AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JANUARY 30, 2007

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PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)


101 MUNSON STREET, GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01301
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)

C/O PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION - SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
(800) 243-1574
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Counsel and Chief Legal Officer:
Kevin J. Carr, Esq.
Vice President and Counsel
Phoenix Life Insurance Company
One American Row
Hartford, Connecticut 06102-5056

John H. Beers, Esq.
Vice President and Clerk

Phoenix Life Insurance Company
One American Row
Hartford, Connecticut 06102-5056
(Name and address of Agent for Service)


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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or
disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any
representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This prospectus contains important information that you should know before investing in Phoenix Bond
Fund, Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund or Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund. Please read it
carefully and retain it for future reference.


PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Phoenix Bond Fund
   Investment Risk and Return Summary............................    1
   Fund Fees and Expenses........................................    5
   Management of the Fund........................................    6
Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund
   Investment Risk and Return Summary............................    9
   Fund Fees and Expenses........................................   13
   Management of the Fund........................................   14
Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund

   Investment Risk and Return Summary............................   16
   Fund Fees and Expenses........................................   21
   Management of the Fund........................................   22
Additional Investment Techniques.................................   25
Pricing of Fund Shares...........................................   28
Sales Charges....................................................   30
Your Account.....................................................   37
How to Buy Shares................................................   39
How to Sell Shares...............................................   39
Things You Should Know When Selling Shares.......................   40
Account Policies.................................................   41
Investor Services and Other Information..........................   45
Tax Status of Distributions......................................   46
Financial Highlights.............................................   47


PHOENIX BOND FUND
INVESTMENT RISK AND RETURN SUMMARY

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Phoenix Bond Fund has an investment objective of high total return from both current income and capital appreciation. There is no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objective. The fund's investment objective may be changed without shareholder approval.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

>        The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of bonds. Under normal
         circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, at
         least 65% of which are rated at the time of investment Baa3 or higher
         by Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") or BBB- or higher by Standard
         & Poor's Corporation ("S&P"). However, the fund may invest in high
         yield-high risk fixed income securities (junk bonds). As of December
         31, 2006, the average rating of the fund's portfolio was AA3 or AA-.
         "Bonds" are fixed income debt securities of various types of issuers,
         including corporate bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities,
         U.S. Government securities and other short-term instruments. The fund's
         policy of investing 80% of its assets in bonds may be changed only upon
         60 days written notice to shareholders.


>        The adviser manages the fund's investment program and general
         operations of the fund, including oversight of the subadviser. The
         subadviser manages the investments of the fund. The subadviser uses a
         value-driven style that focuses on issue and sector selection, measured
         interest rate anticipation and trading opportunities.


>        Securities selected for fund investment may be of any maturity or
         duration. Duration measures the interest rate sensitivity of a fixed
         income security by assessing and weighting the present value of a
         security's payment pattern. Normally, the fund's dollar-weighted
         average duration will vary between two and eight years. The subadviser
         may adjust the fund's dollar-weighted average duration based on
         changing expectations for the federal funds rate, the shape of the
         yield curve, swap spreads, mortgage prepayments, credit spreads, and
         capital market liquidity. For instance, if the federal funds rate is
         expected to rise, the subadviser may choose to move the fund's
         dollar-weighted average duration to the lower end of the band. Within
         this context, it is expected that the fund's dollar-weighted average
         maturity will range between three and fifteen years. On December 31,
         2006, the average duration of the fund's fixed income securities was
         4.64 years and the average maturity was 6.91 years. Theoretically, for
         a fund maintaining an average duration of 4.64 years, a one percent
         increase in interest rates would cause a 4.64% decrease in the value of
         the fund's fixed income assets. Similarly, a one percent decrease in
         interest rates would cause the value of the fund's fixed income assets
         to increase by 4.64%.


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>        Securities may be reviewed for sale due to anticipated changes in
         interest rates, changes in the creditworthiness of issuers, or general
         financial or market developments.

>        The subadviser's investment strategies may result in a higher portfolio
         turnover rate for the fund. A high portfolio turnover rate increases
         costs to the fund, negatively affects fund performance, and may
         increase capital gain distributions, resulting in greater tax liability
         to you.

Temporary Defensive Strategy: When the subadviser determines that market conditions warrant, the fund may take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with its principal investment strategies by investing, without limit, in cash and cash equivalents. In such instances, the fund may not achieve its investment objective.

Please see "Additional Investment Techniques" for other investment techniques of the fund.

RISKS RELATED TO PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

If you invest in this fund, you risk losing your investment.

GENERAL

The value of your shares and the level of income you receive are subject to risks associated with the types of securities selected for fund investment. Neither the fund nor the subadviser can assure you that a particular level of income will consistently be achieved or that the value of the fund's investments that supports your share value will increase. If the value of fund investments decreases, your share value will decrease.

CREDIT RISK

Credit risk pertains to the issuer's ability to make scheduled interest or principal payments. Generally, the lower a security's credit rating, the greater the chance that the issuer will be unable to make such payments when due. Credit risk is determined at the date of investment. If after the date of purchase the rating declines, the fund is not obligated to sell the security.

HIGH YIELD-HIGH RISK FIXED INCOME SECURITIES RISK

High yield-high risk fixed income securities (junk bonds) entail greater price volatility and credit and interest rate risk than investment grade securities. Analysis of the creditworthiness of high yield-high risk issuers is more complex than for higher-rated securities, making it more difficult for the subadviser to accurately predict risk. There is a greater risk with high yield-high risk securities that an issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments when due. If the fund pursues missed payments, there is a risk that fund expenses could increase. In addition, lower-rated securities may not trade as often and may be less liquid than higher-rated securities.

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INTEREST RATE RISK

Interest rate trends can have an effect on the value of your shares. If interest rates rise, the value of debt securities generally will fall. Because the fund may hold securities with longer maturities or durations, the net asset value of the fund may experience greater price fluctuations in response to changes in interest rates than funds that hold only securities with short-term maturities or durations. Prices of longer-term securities are affected more by interest rate changes than prices of shorter-term securities.

MORTGAGE-BACKED AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES RISK

The value of mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities, including pass-through type securities and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), may fluctuate to a greater degree than other debt securities in response to interest rate changes. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are generally subject to higher prepayment risks than most other types of debt securities. It is difficult to predict cash flows from mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities due to the variability of prepayments. Prepayments also tend to limit price gains when interest rates drop and exaggerate price declines when interest rates rise. In the event of high prepayments, the fund may be required to invest proceeds at lower interest rates, causing the fund to earn less than if such prepayment had not occurred.

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES RISk

Obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies, authorities and instrumentalities and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States only guarantee principal and interest will be timely paid to holders of the securities. The entities do not guarantee that the value of fund shares will increase. In addition, not all U.S. Government securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.

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PERFORMANCE TABLES

The bar chart and table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Phoenix Bond Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the fund's Class I Shares (formerly Class X Shares) performance from year to year over a 10-year period.(1) The table shows how the fund's average annual returns compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. The fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future.

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Calendar Year           Annual Return (%)
    1997                      12.83
    1998                       7.66
    1999                       1.57
    2000                       8.67
    2001                       5.60
    2002                       9.70
    2003                       6.99
    2004                       4.54
    2005                       2.09
    2006                       4.58

(1) The fund's annual returns in the chart above do not reflect the deduction of any sales charges. The returns would have been less than those shown if sales charges were deducted. During the period shown in the chart above, the highest return for a quarter was 4.23% (quarter ending December 31, 1997) and the lowest return for a quarter was -2.25% (quarter ending June 30, 2004).

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 (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 12/31/06)(2)         1 YEAR    5 YEARS     10 YEARS    CLASS A     CLASS B     CLASS C
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  Class I
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     Return Before Taxes                      4.58%      5.55%       6.37%        --          --         --
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     Return After Taxes on Distributions(4)   2.95%      3.75%       4.06%        --          --         --
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     Return After Taxes on Distributions      2.94%      3.69%       4.03%        --          --         --
     and Sale of Fund Shares(4)
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  Class A
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     Return Before Taxes                     -0.61%      4.21%         --        4.49%        --         --
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  Class B
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     Return Before Taxes                     -0.43%      4.45%         --          --        4.30%       --
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  Class C
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     Return Before Taxes                      3.56%      4.44%         --          --          --       4.30%
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  Lehman Aggregate Bond Index(5)              4.33%      5.06%       6.24%      5.73%        5.73%      5.73%
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(2) The fund's average annual returns in the table above reflect the deduction of the maximum sales charge for an investment in the fund's Class A Shares and a full redemption in the fund's Class B Shares and Class C Shares.
(3) Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares since July 1, 1998.

(4) 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. The after-tax returns shown in the table above are for only one class of shares offered by the prospectus (Class I); after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. The 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.

(5) The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index measures the U.S. investment grade fixed rate bond market. The index is calculated on a total-return basis. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the fees, expenses or taxes associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

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FUND FEES AND EXPENSES

This table illustrates all fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund.

                                                            CLASS I       CLASS A       CLASS B      CLASS C
                                                            SHARES        SHARES        SHARES       SHARES
                                                            -------       -------       -------      -------
 SHAREHOLDER FEES (FEES PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR
 INVESTMENT)

 Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases (as a
 percentage of offering price)                                None         4.75%          None         None

 Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage
 of the lesser of the value redeemed or the amount
 invested)                                                    None        None(a)       5.00%(b)     1.00%(c)

 Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Reinvested
 Dividends                                                    None         None           None         None

 Redemption Fee                                               None         None           None         None

 Exchange Fee                                                 None         None           None         None
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                                                            CLASS I       CLASS A       CLASS B      CLASS C
                                                            SHARES        SHARES        SHARES       SHARES
                                                            -------       -------       -------      -------
 ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (EXPENSES THAT ARE
 DEDUCTED FROM FUND ASSETS)

 Management Fees                                              0.50%        0.50%         0.50%        0.50%

 Distribution and Shareholder Servicing (12b-1) Fees(d)       None         0.25%         1.00%        1.00%

 Other Expenses                                               0.40%        0.44%         0.81%        1.95%
                                                             ------       -------       -------      -------
 TOTAL ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES                         0.90%        1.19%         2.31%        3.45%

 Expense Reduction(e)                                        (0.00)%      (0.04)%       (0.41)%      (1.55)%
                                                             ------       -------       -------      -------
 NET FUND OPERATING EXPENSES                                  0.90%        1.15%         1.90%        1.90%
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(a) A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% may apply on certain redemptions made within one year following purchases on which a finder's fee has been paid. The one-year period begins on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the purchase was made.

(b) The maximum deferred sales charge is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed during the first year; thereafter, it decreases 1% annually to 2% during the fourth and fifth years and to 0% after the fifth year.
(c) The deferred sales charge is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed during the first year only.
(d) Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Fees represent an asset-based sales charge that, for a long-term shareholder, over time may be higher than the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the NASD.
(e) Contractual arrangement with the fund's investment adviser to limit total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses) through January 31, 2008, so that such expenses do not exceed 0.90% for Class I Shares, 1.15% for Class A Shares, 1.90% for Class B Shares and 1.90% for Class C Shares. The adviser will not seek to recapture any operating expenses reimbursed under this arrangement unless authorized to do so by the Board of Trustees.

EXAMPLE

This example 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 invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund's operating expenses remain the same. In the case of Class B Shares, it is assumed that your shares are converted to Class A Shares after eight years. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

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   CLASS            1 YEAR         3 YEARS        5 YEARS        10 YEARS
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   Class I            $84           $262            $455          $1,014
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   Class A           $583           $819           $1,074         $1,803
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   Class B           $591           $878           $1,192         $2,313
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   Class C           $291           $912           $1,655         $3,617
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You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your shares:

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   CLASS            1 YEAR         3 YEARS        5 YEARS        10 YEARS
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   Class B           $191           $678           $1,192         $2,313
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   Class C           $191           $912           $1,655         $3,617
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The examples assume that the expense reimbursement obligations of the adviser are in effect through January 31, 2008. Thereafter, the examples do not reflect any reimbursement obligations.

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

THE ADVISER AND SUBADVISER

Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. ("Phoenix") is the investment adviser to the fund and is located at 56 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT 06115. Phoenix acts as the investment adviser for over 60 mutual funds and as adviser to institutional clients. As of September 30, 2006, Phoenix had approximately $28.0 billion in assets under management. Phoenix has acted as an investment adviser for over 70 years.

Seneca Capital Management LLC ("Seneca") is the subadviser to the fund and is located at 909 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94133. Seneca acts as subadviser to six mutual funds and as investment adviser to institutions and individuals. As of September 30, 2006, Seneca had approximately $11.5 billion in assets under management. Seneca has been an investment adviser since 1989.

Subject to the direction of the fund's Board of Trustees, Phoenix is responsible for managing the fund's investment program, overseeing the fund's subadviser and recommending its hiring, termination and replacement, and for the general operations of the fund. Seneca, as subadviser, is responsible for day-to-day management of the fund's portfolio. Phoenix and Seneca manage the fund's assets to conform with the investment policies as described in this prospectus.

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The fund pays Phoenix a monthly investment management fee that is accrued daily against the value of the fund's net assets at the following rate:

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  Bond Fund                                             0.50%
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The adviser has contractually agreed to limit total operating expenses of the fund (excluding interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses), through January 31, 2008, so that such expenses do not exceed the following percentages of the average annual net asset values for the fund. The adviser will not seek to recapture any operating expenses reimbursed under this arrangement unless authorized to do so by the Board of Trustees.

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                        Class I        Class A       Class B      Class C
                         Shares        Shares         Shares      Shares
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   Bond Fund             0.90%          1.15%         1.90%        1.90%
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During the last fiscal year, the fund paid total management fees of $385,870. The ratio of management fees to average net assets for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 was 0.50%.

Phoenix pays Seneca a subadvisory fee at the following rate:

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  Bond Fund                                             0.25%
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The fund and Phoenix have received an exemptive order from the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits Phoenix, subject to certain conditions, and without the approval of shareholders, to: (a) employ a new unaffiliated subadviser for a fund pursuant to the terms of a new subadvisory agreement, in each case either as a replacement for an existing subadviser or as an additional subadviser; (b) change the terms of any subadvisory agreement; and (c) continue the employment of an existing subadviser on the same subadvisory agreement terms where an agreement has been assigned because of a change in control of the subadviser. In such circumstances, shareholders would receive notice of such action, including the information concerning the new subadviser that normally is provided in a proxy statement.

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees approving the investment advisory and subadvisory agreements is available in the fund's semiannual report, covering the period October 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

A team of investment professionals led by Albert Gutierrez is jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund's portfolio. The members of the investment team and their areas of responsibility and expertise are as follows:

AL ALAIMO, CFA, CPA. Mr. Alaimo has served on the fund's portfolio management team since 2005. He also serves as a Portfolio Manager for the Phoenix High Yield Fund. He is Fixed

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Income Portfolio Manager and Director of Research at Seneca focused primarily on cable and satellite television, media, printing, packaging, consumer products, food and restaurants. Prior to joining Seneca in 2001, Mr. Alaimo was Managing Director with Banc of America Securities LLC (1996-2001). He has 21 years of investment experience.

ROBERT L. BISHOP, CFA. Mr. Bishop has served on the fund's portfolio management team since 2005. He is Portfolio Manager and Trader of Fixed Income at Seneca focused primarily on quantitative techniques, corporate bonds, credit derivatives and structured securities. Prior to joining Seneca in 2002, Mr. Bishop was in Corporate Bond Sales with Merrill Lynch (1989-2002). He has 27 years of investment experience.

ANDREW S. CHOW, CFA. Mr. Chow has served on the fund's portfolio management team since 2005. He is a Portfolio Manager and Trader of Fixed Income at Seneca focused primarily on mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, convertibles and structured products. Prior to joining Seneca in 2002, Mr. Chow was a Portfolio Manager for ING Pilgrim (2000-2002). He has 20 years of investment experience.

ALBERT GUTIERREZ, CFA. Mr. Gutierrez has led the fund's portfolio management team since 2002. He also serves as lead portfolio manager for the Phoenix High Yield Fund. He is Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income at Seneca and has been with Seneca since 2002. Prior to joining Seneca, Mr. Gutierrez headed portfolio management, trading and investment systems at American General Investment Management, managing $75 billion in client assets (2000-2002) and was in a similar capacity at Conseco Capital Management (1988-2000). He has 24 years of investment experience.

Please refer to the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the fund's portfolio managers, including the structure of and method of computing compensation, other accounts they manage and their ownership of shares of the fund.

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PHOENIX EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND
INVESTMENT RISK AND RETURN SUMMARY

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund has an investment objective of capital appreciation. There is no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objective.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

>        Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets
         in common stocks of companies with market capitalizations between $500
         million and $10 billion at the time of purchase. The fund may invest in
         companies with higher or lower market capitalizations. At December 31,
         2006, the market capitalization range of the equity securities in which
         the fund was invested was $1.3 billion to $16.2 billion. The fund's
         policy of investing 80% of its assets in mid-cap companies may be
         changed only upon 60 days written notice to shareholders.

>        The adviser manages the fund's investment program and the general
         operations of the fund, including oversight of the subadviser. The
         subadviser manages the investments of the fund. The subadviser uses a
         screening process to select stocks of companies that it believes are
         growing earnings at accelerated rates; producing quality, sustainable
         earnings; reasonably valued relative to their growth rate and to the
         market; well managed; and have potential to exceed earnings
         expectations (so-called "earnings surprisers"). Any income derived from
         investments will be incidental. The fund may be invested in a
         relatively limited number of issuers.

>        In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund may invest a
         significant portion of its assets in one or more sectors of the equity
         securities market, such as technology, healthcare, natural resources,
         etc.

>        To enable the fund to invest effectively in companies with medium
         market capitalizations, the fund will not offer shares to the public
         when the net assets of the fund exceed $500 million. This limit is
         subject to change without notice to shareholders. As of December 31,
         2006, the fund's total net assets were $34.7 million.

>        Stocks are reviewed for sale if earnings reports disappoint,
         fundamentals deteriorate, or valuation levels reach the top of their
         historic levels.


>        The subadviser's investment strategies may result in a higher portfolio
         turnover rate for the fund. A high portfolio turnover rate increases
         brokerage and other transaction costs to the fund, negatively affects
         fund performance, and may increase capital gain distributions,
         resulting in greater tax liability to you.

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Temporary Defensive Strategy: When the subadviser determines that market conditions warrant, the fund may take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with its principal investment strategies by investing, without limit, in cash and cash equivalents. In such instances, the fund may not achieve its investment objective.

Please see "Additional Investment Techniques" for other investment techniques of the fund.

RISKS RELATED TO PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

If you invest in this fund, you risk losing your investment.

GENERAL

The value of the fund's investments that supports your share value may decrease. If between the time you purchase shares and the time you sell shares the value of the fund's investments decreases, you will lose money.

Investment values can decrease for a number of reasons. Conditions affecting the overall economy, specific industries or companies in which the fund invests can be worse than expected and investments may fail to perform as the subadviser expects. As a result, the value of your shares may decrease.

EQUITY SECURITIES RISK

Generally, prices of equity securities are more volatile than those of fixed income securities. The prices of equity securities will rise and fall in response to a number of different factors. In particular, equity securities will respond to events that affect entire financial markets or industries (such as changes in inflation or consumer demand) and to events that affect particular issuers (such as news about the success or failure of a new product).

o GROWTH STOCKS. Because growth stocks typically make little or no dividend payments to shareholders, investment return is based on a stock's capital appreciation, making return more dependent on market increases and decreases. Growth stocks are therefore more susceptible than non-growth stocks to market changes, tending to drop more sharply when markets fall. Growth-oriented funds typically underperform when value investing is in favor.

o MEDIUM MARKET CAPITALIZATIONS. Companies with medium market capitalizations are often companies with a limited operating history or companies in industries that have recently emerged due to cultural, economic, regulatory or technological developments. Such developments can have a significant impact or negative effect on medium market capitalization companies and their stock performance and can make investment returns highly volatile. Product lines are often less diversified and subject to competitive threats. Medium market capitalization stocks are subject to varying patterns of trading volume and may, at times, be difficult to sell.

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LIMITED NUMBER OF INVESTMENTS RISK

Conditions which negatively affect securities in the portfolio will have a greater impact on the fund as compared to a fund that holds a greater number of security positions. In addition, the fund may be more sensitive to changes in the market value of a single issuer in its portfolio, making the value of your shares potentially more volatile.

SECTOR INVESTING RISK

To the extent the fund invests a significant portion of its equity portfolio in one or more market sectors at any time, the fund may be subject to additional risk. Securities in other sectors may provide greater investment return in certain market conditions as compared with the companies in the sector(s) in which the fund was invested. Moreover, conditions that negatively affect the sector(s) in which the fund has invested will have a greater impact on the fund as compared with a fund that is not significantly invested in such sector(s).

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PERFORMANCE TABLES

The bar chart and table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the fund's Class A Shares performance from year to year over a 10-year period.(1) The table shows how the fund's average annual returns compare to those of a broad-based securities market index and a more narrowly-based benchmark that reflects the market sectors in which the fund invests. The fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future.

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Calendar Year           Annual Return (%)
    1997                      16.22
    1998                      29.21
    1999                      44.58
    2000                      13.00
    2001                     -23.82
    2002                     -32.10
    2003                      29.01
    2004                       6.63
    2005                       1.36
    2006                       6.08

(1) The fund's annual returns in the chart above do not reflect the deduction of any sales charges. The returns would have been less than those shown if sales charges were deducted. During the period shown in the chart above, the highest return for a quarter was 44.83% (quarter ending December 31, 1999) and the lowest return for a quarter was -26.02% (quarter ending September 30, 2001).

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                                                                                       SINCE INCEPTION(3)
  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS                                                     ----------------------------
 (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 12/31/06)(2)           1 YEAR       5 YEARS      10 YEARS     CLASS B      CLASS C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Class A
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Return Before Taxes                       -0.02%        -1.09%        5.87%        --            --
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Return After Taxes on Distributions(4)    -0.02%        -1.09%        4.63%        --            --
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Return After Taxes on Distributions       -0.01%        -0.92%        4.40%        --            --
     and Sale of Fund Shares(4) (5)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Class B
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Return Before Taxes                        1.30%        -0.66%         --         2.58%          --
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Class C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Return Before Taxes                        5.30%        -0.66%         --          --          2.58%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Class I
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Return Before Taxes                        6.36%         0.35%        6.82%       --             --
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  S&P 500(R) Index(6)                          15.78%         6.19%        8.44%       4.15%        4.15%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Russell MidCap(R) Growth Index(7)            10.66%         8.22%        8.62%       6.10%        6.10%

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(2) The fund's average annual returns in the table above reflect the deduction of the maximum sales charge for an investment in the fund's Class A Shares and a full redemption in the fund's Class B Shares and Class C Shares.
(3) Class B Shares and Class C Shares since July 1, 1998.
(4) 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. The after-tax returns shown in the table above are for only one class of shares offered by the prospectus (Class A); after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. The 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.
(5) If the fund incurs a loss, which generates a tax benefit, the Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may exceed the fund's other return figures.
(6) The S&P 500(R) Index is a free-float market capitalization-weighted index of 500 of the largest U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total-return basis with dividends reinvested. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the fees, expenses or taxes associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
(7) The Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of medium-capitalization, growth-oriented stocks of U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total-return basis with dividends reinvested. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the fees, expenses or taxes associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

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FUND FEES AND EXPENSES

This table illustrates all fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund.

                                                            CLASS A       CLASS B       CLASS C       CLASS I
                                                            SHARES        SHARES        SHARES        SHARES
                                                            -------       -------       -------       -------

 SHAREHOLDER FEES (FEES PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR
 INVESTMENT)

 Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases (as a
 percentage of offering price)                               5.75%          None          None          None

 Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage
 of the lesser of the value redeemed or the amount
 invested)                                                   None(a)       5.00%(b)      1.00%(c)       None

 Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Reinvested
 Dividends                                                    None          None          None          None

 Redemption Fee                                               None          None          None          None

 Exchange Fee                                                 None          None          None          None
                                                         -------------------------------------------------------


                                                            CLASS A       CLASS B       CLASS C       CLASS I
                                                            SHARES        SHARES        SHARES        SHARES
                                                            -------       -------       -------       -------
 ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (EXPENSES THAT ARE
 DEDUCTED FROM FUND ASSETS)

 Management Fees                                             0.80%         0.80%         0.80%         0.80%

 Distribution and Shareholder Servicing (12b-1) Fees(d)      0.25%         1.00%         1.00%         None

 Other Expenses                                              0.82%         0.82%         0.82%         0.70%
                                                           -------       -------       -------       -------

 TOTAL ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES                        1.87%         2.62%         2.62%         1.50%
                                                           -------       -------       -------       -------

 Expense Reduction(e)                                       (0.42)%       (0.42)%       (0.42)%       (0.30)%
                                                           -------       -------       -------       -------

 NET FUND OPERATING EXPENSES                                 1.45%         2.20%         2.20%         1.20%
                                                           =======       =======       =======       =======

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(a) A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% may apply on certain redemptions made within one year following purchases on which a finder's fee has been paid. The one-year period begins on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the purchase was made.

(b) The maximum deferred sales charge is imposed on Class B Shares redeemed during the first year; thereafter, it decreases 1% annually to 2% during the fourth and fifth years and to 0% after the fifth year.
(c) The deferred sales charge is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed during the first year only.
(d) Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Fees represent an asset-based sales charge that, for a long-term shareholder, over time may be higher than the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the NASD.
(e) Contractual arrangement with the fund's investment adviser to limit total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses) through January 31, 2008, so that such expenses do not exceed 1.45% for Class A Shares, 2.20% for Class B Shares, 2.20% for Class C Shares and 1.20% for Class I Shares. The adviser will not seek to recapture any operating expenses reimbursed under this arrangement unless authorized to do so by the Board of Trustees.

EXAMPLE

This example 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 invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund's operating expenses remain the same. In the case of Class B Shares, it is assumed that your shares are converted to Class A Shares after eight years. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

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   CLASS          1 YEAR          3 YEARS          5 YEARS        10 YEARS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Class A         $711           $1,084           $1,480          $2,586
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Class B         $620            $966            $1,338          $2,713
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   Class C         $320            $764            $1,334          $2,884
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   Class I         $119            $435             $774           $1,732
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your shares:

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   CLASS          1 YEAR          3 YEARS          5 YEARS        10 YEARS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Class B         $220            $766            $1,338          $2,713
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   Class C         $220            $764            $1,334          $2,884
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The examples assume that the expense reimbursement obligations of the adviser are in effect through January 31, 2008. Thereafter, the examples do not reflect any reimbursement obligations.

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

THE ADVISER AND SUBADVISER

Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. ("Phoenix") is the investment adviser to the fund and is located at 56 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT 06115. Phoenix acts as the investment adviser for over 60 mutual funds and as adviser to institutional clients. As of September 30, 2006, Phoenix had approximately $28.0 billion in assets under management. Phoenix has acted as an investment adviser for over 70 years.

Seneca Capital Management LLC ("Seneca") is the subadviser to the fund and is located at 909 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94133. Seneca acts as subadviser to six mutual funds and as investment adviser to institutions and individuals. As of September 30, 2006, Seneca had approximately $11.5 billion in assets under management. Seneca has been an investment adviser since 1989.

Subject to the direction of the fund's Board of Trustees, Phoenix is responsible for managing the fund's investment program, overseeing the fund's subadviser and for the general operations of the fund. Seneca, as subadviser, is responsible for day-to-day management of the fund's portfolio. Phoenix and Seneca manage the fund's assets to conform with the investment policies as described in this prospectus.

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The fund pays Phoenix a monthly investment management fee that is accrued daily against the value of the fund's net assets at the following rate:

--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
  Earnings Driven Growth Fund                           0.80%
--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------

The adviser has contractually agreed to limit total operating expenses of the fund (excluding interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses), through January 31, 2008, so that such expenses do not exceed the following percentages of the average annual net asset values for the fund. The adviser will not seek to recapture any operating expenses reimbursed under this arrangement unless authorized to do so by the Board of Trustees.

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                                    Class A     Class B    Class C    Class I
                                     Shares     Shares      Shares    Shares
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Earnings Driven Growth Fund       1.45%       2.20%      2.20%      1.20%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

During the last fiscal year, the fund paid total management fees of $389,570. The ratio of management fees to average net assets for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 was 0.80%.

Phoenix pays Seneca a subadvisory fee at the following rate:

--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
   Earnings Driven Growth Fund                          0.40%
--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees approving the investment advisory and subadvisory agreements is available in the fund's semiannual report, covering the period October 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

FRAN GILLIN COOLEY and DOUG COUDEN, CFA, manage the fund and are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund's portfolio.

Ms. Cooley has served on the fund's portfolio management team since 2005. She also serves on the portfolio management team for the Phoenix All-Cap Growth Fund and the Phoenix Strategic Growth Fund. She is a Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst at Seneca focused primarily on the consumer, materials and industrial sectors. Prior to joining Seneca in 1995, Ms. Cooley was in private placements at a San Francisco merchant bank. She has 13 years of investment experience.

Mr. Couden has served on the fund's portfolio management team since 2004. He also serves on the portfolio management team for the Phoenix All-Cap Growth Fund and the Phoenix Strategic Growth Fund. He is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Director of Equity at Seneca focused primarily on the industrial, telecom, consumer and information technology sectors. Prior to joining Seneca in 1996, Mr. Couden was a Business Analyst with PaineWebber, Inc. He has 13 years of investment experience.

Please refer to the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the fund's portfolio managers, including the structure of and method of computing compensation, other accounts they manage and their ownership of shares of the fund.

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PHOENIX GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
INVESTMENT RISK AND RETURN SUMMARY

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund has an investment objective of capital appreciation. There is no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objective. The fund's investment objective may be changed without shareholder approval.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

>        Under normal circumstances, the fund invests primarily in common stocks
         and other equity securities of U.S. companies with medium to large
         market capitalizations that the subadviser believes have strong
         earnings growth potential. Medium to large capitalization companies are
         defined for this purpose as companies with market capitalizations, at
         the time of purchase, in the range of those companies included in the
         Russell 1000(R) Growth Index (the "Growth Index"). Because medium to
         large cap companies are defined by reference to an index, the market
         capitalization of companies in which the fund may invest may vary with
         market conditions. As of December 31, 2006, the market capitalization
         range of companies included in the Growth Index was $1.2 billion to
         $447.0 billion. The fund may also purchase securities of other medium
         to large capitalization companies that fall outside of this range that
         the subadviser believes offer strong earnings growth potential. It is
         not expected that the fund will own a substantial amount of securities
         that pay dividends.


>        The adviser manages the fund's investment program and the general
         operations of the fund, including oversight of the fund's subadviser.
         The subadviser manages the investments of the fund. The subadviser
         invests fund assets in securities of companies in a variety of economic
         sectors, and generally will not invest more than 50% of its assets in
         any one sector of the economy (for example, technology or industrial).
         It will not invest more than 25% in any one industry or group of
         industries. Although the fund is non-diversified, portfolio exposure is
         generally limited to 5% of assets in any single issuer, subject to
         exceptions for the most heavily weighted securities in the Growth
         Index. The fund may participate in Initial Public Offerings ("IPOs").

>        The subadviser pursues a bottom-up strategy that blends quantitative
         and qualitative analysis to find growth companies with superior
         earnings prospects, reasonable valuations, and favorable trading-volume
         and price patterns. The subadviser focuses on companies that it
         believes have market dominance, strong management with a commitment to
         shareholders, financial strength and a favorable long-term outlook.

>        Generally, a security becomes a sell candidate if the subadviser
         detects deterioration in the company's earnings growth potential.
         Positions may also be trimmed to adhere to capitalization or capacity
         constraints, to maintain sector neutrality or to adjust stock position
         size relative to the target index.

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>        The subadviser's investment strategies may result in a higher portfolio
         turnover rate for the fund. A high portfolio turnover rate increases
         brokerage and other transaction costs to the fund, negatively affects
         fund performance, and may increase capital gain distributions,
         resulting in greater tax liability to you.

Temporary Defensive Strategy: If the subadviser believes that market conditions are not favorable to the fund's principal strategies, the fund may take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with its principal investment strategies by holding cash or investing, without limit, in cash equivalents, such as U.S. government securities and high-grade commercial paper. When this allocation happens, the fund may not achieve its investment objective.

Please see "Additional Investment Techniques" for other investment techniques of the fund.

RISKS RELATED TO PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

If you invest in this fund, you risk losing your investment.

GENERAL

The value of the fund's investments that supports your share value may decrease. If between the time you purchase shares and the time you sell shares the value of the fund's investments decreases, you will lose money.

Investment values can decrease for a number of reasons. Conditions affecting the overall economy, specific industries or companies in which the fund invests can be worse than expected and investments may fail to perform as the subadviser expects. As a result, the value of your shares may decrease.

EQUITY SECURITIES RISK

Generally, prices of equity securities are more volatile than those of fixed income securities. The prices of equity securities will rise and fall in response to a number of different factors. In particular, equity securities will respond to events that affect entire financial markets or industries (such as changes in inflation or consumer demand) and to events that affect particular issuers (such as news about the success or failure of a new product).

o GROWTH STOCKS. Because growth stocks typically make little or no dividend payments to shareholders, investment return is based on a stock's capital appreciation, making return more dependent on market increases and decreases. Growth stocks are therefore more susceptible than non-growth stocks to market changes, tending to drop more sharply when markets fall. Growth-oriented stocks typically underperform when value investing is in favor.

o LARGE MARKET CAPITALIZATION COMPANIES. Companies with large market capitalizations go in and out of favor based on market and economic conditions. Larger companies tend to be less volatile than companies with smaller market capitalizations. In exchange for this potentially lower risk, the fund's value may not rise as much as the value of funds that emphasize companies with smaller market capitalizations.

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o Medium Market Capitalization Companies. Companies with medium market capitalizations are often companies with a limited operating history or companies in industries that have recently emerged due to cultural, economic, regulatory or technological developments. Such developments can have a significant impact or negative effect on medium market capitalization companies and their stock performance and can make investment returns highly volatile. Product lines are often less diversified and subject to competitive threats. Medium market capitalization stocks are subject to varying patterns of trading volume and may, at times, be difficult to sell.

INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS (IPOS) INVESTING RISK

Typically, there is less available public information about IPOs than exists for already-established issuers. Investment returns from IPOs may be highly volatile, may be subject to varying patterns of trading volume and these securities, may, at times, be difficult to sell. In addition, from time to time, the fund may purchase IPOs and then immediately sell them. This practice will increase portfolio turnover rates and increase broker and other transaction costs to the fund, negatively affect fund performance, and may increase capital gain distributions, resulting in greater tax liability to you.

LIMITED NUMBER OF INVESTMENTS RISK

Because the fund focuses on U.S. growth companies, it may hold fewer stocks in larger percentage amounts than funds that invest in a broader range of companies or have a less focused investment approach. Conditions that negatively affect securities in the portfolio will have a greater impact on the fund as compared with a fund that holds a greater number of security positions. In addition, the fund may be more sensitive to changes in the market value of a single issuer in its portfolio, making the value of your shares potentially more volatile.

NON-DIVERSIFICATION RISK

As a non-diversified investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the fund can invest a greater proportion of its assets in the securities of a small number of issuers than a diversified investment company. Diversifying a fund's portfolio can reduce the risks of investing. As a non-diversified investment company, the fund may be more susceptible to any single economic, political or regulatory event affecting an issuer than is a diversified investment company. If the fund takes concentrated positions in a small number of issuers, changes in the price of those securities may cause the fund's return to fluctuate more than that of a diversified investment company.

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PERFORMANCE TABLES

The Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund ("Successor Fund") is the successor of the Turner Strategic Growth Fund ("Predecessor Fund"), resulting from a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund with and into the Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund on June 9, 2006. The Predecessor Fund, which commenced operations on January 31, 1997, offered only one class of shares. The Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund has adopted the past performance of the Predecessor Fund as its own. Therefore, the performance tables below include the performance of the shares of the Predecessor Fund prior to the Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund's commencement date.

The bar chart and table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the fund's Class A Shares performance from year to year over the life of the fund.(1) The table shows how the fund's average annual returns compare with those of a broad-based securities market index and a more narrowly-based benchmark that reflects the market sectors in which the fund invests. The fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future.

[GRAPHIC OMITTED]

Calendar Year           Annual Return (%)
    1998                      45.22
    1999                      55.61
    2000                     -24.12
    2001                     -27.49
    2002                     -32.55
    2003                      48.27
    2004                      10.33
    2005                       7.86
    2006                       5.98

(1) The fund's annual returns in the chart above do not reflect the deduction of any sales charges. The returns would have been less than those shown if sales charges were deducted. During the period shown in the chart above, the highest return for a quarter was 41.30% (quarter ending December 31, 1999) and the lowest return for a quarter was -27.31% (quarter ending December 29, 2000). On June 9, 2006, Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. became the investment adviser to the Predecessor Fund. Since inception, whether as adviser (until June 9, 2006) or as subadviser, Turner Investment Partners has provided day-to-day management of the Predecessor Fund's portfolio.

Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund 19


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   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS                                        SINCE
   (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 12/31/06)(2)           1 YEAR   5 YEARS   INCEPTION(3)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Class A
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Return Before Taxes                         -0.12%    3.52%       6.70%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Return After Taxes on Distributions (4)     -0.12%    3.52%       4.97%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Return After Taxes on Distributions         -0.07%    3.02%       4.85%
     and Sale of Fund Shares (4)(5)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   S&P 500(R) Index(6)                           15.78%    6.19%       7.86%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Russell 1000(R) Growth Index(7)                9.07%    2.69%       4.77%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(2) The fund's average annual returns in the table above reflect the deduction of the maximum sales charge for an investment in the fund's Class A Shares.
(3) Since inception of the Predecessor Fund on January 31, 1997.

(4) 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. The after-tax returns shown in the table above are for only one class of shares offered by the prospectus (Class A); after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. The 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.

(5) If the fund incurs a loss, which generates a tax benefit, the Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may exceed the fund's other return figures.
(6) The S&P 500(R) Index is a free float market capitalization-weighted index of 500 of the largest U.S. companies and is provided for general comparative purposes. The index is calculated on a total-return basis with dividends reinvested. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the fees, expenses or taxes associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
(7) The Russell 1000(R) Growth Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of growth-oriented stocks of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total-return basis with dividends reinvested. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the fees, expenses or taxes associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

Class C Shares have been in existence only since June 9, 2006, therefore, performance information for Class C Shares is not included since this class of shares has not had a full calendar year of investment operations.

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FUND FEES AND EXPENSES

This table illustrates all fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund.(a)

                                                                                    CLASS A          CLASS C
                                                                                    SHARES           SHARES
                                                                                    -------          -------
SHAREHOLDER FEES (FEES PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR INVESTMENT)

Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases (as a Percentage                    5.75%            None
of offering price)

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of
lesser of the value redeemed or the amount invested)                                 None(b)         1.00%(c)

Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends                          None             None

Redemption Fee                                                                       None             None

Exchange Fee                                                                         None             None
                                                                               ---------------------------------

                                                                                    CLASS A          CLASS C
                                                                                    SHARES           SHARES
                                                                                    -------          -------
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (EXPENSES THAT ARE
DEDUCTED FROM FUND ASSETS)

Management Fees                                                                      0.75%            0.75%

Distribution and Shareholder Servicing (12b-1) Fees(d)                               0.25%            1.00%


Other Expenses(e)                                                                    1.79%            1.79%
                                                                                   -------          -------
TOTAL ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES                                                 2.79%            3.54%

Expense Reduction(f)                                                                (1.54)%          (1.54)%
                                                                                   -------          -------
NET ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES                                                   1.25%            2.00%
                                                                                   =======          =======


(a) Shareholders of the Predecessor Fund who become shareholders of the Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund through the reorganization are not required to pay a sales load for new purchases of Class A Shares of the Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund.

(b) A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% may apply on certain redemptions made within one year following purchases on which a finder's fee has been paid. The one-year period begins on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the purchase was made.
(c) The deferred sales charge is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed during the first year only.
(d) Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Fees represent an asset-based sales charge that, for a long-term shareholder, over time may be higher than the maximum front end sales charge permitted by the NASD.

(e) Restated to reflect current fee structure.
(f) Contractual arrangement with the fund's investment adviser to limit the fund's total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses) through May 31, 2008, so that such expenses do not exceed 1.25% for Class A Shares and 2.00% for Class C Shares. The adviser will not seek to recapture any operating expenses reimbursed under this arrangement unless authorized to do so by the Board of Trustees.

EXAMPLE

This example 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 invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund's operating expenses remain the same.

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Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

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    CLASS           1 YEAR         3 YEARS          5 YEARS        10 YEARS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Class A          $695          $1,253            $1,835         $3,409
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    Class C          $303           $943             $1,705         $3,708
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your shares:

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    CLASS           1 YEAR         3 YEARS          5 YEARS        10 YEARS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Class C          $203           $943             $1,705         $3,708
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The examples assume that the expense reimbursement obligations of the adviser are in effect through May 31, 2008. Thereafter, the examples do not reflect any expense reimbursement obligations.

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

THE ADVISER AND SUBADVISER

Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. ("Phoenix") is the investment adviser to the fund and is located at 56 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT 06115. Phoenix acts as the investment adviser for over 60 mutual funds and as adviser to institutional clients. As of September 30, 2006, Phoenix had approximately $28.0 billion in assets under management. Phoenix has acted as an investment adviser for over 70 years.

Turner Investment Partners, Inc. ("Turner") is the subadviser to the fund and is located at 1205 Westlakes Drive, Suite 100, Berwyn, PA 19312. Turner is a professional investment management firm founded in March 1990. Turner has provided investment advisory services to investment companies since 1992. As of September 30, 2006, Turner had approximately $20.5 billion in assets under management.

Subject to the direction of the fund's Board of Trustees, Phoenix is responsible for managing the fund's investment program, overseeing the fund's subadviser and recommending its hiring, termination and replacement, and for the general operations of the fund. Turner, as subadviser, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund's portfolio. Phoenix and Turner manage the fund's assets to conform with the investment policies as described in this prospectus.

The fund pays Phoenix a monthly investment management fee that is accrued daily against the value of the fund's net assets at the following rates:

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                              First $1 billion       $1+ billion through $2 billion          $2+ billion
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Management Fee                0.75%                         0.70%                          0.65%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Phoenix has contractually agreed to limit total operating expenses of the fund (excluding interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses) through May 31, 2008, so that such expenses do not exceed the following percentages of the average annual net asset values of the fund. The adviser will not seek to recapture any operating expenses reimbursed under this arrangement unless authorized to do so by the Board of Trustees.

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                                        CLASS A              CLASS C
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Growth Opportunities Fund                1.25%                2.00%
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

During the last fiscal year, the fund paid total management fees of $71,847. The ratio of management fees to average net assets for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 was 0.75%.

Phoenix pays Turner a subadvisory fee at the following rates:

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          First $1 billion               $1+ billion through $2 billion                 $2+ billion
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               0.375%                                 0.35%                               0.325%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The fund and Phoenix have received an exemptive order from the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits Phoenix, subject to certain conditions, and without the approval of shareholders to: (a) employ a new unaffiliated subadviser for a fund pursuant to the terms of a new subadvisory agreement, in each case either as a replacement for an existing subadviser or as an additional subadviser; (b) change the terms of any subadvisory agreement; and (c) continue the employment of an existing subadviser on the same subadvisory agreement terms where an agreement has been assigned because of a change in control of the subadviser. In such circumstances, shareholders would receive notice of such action, including the information concerning the new subadviser that normally is provided in a proxy statement.

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees approving the investment advisory and subadvisory agreements is available in the fund's 2006 annual report covering the period from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

The fund is managed by a team led by ROBERT E. TURNER, CFA, with co-managers
MARK TURNER and ROBB J. PARLANTI, CFA.

Robb Parlanti has served on the fund's portfolio management team since its inception in May 2006 and previously served on the portfolio management team of the Turner Strategic Growth Fund (the Predecessor Fund). He is Senior Portfolio Manager/Security Analyst and joined Turner in 1993. Prior to 1993, Mr. Parlanti was Assistant Vice-President and Portfolio Manager at PNC Bank. He has 19 years of investment experience.

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Mark Turner has served on the portfolio management team of the fund since its inception in May 2006 and previously served on the portfolio management team of the Turner Strategic Growth Fund (the Predecessor Fund). He is Vice Chairman, Senior Portfolio Manager/Security Analyst at Turner, and co-founded the firm in 1990. Prior to 1990, Mr. Turner was Vice-President and Senior Portfolio Manager with First Maryland Asset Management. He has 23 years of investment experience.

Robert Turner has led the portfolio management team of the fund since its inception in May 2006 and previously served on the portfolio management team of the Turner Strategic Growth Fund (the Predecessor Fund). He is Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Turner, and founded Turner in 1990. Prior to his current position, Mr. Turner was Senior Investment Manager with Meridian Investment Company. He has 24 years of investment experience.

Please refer to the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the fund's portfolio managers, including the structure of and method of computing compensation, other accounts they manage and their ownership of shares of the fund.

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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES

In addition to the Principal Investment Strategies and Risks Related to Principal Investment Strategies, the Phoenix Bond Fund ("Bond Fund"), the Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund ("Earnings Driven Growth Fund") and the Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund ("Growth Opportunities Fund") may engage in the following investment techniques:

BORROWING

Each fund may obtain fixed interest rate loans in amounts up to one third the value of its net assets and invest the loan proceeds in other assets. If the securities purchased with such borrowed money decrease in value or do not increase enough to cover interest and other borrowing costs, a fund will suffer greater losses than if no borrowing took place.

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES

The Growth Opportunities Fund may invest in convertible securities. Convertible securities have several unique investment characteristics, such as higher yields than common stocks but lower yields than comparable nonconvertible securities; typically less fluctuation in value than the "underlying" common stock, that is, the common stock that the investor receives if he converts; and the potential for capital appreciation if the market price of the underlying common stock increases.

DEBT SECURITIES

The Earnings Driven Growth Fund may also invest in debt securities, primarily investment grade, of any maturity. Debt securities with lower credit ratings have a higher risk of default on payment of principal and interest and securities with longer maturities are subject to greater price fluctuations in response to changes in interest rates. If interest rates rise, the value of debt securities generally will fall.

DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS

The Growth Opportunities Fund may invest in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) sponsored by U.S. banks, and ADRs not sponsored by U.S. banks. While investment in ADRs may eliminate some of the risk associated with foreign investments, it does not eliminate all the risks inherent to investing in securities of foreign issuers. ADRs which are not sponsored by U.S. banks are subject to the same investment risks as foreign securities.

DERIVATIVES

Each fund may buy and write call and put options on securities, securities indices, and foreign currencies, and may enter into futures contracts and related options. The funds may also enter into swap agreements relating to interest rates, foreign currencies, and securities indices and forward foreign currency contracts. The funds may use these techniques to hedge against

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changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, changes in securities prices or other factors affecting the value of their investments, or as part of their overall investment technique. If the subadviser fails to correctly predict these changes, the funds may lose money. Derivatives transactions may be less liquid than other securities and the counterparty to such transactions may not perform as expected. In addition, futures and options involve market risk in excess of their value.

FOREIGN INVESTING

The funds may invest in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers, including foreign debt securities. Foreign equity investments are generally limited to securities traded on U.S. exchanges or in the NASDAQ Stock Market and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).

Investments in non-U.S. securities involve additional risks and conditions, including differences in accounting standards, generally higher commission rates, differences in transaction settlement systems, political instability and the possibility of confiscatory or expropriation taxes, all of which may negatively impact the funds. Dividends and other income payable on foreign securities may also be subject to foreign taxes.

Some foreign investments may be made in currencies other than the U.S. dollar that will fluctuate in value as a result of changes in the currency exchange rate. In addition, foreign markets and currencies may not function as well as U.S. markets.

HIGH YIELD-HIGH RISK FIXED INCOME SECURITIES

The Earnings Driven Growth Fund may invest in high yield-high risk fixed income securities. Generally, the fund will invest in securities that are rated higher than B- by S&P or B3 by Moody's, or if unrated are judged by the subadviser to be of similar quality. High yield-high risk fixed income securities (junk bonds) typically entail greater price volatility and principal and interest rate risk than investment-grade securities. There is a greater chance that an issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments on time. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high yield-high risk fixed income securities may be complex, and as a result, it may be more difficult for the subadviser to accurately predict risk.

ILLIQUID SECURITIES

The funds may invest in illiquid securities, including restricted securities. Illiquid and restricted securities may be difficult to sell or may be sold only pursuant to certain legal restrictions. Difficulty in selling securities may result in a loss to a fund or entail expenses not normally associated with the sale of a security.

MORTGAGE-BACKED AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES

The Earnings Driven Growth Fund may invest in mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities, including pass-through type securities and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), the value of which may fluctuate to a greater degree than other debt securities in response to interest rate changes. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are generally

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subject to higher prepayment risk than most other types of debt securities. It is difficult to predict cash flows from mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities due to the variability of prepayments. Prepayments also tend to limit price gains when interest rates drop and exaggerate price declines when interest rates rise. In the event of high prepayments, the fund may be required to invest proceeds at lower interest rates, causing the fund to earn less than if such prepayment had not occurred.

MUTUAL FUND INVESTING

The funds may invest in shares of other mutual funds. Assets invested in other mutual funds incur a layering of expenses including operating costs, advisory fees and administrative fees that you, as a shareholder in the funds, indirectly bear.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

The funds may invest in repurchase agreements. Default or insolvency of the other party presents a risk to the funds.

SECURITIES LENDING

Each fund may loan portfolio securities with a value up to one third of its total assets to increase its investment returns. If the borrower is unwilling or unable to return the borrowed securities when due, the fund can suffer losses.

UNRATED SECURITIES

The funds may invest in unrated securities. Unrated securities may not be lower in quality than rated securities, but due to their perceived risk, they may not have as broad a market as rated securities. Analysis of unrated securities is more complex than for rated securities, making it more difficult for the subadviser to accurately predict risk.

VARIABLE RATE, FLOATING RATE OR VARIABLE AMOUNT SECURITIES

The funds may invest in variable rate, floating rate, or variable amount securities which are generally short-term, unsecured, fluctuating, interest-bearing notes of private issuers.

The funds may buy other types of securities or employ other portfolio management techniques. Please refer to the Statement of Additional Information for more detailed information about these and other investment techniques of the funds.

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PRICING OF FUND SHARES

HOW IS THE SHARE PRICE DETERMINED?

Each fund calculates a share price for each class of its shares. The share price for each class is based on the net assets of the fund and the number of outstanding shares of that class. In general, each fund calculates a share price for each class by:

o adding the values of all securities and other assets of the fund;

o subtracting liabilities; and

o dividing the result by the total number of outstanding shares of that class.

Assets: Equity securities are valued at the official closing price (typically last sale) on the exchange on which the securities are primarily traded, or if no closing price is available, at the last bid price. Shares of other investment companies are valued at such companies' net asset values. Debt securities (other than short-term investments) are valued on the basis of broker quotations or valuations provided by a pricing service, which in determining value utilizes information with respect to recent sales, market transactions in comparable securities, quotations from dealers, and various relationships between securities. Short-term investments having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. As required, some securities and assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by, or under the direction of, the Board of Trustees. Other assets, such as accrued interest, accrued dividends and cash are also included in determining a fund's net asset value.

Liabilities: Accrued liabilities for class specific expenses (if any), distribution fees, service fees and other liabilities are deducted from the assets of each class. Accrued expenses and liabilities that are not class specific (such as management fees) are allocated to each class in proportion to each class's net assets except where an alternative allocation can be more appropriately made.

Net Asset Value: The liabilities allocated to a class are deducted from the proportionate interest of such class in the assets of the applicable fund. The resulting amount for each class is then divided by the number of shares outstanding of that class to produce each class's net asset value per share.

The net asset value per share of each class of each fund is determined as of the close of trading (normally 4:00 PM eastern time) on days when the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") is open for trading. A fund will not calculate its net asset value per share class on days when the NYSE is closed for trading. If a fund holds securities that are traded on foreign exchanges that trade on weekends or other holidays when the funds do not price their shares, the net asset value of the fund's shares may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or redeem the fund's shares.

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HOW ARE SECURITIES FAIR VALUED?

If market quotations are not readily available or where available prices are not reliable, the funds determine a "fair value" for an investment according to rules and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The types of assets for which such pricing might be required include (i) securities whose trading has been suspended; (ii) securities where the trading market is unusually thin or trades have been infrequent; (iii) debt securities that have recently gone into default and for which there is no current market quotation; (iv) a security whose market price is not available from an independent pricing source and for which otherwise reliable quotes are not available; (v) securities of an issuer that has entered into a restructuring; (vi) a security whose price as provided by any pricing source does not, in the opinion of the adviser/subadviser, reflect the security's market value; (vii) foreign securities subject to trading collars for which no or limited trading takes place; and (viii) securities where the market quotations are not readily available as a result of "significant" events. This list is not inclusive of all situations that may require a security to be fair valued, nor is it intended to be conclusive in determining whether a specific event requires fair valuation.

