SCUDDER INVESTMENT TRUST
497, 1996-03-15
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This prospectus sets forth concisely the information about Scudder Quality
Growth Fund, a series of Scudder Investment Trust, an open-end management
investment company, that a prospective investor should know before investing.
Please retain it for future reference. 

If you require more detailed information, a Statement of Additional Information
dated March 1, 1996, as amended from time to time, may be obtained without
charge by writing Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Two International Place,
Boston, MA 02110-4103 or calling 1-800-225-2470. The Statement, which is
incorporated by reference into this prospectus, has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. 

THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

Contents--see page 4.

Scudder
Quality Growth Fund

Prospectus
March 1, 1996

A pure no-load(TM) (no sales charges) mutual fund which 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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Expense information

How to compare a Scudder pure no-load(TM) fund

This information is designed to help you understand the various costs and
expenses of investing in Scudder Quality Growth Fund (the "Fund"). By reviewing
this table and those in other mutual funds' prospectuses, you can compare the
Fund's fees and expenses with those of other funds. With Scudder's pure
no-load?(TM) funds, you pay no commissions to purchase or redeem shares, or to
exchange from one fund to another. As a result, all of your investment goes to
work for you. 

1)   Shareholder transaction expenses: Expenses charged directly to your
     individual account in the Fund for various transactions.

     Sales commissions to purchase shares (sales load)        NONE
     Commissions to reinvest dividends                        NONE
     Redemption fees                                          NONE*
     Fees to exchange shares                                  NONE

2)   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 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995.
     
     Investment management fee                               0.70%
     12b-1 fees                                              NONE
     Other expenses                                          0.47%
                                                             -----
     Total Fund operating expenses                           1.17%
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Example

Based on the level of total Fund operating expenses listed above, the total
expenses relating to a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5% annual return and
redemption at the end of each period, are listed below. Investors do not pay
these expenses directly; they are paid by the Fund before it distributes its net
investment income to shareholders. (As noted above, the Fund has no redemption
fees of any kind.)

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

See "Fund organization--Investment adviser" for further information about the
investment management fee. This example assumes reinvestment of all dividends
and distributions and that the percentage amounts listed under "Annual Fund
operating expenses" 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. 

*    You may redeem by writing or calling the Fund. If you wish to receive
     redemption proceeds via wire, there is a $5 wire service fee. For
     additional information, please refer to "Transaction information--Redeeming
     shares."
       

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Financial highlights

The following table includes selected data for a share outstanding throughout
each period and other performance information derived from the audited financial
statements. 

If you would like more detailed information concerning the Fund's
performance, a complete portfolio listing and audited financial statements are
available in the Fund's Annual Report dated October 31, 1995 and may be obtained
without charge by writing or calling Scudder Investor Services, Inc.

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                                                                                           For the Period
                                                                                            May 15, 1991
                                                                                           (commencement
                                                             Years Ended October 31,       of operations)
                                                      -----------------------------------  to October 31,
                                                       1995      1994      1993      1992       1991
                                                      ---------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                   <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period. . . . . . . . . $16.17    $16.42    $15.30    $13.65     $12.00
                                                      ------    ------    ------    ------     ------
Income from investment operations:
 Net investment income (a). . . . . . . . . . . . . .    .11       .16       .06       .02        .03
 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on 
   investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.40      (.09)     1.09      1.68       1.62
                                                      ------    ------    ------    ------     ------
Total from investment operations. . . . . . . . . . .   3.51       .07      1.15      1.70       1.65
                                                      ------    ------    ------    ------     ------
Less distributions from:
 Net investment income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (.15)     (.08)     (.03)     (.03)        --
 Net realized gains on investment transactions. . . .  (1.09)     (.24)       --      (.02)        --
                                                      ------    ------    ------    ------     ------
Total distributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (1.24)     (.32)     (.03)     (.05)        --
                                                      ------    ------    ------    ------     ------
Net asset value, end of period. . . . . . . . . . . . $18.44    $16.17    $16.42    $15.30     $13.65
                                                      ======    ======    ======    ======     ======
Total Return (%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23.78       .39      7.49     12.47      13.75*
Ratios and Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period ($ millions). . . . . . . .    173       113       126       101         30
Ratio of operating expenses net, to average daily 
 net assets (%) (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.17      1.25      1.20      1.25       1.25*
Ratio of net investment income to average daily 
 net assets (%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    .71       .96       .39       .24        .83*
Portfolio turnover rate (%) . . . . . . . . . . . . .   91.6     119.7     111.4      27.4       11.5*
(a) Reflects a per share amount of expenses, 
      exclusive of management fees, reimbursed 
      by the Adviser of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $   --    $   --    $   --    $   --     $  .01
    Reflects a per share amount of management 
      fee not imposed by the Adviser of . . . . . . . $   --    $   --    $   --    $  .01     $  .02
    Operating expense ratio including expenses
      reimbursed, management fee and other 
      expenses not imposed (%). . . . . . . . . . . .     --        --        --      1.40       2.67*

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*   Annualized
**  Not annualized


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A message from Scudder's chairman

Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc., investment adviser to the Scudder Family of
Funds, was founded in 1919. We offered America's first no-load mutual fund in
1928. Today, we manage in excess of $100 billion for many private accounts and
over 50 mutual fund portfolios. We manage the mutual funds in a special program
for the American Association of Retired Persons, as well as the fund options
available through Scudder Horizon Plan, a tax-advantaged variable annuity. We
also advise The Japan Fund and nine closed-end funds that invest in countries
around the world.

The Scudder Family of Funds is designed to make investing easy and less costly.
It includes money market, tax free, income and growth funds as well as IRAs,
401(k)s, Keoghs and other retirement plans.

Services available to all shareholders include toll-free access to the
professional service representatives of Scudder Investor Relations, easy
exchange among funds, shareholder reports, informative newsletters and the
walk-in convenience of Scudder Funds Centers.

All Scudder mutual funds are pure no-load(TM). This means you pay no commissions
to purchase or redeem your shares or to exchange from one fund to another. There
are no "12b-1" fees either, which many other funds now charge to support their
marketing efforts. All of your investment goes to work for you. We look forward
to welcoming you as a shareholder.

                                                                /s/Daniel Pierce

Scudder Quality Growth Fund

Investment objective

o    long-term growth of capital through investment primarily in the equity
     securities of seasoned, financially strong U.S. growth companies

Investment characteristics

o    emphasis on medium- to large-sized domestic companies with prospects for
     maintaining greater than average growth in earnings, cash flow or assets
     over time

o    focus on companies in strong financial positions

o    opportunity to share in the long-term growth of the stock market

o    daily liquidity at current net asset value

Contents

Investment objective and policies                      5
Why invest in the Fund?                                6
Additional information about policies
   and investments                                     7
Distribution and performance information              10
Fund organization                                     10
Transaction information                               11
Purchases                                             12
Exchanges and redemptions                             13
Shareholder benefits                                  17
Trustees and Officers                                 20
Investment products and services                      21
How to contact Scudder                                22

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Investment objective and policies

Scudder Quality Growth Fund (the "Fund"), a diversified series of Scudder
Investment Trust, seeks to provide long-term growth of capital through
investment primarily in the equity securities of seasoned, financially strong
U.S. growth companies. Although current income is an incidental consideration,
many of the Fund's securities should provide regular dividends which are
expected to grow over time.

The Fund's equity investments consist of common stocks, preferred stocks and
securities convertible into common stocks of companies which are of
above-average financial quality and offer the prospect for above-average growth
in earnings, cash flow or assets relative to the overall market as defined by
the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Price Index (S&P 500). The prospect for
above-average growth in assets is evaluated in terms of the potential future
earnings such growth in assets can produce.

The Fund allocates its investments among different industries and companies, and
adjusts its portfolio securities based on long-term investment considerations as
opposed to short-term trading. While the Fund emphasizes U.S. investments, it
can commit a portion of assets to the equity securities of foreign growth
companies which meet the criteria applicable to domestic investments.

Except as otherwise indicated, the Fund's investment objective and policies are
not fundamental and may be changed without a vote of shareholders. Shareholders
will receive written notice of any changes in the Fund's objective. If there is
a change in investment objective, shareholders should consider whether the Fund
remains an appropriate investment in light of their then current financial
position and needs. There can be no assurance that the Fund's objective will be
met.

Investments

The Fund invests primarily in the equity securities issued by medium- to
large-sized domestic companies that offer above-average appreciation potential.
In seeking such investments, the Fund's investment adviser, Scudder, Stevens &
Clark, Inc. (the "Adviser"), invests in companies with the following
characteristics:

o    companies that have exhibited above-average growth rates over an extended
     period with prospects for maintaining greater than average rates of growth
     in earnings, cash flow or assets in the future;

o    companies that are in a strong financial position with high credit
     standings and profitability;

o    companies with important business franchises, leading products or dominant
     marketing and distribution systems;

o    companies guided by experienced, motivated management;

o    companies with at least five years' operating history and annual revenues
     of $200 million or more and market capitalization of at least $300 million;
     and

o    companies selling at attractive prices relative to potential growth in
     earnings, cash flow or assets.

The Adviser utilizes a combination of qualitative and quantitative research
techniques to identify companies that have above-average quality and growth
characteristics and that are deemed to be selling at attractive market
valuations. In-depth fundamental research is used to evaluate various aspects of
corporate performance, with a particular focus on consistency of results,
long-term growth prospects and financial strength. Quantitative valuation models
are designed to help determine which growth companies offer the best values at a
given point in time. From time to time, for temporary defensive or emergency
purposes, the Fund may invest a portion of its assets in cash and cash


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Investment objective and policies (cont'd)

   
equivalents when the Adviser deems such a position advisable in light of
economic or market conditions. The Fund also may invest in convertible
securities, foreign securities, repurchase agreements, and may engage in
strategic transactions.
    

Quality

The Fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in the equity securities of
seasoned, financially strong U.S. growth companies which are considered to be of
above-average financial quality. The common stocks issued by these companies
qualify, at the time of purchase, for one of the three highest equity ranking
categories (A+, A or A-) of Standard & Poor's ("S&P") or, if not ranked by S&P,
are judged to be of comparable quality by the Adviser. S&P assigns earnings and
dividends rankings to corporations based on a number of factors, including
stability and growth of earnings and dividends. Rankings by S&P are not an
appraisal of a company's creditworthiness, as is true for S&P's debt security
ratings, nor are these rankings intended as a forecast of future stock market
performance. In addition to using S&P rankings of earnings and dividends of
common stocks, the Adviser conducts its own analysis of a company's history,
current financial position and earnings prospects.

When assessing financial quality, the Adviser weighs four elements of business
risk. These factors are the Adviser's assessment of the strength of a company's
balance sheet, the accounting practices a company follows, the volatility of a
company's earnings over time and the vulnerability of earnings to changes in
external factors, such as the general economy, the competitive environment,
governmental action and technological change.

More information about investment techniques is provided under "Additional
information about policies and investments."

Why invest in the Fund?

The Fund provides investors with convenient and low-cost access to a diversified
equity portfolio involving seasoned, financially-strong U.S. growth companies.
The Fund's investment strategy is to acquire the equity securities of
well-managed large- and medium-sized companies, primarily located in the U.S.,
which have established records of above-average earnings growth and are judged
to have potential for the future. The Adviser believes that companies with
relatively consistent and above-average rates of growth will be rewarded by the
market with higher stock prices over time and investment returns in excess of
the market as a whole. Also, while the business results of such companies will
be affected by slowdowns in economic growth, they should be less affected by
adverse business conditions than more leveraged or cyclical companies.

The Fund is only appropriate for those investors who understand and can accept
the risks of stock market investing. While the Fund emphasizes the securities of
companies with above-average growth and quality characteristics, movements in
the overall stock market will affect the Fund's price. The Adviser, however,
attempts to lessen the effects of stock market fluctuation through portfolio
diversification and disciplined security selection. The Adviser has been
involved in quality growth investing for over 20 years.

While the Fund is broadly diversified, it does not, in itself, represent a
complete investment program. Nonetheless, because of its emphasis on quality
growth companies, the Fund may be appropriate as a core equity component of an
investment portfolio containing money market, bond and more specialized equity
investments.

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In addition, the Fund offers all the benefits of the Scudder Family of Funds.
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. manages a diverse family of pure no-load(TM)
funds and provides a wide range of services to help investors meet their
investment needs. Please refer to "Investment products and services" for
additional information.

Additional information about policies and investments

Investment restrictions

The Fund has adopted certain fundamental policies which may not be changed
without a vote of shareholders and which are designed to reduce the Fund's
investment risk. The Fund may not make loans except through the lending of
portfolio securities, the purchase of debt securities or through repurchase
agreements and may not borrow money except as a temporary measure for
extraordinary or emergency purposes.

In addition, as a matter of nonfundamental policy, the Fund may not invest more
than 10% of its total assets, in the aggregate, in securities which are not
readily marketable, in restricted securities and repurchase agreements maturing
in more than seven days.

A complete description of these and other policies and restrictions is contained
under "The Fund's Investment Objective and Policies" in the Fund's Statement of
Additional Information.

Portfolio turnover rate

Recent economic and market conditions have necessitated more active trading,
resulting in a higher portfolio turnover rate for the Fund. A higher rate
involves greater transaction costs to the Fund and may result in the realization
of net capital gains, which would be taxable to shareholders when distributed.

Convertible securities

The Fund may invest in convertible securities (bonds, notes, debentures,
preferred stocks and other securities convertible into common stocks) which may
offer higher income than the common stocks into which they are convertible. The
convertible securities in which the Fund may invest include fixed-income or zero
coupon debt securities which may be converted or exchanged at a stated or
determinable exchange ratio into underlying shares of common stock. Prior to
their conversion, convertible securities may have characteristics similar to
both nonconvertible debt securities and equity securities.

Foreign securities

In addition to investments in companies domiciled in the U.S., the Fund may
invest a portion of its assets in listed and unlisted foreign securities of the
same type as the domestic securities in which it is permitted to invest. The
Fund may invest outside of the U.S. when the anticipated performance of foreign
securities is believed by the Adviser to offer more return potential than
domestic alternatives in keeping with the investment objective of the Fund.

Repurchase agreements

As a means of earning income for periods as short as overnight, the Fund may
enter into repurchase agreements with selected banks and broker/dealers. Under a
repurchase agreement, the Fund acquires securities, subject to the seller's
agreement to repurchase them at a specified time and price.

Strategic Transactions and derivatives

The Fund may, but is not required to, utilize various other investment
strategies as described below to hedge various market risks (such as interest
rates, currency exchange rates, and broad or specific equity or fixed-income
market movements), to manage the effective maturity or duration of fixed-income
securities in the Fund's portfolio or to enhance potential gain. These
strategies may be executed through the use of derivative contracts. Such
strategies are generally accepted as a part of modern portfolio management and
are regularly utilized by many mutual funds and other institutional investors.
Techniques and instruments may change over time as new instruments and
strategies are developed or regulatory changes occur.

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Additional information about policies and investments (cont'd)

In the course of pursuing these investment strategies, the Fund may purchase and
sell exchange-listed and over-the-counter put and call options on securities,
equity and fixed-income indices and other financial instruments, purchase and
sell financial futures contracts and options thereon, enter into various
interest rate transactions such as swaps, caps, floors or collars, and enter
into various currency transactions such as currency forward contracts, currency
futures contracts, currency swaps or options on currencies or currency futures
(collectively, all the above are called "Strategic Transactions").

Strategic Transactions may be used without limit to attempt to protect against
possible changes in the market value of securities held in or to be purchased
for the Fund's portfolio resulting from securities markets or currency exchange
rate fluctuations, to protect the Fund's unrealized gains in the value of its
portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of such securities for investment
purposes, to manage the effective maturity or duration of fixed-income
securities in the Fund's portfolio, or to establish a position in the
derivatives markets as a temporary substitute for purchasing or selling
particular securities. Some Strategic Transactions may also be used to enhance
potential gain although no more than 5% of the Fund's assets will be committed
to Strategic Transactions entered into for non-hedging purposes. Any or all of
these investment techniques may be used at any time and in any combination, and
there is no particular strategy that dictates the use of one technique rather
than another, as use of any Strategic Transaction is a function of numerous
variables including market conditions. The ability of the Fund to utilize these
Strategic Transactions successfully will depend on the Adviser's ability to
predict pertinent market movements, which cannot be assured. The Fund will
comply with applicable regulatory requirements when implementing these
strategies, techniques and instruments. Strategic Transactions involving
financial futures and options thereon will be purchased, sold or entered into
only for bona fide hedging, risk management or portfolio management purposes and
not for speculative purposes. Please refer to "Risk factors--Strategic
Transactions and derivatives" for more information.

Risk factors

The Fund's risks are determined by the nature of the securities held and the
portfolio management strategies used by the Adviser. The following are
descriptions of certain risks related to the investments and techniques that the
Fund may use from time to time.

Convertible securities. While convertible securities generally offer lower
yields than nonconvertible debt securities of similar quality, their prices may
reflect changes in the value of the underlying common stock. Convertible
securities entail less credit risk than the issuer's common stock. Convertible
securities purchased by the Fund must be rated investment-grade, or if unrated,
judged of equivalent quality by the Adviser. Investment-grade convertible
securities are rated Aaa, Aa, A or Baa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
("Moody's"), or AAA, AA, A or BBB by S&P. Moody's considers securities it rates
Baa to have speculative elements as well as investment-grade characteristics.

Illiquid investments. The absence of a trading market can make it difficult to
ascertain a market value for illiquid investments. Disposing of illiquid
investments may involve time-consuming negotiation and legal expenses, and it
may be difficult or impossible for the Fund to sell them promptly at an
acceptable price.

Foreign securities. Investing in foreign securities involves considerations not
typically found in investing in U.S. markets. These considerations, which may

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favorably or unfavorably affect the Fund's performance, include changes in
exchange rates and exchange rate controls (which may include suspension of the
ability to transfer currency from a given country), costs incurred in
conversions between currencies, non-negotiable brokerage commissions, less
publicly available information, different accounting standards, lower trading
volume and greater market volatility, the difficulty of enforcing obligations in
other countries, less securities regulation, different tax provisions (including
withholding on dividends and interest paid to the Fund), war, expropriation,
political and social instability and diplomatic developments. Further, the
settlement period of securities transactions in foreign markets may be longer
than in domestic markets. These considerations generally are more of a concern
in developing countries. For example, the possibility of revolution and the
dependence on foreign economic assistance may be greater in these countries than
in developed countries. The Adviser seeks to mitigate the risks associated with
these considerations through diversification and active professional management.

Repurchase agreements. If the seller under a repurchase agreement becomes
insolvent, the Fund's right to dispose of the securities may be restricted. In
the event of the commencement of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, with
respect to the seller of the security under a repurchase agreement, the Fund may
encounter delay and incur costs before being able to sell the security. Also, if
a seller defaults, the value of such securities may decline before the Fund is
able to dispose of them.

Strategic Transactions and derivatives. Strategic Transactions, including
derivative contracts, have risks associated with them including possible default
by the other party to the transaction, illiquidity and, to the extent the
Adviser's view as to certain market movements is incorrect, the risk that the
use of such Strategic Transactions could result in losses greater than if they
had not been used. Use of put and call options may result in losses to the Fund,
force the sale or purchase of portfolio securities at inopportune times or for
prices higher than (in the case of put options) or lower than (in the case of
call options) current market values, limit the amount of appreciation the Fund
can realize on its investments or cause the Fund to hold a security it might
otherwise sell. The use of currency transactions can result in the Fund
incurring losses as a result of a number of factors including the imposition of
exchange controls, suspension of settlements or the inability to deliver or
receive a specified currency. The use of options and futures transactions
entails certain other risks. In particular, the variable degree of correlation
between price movements of futures contracts and price movements in the related
portfolio position of the Fund creates the possibility that losses on the
hedging instrument may be greater than gains in the value of the Fund's
position. In addition, futures and options markets may not be liquid in all
circumstances and certain over-the-counter options may have no markets. As a
result, in certain markets, the Fund might not be able to close out a
transaction without incurring substantial losses, if at all. Although the use of
futures contracts and options transactions for hedging should tend to minimize
the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged position, at the
same time they tend to limit any potential gain which might result from an
increase in value of such position. Finally, the daily variation margin
requirements for futures contracts would create a greater ongoing potential
financial risk than would purchases of options, where the exposure is limited to
the cost of the initial premium. Losses resulting from the use of Strategic
Transactions would reduce net asset value, and possibly income, and such losses
can be greater than if the Strategic Transactions had not been utilized. The
Strategic Transactions that the Fund may use and some of their risks are
described more fully in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.

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Distribution and performance information

Dividends and capital gains distributions

The Fund intends to distribute any dividends from its net investment income and
net realized capital gains after utilization of capital loss carryforwards, if
any, annually in December to prevent application of federal excise tax, although
an additional distribution may be made if required, at a later date. Any
dividends or capital gains distributions declared in October, November or
December with a record date in such a month and paid the following January will
be treated by shareholders for federal income tax purposes as if received on
December 31 of the calendar year declared. According to preference, shareholders
may receive distributions in cash or have them reinvested in additional shares
of the Fund. If the investment is in the form of a retirement plan, all
dividends and capital gains distributions must be reinvested into the
shareholder's account.

Generally, dividends from net investment income are taxable to investors as
ordinary income. Long-term capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable as
long-term capital gains regardless of the length of time shareholders have owned
their shares. Short-term capital gains and any other taxable distributions are
taxable as ordinary income. A portion of dividends from ordinary income may
qualify for the dividends-received deduction for corporations.

The Fund sends detailed tax information to shareholders about the amount and
type of its distributions by January 31 of the following year.

Performance information

From time to time, quotations of the Fund's performance may be included in
advertisements, sales literature or shareholder reports. All performance figures
are historical, show the performance of a hypothetical investment and are not
intended to indicate future performance. "Total return" is the change in value
of an investment in the Fund for a specified period. The "average annual total
return" of the Fund is the average annual compound rate of return of an
investment in the Fund assuming the investment has been held for one year and
the life of the Fund. "Cumulative total return" represents the cumulative change
in value of an investment in the Fund for various periods. All types of total
return calculations assume that all dividends and capital gains distributions
during the period were reinvested in shares of the Fund. "Capital change"
measures return from capital, including reinvestment of any capital gains
distributions but does not include the reinvestment of dividends. Performance
will vary based upon, among other things, changes in market conditions and the
level of the Fund's expenses.

Fund organization

Scudder Quality Growth Fund is a diversified series of Scudder Investment Trust
(the "Trust"), an open-end management investment company registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"). The Trust, formerly known as
Scudder Growth and Income Fund, was organized as a Massachusetts business trust
in September 1984.

The Fund's activities are supervised by the Trust's Board of Trustees.
Shareholders have one vote for each share held on matters on which they are
entitled to vote. The Trust is not required to hold and has no current intention
of holding annual shareholder meetings, although special meetings may be called
for purposes such as electing or removing Trustees, changing fundamental
policies or approving an investment management contract. Shareholders will be
assisted in communicating with other shareholders in connection with removing a
Trustee as if Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act were applicable.

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Investment adviser

The Fund retains the investment management firm of Scudder, Stevens & Clark,
Inc., a Delaware corporation, to manage its daily investment and business
affairs subject to the policies established by the Board of Trustees. The
Trustees have overall responsibility for the management of the Fund under
Massachusetts law.

The management fee payable to the Adviser under its Investment Management
Agreement is equal to an annual rate of 0.70% of the Fund's average daily net
assets.

The fee is payable monthly, provided that the Fund will make such interim
payments as may be requested by the Adviser not to exceed 75% of the amount of
the fee then accrued on the books of the Fund and unpaid.
       

All of the Fund's expenses are paid out of gross investment income. Shareholders
pay no direct charges or fees for investment or administrative services.

Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. is located at
Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts.

Transfer agent

Scudder Service Corporation, P.O. Box 2291, Boston, Massachusetts 02107-2291, a
subsidiary of the Adviser, is the transfer, shareholder servicing and
dividend-paying agent for the Fund.

Underwriter

Scudder Investor Services, Inc., a subsidiary of the Adviser, is the Fund's
principal underwriter. Scudder Investor Services, Inc. confirms, as agent, all
purchases of shares of the Fund. Scudder Investor Relations is a telephone
information service provided by Scudder Investor Services, Inc.

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company is the Fund's custodian.

Fund accounting agent

Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation, a subsidiary of the Adviser, is responsible
for determining the daily net asset value per share and maintaining the general
accounting records of the Fund.

Transaction information

Purchasing shares

   
Purchases are executed at the next calculated net asset value per share after
the Fund's transfer agent receives the purchase request in good order. Purchases
are made in full and fractional shares. (See "Share price.")
    

By check. If you purchase shares with a check that does not clear, your purchase
will be canceled and you will be subject to any losses or fees incurred in the
transaction. Checks must be drawn on or payable through a U.S. bank. If you
purchase shares by check and redeem them within seven business days of purchase,
the Fund may hold redemption proceeds until the purchase check has cleared. If
you purchase shares by federal funds wire, you may avoid this delay. Redemption
or exchange requests by telephone prior to the expiration of the seven-day
period will not be accepted.

   
By wire. To open a new account by wire, first call Scudder at 1-800-225-5163 to
obtain an account number. A representative will instruct you to send a
completed, signed application to the transfer agent. Accounts cannot be opened
without a completed, signed application and a Scudder fund account number.
Contact your bank to arrange a wire transfer to:
    

        The Scudder Funds
        State Street Bank and Trust Company
        Boston, MA 02101
        ABA Number 011000028
        DDA Account 9903-5552

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Purchases
 <C>                 <C>
 Opening             Minimum initial investment: $1,000; IRAs $500
 an account          Group retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), etc.) have similar
                     or lower minimums. See appropriate plan literature.

 Make checks         o  By Mail       Send your completed and signed application
 payable to "The                      and check
 Scudder Funds." 
                                      by regular mail to:   or    by express, registered,
                                                                  or certified mail to:

                                      The Scudder Funds           Scudder Shareholder Services
                                      P.O. Box 2291               Center
                                      Boston, MA                  42 Longwater Drive
                                      02107-2291                  Norwell, MA 02061-1612

                     o  By Wire       Please see Transaction information--Purchasing shares-- By
                                      wire following these tables for details, including the ABA wire
                                      transfer number. Then call 1-800-225-5163 for instructions.

                     o  In Person     Visit one of our Funds Centers to complete your application with the help
                                      of a Scudder representative. Funds Center locations are listed under
                                      Shareholder benefits.

 Purchasing          Minimum additional investment: $100; IRAs $50
 additional shares   Group retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), etc.) have similar or lower minimums. See appropriate
                     plan literature.

 Make checks         o  By Mail       Send a check with a Scudder investment slip, or with a letter of
 payable to "The                      instruction including your account number and the complete Fund name, to
 Scudder Funds."                      the appropriate address listed above.

                     o  By Wire       Please see Transaction information--Purchasing shares-- By wire following these
                                      tables for details, including the ABA wire transfer number.

                     o  In Person     Visit one of our Funds Centers to make an additional investment in your Scudder fund
                                      account. Funds Center locations are listed under Shareholder benefits.

                     o  By Telephone  Please see Transaction information--Purchasing shares-- By AutoBuy or By telephone order for
                                      more details.

                     o  By Automatic  You may arrange to make investments on a regular basis through automatic 
                        Investment    deductions from your bank checking account. Please call 1-800-225-5163 for more information
                        Plan ($50     and an enrollment form.
                        minimum) 

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Exchanges and redemptions

Exchanging          Minimum investments: $1,000 to establish a new account; $100 to exchange among existing accounts         
 shares             


                    o By Telephone    To speak with a service representative, call 1-800-225-5163 from 
                                      8 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern time or to access SAIL(TM), Scudder's Automated
                                      Information Line, call 1-800-343-2890 (24 hours a day).

                    o By Mail         Print or type your instructions and include:
                      or Fax            -   the name of the Fund and the account number you are exchanging from;
                                        -   your name(s) and address as they appear on your account;
                                        -   the dollar amount or number of shares you wish to exchange;
                                        -   the name of the Fund you are exchanging into; and
                                        -   your signature(s) as it appears on your account and a daytime telephone
                                            number.

                                      Send your instructions
                                      by regular mail to:    or     by express, registered,        or  by fax to:
                                                                    or certified mail to:

                                      The Scudder Funds             Scudder Shareholder Services   1-800-821-6234
                                      P.O. Box 2291                 Center
                                      Boston, MA 02107-2291         42 Longwater Drive
                                                                    Norwell, MA
                                                                    02061-1612

 Redeeming
  shares            o By Telephone    To speak with a service representative, call 1-800-225-5163 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
                                      eastern time or to access SAIL(TM), Scudder's Automated Information Line, call
                                      1-800-343-2890 (24 hours a day). You may have redemption proceeds sent to your
                                      predesignated bank account, or redemption proceeds of up to $50,000 sent to your
                                      address of record.

                    o By Mail         Send your instructions for redemption to the appropriate address or fax number
                      or Fax          above and include:
                                      
                                        - the name of the Fund and account number you are redeeming from; 
                                        - your name(s) and address as they appear on your account; 
                                        - the dollar amount or number of shares you wish to redeem; and
                                        - your signature(s) as it appears on your account and a daytime telephone number.

                                      A signature guarantee is required for redemptions over $50,000. See Transaction
                                      information--Redeeming shares following these tables.

                   o By Automatic     You may arrange to receive automatic cash payments periodically. Call 1-800-225-5163
                     Withdrawal Plan  for more information and an enrollment form.
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Transaction information (cont'd)

(Continued from page 11)

Your wire instructions must also include:

- --   the name of the fund in which the money is to be invested,
- --   the account number of the fund, and
- --   the name(s) of the account holder(s).

The account will be established once the application and money order are
received in good order.

You may also make additional investments of $100 or more to your existing
account by wire.

By telephone order. Existing shareholders may purchase shares at a certain day's
price by calling 1-800-225-5163 before the close of regular trading on the New
York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange"), normally 4 p.m. eastern time, on that day.
Orders must be for $10,000 or more and cannot be for an amount greater than four
times the value of your account at the time the order is placed. You must
include with your payment the order number given at the time the order is
placed. A confirmation with complete purchase information is sent shortly after
your order is received. If payment by check or wire is not received within three
business days, the order is subject to cancelation and the shareholder will be
responsible for any loss to the Fund resulting from this cancelation. Telephone
orders are not available for shares held in Scudder IRA accounts and most other
Scudder retirement plan accounts.

By "AutoBuy." If you elected "AutoBuy" for your account, you can call toll-free
to purchase shares. The money will be automatically transferred from your
predesignated bank checking account. Your bank must be a member of the Automated
Clearing House for you to use this service. If you did not elect "AutoBuy," call
1-800-225-5163 for more information.

To purchase additional shares, call 1-800-225-5163. Purchases must be for at
least $250 but not more than $250,000. Proceeds in the amount of your purchase
will be transferred from your bank checking account in two or three business
days following your call. For requests received by the close of regular trading
on the Exchange, shares will be purchased at the net asset value per share
calculated at the close of trading on the day of your call. "AutoBuy" requests
received after the close of regular trading on the Exchange will begin their
processing and be purchased at the net asset value calculated the following
business day.

If you purchase shares by "AutoBuy" and redeem them within seven days of the
purchase, the Fund may hold the redemption proceeds for a period of up to seven
business days. If you purchase shares and there are insufficient funds in your
bank account, the purchase will be canceled and you will be subject to any
losses or fees incurred in the transaction. "AutoBuy" transactions are not
available for Scudder IRA accounts and most other retirement plan accounts.

By exchange. Your new account will have the same registration and address as
your existing account.

The exchange requirements for corporations, other organizations, trusts,
fiduciaries, agents, institutional investors and retirement plans may be
different from those for regular accounts. Please call 1-800-225-5163 for more
information, including information about the transfer of special account
features.

You can also make exchanges among your Scudder fund accounts on SAIL, the
Scudder Automated Information Line, by calling 1-800-343-2890.

Redeeming shares

The Fund allows you to redeem shares (i.e., sell them back to the Fund) without
redemption fees.

By telephone. This is the quickest and easiest way to sell Fund shares. If you
elected telephone redemption to your bank on your application, you can call to

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request that federal funds be sent to your authorized bank account. If you did
not elect telephone redemption to your bank on your application, call
1-800-225-5163 for more information.

Redemption proceeds will be wired to your bank unless otherwise requested. If
your bank cannot receive federal reserve wires, redemption proceeds will be
mailed to your bank. There will be a $5 charge for all wire redemptions.

You can also make redemptions from your Scudder fund account on SAIL by calling
1-800-343-2890.

If you open an account by wire, you cannot redeem shares by telephone until the
Fund's transfer agent has received your completed and signed application.
Telephone redemption is not available for shares held in Scudder IRA accounts
and most other Scudder retirement plan accounts.

In the event that you are unable to reach the Fund by telephone, you should
write to the Fund; see "How to contact Scudder" for the address.

Telephone transactions

Shareholders automatically receive the ability to exchange by telephone and the
right to redeem by telephone up to $50,000 to their address of record.
Shareholders also may, by telephone, request that redemption proceeds be sent to
a predesignated bank account. The Fund uses procedures designed to give
reasonable assurance that telephone instructions are genuine, including
recording telephone calls, testing a caller's identity and sending written
confirmation of telephone transactions. If the Fund does not follow such
procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent
telephone instructions. The Fund will not be liable for acting upon instructions
communicated by telephone that it reasonably believes to be genuine.

By "AutoSell." If you elected "AutoSell" for your account, you can call
toll-free to redeem shares. The money will be automatically transferred to your
predesignated bank checking account. Your bank must be a member of the Automated
Clearing House for you to use this service. If you did not elect "AutoSell,"
call 1-800-225-5163 for more information.

To redeem shares, call 1-800-225-5163. Redemptions must be for at least $250.
Proceeds in the amount of your redemption will be transferred to your bank
checking account in two or three business days following your call. For requests
received by the close of regular trading on the Exchange, shares will be
redeemed at the net asset value per share calculated at the close of trading on
the day of your call. "AutoSell" requests received after the close of regular
trading on the Exchange will begin their processing and be redeemed at the net
asset value calculated the following business day.

"AutoSell" transactions are not available for Scudder IRA accounts and most
other retirement plan accounts.

