-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, U8Yk8pLy4+8v0gbGZgYqTQcS0jbJwgEoOsP1mFQtplvlPFForlkKOGdS9dfoEvxR Z0FtqRiMf+z0ZTVpB8LJXQ== 0000820027-97-000609.txt : 19970807 0000820027-97-000609.hdr.sgml : 19970807 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000820027-97-000609 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-30D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19970531 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970806 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS SELECTIVE FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000052407 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 410839316 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-30D SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-00499 FILM NUMBER: 97652040 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INVESTORS SELECTIVE FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19841002 N-30D 1 IDS SELECTIVE FUND, INC. PAGE 1 1997 ANNUAL REPORT IDS Selective Fund (prospectus enclosed) (icon of) city skyline The goals of IDS Selective Fund, Inc. are current income and the preservation of capital by investing in investment-grade bonds. (This annual report includes a prospectus that describes in detail the Fund's objective, investment policies, risks, sales charges, fees and other matters of interest. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.) AMERICAN EXPRESS Financial Advisors Distributed by American Express Financial Advisors Inc. PAGE 2 (icon of) city skyline A quest for quality Not all bonds are created equal. A bond's quality depends on the ability of its issuerS to make the interest and principal payments owed to the bondholders. The quality is determined by independent rating agencies, which assign a credit rating (in the form of a letter grade) to each bond. Since its establishment in 1945, Selective Fund has concentrated its investments in the four highest investment grades. Along the way, investors have enjoyed a steady stream of interest income with minimal risk to their principal. PAGE 3 Contents (Icon of) One open book inside of another. The purpose of this annual report is to tell investors how the Fund performed. The prospectus, which is bound into the middle of this annual report, describes the Fund in detail. 1997 annual report From the president 4 From the portfolio manager 4 The Portfolio's ten largest holdings 6 Making the most of the Fund 7 The Fund's long-term performance 8 Independent auditors' report (Fund) 9 Financial statements (Fund) 10 Notes to financial statements (Fund) 13 Independent auditors' report (Portfolio) 24 Financial statements (Portfolio) 25 Notes to financial statements (Portfolio) 28 Investments in securities 34 IDS mutual funds 42 Federal income tax information 46 1997 prospectus The Fund in brief 3p Goals 3p Investment policies and risks 3p Structure of the Fund 4p Manager and distributor 4p Portfolio manager 4p Alternative purchase arrangements 4p Sales charge and Fund expenses 5p Performance 7p Financial highlights 7p Total returns 9p Yield 11p Investment policies and risks 12p Facts about investments and their risks 12p Valuing Fund shares 16p How to purchase, exchange or redeem shares 17p Alternative purchase arrangements 17p How to purchase shares 19p How to exchange shares 22p How to redeem shares 22p Reductions and waivers of the sales charge 27p Special shareholder services 31p Services 31p PAGE 4 Quick telephone reference 31p Distributions and taxes 32p Dividend and capital gain distributions 32p Reinvestments 33p Taxes 34p How to determine the correct TIN 36p How the Fund and Portfolio are organized 37p Shares 37p Voting rights 37p Shareholder meetings 37p Special considerations regarding master/feeder structure 37p Board members and officers 39p Investment manager 41p Administrator and Transfer Agent 41p Distributor 42p About American Express Financial Corporation 43p General information 43p Appendices 44p Description of investment-grade corporate bond ratings 44p Descriptions of derivative instruments 46p (This annual report is not part of the prospectus) PAGE 5 To our shareholders (photo of) William R. Pearce President of the Fund (photo of) Ray Goodner Portfolio manager From the president If you're experienced investor, you know that the past two years have been unusually strong ones in many financial markets. Perhaps just as important, you also know that history shows us that bull markets don't last forever. Though they're often unpredictable, declines--whether they're brief or long-lasting, moderate or substantial--are always a possibility. That fact reinforces the need for investors to periodically review their long-term goals and examine whether their investment program remains on track to achieving