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October 1, 2000
FUND PROFILE
T. ROWE PRICE
Summit GNMA Fund
A bond fund seeking high income and maximum credit protection primarily in U.S.
government-backed mortgage securities.
This profile summarizes key information about each fund that is included in each
fund's prospectus. The fund's prospectus includes additional information about
each fund, including a more detailed description of the risks associated with
investing in the fund that you may want to consider before you invest. You may
obtain the prospectus and other information about each fund at no cost by
calling 1-800-638-5660, or by visiting our Web site at www.troweprice.com.
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What is the fund's objective?
The fund seeks a high level of income and maximum credit protection by
investing at least 65% of total assets in GNMA securities backed by the full
faith and credit of the U.S. government.
What is the fund's principal investment strategy?
We will invest at least 65% of total assets in mortgage-backed securities
issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), an agency of
the Department of Housing and Urban Development. These securities represent
"pools" of mortgage loans that are guaranteed by either the Federal Housing
Administration or the Veterans Administration. Mortgage lenders pool
individual home mortgages to back a certificate or bond, which is then sold
to investors. Interest and principal payments from the underlying mortgages
are passed through to investors.
GNMA guarantees the timely payment of interest and principal on its
securities, a guarantee backed by the U.S. Treasury. GNMAs generally offer
higher yields than Treasuries of similar maturity. The GNMA guarantee does
not apply in any way to the price of GNMA securities or the fund's share
price, both of which will fluctuate with market conditions.
Up to 35% of assets can be invested in other types of high-quality securities
(AAA or AA), which are not guaranteed by the U.S. government, such as
privately issued mortgage securities and corporate bonds. The fund may also
purchase derivatives. The fund's effective maturity generally will vary
between three and 12 years and will be influenced by principal prepayments of
GNMA and other mortgage-backed securities.
In selecting securities, fund managers may weigh the characteristics of
various types of mortgage securities and examine yield relationships in the
context of their outlook for interest rates and the economy. For example, if
rates are expected to fall, the manager may purchase mortgage securities
expected to have below-average prepayment rates and may also purchase
Treasury notes or bonds, which may appreciate in that environment.
The fund may sell holdings for a variety of reasons, such as to adjust the
portfolio's average maturity or quality, or to shift assets into
higher-yielding securities.
Further information about the fund's investments, including a review of
market conditions and fund strategies and their impact on performance, is
available in the annual and semiannual shareholder reports. To obtain free
copies of any of these documents, call 1-800-638-5660.
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What are the main risks of investing in the fund?
. Interest rate risk This is the decline in bond prices that accompanies a
rise in the overall level of interest rates. It is the fund's major source of
risk. Interest rate risk will be greater for the GNMA Fund to the extent it
invests in the forward market.
. Prepayment risk and extension risk Because the fund can invest in
mortgage-backed securities, it has special risks related to changing interest
rates. A mortgage-backed bond, unlike most other bonds, can be hurt when
interest rates fall, because homeowners tend to refinance and prepay
principal. The loss of high-yielding underlying mortgages and the
reinvestment of proceeds at lower interest rates can reduce the bond's
potential price gain as rates fall, can reduce the bond's yield, or even
cause the bond's price to fall below what an investor paid for it, resulting
in a capital loss. Any of these developments could cause a decrease in the
fund's income, share price, or total return.
Extension risk refers to a rise in interest rates that causes a fund's
average maturity to lengthen unexpectedly due to a drop in mortgage
prepayments. This would increase the fund's sensitivity to rising rates and
its potential for price declines.
. Credit risk This is the chance that any of the fund's holdings will have
its credit rating downgraded or will default (fail to make scheduled interest
or principal payments), potentially reducing the fund's income level and
share price. The fund's exposure to credit risk is significantly reduced
since it invests primarily in GNMAs, which are backed by the full faith and
credit of the U.S. government. The remaining 35% of assets are high quality
but not necessarily government backed.
. The fund may continue to hold a security that has been downgraded after
purchase.
. Derivatives risk Shareholders are also exposed to the possibility that our
investments in these complex and volatile instruments could affect the fund's
share price. In addition to CMOs and better-known instruments such as
futures, other derivatives used in limited fashion by the fund include
interest-only (IO) and principal-only (PO) securities known as "strips." The
value of these instruments is derived from an underlying pool of
mortgage-backed securities or a CMO. All these instruments can be highly
volatile, and their value can fall dramatically in response to rapid or
unexpected changes in the mortgage or interest rate environment.
As with any mutual fund, there can be no guarantee the fund will achieve its
objective.
. The fund's yield will fluctuate with changes in market conditions and
interest rate levels. It's share price will fluctuate as interest rates
change, so when
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you sell your shares, you may lose money. An investment in the fund is not a
deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
How can I tell if the fund is appropriate for me?
