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IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT YOUR DWS S&P 500 INDEX FUND
Dear Shareholder:
Recently you received proxy materials for the DWS S&P 500 INDEX FUND. Due to an error made by the outside mailing vendor, the proposals listed on the proxy card were not correct. As a result, if you have already sent your voting instructions, please do so again.
It is very important that we receive your vote. Enclosed is a corrected proxy card. Please use one of the following convenient voting methods:
Mail
Please sign, date and return your card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
Phone
Simply dial the toll free number listed on your proxy card, enter your 12-digit control number and follow the simple instructions.
Internet
Go towww.proxyvote.com, enter your 12-digit control number and follow the simple instructions.
Please note that the outside mailing vendor, not your fund, will bear the cost of this additional mailing. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
May 2006
