As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29, 2009

Securities Act File No. 033-56094

Investment Company Act File No. 811-07428

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-1A

Registration Statement Under The Securities Act Of 1933	x
Pre-Effective Amendment No.	¨
Post-Effective Amendment No. 137	x
and/or
Registration Statement Under The Investment Company Act Of 1940	x
Amendment No. 139	x
(Check appropriate box or boxes)

ING MUTUAL FUNDS

(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)

7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (800) 992-0180

Huey P. Falgout, Jr. ING Investments, LLC 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, AZ 85258	With copies to: Jeffrey S. Puretz, Esq. Dechert, LLP 1775 I Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box):

¨        Immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)	x       on September 30, 2009 pursuant to paragraph (b)
¨        60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)	¨        on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
¨        75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)	¨        on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485

If appropriate, check the following box:

¨ This post-effective amendment designated a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

ING MUTUAL FUNDS

(“Registrant”)

CONTENTS OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT

This Registration Statement consists of the following papers and documents:

* Cover Sheet

* Contents of Registration Statement

* Explanatory Note

* Registrant’s ING Russia Fund Class I shares’ Prospectus dated September 30, 2009

* Registrant’s ING Russia Fund Class I shares’ Statement of Additional Information dated September 30, 2009

* Part C

* Signature Page

ING MUTUAL FUNDS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Post-Effective Amendment No. 137 to the Registration Statement (“Amendment”) on Form N-1A for ING Mutual Funds is being filed under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for the purpose of Registering Class I shares for ING Russia Fund (“Fund”). Attached are the Fund’s Class I shares’ Prospectus and restated Statement of Additional Information, each dated September 30, 2009.

Prospectus

September 30, 2009

Class I

International Equity Fund

ING Russia Fund

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This Prospectus contains important information about investing in Class I shares of ING Russia Fund. You should read it carefully before you invest and keep it for future reference. Please note that your investment: is not a bank deposit, is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency, and is affected by market fluctuations. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. As with all mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has not approved or disapproved these securities nor has the SEC judged whether the information in this Prospectus is accurate or adequate. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

INVESTMENTS

What's Inside

	Investment Objective
	Principal Investment Strategies
	Risks
	How the fund has performed
	What you pay to invest

These pages contain a description of ING Russia Fund (“Fund”), including its investment objective, principal investment strategies and risks.
You’ll also find:
How the Fund has performed. A chart that shows the Fund’s financial performance for the past ten years.
What you pay to invest. A list of the fees and expenses you pay — both directly and indirectly — when you invest in the Fund.
Introduction to the Fund	1
ING Russia Fund	2
What You Pay to Invest	4
Shareholder Guide	5
Management of the Fund	12
More Information About Risks	13
Dividends, Distributions and Taxes	16
Financial Highlights	18
Accompanying Notes to Financial Highlights	20
To Obtain More Information	Back Cover

Introduction to the Fund

Risk is the potential that your investment will lose money or not earn as much as you hope. All mutual funds have varying degrees of risk, depending on the securities in which they invest. Please read this Prospectus carefully to be sure you understand the principal investment strategies and risks associated with the Fund. You should consult the Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) for a complete list of the investment strategies and risks.

If you have any questions about the Fund, please call your investment professional or us at 1-800-992-0180.

This Prospectus is designed to help you make informed decisions about your investments.

International Equity Fund

ING Russia Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of Russian companies.

The Fund may be a suitable investment if you:

• are investing for the long-term — at least several years;
• are looking for exposure to Russian markets; and
• are willing to accept higher risk in exchange for the potential for long-term growth.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-992-0180.
Introduction to the Fund	1

Adviser ING Investments, LLC

ING Russia Fund Sub-Adviser
ING Investment Management Advisors, B.V.

  INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in equity securities of Russian companies.

  PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities (including common and preferred stocks, and convertible securities) of Russian companies. The Fund will provide shareholders with at least 60 days’ prior notice of any change in this investment policy. The Sub-Adviser manages the Fund as a core equity product investing primarily in Russian companies and is not constrained by a particular investment style or market capitalization. It may invest in “growth” or “value” securities. The Sub-Adviser seeks to invest in companies that are undervalued by the market because their pace of development and earnings growth have been underestimated. The Sub-Adviser also seeks to invest in companies that it believes will experience growth in revenue and profits. The Fund may invest the other 20% of its assets in debt securities issued by Russian companies and debt securities issued or guaranteed by the Russian government without any restrictions based on investment quality or maturity of the debt securities. The Fund may also invest in the equity securities of companies located outside of Russia including those companies located in the former Soviet Union. The Fund may invest in other investment companies to the extent permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules, regulations and exemptive orders thereunder.

When the Fund anticipates unusual market or other conditions, it may temporarily depart from its goal and invest substantially in high-quality short-term investments. This could help the Fund avoid losses, but may mean lost opportunities. The criteria used by the Fund to determine whether an issuer is based in Russia include: the issuer is organized in Russia; the principal securities market for the issuer is Russia; the issuer derives at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in Russia; or at least 50% of the issuer’s assets are located in Russia.

The Fund is non-diversified, which means it may invest a significant portion of its assets in a single issuer.

The Sub-Adviser may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into opportunities believed to be more promising, among others.

The Fund also may lend portfolio securities on a short-term or long-term basis, up to 33¹/₃% of its assets.

  RISKS

You could lose money on an investment in the Fund. The Fund may be affected by the following risks, among others:

Convertible/Debt Securities —  the value of convertible and debt securities may fall when interest rates rise. Convertible and debt securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than convertible and debt securities with shorter maturities. The Fund could lose money if the issuer of a convertible or debt security is unable to meet its financial obligations or goes bankrupt.

Foreign Investments — foreign investments may be riskier than U.S. investments for many reasons, including: changes in currency exchange rates; unstable political, social and economic conditions; a lack of adequate or accurate company information; differences in the way securities markets operate; less secure foreign banks or securities depositories or exchanges than those in the United States; less standardization of accounting standards and market regulations in certain foreign countries; and varying foreign controls on investment. Foreign investments may also be affected by administrative difficulties, such as delays in clearing and settling transactions. Additionally, securities of foreign companies may be denominated in foreign currencies. Exchange rate fluctuations may reduce or eliminate gains or create losses. Hedging strategies intended to reduce this risk may not perform as expected. These factors may make foreign investments more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. To the extent the Fund invests in countries with emerging securities markets, the risks of foreign investing may be greater, as these countries may be less politically and economically stable than other countries. It may also be more difficult to buy and sell securities in countries with emerging securities markets.

Geographic Concentration —  because the Fund concentrates in a single region of the world, the Fund’s performance may be more volatile than that of a fund that invests globally. If Russian securities fall out of favor, it may cause the Fund to underperform funds that do not concentrate in a single region of the world.

Growth Investing — growth-oriented stocks typically sell at relatively high valuations as compared to other types of stocks. If a growth stock does not exhibit the consistent level of growth expected, its price may drop sharply. Historically, growth-oriented stocks have been more volatile than value-oriented stocks.

High-Yield, Lower-Grade Debt Securities — junk bonds are highly speculative. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of issuers of securities to make principal and interest payments than with higher-grade debt securities.

Liquidity — if a security is illiquid, the Fund might be unable to sell the security at a time when the Sub-Adviser might wish to sell, and the security could have the effect of decreasing the overall level of the Fund’s liquidity. Further, the lack of an established secondary market may make it more difficult to value illiquid securities, which could vary from the amount the Fund could realize upon disposition. The Fund may make investments that become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perception. The Fund could lose money if it cannot sell a security at the time and price that would be most beneficial to the Fund.

Market Trends and Price Volatility —  from time to time, the stock market may not favor the value-oriented securities in which the Fund invests. Rather, the market could favor growth-oriented securities, or may not favor equities at all. The Fund may invest in small-and mid-sized companies, which may be more susceptible to greater price swings than larger companies because they typically have fewer financial resources, more limited product and market diversification and many are dependent on a few key managers.

Non-Diversification  —  the Fund is classified as a “non-diversified” investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. If the Fund invests a relatively high percentage of its assets in obligations of a limited number of issuers, the Fund will be more at risk to any single corporate, economic, political or regulatory event that impacts one or more of those issuers. Conversely, even though classified as non-diversified, the Fund may actually maintain a portfolio that is diversified with a large number of issuers. In such an event, the Fund would benefit less from appreciation in a single issuer than if it had greater exposure to that issuer.

Value Investing — securities that appear to be undervalued may never appreciate to the extent expected. Further, because the prices of value- oriented securities tend to correlate more closely with economic cycles than growth-oriented securities, they generally are more sensitive to changing economic conditions, such as changes in interest rates, corporate earnings and industrial production.

Other Investment Companies —  the main risk of investing in other investment companies is the risk that the value of the underlying securities might decrease. If the Fund invests in other investment companies, you will pay a proportionate share of the expenses of that other investment company (including management fees, administration fees and custodial fees) in addition to the expenses of the Fund.

Risks of Investing in Securities of Russian Companies

The following risks apply to all mutual funds that invest in securities of Russian companies, including ING Russia Fund.

Political Risk — since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia has experienced and continues to experience dramatic political and social change. Russia is undergoing a rapid transition from a centrally-controlled command system to a more market-oriented democratic model. The Fund may be affected unfavorably by political developments, social instability, changes in government policies, and other political and economic developments.

Market Concentration and Liquidity Risk — the Russian securities markets are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the securities markets in the United States. A few issuers represent a large percentage of market capitalization and trading volume. Due to these factors and despite the Fund’s policy on liquidity, it may be difficult for the Fund to buy or sell some securities because of the poor liquidity.

Lack of Reliable Financial Information — there may not be available reliable financial information which has been prepared and audited in accordance with U.S. or Western European generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.

Unfavorable Actions — there is the potential for unfavorable action such as expropriation, dilution, devaluation, default or excessive taxation by the Russian government or any of its agencies or political subdivisions with respect to investments in Russian securities by or for the benefit of foreign entities.

The Fund’s investments will include investments in Russian companies that have characteristics and business relationships common to companies outside of Russia, and as a result, outside economic forces may cause fluctuations in the value of securities held by the Fund.

Settlement and Custody Risk —  ownership of shares in Russian companies is recorded by the companies themselves and by registrars instead of through a central registration system. It is possible that the Fund’s ownership rights could be lost through fraud or negligence. Since the Russian banking institutions and registrars are not guaranteed by the state, the Fund may not be able to pursue claims on behalf of the Fund’s shareholders.

Securities Lending — involves two primary risks: “investment risk” and “borrower default risk.” Investment risk is the risk that the Fund will lose money from the investment of the cash collateral received from the borrower. Borrower default risk is the risk that the Fund will lose money due to the failure of a borrower to return a borrowed security in a timely manner.

A more detailed discussion of the risks associated with investing in the Fund is available in the “More Information About Risks” section.

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ING Russia Fund   HOW THE FUND HAS PERFORMED

The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the Fund. The value of your shares in the Fund will fluctuate depending on the Fund’s investment performance. The bar chart and table below show the changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year, and the table compares the Fund’s performance to the performance of two broad measures of market performance for the same period. The Fund’s past performance (before and after income taxes) is no guarantee of future results.

Because Class I shares had not commenced operations as of December 31, 2008, the bar chart below provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund’s Class A shares from year to year. These figures do not reflect sales charges for Class A shares and would be lower for Class A shares if they did. The annual returns of Class A shares differ from those of the Class I shares due to the fact that Class A shares have higher expenses.

Year-by-Year Total Returns (%)⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

(For the periods ended December 31 of each year)

Best and worst quarterly performance during this period:

Best: 4th quarter 1999: 95.36%

Worst: 3rd quarter 2008: (45.60)%

Average Annual Total Returns⁽¹⁾

(For the periods ended December 31, 2008)

The table below provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s Class A shares’ performance to those of two broad measures of market performance — the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) Emerging Markets Index^SM and the Russia Trading System Index. It is not possible to invest directly in the indices. The table also shows returns on a before-tax and after-tax basis. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period.

		1 Year	5 Years	10 Years
Class A Return Before Taxes(3)	%	(73.15)	1.26	24.54
Class A Return After Taxes on Distributions(3)	%	(74.27)	(0.24)	23.49
Class A Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares(3)	%	(45.01)(4)	2.76(4)	23.82
MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)(5)	%	(53.33)	7.66	9.31(6)
Russia Trading System Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)(7)	%	(72.41)	2.18	26.75

(1)	Prior to July 26, 2000, Lexington Management Corporation served as the Adviser to the Fund and the Fund’s shares were sold on a no-load basis. Effective July 31, 2000, the Fund’s outstanding shares were classified as “Class A” shares. Prior to January 2, 2001, Troika Dialog Asset Management (“Cayman Islands”), Ltd. served as the Adviser to the Fund. The Fund did not have a sub-adviser from October 1, 2000 to December 4, 2002. Effective December 5, 2002, ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. became the Sub-Adviser to the Fund.
(2)	Because Class I shares had not commenced operations as of December 31, 2008 performance data is provided for Class A shares. Class I shares would have substantially similar returns as the Class A shares because the classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities. Annual returns would differ only to the extent Class I and Class A shares have different expenses. Class A shares are not offered in this Prospectus.
(3)	Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.
(4)	The Class A return after taxes and sale of Fund shares is a lower overall loss (higher return) than the Class A return before taxes due to the tax benefit of selling Fund shares at a loss.
(5)	The MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in developing nations throughout the world. It includes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions net of withholding taxes, but does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing.
(6)	Prior to December 31, 2001, the index did not include the deduction of withholding taxes. The gross index return is for the period beginning January 1, 1999.
(7)	The Russia Trading System Index is a capitalization-weighted index that is calculated in U.S. dollars. The index tracks the performance of Russia's most active stocks traded on the Russia Trading System. The index is operated by the National Association of Participants in the Securities Markets, a non-profit body.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-992-0180.
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What You Pay to Invest

There are two types of fees and expenses when you invest in mutual funds: fees, including sales charges, you pay directly when you buy or sell shares, and operating expenses paid each year by the Fund. The tables that follow show the fees and estimated operating expenses for the Fund. The estimated expenses are based on the expenses that are currently paid by the Fund. Actual expenses paid by the Fund may vary from year to year.

Fees You Pay Directly

	Class I
Maximum sales charge on your investment (as a % of offering price)	none
Maximum deferred sales charge (as a % of purchase or sales price, whichever is less)	none
Redemption fee (as a % of amount redeemed, if applicable)	2.00(1)

(1) The 2.00% redemption fee applies only to shares held less than 365 days for ING Russia Fund. Please see the discussion of the redemption fee in the Shareholder Guide section of this Prospectus.

Operating Expenses Paid Each Year by the Fund⁽¹⁾

(as a % of average net assets)

Class I

Fund		Management Fee	Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	Other Expenses(2)	Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses(3)	Total Fund Operating Expenses(4)	Waivers, Reimbursements and Recoupment(5)	Net Fund Operating Expenses
ING Russia	%	1.25	N/A	0.87	0.01	2.13	—	2.13

(1)	This table shows the estimated operating expenses for Class I shares of the Fund as a ratio of expenses to average daily net assets. Because Class I shares had not commenced operations as of the date of this Prospectus, these estimated expenses are based on the Fund’s actual operating expenses for Class A shares of the Fund adjusted for class level differences, contractual changes, if any, and fee waivers to which ING Investments, LLC, the investment adviser to the Fund, has agreed.
(2)	ING Funds Services, LLC receives an annual administrative fee equal to 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets which is reflected in Other Expenses.
(3)	The Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not fees or expenses incurred by the Fund directly. These fees and expenses include the Fund’s pro rata share of the cumulative expenses charged by the Acquired Funds in which the Fund invests. The fees and expenses will vary based on the Fund’s allocation of assets to, and the annualized net expenses of, the particular Acquired Funds. The impact of these fees and expenses is shown in Net Fund Operating Expenses.
(4)	The Total Fund Operating Expenses shown may be higher than the Fund’s ratio of expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights, which reflect the operating expenses of the Fund and do not include Acquired Fund fees and expenses.
(5)	ING Investments, LLC has entered into a written expense limitation agreement with the Fund under which it will limit expenses of the Fund, excluding interest, taxes, brokerage, extraordinary expenses, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years. The amount of the Fund’s expenses waived, reimbursed or recouped during the last fiscal year by ING Investments, LLC is shown under the heading Waivers, Reimbursements, and Recoupment. The expense limits will continue through at least March 1, 2010. The expense limitation agreement is contractual and shall renew automatically for a one-year terms unless ING Investments, LLC provides written notice of a termination of the expense limitation agreement within 90 days of the end of the then-current term or upon termination of the investment management agreement. For more information regarding the expense limitation agreement, please see the Statement of Additional Information.

  Example

The Example that follows is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invested $10,000, that you reinvested all your dividends, that the Fund earned an average annual return of 5%, and that annual operating expenses remained at the current level. Keep in mind that this is only an estimate — actual expenses and performance may vary.

Class I

Fund		1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
ING Russia(1)	$	216	667	1,144	2,462

(1) Due to redemption fees assessed on early redemptions, the cost of investing in the Fund for one year may vary based on the 2.00% redemption fee, if shares were held for less than 365 days. Please see the discussion of the redemption fee in the Shareholder Guide section of this Prospectus.

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How To Purchase Shares Shareholder Guide

ING PURCHASE OPTIONS

You may select from two separate classes of shares: Class A and Class I shares. Class A shares are not offered in this Prospectus.

Purchase of Shares

Class I

The minimum initial investment for Class I shares is $250,000. Class I shares are available only to: (i) qualified retirement plans such as 401(a), 401(k) or other defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans; (ii) insurance companies and foundations investing for their own account; (iii) wrap programs offered by broker-dealers and financial institutions; (iv) accounts of or managed by trust departments; (v) individuals whose accounts are managed by an investment adviser representative, as defined in Rule 203A-3(a) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; (vi) retirement plans affiliated with ING Groep N.V.; (vii) ING Groep N.V. affiliates for purposes of corporate cash management; and (viii) by other ING Funds in the ING Family of Funds.

If you are a participant in a qualified retirement plan, you should make purchases through your plan administrator or sponsor, who is responsible for transmitting orders.

There are no investment minimums for any subsequent purchases.

Make your investment using the methods outlined in the table on the right.

More information may be found on the Fund's website by going to www.ingfunds.com, clicking on the “Forms & Literature” link, and then selecting “Shareholder Guides” from the “Prospectuses & Reports” category and selecting the appropriate Fund link. The Fund offers additional classes of shares that are not available in this Prospectus that may be more appropriate for you. Please review the disclosure about all of the available Fund share classes carefully. Before investing, you should discuss which share class may be right for you with your investment professional and review the prospectus for that share class.

The Fund and ING Funds Distributor, LLC (“Distributor”) reserve the right to reject any purchase order. Please note that cash, traveler's checks, third-party checks, money orders and checks drawn on non-U.S. banks (even if payment may be effected through a U.S. bank) generally will not be accepted. The Fund and the Distributor reserve the right to waive minimum investment amounts. Waiver of the minimum investment amount can increase operating expenses of the Fund. Minimum investment amounts may not be waived for individual accounts who are managed by an investment adviser representative, as defined in Rule 203A-3(a) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The Fund and the Distributor reserve the right to liquidate sufficient shares to recover annual transfer agent fees or to close your account and redeem your shares should you fail to maintain your account value at a minimum of $250,000.

Method	Initial Investment	Additional Investment
By Contacting Your Investment Professional	An investment professional with an authorized firm can help you establish and maintain your account.	Visit or consult an investment professional.
By Mail	Visit or consult an investment professional. Make your check payable to ING Funds and mail it, along with a completed Account Application. Please indicate your investment professional on the New Account Application.	Fill out the Account Additions form included on the bottom of your account statement along with your check payable to ING Funds and mail them to the address on the account statement. Remember to write your account number on the check.
By Wire	Call the ING Operations Department at (800) 922-0180 and select Option 4 to obtain an account number and indicate your investment professional on the account. Instruct your bank to wire funds to the Fund in the care of: PNC ABA # 031000053 Pittsburgh, PA credit to:             (the Fund) A/C #8611773535; for further credit to Shareholder A/C #             (A/C # you received over the telephone) Shareholder Name:              (Your Name Here) After wiring funds you must complete the Account Application and send it to: ING Funds P.O. Box 9772 Providence, RI 02940-9772	Wire the funds in the same manner described under “Initial Investment.”

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-992-0180.
Shareholder Guide	5

Shareholder Guide How To Purchase Shares

Customer Identification

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person that opens an account, and to determine whether such person’s name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations.

What this means for you: the Fund, the Distributor, or a third-party selling you the Fund, must obtain the following information for each person that opens an account:

• Name;
• Date of birth (for individuals);
• Physical residential address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and
• Social Security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

You may also be asked to show your driver’s license, passport or other identifying documents in order to verify your identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify your identity by cross-referencing your identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other non-natural persons.

Federal law prohibits the Fund, the Distributor and other financial institutions from opening accounts unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above. They also may be required to close your account if they are unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time.

Frequent Trading — Market Timing

The Fund is intended for long-term investment and not as a short-term trading vehicle. Accordingly, organizations or individuals that use market timing investment strategies should not purchase shares of the Fund. The Fund reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, to reject, restrict or refuse purchase orders whether directly or by exchange, including purchase orders that have been accepted by a shareholder's or retirement plan participant's intermediary, that the Fund determines not to be in the best interest of the Fund. Such action may include, but not be limited to: rejecting additional purchase orders, whether directly or by exchange; extending settlement of a redemption up to seven days; rejecting all purchase orders from broker-dealers or their registered representatives suspected of violating the Fund's frequent trading policy; or termination of the selling group agreement or other agreement with broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries associated with frequent trading. The Fund will not be liable for any loss resulting from rejected orders or other actions as described above.

The Fund believes that market timing or frequent, short-term trading in any account, including a retirement plan account, is not in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. Due to the disruptive nature of this activity, it can adversely affect the ability of the Adviser or Sub-Adviser to invest assets in an orderly, efficient manner. Frequent trading can raise Fund expenses through: increased trading and transaction costs; increased administrative costs; and lost opportunity costs. This in turn can have an adverse effect on Fund performance.

Funds that invest in foreign securities may present greater opportunities for market timers and thus be at a greater risk for excessive trading. If an event occurring after the close of a foreign market, but before the time a fund computes its current NAV, causes a change in the price of the foreign security and such price is not reflected in the fund's current NAV, investors may attempt to take advantage of anticipated price movements in securities held by the fund based on such pricing discrepancies. This is often referred to as “price arbitrage.” Such price arbitrage opportunities may also occur in funds which do not invest in foreign securities. For example, if trading in a security held by a fund is halted and does not resume prior to the time the fund calculates its NAV such “stale pricing” presents an opportunity for investors to take advantage of the pricing discrepancy. Similarly, funds that hold thinly-traded securities, such as certain small-capitalization securities, may be exposed to varying levels of pricing arbitrage. The Fund has adopted fair valuation policies and procedures intended to reduce the Fund's exposure to price arbitrage, stale pricing and other potential pricing discrepancies. Currently Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. provides such services to the Fund. However, to the extent that the Fund does not immediately reflect these changes in market conditions, short-term trading may dilute the value of the Fund's shares which negatively affects long-term shareholders.

The Fund's Board of Trustees (“Board”) has adopted policies and procedures designed to deter frequent, short-term trading in shares of the Fund. In general, shareholders may make exchanges among their accounts with ING Funds once every thirty (30) days. However, the Fund prohibits frequent trading. The Fund has defined frequent trading as follows:

• Any shareholder or financial adviser initiated exchanges among all their accounts with the Fund within thirty (30) calendar days of a previous exchange. All exchanges occurring on the same day for all accounts (individual, IRA, 401(k), etc.) beneficially owned by the same shareholder will be treated as a single transaction for purposes of this policy;
• Trading deemed harmful or excessive by the Fund (including but not limited to patterns of purchases and redemptions), in its sole discretion; and
• Trades initiated by financial advisers, among multiple shareholder accounts, that in the aggregate are deemed harmful or excessive.

The following transactions are excluded when determining whether trading activity is excessive:

• Purchases and sales of Fund shares in the amount of $5,000 or less;
• Transfers associated with systematic purchases or redemptions;

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How To Purchase Shares Shareholder Guide

• Purchases and sales of funds that affirmatively permit short-term trading;
• Rebalancing to facilitate fund-of-fund arrangements or the Fund's systematic exchange privileges;
• Purchases or sales initiated by ING Funds; and
• Transactions subject to the trading policy of an intermediary that the Fund deems materially similar to the Fund's policy.

Please note that while money market funds permit short-term trading, an exchange between a money market fund and another fund that does not permit short-term trading will count as an exchange for purposes of this policy.

If a violation of the policy is identified, the following action will be taken:

• Upon the first violation of this policy in a calendar year, purchase and exchange privileges shall be suspended for ninety (90) days. For example, if an exchange is initiated on February 1st, and a second exchange is initiated on February 15th, trading privileges shall be suspended for ninety (90) days from February 1st. Upon a second violation in a calendar year, purchase and exchange privileges shall be suspended for one hundred eighty (180) days.

No purchases or exchanges will be permitted in the account and all related accounts bearing the same tax ID or equivalent identifier.

On the next business day following the end of the ninety (90) or one hundred eighty (180) day suspension any trading restrictions placed on the account(s) shall be removed.

The Fund reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without prior notice.

Although the restrictions described above are designed to discourage frequent, short-term trading, none of them alone, nor all of them taken together, can eliminate the possibility that frequent, short-term trading activity in the Fund will occur. Moreover, in enforcing such restrictions, the Fund is often required to make decisions that are inherently subjective. The Fund strives to make these decisions to the best of its abilities in a manner that it believes is in the best interest of shareholders.

Shareholders may invest in the Fund through omnibus account arrangements with financial intermediaries. Omnibus accounts permit intermediaries to aggregate their clients' transactions and in these circumstances, the identity of the shareholder is often unknown. Such intermediaries include broker-dealers, banks, investment advisers, record keepers, retirement plans, and fee-based accounts such as wrap fee programs. Omnibus accounts generally do not identify customers' trading activity on an individual basis. The Fund's administrator now has agreements in place with intermediaries which require such intermediaries to provide detailed account information, including trading history, upon request of the Fund. There is no assurance that the Fund's administrator will request such information with sufficient frequency to detect or deter excessive trading or that review of such information will be sufficient to detect or deter excessive trading in omnibus accounts effectively.

In some cases, the Fund will rely on the intermediaries' excessive trading policies and such policies shall define the trading activity in which the shareholder may engage. This shall be the case where the Fund is used in certain retirement plans offered by affiliates. With trading information received as a result of the agreements, the Fund may make a determination that certain trading activity is harmful to the Fund and its shareholders even if such activity is not strictly prohibited by the intermediaries' excessive trading policy. As a result, a shareholder investing directly or indirectly in the Fund may have their trading privileges suspended without violating the stated excessive trading policy of the intermediary.

How We Compensate Intermediaries for Selling ING Mutual Funds

ING mutual funds are distributed by the Distributor. The Distributor is a broker-dealer that is licensed to sell securities. The Distributor generally does not sell directly to the public but sells and markets its products through intermediaries such as other broker-dealers. Each ING mutual fund also has an investment adviser (“Adviser”) which is responsible for managing the money invested in each of the mutual funds. Both of these entities (collectively, “ING”) may compensate an intermediary for selling ING mutual funds.

Only persons licensed with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) as a registered representative (often referred to as a broker or financial advisor) and associated with a specific broker-dealer may sell an ING mutual fund to you. The Distributor has agreements in place with each of these broker-dealers defining specifically what those broker-dealers will be paid for the sale of a particular ING mutual fund. Those broker-dealers then pay the registered representative who sold you the mutual fund some or all of what they receive from ING. They may receive a payment when the sale is made and can, in some cases, continue to receive payments while you are invested in the mutual fund.

The Fund's Adviser or the Distributor, out of its own resources and without additional cost to the Fund or its shareholders, may provide additional cash or non-cash compensation to intermediaries selling shares of the Fund, including affiliates of the Adviser and the Distributor. These amounts would be in addition to the distribution payments made by the Fund under the distribution agreements. The payments made under these arrangements are paid by the Adviser or the Distributor. Additionally, if a fund is not sub-advised or is sub-advised by an ING entity, ING may retain more revenue than on those funds it must pay to have sub-advised by non-affiliated entities. Management personnel of ING may receive additional compensation if the overall amount of investments in funds advised by ING meets certain target levels or increases over time.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-992-0180.
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Shareholder Guide How To Purchase Shares

The Distributor may pay, from its own resources, additional fees to these broker-dealers or other financial institutions including affiliated entities. These additional fees paid to intermediaries may take the following forms: (1) a percentage of that entity’s customer assets invested in ING mutual funds; (2) a percentage of that entity’s gross sales; or (3) some combination of these payments. These payments may, depending on the broker-dealer’s satisfaction of the required conditions, be periodic and may be up to: (1) 0.30% per annum of the value of the Fund’s shares held by the broker-dealer’s customers; or (2) 0.20% of the value of the Fund’s shares sold by the broker-dealer during a particular period. In accordance with these practices, if that initial investment averages a value of $10,000 over the year, the Distributor could pay a maximum of $30 on those assets. If you invested $10,000, the Distributor could pay a maximum of $20 for that sale.

The Fund's Adviser or the Distributor may provide additional cash or non-cash compensation to third parties selling our mutual funds including affiliated companies. This may take the form of cash incentives and non-cash compensation and may include, but is not limited to: cash; merchandise; trips; occasional entertainment; meals or tickets to a sporting event; client appreciation events; payment for travel expenses (including meals and lodging) to pre-approved training and education seminars; and payment for advertising and sales campaigns. The Distributor may also pay concessions in addition to those described above to broker-dealers so that ING mutual funds are made available by those broker-dealers for their customers. The Sub-Adviser of the Fund may contribute to non-cash compensation arrangements.

Not all mutual funds pay the same amount to the broker-dealers who sell their mutual funds. Broker-dealers can receive different payments based on the mutual funds they offer, the companies with whom they are doing business and how much they sell. What these broker-dealers are paid also varies depending on the class of mutual fund you purchase.

The top 25 firms we paid to sell our mutual funds as of the last calendar year are:

A.G. Edwards a Division of Wachovia Securities LLC; Ameriprise Advisor Services, Inc.; Ameritrade, Inc.; Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.; Directed Services LLC; Financial Network Investment; First Clearing, LLC; ING DIRECT Securities, Inc.; ING Financial Advisors, LLC; ING Financial Partners, Inc.; ING Life Insurance and Annuity Co.; Linsco Private Ledger Financial Corp.; Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith; Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.; National Financial Services Corp.; Oppenheimer & Co.; Pershing, LLC; Primevest Financial Services, Inc.; Prudential Investment Management Services; Raymond James Associates, Inc.; Raymond James Financial Services; RBC Capital Markets Corp.; UBS Financial Services, Inc.; and Wells Fargo Investments.

Your registered representative or broker-dealer could have a financial interest in selling you a particular mutual fund, or the mutual funds of a particular company, to increase the compensation they receive. Please make sure you read fully each mutual fund prospectus and discuss any questions you have with your registered representative.

Retirement Plans

The Fund has available prototype qualified retirement plans for corporations and self-employed individuals. It also has available prototype IRA, Roth IRA and Simple IRA plans (for both individuals and employers), Simplified Employee Pension Plans and Pension and Profit Sharing Plans. PFPC Trust Company acts as the custodian under these plans. For further information, contact a Shareholder Services Representative at (800) 992-0180. PFPC Trust Company currently receives a $12 custodial fee annually for the maintenance of such accounts.

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How To Redeem Shares Shareholder Guide

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

You may elect to make periodic withdrawals from your account on a regular basis.

• Your account must have a current value of at least $250,000.
• Minimum withdrawal amount is $1,000.
• You may choose from monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual payments.

For additional information, contact a Shareholder Services Representative or refer to the Account Application or the SAI.

Payments

Normally, payment for shares redeemed will be made within three days after receipt by the Transfer Agent of a written request in good order. The Fund has the right to take up to seven days to pay your redemption proceeds and may postpone payment longer in the event of an economic emergency as determined by the SEC. When you place a request to redeem shares for which the purchase money has not yet been collected, the request will be executed at the next determined Net Asset Value (“NAV”) but the Fund will not release the proceeds until your purchase payment clears. This may take up to 15 days or more. To reduce such delay, purchases should be made by bank wire or federal funds.

The Fund normally intends to pay in cash for all shares redeemed but under abnormal conditions that make payment in cash unwise, the Fund may make payment wholly or partly in securities at its then current market value equal to the redemption price. In such a case, the Fund could elect to make payment in securities for redemptions in excess of $250,000 or 1% of its net assets during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. An investor may incur brokerage costs in converting such securities to cash.

Redemption Fee

A 2.00% redemption fee will be charged on the redemption of Class I shares of ING Russia Fund held less than 365 days. The redemption fee will not apply to shares representing the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. The redemption fee will be applied on a share by share basis using the “first shares in, first shares out” method. Therefore, the oldest shares are sold first.

The tax consequences of the redemption fee are not entirely clear. Although there is some authority to the effect that a fund would recognize taxable income in such circumstances, there is also authority, which ING Russia Fund intends to follow, that a fund does not recognize income. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authorities might successfully contest these funds’ tax treatment of this arrangement on this basis or for other reasons.

Method	Procedures
By Contacting Your Investment Professional	You may redeem shares by contacting your investment professional. Investment professionals may charge for their services in connection with your redemption request but neither the Fund nor the Distributor imposes any such charge.
By Mail	Send a written request specifying the Fund name and share class, your account number, the name(s) in which the account is registered, and the dollar value or number of shares you wish to redeem to: ING Funds P.O. Box 9772 Providence, RI 02940-9772 If certificated shares have been issued, the certificate must accompany the written request. Corporate investors and other associations must have an appropriate certification on file authorizing redemptions. A suggested form of such certification is provided on the Account Application. A signature guarantee may be required.
By Telephone — Expedited Redemption	You may redeem shares by telephone on all accounts other than retirement accounts unless you check the box on the Account Application which signifies that you do not wish to use telephone redemptions. To redeem by telephone, call the Shareholder Services Representative at (800) 992-0180. Receiving Proceeds By Check: You may have redemption proceeds (up to a maximum of $100,000) mailed to an address which has been on record with ING Funds for at least 30 days. Receiving Proceeds By Wire: You may have redemption proceeds (subject to a minimum of $5,000) wired to your pre-designated bank account. You will not be able to receive redemption proceeds by wire unless you check the box on the Account Application which signifies that you wish to receive redemption proceeds by wire and attach a voided check. Under normal circumstances, proceeds will be transmitted to your bank on the business day following receipt of your instructions provided redemptions may be made. In the event that share certificates have been issued, you may not request a wire redemption by telephone.

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Shareholder Guide Transaction Policies

Net Asset Value

The NAV per share for each class of the Fund is determined each business day as of the close of regular trading (“Market Close”) on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time unless otherwise designated by the NYSE). The Fund is open for business every day the NYSE is open. The NYSE is closed on all weekends and on all national holidays and Good Friday. Fund shares will not be priced on those days. The NAV per share of each class of the Fund is calculated by taking the value of the Fund’s assets attributable to that class, subtracting the Fund’s liabilities attributable to that class, and dividing by the number of shares of that class that are outstanding.

In general, assets are valued based on actual or estimated market value, with special provisions for assets not having readily available market quotations and short-term debt securities, and for situations where market quotations are deemed unreliable. Investments in securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost which, when combined with accrued interest, approximates market value. Securities prices may be obtained from automated pricing services. Shares of investment companies held by the Fund will generally be valued at the latest NAV reported by that investment company. The prospectuses for those investment companies explain the circumstances under which they will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.

Trading of foreign securities may not take place every day the NYSE is open. Also, trading in some foreign markets and on some electronic trading networks may occur on weekends or holidays when the Fund’s NAV is not calculated. As a result, the NAV of the Fund may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or redeem the Fund’s shares. When market quotations are not available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use a fair value for the security that is determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fund’s Board. The types of securities for which such fair value pricing might be required include, but are not limited to:

• Foreign securities, where a foreign security whose value at the close of the foreign market on which it principally trades likely would have changed by the time of the close of the NYSE, or the closing value is otherwise deemed unreliable;
• Securities of an issuer that has entered into a restructuring;
• Securities whose trading has been halted or suspended;
• Fixed-income securities that have gone into default and for which there are no current market value quotations; and
• Securities that are restricted as to transfer or resale.

The Fund or the Adviser may rely on the recommendations of a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund's Board in valuing foreign securities. Valuing securities at fair value involves greater reliance on judgment than valuing securities that have readily available market quotations. The Adviser makes such determinations in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fund's Board. Fair value determinations can also involve reliance on quantitative models employed by a fair value pricing service. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if it were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV per share.

Price of Shares

When you buy shares, you pay the NAV. When you sell shares, you receive the NAV. Exchange orders are effected at NAV.

Execution of Requests

Purchase and sale requests are executed at the next NAV determined after the order is received in proper form by the Transfer Agent or the Distributor. A purchase order will be deemed to be in proper form when all of the required steps set forth under “How to Purchase Shares” have been completed. If you purchase by wire, however, the order will be deemed to be in proper form after the telephone notification and the federal funds wire have been received. If you purchase by wire, you must submit an application form in a timely fashion. If an order or payment by wire is received after Market Close, the shares will not be credited until the next business day. For your transaction to be counted on the day you place your order with your broker-dealer or other financial institution, they must receive your order before Market Close and promptly transmit the order to the Transfer Agent or the Distributor.

You will receive a confirmation of each new transaction in your account, which also will show you the number of shares you own including the number of shares being held in safekeeping by the Transfer Agent for your account. You may rely on these confirmations in lieu of certificates as evidence of your ownership.

Telephone Orders

The Fund and its Transfer Agent will not be responsible for the authenticity of phone instructions or losses, if any, resulting from unauthorized shareholder transactions if they reasonably believe that such instructions were genuine. The Fund and its Transfer Agent have established reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. These procedures include recording telephone instructions for exchanges and expedited redemptions, requiring the caller to give certain specific identifying information, and providing written confirmation to shareholders of record not later than five days following any such telephone transactions. If the Fund and its Transfer Agent do not employ these procedures, they may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions.

Exchanges

You may exchange shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any other ING Fund that offers those shares. You should review the prospectus of the ING Fund you intend to exchange into before exchanging your shares.

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Transaction Policies Shareholder Guide

The total value of shares being exchanged must at least equal the minimum investment requirement of the ING Fund into which they are being exchanged. Exchanges of shares are sales and may result in a gain or loss for federal and state income tax purposes.

If you exchange into ING Senior Income Fund, your ability to sell or liquidate your investment will be limited. ING Senior Income Fund is a closed-end interval fund and does not redeem its shares on a daily basis, and it is not expected that a secondary market for ING Senior Income Fund’s share will develop, so you will not be able to sell them through a broker or other investment professional. To provide a measure of liquidity, ING Senior Income Fund will normally make monthly repurchase offers for not less than 5% of its outstanding common shares. If more than 5% of the ING Senior Income Fund’s common shares are tendered, you may not be able to completely liquidate your holdings in any one month. You also would not have liquidity between these monthly repurchase dates. Investors exercising the exchange privilege into ING Senior Income Fund should carefully review the prospectus of that fund. Investors may obtain a copy of ING Senior Income Fund prospectus or any other ING Fund prospectus by calling (800) 992-0180 or by going to www.ingfunds.com.

In addition to the Fund available in this Prospectus, the Distributor offers many other funds. Shareholders exercising the exchange privilege with any other ING Fund should carefully review the prospectus of that fund before exchanging their shares. For a list of the other funds offered by the Distributor, please see the inside back cover of this Prospectus. Investors may obtain a copy of a prospectus of any ING Fund not discussed in this Prospectus by calling (800) 992-0180 or by going to www.ingfunds.com.

You will automatically have the ability to request an exchange by calling a Shareholder Services Representative unless you mark the box on the Account Application that indicates that you do not wish to have the telephone exchange privilege. The Fund may change or cancel its exchange policies at any time, upon 60 days’ prior written notice to shareholders.

Small Accounts

Due to the relatively high cost of handling small investments, the Fund reserves the right, upon 30 days’ prior written notice, to redeem at NAV (less any applicable deferred sales charge), the shares of any shareholder whose account (except for IRAs) has a total value that is less than the Fund's minimum. Before the Fund redeems such shares and sends the proceeds to the shareholder, it will notify the shareholder that the value of the shares in the account is less than the minimum amount allowed and will allow the shareholder 30 days to make an additional investment in an amount that will increase the value of the account to the minimum before the redemption is processed. Your account will not be closed if its drop in value is due to Fund performance.

Account Access

Unless your Fund shares are held through a third-party fiduciary or in an omnibus registration at your bank or brokerage firm, you may be able to access your account information over the Internet at www.ingfunds.com, or via a touch tone telephone by calling (800) 992-0180 and selecting Option 1. Should you wish to speak with a Shareholder Services Representative, you may call the toll-free number listed above and select Option 2.

Privacy Policy

The Fund has adopted a policy concerning investor privacy. To review the privacy policy, contact a Shareholder Services Representative at (800) 992-0180 and select Option 1, obtain a policy over the Internet at www.ingfunds.com, or see the privacy promise that accompanies this Prospectus.

Householding

To reduce expenses, we may mail only one copy of the Fund’s Prospectus and each annual and semi-annual shareholder report to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents, please call a Shareholder Services Representative at (800) 992-0180 or speak to your investment professional. We will begin sending you individual copies 30 days after receiving your request.

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure Policy

A description of the policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio securities is available in the SAI. The Fund posts its portfolio holdings schedule on its website on a calendar-quarter basis. The portfolio holdings schedule is available on the ING Funds' website 30 calendar days following the end of the previous calendar quarter. The portfolio holdings schedule is as of the last day of the preceding calendar quarter (e.g., the Fund will post the quarter ending June 30 holdings on July 31).

The Fund’s portfolio holdings schedule will, at a minimum, remain available on the Fund's website until the Fund files a Form N-CSR or Form N-Q with the SEC for the period that includes the date as of which the website information is current.

The Fund's website is located at www.ingfunds.com.

The Fund may also post its complete or partial portfolio holdings on its website as of a specified date.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-992-0180.
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Management of the Fund Adviser and Sub-Adviser

ADVISER

ING Investments, LLC (‘‘ING Investments’’ or ‘‘Adviser’’), an Arizona limited liability company, serves as the investment adviser to the Fund. ING Investments has overall responsibility for the management of the Fund. ING Investments oversees all investment advisory and portfolio management services for the Fund.

ING Investments is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser. ING Investments is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V. (“ING Groep”) (NYSE: ING). ING Groep is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, investments, life insurance and retirement services to over 75 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 50 countries. With a diverse workforce of about 125,000 people, ING Groep comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand. ING Investments became an investment management firm in April, 1995.

As of June 30, 2009, ING Investments managed approximately $37.8 billion in assets.

The principal office of ING Investments is located at 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258.

ING Investments receives an annual fee for its services payable in monthly installments based on the average daily net assets of the Fund.

The following table shows the aggregate annual management fee paid by the Fund for the most recent fiscal year as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets:

Fund	Management Fees
ING Russia Fund	1.25%

For information regarding the basis for the Board’s approval of the investment advisory and investment sub-advisory relationships, please refer to the Fund's semi-annual shareholder report dated April 30, 2009.

Sub-Adviser

ING Investments has engaged a sub-adviser to provide the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio. The sub-adviser is an affiliate of ING Investments.

ING Investment Management Advisors B.V.

ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. (“IIMA” or “Sub-Adviser”) serves as Sub-Adviser to the Fund. IIMA is a Netherlands corporation organized in 1896 and became an investment advisory company in 1991. It currently has its principal offices at Prinses Beatrixlaan 15, 2595 AK The Hague, the Netherlands. IIMA is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser. IIMA is a company organized to manage investments and provide investment advice to entities in Canada and United States. IIMA is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Groep and is an affiliate of ING Investments. As of June 30, 2009, IIMA managed approximately $2.4 billion in assets. IIMA operates under the collective management of ING Investment Management Europe (“IIM Europe”) which had assets under management of approximately $184.7 billion as of June 30, 2009.

ING Russia Fund

The following individuals are jointly responsible for the day-to-day management of ING Russia Fund. Mr. Derks has served as a member of the portfolio management team that manages the Fund since January 2001 and Mr. Robertson since January 2008.

Jan-Wim Derks, Portfolio Manager, serves as Director of Global Emerging Markets Equities at IIMA and is head of the portfolio management team. Mr. Derks joined IIMA in 1997.

Angus Alexander Robertson, Portfolio Manager, joined IIMA in January 2008. Previously, he was a Performance Analyst at Barclays Global Investors from May 2000 - May 2001. In May 2001, Mr. Robertson began working as an investment analyst and trainee fund manager at Morley Fund Management. In June 2005, Mr. Robertson began working as a portfolio manager at AIG Investments, where he was responsible for the AIG Emerging Europe Equity Fund.

Additional Information Regarding the Portfolio Manager

The SAI provides additional information about the portfolio manager’s compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio manager and the portfolio manager’s ownership of securities in the Fund.

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More Information About Risks

All mutual funds involve risk — some more than others — and there is always the chance that you could lose money or not earn as much as you hope. The Fund’s risk profile is largely a factor of the principal securities in which it invests and investment techniques that it uses. Below is a discussion of the risks associated with certain of the types of securities in which the Fund may invest and certain of the investment practices that the Fund may use. For more information about these and other types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Fund, see the SAI.

Many of the investment techniques and strategies discussed in this Prospectus and in the SAI are discretionary, which means that the Adviser or Sub-Adviser can decide whether to use them or not. The Fund may invest in these securities or use these techniques as part of the Fund’s principal investment strategies. However, the Adviser or Sub-Adviser of the Fund may also use these investment techniques or make investments in securities that are not a part of the Fund’s principal investment strategies.

Principal Risks

The discussions below describe the Fund's principal risks. Please see the SAI for a further discussion of the principal and other investment strategies employed by the Fund.

Corporate Debt Securities.  Corporate debt securities are subject to the risk of the issuer’s inability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligation and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the credit-worthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. When interest rates decline, the value of a fund’s debt securities can be expected to rise and when interest rates rise, the value of those securities can be expected to decline. Debt securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate movements than those with shorter maturities.

One measure of risk for fixed-income securities is duration. Duration is one of the tools used by a portfolio manager in selection of fixed-income securities. Historically, the maturity of a bond was used as a proxy for the sensitivity of a bond’s price to changes in interest rates, otherwise known as a bond’s “interest rate risk” or “volatility”. According to this measure, the longer the maturity of a bond, the more its price will change for a given change in market interest rates. However, this method ignores the amount and timing of all cash flows from the bond prior to final maturity. Duration is a measure of average life of a bond on a present value basis which was developed to incorporate a bond’s yield, coupons, final maturity and call features into one measure. For point of reference, the duration of a noncallable 7% coupon bond with a remaining maturity of 5 years is approximately 4.5 years and the duration of a noncallable 7% coupon bond with a remaining maturity of 10 years is approximately 8 years. Material changes in interest rates may impact the duration calculation.

Emerging Markets Investments.  Because of less developed markets and economies and, in some countries, less mature governments and governmental institutions, the risks of investing in foreign securities can be intensified in the case of investments in issuers domiciled or doing substantial business in countries with an emerging securities market. These risks include: high concentration of market capitalization and trading volume in a small number of issuers representing a limited number of industries, as well as a high concentration of investors and financial intermediaries; political and social uncertainties; over-dependence on exports, especially with respect to primary commodities, making these economies vulnerable to changes in commodity prices; overburdened infrastructure and obsolete or unseasoned financial systems; environmental problems; less developed legal systems; and less reliable custodial services and settlement practices.

Foreign Investments.  There are certain risks in owning foreign securities, including those resulting from: fluctuations in currency exchange rates; devaluation of currencies; political or economic developments and the possible imposition of currency exchange blockages or other foreign governmental laws or restrictions; reduced availability of public information concerning issuers; accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards or other regulatory practices and requirements that are not uniform when compared to those applicable to domestic companies; settlement and clearance procedures in some countries that may not be reliable and can result in delays in settlement; higher transaction and custody expenses than for domestic securities; and limitations on foreign ownership of equity securities. Also, securities of many foreign companies may be less liquid and the prices more volatile than those of domestic companies. With certain foreign countries, there is the possibility of expropriation, nationalization, confiscatory taxation and limitations on the use or removal of assets of a fund, including the withholding of dividends.

A fund may enter into foreign currency transactions either on a spot or cash basis at prevailing rates or through forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to have the necessary currencies to settle transactions, to help protect a fund's assets against adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates, or to provide exposure to a foreign currency commensurate with the exposure to securities from that country. Such efforts could limit potential gains that might result from a relative increase in the value of such currencies, and might, in certain cases, result in losses to a fund. The risks of investing in foreign securities may be greater for countries with an emerging securities market.

ADRs, EDRs, GDRs and IDRs (collectively, “depositary receipts”) are viewed as investments in the underlying securities which they represent, and therefore are subject to the risks of foreign investments. Even when denominated in U.S. dollars, depositary receipts are subject to currency risk if the underlying security is denominated in a foreign currency. There can be no assurance that the price of depositary receipts will always track the price of the underlying foreign security.

Geographic Concentration.  A fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. If a fund focuses its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social

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More Information About Risks conditions in those countries will have a significant impact on its investment performance. A fund’s investment performance may also be more volatile if it focuses its investments in certain countries, especially emerging market countries.

To the extent that a fund invests significantly in one geographic region or country, the fund may be more sensitive to economic and other factors in that geographic region or country than a more geographically diversified fund.

High-Yield, Lower-Grade Debt Securities.  Investments in high-yield debt securities generally provide greater income and increased opportunity for capital appreciation than investments in higher quality debt securities, but they also typically entail greater potential price volatility and principal and income risk. High-yield debt securities are not considered investment-grade, and are regarded as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuing company’s continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. The prices of high-yield debt securities have been found to be less sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-rated investments, but more sensitive to adverse economic downturns or individual corporate developments. High-yield debt securities structured as zero-coupon or pay-in-kind securities tend to be more volatile. The secondary market in which high-yield debt securities are traded is generally less liquid than the market for higher grade bonds. At times of less liquidity, it may be more difficult to value high-yield debt securities.

Liquidity.  If a security is illiquid, a fund might be unable to sell the security at a time when the sub-adviser might wish to sell, and the security could have the effect of decreasing the overall level of the fund's liquidity. Further, the lack of an established secondary market may make it more difficult to value illiquid securities, which could vary from the amount the fund could realize upon disposition. A fund may make investments that become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perception. A fund could lose money if it cannot sell a security at the time and price that would be most beneficial to the fund.

Mid-Capitalization/Small-Capitalization Companies. Investments in mid- and small-capitalization companies involve greater risk than is customarily associated with larger, more established companies due to the greater business risks of small size, limited markets and financial resources, narrow product lines and the frequent lack of depth of management. The securities of smaller companies are often traded over-the-counter and may not be traded in volumes typical on a national securities exchange. Consequently, the securities of smaller companies may have limited market stability and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than securities of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general.

Non-Diversified Investment Company.  A non-diversified investment company under the 1940 Act means that the fund is not limited by the 1940 Act in the proportion of its assets that it may invest in the obligations of a single issuer. Declines in the value of that single company can significantly impact the value of the fund. The investment of a large percentage of a fund’s assets in the securities of a small number of issuers may cause the fund’s share price to fluctuate more than that of a diversified investment company. Conversely, even though classified as non-diversified, a fund may actually maintain a portfolio that is diversified with a large number of issuers. In such an event, the fund would benefit less from appreciation in a single corporate issuer than if it had greater exposure to that issuer.

Other Investment Companies.  A fund may invest in other investment companies to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder. These may include exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and Holding Company Depositary Receipts (“HOLDRs”), among others. ETFs are exchange-traded investment companies that are designed to provide investment results corresponding to an equity index and include, among others, Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts (“SPDRs”), PowerShares QQQ^TM (“QQQQ”), Dow Jones Industrial Average Tracking Stocks (“Diamonds”) and iShares^® exchange-traded funds (“iShares”). The main risk of investing in other investment companies (including ETFs) is that the value of the underlying securities held by the investment company might decrease. The value of the underlying securities can fluctuate in response to activities of individual companies or in response to general market and/or economic conditions. Because a fund may invest in other investment companies, you will pay a proportionate share of the expenses of that other investment company (including management fees, administration fees and custodial fees). Additional risks of investments in ETFs include: (i) the market price of and ETF's shares may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (ii) an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained; or (iii) trading may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are delisted from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts trading generally. Because HOLDRs concentrate in the stocks of a particular industry, trends in that industry may have a dramatic impact on their value.

To seek to achieve a return on uninvested cash or for other reasons, a fund may invest its assets in ING Institutional Prime Money Market Fund and/or one or more other money market funds advised by ING affiliates (“ING Money Market Funds”). A fund’s purchase of shares of an ING Money Market Fund will result in the fund paying a proportionate share of the expenses of the ING Money Market Fund. A fund’s Adviser will waive its fee in an amount equal to the advisory fee received by the adviser of the ING Money Market Fund in which the fund invests resulting from the fund’s investment into the ING Money Market Fund.

Securities Lending.  To generate additional income, a fund may lend securities to financial institutions that are believed to be creditworthy by the sub-adviser. When lending securities a fund will receive cash or U.S. government securities as collateral. The fund has retained its custodian to serve as its securities lending agent for these activities.

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More Information About Risks When a fund lends its securities, it is responsible for investing the cash it receives as collateral from the borrower, and the fund could incur losses in connection with the investment of such cash collateral, often referred to as “investment risk.” The fund will minimize investment risk by limiting the investment of cash collateral to high quality instruments of short maturity.

A fund may also lose money from the failure of a borrower to return a borrowed security in a timely manner, often referred to as “borrower default risk.” In the event of a borrower default, the fund will be protected to the extent the fund is able to exercise its rights in the collateral promptly and the value of such collateral is sufficient to purchase replacement securities. In addition, the fund will be protected by its securities lending agent, which has agreed to indemnify the fund from losses resulting from borrower default.

OTHER RISKS

Interests in Loans.  A fund may invest in participation interests or assignments in secured variable or floating rate loans which include participation interests in lease financings. Loans are subject to the credit risk of nonpayment of principal or interest. Substantial increases in interest rates may cause an increase in loan defaults. Although the loans will generally be fully collateralized at the time of acquisition, the collateral may decline in value, be relatively illiquid, or lose all or substantially all of its value subsequent to a fund’s investment. Many loans are relatively illiquid and may be difficult to value.

Investment by Funds-of-Funds.  A fund’s shares may be purchased by other investment companies, including through funds-of-funds arrangements within the ING Funds family. In some cases, a fund may serve as a primary or significant investment vehicle for a fund-of-funds. From time to time, a fund may experience large inflows or redemptions due to allocations or rebalancings by these funds-of funds. While it is impossible to predict the overall impact of these transactions over time, there could be adverse effects on portfolio management. For example, a fund may be required to sell securities or invest cash at times when it would not otherwise do so. These transactions could also increase transaction costs or portfolio turnover. The Adviser or Sub-Adviser will monitor transactions by the funds-of funds and will attempt to minimize any adverse effects on the fund and funds-of-funds as a result of these transactions. So long as a fund accepts investments by other investment companies, it will not purchase securities of other investment companies, except to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act or under the terms of an exemptive order granted by the SEC.

Management.  A fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The adviser, the sub-adviser or each individual portfolio manager will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for a fund, but there can be no guarantee that these will produce the desired results.

Many sub-advisers of equity funds employ styles that are characterized as “value” or “growth.” However, these terms can have different application by different managers. One sub-adviser’s value approach may be different from another, and one sub-adviser’s growth approach may be different from another. For example, some value managers employ a style in which they seek to identify companies that they believe are valued at a more substantial or “deeper discount” to a company’s net worth than other value managers. Therefore, some funds that are characterized as growth or value can have greater volatility than other funds managed by other managers in a growth or value style.

Pairing-Off Transactions.  A pairing-off transaction occurs when a fund commits to purchase a security at a future date and then the fund pairs-off the purchase with a sale of the same security prior to or on the original settlement date. Whether a pairing-off transaction on a debt security produces a gain depends on the movement of interest rates. If interest rates increase, then the money received upon the sale of the same security will be less than the anticipated amount needed at the time the commitment to purchase the security at the future date was entered and the fund will experience a loss.

Portfolio Turnover.  A high portfolio turnover rate involves greater expenses to a fund, including brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, which may have an adverse effect on the performance of the fund, and is likely to generate more taxable short-term gains for shareholders.

