497j
May 2, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: The Explorer Institutional Trust
Rule 497(j) Filing (File Nos. 33-84942 and 811-8808)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Explorer Institutional Trust (the "Registrant"), filed via EDGAR on April
28, 1997, a copy of Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the Registration
Statement on Form N-1A (the "Registration Statement") complete with exhibits
filed therewith pursuant to Rule 485(b) of the General Rules and Regulations
(the "1933 Act Rules") of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and under
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 497(j) of the 1933 Act Rules this
letter serves to certify that the prospectus and statement of additional
information for Explorer Institutional Active Core Fund and Explorer
Institutional Limited Duration Fund, respectively, each a series of the
Registrant, contained in the Registration Statement do not differ from that
which would have been filed pursuant to Rule 497(c) of the Securities Act.
Should the staff have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not
hesitate to call me at (630) 684-6774.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Nicholas Dalmaso