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Proposed language for stickering n/i family of mutual funds prospectus;
Prospectus Supplement dated October 2, 1996 to Prospectus of the n/i family of
mutual funds dated May 31, 1996, as supplemented August 23, 1996.
The table of benchmarks listed in Appendix A on page A-1 is replaced with the
following table:
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Performance
n/i fund Benchmark Description
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Micro Cap Russell 2000 The Russell 2000 is an index of stock 1001 through 3000 in the
Russell 3000
Growth Index Index, as ranked by total market capitalization. This index is
segmented into growth and value categories. The Russell 2000
Growth Index contains stocks from the Russell 2000 with greater-
than-average growth orientation. Companies in this index gener-
ally have higher price-to-book and price/earnings ratios.
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Growth Russell 2500 The Russell 2500 is an index of stock 501 through 3000 in the
Russell 3000
Growth Index Index, as ranked by total market capitalization. This index is
segmented into growth and value categories. The Russell 2500
Growth Index contains stocks from the Russell 2500 with greater-
than-average growth orientation. Companies in this index gener-
ally have higher price-to-book and price/earnings ratios.
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Growth & Value S&P MidCap 400 A broad-based index of 400 companies with market capitalizations
Index from $50 million to $10 billion. The Standard & Poor's MidCap
400 Index is a widely accepted, unmanaged index of overall mid-
cap stock market performance.
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Any other references to the Wilshire Small Cap Growth benchmark are replaced
with the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