Repurchase Agreements.  Repurchase agreements involve the purchase of a security that the seller has agreed to repurchase at an agreed-upon date and price. If the seller defaults and the collateral value declines, a fund might incur a loss. If the seller declares bankruptcy, a fund may not be able to sell the collateral at the desired time.

Short Sales.  A short sale is the sale by a fund of a security which has been borrowed from a third party on the expectation that the market price will drop. If the price of the security rises, a fund may have to cover its short position at a higher price than the short sale price, resulting in a loss.

Temporary Defensive Strategies.  When the adviser or sub-adviser to a fund anticipates unusual market or other conditions, the fund may temporarily depart from its principal investment strategies as a defensive measure. To the extent that a fund invests defensively, it may not achieve its investment objective.

Percentage and Rating Limitations.  Unless otherwise stated, the percentage and rating limitations in this Prospectus apply at the time of investment.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-992-0180.
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Dividends, Distributions and Taxes

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally distributes most or all of its net earnings in the form of dividends and capital gain distributions. Distributions are normally expected to consist of capital gains.

The Fund pays dividends and capital gains, if any, annually.

To comply with federal tax regulations, the Fund may also pay an additional capital gains distributions.

Dividend Reinvestment

Unless you instruct the Fund to pay you dividends in cash, dividends and distributions paid by the Fund will be reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. You may, upon written request or by completing the appropriate section of the Account Application, elect to have all dividends and other distributions paid on Class I shares of the Fund invested in another ING Fund that offers the same class of shares. If you are a shareholder of ING Prime Rate Trust, whose shares are not held in a broker or nominee account, you may, upon written request, elect to have all dividends invested into a pre-existing Class A shares account of any open-end ING Fund.

Taxes

The following information is meant as a general summary for U.S. shareholders. Please see the SAI for additional information. You should rely on your own tax adviser for advice about the particular federal, state and local tax consequences to you from investing in the Fund.

The Fund will pay all, or substantially all, of its net investment income and net capital gains to its shareholders each year. Although the Fund will not be taxed on amounts it pays, most shareholders will be taxed on amounts they receive and any special distributions declared. A particular payment generally will be taxable as either ordinary income or long-term capital gains. Except as described below, it generally does not matter how long you have held your Fund shares or whether you elect to receive your distributions in cash or reinvest them in additional Fund shares. For example, if the Fund designates a particular payment as a long-term capital gains distribution, it will be taxable to you at your long-term capital gains rate. Dividends attributable to interest income are not eligible for the reductions in rates described below.

Current tax law (which is scheduled to apply through 2010) generally provides for a maximum tax rate for individual taxpayers of 15% on long-term gains from sales and from certain qualifying dividends on corporate stock. Although this rate does not apply to corporate taxpayers, such taxpayers may be entitled to a corporate dividends received deduction with respect to their share of eligible domestic corporate dividends received by the Fund.

The following are guidelines for how certain distributions by the Fund are generally taxed to individual taxpayers:

• Distributions of earnings from qualifying dividends and qualifying long-term capital gains will be taxed at a maximum rate of 15%.
• Note that distributions of earnings from dividends paid by certain “qualified foreign corporations” can also qualify for the lower tax rates on qualifying dividends.
• A shareholder will also have to satisfy a more than 60-day holding period with respect to any distributions of qualifying dividends in order to obtain the benefit of the lower tax rate.
• Distributions of earnings from non-qualifying dividends, interest income, other types of ordinary income and short-term capital gains will be taxed at the ordinary income tax rate applicable to the taxpayer.
• The maximum 15% tax rate for individual taxpayers on long-term capital gains and qualifying dividends is currently scheduled to apply through 2010. In the absence of further Congressional action, for the calendar years after 2010, the maximum rate on long-term capital gains for individual taxpayers would increase to 20% and income from dividends would be taxed at the rates applicable to ordinary income.
• Certain payments by the Fund may constitute a return of capital, which will have the effect of reducing your cost basis in the Fund's shares and thereby increasing the amount of capital gain, if any, that you will realize when selling or exchanging Fund shares.

Dividends declared by the Fund in October, November or December and paid during the following January will be treated as having been received by shareholders in the year the distributions were declared.

You will receive an annual statement summarizing your dividend and capital gains distributions.

If you buy shares of the Fund before it makes a distribution, the distribution will be taxable to you even though it may actually be a return of a portion of your investment. This is known as “buying a dividend.”

If you invest through a tax-deferred account, such as a retirement plan, you generally will not have to pay tax on dividends until they are distributed from the account. These accounts are subject to complex tax rules and you should consult your tax adviser about investment through a tax-deferred account.

There may be tax consequences to you if you sell or redeem Fund shares. You will generally have a capital gain or loss, which will be long-term or short-term, generally depending on how long you hold those shares. If you exchange shares, you generally will be treated as if you sold them. If your tax basis in your shares exceeds the amount of proceeds you receive from a sale, exchange or redemption of shares, you will recognize a taxable loss on the sale of shares of the Fund. Any loss recognized on shares held for six months or less will be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent of any long-term capital gain distributions that were received with respect to the shares. Additionally, any loss realized on a sale, redemption or exchange

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Dividends, Distributions and Taxes of shares of the Fund may be disallowed under “wash sale” rules to the extent the shares disposed of are replaced with other shares of the Fund within a period of 61 days beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after shares are disposed of, such as pursuant to a dividend reinvestment in shares of the Fund. If disallowed, the loss will be reflected in an adjustment to the tax basis of the shares acquired. You are responsible for any tax liabilities generated by your transactions.

As with all mutual funds, the Fund may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax at the current rate of 28% of all taxable distributions payable to you if you fail to provide the Fund with your correct taxpayer identification number or to make required certifications, or if you have been notified by the IRS that you are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax; rather, it is a way in which the IRS ensures it will collect taxes otherwise due. Any amounts withheld may be credited against your U.S. federal income tax liability.

If more than 50% of the value of a Fund’s total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of securities of foreign corporations, that Fund will be eligible and may elect to treat a proportionate amount of certain foreign taxes paid by it as a distribution to each shareholder which would permit each shareholder: (1) to credit this amount; or (2) to deduct this amount for purposes of computing its U.S. federal income tax liability. Each Fund will notify you if it makes this election.

Please see the SAI for further information regarding tax matters.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-992-0180.
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Financial Highlights

Because Class I shares of the Fund had not commenced operations as of October 31, 2008 (the Fund's fiscal year-end), financial highlights are presented for Class A shares of the Fund. Annual returns would differ only to the extent Class I and Class A shares have different expenses.

The financial highlights on the following pages are intended to help you understand the Fund’s Class A shares' financial performance for the past five years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in a share of the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information (except for the information for the period ended April 30, 2009) has been derived from the Fund's financial statements that were audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the annual shareholder report which is incorporated by reference into the SAI for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008 and is available upon request. The information for the period ended April 30, 2009 is derived from the Fund's unaudited financial statements which are included in the Fund's semi-annual shareholder report dated April 30, 2009 and is available upon request.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each year or period.

		Income (loss) from investment operations			Less distributions							Ratios to average net assets				Supplemental data
	Net asset value, beginning of year or period	Net investment income (loss)	Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	Total from investment operations	From net investment income	From net realized gains	From return of capital	Total distributions	Redemption fees applied to capital	Net asset value, end of year or period	Total Return(1)	Expenses before reductions/additions(2)	Expenses, net of fee waivers and/or recoupments, if any(2)(3)	Expenses, net of all reductions/additions(2)(3)	Net investment income (loss)(2)(3)	Net assets, end of year or period	Portfolio turnover rate
Year or Period ended	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	($)	(%)	(%)	(%)	(%)	(%)	($000's)	(%)
ING Russia Fund
Class A
10-31-09
04-30-09 (un-audited)	25.60	(0.16)	1.00	0.84	—	8.08	—	8.08	—	18.36	2.93	2.52	2.52	2.52	(2.10)	230,773	26
10-31-08	78.13	(0.48)	(40.46)	(40.94)	—	11.59	—	11.59	0.00*	25.60	(61.70)	2.06	2.06	2.06	(0.60)	261,127	43
10-31-07	55.81	(0.33)•	25.77	25.44	—	3.12	—	3.12	0.00*	78.13	47.16	1.96	1.96	1.96	(0.52)	922,504	12
10-31-06	33.49	(0.27)	22.37	22.10	—	—	—	—	0.22	55.81	66.65	1.98	1.98	1.98	(0.64)	751,947	20
10-31-05	25.01	(0.00)*	8.39	8.39	0.01	—	—	0.01	0.10	33.49	33.98	2.13	2.13	2.13	(0.01)	271,603	26

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Highlights

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-992-0180.
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Accompanying Notes to Financial Highlights

(1)	Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends, return of capital (if any) and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges, if applicable. Total return for periods less than one year is not annualized.
(2)	Annualized for periods less than one year.
(3)	Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the Investment Adviser and/or Distributor or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the Investment Adviser and/or Distributor but prior to reductions from brokerage commission recapture arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. Net investment income (loss) is net of all such additions or reductions.
*	Amount is more than $(0.005) or more than (0.005)% or less than $0.005 or less than 0.005%.
•	Calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

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In addition to the Fund offered in this Prospectus, the Distributor also offers the funds listed below. Before investing in a fund, shareholders should carefully review the fund’s prospectus. Investors may obtain a copy of a prospectus of any ING Fund not discussed in this Prospectus by calling (800) 992-0180 or by going to www.ingfunds.com.

Domestic Equity and Income Funds
ING Balanced Fund
ING Corporate Leaders 100 Fund
ING Equity Dividend Fund
ING Growth and Income Fund
ING Real Estate Fund

Domestic Equity Growth Funds
ING MidCap Opportunities Fund
ING Opportunistic LargeCap Fund
ING Small Company Fund
ING SmallCap Opportunities Fund

Domestic Equity Index Funds
ING Index Plus LargeCap Fund
ING Index Plus MidCap Fund

Domestic Equity Value Funds
ING SmallCap Value Multi-Manager Fund
ING Value Choice Fund

Fixed-Income Funds
ING GNMA Income Fund
ING High Yield Bond Fund
ING Intermediate Bond Fund

Global Equity Funds
ING Global Equity Dividend Fund
ING Global Natural Resources Fund
ING Global Real Estate Fund
ING Global Target Payment Fund
ING Global Value Choice Fund

Global/International Fixed-Income Fund
ING Global Bond Fund

International Equity Funds
ING Emerging Countries Fund
ING European Real Estate Fund
ING Foreign Fund
ING International Equity Dividend Fund
ING International Real Estate Fund
ING International SmallCap Multi-Manager Fund
ING International Value Choice Fund

International Fund-of-Fund
ING Diversified International Fund

Loan Participation Fund
ING Senior Income Fund

Money Market Funds
ING Money Market Fund

To Obtain More Information

You’ll find more information about the Fund in our:

ANNUAL/SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

In the Fund's annual/semi-annual shareholder reports, you will find a discussion of the recent market conditions and principal investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the last fiscal year, the financial statements and the independent registered public accounting firm’s reports (in the annual shareholder report only).

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (“SAI”)

The SAI contains more detailed information about the Fund. The SAI is legally part of this Prospectus (it is incorporated by reference). A copy has been filed with the SEC.

Please write, call or visit our website for a free copy of the current annual/semi-annual shareholder reports, the SAI or other Fund information.

To make shareholder inquiries contact:

The ING Funds

• 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road
  Scottsdale, AZ 85258-2034
• 1-800-992-0180
• or visit our website at www.ingfunds.com

This information may also be reviewed or obtained from the SEC. In order to review the information in person, you will need to visit the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. or call 202-551-8090 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. Otherwise, you may obtain the information for a fee by contacting the SEC at:

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Public Reference Section
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549

or at the e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov

Or obtain the information at no cost by visiting the SEC’s Internet website at www.sec.gov.

When contacting the SEC, you will want to refer to the Fund's SEC file number. The file number is as follows:

ING Mutual Funds	811-07428
ING Russia Fund

PRPRO-RUSSIAI (0909-093009)

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

September 30, 2009

ING MUTUAL FUNDS

7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, Arizona 85258-2034

(800) 992-0180

ING Russia Fund

Class I shares

This Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) relates to the series listed above (“Fund”) of the investment company listed above (“Trust”). A prospectus (“Prospectus”) for the Fund dated September 30, 2009, which provides basic information you should know before investing in the Fund, may be obtained without charge from the Fund’s principal underwriter, ING Funds Distributor, LLC (“Distributor”), at the address listed above. This SAI is not a prospectus, but is incorporated therein by reference, and should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus, dated September 30, 2009, which has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The information in this SAI expands on the information contained in the Prospectus and any supplements thereto. The Fund’s financial statements and the independent registered public accounting firm’s report thereon, included in the annual shareholder report dated October 31, 2008, are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of the Fund’s Prospectus and annual or un-audited semi-annual shareholder reports may be obtained upon request and without charge by contacting the Fund at the address and phone number written above. Capitalized terms used in this SAI have the same meaning as in the Prospectus and some additional terms are defined particularly for this SAI.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HISTORY OF THE FUND	3
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS	48
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER	49
DISCLOSURE OF THE FUND’S PORTFOLIO SECURITIES	50
MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST	52
COMPENSATION OF TRUSTEES	61
CODE OF ETHICS	63
PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES	63
CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS	63
ADVISER	63
EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT	65
SUB-ADVISER	65
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS	67
ADMINISTRATOR	69
CUSTODIAN	69
LEGAL COUNSEL	69
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM	69
TRANSFER AGENT	69
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS	70
PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES	74
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION	75
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AND PRIVILEGES	76
NET ASSET VALUE	78
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS	80
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION	87
DISTRIBUTOR	87
CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA	88
PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS	90
DISTRIBUTIONS	91
GENERAL INFORMATION	92
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	92
APPENDIX A- PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES	A-1

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HISTORY OF THE FUND

On December 17, 2001, the Boards of Trustees (the “Board”) of each of the various ING Funds approved plans of reorganization which were intended to decrease the number of corporate entities under which the ING Funds are organized (“Reorganization”) and to align the open-end funds with similar open-end funds that share the same prospectus. The Reorganization only resulted in a change in corporate form of some of the ING Funds, with no change in the substance or investment aspects of the Funds. The Reorganization was consummated to align the ING Funds’ corporate structures and expedite the ING Funds’ required filings with the SEC.

As a result of the Reorganization, ING Russia Fund (“Russia Fund”) reorganized as a series of ING Mutual Funds. In this regard, the Board approved the creation of a new series of ING Mutual Funds to serve as a “shell” (the “Shell Fund”) into which Russia Fund was reorganized. The plans of the reorganization provided for, among other things, the transfer for assets and liabilities of Russia Fund into the Shell Fund. Prior to September 21, 2002, the effective date of the Reorganization, the Shell Fund had only nominal assets. For accounting purposes, Russia Fund is considered the surviving entity, and the financial highlights shown for periods prior to September 21, 2002 are the financial highlights of Russia Fund.

HISTORY OF THE TRUST

ING Mutual Funds

ING Mutual Funds is a Delaware statutory trust registered as an open-end, management investment company. ING Mutual Funds was organized in 1992 and currently consists of 10 non-diversified series and 11 diversified series. Russia Fund is a non-diversified series of ING Mutual Funds and only Russia Fund is discussed in this SAI. Prior to a reorganization of ING Mutual Funds, which became effective on July 24, 1998, ING Mutual Funds offered shares in a number of separate diversified portfolios, each of which invested all of its assets in a corresponding master fund of Nicholas-Applegate Investment Trust (“Master Trust”). The July 24, 1998 reorganization eliminated this two-tiered “master-feeder” structure.

Set forth below is information about the Fund prior to the approval of the Reorganization:

Russia Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, Russia Fund was the sole series of ING Russia Fund, Inc. Russia Fund, Inc. was a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Maryland on November 20, 1995.

SUPPLEMENTAL DESCRIPTION OF FUND INVESTMENTS AND RISKS

Diversification

Non-Diversified Investment Company. The Fund is classified as a non-diversified investment company under the 1940 Act, which means the Fund is not limited by the 1940 Act in the proportion of its assets that it may invest in the obligations of a single issuer. The investment of a large percentage of the Fund’s assets in the securities of a small number of issuers may cause the Fund’s share price to fluctuate more than that of a diversified investment company.

Concentration

The Fund concentrates its assets in securities of a single region of the world. As a result, the Fund may be subject to greater market fluctuation than the fund which has securities representing a broader range of investment alternatives.

With respect to the Fund’s concentration policy, the adviser uses the Global Industry Classification Standards or Standard Industrial Classification (“SIC”) to determine industry concentration.

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Investments, Investment Strategies and Risks

The table on the following pages identifies various securities and investment techniques used by the adviser or sub-adviser in managing the Fund. The table has been marked to indicate those securities and investment techniques that the adviser and the sub-adviser may use to manage the Fund. The Fund may use any or all of these techniques at any one time, and the fact that the Fund may use a technique does not mean that the technique will be used. Unless otherwise noted, the Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets in any type of security or investment noted in this SAI that the adviser or the sub-adviser reasonably believes is compatible with the investment objective and policies of the Fund. The Fund’s transactions in a particular type of security or use of a particular technique is subject to limitations imposed by the Fund’s investment objective, policies and restrictions described in the Fund’s Prospectus and/or this SAI, as well as the federal securities laws. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. The Fund’s investment objectives, policies, investment strategies and practices are non-fundamental unless otherwise indicated. A more detailed description of the securities and investment techniques, as well as the risks associated with those securities and investment techniques that the Fund utilizes, follows the table. The descriptions of the securities and investment techniques in this section supplement the discussion of principal investment strategies contained in the Fund’s Prospectus. Where a particular type of security or investment technique is not discussed in the Fund’s Prospectus, that security or investment technique is not a principal investment strategy. See the Fund’s fundamental investment restrictions for further information.

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Investments1	Russia Fund
EQUITY INVESTMENTS2
Common Stock	X
Convertible Securities	X
Initial Public Offerings	X
Preferred Stock	X
Synthetic Convertible Securities3	X
Unseasoned Companies	X
FOREIGN AND EMERGING MARKET INVESTMENTS4
American/European/Global Depositary Receipts	X
Eurodollar Convertible Securities	X
Eurodollar & Yankee Dollar Instruments	X
Foreign and Emerging Market Securities	X
Foreign Bank Obligations	X
Foreign Currency Exchange Transactions	X
Foreign Mortgage-Related Securities
International Debt Securities	X
Securities of Foreign Issuers	X
Sovereign Debt Securities	X
Supranational Agencies
Investments1	Russia Fund
FIXED-INCOME INVESTMENTS
Adjustable Rate Mortgages	X
Asset-Backed Securities	X
Banking Industry Obligations/Short-Term Investments5	X
Corporate Debt Securities6	X
Credit-Linked Notes
Debt Securities	X
Floating or Variable Rate Instruments	X
Government National Mortgage Association Certificates	X
Government Trust Certificates
Guaranteed Investment Contracts
High-Yield Securities	X
Interest/Principal Only Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities	X
Mortgage-Related Securities	X
Municipal Securities
Municipal Lease Obligations and Certificates of Participation
Privately Issued Collateralized Mortgage-Backed Obligations	X
Subordinated Mortgage Securities	X
Tax Exempt Industrial Development Bonds and Pollution Control Bonds
U.S. Government Securities	X
Zero-Coupon and Pay-In-Kind Securities	X

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Investments1	Russia
OTHER INVESTMENTS
Derivatives7, 8	X
Foreign Currency Futures Contracts9	X
Foreign Currency Options
Forward Currency Contracts	X
Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts	X
Gold & Other Precious Metals
Index-, Currency-, and Equity-Linked Debt Securities	X
Loan Participation and Assignments7	X
Options on Securities and Indices	X
Other Investment Companies	X
Over-the-Counter Options	X
Private Funds7	X
Put and Call Options	X
Real Estate Securities	X
Restricted & Illiquid Securities7	X
Senior Loans, Hybrid Loans, Subordinated and Unsecured Loans
Straddles	X
To Be Announced Sale Commitments	X
Warrants	X
Writing Options10
Investments1	Russia Fund
INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES
Borrowing11	X
Lending of Portfolio Securities12	X
Non-Hedging Strategic Transactions	X
Portfolio Hedging13	X
Repurchase Agreements14	X
Reverse Repurchase Agreements & Dollar Roll Transactions	X
Short Sales	X
Swaps, Swap Agreements and Options on Swap Agreements	X
Temporary Defensive and Other Short-Term Positions	X
When Issued Securities & Delayed-Delivery Transactions15	X

1 See the Fund’s Fundamental Investment Restrictions for further information. The investment strategy contained in the Prospectus may be modified by the Fund’s Fundamental Investment Restrictions. The Fundamental Investment Restrictions for the Fund follow this “Description of the Fund and its Investments and Risks.”

2 The Fund may invest in common stock, convertible securities and other equity securities according to the investment strategy contained in the Prospectus.

3 Illiquid securities limit is 15% of the Fund’s net assets. The Fund may only invest in synthetic convertibles with respect to companies whose corporate debt securities are rated “A” or higher by Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or “A” or higher by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”) and will not invest more than 15% of its net assets in such synthetic securities and other illiquid securities.

4 No more than 15% of the Fund’s net assets may be comprised, in the aggregate, of assets that are: (i) subject to material legal restrictions on repatriation; or (ii) invested in illiquid securities.

5 Investments in fixed-time deposits subject to withdrawal penalties and maturing in more than seven days may not exceed 15% of net assets of the Fund.

6 See restrictions in asset descriptions below.

7 Illiquid securities limit is 15% of the Fund’s net assets.

8 The Fund may invest in futures contracts and options on futures contracts for hedging purposes. Generally no more than 25% of the Fund’s asset may be hedged. The Fund may not buy or sell futures contracts or options on futures if the margin deposits and premiums exceed 5% of the market value of the Fund’s assets. Russia Fund may purchase put and call options on securities, stocks indices, and currencies; may write put options on a covered basis; and may write call options on securities held by the Fund or which the Fund has the right to acquire without additional consideration. The Fund will not enter into options transactions on securities, stock indices, currencies, or futures if the sum of the initial margin deposits and premiums exceeds 5% of total assets. The Fund will not enter into options in excess of 25% of the Fund’s total assets.

9 The Fund will only enter into futures contracts and futures options which are standardized and traded on a U.S. or foreign exchange, board of trade, or similar entity, or quoted on an automated quotation system.

10 Applies to uncovered written calls.

11 The Fund may borrow up to 5% of its total assets for temporary or emergency purposes and may borrow for the purpose of leverage, provided that asset coverage of 300% is maintained.

12 In order to generate additional income, the Fund may lend portfolio securities in an amount up to 33-1/3% of total Fund assets to broker-dealers, major banks, or other recognized domestic institutional borrowers of securities deemed to be creditworthy by the adviser or sub-adviser. No lending may be made with any companies affiliated with the adviser or a sub-adviser.

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13 May invest in futures contracts and options on futures contracts for hedging purposes. Generally no more than 25% of the Fund’s assets may be hedged. The Fund may not buy or sell futures contracts or options on futures if the margin deposits and premiums exceed 5% of the market value of the Fund’s assets. The Fund may enter into interest rate futures contracts.

14 The Fund will not enter into repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days if the aggregate of such repurchase agreements and all other illiquid securities when taken together would exceed 15% of the total assets of the Fund.

15 The Fund will not engage in when-issued, forward commitment, or delayed delivery securities transactions for speculation purposes, but only in furtherance of its investment objectives. The Fund will not purchase these securities if more than 15% of the Fund’s total assets would be segregated to cover such securities.

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EQUITY INVESTMENTS

Common Stock

Common stocks represent an equity (ownership) interest in a company. This ownership interest generally gives the Fund the right to vote on issues affecting the company’s organization and operations. Some of these companies will be organizations with market capitalizations of $500 million or less or companies that have limited product lines, markets and financial resources and are dependent upon a limited management group. Examples of possible investments include emerging growth companies employing new technology, cyclical companies, initial public offerings of companies offering high growth potential, or other corporations offering good potential for high growth in market value. The securities of such companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than larger, more established companies both because the securities typically are traded in lower volume and because the issuers typically are subject to a greater degree to changes in earnings and prospects.

Other types of equity securities may also be purchased, such as preferred stock, convertible securities, or other securities that are exchangeable for shares of common stock.

Convertible Securities

A convertible security is a security that may be converted either at a stated price or rate within a specified period of time into a specified number of shares of common stock. By investing in convertible securities, the Fund seeks the opportunity, through the conversion feature, to participate in the capital appreciation of the common stock into which the securities are convertible, while investing at a better price than may be available on the common stock or obtaining a higher fixed rate of return than is available on common stocks. The value of a convertible security is a function of its “investment value” (determined by its yield in comparison with the yields of other securities of comparable maturity and quality that do not have a conversion privilege) and its “conversion value” (the security’s worth, at market value, if converted into the underlying common stock). The credit standing of the issuer and other factors may also affect the investment value of a convertible security. The conversion value of a convertible security is determined by the market price of the underlying common stock. If the conversion value is low relative to the investment value, the price of the convertible security is governed principally by its investment value. To the extent the market price of the underlying common stock approaches or exceeds the conversion price, the price of the convertible security will be increasingly influenced by its conversion value.

The market value of convertible debt securities tends to vary inversely with the level of interest rates. The value of the security declines as interest rates increase and increases as interest rates decline. Although under normal market conditions longer term debt securities have greater yields than do shorter-term debt securities of similar quality, they are subject to greater price fluctuations. A convertible security may be subject to redemption at the option of the issuer at a price established in the instrument governing the convertible security. If a convertible security held by the Fund is called for redemption, the Fund must permit the issuer to redeem the security, convert it into the underlying common stock or sell it to a third party. Rating requirements do not apply to convertible debt securities purchased by the Fund because the Fund purchases such securities for their equity characteristics.

Initial Public Offerings (“IPOs”)

IPOs occur when a company first offers its securities to the public. Although companies can be any age or size at the time of their IPO, they are often smaller and have a limited operating history, which involves a greater potential for the value of their securities to be impaired following the IPO. Investors in IPOs can be adversely affected by substantial dilution in the value of their shares, by sales of additional shares and by concentration of control in existing management and principal shareholders. In addition, all of the factors that affect stock market performance may have a greater impact on the shares of IPO companies.

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The price of a company’s securities may be highly unstable at the time of its IPO and for a period thereafter due to market psychology prevailing at the time of the IPO, the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available and limited availability of investor information. As a result of this or other factors, the Fund’s adviser or sub-adviser might decide to sell an IPO security more quickly than it would otherwise, which may result in a significant gain or loss and greater transaction costs to the Fund. Any gains from shares held for one year or less will be treated as short-term gains, taxable as ordinary income to the Fund’s shareholders. In addition, IPO securities may be subject to varying patterns of trading volume and may, at times, be difficult to sell without an unfavorable impact on prevailing prices.

The effect of an IPO investment can have a magnified impact on the Fund’s performance when the Fund’s asset bases are small. Consequently, IPOs may constitute a significant portion of the Fund’s returns particularly when the Fund is small. Since the number of securities issued in an IPO is limited, it is likely that IPO securities will represent a smaller component of the Fund’s assets as it increases in size and, therefore, have a more limited effect on the Fund’s performance.

There can be no assurance that IPOs will continue to be available for the Fund to purchase. The number or quality of IPOs available for purchase by the Fund may vary, decrease or entirely disappear. In some cases, the Fund may not be able to purchase IPOs at the offering price, but may have to purchase the shares in the aftermarket at a price greatly exceeding the offering price, making it more difficult for the Fund to realize a profit.

Preferred Stock

Unlike common stock, offers a stated dividend rate payable from a corporation’s earnings. Such preferred stock dividends may be cumulative or non-cumulative, participating, or auction rate. If interest rates rise, the fixed dividend on preferred stocks may be less attractive, causing the price of preferred stocks to decline. Preferred stock may have mandatory sinking fund provisions, as well as call/redemption provisions prior to maturity, a negative feature when interest rates decline. Dividends on some preferred stock may be “cumulative,” requiring all or a portion of prior unpaid dividends to be paid before dividends are paid on the issuer’s common stock. Preferred stock also generally has a preference over common stock on the distribution of a corporation’s assets in the event of liquidation of the corporation, and may be “participating,” which means that it may be entitled to a dividend exceeding the stated dividend in certain cases. The rights of preferred stocks on the distribution of a corporation’s assets in the event of a liquidation are generally subordinate to the rights associated with a corporation’s debt securities.

Synthetic Convertible Securities

Synthetic convertible securities are derivative positions composed of two or more different securities whose investment characteristics, taken together, resemble those of convertible securities. For example, the Fund may purchase a non-convertible debt security and a warrant or option, which enables the Fund to have a convertible-like position with respect to a company, group of companies or stock index. Synthetic convertible securities are typically offered by financial institutions and investment banks in private placement transactions. Upon conversion, the Fund generally receives an amount in cash equal to the difference between the conversion price and the then current value of the underlying security. Unlike a true convertible security, a synthetic convertible comprises two or more separate securities, each with its own market value. Therefore, the market value of a synthetic convertible is the sum of the values of its fixed-income component and its convertible component. For this reason, the values of a synthetic convertible and a true convertible security may respond differently to market fluctuations.

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Unseasoned Companies

The Fund considers securities of companies with limited operating histories to be securities of companies with a record of less than three (3) years’ continuous operation, including the operations of any predecessors and parents. These are sometimes referred to as “unseasoned issuers.” These companies by their nature have only a limited operating history that can be used for evaluating the company’s growth prospects. As a result, investment decisions for these securities may place a greater emphasis on current or planned product lines and the reputation and experience of the company’s management and less emphasis on fundamental valuation factors than would be the case for more mature companies.

FOREIGN AND EMERGING MARKET INVESTMENTS

American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”) and Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”)

ADRs, EDRs and GDRs and or other similar securities represent securities of foreign issuers. These securities are typically dollar-denominated, although their market price is subject to fluctuations of the foreign currency in which the underlying securities are denominated. ADRs are receipts typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company evidencing ownership of the underlying foreign securities and are typically designed for U.S. investors and held either in physical form or in book entry form. EDRs are receipts issued by a European financial institution evidencing a similar arrangement but may be listed and traded on a European exchange as well as in the United States. Typically these securities are traded on the Luxembourg exchange in Europe. Generally, ADRs, in registered form, are designed for use in the U.S. securities markets, and EDRs, in bearer form, are designed for use in European securities markets. GDRs are similar to EDRs although they may be held through foreign clearing agents such as EuroClear and other foreign depositaries.

Eurodollar Convertible Securities

Eurodollar convertible securities are fixed-income securities of a U.S. issuer or a foreign issuer that are issued outside the United States and are convertible into equity securities of the same or a different issuer. Interest and dividends on Eurodollar securities are payable in U.S. dollars outside of the United States. The Fund may invest without limitation in Eurodollar convertible securities that are convertible into foreign equity securities listed, or represented by ADRs listed, on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or the American Stock Exchange or convertible into publicly traded common stock of U.S. companies. The Fund may also invest up to 15% of its total assets invested in convertible securities, taken at market value, in Eurodollar convertible securities that are convertible into foreign equity securities which are not listed, or represented by ADRs listed, on such exchanges.

Eurodollar and Yankee Dollar Instruments

Eurodollar instruments are bonds that pay interest and principal in U.S. dollars held in banks outside the United States, primarily in Europe. Eurodollar instruments are usually issued on behalf of multinational companies and foreign governments by large underwriting groups composed of banks and issuing houses from many countries. Yankee Dollar instruments are U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued in the United States by foreign banks and corporations. These investments involve risks that are different from investments in securities issued by U.S. issuers, and may carry the same risks as investing in foreign securities.

Foreign and Emerging Market Securities

The risks of investing in foreign securities may be intensified in the case of investments in issuers domiciled or doing substantial business in emerging markets or countries with limited or developing capital markets. Security prices in emerging markets can be significantly more volatile than in the more developed nations of the world, reflecting the greater uncertainties of investing in less established markets and economies. In particular, countries with emerging markets may have relatively unstable governments, present the risk of sudden adverse government action and even nationalization of businesses, restrictions on foreign ownership, or prohibitions of repatriation of assets, and may have less protection of property rights than more developed

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countries. The economies of countries with emerging markets may be predominantly based on only a few industries, may be highly vulnerable to changes in local or global trade conditions, and may suffer from extreme and volatile debt burdens or inflation rates. Local securities markets may trade a small number of securities and may be unable to respond effectively to increases in trading volume, potentially making prompt liquidation of substantial holdings difficult or impossible at times. Transaction settlement and dividend collection procedures may be less reliable in emerging markets than in developed markets. Securities of issuers located in countries with emerging markets may have limited marketability and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements.

Foreign Bank Obligations

Obligations of foreign banks and foreign branches of U.S. banks involve somewhat different investment risks from those affecting obligations of U.S. banks, including the possibilities that liquidity could be impaired because of future political and economic developments; the obligations may be less marketable than comparable obligations of U.S. banks; a foreign jurisdiction might impose withholding taxes on interest income payable on those obligations; foreign deposits may be seized or nationalized; foreign governmental restrictions (such as foreign exchange controls) may be adopted which might adversely affect the payment of principal and interest on those obligations; and the selection of those obligations may be more difficult because there may be less publicly available information concerning foreign banks. In addition, the accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements applicable to foreign banks may differ from those applicable to U.S. banks. In that connection, foreign banks are not subject to examination by any U.S. government agency or instrumentality.

Foreign Currency Exchange Transactions

Because a Fund that invests in foreign securities may buy and sell securities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, and receive interest, dividends and sale proceeds in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, and therefore may enter into foreign currency exchange transactions to convert to and from different foreign currencies and to convert foreign currencies to and from the U.S. dollar. The Fund may either enter into these transactions on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market, or use forward foreign currency contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies. A forward foreign currency exchange contract is an agreement to exchange one currency for another (for example, to exchange a certain amount of U.S. dollars for a certain amount of Korean Won) at a future date. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are included in the group of instruments that can be characterized as derivatives. Neither spot transactions nor forward foreign currency exchange contracts eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund’s portfolio securities or in foreign exchange rates, or prevent loss if the prices of these securities should decline.

Although these transactions tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency, at the same time they tend to limit any potential gain that might be realized should the value of the hedged currency increase. The precise matching of the forward contract amounts and the value of the securities involved will not generally be possible because the future value of these securities in foreign currencies will change as a consequence of market movements in the value of those securities between the date the forward contract is entered into and the date it matures. The projection of currency market movements is extremely difficult, and the successful execution of a hedging strategy is highly uncertain. Use of currency hedging techniques may also be limited by management’s need to protect the status of the Fund as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”).

International Debt Securities

International debt securities represent debt obligations (which may be denominated in U.S. dollar or in non-U.S. currencies) of any rating issued or guaranteed by foreign corporations, certain supranational entities (such as the World Bank) and foreign governments (including political subdivisions having taxing authority) or their

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agencies or instrumentalities, including ADRs consistent with the Fund’s policies. These debt obligations may be bonds (including sinking fund and callable bonds), debentures and notes, together with preferred stocks, pay-in-kind securities and zero-coupon securities.

In determining whether to invest in debt obligations of foreign issuers, the Fund will consider the relative yields of foreign and domestic debt securities, the economies of foreign countries, the condition of such countries’ financial markets, the interest rate climate of such countries and the relationship of such countries’ currency to the U.S. dollar. These factors are judged on the basis of fundamental economic criteria (e.g., relative inflation levels and trends, growth rate forecasts, balance of payments status and economic policies) as well as technical and political data. Subsequent foreign currency losses may result in the Fund having previously distributed more income in a particular period than was available from investment income, which could result in a return of capital to shareholders. The Fund’s portfolio of foreign securities may include those of a number of foreign countries, or, depending upon market conditions, those of a single country. Investments in securities of issuers in non-industrialized countries generally involve more risk and may be considered highly speculative. Although a portion of the Fund’s investment income may be received or realized in foreign currencies, the Fund would be required to compute and distribute its income in U.S. dollars and absorb the cost of currency fluctuations and the cost of currency conversions.

Investment in foreign securities involves considerations and risks not associated with investment in securities of U.S. issuers. For example, foreign issuers are not required to use generally accepted accounting principles. If foreign securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (“1933 Act”), the issuer generally does not have to comply with the disclosure requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”). The values of foreign securities investments will be affected by incomplete or inaccurate information available to the Adviser or Sub-Adviser as to foreign issuers, changes in currency rates, exchange control regulations or currency blockage, expropriation or nationalization of assets, application of foreign tax laws (including withholding taxes), changes in governmental administration or economic or monetary policy. In addition, it is generally more difficult to obtain court judgments outside the United States.

Securities of Foreign Issuers

Securities of foreign issuers traded outside of the United States have certain common characteristics and risks. Foreign financial markets, while growing in volume, have, for the most part, substantially less volume than U.S. markets, and securities of many foreign companies are less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable domestic companies. The foreign markets also have different clearance and settlement procedures, and in certain markets there have been times when settlements have been unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions, making it difficult to conduct such transactions. Delivery of securities may not occur at the same time as payment in some foreign markets. Delays in settlement could result in temporary periods when a portion of the assets of the Fund is un-invested and no return is earned thereon. The inability of the Fund to make intended security purchases due to settlement problems could cause the Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities. Inability to dispose of portfolio securities due to settlement problems could result either in losses to the Fund due to subsequent declines in value of the portfolio security or, if the Fund has entered into a contract to sell the security, could result in possible liability to the purchaser.

As foreign companies are not generally subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices comparable to those applicable to domestic companies, there may be less publicly available information about certain foreign companies than about domestic companies. There is generally less government supervision and regulation of exchanges, financial institutions and issuers in foreign countries than there is in the United States. A foreign government may impose exchange control regulations that may have an impact on currency exchange rates, and there is the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, political or social instability, or diplomatic developments that could affect U.S. investments in those countries. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of securities denominated or quoted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and the unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments so far as U.S. investors are concerned. Transactional costs in non-U.S. securities markets are generally higher than in

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U.S. securities markets. In addition, transactions in foreign securities may involve greater time from the trade date until settlement than domestic securities transactions and involve the risk of possible losses through the holding of securities by custodians and securities depositories in foreign countries.

Although the Fund will use reasonable efforts to obtain the best available price and the most favorable execution with respect to all transactions and the adviser or sub-adviser will consider the full range and quality of services offered by the executing broker or dealer when making these determinations, fixed commissions on many foreign stock exchanges are generally higher than negotiated commissions on U.S. exchanges. Certain foreign governments levy withholding taxes against dividend and interest income, or may impose other taxes. Although in some countries a portion of these taxes are recoverable, the non-recovered portion of foreign withholding taxes will reduce the income received by the Fund on these investments. However, these foreign withholding taxes are not expected to have a significant impact on the fund with an investment objective of long-term capital appreciation because any income earned by the Fund should be considered incidental.

For the purposes of the Fund’s prospectus, and this SAI, a Russian company means a legal entity: (i) that is organized under the laws of, or with a principal office and domicile in, Russia; (ii) for which the principal equity securities trading market is in Russia; or (iii) that derives at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed, in Russia or that has at least 50% of its assets situated in Russia.

The Fund intends to invest its assets in Russian companies in a broad array of industries, including the following: oil and gas, energy generation and distribution, communications, mineral extraction, trade, financial and business services, transportation, manufacturing, real estate, textiles, food processing and construction. The Fund is not permitted to invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in any one industry. It may, however, invest an unrestricted amount of its assets in the oil and gas industry. The Fund’s investments will include investments in Russian companies that have characteristics and business relationships common to companies outside of Russia. As a result, outside economic forces may cause fluctuations in the value of securities held by the Fund.

Under current conditions, the Fund expects to invest at least 20% of its total assets in very liquid assets to maintain liquidity and provide stability. As the Russian equity markets develop, however, and the liquidity of Russian securities becomes less problematic, the Fund will invest a greater percentage of its assets in Russian equity securities.

As further described above, the Fund is authorized to use various investment strategies, some or all of which may be classified as derivatives, to hedge various market risks and to enhance total return, which may be deemed a form of speculation. Subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Fund may hedge up to 100% of its assets when deemed appropriate by the adviser or sub-adviser. The Fund is also authorized to use investment strategies to manage the effective maturity or duration of debt securities or instruments held by the Fund, or to enhance the Fund’s income or gain. Although these strategies are regularly used by some investment companies and other institutional investors in various markets, most of these strategies are currently unavailable in Russia and may not become available in the future. Techniques and instruments may change over time, however, as new instruments and strategies are developed or regulatory changes occur.

Restrictions on Foreign Investments

Some developing countries prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on investments in their capital markets, particularly their equity markets, by foreign entities such as the Fund. For example, certain countries may require governmental approval prior to investments by foreign persons, limit the amount of investment by foreign persons in a particular company or limit the investment by foreign persons to only a specific class of securities of a company that may have less advantageous terms (including price) than securities of the company available for purchase by nationals. Certain countries may restrict investment opportunities in issuers or industries deemed important to national interests.

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The manner in which foreign investors may invest in companies in certain developing countries, as well as limitations on such investments, also may have an adverse impact on the operations of the Fund. For example, the Fund may be required in certain countries to invest initially through a local broker or other entity and then have the shares purchased and re-registered in the name of the Fund. Re-registration may in some instances not be able to occur on timely basis, resulting in a delay during which the Fund may be denied certain of its rights as an investor, including rights as to dividends or to be made aware of certain corporate actions. There also may be instances where the Fund places a purchase order but is subsequently informed, at the time of re-registration, that the permissible allocation of the investment to foreign investors has been filled, depriving the Fund of the ability to make its desired investment at that time.

Substantial limitations may exist in certain countries with respect to the Fund’s ability to repatriate investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. The Fund could be adversely affected by delays in, or a refusal to grant, any required governmental approval for repatriation of capital, as well as by the application to the Fund of any restrictions on investments. Even where there is no outright restriction on repatriation of capital, the mechanics of repatriation may affect certain aspects of the operations of the Fund.

In certain countries, banks or other financial institutions may be among the leading companies that have actively traded securities. The 1940 Act restricts the Fund’s investments in any equity securities of an issuer that, in its most recent fiscal year, derived more than 15% of its revenues from “securities related activities,” as defined by the rules thereunder. The provisions may restrict the Fund’s investments in certain foreign banks and other financial institutions.

Foreign Currency Risks. Currency risk is the risk that changes in foreign exchange rates will affect, favorably or unfavorably, the U.S. dollar value of foreign securities. In a period when the U.S. dollar generally rises against foreign currencies, the returns on foreign stocks for a U.S. investor will be diminished. By contrast, in a period when the U.S. dollar generally declines, the returns on foreign securities will be enhanced. Therefore, unfavorable changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and the relevant foreign currencies, therefore, will adversely affect the value of the Fund’s shares.

Risks of Investing in Foreign Securities

Investments in foreign securities involve certain inherent risks, including the following:

Market Characteristics. Settlement practices for transactions in foreign markets may differ from those in U.S. markets, and may include delays beyond periods customary in the United States. Foreign security trading practices, including those involving securities settlement where Fund assets may be released prior to receipt of payment or securities, may expose the Fund to increased risk in the event of a failed trade or the insolvency of a foreign broker-dealer. Transactions in options on securities, futures contracts, futures options and currency contracts may not be regulated as effectively on foreign exchanges as similar transactions in the United States, and may not involve clearing mechanisms and related guarantees. The value of such positions also could be adversely affected by the imposition of different exercise terms and procedures and margin requirements than in the United States. The value of the Fund’s positions may also be adversely impacted by delays in its ability to act upon economic events occurring in foreign markets during non-business hours in the United States.

Legal and Regulatory Matters. In addition to nationalization, foreign governments may take other actions that could have a significant effect on market prices of securities and payment of interest, including restrictions on foreign investment, expropriation of goods and imposition of taxes, currency restrictions and exchange control regulations.

Taxes. The interest payable on certain of the Fund’s foreign portfolio securities may be subject to foreign withholding taxes, thus reducing the net amount of income available for distribution to the Fund’s

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shareholders. A shareholder otherwise subject to U.S. federal income taxes may, subject to certain limitations, be entitled to claim a credit or deduction of U.S. federal income tax purposes for his proportionate share of such foreign taxes paid by the Fund.

Costs. The expense ratios of the Fund that invests in foreign securities is likely to be higher than those of investment companies investing in domestic securities, since the cost of maintaining the custody of foreign securities is higher. In considering whether to invest in the securities of a foreign company, the adviser or sub-adviser considers such factors as the characteristics of the particular company, differences between economic trends and the performance of securities markets within the United States and those within other countries, and also factors relating to the general economic, governmental and social conditions of the country or countries where the company is located. The extent to which the Fund will invest in foreign companies, countries and depositary receipts will fluctuate from time to time within the limitations described in the Prospectus, depending on the adviser’s or sub-adviser’s assessment of prevailing market, economic and other conditions.

Sovereign Debt Securities

Sovereign debt securities are issued by governments of foreign countries. The sovereign debt securities in which the Fund may invest may be rated below investment-grade. These securities usually offer higher yields than higher rated securities but are also subject to greater risk than higher rated securities. Brady Bonds represent a type of sovereign debt. These obligations were created under a debt restructuring plan introduced by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Nicholas F. Brady, in which foreign entities issued these obligations in exchange for their existing commercial bank loans. Brady Bonds have been issued by Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland and Uruguay, and may be issued by other emerging countries.

FIXED – INCOME INVESTMENTS

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Securities (“ARMS”)

ARMS are pass-through mortgage securities collateralized by mortgages with adjustable rather than fixed rates. Generally, ARMS have a specified maturity date and amortize principal over their life. In periods of declining interest rates, there is a reasonable likelihood that ARMS will experience increased rates of prepayment of principal. However, the major difference between ARMS and fixed-rate mortgage securities is that the interest rate and the rate of amortization of principal of ARMS can and do change in accordance with movements in a particular, pre-specified, published interest rate index.

The amount of interest on ARMS is calculated by adding a specified amount, the “margin,” to the index, subject to limitations on the maximum and minimum interest that can be charged to the mortgagor during the life of the mortgage or to maximum and minimum changes to that interest rate during a given period. Because the interest rates on ARMS generally move in the same direction as market interest rates, the market value of ARMS tends to be more stable than that of long-term fixed-rate securities.

There are two main categories of indices which serve as benchmarks for periodic adjustments to coupon rates on ARMS: those based on U.S. Treasury securities and those derived from a calculated measure such as a cost of fund index or a moving average of mortgage rates. Commonly utilized indices include the one-year and five-year constant maturity Treasury Note rates, the three-month Treasury Bill rate, the 180-day Treasury Bill rate, rates on longer-term Treasury securities, the 11th District Federal Home Loan Bank Cost of Funds, the National Median Cost of Funds, the one-month or three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), the prime rate of a specific bank, or commercial paper rates. Some indices, such as the one-year constant maturity Treasury Note rate, closely mirror changes in market interest rate levels. Others, such as the 11th District Home Loan Bank Cost of Funds index (often related to ARMS issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”)), tend to lag changes in market rate levels and tend to be somewhat less volatile.

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Asset-Backed Securities

Asset-backed securities represent individual interests in pools of consumer loans, home equity loans, trade receivables, credit card receivables and other debt and are similar in structure to mortgage-backed securities. The assets are securitized either in a pass-through structure (similar to a mortgage pass-through structure) or in a pay-through structure (similar to a collateralized mortgage obligation (“CMO”) structure). Asset-backed securities may be subject to more rapid repayment than their stated maturity date would indicate as a result of the pass-through of prepayments of principal on the underlying loans. During periods of declining interest rates, prepayment of certain types of loans underlying asset-backed securities can be expected to accelerate. Accordingly, the Fund’s ability to maintain positions in these securities will be affected by reductions in the principal amount of the securities resulting from prepayments, and the Fund must reinvest the returned principal at prevailing interest rates, which may be lower. Asset-backed securities may also be subject to extension risk during periods of rising interest rates.

Asset-backed securities entail certain risks not presented by mortgage-backed securities. The collateral underlying asset-backed securities may be less effective as security for payments than real estate collateral. Debtors may have the right to set off certain amounts owed on the credit cards or other obligations underlying the asset-backed security, or the debt holder may not have a first (or proper) security interest in all of the obligations backing the receivable because of the nature of the receivable or state or federal laws protecting the debtor. Certain collateral may be difficult to locate in the event of default, and recoveries on depreciated or damaged collateral may not fully cover payments due on these securities.

The non-mortgage-related asset-backed securities in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, interests in pools of receivables, such as credit card and accounts receivables and motor vehicle and other installment purchase obligations and leases. Interests in these pools are not backed by the U.S. government and may or may not be secured.

The credit characteristics of asset-backed securities differs in a number of respects from those of traditional debt securities. Asset-backed securities generally do not have the benefit of a security interest in collateral that is comparable to other debt obligations, and there is a possibility that recoveries on repossessed collateral may not be available to support payment on these securities.

The principal on asset-backed securities, like mortgage-related securities, may normally be prepaid at any time, which will reduce the yield and market value of these securities. Asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities generally experience less prepayment than residential mortgage-related securities. In periods of falling interest rates when liquidity is available to borrowers, the rate of prepayments tends to increase (as does price fluctuation) as borrowers are motivated to pay off debt and refinance at new lower rates. During such periods, reinvestment of the prepayment proceeds by the Fund will generally be at lower rates of return than the return on the assets which were prepaid. Certain commercial mortgage-backed securities are issued in several classes with different levels of yield and credit protection. The Fund’s investment in commercial mortgage-backed securities with several classes may be in the lower classes that have greater risks than the higher classes, including greater interest rate, credit and prepayment risks. While asset-backed securities are designed to allocate risk from pools of their underlying assets, the risk allocation techniques may not be successful, which could lead to the credit risk of these investments being greater than indicated by their ratings. The value of asset-backed securities may be further affected by downturns in the credit markets or the real estate market. It may be difficult to value these instruments because of the transparency or liquidity of some underlying investments, and these instruments may not be liquid. Finally, certain asset-backed securities are based on loans that are unsecured, which means that there is no collateral to seize if the underlying borrower defaults.

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Banking Industry Obligations/Short-Term Investments

Banking industry obligations include certificates of deposit, bankers’ acceptances, and fixed-time deposits. The Fund will not invest in obligations issued by a bank unless: (i) the bank is a U.S. bank and a member of the FDIC; and (ii) the bank has total assets of at least $1 billion (U.S.) or, if not, the Fund’s investment is limited to the FDIC-insured amount of $250,000.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate debt securities include corporate bonds, debentures, notes and other similar corporate debt instruments, including convertible securities. The investment return on a corporate debt security reflects interest earnings and changes in the market value of the security. The market value of a corporate debt security will generally increase when interest rates decline and decrease when interest rates rise. There is also the risk that the issuer of a debt security will be unable to pay interest or principal at the time called for by the instrument. Investments in corporate debt securities that are rated below investment-grade are described in “High-Yield Securities” below.

Debt obligations that are deemed investment-grade carry a rating of at least Baa3 from Moody’s or BBB- from S&P, or a comparable rating from another rating agency or, if not rated by an agency, are determined by the adviser or sub-adviser to be of comparable quality. Bonds rated Baa3 or BBB- have speculative characteristics and changes in economic circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to make interest and principal payments than higher rated bonds.

Debt Securities

The Fund may invest in debt securities. The value of fixed-income or debt securities may be affected by changes in general interest rates and in the creditworthiness of the issuer. Debt securities with longer maturities (for example, over ten years) are more affected by changes in interest rates and provide less price stability than securities with short-term maturities (for example, one to ten years). Also, for each debt security, there is a risk of principal and interest default, which will be greater with higher-yielding, lower-grade securities.

Floating or Variable Rate Instruments

Floating or variable rate bonds normally provide that the holder can demand payment of the obligation on short notice at par with accrued interest. Such bonds are frequently secured by letters of credit or other credit support arrangements provided by banks. Floating or variable rate instruments provide for adjustments in the interest rate at specified intervals (weekly, monthly, semiannually, etc.). The Fund would anticipate using these bonds as cash equivalents, pending longer term investment of its fund. Other longer term fixed-rate bonds, with a right of the holder to request redemption at certain times (often annually, after the lapse of an intermediate term), may also be purchased by the Fund. These bonds are more defensive than conventional long-term bonds (protecting to some degree against a rise in interest rates), while providing greater opportunity than comparable intermediate term bonds since the Fund may retain the bond if interest rates decline. By acquiring these kinds of bonds, the Fund obtains the contractual right to require the issuer of the security, or some other person (other than a broker or dealer), to purchase the security at an agreed upon price, which right is contained in the obligation itself rather than in a separate agreement with the seller or some other person.

Government National Mortgage Association Certificates

Certificates issued by the GNMA evidence an undivided interest in a pool of mortgage loans. GNMA Certificates differ from bonds, in that principal is paid back monthly as payments of principal, including prepayments, on the mortgages in the underlying pool are passed through to holders of GNMA Certificates representing interests in the pool, rather than returned in a lump sum at maturity. The GNMA Certificates that the Fund may purchase are the “modified pass-through” type.

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GNMA Guarantee. The National Housing Act authorizes GNMA to guarantee the timely payment of principal and interest on securities backed by a pool of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) or the Farmers’ Home Administration (“FMHA”) or guaranteed by the Veterans Administration (“VA”). GNMA is also empowered to borrow without limitation from the U.S. Treasury, if necessary, to make payments required under its guarantee.

Life of GNMA Certificates. The average life of a GNMA Certificate is likely to be substantially less than the stated maturity of the mortgages underlying the securities. Prepayments of principal by mortgagors and mortgage foreclosures will usually result in the return of the greater part of principal investment long before the maturity of the mortgages in the pool. Foreclosures impose no risk of loss of the principal balance of a Certificate, because of the GNMA guarantee, but foreclosure may impact the yield to shareholders because of the need to reinvest proceeds of foreclosure. As prepayment rates of individual mortgage pools vary widely, it is not possible to predict accurately the average life of a particular issue of GNMA Certificates. However, statistics published by the FHA indicate that the average life of single family dwelling mortgages with 25 to 30-year maturities, the type of mortgages backing the vast majority of GNMA Certificates, is approximately 12 years. Prepayments are likely to increase in periods of falling interest rates. It is customary to treat GNMA Certificates as 30-year mortgage-backed securities that prepay fully in the twelfth year.

Yield Characteristics of GNMA Certificates. The coupon rate of interest of GNMA Certificates is lower than the interest rate paid on the VA-guaranteed or FHA-insured mortgages underlying the certificates, by the amount of the fees paid to GNMA and the issuer. The coupon rate by itself, however, does not indicate the yield that will be earned on GNMA Certificates. First, GNMA Certificates may be issued at a premium or discount rather than at par, and, after issuance, GNMA Certificates may trade in the secondary market at a premium or discount. Second, interest is earned monthly, rather than semi-annually as with traditional bonds; monthly compounding raises the effective yield earned. Finally, the actual yield of a GNMA Certificate is influenced by the prepayment experience of the mortgage pool underlying it. For example, if interest rates decline, prepayments may occur faster than had been originally projected and the yield to maturity and the investment income of the Fund would be reduced.

High-Yield Securities

High-yield securities are debt securities that are rated lower than “Baa3” by Moody’s or “BBB-” by S&P, or of comparable quality if unrated.

High-yield securities often are referred to as “junk bonds” and include certain corporate debt obligations, higher yielding preferred stock and mortgage-related securities, and securities convertible into the foregoing. Investments in high-yield securities generally provide greater income and increased opportunity for capital appreciation than investments in higher quality debt securities, but they also typically entail greater potential price volatility and principal and income risk.

High-yield securities are not considered to be investment-grade. They are regarded as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuing company’s continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. Also, their yields and market values tend to fluctuate more than higher-rated securities. Fluctuations in value do not affect the cash income from the securities, but are reflected in the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”). The greater risks and fluctuations in yield and value occur, in part, because investors generally perceive issuers of lower-rated and unrated securities to be less creditworthy.

The yields earned on high-yield securities generally are related to the quality ratings assigned by recognized rating agencies. The following are excerpts from Moody’s description of its bond ratings: Ba — judged to have speculative elements; their future cannot be considered as well assured. B — generally lack characteristics of a desirable investment. Caa — are of poor standing; such issues may be in default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or interest. Ca — speculative in a high degree; often in default. C — lowest rate class of bonds; regarded as having extremely poor prospects. Moody’s also applies numerical indicators 1, 2 and 3 to rating categories. The modifier 1 indicates that the security is in the higher end of its

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rating category; 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and 3 indicates a ranking towards the lower end of the category. The following are excerpts from S&P’s description of its bond ratings: BB, B, CCC, CC, C — predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with terms of the obligation; BB indicates the lowest degree of speculation and C the highest. D — in payment default. S&P applies indicators “+,” no character, and “-” to its rating categories. The indicators show relative standing within the major rating categories.