Signature guarantees. For your protection and to prevent fraudulent redemptions,
on written redemption requests in excess of $50,000 we require an original
signature and an original signature guarantee for each person in whose name the
account is registered. (The Fund reserves the right, however, to require a
signature guarantee for all redemptions.) You can obtain a signature guarantee
from most banks, credit unions or savings associations, or from broker/dealers,
municipal securities broker/dealers, government securities broker/dealers,
national securities exchanges, registered securities associations, or clearing
agencies deemed eligible by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Signature
guarantees by notaries public are not acceptable. Redemption requirements for
corporations, other organizations, trusts, fiduciaries, agents, institutional
investors and retirement plans may be different from those for regular accounts.


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Transaction information (cont'd)

For more information, please call 1-800-225-5163.

Share price

Purchases and redemptions, including exchanges, are made at net asset value.
Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation determines net asset value per share as of
the close of regular trading on the Exchange, normally 4 p.m. eastern time, on
each day the Exchange is open for trading. Net asset value per share is
calculated by dividing the current market value of total assets, less all
liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding.

Processing time

All purchase and redemption requests received in good order by the Fund's
transfer agent by the close of regular trading on the Exchange are executed at
the net asset value per share calculated at the close of regular trading that
day.

Purchase and redemption requests received after the close of regular trading on
the Exchange will be executed the following business day.

If you wish to make a purchase of $500,000 or more, you should notify Scudder
Investor Relations by calling 1-800-225-5163.

The Fund will normally send your redemption proceeds within one business day
following the redemption request, but may take up to seven business days (or
longer in the case of shares recently purchased by check).

Short-term trading

Purchases and sales should be made for long-term investment purposes only. The
Fund and Scudder Investor Services, Inc. each reserves the right to restrict
purchases of Fund shares (including exchanges) when a pattern of frequent
purchases and sales made in response to short-term fluctuations in the Fund's
share price appears evident.

Tax information

A redemption of shares, including an exchange into another Scudder fund, is a
sale of shares and may result in a gain or loss for income tax purposes.

Tax identification number

Be sure to complete the Tax Identification Number section of the Fund's
application when you open an account. Federal tax law requires the Fund to
withhold 31% of taxable dividends, capital gains distributions and redemption
and exchange proceeds from accounts (other than those of certain exempt payees)
without a certified Social Security or tax identification number and certain
other certified information or upon notification from the IRS or a broker that
withholding is required. The Fund reserves the right to reject new account
applications without a certified Social Security or tax identification number.
The Fund also reserves the right, following 30 days' notice, to redeem all
shares in accounts without a certified Social Security or tax identification
number.

A shareholder may avoid involuntary redemption by providing the Fund with a tax
identification number during the 30-day notice period.

Minimum balances

Shareholders should maintain a share balance worth at least $1,000, which amount
may be changed by the Board of Trustees. Scudder retirement plans have similar
or lower minimum share balance requirements. The Fund reserves the right,
following 60 days' written notice to shareholders, to redeem all shares in
sub-minimum accounts, including accounts of new investors, where a reduction in
value has occurred due to a redemption or exchange out of the account.
Reductions in value that result solely from market activity will not trigger an
involuntary redemption. The Fund will mail the proceeds of the redeemed account
to the shareholder. The shareholder may restore the share balance to $1,000 or
more during the 60-day notice period and must maintain it at no lower than that

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minimum to avoid involuntary redemption.

Third party transactions

If purchases and redemptions of Fund shares are arranged and settlement is made
at an investor's election through a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc., other than Scudder Investor Services, Inc., that
member may, at its discretion, charge a fee for that service.

Redemption-in-kind

The Fund reserves the right, if conditions exist which make cash payments
undesirable, to honor any request for redemption or repurchase order by making
payment in whole or in part in readily marketable securities chosen by the Fund
and valued as they are for purposes of computing the Fund's net asset value (a
redemption-in-kind). If payment is made in securities, a shareholder may incur
transaction expenses in converting these securities to cash. The Trust has
elected, however, to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act, as a result
of which the Fund is obligated to redeem shares, with respect to any one
shareholder during any 90-day period, solely in cash up to the lesser of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund at the beginning of the
period.

Shareholder benefits

Experienced professional management

Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc., one of the nation's most experienced investment
management firms, actively manages your Scudder fund investment. Professional
management is an important advantage for investors who do not have the time or
expertise to invest directly in individual securities.

A team approach to investing

Scudder Quality Growth Fund is managed by a team of Scudder investment
professionals who each play an important role in the Fund's management process.
Team members work together to develop investment strategies and select
securities for the Fund's portfolio. They are supported by Scudder's large staff
of economists, research analysts, traders and other investment specialists who
work in Scudder's offices across the United States and abroad. Scudder believes
its team approach benefits Fund investors by bringing together many disciplines
and leveraging Scudder's extensive resources.

Lead Portfolio Manager Valerie F. Malter joined Scudder in 1995 and is
responsible for the Fund's investment strategy and daily operation. Ms. Malter
has 10 years of experience as an analyst covering a wide range of industries,
and three years of portfolio management experience focusing on the stocks of
companies with medium- to large-sized market capitalizations. Bruce F. Beaty,
Portfolio Manager, contributes expertise in technology, a role he has filled
since the Fund's inception. Mr. Beaty joined Scudder in 1991 and has 15 years of
investing experience. Michael K. Shields, Portfolio Manager, focuses on the
Fund's healthcare stocks. Mr. Shields joined the Fund and Scudder in 1992 and
has 14 years of experience in the financial industry.

SAIL(TM)--Scudder Automated Information Line

For personalized account information including fund prices, yields and account
balances, to perform transactions in existing Scudder fund accounts, or to
obtain information on any Scudder fund, shareholders can call Scudder's
Automated Information Line (SAIL) at 1-800-343-2890, 24 hours a day. During
periods of extreme economic or market changes, or other conditions, it may be
difficult for you to effect telephone transactions in your account. In such an
event you should write to the Fund; please see "How to contact Scudder" for the
address.

Investment flexibility

Scudder offers toll-free telephone exchange between funds at current net asset
value. You can move your investments among money market, income, growth,

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Shareholder benefits (cont'd)

tax-free and growth and income funds with a simple toll-free call or, if you
prefer, by sending your instructions through the mail or by fax. Telephone and
fax redemptions and exchanges are subject to termination and their terms are
subject to change at any time by the Fund or the transfer agent. In some cases,
the transfer agent or Scudder Investor Services, Inc. may impose additional
conditions on telephone transactions.

Dividend reinvestment plan

You may have dividends and distributions automatically reinvested in additional
Fund shares. Please call 1-800-225-5163 to request this feature.

Shareholder statements

You receive a detailed account statement every time you purchase or redeem
shares. All of your statements should be retained to help you keep track of
account activity and the cost of shares for tax purposes.

Shareholder reports

In addition to account statements, you receive periodic shareholder reports
highlighting relevant information, including investment results and a review of
portfolio changes.

To reduce the volume of mail you receive, only one copy of most Fund reports,
such as the Fund's Annual Report, may be mailed to your household (same surname,
same address). Please call 1-800-225-5163 if you wish to receive additional
shareholder reports.

Newsletters

Four times a year, Scudder sends you Perspectives, an informative newsletter
covering economic and investment developments, service enhancements and other
topics of interest to Scudder fund investors.

Scudder Funds Centers

As a convenience to shareholders who like to conduct business in person, Scudder
Investor Services, Inc. maintains Funds Centers in Boca Raton, Boston, Chicago,
Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New York, Portland (OR), San Diego, San Francisco and
Scottsdale.

T.D.D. service for the hearing impaired

Scudder's full range of investor information and shareholder services is
available to hearing impaired investors through a toll-free T.D.D. (Telephone
Device for the Deaf) service. If you have access to a T.D.D., call
1-800-543-7916 for investment information or specific account questions and
transactions.

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Scudder tax-advantaged retirement plans

Scudder offers a variety of tax-advantaged retirement plans for individuals,
businesses and non-profit organizations. These flexible plans are designed for
use with the Scudder Family of Funds (except Scudder tax-free funds, which are
inappropriate for such plans). Scudder Funds offer a broad range of investment
objectives and can be used to seek almost any investment goal. Using Scudder's
retirement plans can help shareholders save on current taxes while building
their retirement savings.

o    Scudder No-Fee IRAs. These retirement plans allow a maximum annual
     contribution of $2,000 per person for anyone with earned income. Many
     people can deduct all or part of their contributions from their taxable
     income, and all investment earnings accrue on a tax deferred basis. The
     Scudder No-Fee IRA charges no annual custodial fee.

o    401(k) Plans. 401(k) plans allow employers and employees to make
     tax-deductible retirement contributions. Scudder offers a full service
     program that includes recordkeeping, prototype plan, employee
     communications and trustee services, as well as investment options. 

o    Profit Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans. These plans allow
     corporations, partnerships and people who are self-employed to make annual,
     tax-deductible contributions of up to $30,000 for each person covered by
     the plans. Plans may be adopted individually or paired to maximize
     contributions. These are sometimes known as Keogh plans. 

o    403(b) Plans. Retirement plans for tax-exempt organizations and school
     systems to which employers and employees may both contribute. 

o    SEP-IRAs. Easily administered retirement plans for small businesses and
     self-employed individuals. The maximum annual contribution to SEP-IRA
     accounts is adjusted each year for inflation. 

o    Scudder Horizon Plan. A no-load variable annuity that lets you build assets
     by deferring taxes on your investment earnings. You can start with $2,500
     or more.

Scudder Trust Company (an affiliate of the Adviser) is Trustee or Custodian for
some of these plans and is paid an annual fee for some of the above retirement
plans. For information about establishing a Scudder No-Fee IRA, SEP-IRA, Profit
Sharing Plan, Money Purchase Pension Plan or a Scudder Horizon Plan, please call
1-800-225-2470. For information about 401(k)s or 403(b)s please call
1-800-323-6105. To effect transactions in existing IRA, SEP-IRA, Profit Sharing
or Pension Plan accounts, call 1-800-225-5163.

The variable annuity contract is provided by Charter National Life Insurance
Company (in New York State, Intramerica Life Insurance Company [S 1802]). The
contract is offered by Scudder Insurance Agency, Inc. (in New York State, Nevada
and Montana, Scudder Insurance Agency of New York, Inc.). CNL, Inc. is the
Principal Underwriter. Scudder Horizon Plan is not available in all states.

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Trustees and Officers

Daniel Pierce*
    President and Trustee

Henry P. Becton, Jr.
    Trustee; President and General Manager, WGBH Educational Foundation

Dudley H. Ladd*
    Trustee

George M. Lovejoy, Jr.
    Trustee; President and Director, Fifty Associates

Wesley W. Marple, Jr.
    Trustee; Professor of Business Administration, Northeastern University

Juris Padegs*
    Trustee

Jean C. Tempel
    Trustee; General Partner, TL Ventures

Bruce F. Beaty*
    Vice President

Jerard K. Hartman*
    Vice President

Robert T. Hoffman*
    Vice President

Thomas W. Joseph*
    Vice President

David S. Lee*
    Vice President

Douglas M. Loudon*
    Vice President

Valerie F. Malter*
    Vice President

Thomas F. McDonough*
    Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer

Pamela A. McGrath*
    Vice President and Treasurer

Edward J. O'Connell*
    Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

Coleen Downs Dinneen*
    Assistant Secretary

*Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.

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Investment products and services
<TABLE>
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    <C>                                                             <C>
    The Scudder Family of Funds                                     Income
    Money market                                                      Scudder Emerging Markets Income Fund
      Scudder Cash Investment Trust                                   Scudder Global Bond Fund
      Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund                                Scudder GNMA Fund
    Tax free money market+                                            Scudder Income Fund
      Scudder Tax Free Money Fund                                     Scudder International Bond Fund
      Scudder California Tax Free Money Fund*                         Scudder Short Term Bond Fund
      Scudder New York Tax Free Money Fund*                           Scudder Zero Coupon 2000 Fund
    Tax free+                                                       Growth
      Scudder California Tax Free Fund*                               Scudder Capital Growth Fund
      Scudder High Yield Tax Free Fund                                Scudder Development Fund
      Scudder Limited Term Tax Free Fund                              Scudder Global Fund
      Scudder Managed Municipal Bonds                                 Scudder Global Small Company Fund
      Scudder Massachusetts Limited Term Tax Free Fund*               Scudder Gold Fund
      Scudder Massachusetts Tax Free Fund*                            Scudder Greater Europe Growth Fund
      Scudder Medium Term Tax Free Fund                               Scudder International Fund
      Scudder New York Tax Free Fund*                                 Scudder Latin America Fund
      Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund*                                     Scudder Pacific Opportunities Fund
      Scudder Pennsylvania Tax Free Fund*                             Scudder Quality Growth Fund
    Growth and Income                                                 Scudder Small Company Value Fund
      Scudder Balanced Fund                                           Scudder Value Fund
      Scudder Growth and Income Fund                                  The Japan Fund
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Retirement Plans and Tax-Advantaged Investments
      IRAs                                                            403(b) Plans
      Keogh Plans                                                     SEP-IRAs
      Scudder Horizon Plan*+++ (a variable annuity)                   Profit Sharing and
      401(k) Plans                                                      Money Purchase Pension Plans
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Closed-end Funds#
      The Argentina Fund, Inc.                                        Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc.
      The Brazil Fund, Inc.                                           Scudder World Income Opportunities Fund, Inc.
      The First Iberian Fund, Inc.
      The Korea Fund, Inc.                                          Institutional Cash Management
      The Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc.                      Scudder Institutional Fund, Inc.
      Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc.                       Scudder Fund, Inc.
      Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc.                                     Scudder Treasurers Trust(TM)++
</TABLE>

 For complete information on any of the above Scudder funds, including
 management fees and expenses, call or write for a free prospectus. Read it
 carefully before you invest or send money. +A portion of the income from the
 tax-free funds may be subject to federal, state and local taxes. *Not available
 in all states. +++A no-load variable annuity contract provided by Charter
 National Life Insurance Company and its affiliate, offered by Scudder's
 insurance agencies, 1-800-225-2470. #These funds, advised by Scudder, Stevens &
 Clark, Inc., are traded on various stock exchanges. ++For information on
 Scudder Treasurers Trust(TM), an institutional cash management service that
 utilizes certain portfolios of Scudder Fund, Inc. ($100,000 minimum), call:
 1-800-541-7703.

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<CAPTION>
<C>                              <C>                        <C>

How to contact Scudder

 Account Service and Information:                             Please address all correspondence to:

 For existing account service     Scudder Investor Relations  The Scudder Funds
 and transactions                 1-800-225-5163              P.O. Box 2291
                                                              Boston, Massachusetts
                                                              02107-2291

 For personalized information    Scudder Automated 
 about your Scudder accounts;    Information Line (SAIL)
 exchanges and redemptions; or   1-800-343-2890
 information on any Scudder 
 fund

 Investment Information:                                     Or Stop by a Scudder Funds Center:
                                 Scudder Investor Relations
 To receive information about    1-800-225-2470              Many  shareholders   enjoy  the  personal,   one-on-one
 the Scudder funds, for                                      service  of the  Scudder  Funds  Centers.  Check  for a
 additional applications and                                 Funds  Center  near   you--they  can  be  found  in  the
 prospectuses, or for                                        following cities:
 investment questions

 For establishing 401(k) and     Scudder Defined             Boca Raton                   New York
 403(b) plans                    Contribution Services       Boston                       Portland, OR
                                 1-800-323-6105              Chicago                      San Diego
                                                             Cincinnati                   San Francisco
                                                             Los Angeles                  Scottsdale

 For information on Scudder Treasurers Trust(TM), an         For information on Scudder Institutional Funds*,
 institutional cash management service for                   funds designed to meet the broad investment management and
 corporations,  non-profit organizations and trusts          service needs of banks and other institutions, call:
 which utilizes certain  portfolios  of Scudder  Fund,       1-800-854-8525.
 Inc.*  ($100,000 minimum), call: 1-800-541-7703.
</TABLE>

 Scudder Investor Relations and Scudder Funds Centers are services provided
 through Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Distributor. 

*    Contact Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Distributor, to receive a
     prospectus with more complete information, including management fees and
     expenses. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.

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                           SCUDDER QUALITY GROWTH FUND


 A Pure No-Load(TM) (No Sales Charges) Diversified Mutual Fund Seeking Long-Term
       Growth of Capital through Investment Primarily in Equity Securities
             of Seasoned, Financially-Strong U.S. Growth Companies.





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                       STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

                                  March 1, 1996



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         This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should
be read in conjunction with the prospectus for Scudder Quality Growth Fund dated
March 1, 1996,  as amended  from time to time,  a copy of which may be  obtained
without charge by writing to Scudder Investor Services,  Inc., Two International
Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110-4103.


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                                        TABLE OF CONTENTS

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THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES..........................................................................1
         General Investment Objective and Policies....................................................................1
         Investment Restrictions.....................................................................................11

PURCHASES............................................................................................................14
         Additional Information About Opening an Account.............................................................14
         Additional Information About Making Subsequent Investments..................................................14
         Additional Information About Making Subsequent Investments by AutoBuy.......................................15
         Checks......................................................................................................15
         Wire Transfer of Federal Funds..............................................................................15
         Share Price.................................................................................................16
         Share Certificates..........................................................................................16
         Other Information...........................................................................................16

EXCHANGES AND REDEMPTIONS............................................................................................16
         Exchanges...................................................................................................16
         Redemption by Telephone.....................................................................................17
         Redemption By AutoSell......................................................................................18
         Redemption by Mail or Fax...................................................................................18
         Redemption-In-Kind..........................................................................................19
         Other Information...........................................................................................19

FEATURES AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE FUND............................................................................19
         The Pure No-Load(TM) Concept................................................................................19
         Dividend and Capital Gain Distribution Options..............................................................20
         Diversification.............................................................................................21
         Scudder Funds Centers.......................................................................................21
         Reports to Shareholders.....................................................................................21
         Transaction Summaries.......................................................................................21

THE SCUDDER FAMILY OF FUNDS..........................................................................................21

SPECIAL PLAN ACCOUNTS................................................................................................25
         Scudder Retirement Plans:  Profit-Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans for
              Corporations and Self-Employed Individuals.............................................................25
         Scudder 401(k): Cash or Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan for Corporations and
              Self-Employed Individuals..............................................................................25
         Scudder IRA:  Individual Retirement Account.................................................................25
         Scudder 403(b) Plan.........................................................................................26
         Automatic Withdrawal Plan...................................................................................26
         Group or Salary Deduction Plan..............................................................................27
         Automatic Investment Plan...................................................................................27
         Uniform Transfers/Gifts to Minors Act.......................................................................27

DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS............................................................................28

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION..............................................................................................28
         Average Annual Total Return.................................................................................28
         Cumulative Total Return.....................................................................................29
         Total Return................................................................................................29
         Capital Change..............................................................................................29
         Performance Indices.........................................................................................30
         Comparison of Fund Performance..............................................................................30

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FUND ORGANIZATION....................................................................................................33

INVESTMENT ADVISER...................................................................................................34
         Personal Investments by Employees of the Adviser............................................................37

TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS................................................................................................38

REMUNERATION.........................................................................................................39

DISTRIBUTOR..........................................................................................................40

TAXES................................................................................................................41

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS...............................................................................................45
         Brokerage Commissions.......................................................................................45
         Portfolio Turnover..........................................................................................46

NET ASSET VALUE......................................................................................................46

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................47
         Experts.....................................................................................................47
         Shareholder Indemnification.................................................................................47
         Other Information...........................................................................................47

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.................................................................................................48

   
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                  THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES

            (See "Investment objective and policies" and "Additional
     information about policies and investments" in the Fund's prospectus.)

General Investment Objective and Policies

         Scudder  Quality  Growth Fund (the  "Fund"),  a  diversified  series of
Scudder  Investment  Trust (the "Trust"),  seeks to provide  long-term growth of
capital  through  investment  primarily  in the equity  securities  of seasoned,
financially  strong  U.S.  growth  companies.  Although  current  income  is  an
incidental  consideration,  many of the Fund's securities should provide regular
dividends which are expected to grow over time.

         The  Fund's  equity  investments  consist of common  stocks,  preferred
stocks and securities  convertible  into common stocks of companies which are of
above-average  financial quality and offer the prospect for above-average growth
in earnings,  cash flow or assets  relative to the overall  market as defined by
the Standard & Poor's 500  Composite  Price Index ("S&P 500").  The prospect for
above-average  growth in assets is  evaluated in terms of the  potential  future
earnings such growth in assets can produce.

         The Fund  allocates its  investments  among  different  industries  and
companies,  and adjusts its portfolio  securities based on long-term  investment
considerations as opposed to short-term trading.  While the Fund emphasizes U.S.
investments,  it can  commit a portion  of assets to the  equity  securities  of
foreign  growth  companies  which  meet  the  criteria  applicable  to  domestic
investments.

         Except as otherwise  indicated,  the Fund's  investment  objective  and
policies are not fundamental and may be changed without a vote of  shareholders.
Shareholders will receive written notice of any changes in the Fund's objective.
If there is a change  in  investment  objective,  shareholders  should  consider
whether  the Fund  remains  an  appropriate  investment  in light of their  then
current financial  position and needs. There can be no assurance that the Fund's
objective will be met.

Investments.  The Fund  invests  primarily  in the equity  securities  issued by
medium- to large-sized domestic companies that offer above-average  appreciation
potential. In seeking such investments,  the Fund's investment adviser, Scudder,
Stevens & Clark,  Inc. (the "Adviser"),  invests in companies with the following
characteristics:

o    companies that have exhibited  above-average  growth rates over an extended
     period with prospects for maintaining  greater than average rates of growth
     in earnings, cash flow or assets in the future;

o    companies  that  are  in a  strong  financial  position  with  high  credit
     standings and profitability;

o    companies with important business franchises,  leading products or dominant
     marketing and distribution systems;

o    companies guided by experienced, motivated management;

o    companies with at least five years'  operating  history and annual revenues
     of $200 million or more and market capitalization of at least $300 million;
     and

o    companies  selling at  attractive  prices  relative to potential  growth in
     earnings, cash flow or assets.

         The Adviser  utilizes a combination  of  qualitative  and  quantitative
research  techniques to identify companies that have  above-average  quality and
growth  characteristics  and that are deemed to be selling at attractive  market
valuations. In-depth fundamental research is used to evaluate various aspects of
corporate  performance,  with a  particular  focus on  consistency  of  results,
long-term growth prospects and financial strength. Quantitative valuation models

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are designed to help determine which growth companies offer the best values at a
given point in time.  From time to time,  for  temporary  defensive or emergency
purposes,  the  Fund  may  invest  a  portion  of its  assets  in cash  and cash
equivalents  when  the  Adviser  deems  such a  position  advisable  in light of
economic or market conditions.  The Fund also may invest in foreign  securities,
repurchase agreements, and may engage in strategic transactions.

Quality.  The Fund  invests  at least  65% of its  total  assets  in the  equity
securities  of seasoned,  financially  strong U.S.  growth  companies  which are
considered to be of above-average financial quality. The common stocks issued by
these companies qualify,  at the time of purchase,  for one of the three highest
equity ranking  categories (A+, A or A-) of Standard & Poor's ("S&P") or, if not
ranked by S&P,  are  judged to be of  comparable  quality  by the  Adviser.  S&P
assigns  earnings and dividends  rankings to  corporations  based on a number of
factors,  including stability and growth of earnings and dividends.  Rankings by
S&P are not an appraisal of a company's  creditworthiness,  as is true for S&P's
debt security  ratings,  nor are these rankings intended as a forecast of future
stock  market  performance.  In addition to using S&P  rankings of earnings  and
dividends of common stocks, the Adviser conducts its own analysis of a company's
history,    current   financial   position   and   earnings   prospects.    (See
"APPENDIX--Standard & Poor's Earnings and Dividend Rankings for Common Stocks.")

         When assessing  financial quality,  the Adviser weighs four elements of
business risk.  These factors are the Adviser's  assessment of the strength of a
company's  balance  sheet,  the  accounting  practices  a company  follows,  the
volatility of a company's  earnings over time and the  vulnerability of earnings
to changes in external  factors,  such as the general  economy,  the competitive
environment, governmental action and technological change.

Convertible Securities. The Fund may invest in convertible securities;  that is,
bonds,  notes,  debentures,  preferred  stocks  and other  securities  which are
convertible  into common  stocks.  Investments  in  convertible  securities  may
provide income through interest and dividend  payments and/or an opportunity for
capital appreciation by virtue of their conversion or exchange features.

         The  convertible  securities  in  which  the Fund  may  invest  include
fixed-income or zero coupon debt securities  which may be converted or exchanged
at a stated or  determinable  exchange  ratio into  underlying  shares of common
stock.  The  exchange  ratio  for any  particular  convertible  security  may be
adjusted  from time to time due to stock  splits,  dividends,  spin-offs,  other
corporate distributions or scheduled changes in the exchange ratio.  Convertible
debt securities and convertible preferred stocks, until converted,  have general
characteristics similar to both debt and equity securities. Although to a lesser
extent than with debt  securities  generally,  the market  value of  convertible
securities tends to decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, tends to
increase as interest  rates decline.  In addition,  because of the conversion or
exchange feature,  the market value of convertible  securities typically changes
as the market value of the underlying  common stocks  changes,  and,  therefore,
also tends to follow  movements in the general market for equity  securities.  A
unique  feature of  convertible  securities  is that as the market  price of the
underlying  common  stock  declines,   convertible   securities  tend  to  trade
increasingly on a yield basis,  and so may not experience  market value declines
to the same extent as the underlying  common stock. When the market price of the
underlying common stock increases, the prices of the convertible securities tend
to rise as a reflection of the value of the  underlying  common stock,  although
typically  not as much as the  underlying  common  stock.  While  no  securities
investments are without risk,  investments in convertible  securities  generally
entail less risk than investments in common stock of the same issuer.

         As  debt  securities,  convertible  securities  are  investments  which
provide  for a  stream  of  income  (or in the case of zero  coupon  securities,
accretion of income) with generally higher yields than common stocks. Of course,
like all debt  securities,  there can be no  assurance  of  income or  principal
payments because the issuers of the convertible  securities may default on their
obligations.   Convertible   securities   generally   offer  lower  yields  than
nonconvertible  securities  of similar  quality  because of their  conversion or
exchange features.

         Convertible  securities are generally subordinated to other similar but
non-convertible  securities of the same issuer,  although  convertible bonds, as
corporate debt  obligations,  enjoy  seniority in right of payment to all equity
securities,  and  convertible  preferred stock is senior to common stock, of the
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and  convertible  preferred  stock  typically  have lower  ratings  than similar
nonconvertible securities.

         Convertible  securities may be issued as fixed income  obligations that
pay current  income or as zero coupon  notes and bonds,  including  Liquid Yield
Option Notes (LYONs).  Zero coupon securities pay no cash income and are sold at
substantial discounts from their value at maturity. When held to maturity, their
entire  income,  which  consists  of  accretion  of  discount,  comes  from  the
difference  between  the issue price and their  value at  maturity.  Zero coupon
convertible  securities  offer  the  opportunity  for  capital  appreciation  as
increases (or decreases) in market value of such securities  closely follows the
movements  in the market  value of the  underlying  common  stock.  Zero  coupon
convertible  securities  are  generally  expected to be less  volatile  than the
underlying  common stocks as they are usually issued with short to medium length
maturities  (15 years or less) and are issued  with  options  and/or  redemption
features  exercisable  by the holder of the  obligation  entitling the holder to
redeem the obligation and receive a defined cash payment.

Foreign  Securities.  Investors  should  recognize  that  investing  in  foreign
securities  involves certain special  considerations,  including those set forth
below, which are not typically  associated with investing in U.S. securities and
which may favorably or  unfavorably  affect the Fund's  performance.  As foreign
companies  are  not  generally  subject  to  uniform  accounting,  auditing  and
financial reporting  standards,  practices and requirements  comparable to those
applicable  to  domestic  companies,   there  may  be  less  publicly  available
information about a foreign company than about a domestic company.  Many foreign
stock markets,  while growing in volume of trading activity,  have substantially
less volume than the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange"), and securities of
some foreign  companies  are less liquid and more  volatile  than  securities of
domestic companies. Similarly, volume and liquidity in most foreign bond markets
is less than in the U.S. and at times,  volatility  of price can be greater than
in the U.S.  Further,  foreign  markets have different  clearance and settlement
procedures and in certain  markets there have been times when  settlements  have
been unable to keep pace with the volume of securities  transactions,  making it
difficult to conduct such  transactions.  Delays in  settlement  could result in
temporary periods when assets of the Fund are uninvested and no return is earned
thereon.  The inability of the Fund to make intended  security  purchases due to
settlement  problems  could  cause  the  Fund  to  miss  attractive   investment
opportunities.  Inability to dispose of portfolio  securities  due to settlement
problems either could result in losses to the Fund due to subsequent declines in
value of the  portfolio  security or, if the Fund has entered into a contract to
sell the  security,  could  result in a  possible  liability  to the  purchaser.
Payment for  securities  without  delivery  may be  required in certain  foreign
markets.  Fixed commissions on some foreign stock exchanges are generally higher
than negotiated  commissions on U.S. exchanges,  although the Fund will endeavor
to  achieve  the most  favorable  net  results  on its  portfolio  transactions.
Further,  the Fund may  encounter  difficulties  or be unable  to  pursue  legal
remedies  and  obtain  judgments  in foreign  courts.  There is  generally  less
government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices,  stock
exchanges,  brokers  and  listed  companies  than  in the  U.S.  It may be  more
difficult  for the Fund's  agents to keep  currently  informed  about  corporate
actions such as stock  dividends or other matters which may affect the prices of
portfolio securities.  Communications between the U.S. and foreign countries may
be less  reliable  than  within the U.S.,  thus  increasing  the risk of delayed
settlements  of portfolio  transactions  or loss of  certificates  for portfolio
securities. In addition, with respect to certain foreign countries, there is the
possibility  of  expropriation  or  confiscatory  taxation,  political or social
instability,  or diplomatic  developments which could affect U.S. investments in
those countries.  Moreover, individual foreign economies may differ favorably or
unfavorably  from the U.S.  economy in such respects as growth of gross national
product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment,  resource self-sufficiency and
balance of payments  position.  The management of the Fund seeks to mitigate the
risks associated with the foregoing  considerations through  diversification and
continuous professional management.

         Because   investments  in  foreign   securities  will  usually  involve
currencies  of  foreign  countries,  and  because  the  Fund  may  hold  foreign
currencies  and  forward   foreign   currency   exchange   contracts   ("forward
contracts"),  futures  contracts  and  options on futures  contracts  on foreign
currencies,  the value of the assets of the Fund as measured in U.S. dollars 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. Although the Fund values
its assets  daily in terms of U.S.  dollars,  it does not intend to convert  its
holdings of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars on a daily basis. It will do so
from  time to time,  and  investors  should  be aware of the  costs of  currency
conversion.   Although  foreign  exchange  dealers  do  not  charge  a  fee  for
conversion,  they do realize a profit  based on the  difference  (the  "spread")
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Thus,  a dealer  may offer to sell a foreign  currency  to the Fund at one rate,
while  offering a lesser rate of exchange  should the Fund desire to resell that
currency to the dealer.  The Fund will  conduct  its foreign  currency  exchange
transactions  either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in
the foreign currency exchange market, or through entering into forward contracts
(or options  thereon) to purchase or sell foreign  currencies.  (See  "Strategic
Transactions and Derivatives" below.)

Repurchase  Agreements.  The Fund may enter into repurchase  agreements with any
member bank of the Federal Reserve System and any broker/dealer  recognized as a
reporting  government  securities dealer if the  creditworthiness of the bank or
broker/dealer  has been determined by the Adviser to be at least as high as that
of other  obligations  the Fund may  purchase or to be at least equal to that of
issuers of commercial  paper rated within the two highest grades assigned by S&P
or Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's").

         A repurchase  agreement provides a means for the Fund to earn income on
funds for periods as short as overnight.  It is an  arrangement  under which the
Fund acquires a security  ("Obligation")  and the seller agrees,  at the time of
sale, to repurchase the  Obligation at a specified  time and price.  Obligations
subject to a repurchase agreement are held in a segregated account and the value
of such  obligations  kept at  least  equal to the  repurchase  price on a daily
basis.  The  repurchase  price  may be  higher  than  the  purchase  price,  the
difference  being income to the Fund, or the purchase and repurchase  prices may
be the same,  with  interest at a stated rate due to the Fund  together with the
date of  repurchase.  In either case, the income to the Fund is unrelated to the
interest rate on the Obligation  itself.  Obligations will be held by the Fund's
custodian or in the Federal Reserve Book Entry System.

         For  purposes of the  Investment  Company Act of 1940,  as amended (the
"1940 Act"), a repurchase  agreement is deemed to be a loan from the Fund to the
seller of the Obligation  subject to the  repurchase  agreement and is therefore
subject to the Fund's  investment  restriction  applicable  to loans.  It is not
clear  whether a court  would  consider  the  Obligation  purchased  by the Fund
subject  to a  repurchase  agreement  as  being  owned  by the  Fund or as being
collateral  for a  loan  by  the  Fund  to  the  seller.  In  the  event  of the
commencement of bankruptcy or insolvency  proceedings with respect to the seller
of the  Obligation  before  repurchase  of the  Obligation  under  a  repurchase
agreement,  the Fund may  encounter  delay and incur costs  before being able to
sell the security.  Delays may cause loss of interest or decline in price of the
Obligation.  If the court  characterizes  the transaction as a loan and the Fund
has not  perfected  a  security  interest  in the  Obligation,  the  Fund may be
required to return the  Obligation  to the seller's  estate and be treated as an
unsecured creditor of the seller. As an unsecured creditor, the Fund would be at
the risk of losing  some or all of the  principal  and  income  involved  in the
transaction.  As with any unsecured debt instrument  purchased for the Fund, the
Adviser  seeks  to  minimize  the risk of loss  from  repurchase  agreements  by
analyzing the  creditworthiness  of the obligor,  in this case the seller of the
Obligation.  Apart from the risk of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings,  there
is also the risk that the seller may fail to repurchase the Obligation, in which
case  the  Fund may  incur a loss if the  proceeds  to the Fund of the sale to a
third  party  are less  than the  repurchase  price.  To  protect  against  such
potential  loss,  if the market value  (including  interest)  of the  Obligation
subject to the  repurchase  agreement  becomes  less than the  repurchase  price
(including  interest),  the Fund will  direct  the seller of the  Obligation  to
deliver additional  securities so that the market value (including  interest) of
all  securities  subject to the  repurchase  agreement  will equal or exceed the
repurchase  price.  It is possible that the Fund will be unsuccessful in seeking
to  impose  on  the  seller  a  contractual  obligation  to  deliver  additional
securities.