The value of any portfolio security held by a fund for which market quotations are not readily available shall be determined in good faith and in a manner that assesses the security's "fair value" on the valuation date (i.e., the amount that the fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale), based on a consideration of all available facts and all available information, including, but not limited to, the following: (i) the fundamental analytical data relating to the investment; (ii) an evaluation of the forces which influence the market in which these securities are purchased and sold (e.g., the existence of merger proposals or tender offers that might affect the value of the security); (iii) price quotes from dealers and/or pricing services;
(iv) an analysis of the company's financial statements; (v) trading volumes on markets, exchanges or among dealers; (vi) recent news about the security or issuer; (vii) changes in interest rates; (viii) information obtained from the issuer, analysts, other financial institutions and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange traded securities); (ix) whether two or more dealers with whom the adviser/subadviser regularly effects trades are willing to purchase or sell the security at comparable prices; (x) other news events or relevant matters; and (xi) government (domestic or foreign) actions or pronouncements.

Certain foreign common stocks may be fair valued in cases where closing prices are not readily available or are deemed not reflective of readily available market prices. For example, events (such as movement in the U.S. securities market, or other regional and local developments) may occur between the time that foreign markets close (where the security is principally traded) and the time that the fund calculates its net asset value (generally, the close of the NYSE) that may impact the value of securities traded in these foreign markets. In such cases, information from an external vendor may be utilized to adjust closing market prices of certain foreign common stocks to reflect their fair value. Because the frequency of significant events is not predictable, fair valuation of certain foreign common stocks may occur on a frequent basis.

The value of a security, as determined using the fund's fair valuation procedures, may not reflect such security's market value.

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AT WHAT PRICE ARE SHARES PURCHASED?

All investments received by the funds' authorized agents prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 PM eastern time) will be executed based on that day's net asset value. Shares credited to your account from the reinvestment of a fund's distributions will be in full and fractional shares that are purchased at the closing net asset value on the next business day on which the fund's net asset value is calculated following the dividend record date.

SALES CHARGES

WHAT ARE THE CLASSES AND HOW DO THEY DIFFER?

The Bond Fund and the Earnings Driven Growth Fund presently offer four classes of shares. The Growth Opportunities Fund offers two classes of shares. Each class of shares, except Class I Shares, has different sales and distribution charges. (See "Fund Fees and Expenses" previously in this prospectus.) For certain classes of shares, the funds have adopted distribution and service plans allowed under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("the 1940 Act"), that authorize the funds to pay distribution and service fees for the sale of those shares and for services provided to shareholders.

WHAT ARRANGEMENT IS BEST FOR YOU?

The different classes of shares permit you to choose the method of purchasing shares that is most beneficial to you. In choosing a class of shares, consider the amount of your investment, the length of time you expect to hold the shares, whether you decide to receive distributions in cash or to reinvest them in additional shares, and any other personal circumstances. Depending upon these considerations, the accumulated distribution and service fees and contingent deferred sales charges of one class of shares may be more or less than the initial sales charge and accumulated distribution and service fees of another class of shares bought at the same time. Because distribution and service fees are paid out of a fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

Your financial representative should recommend only those arrangements that are suitable for you based on known information. In certain instances, you may be entitled to a reduction or waiver of sales charges. For instance, you may be entitled to a sales charge discount on Class A Shares if you purchase more than certain breakpoint amounts. You should inform or inquire of your financial representative whether or not you may be entitled to a sales charge discount attributable to your total holdings in a fund or affiliated funds. To determine eligibility for a sales charge discount, you may aggregate all of your accounts (including joint accounts, IRAs, non-IRAs, etc.) and those of your spouse and minor children. The financial representative may request you to provide an account statement or other holdings information to determine your eligibility for a breakpoint and to make certain all involved parties have the necessary data. Additional information about the classes of shares offered, sales charges, breakpoints and

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discounts follows in this section and also may be found in the Statement of Additional Information in the section entitled "How to Buy Shares." This information is available free of charge, and in a clear and prominent format, at the Individual Investors section of the Phoenix Funds' Web sites at PhoenixFunds.com or PhoenixInvestments.com. Please be sure that you fully understand these choices before investing. If you or your financial representative require additional assistance, you may also contact Mutual Fund Services by calling toll-free (800) 243-1574.

CLASS I SHARES (BOND FUND AND EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND ONLY). Class I Shares are offered primarily to institutional investors, such as pension and profit sharing plans, other employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations and corporations who purchase the minimum amounts; to private clients of the adviser, subadviser and their affiliates; or through certain wrap programs with which the Distributor has an arrangement. If you are eligible to purchase and do purchase Class I Shares, you will pay no sales charge at any time. There are no distribution and services fees applicable to Class I Shares. For additional information about purchasing Class I Shares, please contact Mutual Fund Services by calling (800) 243-1574.

CLASS A SHARES. If you purchase Class A Shares, you will pay a sales charge at the time of purchase equal to 4.75% of the offering price (4.99% of the amount invested) for the Bond Fund and 5.75% of the offering price (6.10% of the amount invested) for the Earnings Driven Growth Fund and Growth Opportunities Fund(1). The sales charge may be reduced or waived under certain conditions. (See "Initial Sales Charge Alternative--Class A Shares" below.) Generally, Class A Shares are not subject to any charges by the fund when redeemed; however, a 1% contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") may be imposed on certain redemptions within one year on purchases on which a finder's fee has been paid. The one-year period begins on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the purchase was made. Class A Shares have lower distribution and service fees (0.25%) and pay higher dividends than Class B Shares and Class C Shares.

CLASS B SHARES (BOND FUND AND EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND ONLY). If you purchase Class B Shares, you will not pay a sales charge at the time of purchase. If you sell your Class B Shares within the first five years after they are purchased, you will pay a deferred sales charge of up to 5% of your shares' value. (See "Deferred Sales Charge Alternative--Class B Shares and Class C Shares" below.) This charge declines to 0% over a period of five years and may be waived under certain conditions. Class B Shares have higher distribution and service fees (1.00%) and pay lower dividends than Class A Shares. Class B Shares automatically convert to Class A Shares eight years after purchase. Purchases of Class B Shares may be inappropriate for any investor who may qualify for reduced sales charges of Class A Shares and anyone who is over 85 years of age. The underwriter may decline purchases in such situations.

(1) As previously noted, shareholders of the Predecessor Fund who became shareholders of the Growth Opportunities Fund through the reorganization are not required to pay a sales load for new purchases of Class A Shares of the Growth Opportunities Fund.

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CLASS C SHARES. If you purchase Class C Shares, you will not pay a sales charge at the time of purchase. If you sell your Class C Shares within the first year after they are purchased, you will pay a deferred sales charge of 1%. (See "Deferred Sales Charge Alternative--Class B Shares and Class C Shares" below.) Class C Shares have the same distribution and service fees (1.00%) and pay comparable dividends as Class B Shares. Class C Shares do not convert to any other class of shares of the fund.

INITIAL SALES CHARGE ALTERNATIVE--CLASS A SHARES

The public offering price of Class A Shares is the net asset value plus a sales charge that varies depending on the size of your purchase. (See "Class A Shares--Reduced Initial Sales Charges" in the Statement of Additional Information.) Shares purchased based on the automatic reinvestment of income dividends or capital gain distributions are not subject to any sales charges. The sales charge is divided between your investment dealer and the funds' underwriter (Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation, "PEPCO" or "the Distributor").

SALES CHARGE YOU MAY PAY TO PURCHASE CLASS A SHARES

BOND FUND
                                                     SALES CHARGE AS
                                                     A PERCENTAGE OF
AMOUNT OF                               ----------------------------------------
TRANSACTION                                 OFFERING           NET AMOUNT
AT OFFERING PRICE                            PRICE              INVESTED
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Under $50,000                                 4.75%               4.99%
$50,000 but under $100,000                    4.50                4.71
$100,000 but under $250,000                   3.50                3.63
$250,000 but under $500,000                   2.75                2.83
$500,000 but under $1,000,000                 2.00                2.04
$1,000,000 or more                            None                None

EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND

                                                     SALES CHARGE AS
                                                     A PERCENTAGE OF
AMOUNT OF                               ----------------------------------------
TRANSACTION                                 OFFERING           NET AMOUNT
AT OFFERING PRICE                            PRICE              INVESTED
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Under $50,000                                 5.75%               6.10%
$50,000 but under $100,000                    4.75                4.99
$100,000 but under $250,000                   3.75                3.90
$250,000 but under $500,000                   2.75                2.83
$500,000 but under $1,000,000                 2.00                2.04
$1,000,000 or more                            None                None

CLASS A SALES CHARGE REDUCTIONS AND WAIVERS

Investors may reduce or eliminate sales charges applicable to purchases of Class A Shares through utilization of Combination Purchase Privilege, Letter of Intent, Right of Accumulation, Purchase by Associations or the Account Reinstatement Privilege. These

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programs are summarized below and are described in greater detail in the Statement of Additional Information. Investors buying Class A Shares on which a finder's fee has been paid may incur a 1% deferred sales charge if they redeem their shares within one year of purchase.

Combination Purchase Privilege. Your purchase of any class of shares of these funds or any other Phoenix Fund (other than any Phoenix money market fund), if made at the same time by the same person, will be added together with any existing Phoenix Fund account values to determine whether the combined sum entitles you to an immediate reduction in sales charges. A "person" is defined in this and the following sections as: (a) any individual, their spouse and minor children purchasing shares for his or their own account (including an IRA account) including his or their own trust; (b) a trustee or other fiduciary purchasing for a single trust, estate or single fiduciary account (even though more than one beneficiary may exist); (c) multiple employer trusts or Section 403(b) plans for the same employer; (d) multiple accounts (up to 200) under a qualified employee benefit plan or administered by a third party administrator; or (e) trust companies, bank trust departments, registered investment advisers, and similar entities placing orders or providing administrative services with respect to accounts over which they exercise discretionary investment authority and which are held in a fiduciary, agency, custodial or similar capacity, provided all shares are held of record in the name, or nominee name, of the entity placing the order.

Letter of Intent. If you sign a Letter of Intent, your purchase of any class of shares of these funds or any other Phoenix Fund (other than any Phoenix money market fund), if made by the same person within a 13-month period, will be added together to determine whether you are entitled to an immediate reduction in sales charges. Sales charges are reduced based on the overall amount you indicate that you will buy under the Letter of Intent. The Letter of Intent is a mutually non-binding arrangement between you and the Distributor. Shares worth 5% of the amount of each purchase will be held in escrow (while remaining registered in your name) to secure payment of the higher sales charges applicable to the shares actually purchased in the event the full intended amount is not purchased.

Right of Accumulation. The value of your account(s) in any class of shares of these funds or any other Phoenix Fund (other than any Phoenix money market fund) if made over time by the same person, may be added together at the time of each purchase to determine whether the combined sum entitles you to a prospective reduction in sales charges. You must provide certain account information to the Distributor at the time of purchase to exercise this right.

Purchase by Associations. Certain groups or associations may be treated as a "person" and qualify for reduced Class A Share sales charges. The group or association must: (1) have been in existence for at least six months; (2) have a legitimate purpose other than to purchase mutual fund shares at a reduced sales charge; (3) work through an investment dealer; or (4) not be a group whose sole reason for existing is to consist of members who are credit card holders of a particular company, policyholders of an insurance company, customers of a bank or a broker-dealer or clients of an investment adviser.

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Account Reinstatement Privilege. For 180 days after you sell your Class A, Class B or Class C Shares on which you have previously paid a sales charge, you may purchase Class A Shares of any Phoenix Fund at net asset value, with no sales charge, by reinvesting all or part of your proceeds, but not more.

Sales at Net Asset Value. In addition to the programs summarized above, the funds may sell their Class A Shares at net asset value without an initial sales charge to certain types of accounts or account holders, including, but not limited to: trustees of the Phoenix Funds; directors, officers, employees and sales representatives of the adviser, subadviser (if any) or Distributor or a corporate affiliate of the adviser or Distributor; private clients of an adviser or subadviser to any of the Phoenix Funds; registered representatives and employees of dealers with which the Distributor has sales agreements; and certain qualified employee benefit plans, endowment funds or foundations. Additionally, existing shareholders of the Predecessor Fund who became shareholders of the Growth Opportunities Fund through the reorganization will receive Class A Shares of the Growth Opportunities Fund in exchange for their shares of the Predecessor Fund and will not be required to pay a sales load for new purchases of Class A Shares of the Growth Opportunities Fund. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more information about qualifying for purchases of Class A Shares at net asset value.

DEFERRED SALES CHARGE ALTERNATIVE--CLASS B SHARES AND CLASS C SHARES

Class B Shares and Class C Shares are purchased without an initial sales charge; however, shares sold within a specified time period are subject to a declining CDSC at the rates listed below. The sales charge will be multiplied by the then current market value or the initial cost of the shares being redeemed, whichever is less. No sales charge will be imposed on increases in net asset value or on shares purchased through the reinvestment of income dividends or capital gain distributions. To minimize the sales charge, shares not subject to any charge will be redeemed first, followed by shares held the longest time. To calculate the number of shares owned and time period held, all Class B Shares purchased in any month are considered purchased on the last day of the preceding month, and all Class C Shares are considered purchased on the trade date.

DEFERRED SALES CHARGE YOU MAY PAY TO SELL CLASS B SHARES
(BOND FUND AND EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND ONLY)

YEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6+
CDSC 5% 4% 3% 2% 2% 0%

DEFERRED SALES CHARGE YOU MAY PAY TO SELL CLASS C SHARES

YEAR 1 2+

CDSC 1% 0%

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COMPENSATION TO DEALERS

Dealers with whom the Distributor has entered into sales agreements receive a discount or commission on Class A Shares as described below.

BOND FUND

 AMOUNT OF                             SALES CHARGE AS A      SALES CHARGE AS A      DEALER DISCOUNT AS A
 TRANSACTION                             PERCENTAGE OF          PERCENTAGE OF            PERCENTAGE OF
 AT OFFERING PRICE                       OFFERING PRICE        AMOUNT INVESTED          OFFERING PRICE
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Under $50,000                                4.75%                  4.99%                   4.25%
 $50,000 but under $100,000                   4.50                   4.71                    4.00
 $100,000 but under $250,000                  3.50                   3.63                    3.00
 $250,000 but under $500,000                  2.75                   2.83                    2.25
 $500,000 but under $1,000,000                2.00                   2.04                    1.75
 $1,000,000 or more                           None                   None                    None

EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUNDS

 AMOUNT OF                             SALES CHARGE AS A      SALES CHARGE AS A      DEALER DISCOUNT AS A
 TRANSACTION                             PERCENTAGE OF          PERCENTAGE OF            PERCENTAGE OF
 AT OFFERING PRICE                       OFFERING PRICE        AMOUNT INVESTED          OFFERING PRICE
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Under $50,000                                5.75%                  6.10%                   5.00%
 $50,000 but under $100,000                   4.75                   4.99                    4.25
 $100,000 but under $250,000                  3.75                   3.90                    3.25
 $250,000 but under $500,000                  2.75                   2.83                    2.25
 $500,000 but under $1,000,000                2.00                   2.04                    1.75
 $1,000,000 or more                           None                   None                    None

In addition to the dealer discount on purchases of Class A Shares, the Distributor intends to pay investment dealers a sales commission of 4% of the sale price of Class B Shares and a sales commission of 1% of the sale price of Class C Shares sold by such dealers. (This sales commission will not be paid to dealers for sales of Class B Shares or Class C Shares purchased by 401(k) participants of the Merrill Lynch Daily K Plan due to a waiver of the CDSC for these plan participants' purchases.) Your broker, dealer or financial advisor may also charge you additional commissions or fees for their services in selling shares to you provided they notify the Distributor of their intention to do so.

Dealers and other entities that enter into special arrangements with the Distributor may receive compensation for the sale and promotion of shares of these funds and/or for providing other shareholder services. Such fees are in addition to the sales commissions referenced above and may be based upon the amount of sales of fund shares by a dealer; the provision of assistance in marketing of fund shares; access to sales personnel and information dissemination services; provision of recordkeeping and administrative services to qualified employee benefit plans; and other criteria as established by the Distributor. Depending on the nature of the services, these fees may be paid either from the funds through distribution fees, service fees or transfer agent fees or, in some cases, the Distributor may pay certain fees from its own profits and resources. From its own profits and resources, the Distributor does intend to: (a) from time to time, pay special incentive and retention fees to qualified wholesalers, registered financial institutions and third party marketers; (b) pay broker-dealers a finder's fee in an amount equal to 1% of the first

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$3 million of Class A Share purchases by an account held in the name of a qualified employee benefit plan with at least 100 eligible employees, 0.50% on the next $3 million, plus 0.25% on the amount in excess of $6 million; and (c) excluding purchases as described in (b) above, pay broker-dealers an amount equal to 1.00% of the amount of Class A Shares sold from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, 0.50% on amounts of $3,000,001 to $10,000,000 and 0.25% on amounts greater than $10,000,000. If part or all of such investment as described in (b) and (c) above, including investments by qualified employee benefit plans, is subsequently redeemed within one year, a 1% CDSC may apply, except for redemptions of shares purchased on which a finder's fee would have been paid where such investor's dealer of record, due to the nature of the investor's account, notifies the Distributor prior to the time of the investment that the dealer waives the finder's fee otherwise payable to the dealer, or agrees to receive such finder's fee ratably over a 12-month period. For purposes of determining the applicability of the CDSC, the one-year CDSC period begins on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the purchase was made. Any dealer who receives more than 90% of a sales charge may be deemed to be an "underwriter" under the Securities Act of 1933. PEPCO reserves the right to discontinue or alter such fee payment plans at any time.

From its own resources or pursuant to the distribution and shareholder servicing plans, and subject to the dealers' prior approval, the Distributor may provide additional compensation to registered representatives of dealers in the form of travel expenses, meals, and lodging associated with training and educational meetings sponsored by the Distributor. The Distributor may also provide gifts amounting in value to less than $100, and occasional meals or entertainment, to registered representatives of dealers. Any such travel expenses, meals, lodging, gifts or entertainment paid will not be preconditioned upon the registered representatives' or dealers' achievement of a sales target. The Distributor may, from time to time, reallow the entire portion of the sales charge on Class A Shares which it normally retains to individual selling dealers. However, such additional reallowance generally will be made only when the selling dealer commits to substantial marketing support such as internal wholesaling through dedicated personnel, internal communications and mass mailings.

The Distributor has agreed to pay fees to certain distributors for preferred marketing opportunities. These arrangements may be viewed as creating a conflict of interest between these distributors and investors. Investors should make due inquiry of their selling agents to ensure that they are receiving the requisite point of sale disclosures and suitable recommendations free of any influence by reason of these arrangements.

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YOUR ACCOUNT

OPENING AN ACCOUNT

Your financial advisor can assist you with your initial purchase as well as all phases of your investment program. If you are opening an account by yourself, please follow the instructions outlined below. These procedures do not apply to purchases of Class I Shares. For information about purchasing Class I Shares, please contact Mutual Fund Services by calling (800) 243-1574.

The funds have established the following preferred methods of payment for fund shares:

o Checks drawn on an account in the name of the investor and made payable to Phoenix Funds;

o Checks drawn on an account in the name of the investor's company or employer and made payable to Phoenix Funds; or

o Wire transfers or Automatic Clearing House (ACH) transfers from an account in the name of the investor, or the investor's company or employer.

Payment in other forms may be accepted at the discretion of the funds. Please specify the name(s) of the fund or funds in which you would like to invest on the check or transfer instructions.

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 who opens an account. Accordingly, when you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may check the information you provide against publicly available databases, information obtained from consumer reporting agencies, other financial institutions or other sources. If, after reasonable effort, we cannot verify your identity, we reserve the right to close the account and redeem the shares at net asset value next calculated after the decision is made by us to close the account.

STEP 1.

Your first choice will be the initial amount you intend to invest.

Minimum INITIAL investments:

o $25 for individual retirement accounts (IRAs), accounts that use the systematic exchange privilege or accounts that use the Systematic Purchase program. (See below for more information on the Systematic Purchase program.)

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o There is no initial dollar requirement for defined contribution plans, asset-based fee programs, profit-sharing plans or employee benefit plans. There is also no minimum for reinvesting dividends and capital gains into another account.

o $500 for all other accounts.

Minimum ADDITIONAL investments:

o $25 for any account.

o There is no minimum additional investment requirement for defined contribution plans, asset-based fee programs, profit-sharing plans or employee benefit plans. There is also no minimum additional investment requirement for reinvesting dividends and capital gains into an existing account.

The funds reserve the right to refuse any purchase order for any reason.

STEP 2.

Your second choice will be what class of shares to buy. The Bond and Earnings Driven Growth Funds offer three classes of shares, and the Growth Opportunities Fund offers two classes of shares for individual investors. Each share class, except Class I Shares, has different sales and distribution charges. Because all future investments in your account will be made in the share class you choose when you open your account, you should make your decision carefully. Your financial advisor can help you pick the share class that makes the most sense for your situation.

STEP 3.

Your next choice will be how you want to receive any dividends and capital gain distributions. Your options are:

o Receive both dividends and capital gain distributions in additional shares;

o Receive dividends in additional shares and capital gain distributions in cash;

o Receive dividends in cash and capital gain distributions in additional shares; or

o Receive both dividends and capital gain distributions in cash.

No interest will be paid on uncashed distribution checks.

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HOW TO BUY SHARES
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                                     TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT
                                     (CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES ONLY)

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 Through a financial advisor         Contact your advisor. Some advisors may charge a fee and may set
                                     different minimum investments or limitations on buying shares.

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                                     Complete a New Account Application and send it with a check payable to
 Through the mail                    the fund. Mail them to: State Street Bank, P.O. Box 8301, Boston, MA
                                     02266-8301.

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                                     Complete a New Account Application and send it with a check payable to
 Through express delivery            the fund. Send them to: Boston Financial Data Services, Attn: Phoenix
                                     Funds, 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.


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 By Federal Funds wire               Call us at (800) 243-1574 (press 1, then 0).

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                                     Complete the appropriate section on the application and send it with your
 By Systematic Purchase              initial investment payable to the fund. Mail them to: State Street Bank,
                                     P.O. Box 8301, Boston, MA 02266-8301.

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 By telephone exchange               Call us at (800) 243-1574 (press 1, then 0).

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The price at which a purchase is effected is based on the net asset value determined after receipt of a purchase order by the funds' Transfer Agent.

HOW TO SELL SHARES

You have the right to have the funds buy back shares at the net asset value next determined after receipt of a redemption order by the funds' Transfer Agent or an authorized agent. In the case of a Class B Share or Class C Share redemption, you will be subject to the applicable contingent deferred sales charge, if any, for such shares. Subject to certain restrictions, shares may be redeemed by telephone or in writing. In addition, shares may be sold through securities dealers, brokers or agents who may charge customary commissions or fees for their services. The funds do not charge any redemption fees. Payment for shares redeemed is made within seven days; however, redemption proceeds will not be disbursed until each check used for purchases of shares has been cleared for payment by your bank, which may take up to 15 days after receipt of the check.

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                                     TO SELL SHARES
                                     (CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES ONLY)

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Through a financial advisor          Contact your advisor. Some advisors may charge a fee and may set
                                     different minimums on redemptions of accounts.

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Through the mail                     Send a letter of instruction and any share certificates (if you hold
                                     certificate shares) to: State Street Bank, P.O. Box 8301, Boston, MA
                                     02266-8301. Be sure to include the registered owner's name, fund and
                                     account number and number of shares or dollar value you wish to sell.

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Through express delivery             Send a letter of instruction and any share certificates (if you hold
                                     certificate shares) to: Boston Financial Data Services, Attn: Phoenix
                                     Funds, 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809. Be sure to include the
                                     registered owner's name, fund and account number and number of shares
                                     or dollar value you wish to sell.


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By telephone                         For sales up to $50,000, requests can be made by calling (800) 243-1574.

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By telephone exchange                Call us at (800) 243-1574 (press 1, then 0).

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN SELLING SHARES

You may realize a taxable gain or loss (for federal income tax purposes) if you redeem shares of the funds. Each fund reserves the right to pay large redemptions "in-kind" (i.e., in securities owned by the fund) rather than in cash. Large redemptions are those that exceed $250,000 or 1% of the fund's net assets, whichever is less, over any 90-day period. Additional documentation will be required for redemptions by organizations, fiduciaries, or retirement plans, or if a redemption is requested by anyone but the shareholder(s) of record. Transfers between broker-dealer "street" accounts are governed by the accepting broker-dealer. Questions regarding this type of transfer should be directed to your financial advisor. Redemption requests will not be honored until all required documents, in proper form, have been received. To avoid delay in redemption or transfer, shareholders having questions about specific requirements should contact the funds' Transfer Agent at (800) 243-1574.

REDEMPTIONS BY MAIL

>        If you are selling shares held individually, jointly, or as custodian
         under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or Uniform Transfers to Minors
         Act:

         Send a clear letter of instruction if all of these apply:

         o The proceeds do not exceed $50,000.

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         o The proceeds are payable to the registered owner at the address on
           record.

         Send a clear letter of instruction with a signature guarantee when any
         of these apply:

         o You are selling more than $50,000 worth of shares.

         o The name or address on the account has changed within the last 30
           days.

         o You want the proceeds to go to a different name or address than on
           the account.

>        If you are selling shares held in a corporate or fiduciary account,
         please contact the funds' Transfer Agent at (800) 243-1574.

If required, the signature guarantee must be a STAMP 2000 Medallion guarantee and be made by an eligible guarantor institution as defined by the funds' Transfer Agent in accordance with its signature guarantee procedures. Guarantees using previous technology medallions will not be accepted. Currently, the Transfer Agent's signature guarantee procedures generally permit guarantees by banks, broker-dealers, credit unions, national securities exchanges, registered securities associations, clearing agencies and savings associations.

SELLING SHARES BY TELEPHONE

The Transfer Agent will use reasonable procedures to confirm that telephone instructions are genuine. Address and bank account information are verified, redemption instructions are taped, and all redemptions are confirmed in writing.

The individual investor bears the risk from instructions given by an unauthorized third party that the Transfer Agent reasonably believed to be genuine.

The Transfer Agent may modify or terminate the telephone redemption privilege at any time with 60 days notice to shareholders, except for instances of disruptive trading or market timing; in such cases, the telephone redemption privilege may be suspended immediately, followed by written notice. (See "Disruptive Trading and Market Timing" in this Prospectus.)

During times of drastic economic or market changes, telephone redemptions may be difficult to make or temporarily suspended.

ACCOUNT POLICIES

ACCOUNT REINSTATEMENT PRIVILEGE

For 180 days after you sell your Class A Shares, Class B Shares, or Class C Shares on which you have previously paid a sales charge, you may purchase Class A Shares of any Phoenix Fund at net asset value, with no sales charge, by reinvesting all or part of your proceeds, but not

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more. Send your written request to State Street Bank, P.O. Box 8301, Boston, MA 02266-8301. You can call us at (800) 243-1574 for more information.

Please remember, a redemption and reinvestment are considered to be a sale and purchase for tax-reporting purposes. Class B and Class C shareholders who have had the contingent deferred sales charge waived because they are in the Systematic Withdrawal Program are not eligible for this reinstatement privilege.

REDEMPTION OF SMALL ACCOUNTS

Due to the high cost of maintaining small accounts, if your redemption activity causes your account balance to fall below $200, you may receive a notice requesting you to bring the balance up to $200 within 60 days. If you do not, the shares in the account will be sold at net asset value, and a check will be mailed to the address of record.

DISTRIBUTIONS OF SMALL AMOUNTS

Distributions in amounts less than $10 will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the fund.

UNCASHED CHECKS

If any correspondence sent by the fund is returned by the postal or other delivery service as "undeliverable," your dividends or any other distribution may be automatically reinvested in the fund.

If your distribution check is not cashed within six months, the distribution may be reinvested in the fund at the current net asset value. You will not receive any interest on uncashed distribution or redemption checks. This provision may not apply to certain retirement or qualified accounts.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES

You should read the prospectus of the Phoenix Fund(s) into which you want to make an exchange before deciding to make an exchange. You can obtain a prospectus from your financial advisor or by calling us at (800) 243-4361, or accessing our Web sites at PhoenixFunds.com or PhoenixInvestments.com.

o You may exchange shares of one fund for the same class of shares of another Phoenix Fund; e.g., Class A Shares for Class A Shares. Class C Shares are also exchangeable for Class T Shares of those Phoenix Funds offering them. Exchange privileges may not be available for all Phoenix Funds and may be rejected or suspended.

o Exchanges may be made by telephone ((800) 243-1574) or by mail (State Street Bank, P.O. Box 8301, Boston, MA 02266-8301).

o The amount of the exchange must be equal to or greater than the minimum initial investment required.

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o The exchange of shares is treated as a sale and a purchase for federal income tax purposes.

DISRUPTIVE TRADING AND MARKET TIMING

These funds are not suitable for market timers and market timers are discouraged from becoming investors. Your ability to make exchanges among funds is subject to modification if we determine, in our sole opinion, that your exercise of the exchange privilege may disadvantage or potentially harm the rights or interests of other shareholders.

Frequent purchases, redemptions and exchanges, programmed exchanges, exchanges into and then out of a fund in a short period of time, and exchanges of large amounts at one time may be indicative of market timing and otherwise disruptive trading ("Disruptive Trading") which can have risks and harmful effects for other shareholders. These risks and harmful effects include:

o dilution of the interests of long-term investors, if market timers or others exchange into a fund at prices that are below the true value or exchange out of a fund at prices that are higher than the true value;

o an adverse effect on portfolio management, as determined by portfolio management in its sole discretion, such as causing the fund to maintain a higher level of cash than would otherwise be the case, or causing the fund to liquidate investments prematurely; and

o reducing returns to long-term shareholders through increased brokerage and administrative expenses.

In order to attempt to protect our shareholders from the potential harmful effects of Disruptive Trading, the funds' Board of Trustees has adopted market timing policies and procedures designed to discourage Disruptive Trading. The Board has adopted these policies and procedures as a preventive measure to protect all shareholders from the potential effects of Disruptive Trading, while also abiding by any rights that shareholders may have to make exchanges and provide reasonable and convenient methods of making exchanges that do not have the potential to harm other shareholders.

Excessive trading activity is measured by the number of roundtrip transactions in an account. A roundtrip transaction is one where a shareholder buys and then sells, or sells and then buys, shares of any fund within 30 days. Shareholders of the funds are limited to one roundtrip transaction within any rolling 30-day period. Roundtrip transactions are counted at the shareholder level. In considering a shareholder's trading activity, the funds may consider, among other factors, the shareholder's trading history both directly and, if known, through financial intermediaries, in the funds, in other funds within the Phoenix Fund complex, in non-Phoenix mutual funds or in accounts under common control or ownership. We do not include exchanges made pursuant to the dollar cost averaging or other similar programs when applying our market timing policies. Systematic withdrawal and/or contribution programs, mandatory retirement

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distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor also will not count towards the roundtrip limits. The funds may permit exchanges that they believe, in the exercise of their judgment, are not disruptive. The size of the fund and the size of the requested transaction may be considered when determining whether or not the transaction would be disruptive.

Shareholders holding shares for at least 30 days following investment will ordinarily be in compliance with the funds' policies regarding excessive trading. The funds may, however, take action if activity is deemed disruptive even if shares are held longer than 30 days, such as a request for a transaction of an unusually large size. The size of the fund and the size of the requested transaction may be considered when determining whether or not the transaction would be disruptive.

Under our market timing policies, we may modify your exchange privileges for some or all of the funds by not accepting an exchange request from you or from any person, asset allocation service, and/or market timing services made on your behalf. We may also limit the amount that may be exchanged into or out of any fund at any one time or could revoke your right to make Internet, telephone or facsimile exchanges. We may reinstate Internet, telephone and facsimile exchange privileges after they are revoked, but we will not reinstate these privileges if we have reason to believe that they might be used thereafter for Disruptive Trading.

The funds currently do not charge exchange or redemption fees, or any other administrative charges on fund exchanges. The funds reserve the right to impose such fees and/or charges in the future.

Orders for the purchase of fund shares are subject to acceptance by the relevant fund. We reserve the right to reject, without prior notice, any exchange request into any fund if the purchase of shares in the corresponding fund is not accepted for any reason.

Omnibus accounts are maintained by intermediaries acting on behalf of multiple investors whose individual trades are not ordinarily disclosed to the funds. There is no assurance that the funds or their agents will have access to any or all information necessary to detect market timing in omnibus accounts. While the funds will seek to take action (directly and with the assistance of financial intermediaries) that will detect market timing, the funds cannot guarantee that such trading activity can be completely eliminated.

The funds do not have any arrangements with any person, organization or entity to permit frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares.

We may, without prior notice, take whatever action we deem appropriate to comply with or take advantage of any state or federal regulatory requirement. The funds reserve the right to reject any purchase or exchange transaction at any time. If we reject a purchase or exchange for any reason, we will notify you of our decision in writing.

The funds cannot guarantee that their policies and procedures regarding market timing will be effective in detecting and deterring all Disruptive Trading.

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RETIREMENT PLANS

Shares of the funds may be used as investments under the following qualified prototype retirement plans: traditional IRA, rollover IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k) plans, profit-sharing, money purchase plans and 403(b) plans. For more information, call (800) 243-4361.

INVESTOR SERVICES AND OTHER INFORMATION

SYSTEMATIC PURCHASE is a systematic investment plan that allows you to have a specified amount automatically deducted from your checking or savings account and then deposited into your mutual fund account. Just complete the Systematic Purchase Section on the application and include a voided check.

SYSTEMATIC EXCHANGE allows you to automatically move money from one Phoenix Fund to another on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual basis. Shares of one Phoenix Fund will be exchanged for shares of the same class of another Phoenix Fund at the interval you select. To sign up, just complete the Systematic Exchange Section on the application. Exchange privileges may not be available for all Phoenix Funds and may be rejected or suspended.

TELEPHONE EXCHANGE lets you exchange shares of one Phoenix Fund for the same class of shares in another Phoenix Fund, using our customer service telephone service. (See the "Telephone Exchange" section on the application.) Exchange privileges may not be available for all Phoenix Funds, and may be rejected or suspended.

SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL allows you to periodically redeem a portion of your account on a predetermined monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual basis. Sufficient shares from your account will be redeemed at the closing net asset value on the applicable payment date, with proceeds to be mailed to you or sent through ACH to your bank (at your selection). For payments to be mailed, shares will be redeemed on the 15th of the month so that the payment is made about the 20th of the month. For ACH payments, you may select the day of the month for the payments to be made; if no date is specified, the payments will occur on the 15th of the month. The minimum withdrawal is $25, and minimum account balance requirements continue to apply. Shareholders in the program must own Phoenix Fund shares worth at least $5,000.

DISCLOSURE OF FUND HOLDINGS. The funds makes available on the Phoenix Funds' Web sites, PhoenixFunds.com or PhoenixInvestments.com, information with respect to the funds' top 10 holdings and summary composition data derived from portfolio holdings information. This information is posted to the Web sites at the end of each month with respect to the top 10 holdings, and at the end of each quarter with respect to summary composition information, generally within 10 business days. This information will remain available on the Web sites until full portfolio holdings information becomes publicly available. A full listing of the funds'

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portfolio holdings becomes publicly available (i) as of the end of its second and fourth fiscal quarters in shareholder reports, which are sent to all shareholders and are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on Form N-CSR, and (ii) at the end of its first and third fiscal quarters by filing with the SEC a Form N-Q. The funds' shareholder reports are available without charge on Phoenix's Web site at PhoenixFunds.com (also accessible at PhoenixInvestments.com). The funds' Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC's Internet site at sec.gov. A more detailed description of the funds' policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the funds' portfolio securities is also available in the Statement of Additional Information.

TAX STATUS OF DISTRIBUTIONS

The funds plan to make distributions from net investment income at intervals stated in the table below, and to distribute net realized capital gains, if any, annually.

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   FUND                                            DIVIDEND PAID
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   Bond Fund                                          Monthly
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   Earnings Driven Growth Fund                      Semiannually
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   Growth Opportunities Fund                        Semiannually
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Distributions of short-term capital gains and net investment income are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. Under the Jobs and Growth Tax Reconciliation Act of 2003, certain distributions of long-term capital gains and certain dividends are taxable at a lower rate than ordinary income. Long-term capital gains, if any, distributed to shareholders and which are designated by a fund as capital gain distributions, are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain distributions regardless of the length of time you have owned your shares.

Unless you elect to receive distributions in cash, dividends and capital gain distributions are paid in additional shares. All distributions, cash or additional shares, are subject to federal income tax and may be subject to state, local and other taxes.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

These tables are intended to help you understand the funds' financial performance for the past five years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). Financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 and financial highlights for the fiscal period ended September 30, 2006 (except where indicated) have been audited by the funds' independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. Their report, together with the funds' financial statements, is included in the funds' most recent Annual Report, which is available upon request.

PHOENIX BOND FUND

                                                                            CLASS I
                                                ----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                      YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                    2006        2005         2004        2003        2002(3)
                                                  ---------    --------    ---------    --------    --------

 Net asset value, beginning of period              $10.56      $10.73       $10.78       $10.39      $10.44
 INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
    Net investment income (loss)(1)                  0.47        0.37         0.40         0.41        0.48
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)         (0.08)      (0.11)        0.08         0.46        0.12
                                                   -------     -------      -------      -------     -------
      TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS               0.39        0.26         0.48         0.87        0.60
                                                   -------     -------      -------      -------     -------

 LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
    Dividends from net investment income            (0.44)      (0.37)       (0.46)       (0.42)      (0.49)
    Distributions from net realized gains           (0.15)      (0.06)       (0.07)       (0.06)      (0.16)
                                                   -------     -------      -------      -------     -------
      TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                           (0.59)      (0.43)       (0.53)       (0.48)      (0.65)
                                                   -------     -------      -------      -------     -------
 Change in net asset value                          (0.20)      (0.17)       (0.05)        0.39       (0.05)
                                                   -------     -------      -------      -------     -------
 NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                    $10.36      $10.56       $10.73       $10.78      $10.39
                                                   =======     =======      =======      =======     =======
 Total return                                        3.84%       2.44%        4.54%        8.57%       5.94%
 RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
    Net assets, end of period (thousands)         $63,156     $30,126      $39,476      $35,966     $48,606

 RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
    Net operating expenses                           0.82%       0.89%        0.80%        0.86%       0.83%(2)
    Gross operating expenses                         0.82%       0.89%        0.80%        0.86%       0.83%
    Net investment income (loss)                     4.59%       3.45%        3.72%        3.93%       4.75%
 Portfolio turnover                                   275%        221%         136%         244%        410%


(1) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the periods ended September 30, 2002 for Class I, the ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets excludes the effect of expense offsets for custodian fees; if expense offsets were included, the ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets would have been 0.01% lower than the ratio shown in the table.
(3) As required, effective October 1, 2001, the fund adopted the provisions of AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began including paydown gains and losses in interest income. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002, was to decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.80% to 4.75% for Class I; to decrease net investment income (loss) per share from 0.49 to 0.48 per share for Class I; and, to increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from 0.11 to 0.12 per share for Class I.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)

PHOENIX BOND FUND (CONTINUED)

                                                                            CLASS A
                                               ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                    2006        2005         2004         2003        2002(3)
                                                 ---------   ----------  -----------   ---------    ----------
 Net asset value, beginning of period             $10.46      $10.63       $10.68        $10.29       $10.37
 INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
    Net investment income (loss)(1)                 0.43        0.34         0.36          0.38         0.44
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)        (0.06)      (0.11)        0.08          0.45         0.11
                                                  -------     -------      -------       -------      -------
      TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS              0.37        0.23         0.44          0.83         0.55
                                                  -------     -------      -------       -------      -------
 LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
    Dividends from net investment income           (0.41)      (0.34)       (0.42)        (0.38)       (0.47)
    Distributions from net realized gains          (0.15)      (0.06)       (0.07)        (0.06)       (0.16)
                                                  -------     -------      -------       -------      -------
      TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                          (0.56)      (0.40)       (0.49)        (0.44)       (0.63)
                                                  -------     -------      -------       -------      -------
 Change in net asset value                         (0.19)      (0.17)       (0.05)         0.39        (0.08)
                                                  -------     -------      -------       -------      -------
 NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                   $10.27      $10.46       $10.63        $10.68       $10.29
                                                  =======     =======      =======       =======      =======
 Total return(2)                                    3.51%       2.14%        4.33%         8.28%        5.50%
 RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
    Net assets, end of period (thousands)        $28,022     $29,501      $29,864       $21,263      $21,127
 RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
    Net operating expenses                          1.11%       1.15%        1.11%         1.15%        1.15%
    Gross operating expenses                        1.15%       1.19%        1.11%         1.21%        1.22%
    Net investment income                           4.21%       3.20%        3.37%         3.65%        4.38%
 Portfolio turnover                                  275%        221%         136%          244%         410%

                                                                            CLASS B
                                             -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                    2006        2005        2004           2003        2002(3)
                                                 ---------   ----------  -----------    ---------    ----------
Net asset value, beginning of period              $10.28      $10.44       $10.50        $10.13       $10.25
 INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
    Net investment income (loss)(1)                 0.34        0.25         0.28          0.30         0.36
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)        (0.06)      (0.09)        0.08          0.44         0.11
                                                 --------     -------      -------       -------      -------
      TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS              0.28        0.16         0.36          0.74         0.47
                                                 --------     -------      -------       -------      -------
 LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
    Dividends from net investment income           (0.34)      (0.26)       (0.35)        (0.31)       (0.43)
    Distributions from net realized gains          (0.15)      (0.06)       (0.07)        (0.06)       (0.16)
                                                 --------     -------      -------       -------      -------
      TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                          (0.49)      (0.32)       (0.42)        (0.37)       (0.59)
                                                 --------     -------      -------       -------      -------
 Change in net asset value                         (0.21)      (0.16)       (0.06)         0.37        (0.12)
                                                 --------     -------      -------       -------      -------
 NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                   $10.07      $10.28       $10.44        $10.50       $10.13
                                                  =======     =======      =======       =======      =======
 Total return(2)                                    2.80%       1.36%        3.54%         7.43%        4.83%
 RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
    Net assets, end of period (thousands)         $5,459      $6,706       $7,375       $10,218      $10,093
 RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
    Net operating expenses                          1.88%       1.90%        1.90%         1.90%        1.90%
    Gross operating expenses                        2.30%       2.30%        2.07%         2.10%        2.16%
    Net investment income                           3.43%       2.45%        2.69%         2.91%        3.63%
 Portfolio turnover                                  275%        221%         136%          244%         410%

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(1) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Sales charges are not reflected in total return calculation.

(3) As required, effective October 1, 2001, the fund adopted the provisions of AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began including paydown gains and losses in interest income. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002, was to decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.44% to 4.38% and from 3.69% to 3.63% for Class A and Class B, respectively; to decrease net investment income (loss) per share from 0.45 to 0.44 per share and from 0.37 to 0.36 per share for Class A and Class B, respectively; and, to increase net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) from 0.10 to 0.11 per share for Class A and Class B.

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PHOENIX BOND FUND (CONTINUED)


                                                                          CLASS C
                                             ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                 2006         2005        2004        2003        2002(3)
                                              ---------   ----------   ----------   ---------    ---------
 Net asset value, beginning of period           $10.30       $10.46       $10.52     $10.15       $10.26
 INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
    Net investment income (loss)(1)               0.34         0.25         0.28       0.30         0.36
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)      (0.06)       (0.09)        0.08       0.44         0.12
                                                -------      -------      -------    -------      -------
      TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS            0.28         0.16         0.36       0.74         0.48
                                                -------      -------      -------    -------      -------
 LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
    Dividends from net investment income         (0.34)       (0.26)       (0.35)     (0.31)       (0.43)
    Distributions from net realized gains        (0.15)       (0.06)       (0.07)     (0.06)       (0.16)
                                                -------      -------      -------    -------      -------
      TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                        (0.49)       (0.32)       (0.42)     (0.37)       (0.59)
                                                -------      -------      -------    -------      -------
 Change in net asset value                       (0.21)       (0.16)       (0.06)      0.37        (0.11)
                                                -------      -------      -------    -------      -------
 NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                 $10.09       $10.30       $10.46     $10.52       $10.15
                                                =======      =======      =======    =======      =======
 Total return(2)                                  2.79%        1.35%        3.53%      7.42%        4.83%
 RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
    Net assets, end of period (thousands)       $1,401       $2,038       $3,829     $4,754       $5,052
 RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
    Net operating expenses                        1.88%        1.90%        1.90%      1.90%        1.90%
    Gross operating expenses                      3.44%        2.90%        2.37%      2.41%        2.50%
    Net investment income                         3.41%        2.44%        2.64%      2.91%        3.63%
 Portfolio turnover                                275%         221%         136%       244%         410%

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(1) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Sales charges are not reflected in total return calculation.

(3) As required, effective October 1, 2001, the fund adopted the provisions of AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began including paydown gains and losses in interest income. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002, was to decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 3.69% to 3.63% for Class C; to decrease net investment income (loss) per share from 0.37 to 0.36 per share for Class C; and, to increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from 0.11 to 0.12 per share for Class C.

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PHOENIX EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND

                                                                          CLASS I
                                             ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                  2006         2005         2004         2003         2002
                                                ---------   ----------   ----------   ---------    ---------
 Net asset value, beginning of period           $17.19       $15.13       $14.88       $12.51       $15.70
 INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
    Net investment income (loss)(1)              (0.07)       (0.11)       (0.09)       (0.11)       (0.13)
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)       1.05         2.17         0.34         2.48        (3.06)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
      TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS            0.98         2.06         0.25         2.37        (3.19)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
 Change in net asset value                        0.98         2.06         0.25         2.37        (3.19)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
 NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                 $18.17       $17.19       $15.13       $14.88       $12.51
                                                =======      =======      =======      =======      =======
 Total return                                     5.70%       13.62%        1.68%       18.94%      (20.32)%
 RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
    Net assets, end of period (thousands)       $4,443      $11,917      $13,606      $18,005      $11,219
 RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
    Net operating expenses                        1.17%(3)     1.15%        1.13%        1.15%        1.15%
    Gross operating expenses                      1.47%        1.36%        1.13%        1.24%        1.24%
    Net investment income (loss)                 (0.40)%      (0.64)%      (0.57)%      (0.77)%      (0.75)%
 Portfolio turnover                                 64%         100%         200%         164%         135%

                                                                          CLASS A
                                             ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                   2006        2005         2004         2003         2002
                                                ---------   ----------   ----------   ---------    ---------
 Net asset value, beginning of period           $16.71       $14.75       $14.54       $12.25       $15.41
 INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
    Net investment income (loss)(1)              (0.11)       (0.14)       (0.13)       (0.13)       (0.16)
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)       1.02         2.10         0.34         2.42        (3.00)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
      TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS            0.91         1.96         0.21         2.29        (3.16)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
 Change in net asset value                        0.91         1.96         0.21         2.29        (3.16)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
 NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                 $17.62       $16.71       $14.75       $14.54       $12.25
                                                =======      =======      =======      =======      =======
 Total return(2)                                  5.45%       13.29%        1.44%       18.69%      (20.51)%
 RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
    Net assets, end of period (thousands)      $14,823      $22,103      $40,058      $63,365      $66,384
 RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
    Net operating expenses                        1.42%(3)     1.40%        1.40%        1.40%        1.40%
    Gross operating expenses                      1.84%        1.75%        1.51%        1.55%        1.46%
    Net investment income (loss)                 (0.63)%      (0.88)%      (0.85)%      (1.01)%      (0.99)%
 Portfolio turnover                                 64%         100%         200%         164%         135%
----------------------

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Sales charges are not reflected in total return calculation.
(3) Represents blended net expense ratio.

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                                                                          CLASS B
                                             ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                  2006         2005         2004         2003         2002
                                                ---------   ----------   ----------   ---------    ---------
 Net asset value, beginning of period           $15.71       $13.96       $13.87       $11.78       $14.93
 INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
    Net investment income (loss)(1)              (0.23)       (0.25)       (0.23)       (0.23)       (0.28)
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)       0.95         2.00         0.32         2.32        (2.87)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
      TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS            0.72         1.75         0.09         2.09        (3.15)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
 Change in net asset value                        0.72         1.75         0.09         2.09        (3.15)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
 NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                 $16.43       $15.71       $13.96       $13.87       $11.78
                                                =======      =======      =======      =======      =======
 Total return(2)                                  4.58%       12.54%        0.65%       17.74%      (21.10)%
 RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
    Net assets, end of period (thousands)      $10,678      $14,402      $18,612      $24,172      $22,577
 RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
    Net operating expenses                        2.17%(3)     2.15%        2.15%        2.15%        2.15%
    Gross operating expenses                      2.59%        2.54%        2.36%        2.46%        2.43%
    Net investment income (loss)                 (1.38)%      (1.63)%      (1.59)%      (1.76)%      (1.74)%
 Portfolio turnover                                 64%         100%         200%         164%         135%

                                                                          CLASS C
                                             ------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                 2006        2005         2004         2003          2002
                                              ---------   ----------   ----------    ---------    ---------
 Net asset value, beginning of period           $15.71       $13.96       $13.88       $11.78       $14.93
 INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
    Net investment income (loss)(1)              (0.23)       (0.25)       (0.23)       (0.22)       (0.28)
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)       0.95         2.00         0.31         2.32        (2.87)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
      TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS            0.72         1.75         0.08         2.10        (3.15)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
 Change in net asset value                        0.72         1.75         0.08         2.10        (3.15)
                                                -------      -------      -------      -------      -------
 NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                 $16.43       $15.71       $13.96       $13.88       $11.78
                                                =======      =======      =======      =======      =======
 Total return(2)                                  4.58%       12.54%        0.58%       17.83%      (21.10)%
 RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
    Net assets, end of period (thousands)       $7,544      $11,212      $21,823      $32,118      $31,317
 RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
    Net operating expenses                        2.17%(3)     2.15%        2.15%        2.15%        2.15%
    Gross operating expenses                      2.58%        2.47%        2.20%        2.26%        2.21%
    Net investment income (loss)                 (1.38)%      (1.63)%      (1.60)%      (1.76)%      (1.74)%
 Portfolio turnover                                 64%         100%         200%         164%         135%
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(1) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Sales charges are not reflected in total return calculation.
(3) Represents blended net expense ratio.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)

PHOENIX GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND

The Growth Opportunities Fund is the successor of the Turner Strategic Growth Fund (the "Predecessor Fund") resulting from a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund with the Growth Opportunities Fund on June 9, 2006. The Growth Opportunities Fund treats the past performance of the Predecessor Fund as its own. Prior to June 9, 2006, the Predecessor Fund offered only one class of shares, which is now called Class A Shares. The performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund in the table below has not been adjusted to reflect the expenses of the Growth Opportunities Fund. Financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 have been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, the fund's current independent registered public accounting firm. Financial highlights for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 were audited by the Predecessor Fund's auditors.

                                                                            CLASS A(3)
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                     YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                      2006        2005         2004         2003       2002(4)
                                                   ---------   ----------   ----------   ----------   ---------
Net asset value, beginning of period                $11.68       $9.88        $9.35        $6.59        $9.01
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
   Net investment income (loss)                      (0.07)(1)   (0.07)(1)    (0.07)       (0.06)       (0.08)
   Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on
     investments                                      0.61        1.87         0.60         2.82        (2.34)
                                                    -------     -------      -------      -------      -------
     TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                 0.54        1.80         0.53         2.76        (2.42)
                                                    -------     -------      -------      -------      -------
Change in net asset value                             0.54        1.80         0.53         2.76        (2.42)
                                                    -------     -------      -------      -------      -------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $12.22      $11.68        $9.88        $9.35        $6.59
                                                    =======     =======      =======      =======      =======
Total return(2)                                       4.62%      18.22%        5.67%       41.88%      (26.86)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (thousands)               $8,253      $7,158       $4,430       $3,551       $4,847
RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
   Net operating expenses                             1.25%       1.25%        1.25%        1.25%        1.26%(5)
   Gross operating expenses                           2.01%       1.73%        1.83%        1.53%        5.98%(5)
   Net investment income(loss)                       (0.56)%     (0.64)%      (0.70)%      (0.77)%      (0.71)%
Portfolio turnover                                     189%        206%         262%         282%         392%
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(1) Computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Sales charges are not reflected in total return calculation.
(3) Due to a reorganization on June 9, 2006, the Growth Opportunities Fund is the successor of the Turner Strategic Growth Fund. Class A treats the past performance of the Turner Strategic Growth Fund as its own.
(4) The information set forth in this table for the period prior to August 17, 2002, is the financial data of the Mercury Select Growth Fund, Class I Shares. From the period June 19, 2000, to August 17, 2002, the Mercury Select Growth Fund operated as a "feeder fund that sought to achieve its investment objective by investing all of its assets in the "master" portfolio, a mutual fund that had the same investment objective as the Fund. All investments were made at the master level. This structure is sometimes called a "master/feeder" structure.
(5) Expense ratios include the Mercury Select Growth Fund's Class I Shares portion of the master's allocated expense.

