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RYDEX SERIES FUNDS
SUPPLEMENT DATED OCTOBER 10, 2000
TO THE RYDEX SERIES FUNDS INVESTOR CLASS PROSPECTUS
DATED AUGUST 1, 2000 AS SUPPLEMENTED OCTOBER 9, 2000
This supplement provides new and additional information beyond that contained in
the Prospectus and should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus.
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On page 84 of the Investor Class Prospectus, the Mekros Fund should be listed
below the Large-Cap Europe and Large-Cap Japan Funds and will be team managed
with Chuck Tennes as the group leader.
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PLEASE RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