Certain securities held by the Fund may permit the issuer at its option to call, or redeem, its securities. If an issuer were to redeem securities held by the Fund during a time of declining interest rates, the Fund may not be able to reinvest the proceeds in securities providing the same investment return as the securities redeemed.

Risks Associated with High-Yield Securities

The medium- to lower-rated and unrated securities in which the Fund invests tend to offer higher yields than those of other securities with the same maturities because of the additional risks associated with them. These risks include:

High-Yield Bond Market. A severe economic downturn or increase in interest rates might increase defaults in high-yield securities issued by highly leveraged companies. An increase in the number of defaults could adversely affect the value of all outstanding high-yield securities, thus disrupting the market for such securities.

Sensitivity to Interest Rate and Economic Changes. High-yield securities are more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual corporate developments but generally less sensitive to interest rate changes than are U.S. Treasury or investment-grade bonds. As a result, when interest rates rise, causing bond prices to fall, the value of high-yield bonds tend not to fall as much as U.S. Treasury or investment-grade corporate bonds. Conversely when interest rates fall, high-yield bonds tend to underperform U.S. Treasury and investment-grade corporate bonds because high-yield bond prices tend not to rise as much as the prices of these bonds.

The financial stress resulting from an economic downturn or adverse corporate developments could have a greater negative effect on the ability of issuers of high-yield securities to service their principal and interest payments, to meet projected business goals and to obtain additional financing than on more creditworthy issuers. Holders of high-yield securities could also be at greater risk because high-yield securities are generally unsecured and subordinate to senior debt holders and secured creditors. If the issuer of a high-yield security owned by the Fund defaults, the Fund may incur additional expenses to seek recovery. In addition, periods of economic uncertainty and changes can be expected to result in increased volatility of market prices of high-yield securities and the Fund’s NAV. Furthermore, in the case of high-yield securities structured as zero-coupon or pay-in-kind securities, their market prices are affected to a greater extent by interest rate changes and thereby tend to be more speculative and volatile than securities which pay interest periodically in cash.

Payment Expectations. High-yield securities present risks based on payment expectations. For example, high-yield securities may contain redemption or call provisions. If an issuer exercises these provisions in a declining interest rate market, the Fund may have to replace the security with a lower yielding security, resulting in a decreased return for investors. Also, the value of high-yield securities may decrease in a rising interest rate market. In addition, there is a higher risk of non-payment of interest and/or principal by issuers of high-yield securities than in the case of investment-grade bonds.

Liquidity and Valuation Risks. Lower-rated bonds are typically traded among a smaller number of broker-dealers rather than in a broad secondary market. Purchasers of high-yield securities tend to be institutions, rather than individuals, a factor that further limits the secondary market. To the extent that no established retail secondary market exists, many high-yield securities may not be as liquid as U.S. Treasury and investment-grade bonds. The ability of the Fund’s Board to value or sell high-yield securities will be

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adversely affected to the extent that such securities are thinly traded or illiquid. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may decrease the values and liquidity of high-yield securities more than other securities, especially in a thinly-traded market. To the extent the Fund owns illiquid or restricted high-yield securities, these securities may involve special registration responsibilities, liabilities and costs, and liquidity and valuation difficulties. At times of less liquidity, it may be more difficult to value high-yield securities because this valuation may require more research, and elements of judgment may play a greater role in the valuation since there is less reliable, objective data available.

Taxation. Special tax considerations are associated with investing in high-yield securities structured as zero-coupon or pay-in-kind securities. The Fund reports the interest on these securities as income even though it receives no cash interest until the security’s maturity or payment date.

Limitations of Credit Ratings. The credit ratings assigned to high-yield securities may not accurately reflect the true risks of an investment. Credit ratings typically evaluate the safety of principal and interest payments, rather than the market value risk of high-yield securities. In addition, credit agencies may fail to adjust credit ratings to reflect rapid changes in economic or company conditions that affect a security’s market value. Although the ratings of recognized rating services such as Moody’s and S&P are considered, the adviser or sub-adviser primarily relies on its own credit analysis, which includes a study of existing debt, capital structure, ability to service debts and to pay dividends, the issuer’s sensitivity to economic conditions, its operating history and the current trend of earnings. Thus, the achievement of the Fund’s investment objective may be more dependent on the adviser’s or sub-adviser’s own credit analysis than might be the case for the fund which invests in higher quality bonds. The adviser or sub-adviser continually monitors the investments in the Fund’s portfolio and carefully evaluates whether to dispose of or retain high-yield securities whose credit ratings have changed. The Fund may retain a security whose rating has been changed.

Interest/Principal Only Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities (“SMBS”)

SMBS are derivative multi-class mortgage securities. SMBS may be issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government, or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, mortgage banks, commercial banks, investment banks and special purpose subsidiaries of the foregoing.

SMBS are structured with two or more classes of securities that receive different proportions of the interest and principal distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. A common type of SMBS will have at least one class receiving only a small portion of the interest and a larger portion of the principal from the mortgage assets, while the other classes will receive primarily interest and only a small portion of the principal. In the most extreme case, one class will receive all of the interest (the Interest-Only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the Principal-Only or “PO” class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the related underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on such security’s yield to maturity. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, the Fund may fail to recoup fully its initial investment in these securities. The determination of whether a particular government-issued IO or PO backed by fixed-rate mortgages is liquid is made by the adviser or a sub-adviser under guidelines and standards established by the Fund’s Board. Such a security may be deemed liquid if it can be disposed of promptly in the ordinary course of business at a value reasonably close to that used in the calculation of NAV per share.

Risks of Investing in Mortgage-Related Securities

Investments in mortgage-related securities involve certain risks. In periods of declining interest rates, prices of fixed-income securities tend to rise. However, during such periods, the rate of prepayment of mortgages tends to increase, with the result that such prepayments must be reinvested by the issuer at lower rates. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and

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may have the effect of shortening or extending the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of the purchase. Unanticipated rates of prepayment on underlying mortgages can be expected to increase the volatility of such securities. In addition, the value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers of mortgage-related securities owned by the Fund. Because investments in mortgage-related securities are interest rate sensitive, the ability of the issuer to reinvest favorably in underlying mortgages may be limited by government regulation or tax policy. For example, action by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to limit the growth of the nation’s money supply may cause interest rates to rise and thereby reduce the volume of new residential mortgages. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantees and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will be able to meet their obligations. Further, SMBSs are likely to experience greater price volatility than other types of mortgage securities. The yield to maturity on the interest only class is extremely sensitive, both to changes in prevailing interest rates and to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgage assets. Similarly, the yield to maturity on CMO residuals is extremely sensitive to prepayments on the related underlying mortgage assets. In addition, if a series of a CMO includes a class that bears interest at an adjustable rate, the yield to maturity on the related CMO residual will also be extremely sensitive to changes in the level of the index upon which interest rate adjustments are made. The Fund could fail to fully recover its initial investment in a CMO residual or a SMBS.

Mortgage-Related Securities

Mortgage-related securities include U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities, including the GNMA, FNMA, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”). These instruments might be considered derivatives. The primary risks associated with these instruments is the risk that their value will change with changes in interest rates and prepayment risk. (“See, U.S. Government Securities” below.)

One type of mortgage-related security includes certificates that represent pools of mortgage loans assembled for sale to investors by various governmental and private organizations. These securities provide a monthly payment, which consists of both an interest and a principal payment that is in effect a “pass-through” of the monthly payment made by each individual borrower on his or her residential mortgage loan, net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of such securities. Additional payments are caused by repayments of principal resulting from the sale of the underlying residential property, refinancing, or foreclosure, net of fees or costs that may be incurred.

“Pass-through” certificates, such as those issued by GNMA, entitle the holder to receive all interest and principal payments owed on the mortgage pool, net of certain fees, regardless of whether the mortgagor actually makes the payment. A major governmental guarantor of pass-through certificates is GNMA. GNMA guarantees, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, the timely payments of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA (such as savings and loan institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers). Certificates issued by GNMA are backed by pools of FHA-insured or VA-guaranteed mortgages. Other governmental guarantors include FNMA and FHLMC (though these certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government). FNMA purchases residential mortgages from a list of approved seller/services that include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations, mutual saving banks, commercial banks, credit unions and mortgage bankers.

The prices of high coupon U.S. government Agency mortgage-backed securities do not tend to rise as rapidly as those of traditional fixed-rate securities at times when interest rates are decreasing, and tend to decline more slowly at times when interest rates are increasing.

The Fund may also purchase mortgage-backed securities issued by commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market issuers that also create pass-through pools of conventional residential mortgage loans. Such issuers may in addition be the

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originators of the underlying mortgage loans as well as the guarantors of the pass-through certificates. Pools created by such non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of return than governmental pools because there are no direct or indirect governmental guarantees of payments in the former pools. However, timely payment of interest and principal of these pools may be supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance. The insurance and guarantees are issued by government entities, private insurers and the mortgage poolers.

It is expected that governmental or private entities may create mortgage loan pools offering pass-through investments in addition to those described above. As new types of pass-through securities are developed and offered to investors, the adviser or sub-adviser may, consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and restrictions, consider making investments in such new types of securities.

Other types of mortgage-related securities in which the Fund may invest include debt securities that are secured, directly or indirectly, by mortgages on commercial real estate or residential rental properties, or by first liens on residential manufactured homes (as defined in section 603(6) of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974), whether such manufactured homes are considered real or personal property under the laws of the states in which they are located. Securities in this investment category include, among others, standard mortgage-backed bonds and newer CMOs. Mortgage-backed bonds are secured by pools of mortgages, but unlike pass-through securities, payments to bondholders are not determined by payments on the mortgages. The bonds consist of a single class, with interest payable periodically and principal payable on the stated date of maturity. CMOs have characteristics of both pass-through securities and mortgage-backed bonds. CMOs are secured by pools of mortgages, typically in the form of “guaranteed” pass-through certificates such as GNMA, FNMA, or FHLMC securities. The payments on the collateral securities determine the payments to bondholders, but there is not a direct “pass-through” of payments. CMOs are structured into multiple classes, each bearing a different date of maturity. Monthly payments of principal received from the pool of underlying mortgages, including prepayments, is first returned to investors holding the shortest maturity class. Investors holding the longest maturity class receive principal only after the shorter maturity classes have been retired.

CMOs are issued by entities that operate under order from the SEC exempting such issuers from the provisions of the 1940 Act. Until recently, the staff of the SEC had taken the position that such issuers were investment companies and that, accordingly, an investment by an investment company (such as the Fund) in the securities of such issuers was subject to the limitations imposed by Section 12 of the 1940 Act. However, in reliance on SEC staff interpretations, the Fund may invest in securities issued by certain “exempted issuers” without regard to the limitations of Section 12 of the 1940 Act. In its interpretation, the SEC staff defined “exempted issuers” as unmanaged, fixed asset issuers that: (a) invest primarily in mortgage-backed securities; (b) do not issue redeemable securities as defined in Section 2(a)(32) of the 1940 Act; (c) operate under the general exemptive orders exempting them from all provisions of the 1940 Act; and (d) are not registered or regulated under the 1940 Act as investment companies.

Some of these mortgage-related securities may have exposure to subprime loans or subprime mortgages, which are loans to persons with impaired credit ratings. However, it may be difficult to determine which securities have exposure to subprime loans or mortgages. Furthermore, the risk allocation techniques employed by these instruments may not be successful, which could lead to the credit risk of these instruments being greater than indicated by their ratings. The value of these instruments may be further affected by downturns in the credit markets or the real estate market. It may be difficult to value these instruments because of concerns about their transparency. These instruments may not be liquid

Privately Issued CMOs

Privately Issued CMOs are arrangements in which the underlying mortgages are held by the issuer, which then issues debt collateralized by the underlying mortgage assets. Such securities may be backed by mortgage insurance, letters of credit or other credit enhancing features. They are, however, not guaranteed by any

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government agency and are secured by the collateral held by the issuer. Privately Issued CMOs are subject to prepayment risk due to the possibility that prepayments on the underlying assets will alter the cash flow.

Subordinated Mortgage Securities

Subordinated mortgage securities have certain characteristics and certain associated risks. In general, the subordinated mortgage securities in which the Fund may invest consist of a series of certificates issued in multiple classes with a stated maturity or final distribution date. One or more classes of each series may be entitled to receive distributions allocable only to principal, principal prepayments, interest or any combination thereof to one or more other classes, or only after the occurrence of certain events, and may be subordinated in the right to receive such distributions on such certificates to one or more senior classes of certificates. The rights associated with each class of certificates are set forth in the applicable pooling and servicing agreement, form of certificate and offering documents for the certificates.

The subordination terms are usually designed to decrease the likelihood that the holders of senior certificates will experience losses or delays in the receipt of their distributions and to increase the likelihood that the senior certificate holders will receive aggregate distributions of principal and interest in the amounts anticipated. Generally, pursuant to such subordination terms, distributions arising out of scheduled principal, principal prepayments, interest or any combination thereof that otherwise would be payable to one or more other classes of certificates of such series (i.e., the subordinated certificates) are paid instead to holders of the senior certificates. Delays in receipt of scheduled payments on mortgage loans and losses on defaulted mortgage loans are typically borne first by the various classes of subordinated certificates and then by the holders of senior certificates.

In some cases, the aggregate losses in respect of defaulted mortgage loans that must be borne by the subordinated certificates and the amount of the distributions otherwise distributable on the subordinated certificates that would, under certain circumstances, be distributable to senior certificate holders may be limited to a specified amount. All or any portion of distributions otherwise payable to holders of subordinated certificates may, in certain circumstances, be deposited into one or more reserve accounts for the benefit of the senior certificate holders. Since a greater risk of loss is borne by the subordinated certificate holders, such certificates generally have a higher stated yield than the senior certificates.

A series of certificates may consist of one or more classes as to which distributions allocable to principal will be allocated. The method by which the amount of principal to be distributed on the certificates on each distribution date is calculated and the manner in which such amount could be allocated among classes varies and could be affected pursuant to a fixed schedule, in relation to the occurrence of certain events or otherwise. Special distributions are also possible if distributions are received with respect to the mortgage assets, such as is the case when underlying mortgage loans are prepaid.

A mortgage-related security that is senior to a subordinated residential mortgage security will not bear a loss resulting from the occurrence of a default on an underlying mortgage until all credit enhancements protecting such senior holder is exhausted. For example, the senior holder will only suffer a credit loss after all subordinated interests have been exhausted pursuant to the terms of the subordinated residential mortgage security. The primary credit risk of investing in subordinated residential mortgage securities is potential losses resulting from defaults by the borrowers under the underlying mortgages. The Fund would generally realize such a loss in connection with a subordinated residential mortgage security only if the subsequent foreclosure sale of the property securing a mortgage loan does not produce an amount at least equal to the sum of the unpaid principal balance of the loan as of the date the borrower went into default, the interest that was not paid during the foreclosure period and all foreclosure expenses.

The adviser or sub-adviser will seek to limit the risks presented by subordinated residential mortgage securities by reviewing and analyzing the characteristics of the mortgage loans that underlie the pool of mortgages securing both the senior and subordinated residential mortgage securities. The adviser or sub-adviser has

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developed a set of guidelines to assist in the analysis of the mortgage loans underlying subordinated residential mortgage securities. Each pool purchase is reviewed against the guidelines. The Fund seeks opportunities to acquire subordinated residential mortgage securities when, in the view of the adviser or sub-adviser, the potential for a higher yield on such instruments outweighs any additional risk presented by the instruments. The adviser or sub-adviser will seek to increase yield to shareholders by taking advantage of perceived inefficiencies in the market for subordinated residential mortgage securities.

U.S. Government Securities

Investments in U.S. government securities include instruments issued by the U.S. Treasury, such as bills, notes and bonds. These instruments are direct obligations of the U.S. government and, as such, are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. They differ primarily in their interest rates, the lengths of their maturities and the dates of their issuances. In addition, U.S. government securities include securities issued by instrumentalities of the U.S. government, such as the GNMA, which are also backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Also included in the category of U.S. government securities are instruments issued by instrumentalities established or sponsored by the U.S. government, such as the Student Loan Marketing Association, the FNMA and the FHLMC. While these securities are issued, in general, under the authority of an Act of Congress, the U.S. government is not obligated to provide financial support to the issuing instrumentalities, although under certain conditions certain of these authorities may borrow from the U.S. Treasury. In the case of securities not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, the investor must look principally to the agency or instrumentality issuing or guaranteeing the obligation for ultimate repayment, and may not be able to assert a claim against the United States itself in the event the agency or instrumentality does not meet its commitment. The Fund will invest in securities of such agencies or instrumentalities only when the adviser or sub-adviser is satisfied that the credit risk with respect to any instrumentality is comparable to the credit risk of U.S. government securities backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.

In September 2008, FNMA and FHLMC were each placed into conservatorship by the U.S. government under the authority of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), an agency of the U.S. government, with a stated purpose to preserve and conserve FNMA’s and FHLMC’s assets and property and to put FNMA and FHLMC in a sound and solvent condition. In addition, the U.S. Treasury also announced the following additional steps that it intended to take with respect to FNMA and FHLMC: (i) a commitment of indefinite duration to maintain the positive net worth of FNMA and FHLMC in exchange for senior preferred stock and warrants for common stock of the entities; (ii) the establishment of a new secured lending credit facility that is available to FNMA and FHLMC until December 2009; and (iii) a temporary program to purchase FNMA and FHLMC mortgage-backed securities, which is expected to continue until December 2009. No assurance can be given that the purposes of the conservatorship under the authority of FHFA will be met or that the U.S. Treasury initiatives discussed above will be successful.

Zero-coupon and Pay-In-Kind Securities

Zero-coupon and deferred interest securities are debt obligations that do not entitle the holder to any periodic payment of interest prior to maturity or a specified date when the securities begin paying current interest (“cash payment date”) and therefore are issued and traded at a discount from their face amounts or par value. The discount varies, depending on the time remaining until maturity or cash payment date, prevailing interest rates, liquidity of the security and the perceived credit quality of the issuer. The discount, in the absence of financial difficulties of the issuer, decreases as the final maturity or cash payment date of the security approaches. The market prices of zero-coupon and delayed interest securities generally are more volatile than the market prices of securities that pay interest periodically and are likely to respond to changes in interest rates to a greater degree than do non-zero-coupon securities having similar maturities and credit quality. Current federal income tax law requires holders of zero-coupon securities to report as interest income each year the portion of the original issue discount on such securities (other than tax-exempt original issue discount from a zero-coupon security) that accrues that year, even though the holders receive no cash payments of interest during the year.

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Pay-in-kind securities are securities that pay interest or dividends through the issuance of additional securities. The Fund will be required to report as income annual inclusions of original issue discount over the life of such securities as if it were paid on a current basis, although no cash interest or dividend payments are received by the Fund until the cash payment date or the securities mature. Under certain circumstances, the Fund could also be required to include accrued market discount or capital gain with respect to its pay-in-kind securities. The risks associated with lower rated debt securities apply to these securities. Zero-coupon and pay-in-kind securities are also subject to the risk that in the event of a default, the Fund may realize no return on its investment, because these securities do not pay cash interest.

OTHER INVESTMENTS

Derivatives

Generally, derivatives can be characterized as financial instruments whose performance is derived, at least in part, from the performance of an underlying asset or assets. Types of derivatives include options, futures contracts, options on futures and forward contracts. Derivative instruments may be used for a variety of reasons including, to enhance return, to hedge certain market risks, or provide a substitute for purchasing or selling particular securities. Derivatives may provide a cheaper, quicker or more specifically focused way for the Fund to invest than “traditional” securities would.

Derivatives can be volatile and involve various types and degrees of risk, depending upon the characteristics of the particular derivative and the portfolio as a whole. Derivatives permit the Fund to increase or decrease the level of risk, or change the character of the risk, to which its portfolio is exposed in much the same way as the Fund can increase or decrease the level of risk, or change the character of the risk, of its portfolio by making investments in specific securities.

Derivatives may be purchased on established exchanges or through privately negotiated transactions referred to as over-the-counter derivatives. Exchange-traded derivatives generally are guaranteed by the clearing agency, which is the issuer or counterparty to such derivatives. This guarantee usually is supported by a daily payment system (i.e., margin requirements) operated by the clearing agency in order to reduce overall credit risk. As a result, unless the clearing agency defaults, there is relatively little counterparty credit risk associated with derivatives purchased on an exchange. By contrast, no clearing agency guarantees over-the-counter derivatives. Therefore, each party to an over-the-counter derivative bears the risk that the counterparty will default. Accordingly, the Fund will consider the creditworthiness of counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives in the same manner, as they would review the credit quality of a security to be purchased by the Fund. Over-the-counter derivatives are less liquid than exchange-traded derivatives since the other party to the transaction may be the only investor with sufficient understanding of the derivative to be interested in bidding for it.

The value of some derivative instruments in which the Fund invests may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates, and, like the other investments of the Fund, the ability of the Fund to successfully utilize these instruments may depend in part upon the ability of the adviser or sub-adviser to forecast interest rates and other economic factors correctly. If the adviser or a sub-adviser incorrectly forecasts such factors and has taken positions in derivative instruments contrary to prevailing market trends, the Fund could be exposed to the risk of loss.

The Fund might not employ any of the strategies described below, and no assurance can be given that any strategy used will succeed. If the adviser or a sub-adviser incorrectly forecasts interest rates, market values or other economic factors in utilizing a derivatives strategy for the Fund, the Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances. The use of these strategies involves certain special risks, including a possible imperfect correlation, or even no correlation, between price movements of derivative instruments and price

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movements of related investments. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in related investments or otherwise, due to the possible inability of the Fund to purchase or sell a portfolio security at a time that otherwise would be favorable or the possible need to sell a portfolio security at a disadvantageous time because the Fund is required to maintain asset coverage or offsetting positions in connection with transactions in derivative instruments, and the possible inability of the Fund to close out or to liquidate its derivatives positions. In addition, the Fund’s use of such instruments may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if it had not used such instruments.

The Fund has claimed an exclusion from the definition of a Commodity Pool Operator (“CPO”) under the Commodity Exchange Act and therefore are not subject to registration or regulation as a CPO. There can be no assurance that the use of derivative instruments will benefit the Fund.

Foreign Currency Futures Contracts

Foreign currency future contracts may be used for hedging purposes. A foreign currency futures contract provides for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified quantity of a foreign currency at a specified price and time. A public market exists in futures contracts covering several foreign currencies, including the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar, the British Pound, the Japanese Yen, the Swiss Franc, and certain multinational currencies such as the European Euro. Other foreign currency futures contracts are likely to be developed and traded in the future.

Forward Currency Contracts

Forward currency contracts are entered into in anticipation of changes in currency exchange rates. A forward currency contract is an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. For example, the Fund might purchase a particular currency or enter into a forward currency contract to preserve the U.S. dollar price of securities it intends to or has contracted to purchase. Alternatively, it might sell a particular currency on either a spot or forward basis to hedge against an anticipated decline in the dollar value of securities it intends to or has contracted to sell. Although this strategy could minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency, it could also limit any potential gain from an increase in the value of the currency.

Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts

A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security or commodity for a set price on a future date. These contracts are traded on exchanges, so that, in most cases, either party can close out its position on the exchange for cash, without delivering the security or commodity. An option on a futures contract gives the holder of the option the right to buy or sell a position in a futures contract to the writer of the option, at a specified price and on or before a specified expiration date.

The Fund may invest in futures contracts and options thereon (“futures options”) including such contracts or options with respect to, but not limited to, interest rates, commodities and security or commodity indices. To the extent that the Fund may invest in foreign currency-denominated securities, it may also invest in foreign currency futures contracts and options thereon.

An interest rate, commodity, foreign currency or index futures contract provides for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified quantity of a financial instrument, commodity, foreign currency or the cash value of an index at a specified price and time. A futures contract on an index is an agreement pursuant to which two parties agree to take or make delivery of an amount of cash equal to the difference between the value of the index at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at

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which the index contract was originally written. Although the value of an index might be a function of the value of certain specified securities, no physical delivery of these securities is made. A public market exists in futures contracts covering a number of indices as well as financial instruments and foreign currencies including: the Standard & Poor’s 500^® Composite Stock Price (“S&P 500^®”) Index; the S&P MidCap 400; the Nikkei 225; the NYSE composite; U.S. Treasury bonds; U.S. Treasury notes; GNMA Certificates; three-month U.S. Treasury bills; 90-day commercial paper; bank certificates of deposit; Eurodollar certificates of deposit; the Australian dollar; the Canadian and certain multinational currencies, such as the Euro. It is expected that other futures contracts will be developed and traded in the future.

The Fund may purchase and write call and put futures options, as specified for the Fund in this SAI or the Prospectuses. Futures options possess many of the same characteristics as options on securities and indices (discussed above). A futures option gives the holder the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a long position (call) or short position (put) in a futures contract at a specified exercise price at any time during the period of the option. Upon exercise of a call option, the holder acquires a long position in the futures contract and the writer is assigned the opposite short position. In the case of a put option, the opposite is true.

The Fund intends generally to limit its use of futures contracts and futures options to “bona fide hedging” transactions, as such term is defined in applicable regulations, interpretations and practice. For example, the Fund might use futures contracts to hedge against anticipated changes in interest rates that might adversely affect either the value of the Fund’s securities or the price of the securities, which the Fund intends to purchase. The Fund’s hedging activities may include sales of futures contracts as an offset against the effect of expected increases in interest rates, and purchases of futures contracts as an offset against the effect of expected declines in interest rates. Although other techniques could be used to reduce the Fund’s exposure to interest rate fluctuations, the Fund may be able to hedge its exposure more effectively and perhaps at a lower cost by using futures contracts and futures options.

The Fund will only enter into futures contracts and futures options, which are standardized and traded on a U.S. or foreign exchange, board of trade, or similar entity, or quoted on an automated quotation system.

When a purchase or sale of a futures contract is made by the Fund, the Fund is required to deposit with its custodian (or broker, if legally permitted) a specified amount of assets determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures established by the Board (“initial margin”). The margin required for a futures contract is set by the exchange on which the contract is traded and may be modified during the term of the contract. Margin requirements on foreign exchanges may be different than U.S. exchanges. The initial margin is in the nature of a performance bond or good faith deposit on the futures contract, which is returned to the Fund upon termination of the contract, assuming all contractual obligations have been satisfied. The Fund expects to earn interest income on its initial margin deposits. A futures contract held by the Fund is valued daily at the official settlement price of the exchange on which it is traded. Each day the Fund pays or receives cash, called “variation margin,” equal to the daily change in value of the futures contract. This process is known as “marking to market.” Variation margin does not represent a borrowing or loan by the Fund but is instead a settlement between the Fund and the broker of the amount one would owe the other if the futures contract expired. In computing daily NAV, the Fund will mark to market its open futures positions.

The Fund is also required to deposit and maintain margin with respect to put and call options on futures contracts written by it. Such margin deposits will vary depending on the nature of the underlying futures contract (and the related initial margin requirements), the current market value of the option, and other futures positions held by the Fund.

Although some futures contracts call for making or taking delivery of the underlying securities, generally these obligations are closed out prior to delivery by offsetting purchases or sales of matching futures contracts (same exchange, underlying security or index, and delivery month). Closing out a futures contract sale is effected by purchasing a futures contract for the same aggregate amount of the specific type of financial instrument with the same delivery date. If an offsetting purchase price is less than the original sale price, the Fund realizes a

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capital gain, or if it is more, the Fund realizes a capital loss. Conversely, if an offsetting sale price is more than the original purchase price, the Fund realizes a capital gain, or if it is less, the Fund realizes a capital loss. The transaction costs must also be included in these calculations.

For a covered straddle consists of a call and a put written the same underlying futures contract. A straddle will be covered when sufficient assets are deposited to meet the Fund’s immediate obligations. The Fund may use the same liquid assets to cover both the call and put options where the exercise price of the call and put are the same, or the exercise price of the call is higher than that of the put. In such cases, the Fund will also segregate liquid assets equivalent to the amount, if any, by which the put is “in the money.”

Limitations on Use of Futures and Futures Options. In general, the Fund intends to enter into positions in futures contracts and related options only for “bona fide hedging” purposes. When purchasing a futures contract, the Fund will maintain with its custodian (and mark-to-market on a daily basis) assets determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures established by the Board that, when added to the amounts deposited with a futures commission merchant as margin, are equal to the market value of the futures contract. Alternatively, the Fund may “cover” its position by purchasing a put option on the same futures contract with a strike price as high as or higher than the price of the contract held by the Fund.

When purchasing a futures contract, the Fund will maintain with its custodian (and mark-to-market on a daily basis) assets determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance e with procedures established by the Board, that, when added to the amounts deposited with a futures commission merchant as margin, are equal to the market value of the futures contract. Alternatively, the Fund may “cover” its position by purchasing a put option on the same futures contract with a strike price as high as or higher than the price of the contract held by the Fund.

When selling a futures contract, the Fund will maintain with its custodian (and mark-to-market on a daily basis) assets, determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures established by the Board, that are equal to the market value of the instruments underlying the contract. Alternatively, the Fund may “cover” its position by owning the instruments underlying the contract (or, in the case of an index futures contract, a portfolio with a volatility substantially similar to that of the index on which the futures contract is based), or by holding a call option permitting the Fund to purchase the same futures contract at a price no higher than the price of the contract written by the Fund (or at a higher price if the difference is maintained in liquid assets with the Trust’s custodian).

When selling a call option on a futures contract, the Fund will maintain with its custodian (and mark-to-market on a daily basis) assets determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures established by the Board, that equal the purchase price of the futures contract, less any margin on deposit. Alternatively, the Fund may cover the position either by entering into a short position in the same futures contract, or by owning a separate put option permitting it to sell the same futures contract so long as the strike price of the purchased put option is the same or higher than the strike price of the put option sold by the Fund.

When selling a put option on a futures contract, the Fund will maintain with its custodian (and mark-to-market on a daily basis) assets determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures established by the Board, that equal the purchase price of the futures contract, less any margin on deposit. Alternatively, the Fund may cover the position either by entering into a short position in the same futures contract, or by owning a separate put option permitting it to sell the same futures contract so long as the strike price of the purchased put option is the same or higher than the strike price of the put option sold by the Fund.

To the extent that securities with maturities greater than one year are used to segregate assets to cover the Fund’s obligations under the futures contracts and related options, such use will not eliminate the risk of a form of leverage, which may tend to exaggerate the effect on NAV of any increase or decrease in the market value of the Fund’s portfolio, and may require liquidation of portfolio positions when it is not advantageous to do so. However, any potential risk of leverage resulting from the use of securities with maturities greater than

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one year may be mitigated by the overall duration limit on the Fund’s portfolio securities. Thus, the use of a longer-term security may require the Fund to hold offsetting short-term securities to balance the Fund’s portfolio such that the Fund’s duration does not exceed the maximum permitted for the Fund in the Prospectus.

The requirement for qualification as a RIC also may limit the extent to which the Fund may enter into futures, futures options or forward contracts.

Risks Associated with Futures and Futures Options. There are several risks associated with the use of futures contracts and futures options as hedging techniques. A purchase or sale of a futures contract may result in losses in excess of the amount invested in the futures contract. There can be no guarantee that there will be a correlation between price movements in the hedging vehicle and in the Fund securities being hedged. In addition, there are significant differences between the securities and futures markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between the markets, causing a given hedge not to achieve its objectives. The degree of imperfection of correlation depends on circumstances such as variations in speculative market demand for futures and futures options on securities, including technical influences in futures trading and futures options, and differences between the financial instruments being hedged and the instruments underlying the standard contracts available for trading in such respects as interest rate levels, maturities, and creditworthiness of issuers. A decision as to whether, when and how to hedge involves the exercise of skill and judgment, and even a well-conceived hedge may be unsuccessful to some degree because of market behavior or unexpected interest rate trends.

Future exchanges may limit the amount of fluctuation permitted in certain futures contract prices during a single trading day. The daily limit establishes the maximum amount that the price of a futures contract may vary either up or down from the previous day’s settlement price at the end of the current trading session. Once the daily limit has been reached in a futures contract subject to the limit, no more trades may be made on that day at a price beyond that limit. The daily limit governs only price movements during a particular trading day and therefore does not limit potential loses because the limit may work to prevent the liquidation of unfavorable positions. For example, futures prices have occasionally moved to the daily limit for several consecutive trading days with little or no trading, thereby preventing prompt liquidation of positions and subjecting some holder of futures contracts to substantial losses.

There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist at a time when the Fund seeks to close out a futures or a futures option position, and the Fund would remain obligated to meet margin requirements until the position is closed. In addition, many of the contracts discussed above are relatively new instruments without a significant trading history. As a result, there can be no assurance that an active secondary market will develop or continue to exist.

Additional Risks of Options on Securities, Futures Contracts, Options on Futures Contracts, and Forward Currency Exchange Contracts and Options Thereon. Options on securities, futures contracts and options on currencies may be traded on foreign exchanges. Such transactions may not be regulated as effectively as similar transactions in the United States; may not involve a clearing mechanism and related guarantees, and are subject to the risk of governmental actions affecting trading in, or the prices of, foreign securities. The value of such positions also could be adversely affected by: (i) other complex foreign political, legal and economic factors; (ii) lesser availability than in the United States of data on which to make trading decisions; (iii) delays in the Fund’s ability to act upon economic events occurring in foreign markets during non-business hours in the United States; (iv) the imposition of different exercise and settlement terms and procedures and margin requirements than in the United States; and (v) lesser trading volume.

Exchange-traded options generally have a continuous liquid market while Over-the-Counter Options (“OTC Options”) may not. Consequently, the Fund can realize the value of an OTC Option it has purchased only by exercising or reselling the option to the issuing dealer. Similarly, when the Fund writes an OTC Option, the Fund can close out the option prior to its expiration only by entering into a closing purchase transaction with the dealer. While the Fund seeks to enter into OTC Options only with dealers who will agree to and can enter

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into closing transactions with the Fund, no assurance exists that the Fund will at any time be able to liquidate an OTC Option at a favorable price at any time prior to expiration. Unless the Fund, as a covered call option writer, can effect a closing purchase transaction, it will not be able to liquidate securities (or other assets) used as cover until the option expires or is exercised. In the event of insolvency of the other party, the Fund may be unable to liquidate an OTC Option. With respect to options written by the Fund, the inability to enter into a closing transaction may result in material losses to the Fund. For example, because the Fund must maintain a secured position with respect to any call option on a security it writes, the Fund may not sell the assets that it has segregated to secure the position while it is obligated under the option. This requirement may impair the Fund’s ability to sell portfolio securities at a time when such sale might be advantageous.

Financial Futures Contracts and Related Options. Financial futures contracts and related options may be used to hedge against changes in the market value of portfolio securities or securities that it intends to purchase. The Fund could purchase a financial futures contract (such as an interest rate futures contract or securities index futures contract) to protect against a decline in the value of its portfolio or to gain exposure to securities which the Fund otherwise wishes to purchase. Hedging is accomplished when an investor takes a position in the futures market opposite to his cash market position. There are two types of hedges – long (or buying) and short (or selling) hedges. Historically, prices in the futures market have tended to move in concert with cash market prices, and prices in the futures market have maintained a fairly predictable relationship to prices in the cash market. Thus, a decline in the market value of securities in the Fund’s portfolio may be protected against to a considerable extent by gains realized on futures contracts sales. Similarly, it is possible to protect against an increase in the market price of securities that the Fund may wish to purchase in the future by purchasing futures contracts.

Financial futures contracts, which are traded on a recognized exchange or board of trade, may be used. Financial futures contracts consist of interest rate futures contracts and securities index futures contracts. A public market presently exists in interest rate futures contracts covering long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. Treasury notes, three-month U.S. Treasury bills and GNMA Certificates. Securities index futures contracts are currently traded with respect to the S&P 500^® Index and such other broad-based stock market indices as the New York Stock Exchange Composite Stock Index and the Value Line Composite Stock Price Index. A clearing corporation associated with the exchange or board of trade on which a financial futures contract trades assumes responsibility for the completion of transactions and also guarantees that open futures contracts will be performed.

An interest rate futures contract obligates the seller of the contract to deliver, and the purchaser to take delivery of, the interest rate securities called for in the contract at a specified future time and at a specified price. A stock index assigns relative values to the common stocks included in the index, and the index fluctuates with changes in the market values of the common stocks so included. A stock index futures contract is an agreement pursuant to which two parties agree to take or make delivery of an amount of cash equal to a specified dollar amount times the difference between the stock index value at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the futures contract is originally struck. An option on a financial futures contract gives the purchaser the right to assume a position in the contract (a long position if the option is a call and short position if the option is a put) at a specified exercise price at any time during the period of the option.

In contrast to the situation when the Fund purchases or sells a security, no security is delivered or received by the Fund upon the purchase or sale of a financial futures contract. Initially, the Fund will be required to segregate with its custodian bank an amount of cash and/or liquid assets. This amount is known as initial margin and is in the nature of a performance bond or good faith deposit on the contract. The current initial margin deposit required per contract is approximately 5% of the contract amount. Brokers may establish deposit requirements higher than this minimum. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, will be made to and from the account on a daily basis as the price of the futures contract fluctuates. This process is known as marking to market. At the time of purchase of a futures contract or a call option on a futures contract, an amount of cash, U.S. government securities or other appropriate high-grade securities equal to the market value of the futures contract minus the Fund’s initial margin deposit with respect thereto will be segregated

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with the Fund’s custodian bank to collateralize fully the position and thereby ensure that it is not leveraged. The extent to which the Fund may enter into financial futures contracts and related options may also be limited by the requirements of the Code for qualification as a RIC.

The writer of an option on a futures contract is required to deposit margin pursuant to requirements similar to those applicable to futures contracts. Upon exercise of an option on a futures contract, the delivery of the futures position by the writer of the option to the holder of the option will be accompanied by delivery of the accumulated balance in the writer’s margin account. This amount will be equal to the amount by which the market price of the futures contract at the time of exercise exceeds, in the case of a call, or is less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option on the futures contract.

Although financial futures contracts by their terms call for actual delivery or acceptance of securities, in most cases the contracts are closed out before the settlement date without the making or taking of delivery. Closing out is accomplished by effecting an offsetting transaction. A futures contract sale is closed out by effecting a futures contract purchase for the same aggregate amount of securities and the same delivery date. If the sale price exceeds the offsetting purchase price, the seller immediately would be paid the difference and would realize a gain. If the offsetting purchase price exceeds the sale price, the seller immediately would pay the difference and would realize a loss. Similarly, a futures contract purchase is closed out by effecting a futures contract sale for the same securities and the same delivery date. If the offsetting sale price exceeds the purchase price, the purchaser would realize a gain, whereas if the purchase price exceeds the offsetting sale price, the purchaser would realize a loss.

The Fund will pay commissions on financial futures contracts and related options transactions. These commissions may be higher than those that would apply to purchases and sales of securities directly.

Limitations and Risks on Futures Contracts and Related Options

The purchase of options involves certain risks. If a put option purchased by the Fund is not sold when it has remaining value, and if the market price of the underlying security remains equal to or greater than the exercise price, the Fund will lose its entire investment in the option. Also, where a put option is purchased to hedge against price movements in a particular security, the price of the put option may move more or less than the price of the related security. There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist when the Fund seeks to close out an option position. Furthermore, if trading restrictions or suspensions are imposed on the options markets, the Fund may be unable to close out a position. Positions in futures contracts and related options may be closed out only on an exchange that provides a secondary market for such contracts or options. The Fund will enter into an option or futures position only if there appears to be a liquid secondary market. However, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular option or futures contract at any specific time. Thus, it may not be possible to close out a futures or related option position. In the case of a futures position, in the event of adverse price movements the Fund would continue to be required to make daily margin payments. In this situation, if the Fund has insufficient cash to meet daily margin requirements it may have to sell portfolio securities at a time when it may be disadvantageous to do so. In addition, the Fund may be required to take or make delivery of the securities underlying the futures contracts it holds. The inability to close out futures positions also could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s ability to hedge its portfolio effectively.

There are several risks in connection with the use of futures contracts as a hedging device. While hedging can provide protection against an adverse movement in market prices, it can also preclude a hedger’s opportunity to benefit from a favorable market movement. In addition, investing in futures contracts and options on futures contracts will cause the Fund to incur additional brokerage commissions and may cause an increase in the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate. The successful use of futures contracts and related options also depends on the ability of the adviser or sub-adviser to forecast correctly the direction and extent of market movements within a given time frame. To the extent market prices remain stable during the period a futures contract or option is held by the Fund or such prices move in a direction opposite to that anticipated the Fund may realize a loss on

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the hedging transaction that is not offset by an increase in the value of its portfolio securities. As a result, the return of the Fund for the period may be less than if it had not engaged in the hedging transaction.

The use of futures contracts involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts and movements in the price of the securities that are being hedged. If the price of the futures contract moves more or less than the price of the securities being hedged, the Fund will experience a gain or loss that will not be completely offset by movements in the price of the securities. It is possible that, where the Fund has sold futures contracts to hedge its portfolio against a decline in the market, the market may advance and the value of securities held in the Fund’s portfolio may decline. If this occurred, the Fund would lose money on the futures contract and would also experience a decline in value in its portfolio securities. Where futures are purchased to hedge against a possible increase in the prices of securities before the Fund is able to invest its cash (or cash equivalents) in securities (or options) in an orderly fashion, it is possible that the market may decline; if the Fund then determines not to invest in securities (or options) at that time because of concern as to possible further market decline or for other reasons, the Fund will realize a loss on the futures that would not be offset by a reduction in the price of the securities purchased.

The market prices of futures contracts may be affected if participants in the futures market elect to close out their contracts through off-setting transactions rather than to meet margin deposit requirements. In such a case, distortions in the normal relationship between the cash and futures markets could result. Price distortions could also result if investors in futures contracts opt to make or take delivery of the underlying securities rather than to engage in closing transactions due to the resultant reduction in the liquidity of the futures market. In addition, due to the fact that, from the point of view of speculators, the deposit requirements in the futures markets are less onerous than margin requirements in the cash market, increased participation by speculators in the futures market could cause temporary price distortions. Due to the possibility of price distortions in the futures market and because of the imperfect correlation between movements in the prices of securities and movements in the prices of futures contracts, a correct forecast of market trends may still not result in a successful transaction.

Compared to the purchase or sale of futures contracts, the purchase of put or call options on futures contracts involves less potential risk for the Fund because the maximum amount at risk is the premium paid for the options plus transaction costs. However, there may be circumstances when the purchase of an option on a futures contract would result in a loss to the Fund while the purchase or sale of the futures contract would not have resulted in a loss, such as when there is no movement in the price of the underlying securities.

Index-, Currency-, and Equity-Linked Debt Securities

“Index-linked” or “commodity-linked” notes are debt securities of companies that call for interest payments and/or payment at maturity in different terms than the typical note where the borrower agrees to make fixed interest payments and to pay a fixed sum at maturity. Principal and/or interest payments on an index-linked note depend on the performance of one or more market indices, such as the S&P 500^® Index or a weighted index of commodity futures such as crude oil, gasoline and natural gas. They may also invest in “equity linked” and “currency-linked” debt securities. At maturity, the principal amount of an equity-linked debt security is exchanged for common stock of the issuer or is payable in an amount based on the issuer’s common stock price at the time of maturity. Currency-linked debt securities are short-term or intermediate term instruments having a value at maturity, and/or an interest rate, determined by reference to one or more foreign currencies. Payment of principal or periodic interest may be calculated as a multiple of the movement of one currency against another currency, or against an index.

Index and currency-linked securities are derivative instruments, which may entail substantial risks. Such instruments may be subject to significant price volatility. The company issuing the instrument may fail to pay the amount due on maturity. The underlying investment or security may not perform as expected by the adviser or sub-adviser. Markets, underlying securities and indices may move in a direction that was not anticipated by the adviser or sub-adviser. Performance of the derivatives may be influenced by interest rate and other market changes in the United States and abroad. Certain derivative instruments may be illiquid. (See “Restricted and Illiquid Securities” below.)

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Loan Participation and Assignments

The Fund’s investment in loan participations typically will result in the Fund having a contractual relationship only with the lender and not with the borrower. The Fund will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the lender selling the participation and only upon receipt by the lender of the payments from the borrower. In connection with purchasing participation, the Fund generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the loan, nor any right of set-off against the borrower, and the Fund may not directly benefit from any collateral supporting the loan in which it has purchased the participation. As a result, the Fund may be subject to the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the participation. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling a participation, the Fund may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may not benefit from any set-off between the lender and the borrower.

When the Fund purchases a loan assignment from lenders, it will acquire direct rights against the borrowers on the loan. Because Assignments are arranged through private negotiations between potential assignees and potential assignors, however, the rights and obligations acquired by the Fund as the purchaser of an Assignment may differ from, and be more limited than, those held by the assigning lender. Because there is no liquid market for such securities, the Fund anticipates that such securities could be sold only to a limited number of institutional investors. The lack of a liquid secondary market may have an adverse impact on the value of such securities and the Fund’s ability to dispose of particular assignments or participation when necessary to meet redemption of Fund shares, to meet the Fund’s liquidity needs or when necessary in response to a specific economic event, such as deterioration in the creditworthiness of the borrower. The lack of a liquid secondary market for assignments and participation also may make it more difficult for the Fund to value these securities for purposes of calculating its NAV.

Options on Securities and Indices

The Fund may, to the extent specified herein or in the Prospectus, purchase and sell both put and call options on fixed-income or other securities or indices in standardized contracts traded on foreign or domestic securities exchanges, boards of trade, or similar entities, or quoted on NASDAQ or on an over-the-counter market, and agreements, sometimes called cash puts, which may accompany the purchase of a new issue of bonds from a dealer.

An option on a security (or index) is a contract that gives the holder of the option, in return for a premium, the right to buy from (in the case of a call) or sell to (in the case of a put) the writer of the option the security underlying the option (or the cash value of the index) at a specified exercise price at any time during the term of the option. The writer of an option on a security has the obligation upon exercise of the option to deliver the underlying security upon payment of the exercise price or to pay the exercise price upon delivery of the underlying security. Upon exercise, the writer of an option on an index is obligated to pay the difference between the cash value of the index and the exercise price multiplied by the specified multiplier for the index option. (An index is designed to reflect features of a particular financial or securities market, a specific group of financial instruments or securities, or certain economic indicators.)

The Fund will write call options and put options only if they are “covered.” In the case of a call option on a security, the option is “covered” if the Fund owns the security underlying the call or has an absolute and immediate right to acquire that security without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, cash or other assets determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures established by the Board, in such amount are segregated by its custodian) upon conversion or exchange of other securities held by the Fund. For a call option on an index, the option is covered if the Fund maintains with its custodian assets determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures

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established by the Board, in an amount equal to the contract value of the index. A call option is also covered if the Fund holds a call on the same security or index as the call written where the exercise price of the call held is: (i) equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written; or (ii) greater than the exercise price of the call written, provided the difference is maintained by the Fund in segregated assets determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures established by the Board. A put option on a security or an index is “covered” if the Fund segregates assets determined to be liquid the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures established by the Board equal to the exercise price. A put option is also covered if the Fund holds a put on the same security or index as the put written where the exercise price of the put held is: (i) equal to or greater than the exercise price of the put written; or (ii) less than the exercise price of the put written, provided the difference is maintained by the Fund in segregated assets determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures established by the Board.

If an option written by the Fund expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a capital gain equal to the premium received at the time the option was written. If an option purchased by the Fund expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a capital loss equal to the premium paid. Prior to the earlier of exercise or expiration, an exchange-traded option may be closed out by an offsetting purchase or sale of an option of the same series (type, exchange, underlying security or index, exercise price and expiration). There can be no assurance, however, that a closing purchase or sale transaction can be effected when the Fund desires.

The Fund may well sell put or call options it has previously purchased, which could result in a net gain or loss depending on whether the amount realized on the sale is more or less than the premium and other transaction costs paid on the put or call option which is sold. Prior to exercise or expiration, an option may be closed out by an offsetting purchase or sale of an option of the same series. The Fund will realize a capital gain from a closing purchase transaction if the cost of the closing option is less than the premium received from writing the option, or, if it is more, the Fund will realize a capital loss. If the premium received from a closing sale transaction is more than the premium paid to purchase the option, the Fund will realize a capital gain or, if it is less, the Fund will realize a capital loss. The principal factors affecting the market value of a put or a call option include supply and demand, interest rates, current market price of the underlying security or index in relation to the exercise price of the option, the volatility of the underlying security or index, and the time remaining until the expiration date.

The premium paid for a put or call option purchased by the Fund is an asset of the Fund. The premium received for an option written by the Fund is recorded as a deferred credit. The value of an option purchased or written is marked to market daily and is valued at the closing price on the exchange on which it is traded or, if not traded on an exchange or no closing price is available, at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. The Fund may write covered straddles consisting of a combination of a call and a put written on the same underlying security. A straddle will be covered when sufficient assets are deposited to meet the Fund’s immediate obligations. The Fund may use the same liquid assets to cover both the call and put options where the exercise price of the call and put are the same, or the exercise price of the call is higher than that of the put. In such cases, the Fund will also segregate liquid assets equivalent to the amount, if any, by which the put is “in the money.”

Risks Associated with Options on Securities and Indices. There are several risks associated with transactions in options on securities and on indices. For example, there are significant differences between the securities and options markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between these markets, causing a given transaction not to achieve its objectives. In addition, a liquid secondary market for particular options may be absent for reasons which include the following: there may be insufficient trading interest in certain options; restrictions may be imposed by an exchange on opening transactions or closing transactions or both; trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions may be imposed with respect to particular classes or series of option of underlying securities; unusual or unforeseen circumstances may interrupt normal operations on an exchange; the facilities of an exchange or clearing corporation may not at all times be adequate to handle current trading volume; or one or more exchanges could, for economic or other reasons, decide or be compelled at some future date to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the

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secondary market on that exchange (or in that class or series of options) would cease to exist, although outstanding options that had been issued by a clearing corporation as a result of trades on that exchange would continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.

A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment, and even a well-conceived transaction may be unsuccessful to some degree because of market behavior or unexpected events. The extent to which the Fund may enter into options transactions may be limited by the Code requirements for qualification of the Fund as a RIC. (See “Dividends, Distributions and Taxes.”)

In addition, foreign option exchanges do not afford to participants many of the protections available in U.S. option exchanges. For example, there may be no daily price fluctuation limits in such exchanges or markets, and adverse market movements could, therefore, continue to an unlimited extent over a period of time. Although the purchaser of an option cannot lose more than the amount of the premium plus related transaction costs, this entire amount could be lost. Moreover, the Fund as an option writer could lose amounts substantially in excess of its initial investment, due to the margin and collateral requirements typically associated with such option writing. (See “OTC Options”.)

During the option period, the covered call writer has, in return for the premium on the option, given up the opportunity to profit from a price increase in the underlying security above the exercise price, but, as long as its obligation as a writer continues, has retained the risk of loss should the price of the underlying security decline. The writer of an option has no control over the time when it may be required to fulfill its obligation as a writer of the option. Once an option writer has received an exercise notice, it cannot effect a closing purchase transaction in order to terminate its obligation under the option and must deliver the underlying security at the exercise price. If a put or call option purchased by the Fund is not sold when it has remaining value, and if the market price of the underlying security remains equal to or greater than the exercise price (in the case of a put), or remains less than or equal to the exercise price (in the case of a call), the Fund will lose its entire investment in the option. Also, where a put or call option on a particular security is purchased to hedge against price movements in a related security, the price of the put or call option may move more or less than the price of the related security.

There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist when the Fund seeks to close out an option position. If the Fund were unable to close out an option that it had purchased on a security, it would have to exercise the option in order to realize any profit or the option may expire worthless. If the Fund were unable to close out a covered call option that it had written on a security, it would not be able to sell the underlying security unless the option expired without exercise. As the writer of a covered call option, the Fund forgoes, during the option’s life, the opportunity to profit from increases in the market value of the security covering the call option above the sum of the premium and the exercise price of the call.

If trading were suspended in an option purchased by the Fund, the Fund would not be able to close out the option. If restrictions on exercise were imposed, the Fund might be unable to exercise an option it has purchased. Except to the extent that a call option on an index written by the Fund is covered by an option on the same index purchased by the Fund, movements in the index may result in a loss to the Fund; however, such losses may be mitigated by changes in the value of the Fund’s securities during the period the option was outstanding.

Other Investment Companies

An investment company is a company engaged in the business of pooling investors’ money and trading in securities for them. Examples include face-amount certificate companies, unit investment trusts and management companies. When the Fund invests in other investment companies, shareholders of the Fund bear their proportionate share of the underlying investment companies’ fees and expenses.

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Over-the-Counter Options

OTC Options and the assets used as cover for written OTC Options are illiquid securities. The Fund will write OTC Options only with primary U.S. government securities dealers recognized by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or member banks of the Federal Reserve System (“dealers”). In connection with these special arrangements, the Fund intends to establish standards for the creditworthiness of the dealers with which it may enter into OTC Option contracts and those standards, as modified from time to time, will be implemented and monitored by the adviser or sub-adviser. Under these special arrangements, the Fund will enter into contracts with dealers that provide that the Fund has the absolute right to repurchase an option it writes at any time at a repurchase price which represents the fair market value, as determined in good faith through negotiation between the parties, but that in no event will exceed a price determined pursuant to a formula contained in the contract. Although the specific details of the formula may vary between contracts with different dealers, the formula will generally be based on a multiple of the premium received by the Fund for writing the option, plus the amount, if any, by which the option is “in-the-money.” The formula will also include a factor to account for the difference between the price of the security and the strike price of the option if the option is written “out-of-the-money.” “Strike price” refers to the price at which an option will be exercised. “Cover assets” refers to the amount of cash or liquid assets that must be segregated to collateralize the value of the futures contracts written by the Fund. Under such circumstances, the Fund will treat as illiquid that amount of the cover assets equal to the amount by which the formula price for the repurchase of the option is greater than the amount by which the market value of the security subject to the option exceeds the exercise price of the option (the amount by which the option is “in-the-money”). Although each agreement will provide that the Fund’s repurchase price shall be determined in good faith (and that it shall not exceed the maximum determined pursuant to the formula), the formula price will not necessarily reflect the market value of the option written. Therefore, the Fund might pay more to repurchase the OTC Option contract than the Fund would pay to close out a similar exchange traded option.

Private Funds

U.S. or foreign private limited partnerships or other investment funds are referred to as Private Funds. Investments in Private Funds may be highly speculative and volatile. Because Private Funds are generally investment companies for purposes of the 1940 Act or would be but for the exemptions provided in sections 3(C)(1) or 3(C)(7) of the 1940 Act the Fund’s ability to invest in them will be limited. In addition, Fund shareholders will remain subject to the Fund’s expenses while also bearing their pro rata share of the operating expenses of the Private Funds. The ability of the Fund to dispose of interests in Private Funds is very limited and involves risks, including loss of the Fund’s entire investment in the Private Fund.

Private investment funds include a variety of pooled investments. Generally, these pooled investments are structured as a trust, a special purpose vehicle, and are exempted from registration under the 1940 Act. As an investor, the Fund owns a proportionate share of the trust. Typically, the trust does not employ a professional investment manager. Instead, the pooled investment tracks some index by investing in the issuers or securities that comprise the index. The Fund receives a stream of cash flows in the form of interest payments from the underlying assets or the proceeds from the sale of the underlying assets in the event those underlying assets are sold. However, some pooled investments may not dispose of the underlying securities regardless of the adverse events affecting the issuers depending on the investment strategy utilized. In this type of strategy, the pooled investment continues to hold the underlying securities as long as the issuers or securities remain members of the tracked index.

The pooled investments allow the Fund to synchronize the receipt of interest and principal payments and also, diversify some of the risks involved with investing in fixed-income securities. Because the trust holds securities of many issuers, the default of a few issuers would not impact the Fund significantly. However, the Fund bears any expenses incurred by the trust. In addition, the Fund assumes the liquidity risks generally associated the privately offered pooled investments.

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Pooled investments that are structured as a trust contain many similarities to Private Funds that are structured as limited partnerships. The primary difference between the trust and the limited partnership structure is the redemption of the ownership interests. Typically, the ownership interests in a typical Private Fund are redeemable only by the general partners and thus, are restricted from transferring from one party to another. Conversely, the ownership interests in the trust are generally not redeemable by the trust, except under certain circumstances, and are transferable among the general public for publicly offered securities and “qualified purchasers” or “qualified institutional buyers” for privately offered securities.

