams Building 4 West, North Quincy,
MA 02171-2119--10%;

- Hunter & Co., FBO Amherst Trust Bond Fund, P.O. Box 9242, Boston, MA
02209-9242--6%;

- Hunter & Co., FBO American Red Cross Gift Annuity, P.O. Box 9242,
Boston, MA 02209-9242--5%; and

- Hunter & Co., FBO Anthem Insurance Company, P.O. Box 9242, Boston, MA
02209-9242--5%.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES

ADVISOR

The fund accrued the following expenses to Advisor for the fiscal years ended
August 31:

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2000 1999 1998
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$871,117 $658,662 $396,385
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Additionally, the Advisor voluntarily agreed to reimburse the fund for all
expenses in excess of .50% of average daily net assets on an annual basis, which
amounted to $0 in fiscal 2000, $0 in fiscal 1999 and $51,983 in fiscal 1998. The
Advisor has contractually agreed to this reimbursement through December 31,
2002.

ADMINISTRATOR

Frank Russell Investment Management Company serves as the Investment Company's
Administrator, pursuant to an Administration Agreement dated April 12, 1988.

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Money Market Portfolios
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3.15 basis points up to and including $15 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US Equity Portfolios
----------------------
3.15 basis points up to and including $2 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US Fixed Income Portfolios
--------------------------
3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

International Portfolios
------------------------
7.0 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 5.0 basis points thereafter

Feeder Portfolios(1)

3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 1.0 basis points thereafter

less (y) an amount equal to the sum of distribution expenses incurred by the
funds' Distributor on behalf of each fund.

The fund accrued the following expenses to Administrator for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

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2000 1999 1998
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$101,795 $68,425 $39,978
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(1) The fee applicable to Feeder Portfolios shall apply for so long as all
investable assets of the applicable fund are invested in another
investment company with substantially the same investment objectives
and policies. The fee would revert to the appropriate fee, classified
by fund type, should the fund cease operating as a Feeder Portfolio.

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CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT

State Street serves as the Custodian and Transfer Agent for the Investment
Company. State Street also provides the basic portfolio recordkeeping
required by the Investment Company for regulatory and financial reporting
purposes. For its services as Custodian, State Street is paid an annual fee
in accordance with the following: custody services--a fee payable monthly on
a pro rata basis, based on the following percentages of average daily net
assets of each fund: $0 up to $1.5 billion--0.02%, over $1.5 billion--0.015%
(for purposes of calculating the break point, the assets of all domestic
funds are aggregated); securities transaction charges from $6.00 to $25.00
per transaction; Eurodollar transaction fees ranging from $110.00 to $125.00
per transaction; monthly pricing fees of $375.00 per investment portfolio and
from $4.00 to $16.00 per security, depending on the type of instrument and
the pricing service used; yield calculation fees of $350.00 per non-money
market portfolio per year; and $15,000 annual fee for services relating to
the S&P 500 Index Fund as a feeder fund. For Transfer and Dividend Disbursing
Agent services, State Street is paid the following annual account services
fees: $9.00 open account fee; $1.50 closed account fee; fund minimum per
portfolio for one to four portfolios--$36,000, five to six
portfolios--$24,000, and over six portfolios $18,000. Portfolio fees are
allocated to each fund based on the average net asset value of each fund and
are billable on a monthly basis at the rate of 1/12 of the annual fee. Each
fund also pays State Street a $5.00 fee per telephone transaction (purchase
or redemption), which is applied against the monthly billing. State Street is
reimbursed by each fund for supplying certain out-of-pocket expenses
including postage, transfer fees, stamp duties, taxes, wire fees, telexes,
and freight.

DISTRIBUTOR

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc. serves as the Distributor of fund shares
pursuant to a Distribution Agreement dated April 12, 1988 ("Distribution
Agreement"). The Distributor is a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Administrator. The Distributor's mailing address is One International Place,
Boston, MA 02110.

DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

DISTRIBUTION PLAN. Under the 1940 Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission
has adopted Rule 12b-1, which regulates the circumstances under which a fund
may, directly or indirectly, bear distribution and shareholder servicing
expenses. Rule 12b-1 provides that a fund may pay for such expenses only
pursuant to a plan adopted in accordance with the Rule. Accordingly, each
fund has adopted an active distribution Plan providing for reimbursement for
distribution expenses up to the plan limit.

In connection with the Trustees' consideration of whether to adopt the
Distribution Plan, the Distributor, as the funds' principal underwriter,
represented to the Trustees that the Distributor believes that the
Distribution Plan should result in increased sales and asset retention for
the funds by enabling the funds to reach and retain more investors and
servicing agents (such as brokers, banks, financial planners, investment
advisors and other financial institutions), although it is impossible to know
for certain in the absence of a Distribution Plan or under an alternative
distribution arrangement, the level of sales and asset retention that a fund
would have.

The Plan provides that a fund may spend annually, directly or indirectly, up
to 0.25% of the value of its average net assets for distribution and
shareholder servicing services. The Plan does not provide for a fund to be
charged for interest, carrying or any other financing charges on any
distribution expenses carried forward to subsequent years. A quarterly report
of the amounts expended under the Plan, and the purposes for which such
expenditures were incurred, must be made to the Trustees for their review.
The Plan may not be amended without shareholder approval to increase
materially the distribution or shareholder servicing costs that the fund may
pay. The Plan and material amendments to it must be approved annually by all
of the Trustees and by the Trustees who are neither "interested persons" (as
defined in the 1940 Act) of the fund nor have any direct or indirect
financial interest in the operation of the Plan or any related agreements.

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arranging for bank wires transferring customers' funds; and such other
services as the customers may request in connection with the fund, to the
extent permitted by applicable statute, rule or regulation. Service
Organizations may receive from the fund and or the Distributor, for
shareholder servicing, monthly fees at a rate that shall not exceed .20% per
annum of the average daily net asset value of the fund's shares owned by or
for shareholders with whom the Service Organization has a servicing
relationship. Banks and other financial service firms may be subject to
various state laws, and may be required to register as dealers pursuant to
state law.

The Investment Company has entered into Service Agreements with the Advisor
and the following entities related to the Advisor: State Street Brokerage
Services, Inc.; Fiduciary Investors Services division of State Street Bank
and Trust Company; and CitiStreet LLC. The purpose of the Service Agreements
is to obtain shareholder services for fund shares owned by clients of each of
these entities. In return for these services, the Investment Company pays
each of the entities a fee. These agreements are reviewed annually by the
Board of Trustees.

Payments to Distributor, as well as payments to Service Organizations, are
not permitted by the Plan to exceed .25% per year of the average net asset
value of the fund's shares. Any payments that are required to be made by the
Distribution Agreement and any Service Agreement but could not be made
because of the .25% limitation may be carried forward and paid in subsequent
years so long as the Plan is in effect. The fund's liability for any such
expenses carried forward shall terminate at the end of two years following
the year in which the expenditure was incurred. Service Organizations will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge fees for their services.

The fund accrued the following expenses to Distributor for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

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2000 1999 1998
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$92,985 $75,956 $46,241
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For fiscal 2000, these amounts are reflective of the following individual
payments:

Advertising $15,249
Printing 7,783
Compensation to Dealers 468
Compensation to Sales Personnel 32,247
Other(1) 37,238

The fund accrued expenses in the following amount to Advisor, under Service
Agreements pursuant to Rule 12b-1, for the fiscal years ended August 31:

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2000 1999 1998
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$80,521 $64,379 $26,340
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

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(1) Other expenses may include such items as compensation for travel,
conferences and seminars for staff, subscriptions, office charges and
professional fees.

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LEGAL COUNSEL

Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP, Exchange Place, Boston, MA 02109, provides legal
services to the SSgA Funds.

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS

All portfolio transactions are placed on behalf of each fund by the Advisor.
The Advisor ordinarily pays commissions when it executes transactions on a
securities exchange. In contrast, there is generally no stated commission on
the purchase or sale of securities traded in the over-the-counter markets,
including most debt securities and money market instruments. Rather, the
price of such securities includes an undisclosed commission in the form of a
mark-up or mark-down. The cost of securities purchased from underwriters
includes an underwriting commission or concession.

Subject to the arrangements and provisions described below, the selection of
a broker or dealer to execute portfolio transactions is usually made by the
Advisor. The Advisory Agreement provides, in substance and subject to
specific directions from officers of Investment Company, that in executing
portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the principal
objective is to seek the best overall terms available to a fund. Ordinarily,
securities will be purchased from primary markets, and the Advisor shall
consider all factors it deems relevant in assessing the best overall terms
available for any transaction, including the breadth of the market in the
security, the price of the security, the financial condition and execution
capability of the broker or dealer, and the reasonableness of the commission,
if any, for the specific transaction and other transactions on a continuing
basis.

The Advisory Agreement authorizes the Advisor to select brokers or dealers to
execute a particular transaction, including principal transactions, and in
evaluating the best overall terms available, to consider the "brokerage and
research services" (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) provided to a fund and/or the Advisor (or
its affiliates). The Advisor is authorized to cause each fund to pay a
commission to a broker or dealer who provides such brokerage and research
services for executing a portfolio transaction which is in excess of the
amount of commission another broker or dealer would have charged for
effecting that transaction. Each fund or the Advisor, as appropriate, must
determine in good faith that such commission was reasonable in relation to
the value of the brokerage and research services provided--viewed in terms of
that particular transaction or in terms of all the accounts over which the
Advisor exercises investment discretion. Any commission, fee or other
remuneration paid to an affiliated broker-dealer is paid in compliance with
the fund's procedures adopted in accordance with Rule 17e-1 of the 1940 Act.

The Advisor arranges for the purchase and sale of fund securities and selects
brokers and dealers (including affiliates), which in its best judgment
provide prompt and reliable execution at favorable prices and reasonable
commission rates. The Advisor may select brokers and dealers which provide it
with research services and may cause a fund to pay such brokers and dealers
commissions which exceed those other brokers and dealers may have charged, if
it views the commissions as reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and/or research services. In selecting a broker, including
affiliates, for a transaction, the primary consideration is prompt and
effective execution of orders at the most favorable prices. Subject to that
primary consideration, dealers may be selected for research, statistical or
other services to enable the fund to supplement its own research and
analysis. Research services generally include services which assist
investment professionals in their investment decision-making process,
including information concerning securities or indexes, performance,
technical market action, pricing, risk measurement, corporate responsibility
and proxy issues, in addition to political and economic developments.

The Trustees periodically review the Advisor's performance of its
responsibilities in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions
on behalf of each fund and review the prices paid by the fund over
representative periods of time to determine if such prices are reasonable in
relation to the benefits provided to the fund. Certain services received by
the Advisor attributable to a particular fund transaction may benefit one or
more other accounts for which the Advisor exercises investment discretion, or
an investment portfolio other than that for which the transaction was
effected. The Advisor's fees are not reduced by the Advisor's receipt of such
brokerage and research services.

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During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000, the fund purchased securities
issued by the following regular brokers or dealers, as defined by Rule 10b-1
of the 1940 Act, each of which is one of the fund's ten largest brokers or
dealers by dollar amounts of securities executed or commissions received on
behalf of the fund. The value of broker-dealer securities held and the
commissions paid (if any) as of August 31, 2000, are as follows:

($000)
--------------------
JP Morgan Securities Inc. $1,859,615
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner 906,374
Goldman Sachs & Co. 804,603
Lehman Brothers Inc. 453,389
Paine Webber 410,215
Salomon Smith Barney Inc. 302,151
Credit Suisse First Boston 131,950
Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette 117,485
Bank of America 61,099
Barclays Bank 56,035

The Bond Market Fund normally does not pay a stated brokerage commission on
transactions.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

Shares of the funds are offered without a sales commission by Russell Fund
Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), to institutional and retail investors
which invest for their own account or in a fiduciary or agency capacity. The
fund determines the price per share once each business day at 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time. A business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange is
open for regular trading. Currently, the New York Stock Exchange is open for
trading every weekday except New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Trading may occur in debt securities and in foreign securities at times when
the New York Stock Exchange is closed (including weekends and holidays or
after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on a regular business day). The trading of
portfolio securities at such times may significantly increase or decrease the
net asset value of fund shares when the shareholder is not able to purchase
or redeem fund shares. Further, because foreign securities markets may close
prior to the time the fund determines net asset value, events affecting the
value of the portfolio securities occurring between the time prices are
determined and the time the fund calculates net asset value may not be
reflected in the calculation of net asset value unless the Board of Trustees
determine that a particular event would materially affect the net asset
value. If such an event occurs, these securities will be valued at their fair
value following procedures approved by the Trustees.

With the exceptions noted below, the fund values portfolio securities at
market value. This generally means that equity securities and fixed income
securities listed and traded principally on any national securities exchange
are valued on the basis of the last sale price or, lacking any sales, at the
closing bid price, on the primary exchange on which the security is traded.
United States equity and fixed-income securities traded principally
over-the-counter and options are valued on the basis of the last sale price.
Futures contracts are valued on the basis of the last reported sales price.

Because many fixed income securities do not trade each day, last sale or bid
prices are frequently not available. Therefore, fixed income securities may
be valued using prices provided by a pricing service when such prices are
believed to reflect the market value of such securities.

International securities traded on a national securities exchange are valued
on the basis of the last sale price. International securities traded
over-the-counter are valued on the basis of last sale price, as determined by
the relevant securities exchange. In the absence of a last sale price, such
securities may be valued on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service
if those prices are believed to reflect the fair value of such securities.
Some international securities trade on days that the fund is not open for
business. As a result, the net asset value of fund shares may fluctuate on
days when fund shareholders may not buy or sell fund shares.

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constant amortization to maturity of any discount or premium, even though the
portfolio security may increase or decrease in market value generally in
response to changes in interest rates. While this method provides certainty
in valuation, it may result in periods during which value, as determined by
amortized cost, is higher or lower than the price a fund would receive if it
sold the instrument.

For example, in periods of declining interest rates, the daily yield on fund
shares computed by dividing the annualized daily income on the fund's
portfolio by the net asset value based upon the amortized cost valuation
technique may tend to be higher than a similar computation made by using a
method of valuation based upon market prices and estimates. In periods of
rising interest rates, the daily yield on fund shares computed the same way
may tend to be lower than a similar computation made by using a method of
calculation based upon market prices and estimates.

The Investment Company filed an exemption from Section 18(f) of the 1940 Act
on Form N-18-F on December 29, 1987, which may enable it to redeem securities
in kind. Therefore, a fund may pay any portion of the redemption amount (in
excess of $25 million) by a distribution in kind of readily marketable
securities from its portfolio instead of cash.

TAXES

Each fund intends to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company
("RIC") under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the "Code"). As a RIC, each fund will not be liable for federal income taxes
on taxable net investment income and net capital gain (long-term capital
gains in excess of short-term capital losses) that it distributes to its
shareholders, provided that the fund distributes annually to its shareholders
at least 90% of its net investment income and net short-term capital gain for
the taxable year ("Distribution Requirement"). For a fund to qualify as a RIC
it must abide by all of the following requirements: (1) at least 90% of the
fund's gross income each taxable year must be derived from dividends,
interest, payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or
other disposition of stock or securities or foreign currencies, or other
income (including gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived
with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or
currencies ("Income Requirement"); (2) at the close of each quarter of the
fund's taxable year, at least 50% of the value of its total assets must be
represented by cash and cash items, US Government securities, securities of
other RICs, and other securities, with such other securities limited, in
respect of any one issuer, to an amount that does not exceed 5% of the total
assets of the fund or that does not represent more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of any one issuer; and (3) at the close of each
quarter of the fund's taxable year, not more than 25% of the value of its
assets may be invested in securities (other than US Government securities or
the securities of other RICs) of any one issuer.

Each fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax to the extent it
fails to distribute by the end of any calendar year an amount at least equal
to the sum of: (1) 98% of its ordinary income for that year; (2) 98% of its
capital gain net income for the one-year period ending on October 31 of that
year; and (3) certain undistributed amounts from the preceding calendar year.
For this and other purposes, dividends declared in October, November or
December of any calendar year and made payable to shareholders of record in
such month will be deemed to have been received on December 31 of such year
if the dividends are paid by the fund subsequent to December 31 but prior to
February 1 of the following year.

If a shareholder receives a distribution taxable as a long-term gain with
respect to shares of a fund and redeems or exchanges the shares, and has held
the shares for six months or less, then any loss on the redemption or
exchange will be treated as a long-term loss to the extent of the respective
capital gain distribution.

STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. Depending upon the extent of each fund's activities in
states and localities in which its offices are maintained, its agents or
independent contractors are located or it is otherwise deemed to be
conducting business, the fund may be subject to the tax laws of such states
or localities.

At August 31, 2000, the fund had a net tax basis capital loss carryover of
$5,633,442, which may be applied against any realized net taxable gains in
each succeeding year or until its expiration date of August 31, 2008. As
permitted by tax regulations, the fund intends to defer a net realized
capital loss of $6,556,689 from November 1, 1999 to August 31, 2000, and
treat it as arising in the fiscal year 2001.

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The foregoing discussion is only a summary of certain federal income tax
issues generally affecting the fund and its shareholders. Circumstances among
investors may vary and each investor is encouraged to discuss investment in
the fund with the investor's tax advisor.

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA

The fund computes average annual total return by using a standardized method
of calculation required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Average
annual total return is computed by finding the average annual compounded
rates of return on a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000 over the
one-year, five-year and ten-year periods (or life of the funds as
appropriate), that would equate the initial amount invested to the ending
redeemable value, according to the following formula:

Total returns and other performance figures are based on historical earnings
and are not indicative of future performance.

The average annual total return for the fund is as follows:

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ONE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, INCEPTION TO
2000 AUGUST 31, 2000(1)
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6.92% 5.17%
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Yields are computed by using standardized methods of calculation required by
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Yields are calculated by dividing the
net investment income per share earned during a 30-day (or one-month) period
by the maximum offering price per share on the last day of the period,
according to the following formula:

6
YIELD = 2(A-B+1) -1
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Cd

where: A = dividends and interests earned during the period

B = expenses accrued for the period (net of reimbursements);

C = average daily number of shares outstanding during the
period that were entitled to receive dividends; and

D = the maximum offering price per share on the last day of
the period.

