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     The fund profile, a supplement to the full prospectus, is designed as
     an easy-to-read summary of fund risks, fees, and objectives. You can
     click on any question to link to the Fund's prospectus and get more
     information on that topic. Or, if you wish, you can proceed directly
     to the Fund's prospectus. Once you have read the prospectus and
     considered your investment goals, you can proceed to a Scudder Funds
     application.
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     Fund Profile
     March 1, 1997

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     1. What Is The Fund's Objective?

     Scudder Large Company Growth Fund seeks long-term growth of capital
     through investment primarily in the equity securities of seasoned,
     financially strong U.S. growth companies.

     2. What Does The Fund Invest In?

     The Fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities
     issued by seasoned, financially strong large-sized U.S. growth
     companies which are considered to be of above-average financial
     quality. These equity securities consist of common stocks, preferred
     stocks and securities convertible into common stocks. The common
     stocks in which the Fund invests qualify, at the time of purchase, for
     one of the three highest equity ranking categories of Standard &
     Poor's (A+, A, or A-) or, if not ranked, are of equivalent quality as
     determined by the Fund's investment adviser, Scudder, Stevens & Clark,
     Inc. The Fund emphasizes well managed large-sized companies (those
     with total market capitalization of $1 billion or more) with prospects
     for above average growth in earnings, cash flow or assets relative to
     the overall market as defined by the S&P 500. The Fund generally
     emphasizes investments in U.S. companies, although it may invest in
     foreign securities that meet the same criteria as the Fund's domestic
     holdings.

     3. What Are The Risks Of Investing In The Fund?

     Movements of the stock market will affect the Fund's share price,
     which is likely to vary from day to day. The value of your investment
     may decline as a result of declines in the overall stock market or in
     the types of securities held in the Fund's portfolio. In rising
     markets, the types of stocks emphasized in the Fund may underperform
     other sectors of the stock market. The market value of common stock
     can fluctuate significantly, reflecting the business performance of
     the issuing company, investor perception and general economic or
     financial market movements. You incur principal risk because your
     shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than what you paid for
     them.

     4. For Whom Is This Fund Appropriate?

     You may wish to consider this Fund if you are seeking long-term growth
     of capital and:

        o plan to hold your investment for several years,
        o can tolerate fluctuations in share price,
        o have or plan to have other investments for the benefit of
          diversification, and
        o understand the risks of stock market investing.

     5. What Are The Fund's Expenses And Fees?

     There are two kinds of expenses that a shareholder may incur, directly
     or indirectly, by investing in a mutual fund. These types of expenses,
     as they relate to Scudder Large Company Growth Fund are:

       Shareholder transaction expenses -- Expenses charged directly to
       your account for various transactions.

       Sales Commission                                   None

       Commissions to Reinvest Dividends                  None

       Redemption Fee                                     None

       Exchange Fee                                       None

       Annual Fund operating expenses -- Expenses paid by the Fund before
       it distributes its net investment income, expressed as a percentage
       of the Fund's average daily net assets. Figures below are for the
       fiscal year ended October 31, 1996.

       Investment management fee                          0.70%

       12b-1 fees                                         None

       Other expenses                                     0.37%
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       Total Fund operating expenses                      1.07%
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       Example:
       Assuming a 5% annual return and redemption at the end of each
       period, the total expenses relating to a $1,000 investment would be:

       1 Year         3 Years           5 Years           10 Years

       $11            $34               $59               $131

     This example assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions
     and that the total Fund operating expenses listed above remain the
     same each year. This example should not be considered a representation
     of past or future expenses or return. Actual Fund expenses and return
     vary from year to year and may be higher or lower than those shown.
     Please note that there is a $5 service fee if you request redemption
     proceeds via wire.

     6. How Has The Fund Performed Historically?

     This chart shows how the Fund has performed since it commenced
     operations on May 15, 1991, assuming reinvestment of all
     distributions. Performance is historical and may not be indicative of
     future results. Total return and principal value will fluctuate.

          THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT CONTAINS A BAR CHART HERE
     
     BAR CHART TITLE: Total returns for years ended December 31:
     
     BAR CHART DATA:               

                         1992             6.68%
                         1993            -0.01
                         1994            -1.34
                         1995            32.50
                         1996            18.22

                                   
                                        
                      The Fund's Average Annual Total Return    
                      for the period ended December 31, 1996    
                      
                             
                              One Year           18.22%    
                              Five Years         10.51
                              Ten Years          14.08          

     7. Who Manages The Fund?

     The Fund's investment adviser is Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc., a
     leading provider of U.S. and international investment management for
     clients throughout the world. The Fund is managed by a team of Scudder
     investment professionals who each play an important role in the Fund's
     management process.

     Lead Portfolio Manager Valerie F. Malter joined Scudder in 1995 and is
     responsible for the Fund's investment strategy and daily operation.
     Ms. Malter has 11 years of experience as an analyst covering a wide
     range of industries, and four years of portfolio management experience
     focusing on the stocks of companies with medium- to large-sized market
     capitalizations.

     8. How Can I Invest?

     To make it easy for you to open an account, you may invest by mail,
     phone, fax, or in person. The minimum initial investment is $2,500
     ($1,000 for IRAs), except that shareholders may open a regular account
     with a minimum of $1,000 if an investment program of $100/month is
     established. A shareholder with a non-fiduciary account who maintains
     an account balance of less than $2,500 without establishing an
     investment program, may be assessed an annual fee of $10.00, payable
     to the Fund. You may also exchange Fund shares free of charge within
     the Scudder Family of Funds.

     9. How Can I Redeem Shares?

     You may redeem shares at the current share price on any business day
     by telephone, fax, or mail.

     10. When Are Distributions Made?

     The Fund typically makes dividends and capital gains distributions, if
     any, in December. You may elect to receive distributions in cash or
     have them reinvested in additional shares of the Fund.

     Generally, dividends from net investment income are taxable to
     investors as ordinary income. Long-term capital gains distributions,
     if any, are taxable as long-term capital gains regardless of the
     length of time shareholders have owned their shares. Short-term
     capital gains and any other taxable distributions are taxable as
     ordinary income. A portion of dividends from ordinary income may
     qualify for the dividends-received deduction for corporations.

     11. What Services Does Scudder Provide?

     As a shareholder, you'll enjoy:

        o professional service from representatives who can answer your
          questions and execute your transactions
        o automated toll-free touchtone access to account information,
          share prices and yields, and to perform transactions
        o Scudder's quarterly shareholder newsletter, Scudder Perspectives
        o regular, informative reports about the performance of your Fund

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     Fund Profile contains key information about the Fund. If you would
     like more information before you invest, please consult the Fund's
     accompanying prospectus. For details about the Fund's holdings or
     recent investment strategies, please review the Fund's most recent
     annual or semiannual report. The reports are free and may be ordered
     by calling 1-800-225-2470.

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