them. Your quarterly investment statements are one part of that monitoring process. The other is meeting with your American Express financial advisor. That becomes even more important if there's a major change in your financial situation or in the financial markets. On June 10, 1996, the Fund began investing its assets in Quality Income Portfolio instead of directly in securities of individual companies. Following the portfolio manager's letter are the financial statements of both the Fund and Portfolio. The notes to the financial statements and the prospectus go into more detail of how the new structure works. William R. Pearce From the portfolio manager IDS Selective Fund negotiated choppy conditions in the bond market relatively well during the past fiscal year. As a result, investors in the Fund's Class A shares realized a total return of 8.1% for the June 1996 through May 1997 period. Following a largely uneventful summer, the bond market began to gain strength last fall, thanks to reports of moderating economic growth, little change in the low inflation rate and the Federal Reserve's decision to leave short-term interest rates unchanged. The positive tone in the market continued through November, fostering a sharp rise in bond prices and a concurrent decline in long-term interest rates. Inflation worries depress market The ensuing months proved to be more difficult, however. Reports of surprisingly strong economic growth created a current of uneasiness in the market, as investors began to fear that higher inflation--bonds' worst enemy--would soon follow. Despite consistent data indicating that inflation was not ont he rise, many investors moved out of bonds, depressing prices and causing a run- (this annual report is not part of the prospectus) PAGE 6 up in long-term interest rates. In fact, by the time the Federal Reserve Board got into the act by raising short-term rates in late March, most of the erosion in the bond market had already occurred. But, buoyed by ongoing tame inflation reports and an announcement that Congress and the president would join forces to balance the federal budget, the market managed a moderate comeback in the spring. As for the Fund, it clearly enjoyed its best performance during last fall's rally. In anticipation of an improving market, I lengthened the duration of the portfolio--a strategy that makes it more sensitive to changes in interest rates. Because bond prices move in the opposite direction of rates, the Fund's net asset value enjoyed an especially good boost during the ensuing rate drop. Playing defense Over the winter, I took a more defensive tack, including shortening the portfolio's duration to provide a performance cushion in the rising-rate environment and purchasing futures contracts. I also kept the level of cash reserves higher than normal, again to mitigate the effect of the negative environment. As for the portfolio's asset mix, by far the largest investment remained in U.S. Treasury and government agency bonds, followed by U.S. corporate bonds and foreign government bonds. I expect to hold to that basic portfolio structure in this new fiscal year until the threat of higher interest rates has clearly diminished. Ray Goodner Class A 12-month performance (All figures per share) Net asset value (NAV) May 31, 1997 $ 9.00 May 31, 1996 $ 9.00 Increase $ -- Distributions June 1, 1996 - May 31, 1997 From income $ 0.62 From capital gains $ 0.09 Total distributions $ 0.71 Total return* +8.1%** Class B 12-month performance (All figures per share) Net asset value (NAV) May 31, 1997 $ 9.00 May 31, 1996 $ 9.00 Increase $ -- PAGE 7 Distributions June 1, 1996 - May 31, 1997 From income $ 0.55 From capital gains $ 0.09 Total distributions $ 0.64 Total return* +7.3%** Class Y 12-month performance (All figures per share) Net asset value (NAV) May 31, 1997 $ 9.00 May 31, 1996 $ 9.00 Increase $ -- Distributions June 1, 1996 - May 31, 1997 From income $ 0.63 From capital gains $ 0.09 Total distributions $ 0.72 Total return* +8.3%** * The prospectus discusses the effect of sales charges, if any, on the various classes. ** The total return is a hypothetical investment in the Fund with all distributions reinvested. (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) PAGE 8 The Portfolio's ten largest holdings Percent Value (of Portfolio's net assets) (as of May 31, 1997) Japan Finance 1.67% $26,973,468 9.25% 1998 Southern California Edison 1.35 21,816,690 8.875% 2023 Republic of Italy 1.33 21,541,664 6.875% 2023 Dayton Hudson 1.11 17,866,218 7.875% 2023 PDV America 1.02 16,493,235 7.875% 2003 Pacific Bell 0.95 15,353,250 8.50% 2031 Texas Utilities Electric 0.91 14,692,210 9.75% 2021 General Motors Acceptance 0.89 14,432,132 7.00% 2000 Daimler-Benz North America 0.88 14,189,840 