The Fund cannot assure that it can achieve better results by investing in a pooled investment versus investing directly in the individual underlying assets.

Private investment funds also include investments in certain structured securities. Structured securities include notes, bonds or debentures that provide for the payment of principal of, and/or interest in, amounts determined by reference to changes in the value of specific currencies, interest rates, commodities, indices or other financial indicators (the “Reference”) or the relative change in two or more References. The interest rate or the principal amount payable upon maturity or redemption may be increased or decreased depending upon changes in the applicable Reference. The terms of structured securities may provide that under certain circumstances no principal is due at maturity and, therefore, may result in the loss of the Fund’s investment. Structured securities may be positively or negatively indexed, so that appreciation of the Reference may produce an increase or decrease in the interest rate or value of the security at maturity. In addition, the change in interest rate or the value of the security at maturity may be a multiple of the change in the value of the Reference. Consequently, leveraged structured securities entail a greater degree of market risk than other types of debt obligations. Structured securities may also be more volatile, less liquid, and more difficult to accurately price than less complex fixed-income investments.

Put and Call Options

Put and call options are derivative securities traded on U.S. and foreign exchanges, including the American Stock Exchange, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Pacific Stock Exchange and NYSE. Except as indicated in “Non-Hedging Strategic Transactions,” the Fund will engage in trading of such derivative securities exclusively for hedging purposes.

If a put option is purchased, the Fund acquires the right to sell the underlying security at a specified price at any time during the term of the option (for “American-style” options) or on the option expiration date (for “European-style” options). Purchasing put options may be used as a portfolio investment strategy when the adviser or sub-adviser perceives significant short-term risk but substantial long-term appreciation for the underlying security. The put option acts as an insurance policy, as it protects against significant downward price movement while it allows full participation in any upward movement. If the Fund holds a stock which the adviser or sub-adviser believes has strong fundamentals, but for some reason may be weak in the near term, the Fund may purchase a put option on such security, thereby giving itself the right to sell such security at a certain strike price throughout the term of the option. Consequently, the Fund will exercise the put only if the price of such security falls below the strike price of the put. The difference between the put’s strike price and the market price of the underlying security on the date the Fund exercises the put, less transaction costs, is the amount by which the Fund hedges against a decline in the underlying security. If during the period of the option the market price for the underlying security remains at or above the put’s strike price, the put will expire worthless, representing a loss of the price the Fund paid for the put, plus transaction costs. If the price of the underlying security increases, the premium paid for the put option less any amount for which the put may be sold reduces the profit the Fund realizes on the sale of the securities.

If a call option is purchased, it acquires the right to purchase the underlying security at a specified price at any time during the term of the option. The purchase of a call option is a type of insurance policy to hedge against losses that could occur if the Fund has a short position in the underlying security and the security thereafter increases in price. The Fund will exercise a call option only if the price of the underlying security is above the

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strike price at the time of exercise. If during the option period the market price for the underlying security remains at or below the strike price of the call option, the option will expire worthless, representing a loss of the price paid for the option, plus transaction costs. If the Fund purchases the call option to hedge a short position in the underlying security and the price of the underlying security thereafter falls, the premium paid for the call option less any amount for which such option may be sold reduces the profit the Fund realizes on the cover of the short position in the security.

Prior to exercise or expiration, an option may be sold when it has remaining value by a purchaser through a “closing sale transaction,” which is accomplished by selling an option of the same series as the option previously purchased. The Fund generally will purchase only those options for which the adviser or sub-adviser believes there is an active secondary market to facilitate closing transactions.

Real Estate Securities

The Fund may invest in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and other real estate industry operating companies (“REOCs”). For purposes of the Fund’s investments, a REOC is a company that derives at least 50% of its gross revenues or net profits from either: (1) the ownership, development, construction, financing, management or sale of commercial, industrial or residential real estate; or (2) products or services related to the real estate industry, such as building supplies or mortgage servicing. Investing in REITs involves certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. Although the Fund will not invest directly in real estate, the Fund may invest in equity securities of issuers primarily engaged in or related to the real estate industry. Therefore, an investment in REITs is subject to certain risks associated with the direct ownership of real estate and with the real estate industry in general. These risks include, among others: possible declines in the value of real estate; risks related to general and local economic conditions; possible lack of availability of mortgage funds; overbuilding; extended vacancies of properties; increases in competition, property taxes and operating expenses; changes in zoning laws; costs resulting from the clean-up of, and liability to third parties for damages resulting from, environmental problems; casualty or condemnation losses; uninsured damages from floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters; limitations on and variations in rents; changes in interest rates; and acts of terrorism, war or other acts of violence. To the extent that assets underlying the REITs’ investments are concentrated geographically, by property type or in certain other respects, the REITs may be subject to certain of the foregoing risks to a greater extent. Equity REITs may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of any credit extended. REITs are dependent upon management skills, are not diversified, are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation. REITs are also subject to the possibilities of failing to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Code and failing to maintain their exemptions from registration under the 1940 Act. REITs (especially mortgage REITs) are also subject to interest rate risks. When interest rates decline, the value of a REIT’s investment in fixed-rate obligations can be expected to rise. Conversely, when interest rates rise, the value of a REIT’s investment in fixed-rate obligations can be expected to decline. In contrast, as interest rates on adjustable rate mortgage loans are reset periodically, yields on a REIT’s investment in such loans will gradually align themselves to reflect changes in market interest rates, causing the value of such investments to fluctuate less dramatically in response to interest rate fluctuations than would investments in fixed-rate obligations.

Investing in REITs involves risks similar to those associated with investing in small-capitalization companies. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in a limited volume and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than larger company securities.

Investments in mortgage-related securities involve certain risks. In periods of declining interest rates, prices of fixed-income securities tend to rise. However, during such periods, the rate of prepayment of mortgages underlying mortgage-related securities tends to increase, with the result that such prepayments must be reinvested by the issuer at lower rates. In addition, the value of such securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers of mortgage-related securities owned by the Fund.

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Because investments in mortgage-related securities are interest sensitive, the ability of the issuer to reinvest or to reinvest favorably in underlying mortgages may be limited by government regulation or tax policy. For example, action by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to limit the growth of the nation’s money supply may cause interest rates to rise and thereby reduce the volume of new residential mortgages. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantees and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will be able to meet their obligations.

Restricted and Illiquid Securities

Generally, a security is considered illiquid if it cannot be disposed of within seven days. Its illiquidity might prevent the sale of such a security at a time when the adviser or a sub-adviser might wish to sell, and these securities could have the effect of decreasing the overall level of the Fund’s liquidity. Further, the lack of an established secondary market may make it more difficult to value illiquid securities, requiring the Fund to rely on judgments that may be somewhat subjective in determining value, which could vary from the amount that the Fund could realize upon disposition. Because of the nature of these securities, a considerable period of time may elapse between the Fund’s decision to dispose of these securities and the time when the Fund is able to dispose of them, during which time the value of the securities could decline. The expenses of registering restricted securities (excluding securities that may be resold by the Fund pursuant to Rule 144A under the 1933 Act) may be negotiated at the time such securities are purchased by the Fund. When registration is required before the securities may be resold, a considerable period may elapse between the decision to sell the securities and the time when the Fund would be permitted to sell them. Thus, the Fund may not be able to obtain as favorable a price as that prevailing at the time of the decision to sell. The Fund may also acquire securities through private placements. Such securities may have contractual restrictions on their resale, which might prevent their resale by the Fund at a time when such resale would be desirable. Securities that are not readily marketable will be valued by the Fund in good faith pursuant to procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board.

Restricted securities, including private placements, are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. They can be eligible for purchase without SEC registration by certain institutional investors known as “qualified institutional buyers,” and under the Fund’s procedures, restricted securities could be treated as liquid. However, some restricted securities may be illiquid and restricted securities that are treated as liquid could be less liquid than registered securities traded on established secondary markets. The Fund may not invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, measured at the time of investment. The Fund will adhere to a more restrictive investment limitation on its investments in illiquid or restricted securities as required by the securities laws of those jurisdictions where shares of the Fund are registered for sale.

The Fund treats any securities subject to restrictions on repatriation for more than seven days, and securities issued in connection with foreign debt conversion programs that are restricted as to remittance of invested capital or profit, as illiquid. Illiquid securities do not include securities that are restricted from trading on formal markets for some period of time but for which an active informal market exists, or securities that meet the requirements of Rule 144A under the 1933 Act and that, subject to the review by the Board and guidelines adopted by the Board, the adviser or sub-adviser has determined to be liquid.

Straddles

A straddle, which may be used for hedging purposes, is a combination of put and call options on the same underlying security used for hedging purposes to adjust the risk and return characteristics of the Fund’s overall position. A possible combined position would involve writing a covered call option at one strike price and buying a call option at a lower price, in order to reduce the risk of the written covered call option in the event of a substantial price increase. Because combined options positions involve multiple trades, they result in higher transaction costs and may be more difficult to open and close out.

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To Be Announced Sale Commitments (“TBA”)

TBA sale commitments involve commitments where the unit price and the estimated principal amount are established upon entering into the contract, with the actual principal amount being within a specified range of the estimate. The Fund will enter into TBA sale commitments to hedge its portfolio positions or to sell mortgage-backed securities it owns under delayed delivery arrangements. Proceeds of TBA sale commitments are not received until the contractual settlement date. During the time a TBA sale commitment is outstanding, the Fund will maintain, in a segregated account, cash or marketable securities in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. Unsettled TBA sale commitments are valued at current market value of the underlying securities. If the TBA sale commitment is closed through the acquisition of an offsetting purchase commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or loss on the commitment without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security. If the Fund delivers securities under the commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the securities, based upon the unit price established at the date the commitment was entered into.

Warrants

A warrant gives the holder a right to purchase at any time during a specified period a predetermined number of shares of common stock at a fixed price. Unlike convertible debt securities or preferred stock, warrants do not pay a fixed dividend. Investments in warrants involve certain risks, including the possible lack of a liquid market for resale of the warrants, potential price fluctuations as a result of speculation or other factors, and failure of the price of the underlying security to reach or have reasonable prospects of reaching a level at which the warrant can be prudently exercised (in which event the warrant may expire without being exercised, resulting in a loss of the Fund’s entire investment therein).

Put and call index warrants are instruments whose values vary depending on the change in the value of one or more specified securities indices (“Index Warrants”). Index Warrants are generally issued by banks or other financial institutions and give the holder the right, at any time during the term of the warrant, to receive upon exercise of the warrant a cash payment from the issuer, based on the value of the underlying index at the time of exercise. In general, if the value of the underlying index rises above the exercise price of the Index Warrant, the holder of a call warrant will be entitled to receive a cash payment from the issuer upon exercise, based on the difference between the value of the index and the exercise price of the warrant; if the value of the underlying index falls, the holder of a put warrant will be entitled to receive a cash payment from the issuer upon exercise, based on the difference between the exercise price of the warrant and the value of the index. The holder of a warrant would not be entitled to any payments from the issuer at any time when, in the case of a call warrant, the exercise price is greater than the value of the underlying index, or, in the case of a put warrant, the exercise price is less than the value of the underlying index. If the Fund were not to exercise an Index Warrant prior to its expiration, then the Fund would lose the amount of the purchase price paid by it for the warrant. The Fund will normally use Index Warrants in a manner similar to its use of options on securities indices. The risks of using Index Warrants are generally similar to those relating to its use of index options. Unlike most index options, however, Index Warrants are issued in limited amounts and are not obligations of a regulated clearing agency, but are backed only by the credit of the bank or other institution that issues the warrant. Also, Index Warrants generally have longer terms than index options. Index Warrants are not likely to be as liquid as certain index options backed by a recognized clearing agency. In addition, the terms of Index Warrants may limit the Fund’s ability to exercise the warrants at such time, or in such quantities, as the Fund would otherwise wish to do.

INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES

Borrowing

The Fund may borrow from banks. If the Fund borrows money, its share price may be subject to greater fluctuation until the borrowing is paid off. If the Fund makes additional investments while borrowings are

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outstanding, this may be considered a form of leverage. Under the 1940 Act, the Fund is required to maintain continuous asset coverage of 300% with respect to such borrowings and to sell (within three days) sufficient portfolio holdings to restore such coverage if it should decline to less than 300% due to market fluctuations or otherwise, even if such liquidations of the Fund’s holdings may be disadvantageous from an investment standpoint.

Leveraging by means of borrowing may exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of portfolio securities or the Fund’s NAV, and money borrowed will be subject to interest and other costs (which may include commitment fees and/or the cost of maintaining minimum average balances) which may or may not exceed the income received from the securities purchased with borrowed funds.

Lending of Portfolio Securities

Loans of portfolio securities earn income for the Fund and are collateralized by cash, cash equivalent or U.S. government securities. The Fund might experience a loss if the financial institution defaults on the loan. The borrower at all times during the loan must maintain with the lending Fund cash or cash equivalent collateral or provide to that Fund an irrevocable letter of credit equal in value to at least 102% of the value of loaned domestic securities and 105% of the value of loaned foreign securities on a daily basis. Although voting rights of the loaned securities may pass to the borrower, if a material event affecting the investment in the loaned securities is to occur, the lending Fund must terminate the loan and vote the securities. Alternatively, the lending Fund may enter into an arrangement that ensures that it can vote the proxy even while the borrower continues to hold the securities. During the time portfolio securities are on loan, the borrower pays the lending Fund any interest or distributions paid on such securities. The Fund may invest the cash collateral and earn additional income, or it may receive an agreed-upon amount of interest income from the borrower who has delivered equivalent collateral or a letter of credit. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the lending Fund or the borrower at any time. The lending Fund may pay reasonable administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan and may pay a negotiated portion of the income earned on the cash to the borrower or placing broker. As with other extensions of credit, there are risks of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially.

Non-Hedging Strategic Transactions

The Fund’s options, futures and swap transactions will generally be entered into for hedging purposes — to protect against possible changes in the market values of securities held in or to be purchased for the Fund’s portfolio resulting from securities markets, currency or interest rate fluctuations, to protect the Fund’s unrealized gains in the values of its portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of such securities for investment purposes, to manage the effective maturity or duration of the Fund’s portfolio, or to establish a position in the derivatives markets as a temporary substitute for purchase or sale of particular securities. The Fund’s net loss exposure resulting from transactions entered into for each purposes will not exceed 5% of the Fund’s net assets at any one time and, to the extent necessary, the Fund will close out transactions in order to comply with this limitation. Such transactions are subject to the limitations described above under “Options,” “Futures Contracts,” and “Interest Rate and Currency Swaps.”

Portfolio Hedging

Hedging against changes in financial markets, currency rates and interest rates may be utilized. One form of hedging is with “derivatives.” Derivatives (as described above) are instruments whose value is linked to, or derived from, another instrument, like an index or a commodity. Hedging transactions involve certain risks. Although the Fund may benefit from hedging, unanticipated changes in interest rates or securities prices may result in greater losses for the Fund than if they did not hedge. If the Fund does not correctly predict a hedge, it may lose money. In addition, the Fund pays commissions and other costs in connection with hedging transactions.

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Risks Associated With Hedging Transactions. Hedging transactions have special risks associated with them, including possible default by the counterparty to the transaction, illiquidity and, to the extent the Adviser’s or Sub-Adviser’s view as to certain market movements is incorrect, the risk that the use of a hedging transaction could result in losses greater than if it had not been used. Use of call options could result in losses to the Fund, force the sale or purchase of portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices lower than current market values, or cause the Fund to hold a security it might otherwise sell.

Currency hedging involves some of the same risks and considerations as other transactions with similar instruments. Currency transactions can result in losses to the Fund if the currency being hedged fluctuates in value to a degree or in a direction that is not anticipated. Further, the risk exists that the perceived linkage between various currencies may not be present or may not be present during the particular time that the Fund is engaging in portfolio hedging. Currency transactions are also subject to risks different from those of other portfolio transactions. Because currency control is of great importance to the issuing governments and influences economic planning and policy, purchases and sales of currency and related instruments can be adversely affected by government exchange controls, limitations or restrictions on repatriation of currency, and manipulations or exchange restrictions imposed by governments. These forms of governmental actions can result in losses to the Fund if it is unable to deliver or receive currency or monies in settlement of obligations and could also cause hedges it has entered into to be rendered useless, resulting in full currency exposure as well as incurring transaction costs.

In addition, the Fund pays commissions and other costs in connection with such investments. Losses resulting from the use of hedging transactions will reduce the Fund’s NAV, and possibly income, and the losses can be greater than if hedging transactions had not been used.

Risks of Hedging Transactions Outside the United States. When conducted outside the United States, hedging transactions may not be regulated as rigorously as in the United States, may not involve a clearing mechanism and related guarantees, and will be subject to the risk of government actions affecting trading in, or the price of, foreign securities, currencies and other instruments. The value of positions taken as part of non-U.S. hedging transactions also could be adversely affected by: (1) other complex foreign political, legal and economic factors; (2) lesser availability of data on which to make trading decisions than in the United States; (3) delays in the Fund’s ability to act upon economic events occurring in foreign markets during non-business hours in the United States; (4) the imposition of different exercise and settlement terms and procedures and margin requirements than in the United States; and (5) lower trading volume and liquidity.

Repurchase Agreements

Repurchase agreements may be utilized, with respect to its portfolio securities. Such agreements may be considered to be loans by the Fund for purposes of the 1940 Act. Each repurchase agreement must be collateraltized fully, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 5b-3 under the 1940 Act, at all times. Pursuant to such repurchase agreements, the Fund acquires securities from financial institutions such as brokers, dealers and banks, subject to the seller’s agreement to repurchase and the Fund’s agreement to resell such securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price. The term of such an agreement is generally quite short, possibly overnight or for a few days, although it may extend over a number of months (up to one year) from the date of delivery. The repurchase price generally equals the price paid by the Fund plus interest negotiated on the basis of current short-term rates (which may be more or less than the rate on the underlying portfolio security). The securities underlying a repurchase agreement will be marked to market every business day so that the value of the collateral is at least equal to the value of the loan, including the accrued interest thereon, and the adviser or sub-adviser will monitor the value of the collateral. Securities subject to repurchase agreements will be held by the Custodian or in the Federal Reserve/Treasury Book-Entry System or an equivalent foreign system. If the seller defaults on its repurchase obligation, the Fund holding the repurchase agreement will suffer a loss to the extent that the proceeds from a sale of the underlying securities is less than the repurchase price under the agreement. Bankruptcy or insolvency of such a defaulting seller may cause the Fund’s rights with respect to such securities to be delayed or limited. To mitigate this risk, the Fund may only enter into repurchase agreements that qualify for an exclusion from any automatic stay of creditors’ rights against the counterparty under applicable insolvency law in the event of the counterparty’s insolvency.

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Reverse Repurchase Agreements and Dollar Roll Transactions

Reverse repurchase agreement transactions involve the sale of U.S. government securities held by the Fund, with an agreement that the Fund will repurchase such securities at an agreed upon price and date. The Fund will employ reverse repurchase agreements when necessary to meet unanticipated net redemptions so as to avoid liquidating other portfolio investments during unfavorable market conditions. At the time it enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, the Fund will place in a segregated custodial account cash and/or liquid assets having a dollar value equal to the repurchase price. Reverse repurchase agreements are considered to be borrowings under the 1940 Act. Reverse repurchase agreements, together with other permitted borrowings, may constitute up to 33 1/3% of the Fund’s total assets. Under the 1940 Act, the Fund is required to maintain continuous asset coverage of 300% with respect to borrowings and to sell (within three days) sufficient portfolio holdings to restore such coverage if it should decline to less than 300% due to market fluctuations or otherwise, even if such liquidations of the Fund’s holdings may be disadvantageous from an investment standpoint. Leveraging by means of borrowing may exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of portfolio securities or the Fund’s NAV, and money borrowed will be subject to interest and other costs (which may include commitment fees and/or the cost of maintaining minimum average balances) which may or may not exceed the income received from the securities purchased with borrowed funds. In order to enhance portfolio returns and manage prepayment risks, The Fund may engage in dollar roll transactions with respect to mortgage securities issued by GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC. In a dollar roll transaction, the Fund sells a mortgage security held in the portfolio to a financial institutional such as a bank or broker-dealer, and simultaneously agrees to repurchase a substantially similar security (same type, coupon and maturity) from the institution at a later date at an agreed upon price. The mortgage securities that are repurchased will bear the same interest rate as those sold, but generally will be collateralized by different pools of mortgages with different prepayment histories. During the period between the sale and repurchase, the Fund will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments on the securities sold. Proceeds of the sale will be invested in short-term instruments, and the income from these investments, together with any additional fee income received on the sale, could generate income for the Fund exceeding the yield on the sold security. When the Fund enters into a dollar roll transaction, cash and/or liquid assets of the Fund, in a dollar amount sufficient to make payment for the obligations to be repurchased, are segregated with its custodian at the trade date. These securities are marked daily and are maintained until the transaction is settled.

Whether a reverse repurchase agreement or dollar-roll transaction produces a gain for the Fund depends upon the “costs of the agreements” (e.g., a function of the difference between the amount received upon the sale of its securities and the amount to be spent upon the purchase of the same or “substantially the same” security) and the income and gains of the securities purchased with the proceeds received from the sale of the mortgage security. If the income and gains on the securities purchased with the proceeds of the agreements exceed the costs of the agreements, then the Fund’s NAV will increase faster than otherwise would be the case; conversely, if the income and gains on such securities purchased fail to exceed the costs of the structure, NAV will decline faster than otherwise would be the case. Reverse repurchase agreements and dollar roll transactions, as leveraging techniques, may increase the Fund’s yield in the manner described above; however, such transactions also increase the Fund’s risk to capital and may result in a shareholder’s loss of principal.

Short Sales

The Fund may make a short sale of securities it already owns or has the right to acquire at no added cost through conversion or exchange of other securities it owns (referred to as short sales against the box). In a short sale that is not against the box, the Fund sells a security, which it does not own, in anticipation of a decline in the market value of the security. To complete the sale, the Fund must borrow the security generally from the broker through which the short sale is made) in order to make delivery to the buyer. The Fund must replace the security borrowed by purchasing it at the market price at the time of replacement. The Fund is said

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to have a short position in the securities sold until it delivers them to the broker. The period during which the Fund has a short position can range from one day to more than a year. Until the Fund replaces the security, the proceeds of the short sale are retained by the broker, and the Fund must pay to the broker a negotiated portion of any dividends or interest, which accrues during the period of the loan. To meet current margin requirements, the Fund must deposit with the broker additional cash or securities so that it maintains with the broker a total deposit equal to 150% of the current market value of the securities sold short (100% of the current market value if a security is held in the account that is convertible or exchangeable into the security sold short within ninety (90) days without restriction other than the payment of money).

Short sales by the Fund that are not made against the box create opportunities to increase the Fund’s return but, at the same time, involve specific risk considerations and may be considered a speculative technique. Since the Fund in effect profits from a decline in the price of the securities sold short without the need to invest the full purchase price of the securities on the date of the short sale, the Fund’s net asset value per share tends to increase more when the securities it has sold short decrease in value, and to decrease more when the securities it has sold short increase in value, than would otherwise be the case if it had not engaged in such short sales. The amount of any gain will be decreased, and the amount of any loss increased, by the amount of any premium, dividends or interest the Fund may be required to pay in connection with the short sale. Short sales theoretically involve unlimited loss potential, as the market price of securities sold short may continually increase, although the Fund may mitigate such losses by replacing the securities sold short before the market price has increased significantly. Under adverse market conditions the Fund might have difficulty purchasing securities to meet its short sale delivery obligations, and might have to sell portfolio securities to raise the capital necessary to meet its short sale obligations at a time when fundamental investment considerations would not favor such sales.

If the Fund makes a short sale against the box, the Fund would not immediately deliver the securities sold and would not receive the proceeds from the sale. The seller is said to have a short position in the securities sold until it delivers the securities sold, at which time it receives the proceeds of the sale. To secure its obligation to deliver securities sold short, the Fund will deposit in escrow in a separate account with the custodian an equal amount of the securities sold short or securities convertible into or exchangeable for such securities. The Fund can close out its short position by purchasing and delivering an equal amount of the securities sold short, rather than by delivering securities already held by the Fund, because the Fund might want to continue to receive interest and dividend payments on securities in its portfolio that are convertible into the securities sold short.

The Fund’s decision to make a short sale against the box may be a technique to hedge against market risks when the adviser or sub-adviser believes that the price of a security may decline, causing a decline in the value of a security owned by the Fund or a security convertible into or exchangeable for such security. In such case, any future losses in the Fund’s long position would be reduced by a gain in the short position. The extent to which such gains or losses in the long position are reduced will depend upon the amount of securities sold short relative to the amount of the securities the Fund owns, either directly or indirectly, and, in the case where the Fund owns convertible securities, changes in the investment values or conversion premiums of such securities.

In the view of the SEC, a short sale involves the creation of a senior security as such term is defined in the 1940 Act, unless the sale is against the box and the securities sold short are placed in a segregated account (not with the broker), or unless the Fund’s obligation to deliver the securities sold short is “covered” by placing in a segregated account (not with the broker) cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid debt or equity securities in an amount equal to the difference between the market value of the securities sold short at the time of the short sale and any such collateral required to be deposited with a broker in connection with the sale (not including the proceeds from the short sale), which difference is adjusted daily for changes in the value of the securities sold short. The total value of the cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid debt or equity securities deposited with the broker and otherwise segregated may not at any time be less than the market value of the securities sold short at the time of the short sale. The Fund will comply with these requirements. In addition, as a matter of policy, the Fund’s Board has determined that the Fund will not make short sales of

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securities or maintain a short position if to do so could create liabilities or require collateral deposits and segregation of assets aggregating more than 25% of the Fund’s total assets, taken at market value.

The extent to which the Fund may enter into short sales transactions may be limited by the Code requirements for qualification of the Fund as a RIC. (See “Dividends, Distributions and Taxes.”)

Swaps, Swap Agreements and Options on Swap Agreements

Swap transactions, include, but are not limited to, swap agreements on interest rates, security or commodity indices, specific securities and commodities and credit and event-linked swaps.

To the extent the Fund may invest in foreign currency-denominated securities, it may also invest in currency exchange rate swap agreements. The Fund may also enter into options on swap agreements (“swap options”). The Fund may enter into swap transactions for any legal purpose consistent with its investment objective and policies, such as for the purpose of attempting to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets, to protect against currency fluctuations, as a duration management technique, to protect against any increase in the price of securities the Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date, or to gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible.

Swap agreements are two party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors for periods ranging from a few weeks to more than one year. In a standard “swap” transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments, which may be adjusted for an interest factor. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are generally calculated with respect to a “notional amount,” i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate, in a particular foreign currency, or in a “basket” of securities or commodities representing a particular index. Forms of swap agreements include interest rate caps, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates exceed a specified rate, or “cap”; interest rate floors, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates fall below a specified rate, or “floor”; and interest rate collars, under which a party sells a cap and purchases a floor or vice versa in an attempt to protect itself against interest rate movements exceeding given minimum or maximum levels. Consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and general investment policies, the Fund may invest in commodity swap agreements. For example, an investment in a commodity swap agreement may involve the exchange of floating-rate interest payments for the total return on a commodity index. In a total return commodity swap, the Fund will receive the price appreciation of a commodity index, a portion of the index, or a single commodity in exchange for paying an agreed-upon fee. If the commodity swap is for one period, the Fund may pay a fixed fee, established at the outset of the swap. However, if the term of the commodity swap is more than one period, with interim swap payments, the Fund may pay an adjustable or floating fee. With a “floating” rate, the fee may be pegged to a base rate, such as the LIBOR, and is adjusted each period. Therefore, if interest rates increase over the term of the swap contract, the Fund may be required to pay a higher fee at each swap reset date.

The Fund may enter into credit swap agreements. The “buyer” in a credit default contract is obligated to pay the “seller” a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no event of default on an underlying reference obligation has occurred. If an event of default occurs, the seller must pay the buyer the full notional value, or “par value,” of the reference obligation in exchange for the reference obligation. The Fund may be either the buyer or seller in a credit default swap transaction. If the Fund is a buyer and no event of default occurs, the Fund will lose its investment and recover nothing. However, if an event of default occurs, the Fund (if the buyer) will receive the full notional value of the reference obligation that may have little or no value. As a seller, the Fund receives a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the contract, which typically is between six months and three years, provided that there is no default event. If an event of default occurs, the seller must pay the buyer the full notional value of the reference obligation. Credit default swap transactions involve greater risks than if the Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly.

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A swap option is a contract that gives one counterparty the right (but not the obligation) in return for payment of a premium, to enter into a new swap agreement or to shorten, extend, cancel or otherwise modify an existing swap agreement, at some designated future time on specified terms. The Fund that may engage in swaps may write (sell) and purchase put and call swap options.

Most swap agreements entered into by the Fund would calculate the obligations of the parties to the agreement on a “net basis.” Consequently, the Fund’s current obligations (or rights) under a swap agreement will generally be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement based on the relative values of the positions held by each party to the agreement (the “net amount”). The Fund’s current obligations under a swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owed to the Fund) and any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed to a swap counterparty will be covered by the segregation of assets determined to be liquid by the sub-adviser in accordance with procedures established by the Board, to avoid any potential leveraging of the Fund’s portfolio. Obligations under swap agreements so covered will not be construed to be “senior securities” for purposes of the Fund’s investment restriction concerning senior securities. The Fund will not enter into a swap agreement with any single party if the net amount owed or to be received under existing contracts with that party would exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets.

Whether the Fund’s use of swap agreements or swap options will be successful in furthering its investment objective of total return will depend on the sub-adviser’s ability to predict correctly whether certain types of investments are likely to produce greater returns than other investments. Because they are two party contracts and because they may have terms of greater than seven days, swap agreements may be considered to be illiquid. Moreover, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under a swap agreement in the event of the default or bankruptcy of a swap agreement counterparty. The Fund will enter into swap agreements only with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness (generally, such counterparties would have to be eligible counterparties under the terms of the Fund’s repurchase agreement guidelines). Certain restrictions imposed on the Fund by the Code may limit the Fund’s ability to use swap agreements. The swaps market is a relatively new market and is largely unregulated. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including potential government regulation, could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements.

Depending on the terms of the particular option agreement, the Fund will generally incur a greater degree of risk when it writes a swap option than it will incur when it purchases a swap option. When the Fund purchases a swap option, it risks losing only the amount of the premium it has paid should it decide to let the option expire unexercised. However, when the Fund writes a swap option, upon exercise of the option the Fund will become obligated according to the terms of the underlying agreement.

Certain swap agreements are exempt from most provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”) and, therefore, are not regulated as futures or commodity option transactions under the CEA, pursuant to regulations approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”). To qualify for this exemption, a swap agreement must be entered into by “eligible participants,” which includes the following, provided the participants’ total assets exceed established levels: a bank or trust company, savings association or credit union, insurance company, investment company subject to regulation under the 1940 Act, commodity pool, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, organization, trust or other entity, employee benefit plan, governmental entity, broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, natural person, or regulated foreign person. To be eligible, natural persons and most other entities must have total assets exceeding $10 million; commodity pools and employee benefit plans must have assets exceeding $5 million. In addition, an eligible swap transaction must meet three conditions. First, the swap agreement may not be part of a fungible class of agreements that are standardized as to their material economic terms. Second, the creditworthiness of parties with actual or potential obligations under the swap agreement must be a material consideration in entering into or determining the terms of the swap agreement, including pricing, cost or credit enhancement terms. Third,

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swap agreements may not be entered into and traded on or through a multilateral transaction execution facility. This exemption is not exclusive, and participants may continue to rely on existing exclusions for swaps, such as the Policy Statement issued in July 1989 which recognized a safe harbor for swap transactions from regulation as futures or commodity option transactions under the CEA or its regulations. The Policy Statement applies to swap transactions settled in cash that: (1) have individually tailored terms; (2) lack exchange-style offset and the use of a clearing organization or margin system; (3) are undertaken in conjunction with a line of business; and (4) are not marketed to the public.

Temporary Defensive and Other Short-Term Positions

Investing in certain short-term, high-quality debt instruments and in U.S. government securities is done for the following purposes: (i) to meet anticipated day-to-day operating expenses; (ii) pending the adviser’s or sub-adviser’s ability to invest cash inflows; (iii) to permit the Fund to meet redemption requests; and (iv) for temporary defensive purposes. The Fund may also invest in such securities if the Fund’s assets are insufficient for effective investment in equities.

Although it is expected that the Fund will normally be invested consistent with its investment objectives and policies, the short-term instruments in which the Fund may invest include: (i) short-term obligations of the U.S. government and its agencies, instrumentalities, authorities or political subdivisions; (ii) other short-term debt securities; (iii) commercial paper, including master notes; (iv) bank obligations, including certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers’ acceptances; and (v) repurchase agreements. When investing for the purposes indicated above, the Fund will normally invest in short-term instruments that do not have a maturity of greater than one year. To the extent the Fund is engaged in temporary defensive investments, it will not be pursuing its investment objective.

When-Issued Securities and Delayed-Delivery Transactions

In order to secure prices or yields deemed advantageous at the time, the Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or a delayed-delivery basis generally 15 to 45 days after the commitment is made. The Fund will enter into a when-issued transaction for the purpose of acquiring portfolio securities and not for the purpose of leverage. In such transactions, delivery of the securities occurs beyond the normal settlement periods, but no payment or delivery is made by, and no interest accrues to, the Fund prior to the actual delivery or payment by the other party to the transaction. Due to fluctuations in the value of securities purchased on a when-issued or a delayed-delivery basis, the yields obtained on such securities may be higher or lower than the yields available in the market on the dates when the investments are actually delivered to the buyers. Similarly, the sale of securities for delayed-delivery can involve the risk that the prices available in the market when delivery is made may actually be higher than those obtained in the transaction itself. The Fund will establish a segregated account with the custodian consisting of cash and/or liquid assets in an amount equal to the amount of its when-issued and delayed-delivery commitments which will be “marked to market” daily. The Fund will only make commitments to purchase such securities with the intention of actually acquiring the securities, but the Fund may sell these securities before the settlement date if it is deemed advisable as a matter of investment strategy. In these cases, the Fund may realize a taxable gain or loss. When the Fund engages in when-issued, forward commitment and delayed settlement transactions, it relies on the other party to consummate the trade. Failure of such party to do so may result in the Fund’s incurring a loss or missing an opportunity to obtain a price credited to be advantageous.

When the time comes to pay for the securities acquired on a delayed-delivery basis, the Fund will meet its obligations from the available cash flow, sale of the securities held in the segregated account, sale of other securities or, although it would not normally expect to do so, from sale of the when-issued securities themselves (which may have a market value greater or less than the Fund’s payment obligation). Depending on market conditions, the Fund could experience fluctuations in share price as a result of delayed delivery or when-issued purchases.

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FUNDAMENTAL AND NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

All percentage limitations set forth below apply immediately after a purchase or initial investment, and any subsequent change in any applicable percentage resulting from market fluctuations will not require elimination of any security from the portfolio.

Fundamental Investment Restrictions

The investment objective of the Fund is a fundamental policy and may not be changed without a shareholder vote. The Fund has adopted the following investment restrictions as fundamental policies which means they cannot be change without the approval of the holders of a “majority” of the Fund’s outstanding shares, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act. The term “majority” is defined in the 1940 Act as the lesser of: (1) 67% or more of the Fund’s shares present at a meeting of shareholders at which the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are present in person or by proxy; or (2) more than 50% of the Fund’s outstanding shares.

As a matter of fundamental policy, the Fund may not:

1. issue any senior security (as defined in the 1940 Act), except that: (a) the Fund may enter into commitments to purchase securities in accordance with the Fund’s investment program, including reverse repurchase agreements, foreign exchange contracts, delayed delivery and when-issued securities, which may be considered the issuance of senior securities; (b) the Fund may engage in transactions that may result in the issuance of a senior security to the extent permitted under applicable regulations, interpretation of the 1940 Act or an exemptive order; (c) the Fund may engage in short sales of securities to the extent permitted in its investment program and other restrictions; (d) the purchase or sale of futures contracts and related options shall not be considered to involve the issuance of senior securities; and (e) subject to fundamental restrictions, the Fund may borrow money as authorized by the 1940 Act;

2. invest in a security that would cause the Fund to fail the asset diversification requirements as set forth in Section 851(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

3. concentrate its investments by investing more than 25% of its assets in the securities of issuers in any one industry. This limit will not apply to oil and gas related securities and to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities;

4. invest in commodity contracts, except that the Fund may, to the extent appropriate under its investment program, purchase securities of companies engaged in such activities, may enter into transactions in financial and index futures contracts and related options, and may enter into forward currency contracts;

5. purchase real estate, interests in real estate or real estate limited partnership interest except that, to the extent appropriate under its investment program, the Fund may invest in securities secured by real estate or interests therein or issued by companies, including REITs, which deal in real estate or interests therein;

6. make loans, except that, to the extent appropriate under its investment program, the Fund may: (a) purchase bonds, debentures or other debt securities, including short-term obligations; (b) enter into repurchase transactions; and (c) lend portfolio securities provided that the value of such loaned securities does not exceed one-third of the Fund’s total assets;

7. borrow money, except that: (a) the Fund may enter into certain futures contracts and options related thereto; (b) the Fund may enter into commitments to purchase securities in accordance with the Fund’s investment program, including delayed delivery and when-issued securities and reverse repurchase agreements; (c) for temporary emergency purposes, the Fund may borrow money in amounts not

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exceeding 5% of the value of its total assets at the time when the loan is made; (d) the Fund may pledge its portfolio securities or receivables or transfer or assign or otherwise encumber then in an amount not exceeding one-third of the value of its total assets; and (e) for purposes of leveraging, the Fund may borrow money from banks (including its custodian bank), only if, immediately after such borrowing, the value of the Fund’s assets, including the amount borrowed, less its liabilities, is equal to at least 300% of the amount borrowed, plus all outstanding borrowings. If at any time, the value of the Fund’s assets fails to meet the 300% asset coverage requirement relative only to leveraging, the Fund will, within three days (not including Sundays and holidays), reduce its borrowings to the extent necessary to meet the 300% test. The Fund will only invest in reverse repurchase agreements up to 5% of the Fund’s total assets; or

8. act as underwriter of securities except to the extent that, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities by the Fund, the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter under the provisions of the 1933 Act.

Non-Fundamental Investment Policies

The Board has adopted the following non-fundamental investment restrictions which may be changed by the Board and without shareholder vote:

1. invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. Illiquid securities are securities that are not readily marketable or cannot be disposed of promptly within seven days and in the usual course of business without taking a materially reduced price. Such securities include, but are not limited to, time deposits and repurchase agreements with maturities longer than seven days. Securities that may be resold under Rule 144A or securities offered pursuant to Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act shall not be deemed illiquid solely by reason of being unregistered. The adviser shall determine whether a particular security is deemed to be liquid based on the trading markets for the specific security and other factors; or

2. purchase the securities of any other investment company, except as permitted under the 1940 Act.

The Fund has also adopted a non-fundamental policy as required by Rule 35d-1 under the 1940 Act to invest, under normal circumstances at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities (including common and preferred stocks, warrants and convertible securities) of Russian companies. The Fund has also adopted a policy to provide its shareholders with at least 60 days’ prior written notice of any change in such investment policy. If, subsequent to an investment, the 80% requirement is no longer met, the Fund’s future investments will be made in a manner that will bring the Fund into compliance with this policy.

The Fund is a non-diversified fund. The Fund is not limited by the 1940 Act in the proportion of assets that it may invest in the obligations of a single issuer. The investment of a large percentage of the Fund’s assets in the securities of a small number of issuers may cause the Fund’s share price to fluctuate more than that of a diversified investment company.

If a percentage limitation is satisfied at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in such percentage resulting from a change in the value of the Fund’s investments will not constitute a violation of such limitation, except that any borrowing by the Fund that exceeds the fundamental investment limitations stated above must be reduced to meet such limitations within the period required by the 1940 Act (currently three days). Otherwise, the Fund may continue to hold a security even though it causes the Fund to exceed a percentage limitation because of fluctuation in the value of the Fund’s assets.

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

A change in securities held in the portfolio of the Fund is known as “portfolio turnover” and may involve the payment by the Fund of dealer mark-ups or brokerage or underwriting commissions and other transaction costs

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on the sale of securities, as well as on the reinvestment of the proceeds in other securities. Portfolio turnover rate for a fiscal year is the percentage determined by dividing the lesser of the cost of purchases or proceeds from sales of portfolio securities by the average of the value of portfolio securities during such year, all excluding securities whose maturities at acquisition were one year or less. The Fund cannot accurately predict its turnover rate, however the rate will be higher when the Fund finds it necessary to significantly change its portfolio to adopt a temporary defensive position or respond to economic or market events. A high turnover rate would increase expenses and may involve realization of capital gains by the Fund. The Fund’s historical turnover rates are included in the Financial Highlights tables in the Prospectus.

DISCLOSURE OF THE FUND’S PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

The Fund is required to file its complete portfolio holdings schedule with the SEC on a quarterly basis. This schedule is filed with the Fund’s annual and semi-annual shareholder reports on Form N-CSR for the second and fourth fiscal quarters and on Form N-Q for the first and third fiscal quarters.

In addition, the Fund posts its portfolio holdings schedule on ING’s website on a calendar-quarter basis and it is available 30 calendar days following the previous calendar quarter. The Fund may also post its complete or partial portfolio holdings on its website as of a specified date. The portfolio holdings schedule is as of the last day of the previous calendar quarter (i.e., the Fund will post the quarter-ending June 30 holdings on July 31).

The Fund also compiles a list composed of its 10 largest holdings (“Top Ten”). This information is produced monthly, and is made available on ING’s website, on the tenth day of each month. The Top Ten holdings information is as of the last day of the previous month.

Investors (both individual and institutional), financial intermediaries that distribute the Fund’s shares and most third parties may receive the Fund’s annual or semi-annual shareholder reports, or view them on ING’s website, along with the Fund’s portfolio holdings schedule. The Top Ten list also is provided in quarterly Fund descriptions that are included in the offering materials of variable life insurance products and variable annuity contracts.

Other than in regulatory filings or on ING’s website, the Fund may provide its portfolio holdings to certain unaffiliated third parties and affiliates when the Fund has a legitimate business purpose for doing so. Unless otherwise noted below, the Fund’s disclosure of its portfolio holdings will be on an as-needed basis, with no lag time between the date of which the information is requested and the date the information is provided. Specifically, the Fund’s disclosure of its portfolio holdings may include disclosure:

• to the Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm, named herein, for use in providing audit opinions;

• to financial printers for the purpose of preparing Fund regulatory filings;

• for the purpose of due diligence regarding a merger or acquisition;

• to a new adviser or sub-adviser prior to the commencement of its management of the Fund;

• to rating and ranking agencies such as Bloomberg, Morningstar, Lipper and S&P (such agencies may receive more data from the Fund than is posted on the Fund’s website);

• to consultants for use in providing asset allocation advice in connection with investments by affiliated funds-of-funds in the Fund;

• to service providers, such as proxy voting and class action services providers, on a daily basis, in connection with their providing services benefiting the Fund;

• to a third party for purposes of effecting in-kind redemptions of securities to facilitate orderly redemption of portfolio assets and minimal impact on remaining Fund shareholders; or

• to certain third parties, on a weekly basis with no lag time, that have financed the Fund’s Class B shares.

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In all instances of such disclosure the receiving party, by agreement, is subject to a duty of confidentiality, including a duty not to trade on such information.

The Fund’s Board has adopted policies and procedures (“Policies”) designed to ensure that disclosure of information regarding the Fund’s portfolio securities is in the best interests of Fund shareholders, including procedures to address conflicts between the interests of the Fund’s shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the Fund’s adviser, sub-adviser, principal underwriter or any affiliated person of the Fund, its adviser, or its principal underwriter, on the other. Such Policies authorize the Fund’s administrator to implement the Board’s policies and direct the administrator to document the expected benefit to shareholders. Among other considerations, the administrator is directed to consider whether such disclosure may create an advantage for the recipient or its affiliates or their clients over that of the Fund’s shareholders. Similarly, the administrator is directed to consider, among other things, whether the disclosure of portfolio holdings creates a conflict between the interests of shareholders and the interests of the adviser, sub-adviser(s), principal underwriter and their affiliates. The Board has authorized the senior officers of the Fund’s administrator to authorize the release of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, as necessary, in conformity with the foregoing principles and to monitor for compliance with the Policies. The Fund’s administrator reports quarterly to the Board regarding the implementation of the Policies.

The Fund has the following ongoing arrangements with certain third parties to provide the Fund’s full portfolio holdings:

Party	Purpose	Frequency	Time Lag Between Date of Information and Date Information Released
Societe Generale Constellation	Class B shares financing	Weekly	None
ISS Governance Services, a unit of RiskMetrics Group, Inc.	Proxy Voting & Class Action Services	Daily	None
Charles River Development	Compliance	Daily	None

All of the arrangements in the table above are subject to the Policies adopted by the Board to ensure such disclosure is for a legitimate business purpose and is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Fund’s Board must approve any material change to the Policies. The Policies may not be waived, or exceptions made, without the consent of ING’s Legal Department. All waivers and exceptions involving any of the Fund will be disclosed to the Fund’s Board no later than its next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting. No compensation or other consideration may be received by the Fund, the adviser, or any other party in connection with the disclosure of portfolio holdings in accordance with the Policies.

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MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST

Management of the Trust

Set forth in the table below is information about each Trustee of the Trust.

Name, Address and Age	Position(s) Held with the Trust	Term of Office and Length of Time Served (1)	Principal Occupation(s) – During the Past 5 Years	Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee (2)(3)	Other Directorships held by Trustee
Independent Trustees
Colleen D. Baldwin 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 49	Trustee	November 2007 – Present	Consultant Glautaum Partners, LLC (January 2009 – Present); President, National Charity League/Canaan Parish Board (June 2008 - Present) and Consultant (January 2005 - Present). Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Ivy Asset Management Group (April 2002 – October 2004).	145	None.
John V. Boyer 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 56	Trustee	January 2005 – Present	President, Bechtler Arts Foundation (January 2008 - Present). Formerly, Consultant (July 2007 – February 2008); President and Chief Executive Officer, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute (March 2006 – July 2007), and Executive Director, The Mark Twain House & Museum (4) (September 1989 – March 2006).	145	None.
Patricia W. Chadwick 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 61	Trustee	January 2006 – Present	Consultant and President, Ravengate Partners LLC (January 2000 – Present).	145	Wisconsin Energy (June 2006 – Present).
Peter S. Drotch 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 67	Trustee	November 2007 – Present	Retired. Formerly, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.	145	First Marblehead Corporation (September 2003- Present).
J. Michael Earley 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 64	Trustee	February 2002 – Present	Retired. Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bankers Trust Company, N.A. Des Moines (June 1992 – December 2008).	145	Bankers Trust Company, N.A. Des Moines (June 1992 – Present) and Midamerica Financial Corporation (December 2002 - Present).
Patrick W. Kenny 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 66	Trustee	January 2005 – Present	Retired. Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Insurance Society (June 2001 – June 2009).	145	Assured Guaranty Ltd. (April 2004 – Present) and Odyssey Re Holdings Corp. (November 2006 – Present).
Sheryl K. Pressler 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 58	Trustee	January 2006 – Present	Consultant (May 2001 – Present).	145	Stillwater Mining Company (May 2002 – Present).

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Name, Address and Age	Position(s) Held with the Trust	Term of Office and Length of Time Served (1)	Principal Occupation(s) – During the Past 5 Years	Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee (2)(3)	Other Directorships held by Trustee
Roger B. Vincent 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 64	Chairperson and Trustee	February 2002 – Present	President, Springwell Corporation (March 1989 – Present).	145	UGI Corporation (February 2006 – Present) and UGI Utilities, Inc. (February 2006 – Present).
Trustees who are “Interested Persons”
Robert W. Crispin(5) 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 62	Trustee	November 2007 – Present	Retired. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ING Investment Management Co. (June 2001 – December 2007).	145	ING Canada Inc. (December 2004 – Present) and ING Bank fsb (June 2001 – Present).
Shaun P. Mathews(5) 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 54	Trustee	November 2007 – Present	President and Chief Executive Officer, ING Investments, LLC (6) (November 2006 – Present). Formerly, President, ING Mutual Funds and Investment Products (November 2004 – November 2006) and Chief Marketing Officer, ING USFS (April 2002 – October 2004).	187	ING Services Holding Company, Inc. (May 2000 – Present); Southland Life Insurance Company (June 2002 – Present); and ING Capital Corporation, LLC, ING Funds Distributor, LLC (7), ING Funds Services, LLC (8), ING Investments, LLC (6) and ING Pilgrim Funding, Inc. (December 2005 – Present).

(1) Trustees serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The tenure of each Trustee is subject to the Board’s retirement policy which states that each duly elected or appointed Trustee who is not an “interested person” of the Trusts, as defined in the 1940 Act, as amended (“Independent Trustees”), shall retire from service as a Trustee at the conclusion of the first regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the Board that is held after: (a) the Trustee reaches the age of 70, if that Trustee qualifies for a retirement benefit as discussed in the Board’s retirement policy; or (b) the Trustee reaches the age 72 or has served as a Trustee for 15 years, which ever comes first, if that Trustee does not qualify for the retirement benefit. A unanimous vote of the Board may extend the retirement date of a Trustee for up to one year. An extension may be permitted if the retirement would trigger a requirement to hold a meeting of shareholders of the Trusts under applicable law, whether for purposes of appointing a successor to the Trustee or if otherwise necessary under applicable law, in which case the extension would apply until such time as the shareholder meeting can be held or is no longer needed.

(2) For the purposes of this table, “Fund Complex” means the following investment companies: ING Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund, ING Equity Trust; ING Funds Trust; ING Global Advantage and Premium Opportunity Fund; ING Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund; ING International High Dividend Equity Income Fund; ING Investors Trust; ING Mayflower Trust; ING Mutual Funds; ING Partners, Inc.; ING Prime Rate Trust; ING Risk Managed Natural Resources Fund; ING Senior Income Fund; ING Separate Portfolios Trust; ING Variable Insurance Trust; and ING Variable Products Trust. The number of Funds in the complex is as of August 31, 2009.

(3) Mr. Mathews is also Trustee of the following investment companies: ING Balanced Portfolio, Inc.; ING Intermediate Bond Portfolio; ING Money Market Portfolio; ING Series Fund, Inc.; ING Strategic Allocation Portfolios, Inc.; ING Variable Funds; and ING Variable Portfolios, Inc.

(4) Mr. Boyer held a seat on the Board of Directors of The Mark Twain House & Museum from September 1989 to November 2005. ING Groep N.V. makes non-material, charitable contributions to The Mark Twain House & Museum.

(5) Messrs. Crispin and Mathews are deemed to be “interested persons” of the Trusts as defined in the 1940 Act because of their relationship with ING Groep, N.V., the parent corporation of the Adviser, ING Investments, LLC and ING Funds Distributor, LLC.

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(6) ING Investments, LLC was previously named ING Pilgrim Investments, LLC. ING Pilgrim Investments, LLC is the successor in interest to ING Pilgrim Investments, Inc., which was previously known as Pilgrim Investments, Inc. and before that was known as Pilgrim America Investments, Inc.

(7) ING Funds Distributor, LLC is the successor in interest to ING Funds Distributor, Inc. which was previously known as ING Pilgrim Securities, Inc. and prior to that was known as Pilgrim America Securities, Inc.

(8) ING Funds Services, LLC was previously named ING Pilgrim Group, LLC. ING Pilgrim Group, LLC is the successor in interest to ING Pilgrim, Inc. which was previously known as Pilgrim Group, Inc. and prior to that was known as Pilgrim America Group, Inc.

Officers

Information about the Fund’s Officers are set forth in the table below:

Name, Address and Age	Positions Held with the Trust	Term of Office and Length of Time Served (1)	Principal Occupation(s) During the Last Five Years
Shaun P. Mathews 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 54	President and Chief Executive Officer	November 2006 – Present	President and Chief Executive Officer, ING Investments, LLC (2) (November 2006 – Present). Formerly, President, ING Mutual Funds and Investment Products (November 2004 – November 2006) and Chief Marketing Officer, ING USFS (April 2002 – October 2004).
Michael J. Roland 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 51	Executive Vice President	February 2002 – Present	Head of Mutual Fund Platform (February 2007 – Present) and Executive Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (2) and ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (December 2001 – Present). Formerly, Executive Vice President and Head of Product Management (January 2005 – January 2007); Chief Compliance Officer, ING Investments, LLC (2) and Directed Services LLC (4) (October 2004 – December 2005); and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, ING Investments, LLC (2) (December 2001 – March 2005).
Stanley D. Vyner 230 Park Ave. New York, New York 10169 Age: 59	Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Risk Officer	May 1999 – Present	Executive Vice President, ING Investments, LLC ( 2) (July 2000 – Present); and Chief Investment Risk Officer, ING Investments, LLC (2) (January 2003 – Present).
Joseph M. O’Donnell 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 54	Chief Compliance Officer Executive Vice President	November 2004 – Present March 2006 – Present	Chief Compliance Officer of the ING Funds (November 2004 – Present) and Executive Vice President of the ING Funds (March 2006 – Present). Formerly, Chief Compliance Officer of ING Investments, LLC (2) (March 2006 - July 2008); Investment Advisor Chief Compliance Officer, Directed Services LLC (4) (March 2006 - July 2008) and ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company (March 2006 – December 2006); and Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary of Atlas Securities, Inc., Atlas Advisers, Inc., and Atlas Funds (October 2001 – October 2004).
Todd Modic 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 41	Senior Vice President, Chief/Principal Financial Officer & Assistant Secretary	March 2005 – Present	Senior Vice President, ING Fund Services, LLC ( 3) (March 2005 – Present). Formerly, Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (4) (September 2002 – March 2005).

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Name, Address and Age	Positions Held with the Trust	Term of Office and Length of Time Served (1)	Principal Occupation(s) During the Last Five Years
Kimberly A. Anderson 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 45	Senior Vice President	November 2003 – Present	Senior Vice President, ING Investments, LLC ( 2) (October 2003 – Present).
Ernest J. C’DeBaca 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Age: 40	Senior Vice President	May 2006 – Present	Chief Compliance Officer, ING Investments, LLC ( 2) (July 2008 – Present); Investment Advisor Chief Compliance Officer, Directed Services LLC (4) (July 2008 – Present); Head of Retail Compliance, ING Funds Distributor, LLC (5) and ING Funds Services, LLC (3), (July 2008 – Present); and Senior Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (2) (December 2006 – Present) and ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (April 2006 – Present). ING Funds Distributor, LLC(5) (July 2008 – Present) and Directed Services LLC(4) (July 2008 – Present). ING Funds Distributor, LLC(5) (July 2008 – Present) and Direct Services LLC(4) (July 2008 – Present). Formerly, Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (January 2004 – March 2006).
Robert Terris 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Age: 39	Senior Vice President	May 2006 – Present	Senior Vice President, Head of Division Operations, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (May 2006 – Present). Formerly, Vice President of Administration, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (October 2001 – May 2006).
Maria M. Anderson 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 51	Vice President	September 2004 – Present	Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (September 2004 – Present). Formerly, Assistant Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (October 2001– September 2004).
Lauren D. Bensinger 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 55	Vice President	February 2003 – Present	Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, ING Funds Distributor, LLC (5) (August 1995 – Present); Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (2) (February 1996 – Present); and Director of Compliance, ING Investments, LLC (2) (October 2004 – Present). Formerly, Chief Compliance Officer, ING Investments, LLC (2) (October 2001 – October 2004).
William Evans 10 State House Square Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Age: 37	Vice President	September 2007 – Present	Vice President, Manager Research and Solution Group (April 2007 – Present). Formerly, Vice President, U.S. Mutual Funds and Investment Products (May 2005 – April 2007); and Senior Fund Analyst, U.S. Mutual Funds and Investment Products (May 2002 – May 2005).
Robyn L. Ichilov 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 42	Vice President and Treasurer	May 1999 – Present	Vice President and Treasurer, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (November 1995 – Present) and ING Investments, LLC (2) (August 1997 – Present).
Denise Lewis 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 45	Vice President	January 2007 – Present	Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (December 2006 – Present). Formerly, Senior Vice President, UMB Investment Services Group, LLC (November 2003 – December 2006).
Kimberly K. Springer 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 52	Vice President	March 2006 – Present	Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (March 2006 – Present). Formerly, Assistant Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (August 2004 – March 2006) and Manager, Registration Statements, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (May 2003 – August 2004).