Illiquid Securities. The Fund may occasionally purchase securities other than in
the open market.  While such purchases may often offer attractive  opportunities
for  investment  not otherwise  available on the open market,  the securities so
purchased are often "restricted  securities" or "not readily  marketable," i.e.,
securities  which cannot be sold to the public  without  registration  under the
Securities Act of 1933 or the  availability  of an exemption  from  registration
(such  as Rules  144 or 144A) or  because  they are  subject  to other  legal or
contractual delays in or restrictions on resale.

         Generally speaking, restricted securities may be sold only to qualified
institutional  buyers,  or in a privately  negotiated  transaction  to a limited
number of purchasers,  or in limited  quantities after they have been held for a
specified  period of time and other  conditions are met pursuant to an exemption
from registration, or in a public offering for which a registration statement is
in  effect  under  the  Securities  Act of 1933.  A Fund may be  deemed to be an
"underwriter" for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933 when selling restricted
securities  to the public,  and in such event a Fund may be liable to purchasers


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of such securities if the registration  statement prepared by the issuer, or the
prospectus forming a part of it, is materially inaccurate or misleading.
       
Strategic  Transactions and  Derivatives.  The Fund may, but is not required to,
utilize various other investment  strategies as described below to hedge various
market risks (such as interest  rates,  currency  exchange  rates,  and broad or
specific  equity or  fixed-income  market  movements),  to manage the  effective
maturity or duration of fixed-income  securities in the Fund's portfolio,  or to
enhance  potential  gain.  These  strategies may be executed  through the use of
derivative contracts. Such strategies are generally accepted as a part of modern
portfolio  management and are regularly  utilized by many mutual funds and other
institutional investors.  Techniques and instruments may change over time as new
instruments and strategies are developed or regulatory changes occur.

         In the course of pursuing  these  investment  strategies,  the Fund may
purchase and sell  exchange-listed and  over-the-counter put and call options on
securities,  equity and  fixed-income  indices and other financial  instruments,
purchase and sell financial  futures  contracts and options thereon,  enter into
various interest rate transactions such as swaps,  caps, floors or collars,  and
enter into various currency  transactions  such as currency  forward  contracts,
currency futures contracts,  currency swaps or options on currencies or currency
futures  (collectively,  all the above  are  called  "Strategic  Transactions").
Strategic  Transactions  may be used without limit to attempt to protect against
possible  changes in the market value of  securities  held in or to be purchased
for the Fund's portfolio  resulting from securities markets or currency exchange
rate  fluctuations,  to protect the Fund's  unrealized gains in the value of its
portfolio  securities,  to facilitate the sale of such securities for investment
purposes,   to  manage  the  effective  maturity  or  duration  of  fixed-income
securities  in  the  Fund's  portfolio,  or  to  establish  a  position  in  the
derivatives  markets  as  a  temporary  substitute  for  purchasing  or  selling
particular  securities.  Some Strategic Transactions may also be used to enhance
potential  gain  although no more than 5% of the Fund's assets will be committed
to Strategic  Transactions entered into for non-hedging purposes.  Any or all of
these investment techniques may be used at any time and in any combination,  and
there is no particular  strategy  that dictates the use of one technique  rather
than  another,  as use of any  Strategic  Transaction  is a function of numerous
variables including market conditions.  The ability of the Fund to utilize these
Strategic  Transactions  successfully  will depend on the  Adviser's  ability to
predict  pertinent  market  movements,  which  cannot be assured.  The Fund will
comply  with  applicable   regulatory   requirements  when  implementing   these
strategies,   techniques  and  instruments.   Strategic  Transactions  involving
financial  futures and options  thereon will be purchased,  sold or entered into
only for bona fide hedging, risk management or portfolio management purposes and
not for speculative purposes.

         Strategic  Transactions,  including  derivative  contracts,  have risks
associated  with them  including  possible  default  by the  other  party to the
transaction,  illiquidity  and, to the extent the  Adviser's  view as to certain
market  movements  is  incorrect,  the  risk  that  the  use of  such  Strategic
Transactions  could result in losses greater than if they had not been used. Use
of put and call  options  may  result in  losses to the Fund,  force the sale or
purchase of portfolio  securities at inopportune times or for prices higher than
(in the case of put options) or lower than (in the case of call options) current
market  values,  limit the amount of  appreciation  the Fund can  realize on its
investments  or cause the Fund to hold a security it might  otherwise  sell. The
use of currency transactions can result in the Fund incurring losses as a result
of a number of factors including the imposition of exchange controls, suspension
of settlements, or the inability to deliver or receive a specified currency. The
use of  options  and  futures  transactions  entails  certain  other  risks.  In
particular,  the  variable  degree of  correlation  between  price  movements of
futures contracts and price movements in the related  portfolio  position of the
Fund  creates  the  possibility  that losses on the  hedging  instrument  may be
greater than gains in the value of the Fund's position. In addition, futures and
options   markets   may  not  be  liquid  in  all   circumstances   and  certain
over-the-counter  options may have no markets.  As a result, in certain markets,
the  Fund  might  not be able  to  close  out a  transaction  without  incurring
substantial  losses,  if at  all.  Although  the  use  of  futures  and  options
transactions  for  hedging  should  tend to  minimize  the risk of loss due to a
decline in the value of the hedged position, at the same time they tend to limit
any  potential  gain  which  might  result  from an  increase  in  value of such
position. Finally, the daily variation margin requirements for futures contracts
would create a greater ongoing potential  financial risk than would purchases of
options,  where the  exposure  is  limited to the cost of the  initial  premium.
Losses resulting from the use of Strategic  Transactions  would reduce net asset
value, and possibly income, and such losses can be greater than if the Strategic
Transactions had not been utilized.

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General  Characteristics of Options. Put options and call options typically have
similar structural  characteristics and operational  mechanics regardless of the
underlying  instrument on which they are purchased or sold.  Thus, the following
general  discussion relates to each of the particular types of options discussed
in greater  detail below.  In addition,  many Strategic  Transactions  involving
options  require  segregation of Fund assets in special  accounts,  as described
below under "Use of Segregated and Other Special Accounts."

         A put option  gives the  purchaser  of the  option,  upon  payment of a
premium, the right to sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying
security,  commodity, index, currency or other instrument at the exercise price.
For  instance,  the  Fund's  purchase  of a put  option on a  security  might be
designed  to protect  its  holdings in the  underlying  instrument  (or, in some
cases, a similar  instrument)  against a substantial decline in the market value
by giving  the Fund the right to sell such  instrument  at the  option  exercise
price.  A call  option,  upon payment of a premium,  gives the  purchaser of the
option the right to buy, and the seller the  obligation to sell,  the underlying
instrument  at the  exercise  price.  The Fund's  purchase of a call option on a
security,  financial  future,  index,  currency  or  other  instrument  might be
intended to protect the Fund against an increase in the price of the  underlying
instrument  that it  intends  to  purchase  in the future by fixing the price at
which it may purchase such instrument.  An American style put or call option may
be exercised at any time during the option period while a European  style put or
call option may be exercised only upon expiration or during a fixed period prior
thereto. The Fund is authorized to purchase and sell exchange listed options and
over-the-counter options ("OTC options").  Exchange listed options are issued by
a regulated intermediary such as the Options Clearing Corporation ("OCC"), which
guarantees the  performance  of the  obligations of the parties to such options.
The discussion below uses the OCC as an example, but is also applicable to other
financial intermediaries.

         With  certain  exceptions,  OCC  issued  and  exchange  listed  options
generally  settle by physical  delivery of the underlying  security or currency,
although in the future cash settlement may become  available.  Index options and
Eurodollar instruments are cash settled for the net amount, if any, by which the
option is  "in-the-money"  (i.e.,  where the value of the underlying  instrument
exceeds,  in the case of a call  option,  or is less than,  in the case of a put
option,  the exercise  price of the option) at the time the option is exercised.
Frequently,  rather than taking or making delivery of the underlying  instrument
through  the process of  exercising  the  option,  listed  options are closed by
entering into  offsetting  purchase or sale  transactions  that do not result in
ownership of the new option.

         The Fund's  ability to close out its  position as a purchaser or seller
of an OCC or exchange listed put or call option is dependent,  in part, upon the
liquidity of the option market.  Among the possible reasons for the absence of a
liquid option market on an exchange are: (i)  insufficient  trading  interest in
certain options; (ii) restrictions on transactions imposed by an exchange; (iii)
trading  halts,  suspensions  or other  restrictions  imposed  with  respect  to
particular  classes  or series of  options or  underlying  securities  including
reaching daily price limits;  (iv)  interruption of the normal operations of the
OCC or an exchange;  (v)  inadequacy of the  facilities of an exchange or OCC to
handle current  trading  volume;  or (vi) a decision by one or more exchanges to
discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options),
in which event the relevant  market for that option on that exchange would cease
to exist, although outstanding options on that exchange would generally continue
to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.

         The hours of trading for listed options may not coincide with the hours
during which the underlying financial instruments are traded. To the extent that
the  option  markets  close  before the  markets  for the  underlying  financial
instruments,  significant  price  and  rate  movements  can  take  place  in the
underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the option markets.

         OTC options are purchased from or sold to securities dealers, financial
institutions  or  other  parties  ("Counterparties")  through  direct  bilateral
agreement with the Counterparty.  In contrast to exchange listed options,  which
generally have standardized terms and performance mechanics, all the terms of an
OTC option, including such terms as method of settlement,  term, exercise price,
premium,  guarantees and security,  are set by  negotiation of the parties.  The
Fund will only sell OTC  options  (other  than OTC  currency  options)  that are
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to sell the option back to the Fund at a formula  price within  seven days.  The
Fund  expects  generally  to enter into OTC  options  that have cash  settlement
provisions, although it is not required to do so.

         Unless the  parties  provide  for it,  there is no central  clearing or
guaranty function in an OTC option.  As a result,  if the Counterparty  fails to
make or take delivery of the security,  currency or other instrument  underlying
an OTC  option  it has  entered  into  with  the  Fund or  fails  to make a cash
settlement  payment due in  accordance  with the terms of that option,  the Fund
will lose any premium it paid for the option as well as any anticipated  benefit
of the transaction. Accordingly, the Adviser must assess the creditworthiness of
each  such   Counterparty  or  any  guarantor  or  credit   enhancement  of  the
Counterparty's  credit to  determine  the  likelihood  that the terms of the OTC
option will be satisfied.  The Fund will engage in OTC option  transactions only
with U.S.  government  securities dealers recognized by the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York as "primary dealers" or broker/dealers, domestic or foreign banks or
other  financial  institutions  which have  received (or the  guarantors  of the
obligation of which have received) a short-term credit rating of A-1 from S&P or
P-1  from  Moody's  or an  equivalent  rating  from  any  nationally  recognized
statistical  rating  organization  ("NRSRO")  or,  in the  case of OTC  currency
transactions,  are determined to be of equivalent credit quality by the Adviser.
The staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"),  currently
takes  the  position  that OTC  options  purchased  by the Fund,  and  portfolio
securities  "covering"  the amount of the Fund's  obligation  pursuant to an OTC
option sold by it (the cost of the sell-back plus the  in-the-money  amount,  if
any) are illiquid, and are subject to the Fund's limitation on investing no more
than 10% of its assets in illiquid securities.

         If the Fund sells a call option, the premium that it receives may serve
as a partial hedge, to the extent of the option  premium,  against a decrease in
the value of the  underlying  securities or instruments in its portfolio or will
increase the Fund's income. The sale of put options can also provide income.

         The Fund may  purchase and sell call  options on  securities  including
U.S. Treasury and agency securities,  mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt
securities,  equity securities (including convertible securities) and Eurodollar
instruments that are traded on U.S. and foreign securities  exchanges and in the
over-the-counter  markets,  and on securities  indices,  currencies  and futures
contracts. All calls sold by the Fund must be "covered" (i.e., the Fund must own
the securities or futures  contract  subject to the call) or must meet the asset
segregation  requirements  described  below as long as the call is  outstanding.
Even though the Fund will receive the option  premium to help protect it against
loss,  a call sold by the Fund exposes the Fund during the term of the option to
possible loss of opportunity to realize  appreciation in the market price of the
underlying security or instrument and may require the Fund to hold a security or
instrument which it might otherwise have sold.

         The Fund may purchase and sell put options on securities including U.S.
Treasury  and agency  securities,  mortgage-backed  securities,  corporate  debt
securities,  equity securities (including convertible securities) and Eurodollar
instruments (whether or not it holds the above securities in its portfolio), and
on securities,  indices,  currencies and futures contracts other than futures on
individual  corporate debt and individual equity  securities.  The Fund will not
sell put options if, as a result,  more than 50% of the Fund's  assets  would be
required to be  segregated  to cover its  potential  obligations  under such put
options other than those with respect to futures and options thereon. In selling
put options, there is a risk that the Fund may be required to buy the underlying
security at a disadvantageous price above the market price.

General  Characteristics  of Futures.  The Fund may enter into financial futures
contracts  or purchase or sell put and call  options on such  futures as a hedge
against  anticipated  interest  rate,  currency or equity  market  changes,  for
duration  management  and for risk  management  purposes.  Futures are generally
bought and sold on the commodities  exchanges where they are listed with payment
of  initial  and  variation  margin as  described  below.  The sale of a futures
contract  creates a firm  obligation by the Fund,  as seller,  to deliver to the
buyer the specific type of financial  instrument called for in the contract at a
specific  future time for a specified  price (or,  with respect to index futures
and Eurodollar instruments,  the net cash amount).  Options on futures contracts
are similar to options on securities except that an option on a futures contract
gives  the  purchaser  the  right in  return  for the  premium  paid to assume a
position  in a  futures  contract  and  obligates  the  seller to  deliver  such
position.

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         The Fund's use of  financial  futures and options  thereon  will in all
cases be consistent with applicable  regulatory  requirements  and in particular
the rules and regulations of the Commodity  Futures Trading  Commission and will
be entered into only for bona fide hedging,  risk management (including duration
management) or other portfolio  management  purposes.  Typically,  maintaining a
futures  contract or selling an option thereon requires the Fund to deposit with
a financial  intermediary  as security for its  obligations an amount of cash or
other specified  assets (initial  margin) which initially is typically 1% to 10%
of the face amount of the  contract  (but may be higher in some  circumstances).
Additional  cash or assets  (variation  margin) may be required to be  deposited
thereafter  on a  daily  basis  as the  mark to  market  value  of the  contract
fluctuates. The purchase of an option on financial futures involves payment of a
premium for the option  without any further  obligation on the part of the Fund.
If the Fund  exercises  an option on a futures  contract it will be obligated to
post  initial  margin  (and  potential  subsequent  variation  margin)  for  the
resulting futures position just as it would for any position.  Futures contracts
and  options  thereon  are  generally  settled by  entering  into an  offsetting
transaction  but there can be no assurance that the position can be offset prior
to settlement at an advantageous price, nor that delivery will occur.

         The Fund  will not enter  into a futures  contract  or  related  option
(except for closing  transactions) if,  immediately  thereafter,  the sum of the
amount of its initial margin and premiums on open futures  contracts and options
thereon  would exceed 5% of the Fund's total  assets  (taken at current  value);
however,  in the  case of an  option  that is  in-the-money  at the  time of the
purchase,  the  in-the-money  amount  may  be  excluded  in  calculating  the 5%
limitation.  The segregation  requirements with respect to futures contracts and
options thereon are described below.

Options on Securities  Indices and Other  Financial  Indices.  The Fund also may
purchase and sell call and put options on securities indices and other financial
indices and in so doing can achieve many of the same objectives it would achieve
through  the sale or  purchase  of options  on  individual  securities  or other
instruments.  Options on  securities  indices  and other  financial  indices are
similar to options on a security or other  instrument  except that,  rather than
settling by physical delivery of the underlying instrument,  they settle by cash
settlement,  i.e.,  an option on an index gives the holder the right to receive,
upon exercise of the option, an amount of cash if the closing level of the index
upon which the option is based exceeds,  in the case of a call, or is less than,
in the case of a put, the exercise  price of the option  (except if, in the case
of an OTC option, physical delivery is specified).  This amount of cash is equal
to the excess of the closing  price of the index over the exercise  price of the
option,  which  also may be  multiplied  by a formula  value.  The seller of the
option is  obligated,  in return for the premium  received,  to make delivery of
this  amount.  The  gain or loss on an  option  on an  index  depends  on  price
movements in the instruments making up the market,  market segment,  industry or
other  composite  on which the  underlying  index is based,  rather  than  price
movements in  individual  securities,  as is the case with respect to options on
securities.

Currency  Transactions.  The Fund  may  engage  in  currency  transactions  with
Counterparties in order to hedge the value of portfolio holdings  denominated in
particular   currencies  against   fluctuations  in  relative  value.   Currency
transactions  include  forward  currency  contracts,  exchange  listed  currency
futures,  exchange  listed and OTC options on currencies,  and currency swaps. A
forward currency contract involves a privately negotiated obligation to purchase
or sell (with delivery generally required) a specific currency at a future date,
which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract  agreed upon
by the parties,  at a price set at the time of the contract.  A currency swap is
an agreement to exchange cash flows based on the notional  difference  among two
or more  currencies  and operates  similarly to an interest rate swap,  which is
described   below.   The  Fund  may  enter  into  currency   transactions   with
Counterparties  which have received (or the guarantors of the obligations  which
have received) a credit rating of A-1 or P-1 by S&P or Moody's, respectively, or
that  have  an  equivalent  rating  from  a  NRSRO  or are  determined  to be of
equivalent credit quality by the Adviser.

         The Fund's  dealings in forward  currency  contracts and other currency
transactions  such as  futures,  options,  options on futures  and swaps will be
limited  to  hedging   involving  either  specific   transactions  or  portfolio
positions.  Transaction  hedging is entering  into a currency  transaction  with
respect to specific  assets or  liabilities  of the Fund,  which will  generally
arise in connection with the purchase or sale of its portfolio securities or the
receipt  of income  therefrom.  Position  hedging  is  entering  into a currency
transaction  with  respect  to  portfolio  security  positions   denominated  or
generally quoted in that currency.

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         The Fund will not enter into a transaction to hedge  currency  exposure
to an  extent  greater,  after  netting  all  transactions  intended  wholly  or
partially to offset other transactions,  than the aggregate market value (at the
time of entering into the  transaction)  of the securities held in its portfolio
that are denominated or generally  quoted in or currently  convertible into such
currency, other than with respect to proxy hedging or cross hedging as described
below.

         The Fund may also cross-hedge  currencies by entering into transactions
to purchase or sell one or more currencies that are expected to decline in value
relative to other  currencies to which the Fund has or in which the Fund expects
to have portfolio exposure.

         To reduce the effect of currency  fluctuations on the value of existing
or  anticipated  holdings of portfolio  securities,  the Fund may also engage in
proxy hedging. Proxy hedging is often used when the currency to which the Fund's
portfolio is exposed is difficult to hedge or to hedge against the dollar. Proxy
hedging  entails  entering into a commitment or option to sell a currency  whose
changes in value are  generally  considered  to be  correlated  to a currency or
currencies in which some or all of the Fund's  portfolio  securities  are or are
expected to be  denominated,  in exchange  for U.S.  dollars.  The amount of the
commitment  or  option  would not  exceed  the  value of the  Fund's  securities
denominated in correlated currencies. For example, if the Adviser considers that
the Austrian schilling is correlated to the German  deutschemark (the "D-mark"),
the Fund holds  securities  denominated in schillings  and the Adviser  believes
that the value of schillings will decline against the U.S.  dollar,  the Adviser
may enter into a commitment or option to sell D-marks and buy dollars.  Currency
hedging involves some of the same risks and considerations as other transactions
with similar instruments. Currency transactions can result in losses to the Fund
if the currency  being hedged  fluctuates in value to a degree or in a direction
that  is  not  anticipated.  Further,  there  is the  risk  that  the  perceived
correlation  between various currencies may not be present or may not be present
during the particular  time that the Fund is engaging in proxy  hedging.  If the
Fund enters into a currency hedging  transaction,  the Fund will comply with the
asset segregation requirements described below.

Risks of  Currency  Transactions.  Currency  transactions  are  subject to risks
different from those of other portfolio  transactions.  Because currency control
is of great  importance  to the  issuing  governments  and  influences  economic
planning and policy, purchases and sales of currency and related instruments can
be  negatively  affected  by  government  exchange  controls,   blockages,   and
manipulations or exchange restrictions imposed by governments.  These can result
in losses to the Fund if it is unable to deliver or receive currency or funds in
settlement of obligations  and could also cause hedges it has entered into to be
rendered  useless,  resulting  in full  currency  exposure as well as  incurring
transaction  costs.  Buyers and sellers of  currency  futures are subject to the
same risks that apply to the use of futures generally.  Further, settlement of a
currency  futures  contract for the purchase of most  currencies must occur at a
bank  based in the  issuing  nation.  Trading  options  on  currency  futures is
relatively  new,  and the ability to establish  and close out  positions on such
options is subject to the maintenance of a liquid market which may not always be
available.  Currency  exchange rates may fluctuate based on factors extrinsic to
that country's economy.

Combined Transactions. The Fund may enter into multiple transactions,  including
multiple options transactions,  multiple futures transactions, multiple currency
transactions  (including forward currency  contracts) and multiple interest rate
transactions and any combination of futures, options, currency and interest rate
transactions   ("component"   transactions),   instead  of  a  single  Strategic
Transaction,  as part of a single or combined  strategy  when, in the opinion of
the  Adviser,  it is in the best  interests  of the  Fund to do so.  A  combined
transaction  will usually  contain  elements of risk that are present in each of
its component transactions.  Although combined transactions are normally entered
into based on the Adviser's  judgment that the combined  strategies  will reduce
risk or otherwise  more  effectively  achieve the desired  portfolio  management
goal, it is possible that the  combination  will instead  increase such risks or
hinder achievement of the portfolio management objective.

Swaps, Caps, Floors and Collars. Among the Strategic Transactions into which the
Fund may enter are interest  rate,  currency and index swaps and the purchase or
sale of related caps,  floors and collars.  The Fund expects to enter into these
transactions primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment
or portion of its portfolio,  to protect  against  currency  fluctuations,  as a
duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of
securities the Fund anticipates  purchasing at a later date. The Fund intends to
use these transactions as hedges and not as speculative investments and will not
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instruments  providing  the  income  stream  the Fund may be  obligated  to pay.
Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by the Fund with another party of their
respective commitments to pay or receive interest, e.g., an exchange of floating
rate  payments  for fixed rate  payments  with  respect to a notional  amount of
principal.  A currency swap is an agreement to exchange cash flows on a notional
amount of two or more currencies based on the relative value  differential among
them and an index swap is an agreement  to swap cash flows on a notional  amount
based on changes in the values of the reference  indices.  The purchase of a cap
entitles the purchaser to receive  payments on a notional  principal amount from
the party  selling  such cap to the  extent  that a  specified  index  exceeds a
predetermined  interest  rate or amount.  The  purchase of a floor  entitles the
purchaser  to receive  payments  on a notional  principal  amount from the party
selling  such  floor  to the  extent  that  a  specified  index  falls  below  a
predetermined  interest rate or amount. A collar is a combination of a cap and a
floor that preserves a certain return within a  predetermined  range of interest
rates or values.

         The Fund will usually  enter into swaps on a net basis,  i.e.,  the two
payment streams are netted out in a cash settlement on the payment date or dates
specified in the instrument,  with the Fund receiving or paying, as the case may
be,  only the net amount of the two  payments.  Inasmuch as these  swaps,  caps,
floors and collars are entered into for good faith hedging purposes, the Adviser
and the Fund believe such obligations do not constitute  senior securities under
the 1940 Act and,  accordingly,  will not  treat  them as being  subject  to its
borrowing  restrictions.  The Fund will not enter into any swap,  cap,  floor or
collar  transaction  unless, at the time of entering into such transaction,  the
unsecured  long-term  debt  of  the  Counterparty,   combined  with  any  credit
enhancements,  is rated at least A by S&P or Moody's or has an equivalent rating
from a NRSRO or is determined to be of equivalent credit quality by the Adviser.
If there  is a  default  by the  Counterparty,  the  Fund  may have  contractual
remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction.  The swap market
has  grown  substantially  in  recent  years  with a large  number  of banks and
investment  banking  firms  acting both as  principals  and as agents  utilizing
standardized  swap  documentation.  As a  result,  the swap  market  has  become
relatively  liquid.  Caps,  floors and collars are more recent  innovations  for
which  standardized   documentation  has  not  yet  been  fully  developed  and,
accordingly, they are less liquid than swaps.

Eurodollar Instruments. The Fund may make investments in Eurodollar instruments.
Eurodollar instruments are U.S.  dollar-denominated futures contracts or options
thereon  which are  linked  to the  London  Interbank  Offered  Rate  ("LIBOR"),
although  foreign  currency-denominated  instruments  are available from time to
time.  Eurodollar futures contracts enable purchasers to obtain a fixed rate for
the lending of funds and sellers to obtain a fixed rate for borrowings. The Fund
might use  Eurodollar  futures  contracts  and options  thereon to hedge against
changes in LIBOR, to which many interest rate swaps and fixed income instruments
are linked.

Risks of Strategic  Transactions  Outside the U.S.  When  conducted  outside the
U.S., Strategic  Transactions may not be regulated as rigorously as in the U.S.,
may not involve a clearing mechanism and related guarantees,  and are subject to
the risk of governmental actions affecting trading in, or the prices of, foreign
securities,  currencies and other instruments.  The value of such positions also
could be adversely affected by: (i) other complex foreign  political,  legal and
economic factors,  (ii) lesser availability than in the U.S. of data on which to
make trading decisions,  (iii) delays in the Fund's ability to act upon economic
events occurring in foreign markets during  non-business hours in the U.S., (iv)
the  imposition of different  exercise and  settlement  terms and procedures and
margin  requirements  than  in the  U.S.,  and  (v)  lower  trading  volume  and
liquidity.

Use of Segregated and Other Special Accounts.  Many Strategic  Transactions,  in
addition to other  requirements,  require that the Fund segregate  liquid,  high
grade assets with its custodian to the extent Fund obligations are not otherwise
"covered" through ownership of the underlying security,  financial instrument or
currency.  In general,  either the full amount of any  obligation by the Fund to
pay or  deliver  securities  or  assets  must be  covered  at all  times  by the
securities, instruments or currency required to be delivered, or, subject to any
regulatory  restrictions,  an amount of cash or liquid, high grade securities at
least equal to the current amount of the obligation  must be segregated with the
custodian. The segregated assets cannot be sold or transferred unless equivalent
assets are substituted in their place or it is no longer  necessary to segregate
them.  For example,  a call option  written by the Fund will require the Fund to
hold the  securities  subject to the call (or  securities  convertible  into the
needed securities without additional consideration) or to segregate liquid, high
grade  securities  sufficient to purchase and deliver the securities if the call
is  exercised.  A call option sold by the Fund on an index will require the Fund
to own  portfolio  securities  which  correlate  with the index or to  segregate
liquid,  high  grade  assets  equal to the  excess of the index  value  over the


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exercise price on a current basis. A put option written by the Fund requires the
Fund to segregate liquid, high grade assets equal to the exercise price.

         Except when the Fund enters into a forward contract for the purchase or
sale of a security  denominated  in a  particular  currency,  which  requires no
segregation,  a  currency  contract  which  obligates  the  Fund  to buy or sell
currency will  generally  require the Fund to hold an amount of that currency or
liquid securities  denominated in that currency equal to the Fund's  obligations
or to  segregate  liquid,  high grade  assets  equal to the amount of the Fund's
obligation.

         OTC options  entered into by the Fund,  including  those on securities,
currency,  financial  instruments or indices and OCC issued and exchange  listed
index options, will generally provide for cash settlement. As a result, when the
Fund sells these instruments it will only segregate an amount of assets equal to
its accrued net obligations,  as there is no requirement for payment or delivery
of amounts in excess of the net  amount.  These  amounts  will equal 100% of the
exercise  price  in the  case  of a non  cash-settled  put,  the  same as an OCC
guaranteed  listed option sold by the Fund, or the in-the-money  amount plus any
sell-back formula amount in the case of a cash-settled put or call. In addition,
when the Fund  sells a call  option on an index at a time when the  in-the-money
amount exceeds the exercise  price,  the Fund will  segregate,  until the option
expires  or is  closed  out,  cash or cash  equivalents  equal  in value to such
excess. OCC issued and exchange listed options sold by the Fund other than those
above  generally  settle with physical  delivery,  or with an election of either
physical  delivery or cash  settlement  and the Fund will segregate an amount of
assets equal to the full value of the option. OTC options settling with physical
delivery,  or with an election of either  physical  delivery or cash  settlement
will be treated the same as other options settling with physical delivery.

         In the case of a futures  contract or an option thereon,  the Fund must
deposit  initial  margin and  possible  daily  variation  margin in  addition to
segregating  assets  sufficient  to meet its  obligation  to purchase or provide
securities  or  currencies,  or to pay the amount owed at the  expiration  of an
index-based futures contract. Such assets may consist of cash, cash equivalents,
liquid debt or equity securities or other acceptable assets.

         With  respect  to swaps,  the Fund will  accrue  the net  amount of the
excess,  if any, of its obligations over its  entitlements  with respect to each
swap on a daily basis and will segregate an amount of cash or liquid, high grade
securities having a value equal to the accrued excess.  Caps, floors and collars
require  segregation of assets with a value equal to the Fund's net  obligation,
if any.

         Strategic  Transactions  may be covered by other means when  consistent
with  applicable  regulatory  policies.  The Fund may also enter into offsetting
transactions so that its combined position,  coupled with any segregated assets,
equals  its  net  outstanding   obligation  in  related  options  and  Strategic
Transactions.  For example,  the Fund could  purchase a put option if the strike
price of that option is the same or higher than the strike price of a put option
sold by the Fund.  Moreover,  instead of  segregating  assets if the Fund held a
futures or forward contract,  it could purchase a put option on the same futures
or forward  contract with a strike price as high or higher than the price of the
contract held. Other Strategic  Transactions may also be offset in combinations.
If the  offsetting  transaction  terminates  at the time of or after the primary
transaction no segregation is required, but if it terminates prior to such time,
assets equal to any remaining obligation would need to be segregated.

         The Fund's activities  involving Strategic  Transactions may be limited
by  the   requirements  of  Subchapter  M  of  the  Internal  Revenue  Code  for
qualification as a regulated investment company. (See "TAXES.")

Investment Restrictions

         Unless  specified  to the  contrary,  the  following  restrictions  are
fundamental  policies and may not be changed without the approval of "a majority
of the outstanding  voting securities" of the Fund which, under the 1940 Act and
the rules  thereunder and as used in this  Statement of Additional  Information,
means the  lesser  of (1) 67% or more of the  shares  of the Fund  present  at a
meeting if the  holders of more than 50% of the  outstanding  shares of the Fund
are  present  in person  or  represented  by proxy;  or (2) more than 50% of the
outstanding  shares  of the  Fund.  Nonfundamental  policies  of the Fund may be
modified by the Fund's Trustees without a vote of shareholders.

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         Any investment  restrictions  herein which involve a maximum percentage
of securities or assets shall not be considered to be violated  unless an excess
over the percentage occurs  immediately  after, and is caused by, an acquisition
or  encumbrance of securities or assets of, or borrowings by, the Fund. The Fund
is under no  restriction as to the amount of portfolio  securities  which may be
bought or sold.

         As a matter of fundamental policy, the Fund may not:

          1.   with  respect to 75% of its total  assets  taken at market  value
               purchase  more  than  10% of the  voting  securities  of any  one
               issuer;  or invest more than 5% of the value of its total  assets
               in the securities of any one issuer, except obligations issued or
               guaranteed   by   the   U.S.   Government,    its   agencies   or
               instrumentalities  and  except  securities  of  other  investment
               companies;

          2.   borrow money except as a temporary  measure for  extraordinary or
               emergency   purposes  or  except  in   connection   with  reverse
               repurchase  agreements  provided  that the Fund  maintains  asset
               coverage of 300% for all borrowings;

          3.   purchase or sell real estate  (except that the Fund may invest in
               (i)  securities  of  companies  which  deal  in  real  estate  or
               mortgages,   and  (ii)  securities  secured  by  real  estate  or
               interests  therein,  and that the Fund reserves freedom of action
               to hold and to sell  real  estate  acquired  as a  result  of the
               Fund's  ownership of  securities);  or purchase or sell  physical
               commodities or contracts relating to physical commodities;

          4.   act as an underwriter of securities  issued by others,  except to
               the extent  that it may be deemed an  underwriter  in  connection
               with the disposition of portfolio securities of the Fund;

          5.   make  loans to  other  persons,  except  (a)  loans of  portfolio
               securities,  and (b) to the  extent  the  entry  into  repurchase
               agreements and the purchase of debt securities in accordance with
               its investment objective and investment policies may be deemed to
               be loans;

          6.   issue  senior  securities,  except  as  appropriate  to  evidence
               indebtedness which it is permitted to incur and except for shares
               of the  separate  classes or series of the Trust,  provided  that
               collateral   arrangements   with   respect  to   currency-related
               contracts,   futures   contracts,   options  or  other  permitted
               investments,  including deposits of initial and variation margin,
               are not  considered to be the issuance of senior  securities  for
               purposes of this restriction; and

          7.   purchase  any  securities  which would cause more than 25% of the
               market value of its total assets at the time of such  purchase to
               be invested in the securities of one or more issuers having their
               principal business activities in the same industry, provided that
               there is no limitation in respect to  investments  in obligations
               issued or  guaranteed  by the U.S.  Government,  its  agencies or
               instrumentalities   (for  the   purposes  of  this   restriction,
               telephone  companies are considered to be in a separate  industry
               from gas and electric public utilities,  and wholly-owned finance
               companies  are  considered to be in the industry of their parents
               if their  activities  are  primarily  related  to  financing  the
               activities of their parents).