7.375% 2006 Bayerische Landesbank 0.82 13,293,637 5.625% 2001 Excludes U.S. Treasury and government agencies holdings. The ten holdings listed here make up 10.93% of the Portfolio's net assets (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) PAGE 9 Making the most of the Fund Build your assets systematically One of the best ways to invest in the Fund is by dollar-cost averaging -- a time-tested strategy that can make market fluctuations work for you. To dollar-cost average, simply invest a fixed amount of money regularly. You'll automatically buy more shares when the Fund's share price is low, fewer shares when it is high. This does not ensure a profit or avoid a loss if the market declines, and requires that you be able to keep on investing on a regular basis, even when the price of your shares falls or the market declines. Investing in this manner can be an effective way to accumulate shares to meet your long-term goals. How dollar-cost averaging works Month Amount Per-share Number of shares purchased invested market price Jan $100 $20 5.00 XXXXX Feb 100 18 5.56 XXXXXx March 100 17 5.88 XXXXXx April 100 15 6.67 XXXXXXx May 100 16 6.25 XXXXXXx June 100 18 5.56 XXXXXx July 100 17 5.88 XXXXXx Aug 100 19 5.26 XXXXXx Sept 100 21 4.76 XXXXx Oct 100 20 5.00 XXXXX (footnotes to table) By investing an equal number of dollars each month... (arrow in table pointing to April) you automatically buy more shares when the per share market price is low... (arrow in table pointing to September) and fewer shares when the per share market price is high. You have paid an average price of only $17.91 per share over the 10 months, while the average market price actually was $18.10. (This prospectus is not part of the annual report.) The Fund's long-term performance Three ways to benefit from a mutual fund: o your shares increase in value when the Fund's investments do well o you receive capital gains when the gains on investments sold by the Fund exceed losses o you receive income when the Fund's stock dividends, interest and short-term gains exceed its expenses. PAGE 10 All three make up your total return. And you potentially can increase your investment if, like most investors, you reinvest your dividends and capital gain distributions to buy additional shares of the Fund or another fund. How your $10,000 has grown in IDS Selective Fund x $22,248 Selective Fund $20,000 Class A x Lehman Aggregate Bond Index x $9,500 (line graph showing the return of Selective Fund tracking slightly below the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index) '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 Average annual total return (as of May 31, 1997) 1 year Since 5 years 10 years Inception Class A +2.68% --% +6.84% +8.31% Class B* +3.27% +6.43% -- % --% Class Y* +8.27% +9.09% -- % --% * Inception date was March 20, 1995. (the following two paragraphs appear in the margin to the left of the graph above:) Assumes: -Holding period from 6/1/87 to 5/31/97. - -Returns do not reflect taxes payable on distributions. - -Reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions for the Fund, with a value of $12,349. Also see "Performance" in the Fund's current prospectus. The Lehman Aggregate bond Index is made up of a representative list of government and corporate bonds as well as asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities. The index is frequently used as a general measure of bond market performance. However, the securities used to create the index may not be representative of the bonds held in Selective Fund. On the graph above you can see how the Fund's total return compared to a widely cited performance measure, the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index. In comparing Selective Fund (Class A) to this index, you should take into account the fact that the Fund's performance reflects the maximum sales charge of 5%, while such charges are not reflected in the performance of the index. Your investment and return values fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Average annual total return figures reflect the impact of the applicable sales charge up to the maximum of 5%. This was a period of widely fluctuating security prices. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) PAGE 11 The financial statements contained in Post-Effective Amendment #85 to Registration Statement No. 2-10700 filed on or about July 30, 1997 are incorporated herein by reference. PAGE 12 IDS mutual funds Global/International funds Funds in this group seek capital growth and/or income by investing primarily in foreign securities. Foreign investments may be subject to currency fluctuations and political and economic risks of the countries in which the investments are made. They are high risk mutual funds with a potential for high reward. IDS Emerging Markets Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of stocks of companies in developing countries throughout the world that are believed to offer growth potential. Seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. (icon of) world with countries IDS Global Growth Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of stocks of companies throughout the world that are positioned to meet market needs in a changing world economy. These companies offer above-average potential for long-term growth. (icon of) world IDS International Fund Invests primarily in common stocks of foreign companies that offer potential for superior growth. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in the U.S. market. (icon of) three flags IDS Global Balanced Fund Invests in stocks and bonds in, for the most part, major markets throughout the world, including the U.S. Seeks to provide a balance of growth of capital and current income. (icon of) scale holding two worlds IDS Global Bond Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of debt securities of U.S. and foreign issuers to seek high total return through income and growth of capital. (icon of) globe Growth funds Funds in this group seek capital growth, primarily from common stocks. They are high risk mutual funds with a potential for high reward. (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) PAGE 13 IDS Precious Metals Fund Invests primarily in the securities of foreign or domestic companies that explore for, mine and process or distribute gold and other precious metals. A highly aggressive and speculative fund that seeks long-term growth of capital. (icon of) cart of precious gems IDS Discovery Fund Invests in small- and medium-size, growth-oriented companies emphasizing technological innovation and productivity enhancement. Buys and holds larger growth-oriented stocks. (icon of) ship IDS Small Company Index Fund Invests in all or a representative group of the equity securities comprising the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, as it strives to provide long-term capital appreciation. (icon of) office building IDS Strategy Aggressive Fund Invests primarily in common stocks of companies that are selected for their potential for above-average growth. Above-average means that their growth potential is better, in the opinion of the portfolio's investment manager, than the Standard & Poor's Corporation (S&P) 500 Stock Index. (icon of) chess piece IDS Research Opportunities Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of equity securities of companies included in the S&P 500 Index that are believed to have strong growth potential. The Portfolio is managed using a research methodology by the Research Department of AEFC. Goal is long-term appreciation. (icon of) magnifying glass IDS Growth Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of companies that have above-average potential for long-term growth as a result of new management, marketing opportunities or technological superiority. (icon of) trees (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) PAGE 14 IDS New Dimensions Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of companies with significant growth potential due to superiority in technology, marketing or management. The Fund frequently changes its industry mix. (icon of) dimension IDS Progressive Fund Invests primarily in undervalued common stocks. The Fund holds stocks for the long term with the goal of capital growth. (icon of) shooting star Growth & income funds These funds focus on securities of medium to large, well-established companies that offer long-term growth of capital and reasonable income from dividends and interest. Foreign investments may be subject to currency fluctuations and political and economic risks of the countries in which the investments are made. IDS Equity Select Fund Invests primarily in a combination of moderate growth stocks, higher-yielding equities and bonds. Seeks growth of capital and income. (icon of) three pine trees IDS Blue Chip Advantage Fund Invests in selected stocks from a major market index. Securities purchased are those recommended by our research analysts as the best from each industry represented on the index. Offers potential for long-term growth as well as dividend income. (icon of) ribbon IDS Managed Allocation Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of U.S. equity securities, U.S. and foreign debt securities, foreign equity securities and money market instruments. The Fund provides diversification among these major investment categories and has a target mix that represents the way the Fund's investments will be allocated over the long term. Seeks maximum total return. (icon of) gyroscope (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) PAGE 15 IDS Stock Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of common stock of companies representing many sectors of the economy. Seeks current income and growth of capital. (icon of) building with columns IDS Equity Value Fund Invests primarily in undervalued common stocks that offer potential for growth of capital and income. (icon of) three growing flowers IDS Utilities Income Fund Invests primarily in the stocks of public utility companies to seek high current income and growth of income and capital with reduced volatility. (icon of) light bulb IDS Diversified Equity Income Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of high-yielding common stocks to seek high current income and, secondarily, to benefit from the growth potential offered by stock investments. (icon of) two puzzle pieces IDS Mutual Invests in a Portfolio that seeks to balance between common stocks and senior securities (preferred stocks and bonds). Seeks a balance of growth of capital and current income. (icon of) scale of justice Income funds The funds in this group invest their assets primarily in corporate bonds or government securities to seek interest income. Secondary objective is capital growth. Risk varies by bond quality. IDS Extra Income Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised mainly of long-term, high-yielding corporate fixed-income securities in the lower rated, higher risk bond categories to seek high current income. Secondary objective is capital growth. (icon of) coins (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) PAGE 16 IDS Bond Fund Invests mainly in corporate bonds, at least 50% in the higher rated, lower risk bond categories, or the equivalent, and in government bonds. (icon of) greek column IDS Selective Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of high-quality corporate bonds and other highly rated debt instruments including government securities and short-term investments. Seeks current income and preservation of capital. (icon of) skyline IDS Federal Income Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of securities issued or guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities. Seeks a high level of current income and safety of principal consistent with its type of investments. (icon of) shield with eagle head enclosed Tax-exempt income funds These funds provide tax-free income by investing in municipal bonds. The income is generally free from federal income tax, but a portion of the income may be subject to state and local taxes. Risk varies by bond quality. IDS Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Invests mainly in bonds and notes of state or local government units, with at least 75% in the four highest rated, lowest risk bond categories. (icon of) shield with Greek column enclosed IDS Insured Tax-Exempt Fund Invests primarily in municipal securities that are insured as to the timely payment of principal and interest. The insurance feature minimizes credit risk of the Fund but does not guarantee the market value of the Fund's shares. (icon of) shield with star enclosed (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) PAGE 17 IDS State Tax-Exempt Funds (CA, MA, MI, MN, NY, OH) Invests primarily in high- and medium-grade municipal securities to provide income to residents of each respective state that is exempt from federal, state and local income taxes. (New York is the only state that is exempt at the local level.) (icon of) shield with U.S. enclosed IDS High Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Invests in a Portfolio comprised primarily of medium- and lower- quality municipal bonds and notes. Lower-quality securities generally involve greater risk of principal and income. (icon of) shield with basket of apples enclosed IDS Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund Invests in mainly investment-grade bonds and other debt securities with intermediate-term maturities issued by state and local government units. Goal is to seek a high level of current income exempt from federal taxes. (icon of) shield with a tree enclosed Money market funds These money market funds have three main goals: conservation of capital, constant liquidity and the highest possible current income consistent with these objectives. An investment in these funds is neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. government, and there can be no assurance that these funds will be able to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share. Very limited risk. IDS Cash Management Fund Invests in such money market securities as high quality commercial paper, bankers' acceptances, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other bank securities. (icon of) piggy bank IDS