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Registrant Name dei_EntityRegistrantName RUSSELL INVESTMENT CO
Prospectus Date rr_ProspectusDate Mar. 01, 2016
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”



LifePoints Funds, Target Portfolio Series: Classes A, C, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”



LifePoints Funds, Target Date Series: Classes A, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”



Russell Select Funds: Classes A, C, E, R6, S, T and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS Dated MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.
Russell U.S. Core Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell U.S. Defensive Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell U.S. Dynamic Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell U.S. Strategic Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell U.S. Mid Cap Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell International Developed Markets Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Global Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Emerging Markets Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Tax-Managed U.S. Large Cap Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Tax-Managed U.S. Mid & Small Cap Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Tax-Managed International Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Global Opportunistic Credit Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Strategic Bond Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Investment Grade Bond Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Short Duration Bond Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Tax Exempt High Yield Bond Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Tax Exempt Bond Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Commodity Strategies Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Global Infrastructure Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Multi-Strategy Alternative Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Multi-Strategy Income Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Russell Strategic Call Overwriting Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Funds: Classes A, C, E, I, S, R6 and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED March 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Conservative Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Portfolio Series: Classes A, C, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Moderate Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Portfolio Series: Classes A, C, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Balanced Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Portfolio Series: Classes A, C, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Growth Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Portfolio Series: Classes A, C, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Equity Growth Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Portfolio Series: Classes A, C, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
2020 Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Date Series: Classes A, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
2025 Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Date Series: Classes A, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
2030 Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
Supplement [Text Block] ric_SupplementTextBlock

LifePoints Funds, Target Date Series: Classes A, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
2035 Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Date Series: Classes A, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
2040 Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Date Series: Classes A, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
2045 Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Date Series: Classes A, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
2050 Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
Supplement [Text Block] ric_SupplementTextBlock

LifePoints Funds, Target Date Series: Classes A, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
2055 Strategy Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
Supplement [Text Block] ric_SupplementTextBlock

LifePoints Funds, Target Date Series: Classes A, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
In Retirement Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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LifePoints Funds, Target Date Series: Classes A, E, R1, R4, R5 and S

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.

 

  (iv) Russell Trust Company changed its name to Russell Investments Trust Company. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Trust Company” are changed to “Russell Investments Trust Company.”
Select U.S. Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
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Russell Select Funds: Classes A, C, E, R6, S, T and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS Dated MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.
Select International Equity Fund  
Risk/Return: rr_RiskReturnAbstract  
Supplement [Text Block] ric_SupplementTextBlock

Russell Select Funds: Classes A, C, E, R6, S, T and Y

RUSSELL INVESTMENT COMPANY

Supplement dated June 15, 2016 to

PROSPECTUS Dated MARCH 1, 2016

NAME CHANGES: Effective June 2, 2016:

 

  (i) Russell Investment Management Company changed its name to Russell Investment Management, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Investment Management Company” or “RIMCo” are changed to “Russell Investment Management, LLC” or “RIM”, respectively.

 

  (ii) Russell Fund Services Company changed its name to Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Fund Services Company” or “RFSC” are changed to “Russell Investments Fund Services, LLC” or “RIFS”, respectively.

 

  (iii) Russell Financial Services, Inc. changed its name to Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC. Accordingly, all references in the Prospectus to “Russell Financial Services, Inc.” or “RFS” are changed to “Russell Investments Financial Services, LLC” or “the Distributor”, respectively.