Other Investment Policies. The Trustees of the Fund voluntarily adopted policies
and restrictions which are observed in the conduct of the Fund's affairs.  These
represent  intentions  of the Trustees  based upon current  circumstances.  They
differ  from  fundamental  investment  policies  in that they may be  changed or
amended  by action of the  Trustees  without  prior  notice  to or  approval  of
shareholders.

         As a matter of nonfundamental policy, the Fund may not:

          (a)  purchase or retain securities of any open-end investment company,
               or  securities  of  closed-end  investment  companies  except  by
               purchase in the open market  where no  commission  or profit to a
               sponsor or dealer  results  from such  purchases,  or except when
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               plan of merger,  consolidation,  reorganization or acquisition of
               assets;  in any event the Fund may not  purchase  more than 3% of
               the outstanding voting securities of another investment  company,
               may not invest  more than 5% of its assets in another  investment
               company,  and may not invest more than 10% of its assets in other
               investment companies;

          (b)  pledge,  mortgage or hypothecate  its assets in excess,  together
               with permitted borrowings, of 1/3 of its total assets;

          (c)  purchase or retain securities of an issuer any of whose officers,
               directors,  trustees or security holders is an officer,  director
               or trustee of the Fund or a member, officer,  director or trustee
               of the  investment  adviser  of the  Fund  if one or more of such
               individuals owns  beneficially  more than one-half of one percent
               (1/2%) of the outstanding  shares or securities or both (taken at
               market  value) of such  issuer and such  individuals  owning more
               than one-half of one percent  (1/2%) of such shares or securities
               together  own  beneficially  more  than  5%  of  such  shares  or
               securities or both;

          (d)  purchase  securities  on margin or make short  sales  unless,  by
               virtue of its ownership of other securities,  it has the right to
               obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities
               sold and, if the right is conditional,  the sale is made upon the
               same conditions, except in connection with arbitrage transactions
               and except  that the Fund may obtain such  short-term  credits as
               may be necessary  for the  clearance  of  purchases  and sales of
               securities;

          (e)  invest more than 10% of its total assets in securities  which are
               not readily  marketable,  the  disposition of which is restricted
               under Federal  securities  laws, or in repurchase  agreements not
               terminable  within seven days,  and the Fund will not invest more
               than 10% of its total assets in restricted securities;

          (f)  purchase  securities  of any  issuer  with a record  of less than
               three years continuous operations, including predecessors, except
               U.S. Government securities,  securities of such issuers which are
               rated by at least one nationally  recognized  statistical  rating
               organization,  municipal  obligations and  obligations  issued or
               guaranteed   by  any  foreign   government  or  its  agencies  or
               instrumentalities,  if such purchase would cause the  investments
               of the Fund in all such  issuers to exceed 5% of the total assets
               of the Fund taken at market value;

          (g)  purchase  more  than  10% of the  voting  securities  of any  one
               issuer,  except  securities  issued by the U.S.  Government,  its
               agencies or instrumentalities;

          (h)  buy options on  securities or financial  instruments,  unless the
               aggregate  premiums  paid on all such options held by the Fund at
               any time do not exceed 20% of its net assets; or sell put options
               on  securities  if,  as a  result,  the  aggregate  value  of the
               obligations  underlying  such put options would exceed 50% of the
               Fund's net assets;

          (i)  enter into futures  contracts or purchase  options thereon unless
               immediately  after  the  purchase,  the  value  of the  aggregate
               initial margin with respect to all futures contracts entered into
               on  behalf  of the Fund and the  premiums  paid  for  options  on
               futures  contracts does not exceed 5% of the fair market value of
               the Fund's total assets;  provided,  however, that in the case of
               an  option  that is  in-the-money  at the time of  purchase,  the
               in-the-money amount may be excluded in computing the 5% limit;

          (j)  invest in oil, gas or other mineral  leases,  or  exploration  or
               development programs (although it may invest in issuers which own
               or invest in such interests);

          (k)  borrow money, including reverse repurchase agreements,  in excess
               of 5% of its total  assets  (taken at market  value)  except  for
               temporary or emergency purposes, or borrow other than from banks;

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          (l)  purchase  warrants if as a result  warrants taken at the lower of
               cost or market value would represent more than 5% of the value of
               the Fund's  total net assets or more than 2% of its net assets in
               warrants  that are not listed on the New York or  American  Stock
               Exchanges or on an exchange with comparable listing  requirements
               (for this purpose, warrants attached to securities will be deemed
               to have no value);

          (m)  make  securities  loans if the  value of such  securities  loaned
               exceeds 30% of the value of the Fund's  total  assets at the time
               any loan is made; all loans of portfolio securities will be fully
               collateralized  and  marked  to  market  daily.  The  Fund has no
               current  intention of making loans of portfolio  securities  that
               would amount to greater than 5% of the Fund's total assets; and

          (n)  purchase or sell real estate limited partnership interests.

                                    PURCHASES

    (See "Purchases" and "Transaction information" in the Fund's prospectus.)

Additional Information About Opening an Account

         Clients having a regular investment counsel account with the Adviser or
its affiliates and members of their immediate  families,  officers and employees
of the Adviser or of any affiliated  organization and their immediate  families,
members of the National  Association of Securities  Dealers,  Inc.  ("NASD") and
banks may,  if they  prefer,  subscribe  initially  for at least  $1,000 of Fund
shares through Scudder Investor  Services,  Inc. (the  "Distributor") by letter,
fax, TWX, or telephone.

         Shareholders  of other  Scudder  funds who have  submitted  an  account
application  and have a certified tax  identification  number,  clients having a
regular  investment  counsel  account  with the  Adviser or its  affiliates  and
members of their immediate families, officers and employees of the Adviser or of
any affiliated  organization and their immediate  families,  members of the NASD
and banks may open an account by wire. These investors must call  1-800-225-5163
to get an  account  number.  During  the  call,  the  investor  will be asked to
indicate the Fund name,  amount to be wired  ($1,000  minimum),  name of bank or
trust company from which the wire will be sent,  the exact  registration  of the
new account,  the tax  identification  or Social  Security  number,  address and
telephone  number.  The  investor  must  then  call the bank to  arrange  a wire
transfer to The Scudder Funds,  State Street Bank and Trust Company,  Boston, MA
02110, ABA Number  011000028,  DDA Account Number  9903-5552.  The investor must
give the Scudder fund name,  account name and new account number.  Finally,  the
investor must send the completed and signed application to the Fund promptly.

         The minimum  initial  purchase amount is less than $1,000 under certain
special plan accounts.

Additional Information About Making Subsequent Investments

         Subsequent  purchase  orders for $10,000 or more, and for an amount not
greater than four times the value of the shareholder's account, may be placed by
telephone,  fax,  etc.  by  members  of the NASD,  by banks  and by  established
shareholders  [except by Scudder Individual  Retirement  Account (IRA),  Scudder
Profit  Sharing and Money  Purchase  Pension  Plans,  Scudder 401(k) and Scudder
403(b) plan holders]. Orders placed in this manner may be directed to any office
of the Distributor  listed in the Fund's  prospectus.  A two-part invoice of the
purchase  will be mailed  out  promptly  following  receipt of a request to buy.
Payment  should be attached to a copy of the invoice for proper  identification.
Federal regulations require that payment be received within seven business days.
If payment is not received within that time, the shares may be canceled.  In the
event of such  cancellation  or cancellation  at the  purchaser's  request,  the
purchaser will be responsible for any loss incurred by the Fund or the principal
underwriter by reason of such  cancellation.  If the purchaser is a shareholder,
the Trust  shall  have the  authority,  as agent of the  shareholder,  to redeem
shares  in the  account  in  order  to  reimburse  the  Fund  or  the  principal
underwriter for the loss incurred. Net losses on such transactions which are not
recovered from the purchaser will be absorbed by the principal underwriter.  Any
net profit on the liquidation of unpaid shares will accrue to the Fund.

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Additional Information About Making Subsequent Investments by AutoBuy

         Shareholders, whose predesignated bank account of record is a member of
the Automated  Clearing  House Network (ACH) and who have elected to participate
in the AutoBuy  program,  may purchase shares of the Fund by telephone.  Through
this service shareholders may purchase up to $250,000 but not less than $250. To
purchase shares by AutoBuy, shareholders should call before 4 p.m. eastern time.
Proceeds  in the  amount of your  purchase  will be  transferred  from your bank
checking  account two or three  business days  following your call. For requests
received  by the  close of  regular  trading  on the  Exchange,  shares  will be
purchased at the net asset value per share calculated at the close of trading on
the day of your  call.  AutoBuy  requests  received  after the close of  regular
trading on the Exchange will begin their  processing and be purchased at the net
asset value  calculated  the following  business day. If you purchase  shares by
AutoBuy and redeem them within seven days of the purchase, the Fund may hold the
redemption  proceeds for a period of up to seven  business days. If you purchase
shares and there are  insufficient  funds in your bank account the purchase will
be  canceled  and you will be  subject  to any  losses or fees  incurred  in the
transaction.  Auto Buy  transactions  are not available for Scudder IRA accounts
and most other retirement plan accounts.

         In order to  request  purchases  by  AutoBuy,  shareholders  must  have
completed  and returned to the Transfer  Agent the  application,  including  the
designation  of a bank account from which the purchase  payment will be debited.
New investors  wishing to establish  AutoBuy may so indicate on the application.
Existing  shareholders  who wish to add  AutoBuy to their  account  may do so by
completing an AutoBuy  Enrollment  Form.  After  sending in an  enrollment  form
shareholders should allow for 15 days for this service to be available.

         The Fund  employs  procedures,  including  recording  telephone  calls,
testing a caller's  identity,  and sending  written  confirmation  of  telephone
transactions,   designed  to  give   reasonable   assurance  that   instructions
communicated  by telephone are genuine.  and to discourage  fraud. To the extent
that the Fund does not follow such  procedures,  it may be liable for losses due
to  unauthorized  or  fraudulent  telephone  instructions.  The Fund will not be
liable for acting upon instructions communicated by telephone that it reasonably
believes to be genuine.

Checks

         A  certified  check is not  necessary,  but  checks  are only  accepted
subject to collection at full face value in U.S.  funds and must be drawn on, or
payable through, a U.S. bank.

         If  shares  of the Fund are  purchased  by a check  which  proves to be
uncollectible,  the Trust reserves the right to cancel the purchase  immediately
and the purchaser will be  responsible  for any loss incurred by the Fund or the
principal  underwriter  by reason of such  cancellation.  If the  purchaser is a
shareholder,  the Trust will have the authority, as agent of the shareholder, to
redeem  shares in the account in order to  reimburse  the Fund or the  principal
underwriter for the loss incurred. Investors whose orders have been canceled may
be prohibited  from or restricted in placing future orders in any of the Scudder
funds.

Wire Transfer of Federal Funds

         To obtain  the net asset  value  determined  as of the close of regular
trading on a selected day, your bank must forward federal funds by wire transfer
and provide the required  account  information so as to be available to the Fund
prior to the close of regular trading on the Exchange.

         The bank sending an  investor's  federal  funds by bank wire may charge
for the  service.  Presently  the  Distributor  pays a fee for  receipt by State
Street Bank and Trust Company (the  "Custodian") of "wired funds," but the right
to charge investors for this service is reserved.

         Boston banks are closed on certain  holidays  although the Exchange may
be open.  These holidays  include Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (the 3rd Monday in
January),  Columbus Day (the 2nd Monday in October)  and Veterans Day  (November
11).  Investors are not able to purchase  shares by wiring federal funds on such
holidays  because the  Custodian is not open to receive  such  federal  funds on
behalf of the Fund.

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Share Price

         Purchases  will be filled  without  sales charge at the net asset value
next computed after receipt of the  application  in good order.  Net asset value
normally will be computed as of the close of regular  trading on the Exchange on
each day during which the Exchange is open for trading.  Orders  received  after
the close of regular  trading on the  Exchange  will  receive the next day's net
asset  value.  If the order has been placed by a member of the NASD,  other than
the Distributor, it is the responsibility of that member broker, rather than the
Fund, to forward the purchase  order to the Fund's  transfer  agent in Boston by
the close of regular trading on the Exchange.

Share Certificates

         Due to the desire of Trust  management  to afford  ease of  redemption,
certificates will not be issued to indicate ownership in the Fund.

Other Information

         If purchases or  redemptions of Fund shares are arranged and settlement
is made at the investor's  election  through a member of the NASD other than the
Distributor,  that member may, at its discretion, charge a fee for that service.
The Board of Trustees and the Distributor,  the Trust's  principal  underwriter,
each has the right to limit the  amount of  purchases  by, and to refuse to sell
to, any person.  The Trustees and the Distributor  each may suspend or terminate
the offering of shares of the Fund at any time.

         The Trust may issue shares of the Fund at net asset value in connection
with any merger or  consolidation  with,  or  acquisition  of the assets of, any
investment  company (or series thereof) or personal holding company,  subject to
the requirements of the 1940 Act.

                            EXCHANGES AND REDEMPTIONS

         (See "Exchanges and redemptions" and "Transaction information"
                           in the Fund's prospectus.)

Exchanges

         Exchanges  are  comprised of a  redemption  from one Scudder fund and a
purchase  into another  Scudder  fund.  The purchase side of the exchange may be
either an additional  investment  into an existing or may involve  opening a new
account in another  fund.  When an  exchange  involves  a new  account,  the new
account  will be  established  with the same  registration,  tax  identification
number,   address,   telephone   redemption  option  SAIL  ("Scudder   Automated
Information Line"), and dividend option as the existing account.  Other features
will not carry over automatically to the new account.  Exchanges into a new fund
account  must be for a  minimum  of  $1,000.  When  an  exchange  represents  an
additional  investment  into an  existing  account,  the account  receiving  the
exchange proceeds must have identical  registration,  tax identification number,
address, and account  options/features as the account of origin.  Exchanges into
an  existing  account  must be for $100 or more.  If the account  receiving  the
exchange  proceeds is different in any respect,  the exchange request must be in
writing and must contain a signature  guarantee as described under  "Transaction
information--Redeeming shares--Signature guarantees" in the Fund's prospectus.

         Exchange  orders  received  before the close of regular  trading on the
Exchange on any business day ordinarily will be executed at respective net asset
values  determined on that day. Exchange orders received after the close will be
executed on the following business day.

         Investors  may also  request,  at no extra  charge,  to have  exchanges
automatically  executed on a predetermined  schedule from one Scudder fund to an
existing  account in another  Scudder fund, at current net asset value,  through
Scudder's  Automatic  Exchange Program.  Exchanges must be for a minimum of $50.
Shareholders  may add this  free  feature  over  the  telephone  or in  writing.
Automatic Exchanges will continue until the shareholder requests by telephone or
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depleted. The Trust and the Transfer Agent each reserves the right to suspend or
terminate the privilege of the Automatic Exchange Program at any time.

         No commission is charged to the shareholder for any exchange  described
above.  An exchange  into another  Scudder fund is a redemption  of shares,  and
therefore may result in tax  consequences  (gain or loss) to the shareholder and
the  proceeds of such an  exchange  may be subject to backup  withholding.  (See
"TAXES.")

         Investors currently receive the exchange privilege,  including exchange
by  telephone,  automatically  without  having  to elect it.  The Trust  employs
procedures,  including recording  telephone calls,  testing a caller's identity,
and sending  written  confirmation of telephone  transactions,  designed to give
reasonable  assurance that  instructions  communicated by telephone are genuine,
and to  discourage  fraud.  To the extent  that the Trust  does not follow  such
procedures,  it may be liable  for  losses  due to  unauthorized  or  fraudulent
telephone   instructions.   The  Trust  will  not  be  liable  for  acting  upon
instructions  communicated  by  telephone  that  it  reasonably  believes  to be
genuine.  The Trust and the Transfer Agent each reserves the right to suspend or
terminate the privilege of exchanging by telephone or fax at any time.

         The Scudder funds into which  investors may make an exchange are listed
under  "The  Scudder  Family  Of  Funds"  herein.  Before  making  an  exchange,
shareholders  should  obtain a  prospectus  of the  Scudder  fund into which the
exchange is being  contemplated from the Distributor.  Scudder  retirement plans
may have  different  exchange  requirements.  Please refer to  appropriate  plan
literature.

Redemption by Telephone

         Shareholders currently receive the right automatically,  without having
to elect it, to redeem up to  $50,000 to their  address of record.  Shareholders
may also  request to have the proceeds  mailed or wired to their  pre-designated
bank account.  In order to request  redemptions by telephone,  shareholders must
have completed and returned to the Transfer Agent the application, including the
designation of a bank account to which the redemption proceeds are to be sent.

          (a)  NEW  INVESTORS  wishing to establish  telephone  redemption  to a
               pre-designated bank account must complete the appropriate section
               on the application.

          (b)  EXISTING  SHAREHOLDERS (except those who are Scudder IRA, Scudder
               Pension and Profit  Sharing,  Scudder  401(k) and Scudder  403(b)
               Plan  holders) who wish to establish  telephone  redemption  to a
               pre-designated  bank  account  or who  want to  change  the  bank
               account  previously  designated  to receive  redemption  payments
               should   either  return  a  Telephone   Redemption   Option  Form
               (available upon request) or send a letter identifying the account
               and  specifying the exact  information to be changed.  The letter
               must be signed exactly as the shareholder's name(s) appear on the
               account.   An  original   signature  and  an  original  signature
               guarantee  are required for each person in whose name the account
               is registered.

         Telephone  redemption is not  available  with respect to shares held in
retirement accounts.

         If a request for redemption to a shareholder's  bank account is made by
telephone or fax,  payment will be made by Federal Reserve Bank wire to the bank
account  designated  on the  application  unless  a  request  is made  that  the
redemption check be mailed to the designated bank account. There will be a $5.00
charge for all wire redemptions.

            Note:   Investors  designating   that a savings bank  receive  their
                    telephone   redemption  proceeds   are  advised  that if the
                    savings  bank is  not a  participant  in the Federal Reserve
                    System,  redemption   proceeds   must  be  wired  through  a
                    commercial  bank  which is a  correspondent  of  the savings
                    bank.  As  this  may delay   receipt  by  the  shareholder's
                    account,  it is  suggested that  investors  wishing to use a
                    savings  bank  discuss  wire  procedures  with  their  banks
                    and  submit  any  special  wire  transfer  information  with


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                    the  telephone  redemption   authorization.  If  appropriate
                    wire  information  is  not  supplied,   redemption  proceeds
                    will  be  mailed to the  designated  bank.

         The Trust employs  procedures,  including  recording  telephone  calls,
testing a caller's  identity,  and sending  written  confirmation  of  telephone
transactions,   designed  to  give   reasonable   assurance  that   instructions
communicated  by telephone are genuine,  and to discourage  fraud. To the extent
that the Trust does not follow such procedures,  it may be liable for losses due
to  unauthorized  or fraudulent  telephone  instructions.  The Trust will not be
liable for acting upon instructions communicated by telephone that it reasonably
believes to be genuine.

Redemption By AutoSell

         Shareholders, whose predesignated bank account of record is a member of
the Automated  Clearing  House Network (ACH) and who have elected to participate
in the AutoSell program may sell shares of the Fund by telephone. To sell shares
by AutoSell,  shareholders  should call before 4 p.m. eastern time.  Redemptions
must be for at least  $250.  Proceeds in the amount of your  redemption  will be
transferred  to your bank checking  account two or three business days following
your  call.  For  requests  received  by the  close of  regular  trading  on the
Exchange, shares will be redeemed at the net asset value per share calculated at
the close of trading on the day of your call.  AutoSell  requests received after
the close of regular trading on the Exchange will begin their  processing and be
redeemed at the net asset value calculated the following  business day. AutoSell
transactions  are  not  available  for  Scudder  IRA  accounts  and  most  other
retirement plan accounts.

         In order to request  redemptions  by AutoSell,  shareholders  must have
completed  and returned to the Transfer  Agent the  application,  including  the
designation  of a bank account from which the purchase  payment will be debited.
New investors wishing to establish  AutoSell may so indicate on the application.
Existing  shareholders  who wish to add  AutoSell to their  account may do so by
completing an AutoSell  Enrollment  Form.  After sending in an enrollment  form,
shareholders should allow for 15 days for this service to be available.

         The Fund  employs  procedures,  including  recording  telephone  calls,
testing a caller's  identity,  and sending  written  confirmation  of  telephone
transactions,   designed  to  give   reasonable   assurance  that   instructions
communicated  by telephone are genuine,  and to discourage  fraud. To the extent
that the Fund does not follow such  procedures,  it may be liable for losses due
to  unauthorized  or  fraudulent  telephone  instructions.  The Fund will not be
liable for acting upon instructions communicated by telephone that it reasonably
believes to be genuine.

Redemption by Mail or Fax

         In order to ensure proper  authorization  before redeeming shares,  the
Transfer Agent may request additional  documents such as, but not restricted to,
stock  powers,  trust  instruments,   certificates  of  death,  appointments  as
executor,  certificates  of corporate  authority and waivers of tax (required in
some states when settling estates).

         It is suggested that  shareholders  holding shares  registered in other
than  individual  names contact the Transfer  Agent prior to any  redemptions to
ensure that all necessary documents accompany the request.  When shares are held
in the name of a corporation,  trust,  fiduciary agent, attorney or partnership,
the Transfer Agent requires, in addition to the stock power,  certified evidence
of authority to sign.  These  procedures are for the protection of  shareholders
and should be followed to ensure prompt payment. Redemption requests must not be
conditional as to date or price of the redemption. Proceeds of a redemption will
be sent within five days after  receipt by the  Transfer  Agent of a request for
redemption that complies with the above requirements.  Delays in payment of more
than seven  business  days of payment  for shares  tendered  for  repurchase  or
redemption may result, but only until the purchase check has cleared.

         The  requirements  for IRA  redemptions  are  different  from  those of
regular accounts. For more information call 1-800-225-5163.

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Redemption-In-Kind

         The Trust  reserves  the right,  if  conditions  exist  which make cash
payments undesirable, to honor any request for redemption or repurchase order by
making payment in whole or in part in readily  marketable  securities  chosen by
the Fund and valued as they are for purposes of  computing  the Fund's net asset
value (a redemption in kind).  If payment is made in  securities,  a shareholder
may incur  transaction  expenses in converting  these  securities into cash. The
Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has elected, however, to be governed by Rule 18f-1
under the 1940 Act as a result of which the Fund is obligated to redeem  shares,
with respect to any one shareholder during any 90 day period,  solely in cash up
to the  lesser  of  $250,000  or 1% of the net  asset  value  of the Fund at the
beginning of the period.

Other Information

         If a  shareholder  redeems all shares in the  account  after the record
date of a dividend,  the shareholder will receive,  in addition to the net asset
value thereof,  all declared but unpaid dividends  thereon.  The value of shares
redeemed  or  repurchased  may be more  or  less  than  the  shareholder's  cost
depending on the net asset value at the time of  redemption or  repurchase.  The
Fund does not impose a redemption  or repurchase  charge  although a wire charge
may be applicable for redemption  proceeds wired to an investor's  bank account.
Redemption  of shares,  including an exchange  into another  Scudder  fund,  may
result in tax consequences (gain or loss) to the shareholder and the proceeds of
such redemptions may be subject to backup withholding. (See "Taxes.")

         Shareholders  who wish to redeem  shares  from  Special  Plan  Accounts
should  contact  the  employer,  trustee  or  custodian  of  the  Plan  for  the
requirements.

         The  determination  of net asset value may be  suspended at times and a
shareholder's  right to redeem shares and to receive payment may be suspended at
times during which (a) the Exchange is closed,  other than customary weekend and
holiday closings,  (b) trading on the Exchange is restricted for any reason, (c)
an  emergency  exists as a result of which  disposal  by the Fund of  securities
owned by it is not reasonably  practicable  or it is not reasonably  practicable
for the Fund fairly to determine the value of its net assets, or (d) the SEC may
by  order  permit  such  a  suspension   for  the   protection  of  the  Trust's
shareholders;  provided that applicable rules and regulations of the SEC (or any
succeeding  governmental  authority)  shall govern as to whether the  conditions
prescribed in (b) or (c) exist.

         If transactions  at any time reduce a shareholder's  account balance in
the Fund to below $1,000 in value,  the Trust may notify the  shareholder  that,
unless the  account  balance is  brought up to at least  $1,000,  the Trust will
redeem all shares and close the  account by making  payment to the  shareholder.
The  shareholder has sixty days to bring the account balance up to $1,000 before
any action will be taken by the Trust.  (This policy  applies to accounts of new
shareholders, but does not apply to certain Special Plan Accounts.) The Trustees
have the authority to change the minimum account size.

                    FEATURES AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE FUND

             (See "Shareholder benefits" in the Fund's prospectus.)

The Pure No-Load(TM) Concept

         Investors  are  encouraged  to be aware of the  full  ramifications  of
mutual fund fee structures,  and of how Scudder distinguishes its funds from the
vast  majority of mutual  funds  available  today.  The primary  distinction  is
between load and no-load funds.

         Load funds  generally are defined as mutual funds that charge a fee for
the sale and  distribution  of fund  shares.  There  are  three  types of loads:
front-end  loads,  back-end loads,  and asset-based  12b-1 fees.  12b-1 fees are
distribution-related  fees charged  against  fund assets and are  distinct  from
service fees,  which are charged for personal  services  and/or  maintenance  of
shareholder  accounts.  Asset-based sales charges and service fees are typically
paid pursuant to distribution plans adopted under 12b-1 under the 1940 Act.

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         A front-end  load is a sales  charge,  which can be as high as 8.50% of
the amount  invested.  A back-end  load is a contingent  deferred  sales charge,
which can be as high as 8.50% of either the amount  invested  or  redeemed.  The
maximum  front-end or back-end  load  varies,  and depends upon whether or not a
fund also charges a 12b-1 fee and/or a service fee or offers  investors  various
sales-related services such as dividend  reinvestment.  The maximum charge for a
12b-1 fee is 0.75% of a fund's average annual net assets, and the maximum charge
for a service fee is 0.25% of a fund's average annual net assets.

         A no-load  fund does not charge a front-end or back-end  load,  but can
charge a small 12b-1 fee and/or service fee against fund assets.  Under the NASD
Rules of Fair  Practice,  a mutual fund can call itself a "no-load" fund only if
the 12b-1 fee  and/or  service  fee does not  exceed  0.25% of a fund's  average
annual net assets.

         Because  Scudder  funds do not pay any  asset-based  sales  charges  or
service fees,  Scudder  developed and trademarked the phrase pure no-load(TM) to
distinguish Scudder funds from other no-load mutual funds. Scudder pioneered the
no-load  concept when it created the nation's  first  no-load fund in 1928,  and
later developed the nation's first family of no-load mutual funds.

         The  following  chart  shows  the  potential   long-term  advantage  of
investing  $10,000 in a Scudder pure no-load fund over investing the same amount
in a load fund that collects an 8.50%  front-end load, a load fund that collects
only a 0.75% 12b-1 and/or  service fee, and a no-load fund charging only a 0.25%
12b-1 and/or service fee. The  hypothetical  figures in the chart show the value
of an  account  assuming  a constant  10% rate of return  over the time  periods
indicated and reinvestment of dividends and distributions.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                Scudder                                                           No-Load Fund 
         YEARS              Pure No-Load^(TM)       8.50% Load Fund        Load Fund with       with 0.25% 12b-1 
                                 Fund                                      0.75% 12b-1 Fee            Fee
         -----                   ----               ---------------        ---------------            ---
          <S>                     <C>               <C>                   <C>                          <C>   

          10                     $25,937                $23,733                $24,222              $25,354

          15                      41,772                 38,222                 37,698               40,371

          20                      67,275                 61,557                 58,672               64,282
</TABLE>


         Investors  are  encouraged  to review  the fee  tables on page 2 of the
Fund's  prospectus  for  more  specific  information  about  the  rates at which
management fees and other expenses are assessed.

Dividend and Capital Gain Distribution Options

         Investors have freedom to choose whether to receive cash or to reinvest
any dividends from net investment income or distributions  from realized capital
gains in additional  shares of the Fund. A change of instructions for the method
of payment must be received by the Transfer  Agent in writing at least five days
prior to a dividend record date.  Shareholders  may change their dividend option
either by calling  1-800-225-5163  or by  sending  written  instructions  to the
Transfer Agent.  Please include your account number with your request.  See "How
to contact  Scudder" in the  Prospectus for the address.  Shareholders  who have
authorized  telephone  transactions  may change their dividend option by calling
1-800-225-5163.

         Reinvestment is usually made at the closing net asset value  determined
on the business day  following  the record date.  Investors  may leave  standing
instructions  with the  Transfer  Agent  designating  their  option  for  either
reinvestment  or cash  distribution  of any income  dividends  or capital  gains
distributions.  If no  election is made,  dividends  and  distributions  will be
invested in additional shares of the Fund.

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         Investors  may also  have  dividends  and  distributions  automatically
deposited   to   their    predesignated    bank   account   through    Scudder's
DistributionsDirect  Program.  Shareholders  who  elect  to  participate  in the
DistributionsDirect  Program, and whose predesignated checking account of record
is with a member bank of the  Automated  Clearing  House  Network (ACH) can have
income and capital gain distributions  automatically deposited to their personal
bank  account  usually  within  three  business  days  after  the Fund  pays its
distribution.  A  DistributionsDirect  request  form can be  obtained by calling
1-800-225-5163.  Confirmation  statements  will be  mailed  to  shareholders  as
notification that distributions have been deposited.

         Investors  choosing to  participate in Scudder's  Automatic  Investment
Withdrawal  Plan  must  reinvest  any  dividends  or  capital  gains.  For  most
retirement  plan accounts,  the  reinvestment  of dividends and capital gains is
also required.

Diversification

         An  investment  in  the  Fund   represents  an  interest  in  a  large,
diversified  portfolio of carefully  selected  securities.  Diversification  may
protect the shareholder against the possible risks associated with concentrating
in fewer securities or in a specific market sector.

Scudder Funds Centers

         Investors  may  visit  any  of  the  Fund  Centers  maintained  by  the
Distributor  and listed in the Fund's  prospectus.  The Centers are  designed to
provide individuals with services during any business day. Investors may pick up
literature  or obtain  assistance  with  opening an  account,  adding  monies or
special options to existing accounts, making exchanges within the Scudder Family
of Funds,  redeeming shares or opening  retirement  plans.  Checks should not be
mailed to the Centers but to "The  Scudder  Funds" at the address  listed  under
"How to contact Scudder" in the prospectus.

Reports to Shareholders

         The  Fund  issues   shareholders   financial   statements  examined  by
independent  accountants  on a  semiannual  basis and  audited  annually.  These
include a list of  investments  held and  statements of assets and  liabilities,
operations,  changes in net assets and  supplementary  information for the Fund.
The Fund  presently  intends to distribute to  shareholders  informal  quarterly
reports during the  intervening  quarters,  containing  certain  performance and
investment highlights of the Fund.

Transaction Summaries

         Annual summaries of all transactions in each Fund account are available
to shareholders. The summaries may be obtained by calling 1-800-225-5163.

                           THE SCUDDER FAMILY OF FUNDS

       (See "Investment products and services" in the Fund's prospectus.)

         The Scudder  Family of Funds is America's  first family of mutual funds
and the nation's oldest family of no-load mutual funds.  To assist  investors in
choosing a Scudder fund,  descriptions of the Scudder funds' objectives  follow.
Initial  purchases  in each  Scudder fund must be at least $1,000 or $500 in the
case of IRAs. Subsequent purchases must be for $100 or more. Minimum investments
for special plan accounts may be lower.

MONEY MARKET

         Scudder Cash Investment  Trust ("SCIT") seeks to maintain the stability
         of capital,  and  consistent  therewith,  to maintain the  liquidity of
         capital  and  to  provide  current  income  through   investment  in  a
         supervised  portfolio of short-term  debt  securities.  SCIT intends to


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         seek to  maintain  a  constant  net  asset  value of $1.00  per  share,
         although in certain circumstances this may not be possible.

         Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund seeks to provide safety, liquidity and
         stability of capital and consistent therewith to provide current income
         through  investment in a supervised  portfolio of U.S.  Government  and
         U.S. Government guaranteed obligations with maturities of not more than
         762 calendar  days. The Fund intends to seek to maintain a constant net
         asset value of $1.00 per share,  although in certain circumstances this
         may not be possible.

INCOME

         Scudder  Emerging  Markets  Income Fund seeks to provide  high  current
         income  and,   secondarily,   long-term  capital  appreciation  through
         investments  primarily  in  high-yielding  debt  securities  issued  in
         emerging markets.

         Scudder Global Bond Fund seeks to provide total return with an emphasis
         on  current   income  by  investing   primarily  in  high-grade   bonds
         denominated in foreign  currencies and the U.S. dollar.  As a secondary
         objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation.

         Scudder GNMA Fund seeks to provide  investors  with high current income
         from a portfolio of high-quality GNMA securities.

         Scudder  Income  Fund seeks to earn a high  level of income  consistent
         with the prudent  investment of capital  through a flexible  investment
         program emphasizing high-grade bonds.

         Scudder  International  Bond  Fund  seeks  to  provide  income  from  a
         portfolio of high-grade bonds denominated in foreign  currencies.  As a
         secondary objective, the Fund seeks protection and possible enhancement
         of  principal  value by  actively  managing  currency,  bond market and
         maturity exposure and by security selection.

         Scudder  Short Term Bond Fund seeks to provide a higher and more stable
         level of income than is normally provided by money market  investments,
         and  more  price  stability  than  investments  in  intermediate-   and
         long-term bonds.

         Scudder  Zero Coupon  2000 Fund seeks to provide as high an  investment
         return over a selected period as is consistent with the minimization of
         reinvestment  risks  through  investments   primarily  in  zero  coupon
         securities.

TAX FREE MONEY MARKET

         Scudder Tax Free Money Fund ("STFMF") is designed to provide  investors
         with  income  exempt  from  regular  federal  income tax while  seeking
         stability  of  principal.  STFMF seeks to maintain a constant net asset
         value of $1.00 per share,  although in certain  circumstances  this may
         not be possible.

         Scudder  California  Tax  Free  Money  Fund*  is  designed  to  provide
         California  taxpayers  income exempt from California  state and regular
         federal  income  taxes,   and  seeks   stability  of  capital  and  the
         maintenance of a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share,  although
         in certain circumstances this may not be possible.

