-----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, TZD23qsOwA0f8XkI5gVR7KLR/E6E21ahVapC+f1vy8dYnAHRwL81lFjeQH49Uys2 S9C2cqbV9oUNeaW4weFVFg== 0000820027-98-000333.txt : 19980504 0000820027-98-000333.hdr.sgml : 19980504 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000820027-98-000333 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 497 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19980430 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS BOND FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000049697 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 411237361 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-51586 FILM NUMBER: 98605320 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: IDS TOWER 10 STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6126712772 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS MONEY MARKET SERIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000049698 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 411254759 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-54516 FILM NUMBER: 98605321 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPLOS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IDS CASH MANAGEMENT FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS GROWTH FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000049702 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 410329910 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-38355 FILM NUMBER: 98605322 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6126712772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS NEW DIMENSIONS FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000049717 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 410940846 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-28529 FILM NUMBER: 98605323 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS PROGRESSIVE FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000049722 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 410940847 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-30059 FILM NUMBER: 98605324 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 S 8TH ST STREET 2: T33/52 IDS TOWER 10 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS INVESTMENT SERIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000052347 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 410839315 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-11328 FILM NUMBER: 98605325 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 S 8TH ST STREET 2: T33/52 IDS TOWER 10 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6126712772 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IDS MUTUAL INC/NEW DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19911124 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INVESTORS MUTUAL INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19841003 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: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-10700 FILM NUMBER: 98605326 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 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS STOCK FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000052423 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 410839317 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-11358 FILM NUMBER: 98605327 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH ST STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6126712727 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INVESTORS STOCK FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19831221 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS EQUITY SELECT FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000052445 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 410839318 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-13188 FILM NUMBER: 98605328 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: IDS TOWER 10 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: IDS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC STREET 2: IDS TOWER 10 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IDS EQUITY PLUS FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IDS VARIABLE PAYMENT FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19850722 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000202159 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 411284051 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-57328 FILM NUMBER: 98605329 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6126712772 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IDS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19770201 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS HIGH YIELD TAX EXEMPT FUND INC /MN/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000310187 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 411347174 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-63552 FILM NUMBER: 98605330 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: IDS HIGH YIELD TAX EXEMPT FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19870603 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IDS HIGH YIELD TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19830419 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS TAX FREE MONEY FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000315524 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 421374828 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-66868 FILM NUMBER: 98605331 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: IDS TOWER 10 STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6126712772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS DISCOVERY FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000352663 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 411399805 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-72174 FILM NUMBER: 98605332 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6126712772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS EXTRA INCOME FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000728374 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 411458705 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-86637 FILM NUMBER: 98605333 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS INTERNATIONAL FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000750022 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-92309 FILM NUMBER: 98605334 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS MANAGED RETIREMENT FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000755221 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-93801 FILM NUMBER: 98605335 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH ST STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS FEDERAL INCOME FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000764802 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-96512 FILM NUMBER: 98605336 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS CALIFORNIA TAX EXEMPT TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000792717 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-05103 FILM NUMBER: 98605337 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: IDS TOWER 10 STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS SPECIAL TAX EXEMPT SERIES TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000792719 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-05102 FILM NUMBER: 98605338 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: IDS TOWER 10 STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS UTILITIES INCOME FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000831025 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-20872 FILM NUMBER: 98605339 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 SOUTH 8TH STREET STREET 2: T33/52 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123722772 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS GLOBAL SERIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000842918 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-25824 FILM NUMBER: 98605340 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: IDS TOWER 10 CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55440 BUSINESS PHONE: 6126712772 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IDS GLOBAL BOND FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19901011 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IDS MARKET ADVANTAGE SERIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000854669 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-30770 FILM NUMBER: 98605341 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: IDS INDEX ADVANTAGE SERIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19900201 497 1 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED MAY 1, 1998 Prospectus Supplement May 1, 1998 IDS Bond Fund, Inc. S-6495 L (10/97) IDS Discovery Fund, Inc. S-6457 L (9/97) IDS Equity Select Fund, Inc. S-6426 M (1/98) IDS Extra Income Fund, Inc. S-6370 L (7/97) IDS Federal Income Fund, Inc. S-6042 M (7/97) IDS Emerging Markets Fund S-6354 C (12/97) IDS Global Balanced Fund S-6352 A (12/97) IDS Global Bond Fund S-6309 L (12/97) IDS Global Growth Fund S-6334 L (12/97) IDS Growth Fund S-6455 M (9/97) IDS Research Opportunities Fund S-6356 C (9/97) IDS High Yield Tax-Exempt Fund, Inc. S-6340 M (1/98) IDS International Fund, Inc. S-6140 L (12/97) IDS Diversified Equity Income Fund S-6475 L (11/97) IDS Mutual S-6326 M (11/97) IDS Managed Allocation Fund S-6141 M (11/97) IDS Blue Chip Advantage Fund S-6025-99 L (3/98) IDS Small Company Index Fund S-6357 D (3/98) IDS Cash Management Fund S-6320 L (9/97) IDS New Dimensions Fund, Inc. S-6440 L (9/97) IDS Progressive Fund, Inc. S-6449 L (11/97) IDS Selective Fund, Inc. S-6376 M (7/97) IDS Stock Fund, Inc. S-6351 M (11/97) IDS Tax-Exempt Bond Fund S-6310 M (1/98) IDS Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund S-6355 C (1/98) IDS Tax-Free Money Fund, Inc. S-6433 L (2/98) IDS Utilities Income Fund, Inc. S-6341 L (8/97) IDS Insured Tax-Exempt Fund S-6327 L (8/97) IDS California Tax-Exempt Fund S-6328 L (8/97) IDS Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund IDS Michigan Tax-Exempt Fund IDS Minnesota Tax-Exempt Fund IDS New York Tax-Exempt Fund IDS Ohio Tax-Exempt Fund For all funds the following section has been added to the prospectus after "General Information": Year 2000 The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs having been written using two digits rather than four to define a year. Any programs that have time-sensitive software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than 2000. This could result in the failure of major systems or miscalculations, which would have a material impact on the operations of the Fund. The Fund has no computer systems of its own but is dependent upon the systems maintained by AEFC and certain other third parties. A comprehensive review of AEFC's computer systems and business processes has been conducted to identify the major systems that could be affected by the Year 2000 issue. Steps are being taken to resolve any potential problems including modification of existing software and the purchase of new software. These measures are scheduled to be completed and tested on a timely basis. AEFC's goal is to complete internal remediation and testing of each of its critical systems by the end of 1998 and to continue compliance efforts through 1999. The Year 2000 readiness of other third parties whose system failures could have an impact on the Fund's operations currently is being evaluated. The companies or governments in which the Fund invests also may be adversely affected by Year 2000 issues. This may affect the value of the Fund's investments. The potential materiality of any such impact is not known at this time. For all funds except IDS Cash Management Fund and IDS Tax-Free Money Fund, Inc. the following paragraph in the section titled "Waivers of the sales charge for Class A shares" has been modified to reflect the change as indicated in bold: Purchases made through or under a "wrap fee" product sponsored by AEFA (total amount of all investments must be $50,000); the University of Massachusetts After-Tax Savings Program; the University of Texas System ORP; or a segregated separate account offered by Nationwide Life Insurance Company or Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company. The following section will be added to supplement existing foreign risk disclosure for all funds except IDS Federal Income Fund, IDS High Yield Tax-Exempt Fund, IDS Small Company Index Fund, IDS Cash Management Fund, IDS Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, IDS Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund, IDS Tax-Free Money Fund, IDS Insured Tax-Exempt Fund, IDS California Tax-Exempt Fund, IDS Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund, IDS Michigan Tax-Exempt Fund, IDS Minnesota Tax-Exempt Fund, IDS New York Tax-Exempt Fund, and IDS Ohio Tax-Exempt Fund. There are risks when investing in securities of foreign companies and governments in addition to those assumed when investing in domestic securities. These risks are classified as country risk, currency risk, and custody risk. Each can adversely affect the value of an investment. Country risk includes the political, economic, and other conditions of a country. These conditions include lack of publicly available information, less government oversight, the possibility of government-imposed restrictions, even the nationalization of assets. Currency risk results from the constantly changing exchange rate between local currency and the U.S. dollar. Whenever the fund holds securities valued in local currency or holds the currency, changes in the exchange rate add or subtract from the asset value of the fund. Custody risk refers to the process of clearing and settling trades. It also covers holding securities with local agents and depositories. Low trading volumes and volatile prices in less developed markets make trades harder to complete and settle. Local agents are held only to the standard of care of the local market. Governments or trade groups may compel local agents to hold securities in designated depositories that are not subject to independent evaluation. The less developed a country's securities market is, the greater the likelihood of problems occurring. The risks of foreign investments are managed carefully but the fund cannot guarantee against losses that might result from them. For Strategy Aggressive Fund the following paragraph will replace the paragraph for the "Portfolio manager" section: Louis Giglio joined AEFC in January 1994 as a senior equity analyst and serves as portfolio manager. He has managed the assets of the Fund since May, 1998. He also serves as portfolio manager of IDS Life Series Fund, Equity Portfolio and World Technologies Portfolio. Prior to joining AEFC he had eight years of experience as a financial analyst with Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. covering the microcomputer software and computer services industries. Form S-6530 A (4/98) Valid until next prospectus update. Destroy April 30, 1999. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----