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(1) Annualized. The fund commenced operations on February 7, 1996.

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The yield quoted is not indicative of future results. Yields will depend on
the type, quality, maturity and interest rate of instruments held by the
fund. Total return and other performance figures are based on historical
earnings and are not indicative of future performance.

The current 30-day yield (annualized) for the fund for the period ended
August 31, 2000 was 6.35%.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

Investment Company will not have an annual meeting of shareholders. Special
meetings may be convened: (1) by the Board of Trustees; (2) upon written
request to the Board by the holders of at least 10% of the outstanding
shares; or (3) upon the Board's failure to honor the shareholders' request
described above, by holders of at least 10% of the outstanding shares giving
notice of the special meeting to the shareholders.

CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING

Each fund share has one vote. There are no cumulative voting rights. There is
no annual meeting of shareholders, but special meetings may be held. On any
matter that affects only a particular investment fund, only shareholders of
that fund may vote unless otherwise required by the 1940 Act or the Master
Trust Agreement. The Trustees hold office for the life of the Trust. A
Trustee may resign or retire, and may be removed at any time by a vote of
two-thirds of Investment Company shares or by a vote of a majority of the
Trustees. The Trustees shall promptly call and give notice of a meeting of
shareholders for the purpose of voting upon removal of any Trustee when
requested to do so in writing by holders of not less than 10% of the shares
then outstanding. A vacancy on the Board of Trustees may be filled by the
vote of a majority of the remaining Trustees, provided that immediately
thereafter at least two-thirds of the Trustees have been elected by
shareholders.

The fund share represents an equal proportionate interest in the fund, has a
par value of $.001 per share and is entitled to such relative rights and
preferences and dividends and distributions earned on the assets belonging to
the fund as may be declared by the Board of Trustees. Fund shares are fully
paid and nonassessable by Investment Company and have no preemptive rights.

The Investment Company does not issue share certificates for the fund.
Transfer Agent sends monthly statements to shareholders of the fund
concurrent with any transaction activity, confirming all investments in or
redemptions from their accounts. Each statement also sets forth the balance
of shares held in the account.

FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET

Federal laws may prohibit state chartered banks such as State Street from
engaging in the business of certain kinds of underwriting and other
activities and may impact the services provided by State Street. SSGA FUNDS
SHARES ARE NOT ENDORSED OR GUARANTEED BY STATE STREET OR ITS AFFILIATES, ARE
NOT DEPOSITS OR OBLIGATIONS OF STATE STREET OR ITS AFFILIATES, AND ARE NOT
INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.

Changes in federal or state statutes and regulations relating to the
permissible activities of banks and their affiliates, as well as judicial or
administrative decisions or interpretations of such or future statutes and
regulations, could prevent the Advisor from continuing to perform all or a
part of the above services for its customers and/or the fund. If the Advisor
were prohibited from serving the fund in any of its present capacities, the
Board of Trustees would seek an alternative provider(s) of such services. In
such event, changes in the operation of the fund may occur. It is not
expected by the Advisor that existing shareholders would suffer any adverse
financial consequences (if another advisor with equivalent abilities is
found) as a result of any of these occurrences.

PROXY VOTING POLICY

The Advisor has undertaken to vote proxies with respect to each fund's
underlying securities holdings and retains the final authority and
responsibility for such voting. The Advisor retains outside consultants for
analyses of issues and to act as voting agent. General voting guidelines are
followed for routine matters of corporate governance, as set by a special
committee. If areas of concern are discovered, the issues are examined in
detail and voted as determined to be in the best interest of the shareholder.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The 2000 fiscal year-end financial statements for the fund, including notes
to the financial statements and financial highlights and the Report of
Independent Accountants, are included in the fund's Annual Report to
shareholders. A copy of the Annual Report accompanies this Statement of
Additional Information and is incorporated herein by reference.

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APPENDIX: DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES RATINGS

RATINGS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. ("MOODY'S") -- Long Term Debt Ratings.

AAA -- Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity
to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.

AA -- Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and
repay principal and differs from the highest rated issues only in small
degree.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the
addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major
rating categories.

RATINGS OF COMMERCIAL PAPER

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- 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.

- Well-established access to a range of financial markets
and assured sources of alternate liquidity.

Issuers rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating
categories.

A-2 -- Capacity for timely payment on issues with this designation is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as
for issues designated A-1.

F-1 -- This designation indicates that the commercial paper is regarded
as having the strongest degree of assurance for timely payment.

F-2 -- Commercial paper issues assigned this rating reflect an
assurance of timely payment only slightly less in degree than those
issues rated F-1.

Duff 1--Very high certainty of timely payment. Liquidity factors are
excellent and supported by good fundamental protection factors. Risk
factors are minor.

Duff 1- -- High certainty of timely payment. Liquidity factors are
strong and supported by good fundamental protection factors. Risk
factors are very small.

- Good Grade. Duff 2--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.

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- Satisfactory Grade. Duff 3--Satisfactory liquidity and other
protection factors qualify issue as to investment grade. Risk factors
are larger and subject to more variation. Nevertheless, timely
payment is expected.

- Non-Investment Grade. Duff 4--Speculative investment characteristics.
Liquidity is not sufficient to ensure against disruption in debt
service. Operating factors and market access may be subject to a high
degree of variation.

- Default. Duff 5--Issuer failed to meet scheduled principal and/or
interest payments.

A1+--Obligations supported by the highest capacity for timely
repayment.

A1--Obligations supported by a very strong capacity for timely
repayment.

A2--Obligations supported by a strong capacity for timely repayment,
although such capacity may be susceptible to adverse changes in
business, economic or financial conditions.

B2--Obligations for which the capacity for timely repayment is
susceptible to adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions.

C1--Obligations for which there is an inadequate capacity to ensure
timely repayment.

D1--Obligations which have a high risk of default or which are
currently in default.

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Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSGA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMERGING MARKETS FUND

DECEMBER 19, 2000

This statement incorporates by reference the fund's annual report to
shareholders for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000. A copy of the fund's
annual report accompanies this statement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUND HISTORY....................................................................................................................3

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS................................................................................3

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES........................................................................................................3
HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES.........................................................................7
INVESTMENT RISKS............................................................................................................10
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.....................................................................................................10
TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION................................................................................................12
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER..........................................................................................................12

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND.........................................................................................................13

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS..............................................................................................13
COMPENSATION................................................................................................................15
CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS......................................................................................16

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES.........................................................................................17

ADVISOR.....................................................................................................................17
ADMINISTRATOR...............................................................................................................17
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT................................................................................................18
DISTRIBUTOR.................................................................................................................19
DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS....................................................................19
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.....................................................................................................20
LEGAL COUNSEL...............................................................................................................21

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS............................................................................................21

PRICING OF FUND SHARES.........................................................................................................22

TAXES..........................................................................................................................23

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA................................................................................................24

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................25

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS........................................................................................................25
CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING...................................................................................................25
FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET..........................................................................................25
PROXY VOTING POLICY.........................................................................................................26

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...........................................................................................................26

APPENDIX - DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES RATINGS...................................................................................27
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FUND HISTORY

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

To the extent consistent with its fundamental investment objective and
restrictions, the fund may invest in the following instruments and utilize the
following investment techniques:

WARRANTS. The fund may invest in warrants which entitle the holder to buy equity
securities at a specific price for a specific period of time. Warrants may be
considered more speculative than certain other types of investments in that they
do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to the
securities which may be purchased nor do they represent any rights in the assets
of the issuing company. Also, the value of the warrant does not necessarily
change with the value of the underlying securities and a warrant ceases to have
value if it is not exercised prior to the expiration date. The fund will not
invest more than 5% of the value of its net assets in warrants, or more than 2%
in warrants which are not listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges.

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(1) With the exception of the SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund, which is
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on the loaned securities. However, the borrower has the right to vote the
loaned securities. A fund will call loans to vote proxies if a material issue
affecting the investment is to be voted upon. Should the borrower of the
securities fail financially, a fund may experience delays in recovering the
securities or exercising its rights in the collateral. Loans are made only to
borrowers that are deemed by Advisor to be of good financial standing. In a
loan transaction, a fund will also bear the risk of any decline in value of
securities acquired with cash collateral. A fund will minimize this risk by
limiting the investment of cash collateral to high quality instruments of
short maturity. This strategy is not used to leverage any fund.

FORWARD COMMITMENTS. The fund may contract to purchase securities for a fixed
price at a future date beyond customary settlement time consistent with the
fund's ability to manage its investment portfolio and meet redemption requests.
A fund may dispose of a commitment prior to settlement if it is appropriate to
do so and realize short-term profits or losses upon such sale. When effecting
such transactions, cash or liquid high quality debt obligations held by the fund
of a dollar amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio securities to be
purchased will be segregated on the fund's records at the trade date and
maintained until the transaction is settled. Forward commitments involve a risk
of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to the
settlement date, or if the other party fails to complete the transaction.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS AND ILLIQUID SECURITIES. The fund and the Advisor believe
that carefully selected investments in joint ventures, cooperatives,
partnerships, private placements, unlisted securities, and other similar
vehicles (collectively, "special situations") could enhance the fund's capital
appreciation potential. These investments are generally illiquid. The fund
currently does not intend to invest more than 5% of its net assets in all types
of illiquid securities or securities that are not readily marketable, including
special situations. In no case will the fund invest more than 15% of its net
assets in illiquid securities. Due to foreign ownership restrictions, the fund
may invest periodically in illiquid securities which are or become illiquid due
to restrictions on foreign ownership imposed by foreign governments. Said
securities may be more difficult to price and trade. The absence of a regular
trading market for illiquid securities imposes additional risks on investment in
these securities. Illiquid securities may be difficult to value and may often be
disposed of only after considerable expense and delay.

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US GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS. The types of US Government obligations in which the
fund may at times invest include: (1) A variety of US Treasury obligations,
which differ only in their interest rates, maturities and times of issuance;
and (2) obligations issued or guaranteed by US Government agencies and
instrumentalities which are supported by any of the following: (a) the full
faith and credit of the US Treasury, (b) the right of the issuer to borrow an
amount limited to a specific line of credit from the US Treasury,
(c) discretionary authority of the US Government agency or instrumentality or
(d) the credit of the instrumentality (examples of agencies and
instrumentalities are: Federal Land Banks, Federal Housing Administration,
Federal Farm Credit Bank, Farmers Home Administration, Export--Import Bank of
the United States, Central Bank for Cooperatives, Federal Intermediate Credit
Banks, Federal Home Loan Banks, General Services Administration, Maritime
Administration, Tennessee Development Bank, Student Loan Marketing Association,
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Federal National
Mortgage Association). No assurance can be given that in the future the US
Government will provide financial support to such US Government agencies or
instrumentalities described in (2)(b), (2)(c) and (2)(d), other than as set
forth above, since it is not obligated to do so by law. The fund may purchase
US Government obligations on a forward commitment basis.

INTEREST RATE SWAPS. The fund may enter into interest rate swap transactions
with respect to any security it is entitled to hold. Interest rate swaps involve
the exchange by the fund with another party of their respective rights to
receive interest, e.g., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate
payments. The fund expects to enter into these transactions primarily to
preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its
portfolio and to protect against any increase in the price of securities it
anticipates purchasing at a later date. The fund intends to use these
transactions as a hedge and not as a speculative investment.

The use of interest rate swaps is a highly specialized activity which involves
investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary
portfolio securities transactions. If an advisor using this technique is
incorrect in its forecast of market values, interest rates and other applicable
factors, the investment performance of a fund would diminish compared to what it
would have been if this investment technique was not used.

A fund may only enter into interest rate swaps to hedge its portfolio. Interest
rate swaps do not involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets
or principal. Accordingly, the risk of loss with respect to interest rate swaps
is limited to the net amount of interest payments that the funds are
contractually obligated to make. If the other party to an interest rate swap
defaults, the fund's risk of loss consists of the net amount of interest
payments that the fund contractually entitled to receive. Since interest rate
swaps are individually negotiated, the fund expects to achieve an acceptable
degree of correlation between their rights to receive interest on their
portfolio securities and their rights and obligations to receive and pay
interest pursuant to interest rate swaps.

TOTAL RATE OF RETURN SWAPS. The funds may contract with a counterparty to pay a
stream of cash flows and receive the total return of an index or a security for
purposes of attempting to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to
the fund than if the fund had invested directly in an instrument that yielded
that desired return. The Advisor will cause the fund to enter into swap
agreements only with counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as
repurchase agreement counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement
guidelines.

PURCHASE OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY FUNDS. To the extent permitted under the
1940 Act and exemptive rules and orders thereunder, each fund may seek to
achieve its investment objective by investing solely in the shares of other
investment companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and
policies. These other investment companies may charge management fees which
shall be borne by the fund.

AMERICAN DEPOSITORY RECEIPTS (ADRS). The fund may invest in ADRs under certain
circumstances as an alternative to directly investing in foreign securities.
Generally, ADRs, in registered form, are designed for use in the US securities
markets. ADRs are receipts typically issued by a US bank or trust company
evidencing ownership of the underlying securities. ADRs represent the right to
receive securities of foreign issuers deposited in a domestic bank or a
correspondent bank. ADRs do not eliminate the risk inherent in investing in the
securities of foreign issuers. However, by investing in ADRs rather than
directly in a foreign issuer's stock, the fund can avoid currency risks during
the settlement period for either purchases or sales. In general, there is a
large liquid market in the US for many ADRs. The information available for ADRs
is subject to the accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards of the
domestic market or exchange on which they are traded, which standards are more
uniform and more exacting than those to which many foreign issuers are subject.

EURODOLLAR CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT (ECDS), EURODOLLAR TIME DEPOSITS (ETDS) AND
YANKEE CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT (YCDS). ECDs are US dollar denominated
certificates of deposit issued by foreign branches of domestic banks. ETDs are
US dollar denominated deposits in foreign banks or foreign branches of US banks.
YCDs are US dollar denominated certificates of deposit issued by US branches of
foreign banks.

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apply to domestic banks, such as loan limitations, examinations and reserve,
accounting, auditing, recordkeeping and public reporting requirements.

EQUITY SWAPS. Equity swap agreements are contracts between parties in which one
party agrees to make payments to the other party based on the change in market
value of a specified index or asset. In return, the other party agrees to make
payments to the first party based on the return of a different specified index
or asset. Although swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on
its payment obligations, the portfolios will minimize this risk by entering into
agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor deems creditworthy. The
Advisor will allow the funds to enter into swap agreements only with
counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as repurchase agreement
counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement guidelines. Swap
agreements bear the risk that the portfolios will not be able to meet their
obligation to the counterparty. This risk will be mitigated by investing the
portfolios in the specific asset for which it is obligated to pay a return.

FOREIGN CURRENCY. The funds have authority to deal in forward foreign currency
exchange contracts (including those involving the US dollar) as a hedge against
possible variations in the exchange rate between various currencies. This is
accomplished through individually negotiated contractual agreements to purchase
or to sell a specified currency at a specified future date and price set at the
time of the contract. A fund's dealings in forward foreign currency exchange
contracts may be with respect to a specific purchase or sale of a security, or
with respect to its portfolio positions generally. A fund is not obligated to
hedge its portfolio positions and will enter into such transactions only to the
extent, if any, deemed appropriate by Advisor. Forward commitments generally
provide a cost-effective way of defending against losses due to foreign currency
depreciation in which the securities are denominated.

RISKS OF FOREIGN CURRENCY. The fund may be affected either favorably or
unfavorably by fluctuations in the relative rates of exchange between the
currencies of different nations, exchange control regulations and indigenous
economic and political developments. The fund attempts to buy and sell foreign
currencies on favorable terms. Price spread on currency exchange (to cover
service charges) may be incurred, particularly when the fund changes investments
from one country to another or when proceeds from the sale of shares in US
dollars are used for the purchase of securities in foreign countries. Also, some
countries may adopt policies which would prevent the fund from repatriating
invested capital and dividends, withhold portions of interest and dividends at
the source, or impose other taxes, with respect to the fund's investments in
securities of issuers of that country.

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of default with respect to principal or interest. Such securities are
sometimes referred to as "junk bonds." Please see the Appendix for a
description of securities ratings.

HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES

WRITING COVERED PUT OPTIONS. The fund is authorized to write (sell) covered put
options on its portfolio securities and to enter into closing transactions with
respect to such options.

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INVESTMENT RISKS

Investments in companies domiciled in emerging market countries may be subject
to additional risks than investment in the US and in other developed countries.
These risks include: (1) Volatile social, political and economic conditions can
cause investments in emerging or developing markets exposure to economic
structures that are generally less diverse and mature. Emerging market countries
can have political systems which can be expected to have less stability than
those of more developed countries. The possibility may exist that recent
favorable economic developments in certain emerging market countries may be
suddenly slowed or reversed by unanticipated political or social events in such
countries. Moreover, the economies of individual emerging market countries may
differ favorably or unfavorably from the US economy in such respects as the rate
of growth in gross domestic product, the rate of inflation, capital
reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. (2)
The small current size of the markets for such securities and the currently low
or nonexistent volume of trading can result in a lack of liquidity and in
greater price volatility. Until recently, there has been an absence of a capital
market structure or market-oriented economy in certain emerging market
countries. Because the fund's securities will generally be denominated in
foreign currencies, the value of such securities to the fund will be affected by
changes in currency exchange rates and in exchange control regulations. A change
in the value of a foreign currency against the US dollar will result in a
corresponding change in the US dollar value of the fund's securities. In
addition, some emerging market countries may have fixed or managed currencies
which are not free-floating against the US dollar. Further, certain emerging
market currencies may not be internationally traded. Certain of these currencies
have experienced a steady devaluation relative to the US dollar. Many emerging
markets countries have experienced substantial, and in some periods extremely
high, rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in
inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the
economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries. (3) The
existence of national policies may restrict the fund's investment opportunities
and may include restrictions on investment in issuers or industries deemed
sensitive to national interests. (4) Some emerging markets countries may not
have developed structures governing private or foreign investment and may not
allow for judicial redress for injury to private property.

INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

The fund is subject to the following investment restrictions. Restrictions 1
through 11 are fundamental, and restrictions 12 through 15 are nonfundamental. A
fundamental restriction may only be changed by a vote of a majority of the
fund's shareholders. A nonfundamental restriction may be changed by a vote of
the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. These restrictions apply at
the time an investment is made. The fund will not:

1. Invest 25% or more of the value of its total assets in securities of
companies primarily engaged in any one industry (other than the US
Government, emerging market governments, their agencies and
instrumentalities). Concentration may occur as a result of changes in
the market value of portfolio securities, but may not result from
investment.

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4. With respect to 75% of its total assets, invest in securities of any
one issuer (other than securities issued by the US Government, emerging
markets governments, their agencies and instrumentalities), if
immediately after and as a result of such investment the current market
value of the fund's holdings in the securities of such issuer exceeds
5% of the value of the fund's assets and to not more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of such issuer.

5. Make loans to any person or firm; provided, however, that the making of
a loan shall not include (i) the acquisition for investment of bonds,
debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of any corporation
or government which are publicly distributed or of a type customarily
purchased by institutional investors, or (ii) the entry into
"repurchase agreements" or "reverse repurchase agreements." A fund may
lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers or other institutional
investors if the aggregate value of all securities loaned does not
exceed 33-1/3% of the value of the fund's total assets. Portfolio
securities may be loaned if collateral values are continuously
maintained at no less than 100% by "marking to market" daily.

6. Purchase or sell commodities or commodity futures contracts or option
on a futures contract except that the fund may enter into futures
contracts and options thereon for hedging purposes, including
protecting the price or interest rate of a security that the fund
intends to buy and which relate to securities in which the fund may
directly invest and indices comprised of such securities, and may
purchase and write call and put options on such contracts, and if, as
a result thereof, more than 10% of the fund's total assets (taken at
market value at the time of entering into the contract) would be
committed to initial deposits and premiums on open futures contracts
and options on such contracts.

12. Purchase from or sell portfolio securities to its officers or directors
or other "interested persons" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the fund,
including their investment advisors and affiliates, except as permitted
by the 1940 Act and exemptive rules or orders thereunder.

14. Make investments for the purpose of gaining control of an issuer's
management.

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15. Invest in warrants, valued at the lower of cost or market, in excess of
5% of the value of the fund's net assets. Included in such amount, but
not to exceed 2% of the value of the fund's net assets, may be warrants
which are not listed on the New York Stock Exchange or American Stock
Exchange. Warrants acquired by the fund in units or attached to
securities may be deemed to be without value.

With respect to the industry concentration outlined in Investment Restriction
No. 1, the Advisor treats US domestic banks and foreign branches of US banks as
a separate industry from foreign banks.

To the extent these restrictions reflect matters of operating policy which may
be changed without shareholder vote, these restrictions may be amended upon
approval by the Board of Trustees and notice to shareholders. The fund currently
does not intend to invest in the securities of any issuer that would qualify as
a real estate investment trust under federal tax law.

TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

Generally, securities are purchased for the fund for investment income and/or
capital appreciation and not for short-term trading profits. The Advisor's sell
discipline for the fund's investment in securities is based on the premise of a
long-term investment horizon, however, sudden changes in valuation levels
arising from, for example, new macroeconomic policies, political developments,
and industry conditions could change the assumed time horizon. Liquidity,
volatility, and overall risk of a position are other factors considered by the
Advisor in determining the appropriate investment horizon. Therefore, the fund
may dispose of securities without regard to the time they have been held when
such action, for defensive or other purposes, appears advisable.

In addition, the fund trades more actively to realize gains and/or to increase
yields on investments by trading to take advantage of short-term market
variations. This policy is expected to result in higher portfolio turnover for
the fund. However, the fund does not give significant weight to attempting to
realize long-term, rather than short-term, capital gains when making portfolio
management decisions.

The portfolio turnover rate for the fund for each of the fiscal years ended
August 31 was:

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

The following lists the SSgA Funds' trustees and officers, mailing addresses and
ages, positions with the SSgA funds and present and principal occupations during
the past five years.

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Carol E. Ludwig Assistant Treasurer - Senior Accountant, Fund Administration, Frank Russell
909 A Street Investment Management Company.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Age 46
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Deedra S. Walkey Assistant Secretary - Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Frank
909 A Street Russell Company, Frank Russell Investment Management
Tacoma, WA 98402 Company, Frank Russell Trust Company, Frank Russell
Age 36 Investment Company, Russell Insurance Funds, and Russell
Insurance Agency.
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Carla L. Anderson Assistant Secretary - Senior Paralegal and Assistant Secretary, Frank Russell
909 A Street Company, Frank Russell Investment Management Company,
Tacoma, WA 98402 Frank Russell Securities, Inc., Russell Fund
Age 36 Distributors, Inc., Frank Russell Capital Inc., Frank
Russell International Services Company Inc., Russell Real
Estate Advisors Inc. and A Street Investment Associates, Inc.
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COMPENSATION

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<CAPTION>
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NAME OF SSGA FUND AMOUNT OF TOTAL ANNUAL TRUSTEE
COMPENSATION (INCLUDING OUT OF POCKET
EXPENSES) ATTRIBUTABLE TO EACH FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
2000
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<S> <C>
Money Market $141,408
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US Government Money Market 25,271
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Matrix Equity 10,505
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S&P 500 Index 56,499
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Small Cap 10,245
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Yield Plus 13,652
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Bond Market 10,052
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Emerging Markets 11,571
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US Treasury Money Market 22,464
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Growth & Income 10,798
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Intermediate 5,807
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Prime Money Market 52,908
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Tax Free Money Market 9,667
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International Stock Selection 7,042
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Tuckerman Active REIT 4,533
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International Growth Opportunities 6,915
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High Yield Bond 4,912
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Special Equity 4,409
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Aggressive Equity 4,083
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IAM SHARES 5,877
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Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund(1) 32
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All Life Solutions Funds 0
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CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

The Trustees and officers of Investment Company, as a group, own less than 1% of
Investment Company's voting securities.

- Charles Schwab & Company, Inc., 101 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
94104-4122--33%; and
- Batrus & Company, c/o Bankers Trust Company, P.O. Box 9005, Church Street
Station, New York, NY 10008--10%.

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(1) The fund did not operate a full year during fiscal 2000.

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INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES

ADVISOR

The fund accrued the following expenses to Advisor for the fiscal years ended
August 31:

Effective November 1, 1995, the Advisor voluntarily agreed to reimburse the fund
for all expenses in excess of 1.25% of average daily net assets. The Advisor has
contractually agreed to this reimbursement through December 31, 2002. This
reimbursement amounted to $460,085 in fiscal 2000, $243,835 in fiscal 1999 and
$342,890 in fiscal 1998.

STATE STREET'S CODE OF ETHICS. Under State Street Global Advisors' Code
of Ethics, all employees who are deemed to be access persons (employees who have
interaction with funds or accounts managed by SSgA as part of their job
function) must pre-clear personal securities transactions. The Code of Ethics is
designed to ensure that employees conduct their personal securities transactions
in a manner that does not create an actual or potential conflict of interest to
SSgA's business or fiduciary responsibilities. Subject to the pre-clearance
procedures contained in the Code, State Street employees may purchase securities
held by the fund. In addition, the Code of Ethics establishes standards
prohibiting the trading in or recommending of securities based on material,
nonpublic information or the divulgence of such information to others.

ADMINISTRATOR

Frank Russell Investment Management Company serves as the Investment Company's
Administrator, pursuant to an Administration Agreement dated April 12, 1988.

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necessary office equipment and services, including telephone service, heat,
utilities, stationery supplies and similar items; and (6) prepare monthly
fact sheets for each portfolio of the Investment Company. For these services,
the Investment Company pays the Administrator an annual fee equal to (x) the
sum of the products of the average daily net assets for each portfolio
multiplied by the following percentages:

MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIOS
-----------------------
3.15 basis points up to and including $15 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US EQUITY PORTFOLIOS
--------------------
3.15 basis points up to and including $2 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIOS
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3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIOS
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7.0 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 5.0 basis points thereafter

FEEDER PORTFOLIOS(1)
--------------------
3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 1.0 basis points thereafter

less (y) an amount equal to the sum of distribution expenses incurred by the
funds' Distributor on behalf of each fund.

The fund accrued the following expenses to Administrator for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT

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(1) The fee applicable to Feeder Portfolios shall apply for so long as all
investable assets of the applicable fund are invested in another investment
company with substantially the same investment objectives and policies. The
fee would revert to the appropriate fee, classified by fund type, should
the fund cease operating as a Feeder Portfolio.

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on the following percentages of average daily net assets of each fund: $0 up
to $1.5 billion--0.02%, over $1.5 billion--0.015% (for purposes of
calculating the break point, the assets of all domestic funds are
aggregated); securities transaction charges from $6.00 to $25.00 per
transaction; Eurodollar transaction fees ranging from $110.00 to $125.00 per
transaction; monthly pricing fees of $375.00 per investment portfolio and
from $4.00 to $16.00 per security, depending on the type of instrument and
the pricing service used; yield calculation fees of $350.00 per non-money
market portfolio per year; and $15,000 annual fee for services relating to
the S&P 500 Index Fund as a feeder fund. For Transfer and Dividend Disbursing
Agent services, State Street is paid the following annual account services
fees: $9.00 open account fee; $1.50 closed account fee; fund minimum per
portfolio for one to four portfolios--$36,000, five to six
portfolios--$24,000, and over six portfolios $18,000. Portfolio fees are
allocated to each fund based on the average net asset value of each fund and
are billable on a monthly basis at the rate of 1/12 of the annual fee. Each
fund also pays State Street a $5.00 fee per telephone transaction (purchase
or redemption), which is applied against the monthly billing. State Street is
reimbursed by each fund for supplying certain out-of-pocket expenses
including postage, transfer fees, stamp duties, taxes, wire fees, telexes,
and freight.

DISTRIBUTOR

DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

DISTRIBUTION AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING. Payments under the Plan will be made to
Distributor to finance activity which is intended to result in the sale and
retention of fund shares including: (1) payments made to certain broker-dealers,
investment advisors and other third-party intermediaries; (2) the costs of
prospectuses, reports to shareholders and sales literature; (3) advertising; and
(4) expenses incurred in connection with the promotion and sale of fund shares,
including Distributor's overhead expenses for rent, office supplies, equipment,
travel, communication, compensation and benefits of sales personnel.

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The fund accrued the following expenses to the Distributor for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

For fiscal 2000, these amounts are reflective of the following individual
payments:

Advertising $ 19,945
Printing 19,950
Compensation to Dealers 111,516
Compensation to Sales Personnel 114,173
Other(1) 64,439

Under the Plan, each fund and/or the Distributor may also enter into agreements
("Service Agreements") with financial institutions, which may include Advisor
("Service Organizations"), to provide shareholder servicing with respect to Fund
shares held by or for the customers of the Service Organizations.

The fund accrued expenses in the following amount to Advisor under a Service
Agreement pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for the fiscal years ended August 31:

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

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(1) Other expenses may include such items as compensation for travel,
conferences and seminars for staff, subscriptions, office charges and
professional fees.

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LEGAL COUNSEL

Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP, Exchange Place, Boston, MA 02109, provides legal
services to the SSgA Funds.

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS

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The fund paid the following brokerage commissions for the fiscal years ended
August 31:

The principal reasons for changes in the fund's brokerage commissions for the
three years were: (1) changes in fund asset size; and (2) changes in market
conditions.

$57,418 in commissions were received by Salomon Smith Barney an affiliated
broker-dealer. No other commissions were received by an affiliated
broker/dealer for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SECURITIES COMMISSIONS
($000) ($000)
-------------------- ---------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Goldman Sachs & Co. $80,289 --
HSBC Securities Inc. 30,677 --
Credit Suisse First Boston 3,641 --
Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. 3,215 $ 61
Lehman Brothers Inc. 2,044 33
KBC Financial Products Inc. 830 --
SBC Warburg Dillon Read 271 74
Jefferies & Co. 232 --
Salomon Brothers Inc., New York 225 48
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner 109 224
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder -- 440
Robert Fleming -- 141
Gena Inc., New York -- 48
Credit Lyonnais Securities -- 40
Hall International -- 29
</TABLE>

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

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shares. Further, because foreign securities markets may close prior to the time
the fund determines net asset value, events affecting the value of the portfolio
securities occurring between the time prices are determined and the time the
fund calculates net asset value may not be reflected in the calculation of net
asset value unless the Board of Trustees determine that a particular event would
materially affect the net asset value. If such an event occurs, these securities
will be valued at their fair value following procedures approved by the
Trustees.

TAXES

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purposes, dividends declared in October, November or December of any calendar
year and made payable to shareholders of record in such month will be deemed
to have been received on December 31 of such year if the dividends are paid
by the fund subsequent to December 31 but prior to February 1 of the
following year.

At August 31, 2000, the fund had A net tax basis capital loss carryover of
$5,809,147, which may be applied against any realized net taxable gains in each
year or until its expiration date of August 31, 2007.

STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. Depending upon the extent of each fund's activities in
states and localities in which its offices are maintained, its agents or
independent contractors are located or it is otherwise deemed to be conducting
business, the fund may be subject to the tax laws of such states or localities.

FOREIGN INCOME TAXES. Investment income received by the fund from sources within
foreign countries may be subject to foreign income taxes withheld at the source.
The United States has entered into tax treaties with many foreign countries
which would entitle the fund to a reduced rate of such taxes or exemption from
taxes on such income. It is impossible to determine the effective rate of
foreign tax for a fund in advance since the amount of the assets to be invested
within various countries is not known.

Foreign shareholders should consult with their tax advisors as to if and how the
federal income tax and its withholding requirements applies to them.

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA

n
P(1+T) ERV

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Total returns and other performance figures are based on historical earnings and
are not indicative of future performance.

The average annual total return for the fund is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
------------------------ --------------------- ---------------------
ONE YEAR ENDING FIVE YEARS ENDING INCEPTION TO
AUGUST 31, 2000 AUGUST 31, 2000 AUGUST 31, 2000(1)
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<S> <C> <C>
11.05% 4.62% 4.14%
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</TABLE>

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING

FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET

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(1) Annualized. The Fund commenced operations on March 1, 1994.

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PROXY VOTING POLICY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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APPENDIX - DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES RATINGS

The following is a description of the securities ratings of Duff & Phelps Credit
Rating Co. ("D&P"), Fitch Investors Service, Inc. ("Fitch"), Standard & Poor's
Corporation ("S&P"), Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), IBCA Limited
and IBCA Inc. ("IBCA") and Thomson BankWatch ("Thomson").

LONG-TERM CORPORATION AND TAX-EXEMPT DEBT RATINGS

The two highest ratings of D&P for tax-exempt and corporate fixed-income
securities are AAA and AA. Securities rated AAA are of the highest credit
quality. The risk factors are considered to be negligible, being only slightly
more than for risk-free US Treasury debt. Securities rated AA are of high credit
quality. Protection factors are strong. Risk is modest but may vary slightly
from time to time because of economic conditions. The AA rating may be modified
by an addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within
the major rating category.

The two highest ratings of Fitch for tax-exempt and corporate bonds are AAA and
AA. AAA bonds are considered to be investment grade and of the highest credit
quality. The obligor is judged to have an exceptionally strong ability to pay
interest and repay principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably
foreseeable events. AA bonds are considered to be investment grade and of very
high credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal
is very strong, although not quite as strong as bonds rated AAA. Because bonds
rated in the AAA and AA categories are not significantly vulnerable to
foreseeable future developments, short-term debt of these issuers is generally
rated F-1+. Plus (+) and minus (-) signs are used with the AA rating symbol to
indicate relative standing within the rating category.

The two highest ratings of S&P for tax-exempt and corporate bonds are AAA and
AA. Bonds rated AAA bear the highest rating assigned by S&P to a debt obligation
and the AAA rating indicates in its opinion an extremely strong capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Bonds rated AA by S&P are judged by it to have a
very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal, and they differ from
AAA issues only in small degree. The AA rating may be modified by an addition of
a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating
category. The foregoing ratings are sometimes followed by a "p" indicating that
the rating is provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful
completion of the project being financed by the debt being rated and indicates
that payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent upon
the successful and timely completion of the project. This rating, however, while
addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the project, makes no
comment on the likelihood of, or the risk of default upon failure of, such
completion.

The two highest ratings of Moody's for tax-exempt and corporate bonds are Aaa
and Aa. Tax-exempt and corporate bonds rated Aaa are judged to be of the "best
quality." The rating of Aa is assigned to bonds which are of "high quality by
all standards." Aa bonds are rated lower than Aaa bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large or fluctuations of protective elements may be of
greater amplitude or there may be other elements which make the long-term risks
appear somewhat larger. Moody's may modify a rating of Aa by adding numerical
modifiers of 1, 2 or 3 to show relative standing within the Aa category. The
foregoing ratings for tax-exempt bonds are sometimes presented in parentheses
preceded with a "con" indicating the bonds are rated conditionally. Such
parenthetical rating denotes the probable credit stature upon completion of
construction or elimination of the basis of the condition. In addition, Moody's
has advised that the short-term credit risk of a long-term instrument sometimes
carries a MIG rating or one of the commercial paper ratings described below.

The two highest ratings of IBCA for corporate bonds are AAA and AA. Obligations
rated AAA by IBCA have the lowest expectation of investment risk. Capacity for
timely repayment of principal and interest is substantial, such that adverse
changes in business, economic or financial conditions are unlikely to increase
investment risk significantly. Obligations for which there is a very low
expectation of investment risk are rated AA. IBCA may append a rating of plus
(+) or minus (-) to a rating to denote relative status within a major rating
category. IBCA does not rate tax-exempt bonds.

The two highest ratings of Thomson for corporate bonds are AAA and AA. Bonds
rated AAA are of the highest credit quality. The ability of the obligor to repay
principal and interest on a timely basis is considered to be very high. Bonds
rated AA indicate a superior ability on the part of the obligor to repay
principal and interest on a timely basis with limited incremental risk versus
issues rated in the highest category. These ratings may be modified by the
addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the
rating categories. Thomson does not rate tax-exempt bonds.