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Name, Address and Age	Positions Held with the Trust	Term of Office and Length of Time Served (1)	Principal Occupation(s) During the Last Five Years
Craig Wheeler 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 40	Assistant Vice President	May 2008 - Present	Assistant Vice President – Director of Tax, ING Funds Services, LLC(3) (March 2008 – Present). Formerly, Tax Manager, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (March 2005 – March 2008); and Tax Senior, ING Funds Services, LLC (3) (January 2004 – March 2005).
Huey P. Falgout, Jr. 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 45	Secretary	August 2003 – Present	Chief Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (September 2003 – Present).
Theresa K. Kelety 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 46	Assistant Secretary	August 2003 – Present	Senior Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (April 2008 – Present). Formerly, Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (April 2003 - April 2008).
Kathleen Nichols 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Age: 34	Assistant Secretary	May 2008 – Present	Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (February 2008 – Present). Formerly, Associate, Ropes & Gray LLP (September 2005 – February 2008).

(1) The Officers hold office until the next annual meeting of the Trustees and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified.

(2) ING Investments, LLC was previously named ING Pilgrim Investments, LLC. ING Pilgrim Investments, LLC is the successor in interest to ING Pilgrim Investments, Inc., which was previously known as Pilgrim Investments, Inc. and before that was known as Pilgrim America Investments, Inc.

(3) ING Funds Services, LLC was previously named ING Pilgrim Group, LLC. ING Pilgrim Group, LLC is the successor in interest to ING Pilgrim Group, Inc., which was previously known as Pilgrim Group, Inc. and before that was known as Pilgrim America Group, Inc.

(4) Directed Services LLC is the successor in interest to Directed Services, Inc.

(5) ING Funds Distributor, LLC is the successor in interest to ING Funds Distributor, Inc., which was previously known as ING Pilgrim Securities, Inc., and before that was known as Pilgrim Securities, Inc., and before that was known as Pilgrim America Securities, Inc.

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Board

The Board governs the Fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of the shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who oversee the Fund’s activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the Fund, and review the Fund’s performance.

Frequency of Board Meetings

The Board currently conducts regular meetings seven (7) times a year. The Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee each meet regularly four (4) times per year; the Investment Review Committee meets six (6) times per year, the Contracts Committee meets seven (7) times per year and the remaining Committees meet as needed. In addition, the Board or the Committees may hold special meetings by telephone or in person to discuss specific matters that may require action prior to the next regular meeting. Each Committee listed below operates pursuant to a Charter approved by the Board.

Committees

Executive Committee. The Board has established an Executive Committee whose function is to act on behalf of the full Board between meetings when necessary. The Executive Committee currently consists of three (3) Independent Trustees and two (2) Trustees who are “interested persons,” as defined in the 1940 Act. The following Trustees serve as members of the Executive Committee: Ms. Pressler and Messrs. Boyer, Crispin, Mathews and Vincent. Mr. Vincent, Chairman of the Board, serves as Chairperson of the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee held eleven (11) meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008.

Audit Committee. The Board has established an Audit Committee whose functions include, among other things, to meet with the independent registered public accounting firm of the Trust to review the scope of the Trust’s audit, the Trust’s financial statements and interim accounting controls, and to meet with management concerning these matters, among other things. The Audit Committee currently consists of four (4) Independent Trustees. The following Trustees currently serve as members of the Audit Committee: Messrs. Drotch and Earley and Messes. Chadwick and Pressler. Mr. Earley currently serves as Chairperson of the Audit Committee. Messrs. Drotch and Earley have been designated as the Audit Committee’s financial experts under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

The Audit Committee held six (6) meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008.

Compliance Committee. The Board has established a Compliance Committee for the purpose of, among other things, coordinating activities between the Board and the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) of the Fund. The Compliance Committee facilitates the information flow among Board members and the CCO between Board meetings; works with the CCO and management to identify the types of reports to be submitted by the CCO to the Compliance Committee and the Board; coordinates CCO oversight activities with other ING Fund boards; and makes recommendations regarding the role, performance and oversight of the CCO. The Board also oversees quarterly compliance reporting.

The functions of the Compliance Committee also include determining the value of securities held by the Fund for which market value quotations are not readily available; overseeing management’s administration of proxy voting; and overseeing the effectiveness of the investment adviser’s usage of the Trust’s brokerage and the adviser’s compliance with changing regulations regarding the allocation of brokerage for services (other than pure trade executions). The Compliance Committee currently consists of four (4) Independent Trustees: Messrs. Boyer, Kenny and Vincent and Ms. Baldwin. Mr. Kenny currently serves as Chairperson of the Compliance Committee.

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The Compliance Committee held four (4) meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008.

Nominating and Governance Committee. The Board has established a Nominating and Governance Committee for the purpose of, among other things: (1) identifying and recommending to the Board candidates it proposes for nomination to fill Independent Trustee vacancies on the Board; (2) reviewing workload and capabilities of Independent Board members and recommending changes to size or composition of the Board, as necessary; (3) monitoring regulatory developments and recommending modifications to the Committee’s responsibilities; (4) considering and recommending the creation of additional committees or changes to Trustee policies and procedures based on rule changes and “best practices” in corporate governance; (5) conducting an annual review of the membership and chairpersons of all Board committees and of practices relating to such membership and chairpersons; (6) undertaking a periodic study of compensation paid to independent board members of investment companies and making recommendations for any compensation changes for the Independent Trustees; (7) overseeing the Board’s annual self evaluation process; and (8) developing (with assistance from management) of an annual meeting calendar for the board and its committees.

In evaluating potential candidates to fill Independent Trustee vacancies on the Board, the Nominating and Governance Committee will consider a variety of factors, but it has not at this time set any specific minimum qualifications that must be met. Specific qualifications of candidates for Board membership will be based on the needs of the Board at the time of nomination. The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominations received from shareholders and shall assess shareholder nominees in the same manner as it reviews its own nominees. A shareholder nominee for Trustee should be submitted in writing to the Trust’s/Fund’s Secretary. Any such shareholder nomination should include at a minimum the following information as to each individual proposed for nominations as Trustee: such individual’s written consent to be named in the proxy statement as a nominee (if nominated) and to serve as a Trustee (if elected), and all information relating to such individual that is required to be disclosed in the solicitation of proxies for election of Trustees, or is otherwise required, in each case under applicable federal securities laws, rules and regulations.

The Secretary shall submit all nominations received in a timely manner to the Nominating and Governence Committee. To be timely in connection with a shareholder meeting to elect Trustees, any such submission must be delivered to the Fund’s Secretary not earlier than the 90th day prior to such meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 60th day prior to such meeting or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the meeting is first made, by either the disclosure in a press release or in a document publicly filed by the Fund with the SEC.

The Nominating and Governance Committee consists of four (4) Independent Trustees: Messes. Baldwin and Chadwick and Messrs. Kenny and Vincent. Ms. Baldwin serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

The Nominating and Governance Committee held two (2) meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008.

Investment Review Committee. The Board has established two Investment Review Committees to, among other things, monitor the investment performance of the Fund and make recommendations to the Board with respect to the Fund.

The Investment Review Committee for the Domestic Equity Funds currently consists of four (4) Independent Trustees and one (1) Trustee who is an “interested person,” as defined in the 1940 Act. The following Trustees serve as members of the Investment Review Committee for the Domestic Equity Funds: Messes. Chadwick and Pressler, and Messrs. Crispin, Drotch and Earley. Ms. Chadwick serves as Chairperson of the Investment Review Committee for the Domestic Equity Funds.

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The Investment Review Committee for the Domestic Equity Funds held five (5) meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008.

The Investment Review Committee for the International/Balanced/Fixed-Income Funds currently consists of four (4) Independent Trustees and one (1) Trustee who is an “interested person,” as defined in the 1940 Act. The following Trustees serve as members of the Investment Review Committee for the International/Balanced/Fixed-Income Funds: Ms. Baldwin and Messrs. Boyer, Kenny, Mathews and Vincent. Mr. Boyer serves as Chairperson of the Investment Review Committee for the International/Balanced/Fixed-Income Funds.

The Investment Review Committee for the International/Balanced/Fixed-Income Funds held six (6) meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008.

Contracts Committee. The Board has established a Contracts Committee for the purpose of overseeing the annual renewal process relating to investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements and, at the discretion of the Board, other agreements or plans involving the ING Funds. The responsibilities of the Contracts Committee, among other things, include: (1) identifying the scope and format of information to be provided by service providers in connection with applicable renewals; (2) providing guidance to independent legal counsel regarding specific information requests to be made by such counsel on behalf of the Trustees; (3) evaluating regulatory and other developments that might have an impact on applicable review and renewal processes; (4) reporting to the Trustees its recommendations and decisions regarding the foregoing matters; (5) assisting in the preparation of a written record of the factors considered by Trustees relating to the approval and renewal of advisory and sub-advisory agreements; and (6) recommending to the Trustees specific steps to be taken by them regarding the renewal process, including, for example, proposed schedules of meetings by the Trustees. The Contracts Committee is responsible for making substantive recommendations whether to approve, renew, reject or modify agreements or plans.

The Contracts Committee currently consists of five (5) Independent Trustees: Messes. Chadwick and Pressler and Messrs. Boyer, Drotch and Vincent. Ms. Pressler serves as Chairperson of the Contracts Committee.

The Contracts Committee held ten (10) meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008.

Trustee Ownership of Securities

Share Ownership Policy

In order to further align the interests of the Independent Trustees with shareholders, it is the policy of the Board for Independent Trustees to own, beneficially, shares of one or more funds in the ING Family of Funds at all times (“Policy”). For this purpose, beneficial ownership of Fund shares includes ownership of a variable annuity contract or a variable life insurance policy whose proceeds are invested in the Fund.

Under this Policy, the initial value of investments in the ING Family of Funds that are beneficially owned by a Trustee must equal at least $100,000. Existing Trustees shall have a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed three years, from the date upon which the minimum ownership requirement was set at $100,000 in order to satisfy the foregoing requirements. A new Trustee shall satisfy the foregoing requirements within a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed three years, of becoming a Trustee. A decline in the value of the Fund’s investments will not cause a Trustee to have to make any additional investments under this Policy.

Investment in mutual funds of the ING Funds Complex by the Trustees pursuant to this Policy are subject to the market timing policies applied by the mutual funds of the ING Funds Complex to other similar investors and any provisions of the ING Fund’s Code of Ethics that otherwise applies to the Trustees.

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Set forth below is the dollar range of equity securities owned by each Trustee as of December 31, 2008:

Name of Trustee	Dollar Range of Equity Securities in the Fund as of December 31, 2008 Russia	Aggregate Dollar Range of Equity Securities in all Registered Investment Companies Overseen by Trustee in Family of Investment Companies
Independent Trustees
Colleen D. Baldwin	N/A	$10,000-$50,000*
John V. Boyer	$10,000-$50,000	$50,000-$100,000
Patricia W. Chadwick	N/A	$10,000-$50,000(1)
Peter S. Drotch	N/A	$50,000-$100,000
J. Michael Earley	N/A	Over $100,000
Patrick W. Kenny	$10,000-$50,000*	$10,000-$50,000 $50,000-$100,000*
Sheryl K. Pressler	N/A	Over $100,000*
Roger B. Vincent	N/A	Over $100,000 Over $100,000*
Trustee who is an “Interested Person”
Robert W. Crispin	N/A	N/A
Shaun P. Mathews	N/A	Over $100,000 $10,000-$50,000*

* Funds held in a 401k/Deferred Compensation Account.

(1) As of January 9, 2009, Ms. Chadwick owned over $100,000 in equity securities of ING Funds.

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Independent Trustee Ownership of Securities

Set forth in the table below is information regarding each Independent Trustee’s (and his or her immediate family members) share ownership in securities of the Fund’s adviser or principal underwriter, and the ownership of securities in an entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the adviser or principal underwriter of the Fund (not including registered investment companies) as of December 31, 2008.

Name of Trustee	Name of Owners and Relationship to Trustee	Company	Title of Class	Value of Securities	Percentage of Class
Colleen D. Baldwin	N/A	N/A	N/A	0	N/A
John V. Boyer	N/A	N/A	N/A	0	N/A
Patricia W. Chadwick	N/A	N/A	N/A	0	N/A
Peter S. Drotch	N/A	N/A	N/A	0	N/A
J. Michael Earley	N/A	N/A	N/A	0	N/A
Patrick W. Kenny	N/A	N/A	N/A	0	N/A
Sheryl K. Pressler	N/A	N/A	N/A	0	N/A
David W. C. Putnam	N/A	N/A	N/A	0	N/A
Roger B. Vincent	N/A	N/A	N/A	0	N/A

Compensation of Trustees

Each Trustee is reimbursed for expenses incurred in connection with each meeting of the Board or any Committee meeting attended. Each Independent Trustee is compensated for his or her services on a quarterly basis according to a fee schedule adopted by the Board. The fee schedule consists only of an annual retainer and does not include additional compensation for attendance at regular or special Board and Committee meetings.

The Fund pays each Trustee who is not an interested person of the Fund, a pro rata share, as described below, of: (i) an annual retainer of $200,000; (ii) Mr. Vincent, as Chairperson of the Board, receives an additional annual retainer of $75,000; (iii) Messes. Baldwin, Chadwick and Pressler and Messrs. Earley, Boyer and Kenny, as Chairpersons of Committees of the Board, each receives an additional annual retainer of $15,000, $40,000, $60,000, $30,000, $40,000 and $30,000, respectively; and (iv) out-of-pocket expenses. The pro rata share paid by the Fund are based on the Fund’s average net assets as a percentage of the average net assets of all the funds managed by the adviser or its affiliate, Directed Services LLC for which the Trustees serve in common as Trustees.

The following table sets forth information provided by the Fund’s investment adviser regarding compensation of the Trustees by the Fund and other funds managed by the adviser and its affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. Trustees and Officers of the Trust who are also directors, officers or employees of ING and its affiliates do not receive any compensation from the Fund or any other funds managed by the adviser or its affiliates.

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Compensation Table

Name of Trustee	Aggregate Compensation From Fund Russia		Total Compensation From Registrant and Fund Complex Paid to Trustees(1)(2)
Colleen D. Baldwin(3)	$	1,938	$	206,291
John V. Boyer	$	2,289	$	243,352
Patricia W. Chadwick	$	2,257	$	240,000
Robert W. Crispin(4)		N/A		N/A
Peter S. Drotch	$	1,881	$	200,000
J. Michael Earley	$	2,163	$	230,000
R. Barbara Gitenstein(5)	$	1,067	$	133,333
Patrick W. Kenny	$	2,163	$	230,000
Shaun P. Mathews(4)		N/A		N/A
Sheryl K. Pressler(3)	$	2,445	$	260,000
David W.C. Putnam(6)(7)	$	4,508	$	479,670
Roger Vincent(3)	$	2,586	$	275,000
Walter H. May(8)	$	865	$	87,333

(1) Trustee compensation includes compensation paid by funds that are not discussed in the Prospectus or SAI.

(2) Represents compensation from 170 funds (total in complex as of October 31, 2008).

(3) During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008 Messes. Baldwin and Pressler and Messrs. Kenny and Vincent deferred $37,500, $72,500, $57,500, and $68,750, respectively, of their compensation from the Fund Complex.

(4) Mr. Crispin and Mr. Mathews are “Interested Persons,” as defined by the 1940 Act, because of their affiliation with ING Groep N.V., the parent corporation of the Adviser, ING Investments, LLC and, ING Funds Distributor, LLC. Officers and Trustees who are interested persons do not receive any compensation from the Trust.

(5) Represents the second of three annual installments of retirement payments. The three installments will total $400,000.

(6) Includes $400,000 in retirement benefits paid. Mr. Putnam retired as Trustee on February 23, 2008.

(7) March 2008 includes a $400,000 Retirement Payout.

(8) January 2008 includes a $87,333 Retirement Payout representing the 2^nd installment of three installments. May retired January 11, 2007.

Retirement Policy

The Fund has adopted a retirement policy under which any Trustee who, as of May 9, 2007, had served for at least five (5) years as a Trustee of one or more ING Funds and who is not an “interested person” of such ING Funds (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) shall be entitled to a retirement payment (“Retirement Benefit”) if such Trustee: (a) retires in accordance with the retirement policy; (b) dies; or (c) becomes disabled. The Retirement Benefit shall be made promptly to, as applicable, the Trustee or the Trustee’s estate, after such retirement, death or disability in an amount equal to two times the annual compensation payable to such Trustee, as in effect at the time of his or her retirement, death or disability. The annual compensation determination shall be based upon the annual Board membership retainer fee (but not any separate annual retainer fees for chairpersons of committees and of the Board). This amount shall be paid by the ING Fund or ING Funds on whose Board the Trustee was serving at the time of his or her retirement. The retiring Trustee may elect to receive payment of his or her benefit in a lump sum or in three substantially equal payments. For the purpose of this policy, disability shall be the inability to perform the duties of a member of the Board because of the physical or mental impairment that has lasted or that can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as reasonably determined by a majority of the Board.

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CODE OF ETHICS

The Fund, the adviser, the sub-adviser and the Distributor have adopted a code of ethics (“Code of Ethics” or written supervisory procedures) governing personal trading activities of all Trustees, officers of the Fund and persons who, in connection with their regular functions, play a role in the recommendation of any purchase or sale of a security by the Fund or obtain information pertaining to such purchase or sale. The Code of Ethics is intended to prohibit fraud against the Fund that may arise from personal trading of securities that may be purchased or held by the Fund or the Fund’s shares. The Code of Ethics also prohibits short-term trading of the Fund by persons subject to the Code of Ethics. Personal trading is permitted by such persons subject to certain restrictions. However, such persons are generally required to pre-clear all security transactions with the Fund’s Compliance Department and to report all transactions on a regular basis. The sub-adviser has adopted its own Codes of Ethics to govern the personal trading activities of its personnel.

PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES

The Board has adopted proxy voting procedures and guidelines to govern the voting of proxies relating to the Fund’s portfolio securities. The proxy voting procedures delegate to the adviser the authority to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, and provide a method for responding to potential conflicts of interest. In delegating voting authority to the adviser, the Board has also approved the adviser’s proxy voting procedures, which require the adviser to vote proxies in accordance with the Fund’s proxy voting procedures and guidelines. An independent proxy voting service has been retained to assist in the voting of Fund proxies through the provision of vote analysis, implementation and recordkeeping and disclosure services. In addition, the Compliance Committee oversees the implementation of the Fund’s proxy voting procedures. A copy of the proxy voting procedures and guidelines of the Fund, including procedures of the adviser, is attached hereto as Appendix A. No later than August 31^st of each year, information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the one-year period ending June 30^th is available through the ING Funds’ website (www.ingfunds.com) or by accessing the SEC’s EDGAR database (www.sec.gov).

CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

“Control” is defined by the 1940 Act as the beneficial ownership, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, of more than 25% of the voting securities of the Trust. A control person may be able to take actions regarding the Fund without the consent or approval of shareholders. As of September 18, 2009, no person owned any of the outstanding Class I shares of the Fund. As of September 18, 2009, the Trustees and officers of the Trust as a group owned less than 1% of the Fund’s outstanding shares. As of that date, to the knowledge of management, no person owned beneficially or of record more than 5% of the outstanding shares of Class A shares of the Fund, except as set forth below. Unless otherwise indicated below, the Trusts have no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record are also owned beneficially.

Fund	Address	Class and Record Ownership	Percentage of Class	Percentage of Fund
Russia	Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. Attn: Mutual Fund Department 101 Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94104-4151	Class A	9.3%	9.3%

ADVISER

The investment adviser for the Fund is ING Investments, LLC (“Adviser” or “ING Investments”), which is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser and serves as an investment adviser to registered investment companies (or series thereof), as well as structured finance vehicles. ING Investments, subject to the authority of the Trustees of the Fund, has the overall responsibility for the management of the Fund’s portfolio subject to delegation of certain responsibilities to other investment advisers: ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. (“IIMA” or “Sub-Adviser) as the Sub-Adviser to the Fund.

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ING Investments and IIMA are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of ING Groep N.V. (NYSE: ING) (“ING Groep”). ING Groep is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, investments, life insurance and retirement services to over 75 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 50 countries. With a diverse workforce of about 125,000 people, ING comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand.

ING Investments serves pursuant to a separate investment management agreement (“Investment Advisory Agreement”) between ING Investments and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund. The Investment Advisory Agreement requires ING Investments to oversee the provision of all investment advisory and portfolio management services for the Fund. Pursuant to a separate sub-advisory agreement (“Sub-Advisory Agreement”) ING Investments has delegated certain management responsibilities to the Sub-Advisor of the Fund. ING Investments oversees the investment management of the Sub-Adviser for the Fund.

The Investment Advisory Agreement requires ING Investments to provide, subject to the supervision of the Board, investment advice and investment services to the Fund and to furnish advice and recommendations with respect to investment of the Fund’s assets and the purchase or sale of its portfolio securities. ING Investments also provides investment research and analysis. The Investment Advisory Agreement provides that ING Investments is not subject to liability to the Fund for any act or omission in the course of, or connected with, rendering services under the Investment Advisory Agreement, except by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under the Investment Advisory Agreement.

After an initial term of two years, the Investment Advisory Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement continues in effect from year to year so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by: (a) the Board; or (b) the vote of a “majority” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund’s outstanding shares voting as a single class; provided, that in either event the continuance is also approved by at least a majority of the Board who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of ING Investments or the Sub-Adviser, as the case may be, by vote cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval.

The Investment Advisory Agreement may be terminated without penalty upon notice given by the Board or by a vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding shares voting as a single class, or upon 60 days’ notice given by the Adviser. The Investment Advisory Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its “assignment” (as defined in the 1940 Act).

For information regarding the basis for the Board’s approval of the investment advisory and investment sub-advisory relationships for the Fund, please refer to the Fund’s semi-annual shareholder report dated April 30, 2009.

Advisory Fees

ING Investments bears the expense of providing its services, and pays the fees of the Sub-Adviser. For its services, the Fund pays ING Investments, expressed as an annual rate, a monthly fee in arrears equal to the following as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets during the month:

Fund	Annual Adviser Fee(1)
Russia	1.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets

(1) To seek a return on un-invested cash or for other reasons, the Fund may invest its assets in ING Institutional Prime Money Market Fund and/or one or more other money market funds advised by ING affiliates (“ING Money Market Funds”). The Fund’s purchase of shares of an ING Money Market Fund will result in the Fund paying a proportionate share of the expenses of the ING Money Market Fund. The Fund’s Adviser will waive its fee in an amount equal to the advisory fee received by the adviser of the ING Money Market Fund in which the Fund invests resulting from the Fund’s investment into the ING Money Market Fund.

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Total Advisory Fees Paid By The Fund

The following table set forth the total amounts the Fund paid to ING Investments for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:

Fund	October 31
	2008		2007		2006
Russia	$	10,207,354	$	10,861,996	$	7,198,140

EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENTS

ING Investments has entered into an expense limitation agreement with the Fund pursuant to which ING Investments has agreed to waive or limit its fees. In connection with the agreement and certain U.S. tax requirements, ING Investments will assume other expenses so that the total annual ordinary operating expenses of the Fund (which exclude interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, other investment-related costs, extraordinary expenses (and acquired fund fees and expenses) such as litigation, other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business), and expenses of any counsel or other persons or services retained by the Fund’s Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of ING Investments or the Sub-Adviser do not exceed the following expense limitation:

Fund	Class I
Russia	3.10

The Fund may at a later date reimburse ING Investments for management fees waived and other expenses assumed by ING Investments during the previous thirty-six (36) months, but only if, after such reimbursement, the Fund’s expense ratio does not exceed the percentage described above. ING Investments will only be reimbursed for fees waived or expenses assumed after the effective date of the expense limitation agreement.

The expense limitation agreement for the Fund provides that the expense limitation shall continue until March 1, 2010. The expense limitation is contractual and, after the initial term, shall renew automatically for one-year terms unless ING Investments provides written notice of termination of the agreement to the Independent Chairperson of the Board within ninety (90) days’ of the end of the then-current term for the Fund or upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Expense Limitation Agreement may also be terminated by the Trust, without payment of any penalty, upon written notice to ING Investments at its principal place of business within ninety (90) days’ of the end of the then-current term for the Fund.

SUB-ADVISER

The Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund provides that ING Investments, with the approval of the Trust’s Board, may select and employ an investment adviser to serve as a sub-adviser for the Fund, and shall monitor the sub-adviser’s investment programs and results, and coordinate the investment activities of the sub-adviser to ensure compliance with regulatory restrictions. ING Investments pays all of its expenses arising from the performance of its obligations under the Investment Advisory Agreement, including all fees payable to the sub-adviser and executive salaries and expenses of the Trustees and officers of the Trust who are employees of ING Investments or its affiliates. The sub-adviser pays all of its expenses arising from the performance of its obligations under the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Subject to the expense reimbursement provisions described in this SAI, other expenses incurred in the operation of the Fund are borne by the Fund, including, without limitation, investment advisory fees; brokerage commissions; interest; legal fees and expenses of attorneys; fees of independent registered public

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accounting firms, transfer agents and dividend disbursing agents, accounting agents, and custodians; the expense of obtaining quotations for calculating the Fund’s NAV; taxes, if any, and the preparation of the Fund’s tax returns and any other expenses (including clerical expenses) of issue, sale, repurchase or redemption of shares; fees and expenses of registering and maintaining the registration of shares of the Fund under federal and state laws and regulations; expenses of printing and distributing reports, notices and proxy materials to existing shareholders; expenses of printing and filing reports and other documents filed with governmental agencies; expenses of annual and special shareholder meetings; expenses of printing and distributing prospectuses and statements of additional information to existing shareholders; fees and expenses of Trustees of the Trust who are not employees of ING Investments or the Sub-Adviser, or its affiliates; membership dues in trade associations; insurance premiums; and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses.

The Sub-Advisory Agreement may be terminated without payment of any penalties by ING Investments, the Board, on behalf of the Fund, or the shareholders of the Fund upon sixty (60) days’ written notice. Otherwise, after an initial term of two years, the Sub-Advisory Agreement will remain in effect for from year to year, subject to the annual approval of the appropriate Board, on behalf of the Fund, or the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities, and the vote, cast in person at a meeting duly called and held, of a majority of the Trustees, on behalf of the Fund who are not parties to the Sub-Advisory Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any such party.

Pursuant to an Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement dated December 7, 2005, and the first amendment to the amended and restated sub-advisory agreement on December 1, 2006, between ING Investments and IIMA, IIMA serves as Sub-Adviser to the Fund. In this capacity, IIMA, subject to the supervision and control of ING Investments and the Trustees of the Fund, on behalf of the Fund, manages the Fund’s portfolio investments consistently with the Fund’s investment objective, and executes any of the Fund’s investment policies that it deems appropriate to utilize from time to time. Located at Prinses Beatrixlaan 15, 2595 AK, The Hague, The Netherlands, IIMA operates under the collective management of ING Investment Management.

Sub-Advisory Fee

As compensation to the Sub-Adviser for its services, ING Investments pays the Sub-Adviser a monthly fee in arrears equal to the following as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets managed during the month:

Fund	Annual Sub-Advisory Fee(1)
Russia	0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets

(1) To seek to achieve a return on un-invested cash or for other reasons, the Fund may invest its assets in ING Institutional Prime Money Market Fund and/or one or more other money market funds advised by ING affiliates (“ING Money Market Funds”). The Fund’s purchase of shares of an ING Money Market Fund will result in the Fund paying a proportionate share of the expenses of the ING Money Market Fund. The Fund’s Sub-Adviser will waive its fee in an amount equal to the sub-advisory fee received by the sub-adviser of the ING Money Market Fund in which the Fund invests resulting from the Fund’s investment into the ING Money Market Fund.

Total Sub-Advisory Fees Paid by ING Investments

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, ING Investments paid the Sub-Adviser, sub-advisory fees as follows:

	October 31,
Fund	2008		2007		2006
Russia	$	4,904,472	$	5,213,754	$	3,455,105

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Russia Fund

Sub-Advised by ING Investment Management Advisors B.V.

Other Accounts Managed

The following table shows the number of accounts and total assets in the accounts managed by the portfolio manager as of October 31, 2008:

	Registered Investment Companies			Other Pooled Investment Vehicles			Other Accounts
Portfolio Manager	Number of Accounts	Total Assets (in millions)		Number of Accounts	Total Assets (in millions)		Number of Accounts*	Total Assets (in millions)
Jan-Wim Derks	2	$	324	4	$	1,085	N/A	N/A
Angus Alexander Robertson	1	$	235	2	$	177	N/A	N/A

* None of the accounts managed are subject to performance fees.

Potential Material Conflicts of Interest

IIMA’s investment teams are responsible for managing and executing trades on behalf of multiple clients including other registered funds, legal entities, other accounts including proprietary accounts, separate accounts and other pooled investment vehicles. An investment team may manage a portfolio or separate account, which may have materially higher fee arrangements than the Fund and may also have a performance based fee. The management of multiple funds and/or other accounts may raise potential conflicts of interest relating to the allocation of investment opportunities and the aggregation and allocation of trades. IIMA has adopted compliance procedures which are reasonably designed to address these types of conflicts.

Compensation

Within ING IM Europe, the portfolio managers’ compensation typically consists of a base salary and a bonus which consists of a qualitative part and another part based on ING IM Europe’s performance as well as the performance of the accounts the portfolio managers are primarily and jointly responsible for. In addition, the portfolio managers may be offered long-term equity awards, such as stocks and/or stock options, which are tied to the performance of the Sub-Adviser’s parent company, ING Group. The overall design of the ING IM Europe annual incentive plan was developed to closely tie compensation to performance, structured in such a way as to drive performance and promote retention of top talent. As with base salary compensation, individual target awards are determined and set based on external market data and internal comparators. Investment performance is measured on both relative and absolute performance in all areas. ING IM Europe has defined indices and set performance goals to appropriately reflect requirements for each investment team. The measures for each team are outlined on a “scorecard” that is reviewed on an annual basis. These scorecards reflect a comprehensive approach to measuring investment performance versus benchmark(s) over a one year period. The results for overall ING IM Europe scorecards are calculated on an asset weighted performance basis of the individual team scorecards. Investment professionals’ performance measures for bonus determinations are typically weighted by 20% being attributable to the overall ING IM Europe performance and 80% attributable to their specific team results.

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Ownership of Securities

The following table shows the dollar range of shares of the Fund owned by the portfolio manager as of October 31, 2008, including investments by their immediate family members and amounts invested through retirement and deferred compensation plans:

Portfolio Manager	Dollar Range of Fund Shares Owned
Jan-Wim Derks	None
Angus Alexander Robertson	None

Other Expenses

In addition to the management fee and other fees described previously, the Fund pays other expenses, such as legal, audit, transfer agency and custodian out-of-pocket fees, proxy solicitation costs, and the compensation of Trustees who are not affiliated with ING Investments. Most Fund expenses are allocated proportionately among all of the outstanding shares of the Fund.

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ADMINISTRATOR

ING Funds Services, LLC (“Administrator”) serves as administrator for the Fund pursuant to an Administration Agreement with the Trust. The Administrator is an affiliate of ING Investments. The address of the Administrator is 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Subject to the supervision of the Board, the Administrator provides the overall business management and administrative services necessary to the proper conduct of the Fund’s business, except for those services performed by ING Investments under the Investment Management Agreement, the Sub-Adviser under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the custodian under the Custodian Agreement, the transfer agent for the Fund under the Transfer Agency Agreement, and such other service providers as may be retained by the Fund from time to time. According to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator will pay all expenses incurred by it in connection with its activities, except such expenses as are assumed by the Trust under this Administration Agreement, including, without limitation, the expenses of preparing registration statements including prospectuses and statements of additional information, shareholder reports and notices, proxy materials, and other documents filed with governmental agencies. The Administrator acts as a liaison among these service providers to the Fund. The Administrator is also responsible for monitoring the Fund in compliance with applicable legal requirements and the investment policies and restrictions of the Fund and provides office space for the Trust. The Administrator receives an annual administration fee equal to 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Total Administrative Fees Paid

	October 31,
Fund	2008		2007		2006
Russia	$	816,580	$	868,951	$	575,845

CUSTODIAN

The Bank of New York Mellon, One Wall Street, New York, New York, 10286, serves as custodian of the Fund. The custodian does not participate in determining the investment policies of the Fund or in deciding which securities are purchased or sold by the Fund. The Fund may, however, invest in obligations of the custodian and may purchase or sell securities from or to the custodian. For portfolio securities that are purchased and held outside the United States, The Bank of New York Mellon has entered into sub-custodian arrangements (which are designed to comply with Rule 17f-5 under the 1940 Act) with certain foreign banks and clearing agencies.

LEGAL COUNSEL

Legal matters for the Trust are passed upon by Dechert LLP, 1775 I Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

KPMG LLP serves as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. KPMG LLP provides audit services, tax return preparation and assistance and consultation in connection with review of SEC filings. KPMG LLP is located at 99 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110.

TRANSFER AGENT

PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“PNC”), 301 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809 serves as the Transfer Agent and dividend-paying agent for the Fund.

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PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS

The Adviser or Sub-Adviser for the Fund places orders for the purchase and sale of investment securities for the Fund, pursuant to authority granted in the relevant Investment Advisory Agreement or Sub-Advisory Agreement. Subject to policies and procedures approved by the Trust’s Board, the Adviser or Sub-Adviser has discretion to make decisions relating to placing these orders, including, where applicable, selecting the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchase and sale of investment securities, negotiating the commission or other compensation paid to the broker or dealer executing the trade, or using an electronic trading network (“ECN”) or alternative trading system (“ATS”).

In situations where the Sub-Adviser resigns or the Adviser otherwise assumes day to day management of the Fund pursuant to its Investment Advisory Agreement with the Fund, the Adviser will perform the services described herein as being performed by the Sub-Adviser.

How Securities Transactions are Effected

Purchases and sales of securities on a securities exchange (which include most equity securities) are effected through brokers who charge a commission for their services. In transactions on securities exchanges in the United States, these commissions are negotiated, while on many foreign securities exchanges commissions are fixed. Securities traded in the over-the-counter markets (such as fixed-income securities and some equity securities) are generally traded on a “net” basis with market makers acting as dealers; in these transactions, the dealers act as principal for their own accounts without a stated commission, although the price of the security usually includes a profit to the dealer. Transactions in certain over-the counter securities also may be effected on an agency basis when, in the Adviser’s or Sub-Adviser’s opinion, the total price paid (including commission) is equal to or better than the best total price available from a market maker. In underwritten offerings, securities are usually purchased at a fixed price, which includes an amount of compensation to the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter’s concession or discount. On occasion, certain money market instruments may be purchased directly from an issuer, in which case no commissions or discounts are paid. The Adviser or Sub-Adviser may also place trades using an ECN or ATS.

How the Adviser or Sub-Adviser Selects Broker-Dealers

The Adviser or Sub-Adviser has a duty to seek to obtain best execution of the Fund’s orders, taking into consideration a full range of factors designed to produce the most favorable overall terms reasonably available under the circumstances. In selecting brokers and dealers to execute trades, the Adviser or Sub-Adviser may consider both the characteristics of the trade and the full range and quality of the brokerage services available from eligible broker-dealers. This consideration often involves qualitative as well as quantitative judgments. Factors relevant to the nature of the trade may include, among others, price (including the applicable brokerage commission or dollar spread), the size of the order, the nature and characteristics (including liquidity) of the market for the security, the difficulty of execution, the timing of the order, potential market impact, and the need for confidentiality, speed, and certainty of execution. Factors relevant to the range and quality of brokerage services available from eligible brokers and dealers may include, among others, the firms’ execution, clearance, settlement, and other operational facilities; willingness and ability to commit capital or take risk in positioning a block of securities, where necessary; special expertise in particular securities or markets; ability to provide liquidity, speed and anonymity; the nature and quality of other brokerage and research services provided to the Adviser or Sub-Adviser (consistent with the “safe harbor” described below); and the firms’ general reputation, financial condition and responsiveness to the Adviser or Sub-Adviser, as demonstrated in the particular transaction or other transactions. Subject to its duty to seek best execution of the Fund’s orders, the Adviser or Sub-Adviser may select broker-dealers that participate in commission recapture programs that have been established for the benefit of the Fund. Under these programs, the participating broker-dealers will return to the Fund (in the form of a credit to the Fund) a portion of the brokerage commissions paid to the broker-dealers by the Fund. These credits are used to pay certain expenses of the Fund. These commission recapture payments benefit the Fund, and not the Adviser or Sub-Adviser.

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The Safe Harbor for Soft Dollar Practices

In selecting broker-dealers to execute a trade for the Fund, the Adviser or Sub-Adviser may consider the nature and quality of brokerage and research services provided to the Adviser or Sub-Adviser as a factor in evaluating the most favorable overall terms reasonably available under the circumstances. As permitted by Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act, the Adviser or Sub-Adviser may cause the Fund to pay a broker-dealer a commission for effecting a securities transaction for the Fund that is in excess of the commission which another broker-dealer would have charged for effecting the transaction, if the Adviser or Sub-Adviser makes a good faith determination that the broker’s commission paid by the Fund is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by the broker-dealer, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Adviser’s or Sub-Adviser’s overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other investment advisory clients. The practice of using a portion of the Fund’s commission dollars to pay for brokerage and research services provided to the Adviser or Sub-Adviser is sometimes referred to as “soft dollars.” Section 28(e) is sometimes referred to as a “safe harbor,” because it permits this practice, subject to a number of restrictions, including the Adviser’s or Sub-Adviser’s compliance with certain procedural requirements and limitations on the type of brokerage and research services that qualify for the safe harbor.

Brokerage and Research Products and Services Under the Safe Harbor. Research products and services may include, but are not limited to, general economic, political, business and market information and reviews, industry and company information and reviews, evaluations of securities and recommendations as to the purchase and sale of securities, financial data on a company or companies, performance and risk measuring services and analysis, stock price quotation services, computerized historical financial databases and related software, credit rating services, analysis of corporate responsibility issues, brokerage analysts’ earning estimates, computerized links to current market data, software dedicated to research, and portfolio modeling. Research services may be provided in the form of reports, computer-generated data feeds and other services, telephone contacts, and personal meetings with securities analysts, as well as in the form of meetings arranged with corporate officers and industry spokespersons, economists, academics and governmental representatives. Brokerage products and services assist in the execution, clearance and settlement of securities transactions, as well as functions incidental thereto, including but not limited to related communication and connectivity services and equipment, software related to order routing, market access, algorithmic trading, and other trading activities. On occasion, a broker-dealer may furnish the Adviser or Sub-Adviser with a service that has a mixed use (that is, the service is used both for brokerage and research activities that are within the safe harbor and for other activities). In this case, the Adviser or Sub-Adviser is required to reasonably allocate the cost of the service, so that any portion of the service that does not qualify for the safe harbor is paid for by the Adviser or Sub-Adviser from its own funds, and not by portfolio commissions paid by the Fund.

Benefits to the Adviser or Sub-Adviser. Research products and services provided to the Adviser or Sub-Adviser by broker-dealers that effect securities transactions for the Fund may be used by the Adviser or Sub-Adviser in servicing all of its accounts. Accordingly, not all of these services may be used by the Adviser or Sub-Adviser in connection with the Fund. Some of these products and services are also available to the Adviser or Sub-Adviser for cash, and some do not have an explicit cost or determinable value. The research received does not reduce the advisory fees paid to the Adviser or sub-advisory fees payable to the Sub-Adviser for services provided to the Fund. The Adviser’s or Sub-Adviser’s expenses would likely increase if the Adviser or Sub-Adviser had to generate these research products and services through its own efforts, or if it paid for these products or services itself.

Broker-Dealers that are Affiliated with the Adviser or Sub-Adviser

Portfolio transactions may be executed by brokers affiliated with ING Groep, the Adviser, or the Sub-Advise, so long as the commission paid to the affiliated broker is reasonable and fair compared to the commission that would be charged by an unaffiliated broker in a comparable transaction.

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The placement of portfolio brokerage with broker-dealers who have sold shares of the Fund is subject to rules adopted by the SEC and FINRA. Under these rules, the Sub-Adviser may not consider a broker’s promotional or sales efforts on behalf of the Fund when selecting a broker-dealer for Fund portfolio transactions, and neither the Fund nor the Sub-Adviser may enter into an agreement under which the Fund directs brokerage transactions (or revenue generated from such transactions) to a broker-dealer to pay for distribution of Fund shares. The Fund has adopted policies and procedures, approved by the Board, that are designed to attain compliance with these prohibitions.

Principal Trades and Research

Purchases of securities for the Fund also may be made directly from issuers or from underwriters. Purchase and sale transactions may be effected through dealers which specialize in the types of securities which the Fund will be holding. Dealers and underwriters usually act as principals for their own account. Purchases from underwriters will include a concession paid by the issuer to the underwriter and purchases from dealers will include the spread between the bid and the asked price. If the execution and price offered by more than one dealer or underwriter are comparable, the order may be allocated to a dealer or underwriter which has provided such research or other services as mentioned above.

More Information about trading in Fixed-Income Securities

Purchases and sales of fixed-income securities will usually be principal transactions. Such securities often will be purchased or sold from or to dealers serving as market makers for the securities at a net price. The Fund may also purchase such securities in underwritten offerings and will, on occasion, purchase securities directly from the issuer. Generally, fixed-income securities are traded on a net basis and do not involve brokerage commissions. The cost of executing fixed-income securities transactions consists primarily of dealer spreads and underwriting commissions.

In purchasing and selling fixed-income securities, it is the policy of the Fund to obtain the best results, while taking into account the dealer’s general execution and operational facilities, the type of transaction involved and other factors, such as the dealer’s risk in positioning the securities involved. While the Adviser or Sub-Adviser generally seeks reasonably competitive spreads or commissions, the Fund will not necessarily pay the lowest spread or commission available.

Transition Management

Changes in the Sub-Adviser, investment personnel, reorganization or a merger of the Fund may result in the sale of a significant portion or even all of the Fund portfolio securities. This type of change generally will increase trading costs and the portfolio turnover for the Fund. The Fund, the Adviser, or the Sub-Adviser may engage a broker-dealer to provide transition management services in connection with a change in Sub-Adviser, a reorganization, or other changes.

Allocation of Trades

Some securities considered for investment by the Fund may also be appropriate for other clients served by the Fund’s Sub-Adviser. If the purchase or sale of securities consistent with the investment policies of the Fund and one or more of these other clients is considered at or about the same time, transactions in such securities will be placed on an aggregate basis and allocated among the Fund and such other clients in a manner deemed fair and equitable, over time, by the Sub-Adviser and consistent with the Sub-Adviser’s written policies and procedures. The Sub-Adviser may use different methods of allocating the results of aggregated trades. The Sub-Adviser’s relevant policies and procedures and the results of aggregated trades in which the Fund participated are subject to periodic review by the Board. To the extent the Fund seeks to acquire (or dispose of) the same security at the same time, the Fund may not be able to acquire (or dispose of) as large a position in such security as it desires, or it may have to pay a higher (or receive a lower) price for such security. It is

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recognized that in some cases, this system could have a detrimental effect on the price or value of the security insofar as the Fund is concerned. However, over time, the Fund’s ability to participate in aggregate trades is expected to provide better execution for the Fund.

Cross-Transactions

The Board has adopted a policy allowing trades to be made between affiliated registered investment companies or series thereof provided they meet the terms of Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act and conditions of the policy.

Brokerage commissions paid by the Fund for fiscal years ended October 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

	October 31
Fund	2008			2007			2006
Russia	$	999,795	(1)	$	298,125	(2)	$	819,426	(1)

(1) The increase in brokerage commission paid by the Fund is due to an increase in the trading activity of the Fund.

(2) The decrease in the brokerage commission paid by the Fund was due to a decrease in the trading activity of the Fund.

During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, of the total commissions paid, $521,572, $190,289, and $84,119, respectively, was paid to firms which provided research, statistical or other services to the various sub-advisers. ING Investments has not separately identified a portion of such commissions as applicable to the provision of such research, statistical or otherwise.

During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008, the Fund paid affiliated persons of the Fund brokerage commissions as follows:

Russia Fund

Affiliated Broker	Total Fund Principal		% of Principal		Affiliated Commission		Fund Total Commission		% of Commission
ING Baring LLC	$	703,774,271	2.64	%	$	27,824	$	999,795	2.78	%

During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, the Fund paid affiliated persons of the Fund brokerage commissions as follows:

Russia Fund

Affiliated Broker	Total Fund Principal		% of Principal		Affiliated Commission		Fund Total Commission		% of Commission
ING Baring LLC	$	204,789,809	3.99	%	$	12,262	$	298,125	4.11	%
ING Bank, London	$	204,789,809	3.16	%	$	9,700	$	298,125	3.25	%

During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006, the Fund paid affiliated persons of the Fund brokerage commissions as follows:

Russia Fund

Affiliated Broker	Total Fund Principal		% of Principal		Affiliated Commission		Fund Total Commission		% of Commission
ING Barings, LLC	$	348,576,882	1.72	%	$	11,935	$	819,426	1.46	%
ING Securities	$	348,576,882	1.64	%	$	11,387	$	819,426	1.39	%
ING Bank N.V., London	$	348,576,882	0.17	%	$	1,201	$	819,426	0.15	%

During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008, the Fund did not acquire securities of its regular brokers or dealers (as definted in Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act) or their parents.

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Capitalization and Voting Rights

The authorized capital of ING Mutual Funds is an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Holders of shares of the Fund have one vote for each share held. All shares when issued are fully paid, non-assessable, and redeemable. Shares have no preemptive rights. All shares have equal voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Shares have non-cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than 50% of the shares voting for the election of Trustees can elect 100% of the Trustees if they choose to do so, and in such event the holders of the remaining shares voting for the election of Trustees will not be able to elect any person or persons to the Board. Generally, there will not be annual meetings of shareholders. There will normally be no meetings of shareholders for the purpose of electing Trustees unless and until such time as less than a majority of the Trustees holding office have been elected by shareholders, at which time the Trustees then in office will call a shareholders’ meeting for the election of Trustees. Shareholders may, in accordance with the Fund’s charter, cause a meeting of shareholders to be held for the purpose of voting on the removal of Trustees. Meetings of the shareholders will be called upon written request of shareholders holding in the aggregate not less than 10% of the outstanding shares of the affected Fund or class having voting rights. Except as set forth above and subject to the 1940 Act, the Trustees will continue to hold office and appoint successor Trustees. Shareholders may remove Trustees from office by votes cast at a meeting of shareholders or by written consent.

The Board may classify or reclassify any unissued shares into shares of any series by setting or changing in any one or more respects, from time to time, prior to the issuance of such shares, the preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or qualifications of such shares. Any such classification or reclassification will comply with the provisions of the 1940 Act. The Board may create additional series (or classes of series) of shares without shareholder approval. Any series or class of shares may be terminated by a vote of the shareholders of such series or class entitled to vote or by the Trustees of the Trust by written notice to shareholders of such series or class.

PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES

Class I

A complete description of the manner in which shares may be purchased, redeemed or exchanged appears in the Prospectus under “Shareholder Guide.” Shares of the Fund are offered at the NAV next computed following receipt of the order by the dealer (and/or the Distributor) or by the Trust’s transfer agent, PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“Transfer Agent”). An investor may exchange Class I shares of the Fund for shares of the same class of any Fund.

If you invest in the Fund through a financial intermediary, you may be charged a commission or transaction fee by the financial intermediary for the purchase and sale of Fund shares.

Certain investors may purchase shares of the Fund with liquid assets with a value which is readily ascertainable by reference to a domestic exchange price and which would be eligible for purchase by the Fund consistent with the Fund’s investment policies and restrictions. These transactions only will be effected if ING Investments or the Sub-Adviser intends to retain the security in the Fund as an investment. Assets so purchased by the Fund will be valued in generally the same manner as they would be valued for purposes of pricing the Fund’s shares, if such assets were included in the Fund’s assets at the time of purchase. The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate this practice at any time.

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Redemptions

Payment to shareholders for shares redeemed will be made within seven (7) days after receipt by the Fund’s Transfer Agent of the written request in proper form, except that the Fund may suspend the right of redemption or postpone the date of payment during any period when (a) trading on the NYSE is restricted as determined by the SEC or such exchange is closed for other than weekends and holidays; (b) an emergency exists as determined by the SEC making disposal of portfolio series or valuation of net assets of the Fund not reasonably practicable; or (c) for such other period as the SEC may permit for the protection of the Fund’s shareholders. At various times, the Fund may be requested to redeem shares for which it has not yet received good payment. Accordingly, the Fund may delay the mailing of a redemption check until such time as it has assured itself that good payment has been collected for the purchase of such shares, which may take up to fifteen (15) days or longer.

The Fund intends to pay in cash for all shares redeemed, but under abnormal conditions that make payment in cash unwise, the Fund may make payment wholly or partly in securities at their then current market value equal to the redemption price. In such case, an investor may incur brokerage costs in converting such securities to cash. However, the Trust has elected to be governed by the provisions of Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act, which contain a formula for determining the minimum amount of cash to be paid as part of any redemption. In the event the Fund must liquidate portfolio securities to meet redemptions, it reserves the right to reduce the redemption price by an amount equivalent to the pro-rated cost of such liquidation not to exceed one percent of the NAV of such shares.

Due to the relatively high cost of handling small investments, the Trust reserves the right, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice, to redeem, at NAV (less any applicable deferred sales charge), the shares of any shareholder whose account (except for IRAs) has a total value of less than the Fund minimum for the class (as described in the Fund’s Prospectus), other than as a result of a decline in the NAV per share. Before the Fund redeems such shares and sends the proceeds to the shareholder, it will notify the shareholder that the value of the shares in the account is less than the minimum amount and will allow the shareholder thirty (30) days to make an additional investment in an amount that will increase the value of the account to at least the minimum before the redemption is processed.

The value of shares on redemption or repurchase may be more or less than the investor’s cost, depending upon the market value of the portfolio securities at the time of redemption or repurchase.

A redemption fee of 2.00% will be charged on the redemption of shares of the Fund held less than 365 days. The fee is not a sales charge (load); it will be paid directly to the Fund. The redemption fee is designed to offset brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term trading. The redemption fee is not assessed on shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or distributions paid by the Fund.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

Class I shares

Certificates representing shares of the Fund will not be issued to shareholders. The Transfer Agent will maintain an account for each shareholder upon which the registration and transfer of shares are recorded, and any transfers shall be reflected by bookkeeping entry, without physical delivery.

The Transfer Agent will require that a shareholder provide requests in writing, accompanied by a valid signature guarantee form, when changing certain information in an account (i.e., wiring instructions, telephone privileges, etc.).

The Trust reserves the right, if conditions exist that make cash payments undesirable, to honor any request for redemption or repurchase order with respect to shares of the Fund by making payment in whole or in part in readily marketable securities chosen by the Fund and valued as they are for purposes of computing the Fund’s

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NAV (redemption-in-kind). If payment is made in securities, a shareholder may incur transaction expenses in converting theses securities to cash. The Trust has elected, however, to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act as a result of which the Fund is obligated to redeem shares with respect to any one shareholder during any ninety (90)-day period solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1.00% of the NAV of the Fund at the beginning of the period.

SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AND PRIVILEGES

For investors purchasing shares of the Fund under a tax-qualified individual retirement or pension plan or under a group plan through a person designated for the collection and remittance of monies to be invested in shares of the Fund on a periodic basis, the Fund may, in lieu of furnishing confirmations following each purchase of Fund shares, send statements no less frequently than quarterly pursuant to the provisions of the 1934 Act, as amended, and the rules thereunder. Such quarterly statements, which would be sent to the investor or to the person designated by the group for distribution to its members, will be made within five business days after the end of each quarterly period and shall reflect all transactions in the investor’s account during the preceding quarter.

All shareholders will receive a confirmation of each new transaction in their accounts, which will also show the total number of Fund shares owned by each shareholder, the number of shares being held in safekeeping by the Fund’s Transfer Agent for the account of the shareholder and a cumulative record of the account for the entire year. Shareholders may rely on these statements in lieu of certificates.

Self-Employed and Corporate Retirement Plans

For self-employed individuals and corporate investors that wish to purchase shares of the Fund, there is available, through the Fund, a Prototype Plan and Custody Agreement. The Custody Agreement provides that PFPC Trust Company, Kansas City, Missouri, will act as Custodian under the Prototype Plan, and will furnish custodial services for an annual maintenance fee of $12.00 for each participant, with no other charges. (This fee is in addition to the normal Custodian charges paid by the Fund.) The annual contract maintenance fee may be waived from time to time. For further details, including the right to appoint a successor Custodian, see the Plan and Custody Agreements as provided by the Trust. Employers who wish to use shares of the Fund under a custodianship with another bank or trust company must make individual arrangements with such institution.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Investors having earned income are eligible to purchase shares of the Fund under an IRA pursuant to Section 408 of the Code. An individual who creates an IRA may contribute annually certain dollar amounts of earned income, and an additional amount if there is a non-working spouse. Simple IRA plans that employers may establish on behalf of their employees are also available. Roth IRA plans that enable employed and self-employed individuals to make non-deductible contributions, and, under certain circumstances, effect tax-free withdrawals, are also available. Copies of a model Custodial Account Agreement are available from the Distributor. PFPC Trust Company, Kansas City, Missouri, will act as the Custodian under this model Agreement, for which it will charge the investor an annual fee of $12.00 for maintaining the Account (such fee is in addition to the normal custodial charges paid by the Fund). Full details on the IRA are contained in an IRS required disclosure statement, and the Custodian will not open an IRA until seven (7) days after the investor has received such statement from the Trust. An IRA using shares of the Fund may also be used by employers who have adopted a Simplified Employee Pension Plan.

Purchases of Fund shares by Section 403(b) and other retirement plans are also available. Section 403(b) plans are generally arrangements by a public school organization or a charitable, educational, or scientific organization which employees are permitted to take advantage of the federal income tax deferral benefits provided for in Section 403(b) of the Code. It is advisable for an investor considering the funding of any retirement plan to consult with an attorney or to obtain advice from a competent retirement plan consultant.

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Telephone Redemption and Exchange Privileges

As discussed in the Prospectus, the telephone redemption and exchange privileges are available for all shareholder accounts. The telephone privileges may be modified or terminated at any time. The privileges are subject to the conditions and provisions set forth below and in the Prospectus.

Telephone redemption and/or exchange instructions received in good order before the pricing of the Fund on any day on which the NYSE is open for business (a “Business Day”), but not later than Market Close, will be processed at that day’s closing NAV. For each exchange, the shareholder’s account may be charged an exchange fee. There is no fee for telephone redemptions.

Telephone redemptions and/or exchange instructions should be made by dialing 1-800-992-0180 and selecting option 2.

The Fund will not permit exchanges in violation of any of the terms and conditions set forth in the Fund’s Prospectus or herein.

Telephone redemption requests must meet the following conditions to be accepted by the Fund:

(a) Proceeds of the redemption may be directly deposited into a predetermined bank account, or mailed to the current address on record. This address cannot reflect any change within the previous thirty (30) days.

(b) Certain account information will need to be provided for verification purposes before the redemption will be executed.

(c) Only one telephone redemption (where proceeds are being mailed to the address of record) can be processed within a thirty (30) day period.

(d) The maximum amount which can be liquidated and sent to the address of record at any one time is $100,000.

(e) The minimum amount which can be liquidated and sent to a predetermined bank account is $5,000.

(f) If the exchange involves the establishment of a new account, the dollar amount being exchanged must at least equal the minimum investment requirement of the ING Fund being acquired.

(g) Any new account established through the exchange privilege will have the same account information and options except as stated in the Prospectus.

(h) Certificated shares cannot be redeemed or exchanged by telephone but must be forwarded to ING Funds at 301 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809 and deposited into your account before any transaction may be processed.

(i) If a portion of the shares to be exchanged are held in escrow in connection with a Letter of Intent, the smallest number of full shares of the ING Fund to be purchased on the exchange having the same aggregate NAV as the shares being exchanged shall be substituted in the escrow account. Shares held in escrow may not be redeemed until the Letter of Intent has expired and/or the appropriate adjustments have been made to the account.

(j) Shares may not be exchanged and/or redeemed unless an exchange and/or redemption privilege is offered pursuant to the Fund’s then-current prospectus.

(k) Proceeds of a redemption may be delayed up to fifteen (15) days or longer until the check used to purchase the shares being redeemed has been paid by the bank upon which it was drawn.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

The Fund has established a Systematic Withdrawl Plan (“Plan”) to allow you to elect to make periodic withdrawals from your account in any fixed amount in excess of $1,000 to yourself, or to anyone else you properly designate, as long as the account has a current value of at least $250,000. To establish a systematic cash withdrawal, complete the Systematic Withdrawal Plan section of the Account Application. To have funds

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deposited to your bank account, follow the instructions on the Account Application. You may elect to have monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual payments. You may change the amount, frequency and payee, or terminate the plan by giving written notice to PNC. The Plan may be modified at any time by the Fund or terminated upon written notice by the relevant Fund.

