SCUDDER INVESTMENT TRUST
497, 1996-04-09
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Scudder
Growth and
Income Fund

Fund Profile
April 1, 1996
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Scudder Growth and Income Fund
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1.    What Are The Fund's Objectives?

                      Scudder Growth and Income Fund seeks  long-term  growth of
                      capital, current income, and growth of income.
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2.    What Does The Fund Invest In?

                      The  Fund  invests  primarily  in  stocks  and  securities
                      convertible  into  stocks  of  companies  which  offer the
                      prospect  for  growth of  earnings  while  paying  current
                      dividends.  Over time,  continued growth of earnings tends
                      to lead to higher  dividends  and  enhancement  of capital
                      value.

                      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. 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  combined  with the potential
                      for current income 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
                      Growth and Income Fund, are:

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                       Shareholder  transaction  expenses  --  fees      Annual Fund operating expenses --
                       charged   directly  to  your   account  for       fees   paid   by  the   Fund   before   it
                       various transactions.                             distributes  its  net  investment  income,
                                                                         expressed  as a  percentage  of the Fund's
                                                                         average  daily net assets.  Figures  below
                       Sales Commission                       None       are for the  fiscal  year  ended  December
                       Commissions to Reinvest                           31,   1994,   restated  to  reflect   what
                            Dividends                         None       expenses  the Fund would have paid for the
                       Redemption Fee                         None       fiscal    year   under   the    Investment
                       Exchange Fee                           None       Management   Agreement   dated  August  9,
                                                                         1994, if  the agreement had been in effect
                                                                         for the entire fiscal year.

                                                                         Investment management fee            0.53%
                                                                         12b-1 fees                            None
                                                                         Other expenses                       0.32%
                                                                                                              -----
                                                                         Total Fund operating expenses        0.85%
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                       Example:  Assuming  a 5% annual  return and       One Year                                $9
                       redemption  at the end of each period,  the       Three Years                            $27
                       total   expenses   relating   to  a  $1,000       Five Years                             $47
                       investment would be:                              Ten Years                             $105

                                                                         
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                      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  over the past
                      ten years,  assuming  reinvestment  of all  distributions.
                      Performance  is  historical  and may not be  indicative of
                      future  results.  Total  return and  principal  value will
                      fluctuate.

                      Total returns for years ended December 31:

 
                              -------------------------------- 
                                   1986           18.27%            
                                   1987           3.50%             
                                   1988           12.01%            
                                   1989           26.36%            
                                   1990           -2.33%            
                                   1991           28.16%            
                                   1992           9.57%             
                                   1993           15.59%            
                                   1994           2.60%             
                                   1995           31.18%            
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                      The Fund's Average Annual Total Return    
                      for the period ended March 31, 1996    
                      
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                              One Year          30.84%    
                              Five Year         15.93%    
                              Ten Years         12.96%    
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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  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 dividend  distributions in April,
                      July, October,  and December.  Capital gain distributions,
                      if any,  will be made in  November  or  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  Growth and Income 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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