SCUDDER INVESTMENT TRUST
497, 1996-07-03
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Scudder
Quality Growth
Fund


Fund Profile
July 1, 1996


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Scudder Quality Growth Fund

   1. What Is The Fund's Objective?


                      Scudder  Quality  Growth  Fund seeks  long-term  growth of
                      capital  through   investment   primarily  in  the  equity
                      securities  of seasoned,  financially  strong U.S.  growth
                      companies.

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   2. What Does The Fund Invest In?


                      The Fund  invests at least 65% of its total  assets in the
                      equity  securities  of seasoned,  financially  strong U.S.
                      growth  companies.  The  common  stocks  in which the Fund
                      invests qualify,  at the time of purchase,  for one of the
                      three  highest  equity  ranking  categories  of Standard &
                      Poor's or, if not  ranked,  are of  equivalent  quality as
                      determined by Scudder.  The Fund  emphasizes  well managed
                      medium- to large-sized  companies with prospects for above
                      average growth in earnings,  cash flow or assets  relative
                      to the overall market as defined by the S&P 500.


                      The  Fund   generally   emphasizes   investments  in  U.S.
                      companies,  although  it may invest in foreign  securities
                      that  meet  the  same  criteria  as  the  Fund's  domestic
                      holdings.

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   3. What Are The Risks Of Investing In The Fund?


                      Movements of the stock market will affect the Fund's share
                      price,  which is likely to vary from day to day. The value
                      of your  investment may decline as a result of declines in
                      the  overall  stock  market or in the types of  securities
                      held in the Fund's portfolio. In rising markets, the types
                      of stocks  emphasized in the Fund may  underperform  other
                      sectors of the stock market.

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   4. For Whom Is This Fund Appropriate?


                      You may  wish to  consider  this  Fund if you are  seeking
                      long-term growth of capital and:

                      o  plan  to  hold  your  investment  for  several  years,
                      o  can  tolerate fluctuations in share price,
                      o  have  or  plan  to  have   other   investments  for the
                         benefit  of diversification, and 
                      o  understand the risks of stock market investing

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   5. What Are The Fund's Expenses And Fees?


                      There are two kinds of  expenses  that a  shareholder  may
                      incur,  directly or  indirectly,  by investing in a mutual
                      fund.  These types of expenses,  as they relate to Scudder
                      Quality Growth Fund are:


                       Shareholder transaction expenses --
                           Expenses charged directly to your account for various
                           transactions.

                           Sales Commission                                 None

                           Commissions to Reinvest Dividends                None

                           Redemption Fee                                   None

                           Exchange Fee                                     None

                       Annual Fund operating expenses --
                           Expenses paid by the Fund before it  distributes  its
                           net investment  income,  expressed as a percentage of
                           the Fund's  average  daily net assets.  Figures below
                           are for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995.

                           Investment management fee                       0.70%

                           12b-1 fees                                       None

                           Other expenses                                  0.47%
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                           Total Fund operating expenses                   1.17%
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                       Example:
                           Assuming a 5% annual return and redemption at the end
                           of each  period,  the total  expenses  relating  to a
                           $1,000 investment would be:

                               1 Year         3 Years      5 Years     10 Years
                               ------         -------      -------     --------
                                $12             $37          $64         $142


                      This example  assumes  reinvestment  of all  dividends and
                      distributions  and that the total Fund operating  expenses
                      listed  above  remain  the same each  year.  This  example
                      should  not be  considered  a  representation  of  past or
                      future expenses or return. Actual Fund expenses and return
                      vary from  year to year and may be  higher  or lower  than
                      those shown. Please note that there is a $5 service fee if
                      you request redemption proceeds via wire.

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   6. How Has The Fund Performed Historically?


                      This  chart  shows  how the  Fund has  performed  since it
                      commenced   operations   on   May   15,   1991,   assuming
                      reinvestment   of  all   distributions.   Performance   is
                      historical  and may not be indicative  of future  results.
                      Total return and principal value will fluctuate.

BAR CHART TITLE:      Total returns for years ended December 31:
CHART DATA:                   1992        6.66%
                              1993       -0.01%
                              1994       -1.34%
                              1995       32.50%
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                                                                   One Year      Life of Fund
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                      <S>                                             <C>            <C>  
                      The Fund's Average Annual Total Return        
                      for the period ended June 30, 1996            24.02%          14.23%

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   7. Who Manages The Fund?


                      The Fund's investment adviser is Scudder, Stevens & Clark,
                      Inc.,  a  leading  provider  of  U.S.  and   international
                      investment management for clients throughout the world.

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   8. How Can I Invest?


                      To make it easy for you to open an account, you may invest
                      by mail,  phone,  fax, or in person.  The minimum  initial
                      investment   is  only   $1,000.   Thereafter,   additional
                      investments  may be made for as  little  as $100.  You may
                      also  exchange  Fund  shares  free of  charge  within  the
                      Scudder Family of Funds.

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   9. How Can I Redeem Shares?


                      You may redeem  shares at the  current  share price on any
                      business day by telephone, fax, or mail.

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  10. When Are Distributions Made?


                      The Fund  typically  makes  dividends  and  capital  gains
                      distributions,  if any,  in  December.  You may  elect  to
                      receive  distributions  in cash or have them reinvested in
                      additional shares of the Fund.


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  11. What Services Does Scudder Provide?

      As a shareholder, you'll enjoy:

      o  professional service from representatives who can answer your questions
         and execute your transactions

      o  automated  toll-free  touchtone  access to account  information,  share
         prices and yields, and to perform transactions

      o  Scudder's quarterly shareholder newsletter, Perspectives

      o  regular, informative reports about the performance of your Fund



     Scudder wants you to make informed investment decisions. This Fund
     Profile contains key information about Scudder Quality Growth Fund. More
     details appear in the Fund's accompanying prospectus. Please read it
     carefully before you invest. If you have any questions, please call
     1-800-225-2470.






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