As shares of the Fund are redeemed under the Plan, you may realize a capital gain or loss for income tax purposes. Please consult your tax adviser.

Shareholder Information

The Fund’s Transfer Agent will maintain your account information. Account statements will be sent at least quarterly. An IRS Form 1099 generally will also be sent each year by January 31. Annual and semiannual reports will also be sent to shareholders. The Transfer Agent may charge you a fee for special requests such as historical transcripts of your account and copies of cancelled checks.

Consolidated statements reflecting current values, share balances and year-to-date transactions generally will be sent to you each quarter. All accounts identified by the same social security number and address will be consolidated. For example, you could receive a consolidated statement showing your individual and IRA accounts.

Signature Guarantee

A signature guarantee is verification of the authenticity of the signature given by certain authorized institutions. The Company requires a medallion signature guarantee for redemption requests in amounts in excess of $100,000. In addition, if you wish to have your redemption proceeds transferred by wire to your designated bank account, paid to someone other than the shareholder of record, or sent somewhere other than the shareholder address of record, you must provide a medallion signature guarantee with your written redemption instructions regardless of the amount of redemption.

A medallion signature guarantee may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association, or other financial institution which is participating in a medallion program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. The three recognized medallion programs are Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (“STAMP”), Stock Exchanges Medallion Program (“SEMP”) and New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Medallion Signature Program (“NYSE MSP”). Signature guarantees from financial institutions which are not participating in one of these programs will not be accepted. Please note that signature guarantees are not provided by notaries public. The Company reserves the right to amend or discontinue this policy at any time and establish other criteria for verifying the authenticity of any redemption request.

NET ASSET VALUE

As noted in the Prospectus, the NAV and offering price of the Fund’s Class I shares will be determined once daily as of the close of regular trading (“Market Close”) on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time unless otherwise designated by the NYSE) during each day on which the NYSE is open for trading. As of the date of this SAI, the NYSE is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Portfolio securities listed or traded on a national securities exchange will be valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation day. Securities traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day and other securities traded in the over-the-counter market will be valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on the valuation day. Portfolio securities reported by NASDAQ will be valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price on the valuation day. In cases in which securities are traded on more than one

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exchange, the securities are valued on the exchange that is normally the primary market. Short-term obligations maturing in sixty (60) days or less will generally be valued at amortized cost. This involves valuing a security at cost on the date of acquisition and thereafter assuming a constant accretion of a discount or amortization of a premium to maturity, regardless of the impact of fluctuating interest rates on the market value of the instrument. While this method provides certainty in valuation, it may result in periods during which value, as determined by amortized cost, is higher or lower than the price the Fund would receive if it sold the instrument. (See “Net Asset Value” in the shareholder guide of the Prospectus.) The long-term debt obligations held in the Fund’s portfolio will be valued at the mean between the most recent bid and asked prices as obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities when over-the counter market quotations are readily available.

Securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available (which may include certain restricted securities which are subject to limitations as to their sale) or are deemed unreliable are valued at their fair values as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Fund’s Board, in accordance with methods that are specifically authorized by the Board. Securities traded on exchanges, including foreign exchanges, which close earlier than the time that the Fund calculates its NAV, may also be valued at their fair values as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Fund’s Board, in accordance with methods that are specifically authorized by the Board. The valuation techniques applied in any specific instance may vary from case to case. With respect to a restricted security, for example, consideration is generally given to the cost of the investment, the market value of any unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of valuation, the potential expiration of restrictions on the security, the existence of any registration rights, the costs to the Fund related to registration of the security, as well as factors relevant to the issuer itself. Consideration may also be given to the price and extent of any public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable companies’ securities.

The value of a foreign security traded on an exchange outside the United States is generally based on its price on the principal foreign exchange where it trades as of the time the Fund determines its NAV or if the foreign exchange closes prior to the time the Fund determines its NAV, the most recent closing price of the foreign security on its principal exchange. Trading in certain non-U.S. securities may not take place on all days on which the NYSE is open. Further, trading takes place in various foreign markets on days on which the NYSE is not open. Consequently, the calculation of the Fund’s NAV may not take place contemporaneously with the determination of the prices of securities held by the Fund in foreign securities markets. Further, the value of the Fund’s assets may be significantly affected by foreign trading on days when a shareholder cannot purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. In calculating the Fund’s NAV, foreign securities in foreign currency are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents.

If an event occurs after the time at which the market for foreign securities held by the Fund closes but before the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated, such event may cause the closing price on the foreign exchange to not represent a readily available reliable market value quotations for such securities at the time the Fund determines its NAV. In such case, the Fund will use the fair value of such securities as determined under the Fund’s valuation procedures. Events after the close of trading on a foreign market that could require the Fund to fair value some or all of its foreign securities include, among others, securities trading in the United States and other markets, corporate announcements, natural and other disasters, and political and other events. Among other elements of analysis in determination of a security’s fair value, the Board has authorized the use of one or more independent research services to assist with such determinations. An independent research service may use statistical analyses and quantitative models to help determine fair value as of the time the Fund calculates its NAV. There can be no assurance that such models accurately reflect the behavior of the applicable markets or the effect of the behavior of such markets on the fair value of securities, nor that such markets will continue to behave in a fashion that is consistent with such models. Unlike the closing price of a security on an exchange, fair value determinations employ elements of judgment. Consequently, the fair value assigned to a security may not represent the actual value that the Fund could obtain if it were to sell the security at the time of the close of the NYSE. Pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board, the Fund are not obligated to use the fair valuations suggested by any research service, and valuation recommendations

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provided by such research services may be overridden if other events have occurred, or if other fair valuations are determined in good faith to be more accurate. Unless an event is such that it causes the Fund to determine that the closing price for one or more securities do not represent readily available reliable market quotations at the time the Fund determines its NAV, events that occur between the time of close of the foreign market on which they are traded and the market close on the NYSE will not be reflected in the Fund’s NAV.

Options on securities, currencies, futures, and other financial instruments purchased by the Fund are valued at their last bid price in the case of listed options or at the average of the last bid prices obtained from dealers in the case of OTC Options.

The fair value of other assets is added to the value of all securities positions to arrive at the value of the Fund’s total assets. The Fund’s liabilities, including accruals for expenses, are deducted from its total assets. Once the total value of the Fund’s net assets is so determined, that value is then divided by the total number of shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares), and the result, rounded to the nearest cent, is the NAV per share.

In computing the NAV for a class of shares of the Fund, all class-specific liabilities incurred or accrued are deducted from the class’ net assets. The resulting net assets are divided by the number of shares of the class outstanding at the time of the valuation and the result (adjusted to the nearest cent) is the NAV per share.

Orders received by dealers prior to Market Close will be confirmed at the offering price computed as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE provided the order is received by the Transfer Agent prior to Market Close that same day. It is the responsibility of the dealer to insure that all orders are transmitted timely to the Fund. Orders received by dealers after Market Close will be confirmed at the next computed offering price as described in the Prospectus.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

The following discussion summarizes certain U.S. federal tax considerations generally affecting the Fund and its shareholders. This discussion does not provide a detailed explanation of all tax consequences, and shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the particular federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences to them of an investment in the Fund. This discussion is based on the Code, U.S. Treasury Regulations issued thereunder and judicial and administrative authorities as in effect on the date of this SAI, all of which are subject to change, which change may be retroactive.

Qualification as a Regulated Investment Company

The Fund intends to qualify annually to be taxed as a RIC under provisions of Subchapter M of the Code. To so qualify and to be taxed as a RIC, the Fund must, among other things: (a) derive at least 90% of its gross income each taxable year from dividends, interest, payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities or disposition of foreign currencies, net income derived from an interest in a qualified publicly traded partnership or other income (including gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived with respect to the Fund’s business of investing in stocks, securities or currencies; (b) diversify its holdings so that, at the end of each quarter of the taxable year: (i) at least 50% of the value of the Fund’s total assets is represented by cash and cash items (including receivables), U.S. government securities, securities of other regulated investment companies, and other securities, with such other securities limited in respect of any one issuer to an amount not greater in value than 5% of the Fund’s total assets and to not more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer; and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of the Fund’s total assets is invested in the securities (other than U.S. government securities or securities of other RICs) of any one issuer or of any two or more issuers that the Fund controls and that are determined to be engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses or related trades or businesses or the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships; and (c) distribute at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (which includes, among other items, dividends, interest and net short-term capital gains in excess of net long-term capital losses) each taxable year, and at least 90% of its net tax exempt interest income in each taxable year.

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The U.S. Treasury Department is authorized to issue regulations providing that foreign currency gains that are not directly related to the Fund’s principal business of investing in stock or securities (or options and futures with respect to stock or securities) will be excluded from the income which qualifies for purposes of the 90% gross income requirement described above. To date, however, no such regulations have been issued.

As a RIC, the Fund generally will be relieved of liability for U.S. federal income tax on that portion of its investment company taxable income and net realized capital gains which it distributes to its shareholders. Amounts not distributed on a timely basis in accordance with a calendar year distribution requirement also are subject to a nondeductible excise tax. To prevent application of the excise tax, the Fund currently intends to make distributions in accordance with the calendar year distribution requirement.

If, in any taxable year, the Fund fails to qualify as a RIC under the Code or fails to meet the distribution requirement, it would be taxed in the same manner as an ordinary corporation and distributions to its shareholders would not be deductible by the Fund in computing its taxable income. In addition, the Fund’s distributions, to the extent derived from its current or accumulated earnings and profits, would constitute dividends which are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income, or as qualified dividend income eligible for a reduced rate of tax (or, in the case of corporate shareholders, may be eligible for the dividends received deduction) as discussed below. Moreover, the Fund would not be required to make any distributions to its shareholders. If the Fund fails to qualify as a RIC in any year, it must pay out its earnings and profits accumulated in that year in order to qualify again as a RIC. Moreover, if the Fund failed to qualify as a RIC for a period greater than one taxable year, the Fund may be required to recognize any built-in gains with respect to certain of its assets (the excess of the aggregate gains, including items of income, over aggregate losses that would have been realized if the Fund had been liquidated) in order to qualify as a RIC in a subsequent year.

Distributions

Distributions of investment company taxable income (including net short-term capital gains) are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income, whether paid in cash or invested in Fund shares. Distributions of investment company taxable income may be eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction to the extent that such distributions are attributable to the Fund’s dividend income from U.S. corporations and if other applicable requirements are met. However, the alternative minimum tax applicable to corporations may reduce the benefit of the dividends-received deduction. Distributions of net capital gains (the excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses) designated by the Fund as capital gain dividends are not eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction and will generally be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains, regardless of the length of time the Fund’s shares have been held by a shareholder. Distributions of short-term capital gains from sales of assets held for one year or less will be taxed as ordinary income. Generally, distributions from the fund are taxable to shareholders, whether received in cash or reinvested in shares of the Fund. Any distributions that are not from the Fund’s investment company taxable income or net capital gain may be characterized as a return of capital to shareholders or, in some cases, as capital gain. Shareholders will be notified annually as to the federal tax status of dividends and distributions they receive and any tax withheld thereon.

Current tax law generally provides for a maximum tax rate for individual taxpayers of 15% on long-term capital gains from sales and on certain qualifying dividends on corporate stock. The rate reductions do not apply to corporate taxpayers. The Fund will be able to separately designate distributions of any qualifying long-term capital gains or qualified dividend income earned by the Fund that would be eligible for the 15% rate. A shareholder would also have to satisfy a more than sixty (60) day holding period with respect to any distributions of qualifying dividends in order to obtain the benefit of the lower rate. Qualified dividend income generally includes dividends from taxable domestic corporations and certain qualified foreign corporations provided that the Fund has held the stock in such corporation for more than 60 days during the 121 day period

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beginning on the date which is 60 days before the date on which such stock becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend. Distributions from the Fund investing in bonds and other debt instruments will not generally qualify for the lower rates. Further, because many companies in which the Fund invests do not pay significant dividends on their stock, the Fund may not generally derive significant amounts of qualifying dividend income that would be eligible for the lower rate on qualifying dividends. Qualified foreign corporations are corporations incorporated in a U.S. possession, corporations whose stock is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States, and corporations eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive income tax treaty with the United States and that satisfy certain other requirements. Passive foreign investment companies are not treated as “qualified foreign corporations”. The lower rates on long-term capital gains and qualifying dividends are currently scheduled to apply through 2010. In the absence of further Congressional action after 2010, the maximum rate on long-term capital gains for individual taxpayers would increase to 20%, and income from dividends would be taxed at the rates applicable to ordinary income.

Dividends, including capital gain dividends, declared in October, November, or December with a record date in such month and paid during the following January will be treated as having been paid by the Fund and received by shareholders on December 31 of the calendar year in which declared, rather than the calendar year in which the dividends are actually received.

Distributions by the Fund reduce the NAV of the Fund shares. Should a distribution reduce the NAV below a shareholder’s cost basis, the distribution nevertheless may be taxable to the shareholder as divident income or capital gain as described above, even though, from an investment standpoint, it may constitute a partial return of capital. In particular, investors should be careful to consider the tax implication of buying shares just prior to a distribution by the Fund. The price of shares purchased at that time includes the amount of the forthcoming distribution, but the distribution will generally be taxable to the investors.

Original Issue Discount

Certain debt securities acquired by the Fund may be treated as debt securities that were originally issued at a discount. Original issue discount can generally be defined as the difference between the price at which a security was issued and its stated redemption price at maturity. Although no cash income is actually received by the Fund, original issue discount that accrues on a debt security in a given year generally is treated for federal income tax purposes as interest and, therefore, such income would be subject to the distribution requirements of the Code.

If the Fund purchases a debt security at a price lower than the stated redemption price of such debt security, the excess of the stated redemption price over the purchase price is “market discount”. If the amount of market discount is more than a de minimis amount, a portion of such market discount must be included as ordinary income (not capital gain) by the Fund in each taxable year in which the Fund owns an interest in such debt security and receives a principal payment on it. In particular, the Fund will be required to allocate that principal payment first to the portion of the market discount on the debt security that has accrued but has not previously been includable in income. In general, the amount of market discount that must be included for each period is equal to the lesser of: (i) the amount of market discount accruing during such period (plus any accrued market discount for prior periods not previously taken into account); or (ii) the amount of the principal payment with respect to such period. Generally, market discount accrues on a daily basis for each day the debt security is held by the Fund at a constant rate over the time remaining to the debt security’s maturity or, at the election of the Fund, at a constant yield to maturity which takes into account the semi-annual compounding of interest. Gain realized on the disposition of a market discount obligation must be recognized as ordinary interest income (not capital gain) to the extent of the “accrued market discount.”

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Foreign Currency Transactions

Under the Code, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates which occur between the time the Fund accrues income or other receivable or accrues expenses or other liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and the time the Fund actually collects such receivable or pays such liabilities generally are treated as ordinary income or ordinary loss. Similarly, on disposition of debt securities denominated in a foreign currency and on disposition of certain financial contracts and options, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in the value of foreign currency between the date of acquisition of the security or contract and the date of disposition also are treated as ordinary gain or loss. These gains and losses, referred to under the Code as “section 988” gains and losses, may increase or decrease the amount of the Fund’s net investment income to be distributed to its shareholders as ordinary income.

Passive Foreign Investment Companies

The Fund may invest in stocks of foreign companies that are classified under the Code as passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”). In general, a foreign company is classified as a PFIC if at least 50% of its assets constitute investment-type assets or 75% or more of its gross income is investment-type income (including dividends, interest, royalties, rents, and certain other types of investment income). In general, under the PFIC rules, an “excess distribution” received with respect to PFIC stock is treated as having been realized ratably over the period during which the Fund held the PFIC stock. The Fund itself will be subject to tax on the portion, if any, of the excess distribution that is allocated to the Fund’s holding period in prior taxable years (and an interest factor will be added to the tax, as if the tax had actually been payable in such prior taxable years) even though the Fund distributes the corresponding income to shareholders. Excess distributions include any gain from the sale of PFIC stock as well as certain distributions from a PFIC. All excess distributions are taxable as ordinary income.

The Fund may be able to elect alternative tax treatment with respect to PFIC stock. Under an election that currently may be available, the Fund generally would be required to include in its gross income its share of the earnings of a PFIC on a current basis, regardless of whether any distributions are received from the PFIC. If this election is made, the special rules, discussed above, relating to the taxation of excess distributions, would not apply. Alternatively, another election may be available that involves marking to market the Fund’s PFIC stock at the end of each taxable year with the result that unrealized gains are treated as though they were realized and are reported as ordinary income; any mark-to-market losses, as well as loss from an actual disposition of PFIC stock, are reported as ordinary loss to the extent of any net mark-to-market gains included in income in prior years.

Because the application of the PFIC rules may affect, among other things, the character of gains, the amount of gain or loss and the timing of the recognition of income with respect to PFIC stock, as well as subject the Fund itself to tax on certain income from PFIC stock, the amount that must be distributed to shareholders, and which will be taxed to shareholders as ordinary income or long-term capital gain, may be increased or decreased substantially as compared to the fund that did not invest in PFIC stock. Note that distributions from a PFIC are not eligible for the reduced rate of tax on “qualified dividend income.”

Foreign Withholding Taxes

Income received by the Fund from sources within foreign countries may be subject to withholding and other income or similar taxes imposed by such countries. However, tax treaties between certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate these taxes. Furthermore, many foreign countries do not impose taxes on capital gains in respect of investments by foreign investors.

If more than 50% of a Fund’s assets at the close of any taxable year consist of stock or securities of foreign corporations, and certain other requirements are met, the Fund may make an election to pass-through the foreign taxes to the shareholders so that the shareholders would be required to: (i) include in ordinary gross income their pro rata shares of foreign income taxes paid by the Fund that are treated as income taxes under U.S. law even through not actually received by such shareholders; and (ii) treat such pro rata portions as foreign income taxes paid by them. Shareholders would then generally be able, subject to certain limitations, to take a foreign tax credit or deduction for such foreign taxes.

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Options, Hedging Transactions and Certain Financial Instruments

The taxation of equity options (including options on narrow-based stock indices) and OTC Options on debt securities is governed by Section 1234 of the Code. Pursuant to Section 1234 of the Code, with respect to a put or call option that is purchased by the Fund, if the option is sold, any resulting gain or loss will be a capital gain or loss, and will be short-term or long term, depending upon the holding period of the option. If the option expires, the resulting loss is a capital loss and is short-term or long-term, depending upon the holding period of the option. If the option is exercised, the cost of the option, in the case of a call option, is added to the basis of the purchased security and, in the case of a put option, reduces the amount realized on the underlying security in determining gain or loss.

Certain options and financial contracts in which the Fund may invest are “section 1256 contracts.” Gains or losses on section 1256 contracts generally are considered 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gains or losses (“60/40”); however, foreign currency gains or losses (as discussed herein) arising from certain section 1256 contracts may be treated as ordinary income or loss. Also, section 1256 contracts held by the Fund at the end of each taxable year (and on certain other dates as prescribed under the Code) are “marked-to-market” with the result that unrealized gains or losses are treated as though they were realized.

Generally, the hedging transactions undertaken by the Fund may result in “straddles” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The straddle rules may affect the character of gains (or losses) realized by the Fund. In addition, losses realized by the Fund on positions that are part of the straddle may be deferred under the straddle rules, rather than being taken into account in calculating the taxable income for the taxable year in which the losses are realized. Furthermore, certain carrying charges (inlcuding interest expense) associated with positions in a straddle may be required to be capitalized rather than deducted currently. Because only a few regulations implementing the straddle rules have been promulgated, the tax consequences to the Fund of hedging transactions are not entirely clear. The hedging transactions may increase the amount of short-term capital gain realized by the Fund which is taxed as ordinary income when distributed to shareholders.

The Fund may make one or more of the elections available under the Code which are applicable to straddles. If the Fund makes any of the elections, the amount, character, and timing of the recognition of gains or losses from the affected straddle positions will be determined under rules that vary according to the election(s) made. The rules applicable under certain of the elections may operate to accelerate the recognition of gains or losses from the affected straddle positions.

Because application of the straddle rules may affect the character of gains or losses, defer losses and/or accelerate the recognition of gains or losses from the affected straddle positions, the amount which must be distributed to shareholders and which will be taxed to shareholders as ordinary income or long-term capital gain may be increased or decreased as compared to the fund that did not engage in such hedging transactions.

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the Fund may recognize gain (but not loss) from a constructive sale of an “appreciated financial position” it holds if it enters into a short sale, forward contract or other transaction that substantially reduces the risk of loss with respect to the appreciated position. In that event, the Fund would be treated as if it had sold and immediately repurchased the property and would be taxed on any gain (but not loss) from the constructive sale. The character of gain from a constructive sale would depend upon the Fund’s holding period in the property. Loss from a constructive sale would be recognized when the property was subsequently disposed of, and its character would depend on the Fund’s holding period and the application of various loss deferral provisions of the Code. Constructive sale treatment does not apply to transactions if such transaction is closed before the end of the 30th day after the close of the Fund’s taxable year and the Fund holds the appreciated financial position throughout the sixty (60)-day period beginning on the day such transaction was closed, if the Fund’s risk of loss is not reduced during that sixty (60) day period.

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Rules governing the tax aspects of swap agreements are in a developing stage and are not entirely clear in certain respects. Accordingly, while the Fund intends to account for such transactions in a manner they deem to be appropriate, the IRS might not accept such treatment. If it did not, the status of the Fund as a RIC might be affected. The Fund intends to monitor developments in this area. Certain requirements that must be met under the Code in order for the Fund to qualify as a RIC may limit the extent to which the Fund will be able to engage in swap agreements.

Certain hedging activities may cause a dividend that would otherwise be subject to the lower tax rate applicable to “qualified dividend income” would instead be taxed at the rate of tax applicable to ordinary income.

Requirements relating to the Fund’s tax status as a regulated investment company may limit the extent to which the Fund will be able to engage in transactions in options and foreign currency forward contracts.

Short Sales Against the Box

If the Fund sells short against the box, unless certain constructive sale rules (discussed herein) apply, it also will recognize a capital gain or loss upon the purchase of securities to close the short sale. Such gain or loss generally will be long- or short-term depending upon the length of time the Fund held the security which it sold short. In some circumstances, short sales may have the effect of reducing an otherwise applicable holding period of a security in the portfolio. The constructive sale rule, however, alters this treatment by treating certain short sales against the box and other transactions as a constructive sale of the underlying security held by the Fund, thereby requiring current recognition of gain, as described more fully under “Options and Hedging Transactions” above. Similarly, if the Fund enters into a short sale of property that becomes substantially worthless, the Fund will recognize gain at that time as though it had closed the short sale. Future U.S. Treasury regulations may apply similar treatment to other transactions with respect to property that becomes substantially worthless.

Sale or Other Disposition of Shares

Upon the redemption, sale or exchange of his shares, a shareholder will recognize a taxable gain or loss depending upon his/her basis in the shares. Such gain or loss will be treated as capital gain or loss if the shares are capital assets in the shareholder’s hands, which generally may be eligible for reduced federal tax rates (for shareholders who are individuals), depending on the shareholder’s holding period for the shares. Any loss realized on a redemption, sale or exchange will be disallowed to the extent that the shares disposed of are replaced (including replacement through the reinvesting of dividends and capital gain distributions in the Fund) within a period of sixty-one (61) days beginning thirty (30) days before and ending thirty (30) days after the disposition of the shares. In such a case, the basis of the shares acquired will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss. Any loss realized by a shareholder on the sale of the Fund’s shares held by the shareholder for six months or less will be treated for federal income tax purposes as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any distributions of capital gain dividends received by the shareholder with respect to such shares.

In some cases, shareholders will not be permitted to take sales charges into account for purposes of determining the amount of gain or loss realized on the disposition of their shares. This prohibition generally applies where: (1) the shareholder incurs a sales charge in acquiring the stock of a regulated investment company; (2) the stock is disposed of before the 91st day after the date on which it was acquired; and (3) the shareholder subsequently acquires shares of the same or another regulated investment company and the otherwise applicable sales charge is reduced or eliminated under a “reinvestment right” received upon the initial purchase of shares of stock. In that case, the gain or loss recognized will be determined by excluding from the tax basis of the shares exchanged all or a portion of the sales charge incurred in acquiring those shares. This exclusion applies to the extent that the otherwise applicable sales charge with respect to the newly acquired shares is reduced as a result of having incurred a sales charge initially. Sales charges affected by this rule are treated as if they were incurred with respect to the stock acquired under the reinvestment right. This provision may be applied to successive acquisitions of stock.

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Redemption Fee

For convenience, the redemption fee applicable to Russia Fund is referred to as a fee, but the overall arrangement in fact calls for payment in exchange for shares at 98% of NAV. It thus is more accurately characterized as a reduced price for your shares than as a fee or charge.

The tax consequences of the redemption fee are not entirely clear. Although there is some authority to the effect that the fund would recognize taxable income in such circumstances, there is also authority, which Russia Fund intends to follow, that the fund does not recognize income. It is possible that the IRS or other taxing authorities might successfully contest the fund’s tax treatment of this arrangement on this basis or for other reasons.

Backup Withholding

The Fund generally will be required to withhold federal income tax equal to the fourth lowest tax rate applicable to unmarried individuals (currently at a rate of 28%) (“backup withholding”) from dividends paid, capital gain distributions, and redemption proceeds to shareholders if: (1) the shareholder fails to furnish the Fund with the shareholder’s correct taxpayer identification number or social security number and to make such certifications as the Fund may require; (2) the IRS notifies the Fund that the taxpayer identification number furnished by the shareholder is incorrect; (3) the IRS notifies the Fund that the shareholder has failed to report properly certain interest and dividend income to the IRS and to respond to notices to that effect; or (4) when required to do so, the shareholder fails to certify that he or she is not subject to backup withholding. Any amounts withheld may be credited against the shareholder’s federal income tax liability.

Foreign Shareholders

Taxation of a shareholder who, as to the United States, is a nonresident alien individual, foreign trust or estate, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership (“foreign shareholder”), depends on whether the income from the Fund is “effectively connected” with a U.S. trade or business carried on by such shareholder. If the income from the Fund is not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a foreign shareholder, ordinary income dividends (including distributions of any net short-term capital gains) will generally be subject to U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or lower treaty rate) upon the gross amount of the dividend. Note that the 15% rate of tax applicable to certain dividends (discussed above) does not apply to dividends paid to foreign shareholders. Such a foreign shareholder would generally be exempt from U.S. federal income tax on gains realized on the sale of shares of the Fund, and distributions of net long-term capital gains that are designated as capital gain dividends. If the income from the Fund is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a foreign shareholder, then ordinary income dividends, capital gain dividends and any gains realized upon the sale of shares of the Fund will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the rates applicable to U.S. citizens or domestic corporations.

The tax consequences to a foreign shareholder entitled to claim the benefits of an applicable tax treaty may be different from those described herein. Foreign shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in the Fund, including the applicability of foreign taxes.

Other Taxes

Distributions also may be subject to state, local and foreign taxes. U.S. tax rules applicable to foreign investors may differ significantly from those outlined above.

This discussion does not purport to deal with all of the tax consequences applicable to shareholders. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers for details with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in the Fund.

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

Redemptions

The right to redeem shares may be suspended and payment therefore postponed during periods when the NYSE is closed, other than customary weekend and holiday closings, or, if permitted by rules of the SEC, during periods when trading on the NYSE is restricted, during any emergency that makes it impracticable for the Fund to dispose of its securities or to determine fairly the value of its net assets, or during any other period permitted by order of the SEC for the protection of investors. Furthermore, the Transfer Agent will not mail redemption proceeds until checks received for shares purchased have cleared, but payment will be forwarded immediately upon the funds becoming available. Shareholders will be subject to the applicable deferred sales charge, if any, for their shares at the time of redemption.

Exchanges

The following conditions must be met for all exchanges between the Fund and ING Money Market Fund: (i) the shares that will be acquired in the exchange (the “Acquired Shares”) are available for sale in the shareholder’s state of residence; (ii) the Acquired shares will be registered to the same shareholder account as the shares to be surrendered (the “Exchanged Shares”); (iii) the Exchanged Shares must have been held in the shareholder’s account for at least thirty (30)-days prior to the exchange; (iv) except for exchanges into the ING Money Market Fund, the account value of the Fund whose shares are to be acquired must equal or exceed the minimum initial investment amount required by that Fund after the exchange is implemented; and (v) a properly executed exchange request has been received by the Transfer Agent.

The Fund reserves the right to delay the actual purchase of the Acquired Shares for up to five business days if it determines that it would be disadvantaged by an immediate transfer of proceeds from the redemption of Exchanged Shares. Normally, however, the redemption of Exchanged Shares and the purchase of Acquired Shares will take place on the day that the exchange request is received in proper form. The Fund reserves the right to terminate or modify its exchange privileges at any time upon prominent notice to shareholders. Such notice will be given at least sixty (60)-days in advance. It is the policy of ING to discourage and prevent frequent trading by shareholders among the Fund in response to market fluctuations. Accordingly, in order to maintain a stable asset base in the Fund and to reduce administrative expenses borne by the Fund, ING Investments reserves the right to reject any exchange request.

If you exchange into ING Senior Income Fund, your ability to sell or liquidate your investment will be limited. ING Senior Income Fund is a closed-end interval fund and does not redeem its shares on a daily basis, and it is not expected that a secondary market for the fund’s shares will develop, so you will not be able to sell them through a broker or other investment professional. To provide a measure of liquidity, the fund will normally make monthly repurchase offers of not less than 5% of its outstanding common shares. If more than 5 % of the fund’s common shares are tendered, you may not be able to completely liquidate your holdings in any one month. You also would not have liquidity between these monthly repurchase dates. Investors exercising the exchange privilege should carefully review the prospectus of that fund. Investors may obtain a copy of ING Senior Income Fund prospectus or any other ING Fund prospectus by calling (800) 992-0180.

DISTRIBUTOR

Shares of the Fund are distributed by the Distributor pursuant to Underwriting Agreement between the Trust and the Distributor on behalf of the Fund. The Underwriting Agreement requires the Distributor to use its best efforts on a continuing basis to solicit purchases of shares of the Fund. The Trust and the Distributor have agreed to indemnify each other against certain liabilities. At the discretion of the Distributor, all sales charges

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may at times be reallowed to an authorized dealer (“Authorized Dealer”). If 90% or more of the sales commission is reallowed, such Authorized Dealer may be deemed to be an “underwriter” as that term is defined under the 1933 Act. After an initial term, each Underwriting Agreement will remain in effect from year to year only if continuance is approved annually by a majority of the Board who are not parties to such agreement or “interested persons” of any such party and must be approved either by votes of a majority of the Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. See the Prospectus for information on how to purchase and sell shares of the Fund, and the charges and expenses associated with an investment. The sales charge retained by the Distributor and the commissions reallowed to selling dealers are not an expense of the Fund and have no effect on the NAV of the Fund. The Distributor’s address is 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. The Distributor, a Delware limited liability corporation, is an affiliate of ING Investments and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Groep.

ING Investments or its respective affiliates may make payments to securities dealers that enter into agreements providing the Distributor with access to registered representatives of the securities dealer. These payments may be in an amount up to 0.07% of the total Fund assets held in omnibus accounts or in customer accounts that designate such firm(s) as the selling broker-dealer.

The following table shows all commissions and other compensation received by each principal underwriter, who is an affiliated person of the Fund’s or an affiliated person of that affiliated person, directly or indirectly during the Fund’s most recent fiscal year:

Fund	Name of Principal Underwriter	Net Underwriting Discounts and Commissions		Compensation on Redemptions and Repurchases		Brokerage Commissions		Other Compensation
Russia	ING Funds Distributor, LLC	$	536,027	$	1,073,093	$	84,097	$	0

CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA

Average Annual Total Return Information

The Fund may, from time to time, include “total return” in advertisements or reports to shareholders or prospective investors.

Quotations of average annual total return will be expressed in terms of the average annual compounded rate of return of a hypothetical investment in the Fund over periods of one (1), five (5) and ten (10) years (up to the life of the Fund), calculated pursuant to the following formula which is prescribed by the SEC:

P(1 + T)ⁿ = ERV

Where:

        P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000,

        T = the average annual total return,

        n = the number of years, and

ERV =   the ending redeemable value of a hypothetical $1,000 payment made at the beginning of the period.

All total return figures assume that all dividends are reinvested when paid.

From time to time, the Fund may advertise its average annual total return over various periods of time. These total return figures show the average percentage change in value of an investment in the Fund from the beginning date of the measuring period. These figures reflect changes in the price of the Fund’s shares and assume that any income dividends and/or capital gains distributions made by the Fund during the period were reinvested in shares of the Fund. Figures will be given for one (1), five (5) and ten (10) year periods (if applicable) and may be given for other periods as well (such as from commencement of the Fund’s operations, or on a year-by-year basis).

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Average Annual Total Return (After Taxes On Distributions) Quotation

The Fund may, from time to time, include “total return after taxes on distributions” in advertisements or reports to shareholders or prospective investors. Quotations of average annual total return after taxes on distributions will be expressed in terms of the average annual compounded rate of return of a hypothetical investment in the Fund over periods of one (1), five (5) and ten (10) years (up to the life of the Fund), calculated pursuant to the following formula which is prescribed by the SEC:

P(1 + T)ⁿ = ATV_D

Where:

P  =	a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000,
T  =	the average annual total return (after taxes on distributions),
n  =	the number of years, and
ATVD  =	ending value of a hypothetical $1,000 payment made at the beginning of the one (1)-, five (5)-, or ten (10)-year periods (or fractional portion), after taxes on fund distributions but not after taxes on redemptions.

All total return figures assume that all dividends are reinvested when paid. Taxes are calculated using the highest individual marginal federal income tax rates in effect on the reinvestment date. The rates used correspond to the character of each component of the distributions (e.g., ordinary income rate for ordinary income distributions, short-term capital gain rate for short-term capital gain distributions, and long-term capital gain rate for long-term capital gain distributions). The calculations do not consider any potential tax liabilities other than federal tax liability.

From time to time, the Fund may advertise its average annual total return over various periods of time. These total return figures show the average percentage change in value of an investment in the Fund from the beginning date of the measuring period. These figures reflect changes in the price of the Fund’s shares and assume that any income dividends and/or capital gains distributions made by the Fund during the period were reinvested in shares of the Fund. Figures will be given for one, five and ten year periods (if applicable) and may be given for other periods as well (such as from commencement of the Fund’s operations, or on a year-by-year basis).

Average Annual Total Return (After Taxes on Distributions and Redemption) Quotation

The Fund may, from time to time, include “total return after taxes on distributions and redemption” in advertisements or reports to shareholders or prospective investors. Quotations of average annual total return after taxes on distributions and redemption will be expressed in terms of the average annual compounded rate of return of a hypothetical investment in the Fund over periods of one (1), five (5) and ten (10) years (up to the life of the Fund), calculated pursuant to the following formula which is prescribed by the SEC:

P(1 + T)ⁿ = ATV_DR

Where:

P  =	a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000,
T  =	the average annual total return (after taxes on distributions),
n  =	the number of years, and
ATVDR  =	ending value of a hypothetical $1,000 payment made at the beginning of the one (1)-, five (5)-, or ten (10)-year periods (or fractional portion), after taxes on fund distributions and redemption.

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All total return figures assume that all dividends are reinvested when paid. Taxes are calculated using the highest individual marginal federal income tax rates in effect on the reinvestment date. The rates used correspond to the character of each component of the distributions (e.g., ordinary income rate for ordinary income distributions, short-term capital gain rate for short-term capital gain distributions, and long-term capital gain rate for long-term capital gain distributions). The ending value is determined by subtracting capital gain taxes resulting from the redemption and adding the tax benefit from capital losses resulting from the redemption. The calculations do not consider any potential tax liabilities other than federal tax liability.

From time to time, the Fund may advertise its average annual total return over various periods of time. These total return figures show the average percentage change in value of an investment in the Fund from the beginning date of the measuring period. These figures reflect changes in the price of the Fund’s shares and assume that any income dividends and/or capital gains distributions made by the Fund during the period were reinvested in shares of the Fund. Figures will be given for one, five and ten year periods (if applicable) and may be given for other periods as well (such as from commencement of the Fund’s operations, or on a year-by-year basis).

The Fund may also publish a distribution rate in sales literature and in investor communications preceded or accompanied by a copy of the current Prospectus. The current distribution rate for the Fund is the annualization of the Fund’s distribution per share divided by the maximum offering price per share of the Fund at the respective month-end. The current distribution rate may differ from current yield because the distribution rate may contain items of capital gain and other items of income, while yield reflects only earned net investment income. In each case, the yield, distribution rates and total return figures will reflect all recurring charges against Fund income and will assume the payment of the maximum sales load, including any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

Additional Performance Quotations

Advertisements of total return will always show a calculation that includes the effect of the maximum sales charge but may also show total return without giving effect to that charge. Because these additional quotations will not reflect the maximum sales charge payable, these performance quotations will be higher than the performance quotations that reflect the maximum sales charge.

Total returns are based on past results and are not necessarily a prediction of future performance.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS

In reports or other communications to shareholders or in advertising material, the Fund may compare the performance of its Class I shares with that of other mutual funds as listed in the rankings prepared by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., Morningstar, Inc., CDA Technologies, Inc., Value Line, Inc. or similar independent services that monitor the performance of mutual funds or with other appropriate indices of investment securities. In addition, certain indices may be used to illustrate historic performance of select asset classes. The performance information may also include evaluations of the Fund published by nationally recognized ranking services and by financial publications that are nationally recognized, such as Business Week, Forbes, Fortune, Institutional Investor, Money and The Wall Street Journal. If the Fund compares its performance to other funds or to relevant indices, the Fund’s performance will be stated in the same terms in which such comparative data and indices are stated, which is normally total return rather than yield. For these purposes the performance of the Fund, as well as the performance of such investment companies or indices, may not reflect sales charges, which, if reflected, would reduce performance results.

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Because Class I shares had not commenced operations as of October 31, 2008, average annual returns are provided for Class A shares of the Fund. The average annual total returns, including sales charges, for Class A shares of the Fund for the one-, five- and ten-year periods ended October 31, 2008, is as follows:

		1 Year		5 Year		10 Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
Russia Fund
Class A	%	(63.91	)	9.18		28.34	—	07/03/1996
Class A (After taxes on distributions)	%	(64.69	)	8.56		27.72	—	07/03/1996
Class A (After taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)	%	(37.89	)(1)	9.74	(1)	27.33	—	07/03/1996

(1) The Class A return after taxes and sale of Fund shares is a lower overall loss (higher return) than the Class A return before taxes due to the tax benefit of selling Fund shares at a loss.

Reports and promotional literature may also contain the following information: (i) a description of the gross national or domestic product and populations, including but not limited to age characteristics, of various countries and regions in which the Fund may invest, as compiled by various organizations, and projections of such information; (ii) the performance of worldwide equity and debt markets; (iii) the capitalization of U.S. and foreign stock markets prepared or published by the International Finance Corporation, Morgan Stanley Capital International or a similar financial organization; (iv) the geographic distribution of the Fund’s portfolio; (v) the major industries located in various jurisdictions; (vi) the number of shareholders in the Fund or other ING Funds and the dollar amount of the assets under management; (vii) descriptions of investing methods such as dollar-cost averaging, best day/worst day scenarios, etc.; (viii) comparisons of the average price to earnings ratio, price to book ratio, price to cash flow and relative currency valuations of the Fund and individual stocks in the Fund’s portfolio, appropriate indices and descriptions of such comparisons; (ix) quotes from the Sub-Adviser of the Fund or other industry specialists; (x) lists or statistics of certain of the Fund’s holdings including, but not limited to, portfolio composition, sector weightings, portfolio turnover rate, number of holdings, average market capitalization, and modern portfolio theory statistics; (xi) NASDAQ symbols for each class of shares of the Fund; and (xii) descriptions of the benefits of working with investment professionals in selecting investments.

In addition, reports and promotional literature may contain information concerning ING Investments, the Sub-Advisers, ING Capital Corporation LLC (“ING Capital”), ING Funds Services, LLC or affiliates of the Trusts, including: (i) performance rankings of other funds managed by ING Investments or a Sub-Adviser, or the individuals employed by ING Investments or a Sub-Adviser who exercise responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Fund, including rankings of mutual funds published by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., Morningstar, Inc., CDA Technologies, Inc., or other rating services, companies, publications or other persons who rank mutual funds or other investment products on overall performance or other criteria; (ii) lists of clients, the number of clients, or assets under management; (iii) information regarding the acquisition of the ING Funds by ING Capital; (iv) the past performance of ING Capital and ING Funds; (v) the past performance of other funds managed by ING Investments; and (vi) information regarding rights offerings conducted by closed-end funds managed by ING Investments.

DISTRIBUTIONS

As noted in the Prospectus, shareholders have the privilege of reinvesting both income dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, in additional shares of a respective class of the Fund at the then current NAV, with no sales charge. The Fund’s management believes that most investors desire to take advantage of this privilege. It has therefore made arrangements with its Transfer Agent to have all income dividends and capital gains distributions that are declared by the Fund automatically reinvested for the account of each shareholder. A shareholder may elect at any time by writing to the Fund or the Transfer Agent to have subsequent dividends and/or distributions paid in cash. In the absence of such an election, each purchase of shares of a class of the Fund is made upon the condition and understanding that the Transfer Agent is automatically appointed the shareholder’s agent to receive his dividends and distributions upon all shares registered in his name and to reinvest them in full and fractional shares of the respective class of the Fund at the applicable NAV in effect at the close of business on the reinvestment date. A shareholder may still at any time after a purchase of Fund shares request that dividends and/or capital gains distributions be paid to him in cash.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Other Information

The Trust is registered with the SEC as an open-end management investment company. Such registration does not involve supervision of the management or policies of the Trust by any governmental agency. The Prospectus and this SAI omit certain of the information contained in the Trust’s Registration Statement filed with the SEC and copies of this information may be obtained from the SEC upon payment of the prescribed fee or examined at the SEC in Washington, D.C. without charge.

Investors in the Fund will be kept informed of the Fund’s progress through annual and semi-annual shareholder reports showing portfolio composition, statistical data and any other significant data, including financial statements audited by an independent registered public accounting firm.

Reports to Shareholders

The fiscal year of the Fund ends on October 31. The Fund will send financial statements to its shareholders at least semi-annually. An annual shareholder report containing financial statements audited by the independent registered accounting firm will be sent to shareholders each year.

Declaration of Trust

Mutual Funds is organized as a Delaware Statutory trust. The Declaration of Trust of this Fund provides that obligations of the Fund are not binding upon its Trustees, officers, employees and agents individually and that the Trustees, officers, employees and agents will not be liable to the trust or its investors for any action or failure to act, but nothing in the Declaration of Trust protects a Trustee, officer, employee or agent against any liability to the trust or its investors to which the Trustee, officer, employee or agent would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of his or her duties. The Declaration of Trust also provides that the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or existing with respect to the Fund shall be enforceable against the assets and property of the Fund only, and not against the assets or property of any other funds or the investors therein.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements from the Fund’s October 31, 2008 annual shareholder report are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of the Fund’s annual and un-audited semi-annual shareholder report may be obtained without charge by contacting the Fund: at 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 or calling (800) 992-0180.

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APPENDIX A- PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

ING FUNDS

PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

Effective Date: July 10, 2003

Revision Date: September 1, 2009

I. INTRODUCTION

The following are the Proxy Voting Procedures and Guidelines (the “Procedures and Guidelines”) of the ING Funds set forth on Exhibit 1 attached hereto and each portfolio or series thereof, except for any “Sub-Adviser-Voted Series” identified on Exhibit 1 and further described in Section III below (each non-Sub-Adviser-Voted Series hereinafter referred to as a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The purpose of these Procedures and Guidelines is to set forth the process by which each Fund subject to these Procedures and Guidelines will vote proxies related to the equity assets in its investment portfolio (the “portfolio securities”). The Procedures and Guidelines have been approved by the Funds’ Boards of Trustees/Directors¹ (each a “Board” and collectively, the “Boards”), including a majority of the independent Trustees/Directors² of the Board. These Procedures and Guidelines may be amended only by the Board. The Board shall review these Procedures and Guidelines at its discretion, and make any revisions thereto as deemed appropriate by the Board.

II. COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE

The Boards hereby delegate to the Compliance Committee of each Board (each a “Committee” and collectively, the “Committees”) the authority and responsibility to oversee the implementation of these Procedures and Guidelines, and where applicable, to make determinations on behalf of the Board with respect to the voting of proxies on behalf of each Fund. Furthermore, the Boards hereby delegate to each Committee the authority to review and approve material changes to proxy voting procedures of any Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Proxy Voting Procedures of the Adviser (the “Adviser Procedures”) are attached hereto as Exhibit 2. Any determination regarding the voting of proxies of each Fund that is made by a Committee, or any member thereof, as permitted herein, shall be deemed to be a good faith determination regarding the voting of proxies by the full Board. Each Committee

¹ Reference in these Procedures to one or more Funds shall, as applicable, mean those Funds that are under the jurisdiction of the particular Board or Compliance Committee at issue. No provision in these Procedures is intended to impose any duty upon the particular Board or Compliance Committee with respect to any other Fund.

² The independent Trustees/Directors are those Board members who are not “interested persons” of the Funds within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

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may rely on the Adviser through the Agent, Proxy Coordinator and/or Proxy Group (as such terms are defined for purposes of the Adviser Procedures) to deal in the first instance with the application of these Procedures and Guidelines. Each Committee shall conduct itself in accordance with its charter.

III. DELEGATION OF VOTING AUTHORITY

Except as otherwise provided for herein, the Board hereby delegates to the Adviser to each Fund the authority and responsibility to vote all proxies with respect to all portfolio securities of the Fund in accordance with then current proxy voting procedures and guidelines that have been approved by the Board. The Board may revoke such delegation with respect to any proxy or proposal, and assume the responsibility of voting any Fund proxy or proxies as it deems appropriate. Non-material amendments to the Procedures and Guidelines may be approved for immediate implementation by the President or Chief Financial Officer of a Fund, subject to ratification at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Compliance Committee.

A Board may elect to delegate the voting of proxies to the Sub-Adviser of a portfolio or series of the ING Funds. In so doing, the Board shall also approve the Sub-Adviser’s proxy policies for implementation on behalf of such portfolio or series (a “Sub-Adviser-Voted Series”). Sub-Adviser-Voted Series shall not be covered under these Procedures and Guidelines but rather shall be covered by such Sub-Adviser’s proxy policies, provided that the Board, including a majority of the independent Trustees/Directors¹, has approved them on behalf of such Sub-Adviser-Voted Series.

When a Fund participates in the lending of its securities and the securities are on loan at record date, proxies related to such securities will not be forwarded to the Adviser by the Fund’s custodian and therefore will not be voted. However, the Adviser shall use best efforts to recall or restrict specific securities from loan for the purpose of facilitating a “material” vote as described in the Adviser Procedures.

Funds that are “funds-of-funds” will “echo” vote their interests in underlying mutual funds, which may include ING Funds (or portfolios or series thereof) other than those set forth on Exhibit 1 attached hereto. This means that, if the fund-of-funds must vote on a proposal with respect to an underlying investment company, the fund-of-funds will vote its interest in that underlying fund in the same proportion all other shareholders in the investment company voted their interests.

A fund that is a “feeder” fund in a master-feeder structure does not echo vote. Rather, it passes votes requested by the underlying master fund to its shareholders. This means that, if the feeder fund is solicited by the master fund, it will request instructions from its own shareholders, either directly or, in the case of an insurance-dedicated Fund, through an insurance product or retirement plan, as to the manner in which to vote its interest in an underlying master fund.

¹ The independent Trustees/Directors are those Board members who are not “interested persons” of the Funds within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

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When a Fund is a feeder in a master-feeder structure, proxies for the portfolio securities owned by the master fund will be voted pursuant to the master fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures. As such, and except as otherwise noted herein with respect to vote reporting requirements, feeder Funds shall not be subject to these Procedures and Guidelines.

IV. APPROVAL AND REVIEW OF PROCEDURES

Each Fund’s Adviser has adopted proxy voting procedures in connection with the voting of portfolio securities for the Funds as attached hereto in Exhibit 2. The Board hereby approves such procedures. All material changes to the Adviser Procedures must be approved by the Board or the Compliance Committee prior to implementation; however, the President or Chief Financial Officer of a Fund may make such non-material changes as they deem appropriate, subject to ratification by the Board or the Compliance Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

V. VOTING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

The Guidelines that are set forth in Exhibit 3 hereto specify the manner in which the Funds generally will vote with respect to the proposals discussed therein.

Unless otherwise noted, the defined terms used hereafter shall have the same meaning as defined in the Adviser Procedures

A. Routine Matters

The Agent shall be instructed to submit a vote in accordance with the Guidelines where such Guidelines provide a clear “For,” “Against,” “Withhold” or “Abstain” on a proposal. However, the Agent shall be directed to refer any proxy proposal to the Proxy Coordinator for instructions as if it were a matter requiring case-by-case consideration under circumstances where the application of the Guidelines is unclear, it appears to involve unusual or controversial issues, or an Investment Professional (as such term is defined for purposes of the Adviser Procedures) recommends a vote contrary to the Guidelines.

B. Matters Requiring Case-by-Case Consideration

The Agent shall be directed to refer proxy proposals accompanied by its written analysis and voting recommendation to the Proxy Coordinator where the Guidelines have noted “case-by-case” consideration.

Upon receipt of a referral from the Agent, the Proxy Coordinator may solicit additional research from the Agent, Investment Professional(s), as well as from any other source or service.

Except in cases in which the Proxy Group has previously provided the Proxy Coordinator with standing instructions to vote in accordance with the Agent’s recommendation, the Proxy Coordinator will forward the Agent’s analysis and recommendation and/or any

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research obtained from the Investment Professional(s), the Agent or any other source to the Proxy Group. The Proxy Group may consult with the Agent and/or Investment Professional(s), as it deems necessary.

The Proxy Coordinator shall use best efforts to convene the Proxy Group with respect to all matters requiring its consideration. In the event quorum requirements cannot be timely met in connection with a voting deadline, it shall be the policy of the Funds to vote in accordance with the Agent’s recommendation, unless the Agent’s recommendation is deemed to be conflicted as provided for under the Adviser Procedures, in which case no action shall be taken on such matter (i.e., a “Non-Vote”).

1. Within-Guidelines Votes: Votes in Accordance with a Fund’s Guidelines and/or, where applicable, Agent Recommendation

In the event the Proxy Group, and where applicable, any Investment Professional participating in the voting process, recommend a vote Within Guidelines, the Proxy Group will instruct the Agent, through the Proxy Coordinator, to vote in this manner. Except as provided for herein, no Conflicts Report (as such term is defined for purposes of the Adviser Procedures) is required in connection with Within-Guidelines Votes.

2. Non-Votes: Votes in Which No Action is Taken

The Proxy Group may recommend that a Fund refrain from voting under circumstances including, but not limited to, the following: (1) if the economic effect on shareholders’ interests or the value of the portfolio holding is indeterminable or insignificant, e.g., proxies in connection with fractional shares, securities no longer held in the portfolio of an ING Fund or proxies being considered on behalf of a Fund that is no longer in existence; or (2) if the cost of voting a proxy outweighs the benefits, e.g., certain international proxies, particularly in cases in which share blocking practices may impose trading restrictions on the relevant portfolio security. In such instances, the Proxy Group may instruct the Agent, through the Proxy Coordinator, not to vote such proxy. The Proxy Group may provide the Proxy Coordinator with standing instructions on parameters that would dictate a Non-Vote without the Proxy Group’s review of a specific proxy. It is noted a Non-Vote determination would generally not be made in connection with voting rights received pursuant to class action participation; while a Fund may no longer hold the security, a continuing economic effect on shareholders’ interests is likely.

Reasonable efforts shall be made to secure and vote all other proxies for the Funds, but, particularly in markets in which shareholders’ rights are limited, Non-Votes may also occur in connection with a Fund’s related inability to timely access ballots or other proxy information in connection with its portfolio securities.

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Non-Votes may also result in certain cases in which the Agent’s recommendation has been deemed to be conflicted, as described in V.B. above and V.B.4. below.

3. Out-of-Guidelines Votes: Votes Contrary to Procedures and Guidelines, or Agent Recommendation, where applicable, Where No Recommendation is Provided by Agent, or Where Agent’s Recommendation is Conflicted

If the Proxy Group recommends that a Fund vote contrary to the Procedures and Guidelines, or the recommendation of the Agent, where applicable, if the Agent has made no recommendation on a matter requiring case-by-case consideration and the Procedures and Guidelines are silent, or the Agent’s recommendation on a matter requiring case-by-case consideration is deemed to be conflicted as provided for under the Adviser Procedures, the Proxy Coordinator will then request that all members of the Proxy Group, including any members not in attendance at the meeting at which the relevant proxy is being considered, and each Investment Professional participating in the voting process complete a Conflicts Report (as such term is defined for purposes of the Adviser Procedures). As provided for in the Adviser Procedures, the Proxy Coordinator shall be responsible for identifying to Counsel potential conflicts of interest with respect to the Agent.

If Counsel determines that a conflict of interest appears to exist with respect to the Agent, any member of the Proxy Group or the participating Investment Professional(s), the Proxy Coordinator will then contact the Compliance Committee(s) and forward to such Committee(s) all information relevant to their review, including the following materials or a summary thereof: the applicable Procedures and Guidelines, the recommendation of the Agent, where applicable, the recommendation of the Investment Professional(s), where applicable, any resources used by the Proxy Group in arriving at its recommendation, the Conflicts Report and any other written materials establishing whether a conflict of interest exists, and findings of Counsel (as such term is defined for purposes of the Adviser Procedures). Upon Counsel’s finding that a conflict of interest exists with respect to one or more members of the Proxy Group or the Advisers generally, the remaining members of the Proxy Group shall not be required to complete a Conflicts Report in connection with the proxy.

If Counsel determines that there does not appear to be a conflict of interest with respect to the Agent, any member of the Proxy Group or the participating Investment Professional(s), the Proxy Coordinator will instruct the Agent to vote the proxy as recommended by the Proxy Group.

4. Referrals to a Fund’s Compliance Committee

A Fund’s Compliance Committee may consider all recommendations, analysis, research and Conflicts Reports provided to it by the Agent, Proxy Group and/or Investment Professional(s), and any other written materials used to establish

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whether a conflict of interest exists, in determining how to vote the proxies referred to the Committee. The Committee will instruct the Agent through the Proxy Coordinator how to vote such referred proposals.

The Proxy Coordinator shall use best efforts to timely refer matters to a Fund’s Committee for its consideration. In the event any such matter cannot be timely referred to or considered by the Committee, it shall be the policy of the Funds to vote in accordance with the Agent’s recommendation, unless the Agent’s recommendation is conflicted on a matter requiring case-by-case consideration, in which case no action shall be taken on such matter (i.e., a “Non-Vote”).

The Proxy Coordinator will maintain a record of all proxy questions that have been referred to a Fund’s Committee, all applicable recommendations, analysis, research and Conflicts Reports.

VI. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

In all cases in which a vote has not been clearly determined in advance by the Procedures and Guidelines or for which the Proxy Group recommends an Out-of-Guidelines Vote, and Counsel has determined that a conflict of interest appears to exist with respect to the Agent, any member of the Proxy Group, or any Investment Professional participating in the voting process, the proposal shall be referred to the Fund’s Committee for determination so that the Adviser shall have no opportunity to vote a Fund’s proxy in a situation in which it or the Agent may be deemed to have a conflict of interest. In the event a member of a Fund’s Committee believes he/she has a conflict of interest that would preclude him/her from making a voting determination in the best interests of the beneficial owners of the applicable Fund, such Committee member shall so advise the Proxy Coordinator and recuse himself/herself with respect to determinations regarding the relevant proxy.

VII. REPORTING AND RECORD RETENTION

Annually in August, each Fund will post its proxy voting record or a link thereto, for the prior one-year period ending on June 30^th on the ING Funds website. No proxy voting record will be posted on the ING Funds website for any Fund that is a feeder in a master/feeder structure; however, a cross-reference to that of the master fund’s proxy voting record as filed in the SEC’s EDGAR database will be posted on the ING Funds website. The proxy voting record for each Fund will also be available in the EDGAR database on the SEC’s website.