         Scudder  New York Tax Free Money  Fund* is designed to provide New York
         taxpayers  income exempt from New York state, New York City and regular
         federal  income  taxes,   and  seeks   stability  of  capital  and  the

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*    These  funds are not  available  for sale in all states.  For  information,
     contact Scudder Investor Services, Inc.

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         maintenance of a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share,  although
         in certain circumstances this may not be possible.

TAX FREE

         Scudder  High Yield Tax Free Fund seeks to provide high income which is
         exempt from regular federal income tax by investing in investment-grade
         municipal securities.

         Scudder  Limited Term Tax Free Fund seeks to provide as high a level of
         income exempt from regular  federal income tax as is consistent  with a
         high degree of principal stability.

         Scudder Managed Municipal Bonds seeks to provide income which is exempt
         from  regular  federal  income tax  primarily  through  investments  in
         long-term municipal securities with an emphasis on high quality.

         Scudder  Medium  Term Tax Free Fund  seeks to  provide a high  level of
         income free from regular  federal  income taxes and to limit  principal
         fluctuation  by  investing  in  high-grade   municipal   securities  of
         intermediate maturities.

         Scudder  California  Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide income exempt from
         both   California   and  regular   federal  income  taxes  through  the
         professional  and  efficient  management  of a portfolio  consisting of
         California state, municipal and local government obligations.

         Scudder  Massachusetts  Limited Term Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide as
         high a level of income exempt from  Massachusetts  personal and regular
         federal  income tax as is  consistent  with a high degree of  principal
         stability.

         Scudder  Massachusetts  Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide  income  exempt
         from both  Massachusetts  and regular  federal income taxes through the
         professional  and  efficient  management  of a portfolio  consisting of
         Massachusetts state, municipal and local government obligations.

         Scudder New York Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide income exempt from New
         York state,  New York City and regular federal income taxes through the
         professional  and  efficient  management  of a portfolio  consisting of
         investments  in  New  York  state,   municipal  and  local   government
         obligations.

         Scudder  Ohio Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide  income  exempt from both
         Ohio and regular  federal  income taxes  through the  professional  and
         efficient management of a portfolio consisting of Ohio state, municipal
         and local government obligations.

         Scudder Pennsylvania Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide income exempt from
         both  Pennsylvania and regular federal income taxes through a portfolio
         consisting  of  Pennsylvania  state,  municipal  and  local  government
         obligations.

GROWTH AND INCOME

         Scudder  Balanced Fund seeks to provide a balance of growth and income,
         as  well as  long-term  preservation  of  capital,  from a  diversified
         portfolio of equity and fixed income securities.

         Scudder  Growth and Income  Fund seeks to provide  long-term  growth of
         capital,  current  income,  and  growth of income  through a  portfolio
         invested  primarily  in common  stocks and  convertible  securities  by
         companies  which offer the prospect of growth of earnings  while paying
         current dividends.
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*    These  funds are not  available  for sale in all states.  For  information,
     contact Scudder Investor Services, Inc.


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GROWTH

         Scudder  Capital  Growth  Fund seeks to  maximize  long-term  growth of
         capital  through a broad and flexible  investment  program  emphasizing
         common stocks.

         Scudder  Development Fund seeks to achieve  long-term growth of capital
         primarily  through  investments in marketable  securities,  principally
         common stocks,  of relatively small or little-known  companies which in
         the opinion of  management  have  promise of  expanding  their size and
         profitability  or of gaining  increased  market  recognition  for their
         securities, or both.

         Scudder Global Fund seeks long-term growth of capital primarily through
         a diversified  portfolio of marketable equity securities  selected on a
         worldwide  basis.  It may also invest in debt  securities  of U.S.  and
         foreign issuers. Income is an incidental consideration.

         Scudder   Global  Small  Company  Fund  seeks   above-average   capital
         appreciation  over the long term by  investing  primarily in the equity
         securities of small companies located throughout the world.

         Scudder Gold Fund seeks maximum  return  (principal  change and income)
         consistent  with  investing  in  a  portfolio  of  gold-related  equity
         securities and gold.

         Scudder  Greater Europe Growth Fund seeks  long-term  growth of capital
         through  investments  primarily  in the equity  securities  of European
         companies.

         Scudder  International  Fund seeks long-term  growth of capital through
         investment  principally in a diversified portfolio of marketable equity
         securities  selected  primarily  to permit  participation  in  non-U.S.
         companies and economies with  prospects for growth.  It also invests in
         fixed-income  securities of foreign  governments and companies,  with a
         view toward total investment return.

         Scudder  Latin  America  Fund  seeks  to  provide   long-term   capital
         appreciation  through  investment  primarily in the securities of Latin
         American issuers.

         Scudder Pacific  Opportunities  Fund seeks long-term  growth of capital
         through investment  primarily in the equity securities of Pacific Basin
         companies, excluding Japan.

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

         Scudder  Small  Company  Value Fund  invests  for  long-term  growth of
         capital by seeking out undervalued stocks of small U.S. companies.

         Scudder Value Fund seeks long-term growth of capital through investment
         in undervalued equity securities.

         The  Japan  Fund, Inc. seeks  capital appreciation  through  investment
         in   Japanese  securities,  primarily  in  common  stocks  of  Japanese
         companies.

         The net asset  values of most  Scudder  Funds can be found daily in the
"Mutual Funds" section of The Wall Street Journal under "Scudder  Funds," and in
other leading newspapers  throughout the country.  Investors will notice the net
asset value and offering  price are the same,  reflecting the fact that no sales
commission or "load" is charged on the sale of shares of the Scudder Funds.  The
latest seven-day yields for the money-market funds can be found every Monday and
Thursday in the  "Money-Market  Funds" section of The Wall Street Journal.  This
information  also may be obtained by calling the Scudder  Automated  Information
Line (SAIL) at 1-800-343-2890.

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         The Scudder  Family of Funds  offers many  conveniences  and  services,
including:  active  professional  investment  management;  broad and diversified
investment  portfolios;  pure no-load funds with no  commissions  to purchase or
redeem  shares or Rule 12b-1  distribution  fees;  individual  attention  from a
service  representative of Scudder Investor Relations;  easy telephone exchanges
into other Scudder funds; shares redeemable at net asset value at any time.

                              SPECIAL PLAN ACCOUNTS

         (See "Scudder tax-advantaged retirement plans," "Purchases--By
          Automatic Investment Plan" and "Exchanges and redemptions--By
              Automatic Withdrawal Plan" in the Fund's prospectus.)

         Detailed  information  on any Scudder  investment  plan,  including the
applicable  charges,   minimum  investment  requirements  and  disclosures  made
pursuant to Internal  Revenue Service ("IRS")  requirements,  may be obtained by
contacting Scudder Investor  Services,  Inc., Two International  Place,  Boston,
Massachusetts  02110-4103  or  by  calling  toll  free,  1-800-225-2470.  It  is
advisable  for an  investor  considering  the  funding of the  investment  plans
described  below to consult with an attorney or other  investment or tax adviser
with respect to the suitability requirements and tax aspects thereof.

         Shares  of the Fund may also be a  permitted  investment  under  profit
sharing  and  pension  plans and IRA's  other than  those  offered by the Fund's
distributor depending on the provisions of the relevant plan or IRA.

         None of the plans  assures a profit or  guarantees  protection  against
depreciation, especially in declining markets.

Scudder Retirement Plans:  Profit-Sharing and Money Purchase
Pension Plans for Corporations and Self-Employed Individuals

         Shares of the Fund may be  purchased as the  investment  medium under a
plan in the form of a Scudder  Profit-Sharing  Plan  (including a version of the
Plan which  includes a  cash-or-deferred  feature) or a Scudder  Money  Purchase
Pension Plan (jointly referred to as the Scudder  Retirement Plans) adopted by a
corporation,  a self-employed individual or a group of self-employed individuals
(including  sole   proprietorships   and  partnerships),   or  other  qualifying
organization.  Each of these forms was approved by the IRS as a  prototype.  The
IRS's  approval  of an  employer's  plan under  Section  401(a) of the  Internal
Revenue Code will be greatly  facilitated if it is in such approved form.  Under
certain  circumstances,  the IRS will assume that a plan,  adopted in this form,
after special notice to any employees,  meets the requirements of Section 401(a)
of the Internal Revenue Code.

Scudder 401(k): Cash or Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
for Corporations and Self-Employed Individuals

         Shares of the Fund may be  purchased as the  investment  medium under a
plan  in  the  form  of a  Scudder  401(k)  Plan  adopted  by a  corporation,  a
self-employed individual or a group of self-employed individuals (including sole
proprietors and partnerships),  or other qualifying organization.  This plan has
been approved as a prototype by the IRS.

Scudder IRA:  Individual Retirement Account

         Shares of the Fund may be purchased as the underlying investment for an
Individual  Retirement Account which meets the requirements of Section 408(a) of
the Internal Revenue Code.

         A  single   individual   who  is  not  an  active   participant  in  an
employer-maintained  retirement  plan, a simplified  employee pension plan, or a
tax-deferred  annuity program (a "qualified plan"), and a married individual who
is not an active participant in a qualified plan and whose spouse is also not an
active  participant  in a qualified  plan,  are eligible to make tax  deductible
contributions  of up to  $2,000  to an IRA  prior  to the year  such  individual
attains age 70 1/2. In addition, certain individuals who are active participants
in qualified  plans (or who have spouses who are active  participants)  are also
eligible to make  tax-deductible  contributions to an IRA; the annual amount, if


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any, of the  contribution  which such an  individual  will be eligible to deduct
will be determined by the amount of his, her, or their adjusted gross income for
the year. Whenever the adjusted gross income limitation  prohibits an individual
from   contributing   what  would   otherwise  be  the  maximum   tax-deductible
contribution he or she could make, the individual will be eligible to contribute
the difference to an IRA in the form of nondeductible contributions.

         An eligible  individual  may  contribute as much as $2,000 of qualified
income (earned income or, under certain  circumstances,  alimony) to an IRA each
year (up to $2,250 for  married  couples  if one spouse has earned  income of no
more than $250).  All income and capital gains derived from IRA  investments are
reinvested  and  compound  tax-deferred  until  distributed.  Such  tax-deferred
compounding can lead to substantial retirement savings.

         The table below shows how much individuals  would accumulate in a fully
tax-deductible  IRA by age 65  (before  any  distributions)  if they  contribute
$2,000 at the beginning of each year,  assuming average annual returns of 5, 10,
and 15%. (At withdrawal, accumulations in this table will be taxable.)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     Value of IRA at Age 65
                         Assuming $2,000 Deductible Annual Contribution


         Starting
          Age of                                        Annual Rate of Return
                                                        ---------------------
       Contributions                    5%                        10%                       15%
       -------------                    --                        ---                       ---
           <C>                         <C>                        <C>                       <C>       
            25                      $253,680                   $973,704                $4,091,908
            35                       139,522                    361,887                   999,914
            45                        69,439                    126,005                   235,620
            55                        26,414                     35,062                    46,699
</TABLE>

         This next table shows how much individuals  would accumulate in non-IRA
accounts  by age 65 if they start  with  $2,000 in pretax  earned  income at the
beginning of each year (which is $1,380 after taxes are paid),  assuming average
annual returns of 5, 10 and 15%. (At withdrawal,  a portion of the  accumulation
in this table will be taxable.)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Value of a Non-IRA Account at
                           Age 65 Assuming $1,380 Annual Contributions
                         (post tax, $2,000 pretax) and a 31% Tax Bracket

         Starting
          Age of                                        Annual Rate of Return
                                                        ---------------------
       Contributions                    5%                        10%                       15%
       -------------                    --                        ---                       ---
            <C>                         <C>                        <C>                       <C>       
            25                      $119,318                   $287,021                  $741,431
            35                        73,094                    136,868                   267,697
            45                        40,166                     59,821                    90,764
            55                        16,709                     20,286                    24,681
</TABLE>

Scudder 403(b) Plan

         Shares of the Fund may also be purchased as the  underlying  investment
for tax sheltered annuity plans under the provisions of Section 403(b)(7) of the
Internal  Revenue  Code.  In  general,  employees  of  tax-exempt  organizations
described in Section  501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (such as hospitals,
churches,  religious,  scientific,  or literary  organizations  and  educational
institutions)  or a public school system are eligible to participate in a 403(b)
plan.

Automatic Withdrawal Plan

         Non-retirement plan shareholders may establish an Automatic  Withdrawal
Plan to receive  monthly,  quarterly  or  periodic  redemptions  from his or her
account for any designated amount of $50 or more. Payments are mailed at the end
of each  month.  The check  amounts  may be based on the  redemption  of a fixed


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dollar  amount,  fixed  share  amount,  percent  of account  value or  declining
balance. The Plan provides for income dividends and capital gains distributions,
if any, to be  reinvested in additional  shares.  Shares are then  liquidated as
necessary  to provide for  withdrawal  payments.  Since the  withdrawals  are in
amounts  selected by the investor and have no  relationship  to yield or income,
payments  received cannot be considered as yield or income on the investment and
the  resulting  liquidations  may  deplete or  possibly  extinguish  the initial
investment. Requests for increases in withdrawal amounts or to change payee must
be submitted in writing, signed exactly as the account is registered and contain
signature  guarantee(s) as described under  "Transaction  information--Redeeming
shares--Signature  guarantees" in the Fund's prospectus.  Any such requests must
be received by the Fund's  transfer agent by the 15th of the month in which such
change is to take effect. An Automatic  Withdrawal Plan may be terminated at any
time by the shareholder,  the Trust or its agent on written notice,  and will be
terminated  when all shares of the Fund under the Plan have been  liquidated  or
upon receipt by the Trust of notice of death of the shareholder.

         An  Automatic  Withdrawal  Plan request form can be obtained by calling
1-800-225-5163.

Group or Salary Deduction Plan

         An  investor  may  join  a  Group  or  Salary   Deduction   Plan  where
satisfactory  arrangements have been made with Scudder Investor  Services,  Inc.
for forwarding regular  investments  through a single source. The minimum annual
investment  is $240  per  investor  which  may be made  in  monthly,  quarterly,
semiannual or annual payments.  The minimum monthly deposit per investor is $20.
Except for trustees or custodian fees for certain  retirement  plans, at present
there is no separate charge for  maintaining  group or salary  deduction  plans;
however,  the Trust and its agents  reserve the right to establish a maintenance
charge in the future depending on the services required by the investor.

         The Trust  reserves  the  right,  after  notice  has been  given to the
shareholder,  to redeem and close a shareholder's  account in the event that the
shareholder ceases participating in the group plan prior to investment of $1,000
per  individual  or in the  event  of a  redemption  which  occurs  prior to the
accumulation  of that amount or which  reduces  the  account  value to less than
$1,000 and the account value is not increased to $1,000 within a reasonable time
after  notification.  An investor in a plan who has not purchased shares for six
months shall be presumed to have stopped making payments under the plan.

Automatic Investment Plan

         Shareholders may arrange to make periodic investments through automatic
deductions  from  checking  accounts  by  completing  the  appropriate  form and
providing the necessary  documentation  to establish  this service.  The minimum
investment is $50.

         [The Automatic  Investment Plan involves an investment  strategy called
dollar cost averaging.  Dollar cost averaging is a method of investing whereby a
specific dollar amount is invested at regular  intervals.  By investing the same
dollar amount each period, when shares are priced low the investor will purchase
more  shares  than when the share  price is  higher.  Over a period of time this
investment  approach may allow the  investor to reduce the average  price of the
shares purchased.  However, this investment approach does not assure a profit or
protect  against loss. This type of regular  investment  program may be suitable
for various  investment  goals such as, but not limited to, college  planning or
saving for a home.]

Uniform Transfers/Gifts to Minors Act

         Grandparents, parents or other donors may set up custodian accounts for
minors.  The minimum  initial  investment  is $1,000  unless the donor agrees to
continue to make  regular  share  purchases  for the account  through  Scudder's
Automatic Investment Plan. In this case, the minimum initial investment is $500.

         The Trust  reserves  the  right,  after  notice  has been  given to the
shareholder and custodian,  to redeem and close a  shareholder's  account in the
event that regular investments to the account cease before the $1,000 minimum is
reached.

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                    DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS

          (See "Distribution and performance information--Dividends and
             capital gains distributions" in the Fund's prospectus.)

         The Fund intends to follow the practice of  distributing  substantially
all of its  investment  company  taxable income which includes any excess of net
realized  short-term  capital gains over net realized  long-term capital losses.
The Fund may follow  the  practice  of  distributing  the  entire  excess of net
realized  long-term capital gains over net realized  short-term  capital losses.
However,  if it  appears  to be in  the  best  interest  of  the  Fund  and  its
shareholders,  the Fund may  retain  all or part of such gain for  reinvestment,
after paying the related federal taxes for which  shareholders  may then be able
to claim a credit  against  their  federal tax  liability.  If the Fund does not
distribute the amount of capital gain and/or net investment  income  required to
be distributed by an excise tax provision of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund
may be subject  to that  excise  tax.  In  certain  circumstances,  the Fund may
determine that it is in the interest of shareholders to distribute less than the
required amount. (See "TAXES.")

         The Fund intends to distribute  investment  company  taxable  income in
December  each year.  The Fund  intends to declare in December  any net realized
capital  gains  resulting  from its  investment  activity.  The Fund  intends to
distribute the December dividends and capital gains either in December or in the
following  January.  Any  dividends or capital gains  distributions  declared in
October, November or December with a record date in such a month and paid during
the following  January will be treated by  shareholders  for federal  income tax
purposes as if received on December 31 of the calendar year declared. Additional
distributions may be made if necessary. Both types of distributions will be made
in shares  of the Fund and  confirmations  will be  mailed  to each  shareholder
unless a shareholder  has elected to receive cash, in which case a check will be
sent.

                             PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

           (See "Distribution and performance information--Performance
                     information" in the Fund's prospectus.)

         From time to time, quotations of the Fund's performance may be included
in  advertisements,  sales  literature or reports to shareholders or prospective
investors. These performance figures are calculated in the following manners:

Average Annual Total Return

         Average  annual total  return is the average  annual  compound  rate of
return  for  periods of one year,  five  years,  and ten years (or such  shorter
periods  as may  be  applicable  dating  from  the  commencement  of the  Fund's
operations),  all ended on the last day of a recent  calendar  quarter.  Average
annual total return quotations reflect changes in the price of the Fund's shares
and  assume  that all  dividends  and  capital  gains  distributions  during the
respective  periods were reinvested in Fund shares.  Average annual total return
is  calculated  by computing the average  annual  compound  rates of return of a
hypothetical  investment  over such periods  according to the following  formula
(average annual total return is then expressed as a percentage):

                               T = (ERV/P)^1/n - 1
         Where:

                   T        =       average annual total return
                   P        =       a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000
                   n        =       number of years
                   ERV      =       ending redeemable value: ERV is the value,
                                    at the end of the  applicable  period,  of a
                                    hypothetical  $1,000  investment made at the
                                    beginning of the applicable period.

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       Average Annual Total Return for the periods ended October 31, 1995

   
                     One Year             Life of the Fund (1)
                     --------             --------------------
                      23.78%                     12.75%
    

         (1)  For the period from May 15, 1991, commencement of operations.
       

         As described above,  average annual total return is based on historical
earnings  and is not intended to indicate  future  performance.  Average  annual
total  return for the Fund will vary based on changes in market  conditions  and
the level of the Fund's expenses.

         In connection  with  communicating  its average  annual total return to
current or prospective shareholders,  the Fund also may compare these figures to
the  performance of other mutual funds tracked by mutual fund rating services or
to unmanaged indices which may assume reinvestment of dividends but generally do
not reflect deductions for administrative and management costs.

Cumulative Total Return

         Cumulative  total  return  is  the  cumulative  rate  of  return  on  a
hypothetical  initial  investment of $1,000 for a specified  period.  Cumulative
total  return  quotations  reflect  changes in the price of a Fund's  shares and
assume that all dividends and capital gains distributions during the period were
reinvested  in Fund shares.  Cumulative  total return is calculated by computing
the cumulative  rates of return of a hypothetical  investment over such periods,
according to the following formula (cumulative total return is then expressed as
a percentage):

                                  C = (ERV/P)-1
         Where:

                   C        =       Cumulative total return
                   P        =       a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000
                   ERV      =       ending redeemable value: ERV is the value,
                                    at the end of the  applicable  period,  of a
                                    hypothetical  $1,000  investment made at the
                                    beginning of the applicable period.

         Cumulative Total Return for the periods ended October 31, 1995

   
                    One Year             Life of the Fund (1)
                     --------             --------------------
                      23.78%                     70.87%
    

         (1)  For the period from May 15, 1991, commencement of operations.
       

Total Return

         Total  return is the rate of return on an  investment  for a  specified
period of time calculated in the same manner as cumulative total return.

Capital Change

         Capital  change  measures the return from  invested  capital  including
reinvested  capital  gains  distributions.  Capital  change does not include the
reinvestment of income dividends.

         Quotations of the Fund's  performance are based on historical  earnings
and show the  performance of a  hypothetical  investment and are not intended to
indicate future  performance of the Fund. An investor's shares when redeemed may


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be worth more or less than their  original  cost.  Performance  of the Fund will
vary based on changes in market conditions and the level of the Fund's expenses.

         Because  some of the  Fund's  investments  are  denominated  in foreign
currencies, the strength or weakness of the U.S. dollar against these currencies
may account for part of the Fund's  investment  performance.  Information on the
value of the dollar versus  foreign  currencies may be used from time to time in
advertisements   concerning  the  Fund.  Such  historical   information  is  not
indicative of future performance.

Performance Indices

         The Fund's  performance  will,  from time to time,  be  compared to the
percentage changes of unmanaged  performance indices.  Such indices will include
the Dow Jones Industrial Average ("DJIA"),  S&P 500 and the Consumer Price Index
("CPI").  The  DJIA  and  S&P 500  are  unmanaged  indices  widely  regarded  as
representative  of the equity  market in  general.  The CPI is a  commonly  used
measure of inflation.

Comparison of Fund Performance

         A comparison of the quoted non-standard performance offered for various
investments is valid only if performance is calculated in the same manner. Since
there  are  different  methods  of  calculating  performance,  investors  should
consider the effects of the methods used to calculate performance when comparing
performance of the Fund with performance quoted with respect to other investment
companies or types of investments.

         In  connection  with   communicating  its  performance  to  current  or
prospective  shareholders,  the  Fund  also may  compare  these  figures  to the
performance of unmanaged  indices which may assume  reinvestment of dividends or
interest  but  generally  do  not  reflect  deductions  for  administrative  and
management  costs.  Examples  include,  but are  not  limited  to the Dow  Jones
Industrial  Average,  the Consumer Price Index,  Standard & Poor's 500 Composite
Stock  Price  Index  (S&P  500),  the NASDAQ  OTC  Composite  Index,  the NASDAQ
Industrials Index, the Russell 2000 Index, and statistics published by the Small
Business Administration.

         From time to time, in advertising and marketing literature, this Fund's
performance  may be compared to the  performance of broad groups of mutual funds
with similar investment goals, as tracked by independent  organizations such as,
Investment  Company  Data,  Inc.  ("ICD"),   Lipper  Analytical  Services,  Inc.
("Lipper"), CDA Investment Technologies,  Inc. ("CDA"), Morningstar, Inc., Value
Line  Mutual  Fund  Survey  and  other  independent  organizations.  When  these
organizations'  tracking  results  are used,  the Fund will be  compared  to the
appropriate fund category, that is, by fund objective and portfolio holdings, or
to the  appropriate  volatility  grouping,  where  volatility  is a measure of a
fund's risk.  For instance,  a Scudder  growth fund will be compared to funds in
the growth fund category; a Scudder income fund will be compared to funds in the
income fund  category;  and so on. Scudder funds (except for money market funds)
may also be compared to funds with similar volatility, as measured statistically
by independent organizations.

         From time to time, in marketing and other Fund literature, Trustees and
officers of the Fund, the Fund's portfolio manager,  or members of the portfolio
management  team may be  depicted  and quoted to give  prospective  and  current
shareholders  a better sense of the outlook and approach of those who manage the
Fund. In addition, the amount of assets that the Adviser has under management in
various geographical areas may be quoted in advertising and marketing materials.

         The Fund may be advertised as an investment choice in Scudder's college
planning program. The description may contain  illustrations of projected future
college costs based on assumed  rates of inflation and examples of  hypothetical
fund performance, calculated as described above.

         Statistical and other  information,  as provided by the Social Security
Administration,  may be used in marketing  materials  pertaining  to  retirement
planning  in order to  estimate  future  payouts  of social  security  benefits.
Estimates may be used on demographic and economic data.

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         Marketing and other Fund  literature  may include a description  of the
potential  risks and rewards  associated  with an  investment  in the Fund.  The
description  may include a  "risk/return  spectrum"  which  compares the Fund to
other Scudder funds or broad categories of funds, such as money market,  bond or
equity funds,  in terms of potential  risks and returns.  Money market funds are
designed to maintain a constant $1.00 share price and have a fluctuating  yield.
Share  price,  yield and total return of a bond fund will  fluctuate.  The share
price and return of an equity fund also will fluctuate. The description may also
compare the Fund to bank  products,  such as  certificates  of  deposit.  Unlike
mutual  funds,  certificates  of deposit  are insured up to $100,000 by the U.S.
government and offer a fixed rate of return.

         Because bank products  guarantee  the principal  value of an investment
and money  market funds seek  stability  of  principal,  these  investments  are
considered  to be less risky than  investments  in either bond or equity  funds,
which may involve the loss of principal.  However,  all  long-term  investments,
including investments in bank products,  may be subject to inflation risk, which
is the risk of erosion of the value of an investment  as prices  increase over a
long time period.  The  risks/returns  associated  with an investment in bond or
equity funds depend upon many factors. For bond funds these factors include, but
are not limited to, a fund's overall investment objective, the average portfolio
maturity,  credit quality of the securities  held, and interest rate  movements.
For equity funds,  factors include a fund's overall  investment  objective,  the
types of equity securities held and the financial position of the issuers of the
securities.  The  risks/returns  associated with an investment in  international
bond or equity funds also will depend upon currency exchange rate fluctuation.

         A risk/return  spectrum  generally will position the various investment
categories in the following order: bank products, money market funds, bond funds
and equity funds.  Shorter-term  bond funds  generally are considered less risky
and offer the potential for less return than longer-term bond funds. The same is
true of domestic bond funds relative to international bond funds, and bond funds
that purchase  higher  quality  securities  relative to bond funds that purchase
lower  quality  securities.   Growth  and  income  equity  funds  are  generally
considered  to be less risky and offer the potential for less return than growth
funds. In addition, international equity funds usually are considered more risky
than domestic equity funds but generally offer the potential for greater return.

         Risk/return  spectrums  also  may  depict  funds  that  invest  in both
domestic and foreign securities or a combination of bond and equity securities.

Scudder's Theme:  Build Create Provide.  Marketing and fund literature may refer
to Scudder's  theme:  "Build Create  Provide." This theme intends to encapsulate
the composition of a sound investment philosophy,  one through which Scudder can
help provide  investors  appropriate  avenues for pursuing  dreams.  Individuals
recognize the need to build  investment  plans that are suitable and directed at
achieving  one's  financial  goals.  The  desired  result  from  planning  and a
long-term commitment to it is the ability to build wealth over time. While there
are no guarantees in the pursuit of wealth through  investing,  Scudder believes
that a sound  investment  plan can enhance  one's  ability to achieve  financial
goals that are clearly defined and  appropriately  approached.  Wealth,  while a
relative  term,  may be defined as the  freedom to provide  for those  interests
which you hold most important -- your family, future, and/or your community.

         Evaluation  of  Fund   performance   or  other   relevant   statistical
information  made by  independent  sources  may  also be used in  advertisements
concerning the Fund,  including  reprints of, or selections from,  editorials or
articles about this Fund. Sources for Fund performance  information and articles
about the Fund include the following:

American Association of Individual  Investors' Journal, a monthly publication of
the AAII that includes articles on investment analysis techniques.

Asian Wall Street  Journal,  a weekly Asian  newspaper  that often  reviews U.S.
mutual funds investing internationally.

Banxquote,  an on-line source of national  averages for leading money market and
bank CD interest  rates,  published  on a weekly  basis by  Masterfund,  Inc. of
Wilmington, Delaware.

Barron's,  a Dow Jones and  Company,  Inc.  business and  financial  weekly that
periodically reviews mutual fund performance data.

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Business  Week,  a  national  business  weekly  that  periodically  reports  the
performance rankings and ratings of a variety of mutual funds investing abroad.

CDA Investment  Technologies,  Inc., an organization which provides  performance
and ranking  information  through  examining the dollar results of  hypothetical
mutual fund investments and comparing these results against  appropriate  market
indices.

Consumer  Digest, a monthly  business/financial  magazine that includes a "Money
Watch" section featuring financial news.

Financial Times,  Europe's business newspaper,  which features from time to time
articles on international or country-specific funds.

Financial World, a general  business/financial  magazine that includes a "Market
Watch" department reporting on activities in the mutual fund industry.

Forbes,  a national  business  publication  that from time to time  reports  the
performance of specific investment companies in the mutual fund industry.

Fortune, a national business publication that periodically rates the performance
of a variety of mutual funds.

The  Frank  Russell  Company,  a  West-Coast  investment  management  firm  that
periodically  evaluates  international stock markets and compares foreign equity
market performance to U.S. stock market performance.

Global  Investor,   a  European   publication  that  periodically   reviews  the
performance of U.S. mutual funds investing internationally.

IBC/Donoghue's   Money  Fund  Report,  a  weekly  publication  of  the  Donoghue
Organization, Inc., of Holliston, Massachusetts, reporting on the performance of
the nation's  money market  funds,  summarizing  money market fund  activity and
including certain averages as performance benchmarks,  specifically  "Donoghue's
Money Fund Average," and "Donoghue's Government Money Fund Average."

Ibbotson  Associates,  Inc., a company  specializing in investment  research and
data.

Investment  Company  Data,  Inc., an  independent  organization  which  provides
performance ranking information for broad classes of mutual funds.

Investor's  Daily, a daily  newspaper  that features  financial,  economic,  and
business news.

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, a monthly investment advisory publication
that periodically features the performance of a variety of securities.

Lipper Analytical  Services,  Inc.'s Mutual Fund Performance  Analysis, a weekly
publication of industry-wide mutual fund averages by type of fund.

Money,  a monthly  magazine that from time to time features both specific  funds
and the mutual fund industry as a whole.

Morgan  Stanley  International,  an  integrated  investment  banking  firm  that
compiles statistical information.

Mutual Fund Values,  a biweekly  Morningstar,  Inc.  publication  that  provides
ratings  of  mutual  funds  based  on  fund  performance,   risk  and  portfolio
characteristics.

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The New York Times, a nationally  distributed  newspaper which regularly  covers
financial news.

The No-Load Fund Investor,  a monthly  newsletter,  published by Sheldon Jacobs,
that includes mutual fund  performance data and  recommendations  for the mutual
fund investor.

No-Load Fund*X, a monthly newsletter, published by DAL Investment Company, Inc.,
that reports on mutual fund  performance,  rates funds and discusses  investment
strategies for the mutual fund investor.

Personal  Investing  News,  a monthly  news  publication  that often  reports on
investment opportunities and market conditions.

Personal  Investor,  a monthly investment  advisory  publication that includes a
"Mutual Funds Outlook" section  reporting on mutual fund  performance  measures,
yields, indices and portfolio holdings.

Smart Money, a national personal finance magazine published monthly by Dow Jones
and  Company,  Inc.  and The  Hearst  Corporation.  Focus is placed on ideas for
investing, spending and saving.

Success,  a monthly magazine  targeted to the world of entrepreneurs and growing
business, often featuring mutual fund performance data.

United Mutual Fund Selector, a semi-monthly investment newsletter,  published by
Babson United  Investment  Advisors,  that includes mutual fund performance data
and reviews of mutual fund portfolios and investment strategies.

USA Today, a leading national daily newspaper.

U.S. News and World Report,  a national  news weekly that  periodically  reports
mutual fund performance data.

Value Line  Mutual  Fund  Survey,  an  independent  organization  that  provides
biweekly performance and other information on mutual funds.

The Wall Street Journal, a Dow Jones and Company, Inc. newspaper which regularly
covers financial news.

Wiesenberger  Investment Companies Services, an annual compendium of information
about mutual funds and other investment companies, including comparative data on
funds' backgrounds,  management policies, salient features,  management results,
income and dividend records and price ranges.

Working  Woman,  a monthly  publication  that  features a  "Financial  Workshop"
section reporting on the mutual fund/financial industry.

Worth, a national  publication  put out 10 times per year by Capital  Publishing
Company,  a  subsidiary  of  Fidelity  Investments.  Focus is placed on personal
financial journalism.

                               FUND ORGANIZATION

               (See "Fund organization" in the Fund's prospectus.)

         The Fund is a series  of  Scudder  Investment  Trust,  a  Massachusetts
business  trust  established  under a Declaration  of Trust dated  September 20,
1984,  as amended.  The name of the Trust was changed,  effective  May 15, 1991,
from Scudder Growth and Income Fund.

         The  Trust's  authorized  capital  consists of an  unlimited  number of
shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share. The Trust's shares are
currently  divided  into two  series,  Scudder  Quality  Growth Fund and Scudder
Growth and Income Fund.  The  Trustees of the Trust have the  authority to issue
additional series of shares.  Each share of each Fund has equal rights with each
other share of that Fund as to voting,  dividends  and  liquidation.  All shares


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issued and outstanding  will be fully paid and  nonassessable  by the Trust, and
redeemable as described in this Statement of Additional  Information and in each
Fund's prospectus.

         The assets of the Trust received for the issue or sale of the shares of
each series and all income, earnings, profits and proceeds thereof, subject only
to the  rights of  creditors,  are  specifically  allocated  to such  series and
constitute the underlying  assets of such series.  The underlying assets of each
series are  segregated  on the books of account,  and are to be charged with the
liabilities  in respect to such  series  and with a  proportionate  share of the
general  liabilities  of  the  Trust.  If a  series  were  unable  to  meet  its
obligations,  the  assets  of all  other  series  may in some  circumstances  be
available to creditors for that purpose,  in which case the assets of such other
series  could  be used to meet  liabilities  which  are not  otherwise  properly
chargeable  to them.  Expenses  with respect to any two or more series are to be
allocated in proportion to the asset value of the respective series except where
allocations of direct expenses can otherwise be fairly made. The officers of the
Trust,  subject to the general  supervision  of the Trustees,  have the power to
determine  which  liabilities  are  allocable  to a given  series,  or which are
general or allocable to two or more series.  In the event of the  dissolution or
liquidation of the Trust or any series,  the holders of the shares of any series
are  entitled  to  receive  as a class  the  underlying  assets  of such  shares
available for distribution to shareholders.