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PHOENIX GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND (CONTINUED)

CLASS C
FROM INCEPTION
JUNE 9, 2006 TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

 Net asset value, beginning of period                     $11.87
 INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
    Net investment income (loss)(1)                        (0.05)
    Realized and unrealized gains (loss)                    0.37
                                                          -------
      TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                      0.32
                                                          -------
 Change in net asset value                                  0.32
                                                          -------
 NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                           $12.19
                                                          =======
 Total return(2)                                            2.70%(4)
 RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
 Net assets, end of period (thousands)                      $120
 RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
    Net operating expenses                                  2.00%(3)
    Gross operating expenses                                3.72%(3)
    Net investment income (loss)                           (1.28)(3)
 Portfolio turnover                                          189%(4)
 ------------------------
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding.

(2) Sales charges are not reflected in total return calculation.
(3) Annualized.
(4) Not annualized.

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PHOENIX

Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation
P.O. Box 150480
Hartford, CT 06115-0480

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

You can find more information about the Funds in the following documents:

ANNUAL AND SEMIANNUAL REPORTS

Annual and semiannual reports contain more information about the Funds' investments. The annual report discusses the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Funds' performance during the last fiscal year.

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SAI)

The SAI contains more detailed information about the Funds. It is incorporated by reference and is legally part of the prospectus.

To obtain free copies of these documents, you can download copies from the Individual Investors section of our Web site, PhoenixFunds.com, or you can request copies by calling us toll-free at 1-800-243-1574.

Information about the Funds (including the SAI) can be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. For information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, call 1-202-551-8090. This information is also available on the SEC's Internet site at sec.gov. You may also obtain copies upon payment of a duplicating fee by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC, Washington, DC 20549-6009 or by electronic request at publicinfo@sec.gov.

Mutual Fund Services: 1-800-243-1574
Text Telephone: 1-800-243-1926

NOT INSURED BY FDIC/NCUSIF OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT A DEPOSIT. MAY LOSE VALUE.

Investment Company Act File No. 811-7455
PXP2069


PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

PHOENIX BOND FUND

PHOENIX EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND

PHOENIX GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND

101 Munson Street

Greenfield, MA 01301

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

January 31, 2007

This Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") is not a prospectus, but expands upon and supplements the information contained in the current Prospectus of the Phoenix Opportunities Trust (the "Trust"), dated January 31, 2007, and should be read in conjunction with it. The SAI incorporates by reference certain information that appears in the Trust's annual and semiannual reports, which are delivered to all investors. You may obtain a free copy of the Trust's Prospectus, annual or semiannual reports by visiting the PhoenixFunds' Web sites at PhoenixFunds.com or PhoenixInvestments.com, by calling Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation ("PEPCO") at (800) 243-4361 or by writing PEPCO at One American Row, P.O. Box 5056, Hartford, CT 06102-5056.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

The Trust .......................................................    1
Investment Restrictions .........................................    1
Investment Techniques and Risks .................................    2
Performance Information..........................................   13
Portfolio Turnover ..............................................   14
Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage ............................   14
Disclosure of Fund Holdings......................................   16
Services of the Adviser and Subadvisers..........................   17
Portfolio Managers...............................................   20
Net Asset Value .................................................   22
How To Buy Shares ...............................................   23
Alternative Purchase Arrangements ...............................   23
Investor Account Services .......................................   26
How To Redeem Shares ............................................   27
Dividends, Distributions and Taxes ..............................   29
Tax Sheltered Retirement Plans ..................................   32
The Distributor .................................................   33
Distribution Plans ..............................................   35
Management of the Trust .........................................   36
Additional Information ..........................................   43
Appendix ........................................................   46
Glossary ........................................................   47

Mutual Fund Services: (800) 243-1574 Adviser Consulting Group: (800) 243-4361 Telephone Orders: (800) 367-5877 Text Telephone: (800) 243-1926

PXP 2069B (1/07)


THE TRUST

The Trust is an open-end investment management company which was organized under Delaware law in 1995 as a statutory trust. Prior to January 27, 2006, the Trust was named "Phoenix-Seneca Funds." The Trust consists of three separate Funds: the Phoenix Bond Fund (formerly Phoenix-Seneca Bond Fund) ("Bond Fund"), the Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund ("Earnings Driven Growth Fund") and the Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund ("Growth Opportunities Fund"), (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"). The Bond Fund and the Earnings Driven Growth Fund are diversified funds and the Growth Opportunities Fund is a non-diversified fund. The Growth Opportunities Fund offers two classes of shares: Class A Shares and Class C Shares. The Bond Fund and Earnings Driven Growth Fund offers four classes of shares: Class I Shares, Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares. Class I Shares are offered primarily to institutional investors, such as pension and profit sharing plans, other employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, and corporations who purchase the minimum amounts; to private clients of the adviser, subadviser and their affiliates; or through certain wrap programs with which the Distributor has an arrangement. The three additional classes of shares may be purchased at a price equal to their net asset value per share, plus a sales charge which, at the election of the purchaser, may be imposed (i) at the time of purchase (Class A Shares) or (ii) on a contingent deferred basis (Class B Shares and Class C Shares).

The Trust's Prospectus describes the investment objectives of the Funds and the strategies that each Fund will employ in seeking to achieve its investment objective. The Earnings Driven Growth Fund's investment objective is a fundamental policy and may not be changed without the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. The Bond Fund and Growth Opportunities Fund's investment objectives are each a non-fundamental policy of the Fund and may be changed without shareholder approval. The following discussion supplements the disclosure in the Prospectus.

INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

The following investment restrictions have been adopted by the Trust with respect to each of the Funds. Except as otherwise stated, these investment restrictions are "fundamental" policies. A "fundamental" policy is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the "1940 Act") to mean that the restriction cannot be changed without the vote of a "majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. A "majority of the outstanding voting securities" is defined in the 1940 Act as the lesser of (a) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a meeting if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are present or represented by proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities.

With respect to all of the Funds, each Fund may not:

(1) With respect to 75% of its total assets, purchase securities of an issuer (other than the U.S. Government, its agencies, instrumentalities or authorities or repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government securities and other investment companies), if: (a) such purchase would, at the time, cause more than 5% of the Fund's total assets taken at market value to be invested in the securities of such issuer; or (b) such purchase would, at the time, result in more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer being held by the Fund. This restriction does not apply to the Growth Opportunities Fund.

(2) Purchase securities if, after giving effect to the purchase, more than 25% of its total assets would be invested in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry (excluding the U.S. Government or its agencies or instrumentalities).

(3) Borrow money, except (i) in amounts not to exceed one third of the value of the Fund's total assets (including the amount borrowed) from banks, and (ii) up to an additional 5% of its total assets from banks or other lenders for temporary purposes. For purposes of this restriction, (a) investment techniques such as margin purchases, short sales, forward commitments, and roll transactions, (b) investments in instruments such as futures contracts, swaps, and options and (c) short-term credits extended in connection with trade clearance and settlement, shall not constitute borrowing.

(4) Issue "senior securities" in contravention of the 1940 Act. Activities permitted by Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") exemptive orders or staff interpretations shall not be deemed to be prohibited by this restriction.

(5) Underwrite the securities issued by other persons, except to the extent that, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter under applicable law.

(6) Purchase or sell real estate, except that the Fund may (i) acquire or lease office space for its own use, (ii) invest in securities of issuers that invest in real estate or interests therein, (iii) invest in mortgage-related securities and other securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein, (iv) hold and sell real estate acquired by the Fund as a result of the ownership of securities.

(7) Purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts, except the Fund may purchase and sell derivatives (including, but not limited to, options, futures contracts and options on futures contracts) whose value is tied to the value of a financial index or a financial instrument or other asset (including, but not limited to, securities indexes, interest rates, securities, currencies and physical commodities).

1

(8)(a) Earnings Driven Growth Fund. Make loans, except that the Fund may (i) lend portfolio securities, (ii) enter into repurchase agreements, (iii) purchase all or a portion of an issue of debt securities, bank loan participation interests, bank certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances, debentures or other securities, whether or not the purchase is made upon the original issuance of the securities and (iv) participate in an interfund lending program with other registered investment companies.

(8)(b) Bond Fund and Growth Opportunities Fund. Lend securities or make any other loans if, as a result, more than 33 1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, except that the funds may purchase debt securities, may enter into repurchase agreements, may lend portfolio securities and may acquire loans, loan participations and assignments (both funded and unfunded) and other forms of debt instruments.

Except with respect to investment restriction (3) above, if any percentage restriction described above for the Funds is adhered to at the time of investment, a subsequent increase or decrease in the percentage resulting from a change in the value of the Funds' assets will not constitute a violation of the restriction. With respect to investment restriction (3), in the event that asset coverage for all borrowings shall at any time fall below 300 per centum, the Fund shall, within three days thereafter (not including Sundays and holidays) or such longer period as the SEC may prescribe by rules and regulations reduce the amount of its borrowings to an extent that the asset coverage of such borrowings shall be at least 300 per centum.

INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES AND RISKS

The Funds may each utilize the following investment techniques in pursuing its investment objectives.

CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES

A Fund's investments in debt securities of domestic or foreign corporate issuers are limited to bonds, debentures, notes and other similar corporate debt instruments, including convertible securities that meet the Fund's minimum ratings criteria or if unrated are, in the subadviser's opinion, comparable in quality to corporate debt securities that meet those criteria. The rate of return or return of principal on some debt obligations may be linked or indexed to the level of exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and a foreign currency or currencies or to the value of commodities, such as gold.

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. A convertible security is a bond, debenture, note, or other security that entitles the holder to acquire common stock or other equity securities of the same or a different issuer. It generally entitles the holder to receive interest paid or accrued until the security matures or is redeemed, converted, or exchanged. Before conversion, convertible securities have characteristics similar to nonconvertible debt securities. Convertible securities rank senior to common stock in a corporation's capital structure and, therefore, generally entail less risk than the corporation's common stock, although the extent to which this is true depends in large measure on the degree to which the convertible security sells above its value as a fixed-income security.

A convertible security may be subject to redemption or conversion at the option of the issuer at a predetermined price. If a convertible security held by a Fund is called for redemption, the Fund could be required to permit the issuer to redeem the security and convert it to the underlying common stock. The Bond Fund generally would invest in convertible securities for their favorable price characteristics and total return potential and would normally not exercise an option to convert. The Earnings Driven Growth Fund might be more willing to convert such securities to common stock.

HIGH YIELD-HIGH RISK SECURITIES. Investments in below-investment grade securities (see Appendix for an explanation of the various ratings) generally provide greater income (leading to the name "high-yield" securities) and opportunity for capital appreciation than investments in higher quality securities, but they also typically entail greater price volatility and principal and income risk. These securities are regarded as predominantly speculative as to the issuer's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payment obligations. The markets for these securities are relatively new and many of the outstanding high-yield securities have not endured a major business recession. A long-term track record on default rates, such as that for investment-grade corporate bonds, does not exist for these securities. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of lower-quality debt securities may be more complex than for issuers of higher-quality debt securities.

High-yield securities may be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than investment-grade securities. The prices of high-yield securities have been found to be less sensitive to interest-rate changes than higher-quality investments, but more sensitive to adverse economic developments or individual corporate developments. A projection of an economic downturn or of a period of rising interests rates, for example, could cause a decline in high-yield securities' prices because the advent of a recession could lessen the ability of a highly-leveraged company to make principal and interest payments. If an issuer of high-yield securities defaults, in addition to risking payment of all or a portion of interest and principal, the Funds may incur additional expenses to seek recovery. Market prices of high-yield securities structured as zero-coupon or pay-in-kind securities are affected to a greater extent by interest rate changes, and therefore tend to be more volatile than securities that pay interest periodically and in cash.

The secondary market on which high-yield securities are traded may be less liquid than the market for higher-grade securities. Less liquidity could adversely affect the price at which a Fund could sell a high-yield security and could adversely affect the daily

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net asset value of the Fund's shares. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may decrease the values and liquidity of high-yield securities, especially in a thinly-traded market. When secondary markets for these securities are less liquid than the market for higher-grade securities, it may be more difficult to value the high-yield securities because the valuation may require more research and judgment may play a greater role in valuation because of the lack of reliable, objective data.

FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS AND RELATED OPTIONS

The Funds may enter into interest rate, foreign currency and index futures contracts and purchase and sell options on such futures contracts ("futures options"). Each Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts for hedging purposes and in an attempt to increase total return. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security for a set price at a future time. Each Fund may also enter into index-based futures contracts and interest rate futures contracts. Futures contracts on indices provide for a final cash settlement on the expiration date based on changes in the relevant index. All futures contracts are traded on designated "contract markets" licensed and regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") which, through their clearing corporations, guarantee performance of the contracts.

Generally, while market interest rates increase, the value of outstanding debt securities declines (and vice versa). If a Fund holds long-term debt securities and the subadviser anticipates a rise in long-term interest rates, it could, in lieu of disposing of its portfolio securities, enter into futures contracts for the sale of similar long-term securities. If rates increased and the value of a Fund's portfolio securities declined, the value of that Fund's futures contract would increase, thereby preventing net asset value from declining as much as it otherwise would have. If the subadviser expects long-term interest rates to decline, a Fund might enter into futures contracts for the purchase of long-term securities, so that it could offset anticipated increases in the cost of such securities it intends to purchase while continuing to hold higher-yielding short-term securities or waiting for the long-term market to stabilize. Similar techniques may be used by the Funds to hedge stock market risk.

Each Fund also may purchase and sell listed put and call options on futures contracts. An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a position in a futures contract (a long position if the option is a call and a short position if the option is a put), at a specified exercise price at any time during the option period. When an option on a futures contract is exercised, settlement is effected by the payment of cash representing the difference between the current market price of the futures contract and the exercise price of the option. The risk of loss to a Fund purchasing an option on a futures contract is limited to the premium paid for the option.

A Fund may purchase put options on futures contracts in lieu of, and for the same purpose as, its sale of a futures contract: to hedge a long position in the underlying futures contract. The purchase of call options on futures contracts is intended to serve the same purpose as the actual purchase of the futures contract.

A Fund would write a call option on a futures contract in order to hedge against a decline in the prices of the securities underlying the futures contracts. If the price of the futures contract at expiration is below the exercise price, the applicable Fund would retain the option premium, which would offset, in part, any decline in the value of its portfolio securities.

The writing of a put option on a futures contract is similar to the purchase of the futures contract, except that, if market price declines, a Fund would pay more than the market price for the underlying securities. The net cost to a Fund will be reduced, however, by the premium received on the sale of the put, less any transaction costs.

Each Fund may engage in "straddle" transactions, which involve the purchase or sale of combinations of call and put options on the same underlying securities or futures contracts.

In purchasing and selling futures contracts and related options, each Fund intends to comply with rules and interpretations of the CFTC and of the SEC.

LIMITATIONS ON FINANCIAL FUTURES AND RELATED OPTIONS. Each Fund will engage in futures and related options transactions only for bona fide hedging purposes in accordance with CFTC regulations or in an attempt to increase total return to the extent permitted by such regulations. In hedging transactions, a Fund will seek to invest in futures contracts and futures options, the prices of which are substantially related to price fluctuations in securities held by the Fund or which it expects to purchase. Except as stated below, a Fund's futures transactions will be entered into for traditional hedging purposes--that is, futures contracts will be sold to protect against a decline in the price of securities that the Fund owns, or futures contracts will be purchased to protect the Fund against an increase in the price of securities it intends to purchase. As evidence of this hedging intent, the Fund expects that on 75% or more of the occasions on which it takes a long futures (or option) position (involving the purchase of futures contracts), a Fund will have purchased, or will be in the process of purchasing, equivalent amounts of related securities in the cash market at the time when the futures (or option) position is closed out. However, in particular cases, when it is economically advantageous for a Fund to do so, a long futures position may be terminated (or an option may expire) without the corresponding purchase of securities. As an alternative to compliance with the bona fide hedging definition, a CFTC regulation permits a Fund to elect to comply with a different test, under which the sum of the amounts of initial margin deposits and premiums on its futures positions entered into for the purpose of seeking to increase total return (net of the amount the

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positions were "in the money" at the time of purchase) would not exceed 5% of that Fund's net assets, after taking into account unrealized gains and losses on such positions. A Fund will engage in transactions in futures contracts and related options only to the extent such transactions are consistent with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), for maintaining its qualification as a regulated investment company for Federal income tax purposes. (See "Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes" in this SAI.)

A Fund will be required, in connection with transactions in futures contracts and the writing of options on futures contracts, to make margin deposits, which will be held by the Fund's custodian (or a subcustodian) for the benefit of the merchant through whom a Fund engages in such futures and options transactions. In the case of futures contracts or options thereon requiring the Fund to purchase securities, the Fund will specifically designate on its accounting records liquid assets to cover such contracts and options that is marked to market daily.

FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE-RELATED SECURITIES

The Funds may invest in foreign currency exchange-related securities.

FOREIGN CURRENCY WARRANTS. Foreign currency warrants such as Currency Exchange Warrants ("CEWs") are warrants that entitle the holder to receive from the issuer an amount of cash (generally, for warrants issued in the United States, in U.S. dollars) that is calculated pursuant to a predetermined formula and based on the exchange rate between a specified foreign currency and the U.S. dollar as of the exercise date of the warrant. Foreign currency warrants generally are exercisable upon their issuance and expire as of a specified date and time. Foreign currency warrants have been issued in connection with U.S. dollar-denominated debt offerings by major corporate issuers in an attempt to reduce the foreign currency exchange risk that, from the point of view of prospective purchasers of the securities, is inherent in the international fixed-income marketplace. Foreign currency warrants may be used to reduce the foreign exchange risk assumed by purchasers of a security by, for example, providing for a supplemental payment in the event the U.S. dollar depreciates against the value of a major foreign currency such as the Japanese yen or German deutschemark. The formula used to determine the amount payable upon exercise of a foreign currency warrant may make the warrant worthless unless the applicable foreign currency exchange rate moves in a particular direction (e.g., unless the U.S. dollar appreciates or depreciates against the particular foreign currency to which the warrant is linked or indexed). Foreign currency warrants are severable from the debt obligations with which they may be offered, and may be listed on exchanges. Foreign currency warrants may be exercisable only in certain minimum amounts, and an investor wishing to exercise warrants who possesses less than the minimum number required for exercise may be required either to sell the warrants or to purchase additional warrants, thereby incurring additional transaction costs. Upon exercise of warrants, there may be a delay between the time the holder gives instructions to exercise and the time the exchange rate relating to exercise is determined, thereby affecting both the market and cash settlement values of the warrants being exercised. The expiration date of the warrants may be accelerated if the warrants should be delisted from an exchange or if their trading should be suspended permanently, which would result in the loss of any remaining "time value" of the warrants (i.e., the difference between the current market value and the exercise value of the warrants), and, if the warrants were "out-of-the-money," in a total loss of the purchase price of the warrants. Warrants are generally unsecured obligations of their issuers and are not standardized foreign currency options issued by the Options Clearing Corporation ("OCC"). Unlike foreign currency options issued by the OCC, the terms of foreign exchange warrants generally will not be amended in the event of governmental or regulatory actions affecting exchange rates or in the event of the imposition of other regulatory controls affecting the international currency markets. The initial public offering price of foreign currency warrants is generally considerably in excess of the price that a commercial user of foreign currencies might pay in the interbank market for a comparable option involving significantly larger amounts of foreign currencies. Foreign currency warrants are subject to significant foreign exchange risk, including risks arising from complex political or economic factors.

PRINCIPAL EXCHANGE RATE LINKED SECURITIES. Principal exchange rate linked securities (or "PERLS") are debt obligations the principal on which is payable at maturity in an amount that may vary based on the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and a particular foreign currency at or about that time. The return on "standard" principal exchange rate linked securities is enhanced if the foreign currency to which the security is linked appreciates against the U.S. dollar, and is adversely affected by increases in the foreign exchange value of the U.S. dollar; "reverse" PERLS are like the "standard" securities, except that their return is enhanced by increases in the value of the U.S. dollar and adversely impacted by increases in the value of foreign currency. Interest payments on the securities are generally made in U.S. dollars at rates that reflect the degree of foreign currency risk assumed or given up by the purchaser of the notes (i.e., at relatively higher interest rates if the purchaser has assumed some of the foreign exchange risk, or relatively lower interest rates if the issuer has assumed some of the foreign exchange risk, based on the expectations of the current market). PERLS may in limited cases be subject to acceleration of maturity (generally, not without the consent of the holders of the securities), which may have an adverse impact on the value of the principal payment to be made at maturity.

PERFORMANCE INDEXED PAPER. Performance indexed paper (or "PIPs") is U.S. dollar-denominated commercial paper the yield of which is linked to certain foreign exchange rate movements. The yield to the investor on performance indexed paper is established at maturity as a function of spot exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and a designated currency as of or about that

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time (generally, the index maturity two days prior to maturity). The yield to the investor will be within a range stipulated at the time of purchase of the obligation, generally with a guaranteed minimum rate of return that is below, and a potential maximum rate of return that is above, market yields on U.S. dollar-denominated commercial paper, with both the minimum and maximum rates of return on the investment corresponding to the minimum and maximum values of the spot exchange rate two business days prior to maturity.

FOREIGN SECURITIES

Each of the Funds may invest in U.S. dollar or foreign currency-denominated corporate debt securities of foreign issuers (including preferred or preference stock), certain foreign bank obligations and U.S. dollar or foreign currency-denominated obligations of foreign governments or their subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, international agencies and supranational entities.

Investing in the securities of foreign issuers involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies. These include differences in accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, generally higher commission rates on foreign portfolio transactions, the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations (which may include suspension of the ability to transfer currency from a country), political instability which may affect U.S. investments in foreign countries and potential restrictions on the flow of international capital. In addition, foreign securities and dividends and interest payable on those securities may be subject to foreign taxes, including taxes withheld from payments on those securities. Foreign securities often trade with less frequency and volume than domestic securities and therefore may exhibit greater price volatility. Changes in foreign exchange rates will affect the value of those securities which are denominated or quoted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.

American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") are dollar-denominated receipts issued generally by domestic banks and representing the deposit with the bank of a security of a foreign issuer, and are publicly traded on exchanges or over-the-counter in the United States. ADRs may be issued as sponsored or unsponsored programs. In sponsored programs, an issuer has made arrangements to have its securities trade in the form of ADRs. In unsponsored programs, the issuer may not be directly involved in the creation of the program. Although regulatory requirements with respect to sponsored and unsponsored programs are generally similar, in some cases it may be easier to obtain financial information from an issuer that has participated in the creation of a sponsored program.

Each of the Funds also may purchase and sell foreign currency options and foreign currency futures contracts and related options and enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to protect against uncertainty in the level of future foreign exchange rates in the purchase and sale of securities. The Funds may also use foreign currency options and foreign currency forward contracts to increase exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one country to another.

A forward foreign currency exchange contract involves 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. These contracts may be bought or sold to protect a Fund against a possible loss resulting from an adverse change in the relationship between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar or to increase exposure to a particular foreign currency. Open positions in such forward contracts are covered by the segregation with the Trust's custodian of high quality short-term investments and are marked to market daily. Although such contracts are intended to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the currencies being hedged against, at the same time, they tend to limit any potential gain which might result should the value of such currencies increase.

ILLIQUID AND RESTRICTED SECURITIES

Each Fund may invest in "illiquid investments," including "restricted securities" (i.e., securities that would be required to be registered prior to distribution to the public), securities that are not readily marketable, repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days and privately issued stripped mortgage-backed securities.

Certain "restricted" securities may be resold to qualified institutional buyers without restriction pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. If a sufficient dealer or institutional trading market exists for such a security, it may not be considered "illiquid." The Trustees have adopted guidelines and delegated to the subadviser the daily function of determining and monitoring the liquidity of restricted securities and determining whether a Rule 144A security should be considered "illiquid." The Trustees, however, retain oversight and are ultimately responsible for the determinations. Please see the non-fundamental investment restrictions for further limitations regarding the Funds' investments in restricted and illiquid securities.

LENDING PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

Each Fund may seek to increase its income by lending portfolio securities. Under present regulatory policies, such loans may be made to financial institutions, such as broker-dealers, and must be collateralized continuously with cash, cash equivalents, irrevocable letters of credit, or U.S. Government securities maintained on a current basis at an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities lent. For the duration of a loan, the Fund would receive the equivalent of the interest or dividends

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paid by the issuer on the securities lent and would also receive compensation from the investment of the collateral. The Fund would not have the right to vote any securities having voting rights during the existence of the loan, but the Fund could call the loan in anticipation of an important vote to be taken among holders of the securities or of the giving or withholding of their consent on a material matter affecting the investment. As with other extensions of credit, there are risks of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, the loans would be made only to firms considered by the subadviser to be qualified, and when, in the judgment of the subadviser, the consideration that can be earned currently from securities loans of this type justifies the attendant risk. The value of the securities lent may not exceed one-third of the value of the total assets of the Fund.

A Fund may pay reasonable negotiated fees to the Custodian (as defined below) in connection with loaned securities as long as such fees are pursuant to a contract approved by the Trustees.

MORTGAGE-RELATED AND OTHER ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES

The Funds may each invest in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities.

MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH SECURITIES. These are interests in pools of mortgage loans, assembled and issued by various governmental, government-related, and private organizations. Unlike other forms of debt securities, which normally provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts with principal payments at maturity or specified call dates, these securities provide a monthly payment consisting of both interest and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a "pass-through" of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on their residential or commercial mortgage loans, 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 property, refinancing or foreclosure, net of fees or costs. "Modified pass-through" securities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA")) entitle the holder to receive all interest and principal payments owed on the mortgage pool, net of certain fees, at the scheduled payment dates regardless of whether or not the mortgagor actually makes the payment.

The principal governmental guarantor of mortgage-related securities is GNMA. GNMA is a wholly-owned United States Government corporation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. GNMA is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the United States Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA (such as savings and loan institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers) and backed by pools of Federal Housing Administration insured or Veterans Administration guaranteed mortgages.

Government-related guarantors whose obligations are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). FNMA is a government-sponsored corporation owned entirely by private stockholders. It is subject to general regulation by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. FNMA purchases conventional (i.e., not insured or guaranteed by any government agency) residential mortgages from a list of approved seller/servicers which include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, commercial banks and credit unions and mortgage bankers. FHLMC is a government-sponsored corporation formerly owned by the twelve Federal Home Loan Banks and now owned entirely by private stockholders. FHLMC issues Participation Certificates ("PCs") that represent interests in conventional mortgages from FHLMC's national portfolio. FNMA and FHLMC guarantee the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal on securities they issue, but their guarantees are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.

Commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market issuers also create pass-through pools of conventional residential mortgage loans. Such issuers may, in addition, be the originators and/or servicers of the underlying mortgage loans as well as the guarantors of the mortgage-related securities. Pools created by such non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments for such securities. 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 and letters of credit. The insurance and guarantees are issued by governmental entities, private insurers and the mortgage poolers. Such insurance and guarantees and the creditworthiness of the issuers thereof will be considered in determining whether a mortgage-related security meets a Fund's investment quality standards. There can be no assurance that the private insurers or guarantors can meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee arrangements. Funds may buy mortgage-related securities without insurance or guarantees if, through an examination of the loan experience and practices of the originator/servicers and poolers, the subadviser determines that the securities meet the Funds' quality standards. Securities issued by certain private organizations may not be readily marketable.

Mortgage-backed securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, are not subject to the Funds' industry concentration restrictions, set above below under "Investment Restrictions," by virtue of the exclusion from the test available to all U.S. Government securities. The Funds will take the position that privately-issued,

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mortgage-related securities do not represent interests in any particular "industry" or group of industries. The assets underlying such securities may be represented by a portfolio of first lien residential mortgages (including both whole mortgage loans and mortgage participation interests) or portfolios of mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC. Mortgage loans underlying a mortgage-related security may in turn be insured or guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. In the case of private issue mortgage-related securities whose underlying assets are neither U.S. Government securities nor U.S.
Government-insured mortgages, to the extent that real properties securing such assets may be located in the same geographical region, the security may be subject to a greater risk of default than other comparable securities in the event of adverse economic, political or business developments that may affect such region and, ultimately, the ability of residential homeowners to make payments of principal and interest on the underlying mortgages.

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS ("CMOS"). A CMO is similar to a bond in that interest and prepaid principal is paid, in most cases, semiannually. CMOs may be collateralized by whole mortgage loans or by portfolios of mortgage pass-through securities guaranteed by entities such as GNMA, FHLMC, or FNMA, and their income streams.

CMOs are typically structured in multiple classes, each bearing a different stated maturity. Actual maturity and average life will depend upon the prepayment experience of the collateral. CMOs provide for a modified form of call protection through a de facto breakdown of the underlying pool of mortgages according to how quickly the loans are repaid. Monthly payment of principal received from the pool of underlying mortgages, including prepayments, is first returned to investors holding the shortest maturity class. Investors holding the longer maturity classes typically receive principal only after the first class has been retired. An investor may be partially guarded against a sooner than desired return of principal because of the sequential payments.

FHLMC CMOs are debt obligations of FHLMC issued in multiple classes having different maturity dates and are secured by the pledge of a pool of conventional mortgage loans purchased by FHLMC. Unlike FHLMC PCs, payments of principal and interest on the CMOs are made semiannually rather than monthly. The amount of principal payable on each semiannual payment date is determined in accordance with FHLMC's mandatory sinking fund schedule. Sinking fund payments in the CMOs are allocated to the retirement of the individual classes of bonds in the order of their stated maturities. Payments of principal on the mortgage loans in the collateral pool in excess of the amount of FHLMC's minimum sinking fund obligation for any payment date are paid to the holders of the CMOs as additional sinking-fund payments. Because of the "pass-through" nature of all principal payments received on the collateral pool in excess of FHLMC's minimum sinking fund requirement, the rate at which principal of the CMOs is actually repaid is likely to be such that each class of bonds will be retired in advance of its scheduled maturity date. If collection of principal (including prepayments) on the mortgage loans during any semiannual payment period is not sufficient to meet FHLMC's minimum sinking fund obligation on the next sinking fund payment date, FHLMC agrees to make up the deficiency from its general funds.

CMO Residuals. CMO residuals are derivative mortgage securities issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. Government or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans. As described above, the cash flow generated by the mortgage assets underlying a series of CMOs is applied first to make required payments of principal and interest on the CMOs and second to pay the related administrative expenses of the issuer. The "residual" in a CMO structure generally represents the interest in any excess cash flow remaining after making the foregoing payments. Each payment of such excess cash flow to a holder of the related CMO residual represents income and/or a return of capital. The amount of residual cash flow resulting from a CMO will depend on, among other things, the characteristics of the mortgage assets, the coupon rate of each class of CMO, prevailing interest rates, the amount of administrative expenses and, in particular, the prepayment experience on the 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 based. As described below with respect to stripped mortgage-backed securities, in certain circumstances a Fund may fail to recoup fully its initial investment in a CMO residual.

CMO residuals are generally purchased and sold by institutional investors through several investment banking firms acting as brokers or dealers. The CMO residual market has only very recently developed and CMO residuals currently may not have the liquidity of other more established securities trading in other markets. CMO residuals may be subject to certain restrictions on transferability, may be deemed "illiquid," and may be subject to a Fund's limitations on investment in illiquid securities.

STRIPPED MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. Stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBS") are derivative multi-class mortgage securities. They may be issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. Government, or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans. SMBS are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest and principal distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. A common type of SMBS will have one class receiving some of the interest and most of the principal from the mortgage assets, while the other class will receive most of the interest and the remainder 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 security 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 a Fund's yield to maturity from these securities. If the underlying

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mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, a Fund may fail to recoup fully its initial investment in these securities even if the security is in one of the highest rating categories.

Although SMBS are purchased and sold by institutional investors through several investment banking firms acting as brokers or dealers, these securities were only recently developed. As a result, established trading markets have not yet developed and, accordingly, these securities may be deemed "illiquid" and subject to a Fund's limitations on investment in illiquid securities.

A Fund may invest in other mortgage-related securities with features similar to those described above, to the extent consistent with the Fund's investment objectives and policies.

OTHER ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES. Through trusts and other special purpose entities, various types of securities based on financial assets other than mortgage loans are increasingly available, in both pass-through structures similar to mortgage pass-through securities described above and in other structures more like CMOs. As with mortgage-related securities, these asset-backed securities are often backed by a pool of financial assets representing the obligations of a number of different parties. They often include credit-enhancement features similar to mortgage-related securities.

Financial assets on which these securities are based include automobile receivables; credit card receivables; loans to finance boats, recreational vehicles, and mobile homes; computer, copier, railcar, and medical equipment leases; and trade, healthcare, and franchise receivables. In general, the obligations supporting these asset-backed securities are of shorter maturities than mortgage loans and are less likely to experience substantial prepayments. However, obligations such as credit card receivables are generally unsecured and the obligors are often entitled to protection under a number of state and federal consumer credit laws granting, among other things, rights to set off certain amounts owed on the credit cards, thus reducing the balance due. Other obligations that are secured, such as automobile receivables, may present issuers with difficulties in perfecting and executing on the security interests, particularly where the issuer allows the servicers of the receivables to retain possession of the underlying obligations, thus increasing the risk that recoveries on defaulted obligations may not be adequate to support payments on the securities.

The subadviser expects additional assets will be "securitized" in the future. A Fund may invest in any such instruments or variations on them to the extent consistent with the Fund's investment objectives and policies.

OPTIONS

The Funds may purchase and sell (write) both put options and call options on securities, securities indexes, and foreign currencies. The purpose of writing covered put and call options generally is to hedge against fluctuations in the market value of a Fund's portfolio securities. Each Fund may purchase or sell call and put options on securities indices for a similar purpose. Such a hedge is limited to the degree that the extent of the price change of the underlying security is less than the difference between the option premium received by the Fund and the option strike price. To the extent the underlying security's price change exceeds this amount, written put and call options will not provide an effective hedge.

WRITING CALL OPTIONS. Each Fund may write (sell) covered call options on securities ("calls") when the subadviser considers such sales appropriate. When a Fund writes a call, it receives a premium and grants the purchaser the right to buy the underlying security at any time during the call period (usually between three and nine months) at a fixed exercise price regardless of market price changes during the call period. If the call is exercised, the Fund forgoes any gain but is not subject to any loss on any change in the market price of the underlying security relative to the exercise price. A Fund will write such options subject to any applicable limitations or restrictions imposed by law.

A written call option is covered if the Fund owns the security underlying the option. A written call option may also be covered by purchasing an offsetting option or any other option which, by virtue of its exercise price or otherwise, reduces the Fund's net exposure on its written option position. In addition, the Fund may cover such options by specifically designating on its accounting records any assets, including equity securities and non-investment grade debt so long as the assets are liquid, unencumbered and marked to market daily ("liquid assets"), in amounts sufficient to ensure that it is able to meet its obligations under the written call should it be exercised. This method does not reduce the potential loss to the Fund should the value of the underlying security increase and the option be exercised.

PURCHASING CALL OPTIONS. Each Fund may purchase a call option when the subadviser believes the value of the underlying security will rise or to effect a "closing purchase transaction" as to a call option the Fund has written
(sold). A Fund will realize a profit (or loss) from a closing purchase transaction if the amount paid to purchase a call is less (or more) than the amount received from the sale thereof.

WRITING PUT OPTIONS. A put option written by a Fund obligates the Fund to purchase the specified security at a specified price if the option is exercised at any time before the expiration date. A written put option may be covered by specifically designating on the accounting records of the Fund liquid assets with a value at least equal to the exercise price of the put option. While this may help ensure that a Fund will have sufficient assets to meet its obligations under the option contract should it be exercised, it will not reduce the potential loss to the Fund should the value of the underlying security decrease and the option be exercised.

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PURCHASING PUT OPTIONS. A Fund may purchase a put option when the subadviser believes the value of the underlying security will decline. A Fund may purchase put options on securities in its portfolio in order to hedge against a decline in the value of such securities ("protective puts") or to effect closing purchase transactions as to puts it has written. A Fund will realize a profit (or loss) from a closing purchase transaction if the amount paid to purchase a put is less (or more) than the amount received from the sale thereof.

OPTIONS ON SECURITIES INDICES. Unlike a stock option, which gives the holder the right to purchase or sell a specified stock at a specified price, an option on a securities index gives the holder the right to receive a cash "exercise settlement amount" equal to (i) the difference between the exercise price of the option and the value of the underlying securities index on the exercise date multiplied by (ii) a fixed "index multiplier." Like an option on a specific security, when a Fund purchases a put or a call option on an index, it places the entire amount of the premium paid at risk, for if, at the expiration date, the value of the index has decreased below the exercise price (in the case of a call) or increased above the exercise price (in the case of a put), the option will expire worthless.

A securities index fluctuates with changes in the market values of the stocks included in the index. For example, some securities index options are based on a broad market index such as the S&P 500 Index. Others are based on a narrower market index such as the Standard & Poor's 100 Stock Index. Indices may also be based on an industry or market segment such as the AMEX Oil and Gas Index or the Computer and Business Equipment Index. Options on securities indices are currently traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") and the American Stock Exchange.

Funds may purchase put options on securities indices to hedge against an anticipated decline in stock market prices that might adversely affect the value of a Fund's portfolio securities. If a Fund purchases such a put option, the amount of the payment it would receive upon exercising the option would depend on the extent of any decline in the level of the securities index below the exercise price. Such payments would tend to offset a decline in the value of the Fund's portfolio securities. However, if the level of the securities index increases and remains above the exercise price while the put option is outstanding, a Fund will not be able to profitably exercise the option and will lose the amount of the premium and any transaction costs. Such loss may be partially or wholly offset by an increase in the value of a Fund's portfolio securities.

A Fund may purchase call options on securities indices in order to participate in an anticipated increase in stock market prices or to offset anticipated price increases on securities that it intends to buy in the future. If a Fund purchases a call option on a securities index, the amount of the payment it would receive upon exercising the option would depend on the extent of any increase in the level of the securities index above the exercise price. Such payments would in effect allow the Fund to benefit from stock market appreciation even though it may not have had sufficient cash to purchase the underlying stocks. Such payments may also offset increases in the prices of stocks that the Fund intends to purchase. If, however, the level of the securities index declines and remains below the exercise price while the call option is outstanding, a Fund will not be able to exercise the option profitably and will lose the amount of the premium and transaction costs. Such loss may be partially or wholly offset by a reduction in the price a Fund pays to buy additional securities for its portfolio.

Each of the Funds may write (sell) covered call or put options on a securities index. Such options may be covered by purchasing an offsetting option which, by virtue of its exercise price or otherwise, reduces the Fund's net exposure on its written option position or by owning securities whose price changes are expected to be similar to those of the underlying index or by having an absolute and immediate right to acquire such securities without additional cash consideration or for additional cash consideration (held in a segregated account by its custodian) upon conversion or exchange of other securities in their respective portfolios. In addition, the Fund may cover such options by specifically designating on its accounting records liquid assets with a value equal to the exercise price or by using the other methods described above.

The extent to which options on securities indices will provide a Fund with an effective hedge against interest rate or stock market risk will depend on the extent to which the stocks comprising the indices correlate with the composition of the Fund's portfolio. Moreover, the ability to hedge effectively depends upon the ability to predict movements in interest rates or the stock market. Some options on securities indices may not have a broad and liquid secondary market, in which case options purchased by the Fund may not be closed out and the Fund could lose more than its option premium when the option expires.

The purchase and sale of option contracts is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those ordinarily associated with investment companies. Transaction costs relating to options transactions may tend to be higher than the costs of transactions in securities. In addition, if a Fund were to write a substantial number of option contracts that are exercised, the portfolio turnover rate of that Fund could increase.

FOREIGN CURRENCY OPTIONS. A Fund may buy or sell put and call options on foreign currencies either on exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. A call option on a foreign currency gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy a foreign currency at the exercise price until the option expires. A put option gives the option-holder a similar right to sell the underlying currency. Currency options traded on U.S. or other exchanges may be subject to position limits which may limit the ability of a Fund to reduce foreign currency risk using such options. Over-the-counter options differ from exchange-traded options in that they are

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two-party contracts with price and other terms negotiated between buyer and seller, and generally do not have as much market liquidity as exchange-traded options.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND RISKS RELATED TO OPTIONS AND FUTURES TRANSACTIONS

Exchange markets in options on certain securities are a relatively new and untested concept. It is impossible to predict the amount of trading interest that may exist in such options, and there can be no assurance that viable exchange markets will develop or continue.

The exchanges will not continue indefinitely to introduce new expirations to replace expiring options on particular issues because trading interest in many issues of longer duration tends to center on the most recently auctioned issues. The expirations introduced at the commencement of options trading on a particular issue will be allowed to run out, with the possible addition of a limited number of new expirations as the original expirations expire. Options trading on each issue of securities with longer durations will thus be phased out as new options are listed on more recent issues, and a full range of expirations will not ordinarily be available for every issue on which options are traded.

In the event of a shortage of the underlying securities deliverable on exercise of an option, the OCC has the authority to permit other, generally comparable, securities to be delivered in fulfillment of option exercise obligations. It may also adjust the exercise prices of the affected options by setting different prices at which otherwise ineligible securities may be delivered. As an alternative to permitting such substitute deliveries, the OCC may impose special exercise settlement procedures.

The hours of trading for options on securities may not conform to the hours during which the underlying securities are traded. To the extent the markets for underlying securities close before the options markets, significant price and rate movements can take place in the options markets that cannot be reflected in the underlying markets. In addition, to the extent that the options markets close before the markets for the underlying securities, price and rate movements can take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the options markets.

Prior to exercise or expiration, an option position can be terminated only by entering into a closing purchase or sale transaction. This requires a secondary market on an exchange for call or put options of the same series. Similarly, positions in futures may be closed out only on an exchange which provides a secondary market for such futures. There can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular call or put option or futures contract at any specific time. Thus, it may not be possible to close an option or futures position. In the event of adverse price movements, a Fund would continue to be required to make daily payments of maintenance margin for futures contracts or options on futures contracts positions written by that Fund. A Fund may have to sell portfolio securities at a time when it may be disadvantageous to do so if it has insufficient cash to meet the daily maintenance margin requirements. In addition, a Fund may be required to take or make delivery of the instruments underlying futures contracts it holds. The inability to close options and futures positions also could have an adverse impact on a Fund's ability to effectively hedge its portfolios.

Each of the exchanges has established limitations governing the maximum number of call or put options on the same underlying security (whether or not covered) that may be written by a single investor, whether acting alone or in concert with others (regardless of whether such options are written on the same or different exchanges or are held or written on one or more accounts or through one or more brokers). An exchange may order the liquidation of positions found to be in violation of applicable trading limits and it may impose other sanctions or restrictions. The Trust and other clients advised by the subadvisers and its affiliates may be deemed to constitute a group for these purposes. In light of these limits, the Trustees may determine, at any time, to restrict or terminate the Funds' transactions in options. The subadvisers does not believe that these trading and position limits will have any adverse effect on investment techniques for hedging the Trust's portfolios.

Over-the-counter ("OTC") options are purchased from or sold to securities dealers, financial institutions or other parties ("Counterparties") through direct agreement with the counterparty. In contrast to exchange-listed options, which generally have standardized terms and performance mechanics, all the terms of an OTC option, including such terms as method of settlement, term, exercise price, premium, guarantees and security, are set by negotiation of the parties.

Unless the parties provide for it, there is no central clearing or guaranty function in the OTC option market. As a result, if the counterparty fails to make delivery of the security or other instrument underlying an OTC option it has entered into with a Fund or fails to make a cash settlement payment due in accordance with the terms of that option, the Fund will lose any premium it paid for the option as well as any anticipated benefit of the transaction. Accordingly, the subadviser must assess the creditworthiness of each such counterparty or any guarantor or credit enhancement of the counterparty's credit to determine the likelihood that the terms of the OTC option will be satisfied. The staff of the SEC currently takes the position that OTC options purchased by a Fund, and portfolio securities "covering" the amount of a Fund's obligation pursuant to an OTC option sold by it (the cost of the sell-back plus the in-the-money amount, if any) are illiquid, and are subject to each Fund's limitation on investing no more than 15% of its assets in illiquid securities. However, for options written with "primary dealers" in U.S. Government securities pursuant to an agreement requiring a closing transaction at the formula price, the amount considered to be illiquid may be calculated by reference to a formula price.

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The loss from investing in futures transactions is potentially unlimited. Gains and losses on investments in options and futures depend on the subadviser's ability to predict correctly the direction of stock prices, interest rates and other economic factors. In addition, utilization of futures in hedging transactions may fail where there is an imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts and movements in the price of the securities which are the subject of the hedge. If the price of the futures contract moves more or less than the price of the security, a Fund will experience a gain or loss that will not be completely offset by movements in the price of the securities which are the subject of the hedge. There is also a risk of imperfect correlation where the securities underlying futures contracts have different maturities than the portfolio securities being hedged. Transactions in options on futures contracts involve similar risks.

PARTICIPATION INTERESTS

The Bond Fund may purchase from banks participation interests in all or part of specific holdings of debt obligations. Each participation interest is backed by an irrevocable letter of credit or guarantee of the selling bank that the subadviser has determined meets the prescribed quality standards of each Fund. Thus, even if the credit of the issuer of the debt obligation does not meet the quality standards of the Fund, the credit of the selling bank will.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with banks, broker-dealers or other financial institutions in order to generate additional current income. Under a repurchase agreement, a Fund acquires a security from a seller subject to resale to the seller at an agreed upon price and date. The resale price reflects an agreed upon interest rate effective for the time period the security is held by the Fund. The repurchase price may be higher than the purchase price, the difference being income to the Fund, or the purchase and repurchase price may be the same, with interest payable to the Fund at a stated rate together with the repurchase price on repurchase. In either case, the income to the Fund is unrelated to the interest rate on the security. Typically, repurchase agreements are in effect for one week or less, but may be in effect for longer periods of time. Repurchase agreements of more than one week's duration are subject to each Fund's limitation on investments in illiquid securities.

Repurchase agreements are considered by the SEC to be loans by the purchaser collateralized by the underlying securities. In an attempt to reduce the risk of incurring a loss on a repurchase agreement, the Funds will generally enter into repurchase agreements only with domestic banks with total assets in excess of one billion dollars, primary dealers in U.S. Government securities reporting to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or broker-dealers approved by the Trustees of the Trust. The subadviser will monitor the value of the underlying securities throughout the term of the agreement to attempt to ensure that their market value always equals or exceeds the agreed-upon repurchase price to be paid to a Fund. Each Fund will maintain a segregated account with its custodian, or a subcustodian for the securities and other collateral, if any, acquired under a repurchase agreement for the term of the agreement.

In addition to the risk of the seller's default or a decline in value of the underlying security, a Fund also might incur disposition costs in connection with liquidating the underlying securities. If the seller becomes insolvent and subject to liquidation or reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code or other laws, a court may determine that the underlying security is collateral for a loan by a Fund not within the control of that Fund and therefore subject to sale by the seller's trustee in bankruptcy. Finally, it is possible that a Fund may not be able to perfect its interest in the underlying security and may be deemed an unsecured creditor of the seller.

SHORT SALES

The Funds may sell securities short as part of their overall portfolio management strategies involving the use of derivative instruments and to offset potential declines in long positions in similar securities. A short sale is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own or have the right to acquire (or that it owns but does not wish to deliver) in anticipation that the market price of that security will decline.

When a Fund makes a short sale, the broker-dealer through which the short sale is made must borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the party purchasing the security. The Fund is required to make a margin deposit in connection with such short sales; the Fund may have to pay a fee to borrow particular securities and will often be obligated to pay over any dividends and accrued interest on borrowed securities.

If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time the Fund covers its short position, the Fund will incur a loss; conversely, if the price declines, the Fund will realize a capital gain. Any gain will be decreased, and any loss increased, by the transaction costs described above. The successful use of short selling may be adversely affected by imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the security sold short and the securities being hedged.

To the extent a Fund sells securities short, it will provide collateral to the broker-dealer and (except in the case of short sales "against the box") will maintain additional asset coverage in the form of liquid assets with its custodian in a segregated account in an amount at least equal to the difference between the current market value of the securities sold short and any amounts required to be deposited as collateral with the selling broker (not including the proceeds of the short sale). A short sale is "against the box"

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to the extent the Fund contemporaneously owns, or has the right to obtain at no added cost, securities identical to those sold short.

SWAP AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into interest rate, index and currency exchange rate swap agreements in attempts to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to the Fund than if the Fund had invested directly in an instrument that yielded that desired return. 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. The gross returns to be exchanged or "swapped" between the parties are 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 representing a particular index. The "notional amount" of the swap agreement is only a fictive basis on which to calculate the obligations the parties to a swap agreement have agreed to exchange. A Fund's obligations (or rights) under a swap agreement will generally be equal only to the 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"). A Fund's obligations under a swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owing to the Fund) and any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed to a swap counterparty will be covered by specifically designating on its accounting records liquid assets to avoid leveraging of the Fund's portfolio.

Whether a Fund's use of swap agreements enhance the Fund's total return will depend on the subadviser's ability correctly to predict whether certain types of investments are likely to produce greater returns than other investments. Because they are two-party contracts and may have terms of greater than seven days, swap agreements may be considered to be illiquid. Moreover, a 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 subadviser will cause a Fund to enter into swap agreements only with counterparties that would be eligible for consideration as repurchase agreement counterparties under the Funds' repurchase agreement guidelines. Certain restrictions imposed on the Funds by the Code (as defined below) may limit the Funds' 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 a Fund's ability to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements.

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 of the CFTC. To qualify for this exemption, a swap agreement must be entered into by "eligible participants," which include 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 employees 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, swap agreements may not be entered into and traded on or through a multilateral transaction execution facility.

WARRANTS TO PURCHASE SECURITIES

The Funds may invest in or acquire warrants to purchase equity or fixed income securities. Bonds with warrants attached to purchase equity securities have many characteristics of convertible bonds and their prices may, to some degree, reflect the performance of the underlying stock. Bonds also may be issued with warrants attached to purchase additional fixed income securities at the same coupon rate. A decline in interest rates would permit a Fund to buy additional bonds at the favorable rate or to sell the warrants at a profit. If interest rates rise, the warrants would generally expire with no value.

WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED-DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS

Each Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis. These transactions are also know as delayed-delivery transactions. (The phrase "delayed delivery" is not intended to include purchases where a delay in delivery involves only a brief period required by the selling party solely to locate appropriate certificates and prepare them for submission for clearance and settlement in the customary way.) Delayed-delivery transactions involve a commitment by a Fund to purchase or sell securities at a future date (ordinarily up to 90 days later). The price of the underlying securities (usually expressed in terms of yield) and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for (the settlement date) are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. When-issued purchases and forward commitments are negotiated directly with the selling party.

When-issued purchases and forward commitments enable a Fund to lock in what is believed to be an attractive price or yield on a particular security for a period of time, regardless of future changes in interest rates. For example, in periods of rising

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interest rates and falling bond prices, a Fund might sell debt securities it owns on a forward commitment basis to limit its exposure to falling prices. In periods of falling interest rates and rising prices, a Fund might sell securities it owns and purchase the same or similar securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis, thereby obtaining the benefit of currently higher yields. A Fund will not enter into such transactions for the purpose of leverage.

The value of securities purchased on a when-issued or forward commitment basis and any subsequent fluctuations in their value will be reflected in the Fund's net asset value starting on the date of the agreement to purchase the securities, and the Fund will be subject to the rights and risks of ownership of the securities on that date. A Fund will not earn interest on securities it has committed to purchase until they are paid for and received.

When a Fund makes a forward commitment to sell securities it owns, the proceeds to be received upon settlement will be included in the Fund's assets. Fluctuations in the market value of the underlying securities will not be reflected in the Fund's net asset value as long as the commitment to sell remains in effect. Settlement of when-issued purchases and forward commitment transactions generally takes place up to 90 days after the date of the transaction, but a Fund may agree to a longer settlement period.

A Fund will make commitments to purchase securities on a when-issued basis or to purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis only with the intention of completing the transaction and actually purchasing or selling the securities. If deemed advisable as a matter of investment strategy, however, a Fund may dispose of or renegotiate a commitment after it is entered into. A Fund also may sell securities it has committed to purchase before those securities are delivered to the Fund on the settlement date. The Fund may realize a capital gain or loss in connection with these transactions.

When a Fund purchases securities on a when-issued or forward-commitment basis, the Fund will specifically designate on its accounting records securities having a value (determined daily) at least equal to the amount of the Fund's purchase commitments. These procedures are designed to ensure that each Fund will maintain sufficient assets at all times to cover its obligations under when- issued purchases and forward commitments.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Performance information for the Funds (and any class of the Funds) may be included in advertisements, sales literature or reports to shareholders or prospective investors. Performance information in advertisements and sales literature may be expressed as a yield of a class of shares and as a total return of a class of shares.