SHORT-TERM CORPORATE AND TAX-EXEMPT DEBT RATINGS

The highest rating of D&P for commercial paper is Duff 1. D&P employs three
designations, Duff 1 plus, Duff 1 and Duff 1 minus, within the highest rating
category. Duff 1 plus indicates highest certainty of timely payment. Short-term
liquidity, including internal

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operating factors and/or ready access to alternative sources of funds, is
judged to be outstanding, and safety is just below risk-free US Treasury
short-term obligations. Duff 1 indicates very high certainty of timely
payment. Liquidity factors are excellent and supported by strong fundamental
protection factors. Risk factors are considered to be minor. Duff 1 minus
indicates high certainty of timely payment. Liquidity factors are strong and
supported by good fundamental protection factors. Risk factors are very
small. Duff 2 indicates 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.

Fitch's short-term ratings apply to tax-exempt and corporate debt obligations
that are payable on demand or have original maturities of up to three years. The
highest rating of Fitch for short-term securities encompasses both the F-1+ and
F-1 ratings. F-1+ securities possess exceptionally strong credit quality. Issues
assigned this rating are regarded as having the strongest degree of assurance
for timely payment. F-1 securities possess very strong credit quality. Issues
assigned this rating reflect an assurance of timely payment only slightly less
in degree than issues rated F-1+. F-2 securities possess good credit quality and
have a satisfactory degree of assurance for timely payment, but the margin of
safety is not as great as the F-1+ and F-1 categories.

S&P's commercial paper ratings are current assessments of the likelihood of
timely payment of debt having an original maturity of no more than 365 days. The
A-1 designation indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely payment is
strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety
characteristics will be denoted with a plus (+) designation. The A-2 designation
indicates that capacity for timely payment on these issues is satisfactory.
However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues designated
A-1.

Moody's short-term debt ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to repay
punctually promissory obligations not having an original maturity in excess of
nine months. Issuers rated Prime-1 (or related supporting institutions) in the
opinion of Moody's have a superior capacity for repayment of short-term
promissory obligations. Issuers rated Prime-2 (or related supporting
institutions) have a strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. This capacity will normally be evidenced by many of the
characteristics of Prime-1 rated issues, but to a lesser degree. Ample alternate
liquidity is maintained.

IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an original maturity
of less than one year which is issued by bank holding companies and their
principal banking subsidiaries. The designation A1 by IBCA indicates that the
obligation is supported by a very strong capacity for timely repayment. Those
obligations rated A1+ are supported by the highest capacity for timely
repayment. The designation A-2 by IBCA indicates that the obligation is
supported by a satisfactory capacity for timely payment, although such capacity
may be susceptible to adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions.

Thomson's short-term paper ratings assess the likelihood of an untimely payment
of principal or interest of debt having a maturity of one year or less which is
issued by banks and financial institutions. The designation TBW-1 represents the
highest short-term rating category and indicates a very high degree of
likelihood that principal and interest will be paid on a timely basis. The
designation TBW-2 represents the second highest short-term rating category and
indicates that while the degree of safety regarding timely payment of principal
and interest is strong, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for
issues rated TBW-1.

TAX-EXEMPT NOTE RATINGS

A S&P rating of SP-1 indicates very strong or strong capacity to pay principal
and interest. Those issues determined to possess overwhelming safety
characteristics are given a plus (+) designation. Notes rated SP-2 are issued by
issuers that exhibit satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest.

Moody's ratings for state and municipal notes and other short-term obligations
are designated Moody's Investment Grade ("MIG"). MIG-1/VMIG-1 denotes best
quality. There is present strong protection from established cash flows,
superior liquidity support or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for
refinancing. MIG-2/VMIG-2 denotes high quality, with margins of protection ample
although not as large as in the MIG-1/VMIG-1 group.

Fitch uses its short-term ratings described above under "Short-Term Corporate
and Tax-Exempt Debt Ratings" for tax-exempt notes.

D&P uses the fixed-income ratings described above under "Long-Term Corporate and
Tax-Exempt Debt Ratings" for tax-exempt notes and other short-term obligations.

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Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSGA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GROWTH AND INCOME FUND

DECEMBER 19, 2000

This statement incorporates by reference the fund's annual report to
shareholders for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000. A copy of the fund's
annual report accompanies this statement.

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<CAPTION>
TABLE OF CONTENTS
<S> <C>
FUND HISTORY....................................................................................................................3

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS................................................................................3

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES........................................................................................................3
HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES.........................................................................6
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS......................................................................................................9
TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION................................................................................................10
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER..........................................................................................................10

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND.........................................................................................................10

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS..............................................................................................10

COMPENSATION...................................................................................................................13
CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS......................................................................................14

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES.........................................................................................15

ADVISOR.....................................................................................................................15
ADMINISTRATOR...............................................................................................................15
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT................................................................................................17
DISTRIBUTOR.................................................................................................................17
DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS....................................................................17
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.....................................................................................................18
LEGAL COUNSEL...............................................................................................................19

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS............................................................................................19

PRICING OF FUND SHARES.........................................................................................................20

TAXES..........................................................................................................................21

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA................................................................................................22

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................23

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS........................................................................................................23
CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING...................................................................................................23
FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET..........................................................................................23
PROXY VOTING POLICY.........................................................................................................23

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...........................................................................................................24

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FUND HISTORY

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

To the extent consistent with its investment objective and restrictions, the
fund may invest in the following instruments and use the following investment
techniques:

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(1) With the exception of the SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund, which is
non-diversified.

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FORWARD COMMITMENTS. The fund may contract to purchase securities for a fixed
price at a future date beyond customary settlement time consistent with the
fund's ability to manage its investment portfolio and meet redemption requests.
A fund may dispose of a commitment prior to settlement if it is appropriate to
do so and realize short-term profits or losses upon such sale. When effecting
such transactions, cash or liquid high quality debt obligations held by the fund
of a dollar amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio securities to be
purchased will be segregated on the fund's records at the trade date and
maintained until the transaction is settled. Forward commitments involve a risk
of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to the
settlement date, or if the other party fails to complete the transaction.

SECTION 4(2) COMMERCIAL PAPER. The fund may invest in commercial paper issued in
reliance on the so-called "private placement" exemption from registration
afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ("Section 4(2) paper").
Section 4(2) paper is restricted as to disposition under the federal securities
laws, and generally is sold to investors who agree that they are purchasing the
paper for an investment and not with a view to public distribution. Any resale
by the purchaser must be in an exempt transaction. Section 4(2) paper is
normally resold to other investors through or with the assistance of the issuer
or investment dealers who make a market in Section 4(2) paper, thus providing
liquidity. Pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, the
Advisor may determine that Section 4(2) paper is liquid for the purposes of
complying with the fund's investment restriction relating to investments in
illiquid securities.

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securities acquired with cash collateral. A fund will minimize this risk by
limiting the investment of cash collateral to high quality instruments of
short maturity. This strategy is not used to leverage any fund.

WARRANTS. The fund may invest in warrants which entitle the holder to buy equity
securities at a specific price for a specific period of time. Warrants may be
considered more speculative than certain other types of investments in that they
do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to the
securities which may be purchased nor do they represent any rights in the assets
of the issuing company. Also, the value of the warrant does not necessarily
change with the value of the underlying securities and a warrant ceases to have
value if it is not exercised prior to the expiration date. The fund will not
invest more than 5% of the value of its net assets in warrants, or more than 2%
in warrants which are not listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges.

AMERICAN DEPOSITORY RECEIPTS (ADRS). The fund may invest in ADRs under certain
circumstances as an alternative to directly investing in foreign securities.
Generally, ADRs, in registered form, are designed for use in the US securities
markets. ADRs are receipts typically issued by a US bank or trust company
evidencing ownership of the underlying securities. ADRs represent the right to
receive securities of foreign issuers deposited in a domestic bank or a
correspondent bank. ADRs do not eliminate the risk inherent in investing in the
securities of foreign issuers. However, by investing in ADRs rather than
directly in a foreign issuer's stock, the fund can avoid currency risks during
the settlement period for either purchases or sales. In general, there is a
large liquid market in the US for many ADRs. The information available for ADRs
is subject to the accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards of the
domestic market or exchange on which they are traded, which standards are more
uniform and more exacting than those to which many foreign issuers are subject.

EQUITY SWAPS. Equity swap agreements are contracts between parties in which one
party agrees to make payments to the other party based on the change in market
value of a specified index or asset. In return, the other party agrees to make
payments to the first party based on the return of a different specified index
or asset. Although swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on
its payment obligations, the portfolios will minimize this risk by entering into
agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor deems creditworthy. The
Advisor will allow the funds to enter into swap agreements only with
counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as repurchase agreement
counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement guidelines. Swap
agreements bear the risk that the portfolios will not be able to meet their
obligation to the counterparty. This risk will be mitigated by investing the
portfolios in the specific asset for which it is obligated to pay a return.

TOTAL RATE OF RETURN SWAPS. The funds may contract with a counterparty to pay a
stream of cash flows and receive the total return of an index or a security for
purposes of attempting to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to
the fund than if the fund had invested directly in an instrument that yielded
that desired return. The Advisor will cause the fund to enter into swap
agreements only with counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as
repurchase agreement counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement
guidelines.

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approximately 75% of the market value of all US common stocks. Each stock in
the S&P 500 Index is weighted by its market capitalization. That is, each
security is weighted by its total market value relative to the total market
values of all the securities in the Index. Component stocks included in the
S&P 500 Index are chosen with the aim of achieving a distribution at the
index level representative of the various components of the US gross national
product and therefore do not represent the 500 largest companies. Aggregate
market value and trading activity are also considered in the selection
process. A limited percentage of the Index may include foreign securities.

PURCHASE OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY FUNDS. To the extent permitted under the
1940 Act and exemptive rules and orders thereunder, each fund may seek to
achieve its investment objective by investing solely in the shares of other
investment companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and
policies. These other investment companies may charge management fees which
shall be borne by the fund.

HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES

WRITING COVERED PUT OPTIONS. The fund is authorized to write (sell) covered put
options on its portfolio securities and to enter into closing transactions with
respect to such options.

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(including stock index options) if as a result of such purchase, the
aggregate cost of all outstanding options on securities held by the fund
would exceed 5% of the market value of the fund's total assets.

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initial margin deposits on the fund's existing futures positions and premiums
paid for related options would exceed 5% of the market value of the fund's
total assets.

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INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

The fund is subject to the following investment restrictions. Restrictions 1
through 11 are fundamental and restrictions 12 through 16 are nonfundamental. A
fundamental restriction may only be changed by a vote of a majority of the
fund's shareholders. A nonfundamental restriction may be changed by a vote of
the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise noted,
these restrictions apply on a fund-by-fund basis at the time an investment is
made. The fund will not:

2. Borrow money (including reverse repurchase agreements), except as a
temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes or to facilitate
redemptions (not for leveraging or investment), provided that borrowings do
not exceed an amount equal to 33-1/3% of the current value of the fund's
assets taken at market value, less liabilities other than borrowings. If at
any time the fund's borrowings exceed this limitation due to a decline in
net assets, such borrowings will within three days be reduced to the extent
necessary to comply with this limitation. The fund will not purchase
investments once borrowed funds (including reverse repurchase agreements)
exceed 5% of its total assets. Should the parties to these transactions
fail financially, the fund may experience delays or loss of rights in the
collateral securing the borrowers' obligations.

3. Pledge, mortgage or hypothecate its assets. However, the fund may pledge
securities having a market value at the time of the pledge not exceeding
33-1/3% of the value of the fund's total assets to secure borrowings
permitted by paragraph (2) above.

4. With respect to 75% of its total assets, invest in securities of any one
issuer (other than securities issued by the US Government, its agencies,
and instrumentalities), if immediately after and as a result of such
investment the current market value of the fund's holdings in the
securities of such issuer exceeds 5% of the value of the fund's assets and
to not more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer.

5. Make loans to any person or firm; provided, however, that the making of a
loan shall not include: (i) the acquisition for investment of bonds,
debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of any corporation or
government which are publicly distributed or of a type customarily
purchased by institutional investors; or (ii) the entry into "repurchase
agreements." The fund may lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers
or other institutional investors if the aggregate value of all securities
loaned does not exceed 33-1/3% of the value of the fund's total assets.
Portfolio Securities may be loaned if collateral values are continuously
maintained at no less than 100% by "marking to market" daily.

6. Purchase or sell commodities or commodity futures contracts except that the
fund may enter into futures contracts and options thereon for hedging
purposes, including protecting the price or interest rate of a security
that the fund intends to buy and which relate to securities in which the
fund may directly invest and indices comprised of such securities, and may
purchase and write call and put options on such contracts.

8. Engage in the business of underwriting securities issued by others, except
that the fund will not be deemed to be an underwriter or to be underwriting
on account of the purchase of securities subject to legal or contractual
restrictions on disposition.

9. Issue senior securities, except as permitted by its investment objective,
policies and restrictions, and except as permitted by the 1940 Act.

10. Purchase or sell puts, calls or invest in straddles, spreads or any
combination thereof, if as a result of such purchase the value of the
fund's aggregate investment in such securities would exceed 5% of the
fund's total assets.

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11. Make short sales of securities or purchase any securities on margin, except
for such short-term credits as are necessary for the clearance of
transactions. The fund may make initial margin deposits and variation
margin payments in connection with transactions in futures contracts and
related options.

12. Purchase from or sell portfolio securities to its officers or directors or
other "interested persons" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the fund,
including its investment advisor and affiliates, except as permitted by the
1940 Act and exemptive rules or orders thereunder.

13. Invest in securities issued by other investment companies except in
connection with a merger, consolidation, acquisition of assets, or other
reorganization approved by the fund's shareholders, and except to the
extent permitted by the 1940 Act. These investment companies may charge
management fees which shall be borne by the fund.

14. Invest more than 15% of its net assets in the aggregate, on an ongoing
basis, in illiquid securities or securities that are not readily
marketable, including repurchase agreements and time deposits of more than
seven days' duration.

15. Make investments for the purpose of gaining control of an issuer's
management.

16. Invest in real estate limited partnerships that are not readily marketable.

TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

Generally, securities are purchased for the fund for investment income and/or
capital appreciation and not for short-term trading profits. The Advisor's sell
discipline for the fund's investment in securities is based on the premise of a
long-term investment horizon, however, sudden changes in valuation levels
arising from, for example, new macroeconomic policies, political developments,
and industry conditions could change the assumed time horizon. Liquidity,
volatility, and overall risk of a position are other factors considered by the
Advisor in determining the appropriate investment horizon. Therefore, the fund
may dispose of securities without regard to the time they have been held when
such action, for defensive or other purposes, appears advisable.

The portfolio turnover rates for the fund for the fiscal years ended August 31
were:

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MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

The following lists the SSgA Funds' trustees and officers, mailing addresses and
ages, positions with the SSgA funds and present and principal occupations during
the past five years.

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Rick J. Chase Assistant Treasurer - Manager, Fund Administration, Frank Russell Investment
909 A Street Management Company; and
Tacoma, WA 98402 - Assistant Treasurer, Frank Russell Investment Company and
Age 35 Russell Insurance Funds.
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Carol E. Ludwig Assistant Treasurer - Senior Accountant, Fund Administration, Frank Russell
909 A Street Investment Management Company.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Age 46
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Deedra S. Walkey Assistant Secretary - Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Frank
909 A Street Russell Company, Frank Russell Investment Management
Tacoma, WA 98402 Company, Frank Russell Trust Company, Frank Russell
Age 36 Investment Company, Russell Insurance Funds, and Russell
Insurance Agency.
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Carla L. Anderson Assistant Secretary - Senior Paralegal and Assistant Secretary, Frank Russell
909 A Street Company, Frank Russell Investment Management Company,
Tacoma, WA 98402 Frank Russell Securities, Inc., Russell Fund
Age 36 Distributors, Inc., Frank Russell Capital Inc., Frank
Russell International Services Company Inc., Russell Real
Estate Advisors Inc. and A Street Investment Associates, Inc.
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COMPENSATION

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<CAPTION>
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NAME OF SSGA FUND AMOUNT OF TOTAL ANNUAL TRUSTEE
COMPENSATION (INCLUDING OUT OF POCKET
EXPENSES) ATTRIBUTABLE TO EACH FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
2000
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<S> <C>
Money Market $141,408
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US Government Money Market 25,271
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Matrix Equity 10,505
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S&P 500 Index 56,499
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Small Cap 10,245
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Yield Plus 13,652
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Bond Market 10,052
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Emerging Markets 11,571
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US Treasury Money Market 22,464
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Growth & Income 10,798
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Intermediate 5,807
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Prime Money Market 52,908
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Tax Free Money Market 9,667
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International Stock Selection 7,042
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Tuckerman Active REIT 4,533
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International Growth Opportunities 6,915
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High Yield Bond 4,912
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Special Equity 4,409
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Aggressive Equity 4,083
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IAM SHARES 5,877
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Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund(1) 32
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All Life Solutions Funds 0
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CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

The Trustees and officers of Investment Company, as a group, own less than 1% of
Investment Company's voting securities.

- State Street Bank and Trust Company, State Street Solutions, 200 Newport
Ave., North Quincy, MA 02170--35%;

- Charles Schwab and Company, Inc., 101 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
94104-4122--14%;

- State Street Bank and Trust Company, FBO Office Depot Retirement Savings
Plan, 105 Rosemont Ave., Westwood, MA 02090-2318--7%; and

- National Financial Services Corporation, P. O. Box 3908, Church Street
Station, New York, NY 10008-3908--5%.

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INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES

ADVISOR

The fund accrued the following expenses to Advisor for the fiscal years ended
August 31:

Advisor voluntarily agreed to reimburse the fund for all expenses in excess of
1.10% of average daily net assets on an annual basis, which amounted to
$168,469 in fiscal 2000, $162,624 in fiscal 1999 and $189,990 in fiscal 1998.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to this reimbursement through December 31,
2002.

STATE STREET'S CODE OF ETHICS. Under State Street Global Advisors' Code
of Ethics, all employees who are deemed to be access persons (employees who have
interaction with funds or accounts managed by SSgA as part of their job
function) must pre-clear personal securities transactions. The Code of Ethics is
designed to ensure that employees conduct their personal securities transactions
in a manner that does not create an actual or potential conflict of interest to
SSgA's business or fiduciary responsibilities. Subject to the pre-clearance
procedures contained in the Code, State Street employees may purchase securities
held by the fund. In addition, the Code of Ethics establishes standards
prohibiting the trading in or recommending of securities based on material,
nonpublic information or the divulgence of such information to others.