         Shares  of the  Trust  entitle  their  holders  to one vote per  share;
however,  separate  votes are taken by each  series on  matters  affecting  that
individual series. For example, a change in investment policy for a series would
be  voted  upon  only by  shareholders  of the  series  involved.  Additionally,
approval  of the  investment  advisory  agreement  is a matter to be  determined
separately by each series.

         The Trustees, in their discretion, may authorize the division of shares
of the Fund (or shares of a series) into different classes, permitting shares of
different classes to be distributed by different methods.  Although shareholders
of different classes of a series would have an interest in the same portfolio of
assets,  shareholders  of any  subsequently  created  classes may bear different
expenses in connection with different  methods of distribution of their classes.
The Trustees have no present  intention of taking the action necessary to effect
the  division of shares into  separate  classes,  nor of changing  the method of
distribution of shares of the Fund.

         The Declaration of Trust provides that  obligations of the Fund are not
binding upon the Trustees  individually  but only upon the property of the Fund,
that the  Trustees  and  officers  will not be liable for errors of  judgment or
mistakes  of fact or law,  and that the Fund will  indemnify  its  Trustees  and
officers against liabilities and expenses incurred in connection with litigation
in which they may be involved  because of their  offices with the Fund except if
it is determined in the manner  provided in the  Declaration  of Trust that they
have not acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that their actions were in
the best  interests of the Fund.  However,  nothing in the  Declaration of Trust
protects or  indemnifies a Trustee or officer  against any liability to which he
would otherwise be subject by reason of willful  misfeasance,  bad faith,  gross
negligence,  or reckless  disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his
office.

                               INVESTMENT ADVISER

     (See "Fund organization--Investment adviser" in the Fund's prospectus.)

         Scudder,  Stevens & Clark,  Inc., an investment  counsel firm,  acts as
investment adviser to the Fund. This organization is one of the most experienced
investment management firms in the U.S. It was established in 1919 and pioneered
the  practice of providing  investment  counsel to  individual  clients on a fee
basis.  In 1928 it introduced  the first no-load  mutual fund to the public.  In
1953 Scudder introduced Scudder  International Fund, Inc., the first mutual fund
available in the U.S.  investing  internationally  in  securities  of issuers in
several  foreign  countries.  The  firm  reorganized  from  a  partnership  to a
corporation on June 28, 1985.

         The  principal  source of the  Adviser's  income is  professional  fees
received from providing  continuous  investment  advice, and the firm derives no
income  from  brokerage  or  underwriting  of  securities.  Today,  it  provides
investment  counsel for many individuals and institutions,  including  insurance
companies,   colleges,  industrial  corporations,   and  financial  and  banking
organizations.  In addition,  it manages  Montgomery  Street Income  Securities,
Inc., Scudder California Tax Free Trust,  Scudder Cash Investment Trust, Scudder
Equity Trust,  Scudder Fund,  Inc.,  Scudder Funds Trust,  Scudder  Global Fund,
Inc., Scudder GNMA Fund, Scudder Portfolio Trust,  Scudder  Institutional  Fund,


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Inc.,  Scudder  International  Fund, Inc.,  Scudder  Investment  Trust,  Scudder
Municipal  Trust,  Scudder  Mutual  Funds,  Inc.,  Scudder New Asia Fund,  Inc.,
Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc., Scudder Securities Trust,  Scudder State Tax Free
Trust,  Scudder  Tax Free Money  Fund,  Scudder  Tax Free  Trust,  Scudder  U.S.
Treasury Money Fund, Scudder Variable Life Investment Fund, Scudder World Income
Opportunities  Fund,  Inc., The Argentina Fund, Inc., The Brazil Fund, Inc., The
First Iberian Fund,  Inc., The Korea Fund,  Inc.,  The Japan Fund,  Inc. and The
Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc. Some of the foregoing companies or trusts
have two or more series.

         The Adviser also provides  investment  advisory  services to the mutual
funds  which  comprise  the  AARP  Investment  Program  from  Scudder.  The AARP
Investment  Program  from  Scudder has assets over $12 billion and  includes the
AARP Growth Trust,  AARP Income Trust,  AARP Tax Free Income Trust and AARP Cash
Investment Funds.

         Institutional  assets  managed by the  Adviser  using a quality  growth
investment approach exceeded $172 million as of September 31, 1995.

   
International   Investment  Experience.   The  Adviser  has  been  a  leader  in
international investment management for over forty years. In addition to Scudder
International  Fund, Inc., which was incorporated in Canada in 1953 as the first
foreign  investment  company  registered with the SEC, the Adviser's  investment
company clients include Scudder Global Fund, and Scudder Global Bond Fund, which
invest worldwide, Scudder Greater Europe Growth Fund, which invests primarily in
the equity securities of European  companies,  Scudder  International Bond Fund,
which invests  internationally,  Scudder  Latin  America Fund,  which invests in
Latin American  issuers,  and The Japan Fund, Inc.,  which invests  primarily in
securities of Japanese  companies.  The Adviser also manages the assets of eight
closed-end  investment companies investing in foreign securities:  The Argentina
Fund, Inc., The Brazil Fund, Inc., The First Iberian Fund, Inc., The Korea Fund,
Inc., The Latin America Dollar Income Fund,  Inc.,  Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc.,
Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc., and Scudder World Income Opportunities Fund, Inc.
Assets of the Adviser's  international  investment  company clients totaled more
than $20 billion as of December 31, 1995.
    

         The Adviser  utilizes  its  international  investment  experience  when
evaluating foreign  accounting  practices such as those which may be used by the
issuers of the foreign securities in which the Fund may invest.

         The  Adviser  maintains a large  research  department,  which  conducts
continuous   studies  of  the  factors  that  affect  the  position  of  various
industries,  companies  and  individual  securities.  In this work,  the Adviser
utilizes  certain  reports  and  statistics  from a  wide  variety  of  sources,
including  brokers and dealers who may execute  portfolio  transactions  for the
Fund and other clients of the Adviser,  but  conclusions  are based primarily on
investigations and critical analyses by its own research specialists.

         Certain  investments may be appropriate for the Fund and also for other
clients  advised by the  Adviser.  Investment  decisions  for the Fund and other
clients  are made  with a view  toward  achieving  their  respective  investment
objectives and after  consideration  of such factors as their current  holdings,
availability of cash for investment and the size of their investments generally.
Frequently,  a particular  security may be bought or sold for only one client or
in different  amounts and at different times for more than one but less than all
clients.  Likewise,  a particular security may be bought for one or more clients
when one or more other clients are selling the security. In addition,  purchases
or sales of the same  security  may be made for two or more  clients on the same
date. In such event,  such transactions will be allocated among the clients in a
manner  believed by the Adviser to be  equitable  to each.  In some cases,  this
procedure  could have an adverse effect on the price or amount of the securities
purchased  or sold by the Fund.  Purchase  and sale  orders  for the Fund may be
combined with those of other clients of the Adviser in the interest of achieving
the most favorable net results to the Fund.

   
         The  Investment  Management  Agreement  (the  "Agreement")  between the
Trust,  on behalf of Scudder  Quality  Growth  Fund,  and the  Adviser  was last
approved  by the  Trustees  on August 9, 1994 and by a  majority  of the  Fund's
shareholders  on May 12,  1992.  The  Agreement  is dated  May 9,  1991 and will
continue in effect  until  September  30, 1996 and from year to year  thereafter
only if its continuance is approved  annually by the vote of a majority of those
Trustees  who are not parties to such  Agreement  or  interested  persons of the
Adviser or the  Trust,  cast in person at a meeting  called  for the  purpose of
    


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voting on such approval, and by a majority vote either of the Trustees or of the
outstanding  voting  securities of the Fund.  The Agreement may be terminated at
any time  without  payment  of penalty by either  party on sixty  days'  written
notice, and automatically terminates in the event of its assignment.

         Under the  Agreement,  the Adviser  provides  the Fund with  continuing
investment  management  for the  Fund's  portfolio  consistent  with the  Fund's
investment objectives, policies and restrictions and determines which securities
shall be purchased for the  portfolio of the Fund,  which  portfolio  securities
shall be held or sold by the Fund, and what portion of the Fund's assets will be
held uninvested,  subject always to the provisions of the Trust's Declaration of
Trust and By-Laws, the 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and to the
Fund's investment objectives,  policies and restrictions,  and subject, further,
to  such  policies  and  instructions  as the  Trustees  may  from  time to time
establish.  The Adviser  also  advises  and assists the  officers of the Fund in
taking such steps as are necessary or  appropriate to carry out the decisions of
its Trustees  and the  appropriate  committees  of the  Trustees  regarding  the
conduct of the business of the Fund.

         The Adviser  also  renders  significant  administrative  services  (not
otherwise  provided by third parties)  necessary for the Fund's operations as an
open-end investment company including, but not limited to, preparing reports and
notices to the Trustees and shareholders;  supervising,  negotiating contractual
arrangements with, and monitoring various  third-party  service providers to the
Fund (such as the Fund's transfer agent, pricing agents, custodian,  accountants
and others);  preparing  and making  filings  with the SEC and other  regulatory
agencies;  assisting in the preparation and filing of the Fund's federal,  state
and local tax  returns;  preparing  and  filing the  Fund's  federal  excise tax
returns;  assisting with investor and public relations  matters;  monitoring the
valuation of securities and the  calculation of net asset value;  monitoring the
registration of shares of the Fund under applicable federal and state securities
laws;  maintaining  the Fund's  books and  records  to the extent not  otherwise
maintained by a third party;  assisting in establishing  accounting  policies of
the  Fund;   assisting  in  the  resolution  of  accounting  and  legal  issues;
establishing and monitoring the Fund's operating budget;  processing the payment
of the Fund's bills;  assisting the Fund in, and  otherwise  arranging  for, the
payment of distributions  and dividends and otherwise  assisting the Fund in the
conduct of its business, subject to the direction and control of the Trustees.

   
         The  Adviser  pays the  compensation  and  expenses  (except  those for
attending  Board and Committee  meetings  outside New York, New York and Boston,
Massachusetts)  of all Trustees,  officers and executive  employees of the Trust
affiliated  with the Adviser and makes  available,  without expense to the Fund,
the services of such Trustees, officers and employees of the Adviser as may duly
be  elected  officers  or  Trustees  of the Trust,  subject to their  individual
consent to serve and to any limitations  imposed by law, and provides the Fund's
office  space and  facilities.  For these  services,  the Fund is charged by the
Adviser a fee equal to approximately  0.70 of 1% of the Fund's average daily net
assets.  The fee is payable  monthly,  provided  the Fund will make such interim
payments as may be  requested  by Scudder not to exceed 75% of the amount of the
fee then  accrued on the books of the Fund and unpaid.  The  Agreement  provides
that if the Fund's expenses,  exclusive of taxes,  interest,  and  extraordinary
expenses,  exceed  specified  limits,  such  excess,  up to  the  amount  of the
management fee, will be paid by the Adviser.  The Adviser retains the ability to
be repaid by the Fund if expenses  fall below the  specified  limit prior to the
end of the fiscal year. These expense  limitation  arrangements can decrease the
Fund's  expenses  and improve  its  performance.  During the fiscal  years ended
October 31, 1993,  1994 and 1995,  these  agreements  resulted in a reduction of
management fees paid by the Fund of $0, $3,897 and $0, respectively.  During the
fiscal  years  ended  October 31,  1993,  1994 and 1995,  the Adviser  imposed a
portion of its  management  fee  amounting to $883,299,  $802,235 and  $953,916,
respectively.
    

         Under  the  Agreement,  the Fund is  responsible  for all of its  other
expenses  including   organizational   costs;  fees  and  expenses  incurred  in
connection  with  membership  in  investment  company  organizations;   brokers'
commissions;  payment for portfolio pricing services to a pricing agent, if any;
legal,  auditing and accounting  expenses;  the  calculation of Net Asset Value,
taxes and  governmental  fees; the fees and expenses of the transfer agent;  the
cost of preparing stock  certificates and any other expenses  including clerical
expenses of issuance,  redemption or  repurchase of shares;  the expenses of and
the fees  for  registering  or  qualifying  securities  for  sale;  the fees and
expenses of Trustees, officers and employees of the Trust who are not affiliated
with the Adviser;  the cost of printing and distributing  reports and notices to
shareholders;  and the fees and  disbursements  of  custodians.  The  Trust  may
arrange  to have  third  parties  assume  all or part of the  expenses  of sale,
underwriting  and  distribution  of  shares  of  the  Fund.  The  Fund  is  also


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responsible for its expenses incurred in connection with litigation, proceedings
and claims and the legal  obligation  it may have to indemnify  its officers and
Trustees with respect thereto.

         The  Adviser  has agreed in the  Agreement  to  reimburse  the Fund for
annual expenses in excess of the lowest applicable expense limitation imposed by
any  state  in which  the Fund is at the time  offering  its  shares  for  sale,
although no  payments  are  required to be made by the Adviser  pursuant to this
reimbursement  provision  in  excess of the  annual  fee paid by the Fund to the
Adviser.  Management  has  been  advised  that the  lowest  such  limitation  is
presently 2 1/2% of average  daily net assets up to $30 million,  2% of the next
$70  million  of such net assets and 1 1/2% of such net assets in excess of that
amount.  Certain expenses such as brokerage  commissions,  taxes,  extraordinary
expenses and interest are excluded from such limitations, and other expenses may
be excluded from time to time. If reimbursement is required,  it will be made as
promptly as practicable after the end of the Fund's fiscal year. However, no fee
payment will be made to the Adviser during any fiscal year which will cause year
to date  expenses to exceed the  cumulative  pro rata expense  limitation at the
time of such payment.

         The  Agreement  also  provides  that the Trust and the Fund may use any
name  derived  from  the name  "Scudder,  Stevens  & Clark"  only as long as the
Agreement or any extension, any renewal or amendment thereof remains in effect.

         In reviewing  the terms of the Agreement  and in  discussions  with the
Adviser concerning such Agreement,  Trustees who are not "interested persons" of
the Trust  have been  represented  by  independent  counsel  Ropes & Gray at the
Fund's expense.

         The  Agreement  provides  that the Adviser  shall not be liable for any
error of  judgment  or  mistake of law or for any loss  suffered  by the Fund in
connection with matters to which the Agreement relates,  except a loss resulting
from  willful  misfeasance,  bad  faith or gross  negligence  on the part of the
Adviser in the  performance  of its  duties or from  reckless  disregard  by the
Adviser of its obligations and duties under the Agreement.

         Officers  and  employees of the Adviser from time to time may engage in
transactions with various banks,  including the Fund's custodian bank. It is the
Adviser's opinion that the terms and conditions of those transactions which have
occurred were not  influenced  by existing or potential  custodial or other Fund
relationships.

         None of the  officers or Trustees of the Trust may have  dealings  with
the  Fund  as  principals  in the  purchase  or sale of  securities,  except  as
individual subscribers or holders of shares of the Fund.

Personal Investments by Employees of the Adviser

     Employees  of  the  Adviser  are  permitted  to  make  personal  securities
transactions,  subject  to  requirements  and  restrictions  set  forth  in  the
Adviser's  Code  of  Ethics.   The  Code  of  Ethics  contains   provisions  and
requirements  designed to identify  and address  certain  conflicts  of interest
between personal investment  activities and the interests of investment advisory
clients  such as the  Fund.  Among  other  things,  the  Code of  Ethics,  which
generally  complies  with  standards   recommended  by  the  Investment  Company
Institute's  Advisory Group on Personal  Investing,  prohibits  certain types of
transactions  absent prior approval,  imposes time periods during which personal
transactions may not be made in certain securities,  and requires the submission
of  duplicate  broker   confirmations   and  monthly   reporting  of  securities
transactions.  Additional  restrictions  apply to portfolio  managers,  traders,
research  analysts  and others  involved  in the  investment  advisory  process.
Exceptions to these and other provisions of the Code of Ethics may be granted in
particular circumstances after review by appropriate personnel.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

                                                                                               Position with
                                                                                               Underwriter,
Name                                  Position              Principal                          Scudder Investor
and Address                           with Trust            Occupation**                       Services, Inc.
- -----------                           ----------            ------------                       --------------

<S>                                   <C>                   <C>                                <C>    
Daniel Pierce+*=                      President and         Chairman of the Board and          Director, Vice
                                      Trustee               Managing Director of Scudder,      President and Assistant
                                                            Stevens & Clark, Inc.              Treasurer

Henry P. Becton, Jr.                  Trustee               President and General Manager,                --
WGBH                                                        WGBH Educational Foundation
125 Western Avenue
Allston, MA

Dudley H. Ladd+*=                     Trustee               Managing Director of Scudder,      Director and Senior
                                                            Stevens & Clark, Inc.              Vice President

George M. Lovejoy, Jr.=               Trustee               President and Director, Fifty                 --
160 Federal Street                                          Associates
Boston, MA

Wesley W. Marple, Jr.=                Trustee               Professor of Business                        --
413 Hayden Hall                                             Administration Northeastern
360 Huntington Ave.                                         University, College of Business
Boston, MA  02115                                           Administration

Juris Padegs#*                        Trustee               Managing Director of Scudder,      Director and Vice
                                                            Stevens & Clark, Inc.              President

   
Jean C. Tempel                        Trustee               General Partner, TL Ventures                  --
Ten Post Office Square                                      
Suite 1325
Boston, MA 02109
    

Bruce F. Beaty#                       Vice President        Principal of Scudder, Stevens &               --
                                                            Clark, Inc.

Jerard K. Hartman#                    Vice President        Managing Director of Scudder,                 --
                                                            Stevens & Clark, Inc.

Robert T. Hoffman#                    Vice President        Managing Director of Scudder,                 --
                                                            Stevens & Clark, Inc.

Thomas W. Joseph+                     Vice President        Principal of Scudder, Stevens &    Director, Vice
                                                            Clark, Inc.                        President, Treasurer
                                                                                               and Assistant Clerk

David S. Lee+                         Vice President        Managing Director of Scudder,      President, Assistant
                                                            Stevens & Clark, Inc.              Treasure and Director

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                                                                                               Position with
                                                                                               Underwriter,
Name                                  Position              Principal                          Scudder Investor
and Address                           with Trust            Occupation**                       Services, Inc.
- -----------                           ----------            ------------                       --------------

Douglas M. Loudon#                    Vice President        Managing Director of Scudder,      Senior Vice President
                                                            Stevens & Clark, Inc.

Valerie F. Malter#                    Vice President        Principal of Scudder, Stevens &               --
                                                            Clark, Inc.

Thomas F. McDonough+                  Vice President,       Principal of Scudder, Stevens &    Clerk
                                      Secretary and         Clark, Inc.
                                      Assistant Treasurer

Pamela A. McGrath+                    Vice President and    Managing Director of Scudder,                 --
                                      Treasurer             Stevens & Clark, Inc.

Edward J. O'Connell#                  Vice President and    Principal of Scudder, Stevens &    Assistant Treasurer
                                      Assistant Treasurer   Clark, Inc.

Coleen Downs Dinneen+                 Assistant Secretary   Vice President of Scudder,         Assistant Clerk
                                                            Stevens & Clark, Inc.
</TABLE>

   
         Certain accounts for which the Adviser acts as investment adviser owned
1,219,925  shares  in the  aggregate,  or 11.97%  of the  outstanding  shares on
January 31, 1996. The Adviser may be deemed to be the  beneficial  owner of such
shares but disclaims any beneficial ownership in such shares.

         As of January 31,  1996,  all  Trustees  and officers of the Trust as a
group  owned  beneficially  (as the term is defined in Section  13(a)  under the
Securities  Exchange Act of 1934) 350,192 shares,  or 3.44% of the shares of the
Fund outstanding on such date.
    

         To the best of the Trust's knowledge, as of January 31, 1996, no person
owned beneficially more than 5% of the Fund's shares except as stated above.

         *        Messrs.  Ladd,  Padegs and Pierce are  considered by the Trust
                  and its counsel to be persons who are "interested  persons" of
                  the  Adviser or of the Trust  (within  the meaning of the 1940
                  Act, as amended).
         **       Unless  otherwise  stated,  all the officers and Trustees have
                  been associated with their respective  companies for more than
                  five years, but not necessarily in the same capacity.
         =        Messrs.  Ladd,  Lovejoy,  Pierce and Marple are members of the
                  Executive Committee,  which has the power to declare dividends
                  from ordinary  income and  distributions  of realized  capital
                  gains to the same extent as the Board is so empowered.
         +        Address:  Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts
         #        Address:  345 Park Avenue, New York, New York

         The Trustees and officers of the Trust also serve in similar capacities
for other Scudder funds.

                                  REMUNERATION

         Several of the  officers  and  Trustees of the Trust may be officers or
employees of the Adviser, the Distributor,  the Transfer Agent, or Scudder Trust
Company, from whom they receive  compensation,  as a result of which they may be
deemed to  participate  in the fees  paid by the  Fund.  The Fund pays no direct
remuneration to any officer of the Trust.  However,  each of the Trustees who is
not  affiliated  with  the  Adviser  will  be paid by the  Fund.  Each of  these


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unaffiliated  Trustees  receives an annual Trustee's fee of $4,000 from the Fund
plus $400 for attending  each  Trustees'  meeting,  audit  committee  meeting or
meeting held for the purpose of discussing the investment procedures of the Fund
or  considering  arrangements  between  the  Trust on behalf of the Fund and the
Adviser or any of its affiliates.  Each unaffiliated  Trustee also receives $150
per committee  meeting attended other than those set forth above. For the fiscal
year ended  October  31,  1995,  the  Trustees'  fees and  expenses  amounted to
$35,519.
    

The following Compensation Table provides, in tabular form, the following data.

Column (1) All Trustees who receive compensation from the Trust.
Column  (2)  Aggregate  compensation  received  by a Trustee  from all series of
Scudder  Investment Trust,  which is comprised of Scudder Growth and Income Fund
and Scudder  Quality  Growth  Fund.  
Columns  (3)  and  (4) Pension or  retirement benefits accrued or proposed to be
paid by the Trust.   Scudder  Investment  Trust  does  not pay its Trustees such
benefits.  
Column (5)  Total  compensation received by a Trustee  from  Scudder  Growth and
Income Fund and Scudder  Quality  Growth Fund, plus  compensation  received from
all funds managed  by Scudder for which a  Trustee  serves.  The total number of
funds  from  which  a  Trustee  receives  such  compensation is also provided in
column (5).

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Compensation Table
                                              for the year ended December 31, 1995

           (1)                         (2)                      (3)                (4)                 (5)

                           Aggregate Compensation from
                             Scudder Investment Trust        Pension or                        Total Compensation
                            (consisting of two funds:        Retirement                           From Scudder
                            Scudder Growth and Income     Benefits Accrued      Estimated       Investment Trust
     Name of Person,         Fund and Scudder Quality     As Part of Fund     Annual Benefits   and Fund Complex
        Position                   Growth Fund)               Expenses        Upon Retirement    Paid to Trustee
        --------                   ------------               --------        ---------------    ---------------
<S>                                  <C>                        <C>               <C>              <C>    
Henry P. Becton, Jr.                 $16,600                    N/A                N/A               $82,800
Trustee                                                                                            (15 funds)

George M. Lovejoy, Jr.               $17,500                    N/A                N/A              $112,900
Trustee                                                                                            (12 funds)

Wesley W. Marple, Jr.                $17,500                    N/A                N/A               $93,100
Trustee                                                                                            (15 funds)

Jean C. Tempel                       $17,200                    N/A                N/A               $92,200
Trustee                                                                                            (15 funds)
</TABLE>

                                   DISTRIBUTOR
   
         The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Scudder Investor Services,
Inc. (the "Distributor"),  a Massachusetts corporation, which is a subsidiary of
the Adviser. The Trust's underwriting agreement,  dated September 10, 1985, will
remain in effect until  September 30, 1996 and from year to year thereafter only
if its  continuance  is approved  annually by a majority of the Trustees who are
not parties to such agreement or interested persons of any such party and either
by vote of a majority of the  Trustees or a majority of the  outstanding  voting
securities  of the Trust.  The  underwriting  agreement was last approved by the
Trustees on August 9, 1994.
    

         Under the principal  underwriting  agreement,  the Fund is  responsible
for: the payment of all fees and expenses in connection with the preparation and
filing  with  the  SEC of its  registration  statement  and  prospectus  and any
amendments and supplements thereto; the registration and qualification of shares
for sale in the various states, including registering the Trust or the Fund as a
broker/dealer in various states as required; the fees and expenses of preparing,
printing and mailing prospectuses  annually to existing  shareholders (see below


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for expenses relating to prospectuses paid by the Distributor),  notices,  proxy
statements,  reports or other  communications  to  shareholders of the Fund; the
cost of  printing  and  mailing  confirmations  of  purchases  of shares and the
prospectuses  accompanying  such  confirmations;  any issuance  taxes and/or any
initial transfer taxes; a portion of shareholder toll-free telephone charges and
expenses of shareholder  service  representatives;  the cost of wiring funds for
share  purchases and  redemptions  (unless paid by the shareholder who initiates
the transaction);  the cost of printing and postage of business reply envelopes;
and a portion of the cost of  computer  terminals  used by both the Fund and the
Distributor.

         The Distributor will pay for printing and distributing  prospectuses or
reports  prepared  for its use in  connection  with the  offering  of the Fund's
shares to the public and preparing, printing and mailing any other literature or
advertising in connection with the offering of shares of the Fund to the public.
The  Distributor  will  pay  all  fees  and  expenses  in  connection  with  its
qualification  and  registration  as a broker or dealer under  federal and state
laws,  a portion of the cost of  toll-free  telephone  service  and  expenses of
shareholder  service  representatives,   a  portion  of  the  cost  of  computer
terminals, and expenses of any activity which is primarily intended to result in
the sale of shares  issued by the Fund,  unless a Rule  12b-1  Plan is in effect
which provides that the Fund shall bear some or all of such expenses.

Note:  Although the Fund  currently  has no 12b-1 Plan and the Trustees  have no
current  intention  of  adopting  one,  the Fund will  also pay  those  fees and
expenses  permitted to be paid or assumed by the Fund  pursuant to a 12b-1 Plan,
if any, adopted by the Fund, notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary
in the underwriting agreement.

         As agent,  the  Distributor  currently  offers the  Fund's  shares on a
continuous basis to investors in all states in which shares of the Fund may from
time  to  time  be  registered  or  where   permitted  by  applicable  law.  The
Underwriting  Agreement provides that the Distributor  accepts orders for shares
at net asset value as no sales  commission or load is charged the investor.  The
Distributor has made no firm commitment to acquire shares of the Fund.

                                      TAXES

   (See "Distribution and performance information--Dividends and capital gains
      distributions" and "Transaction information--Tax information and Tax
                identification number" in the Fund's prospectus.)

         The Fund has  elected to be treated as a regulated  investment  company
under  Subchapter  M of the  Internal  Revenue  Code of 1986,  as  amended  (the
"Code"), or a predecessor statute and has qualified as such since its inception.
It intends to continue to qualify for such treatment.  Such  qualification  does
not involve  governmental  supervision or management of investment  practices or
policy.

         As a regulated  investment company qualifying under Subchapter M of the
Code, the Fund is required to distribute to its shareholders at least 90 percent
of its  investment  company  taxable income  (including  net short-term  capital
gains) and is not generally  subject to federal income tax to the extent that it
annually  distributes  its  investment  company  taxable income and net realized
capital gains in the manner required under the Code.

         The Fund will be  subject to a 4%  nondeductible  excise tax on amounts
required  to be but not  distributed  under a  prescribed  formula.  The formula
requires  payment  to  shareholders  during  a  calendar  year of  distributions
representing  an amount equal to the sum of at least 98% of the Fund's  ordinary
income for the calendar  year,  at least 98% of the excess of its capital  gains
over capital losses  (adjusted for certain  ordinary losses as prescribed in the
Code)  realized  during the one-year  period ending October 31 during such year,
and all  ordinary  income  and  capital  gains  for  prior  years  that were not
previously distributed.

         The  Fund's  investment  company  taxable  income  includes  dividends,
interest and net  short-term  capital gains in excess of net  long-term  capital
losses, less expenses. Net realized capital gains for a fiscal year are computed
by taking into account any capital loss carryforward of the Fund.

         If any net realized  long-term  capital gains in excess of net realized
short-term  capital losses are retained by the Fund for reinvestment,  requiring
federal  income taxes to be paid thereon by the Fund,  the Fund intends to elect


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to treat such capital gains as having been  distributed  to  shareholders.  As a
result,  each  shareholder  will report such capital gains as long-term  capital
gains,  will be able to claim a relative  share of federal  income taxes paid by
the  Fund  on such  gains  as a  credit  against  personal  federal  income  tax
liabilities,  and will be entitled to increase  the  adjusted  tax basis on Fund
shares  by the  difference  between  a pro  rata  share  of such  gains  and the
individual tax credit. If the Fund makes such an election, it may not be treated
as having met the excise tax distribution requirement.

         Distributions  of  investment  company  taxable  income are  taxable to
shareholders as ordinary income.

         Dividends  from  domestic  corporations  are  expected  to  comprise  a
substantial  part of the Fund's gross income.  To the extent that such dividends
constitute  a portion  of the  Fund's  gross  income,  a portion  of the  income
distributions  of the Fund  may be  eligible  for the  deduction  for  dividends
received  by  corporations.  Shareholders  will be  informed  of the  portion of
dividends which so qualify. The  dividends-received  deduction is reduced to the
extent the shares of the Fund, with respect to which the dividends are received,
are treated as  debt-financed  under federal income tax law and is eliminated if
the shares are deemed to have been held for less than 46 days.

         Distributions  of the excess of net  long-term  capital  gains over net
short-term  capital  losses are taxable to  shareholders  as  long-term  capital
gains, regardless of the length of time the shares of the Fund have been held by
such    shareholders.    Such   distributions   are   not   eligible   for   the
dividends-received  deduction.  Any loss realized upon the  redemption of shares
held at the time of  redemption  for six  months  or less will be  treated  as a
long-term  capital loss to the extent of any amounts treated as distributions of
long-term capital gains during such six-month period.

         Distributions  of investment  company  taxable  income and net realized
capital gains will be taxable as described above,  whether received in shares or
in  cash.  Shareholders  electing  to  receive  distributions  in  the  form  of
additional shares will have a cost basis for federal income tax purposes in each
share so received  equal to the net asset  value of a share on the  reinvestment
date.

         All distributions of investment company taxable income and net realized
capital gains,  whether  received in shares or in cash, must be reported by each
shareholder  on a  federal  income  tax  return.  Dividends  and  capital  gains
distributions  declared  in  October,  November,  or  December  and  payable  to
shareholders  of record in such a month will be deemed to have been  received by
shareholders  on  December  31 if paid  during  January of the  following  year.
Redemptions of shares,  including  exchanges for shares of another Scudder fund,
may result in tax  consequences  (gain or loss) to the  shareholder and are also
subject to these reporting requirements.

         An individual  may make a deductible IRA  contribution  of up to $2,000
or, if less, the amount of the  individual's  earned income for any taxable year
only if (i) neither the individual nor his or her spouse (unless filing separate
returns) is an active participant in an employer's  retirement plan, or (ii) the
individual  (and his or her spouse,  if applicable) has an adjusted gross income
below a certain level  ($40,050 for married  individuals  filing a joint return,
with a phase-out of the deduction for adjusted gross income between  $40,050 and
$50,000;  $25,050 for a single  individual,  with a phase-out for adjusted gross
income  between  $25,050 and $35,000).  However,  an individual not permitted to
make  a  deductible  contribution  to an IRA  for  any  such  taxable  year  may
nonetheless  make  nondeductible  contributions  up to  $2,000  to an IRA (up to
$2,250 to IRAs for an  individual  and his or her  nonearning  spouse)  for that
year. There are special rules for determining how withdrawals are to be taxed if
an IRA  contains  both  deductible  and  nondeductible  amounts.  In general,  a
proportionate  amount  of  each  withdrawal  will  be  deemed  to be  made  from
nondeductible  contributions;  amounts  treated  as a  return  of  nondeductible
contributions will not be taxable.  Also, annual  contributions may be made to a
spousal IRA even if the spouse has earnings in a given year if the spouse elects
to be treated as having no  earnings  (for IRA  contribution  purposes)  for the
year.

         Distributions  by the Fund result in a reduction in the net asset value
of the Fund's shares.  Should a distribution  reduce the net asset value below a
shareholder's cost basis, such distribution would nevertheless be taxable to the
shareholder as ordinary income or capital gain as described above,  even though,
from an investment standpoint, it may constitute a partial return of capital. In
particular, investors should consider the tax implications of buying shares just
prior to a distribution. The price of shares purchased at that time includes the
amount  of the  forthcoming  distribution.  Those  purchasing  just  prior  to a
distribution   will  then   receive  a  partial   return  of  capital  upon  the
distribution, which will nevertheless be taxable to them.

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         If the Fund invests in stock of certain foreign  investment  companies,
the Fund may be  subject to U.S.  federal  income  taxation  on a portion of any
"excess  distribution"  with respect to, or gain from the  disposition  of, such
stock.  The tax would be  determined  by allocating  such  distribution  or gain
ratably to each day of the Fund's holding period for the stock. The distribution
or gain so  allocated  to any taxable  year of the Fund,  other than the taxable
year of the excess  distribution or  disposition,  would be taxed to the Fund at
the highest  ordinary  income rate in effect for such year, and the tax would be
further increased by an interest charge to reflect the value of the tax deferral
deemed to have resulted from the ownership of the foreign  company's  stock. Any
amount of distribution or gain allocated to the taxable year of the distribution
or disposition would be included in the Fund's investment company taxable income
and, accordingly,  would not be taxable to the Fund to the extent distributed by
the Fund as a dividend to its shareholders.