Consider your investment goals, your time horizon for achieving them, and
your tolerance for risk. This fund may be appropriate for you if you seek
higher yields for the fixed income portion of your portfolio and can meet the
fund's $25,000 initial purchase requirement. If you are investing for the
highest possible income and can tolerate some price fluctuation, this fund
may meet your needs.
The fund may be used for both regular and tax-deferred accounts, such as
IRAs.
. The fund should not represent your complete investment program or be used
for short-term trading purposes.
How has the fund performed in the past?
The bar chart showing calendar year returns and the average annual total
return table indicate risk by illustrating how much returns can differ from
one year to the next and over time. Fund past performance is no guarantee of
future returns.
The fund can also experience short-term performance swings, as shown by the
best and worst calendar quarter returns during the years depicted in the
chart.
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<CAPTION>
Calendar Year Total Returns
"94" "95" "96" "97" "98"
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
-2.25 17.76 3.36 9.77 6.97
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Quarter ended Total return
Best quarter 6/30/95 17.56%
Worst quarter 9/30/98 -30.20%
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Table 1 Average Annual Total Returns
<CAPTION>
Periods ended 09/30/2000
1 year 5 years Since inception Inception date
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <S>
Summit GNMA Fund 7.07% 6.12% 6.16% 10/29/93
Salomon GNMA Index 7.73 6.90 6.72 10/31/93
Lipper GNMA Funds Average 6.53 5.90 5.74 10/31/93
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These figures include changes in principal value, reinvested dividends, and
capital gain distributions, if any.
What fees or expenses will I pay?
The fund is 100% no load. There are no fees or charges to buy or sell fund
shares, reinvest dividends, or exchange into other T. Rowe Price funds. There
are no 12b-1 fees. Like all mutual funds, the fund charges the following:
The fund has a single, all-inclusive fee covering investment management and
operating expenses. This fee will not fluctuate. In contrast, most mutual
funds have a fixed management fee plus a fee for operating expenses that
varies according to a number of other factors.
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Table 2 Fees and Expenses of the Fund
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Annual fund operating expenses
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
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<S> <C>
Management fee /a/ 0.60%
Other expenses 0.00%
Total annual fund operating 0.60%
expenses
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/a/ The management fee includes operating expenses.
Example. The following table gives you a rough idea of how expense ratios
may translate into dollars and helps you to compare the cost of investing in
this fund with that of other funds. Although your actual costs may be higher
or lower, the table shows how much you would pay if operating expenses remain
the same, you invest $10,000, you earn a 5% annual return, and you hold the
investment for the following periods:
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<CAPTION>
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
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<C> <C> <C> <C> <S>
$61 $192 $335 $750
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Who runs the fund?
The fund is managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Founded in 1937, T.
Rowe Price and its affiliates manage investments for individual and
institutional accounts. The company offers a comprehensive array of stock,
bond, and money market funds directly to the investing public.
Deborah L. Boyer manages the fund day-to-day and has been chairman of its
Investment Advisory Committee since 1998. She was previously co-manager of
the fund beginning in 1997. Ms. Boyer joined T. Rowe Price in 1996 as an
assistant vice president and portfolio manager. From 1993 to 1996, she was an
assistant vice president and government bond trader for First Chicago Capital
Markets.
Note: The following questions and answers about buying and selling shares and
services do not apply to employer-sponsored retirement plans. If you are a
participant in one of these plans, please call your plan's toll-free number for
additional information.
How can I purchase shares?
Fill out the New Account Form and return it with your check in the postpaid
envelope. The minimum initial purchase is $25,000. The minimum subsequent
investment is $1,000 ($100 for IRAs, gifts or transfers to minors, or
Automatic Asset Builder). You can also open an account by bank wire, by
exchanging from another T. Rowe Price fund, or by transferring assets from
another financial institution.
How can I sell shares?
You may redeem or sell any portion of your account on any business day.
Simply write to us or call. You can also access your account at any time via
Tele*Access /(R)/ or our Web site. We offer convenient exchange among our
entire family of domestic and international funds. Restrictions may apply in
special circumstances, and some redemption requests need a signature
guarantee. A $5 fee is charged for wire redemptions under $5,000.
When will I receive income and capital gain distributions?
The fund distributes income monthly and net capital gains, if any, at
year-end. Distributions are reinvested automatically in additional shares
unless you choose another option, such as receiving a check. Distributions
paid to IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans are automatically
reinvested.
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What services are available?
A wide range, including but not limited to:
. retirement plans for individuals and large and small businesses;
. automated information and transaction services by telephone or computer;
. electronic transfers between fund and bank accounts;
. automatic investing and automatic exchange;
. brokerage services; and
. asset manager accounts.
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T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
www.troweprice.com
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