ADMINISTRATOR

Frank Russell Investment Management Company serves as the Investment Company's
Administrator, pursuant to an Administration Agreement dated April 12, 1988.

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employees. The Administrator's and Frank Russell Company's mailing address is
909 A Street, Tacoma, WA 98402. Frank Russell Company is an independently
operated subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIOS
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3.15 basis points up to and including $15 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US EQUITY PORTFOLIOS
--------------------
3.15 basis points up to and including $2 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIOS
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3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIOS
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7.0 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 5.0 basis points thereafter

FEEDER PORTFOLIOS(1)
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3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 1.0 basis points thereafter

less (y) an amount equal to the sum of distribution expenses incurred by the
funds' Distributor on behalf of each fund.

The fund accrued the following expenses to Administrator for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

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CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT

DISTRIBUTOR

DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

DISTRIBUTION AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING. Payments under the Plan will be made to
Distributor to finance activity which is intended to result in the sale and
retention of fund shares including: (1) payments made to certain broker-dealers,
investment advisors and other third-party intermediaries; (2) the costs of
prospectuses, reports to shareholders and sales literature; (3) advertising; and
(4) expenses incurred in connection with the promotion and sale of fund shares,
including Distributor's overhead expenses for rent, office supplies, equipment,
travel, communication, compensation and benefits of sales personnel.

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The fund accrued the following expenses to Distributor for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

For fiscal 2000, these amounts are reflective of the following individual
payments:

Advertising $21,005
Printing 7,036
Compensation to Dealers 113,012
Compensation to Sales Personnel 138,206
Other(1) 61,642

The fund accrued expenses to State Street, as Advisor, under Service Agreements
pursuant to Rule 12b-1, for the fiscal years ended August 31:

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

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(1) Other expenses may include such items as compensation for travel,
conferences and seminars for staff, subscriptions, office charges
and professional fees.

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LEGAL COUNSEL

Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP, Exchange Place, Boston, MA 02109, provides legal
services to the SSgA Funds.

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS

All portfolio transactions are placed on behalf of each fund by the Advisor. The
Advisor ordinarily pays commissions when it executes transactions on a
securities exchange. In contrast, there is generally no stated commission on the
purchase or sale of securities traded in the over-the-counter markets, including
most debt securities and money market instruments. Rather, the price of such
securities includes an undisclosed commission in the form of a mark-up or
mark-down. The cost of securities purchased from underwriters includes an
underwriting commission or concession.

Subject to the arrangements and provisions described below, the selection of a
broker or dealer to execute portfolio transactions is usually made by the
Advisor. The Advisory Agreement provides, in substance and subject to specific
directions from officers of Investment Company, that in executing portfolio
transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the principal objective is to
seek the best overall terms available to a fund. Ordinarily, securities will be
purchased from primary markets, and the Advisor shall consider all factors it
deems relevant in assessing the best overall terms available for any
transaction, including the breadth of the market in the security, the price of
the security, the financial condition and execution capability of the broker or
dealer, and the reasonableness of the commission, if any, for the specific
transaction and other transactions on a continuing basis.

The Advisory Agreement authorizes the Advisor to select brokers or dealers to
execute a particular transaction, including principal transactions, and in
evaluating the best overall terms available, to consider the "brokerage and
research services" (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) provided to a fund and/or the Advisor (or its
affiliates). The Advisor is authorized to cause each fund to pay a commission to
a broker or dealer who provides such brokerage and research services for
executing a portfolio transaction which is in excess of the amount of commission
another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction. Each
fund or the Advisor, as appropriate, must determine in good faith that such
commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research
services provided--viewed in terms of that particular transaction or in terms of
all the accounts over which the Advisor exercises investment discretion. Any
commission, fee or other remuneration paid to an affiliated broker-dealer is
paid in compliance with the fund's procedures adopted in accordance with Rule
17e-1 of the 1940 Act.

The Trustees periodically review the Advisor's performance of its
responsibilities in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions on
behalf of each fund and review the prices paid by the fund over representative
periods of time to determine if such prices are reasonable in relation to the
benefits provided to the fund. Certain services received by the Advisor
attributable to a particular fund transaction may benefit one or more other
accounts for which the Advisor exercises investment discretion, or an investment
portfolio other than that for which the transaction was effected. The Advisor's
fees are not reduced by the Advisor's receipt of such brokerage and research
services.

The brokerage commissions paid by the fund for the fiscal years ended August 31:

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The principal reasons for changes in the fund's brokerage commissions for the
three years were: (1) changes in fund asset size; and (2) changes in market
conditions.

Of the total brokerage commissions paid by the fund, commissions received by an
affiliated broker/dealer for fiscal 2000 were $82,885. Of that amount, the
percentage of affiliated brokerage to total brokerage for the fund was 21.7%.
$8,972 IN commissions were received by Salomon Smith Barney, an affiliated
broker-dealer. No other commissions were received by an affiliated
broker/dealer for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000.

The percentage of total affiliated transactions (relating to trading activity)
to total transactions for the fund was 23.8% for fiscal 2000.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SECURITIES COMMISSIONS
($000) ($000)
-------------------- ---------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Lehman Brothers Inc. $572 --
Salomon Smith Barney 392 --
Goldman Sachs & Co. 321 --
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner 249 --
Troster Singer Stevens 229 --
Credit Suisse First Boston 200 $29
Bony ESI Securities Co. 168 24
Jefferies & Co. 132 --
Paine Webber 100 --
Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. 84 --
State Street Brokerage -- 89
Fidelity Capital Markets -- 53
Robert Van Securities -- 24
Goldis Pittsburgh -- 19
Berean Capital Inc. -- 18
Investment Technology -- 15
Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. -- 12
Dain Rauscher Inc. -- 10
</TABLE>

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

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TAXES

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taxable year, not more than 25% of the value of its assets may be invested in
securities (other than US Government securities or the securities of other
RICs) of any one issuer.

STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. Depending upon the extent of each fund's activities in
states and localities in which its offices are maintained, its agents or
independent contractors are located or it is otherwise deemed to be conducting
business, the fund may be subject to the tax laws of such states or localities.

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA

n
P(1+T) ERV

Total returns and other performance figures are based on historical earnings and
are not indicative of future performance.

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The average annual total return for the fund is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
-------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------
ONE YEAR ENDING FIVE YEARS ENDING INCEPTION TO
AUGUST 31, 2000 AUGUST 31, 2000 AUGUST 31, 2000(1)
-------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
27.26% 26.18% 21.59%
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</TABLE>

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING

FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET

PROXY VOTING POLICY

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voting guidelines are followed for routine matters of corporate governance,
as set by a special committee. If areas of concern are discovered, the issues
are examined in detail and voted as determined to be in the best interest of
the shareholder.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSGA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HIGH YIELD BOND FUND

DECEMBER 19, 2000

This statement incorporates by reference the fund's annual report to
shareholders for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000. A copy of the fund's
annual report accompanies this statement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUND HISTORY.................................................................3

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS.............................3

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES.....................................................3
RISK FACTORS - LOWER RATED DEBT SECURITIES................................7
HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES......................8
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS..................................................12
TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION.............................................13
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER.......................................................13

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND......................................................13

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS...........................................13
COMPENSATION.............................................................16
CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS...................................17

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES......................................18

ADVISOR..................................................................18
ADMINISTRATOR............................................................18
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT.............................................19
DISTRIBUTOR..............................................................20
DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS.................20
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS..................................................21
LEGAL COUNSEL............................................................21

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS.........................................22

PRICING OF FUND SHARES......................................................23

TAXES.......................................................................24

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA.............................................25

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION......................................................26

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.....................................................26
CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING................................................26
FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET.......................................26
PROXY VOTING POLICY......................................................27

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................................27

APPENDIX- DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES RATINGS.................................28

RATINGS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS..............................................28
RATINGS OF COMMERCIAL PAPER..............................................29

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FUND HISTORY

SSgA Funds (the Investment Company) was organized as a Massachusetts business
trust on October 3, 1987, and operates under a First Amended and Restated
Master Trust Agreement, dated October 13, 1993, as amended. The SSgA Funds
was formerly known as The Seven Seas Series Fund. The name change took effect
on December 27, 1996.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS

The SSgA Funds is an open-end, management investment company which offers
shares of beneficial interest in separate portfolios, each of which is
referred to as a fund. Each SSgA Fund is diversified1, in that at least 75%
of its total assets are represented by a variety of instruments including
cash, government securities, securities of other investment companies, and
other securities within the limitations described in the investment
restrictions.

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

To the extent consistent with its investment objective and restrictions, the
fund may invest in the following instruments and use the following investment
techniques:

HIGH RISK, HIGH YIELD BONDS. The fund will invest in high risk, high yield
bonds. Securities rated below BBB by S&P or Baa by Moody's may involve
greater risks than securities in higher rating categories.

Bonds rated below BBB by S&P (BB, B, CCC, CC and C) are regarded, on balance,
as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and
repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. BB indicates
the lowest degree of speculation and D the highest degree of speculation.
While such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics,
these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to
adverse conditions.

Securities possessing Moody's Baa rating are considered medium grade
obligations, i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured.
Interest payments and principal security is judged adequate for the present,
but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically
unreliable over any great length of time. Such securities lack outstanding
investment characteristics and in fact may have speculative characteristics
as well. Please see "Risk Factors - Lower Rated Debt Securities" in this SAI.

US GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS. The types of US Government obligations in which
the fund may at times invest include: (1) A variety of US Treasury
obligations, which differ only in their interest rates, maturities and times
of issuance; and (2) obligations issued or guaranteed by US Government
agencies and instrumentalities which are supported by any of the following:
(a) the full faith and credit of the US Treasury, (b) the right of the issuer
to borrow an amount limited to a specific line of credit from the US
Treasury, (c) discretionary authority of the US Government agency or
instrumentality or (d) the credit of the instrumentality (examples of
agencies and instrumentalities are: Federal Land Banks, Federal Housing
Administration, Federal Farm Credit Bank, Farmers Home Administration,
Export--Import Bank of the United States, Central Bank for Cooperatives,
Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, Federal Home Loan Banks, General Services
Administration, Maritime Administration, Tennessee Development Bank, Student
Loan Marketing Association, International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development and Federal National Mortgage Association). No assurance can be
given that in the future the US Government will provide financial support to
such US Government agencies or instrumentalities described in (2)(b), (2)(c)
and (2)(d), other than as set forth above, since it is not obligated to do so
by law. The fund may purchase US Government obligations on a forward
commitment basis.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with
financial institutions. Under repurchase agreements, these parties sell
securities to a fund and agree to repurchase the securities at the fund's
cost plus interest within a specified time (normally one day). The securities
purchased by each fund have a total value in excess of the purchase price
paid by the fund and are held by the Custodian until repurchased. Repurchase
agreements assist the fund in being invested fully while retaining
"overnight" flexibility in pursuit of investments of a longer-term nature.
The fund will limit repurchase transactions to those member banks of the
Federal Reserve System and broker-dealers whose creditworthiness is
continually monitored and found satisfactory by the Advisor.

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(1) With the exception of the SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund, which is
non-diversified.

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securities at a future date by repaying the cash with interest. The fund
retains the right to receive interest and principal payments from the
securities while they are in the possession of the financial institutions.
Cash or liquid high quality debt obligations from a fund's portfolio equal in
value to the repurchase price including any accrued interest will be
segregated by Custodian on the fund's records while a reverse repurchase
agreement is in effect. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that
the market value of securities sold by the fund may decline below the price
at which it is obligated to repurchase the securities. Reverse repurchase
agreements may be used as a means of borrowing temporarily for extraordinary
or emergency purposes or to facilitate redemptions and are not used to
leverage the fund.

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SECTION 4(2) COMMERCIAL PAPER. The fund may invest in commercial paper issued in
reliance on the so-called "private placement" exemption from registration
afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ("Section 4(2) paper").
Section 4(2) paper is restricted as to disposition under the federal securities
laws, and generally is sold to investors who agree that they are purchasing the
paper for an investment and not with a view to public distribution. Any resale
by the purchaser must be in an exempt transaction. Section 4(2) paper is
normally resold to other investors through or with the assistance of the issuer
or investment dealers who make a market in Section 4(2) paper, thus providing
liquidity. Pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, the
Advisor may determine that Section 4(2) paper is liquid for the purposes of
complying with the fund's investment restriction relating to investments in
illiquid securities.

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through" mortgage certificate type. GNMA is authorized to
guarantee the timely payment of principal and interest on the Ginnie
Maes as securities backed by an eligible pool of mortgage loans. The
GNMA guaranty is backed by the full faith and credit of the United
States, and GNMA has unlimited authority to borrow funds from the US
Treasury to make payments under the guaranty. The market for Ginnie
Maes is highly liquid because of the size of the market and the active
participation in the secondary market by securities dealers and a
variety of investors.

The market value of mortgage-related securities depends on, among other things,
the level of interest rates, the certificates' coupon rates and the payment
history of the underlying borrowers.

TOTAL RATE OF RETURN SWAPS. The funds may contract with a counterparty to pay a
stream of cash flows and receive the total return of an index or a security for
purposes of attempting to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to
the fund than if the fund had invested directly in an instrument that yielded
that desired return. The Advisor will cause the fund to enter into swap
agreements only with counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as
repurchase agreement counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement
guidelines.

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EQUITY SWAPS. Equity swap agreements are contracts between parties in which one
party agrees to make payments to the other party based on the change in market
value of a specified index or asset. In return, the other party agrees to make
payments to the first party based on the return of a different specified index
or asset. Although swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on
its payment obligations, the portfolios will minimize this risk by entering into
agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor deems creditworthy. The
Advisor will allow the funds to enter into swap agreements only with
counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as repurchase agreement
counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement guidelines. Swap
agreements bear the risk that the portfolios will not be able to meet their
obligation to the counterparty. This risk will be mitigated by investing the
portfolios in the specific asset for which it is obligated to pay a return.

PURCHASE OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY FUNDS. To the extent permitted under the
1940 Act and exemptive rules and orders thereunder, each fund may seek to
achieve its investment objective by investing solely in the shares of other
investment companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and
policies. These other investment companies may charge management fees which
shall be borne by the fund.

LEHMAN BROTHERS HIGH YIELD BOND INDEX. The High Yield Bond Fund will measure its
performance against the Lehman Brothers High Yield Bond Index (the "Index"). The
duration of the Index as of August 31, 1998 was 4.8 years. The Index includes
fixed rate, public nonconvertible, noninvestment-grade issues registered with
the SEC that are rated Ba1 or lower by Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's"). If
a Moody's rating is unavailable, the bonds must be rated BB+ or lower by
Standard & Poor's Rating Group (S&P"), or by Fitch's Investors Service ("Fitch")
if an S&P rating is unavailable. A small number of unrated bonds is included in
the Index; to be eligible they must have previously held a high yield rating or
have been associated with a high yield issuer, and must trade accordingly.

RISK FACTORS - LOWER RATED DEBT SECURITIES

The growth of the market for lower rated debt securities has paralleled a long
period of economic expansion. Lower rated debt securities may be more
susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry
conditions than investment grade securities. The prices of low rated debt
securities may be less sensitive to interest rate changes than investment grade
securities, but more sensitive to economic downturns, individual corporate
developments, and price fluctuations. A projection of an economic downturn or of
a period of rising interest rates, for example, could cause a sharper decline in
the prices of low rated debt securities because the advent of a recession could
lessen the ability of a highly leveraged company to make principal and interest
payments on its debt securities. If the issuer of low rated debt securities
defaults, a fund may incur additional expenses to seek financial recovery.

In addition, the markets in which low rated debt securities are traded are more
limited than those for higher rated securities. The existence of limited markets
for particular securities may diminish the fund's ability to sell the securities
at fair value either to meet redemption requests or to respond to changes in the
economy or in the financial markets and could adversely affect and cause
fluctuations in the daily net asset value of the fund's shares.

Adverse publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental
analysis, may decrease the value and liquidity of low rated debt securities,
especially in a thinly traded market. Analysis of the creditworthiness of
issuers of low rated securities may be more complex than for issuers of other
investment grade securities, and the ability of the fund to achieve its
investment objectives may be more dependent on credit analysis than would be the
case if the fund was investing only in investment grade securities.

The fund's Advisor may use ratings to assist in investment decisions. Ratings of
debt securities represent a rating agency's opinion regarding their quality and
are not a guarantee of quality. Rating agencies attempt to evaluate the safety
of principal and interest payments and do not evaluate the risks of fluctuations
in market value. Also, rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit
ratings in response to subsequent events, so that an issuer's current financial
condition may be better or worse than a rating indicates. Please see the
Appendix for a description of securities ratings.

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regulations, and the fund may incur costs in connection with conversions
between various currencies. The fund will engage in foreign currency exchange
transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing
in the foreign currency exchange market, through forward and futures
contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies or by purchasing and writing
put and call options on foreign currencies. The fund may purchase and write
these contracts for the purpose of protecting against declines in the dollar
value of foreign securities it holds and against increases in the dollar cost
of foreign securities it plans to acquire.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS AND ILLIQUID SECURITIES. The fund and the Advisor believe
that carefully selected investments in joint ventures, cooperatives,
partnerships, private placements, unlisted securities, and other similar
vehicles (collectively, "special situations") could enhance the fund's capital
appreciation potential. These investments are generally illiquid. The fund
currently does not intend to invest more than 5% of its net assets in all types
of illiquid securities or securities that are not readily marketable, including
special situations. In no case will the fund invest more than 15% of its net
assets in illiquid securities. Due to foreign ownership restrictions, the fund
may invest periodically in illiquid securities which are or become illiquid due
to restrictions on foreign ownership imposed by foreign governments. Said
securities may be more difficult to price and trade. The absence of a regular
trading market for illiquid securities imposes additional risks on investment in
these securities. Illiquid securities may be difficult to value and may often be
disposed of only after considerable expense and delay.

HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES

HEDGING FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK. The fund has authority to deal in forward foreign
currency exchange contracts (including those involving the US dollar) as a hedge
against possible variations in the exchange rate between various currencies.
This is accomplished through individually negotiated contractual agreements to
purchase or to sell a specified currency at a specified future date and price
set at the time of the contract. The fund's dealings in forward foreign currency
exchange contracts may be with respect to a specific purchase or sale of a
security, or with respect to its portfolio positions generally.

The fund may not hedge its positions with respect to the currency of a
particular country to an extent greater than the aggregate market value (at the
time of making such sale) of the securities held in its portfolio denominated or
quoted in that particular foreign currency. The fund will not attempt to hedge
all of its portfolio positions and will enter into such transactions only to the
extent, if any, deemed appropriate by Advisor. The fund will not enter into a
position hedging commitment if, as a result thereof, the fund would have more
than 10% of the value of its assets committed to such contracts. The fund will
not enter into a forward contract with a term of more than one year.

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In addition to the forward exchange contracts, the fund may also purchase or
sell listed or OTC foreign currency options and foreign currency futures and
related options as a short or long hedge against possible variations in foreign
currency exchange rates. The cost to the fund of engaging in foreign currency
transactions varies with such factors as the currencies involved, the length of
the contract period and the market conditions then prevailing. Since
transactions in foreign currency exchange usually are conducted on a principal
basis, no fees or commissions are involved. Transactions involving forward
exchange contracts and futures contracts and options thereon are subject to
certain risks.

Certain differences exist among these hedging instruments. For example, foreign
currency options provide the holder thereof the rights to buy or sell a currency
at a fixed price on a future date. A futures contract on a foreign currency is
an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a specified amount of a
currency for a set price on a future date. Futures contracts and options on
futures contracts are traded on futures exchanges. The fund will not speculate
in foreign security or currency options or futures or related options. The fund
will not hedge a currency substantially in excess of: (1) the market value of
securities denominated in such currency that the fund has committed to purchase
or anticipates purchasing; or (2) in the case of securities that have been sold
by the fund but not yet delivered, the proceeds thereof in their denominated
currency. The fund will not incur potential net liabilities of more than 25% of
its total assets from foreign security or currency options, futures or related
options.

WRITING COVERED PUT OPTIONS. The fund is authorized to write (sell) covered put
options on its portfolio securities and to enter into closing transactions with
respect to such options.

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INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

The fund is subject to the following investment restrictions, restrictions 1
through 9 are fundamental and restrictions 10 and 11 are nonfundamental. A
fundamental restriction may only be changed by a vote of a majority of the
fund's shareholders. A nonfundamental restriction may be changed by a vote of
the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise noted,
these restrictions apply at the time an investment is made. The fund will not:

2. Borrow money (including reverse repurchase agreements), except as a
temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes or to
facilitate redemptions (not for leveraging or investment), provided
that borrowings do not exceed an amount equal to 33-1/3% of the current
value of the fund's assets taken at market value, less liabilities
other than borrowings. If at any time the fund's borrowings exceed this
limitation due to a decline in net assets, such borrowings will within
three days be reduced to the extent necessary to comply with this
limitation. The fund will not purchase investments once borrowed funds
(including reverse repurchase agreements) exceed 5% of its total
assets.

8. Issue senior securities, except as permitted by its investment
objective, policies and restrictions, and except as permitted by the
1940 Act.

9. Purchase or sell real estate or real estate mortgage loans;
provided, however, that the fund may invest in securities secured by
real estate or interests therein issued by companies which invest in
real estate or interests therein.

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TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

Generally, securities are purchased for the fund for investment income and/or
capital appreciation and not for short-term trading profits. The Advisor's sell
discipline for the fund's investment in securities is based on the premise of a
long-term investment horizon, however, sudden changes in valuation levels
arising from, for example, new macroeconomic policies, political developments,
and industry conditions could change the assumed time horizon. Liquidity,
volatility, and overall risk of a position are other factors considered by the
Advisor in determining the appropriate investment horizon. Therefore, the fund
may dispose of securities without regard to the time they have been held when
such action, for defensive or other purposes, appears advisable.

The portfolio turnover rate for the fund for the fiscal years ended August 31
was:

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2000 1999 1998*
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164.01% 234.31% 173.64%
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* For the period May 5, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1998.

The decrease in portfolio turnover between 1999 and 2000 is due to
stabilization of the portfolio holdings in 2000 resulting from steady fund
asset size and reduced issuance of high yield bonds, resulting in less
trading of issues.

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

The following lists the SSgA Funds' trustees and officers, mailing addresses and
ages, positions with the SSgA funds and present and principal occupations during
the past five years.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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NAME, ADDRESS AND AGE POSITION(S) WITH PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST 5 YEARS
SSGA FUNDS
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<S> <C> <C>
Lynn L. Anderson Trustee (Interested - Vice Chairman, Frank Russell Company;
909 A Street Person of the SSgA - Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Frank
Tacoma, WA 98402 funds as defined in Russell Investment Management Company and Russell Fund
Age 61 the 1940 Act), Distributors, Inc.;
Chairman of the - Chairman of the Board, Frank Russell Trust Company;
Board and President - Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Frank
Russell Investment Company and Russell Insurance Funds;
and
- Director, Russell Insurance Agency, Inc., Frank Russell
Investments (Ireland) Limited, Frank Russell Investment
Company plc; Frank Russell Institutional Funds plc, Frank
Russell Qualifying Investor Fund, and Frank Russell
Investments (Cayman) Ltd.
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William L. Marshall Trustee - Chief Executive Officer and President, Wm. L. Marshall
33 West Court Street Associates, Inc., Wm. L. Marshall Companies, Inc. and the
Doylestown, PA 18901 Marshall Financial Group (a registered investment advisor
Age 58 and provider of financial and related consulting
services);
- Certified Financial Planner and Member, Institute of
Certified Financial Planners; and
- Registered Representative for Securities with FSC
Securities Corp., Marietta, Georgia.
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Steven J. Mastrovich Trustee - September 2000 to Present, Global Head of Structured Real
522 5th Avenue Estate, J.P. Morgan Investment Management
New York, NY 10036 - January 2000 to September 2000, Managing Director, HSBC
Age 44 Securities (USA) Inc.
- From 1998 to 2000, President, Key Global Capital, Inc.;
- From 1997 to 1998, Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
(law firm); and
- From 1994 to 1997, Partner, Brown, Rudnick, Freed & Gesmer
(law firm).
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Patrick J. Riley Trustee - Partner, Riley, Burke & Donahue, L.L.P. (law firm).
One Corporate Place
55 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923
Age 52

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Carla L. Anderson Assistant Secretary - Senior Paralegal and Assistant Secretary, Frank Russell
909 A Street Company, Frank Russell Investment Management Company,
Tacoma, WA 98402 Frank Russell Securities, Inc., Russell Fund
Age 36 Distributors, Inc., Frank Russell Capital Inc., Frank
Russell International Services Company Inc., Russell Real
Estate Advisors Inc. and A Street Investment Associates,
Inc.
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COMPENSATION

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NAME OF SSGA FUND AMOUNT OF TOTAL ANNUAL TRUSTEE
COMPENSATION (INCLUDING OUT OF POCKET
EXPENSES) ATTRIBUTABLE TO EACH FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
2000
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<S> <C>
Money Market $141,408
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US Government Money Market 25,271
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Matrix Equity 10,505
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S&P 500 Index 56,499
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Small Cap 10,245
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Yield Plus 13,652
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Bond Market 10,052
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Emerging Markets 11,571
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US Treasury Money Market 22,464
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Growth & Income 10,798
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Intermediate 5,807
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Prime Money Market 52,908
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Tax Free Money Market 9,667
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International Stock Selection 7,042
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Tuckerman Active REIT 4,533
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International Growth Opportunities 6,915
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High Yield Bond 4,912
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Special Equity 4,409
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Aggressive Equity 4,083
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IAM SHARES 5,877
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Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund(1) 32
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All Life Solutions Funds 0
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CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

The Trustees and officers of Investment Company, as a group, own less than 1% of
Investment Company's voting securities.

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(1) The fund did not operate a full year during fiscal 2000.

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- O.N. Semiconductor Pension Plan, 200 Newport Ave., 7th Floor,
North Quincy, MA 02171-2102--17%; and

- Windanchor, 1776 Heritage Drive, Adams Building 4 West, North
Quincy, MA 02171-2119--7%.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES

ADVISOR

State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as the SSgA Funds' Investment
Advisor pursuant to an Advisory Agreement dated April 12, 1988. State Street
is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation, a publicly held
bank holding company. State Street's address is 225 Franklin Street, Boston,
MA 02110. State Street also serves as the Investment Company's Custodian and
Transfer Agent (see below).

The Advisory Agreement will continue from year to year provided that a
majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the fund and
either a majority of all Trustees or a majority of the shareholders of the
fund approve its continuance. The Agreement may be terminated by the Advisor
or a fund without penalty upon sixty days' notice and will terminate
automatically upon its assignment.

Under the Advisory Agreement, the Advisor directs each fund's investments in
accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations. For these
services, the fund pays an annual management fee to the Advisor. The
management fee rate is a percentage of the average daily net asset value of
the fund, calculated daily and paid monthly.

The fund accrued the following expenses to Advisor for the fiscal years ended
August 31:

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2000 1999 1998*
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$119,144 $63,113 $9,082
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*For the period May 5, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1998.

The Advisor reimbursed the Advisory fee of $2,074 in fiscal 2000, $45,278 in
fiscal 1999 and $30,649 in fiscal 1998. The Advisor has contractually agreed to
this reimbursement through December 31, 2002.

ADMINISTRATOR

Frank Russell Investment Management Company serves as the Investment
Company's Administrator, pursuant to an Administration Agreement dated April
12, 1988.

The Administrator is a wholly owned subsidiary of Frank Russell Company.
Frank Russell Company was founded in 1936 and has provided comprehensive
asset management consulting services since 1969 for institutional pools of
investment assets, principally those of large corporate employee benefit
plans. Frank Russell Company and its affiliates have offices in Tacoma,
Winston-Salem, New York City, Toronto, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Paris,
Singapore and Auckland, and have approximately 1,400 officers and employees.
The Administrator's and Frank Russell Company's mailing address is 909 A
Street, Tacoma, WA 98402. Frank Russell Company is an independently operated
subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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reports to fund shareholders and the Securities and Exchange Commission; (5)
provide the fund with adequate office space and all necessary office
equipment and services, including telephone service, heat, utilities,
stationery supplies and similar items; and (6) prepare monthly fact sheets
for each portfolio of the Investment Company. For these services, the
Investment Company pays the Administrator an annual fee equal to (x) the sum
of the products of the average daily net assets for each portfolio multiplied
by the following percentages:

Money Market Portfolios
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3.15 basis points up to and including $15 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US Equity Portfolios
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3.15 basis points up to and including $2 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

US Fixed Income Portfolios
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3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 2.9 basis points thereafter

International Portfolios
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7.0 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 5.0 basis points thereafter

Feeder Portfolios(1)
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3.15 basis points up to and including $1 billion; 1.0 basis points thereafter

less (y) an amount equal to the sum of distribution expenses incurred by the
funds' Distributor on behalf of each fund.

The fund accrued the following expenses to Administrator for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

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2000 1999 1998*
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$24,226 $6,579 $912
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*For the period May 5, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1998.

CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT

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(1) The fee applicable to Feeder Portfolios shall apply for so long as all
investable assets of the applicable fund are invested in another
investment company with substantially the same investment objectives
and policies. The fee would revert to the appropriate fee, classified
by fund type, should the fund cease operating as a Feeder Portfolio.

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State Street is paid an annual fee in accordance with the following: custody
services--a fee payable monthly on a pro rata basis, based on the following
percentages of average daily net assets of each fund: $0 up to $1.5
billion--0.02%, over $1.5 billion--0.015% (for purposes of calculating the
break point, the assets of all domestic funds are aggregated); securities
transaction charges from $6.00 to $25.00 per transaction; Eurodollar
transaction fees ranging from $110.00 to $125.00 per transaction; monthly
pricing fees of $375.00 per investment portfolio and from $4.00 to $16.00 per
security, depending on the type of instrument and the pricing service used;
yield calculation fees of $350.00 per non-money market portfolio per year;
and $15,000 annual fee for services relating to the S&P 500 Index Fund as a
feeder fund. For Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent services, State
Street is paid the following annual account services fees: $9.00 open account
fee; $1.50 closed account fee; fund minimum per portfolio for one to four
portfolios--$36,000, five to six portfolios--$24,000, and over six portfolios
$18,000. Portfolio fees are allocated to each fund based on the average net
asset value of each fund and are billable on a monthly basis at the rate of
1/12 of the annual fee. Each fund also pays State Street a $5.00 fee per
telephone transaction (purchase or redemption), which is applied against the
monthly billing. State Street is reimbursed by each fund for supplying
certain out-of-pocket expenses including postage, transfer fees, stamp
duties, taxes, wire fees, telexes, and freight.

DISTRIBUTOR

Russell Fund Distributors, Inc. serves as the Distributor of fund shares
pursuant to a Distribution Agreement dated April 12, 1988 ("Distribution
Agreement"). The Distributor is a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Administrator. The Distributor's mailing address is One International Place,
Boston, MA 02110.

DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS

DISTRIBUTION PLAN. Under the 1940 Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission
has adopted Rule 12b-1, which regulates the circumstances under which a fund
may, directly or indirectly, bear distribution and shareholder servicing
expenses. Rule 12b-1 provides that a fund may pay for such expenses only
pursuant to a plan adopted in accordance with the Rule. Accordingly, each
fund has adopted an active distribution Plan providing for reimbursement for
distribution expenses up to the plan limit.

In connection with the Trustees' consideration of whether to adopt the
Distribution Plan, the Distributor, as the funds' principal underwriter,
represented to the Trustees that the Distributor believes that the
Distribution Plan should result in increased sales and asset retention for
the funds by enabling the funds to reach and retain more investors and
servicing agents (such as brokers, banks, financial planners, investment
advisors and other financial institutions), although it is impossible to know
for certain in the absence of a Distribution Plan or under an alternative
distribution arrangement, the level of sales and asset retention that a fund
would have.

The Plan provides that a fund may spend annually, directly or indirectly, up
to 0.25% of the value of its average net assets for distribution and
shareholder servicing services. The Plan does not provide for a fund to be
charged for interest, carrying or any other financing charges on any
distribution expenses carried forward to subsequent years. A quarterly report
of the amounts expended under the Plan, and the purposes for which such
expenditures were incurred, must be made to the Trustees for their review.
The Plan may not be amended without shareholder approval to increase
materially the distribution or shareholder servicing costs that the fund may
pay. The Plan and material amendments to it must be approved annually by all
of the Trustees and by the Trustees who are neither "interested persons" (as
defined in the 1940 Act) of the fund nor have any direct or indirect
financial interest in the operation of the Plan or any related agreements.

Under the Plan, the fund and/or the Distributor may also enter into Service
Agreements with financial institutions, which may include the Advisor
("Service Organizations"), to provide shareholder servicing with respect to
shares of the fund held by or for the customers of the Service Organizations.
Under the Service Agreements, the Service Organizations may provide various
services for such customers, including: answering inquiries regarding the
fund; assisting customers in changing dividend options, account designations
and addresses; performing subaccounting for such customers; establishing and
maintaining customer accounts and records; processing purchase and redemption
transactions; providing periodic statements showing customers' account
balances and integrating such statements with those of other transactions and
balances in the customers' other accounts serviced by the Service
Organizations; arranging for bank wires transferring customers' funds; and
such other services as the customers may request in connection with the fund,
to the extent permitted by applicable statute, rule or regulation. Service
Organizations may receive from the fund and or the Distributor, for
shareholder servicing, monthly fees at a rate that shall not exceed .20% per
annum of the average daily net asset value of the fund's shares owned by or
for shareholders with whom the Service Organization has a servicing
relationship. Banks and other financial service firms may be subject to
various state laws, and may be required to register as dealers pursuant to
state law.

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The Investment Company has entered into Service Agreements with the Advisor
and the following entities related to the Advisor: State Street Brokerage
Services, Inc.; Fiduciary Investors Services division of State Street Bank
and Trust Company; and CitiStreet LLC. The purpose of the Service Agreements
is to obtain shareholder services for fund shares owned by clients of each of
these entities. In return for these services, the Investment Company pays
each of the entities a fee. These agreements are reviewed annually by the
Board of Trustees.

Payments to Distributor, as well as payments to Service Organizations, are
not permitted by the Plan to exceed .25% per year of the average net asset
value of the fund's shares. Any payments that are required to be made by the
Distribution Agreement and any Service Agreement but could not be made
because of the .25% limitation may be carried forward and paid in subsequent
years so long as the Plan is in effect. The fund's liability for any such
expenses carried forward shall terminate at the end of two years following
the year in which the expenditure was incurred. Service Organizations will be
responsible for prompt transmission of purchase and redemption orders and may
charge fees for their services.

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2000 1999 1998*
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$13,265 $13,258 $858
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*For the period May 5, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1998

For fiscal 2000, these amounts are reflective of the following individual
payments:

Advertising $2,060
Printing 3,074
Compensation to Dealers 173
Compensation to Sales Personnel 3,187
Other(1) 4,771

The fund accrued expenses in the following amount to Advisor, under Service
Agreements pursuant to Rule 12b-1, for the fiscal years ended August 31:

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2000 1999 1998*
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$8,287 $4,821 $759
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*For the period May 5, 1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1998.

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP serves as the Investment Company's independent
accountants. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is responsible for performing annual
audits of the financial statements and financial highlights in accordance
with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, a
review of federal tax returns, and, pursuant to Rule 17f-2 of the 1940 Act,
three security counts. The mailing address of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is
160 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110.

LEGAL COUNSEL

Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP, Exchange Place, Boston, MA 02109, provides legal
services to the SSgA Funds.

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(1) Other expenses may include such items as compensation for travel,
conferences and seminars for staff, subscriptions, office charges and
professional fees.