The Funds may from time to time include in advertisements containing total return the ranking of those performance figures relative to such figures for groups of mutual funds having similar investment objectives as categorized by ranking services such as Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., CDA Investment Technologies, Inc., Weisenberger Financial Services, Inc. and Morningstar, Inc. Additionally, each Fund may compare its performance results to other investment or savings vehicles (such as certificates of deposit) and may refer to results published in various publications such as Changing Times, Forbes, Fortune, Money, Barrons, Business Week and Investor's Daily, Stanger's Mutual Fund Monitor, The Stanger Register, Stanger's Investment Adviser, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Consumer Reports, Registered Representative, Financial Planning, Financial Services Weekly, Financial World, U.S. News and World Report, Standard & Poor's The Outlook, and Personal Investor. The Funds may from time to time illustrate the benefits of tax deferral by comparing taxable investments to investments made through tax-deferred retirement plans. The total return may also be used to compare the performance of each Fund against certain widely acknowledged outside standards or indices for stock and bond market performance, such as the Standard & Poor's 500(R) Index (the "S&P
500(R) Index"), Dow Jones Industrial Average, Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, Russell Midcap Growth Index, Europe Australia Far East Index ("EAFE"), Consumer Price Index, Lehman Brothers Corporate Index, and the Lehman Brothers T-Bond Index.

Advertisements, sales literature and other communications may contain information about the Funds and advisers' current investment strategies and management style. Current strategies and style may change to allow the Funds to respond quickly to changing market and economic conditions. From time to time the Funds may include specific portfolio holdings or industries in such communications. To illustrate components of overall performance, each Fund may separate its cumulative and average annual returns into income and capital gains components.

Performance information reflects only the performance of a hypothetical investment in each class during the particular time period on which the calculations are based. Performance information should be considered in light of a Fund's investment objectives and policies, characteristics and quality of the portfolio, and the market condition during the given time period, and should not be considered as a representation of what may be achieved in the future.

YIELD

The 30-day yield quotation as to a class of shares may be computed by dividing the net investment income for the period as to shares of that class by the maximum offering price of each share of that class on the last day of the period, according to the following formula:

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YIELD = 2[(a-b + 1) (6) - 1]

cd

Where:

a = dividends and interest earned during the period.

b = net expenses accrued for the period.

c = the average daily number of shares of the class outstanding during the period that were entitled to receive dividends.
d = the maximum offering price per share of the class on the last day of the period.

The yields for each class of shares for the Bond Fund for the 30-day period ended September 30, 2006 were as follows:

              CLASS I SHARES   CLASS A SHARES   CLASS B SHARES   CLASS C SHARES
              --------------   --------------   --------------   --------------
Bond Fund          3.93%             3.49%           2.95%             3.05%

TOTAL RETURN

Standardized quotations of average annual total return for Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares or Class I Shares will be expressed in terms of the average annual compounded rate of return for a hypothetical investment in either Class A, Class B Shares, Class C Shares or Class I Shares over periods of 1, 5 and 10 years or up to the life of the class of shares, calculated for each class separately pursuant to the following formula: 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 reflect the deduction of a proportional share of each class's expenses (on an annual basis), deduction of the maximum initial sales load in the case of Class A Shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge applicable to a complete redemption of the investment in the case of Class B Shares and Class C Shares, and assume that all dividends and distributions are on Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class I Shares reinvested when paid.

For average "after-tax" total return, the SEC rules mandate several assumptions, including that the calculations use the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates at the time of reinvestment, and that the calculations 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. These returns, for instance, assume that an investor has sufficient capital gains of the same character from other investments to offset any capital losses from the redemption. As a result, returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may exceed returns after taxes on distributions (but before sale of Fund shares). These returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements.

The Funds may also compute cumulative total return for specified periods based on a hypothetical Class A, Class B, Class C or Class I Account with an assumed initial investment of $10,000. The cumulative total return is determined by dividing the net asset value of this account at the end of the specified period by the value of the initial investment and is expressed as a percentage. Calculation of cumulative total return reflects payment of the Class A Share's maximum sales charge of 4.75% for the Bond Fund and 5.75% for the Earnings Driven Growth Fund and Growth Opportunities Fund and assumes reinvestment of all income dividends and capital gain distributions during the period.

The Funds also may quote annual, average annual and annualized total return and cumulative total return performance data, for any class of shares of the Funds, both as a percentage and as a dollar amount based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment for various periods other than those noted above. Such data will be computed as described above, except that (1) the rates of return calculated will not be average annual rates, but rather, actual annual, annualized or cumulative rates of return and (2) the maximum applicable sales charge will not be included with respect to annual, annualized or cumulative rate of return calculations.

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Funds pay brokerage commissions for purchases and sales of portfolio securities. A high rate of portfolio turnover generally involves a correspondingly greater amount of brokerage commissions and other costs which must be borne directly by a Fund and thus indirectly by its shareholders. It may also result in the realization of larger amounts of short-term capital gains, which are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. If such rate of turnover exceeds 100%, the Funds will pay more in brokerage commissions than would be the case if they had lower portfolio turnover rates. Historical turnover rates can be found under the heading "Financial Highlights" located in the Trust's Prospectus.

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE

It is the general policy of the Trust not to employ any broker in the purchase or sale of securities for a Fund's portfolio unless the Trust believes that the broker will obtain the best execution for the Fund, taking into consideration such relevant factors as price, the ability of the broker to effect the transaction and the broker's facilities, reliability and financial responsibility.

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Commission rates, being a component of price, are considered together with such factors. The Trust is not obligated to deal with any broker or group of brokers in the execution of transactions in portfolio securities.

In selecting brokers to effect transactions on securities exchanges, the Trust considers the factors set forth in the first paragraph under this heading and any investment products or services provided by such brokers, subject to the criteria of Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Section 28(e) specifies that a person with investment discretion shall not be "deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached a fiduciary duty" solely because such person has caused the account to pay a higher commission than the lowest rate available. To obtain the benefit of
Section 28(e), the person so exercising investment discretion must make a good faith determination that the commissions paid are "reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or his overall responsibilities with respect to the accounts as to which he exercises investment discretion." Accordingly, if the Trust determines in good faith that the amount of commissions charged by a broker is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research products and services provided by such broker, the Trust may pay commissions to such broker in an amount greater than the amount another firm might charge. Research products and services provided to the Trust include research reports on particular industries and companies, economic surveys and analyses, recommendations as to specific securities and other products or services (e.g., quotation equipment and computer related costs and expenses) providing lawful and appropriate assistance to the subadviser and its affiliates in the performance their decision-making responsibilities.

Each year, the subadviser will consider the amount and nature of the research products and services provided by other brokers as well as the extent to which such products and services are relied upon, and attempt to allocate a portion of the brokerage business of their clients, such as the Trust, on the basis of such considerations. In addition, brokers sometimes suggest a level of business they would like to receive in return for the various services they provide. Actual brokerage business received by any broker may be less than the suggested allocations, but can (and often does) exceed the suggestions, because total brokerage is allocated on the basis of all the considerations described above. In no instance is a broker excluded from receiving business because it has not been identified as providing research services. As permitted by Section 28(e), the investment information received from other brokers may be used by the investment adviser (and its affiliates) in servicing all its accounts and not all such information may be used by the subadviser, in its capacity as the subadviser, in connection with the Trust. Nonetheless, the Trust believes that such investment information provides the Trust with benefits by supplementing the research otherwise available to the Trust.

In certain instances there may be securities that are suitable for a Fund's portfolio as well as for that of another Fund or one or more of the other clients of the subadviser. Investment decisions for a Fund and for the subadviser's other clients are made with a view to achieving their respective investment objectives. It may develop that a particular security is bought or sold for only one client even though it might be held by, or bought or sold for, other clients. Likewise, a particular security may be bought for one or more clients when one or more other clients are selling that same security. Some simultaneous transactions are inevitable when several clients receive investment advice from the same investment adviser, particularly when the same security is suitable for the investment objectives of more than one client. When two or more clients are simultaneously engaged in the purchase or sale of the same security, the securities are allocated among clients in a manner believed to be equitable to each. It is recognized that in some cases this system could have a detrimental effect on the price or volume of the security in a particular transaction as far as a Fund is concerned. The Trust believes that over time its ability to participate in volume transactions will produce better executions for the Funds. When appropriate, orders for the account of the Funds are combined with orders for other investment companies or other clients advised by the subadviser, including accounts (such as investment limited partnerships) in which the investment adviser or affiliated or associated persons of the subadviser are investors or have a financial interest, in order to obtain a more favorable commission rate. When the same security is purchased for a Fund and one or more other funds or other clients on the same day, each party pays the average price and commissions paid are allocated in direct proportion to the number of shares purchased.

The Trust has implemented, and the Board of Trustees has approved, policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent (i) the adviser's and/or subadviser's personnel responsible for the selection of broker-dealers to effect fund portfolio securities transactions from taking into account, in making those decisions, broker-dealer's promotion or sales efforts, and (ii) the Trust, its adviser and distributor from entering into any agreement or other understanding under which the Funds' direct brokerage transactions or revenue generated by those transactions to a broker-dealer to pay for distribution of fund shares. These policies and procedures are designed to prevent the Trust from entering into informal arrangements to direct portfolio securities transactions to a particular broker.

For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2005 and 2006, brokerage commissions paid by the Trust on portfolio transactions totaled $855,154, $235,961 and $145,084, respectively. Brokerage commissions of $56,330 paid during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, were paid on portfolio transactions aggregating $42,483,362 executed by brokers who provided research and other statistical information.

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DISCLOSURE OF FUND HOLDINGS

The Trustees of the Phoenix Funds have adopted policies with respect to the disclosure of the Funds' portfolio holdings by the Funds, Phoenix (generally, the Funds' investment adviser), or their affiliates. These policies provide that the Funds' portfolio holdings information generally may not be disclosed to any party prior to the information becoming public. Certain limited exceptions are described below. Additionally, the Funds' policies prohibit Phoenix and the Funds' other service providers from entering into any agreement to disclose Fund portfolio holdings in exchange for any form of compensation or consideration. These policies apply to disclosures to all categories of persons, including individual investors, institutional investors, intermediaries who sell shares of the Fund, third parties providing services to the Funds (accounting agent, print vendors, etc.), rating and ranking organizations (Lipper, Morningstar, etc.) and affiliated persons of the Funds.

The Board of Trustees has delegated to the Holdings Disclosure Committee (the "HDC") the authority to make decisions regarding requests for information on portfolio holdings prior to public disclosure. The HDC will authorize the disclosure of portfolio holdings only if it determines such disclosure to be in the best interests of Fund shareholders. The HDC is composed of the Funds' Compliance Officer, and officers of the Funds' advisers and principal underwriter representing the areas of portfolio management, fund control, institutional marketing, retail marketing, and distribution.

The Funds' Compliance Officer is responsible for monitoring the use of portfolio holdings information, for the Funds' compliance with these policies and for providing regular reports (at least quarterly) to the Board of Trustees regarding their compliance, including information with respect to any potential conflicts of interest between the interests of Fund shareholders and those of Phoenix and its affiliates identified during the reporting period and how such conflicts were resolved.

PUBLIC DISCLOSURES

In accordance with rules established by the SEC, each Fund sends semiannual and annual reports to shareholders that contain a full listing of portfolio holdings as of the second and fourth fiscal quarters, respectively, within 60 days of quarter end. The Funds also disclose complete portfolio holdings as of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters on Form N-Q, which is filed with the SEC within 60 days of quarter end. The Funds' shareholder reports are available on Phoenix's Web sites at www.PhoenixFunds.com or www.PhoenixInvestments.com. Additionally, each Fund provides its top 10 holdings and summary composition data derived from portfolio holdings information on Phoenix's Web sites. This information is posted to the Web sites at the end of each month with respect to the top 10 holdings, and at the end of each quarter with respect to summary composition information, generally within 10 business days. This information will be available on the Web sites until full portfolio holdings information becomes publicly available as described above. The Funds also provide publicly-available portfolio holdings information directly to ratings agencies, the frequency and timing of which is determined under the terms of the contractual arrangements with such agencies.

OTHER DISCLOSURES

The HDC may authorize the disclosure of non-public portfolio holdings information under certain limited circumstances. The Funds' policies provide that non-public disclosures of a Fund's portfolio holdings may only be made if
(i) the Fund has a legitimate business purpose for making such disclosure, and
(ii) the party receiving the non-public information enters into a confidentiality agreement, which includes a duty not to trade on the non-public information. The HDC will consider any actual or potential conflicts of interest between Phoenix and its mutual fund shareholders and will act in the best interest of the Funds' shareholders with respect to any such disclosure of portfolio holdings information. If a potential conflict can be resolved in a manner that does not present detrimental effects to Fund shareholders, the HDC may authorize release of portfolio holdings information. Conversely, if the potential conflict cannot be resolved in a manner that does not present detrimental effects to Fund shareholders, the HDC will not authorize such release.

ONGOING ARRANGEMENTS TO DISCLOSE PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

As previously authorized by the Funds' Board of Trustees and/or the Funds' executive officers, the Funds periodically disclose non-public portfolio holdings on a confidential basis to various service providers that require such information in order to assist the Funds in their day-to-day operations, as well as public information to certain ratings organizations. In addition to Phoenix and its affiliates, these entities are described in the following table. The table also includes information as to the timing of these entities receiving the portfolio holdings information from the Funds.

NON-PUBLIC PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION

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                                                                                               TIMING OF RELEASE OF
          TYPE OF SERVICE PROVIDER                  NAME OF SERVICE PROVIDER             PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
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Adviser                                     Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc.        Daily
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Subadviser (Bond and Earnings Driven        Seneca Capital Management LLC           Daily
Growth Funds)
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                                                                                               TIMING OF RELEASE OF
          TYPE OF SERVICE PROVIDER                  NAME OF SERVICE PROVIDER             PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
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Subadviser (Growth Opportunities Fund)      Turner Investment Partners, Inc.        Daily
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Distributor                                 Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation     Daily
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Custodian (Bond and Earnings Driven         State Street Bank and Trust Company     Daily
Growth Funds)
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Custodian (Growth Opportunities Fund)       PFPC Trust Company                      Daily
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Sub-Financial Agent                         PFPC Inc.                               Daily
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Independent Registered Public Accounting    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP              Annual Reporting Period: within 15
Firm                                                                                business days of end of reporting period
                                                                                    Semiannual Reporting Period: within 31
                                                                                    business days of end of reporting period
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Typesetting Firm for Financial Reports      GCom Solutions                          Monthly on first business day following
and Forms N-Q                                                                       month end
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Printer for Financial Reports               V.G. Reed & Sons                        Annual and Semiannual Reporting Period:
                                                                                    within 45 days after end of reporting
                                                                                    period
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Proxy Voting Service                        Institutional Shareholder Services      Twice weekly on an ongoing basis
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Intermediary Selling Shares of the Fund     Merrill Lynch                           Quarterly within 10 days of quarter end
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Third-Party Class B Share Financer          SG Constellation LLC                    Weekly based on prior week end
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PUBLIC PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION

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                                                                                              TIMING OF RELEASE OF
TYPE OF SERVICE PROVIDER                    NAME OF SERVICE PROVIDER                     PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
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Portfolio Redistribution Firms              Bloomberg, Standard & Poor's and        Quarterly, 60 days after fiscal
                                            Thompson Financial Services             quarter end
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Rating Agencies                             Lipper Inc. and Morningstar             Quarterly, 60 days after quarter end
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These service providers are required to keep all non-public information confidential and are prohibited from trading based on the information or otherwise using the information except as necessary in providing services to the Funds.

There is no guarantee that the Funds' policies on use and dissemination of holdings information will protect the Funds from the potential misuse of holdings by individuals or firms in possession of such information.

SERVICES OF THE ADVISER AND SUBADVISERS

THE ADVISER

The investment adviser to each of the Funds is Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. ("PIC" or "Adviser"), which is located at 56 Prospect Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06115-0480. PIC was originally organized in 1932 as John P. Chase, Inc. PIC acts as the investment adviser for over 60 mutual funds and as adviser to institutional clients. As of September 30, 2006, PIC had approximately $28.0 billion in assets under management.

All of the outstanding stock of PIC is owned by PEPCO, which acts as Distributor and Financial Agent for the Trust and is a subsidiary of Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. ("PXP"). PXP is the investment management subsidiary of The Phoenix Companies, Inc. ("PNX") of Hartford, Connecticut who is the sole shareholder of PXP. PNX is a leading provider of wealth management products and services to individuals and businesses. The principal offices of PNX and PEPCO are located at One American Row, Hartford, Connecticut 06102.

PXP has served investors for over 70 years. As of September 30, 2006, PXP had approximately $57.0 billion in assets under management. PXP's money management is provided by affiliated investment advisers, as well as through subadvisory arrangements with outside managers, each specializing in particular investment styles and asset classes.

As compensation for its services to the Bond and Earnings Driven Growth Funds, the Adviser receives a fee, which is accrued daily against the value of each Fund's net assets and paid monthly at the following rates:

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Bond Fund 0.50% Earnings Driven Growth Fund 0.80%

The Adviser has contractually agreed to limit the Funds' total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses) through January 31, 2008 so that expenses do not exceed, on an annualized basis, the following. The adviser will not seek to recapture any operating expenses reimbursed under this arrangement unless authorized to do so by the Board of Trustees.

FUND                            CLASS I     CLASS A     CLASS B     CLASS C
----                            -------     -------     -------     -------
Bond Fund                        0.90%       1.15%       1.90%        1.90%
Earnings Driven Growth Fund      1.20%       1.45%       2.20%        2.20%

As compensation for its services to the Growth Opportunities Fund, the Adviser receives a fee, which is accrued daily against the value of the Fund's net assets and paid monthly at the following rates:

                                                   $1 BILLION
                            FIRST $1 BILLION   THROUGH 2 BILLION    $2+ BILLION
                            ----------------   -----------------    -----------
Growth Opportunities Fund         0.75%              0.70%             0.65%

The Adviser has contractually agreed to limit the Fund's total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses) through May 31, 2008, so that such expenses do not exceed, on an annualized basis, the following. The adviser will not seek to recapture any operating expenses reimbursed under this arrangement unless authorized to do so by the Board of Trustees.

           FUND                  CLASS A            CLASS C
           ----                  -------            -------
Growth Opportunities Fund         1.25%              2.00%

The Adviser may discontinue or modify any such waivers or reimbursements it may provide in the future at its discretion.

THE SUBADVISERS

Seneca Capital Management LLC ("Seneca" or Subadviser") is the Subadviser to the Bond and Earnings Driven Growth Funds and is located at 909 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California 94133. Seneca acts as subadviser to six mutual funds and as investment adviser to institutions and individuals. As of September 30, 2006, Seneca had approximately $11.5 billion in assets under management.

The Subadvisory Agreement provides that the adviser, PIC, will delegate to Seneca the performance of certain of its investment management services under the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Bond Fund and the Earnings Driven Growth Fund. Seneca will furnish at is own expense the office facilities and personnel necessary to perform such services.

For its services as Subadviser of the Bond Fund and Earnings Driven Growth Fund, Seneca is entitled to a fee that is accrued daily against the value of each Fund's net assets, payable monthly, at the following annual rates:

Bond Fund 0.25% Earnings Driven Growth Fund 0.40%

Turner Investment Partners, Inc. ("Turner") is the Subadviser to the Growth Opportunities Fund and is located at 1205 Westlakes Drive, Suite 100, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312. Turner is a professional investment management firm founded in March 1990. Turner has provided investment advisory services to investment companies since 1992. As of September 30, 2006, Turner had approximately $20.5 billion in assets under management.

The Subadvisory Agreement provides that the adviser, PIC, will delegate to Turner the performance of certain of its investment management services under the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Growth Opportunities Fund. Turner will furnish at is own expense the office facilities and personnel necessary to perform such services.

For its services as Subadviser of the Growth Opportunities Fund, Turner is entitled to the following fees that are accrued daily against the value of the Fund's net assets, payable monthly, at the following annual rates:

                                                  $1+ BILLION
                            FIRST $1 BILLION   THROUGH $2 BILLION    $2+ BILLION
                            ----------------   ------------------    -----------
Growth Opportunities Fund        0.375%               0.35%            0.325%

Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, PIC is not liable to the Trust or any shareholder for any error of judgment or mistake of law or any loss suffered by the Trust or any shareholder in connection with the Investment Advisory Agreement, except a loss resulting from PIC's willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of duty. Under the Subadvisory Agreement, Seneca is not liable for actions taken in its best professional judgment, in good faith and believed by it to be authorized, provided such actions are not in breach of the Funds' investment objectives, policies and restrictions or the result of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or breach of duty or obligations.

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The Investment Advisory Agreement may be modified or amended only with the approval of the holders of a majority of the applicable Fund's outstanding shares and by a vote of the majority of the Trustees who are not "interested persons" (as defined in the 1940 Act) (the "Independent Trustees"). The Subadvisory Agreements may be amended at any time by written agreement among the Subadviser, the Adviser and the Trust, except that any changes to the duties of and fees payable to the Subadviser will also be subject to the approval of the Trustees and a majority of the applicable Fund's outstanding shares. Unless terminated, the Investment Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements continue in full force and effect as long as each is approved annually by a majority vote of the Trustees or by a vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the applicable Fund, but in either event it also must be approved by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Investment Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements may be terminated without penalty by any party upon 60 days written notice and automatically terminates in the event of its assignment. In the event of termination, or at the request of PIC, the Trust and the Funds will eliminate all reference to "Phoenix" from their names. Upon such request, PIC has agreed to submit the question of continuing the Investment Advisory Agreement to a vote of the shareholders of the Trust.

In the management of the Trust and their other accounts, the Subadviser allocates investment opportunities to all accounts for which they are, in the Subadviser's judgment, appropriate, subject to the availability of cash in any particular account and the final decision of the individual or individuals in charge of such accounts. Where market supply is inadequate for a distribution to all such accounts, securities are generally allocated in proportion to net assets. In some cases this procedure may have an adverse effect on the price or volume of the security as far as the Funds are concerned. (See also "Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage.")

Each Fund bears all expenses of its own operation (subject to the expense limitations described above), which expenses include: (i) fees and expenses of any investment adviser or administrator of the Fund; (ii) organization expenses of the Trust; (iii) fees and expenses incurred by the Trust in connection with membership in investment company organizations; (iv) brokers' commissions; (v) payment for portfolio pricing services to a pricing agent, if any; (vi) legal, accounting or auditing expenses; (vii) interest, insurance premiums, taxes or governmental fees; (viii) fees and expenses of the transfer agent of the Trust;
(ix) the cost of preparing stock certificates or any other expenses, including, without limitation, clerical expenses of issue, redemption or repurchase of shares of the Fund; (x) the expenses of and fees for registering or qualifying shares of the Funds for sale and of maintaining the registration of the Funds;
(xi) a portion of the fees and expenses of Trustees who are not affiliated with the Adviser or Subadviser; (xii) the cost of preparing and distributing reports and notices to existing shareholders, the SEC and other regulatory authorities;
(xiii) fees or disbursements of custodians of the Funds' assets, including expenses incurred in the performance of any obligations enumerated by the Agreement and Declaration of Trust or Bylaws of the Trust insofar as they govern agreements with any such custodian; (xiv) costs in connection with annual or special meetings of shareholders, including proxy material preparation, printing and mailing; (xv) litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Trust's business; and (xvi) distribution fees and service fees applicable to each class of shares.

Each Fund's Investment Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements provide that the Adviser and Subadviser may render similar services to others so long as the services provided thereunder are not impaired thereby.

For services to the Trust during the fiscal years ended September, 2004, 2005 and 2006, the Adviser received fees of $1,410,474, $989,641 and $847,287, respectively, under the investment advisory agreements in effect. Of these totals, the Adviser received fees from each Fund as follows:

                                       2004           2005         2006
                                       ----           ----         ----
Bond Fund                          $  382,004      $376,469       $385,870
Earnings Driven Growth Fund         1,028,470       613,172        389,570
Growth Opportunities Fund                 N/A           N/A         71,847*

Total subadvisory fees paid by PIC to each of the Subadvisers for managing the Funds for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2005 and 2006 were:

                                       2004         2005           2006
                                       ----         ----           ----
Bond Fund                           $191,002      $188,235       $192,296
Earnings Driven Growth Fund          514,235       306,586        194,785
Growth Opportunities Fund                N/A           N/A          8,355

*Includes amounts paid to the fund's former adviser prior to the reorganization into Growth Opportunities Fund on June 9, 2006.

The Trust, its Adviser, Subadvisers and Distributor have each adopted a Code of Ethics pursuant to Rule 17-j1 under the 1940 Act. Personnel subject to the Codes of Ethics may purchase and sell securities for their personal accounts, including securities that may be purchased, sold or held by the Funds, subject to certain restrictions and conditions. Generally, personal securities transactions are subject to preclearance procedures, reporting requirements and holding period rules. The Codes also restrict personal securities transactions in private placements, initial public offerings and securities in which the Funds have a

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pending order. The Trust has also adopted a Senior Management Code of Ethics as required by Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES' CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT

BOND FUND AND EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees approving the investment advisory and subadvisory agreements is available in the Funds' 2005 semiannual report, covering the period October 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees approving the investment advisory and subadvisory agreements is available in the Funds' 2006 annual report, covering the period October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.

DESCRIPTION OF PROXY VOTING POLICY

The Trust has adopted on behalf of the Funds a Statement of Policy with Respect to Proxy Voting (the "Policy") stating the Trust's intention to exercise stock ownership rights with respect to portfolio securities in a manner that is reasonably anticipated to further the best economic interests of shareholders of the Funds. The Funds have committed to analyze and vote all proxies that are likely to have financial implications, and where appropriate, to participate in corporate governance, shareholder proposals, management communications and legal proceedings. The Funds must also identify potential or actual conflicts of interest in voting proxies and must address any such conflict of interest in accordance with the Policy.

The Policy stipulates that the Funds' Adviser will vote proxies or delegate such responsibility to a Subadviser. The Adviser or Subadvisers will vote proxies in accordance with this Policy, or its own policies and procedures, which in no event will conflict with the Trust's Policy. Any Adviser or Subadviser may engage a qualified, independent organization to vote proxies on its behalf (a "delegate"). Matters that may affect substantially the rights and privileges of the holders of securities to be voted will be analyzed and voted on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration such relevant factors as enumerated in the Policy. The views of management of a portfolio company will be considered.

The Policy specifies certain factors that will be considered when analyzing and voting proxies on certain issues, including, but not limited to:

o Corporate Governance Matters--tax and economic benefits of changes in the state of incorporation; dilution or improved accountability associated with anti-takeover provisions such as staggered boards, poison pills and supermajority provisions.

o Changes to Capital Structure--dilution or improved accountability associated with such changes.

o Stock Option and Other Management Compensation Issues--executive pay and spending on perquisites, particularly in conjunction with sub-par performance and employee layoffs.

o Social and Corporate Responsibility Issues--the Adviser or Subadvisers will generally vote against shareholder social and environmental issue proposals.

The Funds and their delegates seek to avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest of Fund shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the Adviser, Subadvisers, delegate, principal underwriter, or any affiliated person of the Funds, on the other hand. Depending on the type and materiality, any conflicts of interest will be handled by (i) relying on the recommendations of an established, independent third party proxy voting vendor; (ii) voting pursuant to the recommendation of the delegate; (iii) abstaining; or (iv) where two or more delegates provide conflicting requests, voting shares in proportion to the assets under management of each delegate. The Policy requires each Adviser, Subadviser or delegate to notify the President of the Trust of any actual or potential conflict of interest. No Adviser, Subadviser or delegate may waive any conflict of interest or vote any conflicted proxies without the prior written approval of the Board of Trustees or the President of the Trust.

The Policy further imposes certain record keeping and reporting requirements on each Adviser, Subadviser or delegate. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ending June 30, is available free of charge by calling, toll-free, (800) 243-1574, or on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

COMPENSATION OF PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF SENECA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC (SUBADVISER TO THE BOND FUND AND EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND)

Seneca Capital Management LLC ("Seneca") believes that the firm's compensation program is adequate and competitive to attract and retain high-caliber investment professionals. Investment professionals at Seneca receive a competitive base salary, an incentive bonus opportunity and a benefits package.

Following is a more detailed description of the compensation structure of Seneca's portfolio managers.

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Base Salary. Each portfolio manager is paid a fixed base salary, which is determined by Seneca and is designed to be competitive in light of the individual's experience and responsibilities.

Incentive Bonus. Bonus payments are based on a number of factors including the profitability of Seneca and the portfolio team member's long-term contributions to the firm. Seneca's principles emphasize teamwork and a focus on client needs, and bonuses are structured to emphasize those principles. All full-time employees of Seneca participate in the annual bonus program. Bonuses are not linked to the volume of assets managed or to measurements of relative or absolute investment returns. Bonus payments are generally determined based on considerations of Seneca's working capital requirements and on estimated tax liabilities.

The Compensation Committee has discretion over the measurement of the components.

Other Benefits. Portfolio managers are also eligible to participate in broad-based plans offered generally to the firm's employees, including 401(k), health and other employee benefit plans.

COMPENSATION OF PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF TURNER INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
(SUBADVISER TO THE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND)

Turner's investment professionals receive a base salary commensurate with their level of experience. Turner's goal is to maintain competitive base salaries through review of industry standards, market conditions, and salary surveys. Bonus compensation, which is a multiple of base salary, is computed annually based on the one year performance of each individual's sector and portfolio management assignments relative to appropriate market benchmarks. In addition, each employee is eligible for equity ownership and equity owners share the firm's profits. Most of the members of the investment team and all portfolio managers are equity owners of Turner.

The objective performance criteria noted above accounts for 90% of the bonus calculation. The remaining 10% is based upon subjective, "good will" factors including teamwork, interpersonal relations, the individuals contribution to the overall success of the firm, media and client relations, presentation skills, and professional development. Portfolio managers/analysts are reviewed on an annual basis. The Chief Investment Officer of Turner is responsible for setting base salaries, bonus targets, and making all subjective judgments related to an investment professionals compensation. The Chief Investment Officer is also responsible for identifying investment professionals that should be considered for equity ownership on an annual basis.

OTHER ACCOUNTS MANAGED BY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

There may be certain inherent conflicts of interest that arise in connection with the portfolio managers' management of the Fund's investments and the investments of any other accounts they manage. Such conflicts could arise from the aggregation of orders for all accounts managed by a particular portfolio manager, the allocation of purchases across all such accounts, the allocation of IPOs and any soft dollar arrangements that the Adviser may have in place that could benefit the Fund and/or such other accounts. The Board of Trustees has adopted on behalf of the Fund policies and procedures designed to address any such conflicts of interest to ensure that all transactions are executed in the best interest of the Fund's shareholders. The Adviser is required to certify its compliance with these procedures to the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis. There have been no material compliance issues with respect to any of these policies and procedures during the Fund's most recent fiscal year. Additionally, there are no material conflicts of interest between the investment strategy of the Fund and the investment strategy of other accounts managed by portfolio managers since portfolio managers generally manage funds and other accounts having similar investment strategies.

The following table provides information as of September 30, 2006 regarding any other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and portfolio management team members for the Fund as named in the prospectus. As noted in the table, the portfolio managers managing the Fund may also manage or be members of management teams for other mutual funds within the Phoenix Fund complex or other similar accounts.

                         NUMBER OF AND TOTAL   NUMBER OF AND TOTAL ASSETS   NUMBER OF AND TOTAL
                        ASSETS OF REGISTERED   OF OTHER POOLED INVESTMENT     ASSETS OF OTHER
PORTFOLIO MANAGER       INVESTMENT COMPANIES         VEHICLES(PIVS)               ACCOUNTS
-----------------       --------------------         --------------               --------

Al Alaimo                 5/$491.0 million          1/$131.6 million         186/$5.8 billion
Robert Bishop             2/$276.0 million          1/$131.6 million         129/$1.5 billion
Andrew Chow               2/$276.0 million          1/$131.6 million         135/$4.7 billion
Fran Gillin Cooley         5/335.0 million                 0                 56/$147.0 million
Doug Couden                5/335.0 million                 0                 56/$147.0 million
Albert Gutierrez          6/$540.0 million          1/$131.6 million         187/$5.8 billion
Robb J. Parlanti          8/$751.0 million         27/$863.0 million          48/$4.6 billion
Robert E. Turner          27/$5.1* billion          47/$1.2 billion           93/$8.4 billion
Mark Turner               13/$2.2** billion        31/$961.0 million          66/$6.7 billion

Note: Registered Investment Companies include all open and closed-end mutual funds. Pooled Investment Vehicles (PIVs) include, but are not limited to, securities of issuers exempt from registration under Section 3(c) of the Investment

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Company Act of 1940, such as private placements and hedge funds. Other accounts would include, but are not limited to, individual managed accounts, separate accounts, institutional accounts, pension funds, collateralized bond obligations, and collateralized debt obligations.

* Mr. Robert Turner is Portfolio Manager for two registered investment companies which have a performance based fee. The value of the funds as of September 30, 2006 was $797.0 million.

** Mr. Mark Turner is Portfolio Manager for one registered investment company which has a performance based fee. The value of that fund on September 30, 2006 was $759.0 million.

OWNERSHIP OF FUND SECURITIES BY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

The following chart sets forth the dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by each portfolio manager in the Fund described in the Fund's prospectus that he or she manages as of September 30, 2006:

                                                                           DOLLAR RANGE OF EQUITY SECURITIES
PORTFOLIO MANAGER                         FUND MANAGED                     BENEFICIALLY OWNED IN FUND MANAGED
-----------------                         ------------                     ----------------------------------

Al Alaimo                                  Bond Fund                                      None
Robert Bishop                              Bond Fund                                      None
Andrew Chow                                Bond Fund                                      None
Fran Gillin Cooley                Earnings Driven Growth Fund                             None
Doug Couden                       Earnings Driven Growth Fund                             None
Albert Gutierrez                           Bond Fund                                      None
Robb J. Parlanti                   Growth Opportunities Fund                      $100,001 - $500,000
Mark Turner                        Growth Opportunities Fund                              None
Robert E. Turner                   Growth Opportunities Fund                        $500,000 & over

NET ASSET VALUE

Under the 1940 Act, the Trustees are responsible for determining in good faith the fair value of securities of the Funds. The net asset value per share of each class of each Fund is determined once daily, Monday through Friday as of the close of trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 P.M. New York City time) on each day the Trust is "open for business" (as defined in the Prospectus). A Fund need not determine its net asset value on any day during which its shares were not tendered for redemption and the Trust did not receive any order to purchase or sell shares of that Fund. In accordance with procedures approved by the Trustees, the net asset value per share of each class of each Fund is calculated by determining the value of the net assets attributable to each class of that Fund and dividing by the number of outstanding shares of that class. The NYSE is not open for trading on weekends or on the following observed national 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.

The public offering price per share of a class of a Fund is the net asset value per share of that class of that Fund next determined after receipt of an order. Orders for shares that have been received by the Trust or the Transfer Agent before the close of regular trading of the NYSE are confirmed at the offering price effective at the close of regular trading of the NYSE on that day, while orders received subsequent to the close of regular trading of the NYSE will be confirmed at the offering price effective at the close of regular trading of the NYSE on the next day on which the net asset value is calculated.

Bonds and other fixed-income securities (other than short-term obligations but including listed issues) in a Fund's portfolio are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a pricing service that uses both dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques that take into account appropriate factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data, without exclusive reliance upon quoted prices or exchange or over-the-counter prices, when such valuations are believed to reflect the fair value of such securities.

In determining the net asset value, unlisted securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last reported sales price or, if no sales are reported or such pricing is not provided, the mean between the most recent bid and asked prices. Securities, options on securities, futures contracts and options thereon that are listed or admitted to trading on a national exchange, are valued at their last sale on such exchange prior to the time of determining net asset value; or if no sales are reported on such exchange on that day, at the mean between the most recent bid and asked price. Securities listed on more than one exchange shall be valued on the exchange the security is most extensively traded. Quotations of foreign securities in foreign currency will be converted to U.S. Dollar equivalents using foreign exchange quotations received from independent dealers. Short-term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less will be valued at amortized cost, as the Trustees have determined that amortized cost is their fair market value. Certain debt securities for which daily market quotations are not available may be valued, pursuant to guidelines established by the Trustees, with reference to fixed income securities whose prices are more readily obtainable and whose durations are comparable to the securities being valued. Subject to the foregoing, other securities for which market quotations are not readily available will be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Trustees.

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For purposes of determining the net asset value of the Funds' shares, options transactions will be treated as follows: When a Fund sells an option, an amount equal to the premium received by that Fund will be included in that Fund's accounts as an asset and a deferred liability will be created in the amount of the option. The amount of the liability will be marked to the market to reflect the current market value of the option. If the option expires or if that Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, that Fund will realize a gain (or a loss if the cost of the closing purchase exceeds the premium received), and the related liability will be extinguished. If a call option contract sold by a Fund is exercised, that Fund will realize the gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security and the sale proceeds will be increased by the premium originally received.

HOW TO BUY SHARES

For Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares, the minimum initial investment is $500 and the minimum subsequent investment is $25. For Class I Shares, the minimum initial investment is $100,000 and there is no subsequent minimum investment. However, both the minimum initial and subsequent investment amounts are $25 for investments pursuant to the "Systematic Purchase" plan, a bank draft investing program administered by the Distributor, or pursuant to the Systematic Exchange privilege or for an individual retirement account (IRA). In addition, there are no subsequent minimum investment amounts in connection with the reinvestment of dividend or capital gain distributions. For purchases of Class I Shares by private clients of the Adviser, subadviser and their affiliates, or through certain wrap programs with which the Distributor has an arrangement, the minimum initial investment is waived. Completed applications for the purchase of shares should be mailed to: Phoenix Funds, c/o State Street Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 8301, Boston, MA 02266-8301.

The Trust has authorized one or more brokers to accept on its behalf purchase and redemption orders. Such brokers are authorized to designate other intermediaries to accept purchase and redemption orders on the Trust's behalf. The Trust will be deemed to have received a purchase or redemption order when an authorized broker or, if applicable, a broker's authorized designee, accepts the order. Customer orders will be priced at the Funds' net asset values next computed after they are received by an authorized broker or the broker's authorized designee.

ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS

Shares may be purchased from investment dealers at a price equal to their net asset value per share, plus a sales charge which, at the election of the purchaser, may be imposed either (i) at the time of the purchase (the "initial sales charge alternative") or (ii) on a contingent deferred basis (the "deferred sales charge alternative"). Each Fund, (except for Growth Opportunities Fund), also offers one class of shares (Class I Shares) that may be purchased by certain institutional investors at a price equal to their net asset value per share. Orders received by dealers prior to the close of trading on the NYSE are confirmed at the offering price effective at that time, provided the order is received by the Distributor prior to its close of business.

The alternative purchase arrangements permit an investor to choose the method of purchasing shares that is more beneficial given the amount of the purchase, the length of time the investor expects to hold the shares, whether the investor wishes to receive distributions in cash or to reinvest them in additional shares of the Funds, and other circumstances. Investors should consider whether, during the anticipated life of their investment in the Trust, the accumulated continuing distribution and services fees and contingent deferred sales charges ("CDSC") on Class B Shares or Class C Shares would be less than the initial sales charge and accumulated distribution and services fees on Class A Shares purchased at the same time.

Dividends paid by the Funds, if any, with respect to each class of shares will be calculated in the same manner at the same time on the same day, except that fees such as higher distribution and service fees relating to each class of shares will be borne exclusively by that class. (See "Dividends, Distributions and Taxes" in this SAI.)

CLASS A SHARES

Class A Shares incur a sales charge when they are purchased and enjoy the benefit of not being subject to any sales charge when they are redeemed, except that a 1% deferred sales charge may apply to shares purchased on which a finder's fee has been paid if redeemed within one year of purchase. The one-year period begins on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the purchase was made. Such deferred sales charge may be waived under certain conditions as determined by the Distributor. Class A Shares are subject to ongoing service fees at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Trust's aggregate average daily net assets attributable to the Class A Shares. In addition, certain purchases of Class A Shares qualify for reduced initial sales charges and, as previously noted, existing shareholders of the Predecessor Fund who became shareholders of the Growth Opportunities Fund through the reorganization will receive Class A Shares of the Growth Opportunities Fund in exchange for their shares of the Predecessor Fund and will not be required to pay a sales load for new purchases of Class A Shares of the Growth Opportunities Fund.

CLASS B SHARES (BOND FUND AND EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND ONLY)

Class B Shares do not incur a sales charge when they are purchased, but they are subject to a sales charge if they are redeemed within five years of purchase. The deferred sales charge may be waived in connection with certain qualifying redemptions. (See the "Class B Shares and Class C Shares -- Waiver of Sales Charges" section of this SAI.)

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Class B Shares are subject to ongoing distribution and service fees at an annual rate of up to 1.00% of the Fund's aggregate average daily net assets attributable to the Class B Shares. Class B Shares enjoy the benefit of permitting all of the investor's dollars to work from the time the investment is made. The higher ongoing distribution and service fees paid by Class B Shares will cause such shares to have a higher expense ratio and to pay lower dividends, to the extent any dividends are paid, than those related to Class A Shares. Class B Shares will automatically convert to Class A Shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the shareholder's order to purchase was accepted. The purpose of the conversion feature is to relieve the holders of the Class B Shares that have been outstanding for a period of time sufficient for the Distributor to have been compensated for distribution expenses related to the Class B Shares from most of the burden of such distribution related expenses.

Class B Shares include all shares purchased pursuant to the deferred sales charge alternative which have been outstanding for less than the period ending eight years after the end of the month in which the shares were issued. At the end of this period, Class B Shares will automatically convert to Class A Shares and will no longer be subject to the higher distribution and service fees. Such conversion will be on the basis of the relative net asset value of the two classes without the imposition of any sales load, fee or other charge.

For purposes of conversion to Class A Shares, shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions paid in respect of Class B Shares in a shareholder's account will be considered to be held in a separate subaccount. Each time any Class B Shares in the shareholder's Trust account (other than those in the subaccount) convert to Class A Shares, a pro rata portion of the Class B Shares in the subaccount will also convert to Class A Shares.

CLASS C SHARES

Class C Shares are purchased without an initial sales charge but are subject to a deferred sales charge if redeemed within one year of purchase. The deferred sales charge may be waived in connection with certain qualifying redemptions. Shares issued in conjunction with the automatic reinvestment of income distributions and capital gain distributions are not subject to any sales charges. Class C Shares are subject to ongoing distribution and service fees of up to 1.00% of the Funds' aggregate average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares.

CLASS I SHARES (BOND FUND AND EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND ONLY)

Class I Shares are offered without any sales charges to institutional investors, such as pension and profit sharing plans, other employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations and corporations who purchase the minimum amounts; to private clients of the Adviser, subadviser and their affiliates; or through certain wrap programs with which the Distributor has an arrangement.

CLASS A SHARES--REDUCED INITIAL SALES CHARGES

Investors choosing Class A Shares may be entitled to reduced sales charges. The ways in which sales charges may be avoided or reduced are described below. Investors buying Class A Shares on which a finder's fee has been paid may incur a 1% deferred sales charge if they redeem their shares within one year of purchase. The one-year period begins on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the purchase was made. Such deferred sales charge may be waived under certain conditions as determined by the Distributor.

QUALIFIED PURCHASERS. If you fall within any one of the following categories, you will not have to pay a sales charge on your purchase of Class A Shares: (1) trustee, director or officer of the Phoenix Funds or any other mutual fund advised, subadvised or distributed by the Adviser, Distributor or any of their corporate affiliates; (2) any director or officer, or any full-time employee or sales representative (for at least 90 days), of the Adviser, Subadviser (if any) or Distributor; (3) any private client of an Adviser or Subadviser to any Phoenix Fund; (4) registered representatives and employees of securities dealers with whom Distributor has sales agreements; (5) any qualified retirement plan exclusively for persons described above; (6) any officer, director or employee of a corporate affiliate of the Adviser or Distributor; (7) any spouse, child, parent, grandparent, brother or sister of any person named in (1), (2), (4) or
(6) above; (8) employee benefit plans for employees of the Adviser, Distributor and/or their corporate affiliates; (9) any employee or agent who retires from PNX, the Distributor and/or their corporate affiliates; (10) any account held in the name of a qualified employee benefit plan, endowment fund or foundation if, on the date of the initial investment, the plan, fund or foundation has assets of $10,000,000 or more or at least 100 eligible employees; (11) any person with a direct rollover transfer of shares from an established Phoenix Fund or qualified plan; (12) any Phoenix Life Insurance Company (or affiliate) separate account which funds group annuity contracts offered to qualified employee benefit plans; (13) any state, county, city, department, authority or similar agency prohibited by law from paying a sales charge; (14) any unallocated account held by a third party administrator, registered investment adviser, trust company, or bank trust department which exercises discretionary authority and holds the account in a fiduciary, agency, custodial or similar capacity, if in the aggregate of such accounts held by such entity equal or exceed $1,000,000; (15) any deferred compensation plan established for the benefit of any Phoenix Fund trustee or director; provided that sales to persons listed in
(1) through (15) above are made upon the written assurance of the purchaser that the purchase is made for investment purposes and that the shares so acquired will not be resold except to the Fund; (16) purchasers of Class A Shares bought through investment advisers and financial planners who charge an advisory, consulting or other fee for their services and buy shares for their own accounts or the accounts of their clients; (17) retirement plans and deferred compensation plans and trusts used to fund those plans (including, for example, plans qualified or

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created under sections 401(a), 403(b) or 457 of the Internal Revenue Code), and "rabbi trusts" that buy shares for their own accounts, in each case if those purchases are made through a broker or agent or other financial intermediary that has made special arrangements with the Distributor for such purchases; (18) 401(k) participants in the Merrill Lynch Daily K Plan (the "Plan") if the Plan has at least $3 million in assets or 500 or more eligible employees; or (19) clients of investment advisors or financial planners who buy shares for their own accounts but only if their accounts are linked to a master account of their investment advisor or financial planner on the books and records of the broker, agent or financial intermediary with which the Distributor has made such special arrangements. Each of the investors described in (16) through (19) may be charged a fee by the broker, agent or financial intermediary for purchasing shares.

COMBINATION PURCHASE PRIVILEGE. Your purchase of any class of shares of these Funds or any other Phoenix Fund, (other than any Phoenix money market fund), if made at the same time by the same "person," will be added together with any existing Phoenix Fund account values to determine whether the combined sum entitles you to an immediate reduction in sales charges. A "person" is defined in this and the following sections as (a) any individual, their spouse and minor children purchasing shares for his or their own account (including an IRA account) including his or their own trust; (b) a trustee or other fiduciary purchasing for a single trust, estate or single fiduciary account (even though more than one beneficiary may exist); (c) multiple employer trusts or Section 403(b) plans for the same employer; (d) multiple accounts (up to 200) under a qualified employee benefit plan or administered by a third party administrator; or (e) trust companies, bank trust departments, registered investment advisers, and similar entities placing orders or providing administrative services with respect to accounts over which they exercise discretionary investment authority and which are held in a fiduciary, agency, custodial or similar capacity, provided all shares are held of record in the name, or nominee name, of the entity placing the order.

LETTER OF INTENT. If you sign a Letter of Intent, your purchase of any class of shares of these Funds or any other Phoenix Fund (other than any Phoenix money market fund), if made by the same person within a thirteen month period, will be added together to determine whether you are entitled to an immediate reduction in sales charges. Sales charges are reduced based on the overall amount you indicate that you will buy under the Letter of Intent. The Letter of Intent is a mutually non-binding arrangement between you and the Distributor. Since the Distributor doesn't know whether you will ultimately fulfill the Letter of Intent, shares worth 5% of the amount of each purchase will be set aside until you fulfill the Letter of Intent. When you buy enough shares to fulfill the Letter of Intent, these shares will no longer be restricted. If, on the other hand, you do not satisfy the Letter of Intent, or otherwise wish to sell any restricted shares, you will be given the choice of either buying enough shares to fulfill the Letter of Intent or paying the difference between any sales charge you previously paid and the otherwise applicable sales charge based on the intended aggregate purchases described in the Letter of Intent. You will be given 20 days to make this decision. If you do not exercise either election, the Distributor will automatically redeem the number of your restricted shares needed to make up the deficiency in sales charges received. The Distributor will redeem restricted Class A Shares before Class C Shares or Class B Shares, respectively. Oldest shares will be redeemed before selling newer shares. Any remaining shares will then be deposited to your account.

RIGHT OF ACCUMULATION. The value of your account(s) in any class of shares of these Funds or any other Phoenix Fund (other than any Phoenix money market fund), may be added together at the time of each purchase to determine whether the combined sum entitles you to a prospective reduction in sales charges. You must provide certain account information to the Distributor at the time of purchase to exercise this right.

ASSOCIATIONS. Certain groups or associations may be treated as a "person" and qualify for reduced Class A Share sales charges. The group or association must:
(1) have been in existence for at least six months; (2) have a legitimate purpose other than to purchase mutual fund shares at a reduced sales charge; (3) work through an investment dealer; or (4) not be a group whose sole reason for existing is to consist of members who are credit card holders of a particular company, policyholders of an insurance company, customers of a bank or a broker-dealer or clients of an investment adviser.

CLASS B SHARES AND CLASS C SHARES--WAIVER OF SALES CHARGES

The CDSC is waived on the redemption (sale) of Class B Shares and Class C Shares if the redemption is made (a) within one year of death (i) of the sole shareholder on an individual account, (ii) of a joint tenant where the surviving joint tenant is the deceased's spouse, or (iii) of the beneficiary of a Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA), Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or other custodial account; (b) within one year of disability, as defined in Code Section
72(m)(7); (c) as a mandatory distribution upon reaching age 701/2 under any retirement plan qualified under Code Sections 401, 408 or 403(b) or resulting from the tax-free return of an excess contribution to an IRA; (d) by 401(k) plans using an approved participant tracking system for participant hardships, death, disability or normal retirement, and loans which are subsequently repaid;
(e) from the Merrill Lynch Daily K Plan ("Plan") invested in Class B Shares, on which such shares the Distributor has not paid the dealer the Class B sales commission; (f) based on the exercise of exchange privileges among Class B Shares and Class C Shares of the Phoenix Funds; (g) based on any direct rollover transfer of shares from an established Phoenix Fund qualified plan into a Phoenix Fund IRA by participants terminating from the qualified plan; and (h) based on the systematic withdrawal program. If, as described in condition (a) above, an account is transferred to an account registered in the name of a deceased's estate, the CDSC will be

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waived on any redemption from the estate account occurring within one year of the death. If the Class B Shares are not redeemed within one year of the death, they will remain subject to the applicable CDSC.

CONVERSION FEATURE--CLASS B SHARES

Class B Shares will automatically convert to Class A Shares of the same Fund eight years after they are purchased. Conversion will be on the basis of the then prevailing net asset value of Class A Shares and Class B Shares. There is no sales load, fee or other charge for this feature. Class B Shares acquired through dividend or distribution reinvestments will be converted into Class A Shares at the same time that other Class B Shares are converted based on the proportion that the reinvested shares bear to purchased Class B Shares. The conversion feature is subject to the continuing availability of an opinion of counsel or a ruling of the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") that the assessment of the higher distribution and service fees and associated costs with respect to Class B Shares does not result in any dividends or distributions constituting "preferential dividends" under the Code, and that the conversion of shares does not constitute a taxable event under federal income tax law. If the conversion feature is suspended, Class B Shares would continue to be subject to the higher distribution and service fees for an indefinite period. Even if the Funds were unable to obtain such assurances, it might continue to make distributions if doing so would assist in complying with its general practice of distributing sufficient income to reduce or eliminate federal taxes otherwise payable by the Funds.

INVESTOR ACCOUNT SERVICES

The Funds offer accumulation plans, withdrawal plans and reinvestment and exchange privileges. Certain privileges may not be available in connection with all classes. In most cases, changes to account services may be accomplished over the phone. Inquiries regarding policies and procedures relating to shareholder account services should be directed to Mutual Fund Services at (800) 243-1574. Broker-dealers may impose their own restrictions and limits on accounts held through the broker-dealer. Please consult with your broker-dealer for account restrictions and limit information. The Funds and the Distributor reserve the right to modify or terminate these services upon reasonable notice.

EXCHANGES

Under certain circumstances, shares of any Phoenix Fund may be exchanged for shares of the same class of another Phoenix Fund on the basis of the relative net asset values per share at the time of the exchange. Class C Shares are also exchangeable for Class T Shares of those Phoenix Funds offering them. Exchanges are subject to the minimum initial investment requirement of the designated Fund, except if made in connection with the Systematic Exchange privilege described below. Shareholders may exchange shares held in book-entry form for an equivalent number (value) of the same class of shares of any other Phoenix Fund, if currently offered. Exchanges will be based upon each Fund's net asset value per share next computed following receipt of a properly executed exchange request without sales charge. On exchanges with share classes that carry a contingent deferred sales charge, the CDSC schedule of the original shares purchased continues to apply. The exchange of shares is treated as a sale and purchase for federal income tax purposes. (See "Dividends, Distributions and Taxes" section of this SAI.) Exchange privileges may not be available for all Phoenix Funds and may be rejected or suspended.

SYSTEMATIC EXCHANGES. If the conditions above have been met, you or your broker may, by telephone or written notice, elect to have shares exchanged for the same class of shares of another Phoenix Fund automatically on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual basis or may cancel this privilege at any time. If you maintain an account balance of at least $5,000, or $2,000 for tax qualified retirement benefit plans (calculated on the basis of the net asset value of the shares held in a single account), you may direct that shares be automatically exchanged at predetermined intervals for shares of the same class of another Phoenix Fund. This requirement does not apply to Phoenix "Self Security" program participants. Systematic exchanges will be executed upon the close of business on the 10th day of each month or the next succeeding business day. Systematic exchange forms are available from the Distributor.

DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT ACROSS ACCOUNTS

If you maintain an account balance of at least $5,000, or $2,000 for tax qualified retirement benefit plans (calculated on the basis of the net asset value of the shares held in a single account), you may direct that any dividends and distributions paid with respect to shares in that account be automatically reinvested in a single account of one of the other Phoenix Funds at net asset value. You should obtain a current prospectus and consider the objectives and policies of each Phoenix Fund carefully before directing dividends and distributions to another Phoenix Fund. Reinvestment election forms and prospectuses are available from PEPCO. Distributions may also be mailed to a second payee and/or address. Requests for directing distributions to an alternate payee must be made in writing with a signature guarantee of the registered owner(s). To be effective with respect to a particular dividend or distribution, notification of the new distribution option must be received by the Transfer Agent at least three days prior to the record date of such dividend or distribution. If all shares in your account are repurchased or redeemed or transferred between the record date and the payment date of a dividend or distribution, you will receive cash for the dividend or distribution regardless of the distribution option selected.

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INVEST-BY-PHONE

This expedited investment service allows a shareholder to make an investment in an account by requesting a transfer of funds from the balance of their bank account. Once a request is phoned in, PEPCO will initiate the transaction by wiring a request for monies to the shareholder's commercial bank, savings bank or credit union via Automated Clearing House ("ACH"). The shareholder's bank, which must be an ACH member, will in turn forward the monies to PEPCO for credit to the shareholder's account. ACH is a computer based clearing and settlement operation established for the exchange of electronic transactions among participating depository institutions.

To establish this service, please complete an Invest-by-Phone Application and attach a voided check if applicable. Upon PEPCO's acceptance of the authorization form (usually within two weeks) shareholders may call toll free
(800) 367-5877 prior to 3:00 p.m. (New York time) to place their purchase request. Instructions as to the account number and amount to be invested must be communicated to PEPCO. PEPCO will then contact the shareholder's bank via ACH with appropriate instructions. The purchase is normally credited to the shareholder's account the day following receipt of the verbal instructions. The Fund may delay the mailing of a check for redemption proceeds of Fund shares purchased with a check or via Invest-by-Phone service until the Fund has assured itself that good payment has been collected for the purchase of the shares, which may take up to 15 days. The Trust and PEPCO reserve the right to modify or terminate the Invest-by-Phone service for any reason or to institute charges for maintaining an Invest-by-Phone account.

SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PROGRAM

The Systematic Withdrawal Program (the "Program") allows you to periodically redeem a portion of your account on a predetermined monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual basis. A sufficient number of full and fractional shares will be redeemed so that the designated payment is made on or about the 20th day of the month. Shares are tendered for redemption by the Transfer Agent, as agent for the shareowner, on or about the 15th of the month at the closing net asset value on the date of redemption. The Program also provides for redemptions to be tendered on or about the 10th, 15th or 25th of the month with proceeds to be directed through ACH to your bank account. In addition to the limitations stated below, withdrawals may not be less than $25 and minimum account balance requirements shall continue to apply.

Shareholders participating in the Program must own shares of a Fund worth $5,000 or more, as determined by the then current net asset value per share, and elect to have all dividends reinvested. The purchase of shares while participating in the Program will ordinarily be disadvantageous to the Class A Shares investor since a sales charge will be paid by the investor on the purchase of Class A Shares at the same time as other shares are being redeemed. For this reason, investors in Class A Shares may not participate in an automatic investment program while participating in the Program.

Through the Program, Class B and Class C shareholders may withdraw up to 1% of their aggregate net investments (purchases, at initial value, to date net of non-Program redemptions) each month or up to 3% of their aggregate net investments each quarter without incurring otherwise applicable contingent deferred sales charges. Class B and Class C shareholders redeeming more shares than the percentage permitted by the Program will be subject to any applicable contingent deferred sales charge on all shares redeemed. Accordingly, the purchase of Class B Shares or Class C Shares will generally not be suitable for an investor who anticipates withdrawing sums in excess of the above limits shortly after purchase.

HOW TO REDEEM SHARES

Under the 1940 Act, payment for shares redeemed must ordinarily be made within seven days after tender. The right to redeem shares may be suspended and payment therefor 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 or during any emergency which makes it impracticable for a 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, which may take up to 15 days or more.

The Trust has authorized one or more brokers to receive on its behalf purchase and redemption orders. Such brokers are authorized to designate other intermediaries to accept purchase and redemption orders on the Trust's behalf. The Trust will be deemed to have received a purchase or redemption order when an authorized broker or, if applicable, a broker's authorized designee, accepts the order. Customer orders will be priced at the Funds' net asset values next computed after they are received by an authorized broker or the broker's authorized designee.

Redemptions by Class B and Class C shareholders will be subject to the applicable deferred sales charge, if any.

A shareholder should contact his/her broker-dealer if he/she wishes to transfer shares from an existing broker-dealer street name account to a street name account with another broker-dealer. The Funds have no specific procedures governing such account transfers.

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REDEMPTION OF SMALL ACCOUNTS

Each shareholder account in the Funds which has been in existence for at least one year and which has a value of less than $200, due to redemption activity, may be redeemed upon the giving of not less than 60 days written notice to the shareholder mailed to the address of record. During the 60-day period following such notice, the shareholder has the right to add to the account to bring its value to $200 or more. (See the Funds' current Prospectus for more information.)

BY MAIL

Shareholders may redeem shares by making written request, executed in the full name of the account, directly to Phoenix Funds c/o State Street Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 8301, Boston, MA 02266-8301. However, when certificates for shares are in the possession of the shareholder, they must be mailed or presented, duly endorsed in the full name of the account, with a written request to PEPCO that the Fund redeem the shares. (See the Funds' current Prospectus for more information.)

TELEPHONE REDEMPTIONS

Shareholders may redeem by telephone up to $50,000 worth of their shares held in book-entry form. (See the Funds' current Prospectus for additional information.)

BY CHECK (PHOENIX BOND FUND ONLY)

Any shareholder of this Fund may elect to redeem shares held in his account by check. Checks will be sent to an investor upon receipt by the Transfer Agent of a completed application and signature card (attached to the application). If the signature card accompanies an individual's initial account application, the signature guarantee section of the form may be disregarded. However, the Trust reserves the right to require that all signatures be guaranteed prior to the establishment of a check writing service account. When an authorization form is submitted after receipt of the initial account application, all signatures must be guaranteed regardless of account value.

Checks may be drawn payable to any person in an amount of not less than $500, provided that immediately after the payment of the redemption proceeds the balance in the shareholder's account is $500 or more.

When a check is presented to the Transfer Agent for payment, a sufficient number of full and fractional shares in the shareholder's account will be redeemed to cover the amount of the check. The number of shares to be redeemed will be determined on the date the check is received by the Transfer Agent. Presently there is no charge to the shareholder for the check writing service, but this may be changed or modified in the future upon two weeks written notice to shareholders. Checks drawn from Class B and Class C accounts are subject to the applicable deferred sales charge, if any.

The checkwriting procedure for redemption enables a shareholder to receive income accruing on the shares to be redeemed until such time as the check is presented to the Transfer Agent for payment. Inasmuch as canceled checks are returned to shareholders monthly, no confirmation statement is issued at the time of redemption.

Shareholders utilizing withdrawal checks will be subject to the Transfer Agent's rules governing checking accounts. A shareholder should make sure that there are sufficient shares in his account to cover the amount of any check drawn. If insufficient shares are in the account and the check is presented to the Transfer Agent on a banking day on which the Trust does not redeem shares (for example, a day on which the NYSE is closed), or if the check is presented against redemption proceeds of an investment made by check which has not been in the account for at least fifteen calendar days, the check may be returned marked "Non-sufficient Funds" and no shares will be redeemed. A shareholder may not close his account by a withdrawal check because the exact value of the account will not be known until after the check is received by the Transfer Agent.

REDEMPTION IN KIND

To the extent consistent with state and federal law, the Funds may make payment of the redemption price either in cash or in kind. However, the Funds have elected to pay in cash all requests for redemption by any shareholder of record, limited in respect to each shareholder during any 90-day period to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund at the beginning of such period. This election has been made pursuant to Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act and is irrevocable while the Rule is in effect unless the SEC, by order, permits the withdrawal thereof. In case of a redemption in kind, securities delivered in payment for shares would be readily marketable and valued at the same value assigned to them in computing the net asset value per share of the Fund. A shareholder receiving such securities would incur brokerage costs when selling the securities.

ACCOUNT REINSTATEMENT PRIVILEGE

Shareholders who may have overlooked features of their investment at the time they redeemed have a privilege of reinvestment of their investment at net asset value. ( See the Funds' current prospectus for more information.)

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DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES

QUALIFICATION AS A REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY ("RIC")

Each Fund within the Trust is separate for investment and accounting purposes and is treated as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund has elected to qualify and intends to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). In each taxable year that a Fund qualifies as a RIC, it (but not its shareholders) will be relieved of federal income tax on that portion of its net investment income and net capital gains that are currently distributed (or deemed distributed) to its shareholders. To the extent that a Fund fails to distribute all of its taxable income, it will be subject to corporate income tax (currently 35%) on any retained ordinary investment income or short-term capital gains, and corporate income tax (currently 35%) on any undistributed long-term capital gains.

Each Fund intends to make timely distributions, if necessary, sufficient in amount to avoid the non-deductible 4% excise tax that is imposed on a RIC to the extent that it fails to distribute, with respect to each calendar year, at least 98% of its ordinary income (not including tax-exempt interest) for such calendar year and 98% of its capital gain net income as determined for a one-year period ending on October 31 of such calendar year (or as determined on a fiscal year basis, if the Fund so elects). In addition, an amount equal to any undistributed investment company taxable income or capital gain net income from the previous calendar year must also be distributed to avoid the excise tax. The excise tax is imposed on the amount by which the RIC does not meet the foregoing distribution requirements. If each Fund has taxable income that would be subject to the excise tax, each Fund intends to distribute such income so as to avoid payment of the excise tax. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there may be certain circumstances under which it would be appropriate for the Fund to pay the excise tax.

The Code sets forth numerous criteria that must be satisfied in order for each Fund to qualify as a RIC. Among these requirements, each Fund must meet the following tests for each taxable year: (a) derive in each taxable year at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest and gains from the sale or other disposition of securities and certain other investment income; and (b) meet certain diversification requirements imposed under the Code at the end of each quarter of the taxable year. If in any taxable year a Fund does not qualify as a RIC, all of its taxable income will be taxed at corporate rates. In addition, if in any tax year a Fund does not qualify as a RIC for tax purposes, a capital gain dividend may not retain its character in the hands of the shareholder for tax purposes.

In addition to meeting the 90% test, in order to qualify as a RIC each Fund will be required to distribute annually to its shareholders as dividends (not including "capital gains dividends," discussed below) at least 90% of its ordinary investment income and short-term capital gains, with certain modifications. Each Fund intends to make distributions to shareholders that will be sufficient to meet the 90% distribution requirement.

Each Fund must also diversify its holdings so that, at the close of each quarter of its taxable year, (i) at least 50% of the value of its total assets consists of cash, cash items, U.S. Government securities, and other securities limited generally with respect to any one issuer to not more than 5% of the total assets of that Fund and not more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of its assets is invested in the securities of any issuer (other than U.S. Government securities). Each Fund intends to comply with all of the foregoing criteria for qualification as a RIC; however, there can be no assurance that each Fund will so qualify and continue to maintain its status as a RIC. If a Fund were unable for any reason to maintain its status as a RIC for any taxable year, adverse tax consequences would ensue.

TAXATION OF SHAREHOLDERS

Under the Jobs and Growth Tax Reconciliation Act of 2003, certain qualified dividend income ("QDI") and long-term capital gains will be taxed at a lower tax rate (15%) for individual shareholders. The reduced rate applies to QDI from domestic corporations and certain qualified foreign corporations subject to various requirements and a minimum holding period by both a Fund and its shareholders. Ordinary distributions made by a Fund to its shareholders are eligible for the reduced rate to the extent the underlying income in the Fund is QDI.

Distributions from ordinary investment income and net short-term capital gains will be taxed to the shareholders as ordinary dividend income to the extent of the earnings and profits of the Fund. Ordinary income dividends received by corporate shareholders will qualify for the 70% dividends-received deduction to the extent the Fund designates such amounts as qualifying dividend distributions; however, the portion that may be so designated is subject to certain limitations. Distributions by the Fund that are designated as capital gain distributions will be taxed to the shareholders as capital gains, and will not be eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.

Dividends declared by a Fund to shareholders of record in October, November or December will be taxable to such shareholders in the year that the dividend is declared, even if it is not paid until the following year (so long as it is actually paid by the Fund prior to February 1). Also, shareholders will be taxable on the amount of long-term capital gains designated by each Fund by written notice mailed to shareholders within 60 days after the close of the year, even if such amounts are not actually distributed to them. Shareholders will be entitled to claim a credit against their own federal income tax liability for taxes paid by each Fund on such undistributed gains, if any. If a shareholder receives a long-term capital dividend with respect to any Fund

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share and such share is held for less than 6 months, any loss on sale or exchange of such share will be long-term capital loss to the extent of long-term capital dividend payments.

Dividends and capital gain distributions will be taxable to shareholders as described above whether received in cash or in shares under a Fund's distribution reinvestment plan. With respect to distributions received in cash or reinvested in shares purchased on the open market, the amount of the distribution for tax purposes will be the amount of cash distributed or allocated to the shareholder.

Shareholders should be aware that the price of shares of a Fund that are purchased prior to a dividend or distribution by the Fund may reflect the amount of the forthcoming dividend or distribution. Such dividend or distribution, when made, would be taxable to shareholders under the principles discussed above even though the dividend or distribution may reduce the net asset value of shares below a shareholder's cost and thus represent a return of a shareholder's investment in an economic sense.

A high portfolio turnover rate may result in the realization of larger amounts of short-term gains, which are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income.

Each Fund intends to accrue dividend income for federal income tax purposes in accordance with the rules applicable to regulated investment companies. In some cases, these rules may have the effect of accelerating (in comparison to other recipients of the dividend) the time at which the dividend is taken into account by the Fund as taxable income.

Shareholders should consult their own tax advisor about their tax situation.

INCOME AND CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS ARE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INCOME TAX REGULATIONS WHICH MAY DIFFER FROM ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES.

TAXATION OF DEBT SECURITIES

Certain debt securities can be originally issued or acquired at a discount. Special rules apply under the Code to the recognition of income with respect to such debt securities. Under the special rules, the Fund may recognize income for tax purposes without a corresponding current receipt of cash. In addition, gain on a disposition of a debt security subject to the special rules may be treated wholly or partially as ordinary income, not capital gain.

A Fund may invest in certain investments that may cause it to realize income prior to the receipt of cash distributions, including securities bearing original issue discount. The level of such investments is not expected to affect a Fund's ability to distribute adequate income to qualify as RIC.

TAXATION OF DERIVATIVES AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Many futures contracts and foreign currency contracts entered into by a Fund and all listed non-equity options written or purchased by a Fund (including options on debt securities, options on futures contracts, options on securities indices and options on broad-based stock indices) are governed by Section 1256 of the Code. Absent a tax election to the contrary, gain or loss attributable to the lapse, exercise or closing out of any such position are treated as 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gain or loss, and on the last trading day of a Fund's taxable year, (and, generally on October 31 for purposes of the 4% excise tax), all outstanding Section 1256 positions are marked to market (i.e., treated as if such positions were closed out at their closing price on such day), and any resulting gain or loss is treated as 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gain or loss. Under certain circumstances, entry into a futures contract to sell a security may constitute a short sale for federal income tax purposes, causing an adjustment in the holding period of the underlying security or a substantially identical security in a Fund's portfolio.

Equity options written by the Fund (covered call options on portfolio stock) will be subject to the provisions under Section 1234 of the Code. If the Fund writes a call option, no gain is recognized upon its receipt of a premium. If the option lapses or is closed out, any gain or loss is treated as a short-term capital gain or loss. If a call option is exercised, any resulting gain or loss is a short-term or long-term capital gain or loss depending on the holding period of the underlying stock.

Positions of a Fund which consist of at least one stock and at least one stock option or other position with respect to a related security which substantially diminishes the Fund's risk of loss with respect to such stock could be treated as a "straddle" which is governed by Section 1092 of the Code, the operation of which may cause deferral of losses, adjustments in the holding periods of stock or securities and conversion of short-term capital losses into long-term capital losses. An exception to these straddle rules exists for any "qualified covered call options" on stock options written by a Fund.

Positions of a Fund which consist of at least one debt security not governed by Section 1256 and at least one futures or currency contract or listed nonequity option governed by Section 1256 which substantially diminishes the Fund's risk of loss with respect to such debt security are treated as a "mixed straddle." Although mixed straddles are subject to the straddle rules of Section 1092 of the Code, certain tax elections exist for them which reduce or eliminate the operation of these rules. Each Fund will monitor these transactions and may make certain tax elections in order to mitigate the operation of these rules and prevent disqualification of the Fund as a RIC for federal income tax purposes.

Under the Code, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates which occur between the time a Fund accrues interest or other receivables or accrues expenses or other liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and the time it actually

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collects such foreign currency and on disposition of certain futures contracts, forward contracts and options, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in the value of the 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. Generally, these gains and losses, referred to under the Code as
Section 988 gains or losses, may increase or decrease the amount of each Fund's investment company taxable income to be distributed to its shareholders as ordinary income.

These special tax rules applicable to options, futures and currency transactions could affect the amount, timing and character of a Fund's income or loss and hence of its distributions to shareholders by causing holding period adjustments, converting short-term capital losses into long-term capital losses, and accelerating a Fund's income or deferring its losses.

The tax consequences of certain investments and other activities that the Funds may make or undertake (such as, but not limited to, dollar roll agreements) are not entirely clear. While the Funds will endeavor to treat the tax items arising from these transactions in a manner which it believes to be appropriate, assurance cannot be given that the IRS or a court will agree with the Funds' treatment and that adverse tax consequences will not ensue.

TAXATION OF FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

If a Fund invests in stock of certain passive foreign investment companies, the Fund may be subject to U.S. federal income taxation on a portion of any "excess distribution" with respect to, or gain from the disposition of, such stock. The tax would be determined by allocating such distribution or gain ratably to each day of the Fund's holding period for the stock. The distributions or gain so allocated to any taxable year of the Fund, other than the taxable year of the excess distribution or disposition, would be taxed to the Fund at the highest ordinary income rate in effect for such year, and the tax would be further increased by an interest charge to reflect the value of the tax deferral deemed to have resulted from the ownership of the foreign company's stock. Any amount of distribution or gain allocated to the taxable year of the distribution or disposition would be included in the Fund's investment company taxable income and, accordingly, would not be taxable to the Fund to the extent distributed by the Fund as a dividend to its shareholders. The Fund may elect to mark to market (i.e., treat as if sold at their closing market price on same day), its investments in certain passive foreign investment companies and avoid any tax and or interest charge on excess distributions.

The Funds may be subject to tax on dividend or interest income received from securities of non-U.S issuers withheld by a foreign country at the source. The United States has entered into tax treaties with many foreign countries which entitle the Fund to a reduced rate of tax or exemption from tax on income. It is impossible to determine the effective rate of foreign tax in advance since the amount of a Fund's assets to be invested within various countries is not known. The Fund intends to operate so as to qualify for treaty tax benefits where applicable. If more than 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year is comprised of stock or securities issued by foreign corporations, the Fund may elect with the IRS to "pass through" to the Fund's shareholders the amount of foreign income taxes paid by the Fund. If the Fund does elect to "pass through", each shareholder will be notified within 60 days after the close of each taxable year of the Fund if the foreign taxes paid by the Fund will "pass through" for that year, and, if so, the amount of each shareholder's pro rata share (by country) or (i) the foreign taxes paid and (ii) the Fund's gross income from foreign sources.

SALE OR EXCHANGE OF FUND SHARES

Gain or loss will be recognized by a shareholder upon the sale of shares in a Fund or upon an exchange of shares in a Fund for shares in another Fund. Provided that the shareholder is not a dealer in such shares, such gain or loss will generally be treated as capital gain or loss, measured by the difference between the adjusted basis of the shares and the amount realized therefrom. Under current law, capital gains (whether long-term or short-term) of individuals and corporations are fully includable in taxable income. Capital losses (whether long-term or short-term) may offset capital gains plus (for non-corporate taxpayers only) up to $3,000 per year of ordinary income.

Redemptions, including exchanges, of shares may give rise to recognized gains or losses, except as to those investors subject to tax provisions that do not require them to recognize such gains or losses. All or a portion of a loss realized upon the redemption, including exchanges, of shares may be disallowed under "wash sale" rules to the extent shares are purchased (including shares acquired by means of reinvested dividends) within a 61-day period beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after such redemption. Any loss realized upon a shareholder's sale, redemption or other disposition of shares with a tax holding period of six months or less will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any distribution of long-term capital gains with respect to such shares.

Under certain circumstances, the sales charge incurred in acquiring shares of a Fund may not be taken into account in determining the gain or loss on the disposition of those shares. This rule applies where shares of a Fund are disposed of within 90 days after the date on which they were acquired and new shares of a RIC are acquired without a sales charge or at a reduced sales charge. In that case, the gain or loss realized on the disposition will be determined by excluding from the tax basis of the shares disposed of 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 the shareholder having

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incurred a sales charge initially. The portion of the sales charge affected by this rule will be treated as a sales charge paid for the new shares.

TAX INFORMATION

Written notices will be sent to shareholders regarding the tax status of all distributions made (or deemed to have been made) during each taxable year, including the amount of QDI for individuals, the amount qualifying for the corporate dividends-received deduction (if applicable) and the amount designated as capital gain dividends, undistributed capital gains (if any), tax credits (if applicable), and cumulative return of capital (if any).

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING TAXPAYER IRS CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to IRS Regulations, the Fund may be required to withhold a percentage of all reportable payments, including any taxable dividends, capital gains distributions or share redemption proceeds, at the rate in effect when such payments are made, for an account which does not have a taxpayer identification number or social security number and certain required certifications. The Funds reserve the right to refuse to open an account for any person failing to provide a taxpayer identification number along with the required certifications. The Funds will furnish shareholders, within 31 days after the end of the calendar year, with information which is required by the IRS for preparing income tax returns.

Some shareholders may be subject to withholding of federal income tax on dividends and redemption payments from the Funds ("backup withholding") at the rate in effect when such payments are made. Corporate shareholders and certain other shareholders specified in the Code generally are exempt from such backup withholding. Generally, shareholders subject to backup withholding will be (i) those for whom a certified taxpayer identification number is not on file with the Fund, (ii) those about whom notification has been received (either by the shareholder or the Fund) from the IRS that they are subject to backup withholding or (iii) those who, to the Fund's knowledge, have furnished an incorrect taxpayer identification number. Generally, to avoid backup withholding, an investor must, at the time an account is opened, certify under penalties of perjury that the taxpayer identification number furnished is correct and that he or she is not subject to backup withholding.

FOREIGN SHAREHOLDERS

Dividends paid by the Funds from net investment income and net realized short-term capital gains to a shareholder who is a nonresident alien individual, a foreign trust or estate, a foreign corporation or a foreign partnership (a "foreign shareholder") will be subject to United States withholding tax at a rate of 30% unless a reduced rate of withholding or a withholding exemption is provided under applicable treaty law. Foreign shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors concerning the applicability of the United States withholding tax and any foreign taxes.

OTHER TAX CONSEQUENCES

In addition to the federal income tax consequences, described above, applicable to an investment in a Fund, there may be state or local tax considerations and estate tax considerations applicable to the circumstances of a particular investor. The foregoing discussion is based upon the Code, judicial decisions and administrative regulations, rulings and practices, all of which are subject to change and which, if changed, may be applied retroactively to a Fund, its shareholders and/or its assets. No rulings have been sought from the IRS with respect to any of the tax matters discussed above.

The information included in the Prospectus with respect to taxes, in conjunction with the foregoing, is a general and abbreviated summary of applicable provisions of the Code and Treasury regulations now in effect as currently interpreted by the courts and the IRS. The Code and these Regulations, as well as the current interpretations thereof, may be changed at any time by legislative, judicial, or administrative action. Accordingly, prospective purchasers are urged to consult their tax advisors with specific reference to their own tax situation, including the potential application of federal, state, local and foreign taxes.

Except as expressly set forth above, the foregoing discussion of U.S. federal income tax law relates solely to the application of that law to U.S. persons,
i.e., U.S. citizens and residents and U.S. corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates. Each shareholder who is not a U.S. person should consider the U.S. and foreign tax consequences of ownership of shares of the Fund, including the possibility that such a shareholder may be subject to a U.S. withholding tax on amounts constituting ordinary income received by him or her, where such amounts are treated as income from U.S. sources under the Code. It does not address the special tax rules applicable to certain classes of investors, such as insurance companies. Each shareholder who is not a U.S. person should consider the U.S. and foreign tax consequences of ownership of shares of a Fund, including the possibility that such a shareholder may be subject to a U.S. withholding tax at a rate of 30% (or at a lower rate under an applicable income tax treaty) on amounts constituting ordinary income received by him or her, where such amounts are treated as income from U.S. sources under the Code.

TAX SHELTERED RETIREMENT PLANS

Shares of the Funds are offered in connection with the following qualified prototype retirement plans: IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Roth IRA,
401(k), Profit-Sharing, Money Purchase Pension Plans and 403(b) Retirement Plans. Write or call PEPCO at (800) 243-4361 for further information about the plans.

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MERRILL LYNCH DAILY K PLAN

Class A Shares of a Fund are made available to Merrill Lynch Daily K Plan (the "Plan") participants at NAV without an initial sales charge if:

(i) the Plan is recordkept on a daily valuation basis by Merrill Lynch and, on the date the Plan Sponsor signs the Merrill Lynch Recordkeeping Service Agreement, the Plan has $3 million or more in assets invested in broker-dealer funds not advised or managed by Merrill Lynch Asset Management L.P. ("MLAM") that are made available pursuant to a Service Agreement between Merrill Lynch and the fund's principal underwriter or distributor and in funds advised or managed by MLAM (collectively, the "Applicable Investments");

(ii) the Plan is recordkept on a daily valuation basis by an independent recordkeeper whose services are provided through a contract or alliance arrangement with Merrill Lynch, and, on the date the Plan Sponsor signs the Merrill Lynch Recordkeeping Service Agreement, the Plan has $3 million or more in assets, excluding money market funds, invested in Applicable Investments; or

(iii) the Plan has 500 or more eligible employees, as determined by a Merrill Lynch plan conversion manager, on the date the Plan Sponsor signs the Merrill Lynch Recordkeeping Service Agreement.

Alternatively, Class B Shares of a Fund are made available to Plan participants at NAV without a CDSC if the Plan conforms with the requirements for eligibility set forth in (i) through (iii) above but either does not meet the $3 million asset threshold or does not have 500 or more eligible employees.

Plans recordkept on a daily basis by Merrill Lynch or an independent recordkeeper under a contract with Merrill Lynch that are currently investing in Class B Shares of a Fund convert to Class A Shares once the Plan has reached $5 million invested in Applicable Investments, or after the normal holding period of seven years from the initial date of purchase.

THE DISTRIBUTOR

Pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement with the Funds, PEPCO (or the "Distributor"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PNX, and an affiliate of the Adviser and Subadviser, PIC serves as distributor for the Funds. As such, the Distributor conducts a continuous offering pursuant to a "best efforts" arrangement requiring it to take and pay for only such securities as may be sold to the public. The address of the Distributor is One American Row, P.O. Box 5056, Hartford, Connecticut 06102-5056. Shares of the Funds may be purchased through investment dealers who have sales agreements with the Distributor.

For its services under the Underwriting Agreement, PEPCO receives sales charges on transactions in Trust shares and retains such charges less the portion thereof allowed to its registered representatives and to securities dealers and securities brokers with whom it has sales agreements. In addition, PEPCO may receive payments from the Trust pursuant to the Distribution Plan described below. During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2005 and 2006, purchasers of shares of the Funds paid aggregate sales charges of $215,231, $141,422 and $70,128, respectively, of which the Distributor received net commissions of $161,263, $112,142 and $55,383, respectively, for its services, the balance being paid to dealers. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, the Distributor received net commissions of $2,544 for Class A Shares and deferred sales charges of $52,584 for Class B Shares and $255 for Class C Shares.

The Underwriting Agreement may be terminated at any time on not more than 60 days written notice, without payment of a penalty, by the Distributor, by vote of a majority of the appropriate Class of outstanding voting securities of the Funds, or by vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to the Underwriting Agreement or "interested persons" of any party and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Distribution Plan or in any related agreements. The Underwriting Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its "assignment," as defined in Section 2(a)(4) of the 1940 Act.

DEALERS CONCESSIONS

Dealers with whom the Distributor has entered into sales agreements receive a discount or commission on purchases of Class A Shares as set forth below.

BOND FUND

                                                                                                       DEALER DISCOUNT
                                               SALES CHARGE                 SALES CHARGE                OR AGENCY FEE
        AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION                  AS PERCENTAGE               AS PERCENTAGE              AS PERCENTAGE OF
          AT OFFERING PRICE                  OF OFFERING PRICE           OF AMOUNT INVESTED            OFFERING PRICE
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Less than $50,000                                  4.75%                       4.99%                        4.25%
$50,000 but under $100,000                         4.50%                       4.71%                        4.00%
$100,000 but under $250,000                        3.50%                       3.63%                        3.00%
$250,000 but under $500,000                        2.75%                       2.83%                        2.25%
$500,000 but under $1,000,000                      2.00%                       2.04%                        1.75%
$1,000,000 or more                                 None                         None                        None

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EARNINGS DRIVEN GROWTH FUND AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND

                                                                                                       DEALER DISCOUNT
                                               SALES CHARGE                 SALES CHARGE                OR AGENCY FEE
        AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION                  AS PERCENTAGE               AS PERCENTAGE               AS PERCENTAGE OF
          AT OFFERING PRICE                  OF OFFERING PRICE           OF AMOUNT INVESTED            OFFERING PRICE
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Under $50,000                                      5.75%                       6.10%                        5.00%
$50,000 but under $100,000                         4.75%                       4.99%                        4.25%
$100,000 but under $250,000                        3.75%                       3.90%                        3.25%
$250,000 but under $500,000                        2.75%                       2.83%                        2.25%
$500,000 but under $1,000,000                      2.00%                       2.04%                        1.75%
$1,000,000 or more                                 None                         None                        None

In addition to the dealer discount on purchases of Class A Shares, the Distributor intends to pay investment dealers a sales commission of 4% of the sale price of Class B Shares and a sales commission of 1% of the sale price of Class C Shares sold by such dealers. This sales commission will not be paid to dealers for sales of Class B Shares or Class C Shares purchased by 401(k) participants of the Merrill Lynch Daily K Plan due to a waiver of the CDSC for these Plan participants' purchases. Your broker, dealer or financial advisor may also charge you additional commissions or fees for their services in selling shares to you provided they notify the Distributor of their intention to do so.

Dealers and other entities who enter into special arrangements with the Distributor may receive compensation for the sale and promotion of shares of the Funds and/or for providing other shareholder services. Such fees are in addition to the sales commissions referenced above and may be based upon the amount of sales of fund shares by a dealer; the provision of assistance in marketing of fund shares; access to sales personnel and information dissemination services, provision of recordkeeping and administrative services to qualified employee benefit plans; and other criteria as established by the Distributor. Depending on the nature of the services, these fees may be paid either from the Funds through distribution fees, service fees or transfer agent fees or in some cases, the Distributor may pay certain fees from its own profits and resources. From its own profits and resources, the Distributor does intend to: (a) from time to time pay special incentive and retention fees to qualified wholesalers, registered financial institutions and third party marketers; (b) pay broker-dealers an amount equal to 1% of the first $3 million of Class A Share purchases by an account held in the name of a qualified employee benefit plan with at least 100 eligible employees, 0.50% on the next $3 million, plus 0.25% on the amount in excess of $6 million; and (c) excluding purchases as described in (b) above, pay broker-dealers an amount equal to 1.00% of the amount of Class A Shares sold from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, 0.50% on amounts of $3,000,001 to $10,000,000 and 0.25% on amounts greater than $10,000,000. Beginning January 11, 2006, if part or all of such investment as described in (b) and (c) above, including investments by qualified employee benefit plans, is subsequently redeemed within one year, a 1% CDSC may apply, except for redemptions of shares purchased on which a finder's fee has been paid where such investor's dealer of record, due to the nature of the investor's account, notifies the Distributor prior to the time of the investment that the dealer waives the finder's fee otherwise payable to the dealer, or agrees to receive such finder's fee ratably over a 12-month period. For purposes of determining the applicability of the CDSC, the one-year CDSC period begins on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the purchase was made. In addition, the Distributor may pay the entire applicable sales charge on purchases of Class A Shares to selected dealers and agents. Any dealer who receives more than 90% of a sales charge may be deemed to be an "underwriter" under the Securities Act of 1933. PEPCO reserves the right to discontinue or alter such fee payment plans at any time.

From its own resources or pursuant to the Trust's Distribution Plan, and subject to the dealers' prior approval, the Distributor may provide additional compensation to registered representatives of dealers in the form of travel expenses, meals, and lodging associated with training and educational meetings sponsored by the Distributor. The Distributor may also provide gifts amounting in value to less than $100, and occasional meals or entertainment, to registered representatives of dealers. Any such travel expenses, meals, lodging, gifts or entertainment paid will not be preconditioned upon the registered representatives' or dealers' achievement of a sales target. The Distributor may, from time to time, reallow the entire portion of the sales charge on Class A Shares which it normally retains to individual selling dealers. However, such additional reallowance generally will be made only when the selling dealer commits to substantial marketing support such as internal wholesaling through dedicated personnel, internal communications and mass mailings.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Effective July 1, 2006, PEPCO also acts as administrative agent ("Administrator") of the Trust. For its services as Administrator, PEPCO receives an administration fee based upon the average net assets across all non-money market Phoenix Funds within the Phoenix Funds and Phoenix Edge Series Funds at the following incremental annual rates.

First 5 billion                                             0.09%
$5 billion to $15 billion                                   0.08%
Greater than $15 billion                                    0.07%

For the money market Funds, the fee is 0.035% of the average net assets across all Phoenix money market Funds within the Phoenix Funds and Phoenix Edge Series Funds.

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Until June 30, 2006, PEPCO served as Financial Agent to the Trust. PEPCO received a fee equal to the sum of (1) the documented cost to PEPCO to provide oversight of PFPC, Inc. (subagent to PEPCO) ("PFPC"), plus (2) the documented costs of fund accounting, tax services and related services provided by PFPC.

For services to the Trust during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2004, 2005 and 2006, PEPCO received $242,004, $201,856 and $140,427 respectively.

DISTRIBUTION PLANS

The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for each class of shares (except Class I Shares) (i.e., a plan for the Class A Shares, a plan for the Class B Shares, and a plan for the Class C Shares; collectively, the "Plans") in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to compensate the Distributor for the services it provides and for the expenses it bears under the Underwriting Agreement. Each class of shares pays a service fee at a rate of 0.25% per annum of the average daily net assets of such class of the Fund and a distribution fee based on average daily net assets at a rate of 0.75% per annum for Class B Shares and at a rate of 0.75% per annum for Class C Shares.

From the Service Fee, the Distributor expects to pay a quarterly fee to qualifying broker-dealer firms, as compensation for providing personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts, with respect to shares sold by such firms. In the case of shares of the Funds being sold to an affiliated fund of funds, fees payable under the Plans shall be paid to the distributor of the fund of funds. This fee will not exceed on an annual basis 0.25% of the average annual net asset value of such shares, and will be in addition to sales charges on Fund shares which are re-allowed to such firms. To the extent that the entire amount of the Service Fee is not paid to such firms, the balance will serve as compensation for personal and account maintenance services furnished by the Distributor. The Distributor also pays to dealers an additional compensation with respect to Class C Shares at the rate of 0.75% of the average annual net asset value of that class.

In order to receive payments under the Plans, participants must meet such qualifications to be established in the sole discretion of the Distributor, such as services to the Funds' shareholders; or services providing the Funds with more efficient methods of offering shares to coherent groups of clients, members or prospects of a participant; or services permitting bulking of purchases or sales, or transmission of such purchases or sales by computerized tape or other electronic equipment; or other processing.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, the Funds paid Rule 12b-1 Fees in the amount of $422,052, of which the Distributor received $157,697, and unaffiliated broker-dealers received $264,355. The Rule 12b-1 payments were used for (1) compensation to dealers, $275,672; (2) compensation to sales personnel, $208,154; (3) advertising, $46,171; (4) service costs, $21,779; (5) printing and mailing of prospectuses to other than current shareholders, $2,379; and (6) other, $31,162.

On a quarterly basis, the Funds' Trustees review a report on expenditures under the Plans and the purposes for which expenditures were made. The Trustees conduct an additional, more extensive review annually in determining whether the Plans will be continued. By its terms, continuation of the Plans from year to year is contingent on annual approval by a majority of the Funds' Trustees and by a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested persons" (as defined in the 1940 Act) and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plans or any related agreements (the "Plan Trustees"). The Plans provide that they may not be amended to increase materially the costs which the Funds may bear pursuant to the Plans without approval of the shareholders of that Class of the Funds and that other material amendments to the Plans must be approved by a majority of the Plan Trustees by vote cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of considering such amendments. The Plans further provide that while they are in effect, the selection and nomination of Trustees who are not "interested persons" shall be committed to the discretion of the Trustees who are not "interested persons." The Plans may be terminated at any time by vote of the Plan Trustees or a majority of the outstanding shares of the relevant Class of the Funds.

No interested person of the Funds and no Trustee who is not an interested person of the Funds, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, had any direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plans.

The Board of Trustees has also adopted a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the 1940 Act permitting the issuance of shares in multiple classes.

The NASD regards certain distribution fees as asset-based sales charges subject to NASD sales load limits. The NASD's maximum sales charge rule may require the Trustees to suspend distribution fees or amend the Plans.

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MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST

The Trust is an open-end management investment company known as a mutual fund. The Trustees of the Trust ("Trustees") are responsible for the overall supervision of the Trust and perform the various duties imposed on Trustees by the 1940 Act and Delaware statutory trust law.

TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

The Trustees are responsible for the overall supervision of the Funds, including establishing the Funds' policies, general supervision and review of their investment activities. The officers who administer the Funds' daily operations, are appointed by the Board of Trustees. The current Trustees and officers of the Trust performing a policy-making function and their affiliations and principal occupations for the past five years are set forth below. Unless otherwise noted, the address of each individual is 56 Prospect Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06115-0480. There is no stated term of office for Trustees of the Trust.

INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES

                                                      NUMBER OF
                                                    PORTFOLIOS IN
                                                    FUND COMPLEX
        NAME, ADDRESS AND            LENGTH OF        OVERSEEN              PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST 5 YEARS
          DATE OF BIRTH             TIME SERVED      BY TRUSTEE               AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS HELD BY TRUSTEE
          -------------             -----------      ----------               ---------------------------------------

 E. Virgil Conway                  Served                62          Chairman, Rittenhouse Advisors, LLC (consulting firm)
Rittenhouse Advisors, LLC          since 2000.                       (2001-present). Trustee/Director, Phoenix Funds Complex
101 Park Avenue                                                      (1983-present). Trustee/Director, Realty Foundation of
New York, NY 10178                                                   New York (1972-present), Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation
DOB: 8/2/29                                                          (Director/Trustee) (1975-2004) (Honorary) (2004-present), Pace
                                                                     University (Director/Trustee/Emeritus) (2003-present)
                                                                     (Director/Trustee Emeritus) (2003-present), Greater New York
                                                                     Councils, Boy Scouts of America (1985-present), The Academy of
                                                                     Political Science (Vice Chairman) (1985-present), Urstadt
                                                                     Biddle Property Corp. (1989-present), Colgate University
                                                                     (Trustee Emeritus) (2004-present). Director/Trustee, The
                                                                     Harlem Youth Development Foundation, (Chairman) (1998-2002),
                                                                     Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Chairman) (1992-2001),
                                                                     Trism, Inc. (1994-2001), Consolidated Edison Company of New
                                                                     York, Inc. (1970-2002), Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company
                                                                     (1974-2002), Centennial Insurance Company (1974-2002), Union
                                                                     Pacific Corp. (1978-2002), BlackRock Freddie Mac Mortgage
                                                                     Securities Fund (Advisory Director) (1990-2000), Accuhealth
                                                                     (1994-2002), Pace University (1978-2003), New York Housing
                                                                     Partnership Development Corp. (Chairman) (1981-2003), Josiah
                                                                     Macy, Jr. Foundation (1975-2004).

Harry Dalzell-Payne                Served                62          Retired. Trustee/Director, Phoenix Funds Complex
The Flat, Elmore Court             since 1999.                       (1983-present).
Elmore, GL0S, GL2 3NT
U.K.
DOB: 8/9/29

Francis E. Jeffries                Served since          63          Director, The Empire District Electric Company
8477 Bay Colony Dr. #902           2005.                             (1984-2004). Trustee/Director, Phoenix Funds Complex
Naples, FL 34108                                                     (1987-present).
DOB: 9/23/30

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                                                      NUMBER OF
                                                    PORTFOLIOS IN
                                                    FUND COMPLEX
        NAME, ADDRESS AND            LENGTH OF        OVERSEEN              PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST 5 YEARS
          DATE OF BIRTH             TIME SERVED      BY TRUSTEE               AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS HELD BY TRUSTEE
          -------------             -----------      ----------               ---------------------------------------

Leroy Keith, Jr.                   Served since          60          Partner, Stonington Partners, Inc. (private equity fund)
Stonington Partners, Inc.          2005.                             (2001-present). Director/Trustee, Evergreen Funds (six
736 Market Street, Ste. 1430                                         portfolios) (1989-present). Trustee, Phoenix Funds
Chattanooga, TN 37402                                                Family (1980-present). Director, Diversapak (2002-present),
DOB: 2/14/39                                                         Obaji Medical Products Company (2002-present). Director,
                                                                     Lincoln Educational Services (2002-2004). Chairman, Carson
                                                                     Products Company (cosmetics) (1998-2000).
                                                                    (1998-2000).

Geraldine M. McNamara              Served since          62          Retired. Trustee/Director, Phoenix Funds Complex
40 East 88th Street                2001.                             (2001-present). Managing Director, U.S. Trust Company of
New York, NY 10128                                                   New York (1982-2006).
DOB: 4/17/51

James M. Oates*                    Served since          60          Chairman, Hudson Castle Group, Inc. (Formerly IBEX
c/o Northeast Partners             2005.                             Capital Markets, Inc.) (financial services)
150 Federal Street, Ste. 1000                                        (1997-present). Trustee/Director, Phoenix Funds Family
Boston, MA 02109                                                     (1987-present). Managing Director, Wydown Group
Trustee                                                              (consulting firm) (1994-present). Director, Investors
DOB: 5/31/46                                                         Financial Service Corporation (1995-present), Investors
                                                                     Bank & Trust Corporation (1995-present), Stifel
                                                                     Financial (1996-present), Connecticut River Bancorp
                                                                     (1998-present), Connecticut River Bank (1999-present),
                                                                     Trust Company of New Hampshire (2002-present). Chairman,
                                                                     Emerson Investment Management, Inc. (2000-present).
                                                                     Independent Chairman, John Hancock Trust (since 2005),
                                                                     Trustee, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Funds
                                                                     III (since 2005). Trustee, John Hancock Trust
                                                                     (2004-2005). Director/Trustee, AIB Govett Funds (six
                                                                     portfolios) (1991-2000), Command Systems, Inc.
                                                                     (1998-2000), Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd.
                                                                     (1995-2001), 1Mind, Inc. (formerly 1Mind.com)
                                                                     (2000-2002), Plymouth Rubber Co. (1995-2003). Director
                                                                     and Treasurer, Endowment for Health, Inc. (2000-2004).
Richard E. Segerson                Served since          60          Managing Director, Northway Management Company
77 Briggs Way                      2005.                             (1998-present). Trustee/Director, Phoenix Funds Family
Chatham, MA 02633                                                    (1983-present).
DOB: 2/16/46

Ferdinand L.J. Verdonck            Served since          60          Director, Banco Urquijo (Chairman) (1998-present).
Nederpolder, 7                     2005.                             Trustee, Phoenix Funds Family (2002-present). Director,
B-9000 Gent, Belgium                                                 EASDAQ (Chairman) (2001-present), The JP Morgan Fleming
DOB: 7/30/42                                                         Continental European Investment Trust (1998-present),
                                                                     Groupe SNEF (1998-present), Santens N.V. (1999-present).
                                                                     Managing Director, Almanij N.V. (1992-2003). Director,
                                                                     KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company (Euronext)
                                                                     (1992-2003), KBC Bank (1992-2003), KBC Insurance
                                                                     (1992-2003), Kredietbank, S.A. Luxembourgeoise
                                                                     (1992-2003), Investco N.V. (1992-2003), Gevaert N.V.
                                                                     (1992-2003), Fidea N.V. (1992-2003), Almafin N.V.
                                                                     (1992-2003), Centea N.V. (1992-2003), Dutch Chamber of
                                                                     Commerce for Belgium and Luxemburg (1995-2001), Phoenix
                                                                     Investment Partners, Ltd. (1995-2001). Director, Degussa
                                                                     Antwerpen N.V. (1998-2004).

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* Mr. Oates is a Director and Chairman of the Board and a shareholder of Hudson Castle Group, Inc. (formerly IBEX Capital Markets, Inc.) ("Hudson"), a privately owned financial services firm. Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd., an affiliate of the adviser, owns approximately 1% of the common stock of Hudson and Phoenix Life Insurance Company ("Phoenix Life") also an affiliate, owns approximately 8% of Hudson's common stock.

INTERESTED TRUSTEES

Each of the individuals listed below is an "interested person" of the Trust, as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

                                                      NUMBER OF
                                                    PORTFOLIOS IN
                                                     FUND COMPLEX
  NAME, ADDRESS, DATE OF BIRTH        LENGTH OF        OVERSEEN            PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST 5 YEARS
    AND POSITION WITH TRUST          TIME SERVED      BY TRUSTEE             AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS HELD BY TRUSTEE
    -----------------------          -----------      ----------             ---------------------------------------

George R. Aylward*               Trustee and             62          Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Asset
Trustee and President            President since                     Management, The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (2004-present).
DOB: 8/17/64                     November 2006.                      President (since November 2006) and Chief Operating
                                                                     Officer (2004-present), Phoenix Investment Partners,
                                                                     Ltd. Trustee and President, certain funds within the
                                                                     Phoenix Funds Family (since November 2006). Previously,
                                                                     Executive Vice President, Phoenix Investment Partners,
                                                                     Ltd. (2004-November 2006). Vice President, Phoenix Life
                                                                     Insurance Company (2002-2004). Vice President, The
                                                                     Phoenix Companies, Inc. (2001-2004). Vice President,
                                                                     Finance, Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. (2001-2002).
                                                                     Assistant Controller, Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd.
                                                                     (1996-2001). Executive Vice President, certain funds
                                                                     within the Phoenix Funds Family (2004-November 2006).

Marilyn E. LaMarche**            Served since 2005.      60          Limited Managing Director, Lazard Freres & Co. LLC
Lazard Freres & Co. LLC                                              (1997-present). Trustee/Director, Phoenix Funds Family
30 Rockefeller Plaza,                                                (2002-present). Director, The Phoenix Companies, Inc.
59th Floor                                                           (2001-2005) and Phoenix Life Insurance Company
New York, NY 10020                                                   (1989-2005).
Trustee
DOB: 5/11/34

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                                                      NUMBER OF
                                                    PORTFOLIOS IN
                                                     FUND COMPLEX
  NAME, ADDRESS, DATE OF BIRTH        LENGTH OF        OVERSEEN            PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST 5 YEARS
    AND POSITION WITH TRUST          TIME SERVED      BY TRUSTEE             AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS HELD BY TRUSTEE
    -----------------------          -----------      ----------             ---------------------------------------

Philip R. McLoughlin***          Served since 1999.      80          Director, PXRE Corporation (Reinsurance) (1985-present),
200 Bridge Street                                                    World Trust Fund (1991-present). Trustee/Director,
Chatham, MA 02633                                                    Phoenix Funds Complex (1989-present). Management
Chairman                                                             Consultant (2002-2004), Chairman (1997-2002), Chief
DOB: 10/23/46                                                        Executive Officer (1995-2002) and Director (1995-2002),
                                                                     Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. Director and Executive
                                                                     Vice President, The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (2000-2002).
                                                                     Director (1994-2002) and Executive Vice President,
                                                                     Investments (1987-2002), Phoenix Life Insurance Company.
                                                                     Director (1983-2002) and Chairman (1995-2002), Phoenix
                                                                     Investment Counsel, Inc. Director (1982-2002), Chairman
                                                                     (2000-2002) and President (1990-2000), Phoenix Equity
                                                                     Planning Corporation. Chairman and Chief Executive
                                                                     Officer, Phoenix/Zweig Advisers LLC (1999-2002).
                                                                     Director (2001-2002) and President (April 2002-September
                                                                     2002), Phoenix Investment Management Company. Director
                                                                     and Executive Vice President, Phoenix Life and Annuity
                                                                     Company (1996-2002). Director (1995-2000) and Executive
                                                                     Vice President (1994-2002) and Chief Investment Counsel
                                                                     (1994-2002), PHL Variable Insurance Company. Director,
                                                                     Phoenix National Trust Holding Company (2001-2002).
                                                                     Director (1985-2002) and Vice President (1986-2002) and
                                                                     Executive Vice President (April 2002-September 2002), PM
                                                                     Holdings, Inc. Director, WS Griffith Associates, Inc.
                                                                     (1995-2002). Director, WS Griffith Securities, Inc.
                                                                     (1992-2002).

* Mr. Aylward is an "interested person" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, by reason of his position with Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. and its affiliates.

** Ms. LaMarche is an "interested person," as defined in the 1940 Act, by reason of her former position as Director of The Phoenix Companies, Inc. and Phoenix Life Insurance Company.

*** Mr. McLoughlin is an "interested person" as defined in the 1940 Act, by reason of his former relationship with Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. and its affiliates.

OFFICERS OF THE TRUST WHO ARE NOT TRUSTEES

                                 POSITION(S) HELD
      NAME, ADDRESS AND           WITH TRUST AND                              PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
        DATE OF BIRTH          LENGTH OF TIME SERVED                            DURING PAST 5 YEARS
        -------------          ---------------------                            -------------------

Francis G. Waltman             Senior Vice            Senior Vice President, Asset Management, The Phoenix Companies, Inc.
DOB: 7/27/62                   President since 2004.  (February 2006). Senior Vice President, Product Development and
                                                      Management (2005-present), Senior Vice President and Chief
                                                      Administrative Officer (2003-2004), Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd.
                                                      Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Phoenix Equity
                                                      Planning Corporation (1999-2003). Senior Vice President, certain funds
                                                      within the Phoenix Funds Family (2004-present).

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                                 POSITION(S) HELD
      NAME, ADDRESS AND           WITH TRUST AND                              PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
        DATE OF BIRTH          LENGTH OF TIME SERVED                            DURING PAST 5 YEARS
        -------------          ---------------------                            -------------------


Marc Baltuch                   Vice President and     Chief Compliance Officer, Zweig-DiMenna Associates LLC (1989-present).
900 Third Avenue               Chief Compliance       Vice President and Compliance Officer, certain funds within the Phoenix Funds
New York, NY 10022             Officer since 2005.    Complex (2004-present). Vice President, The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. and
DOB: 9/23/45                                          The Zweig Fund, Inc. (2004-present). President and Director, Watermark
                                                      Securities, Inc. (1991-present). Assistant Secretary, Gotham Advisors Inc.
                                                      (1990-present). Secretary, Phoenix-Zweig Trust (1989-2003) Secretary,
                                                      Phoenix-Euclid Market Neutral Fund (1999-2002).


Kevin J. Carr                  Vice President,        Vice President and Counsel, Phoenix Life Insurance Company (May 2005-present).
One American Row               Counsel, Chief Legal   Vice President, Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, certain funds
Hartford, CT 06102             Officer and            within the Phoenix Funds Complex (May 2005-present). Compliance Officer of
DOB: 8/30/54                   Secretary since        Investments and Counsel, Travelers Life & Annuity (Jan. 2005-May 2005).
                               2005.                  Assistant General Counsel, The Hartford Financial Services Group (1999-2005).

W. Patrick Bradley             Chief Financial        Second Vice President, Fund Administration, Phoenix Equity Planning
DOB: 3/2/72                    Officer and            Corporation (2004-present). Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since
                               Treasurer              2005. (2006-present) or Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (2005-present),
                                                      certain funds within the Phoenix Funds Family. Vice President, Chief
                                                      Financial Officer, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer, The Phoenix
                                                      Edge Series Fund (since 2006). Assistant Treasurer, certain funds within the
                                                      Phoenix Funds Complex (2004-2006). Senior Manager (2002-2004), Manager
                                                      (2000-2002), Audit, Deloitte & Touche, LLP.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

The Board of Trustees has established several standing committees to oversee particular aspects of the Funds' management. They are:

THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the Funds' accounting and auditing policies and practices. The Audit Committee reviews the Funds' financial reporting procedures, their system of internal control, the independent audit process, and the Funds' procedures for monitoring compliance with investment restrictions and applicable laws and regulations and with the Code of Ethics. The Audit Committee is composed entirely of Independent Trustees; its members are E. Virgil Conway, Harry Dalzell-Payne, Francis E. Jeffries, Geraldine M. McNamara and James M. Oates. The Committee met four times during the Trust's last fiscal year.

