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RYDEX SERIES TRUST
SECTOR FUNDS
INVESTOR SHARES
SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 27, 1998, TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 1998
THIS SUPPLEMENT PROVIDES NEW AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEYOND THAT CONTAINED
IN THE PROSPECTUS. IT SHOULD BE RETAINED AND READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUCH
PROSPECTUS.
Please replace the first full paragraph on page 33 of the Prospectus with the
following information:
Investments in the Funds may be made (i) through securities brokers
and dealers or other financial institutions who have the responsibility to
transmit orders promptly and who may charge a processing fee for purchases,
redemptions or exchanges of shares, or (ii) directly with the Trust by mail
or by bank wire transfer as follows:
PLEASE RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