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BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS

Subject to the arrangements and provisions described below, the selection of
a broker or dealer to execute portfolio transactions is usually made by the
Advisor. The Advisory Agreement provides, in substance and subject to
specific directions from officers of Investment Company, that in executing
portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the principal
objective is to seek the best overall terms available to a fund. Ordinarily,
securities will be purchased from primary markets, and the Advisor shall
consider all factors it deems relevant in assessing the best overall terms
available for any transaction, including the breadth of the market in the
security, the price of the security, the financial condition and execution
capability of the broker or dealer, and the reasonableness of the commission,
if any, for the specific transaction and other transactions on a continuing
basis.

The Advisory Agreement authorizes the Advisor to select brokers or dealers to
execute a particular transaction, including principal transactions, and in
evaluating the best overall terms available, to consider the "brokerage and
research services" (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) provided to a fund and/or the Advisor (or
its affiliates). The Advisor is authorized to cause each fund to pay a
commission to a broker or dealer who provides such brokerage and research
services for executing a portfolio transaction which is in excess of the
amount of commission another broker or dealer would have charged for
effecting that transaction. Each fund or the Advisor, as appropriate, must
determine in good faith that such commission was reasonable in relation to
the value of the brokerage and research services provided--viewed in terms of
that particular transaction or in terms of all the accounts over which the
Advisor exercises investment discretion. Any commission, fee or other
remuneration paid to an affiliated broker-dealer is paid in compliance with
the fund's procedures adopted in accordance with Rule 17e-1 of the 1940 Act.

The Advisor arranges for the purchase and sale of fund securities and selects
brokers and dealers (including affiliates), which in its best judgment
provide prompt and reliable execution at favorable prices and reasonable
commission rates. The Advisor may select brokers and dealers which provide it
with research services and may cause a fund to pay such brokers and dealers
commissions which exceed those other brokers and dealers may have charged, if
it views the commissions as reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and/or research services. In selecting a broker, including
affiliates, for a transaction, the primary consideration is prompt and
effective execution of orders at the most favorable prices. Subject to that
primary consideration, dealers may be selected for research, statistical or
other services to enable the fund to supplement its own research and
analysis. Research services generally include services which assist
investment professionals in their investment decision-making process,
including information concerning securities or indexes, performance,
technical market action, pricing, risk measurement, corporate responsibility
and proxy issues, in addition to political and economic developments.

During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000, the fund purchased securities
issued by the following regular brokers or dealers , as defined by Rule 10b-1
of the 1940 Act, each of which is one of the fund's ten largest brokers or
dealers by dollar amounts of securities executed or commissions received on
behalf of the fund. The value of broker-dealer securities held and the
commissions paid (if any) as of August 31, 2000, are as follows:

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($000)
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JP Morgan Securities Inc. $184,260
Goldman Sachs & Co. 91,950
Salomon Smith Barney Inc. 10,500
SBC Warburg Dillon Read 8,575
Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette 7,500
Lehman Brothers Inc. 7,350
Credit Suisse First Boston 6,750
Bank of America 6,750
Chase Manhattan Bank 5,950
Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. 5,375

The fund normally does not pay a stated brokerage commission on transactions.

PRICING OF FUND SHARES

Shares of the funds are offered without a sales commission by Russell Fund
Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), to institutional and retail investors
which invest for their own account or in a fiduciary or agency capacity. The
fund determines the price per share once each business day at 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time. A business day is one on which the New York Stock Exchange is
open for regular trading. Currently, the New York Stock Exchange is open for
trading every weekday except New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Trading may occur in debt securities and in foreign securities at times when
the New York Stock Exchange is closed (including weekends and holidays or
after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on a regular business day). The trading of
portfolio securities at such times may significantly increase or decrease the
net asset value of fund shares when the shareholder is not able to purchase
or redeem fund shares. Further, because foreign securities markets may close
prior to the time the fund determines net asset value, events affecting the
value of the portfolio securities occurring between the time prices are
determined and the time the fund calculates net asset value may not be
reflected in the calculation of net asset value unless the Board of Trustees
determine that a particular event would materially affect the net asset
value. If such an event occurs, these securities will be valued at their fair
value following procedures approved by the Trustees.

With the exceptions noted below, the fund values portfolio securities at
market value. This generally means that equity securities and fixed income
securities listed and traded principally on any national securities exchange
are valued on the basis of the last sale price or, lacking any sales, at the
closing bid price, on the primary exchange on which the security is traded.
United States equity and fixed-income securities traded principally
over-the-counter and options are valued on the basis of the last sale price.
Futures contracts are valued on the basis of the last reported sales price.

Because many fixed income securities do not trade each day, last sale or bid
prices are frequently not available. Therefore, fixed income securities may
be valued using prices provided by a pricing service when such prices are
believed to reflect the market value of such securities.

International securities traded on a national securities exchange are valued
on the basis of the last sale price. International securities traded
over-the-counter are valued on the basis of last sale price, as determined by
the relevant securities exchange. In the absence of a last sale price, such
securities may be valued on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service
if those prices are believed to reflect the fair value of such securities.
Some international securities trade on days that the fund is not open for
business. As a result, the net asset value of fund shares may fluctuate on
days when fund shareholders may not buy or sell fund shares.

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value generally in response to changes in interest rates. While this method
provides certainty in valuation, it may result in periods during which value,
as determined by amortized cost, is higher or lower than the price a fund
would receive if it sold the instrument.

For example, in periods of declining interest rates, the daily yield on fund
shares computed by dividing the annualized daily income on the fund's
portfolio by the net asset value based upon the amortized cost valuation
technique may tend to be higher than a similar computation made by using a
method of valuation based upon market prices and estimates. In periods of
rising interest rates, the daily yield on fund shares computed the same way
may tend to be lower than a similar computation made by using a method of
calculation based upon market prices and estimates.

The Investment Company filed an exemption from Section 18(f) of the 1940 Act
on Form N-18-F on December 29, 1987, which may enable it to redeem securities
in kind. Therefore, a fund may pay any portion of the redemption amount (in
excess of $25 million) by a distribution in kind of readily marketable
securities from its portfolio instead of cash.

TAXES

Each fund intends to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company
("RIC") under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the "Code"). As a RIC, each fund will not be liable for federal income taxes
on taxable net investment income and net capital gain (long-term capital
gains in excess of short-term capital losses) that it distributes to its
shareholders, provided that the fund distributes annually to its shareholders
at least 90% of its net investment income and net short-term capital gain for
the taxable year ("Distribution Requirement"). For a fund to qualify as a RIC
it must abide by all of the following requirements: (1) at least 90% of the
fund's gross income each taxable year must be derived from dividends,
interest, payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or
other disposition of stock or securities or foreign currencies, or other
income (including gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived
with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or
currencies ("Income Requirement"); (2) at the close of each quarter of the
fund's taxable year, at least 50% of the value of its total assets must be
represented by cash and cash items, US Government securities, securities of
other RICs, and other securities, with such other securities limited, in
respect of any one issuer, to an amount that does not exceed 5% of the total
assets of the fund or that does not represent more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of any one issuer; and (3) at the close of each
quarter of the fund's taxable year, not more than 25% of the value of its
assets may be invested in securities (other than US Government securities or
the securities of other RICs) of any one issuer.

Each fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax to the extent it
fails to distribute by the end of any calendar year an amount at least equal
to the sum of: (1) 98% of its ordinary income for that year; (2) 98% of its
capital gain net income for the one-year period ending on October 31 of that
year; and (3) certain undistributed amounts from the preceding calendar year.
For this and other purposes, dividends declared in October, November or
December of any calendar year and made payable to shareholders of record in
such month will be deemed to have been received on December 31 of such year
if the dividends are paid by the fund subsequent to December 31 but prior to
February 1 of the following year.

If a shareholder receives a distribution taxable as a long-term gain with
respect to shares of a fund and redeems or exchanges the shares, and has held
the shares for six months or less, then any loss on the redemption or
exchange will be treated as a long-term loss to the extent of the respective
capital gain distribution.

STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. Depending upon the extent of each fund's activities in
states and localities in which its offices are maintained, its agents or
independent contractors are located or it is otherwise deemed to be
conducting business, the fund may be subject to the tax laws of such states
or localities.

At August 31, 2000, the fund had a net tax basis capital loss carryover of
$108,278 which may be applied against any realized net taxable gains in each
succeeding year or until its expiration date of August 31, 2008. As permitted
by tax regulations, the fund intends to defer a net realized capital loss of
$740,464 from November 1, 1999 to August 31, 2000, and treat it as arising in
the fiscal year 2001.

FOREIGN INCOME TAXES. Investment income received by the fund from sources within
foreign countries may be subject to foreign income taxes withheld at the source.
The United States has entered into tax treaties with many foreign countries
which would entitle the fund to a reduced rate of such taxes or exemption from
taxes on such income. It is impossible to determine the effective rate of
foreign tax for a fund in advance since the amount of the assets to be invested
within various countries is not known.

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Foreign shareholders should consult with their tax advisors as to if and how
the federal income tax and its withholding requirements applies to them.

The foregoing discussion is only a summary of certain federal income tax
issues generally affecting the fund and its shareholders. Circumstances among
investors may vary and each investor is encouraged to discuss investment in
the fund with the investor's tax advisor.

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA

The fund computes average annual total return by using a standardized method
of calculation required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Average
annual total return is computed by finding the average annual compounded
rates of return on a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000 over the
one-year, five-year and ten-year periods (or life of the funds as
appropriate), that would equate the initial amount invested to the ending
redeemable value, according to the following formula:

Total returns and other performance figures are based on historical earnings and
are not indicative of future performance.

Yields are computed by using standardized methods of calculation required by the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Yields are calculated by dividing the net
investment income per share earned during a 30-day (or one-month) period by the
maximum offering price per share on the last day of the period, according to the
following formula:

6
YIELD = 2[(a-b+1) -1]
---
Cd

where: A = dividends and interests earned during the period

B = expenses accrued for the period (net of reimbursements);

C = average daily number of shares outstanding during the
period that were entitled to receive dividends; and

D = the maximum offering price per share on the last day of
the period.

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The average annual total return for the fund is as follows:

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ONE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, INCEPTION TO
2000 AUGUST 31, 2000(1)
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7.67% 7.75%
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The current 30-day yield (annualized) for the fund for the period ended
August 31, 2000 was 7.73%.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

Investment Company will not have an annual meeting of shareholders. Special
meetings may be convened: (1) by the Board of Trustees; (2) upon written
request to the Board by the holders of at least 10% of the outstanding
shares; or (3) upon the Board's failure to honor the shareholders' request
described above, by holders of at least 10% of the outstanding shares giving
notice of the special meeting to the shareholders.

CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING

Each fund share has one vote. There are no cumulative voting rights. There is
no annual meeting of shareholders, but special meetings may be held. On any
matter that affects only a particular investment fund, only shareholders of
that fund may vote unless otherwise required by the 1940 Act or the Master
Trust Agreement. The Trustees hold office for the life of the Trust. A
Trustee may resign or retire, and may be removed at any time by a vote of
two-thirds of Investment Company shares or by a vote of a majority of the
Trustees. The Trustees shall promptly call and give notice of a meeting of
shareholders for the purpose of voting upon removal of any Trustee when
requested to do so in writing by holders of not less than 10% of the shares
then outstanding. A vacancy on the Board of Trustees may be filled by the
vote of a majority of the remaining Trustees, provided that immediately
thereafter at least two-thirds of the Trustees have been elected by
shareholders.

The fund share represents an equal proportionate interest in the fund, has a
par value of $.001 per share and is entitled to such relative rights and
preferences and dividends and distributions earned on the assets belonging to
the fund as may be declared by the Board of Trustees. Fund shares are fully
paid and nonassessable by Investment Company and have no preemptive rights.

The Investment Company does not issue share certificates for the fund.
Transfer Agent sends monthly statements to shareholders of the fund
concurrent with any transaction activity, confirming all investments in or
redemptions from their accounts. Each statement also sets forth the balance
of shares held in the account.

FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET

Federal laws may prohibit state chartered banks such as State Street from
engaging in the business of certain kinds of underwriting and other
activities and may impact the services provided by State Street. SSGA FUNDS
SHARES ARE NOT ENDORSED OR GUARANTEED BY STATE STREET OR ITS AFFILIATES, ARE
NOT DEPOSITS OR OBLIGATIONS OF STATE STREET OR ITS AFFILIATES, AND ARE NOT
INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.

Changes in federal or state statutes and regulations relating to the
permissible activities of banks and their affiliates, as well as judicial or
administrative decisions or interpretations of such or future statutes and
regulations, could prevent the Advisor from continuing to perform all or a
part of the above services for its customers and/or the fund. If the Advisor
were prohibited from serving the fund in any of its present capacities, the
Board of Trustees would seek an alternative provider(s) of such services. In
such event, changes in the operation of the fund may occur. It is not
expected by the Advisor that existing shareholders would suffer any adverse
financial consequences (if another advisor with equivalent abilities is
found) as a result of any of these occurrences.

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(1) Annualized. The fund commenced operations on May 1, 1998.

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PROXY VOTING POLICY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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APPENDIX- DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES RATINGS

RATINGS OF DEBT INSTRUMENTS

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. ("MOODY'S") -- Long Term Debt Ratings.

Ba -- Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements;
their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection
of interest and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not
well safeguarded during other good and bad times over the future.
Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in this class.

B -- Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the
desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or
maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period of time
may be small.

Caa -- Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may
be in default or there may be present elements of danger with respect
to principal and interest.

Ca -- Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are
speculative in a high degree. Such issues are often in default or have
other marked shortcomings.

C -- Bonds which are rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and
issues so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of
ever attaining any real investment standing.

Moody's applies numerical modifiers 1, 2 and 3 in each generic rating
classification from Aa through B. 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
that generic rating category.

AAA -- Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity
to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.

AA -- Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and
repay principal and differs from the highest rated issues only in small
degree.

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BBB -- Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing
circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay
interest and repay principal for debt in this category than in higher
rated categories.

BB, B, CCC, CC, C -- Bonds rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C are regarded, on
balance, as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay
interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the
obligation. BB indicates the lowest degree of speculation and C the
highest degree of speculation. While such debt will likely have some
quality and protective characteristics, these are outweighed by large
uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions.

BB -- Bonds rated BB have less near-term vulnerability to default than
other speculative issues. However, they face major ongoing
uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic
conditions which could lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely
interest and principal payments. The BB rating category is also used
for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual implied
BBB- rating.

B -- Bonds rated B have a greater vulnerability to default but
currently have the capacity to meet interest payments and principal
repayments. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will
likely impair capacity or willingness to pay interest and repay
principal. The B rating category is also used for debt subordinated to
senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied BB or BB- rating.

CCC -- Bonds rated CCC have a currently identifiable vulnerability to
default, and are dependent upon favorable business, financial, and
economic conditions to meet timely payment of interest and repayment of
principal. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic
conditions, it is not likely to have the capacity to pay interest and
repay principal. The CCC rating category is also used for debt
subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied B or
B- rating.

CC -- The rating CC is typically applied to debt subordinated to senior
debt that is assigned an actual or implied CCC rating.

C -- The rating C is typically applied to debt subordinated to senior
debt which is assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating. The C
rating has been used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition
has been filed but debt service payments are continued.

C1 -- The rating C1 is reserved for income bonds on which no interest
is being paid.

D -- Bonds rated D are in payment default. The D rating is used when
interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due
even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S&P
believes such payments will be made during such grace period. The D
rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition if
debt service payments are jeopardized.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the
addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major
rating categories.

RATINGS OF COMMERCIAL PAPER

- Issuers rated Prime-1 (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.

- Well-established access to a range of financial markets and assured
sources of alternate liquidity.

- Issuers rated Prime-2 (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 alternative
liquidity is maintained.

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- Issuers rated Prime-3 (or supporting institutions) have an acceptable
ability for repayment of senior short-term 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.

- Issuers rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating
categories.

S&P. An S&P commercial paper rating is a current assessment of the likelihood
of timely payment of debt considered shot-term in the relevant market.
Ratings are graded into several categories, ranging from A-1 for the highest
quality obligations to D for the lowest. These categories are as follows:

A-2 -- Capacity for timely payment on issues with this designation is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as
for issues designated A-1.

F-1 -- This designation indicates that the commercial paper is regarded
as having the strongest degree of assurance for timely payment.

F-2 -- Commercial paper issues assigned this rating reflect an
assurance of timely payment only slightly less in degree than those
issues rated F-1.

The distinguishing feature of Duff & Phelps' short-term ratings is the
refinement of the traditional "1" category. The majority of short-term debt
issuers carry the highest rating, yet quality differences exist within that
tier. As a consequence, Duff & Phelps has incorporated gradations of "1+" (one
plus) and "1-" (one minus) to assist investors in recognizing those differences.

Duff 1--Very high certainty of timely payment. Liquidity factors are
excellent and supported by good fundamental protection factors. Risk
factors are minor.

Duff 1- -- High certainty of timely payment. Liquidity factors are
strong and supported by good fundamental protection factors. Risk
factors are very small.

GOOD GRADE. Duff 2--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.

SATISFACTORY GRADE. Duff 3--Satisfactory liquidity and other protection
factors qualify issue as to investment grade. Risk factors are larger
and subject to more variation. Nevertheless, timely payment is
expected.

NON-INVESTMENT GRADE. Duff 4--Speculative investment characteristics.
Liquidity is not sufficient to ensure against disruption in debt
service. Operating factors and market access may be subject to a high
degree of variation.

DEFAULT. Duff 5--Issuer failed to meet scheduled principal and/or
interest payments.

IBCA, INC. In addition to conducting a careful review of an institution's
reports and published figures, IBCA's analysts regularly visit the companies for
discussions with senior management. These meetings are fundamental to the
preparation of individual reports and ratings. To keep abreast of any changes
that may affect assessments, analysts maintain contact throughout the year with
the management of the companies they cover.

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Often, in order to ensure a full understanding of their position, companies
entrust IBCA with confidential data. While these data cannot be disclosed in
reports, they are taken into account when assigning our ratings. Before dispatch
to subscribers, a draft of the report is submitted to each company to permit
correction of any factual errors and to enable clarification of issues raised.

IBCA's Rating Committees meet at regular intervals to review all ratings and to
ensure that individual ratings are assigned consistently for institutions in all
the countries covered. Following the Committee meetings, ratings are issued
directly to subscribers. At the same time, the company is informed of the
ratings as a matter of courtesy, but not for discussion.