THE EXECUTIVE AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE. The function of the Executive and Compliance Committee is to serve as a contract review, compliance review and performance review delegate of the full Board of Trustees as well as act to on behalf of the Board when it is not in session, subject to limitations as set by the Board. Its members are E. Virgil Conway, Harry Dalzell-Payne, Leroy Keith, Jr., Philip R. McLoughlin, Geraldine M. McNamara, James M. Oates and Richard E. Segerson. Each of the members is an Independent Trustee, except Mr. McLoughlin, who is an Interested Trustee. The Committee met 11 times during the Trust's last fiscal year.

THE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE. The Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for developing and maintaining governance principles applicable to the Funds, for nominating individuals to serve as Trustees, including as Independent Trustees, and annually evaluating the Board and Committees. The Governance and Nominating Committee is composed entirely of Independent Trustees; its members are E. Virgil Conway, Harry Dalzell-Payne, Leroy Keith, Jr., Geraldine M. McNamara and Ferdinand L.J. Verdonck. The Committee met four times during the Trust's last fiscal year.

The Board has adopted a policy for consideration of Trustee nominees recommended by shareholders. With regards to such policy, an individual shareholder submitting a nomination must hold for at least one full year 5% of the shares of a series of the Trust. Shareholder nominees for Trustee will be given the same consideration as any candidate provided the nominee meets certain minimum requirements.

COMPENSATION

Trustees who are not interested persons of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receive an annual retainer and fees and expenses for attendance at Board and Committee meetings. Officers and employees of the Adviser of the Funds who are interested

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persons are compensated for their services by the Adviser of the Funds, or an affiliate of the Adviser of the Funds, and receive no compensation from the Funds. The Trust does not have any retirement plan for its Trustees.

For the Trust's fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, the Trustees received the following compensation:

                                  AGGREGATE       TOTAL COMPENSATION FROM TRUST
                                 COMPENSATION      AND FUND COMPLEX (96 FUNDS)
    NAME OF TRUSTEE               FROM TRUST            PAID TO TRUSTEES
    ---------------               ----------            ----------------

 INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES
 --------------------

 E. Virgil Conway                   $5,539                      $183,250
 Harry Dalzell-Payne                $5,396                      $183,650
 Francis E. Jeffries                $3,673*                     $141,750
 Leroy Keith, Jr.                   $3,660                      $104,473
 Geraldine M. McNamara              $5,331*                     $176,750
 James M. Oates                     $5,046                      $136,612
 Richard E. Segerson                $3,673*                      $97,500
 Ferdinand L.J. Verdonck            $3,317                       $87,500

 INTERESTED TRUSTEES
 -------------------
 George R. Aylward                       $0                           $0
 Marilyn E. LaMarche                $2,955                       $79,750
 Philip R. McLoughlin               $7,446                      $261,500


----------------------

* This compensation or a portion thereof, (and the earnings thereon) was deferred pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan. At December 31, 2006, the total amount of deferred compensation (including interest and other accumulation earned on the original amounts deferred) accrued for those Trustees who are participating or have participated in the Deferred Compensation Plan are as follows: Mr. Jeffries, $610,272.16, Ms. McNamara, $304,818.54 and Mr. Segerson, $121,901.72. At present, by agreement among the Trust, Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. ("PXP") and the electing Trustee, Trustee fees that are deferred are paid by the Trust to PXP. The liability for the deferred compensation obligation appears only as a liability of PXP, and not of the Trust.

TRUSTEE OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Set forth in the table below is the dollar range of equity securities owned by each Trustee as of December 31, 2005:

                            DOLLAR RANGE OF       DOLLAR RANGE OF        TOTAL COMPENSATION
                           EQUITY SECURITIES   EQUITY SECURITIES IN     FROM TRUST AND FUND
                                IN THE          THE EARNINGS DRIVEN      COMPLEX (96 FUNDS)
    NAME OF TRUSTEE            BOND FUND            GROWTH FUND           PAID TO TRUSTEES
    ---------------            ---------            -----------           ----------------

INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES
--------------------
E. Virgil Conway                 None                  None                Over $100,000
Harry Dalzell-Payne              None                  None                     None
Francis E. Jeffries              None                  None                Over $100,000
Leroy Keith, Jr.                 None                  None                 $1 - $10,000
Geraldine M. McNamara            None                  None                Over $100,000
James M. Oates                   None                  None                Over $100,000
Richard E. Segerson              None                  None                Over $100,000
Ferdinand L.J. Verdonck          None                  None                     None

INTERESTED TRUSTEES
-------------------

George R. Aylward                None                  None                     None

Marilyn E. LaMarche              None                  None                     None
Philip R. McLoughlin             None            $10,001 - $50,000         Over $100,000


   As of December 31, 2006, the Trustees and officers owned no shares of the
Growth Opportunities Fund because it had not commenced operations until June 9,
2006.

   At January 4, 2007, the Trustees and officers as a group owned less than 1%
of the then outstanding shares of any of the Funds.

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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

The following table sets forth information as of January 4, 2007 with respect to each person who owns of record or is known by the Trust to own of record or beneficially 5% or more of any class of the Trust's outstanding equity securities:

          NAME OF SHAREHOLDER                      NAME OF FUND AND CLASS              NUMBER OF SHARES   PERCENT OF CLASS
          -------------------                      ----------------------              ----------------   ----------------

Bear Stearns Securities Corp.           Bond Fund Class C                                  17,953.718          12.48%
FBO XXX-XXX39-19
1 Metrotech Center North
Brooklyn, NY 11201-3870

Charles Schwab & Co                     Growth Opportunities Fund Class A                 115,725.440          17.28%
Attn: Mutual Funds / Team S
4500 Cherry Creek Dr. S FL 3
Denver, CO 80246

Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.               Bond Fund Class I                               1,680,681.428          28.94%
Reinvest Account                        Earnings Driven Growth Fund Class I               136,166.481          68.72%
Attn: Mutual Fund Dept.
101 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104-4151

First Clearing, LLC                     Bond Fund Class C                                   8,457.524           5.88%
A/C XXXX-4224
John F. Hubble IRA
FCC AS Custodian
RR 2 Box 2724
Bethel, VT 05032

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. FBO          Bond Fund Class I                                 867,018.153          14.93%
XXXXX3207
500 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713-2107

MLPF&S for the Sole Benefit             Bond Fund Class B                                 177,844.114          32.98%
of its Customers                        Bond Fund Class C                                  20,239.924          14.06%
Attn: Fund Administration               Earning Driven Growth Fund Class A                143,928.125          18.86%
4800 Deer Lake Dr. E., 3rd Flr.         Earning Driven Growth Fund Class B                196,905.073          33.48%
Jacksonville, FL 32246-6484             Earning Driven Growth Fund Class C                192,449.421          46.18%
                                        Growth Opportunities Fund Class A                  38,980.184           5.82%

NFS LLC FEBO                            Bond Fund Class I                                 429,811.512           7.40%
FIIOC as Agent for
Qualified Employee Benefit
Plans (401K) FINOPS-IC Funds
100 Magellan Way KW1C
Covington, KY 41015-1987

NFS LLC FEBO                            Earnings Driven Growth Fund Class I                21,423.397          10.81%
First Republic Bank
111 Pine St Fl 4
San Francisco, CA 94111-5604

Phoenix Equity Planning Corp            Growth Opportunities Fund Class C                   8,424.600          82.55%
Attn: Corp Accounting
56 Prospect St
Hartford, CT 06103-2818

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          NAME OF SHAREHOLDER                      NAME OF FUND AND CLASS              NUMBER OF SHARES   PERCENT OF CLASS
          -------------------                      ----------------------              ----------------   ----------------

Phoenix Wealth Builder PHOLIO           Bond Fund Class A                                 951,634.481          36.10%
Attn: Chris Wilkos
Shareholders Services Dept.
C/O Phoenix Equity Planning
101 Munson Street
Greenfield, MA 01301-9684

Phoenix Wealth Guardian PHOLIO          Bond Fund Class A                                 887,001.363          33.64%
Attn: Chris Wilkos
Shareholders Services Dept.
C/O Phoenix Equity Planning
101 Munson Street
Greenfield, MA 01301-9684

Kathleen O'Reilly                       Growth Opportunities Fund Class C                     610.820           5.99%
400 North Main St. Unit 26
Manchester, CT 06040

Prudential Investment Management        Earning Driven Growth Fund Class A                 84,747.214          11.10%
Services
FBO Mutual Fund Clients
Attn: Pruchoice Unit
Mail Stop NJ 05-11-20
100 Mulberry St.
3 Gateway Center Fl. 11
Newark, NJ 07102-4000

Carolyn Turner TTEE                     Growth Opportunities Fund Class A                 119,100.588          17.78%
Robert E. Turner Jr. Trust
9 Horseshoe Ln
Paoli, PA 19301-1909

Robert E. Turner                        Growth Opportunities Fund Class A                 132,706.031          19.81%
Carolyn W. Turner JT WROS
9 Horseshoe Ln
Paoli, PA 19301-1909

Wells Fargo Investments, LLC            Growth Opportunities Fund Class C                     847.458          8.30%
A/C XXXX-9036
608 Second Avenue South 8th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1927

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CAPITAL STOCK AND ORGANIZATION

As a Delaware statutory trust, the Trust's operations are governed by its Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated March 1, 2001. A copy of the Trust's Certificate of Trust, as amended, is on file with the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. Upon the initial purchase of shares, the shareholder agrees to be bound by the Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended. Generally, Delaware statutory trust shareholders are not personally liable for obligations of the Delaware statutory trust under Delaware law. The Delaware Statutory Trust Act (the "Delaware Act") provides that a shareholder of a Delaware statutory trust shall be entitled to the same limitation of liability extended to shareholders of private for-profit corporations. The Trust's Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust expressly provides that the Trust has been organized under the Delaware Act and that the Declaration of Trust is to be governed by Delaware law. It is nevertheless possible that a Delaware statutory trust, such as the Trust, might become a party to an action in another state whose courts refused to apply Delaware law, in which case the Trust's shareholders could be subject to personal liability.

To guard against this risk, the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust (i) contains an express disclaimer of shareholder liability for acts or obligations of the Trust and provides that notice of such disclaimer may be given in each agreement, obligation and instrument entered into or executed by the Trust or its Trustees, (ii) provides for the indemnification out of Trust property of any shareholders held personally liable for any obligations of the Trust or any series of the Trust and (iii) provides that the Trust shall, upon request, assume the defense of any claim made against any shareholder for any act or

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obligation of the Trust and satisfy any judgment thereon. Thus, the risk of a Trust shareholder incurring financial loss beyond his or her investment because of shareholder liability is limited to circumstances in which all of the following factors are present: (1) a court refused to apply Delaware law; (2) the liability arose under tort law or, if not, no contractual limitation of liability was in effect; and (3) the Trust itself would be unable to meet its obligations. In the light of Delaware law, the nature of the Trust's business and the nature of its assets, the risk of personal liability to a Fund shareholder is remote.

The Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust further provides that the Trust shall indemnify each of its Trustees and officers against liabilities and expenses reasonably incurred by them, in connection with, or arising out of, any action, suit or proceeding, threatened against or otherwise involving such Trustee or officer, directly or indirectly, by reason of being or having been a Trustee or officer of the Trust. The Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust does not authorize the Trust to indemnify any Trustee or officer against any liability to which he or she would otherwise be subject by reason of or for willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of such person's duties.

Under the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, the Trust is not required to hold annual meetings to elect Trustees or for other purposes. It is not anticipated that the Trust will hold shareholders' meetings unless required by law or the Declaration of Trust. The Trust will be required to hold a meeting to elect Trustees to fill any existing vacancies on the Board if, at any time, fewer than a majority of the Trustees have been elected by the shareholders of the Trust. The Board is required to call a meeting for the purpose of considering the removal of persons serving as Trustee if requested in writing to do so by the holders of not less than 10% of the outstanding shares of the Trust.

Shares of the Trust do not entitle their holders to cumulative voting rights, so that the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Trust may elect all of the Trustees, in which case the holders of the remaining shares would not be able to elect any Trustees. As determined by the Trustees, shareholders are entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value (number of shares held times the net asset value of the applicable class of the applicable Fund).

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, the Trustees may create additional funds by establishing additional series of shares in the Trust. The establishment of additional series would not affect the interests of current shareholders in the existing Funds. As of the date of this SAI, the Trustees have not determined to establish another series of shares in the Trust.

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, the Trustees may establish and issue multiple classes of shares for each Fund. As of the date of this SAI, the Trustees have authorized the issuance of four classes of shares for the Bond and Earnings Driven Growth series, designated Class I Shares, Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares, and two classes of shares for the Growth Opportunities series, designated Class A Shares and Class C Shares.

Each share of each class of a Fund is entitled to such dividends and distributions out of the income earned on the assets belonging to that Fund which are attributable to such class as are declared in the discretion of the Trustees. In the event of the liquidation or dissolution of the Trust, shares of each class of each Fund are entitled to receive their proportionate share of the assets which are attributable to such class of such Fund and which are available for distribution as the Trustees in their sole discretion may determine. Shareholders are not entitled to any preemptive, conversion or subscription rights. All shares, when issued, will be fully paid and non-assessable by the Trust.

Subject to shareholder approval (if then required), the Trustees may authorize each Fund to invest all or part of its investable assets in a single open-end investment company that has substantially the same investment objectives, policies and restrictions as the Fund. As of the date of this SAI, the Trustees do not have any plan to authorize any Fund to so invest its assets.

Under Delaware law, shareholders of a Delaware statutory trust are entitled to the same limitation of personal liability extended to stockholders of Delaware corporations. As a result, to the extent that the Trust or a shareholder is subject to the jurisdiction of a court that does not apply Delaware law, there is a possibility that the shareholders of a statutory trust such as the Trust may be personally liable for debts or claims against the Trust. The Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust provides that shareholders shall not be subject to any personal liability for the acts or obligations of the Trust. The Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust provides for indemnification out of the Trust property for all losses and expenses of any shareholder held personally liable for the obligations of the Trust. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability, which is considered remote, is limited to circumstances in which a court refuses to apply Delaware law and the Trust itself would be unable to meet its obligations.

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 125 High Street, Boston, MA 02110, is the independent registered public accounting firm for the Trust.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP audits the Trust's annual financial statements and expresses an opinion thereon.

CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT

The Custodian of the Bond and Earnings Driven Growth Funds' assets is State Street Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 351, Boston, Massachusetts, 02101. The Custodian of the Growth Opportunities Fund's assets is PFPC Trust Company, 301

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Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809. The Trust has authorized the Custodians to appoint one or more subcustodians for the assets of the Funds held outside the United States. The securities and other assets of the Funds are held by each Custodian or any subcustodian separate from the securities and assets of each other Fund.

Pursuant to a Transfer Agent and Service Agreement with the Phoenix Funds, PEPCO, One American Row, P.O. Box 5056, Hartford, CT 06102-5056, acts as Transfer Agent for the Trust (the "Transfer Agent") for which it is paid $16.95 for each designated shareholder account plus out-of-pocket expenses. The Transfer Agent is authorized to engage subagents to perform certain shareholder servicing functions from time to time for which such agents shall be paid a fee by the Transfer Agent. Fees paid by the Funds, in addition to the fee paid to PEPCO, will be reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees.

REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS

The fiscal year of the Trust ends on September 30. The Trust will send financial statements to its shareholders at least semiannually. An annual report containing financial statements audited by the Trust's independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, will be sent to shareholders each year and is available without charge upon request.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Funds' financial statements for the Trust's fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, included in the Trust's 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders, are incorporated herein by reference.

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APPENDIX

DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN BOND RATINGS

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC.

Aaa--Bonds that are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as "gilt edge." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues.

Aa--Bonds that are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards. Together with the Aaa group the comprise what are generally known as high grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuations of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.

A--Bonds that are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are to be considered as upper medium grade obligations. Factors giving security to principal and interest are considered adequate, but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.

Baa--Bonds that are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations,
i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well.

Moody's also provides credit ratings for preferred stocks. Preferred stock occupies a junior position to bonds within a particular capital structure and that these securities are rated within the universe of preferred stocks.

aaa--An issue that is rated "aaa" is considered to be a top-quality preferred stock. This rating indicates good asset protection and the least risk of dividend impairment within the universe of preferred stocks.

aa--An issue that is rated "aa" is considered a high-grade preferred stock. This rating indicates that there is a reasonable assurance that earnings and asset protection will remain relatively well maintained in the foreseeable future.

a--An issue that is rated "a" is considered to be an upper-medium grade preferred stock. While risks are judged to be somewhat greater than in the "aaa" and "aa" classifications, earnings and asset protections are, nevertheless, expected to be maintained at adequate levels.

baa--An issue that is rated "baa" is considered to be a medium grade preferred stock, neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Earnings and asset protection appear adequate at present but may be questionable over any great length of time.

Moody's ratings for municipal notes and other short-term loans are designated Moody's Investment Grade (MIG). This distinction is in recognition of the differences between short-term and long-term credit risk. Loans bearing the designation MIG 1 are of the best quality, enjoying strong protection by establishing cash flows of funds for their servicing or by established and broad-based access to the market for refinancing, or both. Loans bearing the designation MIG 2 are of high quality, with margins of protection ample although not so large as in the preceding group. A short term issue having a demand feature (i.e., payment relying on external liquidity and usually payable on demand rather than fixed maturity dates) is differentiated by Moody's with the use of the Symbol VMIG, instead of MIG.

Moody's also provides credit ratings for tax-exempt commercial paper. These are promissory obligations (1) not having an original maturity in excess of nine months, and (2) backed by commercial banks. Notes bearing the designation P-1 have a superior capacity for repayment. Notes bearing the designation P-2 have a strong capacity for repayment.

STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATION

AAA--Bonds rated AAA have the higher rating assigned by Standard & Poor's Corporation. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.

AA--Bonds rated AA have a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differ from the higher rated issues only in small degree.

A--Bonds rated A have a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal, although they are somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than bonds in higher rated categories.

BBB--Bonds rated BBB are regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Whereas they normally exhibit adequate protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for bonds in this category than in higher rated categories.

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S&P's top ratings for municipal notes issued after July 29, 1984 are SP-1 and SP-2. The designation SP-1 indicates a very strong capacity to pay principal and interest. A "+" is added for those issues determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics. An "SP-2" designation indicates a satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest.

Commercial paper rated A-2 or better by S&P is described as having a very strong degree of safety regarding timeliness and capacity to repay. Additionally, as a precondition for receiving an S&P commercial paper rating, a bank credit line and/or liquid assets must be present to cover the amount of commercial paper outstanding at all times.

The Moody's Prime-2 rating and above indicates a strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations.

GLOSSARY

COMMERCIAL PAPER: Short-term promissory notes of large corporations with excellent credit ratings issued to finance their current operations.

CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT: Negotiable certificates representing a commercial bank's obligations to repay funds deposited with it, earning specified rates of interest over given periods.

BANKERS' ACCEPTANCES: Negotiable obligations of a bank to pay a draft which has been drawn on it by a customer. These obligations are backed by large banks and usually are backed by goods in international trade.

TIME DEPOSITS: Non-negotiable deposits in a banking institution earning a specified interest rate over a given period of time.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS: Bonds and notes issued by corporations and other business organizations in order to finance their long-term credit needs.

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PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

PART C -- OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 23. EXHIBITS

a.1* Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated March 1, 2000, filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 (File No. 033-65137) on January 25, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference.

a.2* Amendment to the Declaration of Trust of the Registrant, dated November 16, 2006, filed via EDGAR herewith.

b.1.* By-Laws dated November 16, 2005, filed via EDGAR herewith.

b.2.* Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant, dated August 23, 2006, filed via EDGAR herewith.

c. Reference is made to Registrant's Agreement and Declaration of Trust. See Exhibit a.

d.1. Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of Phoenix Bond Fund, and Phoenix Earning Driven Growth Fund, and Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. ("PIC") effective November 20, 2002 filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 (File No. 033-65137) on January 29, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

d.2. Amendment to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and PIC dated June 8, 2006 on behalf of Growth Opportunities Fund, filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 (File No. 033-65137) on June 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference.

d.3. Subadvisory Agreement between PIC and Seneca Capital Management LLC ("Seneca") dated July 1, 1998 filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 (File No. 033-65137) on January 27, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.

d.4. Investment Subadvisory Agreement Amendment between PIC and eneca effective July 1, 1998 for the purpose of amending the Subadvisory Agreement of the same date in order to correct a typographical error in such Subadvisory Agreement, filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 (File No. 033-65137) on January 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.

d.5. Amendment to Subadvisory Agreement between PIC and Seneca dated November 20, 2002, filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 (File No. 033-65137) on January 29, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

d.6. Subadvisory Agreement between PIC and Turner Investment Partners, Inc. ("Turner") on behalf of Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund dated June 9, 2006, filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 (File No. 033-65137) on June 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference.

d.7.* Third Amendment to Subadvisory Agreement between PIC and Seneca Capital Management LLC dated September 1, 2006, filed via EDGAR herewith.

e.1. Underwriting Agreement between Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation ("PEPCO") and Registrant dated July 1, 1998 and filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 (File No. 033-65137) on January 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference. A Form of Underwriting Agreement between PEPCO and Registrant was previously filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 (File No. 033-65137) on May 20, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference.

e.2.* Form of Sales Agreement between PEPCO and dealers (June 2006), filed via EDGAR herewith.

f. Form of Deferred Compensation Plan applicable to the Board of Trustees filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 (File No. 033-65137) on January 27, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.

g.1. Master Custodian Contract between Registrant and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") dated May 1, 1997 filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 (File No. 033-65137) on January 24, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.

g.2. Amendment dated February 10, 2000 to Master Custodian Contract dated May 1, 1997 between Registrant and State Street filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 (File No. 033-65137) on January 29, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

g.3. Amendment dated July 2, 2001 to Master Custodian Contract dated May 1, 1997 between Registrant and State Street filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 (File No. 033-65137) on January 29, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

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g.4. Amendment dated May 10, 2002 to Master Custodian Contract Amendment No. 14 (File No. 033-65137) on January 29, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

g.5.* Custodian Services Agreement between Registrant and PFPC Trust Company on behalf of Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund, filed via EDGAR herewith.

h.1. Expense Limitation Agreement dated February 1, 2006 between Registrant and PIC on behalf of Bond Fund and Earnings Driven Growth Fund, filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 (File No. 033-65137) on June 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference.

h.2.* Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement between the Phoenix Funds and PEPCO dated July 1, 2006, filed via EDGAR herewith.

h.3.* Administration Agreement between Registrant and PEPCO dated July 1, 2006, filed via EDGAR herewith.

h.4. Expense Limitation Agreement dated June 8, 2006, between Registrant and PIC on behalf of Growth Opportunities Fund, filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 (File No. 033-65137) on June 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference.

i. Opinion and consent of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell filed via EDGAR with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 033-65137) on February 29, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference.

j.1.* Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm filed via EDGAR herewith.

k. None.

l. Share Purchase Agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") between Registrant and GMG/Seneca Capital Management, L.P. filed via EDGAR with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 033-65137) on February 29, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference.

m.1. Amended and Restated Distribution Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Class A Shares filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 (File No. 033-65137) on May 20, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference.

m.2. Distribution Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Class B Shares adopted September 14, 2000 and filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 (File No. 033-65137) on September 27, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.

m.3. Distribution Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Class C Shares adopted September 14, 2000 and filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 (File No. 033-65137) on September 27, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.

m.4. First Amendment to Class A Shares Amended and Restated Distribution Plan effective May 21, 2003 and filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 (File No. 033-65137) on January 29, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.

n.1.* 2006 Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Distribution Plan, adopted August 23, 2006, filed via EDGAR herewith.

o. Reserved.

p.1. Amended and Restated Codes of Ethics of the Phoenix Funds and the Distributor (PEPCO) dated February 2006, filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 (File No. 033-65137) on June 9, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference.

p.2. Amended and Restated Code of Ethics of the Adviser (PIC) dated February 2006, filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 (File No. 033-65137), on March 1, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.

p.3. Amended and Restated Code of Ethics of the Subadviser (Seneca) dated January 3, 2006, filed via EDGAR with Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 (File No. 033-65137), on March 1, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.

p.4.* Code of Ethics of the Subadviser (Turner) dated February 1, 2005, filed via EDGAR herewith.

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q.1.* Power of Attorney for all Trustees, dated November 15, 2006, filed via EDGAR herewith.


* Filed herewith.

ITEM 24. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH THE FUND

None.

ITEM 25. INDEMNIFICATION

The Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated March 1, 2001 and the Bylaws of the Registrant provide that no trustee or officer will be indemnified against any liability to which the Registrant would otherwise be subject by reason of or for willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of such person's duties. The Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, Underwriting Agreement, Master Custodian Contract and Transfer Agency and Service Agreement each provides that the Trust will indemnify the other party (or parties, as the case may be) to the agreement for certain losses.

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), may be available 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 SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the 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 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

ITEM 26. BUSINESS AND OTHER CONNECTIONS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISER

See "Management of the Fund "in the Prospectus and "Services of the Adviser and Subadviser" and "Management of the Trust" in the Statement of Additional Information which is included in this Post-Effective Amendment. For information as to the business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature of directors and officers of the Adviser and Subadviser, reference is made to the Adviser's and Subadviser's current Form ADV (PIC: SEC File No. 801-5995; Seneca: SEC File No. 801-51559 and Turner: SEC File No. 801-36220) filed under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 27. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER

(a) PEPCO serves as the principal underwriter for the following registrants:

Phoenix Adviser Trust, Phoenix Asset Trust, Phoenix CA Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, Phoenix Equity Series Fund, Phoenix Equity Trust, Phoenix Insight Funds Trust, Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds, Phoenix Investment Series Fund, Phoenix Investment Trust 06, Phoenix Investment Trust 97, Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund, Phoenix Multi-Series Trust, Phoenix Opportunities Trust, Phoenix PHOLIOs(SM), Phoenix Portfolios, Phoenix Series Fund, Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund, Phoenix Life Variable Universal Life Account, Phoenix Life Variable Accumulation Account, PHL Variable Accumulation Account, Phoenix Life and Annuity Variable Universal Life Account, PHLVIC Variable Universal Life Account and PHL Variable Separate Account MVA1.

(b) Directors and executive officers of PEPCO are as follows:

 NAME AND PRINCIPAL                              POSITIONS AND OFFICES                     POSITIONS AND OFFICES
 BUSINESS ADDRESS                                WITH DISTRIBUTOR                          WITH REGISTRANT
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George R. Aylward                               Director and                              President
 56 Prospect Street                              Executive Vice President
 P.O. Box 150480
 Hartford, CT 06115-0480


 John H. Beers                                   Vice President and Secretary              Assistant Secretary
 One American Row
 P.O. Box 5056
 Hartford, CT 06102-5056

 Kevin J. Carr                                   Vice President                            Vice President, Counsel, Chief
 One American Row                                and Assistant Secretary                   Legal Officer and Secretary
 P.O. Box 5056
 Hartford, CT 06102-5056

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NAME AND PRINCIPAL                              POSITIONS AND OFFICES                     POSITIONS AND OFFICES
BUSINESS ADDRESS                                WITH DISTRIBUTOR                          WITH REGISTRANT
----------------                                ----------------                          ---------------
John R. Flores                                  Vice President and                        Anti-Money Laundering Officer
One American Row                                Anti-Money Laundering Officer             and Assistant Secretary
P.O. Box 5056
Hartford, CT 06102-5056

Michael E. Haylon                               Director                                  None
One American Row
P.O. Box 5056
Hartford, CT 06102-5056

David C. Martin                                 Vice President and                        None
One American Row                                Chief Compliance Officer
P.O. Box 5056
Hartford, CT 06102-5056

Glenn H. Pease                                  Vice President, Finance                   None
56 Prospect Street                              and Treasurer
P.O. Box 150480
Hartford, CT 06115-0480

Jacqueline M. Porter                            Assistant Vice President                  Vice President and
56 Prospect Street                                                                        Assistant Treasurer
P.O. Box 150480
Hartford, CT 06115-0480

Francis G. Waltman                              Senior Vice President                     Senior Vice President
56 Prospect Street
P.O. Box 150480
Hartford, CT 06115-0480

James D. Wehr                                   Director                                  None
56 Prospect Street
P.O. Box 150480
Hartford, CT 06115-0480

(c) To the best of the Registrant's knowledge, no commissions or other compensation was received by any principal underwriter who is not an affiliated person of the Registrant or an affiliated person of such affiliated person, directly or indirectly, from the Registrant during the Registrant's last fiscal year.

ITEM 28. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS

Persons maintaining physical possession of accounts, books and other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Rules promulgated thereunder include:

Secretary of the Fund:                           Principal Underwriter, Administrator and Transfer Agent:

    Kevin J. Carr, Esq.                                  Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation
    One American Row                                     One American Row
    P.O. Box 5056                                        P.O. Box 5056
    Hartford, CT 06102-5056                              Hartford, CT 06102-5056

Investment Adviser and Subadvisers:                  Custodian and Dividend Dispersing Agent for Bond and Earnings
    Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc.                 Driven Growth Funds:
    56 Prospect Street                                   State Street Bank and Trust Company
    P.O. Box 150480                                      225 Franklin Street
    Hartford, CT 06115-0480                              Boston, MA 02110

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Subadviser for Bond Fund and Earnings Driven         Custodian and Dividend Dispersing Agent for Growth
Growth Fund:                                         Opportunities Fund:

    Seneca Capital Management LLC                        PFPC Trust Company
    909 Montgomery Street                                301 Bellevue Parkway
    San Francisco, CA  94133                             Wilmington, DE 19809


Subadviser for Growth Opportunities Fund:
    Turner Investment Partners, Inc.
    1205 Westlakes Drive, Suite 100
    Berwyn, PA 19312

ITEM 29. MANAGEMENT SERVICES

None.

ITEM 30. UNDERTAKINGS

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Trust certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this registration statement under rule 485(b) of the Securities Act and has caused this amendment to the registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of Hartford, and the State of Connecticut on the 30th day of January, 2007.

PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

ATTEST: /S/  KEVIN J. CARR                    BY: /S/  GEORGE R. AYLWARD
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             KEVIN J. CARR                             GEORGE R. AYLWARD
             SECRETARY                                 PRESIDENT

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this amendment to the registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated on the 30th day of January, 2007.

SIGNATURE                                            TITLE
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           /s/  George R. Aylward                    Trustee and President (principal executive officer)
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             George R. Aylward


           /s/ W. Patrick Bradley                    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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             W. Patrick Bradley


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              E. Virgil Conway*                      Trustee


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           Harry Dalzell-Payne*                      Trustee


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             Francis E. Jeffries*                    Trustee


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              Leroy Keith, Jr.*                      Trustee


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           Marilyn E. LaMarche*                      Trustee


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           Philip R. McLoughin*                      Trustee and Chairman


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           Geraldine M. McNamara*                    Trustee


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               James M. Oates*                       Trustee


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             Richard E. Segerson*                    Trustee


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           Ferdinand L.J. Verdonck*                  Trustee


*By /s/ George R. Aylward

*George R. Aylward, Attorney-in-Fact, pursuant to powers of attorney

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Exhibit a.2 Amendment to the Declaration of Trust


PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
(THE "TRUST")

AMENDMENT DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2006 TO THE DECLARATION OF TRUST

ARTICLE IV

Trustees

Section 2. Number, Election and Tenure. The number and tenure of Trustees shall be set by resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Trust. In the event that less than a majority of the Trustees holding office have been elected by the Shareholders, to the extent required by the 1940 Act, the Trustees then in office shall call a Shareholders' meeting for the election of Trustees. Any Trustee may resign at any time by written instrument signed by her or him and delivered to any officer of the Trust or to the Secretary of any meeting of the Trustees. Such resignation shall be effective upon receipt unless specified to be effective at some other time. Except to the extent expressly provided in a written agreement with the Trust, no Trustee resigning and no Trustee removed shall have any right to any compensation for any period following her or his resignation or removal, or any right to damages on account of such removal. Any Trustee may be removed with or without cause at any meeting of Shareholders by a vote of two-thirds of the outstanding Shares of the Trust or by a vote of two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal.


Exhibit b.1 Amended and Restated By-Laws of Phoenix-Seneca Funds


AMENDED AND RESTATED

BY-LAWS

of

PHOENIX-SENECA FUNDS

A Delaware Statutory Trust

INTRODUCTION

A. Agreement and Declaration of Trust. These By-Laws shall be subject to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as may be amended from time to time (the "Declaration of Trust"), of Phoenix-Seneca Funds, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Trust"). In the event of any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the terms of the Declaration of Trust, the terms of the Declaration of Trust shall control.

B. Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein and not herein defined are used as defined in the Declaration of Trust.

ARTICLE I

Offices

1. Principal Office. The Trustees shall fix and, from time to time, may change the location of the principal executive office of the Trust at any place within or outside the State of Delaware.

2. Delaware Office. The Trustees shall establish a registered office in the State of Delaware and shall appoint as the Trust's registered agent for service of process in the State of Delaware an individual resident of the State of Delaware or a Delaware corporation or a corporation authorized to transact business in the State of Delaware; in each case the business office of such registered agent for service of process shall be identical with the registered Delaware office of the Trust.

3. Other Offices. The Trustees may at any time establish branch or subordinate offices at any place or places where the Trust intends to do business.


ARTICLE II

Meetings of Shareholders

1. Place of Meetings. Meetings of Shareholders shall be held at any place designated by the Trustees. In the absence of any such designation, Shareholders' meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the Trust.

2. Call of Meetings. Meetings of the Shareholders may be called at any time by the Trustees or by the President for the purpose of taking action upon any matter requiring the vote or authority of the Shareholders as herein provided or provided in the Declaration of Trust or upon any other matter as to which such vote or authority is deemed by the Trustees or the President to be necessary or desirable. To the extent required by the 1940 Act, meetings of the Shareholders for the purpose of voting on the removal of any Trustee shall be called promptly by the Trustees upon the written request of Shareholders holding at least ten percent (10%) of the outstanding Shares entitled to vote.

3. Notice of Meetings of Shareholders. All notices of meetings of Shareholders shall be sent or otherwise given in accordance with Section 4 of this Article II not less than ten (10) nor more than ninety (90) days before the date of the meeting. The notice shall specify (i) the place, date and hour of the meeting, and (ii) the general nature of the business to be transacted. The notice of any meeting at which Trustees are to be elected also shall include the name of any nominee or nominees whom at the time of the notice are intended to be presented for election.

If action is proposed to be taken at any meeting for approval of (i) a contract or transaction in which a Trustee has a direct or indirect financial interest, (ii) an amendment of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Trust, (iii) a reorganization of the Trust, or (iv) a voluntary dissolution of the Trust, the notice shall also state the general nature of that proposal.

4. Manner of Giving Notice; Affidavit of Notice. Notice of any meeting of Shareholders shall be given either personally or by first-class mail or telegraphic or other written communication, charges prepaid, addressed to the Shareholder at the address of that Shareholder appearing on the books of the Trust or its transfer agent or given by the Shareholder to the Trust for the purpose of notice. If no such address appears on the Trust's books or is given, notice shall be deemed to have been given if sent to that Shareholder by first-class mail or telegraphic or other written communication to the Trust's principal executive office, or if published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where that office is located. Notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time when delivered personally or deposited in the mail or sent by telegram or other means of written communication or, where notice is given by publication, on the date of publication.

If any notice addressed to a Shareholder at the address of that Shareholder appearing on the books of the Trust is returned to the Trust by the United States Postal Service marked to indicate that the Postal Service is unable to deliver the notice to the Shareholder at that address,

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all future notices or reports shall be deemed to have been duly given without further mailing if these shall be available to the Shareholder on written demand of the Shareholder at the principal executive office of the Trust for a period of one year from the date of the giving of the notice.

An affidavit of the mailing or other means of giving any notice of any meeting of Shareholders shall be filed and maintained in the minute book of the Trust.

5. Adjourned Meeting; Notice. Any meeting of Shareholders, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of the majority of the Shares represented at that meeting, either in person or by proxy.

When any meeting of Shareholders is adjourned to another time or place, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting at which the adjournment is taken, unless a new record date of the adjourned meeting is fixed or unless the adjournment is for more than sixty (60) days from the date set for the original meeting, in which case the Trustees shall set a new record date. Notice of any such adjourned meeting shall be given to each Shareholder of record entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Article II. At any adjourned meeting, the Trust may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting.

6. Voting. The Shareholders entitled to vote at any meeting of Shareholders shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Declaration of Trust of the Trust, as in effect at such time. The Shareholders' vote may be by voice vote or by ballot, provided, however, that any election for Trustees must be by ballot if demanded by any Shareholder before the voting has begun. On any matter other than elections of Trustees, any Shareholder may vote part of the Shares in favor of the proposal and refrain from voting the remaining Shares or vote them against the proposal, but if the Shareholder fails to specify the number of Shares which the Shareholder is voting affirmatively, it will be conclusively presumed that the Shareholder's approving vote is with respect to the total Shares that the Shareholder is entitled to vote on such proposal.

7. Waiver of Notice by Consent of Absent Shareholders. The transactions of the meeting of Shareholders, however called and noticed and wherever held, shall be as valid as though taken at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice if a quorum be present either in person or by proxy and if either before or after the meeting, each person entitled to vote who was not present in person or by proxy signs a written waiver of notice or a consent to a holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes. The waiver of notice or consent need not specify either the business to be transacted or the purpose of any meeting of Shareholders.

Attendance by a person at a meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice of that meeting, except when the person objects at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters not included in the notice of the meeting if that objection is expressly made at the beginning of the meeting.

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8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent Without a Meeting. Except as provided in the Declaration of Trust or the 1940 Act, any action that may be taken at any meeting of Shareholders may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing setting forth the action so taken is signed by Shareholders having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take that action at a meeting at which all Shareholders entitled to vote on that action were present and voted. All such consents shall be filed with the Secretary of the Trust and shall be maintained in the Trust's records. Any Shareholder giving a written consent or a transferee of the Shares or a personal representative of the Shareholder or their respective proxy holders may revoke the consent by a writing received by the Secretary of the Trust before written consents of the number of votes required to authorize the proposed action have been filed with the Secretary.

If the consents of all Shareholders entitled to vote have not been solicited in writing and if the unanimous written consent of all such Shareholders shall not have been received, the Secretary shall give prompt notice of the action approved by the Shareholders without a meeting. This notice shall be given in the manner specified in Section 4 of this Article II.

9. Record Date for Shareholder Notice, Voting and Giving Consents.

(a) For purposes of determining the Shareholders entitled to vote or act at any meeting or adjournment thereof, the Trustees may fix in advance a record date which shall not be more than ninety (90) days nor less than ten (10) days before the date of any such meeting. Without fixing a record date for a meeting, the Trustees may for voting and notice purposes close the register or transfer books for one or more Series (or Classes) for all or any part of the period between the earliest date on which a record date for such meeting could be set in accordance herewith and the date of such meeting.

If the Trustees do not so fix a record date or close the register or transfer books of the affected Series (or Classes), the record date for determining Shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of Shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held.

(b) The record date for determining Shareholders entitled to give consent to action in writing without a meeting, (a) when no prior action of the Trustees has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given, or (b) when prior action of the Trustees has been taken, shall be (x) such date as determined for that purpose by the Trustees, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing it is adopted by the Trustees and shall not be more than 20 days after the date of such resolution, or (y) if no record date is fixed by the Trustees the record date shall be the close of business on the day on which the Trustees adopt the resolution relating to that action. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as precluding the Trustees from setting different record dates for different Series (or Classes). Only Shareholders of record on the record date as herein determined shall have any right to vote or to act at any meeting or give consent to any action relating to such record date, notwithstanding any transfer of Shares on the books of the Trust after such record date.

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10. Proxies. Subject to the provisions of the Declaration of Trust, every Person entitled to vote for Trustees or on any other matter shall have the right to do so either in person or by proxy, provided that either (i) an instrument authorizing such a proxy to act is executed by the Shareholder in writing and dated not more than eleven (11) months before the meeting, unless the instrument specifically provides for a longer period or (ii) the Trustees adopt an electronic, telephonic, computerized or other alternative to execution of a written instrument authorizing the proxy to act which authorization is received not more than eleven (11) months before the meeting. A proxy shall be deemed executed by a Shareholder if the Shareholder's name is placed on the proxy (whether by manual signature, typewriting, telegraphic transmission or otherwise) by the Shareholder or the Shareholder's attorney-in-fact or other authorized agent. A valid proxy which does not state that it is irrevocable shall continue in full force and effect unless (i) revoked by the person executing it before the vote pursuant to that proxy by a writing delivered to the Trust stating that the proxy is revoked, by a subsequent proxy executed by or attendance at the meeting and voting in person by the person executing that proxy or revoked by such person using any electronic, telephonic, computerized or other alternative means authorized by the Trustees for authorizing the proxy to act; or (ii) written notice of the death or incapacity of the maker of that proxy is received by the Trust before the vote pursuant to that proxy is counted. A proxy with respect to Shares held in the name of two or more Persons shall be valid if executed by any one of them unless at or prior to exercise of the proxy the Trust receives a specific written notice to the contrary from any of them. A proxy purporting to be executed by or on behalf of a Shareholder shall be deemed valid unless challenged at or prior to its exercise and the burden of proving invalidity shall rest on the challenger.

11. Inspectors of Election. Before any meeting of Shareholders, the Trustees may appoint any persons other than nominees for office to act as inspectors of election at the meeting or its adjournment. If no inspectors of election are so appointed, the Chairman of the meeting may appoint inspectors of election at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be two (2). If any person appointed as inspector fails to appear or fails or refuses to act, the Chairman of the meeting may appoint a person to fill the vacancy.

These inspectors shall:

(a) Determine the number of Shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the Shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum and the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies;

(b) Receive votes, ballots or consents;

(c) Hear and determine all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote;

(d) Count and tabulate all votes or consents;

(e) Determine when the polls shall close;

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(f) Determine the result; and

(g) Do any other acts that may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all Shareholders.

ARTICLE III

Trustees

1. Powers. Subject to the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the Declaration of Trust and these By-Laws relating to action required to be approved by the Shareholders, the business and affairs of the Trust shall be managed and all powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Trustees.

2. Number of Trustees. The exact number of Trustees within any limits specified in the Declaration of Trust shall be fixed from time to time by a resolution of the Trustees.

3. Vacancies. Vacancies in the authorized number of Trustees may be filled as provided in the Declaration of Trust.

4. Place of Meetings and Meetings by Telephone. All meetings of the Trustees may be held at any place that has been designated from time to time by resolution of the Trustees. In the absence of such a designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the Trust. Any meeting, regular or special, may be held by conference telephone or similar communication equipment, so long as all Trustees participating in the meeting can hear one another and, except as provided under the 1940 Act, all such Trustees shall be deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

5. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Trustees shall be held without call at such time as shall from time to time be fixed by the Trustees. Such regular meetings may be held without notice.

6. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Trustees for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the President or any Vice President or the Secretary or any two (2) Trustees.

Notice of the time and place of special meetings shall be delivered personally or by telephone to each Trustee or sent by first-class mail, by telegram or telecopy (or similar electronic means) or by nationally recognized overnight courier, charges prepaid, addressed to each Trustee at that Trustee's address as it is shown on the records of the Trust. In case the notice is mailed, it shall be deposited in the United States mail at least seven (7) calendar days before the time of the holding of the meeting. In case the notice is delivered personally or by telephone or by telegram, telecopy (or similar electronic means) or overnight courier, it shall be given at

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least forty-eight (48) hours before the time of the holding of the meeting. Any oral notice given personally or by telephone may be communicated either to the Trustee or to a person at the office of the Trustee who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the Trustee. The notice need not specify the purpose of the meeting or the place if the meeting is to be held at the principal executive office of the Trust.

7. Quorum. A third of the authorized number of Trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided in Section 9 of this Article III. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the Trustees present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Trustees, subject to the provisions of the Declaration of Trust. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of Trustees if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for that meeting.

8. Waiver of Notice. Notice of any meeting need not be given to any Trustee who either before or after the meeting signs a written waiver of notice, a consent to holding the meeting, or an approval of the minutes. The waiver of notice or consent need not specify the purpose of the meeting. All such waivers, consents, and approvals shall be filed with the records of the Trust or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Notice of a meeting shall also be deemed given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without protesting before or at its commencement the lack of notice to that Trustee.

9. Adjournment. A majority of the Trustees present, whether or not constituting a quorum, may adjourn any meeting to another time and place.

10. Notice of Adjournment. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given unless the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-eight (48) hours, in which case notice of the time and place shall be given before the time of the adjourned meeting in the manner specified in
Section 6 of this Article III to the Trustees who were present at the time of the adjournment.


11. Action Without a Meeting. Unless the 1940 Act requires that a particular action be taken only at a meeting at which the Trustees are present in person, any action to be taken by the Trustees at a meeting may be taken without such meeting by the written consent of a majority of the Trustees then in office. Any such written consent may be executed and given by telecopy or similar electronic means. Such written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Trustees. If any action is so taken by the Trustees by the written consent of less than all of the Trustees, prompt notice of the taking of such action shall be furnished to each Trustee who did not execute such written consent, provided that the effectiveness of such action shall not be impaired by any delay or failure to furnish such notice.

12. Fees and Compensation of Trustees. Trustees and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services and such reimbursement of expenses as may be fixed or determined by resolution of the Trustees. This
Section 12 shall not be construed to

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preclude any Trustee from serving the Trust in any other capacity as an officer, agent, employee, or otherwise and receiving compensation for those services.

13. Delegation of Power to Other Trustees. Any Trustee may, by power of attorney, delegate his or her power for a period not exceeding six (6) months at any one time to any other Trustee or Trustees; provided that in no case shall fewer than two (2) Trustees personally exercise the powers granted to the Trustees, except as otherwise expressly provided herein or by resolution of the Trustees. Except where applicable law may require a Trustee to be present in person, a Trustee represented by another Trustee pursuant to such power of attorney shall be deemed to be present for purposes of establishing a quorum and satisfying the required vote of Trustees.

14. Chairman. The Trustees may elect a Chairman. The Chairman, if such is elected, shall if present preside at meetings of the Trustees and shall, subject to the control of the Trustees, have general supervision, direction and control of the business and the officers of the Trust and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned to him by the Trustees or prescribed by the Declaration of Trust or these By-Laws. The Chairman, if there be one, shall be a Trustee and may but need not be a Shareholder.

ARTICLE IV

Committees

1. Committees of Trustees. The Trustees may by resolution designate one or more committees, each consisting of two (2) or more Trustees, to serve at the pleasure of the Trustees. The Trustees may designate one or more Trustees as alternate members of any committee who may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. Any committee to the extent provided in the resolution of the Trustee, shall have the authority of the Trustees, except with respect to:

(a) the approval of any action which under applicable law requires approval by a majority of the entire authorized number of Trustees or certain Trustees;

(b) the filling of vacancies of Trustees;

(c) the fixing of compensation of the Trustees for services generally or as a member of any committee;

(d) the amendment or termination of the Declaration of Trust or any Series or Class or amendment of the By-Laws or the adoption of new By-Laws;

(e) the amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Trustees which by its express terms is not so amendable or repealable;

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(f) a distribution to the Shareholders of the Trust, except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a designated range determined by the Trustees; or

(g) the appointment of any other committees of the Trustees or the members of such new committees.

2. Meetings and Action of Committees. Meetings and action of committees shall be governed by and held and taken in accordance with the provisions of Article III of these By-Laws, with such changes in the context thereof as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the Trustees generally, except that the time of regular meetings of committees may be determined either by resolution of the Trustees or by resolution of the committee. Special meetings of committees may also be called by resolution of the Trustees. Alternate members shall be given notice of meetings of committees and shall have the right to attend all meetings of committees. The Trustees may adopt rules for the governance of any committee not inconsistent with the provisions of these By-Laws.

ARTICLE V

Officers

1. Officers. The officers of the Trust shall be a President, a Secretary, a Chief Compliance Officer and a Treasurer. The Trust may also have, at the discretion of the Trustees, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Treasurers, and such other officers as may be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article V. Any number of offices may be held by the same person. Any officer may but need not be a Trustee or Shareholder.

2. Election of Officers. The officers of the Trust, except such officers as may be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article V, shall be chosen by the Trustees, and each shall serve at the pleasure of the Trustees, subject to the rights, if any, of an officer under any contract of employment.

3. Subordinate Officers. The Trustees may appoint and may empower the President to appoint such other officers as the business of the Trust may require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these By-Laws or as the Trustees may from time to time determine.

4. Removal and Resignation of Officers. Subject to the rights, if any, of an officer under any contract of employment, any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Trustees at any regular or special meeting of the Trustees. With the exception of the Chief Compliance Officer, any officer may be removed by the principal executive officer or by such other officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Trustees.

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Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Trust. Any resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of that notice or at any later time specified in that notice; and unless otherwise specified in that notice, the acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Any resignation is without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the Trust under any contract to which the officer is a party.

5. Vacancies in Offices. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these By-Laws for regular appointment to that office. The President may make temporary appointments to a vacant office pending action by the Trustees, except in the case of the Chief Compliance Officer.

6. President. The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Trust and shall, subject to the control of the Trustees and the Chairman, have general supervision, direction and control of the business and the officers of the Trust. He or she shall preside at all meetings of the Trustees in the absence of the Chairman. He or she shall have the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of President of a corporation and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Trustees, the Declaration of Trust or these By-Laws.

7. Vice Presidents. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents, if any, in order of their rank as fixed by the Trustees or if not ranked, the Executive Vice President (who shall be considered first ranked) and such other Vice Presidents as shall be designated by the Trustees, shall perform all the duties of the President and when so acting shall have all powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Trustees, the President or by these By-Laws.

8. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept at the principal executive office of the Trust or such other place as the Trustees may direct a book of minutes of all meetings and actions of Trustees, committees of Trustees and Shareholders with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice given, the names of those present at Trustees' meetings or committee meetings, the number of Shares present or represented at meetings of Shareholders and the proceedings.

The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept at the principal executive office of the Trust or at the office of the Trust's transfer agent or registrar, a Share register or a duplicate Share register showing the names of all Shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of Shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation.

The Secretary shall give or cause to be given notice of all meetings of the Shareholders and of the Trustees (or committees thereof) required to be given by these By-Laws or by applicable law and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Trustees or by these By-Laws.

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9. Chief Compliance Officer. The Chief Compliance Officer shall be elected by a majority of the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons pursuant to Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), and otherwise in accordance with Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Chief Compliance Officer shall perform the duties and have the responsibilities outlined in Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act and shall perform such other duties and have such other responsibilities as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Trustees. The Chief Compliance Officer's compensation shall be determined by the Trustees. The Chief Compliance Officer shall report directly to the Trustees or a committee of the Trustees in carrying out his functions.

10. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer and chief accounting officer of the Trust and shall keep and maintain or cause to be kept and maintained adequate and correct books and records of accounts of the properties and business transactions of the Trust and each Series and Class thereof, including accounts of the assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains, losses, capital and retained earnings of all Series and Classes thereof. The books of account shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection by any Trustee.

The Treasurer shall deposit all monies and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the Trust with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board of Trustees. He or she shall disburse the funds of the Trust as may be ordered by the Trustees, shall render to the President and Trustees, whenever they request it, an account of all of his or her transactions as chief financial officer and of the financial condition of the Trust and shall have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Trustees or these By-Laws.

ARTICLE VI

Indemnification of Trustees, Officers, Employees and Other Agents

1. Agents, Proceedings, Expenses. For the purpose of this Article, "agent" means any Person who is or was a Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust or is or was serving at the request of the Trust as a trustee, director, officer, employee or agent of another organization in which the Trust has any interest as a Shareholder, creditor or otherwise: "proceeding" means any threatened, pending or completed claim, action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (including appeals); and "expenses" includes, without limitation, accountant's and attorneys' fees, costs, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines, penalties and all other liabilities whatsoever.

2. Indemnification. Subject to the exceptions and limitations contained in
Section 3 below, every agent shall be indemnified by the Trust to the fullest extent permitted by law against all liabilities and against all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by him or her in connection with any proceeding in which he or she becomes involved as a party or otherwise by virtue of his or her being or having been an agent.