         Proposed regulations have been issued which will allow the Fund to make
an election to mark-to-market its shares of these foreign  investment  companies
in lieu of being taxed in the manner described above. At the end of each taxable
year to which the  election  applies,  the Fund will  include  in its income the
amount by which the fair market value of the foreign company's stock exceeds the
Fund's  adjusted  basis  in  these  shares.  No  mark-to-market  losses  may  be
recognized. Distributions and gain on dispositions of such stock will be treated
as ordinary income  distributable to shareholders rather than being subject to a
fund level tax. The Fund intends to make this election if it is determined to be
appropriate and in the best interest of the shareholders.

         Dividend and interest  income received by the Fund from sources outside
the U.S. may be subject to  withholding  and other taxes imposed by such foreign
jurisdictions. Tax conventions between certain countries and the U.S. may reduce
or eliminate these foreign taxes,  however,  and foreign countries  generally do
not  impose  taxes on  capital  gains  in  respect  of  investments  by  foreign
investors.

         Equity  options  written by the Fund (covered call options on portfolio
stock) will be subject to tax under Section 1234 of the Code. If the Fund writes
a call  option,  no gain is  recognized  upon its  receipt of a premium.  If the
option  lapses or is closed  out,  any gain or loss is treated  as a  short-term
capital gain or loss. If a call option is exercised,  any resulting gain or loss
is short-term or long-term  capital gain or loss depending on the holding period
of the underlying stock.

         Many  futures and forward  contracts  entered  into by the Fund and all
listed  nonequity  options written or purchased by the Fund  (including  covered
call  options  written on debt  securities  and options  purchased or written on
futures  contracts)  will be governed by Section 1256 of the Code.  Absent a tax
election to the contrary,  gain or loss  attributable to the lapse,  exercise or
closing out of any such position  generally will be treated as 60% long-term and
40%  short-term  capital gain or loss, and on the last trading day of the Fund's
fiscal year,  all  outstanding  Section 1256  positions will be marked to market
(i.e.,  treated as if such  positions  were closed out at their closing price on
such day),  with any resulting gain or loss  recognized as 60% long-term and 40%
short-term capital gain or loss. Under Section 988 of the Code, discussed below,
foreign currency gain or loss from foreign  currency-related  forward contracts,
certain futures and options,  and similar financial  instruments entered into or
acquired by the Fund will be treated as ordinary  income or loss.  Under certain
circumstances, entry into a futures contract to sell a security may constitute a
short sale for federal income tax purposes, causing an adjustment in the holding
period of the underlying  security or a substantially  identical security in the
Fund's portfolio.

         Subchapter M requires that the Fund realize less than 30% of its annual
gross income from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities and certain
options, futures and forward contracts held for less than three months. Options,
futures  and forward  activities  of the Fund may  increase  the amount of gains
realized by the Fund that are subject to the 30%  limitation.  Accordingly,  the
amount of such activities that the Fund may engage in may be limited.

         Positions of the Fund which  consist of at least one stock and at least
one stock  option or other  position  with respect to a related  security  which
substantially  diminishes  the  Fund's  risk of loss with  respect to such stock
could be treated as a "straddle"  which is governed by Section 1092 of the Code,
the operation of which may cause deferral of losses,  adjustments in the holding
periods of stock or securities and conversion of short-term  capital losses into
long-term  capital  losses.  An exception to these straddle rules exists for any
"qualified covered call options" on stock written by the Fund.

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         Positions  of the Fund  which  consist  of at least  one  position  not
governed  by  Section  1256 and at least one  futures  or  forward  contract  or
nonequity  option  governed by Section 1256 which  substantially  diminishes the
Fund's  risk of loss with  respect to such other  position  will be treated as a
"mixed straddle."  Although mixed straddles are subject to the straddle rules of
Section 1092 of the Code,  certain tax elections  exist for them which reduce or
eliminate the operation of these rules.  The Fund will monitor its  transactions
in options and futures and may make  certain tax  elections in  connection  with
these investments.

         Under  the  Code,  gains or  losses  attributable  to  fluctuations  in
exchange  rates which occur between the time the Fund accrues  interest or other
receivables or accrues  expenses or other  liabilities  denominated in a foreign
currency and the time the Fund actually  collects such  receivables or pays such
liabilities   generally  are  treated  as  ordinary  income  or  ordinary  loss.
Similarly,  on disposition of debt securities  denominated in a foreign currency
and on disposition of certain futures contracts,  forward contracts and options,
gains or losses  attributable to  fluctuations in the value of foreign  currency
between the date of  acquisition  of the security or  contracts  and the date of
disposition  are also treated as ordinary  gain or loss.  These gains or losses,
referred to under the Code as  "Section  988" gains or losses,  may  increase or
decrease  the  amount of the  Fund's  investment  company  taxable  income to be
distributed to its shareholders as ordinary income.

         A portion of the  difference  between  the issue  price of zero  coupon
securities and their face value  ("original issue discount") is considered to be
income  to the Fund each  year,  even  though  the Fund  will not  receive  cash
interest payments from these  securities.  This original issue discount (imputed
income) will comprise a part of the  investment  company  taxable  income of the
Fund  which  must be  distributed  to  shareholders  in  order to  maintain  the
qualification of the Fund as a regulated investment company and to avoid federal
income tax at the level of the Fund.  Shareholders will be subject to income tax
on such  original  issue  discount,  whether or not they elect to receive  their
distributions in cash.

         The Fund will be  required  to report to the IRS all  distributions  of
taxable  income and capital gains as well as gross  proceeds from the redemption
or exchange of Fund shares,  except in the case of certain exempt  shareholders.
Under  the  backup   withholding   provisions  of  Section  3406  of  the  Code,
distributions  of  taxable  income  and  capital  gains  and  proceeds  from the
redemption  or exchange of the shares of a regulated  investment  company may be
subject to  withholding  of federal income tax at the rate of 31% in the case of
non-exempt  shareholders  who fail to furnish the investment  company with their
taxpayer identification numbers and with required certifications regarding their
status under the federal income tax law. Withholding may also be required if the
Fund is notified by the IRS or a broker that the taxpayer  identification number
furnished by the shareholder is incorrect or that the shareholder has previously
failed to report interest or dividend income. If the withholding  provisions are
applicable,  any  such  distributions  and  proceeds,  whether  taken in cash or
reinvested in additional  shares,  will be reduced by the amounts required to be
withheld.

         Shareholders  of the Fund may be  subject  to state and local  taxes on
distributions received from the Fund and on redemptions of the Fund's shares.

         Each distribution is accompanied by a brief explanation of the form and
character of the  distribution.  In January of each year the Fund issues to each
shareholder a statement of the federal income tax status of all distributions.

         The Fund is organized as a series of a Massachusetts business trust and
is  not  liable  for  any  income  or  franchise  tax  in  the  Commonwealth  of
Massachusetts,  provided  that the Fund  continues  to be treated as a regulated
investment company under Subchapter M of the Code.

         The foregoing  discussion of U.S. federal income tax law relates solely
to the  application  of that  law to  U.S.  persons,  i.e.,  U.S.  citizens  and
residents  and  U.S.  corporations,   partnerships,  trusts  and  estates.  Each
shareholder  who is not a U.S.  person should  consider the U.S. and foreign tax
consequences of ownership of shares of the Fund,  including the possibility that
such a shareholder may be subject to a U.S. withholding tax at a rate of 30% (or


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at a lower rate under an applicable  income tax treaty) on amounts  constituting
ordinary income received by him or her, where such amounts are treated as income
from U.S. sources under the Code.

         Shareholders should consult their tax advisers about the application of
the provisions of tax law in light of their particular tax situations.

                             PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS

Brokerage Commissions

         To the maximum extent  feasible the Adviser places orders for portfolio
transactions for the Fund through the  Distributor,  which in turn places orders
on behalf of the Fund with other brokers and dealers.  The Distributor  receives
no  commission,  fees or other  remuneration  from  the  Fund for this  service.
Allocation of brokerage is supervised by the Adviser.

         The primary objective of the Adviser in placing orders for the purchase
and sale of securities for the Fund's  portfolio is to obtain the most favorable
net results,  taking into account such factors as price,  commission (negotiable
in  the  case  of  U.S.  national  securities  exchange   transactions),   where
applicable,  size of order,  difficulty of execution  and skill  required of the
executing   broker/dealer.   The   Adviser   seeks  to   evaluate   the  overall
reasonableness of brokerage  commissions paid (to the extent applicable) through
the  familiarity  of the  Distributor  with  commissions  charged on  comparable
transactions,  as well as by comparing  commissions paid by the Fund to reported
commissions  paid by others.  The Adviser reviews on a routine basis  commission
rates, execution and settlement services performed, making internal and external
comparisons.

         The Fund's purchases and sales of fixed-income securities are generally
placed by the Adviser with primary  market makers for these  securities on a net
basis,  without any brokerage  commission being paid by the Fund.  Trading does,
however, involve transaction costs. Transactions with dealers serving as primary
market makers reflect the spread between the bid and asked prices.  Purchases of
underwritten  issues may be made, which will include an underwriting fee paid to
the underwriter.

         When it can be done  consistently with the policy of obtaining the most
favorable net results,  it is the  Adviser's  practice to place such orders with
brokers and dealers who supply  market  quotations  to Scudder  Fund  Accounting
Corporation  for  appraisal  purposes,  or  who  supply  research,   market  and
statistical information to the Fund. The term "research,  market and statistical
information" includes advice as to the value of securities,  the advisability of
investing  in,  purchasing  or  selling  securities,  and  the  availability  of
securities  or  purchasers  or sellers of  securities,  and analyses and reports
concerning  issuers,  industries,   securities,  economic  factors  and  trends,
portfolio  strategy  and  the  performance  of  accounts.  The  Adviser  is  not
authorized when placing  portfolio  transactions for the Fund to pay a brokerage
commission  (to the extent  applicable)  in excess of that which another  broker
might have charged for executing the same  transaction  solely on account of the
receipt of research,  market or  statistical  information.  The Adviser does not
place  orders with brokers or dealers on the basis that the broker or dealer has
or  has  not  sold   shares  of  the  Fund.   In   effecting   transactions   in
over-the-counter securities,  orders are placed with the principal market makers
for the security being traded  unless,  after  exercising  care, it appears that
more favorable results are available otherwise.

         Although  certain  research,  market and statistical  information  from
brokers  and  dealers  can be useful to the Fund and to the  Adviser,  it is the
opinion of the Adviser that such  information will only supplement the Adviser's
own research effort since the information must still be analyzed,  weighed,  and
reviewed by the Adviser's  staff.  Such information may be useful to the Adviser
in  providing  services  to  clients  other  than  the  Fund,  and not all  such
information is used by the Adviser in connection with the Fund. Conversely, such
information  provided to the Adviser by brokers and dealers  through  whom other
clients  of the  Adviser  effect  securities  transactions  may be useful to the
Adviser in providing services to the Fund.

   
         In the fiscal  years ended  October 31, 1995,  1994 and 1993,  the Fund
paid brokerage commissions of $313,826, $302,266 and $287,198,  respectively. In
the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995, the Fund paid  brokerage  commissions of
$292,943 (93% of the total brokerage commissions), resulting from orders placed,
consistent  with the policy of seeking to obtain the most favorable net results,
    


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for  transactions  placed with  brokers and dealers who  provided  supplementary
research, market and statistical information to the Trust or Adviser. The amount
of  such   transactions   aggregated   $205,708,177   (92%   of  all   brokerage
transactions). The balance of such brokerage was not allocated to any particular
broker or dealer or with  regard  to the  above-mentioned  or any other  special
factors.
    

         The  Trustees of the Trust  intend to review from time to time  whether
the  recapture  for the  benefit of the Fund of some  portion  of the  brokerage
commissions  or  similar  fees  paid by the Fund on  portfolio  transactions  is
legally permissible and advisable.

Portfolio Turnover

         The Fund's average annual  portfolio  turnover rate,  i.e. the ratio of
the lesser of sales or purchases to the monthly  average  value of the portfolio
(excluding  from both the  numerator and the  denominator  all  securities  with
maturities at the time of acquisition of one year or less), for the fiscal years
ended  October 31, 1995 and 1994 was 91.6% and  119.7%,  respectively.  A higher
rate involves  greater  brokerage and  transaction  expenses to the Fund and may
result in the  realization  of net  capital  gains,  which  would be  taxable to
shareholders  when  distributed.  Purchases  and sales  are made for the  Fund's
portfolio  whenever  necessary,  in  management's  opinion,  to meet the  Fund's
objective.

                                 NET ASSET VALUE

         The net asset  value of shares of the Fund is  computed as of the close
of regular trading on the Exchange on each day the Exchange is open for trading.
The  Exchange is scheduled to be closed on the  following  holidays:  New Year's
Day,  Presidents' Day, Good Friday,  Memorial Day,  Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Net asset value per share is determined by dividing
the value of the total assets of the Fund,  less all  liabilities,  by the total
number of shares outstanding.

         An  exchange-traded  equity  security is valued at its most recent sale
price.  Lacking any sales, the security is valued at the calculated mean between
the  most  recent  bid  quotation  and the  most  recent  asked  quotation  (the
"Calculated  Mean").  Lacking a Calculated  Mean,  the security is valued at the
most recent bid  quotation.  An equity  security which is traded on the National
Association  of Securities  Dealers  Automated  Quotation  ("NASDAQ")  system is
valued at its most recent sale price.  Lacking any sales, the security is valued
at the high or  "inside"  bid  quotation.  The value of an equity  security  not
quoted on the NASDAQ System, but traded in another  over-the-counter  market, is
its most  recent sale price.  Lacking any sales,  the  security is valued at the
Calculated  Mean.  Lacking a Calculated Mean, the security is valued at the most
recent bid quotation.

         Debt securities, other than short-term securities, are valued at prices
supplied by the Fund's  pricing  agent(s) which reflect  broker/dealer  supplied
valuations and electronic data processing techniques. Short-term securities with
remaining  maturities  of sixty  days or less are valued by the  amortized  cost
method,  which  the  Board  believes  approximates  market  value.  If it is not
possible  to value a  particular  debt  security  pursuant  to  these  valuation
methods, the value of such security is the most recent bid quotation supplied by
a bona  fide  marketmaker.  If it is not  possible  to value a  particular  debt
security  pursuant to the above methods,  the Adviser may calculate the price of
that debt security, subject to limitations established by the Board.

         An exchange traded options contract on securities,  currencies, futures
and other financial  instruments is valued at its most recent sale price on such
exchange.  Lacking any sales,  the options  contract is valued at the Calculated
Mean.  Lacking any Calculated  Mean, the options  contract is valued at the most
recent bid quotation in the case of a purchased  options  contract,  or the most
recent asked  quotation in the case of a written  options  contract.  An options
contract  on  securities,  currencies  and other  financial  instruments  traded
over-the-counter  is valued at the most  recent bid  quotation  in the case of a
purchased options contract and at the most recent asked quotation in the case of
a written  options  contract.  Futures  contracts  are valued at the most recent
settlement price.  Foreign currency exchange forward contracts are valued at the
value of the underlying currency at the prevailing exchange rate.

         If a security is traded on more than one exchange,  or upon one or more
exchanges  and in the  over-the-counter  market,  quotations  are taken from the
market in which the security is traded most extensively.

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         If, in the opinion of the Fund's  Valuation  Committee,  the value of a
portfolio  asset as  determined  in accordance  with these  procedures  does not
represent  the  fair  market  value of the  portfolio  asset,  the  value of the
portfolio  asset is taken to be an amount which, in the opinion of the Valuation
Committee,   represents  fair  market  value  on  the  basis  of  all  available
information.  The  value  of  other  portfolio  holdings  owned  by the  Fund is
determined in a manner which, in the discretion of the Valuation Committee, most
fairly reflects fair market value of the property on the valuation date.

         Following the  valuations of  securities or other  portfolio  assets in
terms of the currency in which the market  quotation  used is expressed  ("Local
Currency"),  the value of these  portfolio  assets in terms of U.S.  dollars  is
calculated by converting the Local Currency into U.S.  dollars at the prevailing
currency exchange rate on the valuation date.

                             ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Experts

         The financial highlights of the Fund included in the prospectus and the
Financial  Statements  incorporated by reference in this Statement of Additional
Information  have been so included or  incorporated  by reference in reliance on
the report of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.,  independent  accountants,  given on the
authority of that firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

Shareholder Indemnification

         The  Trust  is  an  organization  of  the  type  commonly  known  as  a
"Massachusetts  business trust." Under Massachusetts law, shareholders of such a
trust may, under certain  circumstances,  be held personally  liable as partners
for the  obligations of the Trust.  The Declaration of Trust contains an express
disclaimer of shareholder liability in connection with the Trust property or the
acts,  obligations  or  affairs  of the  Trust.  The  Declaration  of Trust also
provides for  indemnification  out of the Trust property of any shareholder held
personally  liable for the claims and  liabilities  to which a  shareholder  may
become subject by reason of being or having been a  shareholder.  Thus, the risk
of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability is
limited to  circumstances  in which the Trust itself would be unable to meet its
obligations.

Other Information

         The CUSIP number of the Fund is 811167-20-4.

         The Fund has a fiscal year ending October 31.

         Many of the  investment  changes  in the  Fund  will be made at  prices
different  from those  prevailing at the time they may be reflected in a regular
report to shareholders of the Fund. These  transactions will reflect  investment
decisions  made by the Fund's  investment  adviser in light of the objective and
policies of the Fund and other factors such as its other portfolio  holdings and
tax considerations  and should not be construed as  recommendations  for similar
action by other investors.

         The name "Scudder  Investment Trust" is the designation of the Trustees
for the time being under a  Declaration  of Trust dated  September  20, 1984, as
amended  from time to time,  and all  persons  dealing  with the Trust must look
solely to the property of the Trust for the  enforcement  of any claims  against
the Trust as neither the Trustees,  officers, agents nor shareholders assume any
personal liability for obligations entered into on behalf of the Trust. Upon the
initial purchase of shares,  the shareholder  agrees to the bound by the Trust's
Declaration of Trust,  as amended from time to time. The Declaration of Trust is
on  file  at  the   Massachusetts   Secretary  of  State's   Office  in  Boston,
Massachusetts. All persons dealing with the Fund must look only to the assets of
the Fund for the  enforcement  of any claims against the Fund as no other series
of the Trust assumes any liabilities  for obligations  entered into on behalf of
the Fund.

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         Costs  of  $49,774  incurred  by  the  Fund  in  conjunction  with  its
organization  are  amortized on a straight  line basis over the five year period
beginning May 15, 1991.

         Portfolio  securities  of the Fund are held  separately  pursuant  to a
custodian  agreement,  by the  Trust's  custodian,  State  Street Bank and Trust
Company, 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110.

         The law firm of Dechert Price & Rhoads is counsel to the Fund.

         Scudder Fund Accounting  Corporation,  Two International Place, Boston,
Massachusetts, 02110-4103, a subsidiary of the Adviser, computes net asset value
for the Fund.  The Fund pays Scudder Fund  Accounting  Corporation an annual fee
equal to 0.025% of the first $150 million of average  daily net assets,  0.0075%
of such assets in excess of $150 million, 0.0045% of such assets in excess of $1
billion,  plus holding and transaction charges for this service.  For the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1995, Scudder Fund Accounting  Corporation's fee amounted
to $52,477.

         Scudder Service  Corporation  ("Service  Corporation"),  P.O. Box 2291,
Boston,  Massachusetts 02107-2291, a subsidiary of the Adviser, is the transfer,
dividend-paying  and  shareholder  service  agent for the Fund and also provides
subaccounting  and  recordkeeping  services for shareholder  accounts in certain
retirement  and employee  benefit  plans.  The Fund pays Service  Corporation an
annual fee of $17.55 for each  account  maintained  for a  participant.  For the
fiscal year ended  October  31,  1995,  Service  Corporation's  fee  amounted to
$220,302. Please call 1-800-225-5163 for specific mailing instructions regarding
your investment.

         Scudder Trust Company,  Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110-4103,
an  affiliate  of the Adviser  provides  services  for certain  retirement  plan
accounts.  The Fund pays Scudder  Trust Company an annual fee of $17.55 for each
account  maintained  for a  participant.  For the fiscal year ended  October 31,
1995, Scudder Trust Company's fee amounted to $86,498.

         The Fund's prospectus and this Statement of Additional Information omit
certain information contained in the Registration  Statement which the Trust has
filed with the  Commission  under the  Securities  Act of 1933 and  reference is
hereby made to the Registration  Statement for further  information with respect
to the Fund and the securities  offered hereby.  This Registration  Statement is
available for inspection by the public at the SEC in Washington, D.C.

                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

         The  financial  statements,  including  the  investment  portfolio,  of
Scudder   Quality   Growth  Fund,   together  with  the  Report  of  Independent
Accountants,  and  Financial  Highlights,  are  incorporated  by  reference  and
attached  hereto on pages 9 through 22,  inclusive,  in the Annual Report to the
Shareholders  of the Fund dated October 31, 1995,  and are hereby deemed to be a
part of this Statement of Additional Information.



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                                    APPENDIX

       Standard & Poor's Earnings and Dividend Rankings for Common Stocks

         The investment process involves assessment of various  factors--such as
product and industry position,  corporate  resources and financial  policy--with
results that make some common stocks more highly  esteemed than others.  In this
assessment,  Standard & Poor believes that earnings and dividend  performance is
the end result of the  interplay of these  factors and that,  over the long run,
the record of this performance has a considerable  bearing on relative  quality.
The rankings, however, do not pretend to reflect all of the factors, tangible or
intangible, that bear on stock quality.

         Relative quality of bonds or other debt, that is, degrees of protection
for principal and interest, called creditworthiness, cannot be applied to common
stocks,  and therefore rankings are not to be confused with bond quality ratings
which are arrived at by a necessarily different approach.

         Growth and  stability of earnings and dividends are deemed key elements
in  establishing  Standard & Poor's  earnings and  dividend  rankings for common
stocks,  which are designed to  capsulize  the nature of this record in a single
symbol.  It  should  be  noted,  however,  that  the  process  also  takes  into
consideration   certain  adjustments  and  modifications   deemed  desirable  in
establishing such rankings.

         The point of departure in arriving at these  rankings is a computerized
scoring  system  based on per-share  earnings  and dividend  records of the most
recent ten  years--a  period  deemed  long  enough to measure  significant  time
segments of secular growth,  to capture  indications of basic change in trend as
they  develop,  and to  encompass  the full  peak-to-peak  range of the business
cycle.  Basic scores are computed for earnings and  dividends,  then adjusted as
indicated  by a set of  predetermined  modifiers  for growth,  stability  within
long-term trend, and cyclicality. Adjusted scores for earnings and dividends are
then combined to yield a final score.

         Further,  the ranking  system  makes  allowance  for the fact that,  in
general, corporate size imparts certain recognized advantages from an investment
standpoint. Conversely, minimum size limits (in terms of corporate sales volume)
are set for the various rankings,  but the system provides for making exceptions
where the score reflects an outstanding earnings-dividend record.

         The final  score for each stock is  measured  against a scoring  matrix
determined  by  analysis of the scores of a large and  representative  sample of
stocks.  The range of scores in the array of this sample has been  aligned  with
the following ladder of rankings:

   A+    Highest             B+   Average             C       Lowest
   A     High                B    Below Average       D       In Reorganization
   A-    Above Average       B-   Lower

         NR signifies  no ranking  because of  insufficient  data or because the
stock is not amenable to the ranking process.

         The positions as determined  above may be modified in some instances by
special  considerations,   such  as  natural  disasters,  massive  strikes,  and
non-recurring accounting adjustments.

         A ranking is not a forecast of future market price performance,  but is
basically an  appraisal  of past  performance  of earnings  and  dividends,  and
relative  current   standing.   These  rankings  must  not  be  used  as  market
recommendations;  a high-score stock may at times be so overpriced as to justify
its sale,  while a  low-score  stock may be  attractively  priced for  purchase.
Rankings based upon earnings and dividend records are no substitute for complete
analysis. They cannot take into account potential effects of management changes,
internal  company  policies not yet fully reflected in the earnings and dividend
record,  public relations  standing,  recent  competitive  shifts, and a host of
other factors that may be relevant to investment status and decision.



                                       
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This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

Portfolio changes should not be considered recommendations for action by
individual investors.

60-6-125
MIS60A


Scudder
Quality Growth
Fund

Annual Report
October 31, 1995

*    A fund seeking long-term growth of capital through investment primarily in
     the equity securities of seasoned, financially strong U.S. growth
     companies.

*    A pure no-load(TM) fund with no commissions to buy, sell, or exchange
     shares.

<PAGE>

SCUDDER QUALITY GROWTH FUND
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CONTENTS

  2 In Brief

  3 Letter from the Fund's President

  4 Performance Update

  5 Portfolio Summary

  6 Portfolio Management Discussion

  9 Investment Portfolio

 13 Financial Statements

 16 Financial Highlights

 17 Notes to Financial Statements

 20 Report of Independent Accountants

 21 Tax Information

 21 Officers and Trustees

 22 Investment Products
    and Services

 23 How to Contact
    Scudder

IN BRIEF

*    Scudder Quality Growth Fund provided shareholders with a total return of
     23.78% for the 12 months ended October 31, 1995, including reinvested
     capital gain and income distributions. The Fund's performance outpaced that
     of the average growth fund tracked by Lipper Analytical Services, which
     returned 22.14%.

*    Earnings surprises on the upside were the rule rather than the exception
     for much of the Fund's fiscal period: During the third quarter of 1995, 60%
     of S&P 500 companies met or exceeded analysts' earnings expectations.
     Several of the year's stronger-performing sectors were well-represented in
     the portfolio, including technology, healthcare, consumer staples, and
     financial services.

*    In a slowing economic environment, we believe investors will pay a premium
     for stable earnings growth. Accordingly, the Fund's heaviest weighting is
     in consumer staples (19% of the portfolio), represented by such holdings as
     tobacco and food products market leader Philip Morris and diversified
     consumer products manufacturer Procter & Gamble. Healthcare continues to be
     heavily represented in the portfolio as well, with five of the top ten
     portfolio holdings drawn from that sector.


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LETTER FROM THE FUND'S PRESIDENT
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Dear Shareholders,

     Stock prices rallied sharply in 1995 after a lackluster 1994, propelled by
a confluence of positive economic and market-related factors. Moreover, stock
market corrections over this period have been few and unusually mild. Scudder
Quality Growth Fund had a solid fiscal year, providing shareholders with a total
return of 23.78% for the 12 months ended October 31, 1995.

     After such impressive stock market gains--and given the late stage of the
economic cycle--some market correction would not be surprising. This might be
precipitated by growing investor recognition that a mild slowdown in economic
activity next year, resulting from a lack of corporate pricing power and a
reduction in consumer spending, is likely. With its focus on consistency of
earnings, Scudder Quality Growth Fund may serve as an appropriate vehicle for
maintaining equity exposure in such an environment. Despite near-term market
uncertainties, it is important to keep in mind that the longer-term outlook for
U.S. equities is favorable, given our expectations for continued low inflation,
low interest rates, and strong long-term profit growth.

     You will notice we have added the Russell 1000 Growth Index to the
performance comparisons on page 4. This index more closely represents the
large-capitalization stocks that Scudder Quality Growth Fund invests in. We
intend to drop the S&P 500 Index from future reports.

     We would also like to take this opportunity to announce that on October 6,
1995, we introduced another U.S. stock fund to the Scudder family: Scudder Small
Company Value Fund. The new fund uses a proprietary quantitative discipline to
identify undervalued stocks of small companies. For more information on Scudder
Small Company Value Fund and other investment products and services, see page
22. If you have any questions about Scudder Quality Growth Fund, please call a
Scudder Investor Relations representative at 1-800-225-2470.

                                    Sincerely,

                                    /s/Daniel Pierce
                                    Daniel Pierce
                                    President,
                                    Scudder Quality Growth Fund


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SCUDDER QUALITY GROWTH FUND
PERFORMANCE UPDATE as of October 31, 1995
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
SCUDDER QUALITY GROWTH FUND
- ----------------------------------------
                     Total Return
Period    Growth    --------------
Ended       of                Average
10/31/95  $10,000  Cumulative  Annual
- --------  -------  ----------  ------
1 Year    $12,378    23.78%    23.78%
Life of
  Fund*   $17,087    70.87%    12.75%

RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH INDEX
- --------------------------------------
                     Total Return
Period    Growth    --------------
Ended       of                Average
10/31/95  $10,000  Cumulative  Annual
- --------  -------  ----------  ------
1 Year    $12,923    29.23%    29.23%
Life of
  Fund*   $16,766    67.66%    12.41%

S&P 500 INDEX
- ----------------------------------------
                     Total Return
Period    Growth    --------------
Ended       of                Average
10/31/95  $10,000  Cumulative  Annual
- --------  -------  ----------  ------
1 Year    $12,644    26.44%    26.44%
Life of
  Fund*   $16,909    69.09%    12.63%

* The Fund commenced operations on May 15, 1991.
  Index comparisons begin May 31, 1991.


A chart in the form of a line graph appears here,
illustrating the Growth of a $10,000 Investment.
The data points from the graph are as follows:

Scudder Quality Growth Fund
Year            Amount
- ----------------------
5/91*          $10,000
10/91          $10,894
4/92           $11,251
10/92          $12,252
4/93           $12,094
10/93          $13,169
4/94           $12,590
10/94          $13,220
4/95           $14,092
10/95          $16,364

Russell 1000 Growth Index
Year            Amount
- ----------------------
5/91*          $10,000
10/91          $10,350
4/92           $11,022
10/92          $11,470
4/93           $11,507
10/93          $12,308
4/94           $11,947
10/94          $12,973
4/95           $14,291
10/95          $16,766

S&P 500 Index
Year            Amount
- ----------------------
5/91*          $10,000
10/91          $10,187
4/92           $10,932
10/92          $11,201
4/93           $11,941
10/93          $12,875
4/94           $12,577
10/94          $13,373
4/95           $14,773
10/95          $16,909

The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted,
price index of the 1000 largest U.S. growth companies traded on the
NYSE, AMEX, and NASDAQ. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

- -----------------------------------------------------------------
RETURNS AND PER SHARE INFORMATION
- -----------------------------------------------------------------

A chart in the form of a bar graph appears here,
illustrating the Fund Total Return (%) and Index Total
Return (%) with the exact data points listed in the table
below.

YEARLY PERIODS ENDED OCTOBER 31         

                       1991*   1992    1993    1994    1995
                     ----------------------------------------
NET ASSET VALUE...   $13.65  $15.30  $16.42  $16.17  $18.44
INCOME DIVIDENDS..   $   --  $  .03  $  .03  $  .08  $  .15
CAPITAL GAINS
DISTRIBUTIONS.....   $   --  $  .02  $   --  $  .24  $ 1.09
FUND TOTAL
RETURN (%)........    13.75   12.47    7.49     .39   23.78
INDEX TOTAL
RETURN (%)........     8.66   10.82    7.31    5.40   29.23


All performance is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividends and
capital gains, and is not indicative of future results.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than when purchased.
If the Adviser had not maintained the Fund's expenses, the average annual
total return for the life of Fund would have been lower.

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY as of October 31, 1995
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIVERSIFICATION
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Equity Securities        94%             The Fund remains nearly fully
Cash Equivalents          6%             invested, principally in stocks  
                        ----             of fundamentally strong companies
                        100%             with consistent earnings growth
                        ====             and low debt.

A graph in the form of a pie chart appears here,
illustrating the exact data points in the above table.

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SECTORS (Excludes 6% Cash Equivalents)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Consumer Staples        19%
Health                  17%
Technology              14%               The Fund has focused on sectors 
Consumer Discretionary  10%               such as Consumer Staples, where
Financial                8%               earnings stability should be
Service Industries       8%               attractive to investors as the
Manufacturing            7%               economy slows.
Media                    6%
Durables                 5%
Other                    6%
                       ----
                       100%
                       ====

A graph in the form of a pie chart appears here,
illustrating the exact data points in the above table.

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TEN LARGEST EQUITY HOLDINGS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1. PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES INC.
        Tobacco, food products and brewing
 2. COLUMBIA/HCA HEALTHCARE CORP.
        Leading hospital management company
 3. PROCTER & GAMBLE CO.
        Diversified manufacturer of consumer products
 4. MERCK & CO. INC.
        Leading ethical drug manufacturer
 5. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
        Major international insurance holding company
 6. PEPSICO INC.
        Soft drinks, snack foods and food services
 7. JOHNSON & JOHNSON
        Health care products
 8. SCHERING-PLOUGH CORP.
        Pharmaceutical and consumer products
 9. GENERAL MOTORS CORP. "E"
        Business information services
10. BECTON, DICKINSON & CO.
        Manufacturer and marketer of medical and diagnostic products

We continue to feel that many healthcare companies are undervalued,
as negative sentiment surrounding reform prospects for the industry
prevail.

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
For more complete details about the Fund's Investment Portfolio,
see page 9.
A monthly Investment Portfolio Summary and quarterly Portfolio Holdings
are available upon request.

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SCUDDER QUALITY GROWTH FUND
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear Shareholders,

     Scudder Quality Growth Fund provided shareholders with a total return of
23.78% for the 12 months ended October 31, 1995. This return includes reinvested
distributions of $1.24, of which $1.09 was capital gain and $0.15 was in the
form of income. The Fund's performance modestly lagged the 29.23% return of the
unmanaged Russell 1000 Growth Index but outpaced that of the average long-term
growth fund tracked by Lipper Analytical Services, which returned 22.14%.

     Scudder Quality Growth Fund follows a disciplined approach to stock
selection, investing primarily in financially solid U.S. companies with leading
market positions and prospects for above-average growth. In selecting these
companies, we employ both quantitative and qualitative techniques that take into
account such factors as consistency of earnings growth, financial strength,
management ability, and valuation.

                           Strong Earnings Environment

     Over the past year, the U.S. stock market has been the beneficiary of low
inflation, falling interest rates, and strong earnings--a nearly ideal scenario
that few economic prognosticators hoped for. Investors perceive that inflation
has all but disappeared as a threat to the financial markets, with indicators
such as producer price increases hovering near zero the past several months. The
bond market rally of the past year brought the yield on long-term Treasuries
down to approximately 6.3% at the end of October, making stocks more attractive
relative to bonds. Earnings surprises on the upside have been the rule rather
than the exception: During the third quarter of 1995, 60% of S&P 500 companies
met or exceeded analysts' earnings expectations. A very strong correlation
exists between positive earnings surprises for companies and stock price
increases. Finally, demand factors were positive as well, as money flowed into
pension plans and mutual funds.