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EXHIBIT 1

to the

ING Funds

Proxy Voting Procedures

ING ASIA PACIFIC HIGH DIVIDEND EQUITY INCOME FUND

ING EQUITY TRUST

ING FUNDS TRUST

ING GLOBAL ADVANTAGE AND PREMIUM OPPORTUNITY FUND

ING GLOBAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM OPPORTUNITY FUND

ING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT EQUITY FUND

ING INTERNATIONAL HIGH DIVIDEND EQUITY INCOME FUND

ING INVESTORS TRUST¹

ING MAYFLOWER TRUST

ING MUTUAL FUNDS

ING PARTNERS, INC.

ING PRIME RATE TRUST

ING RISK MANAGED NATURAL RESOURCES FUND

ING SENIOR INCOME FUND

ING SEPARATE PORTFOLIOS TRUST

ING VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST

ING VARIABLE PRODUCTS TRUST

¹ Sub-Adviser-Voted Series: ING Franklin Mutual Shares Portfolio

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EXHIBIT 2

to the

ING Funds

Proxy Voting Procedures

ING INVESTMENTS, LLC,

ING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO.

AND

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES

I. INTRODUCTION

ING Investments, LLC, ING Investment Management Co. and Directed Services LLC (each an “Adviser” and collectively, the “Advisers”) are the investment advisers for the registered investment companies and each series or portfolio thereof (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) comprising the ING family of funds. As such, the Advisers have been delegated the authority to vote proxies with respect to securities for certain Funds over which they have day-to-day portfolio management responsibility.

The Advisers will abide by the proxy voting guidelines adopted by a Fund’s respective Board of Directors or Trustees (each a “Board” and collectively, the “Boards”) with regard to the voting of proxies unless otherwise provided in the proxy voting procedures adopted by a Fund’s Board.

In voting proxies, the Advisers are guided by general fiduciary principles. Each must act prudently, solely in the interest of the beneficial owners of the Funds it manages. The Advisers will not subordinate the interest of beneficial owners to unrelated objectives. Each Adviser will vote proxies in the manner that it believes will do the most to maximize shareholder value.

The following are the Proxy Voting Procedures of ING Investments, LLC, ING Investment Management Co. and Directed Services LLC (the “Adviser Procedures”) with respect to the voting of proxies on behalf of their client Funds as approved by the respective Board of each Fund.

Unless otherwise noted, best efforts shall be used to vote proxies in all instances.

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II. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Proxy Coordinator

The Proxy Coordinator identified in Appendix 1 will assist in the coordination of the voting of each Fund’s proxies in accordance with the ING Funds Proxy Voting Procedures and Guidelines (the “Procedures” or “Guidelines” and collectively the “Procedures and Guidelines”). The Proxy Coordinator is authorized to direct the Agent to vote a Fund’s proxy in accordance with the Procedures and Guidelines unless the Proxy Coordinator receives a recommendation from an Investment Professional (as described below) to vote contrary to the Procedures and Guidelines. In such event, and in connection with proxy proposals requiring case-by-case consideration (except in cases in which the Proxy Group has previously provided the Proxy Coordinator with standing instructions to vote in accordance with the Agent’s recommendation), the Proxy Coordinator will call a meeting of the Proxy Group (as described below).

Responsibilities assigned herein to the Proxy Coordinator, or activities in support thereof, may be performed by such members of the Proxy Group or employees of the Advisers’ affiliates as are deemed appropriate by the Proxy Group.

Unless specified otherwise, information provided to the Proxy Coordinator in connection with duties of the parties described herein shall be deemed delivered to the Advisers.

B. Agent

An independent proxy voting service (the “Agent”), as approved by the Board of each Fund, shall be engaged to assist in the voting of Fund proxies for publicly traded securities through the provision of vote analysis, implementation, recordkeeping and disclosure services. The Agent is ISS Governance Services, a unit of RiskMetrics Group, Inc. The Agent is responsible for coordinating with the Funds’ custodians to ensure that all proxy materials received by the custodians relating to the portfolio securities are processed in a timely fashion. To the extent applicable, the Agent is required to vote and/or refer all proxies in accordance with these Adviser Procedures. The Agent will retain a record of all proxy votes handled by the Agent. Such record must reflect all the information required to be disclosed in a Fund’s Form N-PX pursuant to Rule 30b1-4 under the Investment Company Act. In addition, the Agent is responsible for maintaining copies of all proxy statements received by issuers and to promptly provide such materials to the Adviser upon request.

The Agent shall be instructed to vote all proxies in accordance with a Fund’s Guidelines, except as otherwise instructed through the Proxy Coordinator by the Adviser’s Proxy Group or a Fund’s Compliance Committee (“Committee”).

The Agent shall be instructed to obtain all proxies from the Funds’ custodians and to review each proxy proposal against the Guidelines. The Agent also shall be requested to call the Proxy Coordinator’s attention to specific proxy proposals that although governed by the Guidelines appear to involve unusual or controversial issues.

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Subject to the oversight of the Advisers, the Agent shall establish and maintain adequate internal controls and policies in connection with the provision of proxy voting services voting to the Advisers, including methods to reasonably ensure that its analysis and recommendations are not influenced by conflict of interest, and shall disclose such controls and policies to the Advisers when and as provided for herein. Unless otherwise specified, references herein to recommendations of the Agent shall refer to those in which no conflict of interest has been identified.

C. Proxy Group

The Adviser shall establish a Proxy Group (the “Group” or “Proxy Group”) which shall assist in the review of the Agent’s recommendations when a proxy voting issue is referred to the Group through the Proxy Coordinator. The members of the Proxy Group, which may include employees of the Advisers’ affiliates, are identified in Appendix 1, as may be amended from time at the Advisers’ discretion.

A minimum of four (4) members of the Proxy Group (or three (3) if one member of the quorum is either the Fund’s Chief Investment Risk Officer or Chief Financial Officer) shall constitute a quorum for purposes of taking action at any meeting of the Group. The vote of a simple majority of the members present and voting shall determine any matter submitted to a vote. Tie votes shall be broken by securing the vote of members not present at the meeting; provided, however, that the Proxy Coordinator shall ensure compliance with all applicable voting and conflict of interest procedures and shall use best efforts to secure votes from all or as many absent members as may reasonably be accomplished. The Proxy Group may meet in person or by telephone. The Proxy Group also may take action via electronic mail in lieu of a meeting, provided that each Group member has received a copy of any relevant electronic mail transmissions circulated by each other participating Group member prior to voting and provided that the Proxy Coordinator follows the directions of a majority of a quorum (as defined above) responding via electronic mail. For all votes taken in person or by telephone or teleconference, the vote shall be taken outside the presence of any person other than the members of the Proxy Group and such other persons whose attendance may be deemed appropriate by the Proxy Group from time to time in furtherance of its duties or the day-to-day administration of the Funds. In its discretion, the Proxy Group may provide the Proxy Coordinator with standing instructions to perform responsibilities assigned herein to the Proxy Group, or activities in support thereof, on its behalf, provided that such instructions do not contravene any requirements of these Adviser Procedures or a Fund’s Procedures and Guidelines.

A meeting of the Proxy Group will be held whenever (1) the Proxy Coordinator receives a recommendation from an Investment Professional to vote a Fund’s proxy contrary to the Procedures and Guidelines, or the recommendation of the Agent, where applicable, (2) the Agent has made no recommendation with respect to a vote on a proposal, or (3) a

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matter requires case-by-case consideration, including those in which the Agent’s recommendation is deemed to be conflicted as provided for under these Adviser Procedures, provided that, if the Proxy Group has previously provided the Proxy Coordinator with standing instructions to vote in accordance with the Agent’s recommendation and no issue of conflict must be considered, the Proxy Coordinator may implement the instructions without calling a meeting of the Proxy Group.

For each proposal referred to the Proxy Group, it will review (1) the relevant Procedures and Guidelines, (2) the recommendation of the Agent, if any, (3) the recommendation of the Investment Professional(s), if any, and (4) any other resources that any member of the Proxy Group deems appropriate to aid in a determination of a recommendation.

If the Proxy Group recommends that a Fund vote in accordance with the Procedures and Guidelines, or the recommendation of the Agent, where applicable, it shall instruct the Proxy Coordinator to so advise the Agent.

If the Proxy Group recommends that a Fund vote contrary to the Procedures and Guidelines, or the recommendation of the Agent, where applicable, or if the Agent’s recommendation on a matter requiring case-by-case consideration is deemed to be conflicted, it shall follow the procedures for such voting as established by a Fund’s Board.

The Proxy Coordinator shall use best efforts to convene the Proxy Group with respect to all matters requiring its consideration. In the event quorum requirements cannot be timely met in connection with to a voting deadline, the Proxy Coordinator shall follow the procedures for such voting as established by a Fund’s Board.

D. Investment Professionals

The Funds’ Advisers, sub-advisers and/or portfolio managers (each referred to herein as an “Investment Professional” and collectively, “Investment Professionals”) may submit, or be asked to submit, a recommendation to the Proxy Group regarding the voting of proxies related to the portfolio securities over which they have day-to-day portfolio management responsibility. The Investment Professionals may accompany their recommendation with any other research materials that they deem appropriate or with a request that the vote be deemed “material” in the context of the portfolio(s) they manage, such that lending activity on behalf of such portfolio(s) with respect to the relevant security should be reviewed by the Proxy Group and considered for recall and/or restriction. Input from the relevant sub-advisers and/or portfolio managers shall be given primary consideration in the Proxy Group’s determination of whether a given proxy vote is to be deemed material and the associated security accordingly restricted from lending. The determination that a vote is material in the context of a Fund’s portfolio shall not mean that such vote is considered material across all Funds voting that meeting. In order to recall or restrict shares timely for material voting purposes, the Proxy Group shall use best efforts to consider, and when deemed appropriate, to act upon, such requests timely, and requests to review lending activity in connection with a potentially material vote may be initiated by any relevant Investment Professional and submitted for the Proxy Group’s consideration at any time.

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III. VOTING PROCEDURES

A. In all cases, the Adviser shall follow the voting procedures as set forth in the Procedures and Guidelines of the Fund on whose behalf the Adviser is exercising delegated authority to vote.

B. Routine Matters

The Agent shall be instructed to submit a vote in accordance with the Guidelines where such Guidelines provide a clear “For,” “Against,” “Withhold” or “Abstain” on a proposal. However, the Agent shall be directed to refer any proxy proposal to the Proxy Coordinator for instructions as if it were a matter requiring case-by-case consideration under circumstances where the application of the Guidelines is unclear, it appears to involve unusual or controversial issues, or an Investment Professional recommends a vote contrary to the Guidelines.

C. Matters Requiring Case-by-Case Consideration

The Agent shall be directed to refer proxy proposals accompanied by its written analysis and voting recommendation to the Proxy Coordinator where the Guidelines have noted “case-by-case” consideration.

Upon receipt of a referral from the Agent, the Proxy Coordinator may solicit additional research from the Agent, Investment Professional(s), as well as from any other source or service.

Except in cases in which the Proxy Group has previously provided the Proxy Coordinator with standing instructions to vote in accordance with the Agent’s recommendation, the Proxy Coordinator will forward the Agent’s analysis and recommendation and/or any research obtained from the Investment Professional(s), the Agent or any other source to the Proxy Group. The Proxy Group may consult with the Agent and/or Investment Professional(s), as it deems necessary.

1. Within-Guidelines Votes: Votes in Accordance with a Fund’s Guidelines and/or, where applicable, Agent Recommendation

In the event the Proxy Group, and where applicable, any Investment Professional participating in the voting process, recommend a vote Within Guidelines, the Proxy Group will instruct the Agent, through the Proxy Coordinator, to vote in this manner. Except as provided for herein, no Conflicts Report (as such term is defined herein) is required in connection with Within-Guidelines Votes.

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2. Non-Votes: Votes in Which No Action is Taken

The Proxy Group may recommend that a Fund refrain from voting under circumstances including, but not limited to, the following: (1) if the economic effect on shareholders’ interests or the value of the portfolio holding is indeterminable or insignificant, e.g., proxies in connection with fractional shares, securities no longer held in the portfolio of an ING Fund or proxies being considered on behalf of a Fund that is no longer in existence; or (2) if the cost of voting a proxy outweighs the benefits, e.g., certain international proxies, particularly in cases in which share blocking practices may impose trading restrictions on the relevant portfolio security. In such instances, the Proxy Group may instruct the Agent, through the Proxy Coordinator, not to vote such proxy. The Proxy Group may provide the Proxy Coordinator with standing instructions on parameters that would dictate a Non-Vote without the Proxy Group’s review of a specific proxy. It is noted a Non-Vote determination would generally not be made in connection with voting rights received pursuant to class action participation; while a Fund may no longer hold the security, a continuing economic effect on shareholders’ interests is likely.

Reasonable efforts shall be made to secure and vote all other proxies for the Funds, but, particularly in markets in which shareholders’ rights are limited, Non-Votes may also occur in connection with a Fund’s related inability to timely access ballots or other proxy information in connection with its portfolio securities.

Non-Votes may also result in certain cases in which the Agent’s recommendation has been deemed to be conflicted, as provided for in the Funds’ Procedures.

3. Out-of-Guidelines Votes: Votes Contrary to Procedures and Guidelines, or Agent Recommendation, where applicable, Where No Recommendation is Provided by Agent, or Where Agent’s Recommendation is Conflicted

If the Proxy Group recommends that a Fund vote contrary to the Procedures and Guidelines, or the recommendation of the Agent, where applicable, if the Agent has made no recommendation on a matter requiring case-by-case consideration and the Procedures and Guidelines are silent, or the Agent’s recommendation on a matter requiring case-by-case consideration is deemed to be conflicted as provided for under these Adviser Procedures, the Proxy Coordinator will then implement the procedures for handling such votes as adopted by the Fund’s Board.

4. The Proxy Coordinator will maintain a record of all proxy questions that have been referred to a Fund’s Compliance Committee, all applicable recommendations, analysis, research and Conflicts Reports.

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IV. ASSESSMENT OF THE AGENT AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

In furtherance of the Advisers’ fiduciary duty to the Funds and their beneficial owners, the Advisers shall establish the following:

A. Assessment of the Agent

The Advisers shall establish that the Agent (1) is independent from the Advisers, (2) has resources that indicate it can competently provide analysis of proxy issues and (3) can make recommendations in an impartial manner and in the best interests of the Funds and their beneficial owners. The Advisers shall utilize, and the Agent shall comply with, such methods for establishing the foregoing as the Advisers may deem reasonably appropriate and shall do not less than annually as well as prior to engaging the services of any new proxy service. The Agent shall also notify the Advisers in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days of any material change to information previously provided to an Adviser in connection with establishing the Agent’s independence, competence or impartiality.

Information provided in connection with assessment of the Agent shall be forwarded to a member of the mutual funds practice group of ING US Legal Services (“Counsel”) for review. Counsel shall review such information and advise the Proxy Coordinator as to whether a material concern exists and if so, determine the most appropriate course of action to eliminate such concern.

B. Conflicts of Interest

The Advisers shall establish and maintain procedures to identify and address conflicts that may arise from time to time concerning the Agent. Upon the Advisers’ request, which shall be not less than annually, and within fifteen (15) calendar days of any material change to such information previously provided to an Adviser, the Agent shall provide the Advisers with such information as the Advisers deem reasonable and appropriate for use in determining material relationships of the Agent that may pose a conflict of interest with respect to the Agent’s proxy analysis or recommendations. The Proxy Coordinator shall forward all such information to Counsel for review. Counsel shall review such information and provide the Proxy Coordinator with a brief statement regarding whether or not a material conflict of interest is present. Matters as to which a material conflict of interest is deemed to be present shall be handled as provided in the Fund’s Procedures and Guidelines.

In connection with their participation in the voting process for portfolio securities, each member of the Proxy Group, and each Investment Professional participating in the voting process, must act solely in the best interests of the beneficial owners of the applicable Fund. The members of the Proxy Group may not subordinate the interests of the Fund’s beneficial owners to unrelated objectives, including taking steps to reasonably insulate the voting process from any conflict of interest that may exist in connection with the Agent’s services or utilization thereof.

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For all matters for which the Proxy Group recommends an Out-of-Guidelines Vote, or for which a recommendation contrary to that of the Agent or the Guidelines has been received from an Investment Professional and is to be utilized, the Proxy Coordinator will implement the procedures for handling such votes as adopted by the Fund’s Board, including completion of such Conflicts Reports as may be required under the Fund’s Procedures. Completed Conflicts Reports shall be provided to the Proxy Coordinator within two (2) business days. Such Conflicts Report should describe any known conflicts of either a business or personal nature, and set forth any contacts with respect to the referral item with non-investment personnel in its organization or with outside parties (except for routine communications from proxy solicitors). The Conflicts Report should also include written confirmation that any recommendation from an Investment Professional provided in connection with an Out-of-Guidelines Vote or under circumstances where a conflict of interest exists was made solely on the investment merits and without regard to any other consideration.

The Proxy Coordinator shall forward all Conflicts Reports to Counsel for review. Counsel shall review each report and provide the Proxy Coordinator with a brief statement regarding whether or not a material conflict of interest is present. Matters as to which a material conflict of interest is deemed to be present shall be handled as provided in the Fund’s Procedures and Guidelines.

V. REPORTING AND RECORD RETENTION

The Adviser shall maintain the records required by Rule 204-2(c)(2), as may be amended from time to time, including the following: (1) A copy of each proxy statement received regarding a Fund’s portfolio securities. Such proxy statements received from issuers are available either in the SEC’s EDGAR database or are kept by the Agent and are available upon request. (2) A record of each vote cast on behalf of a Fund. (3) A copy of any document created by the Adviser that was material to making a decision how to vote a proxy, or that memorializes the basis for that decision. (4) A copy of written requests for Fund proxy voting information and any written response thereto or to any oral request for information on how the Adviser voted proxies on behalf of a Fund. All proxy voting materials and supporting documentation will be retained for a minimum of six (6) years.

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APPENDIX 1

to the

Advisers’ Proxy Voting Procedures

Proxy Group for registered investment company clients of ING Investments, LLC, ING Investment Management Co. and Directed Services LLC:

Name	Title or Affiliation
Stanley D. Vyner	Chief Investment Risk Officer and Executive Vice President, ING Investments, LLC
Todd Modic	Senior Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC and ING Investments, LLC; and Chief Financial Officer of the ING Funds
Maria Anderson	Vice President of Fund Compliance, ING Funds Services, LLC
Karla J. Bos	Proxy Coordinator for the ING Funds and Assistant Vice President – Special Projects, ING Funds Services, LLC
Julius A. Drelick III, CFA	Vice President, Platform Product Management and Project Management, ING Funds Services, LLC
Harley Eisner	Vice President of Financial Analysis, ING Funds Services, LLC
Theresa K. Kelety, Esq.	Senior Counsel, ING Americas US Legal Services

Effective as of January 1, 2008

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EXHIBIT 3

to the

ING Funds

Proxy Voting Procedures

PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES OF THE ING FUNDS

I. INTRODUCTION

The following is a statement of the Proxy Voting Guidelines (“Guidelines”) that have been adopted by the respective Boards of Directors or Trustees of each Fund. Unless otherwise provided for herein, any defined term used herein shall have the meaning assigned to it in the Funds’ and Advisers’ Proxy Voting Procedures (the “Procedures”).

Proxies must be voted in the best interest of the Fund(s). The Guidelines summarize the Funds’ positions on various issues of concern to investors, and give a general indication of how Fund portfolio securities will be voted on proposals dealing with particular issues. The Guidelines are not exhaustive and do not include all potential voting issues.

The Advisers, in exercising their delegated authority, will abide by the Guidelines as outlined below with regard to the voting of proxies except as otherwise provided in the Procedures. In voting proxies, the Advisers are guided by general fiduciary principles. Each must act prudently, solely in the interest of the beneficial owners of the Funds it manages. The Advisers will not subordinate the interest of beneficial owners to unrelated objectives. Each Adviser will vote proxies in the manner that it believes will do the most to maximize shareholder value.

II. GUIDELINES

The following Guidelines are grouped according to the types of proposals generally presented to shareholders of U.S. issuers: Board of Directors, Proxy Contests, Auditors, Proxy Contest Defenses, Tender Offer Defenses, Miscellaneous, Capital Structure, Executive and Director Compensation, State of Incorporation, Mergers and Corporate Restructurings, Mutual Fund Proxies, and Social and Environmental Issues. An additional section addresses proposals most frequently found in global proxies.

General Policies

These Guidelines apply to securities of publicly traded companies and to those of privately held companies if publicly available disclosure permits such application. All matters for which such disclosure is not available shall be considered CASE-BY-CASE.

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It shall generally be the policy of the Funds to take no action on a proxy for which no Fund holds a position or otherwise maintains an economic interest in the relevant security at the time the vote is to be cast.

In all cases receiving CASE-BY-CASE consideration, including cases not specifically provided for under these Guidelines, unless otherwise provided for under these Guidelines, it shall generally be the policy of the Funds to vote in accordance with the recommendation provided by the Funds’ Agent, ISS Governance Services, a unit of RiskMetrics Group, Inc.

Unless otherwise provided for herein, it shall generally be the policy of the Funds to vote in accordance with the Agent’s recommendation in cases in which such recommendation aligns with the recommendation of the relevant issuer’s management or management has made no recommendation. However, this policy shall not apply to CASE-BY-CASE proposals for which a contrary recommendation from the Investment Professional for the relevant Fund has been received and is to be utilized, provided that incorporation of any such recommendation shall be subject to the conflict of interest review process required under the Procedures.

Recommendations from the Investment Professionals, while not required under the Procedures, are likely to be considered with respect to proxies for private equity securities and/or proposals related to merger transactions/corporate restructurings, proxy contests, or unusual or controversial issues. Such input shall be given primary consideration with respect to CASE-BY-CASE proposals being considered on behalf of the relevant Fund.

Except as otherwise provided for herein, it shall generally be the policy of the Funds not to support proposals that would impose a negative impact on existing rights of the Funds to the extent that any positive impact would not be deemed sufficient to outweigh removal or diminution of such rights.

The foregoing policies may be overridden in any case as provided for in the Procedures. Similarly, the Procedures provide that proposals whose Guidelines prescribe a firm voting position may instead be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis in cases in which unusual or controversial circumstances so dictate.

Interpretation and application of these Guidelines is not intended to supersede any law, regulation, binding agreement or other legal requirement to which an issuer may be or become subject. No proposal shall be supported whose implementation would contravene such requirements.

1. The Board of Directors

Voting on Director Nominees in Uncontested Elections

Unless otherwise provided for herein, the Agent’s standards with respect to determining director independence shall apply. These standards generally provide that, to be considered completely independent, a director shall have no material connection to the company other than the board seat.

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Agreement with the Agent’s independence standards shall not dictate that a Fund’s vote shall be cast according to the Agent’s corresponding recommendation. Votes on director nominees not subject to specific policies described herein should be made on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Where applicable and except as otherwise provided for herein, it shall be the policy of the Funds to lodge disagreement with an issuer’s policies or practices by withholding support from a proposal for the relevant policy or practice rather than the director nominee(s) to which the Agent assigns a correlation. Support shall be withheld from culpable nominees as appropriate, but if they are not standing for election (e.g., the board is classified), support shall generally not be withheld from others in their stead.

If application of the policies described herein would result in withholding votes from the majority of independent outside directors sitting on a board, or removal of such directors is likely to negatively impact majority board independence, primary consideration shall be given to retention of such independent outside director nominees unless the concerns identified are of such grave nature as to merit removal of the independent directors.

Where applicable and except as otherwise provided for herein, generally DO NOT WITHHOLD support (or DO NOT VOTE AGAINST, pursuant to the applicable election standard) in connection with issues raised by the Agent if the nominee did not serve on the board or relevant committee during the majority of the time period relevant to the concerns cited by the Agent.

WITHHOLD support from a nominee who, during both of the most recent two years, attended less than 75 percent of the board and committee meetings without a valid reason for the absences. DO NOT WITHHOLD support in connection with attendance issues for nominees who have served on the board for less than the two most recent years.

WITHHOLD support from a nominee in connection with poison pill or anti-takeover considerations (e.g., furtherance of measures serving to disenfranchise shareholders or failure to remove restrictive pill features or ensure pill expiration or submission to shareholders for vote) in cases for which culpability for implementation or renewal of the pill in such form can be specifically attributed to the nominee.

Provided that a nominee served on the board during the relevant time period, WITHHOLD support from a nominee who has failed to implement a shareholder proposal that was approved by (1) a majority of the issuer’s shares outstanding (most recent annual meeting) or (2) a majority of the votes cast for two consecutive years. However, in the case of shareholder proposals seeking shareholder ratification of a poison pill, generally DO NOT WITHHOLD support from a nominee in such cases if the company has already implemented a policy that should reasonably prevent abusive use of the pill.

If a nominee has not acted upon negative votes (WITHHOLD or AGAINST, as applicable based on the issuer’s election standard) representing a majority of the votes cast at the previous annual meeting, consider such nominee on a CASE-BY-CASE basis. Generally, vote FOR nominees

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when (1) the issue relevant to the majority negative vote has been adequately addressed or cured or (2) the Funds’ Guidelines or voting record do not support the relevant issue.

WITHHOLD support from inside directors or affiliated outside directors who sit on the audit committee.

DO NOT WITHHOLD support from inside directors or affiliated outside directors who sit on the nominating or compensation committee, provided that such committee meets the applicable independence requirements of the relevant listing exchange.

DO NOT WITHHOLD support from inside directors or affiliated outside directors if the full board serves as the compensation or nominating committee OR has not created one or both committees, provided that the issuer is in compliance with all provisions of the listing exchange in connection with performance of relevant functions (e.g., performance of relevant functions by a majority of independent directors in lieu of the formation of a separate committee).

Compensation Practices:

It shall generally be the policy of the Funds that matters of compensation are best determined by an independent board and compensation committee. Votes on director nominees in connection with compensation practices should be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, and generally:

(1) Where applicable and except as otherwise provided for herein, DO NOT WITHHOLD support from nominees who did not serve on the compensation committee, or board, as applicable based on the Agent’s analysis, during the majority of the time period relevant to the concerns cited by the Agent.

(2) In cases in which the Agent has identified a “pay for performance” disconnect, or internal pay disparity, as such issues are defined by the Agent, DO NOT WITHHOLD support from director nominees.

(3) If the Agent recommends withholding support from nominees in connection with overly liberal change in control provisions, including those lacking a double trigger, DO NOT WITHHOLD support from such nominees if mitigating provisions or board actions (e.g., clawbacks) are present.

(4) If the Agent recommends withholding support from nominees in connection with their failure to seek a shareholder vote on plans to reprice, replace or exchange options, generally WITHHOLD support from such nominees.

(5) If the Agent recommends withholding support from nominees that have approved compensation that is ineligible for tax benefits to the company (e.g., under Section 162(m) of OBRA), DO NOT WITHHOLD support from such nominees if the company has provided adequate rationale or disclosure or the plan itself is being put to shareholder vote at the same meeting. If the plan is up for vote, the provisions under Section 8., OBRA-Related Compensation Proposals, shall apply.

(6) If the Agent recommends withholding support from nominees in connection with executive compensation practices related to tax gross-ups, perquisites, provisions related to retention or recruitment, including contract length or renewal provisions, “guaranteed” awards, pensions/SERPs, severance or termination arrangements, vote FOR such nominees if the issuer has provided adequate rationale and/or disclosure, factoring in any overall adjustments or reductions to the compensation package at issue.

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Generally DO NOT WITHHOLD support solely due to such practices if the total compensation appears reasonable, but consider on a CASE-BY-CASE basis compensation packages representing a combination of such provisions and deemed by the Agent to be excessive.

(7) If the Agent has raised issues of options backdating, consider members of the compensation committee, or board, as applicable, as well as company executives nominated as directors, on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

(8) If the Agent has raised other considerations regarding poor compensation practices, consider nominees on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Accounting Practices:

(1) Generally, vote FOR independent outside director nominees serving on the audit committee.

(2) Where applicable and except as otherwise provided for herein, generally DO NOT WITHHOLD support from nominees serving on the audit committee who did not serve on that committee during the majority of the time period relevant to the concerns cited by the Agent.

(3) If the Agent has raised concerns regarding poor accounting practices, consider the company’s CEO and CFO, if nominated as directors, and nominees serving on the audit committee on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

(4) If total non-audit fees exceed the total of audit fees, audit-related fees and tax compliance and preparation fees, the provisions under Section 3., Auditor Ratification, shall apply.

Board Independence:

It shall generally be the policy of the Funds that a board should be majority independent and therefore to consider inside director or affiliated outside director nominees in cases in which the full board is not majority independent on a CASE-BY-CASE basis. Generally:

(1) WITHHOLD support from the fewest directors whose removal would achieve majority independence across the remaining board, except that support may be withheld from additional nominees whose relative level of independence cannot be differentiated.

(2) WITHHOLD support from all non-independent nominees, including the founder, chairman or CEO, if the number required to achieve majority independence is equal to or greater than the number of non-independent nominees.

(3) Except as provided above, vote FOR non-independent nominees in the role of CEO, and when appropriate, founder or chairman, and determine support for other non-independent nominees based on the qualifications and contributions of the nominee as well as the Funds’ voting precedent for assessing relative independence to management, e.g., insiders holding senior executive positions are deemed less independent than affiliated outsiders with a transactional or advisory relationship to the company, and affiliated outsiders with a material transactional or advisory relationship are deemed less independent than those with lesser relationships.

(4) Non-voting directors (e.g., director emeritus or advisory director) shall be excluded from calculations with respect to majority board independence.

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(5) When conditions contributing to a lack of majority independence remain substantially similar to those in the previous year, it shall generally be the policy of the Funds to vote on nominees in a manner consistent with votes cast by the Fund(s) in the previous year.

Generally vote FOR nominees without regard to “over-boarding” issues raised by the Agent unless other concerns requiring CASE-BY-CASE consideration have been raised.

Generally, when the Agent recommends withholding support due to assessment that a nominee acted in bad faith or against shareholder interests in connection with a major transaction, such as a merger or acquisition, consider on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, factoring in the merits of the nominee’s performance and rationale and disclosure provided.

Performance Test for Directors

Consider nominees failing the Agent’s performance test, which includes market-based and operating performance measures, on a CASE-BY-CASE basis. Input from the Investment Professional(s) for a given Fund shall be given primary consideration with respect to such proposals.

Proposals Regarding Board Composition or Board Service

Generally, except as otherwise provided for herein, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals to impose new board structures or policies, including those requiring that the positions of chairman and CEO be held separately, except support proposals in connection with a binding agreement or other legal requirement to which an issuer has or reasonably may expect to become subject, and consider such proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis if the board is not majority independent or pervasive corporate governance concerns have been identified. Generally, except as otherwise provided for herein, vote FOR management proposals to adopt or amend board structures or policies, except consider such proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis if the board is not majority independent, pervasive corporate governance concerns have been identified, or the proposal may result in a material reduction in shareholders’ rights.

Generally, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals asking that more than a simple majority of directors be independent.

Generally, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals asking that board compensation and/or nominating committees be composed exclusively of independent directors.

Generally, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals to limit the number of public company boards on which a director may serve.

Generally, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals that seek to redefine director independence or directors’ specific roles (e.g., responsibilities of the lead director).

Generally, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals requesting creation of additional board committees or offices, except as otherwise provided for herein.

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals that seek creation of an audit, compensation or nominating committee of the board, unless the committee in question is already in existence or the issuer has availed itself of an applicable exemption of the listing exchange (e.g., performance of relevant functions by a majority of independent directors in lieu of the formation of a separate committee).

Generally, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals to limit the tenure of outside directors or impose a mandatory retirement age for outside directors (unless the proposal seeks to relax existing standards), but generally DO NOT VOTE AGAINST management proposals in this regard.

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Stock Ownership Requirements

Generally, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals requiring directors to own a minimum amount of company stock in order to qualify as a director or to remain on the board.

Director and Officer Indemnification and Liability Protection

Proposals on director and officer indemnification and liability protection should be evaluated on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, using Delaware law as the standard. Vote AGAINST proposals to limit or eliminate entirely directors’ and officers’ liability for monetary damages for violating the duty of care. Vote AGAINST indemnification proposals that would expand coverage beyond just legal expenses to acts, such as negligence, that are more serious violations of fiduciary obligation than mere carelessness. Vote FOR only those proposals providing such expanded coverage in cases when a director’s or officer’s legal defense was unsuccessful if:

(1) The director was found to have acted in good faith and in a manner that he reasonably believed was in the best interests of the company, and

(2) Only if the director’s legal expenses would be covered.

2. Proxy Contests

These proposals should generally be analyzed on a CASE-BY-CASE basis. Input from the Investment Professional(s) for a given Fund shall be given primary consideration with respect to proposals in connection with proxy contests being considered on behalf of that Fund.

Voting for Director Nominees in Contested Elections

Votes in a contested election of directors must be evaluated on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Reimburse Proxy Solicitation Expenses

Voting to reimburse proxy solicitation expenses should be analyzed on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

3. Auditors

Ratifying Auditors

Generally, except in cases of poor accounting practices or high non-audit fees, vote FOR management proposals to ratify auditors. Consider management proposals to ratify auditors on a CASE-BY-CASE basis if the Agent cites poor accounting practices. If fees for non-audit services exceed 50 percent of total auditor fees as described below, consider on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, voting AGAINST management proposals to ratify auditors only if concerns exist that remuneration for the non-audit work is so lucrative as to taint the auditor’s independence. For purposes of this review, fees deemed to be reasonable, generally non-recurring, exceptions to the non-audit fee category (e.g., those related to an IPO) shall be excluded. If independence concerns exist or an issuer has a history of questionable accounting practices, also vote FOR shareholder proposals asking the issuer to present its auditor annually for ratification, but in other cases generally vote AGAINST.

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Auditor Independence

Generally, consider shareholder proposals asking companies to prohibit their auditors from engaging in non-audit services (or capping the level of non-audit services) on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Audit Firm Rotation:

Generally, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals asking for mandatory audit firm rotation.

4. Proxy Contest Defenses

Board Structure: Staggered vs. Annual Elections

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals to classify the board or otherwise restrict shareholders’ ability to vote upon directors.

Generally, vote FOR proposals to repeal classified boards and to elect all directors annually.

Shareholder Ability to Remove Directors

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals that provide that directors may be removed only for cause.

Generally, vote FOR proposals to restore shareholder ability to remove directors with or without cause.

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals that provide that only continuing directors may elect replacements to fill board vacancies.

Generally, vote FOR proposals that permit shareholders to elect directors to fill board vacancies.

Cumulative Voting

If the company maintains a classified board of directors, generally, vote AGAINST management proposals to eliminate cumulative voting, except that such proposals may be supported irrespective of classification in furtherance of an issuer’s plan to adopt a majority voting standard.

In cases in which the company maintains a classified board of directors, generally vote FOR shareholder proposals to restore or permit cumulative voting.

Time-Phased Voting

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals to implement, and FOR proposals to eliminate, time-phased or other forms of voting that do not promote a one share, one vote standard.

Shareholder Ability to Call Special Meetings

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals to restrict or prohibit shareholder ability to call special meetings.

Generally, vote FOR proposals that remove restrictions on the right of shareholders to act independently of management.

Shareholder Ability to Act by Written Consent

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals to restrict or prohibit shareholder ability to take action by written consent.

Generally, vote FOR proposals to allow or make easier shareholder action by written consent.

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Shareholder Ability to Alter the Size of the Board

Generally, vote FOR proposals that seek to fix the size of the board or designate a range for its size.

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals that give management the ability to alter the size of the board outside of a specified range without shareholder approval.

5. Tender Offer Defenses

Poison Pills

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals that ask a company to submit its poison pill for shareholder ratification, or to redeem its pill in lieu thereof, unless (1) shareholders have approved adoption of the plan, (2) a policy has already been implemented by the company that should reasonably prevent abusive use of the pill, or (3) the board had determined that it was in the best interest of shareholders to adopt a pill without delay, provided that such plan would be put to shareholder vote within twelve months of adoption or expire, and if not approved by a majority of the votes cast, would immediately terminate.

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis shareholder proposals to redeem a company’s poison pill.

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis management proposals to approve or ratify a poison pill or any plan that can reasonably be construed as an anti-takeover measure, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such proposals, considering factors such as rationale, trigger level and sunset provisions. Votes will generally be cast in a manner that seeks to preserve shareholder value and the right to consider a valid offer, voting AGAINST management proposals in connection with poison pills or anti-takeover activities that do not meet the Agent’s standards.

Fair Price Provisions

Vote proposals to adopt fair price provisions on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Generally, vote AGAINST fair price provisions with shareholder vote requirements greater than a majority of disinterested shares.

Greenmail

Generally, vote FOR proposals to adopt antigreenmail charter or bylaw amendments or otherwise restrict a company’s ability to make greenmail payments.

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis antigreenmail proposals when they are bundled with other charter or bylaw amendments.

Pale Greenmail

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis restructuring plans that involve the payment of pale greenmail.

Unequal Voting Rights

Generally, vote AGAINST dual-class exchange offers.

Generally, vote AGAINST dual-class recapitalizations.

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Supermajority Shareholder Vote Requirement to Amend the Charter or Bylaws

Generally, vote AGAINST management proposals to require a supermajority shareholder vote to approve charter and bylaw amendments or other key proposals.

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals to lower supermajority shareholder vote requirements for charter and bylaw amendments, unless the proposal also asks the issuer to mount a solicitation campaign or similar form of comprehensive commitment to obtain passage of the proposal.

Supermajority Shareholder Vote Requirement to Approve Mergers

Generally, vote AGAINST management proposals to require a supermajority shareholder vote to approve mergers and other significant business combinations.

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals to lower supermajority shareholder vote requirements for mergers and other significant business combinations.

White Squire Placements

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals to require approval of blank check preferred stock issues for other than general corporate purposes.

6. Miscellaneous

Amendments to Corporate Documents

Except to align with legislative or regulatory changes or when support is recommended by the Agent or Investment Professional (including, for example, as a condition to a major transaction such as a merger), generally, vote AGAINST proposals seeking to remove shareholder approval requirements or otherwise remove or diminish shareholder rights, e.g., by (1) adding restrictive provisions, (2) removing provisions or moving them to portions of the charter not requiring shareholder approval, or (3) in corporate structures such as holding companies, removing provisions in an active subsidiary’s charter that provide voting rights to parent company shareholders. This policy would also generally apply to proposals seeking approval of corporate agreements or amendments to such agreements that the Agent recommends AGAINST because a similar reduction in shareholder rights is requested.

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals for charter amendments that may support board entrenchment or may be used as an anti-takeover device, particularly if the proposal is bundled or the board is classified.

Generally, vote FOR proposals seeking charter or bylaw amendments to remove anti-takeover provisions.

Consider proposals seeking charter or bylaw amendments not addressed under these Guidelines on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Confidential Voting

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals that request companies to adopt confidential voting, use independent tabulators, and use independent inspectors of election as long as the proposals include clauses for proxy contests as follows:

• In the case of a contested election, management should be permitted to request that the dissident group honor its confidential voting policy.

• If the dissidents agree, the policy remains in place.

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• If the dissidents do not agree, the confidential voting policy is waived.

Generally, vote FOR management proposals to adopt confidential voting.

Proxy Access

Consider on a CASE-BY-CASE basis shareholder proposals seeking access to management’s proxy material in order to nominate their own candidates to the board.

Majority Voting Standard

Except as otherwise provided for herein, it shall generally be the policy of the Funds to extend discretion to issuers to determine when it may be appropriate to adopt a majority voting standard. Generally, vote FOR management proposals, irrespective of whether the proposal contains a plurality carve-out for contested elections, but AGAINST shareholder proposals unless also supported by management, seeking election of directors by the affirmative vote of the majority of votes cast in connection with a meeting of shareholders, including amendments to corporate documents or other actions in furtherance of such standard, and provided such standard when supported does not conflict with state law in which the company is incorporated. For issuers with a history of board malfeasance or pervasive corporate governance concerns, consider such proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Bundled Proposals

Except as otherwise provided for herein, review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis bundled or “conditioned” proxy proposals, generally voting AGAINST bundled proposals containing one or more items not supported under these Guidelines if the Agent or an Investment Professional deems the negative impact, on balance, to outweigh any positive impact.

Shareholder Advisory Committees

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis proposals to establish a shareholder advisory committee.

Reimburse Shareholder for Expenses Incurred

Voting to reimburse expenses incurred in connection with shareholder proposals should be analyzed on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Other Business

In connection with proxies of U.S. issuers, generally vote FOR management proposals for Other Business, except in connection with a proxy contest in which a Fund is not voting in support of management.

Quorum Requirements

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis proposals to lower quorum requirements for shareholder meetings below a majority of the shares outstanding.

Advance Notice for Shareholder Proposals

Generally, vote FOR management proposals related to advance notice period requirements, provided that the period requested is in accordance with applicable law and no material governance concerns have been identified in connection with the issuer.

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Multiple Proposals

Multiple proposals of a similar nature presented as options to the course of action favored by management may all be voted FOR, provided that support for a single proposal is not operationally required, no one proposal is deemed superior in the interest of the Fund(s), and each proposal would otherwise be supported under these Guidelines.

7. Capital Structure

Analyze on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Common Stock Authorization

Review proposals to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issue on a CASE-BY-CASE basis. Except where otherwise indicated, the Agent’s proprietary approach, utilizing quantitative criteria (e.g., dilution, peer group comparison, company performance and history) to determine appropriate thresholds and, for requests marginally above such allowable threshold, a qualitative review (e.g., rationale and prudent historical usage), will generally be utilized in evaluating such proposals.

• Generally vote FOR proposals to authorize capital increases within the Agent’s allowable thresholds or those in excess but meeting Agent’s qualitative standards, but consider on a CASE-BY-CASE basis those requests failing the Agent’s review for proposals in connection with which a contrary recommendation from the Investment Professional(s) has been received and is to be utilized (e.g., in support of a merger or acquisition proposal).

• Generally vote FOR proposals to authorize capital increases within the Agent’s allowable thresholds or those in excess but meeting Agent’s qualitative standards, unless the company states that the stock may be used as a takeover defense. In those cases, consider on a CASE-BY-CASE basis if a contrary recommendation from the Investment Professional(s) has been received and is to be utilized.

• Generally vote FOR proposals to authorize capital increases exceeding the Agent’s thresholds when a company’s shares are in danger of being delisted or if a company’s ability to continue to operate as a going concern is uncertain.

• Generally, vote AGAINST proposals to increase the number of authorized shares of a class of stock if the issuance which the increase is intended to service is not supported under these Guidelines.

• Generally, vote AGAINST nonspecific proposals authorizing excessive discretion to a board, as assessed by the Agent.

• Consider management proposals to make changes to the capital structure not otherwise addressed under these Guidelines CASE-BY-CASE, generally voting with the Agent’s recommendation unless a contrary recommendation has been received from the Investment Professional for the relevant Fund and is to be utilized.

Dual Class Capital Structures

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals to increase the number of authorized shares of the class of stock that has superior voting rights in companies that have dual class capital structures, but consider CASE-BY-CASE if (1) bundled with favorable proposal(s), (2) approval of such proposal(s) is a condition of such favorable proposal(s), or (3) part of a recapitalization for which support is recommended by the Agent or an Investment Professional.

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Generally, vote AGAINST management proposals to create or perpetuate dual class capital structures with unequal voting rights, and vote FOR shareholder proposals to eliminate them, in cases in which the relevant Fund owns the class with inferior voting rights, but generally vote FOR management proposals and AGAINST shareholder proposals in cases in which the relevant Fund owns the class with superior voting rights. Consider CASE-BY-CASE if bundled with favorable proposal(s), (2) approval of such proposal(s) is a condition of such favorable proposal(s), or (3) part of a recapitalization for which support is recommended by the Agent or an Investment Professional.

Consider management proposals to eliminate or make changes to dual class capital structures CASE-BY-CASE, generally voting with the Agent’s recommendation unless a contrary recommendation has been received from the Investment Professional for the relevant Fund and is to be utilized.

Stock Distributions: Splits and Dividends

Generally, vote FOR management proposals to increase common share authorization for a stock split, provided that the increase in authorized shares falls within the Agent’s allowable thresholds, but consider on a CASE-BY-CASE basis those proposals exceeding the Agent’s threshold for proposals in connection with which a contrary recommendation from the Investment Professional(s) has been received and is to be utilized.

Reverse Stock Splits

Consider on a CASE-BY-CASE basis management proposals to implement a reverse stock split. In the event the split constitutes a capital increase effectively exceeding the Agent’s allowable threshold because the request does not proportionately reduce the number of shares authorized, vote FOR the split if management has provided adequate rationale and/or disclosure.

Preferred Stock

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals authorizing the issuance of preferred stock or creation of new classes of preferred stock with unspecified voting, conversion, dividend distribution, and other rights (“blank check” preferred stock), but vote FOR if the Agent or an Investment Professional so recommends because the issuance is required to effect a merger or acquisition proposal.

Generally, vote FOR proposals to issue or create blank check preferred stock in cases when the company expressly states that the stock will not be used as a takeover defense. Generally vote AGAINST in cases where the company expressly states that, or fails to disclose whether, the stock may be used as a takeover defense, but vote FOR if the Agent or an Investment Professional so recommends because the issuance is required to address special circumstances such as a merger or acquisition.

Generally, vote FOR proposals to authorize or issue preferred stock in cases where the company specifies the voting, dividend, conversion, and other rights of such stock and the terms of the preferred stock appear reasonable.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to increase the number of blank check preferred shares after analyzing the number of preferred shares available for issue given a company’s industry and performance in terms of shareholder returns.

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Shareholder Proposals Regarding Blank Check Preferred Stock

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals to have blank check preferred stock placements, other than those shares issued for the purpose of raising capital or making acquisitions in the normal course of business, submitted for shareholder ratification.

Adjustments to Par Value of Common Stock

Generally, vote FOR management proposals to reduce the par value of common stock.

Preemptive Rights

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis shareholder proposals that seek preemptive rights or management proposals that seek to eliminate them. In evaluating proposals on preemptive rights, consider the size of a company and the characteristics of its shareholder base.

Debt Restructurings

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis proposals to increase common and/or preferred shares and to issue shares as part of a debt restructuring plan.

Share Repurchase Programs

Generally, vote FOR management proposals to institute open-market share repurchase plans in which all shareholders may participate on equal terms, but vote AGAINST plans with terms favoring selected, non-Fund parties.

Generally, vote FOR management proposals to cancel repurchased shares.

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals for share repurchase methods lacking adequate risk mitigation or exceeding appropriate volume or duration parameters for the market as assessed by the Agent.

Tracking Stock

Votes on the creation of tracking stock are determined on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

8. Executive and Director Compensation

Except as otherwise provided for herein, votes with respect to compensation and employee benefit plans should be determined on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such plans, which includes determination of costs and comparison to an allowable cap.

• Generally, vote in accordance with the Agent’s recommendations FOR equity-based plans with costs within such cap and AGAINST those with costs in excess of it, except that plans above the cap may be supported if so recommended by the Agent or Investment Professional as a condition to a major transaction such as a merger.

• Generally, vote AGAINST plans if the Agent suggests cost or dilution assessment may not be possible due to the method of disclosing shares allocated to the plan(s), except that such concerns arising in connection with evergreen provisions shall be considered CASE-BY-CASE, voted FOR if the company has provided a reasonable rationale and/or adequate disclosure regarding the plan as a whole.

• Generally, vote FOR plans with costs within the cap if the primary considerations raised by the Agent pertain to matters that would not result in a negative vote under these

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Guidelines on the relevant board or committee member(s), or equity compensation burn rate or pay for performance as defined by Agent.

• Generally, vote AGAINST plans administered by potential grant recipients.

• Generally, vote AGAINST proposals to eliminate existing shareholder approval requirements for plan changes assessed as material by the Agent, unless the company has provided a reasonable rationale and/or adequate disclosure regarding the requested changes.

• Consider plans CASE-BY-CASE if the Agent raises other considerations not otherwise provided for herein.

Restricted Stock or Stock Option Plans

Consider proposals for restricted stock or stock option plans, or the issuance of shares in connection with such plans, on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, considering factors such as level of disclosure and adequacy of vesting or performance requirements. Plans that do not meet the Agent’s criteria in this regard may be supported, but vote AGAINST if no disclosure is provided regarding either vesting or performance requirements.

Management Proposals Seeking Approval to Reprice Options

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis management proposals seeking approval to reprice, replace or exchange options, considering factors such as rationale, historic trading patterns, value-for-value exchange, vesting periods and replacement option terms. Generally, vote FOR proposals that meet the Agent’s criteria for acceptable repricing, replacement or exchange transactions, except that considerations raised by the Agent regarding burn rate or executive participation shall not be grounds for withholding support.

Vote AGAINST compensation plans that (1) permit or may permit (e.g., history of repricing and no express prohibition against future repricing) repricing of stock options, or any form or alternative to repricing, without shareholder approval, (2) include provisions that permit repricing, replacement or exchange transactions that do not meet the Agent’s criteria (except regarding burn rate or executive participation as noted above), or (3) give the board sole discretion to approve option repricing, replacement or exchange programs.

Director Compensation

Votes on stock-based plans for directors are made on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s quantitative approach described above as well as a review of qualitative features of the plan in cases in which costs exceed the Agent’s threshold. DO NOT VOTE AGAINST plans for which burn rate is the sole consideration raised by the Agent.

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Votes on employee stock purchase plans, and capital issuances in support of such plans, should be made on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such plans, except that negative recommendations by the Agent due to evergreen provisions will be reviewed CASE-BY-CASE, voted FOR if the company has provided a reasonable rationale and/or adequate disclosure regarding the plan as a whole.

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OBRA-Related Compensation Proposals

Votes on plans intended to qualify for favorable tax treatment under the provisions of Section 162(m) of OBRA should be evaluated irrespective of the Agent’s assessment of board independence, provided that the board meets the independence requirements of the relevant listing exchange and no potential recipient under the plan(s) sits on the committee that exercises discretion over the related compensation awards. Unless the issuer has provided a compelling rationale, generally vote with the Agent’s recommendations AGAINST plans that deliver excessive compensation that fails to qualify for favorable tax treatment.

Amendments that Place a Cap on Annual Grants or Amend Administrative Features

Generally, vote FOR plans that simply amend shareholder-approved plans to include administrative features or place a cap on the annual grants any one participant may receive to comply with the provisions of Section 162(m) of OBRA.

Amendments to Add Performance-Based Goals

Generally, vote FOR amendments to add performance goals to existing compensation plans to comply with the provisions of Section 162(m) of OBRA.

Amendments to Increase Shares and Retain Tax Deductions Under OBRA

Votes on amendments to existing plans to increase shares reserved and to qualify the plan for favorable tax treatment under the provisions of Section 162(m) should be evaluated on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, generally voting FOR such plans that do not raise any negative concerns under these Guidelines.

Approval of Cash or Cash-and-Stock Bonus Plans

Generally, vote FOR cash or cash-and-stock bonus plans to exempt the compensation from taxes under the provisions of Section 162(m) of OBRA, with primary consideration given to management’s assessment that such plan meets the requirements for exemption of performance-based compensation.

Shareholder Proposals Regarding Executive and Director Pay

Regarding the remuneration of individuals other than senior executives and directors, generally, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals that seek to expand or restrict disclosure or require shareholder approval beyond regulatory requirements and market practice. Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals that seek disclosure of executive or director compensation if providing it would be out of step with market practice and potentially disruptive to the business.

Unless evidence exists of abuse in historical compensation practices, and except as otherwise provided for herein, generally vote AGAINST shareholder proposals that seek to impose new compensation structures or policies, such as “claw back” recoupments or advisory votes.

Severance and Termination Payments

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals to have parachute arrangements submitted for shareholder ratification (with “parachutes” defined as compensation arrangements related to termination that specify change in control events) and provided that the proposal does not include unduly restrictive or arbitrary provisions such as advance approval requirements.

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Generally vote AGAINST shareholder proposals to submit executive severance agreements for shareholder ratification, unless such proposals specify change in control events, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans, or deferred executive compensation plans, or ratification is required by the listing exchange.

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis all proposals to approve, ratify or cancel executive severance or termination arrangements, including those related to executive recruitment or retention, generally voting FOR such compensation arrangements if the issuer has provided adequate rationale and/or disclosure or support is recommended by the Agent or Investment Professional (e.g., as a condition to a major transaction such as a merger). However, vote in accordance with the Agent’s recommendations FOR new or materially amended plans, contracts or payments that require change in control provisions to be double-triggered and defined to require an actual change in control, except that plans, contracts or payments not meeting such standards may be supported if mitigating provisions or board actions (e.g., clawbacks) are present.

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

Generally, vote FOR proposals that request shareholder approval in order to implement an ESOP or to increase authorized shares for existing ESOPs, except in cases when the number of shares allocated to the ESOP is “excessive” (i.e., generally greater than five percent of outstanding shares).

401(k) Employee Benefit Plans

Generally, vote FOR proposals to implement a 401(k) savings plan for employees.

Holding Periods

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals requiring mandatory periods for officers and directors to hold company stock.

Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation

Generally, management proposals seeking ratification of the company’s compensation program will be voted FOR unless the program includes practices or features not supported under these Guidelines and the proposal receives a negative recommendation from the Agent. Unless otherwise provided for herein, proposals not receiving the Agent’s support due to concerns regarding severance/termination payments, incentive structures or vesting or performance criteria not otherwise supported by these Guidelines will be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, generally voted FOR if the company has provided a reasonable rationale and/or adequate disclosure regarding the matter(s) under consideration.

9. State of Incorporation

Voting on State Takeover Statutes

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis proposals to opt in or out of state takeover statutes (including control share acquisition statutes, control share cash-out statutes, freezeout provisions, fair price provisions, stakeholder laws, poison pill endorsements, severance pay and labor contract provisions, antigreenmail provisions, and disgorgement provisions).

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Voting on Reincorporation Proposals

Proposals to change a company’s state of incorporation should be examined on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, generally supporting management proposals not assessed by the Agent as a potential takeover defense, but if so assessed, weighing management’s rationale for the change. Generally, vote FOR management reincorporation proposals upon which another key proposal, such as a merger transaction, is contingent if the other key proposal is also supported. Generally, vote AGAINST shareholder reincorporation proposals not also supported by the company.

10. Mergers and Corporate Restructurings

Input from the Investment Professional(s) for a given Fund shall be given primary consideration with respect to proposals regarding business combinations, particularly those between otherwise unaffiliated parties, or other corporate restructurings being considered on behalf of that Fund.

Generally, vote FOR a proposal not typically supported under these Guidelines if a key proposal, such as a merger transaction, is contingent upon its support and a vote FOR is accordingly recommended by the Agent or an Investment Professional.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Votes on mergers and acquisitions should be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Corporate Restructuring

Votes on corporate restructuring proposals, including demergers, minority squeezeouts, leveraged buyouts, spinoffs, liquidations, dispositions, divestitures and asset sales, should be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such proposals.

Adjournment

Generally, vote FOR proposals to adjourn a meeting to provide additional time for vote solicitation when the primary proposal is also voted FOR.

Appraisal Rights

Generally, vote FOR proposals to restore, or provide shareholders with, rights of appraisal.

Changing Corporate Name

Generally, vote FOR changing the corporate name.

11. Mutual Fund Proxies

Election of Directors

Vote the election of directors on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Converting Closed-end Fund to Open-end Fund

Vote conversion proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

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Proxy Contests

Vote proxy contests on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Investment Advisory Agreements

Vote the investment advisory agreements on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Approving New Classes or Series of Shares

Generally, vote FOR the establishment of new classes or series of shares.

Preferred Stock Proposals

Vote the authorization for or increase in preferred shares on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

1940 Act Policies

Vote these proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Changing a Fundamental Restriction to a Nonfundamental Restriction

Vote these proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Change Fundamental Investment Objective to Nonfundamental

Generally, consider proposals to change a fund’s fundamental investment objective to nonfundamental on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Name Rule Proposals

Vote these proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Disposition of Assets/Termination/Liquidation

Vote these proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Changes to the Charter Document

Vote changes to the charter document on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Changing the Domicile of a Fund

Vote reincorporations on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Change in Fund’s Subclassification

Vote these proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Authorizing the Board to Hire and Terminate Subadvisors Without Shareholder Approval

Generally, vote FOR these proposals.

Distribution Agreements

Vote these proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Master-Feeder Structure

Generally, vote FOR the establishment of a master-feeder structure.

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Mergers

Vote merger proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Establish Director Ownership Requirement

Generally, vote AGAINST shareholder proposals for the establishment of a director ownership requirement.