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3. Limitations, Settlements. No indemnification shall be provided hereunder to an agent:

(a) who shall have been adjudicated by the court or other body before which the proceeding was brought to be liable to the Trust or its Shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his or her office (collectively, "disabling conduct"); or

(b) with respect to any proceeding disposed of (whether by settlement, pursuant to a consent decree or otherwise) without an adjudication by the court or other body before which the proceeding was brought that such agent was liable to the Trust or its Shareholders by reason of disabling conduct, unless there has been a determination that such agent did not engage in disabling conduct:

(i) by the court or other body before which the proceeding was brought;

(ii) by at least a majority of those Trustees who are neither Interested Persons (within the meaning of the 1940 Act) of the Trust nor are parties to the proceeding based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry); or

(iii) by written opinion of independent legal counsel based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry);

provided, however, that indemnification shall be provided hereunder to an agent with respect to any proceeding in the event of (1) a final decision on the merits by the court or other body before which the proceeding was brought that the agent was not liable by reason of disabling conduct, or (2) the dismissal of the proceeding by the court or other body before which it was brought for insufficiency of evidence of any disabling conduct with which such agent has been charged.

4. Insurance, Rights Not Exclusive. The rights of indemnification herein provided may be insured against by policies maintained by the Trust on behalf of any agent, shall be severable, shall not be exclusive of or affect any other rights to which any agent may now or hereafter be entitled and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of any agent.

5. Advance of Expenses. Expenses incurred by an agent in connection with the preparation and presentation of a defense to any proceeding may be paid by the Trust from time to time prior to final disposition thereof upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such agent that such amount will be paid over by him or her to the Trust if it is ultimately determined that he or she is not entitled to indemnification under this Article VI; provided, however, that (a) such agent shall have provided appropriate security for such undertaking, (b) the Trust is insured

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against losses arising out of any such advance payments or (c) either a majority of the Trustees who are neither Interested Persons of the Trust nor parties to the proceeding, or independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall have determined, based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a trial-type inquiry or full investigation), that there is reason to believe that such agent will be found entitled to indemnification under this Article VI.

6. Experts and Lead Independent Trustee. The appointment, designation or identification of a Trustee as Chairman or Co-Chairman of the Board of Trustees, a member or chair of a committee of the Board of Trustees, an expert on any topic or in any area (including an audit committee financial expert), or the lead independent Trustee, shall not (a) impose on that person any duty, obligation or liability that is greater than the duties, obligations and liabilities imposed on that person as a Trustee in the absence of the appointment, designation or identification or (b) affect in any way such Trustee's rights or entitlement to indemnification in such absence, and no Trustee who has special skills or expertise, or is appointed, designated or identified as an expert as aforesaid, shall (x) be held to a higher standard of care by virtue thereof or (y) be limited with respect to indemnification to which such Trustee would otherwise be entitled.

7. Fiduciaries of Employee Benefit Plan. This Article does not apply to any proceeding against any Trustee, investment manager or other fiduciary of an employee benefit plan in that person's capacity as such, even though that person may also be an agent of this Trust as defined in Section 1 of this Article. Nothing contained in this Article shall limit any right to indemnification to which such a Trustee, investment manager, or other fiduciary may be entitled by contract or otherwise which shall be enforceable to the extent permitted by applicable law other than this Article.

ARTICLE VII

Records and Reports

1. Maintenance and Inspection of Share Registrar. The Trust shall maintain at its principal executive office or at the office of its transfer agent or registrar, if either be appointed and as determined by resolution of the Trustees, a record of its Shareholders, giving the names and addresses of all Shareholders and the number and Series (and, as applicable, Class) of Shares held by each Shareholder. Subject to such reasonable standards (including standards governing what information and documents are to be furnished and at whose expense) as may be established by the Trustees from time to time, the record of the Trust's Shareholders shall be open to inspection upon the written request of any Shareholder at any reasonable time during usual business hours for a purpose reasonably related to the holder's interests as a Shareholder.

2. Maintenance and Inspection of By-Laws. The Trust shall keep at its principal executive office the original or a copy of these By-Laws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the Shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours.

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3. Maintenance and Inspection of Other Records. The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the Shareholders and the Trustees and any committee or committees of the Trustees shall be kept at such place or places designated by the Trustees or in the absence of such designation, at the principal executive office of the Trust. The minutes shall be kept in written form and the accounting books and records shall be kept either in written form or in any other form capable of being converted into written form. Minutes and accounting books and records shall be open to inspection upon the written request of any Shareholder at any reasonable time during usual business hours for a purpose reasonably related to the holder's interests as a Shareholder. Any such inspection may be made in person or by an agent or attorney and shall include the right to copy and make extracts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustees shall have the right to keep confidential from Shareholders for such period of time as the Trustees deem reasonable, any information which the Trustees reasonably believe to be in the nature of trade secrets or other information the disclosure of which the Trustees in good faith believe is not in the best interests of the Trust or could damage the Trust or its business or which the Trust is required by law or by agreement with a third party to keep confidential.

4. Inspection by Trustees. Every Trustee shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect all books, records, and documents of every kind and the physical properties of the Trust. This inspection by a Trustee may be made in person or by an agent or attorney and the right of inspection includes the right to copy and make extracts of documents.

5. Financial Statements. A copy of any financial statements and any income statement of the Trust for each semi-annual period of each fiscal year and accompanying balance sheet of the Trust as of the end of each such period that has been prepared by the Trust shall be kept on file in the principal executive office of the Trust for at least twelve (12) months and each such statement shall be exhibited at all reasonable times to any Shareholder demanding an examination of any such statement or a copy shall be mailed to any such Shareholder.

The semi-annual income statements and balance sheets referred to in this section shall be accompanied by the report, if any, of any independent accountants engaged by the Trust or the certificate of an authorized officer of the Trust that the financial statements were prepared without audit from the books and records of the Trust.

ARTICLE VIII

General Matters

1. Checks, Drafts, Evidence of Indebtedness. All checks, drafts, or other orders for payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of or payable to the Trust shall be signed or endorsed in such manner and by such person or persons as shall be designated from time to time in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Trustees.

2. Contracts and Instruments; How Executed. The Trustees, except as otherwise provided in these By-Laws, may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into

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any contract or execute any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Trust and this authority may be general or confined to specific instances; and unless so authorized or ratified by the Trustees or within the agency power of an officer, no officer, agent, or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the Trust by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or for any amount.

3. Certificates for Shares. The Trustees may at any time authorize the issuance of Share certificates for any one or more Series or Classes. In that event, each Shareholder of an affected Series or Class shall be entitled upon request to receive a certificate evidencing such Shareholder's ownership of Shares of the relevant Series or Class (in such form as shall be prescribed from time to time by the Trustees). All certificates shall be signed in the name of the Trust by the President or Vice President and by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer or the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of Shares and the Series of Shares owned by the Shareholders. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent, or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed on a certificate shall have ceased to be that officer, transfer agent, or registrar before that certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Trust with the same effect as if that person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trust may adopt and use a system of issuance, recordation and transfer of its Shares by electronic or other means.

4. Lost Certificates. Except as provided in this Section 4, no new certificates for Shares shall be issued to replace an old certificate unless the latter is surrendered to the Trust and canceled at the same time. The Trustees may, in the event any Share certificate or certificate for any other security is lost, stolen, or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a replacement certificate on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may require, including a provision for indemnification of the Trust secured by a bond or other adequate security sufficient to protect the Trust against any claim that may be made against it, including any expense or liability on account of the alleged loss, theft, or destruction of the certificate or the issuance of the replacement certificate.

5. Representation of Shares of Other Entities held by Trust. The President or any Vice President or any other person authorized by the Trustees or by any of the foregoing designated officers, is authorized to vote or represent on behalf of the Trust any and all Shares of any corporation, partnership, trusts, or other entities, foreign or domestic, standing in the name of the Trust. The authority granted may be exercised in person or by a proxy duly executed by such designated person.

6. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Trust shall be fixed and refixed or changed from time to time by the Trustees. The fiscal year of the Trust shall be the taxable year of each Series and Class of the Trust.

7. Seal. The seal of the Trust shall consist of a flat-faced dye with the words "Phoenix-Seneca Funds, Delaware Statutory Trust, 1995" cut or engraved thereon. However, unless otherwise required by the Trustees, the seal shall not be necessary to be placed on, and its

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absence shall not impair the validity of, any document, instrument or other paper executed and delivered by or on behalf of the Trust.

ARTICLE IX

Amendments

1. Amendment. Except as otherwise provided by applicable law or by the Declaration of Trust, these By-Laws may be restated, amended, supplemented or repealed by the Trustees, provided that no restatement, amendment, supplement or repeal hereof shall limit the rights to indemnification or insurance provided in Article VI hereof with respect to any acts or omissions of agents (as defined in Article VI) of the Trust prior to such amendment.

2. Incorporation by Reference into Agreement and Declaration of Trust by the Trust. These By-Laws and any amendments thereto shall be deemed incorporated by reference in the Declaration of Trust.

Amended on: November 16, 2005.

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Exhibit b.2 Amended and Restated By-Laws of Phoenix Opportunity Trust


AMENDMENT NO. 1

to

AMENDED & RESTATED

BY-LAWS

of

PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

A Delaware Statutory Trust

ARTICLE II

Meetings of Shareholders

4. Manner of Giving Notice; Affidavit of Notice. Notice of any meeting of shareholders shall be given either personally or by mail or telegraphic or other written communication, charges prepaid, addressed to the Shareholder at the address of that Shareholder appearing on the books of the Trust or its transfer agent or given by the Shareholder to the Trust for the purpose of notice. If no such address appears on the Trust's books or is given, notice shall be deemed to have been given if sent to that Shareholder by mail or telegraphic or other written communication to the Trust's principal executive office, or if published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where that office is located. Notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time when delivered personally or deposited in the mail or sent by telegram or other means of written communication or, where notice is given by publication, on the date of publication.

If any notice addressed to a Shareholder at the address of that Shareholder appearing on the books of the Trust is returned to the Trust by the United States Postal Service marked to indicate that the Postal Service is unable to deliver the notice to the Shareholder at that address, all future notices or reports shall be deemed to have been duly given without further mailing if these shall be available to the Shareholder on written demand of the Shareholder at the principal executive office of the Trust for a period of one year from the date of the giving of the notice.

An affidavit of the mailing or other means of giving any notice of any meeting of Shareholders shall be filed and maintained in the minute book of the Trust.

Approved: August 23, 2006


Exhibit d.7 Third Amendment to Subadvisory Agreement


THIRD AMENDMENT
TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT, effective as of the 1st day of September, 2006 amends that certain Subadvisory Agreement effective July 1, 1998, as amended also on July 1, 1998 and on November 20, 2002 (the "Agreement"), among Phoenix Opportunities Trust (f/k/a Phoenix-Seneca Funds), a Delaware statutory trust on behalf of its series Phoenix Bond Fund and Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund (the "Fund"), Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the "Adviser") and Seneca Capital Management LLC, a California limited liability company (the "Subadviser") as follows:

1. Any and all references to the name of the Fund as Phoenix-Seneca Funds shall hereafter refer to the Fund as Phoenix Opportunities Trust.

2. Any and all references to the series known as Phoenix-Seneca Growth Fund and Phoenix-Seneca Real Estate Securities Fund are hereby deleted from the Agreement.

3. The name of the series known as Phoenix-Seneca Bond Fund has been changed to Phoenix Bond Fund.

4. The name of the series known as Phoenix-Seneca Mid-Cap "EDGE"SM Fund has been changed to Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund.

5. The following provision is hereby added as Section 20 to the Agreement:

Prohibited Conduct.

In providing the services described in this Agreement, the Subadviser will not consult with any other investment advisory firm that provides investment advisory services to any investment company sponsored by Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. regarding transactions for the Fund in securities or other assets. The Fund shall provide the Subadviser with a list of investment companies sponsored by Phoenix and the Subadviser shall be in breach of the foregoing provision only if the investment company is included in such a list provided to the Subadviser prior to such prohibited action. In addition, the Subadviser shall not, without the prior written consent of the Fund and the Adviser, delegate any obligation assumed pursuant to this Agreement to any affiliated or unaffiliated third party.

6. All provisions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect and are unchanged in any other respects.

7. This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

[Signature Page Follows]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their duly authorized officers.

PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

By:   /s/ Francis G. Waltman
   --------------------------------------
   Name:  Francis G. Waltman
   Title: Senior Vice President

PHOENIX INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

By:   /s/ John H. Beers
   --------------------------------------
   Name:  John H. Beers
   Title: Vice President and Clerk

ACCEPTED:

SENECA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

By: /s/  George R. Aylward
   -----------------------------------------
   Name:  George R. Aylward
   Title: Executive Vice President


EXHIBIT e.2

FORM OF SALES AGREEMENT


[LOGO]PHOENIXFUNDS(SM)
A member of The Phoenix Companies, Inc.

PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION
56 Prospect St.
P.O. Box 150480
Hartford, CT 06115-0480

PHOENIX FUNDS
SALES AGREEMENT

To: Dealer Name _______________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________


City, State, Zip __________________________________________________________

Attention _________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number __________________________________________________________

Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation ("PEPCO", "we", "us", or "our") invites you to participate in the sale and distribution of shares of registered investment companies (which shall collectively be referred to hereinafter as the "Funds") for which we are national distributor or principal underwriter, and which may be listed in Annex A hereto which such Annex may be amended by us from time to time. Upon acceptance of this agreement by PEPCO, you may offer and sell shares of each of the Funds (hereafter "Shares") subject, however, to the terms and conditions hereof including our right to suspend or cease the sale of such shares. For the purposes hereof, the above referenced dealer shall be referred to as "you".

1. You understand and agree that in all sales of Shares to the public, you shall act as dealer for your own account. All purchase orders and applications are subject to acceptance or rejection by us in our sole discretion and are effective only upon confirmation by us. Each purchase will be deemed to have been consummated in our principal office subject to our acceptance and effective only upon confirmation to you by us.

2. You agree that all purchases of Shares by you shall be made only for the purpose of covering purchase orders already received from your customers (who may be any person other than a securities dealer or broker) or for your own bona-fide investment.

3. You shall offer and sell Shares purchased pursuant to this agreement for the purpose of covering purchase orders of your customers, to the extent applicable, (a) at the current public offering price ("Offering Price") for Class A Shares or (b) at the Net Asset Value for Class B and Class C shares as set forth in the current prospectus of each of the funds. The offer and sale of Class B Shares by you is subject to Annex B hereto, "Compliance Standards for the Sale of the Phoenix Funds Under Their Alternative Purchase Arrangements".

4. You shall pay us for Shares purchased within three (3) business days of the date of our confirmation to you of such purchase or within such time as required by applicable rule or law. The purchase price shall be (a) the Offering Price, less only the applicable dealer discount (Dealer Discount) for Class A Shares, if applicable, or (b) the Net Asset Value, less only the applicable sales commission (Sales Commission) for Class B or Class C Shares, if applicable, as set forth in the current prospectus at the time the purchase is received by us. We have the right, without notice, to cancel any order for which payment of good and sufficient funds has not been received by us as provided in this paragraph, in which case you may be held responsible for any loss suffered by us resulting from your failure to make payment as aforesaid.


5. You understand and agree that any Dealer Discount, Sales Commission or fee is subject to change from time to time without prior notice. Any orders placed after the effective date of any such change shall be subject to the Dealer Discount or Sales Commission in effect at the time such order is received by us.

6. You understand and agree that Shares purchased by you under this Agreement will not be delivered until payment of good and sufficient funds has been received by us. Delivery of Shares will be made by credit to a shareholder open account unless delivery of certificates is specified in the purchase order. In order to avoid unnecessary delay, it is understood that, at your request, any Shares resold by you to one of your customers will be delivered (whether by credit to a shareholder open account or by delivery of certificates) in the name of your customer.

7. You understand that on all purchases of Shares to which the terms of this Agreement are applicable by a shareholder for whom you are dealer of record, we will pay you an amount equal to the Dealer Discount, Sales Commission or fees which would have been paid to you with respect to such Shares if such Shares had been purchased through you. You understand and agree that the dealer of record for this purpose shall be the dealer through whom such shareholder most recently purchased Shares of such fund, unless the shareholder or you have instructed us otherwise. You understand that all amounts payable to you under this paragraph and currently payable under this agreement will be paid as of the end of the month unless specified otherwise for the total amount of Shares to which this paragraph is applicable but may be paid more frequently as we may determine in our discretion. Your request for Dealer Discount or Sales Commission reclaims will be considered if adequate verification and documentation of the purchase in question is supplied to us, and the reclaim is requested within three years of such purchase.

8. We appoint the transfer agent (or identified sub-transfer agent) for each of the Funds as our agent to execute the purchase transaction of Shares and to confirm such purchases to your customers on your behalf, and you guarantee the legal capacity of your customers so purchasing such Shares. You further understand that if a customer's account is established without the customer signing the application form, you hereby represent that the instructions relating to the registration and shareholder options selected (whether on the application form, in some other document or orally) are in accordance with the customer's instructions and you agree to indemnify the Funds, the transfer agent (or identified sub-transfer agent) and us for any loss or liability resulting from acting upon such instructions.

9. Upon the purchase of Class A Shares pursuant to a Letter of Intent, you will promptly return to us any excess of the Dealer Discount previously allowed or paid to you over that allowable in respect to such larger purchases.

10. Unless at the time of transmitting a purchase order you advise us to the contrary, we may consider that the investor owns no other Shares and may further assume that the investor is not entitled to any lower sales charge than that accorded to a single transaction in the amount of the purchase order, as set forth in the current prospectus.

11. You understand and agree that if any Shares purchased by you under the terms of this Agreement are, within seven (7) business days after the date of our confirmation to you of the original purchase order for such Shares, repurchased by us as agent for such fund or are tendered to such fund for redemption, you shall forfeit the right to, and shall promptly pay over to us the amount of, any Dealer Discount or Sales Commission allowed to you with respect to such Shares. We will notify you of such repurchase or redemption within ten (10) days of the date upon which certificates are delivered to us or to such fund or the date upon which the holder of Shares held in a shareholder open account places or causes to be placed with us or with such fund an order to have such shares repurchased or redeemed.

12. You agree that, in the case of any repurchase of any Shares made more than seven (7) business days after confirmation by us of any purchase of such Shares, except in the case of Shares purchased from you by us for your own bona fide investment, you will act only as agent for the holders of such Shares and will place the orders for repurchase only with us. It is understood that you may charge the holder of such Shares a fair commission for handling the transaction.

13. Our obligations to you under this Agreement are subject to all the provisions of the respective distribution agreements entered into between us and each of the Funds. You understand and agree that in


performing your services under this agreement you are acting in the capacity of an independent contractor, and we are in no way responsible for the manner of your performance or for any of your acts or omissions in connection therewith. Nothing in the Agreement shall be construed to constitute you or any of your agents, employees, or representatives as our agent, partner or employee, or the agent, partner of employee of any of the Funds.

In connection with the sale and distribution of shares of Phoenix Funds, you agree to indemnify and hold us and our affiliates, employees, and/or officers harmless from any damage or expense as a result of (a) the negligence, misconduct or wrongful act by you or any employee, representative, or agent of yours and/or (b) any actual or alleged violation of any securities laws, regulations or orders. Any indebtedness or obligation of yours to us whether arising hereunder or otherwise, and any liabilities incurred or moneys paid by us to any person as a result of any misrepresentation, wrongful or unauthorized act or omission, negligence of, or failure of you or your employees, representatives or agents to comply with the Sales Agreement, shall be set off against any compensation payable under this agreement. Any differential between such expenses and compensation payable hereunder shall be payable to us upon demand. The terms of this provision shall not be impaired by the termination of this agreement.

In connection with the sale and distribution of shares of Phoenix Funds, we agree to indemnify and hold you harmless from any damage or expense on account of the gross and willful negligence, misconduct or wrongful act of us or any employee, representative, or agent of ours which arises out of or is based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of material fact, or the omission or alleged omission of a material fact in: (i) any registration statement, including any prospectus or any post-effective amendment thereto; or (ii) any material prepared and/or supplied by us for use in conjunction with the offer or sale of Phoenix Funds; or (iii) any state registration or other document filed in any state or jurisdiction in order to qualify any Fund under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. The terms of this provision shall not be impaired by the termination of this agreement.

14. We will supply you with reasonable quantities of the current prospectus, periodic reports to shareholders, and sales materials for each of the Funds. You agree not to use any other advertising or sales material relating to the sale of shares of any of the Funds unless other advertising or sales material is pre-approved in writing by us.

15. You agree to offer and sell Shares only in accordance with the terms and conditions of the then current prospectus of each of the Funds and subject to the provisions of this Agreement, and you will make no representations not contained in any such prospectus or any authorized supplemental sales material supplied by us. You agree to use your best efforts in the development and promotion of sales of the Shares covered by this Agreement, and agree to be responsible for the proper instruction, training and supervision of all sales representatives employed by you in order that such Shares will be offered in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all applicable laws, rules and regulations. All expenses incurred by you in connection with your activities under this Agreement shall be borne by you. In consideration for the extension of the right to exercise telephone exchange and redemption privileges to you and your registered representatives, you agree to bear the risk of any loss resulting from any unauthorized telephone exchange or redemption instructions from you or your registered representatives. In the event we determine to refund any amounts paid by any investor by reason of such violation on your part, you shall forfeit the right to, and pay over to us, the amount of any Dealer Discount or Sales Commission allowed to you with respect to the transaction for which the refund is made.

16. You represent that you are properly registered as a broker or dealer under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and are member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD) and agree to maintain membership in the NASD or in the alternative, that you are a foreign dealer not eligible for membership in the NASD. You agree to notify us promptly of any change, termination or suspension of the foregoing status. You agree to abide by all the rules and regulations of the NASD, including NASD Conduct Rule 2830, which is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full. You further agree to comply with all applicable state and Federal laws and the rules and regulations of applicable regulatory agencies. You further agree that you will not sell, or offer for sale, Shares in any jurisdiction in which such Shares have not been duly registered or qualified for sale. You agree to promptly notify us with respect to (a) the initiation and disposition of any formal disciplinary action by the NASD or any other agency or instrumentality having jurisdiction with respect to the subject matter hereof against you or any


of your employees or agents; (b) the issuance of any form of deficiency notice by the NASD or any such agency regarding your training, supervision or sales practices; and (c) the effectuation of any consensual order with respect thereto.

16.1 Patriot Act. You shall employ policies and procedures designed to comply with the rules and regulations promulgated from time to time by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (including transactions involving embargoed countries or Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and all other applicable money laundering restrictions, including, without limitation, such restrictions as may be adopted pursuant to the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA Patriot Act) of 2001 with respect to similarly situated financial institutions as PEPCO. You agree that you will perform the Customer Identification Program requirements of the USA Patriot Act, as applicable, with respect to Accounts established and transactions made pursuant to this Agreement.

16.2 Sarbanes-Oxley Act. You agree to cooperate with PEPCO and will facilitate the filing by PEPCO, each underlying registered investment companies (collectively, the "Funds") and/or their respective officers and auditors of any and all certifications or attestations as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including, without limitation, furnishing such sub-certifications from your relevant officers with respect to the services performed by you under this Agreement as reasonably requested from time to time.

16.3 Rule 38a-1. Upon reasonable request, you agree to provide your written policies and procedures to the Funds' chief compliance officer for review and the Funds' board of trustees' approval to assist our compliance with Rule 38a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. You further agree to cooperate with PEPCO in its review of such written policies and procedures, including, without limitation, furnishing such certifications and sub-certifications as PEPCO shall reasonably request from time to time. You agree that you shall promptly notify PEPCO and Funds in the event that a "material compliance matter" (as such term is defined pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act) arises with respect the services you provide under this Agreement.

16.4 Late Trading. You will accept no orders for the purchase and redemption of Fund shares after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on any Business Day. For the purposes hereof, a "Business Day" shall mean any day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading and on which a Fund calculates its net asset value pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter, the "SEC"), as amended from time to time, subject to such terms and conditions as may be set forth in the registration statements for the Funds as filed with the SEC, as the same shall be amended from time to time.

16.5 Market Timing. PEPCO may refuse to sell shares of any Fund (or series thereof) to any person, or suspend or terminate the offering of shares of any Fund (or series thereof), if such action is required by law or by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction with respect to PEPCO or Fund, as the case may be, or is, in the reasonable discretion of PEPCO, reasonably necessary in order to protect the best interests of its investors. You shall establish and maintain policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect, monitor and deter (including, without limitation, rejecting specific purchase orders) account owners (or their agents) whose purchase and redemption activity follows a market timing pattern, and to take such other actions as you deem necessary to discourage or reduce market timing activity. For the purposes hereof, "market timing activity" shall mean and refer to any discernable pattern of excessive trading in and out of a Fund (or series thereof) by one or more account owners (or their agents), including, without limitation, any purchase and sale (round trip) in and out of a single series of a Fund within any thirty day period. The parties acknowledge that, if necessary, such policies and procedures may include the identification of account owners engaged in such market timing activity and the imposition of restrictions on their requests to purchase or exchange Fund shares. You shall provide reasonable reports regarding your implementation and enforcement of such restrictions on purchase and redemption activity that follows a market-timing pattern upon request.

17. Either party may terminate this agreement for any reason by written or electronic notice to the other party which termination shall become effective fifteen (15) days after the date of mailing or electronically


transmitting such notice to the other party. We may also terminate this agreement for cause or as a result of a violation by you, as determined by us in our discretion, of any of the provisions of this Agreement, said termination to be effective on the date of mailing written or electronic notice to you of the same. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, your own expulsion from the NASD will automatically terminate this Agreement without notice. Your suspension from the NASD or violation of applicable state or Federal laws or rules and regulations of applicable regulatory agencies will terminate this Agreement effective upon the date of our mailing written notice or transmitting electronic notice to you of such termination. Our failure to terminate this Agreement for any cause shall not constitute a waiver of our right to so terminate at a later date.

18. All communications and notices to you or us shall be sent to the addresses set forth at the beginning of this Agreement or to such other address as may be specified in writing from time to time.

19. PEPCO agrees to comply with all laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to privacy, confidentiality, security, data security, and the handling of customer information which may from time to time be established. PEPCO agrees not to disclose or use any consumer nonpublic personal information (including nonpublic personal financial information and nonpublic personal health information), which may be supplied by you to PEPCO in performance under this Agreement other than to: a) carry out the purpose for which the information was provided; and b) to use or disclose the information as otherwise permitted or required by law. You agree to comply with all laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to privacy, confidentiality, security, data security, and the handling of customer information which may from time to time be established. You agree not to disclose or use any consumer nonpublic personal information (including nonpublic personal financial information and nonpublic personal health information), which may be supplied by PEPCO to you in performance under this Agreement other than to: a) carry out the purpose for which the information was provided; and b) to use or disclose the information as otherwise permitted or required by law. This provision will survive and continue in full force and effect after the termination of this Agreement.

20. This agreement shall become effective upon the date of its acceptance by us as set forth herein. This agreement may be amended by PEPCO from time to time. This Agreement and all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Connecticut. This agreement is not assignable or transferable, except that we may assign or transfer this agreement to any successor distributor of the Shares described herein.

ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF               ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF
PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING
CORPORATION:                        __________________________________
                                    Name of Dealer Firm

Date _________________________      Date _____________________________

By ___________________________      By _______________________________

Name   Daniel T. Geraci             Print Name _______________________
     _________________________

Title  President                    Print Title ______________________

______________________________      NASD CRD Number __________________

PEP 80 6/06


[LOGO]PHOENIXFUNDS(SM)

A member of The Phoenix Companies, Inc.              AMENDED ANNEX A - JUNE 2006
                                                    PHOENIXFUNDS SALES AGREEMENT
                                             PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION


PHOENIXFUNDS AND AVAILABLE SHARE CLASSES


EQUITY                                                             FIXED INCOME
------                                                             ------------
Phoenix All-Cap Growth Fund                       A B C            Phoenix Bond Fund                                    A B C X
Phoenix Capital Growth Fund                       A B              Phoenix CA Intermediate Tax-Free Bond Fund           X
Phoenix Dynamic Growth Fund                       A C              Phoenix CA Tax-Exempt Bond Fund                      A B
Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund               A B C X          Phoenix Core Bond Fund                               A B C
Phoenix Focused Value Fund                        A C              Phoenix Emerging Markets Bond Fund                   A B C
Phoenix Fundamental Growth Fund                   A C              Phoenix High Yield Fund                              A B C
Phoenix Growth & Income Fund                      A B C            Phoenix High Yield Securities Fund                   A C
Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund                 A C              Phoenix Institutional Bond Fund                      XY
Phoenix Large-Cap Growth Fund                     A B C X          Phoenix Low-Duration Core Plus Bond Fund             XY
Phoenix Mid-Cap Growth Fund                       A B C            Phoenix Money Market Fund                            A
Phoenix Mid-Cap Value Fund                        A C              Phoenix Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund               A B C
Phoenix Nifty Fifty Fund                          A B C            Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund            A B C T
Phoenix Pathfinder Fund                           A C              Phoenix Tax Exempt Bond Fund                         A B
Phoenix Quality Small-Cap Fund                    A C X
Phoenix Relative Value Fund                       A C              ALTERNATIVE
Phoenix Rising Dividends Fund                     A B C X          -----------
Phoenix Small-Cap Growth Fund                     A B C            Phoenix Global Utilities Fund                        A C
Phoenix Small-Cap Sustainable Growth Fund         A C X            Phoenix Market Neutral Fund *                        A B C
Phoenix Small-Cap Value Fund                      A B C            Phoenix Real Estate Securities Fund                  A B C
Phoenix Small-Mid Cap Fund                        A B C X
Phoenix Strategic Growth Fund                     A B C            PHOENIX INSIGHT FUNDS
Phoenix Total Value Fund                          A C              ---------------------
Phoenix Value Equity Fund                         A B C
                                                                   Phoenix Insight Balanced Fund                        A C I
BALANCED                                                           Phoenix Insight Bond Fund                            A C I
--------                                                           Phoenix Insight Core Equity Fund                     A C I
Phoenix Balanced Fund                             A B C            Phoenix Insight Emerging Markets Fund                A C I
Phoenix Income & Growth Fund                      A B C            Phoenix Insight Equity Fund                          A C I
                                                                   Phoenix Insight High Yield Bond Fund                 A C I
INTERNATIONAL/GLOBAL                                               Phoenix Insight International Fund                   A C I
--------------------                                               Phoenix Insight Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund         A C I
Phoenix Foreign Opportunities Fund                A C X            Phoenix Insight Short/Intermediate Bond Fund         A C I
Phoenix International Strategies Fund             A B C            Phoenix Insight Small-Cap Growth Fund                A C I
Phoenix Worldwide Strategies Fund                 A B C            Phoenix Insight Small-Cap Opportunity Fund           A C I
                                                                   Phoenix Insight Small-Cap Value Fund                 A C I
PHOLIOs                                                            Phoenix Insight Tax-Exempt Bond Fund                 A C I
-------                                                            Phoenix Insight Money Market Fund                    A I
Phoenix Conservative Income PHOLIO(SM)            A C              Phoenix Insight Government Money Market Fund         A I
Phoenix Diversifier PHOLIO(SM)                    A C              Phoenix Insight Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund         A I
Phoenix International PHOLIO(SM)                  A C              Phoenix Insight Index Fund                           A I
Phoenix Wealth Accumulator PHOLIO(SM)             A C              Phoenix Insight Intermediate Government Fund         A I
Phoenix Wealth Builder PHOLIO(SM)                 A C
Phoenix Wealth Guardian PHOLIO(SM)                A C
Phoenix Wealth Preserver PHOLIO(SM)               A C



_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
                   PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION, ONE AMERICAN ROW, HARTFORD, CT 06102

      MARKETING: (800) 243-4361           CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 243-1574             PHOENIXFUNDS.COM

Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation "PEPCO"), principal underwriter of the Phoenix mutual funds, from its own profits and resources, may sponsor training and educational meetings, and may provide additional compensation in the form of trips, merchandise or expense reimbursement. Dealers other than PEPCO may also make customary additional charges for their services in effecting purchases, if they notify the Funds of their intention to do so. Applicable waivers of Class A sales charges and Class B and C contingent deferred sales charges are described in the prospectus.

* The Phoenix Market Neutral Fund currently operates under a separate sales load and dealer compensation schedule for Class B and C shares only. Please refer to the last page of this Annex A for details.


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CLASS A SHARES
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DEALER CONCESSION:                          CLASS A SHARES
                                 EQUITY, BALANCED, ASSET ALLOCATION,
                                INTERNATIONAL/GLOBAL, ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

     AMOUNT OF                                         DEALER DISCOUNT
     TRANSACTION                    SALES CHARGE        OR AGENCY FEE
     PLUS APPLICABLE RIGHTS       AS PERCENTAGE OF    AS PERCENTAGE OF
     OF ACCUMULATION:              OFFERING PRICE      OFFERING PRICE

     Less than $50,000                 5.75%                5.00%
     $50,000 but under $100,000        4.75                 4.25
     $100,000 but under $250,000       3.75                 3.25
     $250,000 but under $500,000       2.75                 2.25
     $500,000 but under $1,000,000     2.00                 1.75
     $1,000,000 or more                None                 None

                                       CLASS A SHARES                             CLASS A SHARES
                                     FIXED INCOME FUNDS*               PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND

AMOUNT OF                                         DEALER DISCOUNT                          DEALER DISCOUNT
TRANSACTION                    SALES CHARGE        OR AGENCY FEE         SALES CHARGE       OR AGENCY FEE
PLUS APPLICABLE RIGHTS       AS PERCENTAGE OF    AS PERCENTAGE OF      AS PERCENTAGE OF    AS PERCENTAGE OF
OF ACCUMULATION:              OFFERING PRICE      OFFERING PRICE        OFFERING PRICE     OFFERING PRICE

Less than $50,000                 4.75%                4.25%                 2.25%              2.00%
$50,000 but under $100,000        4.50                 4.00                  1.25               1.00
$100,000 but under $250,000       3.50                 3.00                  1.00               1.00
$250,000 but under $500,000       2.75                 2.25                  1.00               1.00
$500,000 but under $1,000,000     2.00                 1.75                  0.75               0.75
$1,000,000 or more                None                 None                  None               None

* Excluding All Money Market Funds and Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund. Shares of the Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund are offered as indicated above.

DISTRIBUTION FEE: 0.10% For distribution services with respect to the Phoenix Insight Money Market Fund, Phoenix Insight Government Money Market Fund and the Phoenix Insight Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund, PEPCO intends to pay a quarterly fee to qualifying dealers at the equivalent of 0.10% annually, based on the average daily net asset value of such Funds sold by such dealers and remaining on the Funds' books during the period in which the fee is calculated. Dealers must have an aggregate value of $50,000 in each such fund to qualify for payment.

SERVICE FEE: 0.25% For providing shareholder services such as responding to shareholder inquiries; processing redemptions; changing dividend options, account designations, and addresses; transmitting proxy statements, annual reports, prospectuses and other correspondence from the Funds to shareholders; and providing such other information and assistance to shareholders as may be reasonably requested by such shareholders, PEPCO intends to pay a quarterly fee to qualifying dealers at the equivalent of 0.25% annually, based on the average daily net asset value of Class A shares (except Phoenix Money Market Fund) sold by such dealers and remaining on the Funds' books during the period in which the fee is calculated. Dealers must have an aggregate value of $50,000 or more in a Fund Class to qualify for payment in that Fund Class.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION FEES: The Distribution and Service Fees are paid pursuant to one or more distribution and/or service plans ("Plan") adopted by certain of the Funds pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act"). Payment of these fees will automatically terminate in the event such Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event that this Agreement terminates, is assigned or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, these fees may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by vote of a majority of the members of the Funds' Board of Trustees who are not interested persons of the Funds and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreements related to the Plan, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of any Fund or Funds on not more than sixty days' written notice to any other party to the Agreement.

$1 MILLION NAV SALES FINDER'S FEE: 1% From its own profits and resources, PEPCO intends to pay a fee to dealers who are responsible for Class A share aggregate purchases of $1 million or more as indicated in the table below. The $1 Million NAV Sales Finder's Fee is not paid on purchases eligible for the Qualified Plan Finder's Fee (see below) or on purchases of any Money Market Fund. For Class A share purchases made prior to January 11, 2006 on which a Finder's Fee was paid, if all or part of such investment is redeemed within one year, the broker-dealer will refund the Finder's Fee to Phoenix Equity Planning Corp.

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 ELIGIBLE CLASS A SHARE FUND SALE         BREAKPOINT PERCENTAGE
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     $1,000,000 to $3,000,000                     1.00%
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     $3,000,001 to $10,000,000                    0.50%
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     Greater than $10,000,000                     0.25%
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QUALIFIED PLAN FINDER'S FEE: 1% From its own profits and resources, PEPCO intends to pay dealers an amount equal to 1% of the first $3 million, 0.50% on the next $3 million and 0.25% on the amount in excess of $6 million of Class A share aggregate purchases by an account held in the name of a qualified employee benefit plan with at least 100 eligible employees. The Qualified Plan Finder's Fee is not paid on purchases eligible for the $1 Million NAV Sales Finder's Fee (see above) or on purchases of any Money Market Fund. For Class A share purchases made prior to January 11, 2006 on which a Finder's Fee was paid, if all or part of such investment is redeemed within one year, the broker-dealer will refund the Finder's Fee to Phoenix Equity Planning Corp.

CDSC: For purchases made on or after January 11, 2006, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% may apply on certain redemptions made within one year following purchases of Class A shares on which a $1 Million NAV Sales Finder's Fee or a Qualified Plan Finder's Fee has been paid to a dealer. The one year period begins on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the purchase was made. A deferred sales charge may be waived where the investor's dealer of record, due to the nature of the investor's account, notifies the Distributor prior to the time of the investment that the dealer waives the Finder's Fee otherwise payable to the dealer, or agrees to receive such Finder's Fee ratably over a 12 month period.



CLASS B SHARES**

                    CLASS B SHARES (EXCEPT PHOENIX      PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR
                  MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND)    SHORT TERM BOND FUND

                          SALES COMMISSION:               SALES COMMISSION:
                                  4.0%                           2.0%

YEARS SINCE               CONTINGENT DEFERRED            CONTINGENT DEFERRED
EACH PURCHASE:               SALES CHARGE:                  SALES CHARGE:

    First                         5.0%                           2.0%
    Second                        4.0                            1.5
    Third                         3.0                            1.0
    Fourth                        2.0                            0.0
    Fifth                         2.0                            0.0
    Sixth                         0.0                            0.0

Dealers maintaining omnibus accounts, upon redemption of a customer account within the time frames specified above, shall charge such customer account the appropriate contingent deferred sales charge as indicated and shall forward the proceeds to PEPCO.

SERVICE FEE*: 0.25% For providing shareholder services such as responding to shareholder inquiries; processing redemptions; changing dividend options, account designations, and addresses; transmitting proxy statements, annual reports, prospectuses and other correspondence from the Funds to shareholders; and providing such other information and assistance to shareholders as may be reasonably requested by such shareholders, PEPCO intends to pay a quarterly fee to qualifying dealers at the equivalent of 0.25% annually, based on the average daily net asset value of Class B shares sold by such dealers and remaining on the Funds' books during the period in which the fee is calculated. Dealers must have an aggregate value of $50,000 or more in a Fund Class to qualify for payment in that Fund Class. The Class B Service Fee is paid beginning in the 13th month following each purchase.


CLASS C SHARES**

SALES COMMISSION:    1% for all Class C Funds except Phoenix Multi-Sector Short
                     Term Bond Fund
                     0% for Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund
                     For exchanges from Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond
                     Fund Class C to other Class C shares, the dealer will
                     receive 1% sales commission on the exchanged amount.

CDSC: 1% Dealers maintaining omnibus accounts, upon redemption of a customer account within the time frames specified below, shall charge such customer account the appropriate contingent deferred sales charge as indicated and shall forward the proceeds to PEPCO. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for one year from each purchase. There is no CDSC on the Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund.

DISTRIBUTION FEE: 0.25% - 0.75% PEPCO intends to pay a quarterly fee to qualifying dealers at the equivalent of 0.25% annually for Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund and 0.75% annually for all other Class C Funds, based on the average daily net asset value of Class C shares sold by such dealers and remaining on the Funds' books during the period in which the fee is calculated. The Class C Trail Fee is paid beginning in the 13th month following each purchase except for the Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund. There is no hold for the Class C Trail Fee for the Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund.

SERVICE FEE*: 0.25% For providing shareholder services such as responding to shareholder inquiries; processing redemptions; changing dividend options, account designations, and addresses; transmitting proxy statements, annual reports, prospectuses and other correspondence from the Funds to shareholders; and providing such other information and assistance to shareholders as may be reasonably requested by such shareholders, PEPCO intends to pay a quarterly fee to qualifying dealers at the equivalent of 0.25% annually, based on the average daily net asset value of Class C shares sold by such dealers and remaining on the Funds' books during the period in which the fee is calculated. The Class C Service Fee is paid beginning in the 13th month following each purchase. There is no hold for the Class C Service Fee for the Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund.

FINDER'S FEE (PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND ONLY): 0.25% - 0.50% In connection with Class C share purchases of $250,000 or more, PEPCO, from its own profits and resources, intends to pay dealers an amount equal to 0.50% of shares purchased above $250,000 but under $3 million, plus 0.25% on the amount in excess of $3 million. If all or part of such purchases are subsequently redeemed or exchanged to another C share fund within one year of the investment date, the dealer will refund to PEPCO the full Finder's Fee paid.

*TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION FEES: The Service and Distribution Fees are paid pursuant to one or more distribution and/or service plans ("Plan") adopted by certain of the Funds pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act"). Payment of these fees will automatically terminate in the event such Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event that this Agreement terminates, is assigned or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, these fees may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by vote of a majority of the members of the Funds' Board of Trustees who are not interested persons of the Funds and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreements related to the Plan, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of any Fund or Funds on not more than sixty days' written notice to any other party to the Agreement.

** The Phoenix Market Neutral Fund currently operates under a separate sales load and dealer compensation schedule for Class B and C shares only. Please refer to the last page of this Annex A for details.



CLASS B SHARES - PHOENIX MARKET NEUTRAL FUND ONLY

CLASS B SHARE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE           CLASS B SHARE DEALER CONCESSION

     YEARS SINCE   CDSC       YEARS SINCE      CDSC

     PURCHASE                 PURCHASE                   4% of purchase amount

     First          5%        Fifth             2%

     Second         4%        Sixth             1%

     Third          3%        Seventh           0%

     Fourth         3%


CLASS C SHARES - PHOENIX MARKET NEUTRAL FUND ONLY

CLASS C SHARE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE CLASS C SHARE DEALER CONCESSION

1.25% for one year 1.00%

SERVICE FEE* CLASS B, AND C - PHOENIX MARKET NEUTRAL FUND ONLY

A Service Fee may be paid to financial services firms, for providing shareholder services such as responding to shareholder inquiries; processing redemptions; changing dividend options, account designations, and addresses; transmitting proxy statements, annual reports, prospectuses and other correspondence from the Funds to shareholders; and providing such other information and assistance to shareholders as may be reasonably requested by such shareholders. NASD member firms may also be paid a portion of the asset-based sales charges on Class C Shares, so that these dealers receive such reallowances at the following aggregate annual rates: (i) 0.25% commencing one year after purchase for the Class B Shares and (ii) 0.95% commencing one year after purchase for the Class C Shares.


CLASS I SHARES

There is no dealer compensation payable on Class I shares.


CLASS T SHARES - PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND FUND ONLY

DEALER CONCESSION: 1%

CDSC: 1% for one year from the date of each purchase.

SERVICE FEE*: 0.25% For providing shareholder services such as responding to shareholder inquiries; processing redemptions; changing dividend options, account designations, and addresses; transmitting proxy statements, annual reports, prospectuses and other correspondence from the Funds to shareholders; and providing such other information and assistance to shareholders as may be reasonably requested by such shareholders, PEPCO intends to pay a quarterly fee to qualifying dealers at the equivalent of 0.25% annually, based on the average daily net asset value of Class T shares sold by such dealers and remaining on the Funds' books during the period in which the fee is calculated. The Class T Service Fee is paid beginning in the 13th month following each purchase.

DISTRIBUTION FEE: 0.75% PEPCO intends to pay a quarterly fee to qualifying dealers at the equivalent of 0.75% annually, based on the average daily net asset value of Class T shares sold by such dealers and remaining on the Funds' books during the period in which the fee is calculated. The Class T Distribution Fee is paid beginning in the 13th month following each purchase.


CLASS X AND Y SHARES (PHOENIX INSTITUTIONAL BOND FUND & PHOENIX LOW-DURATION CORE PLUS BOND FUND ONLY)

FINDER'S FEE: 0.10% - 0.50% PEPCO may pay dealers, from its own profits and resources, a percentage of the net asset value of Class X and Class Y shares sold, equal to 0.50% on the first $5 million, 0.25% on the next $5 million, plus 0.10% on the amount in excess of $10 million. If all or part of such purchases are subsequently redeemed within one year of the investment date, the dealer will refund to PEPCO the full Finder's Fee paid.

CLASS Y SERVICE FEE*: 0.25% For providing shareholder services, PEPCO intends to pay qualifying dealers a quarterly fee at the equivalent of 0.25% annually, based on the average daily net asset value of Class Y shares sold by such dealers and remaining on the Funds' books during the period in which the fee is calculated. Dealers must have an aggregate value of $50,000 or more in a Fund to qualify for payment in that Fund. No Service Fee is paid on any Class X shares.

*TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION FEES: The Service and Distribution Fees are paid pursuant to one or more distribution and/or service plans ("Plan") adopted by certain of the Funds pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act"). Payment of these fees will automatically terminate in the event such Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event that this Agreement terminates, is assigned or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, these fees may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by vote of a majority of the members of the Funds' Board of Trustees who are not interested persons of the Funds and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreements related to the Plan, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of any Fund or Funds on not more than sixty days' written notice to any other party to the Agreement.

PXP 80A (6/06)


[LOGO]PHOENIXFUNDS(SM)
A member of The Phoenix Companies, Inc. ANNEX B TO DEALER AGREEMENT WITH
PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION

COMPLIANCE STANDARDS FOR
THE SALE OF THE PHOENIX FUNDS
UNDER THEIR ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS

As national distributor or principal underwriter of the Phoenix Funds, which offer their shares on both a front-end and deferred sales charge basis, Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation ("PEPCO") has established the following compliance standards which set forth the basis upon which shares of the Phoenix Funds may be sold. These standards are designed for those broker/dealers ("dealers") that distribute shares of the Phoenix Funds and for each dealer's financial advisors/registered representatives.

As shares of the Phoenix Funds are offered with two different sales arrangements for sales and distribution fees, it is important for an investor not only to choose a mutual fund that best suits his investment objectives, but also to choose the sales financing method which best suits his particular situation. To assist investors in these decisions and to ensure proper supervision of mutual fund purchase recommendations, we are instituting the following compliance standards to which dealers must adhere when selling shares of the Phoenix Funds:

1. Any purchase of a Phoenix Fund for less than $250,000 may be either of shares subject to a front-end load (Class A shares) or subject to deferred sales charges (Class B shares).

2. Any purchase of a Phoenix Fund by an unallocated qualified employer sponsored plan for less than $1,000,000 may be either of shares subject to a front-end load (Class A shares) or subject to deferred sales charge (Class B shares). Class B shares sold to allocated qualified employer sponsored plans will be limited to a maximum total value of $250,000 per participant.

3. Any purchase of a Phoenix Fund for $250,000 or more (except as noted above) or which qualifies under the terms of the prospectus for net asset value purchase of Class A shares should be for Class A shares.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

These are instances where one financing method may be more advantageous to an investor than the other. Class A shares are subject to a lower distribution fee and, accordingly, pay correspondingly higher dividends per share. However, because initial sales charges are deducted at the time of purchase, such investors would not have all of their funds invested initially and, therefore, would initially own fewer shares. Investors not qualifying for reduced initial sales charges who expect to maintain their investment for an extended period of time might consider purchasing Class A Shares because the accumulated continuing distribution charges on Class B Shares may exceed the initial sales charge on Class A Shares during the life of the investment.

Again, however, such investors must weigh this consideration against the fact that, because of such initial sales charge, not all of their funds will be invested initially. However, other investors might determine that it would be more advantageous to purchase Class B Shares to have all of their funds invested initially, although remaining subject to higher continuing distribution charges and, for a five-year period, being subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (three years for Asset Reserve).

A National Association of Securities Dealers rule specifically prohibits "breakpoint sales" of front-end load shares. A "breakpoint sale" is a sale to the client of an amount of front-end load (Class A) shares just below the amount which would be subject to the next breakpoint on the fund's sales charge schedule. Because the deferred sales charge on Class B shares is reduced by 1% for each year the shares are held, a redemption of Class B shares just before an "anniversary date" is in some ways analogous to a breakpoint sale. A client might wish to redeem just before an anniversary date for tax or other reasons, and a client who chose to wait would continue to be at market risk. Nevertheless, investment executives should inform clients intending to redeem Class B shares near an anniversary date that, if the redemption were delayed, the deferred sales charge would be reduced.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF BRANCH OFFICE MANAGER (OR OTHER APPROPRIATE REVIEWING OFFICER).

A dealer's branch manager or other appropriate reviewing officer ("the Reviewing Officer") must ensure that the financial advisor/registered representative has advised the client of the available financing methods offered by the Phoenix Funds, and the impact of choosing one method over another. In certain instances, it may be appropriate for the Reviewing Officer to discuss the purchase directly with the client. The reviewing officer should review purchases for Class A or Class B shares given the relevant facts and circumstances, including but not limited to: (a) the specific purchase order dollar amount; (b) the length of time the investor expects to hold his shares; and (c) any other relevant circumstances, such as the availability of purchase under letters of intent or pursuant to rights of accumulation and distribution requirements. The foregoing guidelines, as well as the examples cited above, should assist the Reviewing Officer in reviewing and supervising purchase recommendations and orders.

EFFECTIVENESS

These compliance guidelines are effective immediately with respect to any order for shares of those Phoenix Funds which offer their shares pursuant to the alternative purchase arrangement.

Questions relating to these compliance guidelines should be directed by the dealer to its national mutual fund sales and market group or its legal department or compliance director. PEPCO will advice dealers in writing of any future changes in these guidelines.

PXP80B 10/98


Exhibit g.5

CUSTODIAN SERVICES AGREEMENT


CUSTODIAN SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made as of June 09, 2006 by and between PFPC TRUST COMPANY, a limited purpose trust company incorporated under the laws of Delaware ("PFPC Trust"), and PHOENIX GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND, a Delaware business trust (the "Fund").

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the Fund is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"); and

WHEREAS, the Fund wishes to retain PFPC Trust to provide custodian services, and PFPC Trust wishes to furnish custodian services, either directly or through an affiliate or affiliates, as more fully described herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Agreement:

(a) "1933 Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(b) "1934 Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(c) "Authorized Person" means any officer of the Fund and any other person authorized by the Fund to give Oral or Written Instructions on behalf of the Fund. An Authorized Person's scope of authority may be limited by setting forth such limitation in a written document signed by both parties hereto.

(d) "Book-Entry System" means the Federal Reserve Treasury book-entry system for United States and federal agency securities, its


successor or successors, and its nominee or nominees and any book-entry system registered with the SEC under the 1934 Act.

(e) "Oral Instructions" mean oral instructions received by PFPC Trust from an Authorized Person or from a person reasonably believed by PFPC Trust to be an Authorized Person. PFPC Trust may, in its sole discretion in each separate instance, consider and rely upon instructions it receives from an Authorized Person via electronic mail as Oral Instructions.

(f) "PFPC Trust" means PFPC Trust Company or a subsidiary or affiliate of PFPC Trust Company.

(g) "SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(h) "Securities Laws" mean the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act and the 1940 Act.

(i) "Shares" mean the shares of beneficial interest of any series or class of the Fund.

(j) "Property" means:

(i) any and all securities and other investment items which the Fund may from time to time deposit, or cause to be deposited, with PFPC Trust or which PFPC Trust may from time to time hold for the Fund;

(ii) all income in respect of any of such securities or other investment items;

(iii) all proceeds of the sale of any of such securities or investment items; and

(iv) all proceeds of the sale of securities issued by the Fund, which are received by PFPC Trust from time to time, from or on behalf of the Fund.

(k) "Written Instructions" mean (i) written instructions signed by two Authorized Persons (or persons reasonably believed by PFPC Trust to be Authorized Persons) and received by PFPC Trust or
(ii) trade instructions transmitted by means of an electronic transaction reporting system which requires the use of a password or other authorized identifier in order to gain access. The instructions may be

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delivered electronically (with respect to sub-item (ii) above) or by hand, mail or facsimile sending device.

2. APPOINTMENT. The Fund hereby appoints PFPC Trust to provide custodian services to the Fund as set forth herein, on behalf of each of its investment portfolios (each, a "Portfolio"), and PFPC Trust accepts such appointment and agrees to furnish such services.

3. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.

PFPC Trust undertakes to comply with material applicable requirements of the Securities Laws and material laws, rules and regulations of governmental authorities having jurisdiction with respect to the duties to be performed by PFPC Trust hereunder. Except as specifically set forth herein, PFPC Trust assumes no responsibility for such compliance by the Fund or any other entity.

4. INSTRUCTIONS.

(a) Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, PFPC Trust shall act only upon Oral Instructions or Written Instructions.