     Several of the year's stronger-performing sectors were well-represented in
the portfolio, including technology, healthcare, consumer staples, and financial
services. Financial stocks contributed to the Fund's performance, as many stocks
in that group benefited from increased earnings driven by falling interest
rates. One of the Fund's largest financial holdings, Federal National Mortgage
Association, rose more than 50% over the first ten months of 1995. Within the


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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION
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healthcare group, Johnson & Johnson and pharmaceutical companies Merck and
Schering-Plough were especially good performers.

     The technology sector merits special discussion, as returns in that group
were exceptional over most of the Fund's fiscal year, although some gains were
given up in the last three months of this period. While we maintained
significant exposure to technology stocks, the Fund's sector limit guidelines in
effect preclude our assuming a substantially overweighted position in such a
volatile industry. Our approach to this sector is to emphasize fundamental
research, and to avoid stocks of companies with deteriorating fundamentals or
those reporting quarterly earnings shortfalls--two factors that have
historically led to significant disappointments. We have reduced several
technology holdings during the year, including semiconductor manufacturer Texas
Instruments because of concerns over soft computer memory pricing, and cellular
telephone and equipment manufacturer Nokia. At the same time, we have
diversified the Fund's exposure within this group, adding to or initiating
positions in Applied Materials (semiconductor capital equipment) and 3Com
(networking).

                                  Looking Ahead

     Our strategy will continue to focus on identifying companies that exhibit
above-average earnings growth. Stable growth companies remain at the core of the
portfolio and are characterized by sustainable, consistent and above-average
rates of earnings growth. These companies tend to have commanding market shares
and high unit growth rates, and participate in markets that are expanding.

     On a macroeconomic level, the major issue we face in the months ahead is
whether the U.S. economy is about to turn down or is experiencing a prolonged
business cycle that will yield continued strong earnings, underpinning a further
surge in stock prices. We believe it is more likely that the U.S. economy is
near the end of its four-year expansion, and we are forecasting slower economic
growth over the next year, perhaps closer to 1% than 3%. Inflation should remain
benign, but the flip side of low inflation is the inability of businesses to
increase profits by raising prices. High levels of installment debt are likely
to leave the consumer without much discretionary income, which could impact
corporate profitability. Moreover, the earnings of many companies have been


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SCUDDER QUALITY GROWTH FUND
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bolstered by a weak dollar, which promoted exports and made it more difficult
for importers to price their goods advantageously versus competing goods made
here at home. In recent months, the dollar has recovered somewhat and may head
further upward.

     In this slowing economic environment, we believe investors will pay a
premium for stable earnings growth. Accordingly, the Fund's heaviest weighting
is in consumer staples (19% of the portfolio), represented by such holdings as
tobacco and food products market leader Philip Morris and diversified consumer
products manufacturer Procter & Gamble. Healthcare continues to be heavily
represented in the portfolio, with five of the top ten portfolio holdings drawn
from that sector. The Fund's energy group holdings have been scaled back, and
several economically sensitive growth companies have been eliminated from the
portfolio, including Cooper Tire & Rubber, diversified manufacturer TRW, and
specialty steel producer Nucor.

     U.S. equity valuations, while not extreme, are at much higher levels than a
year ago and therefore warrant a degree of caution going forward. While the
economic and market climate will influence stock selection for the Fund, we do
not believe that attempting to time the market is a worthwhile endeavor, and we
strive to remain fully invested. The Fund's focus on quality companies with
reasonable valuations and prospects for above-average earnings growth should
reward investors seeking capital appreciation over the long-term. We believe
Scudder Quality Growth Fund will remain an excellent vehicle for stock investors
seeking core exposure to the U.S. equity markets.

                         Sincerely,

                         Your Portfolio Management Team

                         /s/Valerie F. Malter                /s/Bruce F. Beaty
                         Valerie F. Malter                   Bruce F. Beaty

                         /s/Michael K. Shields
                         Michael K. Shields

                          Scudder Quality Growth Fund:
                          A Team Approach to Investing

     Scudder Quality Growth Fund is managed by a team of Scudder investment
professionals who each play an important role in the Fund's management process.
Team members work together to develop investment strategies and select
securities for the Fund's portfolio. They are supported by Scudder's large staff
of economists, research analysts, traders, and other investment specialists who
work in Scudder's offices across the United States and abroad. We believe our
team approach benefits Fund investors by bringing together many disciplines and
leveraging Scudder's extensive resources.

     Lead Portfolio Manager Valerie F. Malter joined Scudder in 1995 and is
responsible for Scudder Quality Growth Fund's investment strategy and daily
operation. Valerie has 10 years of experience as an analyst covering a wide
range of industries, and three years of portfolio management experience focusing
on the stocks of companies with medium- to large-sized market capitalizations.
Bruce F. Beaty, Portfolio Manager, contributes expertise in technology, a role
he has filled since the Fund's inception. Bruce joined Scudder in 1991 and has
14 years of investing experience. Michael K. Shields, Portfolio Manager, focuses
on the Fund's healthcare stocks. Mike joined the Fund and Scudder in 1992 and
has 12 years of experience in the financial industry.


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                                     INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1995

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                          % of       Principal                                                    Market
                        Portfolio   Amount ($)                                                   Value ($)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                     <C>        <C>                                                           <C>
                           4.8%      REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

                                   8,243,000   Repurchase Agreement with State Street
                                                Bank and Trust dated 10/31/95 at 5.85%,
                                                to be repurchased at $8,244,339 on 11/1/95,
                                                collateralized by a $8,600,000 U.S. Treasury
                                                Bill, 3/28/96 (Cost $8,243,000). . . . . . . .  8,243,000
                                                                                               ----------

                           1.3%      SHORT TERM NOTES

                                   2,290,000   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
                                                Discount Note, 11/1/95 (Cost $2,290,000) . . .  2,290,000
                                                                                               ----------

                           0.9%      PREFERRED STOCKS
                                     Shares
                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------
TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER SOFTWARE                     10,500   SAP AG (Cost $1,563,993). . . . . . . . . . . .  1,611,139
                                                                                               ----------

                          93.0%       COMMON STOCKS

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY     9.1%

DEPARTMENT & 
CHAIN STORES               4.4%       38,300   May Department Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1,503,275

                                      85,800   Rite Aid Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2,316,600

                                      91,200   Wal-Mart Stores Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1,972,200

                                      61,200   Walgreen Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1,744,200
                                                                                               ----------
                                                                                                7,536,275
                                                                                               ----------
HOTELS & CASINOS           1.0%       78,100   Carnival Corp., Class A . . . . . . . . . . . .  1,815,825
                                                                                               ----------
RESTAURANTS                1.4%       59,100   McDonald's Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2,423,100
                                                                                               ----------
SPECIALTY RETAIL           2.3%       77,600   Corporate Express, Inc.*. . . . . . . . . . . .  2,027,300
                                     111,100   Intimate Brands, Inc.*. . . . . . . . . . . . .  1,860,925
                                                                                               ----------
                                                                                                3,888,225
                                                                                               ----------
CONSUMER STAPLES          18.1%

ALCOHOL & TOBACCO          3.0%        60,100  Philip Morris Companies Inc.. . . . . . . . . .  5,078,450
                                                                                               ----------
</TABLE>

    THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                               % of                                                                  Market
                             Portfolio     Shares                                                   Value ($)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                          <C>           <C>         <C>                                       <C>

CONSUMER ELECTRONIC & 
PHOTOGRAPHIC PRODUCTS           1.1%        36,000     Duracell International Inc. . . . . . . .     1,885,500
                                                                                                  ------------

FOOD & BEVERAGE                 8.9%        90,100     Albertson's Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,995,825
                                            25,600     CPC International Inc.. . . . . . . . . .     1,699,200
                                            61,500     ConAgra Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,375,438
                                            20,400     General Mills, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .     1,170,450
                                            72,900     PepsiCo Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,845,475
                                           109,700     Sara Lee Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,222,438
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                    15,308,826
                                                                                                  ------------

PACKAGE GOODS/COSMETICS         5.1%        17,100     Clorox Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,226,925
                                            24,400     Colgate-Palmolive Co. . . . . . . . . . .     1,689,700
                                            36,100     Gillette Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,746,338
                                            51,400     Procter & Gamble Co.. . . . . . . . . . .     4,163,400
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     8,826,363
                                                                                                  ------------

HEALTH                         15.5%

BIOTECHNOLOGY                   1.0%        54,908     Guidant Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,757,056
                                                                                                  ------------
HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT             2.8%        98,900     Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. . . . . . .     4,858,463
                                                                                                  ------------
MEDICAL SUPPLY 
& SPECIALTY                     2.0%        51,500     Becton, Dickinson & Co. . . . . . . . . .     3,347,500
                                                                                                  ------------
PHARMACEUTICALS                 9.7%        20,300     American Home Products Corp.. . . . . . .     1,799,088
                                            31,067     Eli Lilly Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,001,841
                                            44,000     Johnson & Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,586,000
                                            69,400     Merck & Co. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,990,500
                                            21,400     Sandoz Ltd. AG (ADR). . . . . . . . . . .       885,425
                                            62,800     Schering-Plough Corp. . . . . . . . . . .     3,367,650
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                    16,630,504
                                                                                                  ------------

COMMUNICATIONS                  2.6%

CELLULAR TELEPHONE              0.9%        51,700     AirTouch Communications, Inc.*. . . . . .     1,473,450
                                                                                                  ------------

TELEPHONE/
COMMUNICATIONS                  1.7%        46,900     American Telephone & Telegraph Co.. . . .     3,001,600
                                                                                                  ------------
FINANCIAL                       7.8%                                                                
                                                                                
BANKS                           1.6%        68,600     State Street Boston Corp. . . . . . . . .     2,666,825
                                                                                                  ------------

</TABLE>

    THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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                                                           INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                               % of                                                                  Market
                             Portfolio     Shares                                                   Value ($)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                          <C>           <C>         <C>                                       <C>
INSURANCE                       4.3%        45,650     American International Group, Inc.. . . .     3,851,719
                                            31,100     EXEL, Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,663,850
                                            27,500     MBIA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,914,688
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     7,430,257
                                                                                                  ------------

OTHER FINANCIAL
COMPANIES                       1.9%        30,900     Federal National Mortgage Association . .     3,240,638
                                                                                                  ------------

MEDIA                           6.0%

ADVERTISING                     0.9%        40,900     Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. . . .     1,584,875
                                                                                                  ------------

BROADCASTING & 
ENTERTAINMENT                   5.1%        16,800     Capital Cities/ABC Inc. . . . . . . . . .     1,992,900
                                            70,500     Time Warner Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,573,250
                                            50,500     Viacom Inc. "B"*. . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,525,000
                                            28,400     Walt Disney Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,636,550
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     8,727,700
                                                                                                  ------------
SERVICE INDUSTRIES              7.8%

EDP SERVICES                    3.6%        42,700     First Data Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,823,538
                                            71,400     General Motors Corp. "E". . . . . . . . .     3,364,725
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     6,188,263
                                                                                                  ------------

INVESTMENT                      1.3%        44,700     Dean Witter, Discover & Co. . . . . . . .     2,223,825
                                                                                                  ------------

MISCELLANEOUS 
COMMERCIAL SERVICES             1.1%        57,500     Sysco Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,746,563
                                                                                                  ------------

MISCELLANEOUS 
CONSUMER SERVICES               0.8%        34,300     Service Corp. International . . . . . . .     1,376,288
                                                                                                  ------------

PRINTING/PUBLISHING             1.0%        32,200     Reuters Holdings PLC "B" (ADR). . . . . .     1,787,100
                                                                                                  ------------
DURABLES                        4.6%

AEROSPACE                       1.9%        49,200     Boeing Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,228,750
                                                                                                  ------------
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
EQUIPMENT                       2.7%        27,400     DSC Communications Corp.* . . . . . . . .     1,013,800
                                           108,000     L.M. Ericsson Telephone Co. "B" (ADR) . .     2,306,812
                                            23,400     Nokia AB Oy (ADR) . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,304,550
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     4,625,162
                                                                                                  ------------

MANUFACTURING                   6.9%

CHEMICALS                       1.5%        54,275     Sigma-Aldrich Corp. . . . . . . . . . . .     2,578,063
                                                                                                  ------------
</TABLE>

    THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               % of                                                                  Market
                             Portfolio     Shares                                                   Value ($)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                          <C>           <C>         <C>                                       <C>
DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING       3.5%        38,800     Dover Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,532,600
                                            50,400     General Electric Co.. . . . . . . . . . .     3,187,800
                                            26,800     Thermo Electron Corp.*. . . . . . . . . .     1,232,800
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     5,953,200
                                                                                                  ------------
ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS             1.9%        17,400     ASEA AB (ADR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,705,200
                                            23,000     Emerson Electric Co.. . . . . . . . . . .     1,638,750
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     3,343,950
                                                                                                  ------------

TECHNOLOGY                     12.4%

COMPUTER SOFTWARE               1.2%        20,000     Microsoft Corp.*. . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,000,000
                                                                                                  ------------

DIVERSE ELECTRONIC 
PRODUCTS                        2.5%        32,400     Applied Materials, Inc.*. . . . . . . . .     1,624,050
                                            40,300     Motorola Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,644,688
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     4,268,738
                                                                                                  ------------

ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING      3.4%        32,100     Ceridian Corp.* . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,396,350
                                            32,700     Hewlett-Packard Co. . . . . . . . . . . .     3,028,838
                                            44,300     Silicon Graphics Inc.*. . . . . . . . . .     1,472,975
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     5,898,163
                                                                                                  ------------

MILITARY ELECTRONICS            1.5%        88,600     Loral Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,624,775
                                                                                                  ------------

OFFICE/PLANT AUTOMATION         1.9%        32,900     3Com Corp.* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,546,300
                                            22,100     Cisco Systems, Inc.*. . . . . . . . . . .     1,712,750
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     3,259,050
                                                                                                  ------------


SEMICONDUCTORS                  1.9%        42,900     Intel Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,997,638
                                             2,400     Texas Instruments Inc.. . . . . . . . . .       163,800
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                     3,161,438
                                                                                                  ------------

ENERGY                          2.2%

ENGINEERING                     1.1%        31,500     Fluor Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,779,750
                                                                                                  ------------

OIL/GAS TRANSMISSION            1.1%        56,100     Enron Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,928,438
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                       TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $130,223,071) .   159,452,948
                                                                                                  ------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                       TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO -- 100.0%
                                                        (Cost $142,320,064) (a). . . . . . . . .   171,597,087
                                                                                                  ------------
                                                                                                  ------------

</TABLE>


     *    Non-income producing security.

    (a)   The cost for federal income tax purposes was $142,674,052. At October
          31, 1995, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax
          cost was $28,923,035. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized
          appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of market
          value over tax cost of $30,371,401 and aggregate gross unrealized
          depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax
          cost over market value of $1,448,366.

    THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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                                                           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                      STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

October 31, 1995
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                 <C>                  <C>
ASSETS

Investments, at market (identified cost $142,320,064)
    (Note A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                        $ 171,597,087
Cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                  544

Receivables:
    Investments sold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                            3,008,465
    Fund shares sold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                            1,560,107
    Dividends and interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                              115,188
Deferred organization expenses (Note A) . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                6,174
                                                                                          ------------
         Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                          176,287,565

LIABILITIES

Payables:
    Investments purchased . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $  2,298,001
    Fund shares redeemed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      314,092
    Accrued management fee (Note C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       99,885
    Other accrued expenses (Note C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      103,872
                                                                  ------------
         Total liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                            2,815,850
                                                                                         -------------
Net assets, at market value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                        $ 173,471,715
                                                                                         =============

NET ASSETS

Net assets consist of:

    Undistributed net investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . .                        $     966,778
    Unrealized appreciation on investments. . . . . . . . . . . .                           29,277,023
    Accumulated net realized gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                            5,417,965
    Shares of beneficial interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                               94,092
    Additional paid-in capital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                          137,715,857
                                                                                         -------------
Net assets, at market value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                        $ 173,471,715
                                                                                         =============
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per
    share ($173,471,715 DIVIDED BY 9,409,227 outstanding
    shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value,
    unlimited number of shares authorized). . . . . . . . . . . .                               $18.44
                                                                                                ======

</TABLE>


    THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Year Ended October 31, 1995
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                 <C>                  <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME

Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $19,678). . . . . . .                        $  2,234,790
Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                             331,505
                                                                                         ------------
                                                                                            2,566,295

Expenses:
Management fee (Note C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 953,916
Services to shareholders (Note C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   352,368
Custodian and accounting fees (Note C). . . . . . . . . . . . . .    82,528
Trustees' fees (Note C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    35,519
Reports to shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    68,694
Auditing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    43,625
Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     9,872
Federal registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    10,398
State registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    19,486
Amortization of organization expense (Note A) . . . . . . . . . .     9,946
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    13,192                 1,599,544
                                                                  ---------              ------------
Net investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                             966,751
                                                                                         ------------
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
Net realized gain from investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                           5,911,775
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 
during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                          23,228,314
                                                                                         ------------
Net gain on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                          29,140,089
                                                                                         ------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations. . . . . . .                        $ 30,106,840
                                                                                         ============

</TABLE>


    THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


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                                                           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                      STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                      Years Ended October 31,
                                                   -----------------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS                       1995           1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                <C>           <C>
Operations:
Net investment income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $     966,751  $   1,114,659
Net realized gain on investments . . . . . . . . .     5,911,775      7,612,915
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    on investments during the period . . . . . . .    23,228,314     (8,282,506)
                                                   -------------  -------------
Net increase in net assets
    resulting from operations. . . . . . . . . . .    30,106,840        445,068
                                                   -------------  -------------
Distributions to shareholders from:
Net investment income ($.15 and $.08
    per share, respectively)                          (1,069,236)      (573,627)
                                                   -------------  -------------
Net realized gains from investment
    transactions ($1.09 and $.24 per share,
    respectively). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    (7,769,783)    (1,793,533)
                                                   -------------  -------------
Fund share transactions:
Proceeds from shares sold. . . . . . . . . . . . .    62,792,871     30,065,461
Net asset value of shares issued to
    shareholders in reinvestment of
    distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     8,642,766      2,309,792
Cost of shares redeemed. . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (32,495,742)   (43,432,867)
                                                   -------------  -------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from 
    Fund share transactions. . . . . . . . . . . .    38,939,895    (11,057,614)
                                                   -------------  -------------
Increase (decrease) in net assets. . . . . . . . .    60,207,716    (12,979,706)
Net assets at beginning of period. . . . . . . . .   113,263,999    126,243,705
                                                   -------------  -------------
Net assets at end of period (including
    undistributed net investment income
    of $966,778 and $919,547, respectively). . . . $ 173,471,715  $ 113,263,999
                                                   =============  =============

Other Information
Increase (decrease) in Fund shares
Shares outstanding at beginning of period. . . . .     7,006,138      7,689,455
                                                   -------------  -------------
Shares sold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,794,148      1,895,781
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment
    of distributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       595,642        144,448
Shares redeemed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    (1,986,701)    (2,723,546)
                                                   -------------  -------------
Net increase (decrease) in Fund shares . . . . . .     2,403,089       (683,317)
                                                   -------------  -------------
Shares outstanding at end of period. . . . . . . .     9,409,227      7,006,138
                                                   =============  =============

</TABLE>


    THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

THE FOLLOWING TABLE INCLUDES SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT 
EACH PERIOD AND OTHER PERFORMANCE INFORMATION DERIVED FROM THE FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                           For the Period
                                                                                            May 15, 1991
                                                                                           (commencement
                                                             Years Ended October 31,       of operations)
                                                      -----------------------------------  to October 31,
                                                       1995      1994      1993      1992       1991
                                                      ---------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                   <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period. . . . . . . . . $16.17    $16.42    $15.30    $13.65     $12.00
                                                      ------    ------    ------    ------     ------
Income from investment operations:
 Net investment income (a). . . . . . . . . . . . . .    .11       .16       .06       .02        .03
 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on 
   investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.40      (.09)     1.09      1.68       1.62
                                                      ------    ------    ------    ------     ------
Total from investment operations. . . . . . . . . . .   3.51       .07      1.15      1.70       1.65
                                                      ------    ------    ------    ------     ------
Less distributions from:
 Net investment income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (.15)     (.08)     (.03)     (.03)        --
 Net realized gains on investment transactions. . . .  (1.09)     (.24)       --      (.02)        --
                                                      ------    ------    ------    ------     ------
Total distributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (1.24)     (.32)     (.03)     (.05)        --
                                                      ------    ------    ------    ------     ------
Net asset value, end of period. . . . . . . . . . . . $18.44    $16.17    $16.42    $15.30     $13.65
                                                      ======    ======    ======    ======     ======
Total Return (%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23.78       .39      7.49     12.47      13.75**
Ratios and Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period ($ millions). . . . . . . .    173       113       126       101         30
Ratio of operating expenses net, to average daily 
 net assets (%) (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.17      1.25      1.20      1.25       1.25*
Ratio of net investment income to average daily 
 net assets (%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    .71       .96       .39       .24        .83*
Portfolio turnover rate (%) . . . . . . . . . . . . .   91.6     119.7     111.4      27.4       11.5*
(a) Reflects a per share amount of expenses, 
      exclusive of management fees, reimbursed 
      by the Adviser of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $   --    $   --    $   --    $   --     $  .01
    Reflects a per share amount of management 
      fee not imposed by the Adviser of . . . . . . . $   --    $   --    $   --    $  .01     $  .02
    Operating expense ratio including expenses
      reimbursed, management fee and other 
      expenses not imposed (%). . . . . . . . . . . .     --        --        --      1.40       2.67*

</TABLE>

*   Annualized
**  Not annualized


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                                                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Scudder Quality Growth Fund (the "Fund") is a diversified series of Scudder 
Investment Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts 
business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as 
amended, as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The 
policies described below are followed consistently by the Fund in the 
preparation of its financial statements in conformity with generally accepted 
accounting principles. 

SECURITY VALUATION. Portfolio securities which are traded on U.S. or foreign 
stock exchanges are valued at the most recent sale price reported on the 
exchange on which the security is traded most extensively. If no sale 
occurred, the security is then valued at the calculated mean between the most 
recent bid and asked quotations. If there are no such bid and asked 
quotations, the most recent bid quotation is used. Securities quoted on the 
National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation ("NASDAQ") 
System, for which there have been sales, are valued at the most recent sale 
price reported on such system. If there are no such sales, the value is the 
high or "inside" bid quotation. Securities which are not quoted on the NASDAQ 
System but are traded in another over-the-counter market are valued at the 
most recent sale price on such market. If no sale occurred, the security is 
then valued at the calculated mean between the most recent bid and asked 
quotations. If there are no such bid and asked quotations, the most recent 
bid quotation shall be used. Short-term investments having a maturity of 
sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with 
certain banks and broker/dealers whereby the Fund, through its custodian, 
receives delivery of the underlying securities, the amount of which at the 
time of purchase and each subsequent business day is required to be 
maintained at such a level that the market value, depending on the maturity 
of the repurchase agreement and the underlying collateral, is equal to at 
least 100.5% of the resale price.

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. The Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of 
the Internal Revenue Code which are applicable to regulated investment 
companies and to distribute all of its taxable 


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income to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Fund paid no federal income 
taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.

DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME AND GAINS. Distributions of net investment income are 
made annually. During any particular year net realized gains from investment 
transactions, in excess of available capital loss carryforwards, would be 
taxable to the Fund if not distributed and, therefore, will be distributed to 
shareholders annually. An additional distribution may be made to the extent 
necessary to avoid the payment of a four percent federal excise tax.

The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains 
distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax 
regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. 
The differences primarily relate to investments in certain securities sold at 
a loss. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain 
(loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ 
significantly from distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund 
may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts 
without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.

The Fund uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or 
loss on investments for both financial and federal income tax reporting 
purposes. 

ORGANIZATION COSTS. Costs incurred by the Fund in connection with its 
organization and initial registration of shares have been deferred and are 
being amortized on a straight-line basis over a five-year period.

OTHER. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date 
basis. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the 
ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. 

B.  PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
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For the year ended October 31, 1995, purchases and sales of investment 
securities (excluding short-term investments) aggregated $140,424,234 and 
$120,765,280, respectively. 

C.  RELATED PARTIES
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Under the Fund's Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement") with 
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (the "Adviser"), the Fund pays the Adviser a 
fee equal to an annual rate of 0.70% of the 


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                                                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Fund's average daily net assets, computed and accrued daily and payable 
monthly. As manager of the assets of the Fund, the Adviser directs the 
investments of the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives, 
policies, and restrictions. The Adviser determines the securities, 
instruments, and other contracts relating to investments to be purchased, 
sold or entered into by the Fund. In addition to portfolio management 
services, the Adviser provides certain administrative services in accordance 
with the Agreement. The Agreement provides that if the Fund's expenses, 
exclusive of taxes, interest, and extraordinary expenses, exceed specified 
limits, such excess, up to the amount of the management fee, will be paid by 
the Adviser. In addition, the Adviser has agreed not to impose all or a 
portion of its management fee until February 29, 1996 in order to maintain 
the annualized expenses of the Fund at not more than 1.25% of average daily 
net assets. For the year ended October 31, 1995, the fee pursuant to the 
Agreement amounted to $953,916.

Scudder Service Corporation ("SSC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the 
Adviser, is the transfer, dividend paying and shareholder service agent for 
the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 1995, the amount charged by SSC 
aggregated $306,800, of which $36,234 is unpaid at October 31, 1995. 

Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation ("SFAC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of 
the Adviser, is responsible for determining the daily net asset value per 
share and maintaining the portfolio and general accounting records of the 
Fund. For the year ended October 31, 1995, the amount charged to the Fund by 
SFAC aggregated $52,477, of which $4,436 is unpaid at October 31, 1995.

The Fund pays each of its Trustees not affiliated with the Adviser $4,000 
annually plus specified amounts for attended board and committee meetings. 
For the year ended October 31, 1995, Trustees fees aggregated $35,519.


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SCUDDER QUALITY GROWTH FUND
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

TO THE TRUSTEES OF SCUDDER INVESTMENT TRUST AND THE SHAREHOLDERS OF SCUDDER 
QUALITY GROWTH FUND:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of 
Scudder Quality Growth Fund including the investment portfolio, as of October 
31, 1995, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, 
the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the 
period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the four years in 
the period then ended, and for the period May 15, 1991 (commencement of 
operations) to October 31, 1991. These financial statements and financial 
highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and 
financial highlights based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and 
financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes 
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures 
in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of 
securities owned as of October 31, 1995, by correspondence with the custodian 
and brokers. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used 
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the 
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide 
a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to 
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of 
Scudder Quality Growth Fund as of October 31, 1995, the results of its 
operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of 
the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each 
of the four years in the period then ended, and for the period May 15, 1991 
(commencement of operations) to October 31, 1991 in conformity with generally 
accepted accounting principles.


Boston, Massachusetts                                  COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
December 13, 1995


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                                                                TAX INFORMATION
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The Fund will mail shareholders IRS Form 1099-Div in late January, 
summarizing ALL taxable distributions paid for 1995.

Pursuant to section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund designates 
$3,087,104 as capital gain dividends for the year ended October 31, 1995.

Pursuant to section 854 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund designates 
$2,247,158 as dividends eligible for the dividends received deduction for 
corporations for the year ended October 31, 1995.

                                                           OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES
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Daniel Pierce*
    President and Trustee
Henry P. Becton, Jr.
    Trustee; President and General Manager, WGBH Educational Foundation
Dudley H. Ladd*
    Trustee
George M. Lovejoy, Jr.
    Trustee; President and Director, Fifty Associates
Wesley W. Marple, Jr.
    Trustee; Professor of Business Administration, Northeastern University
Juris Padegs*
    Trustee
Jean C. Tempel
    Trustee; General Partner,
    TL Ventures
Bruce F.  Beaty*
    Vice President
Jerard K. Hartman*
    Vice President
Robert T. Hoffman*
    Vice President
Thomas W. Joseph*
    Vice President
David S. Lee*
    Vice President
Douglas M. Loudon*
    Vice President
Valerie F. Malter*
    Vice President
Thomas F. McDonough*
    Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer
Pamela A. McGrath*
    Vice President and Treasurer
Edward J. O'Connell*
    Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
Coleen Downs Dinneen*
    Assistant Secretary

*Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.

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INVESTMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 The Scudder Family of Funds
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                 <S>                                                 <C> 
                 Money Market                                        Income
                   Scudder Cash Investment Trust                       Scudder Emerging Markets Income Fund
                   Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund                    Scudder GNMA Fund
                 Tax Free Money Market+                                Scudder Income Fund
                   Scudder Tax Free Money Fund                         Scudder International Bond Fund
                   Scudder California Tax Free Money Fund*             Scudder Short Term Bond Fund
                   Scudder New York Tax Free Money Fund*               Scudder Short Term Global Income Fund
                 Tax Free+                                             Scudder Zero Coupon 2000 Fund
                   Scudder California Tax Free Fund*                 Growth
                   Scudder High Yield Tax Free Fund                    Scudder Capital Growth Fund
                   Scudder Limited Term Tax Free Fund                  Scudder Development Fund
                   Scudder Managed Municipal Bonds                     Scudder Global Fund
                   Scudder Massachusetts Limited Term Tax Free Fund*   Scudder Global Small Company Fund
                   Scudder Massachusetts Tax Free Fund*                Scudder Gold Fund
                   Scudder Medium Term Tax Free Fund                   Scudder Greater Europe Growth Fund
                   Scudder New York Tax Free Fund*                     Scudder International Fund
                   Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund*                         Scudder Latin America Fund
                   Scudder Pennsylvania Tax Free Fund*                 Scudder Pacific Opportunities Fund
                 Growth and Income                                     Scudder Quality Growth Fund
                   Scudder Balanced Fund                               Scudder Small Company Value Fund
                   Scudder Growth and Income Fund                      Scudder Value Fund
                                                                       The Japan Fund

 Retirement Plans and Tax-Advantaged Investments
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                   IRAs                                                403(b) Plans
                   Keogh Plans                                         SEP-IRAs
                   Scudder Horizon Plan+++* (a variable annuity)       Profit Sharing and Money Purchase
                   401(k) Plans                                            Pension Plans

 Closed-End Funds#
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                   The Argentina Fund, Inc.                            The Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc.
                   The Brazil Fund, Inc.                               Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc.
                   The First Iberian Fund, Inc.                        Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc.
                   The Korea Fund, Inc.                                Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc.
                                                                       Scudder World Income
                                                                           Opportunities Fund, Inc.

 Institutional Cash Management
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                   Scudder Institutional Fund, Inc.                    Scudder Treasurers Trust(TM)++
                   Scudder Fund, Inc.
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

     For complete information on any of the above Scudder funds,  including management fees and expenses,  call or
     write for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before you invest or send money. +A portion of the income from
     the tax-free funds may be subject to federal,  state,  and local taxes.  *Not  available in all states.  +++A
     no-load  variable annuity  contract  provided by Charter  National Life Insurance  Company and its affiliate,
     offered by Scudder's insurance agencies,  1-800-225-2470.  #These funds, advised by Scudder, Stevens & Clark,
     Inc.  are  traded on  various  stock  exchanges.  ++For  information  on  Scudder  Treasurers  Trust,(TM)  an
     institutional  cash  management  service that utilizes  certain  portfolios of Scudder Fund,  Inc.  ($100,000
     minimum), call 1-800-541-7703.
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HOW TO CONTACT SCUDDER
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<TABLE>
 <S>                                     <C>
 Account Service and Information
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                                         For existing account service and transactions
                                         SCUDDER INVESTOR RELATIONS
                                         1-800-225-5163

                                         For personalized information about your Scudder accounts;
                                         exchanges and redemptions; or information on any Scudder fund
                                         SCUDDER AUTOMATED INFORMATION LINE (SAIL)
                                         1-800-343-2890

 Investment Information
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                                         To receive information about the Scudder funds, for additional
                                         applications and prospectuses, or for investment questions
                                         SCUDDER INVESTOR RELATIONS
                                         1-800-225-2470

                                         For establishing 401(k) and 403(b) plans
                                         SCUDDER DEFINED CONTRIBUTION SERVICES
                                         1-800-323-6105

 Please address all correspondence to
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                                         THE SCUDDER FUNDS
                                         P.O. BOX 2291
                                         BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
                                         02107-2291

 Or stop by a Scudder Funds Center
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                                         Many  shareholders  enjoy the  personal,  one-on-one  service of the
                                         Scudder  Funds  Centers.  Check for a Funds Center near you--they can
                                         be found in the following cities:

                                         Boca Raton                               New York
                                         Boston                                   Portland, OR
                                         Chicago                                  San Diego
                                         Cincinnati                               San Francisco
                                         Los Angeles                              Scottsdale
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                                         For information on Scudder               For information on Scudder
                                         Treasurers Trust,(TM) an institutional   Institutional Funds,* funds
                                         cash management service for              designed to meet the broad
                                         corporations, non-profit                 investment management and
                                         organizations and trusts that uses       service needs of banks and
                                         certain portfolios of Scudder Fund,      other institutions, call
                                         Inc.* ($100,000 minimum), call           1-800-854-8525.
                                         1-800-541-7703.
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     Scudder Investor Relations and Scudder Funds Centers are services provided through Scudder Investor
     Services, Inc., Distributor.

*    Contact Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Distributor, to receive a prospectus with more complete
     information, including management fees and expenses. Please read it carefully before you invest or send
     money.
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Celebrating Over 75 Years of Serving Investors
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     Established in 1919 by Theodore Scudder, Sidney Stevens, and F. Haven
Clark, Scudder, Stevens & Clark was the first independent investment counsel
firm in the United States. Since its birth, Scudder's pioneering spirit and
commitment to professional long-term investment management have helped shape the
investment industry. In 1928, we introduced the nation's first no-load mutual
fund. Today we offer 37 pure no load(TM) funds, including the first
international mutual fund offered to U.S. investors.

     Over the years, Scudder's global investment perspective and dedication to
research and fundamental investment disciplines have helped us become one of the
largest and most respected investment managers in the world. Though times have
changed since our beginnings, we remain committed to our long-standing
principles: managing money with integrity and distinction; keeping the interests
of our clients first; providing access to investments and markets that may not
be easily available to individuals; and making investing as simple and
convenient as possible through friendly, comprehensive service.




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