Reimburse Shareholder for Expenses Incurred

Voting to reimburse proxy solicitation expenses should be analyzed on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Terminate the Investment Advisor

Vote to terminate the investment advisor on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

12. Social and Environmental Issues

These issues cover a wide range of topics. In general, unless otherwise specified herein, vote CASE-BY-CASE. While a wide variety of factors may go into each analysis, the overall principle guiding all vote recommendations focuses on how or whether the proposal will enhance the economic value of the company. Because a company’s board is likely to have access to relevant, non-public information regarding a company’s business, such proposals will generally be voted in a manner intended to give the board (rather than shareholders) latitude to set corporate policy and oversee management.

Absent concurring support from the issuer, compelling evidence of abuse, significant public controversy or litigation, the issuer’s significant history of relevant violations; or activities not in step with market practice or regulatory requirements, or unless provided for otherwise herein, generally vote AGAINST shareholder proposals seeking to dictate corporate conduct, apply existing law, duplicate policies already substantially in place and/or addressed by the issuer, or release information that would not help a shareholder evaluate an investment in the corporation as an economic matter. Such proposals would generally include those seeking preparation of reports and/or implementation or additional disclosure of corporate policies related to issues such as consumer and public safety, environment and energy, labor standards and human rights, military business and political concerns, workplace diversity and non-discrimination, sustainability, social issues, vendor activities, economic risk or matters of science and engineering.

13. Global Proxies

The foregoing Guidelines provided in connection with proxies of U.S. issuers shall also be applied to global proxies where applicable and not provided for otherwise herein. The following provide for differing regulatory and legal requirements, market practices and political and economic systems existing in various global markets.

Unless otherwise provided for herein, it shall generally be the policy of the Funds to vote AGAINST global proxy proposals in cases in which the Agent recommends voting AGAINST such proposal because relevant disclosure by the issuer, or the time provided for consideration of

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such disclosure, is inadequate. For purposes of these global Guidelines, “AGAINST” shall mean withholding of support for a proposal, resulting in submission of a vote of AGAINST or ABSTAIN, as appropriate for the given market and level of concern raised by the Agent regarding the issue or lack of disclosure or time provided.

In connection with practices described herein that are associated with a firm AGAINST vote, it shall generally be the policy of the Funds to consider them on a CASE-BY-CASE basis if the Agent recommends their support (1) as the issuer or market transitions to better practices (e.g., having committed to new regulations or governance codes) or (2) as the more favorable choice in cases in which shareholders must choose between alternate proposals.

Routine Management Proposals

Generally, vote FOR the following and other similar routine management proposals:

• the opening of the shareholder meeting

• that the meeting has been convened under local regulatory requirements

• the presence of quorum

• the agenda for the shareholder meeting

• the election of the chair of the meeting

• the appointment of shareholders to co-sign the minutes of the meeting

• regulatory filings (e.g., to effect approved share issuances)

• the designation of inspector or shareholder representative(s) of minutes of meeting

• the designation of two shareholders to approve and sign minutes of meeting

• the allowance of questions

• the publication of minutes

• the closing of the shareholder meeting

Discharge of Management/Supervisory Board Members

Generally, vote FOR management proposals seeking the discharge of management and supervisory board members, unless the Agent recommends AGAINST due to concern about the past actions of the company’s auditors or directors or legal action is being taken against the board by other shareholders, including when the proposal is bundled.

Director Elections

Unless otherwise provided for herein, the Agent’s standards with respect to determining director independence shall apply. These standards generally provide that, to be considered completely independent, a director shall have no material connection to the company other than the board seat.

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Agreement with the Agent’s independence standards shall not dictate that a Fund’s vote shall be cast according to the Agent’s corresponding recommendation. Further, unless otherwise provided for herein, the application of Guidelines in connection with such standards shall apply only in cases in which the nominee’s level of independence can be ascertained based on available disclosure. These policies generally apply to director nominees in uncontested elections; votes in contested elections, and votes on director nominees not subject to policies described herein, should be made on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with primary consideration in contested elections given to input from the Investment Professional(s) for a given Fund.

For issuers domiciled in Canada, Finland, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden or tax haven markets, generally vote AGAINST non-independent directors in cases in which the full board serves as the audit committee, or the company does not have an audit committee.

For issuers in all markets, including those in tax haven markets and those in Japan that have adopted the U.S.-style board-with-committees structure, vote AGAINST non-independent nominees to the audit committee, or, if the slate of nominees is bundled, vote AGAINST the slate. If the slate is bundled and audit committee membership is unclear or proposed as a separate agenda item, vote FOR if the Agent otherwise recommends support. For Canadian issuers, the Funds’ U.S. Guidelines with respect to audit committees shall apply.

In tax haven markets, DO NOT VOTE AGAINST non-independent directors in cases in which the full board serves as the compensation committee, or the company does not have a compensation committee.

DO NOT VOTE AGAINST non-independent directors who sit on the compensation or nominating committees, provided that such committees meet the applicable independence requirements of the relevant listing exchange.

In cases in which committee membership is unclear, consider non-independent director nominees on a CASE-BY-CASE basis if no other issues have been raised in connection with his/her nomination.

Generally follow Agent’s recommendations to vote AGAINST individuals nominated as outside/non-executive directors who do not meet the Agent’s standard for independence, unless the slate of nominees is bundled, in which case the proposal(s) to elect board members shall be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

For issuers in tax haven markets, generally withhold support (AGAINST or ABSTAIN, as appropriate) from bundled slates of nominees if the board is non-majority independent. For issuers in Canada and other global markets, generally follow the Agent’s standards for withholding support from bundled slates or non-independent directors (typically excluding the CEO), as applicable, if the board does not meet the Agent’s independence standards or the board’s independence cannot be ascertained due to inadequate disclosure.

Generally, withhold support (AGAINST or ABSTAIN, as appropriate) from nominees or slates of nominees presented in a manner not aligned with market practice and/or legislation, including:

• bundled slates of nominees (e.g., France, Hong Kong or Spain);

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• simultaneous reappointment of retiring directors (e.g., South Africa);

• in markets with term lengths capped by legislation or market practice, nominees whose terms exceed the caps or are not disclosed (except that bundled slates with such lack of disclosure shall be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis); or

• nominees whose names are not disclosed in advance of the meeting (e.g., Austria, Philippines, Hong Kong or South Africa) or far enough in advance relative to voting deadlines (e.g., Italy) to make an informed voting decision.

Such criteria will not generally provide grounds for withholding support in countries in which they may be identified as best practice but such legislation or market practice is not yet applicable, unless specific governance shortfalls identified by the Agent dictate that less latitude should be extended to the issuer.

Generally vote FOR nominees without regard to recommendations that the position of chairman should be separate from that of CEO or otherwise required to be independent, unless other concerns requiring CASE-BY-CASE consideration have been raised. The latter would include former CEOs proposed as board chairmen in markets such as the United Kingdom for which best practice and the Agent recommend against such practice.

In cases in which cumulative or net voting applies, generally vote with Agent’s recommendation to support nominees asserted by the issuer to be independent, even if independence disclosure or criteria fall short of Agent’s standards.

Consider nominees for whom the Agent has raised concerns regarding scandals or internal controls on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, generally withholding support (AGAINST or ABSTAIN, as appropriate) from nominees or slates of nominees when:

• the scandal or shortfall in controls took place at the company, or an affiliate, for which the nominee is being considered;

• culpability can be attributed to the nominee (e.g., nominee manages or audits relevant function), and

• the nominee has been directly implicated, with resulting arrest and criminal charge or regulatory sanction.

Consider non-independent nominees on a CASE-BY-CASE basis when the Agent has raised concerns regarding diminished shareholder value as evidenced by a significant drop in share price, generally voting with Agent’s recommendation AGAINST such nominees when few, if any, outside directors are present on the board and:

• the founding family has retained undue influence over the company despite a history of scandal or problematic controls;

• the nominees have engaged in protectionist activities such as introduction of a poison pill or preferential and/or dilutive share issuances; or

• evidence exists regarding compliance or accounting shortfalls.

For markets such as the tax havens, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa (and for outside directors in South Korea) in which nominees’ attendance records are adequately disclosed, the Funds’ U.S. Guidelines with respect to director attendance shall apply. The same policy shall be applied regarding attendance by statutory auditors of Japanese companies.

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Consider self-nominated director candidates on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such candidates, except that (1) an unqualified candidate will generally not be supported simply to effect a “protest vote” and (2) cases of multiple self-nominated candidates may be considered as a proxy contest if similar issues are raised (e.g., potential change in control).

Generally vote FOR nominees without regard to “over-boarding” issues raised by the Agent unless other concerns requiring CASE-BY-CASE consideration have been raised.

Generally, vote with Agent’s recommendation to withhold support (AGAINST or ABSTAIN, as appropriate) from nominees for whom support has become moot since the time the individual was nominated (e.g., due to death, disqualification or determination not to accept appointment).

Generally, vote with Agent’s recommendation when more candidates are presented than available seats and no other provisions under these Guidelines apply.

For companies incorporated in tax haven markets but which trade exclusively in the U.S., the Funds’ U.S. Guidelines with respect to director elections shall apply.

Board Structure

Generally, vote FOR proposals to fix board size, but also support proposals seeking a board range if the range is reasonable in the context of market practice and anti-takeover considerations. Proposed article amendments in this regard shall be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such proposals.

Director and Officer Indemnification and Liability Protection

Generally, vote in accordance with the Agent’s standards for indemnification and liability protection for officers and directors, voting AGAINST overly broad provisions.

Independent Statutory Auditors

With respect to Japanese companies that have not adopted the U.S.-style board-with-committees structure, vote AGAINST any nominee to the position of “independent statutory auditor” whom the Agent considers affiliated, e.g., if the nominee has worked a significant portion of his career for the company, its main bank or one of its top shareholders. Where shareholders are forced to vote on multiple nominees in a single resolution, vote AGAINST all nominees. In cases in which multiple slates of statutory auditors are presented, generally vote with the Agent’s recommendation, typically to support nominees deemed to be more independent and/or aligned with interests of minority shareholders.

Generally, vote AGAINST incumbent nominees at companies implicated in scandals or exhibiting poor internal controls.

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Key Committees

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals that permit non-board members to serve on the audit, compensation or nominating committee, provided that bundled slates may be supported if no slate nominee serves on the relevant committee(s). If not otherwise addressed under these Guidelines, consider other negative recommendations from the Agent regarding committee members on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Director and Statutory Auditor Remuneration

Consider director compensation plans on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such proposals, while also factoring in the merits of the rationale and disclosure provided. Generally, vote FOR proposals to approve the remuneration of directors and auditors as long as the amount is not excessive (e.g., significant increases should be supported by adequate rationale and disclosure), there is no evidence of abuse, the recipient’s overall compensation appears reasonable, and the board and/or responsible committee meets exchange standards for independence. For Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) issuers, the Agent’s limits with respect to equity awards to non-employee directors shall apply.

Bonus Payments

With respect to Japanese companies, generally vote FOR retirement bonus proposals if all payments are for directors and auditors who have served as executives of the company. Generally vote AGAINST such proposals if one or more payments are for non-executive, affiliated directors or statutory auditors when one or more of the individuals to whom the grants are being proposed (1) has not served in an executive capacity for the company for at least three years or (2) has been designated by the company as an independent statutory auditor, regardless of the length of time he/she has served. In all markets, if issues have been raised regarding a scandal or internal controls, generally vote AGAINST bonus proposals for retiring directors or continuing directors or auditors when culpability can be attributed to the nominee (e.g., if a Fund is also voting AGAINST the nominee under criteria herein regarding issues of scandal or internal controls), unless bundled with bonuses for a majority of directors or auditors a Fund is voting FOR.

Stock Option Plans for Independent Internal Statutory Auditors

With respect to Japanese companies, follow the Agent’s guidelines with respect to proposals regarding option grants to independent internal statutory auditors or other outside parties, generally voting AGAINST such plans.

Compensation Plans

Unless otherwise provided for herein, votes with respect to compensation plans, and awards thereunder or capital issuances in support thereof, should be determined on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such plans, considering quantitative or qualitative factors as appropriate for the market.

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Amendment Procedures for Equity Compensation Plans and ESPPs

For TSX issuers, votes with respect to amendment procedures for security-based compensation arrangements and employee share purchase plans shall generally be cast in a manner designed to preserve shareholder approval rights, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s recommendation.

Shares Reserved for Equity Compensation Plans

Unless otherwise provided for herein, voting decisions shall generally be based on the Agent’s methodology, including classification of a company’s stage of development as growth or mature and the corresponding determination as to reasonability of the share requests.

Generally, vote AGAINST equity compensation plans (e.g., option, warrant, restricted stock or employee share purchase plans or participation in company offerings such as IPOs or private placements), the issuance of shares in connection with such plans, or related management proposals (e.g., article amendments) that:

• exceed Agent’s recommended dilution limits, including cases in which the Agent suggests dilution cannot be fully assessed (e.g., due to inadequate disclosure);

• provide deep or near-term discounts to executives or directors, unless discounts to executives are deemed by the Agent to be adequately mitigated by other requirements such as long-term vesting (e.g., Japan) or broad-based employee participation otherwise meeting Agent’s standards (e.g., France);

• are administered with discretion by potential grant recipients, unless such discretion is deemed acceptable by the Agent due to market practice or other mitigating provisions;

• provide for retirement benefits or equity incentive awards to outside directors if not in line with market practice (e.g., Australia, Belgium, The Netherlands);

• permit financial assistance in the form of non-recourse (or essentially non-recourse) loans in connection with executive’s participation;

• for matching share plans, do not meet the Agent’s standards, considering holding period, discounts, dilution, participation, purchase price and performance criteria;

• provide for vesting upon change in control if deemed by the Agent to evidence a conflict of interest or anti-takeover device or if the change in control definition is too liberal (e.g., does not result in actual change in control);

• provide no disclosure regarding vesting or performance criteria (provided that proposals providing disclosure in one or both areas, without regard to Agent’s criteria for such disclosure, shall be supported provided they otherwise satisfy these Guidelines);

• permit post-employment vesting if deemed inappropriate by the Agent;

• allow plan administrators to make material amendments without shareholder approval unless adequate prior disclosure has been provided, with such voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such plans; or

• provide for retesting in connection with achievement of performance hurdles unless the Agent’s analysis indicates that (1) performance targets are adequately increased in proportion to the additional time available, (2) the retesting is de minimis as a percentage of overall compensation or is acceptable relative to market practice, or (3) the issuer has committed to cease retesting within a reasonable period of time.

Generally, vote FOR such plans/awards or the related issuance of shares that (1) do not suffer from the defects noted above, or (2) otherwise meet the Agent’s tests if the considerations raised

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by the Agent pertain primarily to performance hurdles, contract or notice periods, discretionary bonuses, recruitment awards, retention incentives, non-compete payments or vesting upon change in control (other than addressed above), if the company has provided adequate disclosure and/or a reasonable rationale regarding the relevant plan/award, practice or participation, the recipient’s overall compensation appears reasonable, and the board and/or responsible committee meets exchange standards for independence. Unless otherwise provided for herein, market practice of the primary country in which a company does business, or in which an employee is serving, as applicable, shall supersede that of the issuer’s domicile.

Consider proposals in connection with such plans or the related issuance of shares in other instances on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Remuneration Reports

Generally, withhold support (AGAINST or ABSTAIN as appropriate for specific market and level of concerns identified by the Agent) from remuneration reports that include compensation plans permitting:

(1) practices or features not supported under these Guidelines, including financial assistance under the conditions described above;

(2) retesting deemed by the Agent to be excessive relative to market practice (irrespective of the Agent’s support for the report as a whole);

(3) long-term incentive plans deemed by the Agent to be inadequately based on equity awards (e.g., cash-based plans);

(4) equity award valuation triggering a negative recommendation from the Agent; or

(5) provisions for retirement benefits or equity incentive awards to outside directors if not in line with market practice, except that reports will generally be voted FOR if contractual components are reasonably aligned with market practices on a going-forward basis (e.g., existing obligations related to retirement benefits or terms contrary to evolving standards would not preclude support for the report).

Reports receiving the Agent’s support and not triggering the concerns cited above will generally be voted FOR. Unless otherwise provided for herein, reports not receiving the Agent’s support due to concerns regarding severance/termination payments, “leaver” status, incentive structures and vesting or performance criteria not otherwise supported by these Guidelines shall be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, generally voted FOR if the company has provided a reasonable rationale and/or adequate disclosure regarding the matter(s) under consideration, the recipient’s overall compensation appears reasonable, and the board and/or responsible committee meets exchange standards for independence. Reports with typically unsupported features may be voted FOR in cases in which the Agent recommends their initial support as the issuer or market transitions to better practices (e.g., having committed to new regulations or governance codes).

Shareholder Proposals Regarding Executive and Director Pay

The Funds’ U.S. Guidelines with respect to such shareholder proposals shall apply.

General Share Issuances

Unless otherwise provided for herein, voting decisions shall generally be based on the Agent’s practice to determine support for general issuance requests (with or without preemptive rights),

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or related requests to repurchase and reissue shares, based on their amount relative to currently issued capital, appropriate volume and duration parameters, and market-specific considerations (e.g., priority right protections in France, reasonable levels of dilution and discount in Hong Kong). Requests to reissue repurchased shares will not be supported unless a related general issuance request is also supported.

Consider specific issuance requests on a CASE-BY-CASE basis based on the proposed use and the company’s rationale.

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals to issue shares (with or without preemptive rights), convertible bonds or warrants, to grant rights to acquire shares, or to amend the corporate charter relative to such issuances or grants in cases in which concerns have been identified by the Agent with respect to inadequate disclosure, inadequate restrictions on discounts, failure to meet the Agent’s standards for general issuance requests, or authority to refresh share issuance amounts without prior shareholder approval.

Generally, vote AGAINST nonspecific proposals authorizing excessive discretion to a board, as assessed by the Agent.

Increases in Authorized Capital

Unless otherwise provided for herein, voting decisions should generally be based on the Agent’s approach, as follows. Generally:

• Vote FOR nonspecific proposals, including bundled proposals, to increase authorized capital up to 100 percent over the current authorization unless the increase would leave the company with less than 30 percent of its new authorization outstanding.

• Vote FOR specific proposals to increase authorized capital, unless:

• the specific purpose of the increase (such as a share-based acquisition or merger) does not meet these Guidelines for the purpose being proposed; or

• the increase would leave the company with less than 30 percent of its new authorization outstanding after adjusting for all proposed issuances.

• Vote AGAINST proposals to adopt unlimited capital authorizations.

• The Agent’s market-specific exceptions to the above parameters (e.g., The Netherlands, due to hybrid market controls) shall be applied.

Preferred Stock

Unless otherwise provided for herein, voting decisions should generally be based on the Agent’s approach, including:

• Vote FOR the creation of a new class of preferred stock or issuances of preferred stock up to 50 percent of issued capital unless the terms of the preferred stock would adversely affect the rights of existing shareholders.

• Vote FOR the creation/issuance of convertible preferred stock as long as the maximum number of common shares that could be issued upon conversion meets the Agent’s guidelines on equity issuance requests.

• Vote AGAINST the creation of (1) a new class of preference shares that would carry superior voting rights to the common shares or (2) blank check preferred stock unless the board states that the authorization will not be used to thwart a takeover bid.

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Poison Pills/Protective Preference Shares

Generally, vote AGAINST management proposals in connection with poison pills or anti-takeover activities (e.g., disclosure requirements or issuances, transfers or repurchases) that do not meet the Agent’s standards. Generally vote in accordance with Agent’s recommendation to withhold support from a nominee in connection with poison pill or anti-takeover considerations when culpability for the actions can be specifically attributed to the nominee. Generally DO NOT VOTE AGAINST director remuneration in connection with poison pill considerations raised by the Agent.

Waiver on Tender-Bid Requirement

Generally, consider proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis seeking a waiver for a major shareholder from the requirement to make a buyout offer to minority shareholders, voting FOR when little concern of a creeping takeover exists and the company has provided a reasonable rationale for the request.

Approval of Financial Statements and Director and Auditor Reports

Generally, vote FOR management proposals seeking approval of financial accounts and reports, unless there is concern about the company’s financial accounts and reporting, which, in the case of related party transactions, would include concerns raised by the Agent regarding consulting agreements with non-executive directors but not severance/termination payments exceeding the Agent’s standards for multiples of annual compensation, provided the recipient’s overall compensation appears reasonable and the board and/or responsible committee meets exchange standards for independence. Unless otherwise provided for herein, reports not receiving the Agent’s support due to other concerns regarding severance/termination payments not otherwise supported by these Guidelines shall be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, factoring in the merits of the rationale and disclosure provided and generally voted FOR if the overall compensation package and/or program at issue appears reasonable. Generally, vote AGAINST board-issued reports receiving a negative recommendation from the Agent due to concerns regarding independence of the board or the presence of non-independent directors on the audit committee. However, generally do not withhold support from such proposals in connection with remuneration practices otherwise supported under these Guidelines or as a means of expressing disapproval of broader practices of the issuer or its board.

Remuneration of Auditors

Generally, vote FOR proposals to authorize the board to determine the remuneration of auditors, unless there is evidence of excessive compensation relative to the size and nature of the company.

Indemnification of Auditors

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals to indemnify auditors.

Ratification of Auditors and Approval of Auditors’ Fees

For Canadian issuers, the Funds’ U.S. Guidelines with respect to auditors and auditor fees shall apply. For other markets, generally, follow the Agent’s standards for proposals seeking auditor ratification or approval of auditors’ fees, which indicate a vote FOR such proposals for companies in the MSCI EAFE index, provided the level of audit fee disclosure meets the Agent’s

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standards. In other cases, generally vote FOR such proposals unless there are material concerns raised by the Agent about the auditor’s practices or independence.

Audit Commission

Consider nominees to the audit commission on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such candidates.

Allocation of Income and Dividends

With respect to Japanese companies, consider management proposals concerning allocation of income and the distribution of dividends, including adjustments to reserves to make capital available for such purposes, on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, generally voting with the Agent’s recommendations to support such proposals unless:

• the dividend payout ratio has been consistently below 30 percent without adequate explanation; or

• the payout is excessive given the company’s financial position.

Consider such proposals by issuers in other markets on a CASE-BY-CASE basis if the Agent makes a negative recommendation. In any markets, in the event management offers multiple dividend proposals on the same agenda, primary consideration shall be given to input from the relevant Investment Professional(s) and voted with the Agent’s recommendation if no input is received.

Stock (Scrip) Dividend Alternatives

Generally, vote FOR most stock (scrip) dividend proposals, but vote AGAINST proposals that do not allow for a cash option unless management demonstrates that the cash option is harmful to shareholder value.

Debt Instruments

Generally, vote AGAINST proposals authorizing excessive discretion, as assessed by the Agent, to a board to issue or set terms for debt instruments (e.g., commercial paper).

Debt Issuance Requests

When evaluating a debt issuance request, the issuing company’s present financial situation is examined. The main factor for analysis is the company’s current debt-to-equity ratio, or gearing level. A high gearing level may incline markets and financial analysts to downgrade the company’s bond rating, increasing its investment risk factor in the process. A gearing level up to 100 percent is considered acceptable.

Generally, vote FOR debt issuances for companies when the gearing level is between zero and 100 percent. Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis proposals where the issuance of debt will result in the gearing level being greater than 100 percent, or for which inadequate disclosure precludes calculation of the gearing level, comparing any such proposed debt issuance to industry and market standards, and with voting decisions generally based on the Agent’s approach to evaluating such requests.

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Financing Plans

Generally, vote FOR the adoption of financing plans if they are in the best economic interests of shareholders.

Related Party Transactions

Consider related party transactions on a CASE-BY-CASE basis. Generally, vote FOR approval of such transactions unless the agreement requests a strategic move outside the company’s charter or contains unfavorable or high-risk terms (e.g., deposits without security interest or guaranty).

Approval of Donations

Generally, vote AGAINST such proposals unless adequate, prior disclosure of amounts is provided; if so, single- or multi-year authorities may be supported.

Capitalization of Reserves

Generally, vote FOR proposals to capitalize the company’s reserves for bonus issues of shares or to increase the par value of shares.

Investment of Company Reserves

These proposals should generally be analyzed on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with primary consideration given to input from the Investment Professional(s) for a given Fund.

Article Amendments

Review on a CASE-BY-CASE basis all proposals seeking amendments to the articles of association.

Generally, vote FOR an article amendment if:

• it is editorial in nature;

• shareholder rights are protected;

• there is negligible or positive impact on shareholder value;

• management provides adequate reasons for the amendments or the Agent otherwise supports management’s position;

• it seeks to discontinue and/or delist a form of the issuer’s securities in cases in which the relevant Fund does not hold the affected security type; or

• the company is required to do so by law (if applicable).

Generally, vote AGAINST an article amendment if:

• it removes or lowers quorum requirements for board or shareholder meetings below levels recommended by the Agent;

• it reduces relevant disclosure to shareholders;

• it seeks to align the articles with provisions of another proposal not supported by these Guidelines;

• it is not supported under these Guidelines, is presented within a bundled proposal, and the Agent deems the negative impact, on balance, to outweigh any positive impact; or

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• it imposes a negative impact on existing shareholder rights, including rights of the Funds, to the extent that any positive impact would not be deemed by the Agent to be sufficient to outweigh removal or diminution of such rights.

With respect to article amendments for Japanese companies:

• Generally vote FOR management proposals to amend a company’s articles to expand its business lines.

• Generally vote FOR management proposals to amend a company’s articles to provide for an expansion or reduction in the size of the board, unless the expansion/reduction is clearly disproportionate to the growth/decrease in the scale of the business or raises anti-takeover concerns.

• If anti-takeover concerns exist, generally vote AGAINST management proposals, including bundled proposals, to amend a company’s articles to authorize the Board to vary the annual meeting record date or to otherwise align them with provisions of a takeover defense.

• Generally follow the Agent’s guidelines with respect to management proposals regarding amendments to authorize share repurchases at the board’s discretion, voting AGAINST proposals unless there is little to no likelihood of a “creeping takeover” (major shareholder owns nearly enough shares to reach a critical control threshold) or constraints on liquidity (free float of shares is low), and where the company is trading at below book value or is facing a real likelihood of substantial share sales; or where this amendment is bundled with other amendments which are clearly in shareholders’ interest.

Other Business

In connection with global proxies, vote in accordance with the Agent’s market-specific recommendations on management proposals for Other Business, generally AGAINST.

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ING Mutual Funds

PART C: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 28. EXHIBITS

(a)	(1)	Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of ING Mutual Funds dated June 3, 2004 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 102 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(2)	Amendment No. 1 dated September 2, 2004 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING Global Real Estate Fund Class I Shares) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 102 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(3)	Amendment No. 2 dated January 31, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING International Value Choice Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(4)	Amendment No. 3 dated February 1, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (name change – ING Global Value Choice Fund, formerly ING Worldwide Growth Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(5)	Amendment No. 4 dated March 1, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (name change – ING International SmallCap Fund, formerly ING International SmallCap Growth Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 110 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(6)	Amendment No. 5 dated April 29, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING Global Value Choice Fund and ING International Value Choice Fund Class I Shares) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 110 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(7)	Amendment No. 6 dated September 1, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund and ING Greater China Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 110 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(8)	Amendment No. 7 dated September 30, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING Global Equity Dividend Fund & ING Global Real Estate Fund Class O Shares) - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 110 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(9)	Amendment No. 8 dated November 1, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING Diversified International Fund, ING Index Plus International Equity Fund and ING International Capital Appreciation Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 6, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(10)	Amendment No. 9 dated November 10, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING International Real Estate Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 6, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.

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(11)	Amendment No. 10 dated March 16, 2006 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING Global Bond Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 116 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on June 19, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(12)	Amendment No. 11 dated May 25, 2006 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 116 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on June 19, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(13)	Amendment No. 12 dated July 13, 2006 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING Diversified International Fund Class R Shares) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 117 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on August 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(14)	Amendment No. 13 dated October 9, 2006 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (name change - ING Global Natural Resources Fund, formerly ING Precious Metals Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 119 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(15)	Amendment No. 14 dated November 9, 2006 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING International Value Opportunities Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 119 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(16)	Amendment No. 15 dated November 9, 2006 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (authority to reclassify, reorganize, recapitalize or convert issued or unissued Interests of any class into Interests of one or more other classes) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(17)	Amendment No. 16 dated November 9, 2006 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (abolishing Class M Shares of ING Emerging Countries Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(18)	Amendment No. 17 dated February 28, 2007 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (name change - ING International Growth Opportunities Fund, formerly ING International Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(19)	Amendment No. 18 dated March 2, 2007 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING International Equity Dividend Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 124 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 27, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(20)	Amendment No. 19 dated July 12, 2007 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING Asia–Pacific Real Estate Fund and ING European Real Estate Fund; ING Global Equity Dividend Fund and ING Global Natural Resources Fund Class I Shares; and ING Index Plus International Equity Fund Class O Shares) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 124 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 27, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.

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	(21)	Amendment No. 20 dated September 12, 2007 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (Class W shares for ING Diversified International Fund, ING Emerging Countries Fund, ING Foreign Fund, ING Global Equity Dividend Fund, ING Global Natural Resources Fund, ING Global Real Estate Fund, ING International Equity Dividend Fund, ING International Real Estate Fund and ING International SmallCap Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 128 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on November 9, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(22)	Amendment No. 21 dated December 17, 2007 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (name change – ING International SmallCap Multi-Manager Fund, formerly ING International SmallCap Fund) – Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on From N-1A on February 27, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(23)	Amendment No. 22 dated May 30, 2008 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (Class O shares for ING Diversified International Fund, ING Global Bond Fund, ING Greater China Fund and ING International SmallCap Multi-Manager Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 132 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 4, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(24)	Amendment No. 23 dated September 27, 2008 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(25)	Amendment No. 24 dated March 27, 2009 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING International Capital Appreciation Fund – Class Q shares) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 135 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on May 29, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(26)	Amendment No. 25 dated May 14, 2009 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (ING Global Bond Fund, ING Global Value Choice Fund, ING International Value Choice Fund – Class W shares) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 135 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on May 29, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(27)	Amendment No. 26 dated August 10, 2009 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (Dissolved ING International Growth Opportunities Fund) – Filed herein.
	(28)	Amendment No. 27 dated August 21, 2009 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (Dissolved ING Disciplined International SmallCap Fund and ING Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund) – Filed herein.
	(29)	Amendment No. 28 dated September 10, 2009 to Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (Class I shares for ING Russia Fund) – Filed herein.
(b)	(1)	Amended Bylaws of Registrant (Nicholas-Applegate Mutual Funds) dated December 18, 1992 - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

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	(2)	Form of Amendment to Section 2.5 of Bylaws of Registrant – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on June 4, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference.
(c)		N/A
(d)	(1)	Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC dated September 23, 2002 and amended and restated February 1, 2005 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amendment effective December 15, 2006 to Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC dated February 1, 2005 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(ii)     Amended Schedule A effective October 2008 with respect to the Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement dated February 1, 2005 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(iii)    Reduction letter dated May 28, 2008 with respect to the Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement dated February 1, 2005 (ING Emerging Countries Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(iv)    Reduction letter dated June 1, 2009 with respect to the Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement dated February 1, 2005 (ING International SmallCap Multi-Manager Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(v)     Reduction letter dated August 8, 2009 with respect to the Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement dated February 1, 2005 (ING International Capital Appreciation Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(2)	Investment Management Agreement between the Trust and ING Investments, LLC dated September 23, 2002 - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      First Amendment to the Investment Management Agreement, effective as of September 2, 2004 (ING Foreign Fund, ING Global Equity Dividend Fund, ING International Fund, ING Precious Metals Fund and ING Russia Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 105 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 17, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

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	(ii)     Second Amendment dated December 15, 2006 to the Investment Management Agreement – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(iii)    Letter agreement dated March 1, 2009 with respect to ING Foreign Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(iv)    Amended Schedule A dated October 2007 with respect to the Investment Management Agreement dated September 23, 2002 – Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 27, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
(3)	Sub-Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2003 between ING Investments, LLC and ING Investment Management Co. (formerly Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      First Amendment effective September 1, 2003 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 105 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 17, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(ii)     Amended Schedule A dated September 2007 with respect to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2003 between ING Investments, LLC and ING Investment Management Co. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 126 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 12, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(iii)    Aeltus Termination letter (ING Worldwide Growth Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 110 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(iv)    Second Amendment effective December 15, 2006 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2003 between ING Investments, LLC and ING Investment Management Co. (formerly Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(v)     Third Amendment effective September 15, 2007 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2003 between ING Investments, LLC and ING Investment Management Co. (formerly Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 132 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 4, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(vi)    ING Investment Management Co. Termination Letter (merger of ING International Growth Opportunities Fund with and into ING International Capital Appreciation Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 135 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on May 29, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.

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(4)	Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement dated December 7, 2005 and amended and restated August 21, 2008 between ING Investments, LLC and ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. - Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Schedule A to the Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement dated December 7, 2005 and amended and restated August 21, 2008 between ING Investments, LLC and ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
(5)	Sub-Advisory Agreement dated September 23, 2002 between ING Investments, LLC and Clarion CRA Securities L.P. - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      First Amendment effective as of July 1, 2003 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and Clarion – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 105 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 17, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(ii)     Second Amendment effective as of September 1, 2003 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and Clarion – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 105 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 17, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(iii)    Clarion Name change notification – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 105 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 17, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(iv)    Third Amendment effective as of December 15, 2006 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ING Investments, LLC, and ING Clarion Real Estate Securities L.P. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(v)     Amended Schedule A dated June 1, 2008 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated September 23, 2002 between ING Investments, LLC and ING Clarion Real Estate Securities L.P. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
(6)	Sub-Advisory Agreement dated May 28, 2003 between ING Investments, LLC and Julius Baer Investment Management, Inc. - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      First Amendment effective December 15, 2006 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated May 28, 2003 between ING Investments, LLC and Julius Baer Investment Management, LLC – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.

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	(ii)     Second Amendment effective May 31, 2007 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated May 28, 2003 between ING Investments, LLC and Julius Baer Investment Management, Inc. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 126 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 12, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(iii)    Third Amendment effective August 20, 2009 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated May 28, 2003 between ING Investments, LLC and Julius Baer Investment Management, Inc. – Filed herein.
	(iv)    Amended Schedule A effective July 31, 2007 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated May 28, 2003, as amended, between ING Investments, LLC and Julius Baer Investment Management, Inc. – Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 27, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
(7)	Sub-Advisory Agreement dated March 1, 2005 between ING Investments, LLC and Acadian Asset Management, Inc. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 107 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      First Amendment effective December 15, 2006 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated March 1, 2005 between ING Investments, LLC, and Acadian Asset Management, Inc. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(8)	Sub-Advisory Agreement dated March 1, 2007 between ING Investments, LLC and Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on May 14, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Schedule A dated August 8, 2009 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated March 1, 2007 between ING Investments, LLC and Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. – Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A and incorporated herein by reference.
(9)	Sub-Advisory Agreement dated December 7, 2005 between ING Investments, LLC and ING Investment Management Asia/Pacific (Hong Kong) Limited - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 6, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Schedule A dated December 7, 2005 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and ING Investment Management Asia/Pacific (Hong Kong) Limited – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 6, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.

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	(ii)     First Amendment effective December 15, 2006 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated December 7, 2005 between ING Investments, LLC and ING Investment Management Asia/Pacific (Hong Kong) Limited – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(10)	Sub-Advisory Agreement dated November 16, 2007 between ING Investments, LLC and Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC with regard to ING International Value Choice Fund – Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 27, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Schedule A effective November 16, 2007 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC – Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 27, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
(11)	Sub-Advisory Agreement dated November 16, 2007 between ING Investments, LLC and Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC with regard to ING Global Value Choice Fund – Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 27, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Schedule A effective as of November 16, 2007 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC – Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 27, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
(12)	Sub-Advisory Agreement dated November 1, 2006 between ING Investments, LLC and Batterymarch Financial Management, Inc. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 119 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Amended Schedule A effective July 1, 2009 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and Batterymarch Financial Management, Inc. – Filed herein.
(13)	Sub-Advisory Agreement dated December 17, 2007 between ING Investments, LLC and Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Schedule A effective as of November 16, 2007 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
(14)	Sub-Sub-Advisory Agreement dated December 17, 2007, by and among ING Investment’s, LLC, Schroder Investment Management North America, Inc. and Schroder Investment Management North America Limited – Filed herein.
(15)	Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Investments, LLC, ING Mutual Funds and ING Clarion Real Estate Securities, L.P. effective September 23, 2002 as restated on August 1, 2003 and further amended and restated on February 1, 2005 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 6, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.

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	(i)      Amended Schedule A effective December 17, 2007 to the Restated Expense Limitation Agreement effective September 23, 2002 as restated on August 1, 2003 and further amended and restated on February 1, 2005 –Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 27, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(ii)     First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Investments, LLC, ING Mutual Funds and ING Clarion Real Estate Securities L.P. dated September 23, 2002 effective as of January 30, 2009 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
(16)	Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement effective May 29, 2003 as hereby amended and restated on February 1, 2005 between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC with respect to ING Global Equity Dividend Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 6, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Amended Schedule A effective December 17, 2007 with respect to the Restated Expense Limitation Agreement effective May 29, 2003 as hereby amended and restated on February 1, 2005 between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC with respect to ING Global Equity Dividend Fund – Filed as an exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 27, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(ii)     First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and ING Mutual Funds dated May 29, 2003 effective as of January 30, 2009 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
(17)	Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and ING Mutual Funds effective September 23, 2002 as restated on August 1, 2003 and further amended and restated on February 1, 2005 - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 6, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Side Agreement dated March 1, 2009 to the Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC (ING Foreign Fund) effective September 23, 2002 as restated on August 1, 2003 and further amended and restated on February 1, 2005 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(ii)     Side Agreement dated March 1, 2009 to the Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC (ING Diversified International Fund) effective September 23, 2002 as restated on August 1, 2003 and further amended and restated on February 1, 2005 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.

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		(iii)    Side Agreement dated March 1, 2009 to the Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC (ING Emerging Countries) effective September 23, 2002 as restated on August 1, 2003 and further amended and restated on February 1, 2005 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(iv)    Amended Schedule A dated July 15, 2009 to the Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(v)     First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and ING Mutual Funds dated September 23, 2002 effective as of January 30, 2009 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(vi)    Amended Schedule A dated September 30, 2009 to the Amended Restated Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC – Filed herein.
	(18)	Expense Limitation Agreement effective January 2, 2008 between ING Funds Distributor, LLC, ING Investments, LLC and ING Mutual Funds with regard to ING Global Value Choice Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amended Schedule A to the Expense Limitation Agreement as amended on June 1, 2009 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(ii)     First Amendment to the Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Investments, LLC, ING Funds Distributor, LLC and ING Mutual Funds dated January 2, 2008 effective as of January 30, 2009 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(19)	Side Agreement between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC dated May 30, 2008 with respect to Class O shares of ING Greater China Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(20)	Side Agreement between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC dated March 1, 2009 with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class I shares of ING Greater China Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
(e)	(1)	Underwriting Agreement dated September 23, 2002 between ING Mutual Funds and ING Funds Distributor, Inc. – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

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		(i)      Amended Schedule A dated October 2008 with respect to the Underwriting Agreement dated September 23, 2002 between ING Mutual Funds and ING Funds Distributor, LLC – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
(f)		N/A
(g)	(1)	Custody Agreement with The Bank of New York Mellon dated January 6, 2003 - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amended Exhibit A, dated August 20, 2009 to the Custody Agreement dated January 6, 2003 with The Bank of New York Mellon – Filed herein.
	(2)	Foreign Custody Manager Agreement dated January 6, 2003 with the Bank of New York Mellon– Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 99 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 29, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amended Exhibit A, dated August 20, 2009 to the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement dated January 6, 2003 with The Bank of New York Mellon – Filed herein.
		(ii)     Amended Schedule 2 dated June 4, 2008 to the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement with The Bank of New York Mellon– Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 135 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on May 29, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(3)	Securities Lending Agreement and Guaranty dated August 7, 2003 with The Bank of New York Mellon- Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amended Exhibit A dated August 20, 2009 to the Securities Lending Agreement and Guaranty dated August 7, 2003 with The Bank of New York Mellon – Filed herein.
(h)	(1)	Amended and Restated Administration Agreement dated September 23, 2002 and amended and restated on November 30, 2008 between ING Mutual Funds and ING Funds Services, LLC - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 135 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on May 29, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(2)	Agency Agreement dated November 30, 2000 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amended and Restated Exhibit A dated September 15, 2008 to the Agency Agreement dated November 30, 2003 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(3)	Transfer Agency Agreement dated February 25, 2009 by and between PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. and ING Equity Trust – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 135 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on May 29, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.

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		(i)      Amended Exhibit A effective August 12, 2009 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated February 25, 2009 by and between PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. and ING Equity Trust – Filed herein.
	(4)	Fund Accounting Agreement with The Bank of New York dated January 6, 2003 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amended Exhibit A, dated August 20, 2009, to the Fund Accounting Agreement dated January 6, 2003 with The Bank of New York – Filed herein.
(i)	(1)	Opinion of Counsel - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective No. 46 to the Registrant’s Form N-1A Registration Statement filed in 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(2)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING Foreign Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 98 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 27, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(3)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING Global Equity Dividend Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 99 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on August 29, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(4)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING Global Real Estate Fund Class I Shares as to the legality of securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 102 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(5)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING International Value Choice Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on January 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(6)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING Global Equity Dividend Fund and ING Global Real Estate Fund Class O Shares as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 110 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(7)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund, ING Capital Appreciation Fund, ING Greater China Fund, ING Index Plus International Equity Fund and ING Diversified International Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered -Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 7, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(8)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING International Real Estate Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 114 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 27, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.

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(9)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING Global Bond Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 116 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on June 19, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(10)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING Diversified International Fund Class R Shares as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 117 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on August 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(11)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING Disciplined International SmallCap Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 118 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 19, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(12)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING International Value Opportunities Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(13)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING International Equity Dividend Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on May 14, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(14)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING Global Equity Dividend Fund and ING Global Natural Resources Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 124 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 27, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(15)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel with regard to ING Asia-Pacific Real Estate Fund and ING European Real Estate Fund as to the legality of the securities being registered – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 126 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on October 12, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(16)	Opinion and Consent of Counsel regarding the legality of shares being registered with regard to Class W Shares of ING Diversified International Fund, ING Emerging Countries Fund, ING Foreign Fund, ING Global Equity Dividend Fund, ING Global Real Estate Fund, ING Global Natural Resources Fund, ING International Equity Dividend Fund, ING International Real Estate Fund and ING International SmallCap Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 14, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(17)	Opinion of Counsel regarding the legality of shares being registered with regard to Class O shares of ING Index Plus International Equity Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 128 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on November 9, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.

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	(18)	Opinion of Counsel regarding the legality of shares being registered with regard to Class O shares of ING Diversified International Fund, ING Greater China Fund, ING International SmallCap Multi-Manager Fund and ING Global Bond Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 132 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 4, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(19)	Opinion of Counsel regarding the legality of shares being registered with regard to Class W Shares of ING Global Value Choice Fund, ING International Value Choice Fund and ING Global Bond Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 135 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on May 29, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(20)	Opinion of Counsel regarding the legality of shares being registered with regard to Class Q Shares of ING International Capital Appreciation Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(21)	Opinion of Counsel regarding the legality of shares being registered with regard to Class I shares of ING Russia Fund – Filed herein.
(j)	(1)	Consent of Dechert LLP – Filed herein.
	(2)	Consent of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Filed herein.
(k)		N/A
(l)		N/A
(m)	(1)	Amended and Restated Service and Distribution Plan dated November 16, 1999 for ING Mutual Funds (formerly known as Pilgrim Mutual Funds) Class A Shares - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amended and Restated Schedule A effective October 24, 2008 to the Amended and Restated Service and Distribution Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class A Shares – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(ii)     Waiver letter dated January 1, 2009 (ING Emerging Countries Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(2)	Amended and Restated Service and Distribution Plan dated August 7, 2001 for ING Mutual Funds (formerly known as Pilgrim Mutual Funds) Class B Shares - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(ii)     Amended and Restated Schedule A effective October 24, 2008 to the Amended and Restated Service and Distribution Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class B Shares – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(3)	Amended and Restated Service and Distribution Plan dated May 1999 for ING Mutual Funds (formerly known as Pilgrim Mutual Funds) Class C Shares - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

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	(i)      Amended and Restated Schedule A effective October 24, 2008 to the Amended and Restated Service and Distribution Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class C Shares – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
(4)	Service and Distribution Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class A Shares dated August 20, 2002 (for ING Growth Opportunities Fund, ING Global Natural Resources Fund and ING Russia Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Amended Schedule A dated October 2007 to the Service and Distribution Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class A Shares (for ING Growth Opportunities Fund, ING Global Natural Resources Fund and ING Russia Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 132 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on June 4, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
(5)	Shareholder Servicing Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class A, Class B and Class C Shares dated August 20, 2002 (for ING Global Real Estate Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
(6)	Service and Distribution Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class B Shares dated August 20, 2002 (for ING Growth Opportunities Fund, ING Global Natural Resources Fund and ING Russia Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
(7)	Distribution Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class B Shares dated August 20, 2002 (for ING Global Real Estate Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(i)      Schedule A dated August 2004 to the Distribution Plan for Class B Shares of ING Global Real Estate Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(8)	Shareholder Service and Distribution Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class C Shares dated August 20, 2002 (for ING Growth Opportunities Fund, ING Global Natural Resources Fund and ING Russia Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
(9)	Distribution Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class C Shares dated August 20, 2002 (for ING Global Real Estate Fund) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

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		(i)      Schedule A dated August 2004 to Distribution Plan for Class C Shares of ING Global Real Estate Fund – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 120 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 22, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(10)	Shareholder Servicing Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class O Shares dated July 21, 2005 - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 6, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amended Schedule A effective May 2008 to the Shareholder Services Plan for Class O Shares – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(11)	Shareholder Services Agreement dated June 4, 2008 between ING Funds Distributor, LLC and ShareBuilder Securities Corporation (Class O Shares) – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 134 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(12)	Shareholder Service Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class Q Shares - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 13, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amended Schedule A as amended on July 15, 2009 to the Shareholder Service Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class Q Shares – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(13)	Shareholder Service and Distribution Plan for ING Mutual Funds Class R Shares dated August 14, 2006 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
(n)	(1)	Third Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3, effective January 2, 2007 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
		(i)      Amended Schedule A and Amended Schedule B effective May 14, 2009 to the Third Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 – Filed herein.
		(ii)     Amended Schedule A and Amended Schedule B effective September 10, 2009 to Third Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 – Filed herein.
	(2)	Fourth Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3, effective September 10, 2009 – Filed herein.
		(i)      Schedule A and Schedule B to the Fourth Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3, effective November 2009 – Filed herein.
(o)		N/A

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(p)	(1)	ING Funds and Advisers Code of Ethics effective June 1, 2004 as amended on October 1, 2004, February 1, 2005 and January 3, 2006 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 114 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 27, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(2)	Clarion CRA Securities L.P. Code of Ethics – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(3)	ING Investment Management (U.S.) Code of Ethics – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 14, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(4)	Artio Global Management LLC (formerly, Julius Baer) Code of Ethics – Filed as an Exhibit to Post Effective Amendment No. 136 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on July 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(5)	ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. Code of Ethics – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 121 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on February 23, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(6)	NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC Code of Ethics – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 105 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 17, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(7)	Acadian Asset Management, Inc. Code of Ethics updated as of April 1, 2007 – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on May 14, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(8)	Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. Code of Ethics - Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed on December 6, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
	(9)	Batterymarch Financial Management, Inc. Code of Ethics – Filed as an Exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 119 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 29. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH REGISTRANT

As of September 18, 2009 no affiliates had any controlling interest in the series of ING Mutual Funds, ING Russia Fund through direct ownership or through one of their separate accounts of more than 25%.

ITEM 30. INDEMNIFICATION

Article 5.2 of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust provides for the indemnification of Registrant’s Trustees, officers, employees and agents against liabilities incurred by them in connection with the defense or disposition of any action or proceeding in which they may be involved or with which they may be threatened, while in office or thereafter, by reason of being or having been in such office, except with respect to matters as to which it has been determined that they acted with willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of their office (“disabling conduct”).

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Section 7 of Registrant’s Administration Agreement provides for the indemnification of Registrant’s Administrator against all liabilities incurred by it in performing its obligations under the agreement, except with respect to matters involving its disabling conduct. Section 9 of Registrant’s Distribution Agreement provides for the indemnification of Registrant’s Distributor against all liabilities incurred by it in performing its obligations under the Agreement, except with respect to matters involving its disabling conduct. Section 4 of the Shareholder Service Agreement provides for the indemnification of Registrant’s Distributor against all liabilities incurred by it in performing its obligations under the Agreement, except with respect to matters involving its disabling conduct.

Registrant has obtained from a major insurance carrier a Trustees’ and officers’ liability policy covering certain types of errors and omissions.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“1933 Act”) may be permitted to Trustees, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a Trustee, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such Trustee, officer, or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

ITEM 31. BUSINESS AND OTHER CONNECTIONS OF THE ADVISER

Information as to the Trustees and officers of the Adviser, together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by the directors and officers of the Adviser in the last two years, is included in its application for registration as an investment adviser on Form ADV (File No. 801-48282) filed under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (“Advisers Act”), and is incorporated herein by reference thereto.

Information as to the directors and officers of the sub-advisers, together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by the directors and officers of the sub-advisers in the last two years, are included in their application for registration as investment advisers on Forms ADV for ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. (File No. 801-40494); ING Clarion Real Estate Securities L.P. (File No. 801-49083); Julius Baer Investment Management LLC (File No. 801-18766); ING Investment Management Co. (File No. 801-9046); Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (File No. 801-24896); Acadian Asset Management, Inc. (File No. 801-28078); NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (File No. 801-61379); ING Investment Management Asia/Pacific (Hong Kong) Ltd. (File No. 801-64490); Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. (File No. 801-46059) and Batterymarch Financial Management Inc. (File No. 801-48035).

ITEM 32. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS

(a) ING Funds Distributor, LLC is the principal underwriter for ING Mutual Funds; ING Funds Trust; ING Equity Trust; ING Investment Funds, Inc.; ING Prime Rate Trust; ING Mayflower Trust; ING Senior Income Fund; ING Separate Portfolios Trust; ING Series Fund, Inc.; ING Variable Products Trust; ING Variable Insurance Trust; ING Balanced Portfolio, Inc.; ING Variable Portfolios, Inc.; ING Variable Funds; ING Intermediate Bond Portfolio; ING Money Market Portfolio; ING Partners, Inc. and ING Strategic Allocation Portfolios, Inc.

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(b) Information as to the directors and officers of the Distributor, together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature engaged in by the directors and officers of the Distributor in the last two years, is included in its application for registration as a broker-dealer on Form BD (File No. 8-48020) filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is incorporated herein by reference thereto.

(c) Not applicable.

ITEM 33. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS

All accounts, books and other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), and the rules promulgated thereunder are maintained at the offices of (a) the Registrant; (b) ING Investments, LLC; (c) ING Funds Distributor, LLC; (d) the Sub-Advisers; (e) the Custodian; (f) the Transfer Agent and (g) the Administrator. The address of each is as follows:

(a) ING Mutual Funds

7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

(b) ING Investments, LLC

7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Directed Services LLC

1475 Dunwoody Drive

West Chester, PA 19380

(c) ING Funds Distributor, LLC

7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

(d)    (1) ING Investment Management Co.

230 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10169

(2) Artio Global Management LLC (formerly Julius Baer Investment Management LLC)

330 Madison Avenue, 12^th Floor

New York, NY 10017

(3) ING Investment Management Advisors B.V.

Prinses Beatrixlaan 15, 2595 AK

The Hague, The Netherlands

(4) ING Investment Management Asia/Pacific (Hong Kong) Limited

39/F One International Finance Centre

1 Harbour View Street

Central, Hong Kong

(5) ING Clarion Real Estate Securities L.P.

201 King of Prussia Road, Suite 600

Radnor, PA 19087

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(6) Acadian Asset Management, Inc.

One Post Office Square

Boston, MA 02109

(7) Hansberger Global Investors, Inc.

401 East Las Olas Blvd.

Suite 1700

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33307

(8) Tradewinds’ Global Investors, LLC

2049 Century Park East, 18^th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90067

(9) Batterymarch Financial Management, Inc.

John Hancock Tower

200 Clarendon Street, 49^th Floor

Boston, MA 02116

(10) Schroder Investment Management America, Inc.

875 Third Avenue, 22^nd Floor

New York, NY 10022

(e) The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, New York 10286

(f) PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, Delaware 19809

(g) ING Funds Services, LLC

7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

ITEM 34. MANAGEMENT SERVICES

None.

ITEM 35. UNDERTAKINGS

Registrant hereby undertakes that if it is requested by the holders of at least 10% of its outstanding shares to call a meeting of shareholders for the purpose of voting upon the question of removal of a Trustee, it will do so and will assist in communications with other shareholders as required by Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it meets all the requirements for effectiveness of this Post-Effective Amendment No. 137 to its Registration Statement on Form N-1A pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the 1933 Act and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 137 to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Scottsdale and the State of Arizona on the 29th day of September, 2009.

ING Mutual Funds
By:	/s/ Huey P. Falgout, Jr.
	Huey P. Falgout, Jr.
	Secretary

Pursuant to the requirements of the 1933 Act, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.

SIGNATURES	TITLE	DATE
Shaun Mathews*	President, Chief Executive Officer and Interested Trustee	September 29, 2009
Todd Modic*	Senior Vice President and Chief/Principal Financial Officer	September 29, 2009
Colleen D. Baldwin*	Trustee	September 29, 2009
John V. Boyer*	Trustee	September 29, 2009
Patricia W. Chadwick*	Trustee	September 29, 2009
Peter S. Drotch*	Trustee	September 29, 2009
J. Michael Earley*	Trustee	September 29, 2009
Patrick W. Kenny*	Trustee	September 29, 2009
Sheryl K. Pressler*	Trustee	September 29, 2009
Roger B. Vincent*	Trustee	September 29, 2009
Robert W. Crispin*	Interested Trustee	September 29, 2009

* By:	/s/ Huey P. Falgout, Jr.
	Huey P. Falgout, Jr.
	Attorney-in-fact **

** Powers of Attorney for Todd Modic, Shawn Mathews and each Trustee dated November 29, 2007 – Filed as an attachment to Post-Effective Amendment 129 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 14, 2007 and are incorporated herein by reference.

EXHIBIT INDEX

ING Mutual Funds

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description
(a)(27)	Amendment No. 26 dated August 10, 2009 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (Dissolved ING International Growth Opportunities Fund)
(a)(28)	Amendment No. 27 dated August 21, 2009 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (Dissolved ING Disciplined International SmallCap Fund and ING Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund)
(a)(29)	Amendment No. 28 dated September 10, 2009 to Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (Class I shares for ING Russia Fund)
(d)(6)(iii)	Third Amendment effective August 20, 2009 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement dated May 28, 2003 between ING Investments, LLC and Julius Baer Investment Management, Inc.
(d)(12)(i)	Amended Schedule A effective July 1, 2009 to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between ING Investments, LLC and Batterymarch Financial Management, Inc.
(d)(14)	Sub-Sub-Advisory Agreement dated December 17, 2007, by and among ING Investment’s, LLC, Schroder Investment Management North America, Inc. and Schroder Investment Management North America Limited
(d)(17)(vi)	Amended Schedule A dated September 30, 2009 to the Amended Restated Expense Limitation Agreement between ING Mutual Funds and ING Investments, LLC
(g)(1)(i)	Amended Exhibit A, dated August 20, 2009 to the Custody Agreement dated January 6, 2003 with The Bank of New York Mellon
(g)(2)(i)	Amended Exhibit A, dated August 20, 2009 to the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement dated January 6, 2003 with The Bank of New York Mellon
(g)(3)(i)	Amended Exhibit A dated August 20, 2009 to the Securities Lending Agreement and Guaranty dated August 7, 2003 with The Bank of New York Mellon
(h)(3)(i)	Amended Exhibit A effective August 12, 2009 to the Transfer Agency Agreement dated February 25, 2009 by and between PNC Global Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. and ING Equity Trust
(h)(4)(i)	Amended Exhibit A, dated August 20, 2009, to the Fund Accounting Agreement dated January 6, 2003 with The Bank of New York
(i)(21)	Opinion of Counsel regarding the legality of shares being registered with regard to Class I shares of ING Russia Fund
(j)(1)	Consent of Dechert LLP
(j)(2)	Consent of the Independent Registered Public Account Firm
(n)(1)(i)	Amended Schedule A and Amended Schedule B effective May 14, 2009 to the Third Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3
(n)(1)(ii)	Amended Schedule A and Amended Schedule B effective September 10, 2009 to Third Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3
(n)(2)	Fourth Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3, effective September 10, 2009
(n)(2)(i)	Schedule A and Schedule B to the Fourth Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan Pursuant to Rule 18f-3, effective November 2009