Tax-Free Money Fund Invests primarily in short-term bonds and notes issued by state and local governments to seek high current income exempt from federal income taxes. (icon of) shield with piggy bank enclosed For more complete information about any of these funds, including charges and expenses, you can obtain a prospectus by contacting your financial advisor or writing to American Express Shareholder Service, P.O. Box 534, Minneapolis, MN 55440-0534. Read it carefully before you invest or send money. (This annual report is not part of the prospectus.) PAGE 18 Federal income tax information IDS Selective Fund, Inc. The Fund is required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to tell its shareholders about the tax treatment of the dividends it pays during its fiscal year. Some of the dividends listed below were reported to you on a Form 1099-DIV, Dividends and Distributions, last January. Dividends paid to you since the end of last year will be reported to you on a tax statement sent next January. Shareholders should consult a tax advisor on how to report distributions for state and local purposes. IDS Selective Fund, Inc. Fiscal period ended May 31, 1997 Class A Income distributions taxable as dividend income, 0.51% qualifying for deduction by corporations. Payable date Per share June 26, 1996 $0.04750 July 26, 1996 0.05094 Aug. 26, 1996 0.04470 Sept. 25, 1996 0.04763 Oct. 28, 1996 0.05446 Nov. 26, 1996 0.04654 Dec. 26, 1996 0.08544 Jan. 29, 1997 0.05284 Feb. 26, 1997 0.04347 March 26, 1997 0.04565 April 28, 1997 0.05255 May 28, 1997 0.04695 Total $0.61867 Capital gain distribution taxable as long-term capital gain. Payable date Per share Dec. 26, 1996 $0.08700 Total distributions $0.70567 The distribution of $0.08544 per share, payable Dec. 26, 1996, consisted of $0.04659 derived from net investment income and $0.03885 from net short-term capital gains. Class B Income distributions taxable as dividend income, 0.51% qualifying for deduction by corporations. June 26, 1996 $0.04209 July 26, 1996 0.04532 Aug. 26, 1996 0.03886 Sept. 25, 1996 0.04202 Oct. 28, 1996 0.04818 Nov. 26, 1996 0.04095 Dec. 26, 1996 0.07965 Jan. 29, 1997 0.04642 Feb. 26, 1997 0.03816 March 26, 1997 0.04041 April 28, 1997 0.04642 May 28, 1997 0.04133 Total $0.54981 PAGE 19 Capital gain distribution taxable as long-term capital gain. Payable date Per share Dec. 26, 1996 $0.08700 Total distributions $0.63681 The distribution of $0.07965 per share, payable Dec. 26, 1996, consisted of $0.04080 derived from net investment income and $0.03885 from net short-term capital gains. Class Y Income distributions taxable as dividend income, 0.51% qualifying for deduction by corporations. June 26, 1996 $0.04872 July 26, 1996 0.05220 Aug. 26, 1996 0.04605 Sept. 25, 1996 0.04888 Oct. 28, 1996 0.05583 Nov. 26, 1996 0.04780 Dec. 26, 1996 0.08675 Jan. 29, 1997 0.05428 Feb. 26, 1997 0.04467 March 26, 1997 0.04684 April 28, 1997 0.05393 May 28, 1997 0.04772 Total $0.63367 Capital gain distribution taxable as long-term capital gain. Payable date Per share Dec. 26, 1996 $0.08700 Total distributions $0.72067 The distribution of $0.08675 per share, payable Dec. 26, 1996, consisted of $0.04790 derived from net investment income and $0.03885 from net short-term capital gains. PAGE 20 Quick telephone reference - ----------------------------------------------------------------- American Express Financial Advisors Telephone Transaction Service Redemptions and exchanges, dividend payments or reinvestments and automatic payment arrangements National/Minnesota: 800-437-3133 Mpls./St. Paul area: 671-3800 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- TTY Service For the hearing impaired 800-846-4852 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- American Express Financial Advisors Easy Access Line Automated account information (TouchToneR phones only), including current fund prices and performance, account values and recent account transactions 800-862-7919 AMERICAN EXPRESS Financial Advisors IDS Selective Fund, Inc. IDS Tower 10 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0010 PAGE 21 STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES Difference Description 1) The layout is different 1) Some of the layout in the throughout the annual report. annual report to shareholders is in two columns. 2) Headings. 2) The headings in the annual report are placed in a blue strip at the top of the page. 3) There are pictures, icons 3) Each picture, icon and and graphs throughout the graph is described in annual report. parentheses. 4) Footnotes for charts and 4) The footnotes for each graphs are described at chart or graph are typed the left margin. below the description of the chart or graph. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----