A1+--Obligations supported by the highest capacity for timely
repayment.

A1--Obligations supported by a very strong capacity for timely
repayment.

A2--Obligations supported by a strong capacity for timely repayment,
although such capacity may be susceptible to adverse changes in
business, economic or financial conditions.

B2--Obligations for which the capacity for timely repayment is
susceptible to adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions.

C1--Obligations for which there is an inadequate capacity to ensure
timely repayment.

D1--Obligations which have a high risk of default or which are
currently in default.

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Filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)
File Nos. 33-19229; 811-5430

SSGA FUNDS
One International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
1-800-997-7327
www.ssgafunds.com

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

IAM SHARES FUND

DECEMBER 19, 2000

This statement incorporates by reference the fund's annual report to
shareholders for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000. A copy of the fund's
annual report accompanies this statement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUND HISTORY....................................................................................................................3

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS................................................................................3

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES........................................................................................................3
HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES.........................................................................6
INVESTMENT RISKS.............................................................................................................7
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS......................................................................................................7
TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION.................................................................................................8
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER...........................................................................................................8

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND..........................................................................................................9

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS...............................................................................................9
COMPENSATION................................................................................................................11
CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS......................................................................................12

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES.........................................................................................13

ADVISOR.....................................................................................................................13
ADMINISTRATOR...............................................................................................................13
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT................................................................................................15
DISTRIBUTOR.................................................................................................................15
DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS....................................................................15
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.....................................................................................................17
LEGAL COUNSEL...............................................................................................................17

BROKERAGE PRACTICES AND COMMISSIONS............................................................................................17

PRICING OF FUND SHARES.........................................................................................................19

TAXES..........................................................................................................................19

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA................................................................................................20

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................21

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS........................................................................................................21
CAPITALIZATION AND VOTING...................................................................................................21
FEDERAL LAW AFFECTING STATE STREET..........................................................................................21
PROXY VOTING POLICY.........................................................................................................21

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...........................................................................................................22
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FUND HISTORY

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT RISKS

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

To the extent consistent with its investment objective and restrictions, the
fund may invest in the following instruments and use the following investment
techniques:

US GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS. The types of US Government obligations in which the
fund may at times invest include: (1) A variety of US Treasury obligations,
which differ only in their interest rates, maturities and times of issuance; and
(2) obligations issued or guaranteed by US Government agencies and
instrumentalities which are supported by any of the following: (a) the full
faith and credit of the US Treasury, (b) the right of the issuer to borrow an
amount limited to a specific line of credit from the US Treasury,
(c) discretionary authority of the US Government agency or instrumentality or
(d) the credit of the instrumentality (examples of agencies and
instrumentalities are: Federal Land Banks, Federal Housing Administration,
Federal Farm Credit Bank, Farmers Home Administration, Export--Import Bank of
the United States, Central Bank for Cooperatives, Federal Intermediate Credit
Banks, Federal Home Loan Banks, General Services Administration, Maritime
Administration, Tennessee Development Bank, Student Loan Marketing Association,
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Federal National
Mortgage Association). No assurance can be given that in the future the US
Government will provide financial support to such US Government agencies or
instrumentalities described in (2)(b), (2)(c) and (2)(d), other than as set
forth above, since it is not obligated to do so by law. The fund may purchase
US Government obligations on a forward commitment basis.

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(1) With the exception of the SSgA Tuckerman Active REIT Fund, which is
non-diversified.

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SECTION 4(2) COMMERCIAL PAPER. The fund may invest in commercial paper issued in
reliance on the so-called "private placement" exemption from registration
afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ("Section 4(2) paper").
Section 4(2) paper is restricted as to disposition under the federal securities
laws, and generally is sold to investors who agree that they are purchasing the
paper for an investment and not with a view to public distribution. Any resale
by the purchaser must be in an exempt transaction. Section 4(2) paper is
normally resold to other investors through or with the assistance of the issuer
or investment dealers who make a market in Section 4(2) paper, thus providing
liquidity. Pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, the
Advisor may determine that Section 4(2) paper is liquid for the purposes of
complying with the fund's investment restriction relating to investments in
illiquid securities.

WARRANTS. The fund may invest in warrants which entitle the holder to buy equity
securities at a specific price for a specific period of time. Warrants may be
considered more speculative than certain other types of investments in that they
do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to the
securities which may be purchased nor do they represent any rights in the assets
of the issuing company. Also, the value of the warrant does not necessarily
change with the value of the underlying securities and a warrant ceases to have
value if it is not exercised prior to the expiration date. The fund will not
invest more than 5% of the value of its net assets in warrants, or more than 2%
in warrants which are not listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges.

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issuers deposited in a domestic bank or a correspondent bank. ADRs do not
eliminate the risk inherent in investing in the securities of foreign
issuers. However, by investing in ADRs rather than directly in a foreign
issuer's stock, the fund can avoid currency risks during the settlement
period for either purchases or sales. In general, there is a large liquid
market in the US for many ADRs. The information available for ADRs is subject
to the accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards of the domestic
market or exchange on which they are traded, which standards are more uniform
and more exacting than those to which many foreign issuers are subject.

The ADRs chosen for investment by the IAM SHARES Fund will either have
collective bargaining agreements with the IAM or affiliated unions or will be
constituents of the S&P 500 Index, or both.

VARIABLE AMOUNT MASTER DEMAND NOTES. Variable amount master demand notes are
unsecured obligations that are redeemable upon demand and are typically unrated.
These instruments are issued pursuant to written agreements between their
issuers and holders. The agreements permit the holders to increase (subject to
an agreed maximum) and the holders and issuers to decrease the principal amount
of the notes, and specify that the rate of interest payable on the principal
fluctuates according to an agreed formula. Generally, changes in interest rates
will have a smaller effect on the market value of these securities than on the
market value of comparable fixed income obligations. Thus, investing in these
securities generally allows less opportunity for capital appreciation and
depreciation than investing in comparable fixed income securities. There may be
no active secondary market with respect to a particular variable rate
instrument.

EQUITY SWAPS. Equity swap agreements are contracts between parties in which one
party agrees to make payments to the other party based on the change in market
value of a specified index or asset. In return, the other party agrees to make
payments to the first party based on the return of a different specified index
or asset. Although swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on
its payment obligations, the portfolios will minimize this risk by entering into
agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor deems creditworthy. The
Advisor will allow the funds to enter into swap agreements only with
counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as repurchase agreement
counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement guidelines. Swap
agreements bear the risk that the portfolios will not be able to meet their
obligation to the counterparty. This risk will be mitigated by investing the
portfolios in the specific asset for which it is obligated to pay a return.

TOTAL RATE OF RETURN SWAPS. The funds may contract with a counterparty to pay a
stream of cash flows and receive the total return of an index or a security for
purposes of attempting to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to
the fund than if the fund had invested directly in an instrument that yielded
that desired return. The Advisor will cause the fund to enter into swap
agreements only with counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as
repurchase agreement counterparties under the SSgA Funds' repurchase agreement
guidelines.

THE S&P 500 INDEX. The S&P 500 Index is composed of 500 common stocks which are
chosen by Standard & Poor's Corporation ("Standard & Poor's") to best capture
the price performance of a large cross-section of the US publicly traded stock
market. The Index is structured to approximate the general distribution of
industries in the US economy. The inclusion of a stock in the S&P 500 Index in
no way implies that Standard & Poor's believes the stock to be an attractive
investment, nor is Standard & Poor's a sponsor or in any way affiliated with the
fund. The 500 securities, most of which trade on the New York Stock Exchange,
represent approximately 75% of the market value of all US common stocks. Each
stock in the S&P 500 Index is weighted by its market capitalization. That is,
each security is weighted by its total market value relative to the total market
values of all the securities in the Index. Component stocks included in the S&P
500 Index are chosen with the aim of achieving a distribution at the index level
representative of the various components of the US gross national product and
therefore do not represent the 500 largest companies. Aggregate market value and
trading activity are also considered in the selection process. A limited
percentage of the Index may include foreign securities.

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PURCHASE OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANY FUNDS. To the extent permitted under the
1940 Act and exemptive rules and orders thereunder, each fund may seek to
achieve its investment objective by investing solely in the shares of other
investment companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and
policies. These other investment companies may charge management fees which
shall be borne by the fund.

HEDGING STRATEGIES AND RELATED INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES

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terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of
variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid to or
released by the broker and the purchaser realizes a loss or gain. In
addition, a nominal commission is paid on each completed sale transaction.

INVESTMENT RISKS

OPTIMIZATION MODEL AND RISK. The fund will utilize an optimization model to
implement its investment strategy. Under normal market conditions, the fund will
remain fully exposed to the equity markets at all times. As the equity market
rises or declines, the fund is expected to do likewise. Therefore, there is the
risk that investing in the fund could result in a loss of capital.

FOREIGN INVESTMENTS. Investment in securities of non-US issuers and securities
denominated in foreign currencies involve investment risks that are different
from those of US issuers, including: uncertain future political, diplomatic and
economic developments; possible imposition of exchange controls or other
governmental restrictions; less publicly available information; lack of uniform
accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and
requirements; lower trading volume, less liquidity and more volatility for
securities; less government regulation of securities exchanges, brokers and
listed companies; political or social instability; and the possibility of
expropriation or confiscatory taxation, each of which could adversely affect
investments in such securities. ADRs are subject to all of the above risks,
except the imposition of exchange controls, and currency fluctuations during the
settlement period.

INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

The fund is subject to the following investment restrictions. Restrictions 1
through 11 are fundamental and may be changed only with the approval of a
majority of the shareholders of the fund. Restrictions 12 through 15 are
nonfundamental and may be changed by the fund with the approval of the fund's
board of trustees but without shareholder consent. Unless otherwise noted, these
restrictions apply at the time an investment is made. The fund will not:

2. Borrow money (including reverse repurchase agreements), except as a
temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes or to facilitate
redemptions (not for leveraging or investment), provided that borrowings do
not exceed an amount equal to 33-1/3% of the current value of the fund's
assets taken at market value, less liabilities other than borrowings. If at
any time the fund's borrowings exceed this limitation due to a decline in
net assets, such borrowings will within three days be reduced to the extent
necessary to comply with this limitation. The fund will not purchase
investments once borrowed funds (including reverse repurchase agreements)
exceed 5% of its total assets.

3. Pledge, mortgage or hypothecate its assets. However, the fund may pledge
securities having a market value at the time of the pledge not exceeding
33-1/3% of the value of the fund's total assets to secure borrowings
permitted by paragraph (2) above.

4. With respect to 75% of its total assets, invest in securities of any one
issuer (other than securities issued by the US Government, its agencies,
and instrumentalities), if immediately after and as a result of such
investment the current market value of the fund's holdings in the
securities of such issuer exceeds 5% of the value of the fund's assets and
to not more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer.

5. Make loans to any person or firm; provided, however, that the making of a
loan shall not include (i) the acquisition for investment of bonds,
debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of any corporation or
government which are publicly distributed or of a type customarily
purchased by institutional investors, or (ii) the entry into repurchase
agreements or reverse repurchase agreements. The fund may (i) lend cash to
any registered investment company or portfolio series for which the fund's
Advisor serves as advisor or subadvisor to the extent permitted by the 1940
Act or any rule or order issued thereunder and (ii) lend its portfolio
securities to broker-dealers or other institutional investors if the
aggregate value of all securities loaned does not exceed 33-1/3% of the
value of the fund's total assets.

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9. Issue senior securities, except as permitted by its investment objective,
policies and restrictions, and except as permitted by the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act).

11. Make short sales of securities or purchase any securities on margin, except
for such short-term credits as are necessary for the clearance of
transactions. The fund may make initial margin deposits and variation
margin payments in connection with transactions in futures contracts and
related options.

12. Purchase from or sell portfolio securities to its officers or directors or
other interested persons (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the fund,
including their investment advisors and affiliates, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act and exemptive rules or orders thereunder.

13. Invest in securities issued by other investment companies except in
connection with a merger, consolidation, acquisition of assets, or other
reorganization approved by the fund's shareholders, except that the fund
may invest in such securities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act.
These investment companies may charge management fees which shall be borne
by the fund.

15. Make investments for the purpose of gaining control of an issuer's
management.

TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE POSITION

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

Generally, securities are purchased for the fund for investment income and/or
capital appreciation and not for short-term trading profits. The Advisor's sell
discipline for the fund's investment in securities is based on the premise of a
long-term investment horizon, however, sudden changes in valuation levels
arising from, for example, new macroeconomic policies, political developments,
and industry conditions could change the assumed time horizon. Liquidity,
volatility, and overall risk of a position are other factors considered by the
Advisor in determining the appropriate investment horizon. Therefore, the fund
may dispose of securities without regard to the time they have been held when
such action, for defensive or other purposes, appears advisable.

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The portfolio turnover rate for the fund for each of the fiscal years ended
August 31 was:

*The portfolio turnover rate for the fund for the fiscal period ended August 31,
1999, was nominal due to the fund's short period of operation and is therefore
not reported.

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

The following lists the SSgA Funds' trustees and officers, mailing addresses and
ages, positions with the SSgA funds and present and principal occupations during
the past five years.

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Steven J. Mastrovich Trustee - September 2000 to Present, Global Head of Structured Real
522 5th Avenue Estate, J.P. Morgan Investment Management
New York, NY 10036 - January 2000 to September 2000, Managing Director, HSBC
Age 44 Securities (USA) Inc.
- From 1998 to 2000, President, Key Global Capital, Inc.;
- From 1997 to 1998, Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
(law firm); and
- From 1994 to 1997, Partner, Brown, Rudnick, Freed &
Gesmer (law firm).
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Patrick J. Riley Trustee - Partner, Riley, Burke & Donahue, L.L.P. (law firm).
One Corporate Place
55 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923
Age 52
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Richard D. Shirk Trustee - 1992 to Present, President and Chief Executive Officer,
3350 Peachtree Road, N.E. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Georgia;
Atlanta, GA 30326 - 1993 to Present, Chairman and Board Member, Georgia
Age 55 Caring for Children Foundation (private foundation);
- 1996 to Present, President and CEO, Cerulean Companies,
Inc. (holding company); and
- 1998 to Present, Board Member, Healthcare Georgia
Foundation (private foundation)
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Bruce D. Taber Trustee - Consultant, Computer Simulation, General Electric
26 Round Top Road Industrial Control Systems.
Boxford, MA 01921
Age 57
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Henry W. Todd Trustee - President and Director, Zink & Triest Co., Inc. (dealer
111 Commerce Drive in vanilla flavor materials); and
Montgomeryville, PA 18936 - Director, Executive Vice President, A.M. Todd Group, Inc.
Age 53 and Flavorite Laboratories.
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J. David Griswold Vice President and - Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Frank
909 A Street Secretary Russell Investment Management Company, Frank Russell
Tacoma, WA 98402 Capital Inc., Frank Russell Company and Frank Russell
Age 43 Investments (Delaware), Inc.;
- President and Associate General Counsel, Russell Fund
Distributors, Inc.
- Director, Secretary and Associate General Counsel, Frank
Russell Securities, Inc.;
- Secretary, Frank Russell Canada Limited/Limitee.

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Mark E. Swanson Treasurer and - Director - Funds Administration, Frank Russell Investment
909 A Street Principal Accounting Management Company and Frank Russell Trust Company; and
Tacoma, WA 98402 Officer - Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer, Frank Russell
Age 37 Investment Company and Russell Insurance Funds.
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Rick J. Chase Assistant Treasurer - Manager, Fund Administration, Frank Russell Investment
909 A Street Management Company; and
Tacoma, WA 98402 - Assistant Treasurer, Frank Russell Investment Company and
Age 35 Russell Insurance Funds.
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Carol E. Ludwig Assistant Treasurer - Senior Accountant, Fund Administration, Frank Russell
909 A Street Investment Management Company.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Age 46
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Deedra S. Walkey Assistant Secretary - Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Frank
909 A Street Russell Company, Frank Russell Investment Management
Tacoma, WA 98402 Company, Frank Russell Trust Company, Frank Russell
Age 36 Investment Company, Russell Insurance Funds, and Russell
Insurance Agency.
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Carla L. Anderson Assistant Secretary - Senior Paralegal and Assistant Secretary, Frank Russell
909 A Street Company, Frank Russell Investment Management Company,
Tacoma, WA 98402 Frank Russell Securities, Inc., Russell Fund
Age 36 Distributors, Inc., Frank Russell Capital Inc., Frank
Russell International Services Company Inc., Russell Real
Estate Advisors Inc. and A Street Investment Associates, Inc.
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COMPENSATION

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NAME OF SSGA FUND AMOUNT OF TOTAL ANNUAL TRUSTEE
COMPENSATION (INCLUDING OUT OF POCKET
EXPENSES) ATTRIBUTABLE TO EACH FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
2000
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Money Market $141,408
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US Government Money Market 25,271
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Matrix Equity 10,505
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S&P 500 Index 56,499
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Small Cap 10,245
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Yield Plus 13,652
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Bond Market 10,052
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Emerging Markets 11,571
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US Treasury Money Market 22,464
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Growth & Income 10,798
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Intermediate 5,807
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Prime Money Market 52,908
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Tax Free Money Market 9,667
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International Stock Selection 7,042
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Tuckerman Active REIT 4,533
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International Growth Opportunities 6,915
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High Yield Bond 4,912
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Special Equity 4,409
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Aggressive Equity 4,083
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IAM SHARES 5,877
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Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund(1) 32
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All Life Solutions Funds 0
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CONTROLLING AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

The Trustees and officers of Investment Company, as a group, own less than 1% of
Investment Company's voting securities.

- Dolphin and Company, FBO IAM National Pension, P.O. Box 470, Boston, MA
02102--83%;
- National Financial Services Corporation, 200 Liberty Street, World
Financial Center, New York, NY 10281-1003--8%; and
- Bankers Trust, FBO District 9 Machinists, P.O. Box 9014, Church Street
Station, New York, NY 10008--8%.

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(1) The fund did not operate a full year during fiscal 2000.

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INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES

ADVISOR

The fund accrued the following expenses to Advisor for the fiscal years
ended August 31:

*For the period June 2, 1999 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1999.