(b) PFPC Trust shall be entitled to rely upon any Oral Instruction or Written Instruction it receives pursuant to this Agreement. PFPC Trust may assume that any Oral Instructions or Written Instructions received hereunder are not in any way inconsistent with the provisions of organizational documents of the Fund or of any vote, resolution or proceeding of the Fund's Board of [Directors/Trustees] or of the Fund's shareholders, unless and until PFPC Trust receives Written Instructions to the contrary.

(c) The Fund agrees to forward to PFPC Trust Written Instructions confirming Oral Instructions (except where such Oral

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Instructions are given by PFPC Trust or its affiliates) so that PFPC Trust receives the Written Instructions by the close of business on the same day that such Oral Instructions are received. The fact that such confirming Written Instructions are not received by PFPC Trust or differ from the Oral Instructions shall in no way invalidate the transactions or enforceability of the transactions authorized by the Oral Instructions or PFPC Trust's ability to rely upon such Oral Instructions.

5. RIGHT TO RECEIVE ADVICE.

(a) Advice of the Fund. If PFPC Trust is in doubt as to any action it should or should not take, PFPC Trust may request directions or advice, including Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, from the Fund.

(b) Advice of Counsel. If PFPC Trust shall be in doubt as to any question of law pertaining to any action it should or should not take, PFPC Trust may request advice from counsel of its own choosing (who may be counsel for the Fund, the Fund's investment adviser or PFPC Trust, at the option of PFPC Trust).

(c) Conflicting Advice. In the event of a conflict between directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions PFPC Trust receives from the Fund, and the advice it receives from counsel, PFPC Trust shall be entitled to rely upon and follow the advice of counsel.

(d) Protection of PFPC Trust. PFPC Trust shall be indemnified by the Fund and without liability for any action PFPC Trust takes or does not take in reliance upon directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions PFPC Trust receives from or on behalf of the Fund or from counsel and which PFPC Trust

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believes, in good faith, to be consistent with those directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impose an obligation upon PFPC Trust (i) to seek such directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, or (ii) to act in accordance with such directions or advice or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions.

6. RECORDS; VISITS. The books and records pertaining to the Fund and any Portfolio, which are in the possession or under the control of PFPC Trust, shall be the property of the Fund. Such books and records shall be prepared and maintained as required by the 1940 Act and other applicable securities laws, rules and regulations. The Fund and Authorized Persons shall have access to such books and records at all times during PFPC Trust's normal business hours. Upon the reasonable request of the Fund, copies of any such books and records shall be provided by PFPC Trust to the Fund or to an authorized representative of the Fund, at the Fund's expense.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY. Each party shall keep confidential any information relating to the other party's business ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information shall include (a) any data or information that is competitively sensitive material, and not generally known to the public, including, but not limited to, information about product plans, marketing strategies, finances, operations, customer relationships, customer profiles, customer lists, sales estimates, business plans, and internal performance results relating to the past, present or future business activities of the Fund or PFPC Trust, their respective subsidiaries and affiliated companies; (b) any scientific or technical information, design, process, procedure, formula, or improvement that is commercially valuable and secret in the sense that its confidentiality affords the Fund or PFPC Trust a competitive advantage

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over its competitors; (c) all confidential or proprietary concepts, documentation, reports, data, specifications, computer software, source code, object code, flow charts, databases, inventions, know-how, and trade secrets, whether or not patentable or copyrightable; and (d) anything designated as confidential. Notwithstanding the foregoing, information shall not be Confidential Information and shall not be subject to such confidentiality obligations if: (a) it is already known to the receiving party at the time it is obtained; (b) it is or becomes publicly known or available through no wrongful act of the receiving party; (c) it is rightfully received from a third party who, to the best of the receiving party's knowledge, is not under a duty of confidentiality; (d) it is released by the protected party to a third party without restriction; (e) it is requested or required to be disclosed by the receiving party pursuant to a court order, subpoena, governmental or regulatory agency request or law (provided the receiving party will provide the other party written notice of the same, to the extent such notice is permitted); (f) release of such information by PFPC Trust is necessary or desirable in connection with the provision of services under this Agreement; (g) it is Fund information provided by PFPC Trust in connection with an independent third party compliance or other review; (h) it is relevant to the defense of any claim or cause of action asserted against the receiving party; or (i) it has been or is independently developed or obtained by the receiving party. The provisions of this Section 7 shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after such termination.

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8. COOPERATION WITH ACCOUNTANTS. PFPC Trust shall cooperate with the Fund's independent public accountants and shall take all reasonable action to make any requested information available to such accountants as reasonably requested by the Fund.

9. PFPC SYSTEM. PFPC Trust shall retain title to and ownership of any and all data bases, computer programs, screen formats, report formats, interactive design techniques, derivative works, inventions, discoveries, patentable or copyrightable matters, concepts, expertise, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and other related legal rights utilized by PFPC Trust in connection with the services provided by PFPC Trust to the Fund.

10. DISASTER RECOVERY. PFPC Trust shall enter into and shall maintain in effect with appropriate parties one or more agreements making reasonable provisions for emergency use of electronic data processing equipment to the extent appropriate equipment is available. In the event of equipment failures, PFPC Trust shall, at no additional expense to the Fund, take reasonable steps to minimize service interruptions. PFPC Trust shall have no liability with respect to the loss of data or service interruptions caused by equipment failure provided such loss or interruption is not caused by PFPC Trust's own willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence or reckless disregard of its duties or obligations under this Agreement.

11. COMPENSATION.

(a) As compensation for custody services rendered by PFPC Trust during the term of this Agreement, the Fund, on behalf of each of the Portfolios, will pay to PFPC Trust a fee or fees as may be agreed to in writing from time to time by the Fund and PFPC Trust. The Fund acknowledges that PFPC Trust may receive float

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benefits in connection with maintaining certain accounts required to provide services under this Agreement.

(b) The undersigned hereby represents and warrants to PFPC Trust that (i) the terms of this Agreement, (ii) the fees and expenses associated with this Agreement, and (iii) any benefits accruing to PFPC Trust or to the adviser or sponsor to the Fund in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited to any fee waivers, conversion cost reimbursements, up front payments, signing payments or periodic payments made or to be made by PFPC Trust to such adviser or sponsor or any affiliate of the Fund relating to this Agreement have been fully disclosed to the Board of Directors/Trustees of the Fund and that, if required by applicable law, such Board of Directors/Trustees has approved or will approve the terms of this Agreement, any such fees and expenses, and any such benefits.

12. INDEMNIFICATION. The Fund, on behalf of each Portfolio, agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless PFPC Trust and its affiliates, including their respective officers, directors, agents and employees from all taxes, charges, expenses, assessments, claims and liabilities (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and disbursements and liabilities arising under the Securities Laws and any state and foreign securities and blue sky laws) arising directly or indirectly from any action or omission to act which PFPC Trust takes in connection with the provision of services to the Fund. Neither PFPC Trust, nor any of its affiliates, shall be indemnified against any liability (or any expenses incident to such liability) caused by PFPC Trust's or its affiliates' own willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence or reckless disregard in the performance of PFPC Trust's activities under this

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Agreement. The provisions of this Section 12 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

13. RESPONSIBILITY OF PFPC TRUST.

(a) PFPC Trust shall be under no duty to take any action hereunder on behalf of the Fund or any Portfolio except as specifically set forth herein or as may be specifically agreed to by PFPC Trust and the Fund in a written amendment hereto. PFPC Trust shall be obligated to exercise care and diligence in the performance of its duties hereunder and to act in good faith in performing services provided for under this Agreement. PFPC Trust shall be liable only for any damages arising out of PFPC Trust's failure to perform its duties under this Agreement and only to the extent such damages arise out of PFPC Trust's willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence or reckless disregard of its duties under this Agreement.

(b) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary,
(i) PFPC Trust shall not be liable for losses, delays, failure, errors, interruption or loss of data occurring directly or indirectly by reason of circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation acts of God; action or inaction of civil or military authority; public enemy; war; terrorism; riot; fire; flood; sabotage; epidemics; labor disputes; civil commotion; interruption, loss or malfunction of utilities, transportation, computer or communications capabilities; insurrection; elements of nature; or non-performance by a third party; and (ii) PFPC Trust shall not be under any duty or obligation to inquire into and shall not be liable for the validity or invalidity, authority or lack thereof, or truthfulness or accuracy or lack thereof, of any instruction, direction, notice, instrument or other information

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which PFPC Trust reasonably believes to be genuine.

(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither PFPC Trust nor its affiliates shall be liable for any consequential, special or indirect losses or damages, whether or not the likelihood of such losses or damages was known by PFPC Trust or its affiliates.

(d) Each party shall have a duty to mitigate damages for which the other party may become responsible.

(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary
(other than as specifically provided in Section 14(h)(ii)(B)
(4) and Section 14(h)(iii)(A) of this Agreement), the Fund shall be responsible for all filings, tax returns and reports on any transactions undertaken pursuant to this Agreement, or in respect of the Property or any collections undertaken pursuant to this Agreement, which may be requested by any relevant authority. In addition, the Fund shall be responsible for the payment of all taxes and similar items (including without limitation penalties and interest related thereto).

(f) The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

(g) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, PFPC Trust shall have no liability either for any error or omission of any of its predecessors as servicer on behalf of the Fund or for any failure to discover any such error or omission.

14. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.

(a) Delivery of the Property. The Fund will deliver or arrange for delivery to PFPC Trust, all the Property owned by the Portfolios, including cash received as a result

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of the distribution of Shares, during the term of this Agreement. PFPC Trust will not be responsible for any assets until actual receipt.

(b) Receipt and Disbursement of Money. PFPC Trust, acting upon Written Instructions, shall open and maintain a separate account for each separate Portfolio of the Fund (each an "Account") and shall maintain in the Account of a particular Portfolio all cash and other assets received from or for the Fund specifically designated to such Account.

PFPC Trust shall make cash payments from or for the Account of a Portfolio only for:

(i) purchases of securities in the name of a Portfolio, PFPC Trust, PFPC Trust's nominee or a sub-custodian or nominee thereof as provided in sub-section (j) and for which PFPC Trust has received a copy of the broker's or dealer's confirmation or payee's invoice, as appropriate;

(ii) purchase or redemption of Shares of the Fund delivered to PFPC Trust;

(iii) payment of, subject to Written Instructions, interest, taxes (provided that tax which PFPC Trust considers is required to be deducted or withheld "at source" will be governed by Section 14(h)(iii)(B) of this Agreement), administration, accounting, distribution, advisory and management fees which are to be borne by a Portfolio;

(iv) payment to, subject to receipt of Written Instructions, the Fund's transfer agent, as agent for the shareholders, of an amount equal to the amount of dividends and distributions stated in the Written Instructions to be distributed in cash by the transfer agent to shareholders, or, in lieu of paying the Fund's transfer agent, PFPC Trust may arrange for the direct payment of cash dividends and distributions to shareholders in accordance with procedures mutually agreed upon from time to time by and among the Fund, PFPC Trust and the Fund's transfer agent;

(v) payments, upon receipt of Written Instructions, in connection with the conversion, exchange or surrender of securities owned or subscribed to by the Fund and held by or delivered to PFPC Trust;

(vi) payments of the amounts of dividends received with respect to securities sold short;

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(vii) payments to PFPC Trust for its services hereunder;

(viii) payments to a sub-custodian pursuant to provisions in sub-section (c) of this Section; and

(ix) other payments, upon Written Instructions.

PFPC Trust is hereby authorized to endorse and collect all checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money received as custodian for the Accounts.

(c) Receipt of Securities; Subcustodians.

(i) PFPC Trust shall hold all securities received by it for the Accounts in a separate account that physically segregates such securities from those of any other persons, firms or corporations, except for securities held in a Book-Entry System or through a sub-custodian or depository. All such securities shall be held or disposed of only upon Written Instructions or otherwise pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. PFPC Trust shall have no power or authority to assign, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise dispose of any such securities or investment, except upon the express terms of this Agreement or upon Written Instructions authorizing the transaction. In no case may any member of the Fund's Board of
[Directors/Trustees], or any officer, employee or agent of the Fund withdraw any securities.

At PFPC Trust's own expense and for its own convenience, PFPC Trust may enter into sub-custodian agreements with other banks or trust companies to perform duties described in this sub-section (c) with respect to domestic assets. Such bank or trust company shall have aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits, according to its last published report, of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000), if it is a subsidiary or affiliate of PFPC Trust, or at least twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) if such bank or trust company is not a subsidiary or affiliate of PFPC Trust. In addition, such bank or trust company must be qualified to act as custodian and agree to comply with the relevant provisions of applicable rules and regulations. Any such arrangement will not be entered into without prior written notice to the Fund (or as otherwise provided in the 1940 Act).

In addition, PFPC Trust may enter into arrangements with sub-custodians with respect to services regarding foreign assets. Any such arrangement will not be entered into without prior written notice to the Fund (or as otherwise provided in the 1940 Act).

Sub-custodians utilized by PFPC Trust may be subsidiaries or affiliates of PFPC Trust, and such entities will be compensated for their services at

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such rates as are agreed between the entity and PFPC Trust. PFPC Trust shall remain responsible for the acts and omissions of any sub-custodian chosen by PFPC Trust under the terms of this sub-section (c) to the same extent that PFPC Trust is responsible for its own acts and omissions under this Agreement.

(d) Transactions Requiring Instructions. Upon receipt of Oral Instructions or Written Instructions and not otherwise, PFPC Trust shall:

(i) deliver any securities held for a Portfolio against the receipt of payment for the sale of such securities or otherwise in accordance with standard market practice;

(ii) execute and deliver to such persons as may be designated in such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, proxies, consents, authorizations, and any other instruments whereby the authority of a Portfolio as owner of any securities may be exercised;

(iii) deliver any securities to the issuer thereof, or its agent, when such securities are called, redeemed, retired or otherwise become payable at the option of the holder; provided that, in any such case, the cash or other consideration is to be delivered to PFPC Trust;

(iv) deliver any securities held for a Portfolio against receipt of other securities or cash issued or paid in connection with the liquidation, reorganization, refinancing, tender offer, merger, consolidation or recapitalization of any corporation, or the exercise of any conversion privilege;

(v) deliver any securities held for a Portfolio to any protective committee, reorganization committee or other person in connection with the reorganization, refinancing, merger, consolidation, recapitalization or sale of assets of any corporation, and receive and hold under the terms of this Agreement such certificates of deposit, interim receipts or other instruments or documents as may be issued to it to evidence such delivery;

(vi) make such transfer or exchanges of the assets of the Portfolios and take such other steps as shall be stated in said Oral Instructions or Written Instructions to be for the purpose of effectuating a duly authorized plan of liquidation, reorganization, merger, consolidation or recapitalization of the Fund;

(vii) release securities belonging to a Portfolio to any bank or trust company for the purpose of a pledge or hypothecation to secure any loan incurred by the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio; provided, however, that securities shall be released only upon payment to PFPC Trust of the monies

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borrowed, except that in cases where additional collateral is required to secure a borrowing already made subject to proper prior authorization, further securities may be released for that purpose; and repay such loan upon redelivery to it of the securities pledged or hypothecated therefor and upon surrender of the note or notes evidencing the loan;

(viii) release and deliver securities owned by a Portfolio in connection with any repurchase agreement entered into by the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, but only on receipt of payment therefor; and pay out monies of the Fund in connection with such repurchase agreements, but only upon the delivery of the securities;

(ix) release and deliver or exchange securities owned by the Fund in connection with any conversion of such securities, pursuant to their terms, into other securities;

(x) release and deliver securities to a broker in connection with the broker's custody of margin collateral relating to futures and options transactions;

(xi) release and deliver securities owned by the Fund for the purpose of redeeming in kind shares of the Fund upon delivery thereof to PFPC Trust; and

(xii) release and deliver or exchange securities owned by the Fund for other purposes.

PFPC Trust must also receive a certified resolution describing the nature of the corporate purpose and the name and address of the person(s) to whom delivery shall be made when such action is pursuant to sub-paragraph d(xii).

(e) Use of Book-Entry System or Other Depository. PFPC Trust will deposit in Book-Entry Systems and other depositories all securities belonging to the Portfolios eligible for deposit therein and will utilize Book-Entry Systems and other depositories to the extent possible in connection with settlements of purchases and sales of securities by the Portfolios, and deliveries and returns of securities loaned, subject to repurchase agreements or used as collateral in connection with borrowings. PFPC Trust shall continue to perform such duties until it receives Written Instructions or Oral Instructions authorizing contrary

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actions. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, PFPC Trust's use of a Book-Entry System shall comply with the requirements of Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act.

PFPC Trust shall administer a Book-Entry System or other depository as follows:

(i) With respect to securities of each Portfolio which are maintained in a Book-Entry System or another depository, the records of PFPC Trust shall identify by book-entry or otherwise those securities as belonging to each Portfolio.

(ii) Assets of each Portfolio deposited in a Book-Entry System or another depository will (to the extent consistent with applicable law and standard practice) at all times be segregated from any assets and cash controlled by PFPC Trust in other than a fiduciary or custodian capacity but may be commingled with other assets held in such capacities.

PFPC Trust will provide the Fund with such reports on its own system of internal control as the Fund may reasonably request from time to time.

(f) Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities

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which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

(g) Voting and Other Action. Neither PFPC Trust nor its nominee shall vote any of the securities held pursuant to this Agreement by or for the account of a Portfolio, except in accordance with Written Instructions. PFPC Trust, directly or through the use of another entity, shall execute in blank and promptly deliver all notices, proxies and proxy soliciting materials received by PFPC Trust as custodian of the Property to the registered holder of such securities. If the registered holder is not the Fund on behalf of a Portfolio, then Written Instructions or Oral Instructions must designate the person who owns such securities.

(h) Transactions Not Requiring Instructions. Notwithstanding anything in this

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Agreement requiring instructions in order to take a particular action, in the absence of a contrary Written Instruction, PFPC Trust is authorized to take the following actions without the need for instructions:

(i) Collection of Income and Other Payments.

(A) collect and receive for the account of each Portfolio, all income, dividends, distributions, coupons, option premiums, other payments and similar items, included or to be included in the Property, and, in addition, promptly advise each Portfolio of such receipt and credit such income to each Portfolio's custodian account;

(B) endorse and deposit for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money;

(C) receive and hold for the account of each Portfolio all securities received as a distribution on the Portfolio's securities as a result of a stock dividend, share split-up or reorganization, recapitalization, readjustment or other rearrangement or distribution of rights or similar securities issued with respect to any securities belonging to a Portfolio and held by PFPC Trust hereunder;

(D) present for payment and collect the amount payable upon all securities which may mature or be called, redeemed, retired or otherwise become payable (on a mandatory basis) on the date such securities become payable; and

(E) take any action which may be necessary and proper in connection with the collection and receipt of such income and other payments and the endorsement for collection of checks, drafts, and other negotiable instruments.

(ii) Miscellaneous Transactions.

(A) PFPC Trust is authorized to deliver or cause to be delivered Property against payment or other consideration or written receipt therefor in the following cases:

(1) for examination by a broker or dealer selling for the account of a Portfolio in accordance with street delivery custom;

(2) for the exchange of interim receipts or temporary securities

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for definitive securities; and

(3) for transfer of securities into the name of the Fund on behalf of a Portfolio or PFPC Trust or a sub-custodian or a nominee of one of the foregoing, or for exchange of securities for a different number of bonds, certificates, or other evidence, representing the same aggregate face amount or number of units bearing the same interest rate, maturity date and call provisions, if any; provided that, in any such case, the new securities are to be delivered to PFPC Trust.

(B) PFPC Trust shall:

(1) pay all income items held by it which call for payment upon presentation and hold the cash received by it upon such payment for the account of each Portfolio;

(2) collect interest and cash dividends received, with notice to the Fund, to the account of each Portfolio;

(3) hold for the account of each Portfolio all stock dividends, rights and similar securities issued with respect to any securities held by PFPC Trust; and

(4) subject to receipt of such documentation and information as PFPC Trust may request, execute as agent on behalf of the Fund all necessary ownership certificates required by a national governmental taxing authority or under the laws of any U.S. state now or hereafter in effect, inserting the Fund's name, on behalf of a Portfolio, on such certificate as the owner of the securities covered thereby, to the extent it may lawfully do so.

(iii) Other Matters.

(A) Subject to receipt of such documentation and information as PFPC Trust may request, PFPC Trust will, in such jurisdictions as PFPC Trust may agree from time to time, seek to reclaim or obtain a reduction with respect to any withholdings or other taxes relating to assets maintained hereunder (provided that PFPC Trust will not be liable for failure to obtain any particular relief in a particular jurisdiction); and

(B) PFPC Trust is authorized to deduct or withhold any sum in respect of tax which PFPC Trust considers is required to be deducted or

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withheld "at source" by any relevant law or practice.

(i) Segregated Accounts.

(i) PFPC Trust shall upon receipt of Written Instructions or Oral Instructions establish and maintain segregated accounts on its records for and on behalf of each Portfolio. Such accounts may be used to transfer cash and securities, including securities in a Book-Entry System or other depository:

(A) for the purposes of compliance by the Fund with the procedures required by a securities or option exchange, providing such procedures comply with the 1940 Act and any releases of the SEC relating to the maintenance of segregated accounts by registered investment companies; and

(B) upon receipt of Written Instructions, for other purposes.

(ii) PFPC Trust shall arrange for the establishment of IRA custodian accounts for such shareholders holding Shares through IRA accounts, in accordance with the Fund's prospectuses, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (including regulations promulgated thereunder), and with such other procedures as are mutually agreed upon from time to time by and among the Fund, PFPC Trust and the Fund's transfer agent.

(j) Purchases of Securities. PFPC Trust shall settle purchased securities upon receipt of Oral Instructions or Written Instructions that specify:

(i) the name of the issuer and the title of the securities, including CUSIP number if applicable;

(ii) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any;

(iii) the date of purchase and settlement;

(iv) the purchase price per unit;

(v) the total amount payable upon such purchase;

(vi) the Portfolio involved; and

(vii) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made. PFPC Trust shall upon receipt of securities purchased by or for a Portfolio (or otherwise in accordance with standard

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market practice) pay out of the monies held for the account of the Portfolio the total amount payable to the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions.

(k) Sales of Securities. PFPC Trust shall settle sold securities upon receipt of Oral Instructions or Written Instructions that specify:

(i) the name of the issuer and the title of the security, including CUSIP number if applicable;

(ii) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any;

(iii) the date of trade and settlement;

(iv) the sale price per unit;

(v) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale;

(vi) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made;

(vii) the location to which the security must be delivered and delivery deadline, if any; and

(viii) the Portfolio involved.

PFPC Trust shall deliver the securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to the Portfolio upon such sale, provided that the total amount payable is the same as was set forth in the Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, PFPC Trust may accept payment in such form as is consistent with standard industry practice and may deliver assets and arrange for payment in accordance with standard market practice.

(l) Reports; Proxy Materials.

(i) PFPC Trust shall furnish to the Fund the following reports:

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(A) such periodic and special reports as the Fund may reasonably request;

(B) a monthly statement summarizing all transactions and entries for the account of each Portfolio, listing each portfolio security belonging to each Portfolio (with the corresponding security identification number) held at the end of such month and stating the cash balance of each Portfolio at the end of such month.

(C) the reports required to be furnished to the Fund pursuant to Rule 17f-4 of the 1940 Act; and

(D) such other information as may be agreed upon from time to time between the Fund and PFPC Trust.

(ii) PFPC Trust shall transmit promptly to the Fund any proxy statement, proxy material, notice of a call or conversion or similar communication received by it as custodian of the Property. PFPC Trust shall be under no other obligation to inform the Fund as to such actions or events. For clarification, upon termination of this Agreement PFPC Trust shall have no responsibility to transmit such material or to inform the Fund or any other person of such actions or events.

(m) Crediting of Accounts. PFPC Trust may in its sole discretion credit an Account with respect to income, dividends, distributions, coupons, option premiums, other payments or similar items prior to PFPC Trust's actual receipt thereof, and in addition PFPC Trust may in its sole discretion credit or debit the assets in an Account on a contractual settlement date with respect to any sale, exchange or purchase applicable to the Account; provided that nothing herein or otherwise shall require PFPC Trust to make any advances or to credit any amounts until PFPC Trust's actual receipt thereof. If PFPC Trust credits an Account with respect to (a) income, dividends, distributions, coupons, option premiums, other

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payments or similar items on a contractual payment date or otherwise in advance of PFPC Trust's actual receipt of the amount due, (b) the proceeds of any sale or other disposition of assets on the contractual settlement date or otherwise in advance of PFPC Trust's actual receipt of the amount due or
(c) provisional crediting of any amounts due, and (i) PFPC Trust is subsequently unable to collect full and final payment for the amounts so credited within a reasonable time period using reasonable efforts or (ii) pursuant to standard industry practice, law or regulation PFPC Trust is required to repay to a third party such amounts so credited, or if any Property has been incorrectly credited, PFPC Trust shall have the absolute right in its sole discretion without demand to reverse any such credit or payment, to debit or deduct the amount of such credit or payment from the Account, and to otherwise pursue recovery of any such amounts so credited from the Fund. The Fund hereby grants to PFPC Trust and to each sub-custodian utilized by PFPC Trust in connection with providing services to the Fund a first priority contractual possessory security interest in and a right of setoff against the assets maintained in an Account hereunder in the amount necessary to secure the return and payment to PFPC Trust and to each such sub-custodian of any advance or credit made by PFPC Trust and/or by such sub-custodian (including charges related thereto) to such Account. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, PFPC Trust shall be entitled to assign any rights it has under this sub-section (m) to any sub-custodian utilized by PFPC Trust in connection with providing services to the Fund which sub-custodian makes any credits or advances with respect to the Fund.

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(n) Collections. All collections of monies or other property in respect, or which are to become part, of the Property (but not the safekeeping thereof upon receipt by PFPC Trust) shall be at the sole risk of the Fund. If payment is not received by PFPC Trust within a reasonable time after proper demands have been made, PFPC Trust shall notify the Fund in writing, including copies of all demand letters, any written responses and memoranda of all oral responses and shall await instructions from the Fund. PFPC Trust shall not be obliged to take legal action for collection unless and until reasonably indemnified to its satisfaction. PFPC Trust shall also notify the Fund as soon as reasonably practicable whenever income due on securities is not collected in due course and shall provide the Fund with periodic status reports of such income collected after a reasonable time.

(o) Excess Cash Sweep. PFPC Trust will, consistent with applicable law, sweep any net excess cash balances daily into an investment vehicle or other instrument designated in Written Instructions, so long as the investment vehicle or instrument is acceptable to PFPC Trust, subject to a fee, paid to PFPC Trust for such service, to be agreed between the parties. Such investment vehicle or instrument may be offered by an affiliate of PFPC Trust or by a PFPC Trust client and PFPC Trust may receive compensation therefrom.

(p) Foreign Exchange. PFPC Trust and/or sub-custodians may enter into or arrange foreign exchange transactions (at such rates as they may consider appropriate) in order to facilitate transactions under this Agreement, and such entities and/or their affiliates may receive compensation in connection with such foreign exchange transactions.

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15. DURATION AND TERMINATION. This Agreement shall continue until terminated by the Fund or PFPC Trust on one hundred and twenty (120) days' prior written notice to the other party. In the event this Agreement is terminated (pending appointment of a successor to PFPC Trust or vote of the shareholders of the Fund to dissolve or to function without a custodian of its cash, securities or other property), PFPC Trust shall not deliver cash, securities or other property of the Portfolios to the Fund. It may deliver them to a bank or trust company of PFPC Trust's choice, having aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than twenty million dollars ($20,000,000), as a custodian for the Fund to be held under terms similar to those of this Agreement. PFPC Trust shall not be required to make any delivery or payment of assets upon termination until full payment shall have been made to PFPC Trust of all of its fees, compensation, costs and expenses (including without limitation fees and expenses associated with deconversion or conversion to another service provider and other trailing expenses incurred by PFPC Trust). PFPC Trust shall have a first priority contractual possessory security interest in and shall have a right of setoff against the Property as security for the payment of such fees, compensation, costs and expenses.

16. NOTICES. Notices shall be addressed (a) if to PFPC Trust at 8800 Tinicum Boulevard, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153, Attention: Sam Sparhawk (or such other address as PFPC Trust may inform the Fund in writing); (b) if to the Fund, at c/o Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd., 56 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT 06115 Attention:
Settlements; or (c) if to neither of the foregoing, at such other address as shall have been given by like notice to the sender of any such notice or other communication by the other party. If notice is sent by confirming electronic delivery, hand or facsimile sending device, it shall be deemed to have been given immediately. If notice is sent by first-class mail, it shall

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be deemed to have been given five days after it has been mailed. If notice is sent by messenger, it shall be deemed to have been given on the day it is delivered.

17. AMENDMENTS. This Agreement, or any term hereof, may be changed or waived only by a written amendment, signed by the party against whom enforcement of such change or waiver is sought.

18. DELEGATION; ASSIGNMENT. PFPC Trust may assign its rights and delegate its duties hereunder to any affiliate of PFPC Trust or of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., provided that PFPC Trust gives the Fund thirty (30) days' prior written notice of such assignment or delegation.

19. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

20. MISCELLANEOUS.

(a) Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof, provided that the parties may embody in one or more separate documents their agreement, if any, with respect to delegated duties.

(b) Non-Solicitation. During the term of this Agreement and for one year thereafter, the Fund shall not (with the exceptions noted in the immediately succeeding sentence) knowingly solicit or recruit for employment or hire any of PFPC Trust's employees, and the Fund shall cause the Fund's sponsor and the Fund's affiliates

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to not (with the exceptions noted in the immediately succeeding sentence) knowingly solicit or recruit for employment or hire any of PFPC Trust's employees. To "knowingly" solicit, recruit or hire within the meaning of this provision does not include, and therefore does not prohibit, solicitation, recruitment or hiring of a PFPC Trust employee by the Fund, the Fund's sponsor or an affiliate of the Fund if the PFPC Trust employee was identified by such entity solely as a result of the PFPC Trust employee's response to a general advertisement by such entity in a publication of trade or industry interest or other similar general solicitation by such entity.

(c) No Representations or Warranties. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, PFPC Trust hereby disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, made to the Fund or any other person, including, without limitation, any warranties regarding quality, suitability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise (irrespective of any course of dealing, custom or usage of trade), of any services or any goods provided incidental to services provided under this Agreement. PFPC Trust disclaims any warranty of title or non-infringement except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement.

(d) No Changes that Materially Affect Obligations. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Fund agrees not to make any modifications to its registration statement or adopt any policies which would affect materially the obligations or responsibilities of PFPC Trust hereunder without the prior written approval of PFPC Trust, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

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(e) Captions. The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no way define or delimit any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect.

(f) Information. The Fund will provide such information and documentation as PFPC Trust may reasonably request in connection with services provided by PFPC Trust to the Fund.

(g) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to be a contract made in Delaware and governed by Delaware law, without regard to principles of conflicts of law.

(h) Partial Invalidity. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

(i) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

(j) Facsimile Signatures. The facsimile signature of any party to this Agreement shall constitute the valid and binding execution hereof by such party.

(k) Customer Identification Program Notice. To help the U.S. government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, U.S. Federal law requires each financial institution to obtain, verify, and record certain information that identifies each person who initially opens an account with that financial institution on or after October 1, 2003. Consistent with this requirement, PFPC Trust may request (or may have already requested) the Fund's name, address and

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taxpayer identification number or other government-issued identification number, and, if such party is a natural person, that party's date of birth. PFPC Trust may also ask (and may have already asked) for additional identifying information, and PFPC Trust may take steps (and may have already taken steps) to verify the authenticity and accuracy of these data elements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

PFPC TRUST COMPANY

By: /s/ Edward A. Smith, III
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Name: Edward A. Smith, III

Title: Vice President

PHOENIX GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND

By: /s/ W. Patrick Bradley
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Name: W. Patrick Bradley

Title: Asst. Treasurer

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Exhibit h.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED

TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT


AMENDED AND RESTATED

TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

PHOENIX FUNDS

AND

PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION


                                      TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1.    Terms of Appointment; Duties of Transfer Agent.................................3

ARTICLE 2.    Fees and Expenses..............................................................6

ARTICLE 3.    Representations and Warranties of Transfer Agent...............................6

ARTICLE 4.    Representations and Warranties of the Trust....................................6

ARTICLE 5.    Data Access and Proprietary Information........................................7

ARTICLE 6.    Indemnification................................................................8

ARTICLE 7.    Standard of Care..............................................................10

ARTICLE 8.    Covenants.....................................................................10

ARTICLE 9.    Termination...................................................................11

ARTICLE 10.   Assignment....................................................................11

ARTICLE 11.   Amendment.....................................................................12

ARTICLE 12.   Connecticut Law to Apply......................................................12

ARTICLE 13.   Force Majeure.................................................................12

ARTICLE 14.   Consequential Damages.........................................................12

ARTICLE 15.   Merger of Agreement...........................................................12

ARTICLE 16.   Limitations of Liability of the Trustees and Shareholders.....................12

ARTICLE 17.   Counterparts..................................................................13


AMENDED AND RESTATED

TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT

This AGREEMENT, effective the 1st day of July, 2006, is made by and between the undersigned entities (hereinafter each referred to as the "Fund" and collectively referred to as the "Phoenix Funds") and PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION (hereinafter referred to as the "Transfer Agent"). This Agreement supercedes any previous Transfer Agency and Service Agreement entered into between the above-referenced parties.

W I T N E S S E T H:

ARTICLE 1. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT; DUTIES OF TRANSFER AGENT

1.01 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Phoenix Funds hereby continue to employ Transfer Agent to act as, and Transfer Agent agrees to continue acting as, transfer agent for the authorized and issued shares of beneficial interest of each of the series of the Phoenix Funds (hereinafter collectively and singularly referred to as "Shares"), dividend disbursing agent and agent in connection with any accumulation, open-account or similar plans provided to the shareholders of the Fund ("Shareholders") and as set out in the currently effective registration statement of the Fund (the prospectus and statement of additional information portions of such registration statement being referred to as the "Prospectus"), including, without limitation, any periodic investment plan or periodic withdrawal program.

1.02 Transfer Agent agrees that it will perform the following services pursuant to this Agreement:

(a) In accordance with procedures established from time to time by agreement between the Phoenix Funds and Transfer Agent, Transfer Agent shall:

(i) Receive for acceptance, orders for the purchase of Shares, and promptly deliver payment and appropriate documentation therefor to the Custodian appointed from time to time by the Trustees of the Fund(which entity or entities, as the case may be, shall be referred to as the "Custodian");

(ii) Pursuant to purchase orders, issue the appropriate number of Shares and hold such Shares in the each appropriate Shareholder account;

(iii) Receive for acceptance, redemption requests and redemption directions and deliver the appropriate documentation therefor to the Custodian;

(iv) In respect to the transactions in items (i), (ii) and
(iii) above, the Transfer Agent shall execute transactions directly with broker-dealers authorized by the Fund who shall thereby be deemed to be acting on behalf of the Phoenix Funds;


(v) At the appropriate time as and when it receives monies paid to it by any Custodian with respect to any redemption, pay over or cause to be paid over in the appropriate manner such monies as instructed by the redeeming Shareholders;

(vi) Effect transfers of Shares by the registered owners thereof upon receipt of appropriate instructions;

(vii) Prepare and transmit payments for dividends and distributions declared by the Fund, if any;

(viii) Issue replacement certificates for those certificates alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed upon receipt by the Transfer Agent of indemnification satisfactory to the Transfer Agent and the Fund, and the Transfer Agent at its option, may issue replacement certificates in place of mutilated stock certificates upon presentation thereof and without such indemnity;

(ix) Maintain records of account for and advise the Fund and its respective Shareholders as to the foregoing; and

(x) Record the issuance of Shares and maintain pursuant to Rule 17Ad-10(e) under the Exchange Act of 1934, a record of the total number of Shares which are authorized, issued and outstanding based upon data provided to it by the Fund. The Transfer Agent shall also provide on a regular basis to the Fund the total number of Shares which are authorized, issued and outstanding shall have no obligation, when recording the issuance of Shares, to monitor the issuance of such Shares or to take cognizance of any laws relating to the issue or sale of such Shares, which functions shall be the sole responsibility of each respective Fund.

(b) In addition to and not in lieu of the services set forth in the above paragraph (a), Transfer Agent shall: (i) perform all of the customary services of a transfer agent, dividend disbursing agent and, as relevant, agent in connection with accumulation, open-account or similar plans (including without limitation any periodic investment plan or periodic withdrawal program), including, but not limited to, maintaining all Shareholder accounts, preparing Shareholder meeting lists, mailing proxies, receiving and tabulating proxies, mailing Shareholder reports and Prospectuses to current Shareholders, withholding taxes on U.S. resident and non-resident alien accounts, preparing and filing U.S. Treasury Department Forms 1099 and other appropriate forms required with respect to dividends and distributions by federal authorities for all Shareholders, preparing and mailing confirmation forms and statements of account to Shareholders for all purchases and redemptions of Shares and other confirmable transactions in Shareholder accounts, preparing and mailing activity statements for Shareholders, and providing Shareholder account information; and
(ii) provide a system which will enable the Fund to monitor the total number of Shares sold in each State.

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(c) In addition, the Phoenix Funds shall (i) identify to Transfer Agent in writing those transactions and assets to be treated as exempt from blue sky reporting for each State, and (ii) verify the establishment of transactions for each State on the system prior to activation and thereafter monitor the daily activity for each State. The responsibility of Transfer Agent for the Fund's blue sky State registration status is solely limited to the initial establishment of transactions subject to blue sky compliance by the Phoenix Funds and the reporting of such transactions to the Fund as provided above.

(d) Procedures as to who shall provide certain of the services in Article 1 may be established from time to time by agreement between the Phoenix Funds and Transfer Agent per the attached service responsibility schedule, if any. The Transfer Agent may at times perform only a portion of these services and the Phoenix Funds or its agent may perform these services on behalf of the Fund.

(e) The Fund hereby delegates to the Transfer Agent the implementation, administration and operation of the Fund's anti-money laundering program, as such anti-money laundering program is adopted by the Fund and as amended from time to time (the "Program") provided that such Program and any amendments are promptly provided to the Transfer Agent. The Fund hereby further authorizes the sub-delegation by the Transfer Agent of the implementation, administration and operation of certain aspects of the Fund's Program to Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. ("BFDS"). The Transfer Agent further agrees that it will fully cooperate with the designated anti-money laundering compliance officer (the "AML Compliance Officer") of the Fund in the discharge of its delegated duties hereunder. The Transfer Agent agrees to provide to the Fund, its AML Compliance Officer, internal or external auditors, regulatory authorities or the duly appointed agents of any of the foregoing (collectively, the "Interested Parties") any and all necessary reports and information requested by the Fund or any of the Interested Parties, as the case may be, with respect to the Transfer Agent's performance of its delegated duties under the Program.

In connection with the performance by the Transfer Agent of the above-delegated duties, the Transfer Agent understands and acknowledges that the Fund remains responsible for assuring compliance with the Patriot Act and that the records the Transfer Agent maintains for the Fund relating to the Fund's Program may be subject, from time to time, to examination and/or inspection by federal regulators in order that the regulators may evaluate the compliance of the Fund with the Patriot Act. The Transfer Agent hereby consents to such examination and/or inspection and agrees to cooperate with such federal examiners in connection with their review. For purposes of such examination and/or inspection, the Transfer Agent will use its best efforts to make available, during normal business hours, all required records and information for review by such examiners.

(f) The Transfer Agent shall provide additional services on behalf of the Phoenix Funds (i.e., escheatment services) which may be agreed upon in writing between the Phoenix Funds and the Transfer Agent.

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ARTICLE 2. FEES AND EXPENSES

2.01 In consideration of the services provided by the Transfer Agent pursuant to this Agreement, the Fund agrees to pay Transfer Agent the fees set forth in Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof. Fees and out-of-pocket expenses and advances identified under Section 2.02 below may be changed from time to time subject to mutual written agreement between the Fund and Transfer Agent. Nothing herein shall preclude the assignment of all or any portion of the foregoing fees and expense reimbursements to any sub-agent contracted by Transfer Agent.

2.02 In addition to the fee paid under Section 2.01 above, the Phoenix Funds agree to reimburse Transfer Agent for out-of-pocket expenses or advances incurred by Transfer Agent for the items set out in Schedule A attached hereto. In addition, any other expenses incurred by Transfer Agent at the request or with the consent of the Fund, will be reimbursed by the Fund requesting same.

2.03 The Phoenix Funds agree to pay all fees and reimbursable expenses within five days following the mailing of the respective billing notice. The above fees will be charged against the Fund's custodian checking account five (5) days after the invoice is transmitted to the Phoenix Funds. Postage for mailing of dividends, proxies, Fund reports and other mailings to all Shareholder accounts shall be advanced to Transfer Agent at least seven (7) days prior to the mailing date of such materials.

ARTICLE 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF TRANSFER AGENT

The Transfer Agent represents and warrants to the Phoenix Funds that:

3.01 It is a corporation organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut.

3.02 It is empowered under applicable laws and by its charter and by-laws to enter into and perform this Agreement.

3.03 All requisite corporate proceedings have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform this Agreement.

3.04 It has and will continue to have access to the necessary facilities, equipment and personnel to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement.

3.05 It is and shall continue to be a duly registered transfer agent pursuant to Section 17A(c)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

ARTICLE 4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE TRUST

The Phoenix Funds represent and warrant to Transfer Agent that:

4.01 All corporate or trust proceedings, as the case may be, required to enter into and perform this Agreement have been undertaken and are in full force and effect.

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4.02 The Fund is an open-end, management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

4.03 A registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 is currently effective for the Fund and such registration statement will remain effective, and appropriate state securities law filings have been made and will continue to be made, with respect to all Shares being offered for sale.

ARTICLE 5. DATA ACCESS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

5.01 The Phoenix Funds acknowledge that the data bases, computer programs, screen formats, report formats, interactive design techniques, and documentation manuals furnished to the Phoenix Funds by the Transfer Agent as part of the Fund's ability to access certain Fund-related data ("Customer Data") maintained by the Transfer Agent on data bases under the control and ownership of the Transfer Agent or other third party ("Data Access Services") constitute copyrighted, trade secret, or other proprietary information (collectively, "Proprietary Information") of substantial value to the Transfer Agent or other third party. In no event shall Proprietary Information be deemed Customer Data. The Phoenix Funds agree to treat all Proprietary Information as proprietary to the Transfer Agent and further agrees that it shall not divulge any Proprietary Information to any person or organization except as may be provided hereunder. Without limiting the foregoing, the Phoenix Funds agree for itself and its employees and agents:

(a) to access Customer Data solely from locations as may be designated in writing by the Transfer Agent and solely in accordance with the Transfer Agent's applicable user documentation;

(b) to refrain from copying or duplicating in any way the Proprietary Information;

(c) to refrain from obtaining unauthorized access to any portion of the Proprietary Information, and if such access is inadvertently obtained, to inform in a timely manner of such fact and dispose of such information in accordance with the Transfer Agent's instructions;

(d) to refrain from causing or allowing third-party data acquired hereunder from being retransmitted to any other computer facility or other location, except with the prior written consent of the Transfer Agent;

(e) that the Phoenix Funds shall have access only to those authorized transactions agreed upon by the parties; and

(f) to honor all reasonable written requests made by the Transfer Agent to protect at the Transfer Agent's expense the rights of the Transfer Agent in Proprietary Information at common law, under federal copyright law and under other federal or state law.

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Each party shall take reasonable efforts to advise its employees of their obligations pursuant to this Article 5. The obligations of this Article shall survive any earlier termination of this Agreement.

5.02 If the Phoenix Funds notifies the Transfer Agent that any of the Data Access Services do not operate in material compliance with the most recently issued user documentation for such services, the Transfer Agent shall endeavor in a timely manner to correct such failure. Organizations from which the Transfer Agent may obtain certain data included in the Data Access Services are solely responsible for the contents of such data and the Phoenix Funds agrees to make no claim against the Transfer Agent arising out of the contents of such third-party data, including, but not limited to, the accuracy thereof.
DATA ACCESS SERVICES AND ALL COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS USED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS IS, AS AVAILABLE BASIS. THE TRANSFER AGENT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

5.03 If the transactions available to the Phoenix Funds include the ability to originate electronic instructions to the Transfer Agent in order to
(i) effect the transfer or movement of cash or Shares or (ii) transmit Shareholder information or other information (such transactions constituting a "COEFI"), then in such event the Transfer Agent shall be entitled to rely on the validity and authenticity of such instruction without undertaking any further inquiry as long as such instruction is undertaken in conformity with security procedures established by the Transfer Agent from time to time.

ARTICLE 6. INDEMNIFICATION

6.01 The Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for, and the Phoenix Funds shall indemnify and hold Transfer Agent harmless from and against, any and all losses, damages, costs, charges, counsel fees, payments, expenses and liability arising out of or attributable to:

(a) All actions of Transfer Agent or its agent or subcontractors required to be taken pursuant to this Agreement, provided that such actions are taken in good faith and without negligence or willful misconduct.

(b) The lack of good faith, negligence or willful misconduct by the Phoenix Funds which arise out of the breach of any representation or warranty of the Phoenix Funds hereunder.

(c) The reliance on or use by the Transfer Agent or its agents or subcontractors of information, records and documents which (i) are received by Transfer Agent or its agents or subcontractors, and (ii) have been prepared, maintained or performed by the Phoenix Funds or any other person or firm on behalf of the Phoenix Funds including but not limited to any previous transfer agent or registrar.

(d) The reliance on, or the carrying out by Transfer Agent or its agents or subcontractors of any instructions or requests of the Phoenix Funds.

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(e) The offer or sale of Shares in violation of any requirement under the federal securities laws or regulations or the securities laws or regulations of any state that such Shares be registered in such state or in violation of any stop order or other determination or ruling by any federal agency or any state with respect to the offer or sale of such Shares in such state.

6.02 Transfer Agent shall indemnify and hold the Phoenix Funds harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, costs, charges, counsel fees, payments, expenses and liability arising out of or attributable to any action or failure or omission to act by Transfer Agent, or any sub-agent, as a result of Transfer Agent's, or such sub-agent's, lack of good faith, negligence or willful misconduct.

6.03 At any time the Transfer Agent may apply to any officer of the Phoenix Funds for instructions, and may consult with legal counsel with respect to any matter arising in connection with the services to be performed by Transfer Agent under this Agreement, and Transfer Agent and its agents or subcontractors shall not be liable and shall be indemnified by the Phoenix Funds for any action taken or omitted by it in reliance upon such instructions or upon the opinion of such counsel. The Transfer Agent, its agents and subcontractors shall be protected and indemnified in acting upon any paper or document furnished by or on behalf of the Phoenix Funds, reasonably believed to be genuine and to have been signed by the proper person or persons, or upon any instruction, information, data, records or documents provided Transfer Agent or its agents or subcontractors by machine readable input, telex, CRT data entry or other similar means authorized by the Phoenix Funds, and shall not be held to have notice of any change of authority of any person, until receipt of written notice thereof from the Phoenix Funds. Transfer Agent, its agents and subcontractors shall also be protected and indemnified in recognizing stock certificates which are reasonably believed to bear the proper manual or facsimile signatures of the officers of the Fund, and the proper countersignature of any former transfer agent or registrar, or of a co-transfer agent or co-registrar.

6.04 In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this Article 6 shall apply, upon the assertion of a claim for which either party may be required to indemnify the other, the party seeking indemnification shall promptly notify the other party of such assertion, and shall keep the other party advised with respect to all developments concerning such claim. The party who may be required to indemnify shall have the option to participate with the party seeking indemnification in the defense of such claim. The party seeking indemnification shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any case in which the other party may be required to indemnify it except with the other party's prior written consent.

6.05 Transfer Agent hereby expressly acknowledges that recourse against the Phoenix Funds, if any, shall be subject to those limitations provided by governing law and the applicable Declaration of Trust of the Phoenix Fund, as applicable, and agrees that obligations assumed by the Phoenix Funds hereunder shall be limited in all cases to the Phoenix Funds and their respective assets. Transfer Agent shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Phoenix Funds, nor shall the Transfer Agent seek satisfaction of any obligations from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Phoenix Funds.

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ARTICLE 7. STANDARD OF CARE

7.01 The Transfer Agent shall at all times act in good faith and agrees to use its best efforts within reasonable limits to insure the accuracy of all services performed under this Agreement, but assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for loss or damage due to errors unless said errors are caused by its negligence, bad faith, or willful misconduct of that of its employees.

ARTICLE 8. COVENANTS

8.01 The Phoenix Funds shall promptly furnish to Transfer Agent the following:

(a) A certified copy of the resolution of its Trustees authorizing the appointment of Transfer Agent and the execution and delivery of this Agreement.

(b) A copy of the Declaration of Trust and By-Laws, and all amendments thereto, of the Fund.

8.02 The Transfer Agent hereby agrees to establish and maintain facilities and procedures reasonably acceptable to the Phoenix Funds for safekeeping of stock certificates, check forms and facsimile signature imprinting devices, if any; and for the preparation or use, and for keeping account of, such certificates, forms and devices.

8.03 The Transfer Agent shall keep records relating to the services to be performed hereunder, in the form and manner as it may deem advisable. To the extent required by Section 31 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the Rules thereunder, Transfer Agent agrees that all such records prepared or maintained by Transfer Agent relating to the services to be performed by Transfer Agent hereunder are the property of each respective Fund and will be preserved, maintained and made available in accordance with such
Section and Rules, and will be surrendered promptly to each respective Fund on and in accordance with its request.

8.04 The parties agree that all books, records, information and data pertaining to the business of the other party which are exchanged or received pursuant to the negotiation or the carrying out of this Agreement shall remain confidential, and shall not be voluntarily disclosed to any other person, except as may be required by law.

8.05 In case of any requests or demands for the inspection of the Shareholder records, Transfer Agent will endeavor to notify the affected Fund and to secure instructions from an authorized officer of such Fund as to such inspection. Transfer Agent reserves the right, however, to exhibit the Shareholder records to any person whenever it is advised by its counsel that it may be held liable for the failure to exhibit the Shareholder records to such person.

8.06 The Transfer Agent agrees to cooperate with the Fund and will facilitate the filing by the Fund and/or its officers and auditors of any and all certifications or attestations as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including, without limitation, furnishing such sub-certifications from relevant officers of the Transfer Agent with respect to the services and

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recordkeeping performed by the Transfer Agent under the Agreement as the Fund shall reasonably request from time to time.

8.07 Upon request, the Transfer Agent agrees to provide its written policies and procedures pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended to the Fund's chief compliance officer for review and the Fund's board of trustees' approval. The Transfer Agent further agrees to cooperate with the Fund in its review of such written policies and procedures, including without limitation furnishing such certifications and sub-certifications as the Funds shall reasonably request from time to time.

8.08 The Transfer Agent agrees that it shall promptly notify the Fund in the event that a "material compliance matter" (as such term is defined pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act) arises with respect the services it provides under the Agreement.

8.09 The Transfer Agent shall not, directly or indirectly, disclose or use any nonpublic personal information regarding the consumers or customers of the Fund (as the terms "consumer" and "customer" are defined in Rule 3(g) and
3(i), respectively, of Regulation S-P of the Securities and Exchange Commission), other than to carry out the functions contemplated by this Agreement, and the Transfer Agent shall establish appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality and integrity of any such nonpublic personal information.

ARTICLE 9. TERMINATION

9.01 This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon one hundred twenty (120) days written notice to the other. The parties mutually acknowledge that the termination of this Agreement by one, but not each Fund shall not effect a termination of this Agreement as to all other Phoenix Funds which have not terminated the Agreement.

9.02 Should the Fund exercise its right to terminate, all out-of-pocket expenses associated with the movement of records and material will be borne by the terminating Fund. Additionally, Transfer Agent reserves the right to charge any other reasonable expenses associated with such termination and/or a charge equivalent to the average of three (3) months' fees to the terminating Fund.

ARTICLE 10. ASSIGNMENT

10.01 Except as provided in Section 10.03 below, neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned by either party without the written consent of the other party.

10.02 This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

10.03 The Transfer Agent may, without further consent on the part of any of the Phoenix Funds, subcontract for the performance hereof with one or more sub-agents; provided,

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however, that Transfer Agent shall be as fully responsible to the Fund for the acts and omissions of any subcontractor as it is for its own acts and omissions.

ARTICLE 11. AMENDMENT

11.01 This Agreement may be amended or modified by a written amendment to the Agreement executed by the parties and authorized or approved by a resolution of the Trustees of each respective Fund.

ARTICLE 12. CONNECTICUT LAW TO APPLY

12.01 This Agreement shall be construed and the provisions thereof interpreted under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut.

ARTICLE 13. FORCE MAJEURE

13.01 In the event either party is unable to perform its obligations under the terms of this Agreement because of acts of God, strikes, equipment or transmission failure or damage reasonably beyond its control, or other causes reasonably beyond its control, such party shall not be liable for damages to the other for any damages resulting from such failure to perform or otherwise from such causes.

ARTICLE 14. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

14.01 Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other party for consequential damages under any provision of this Agreement or for any act or failure to act hereunder.

ARTICLE 15. MERGER OF AGREEMENT

15.01 This Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof whether oral or written.

15.02 This Agreement shall not be merged with or construed in conjunction with any other current or future agreement between the Phoenix Funds and Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation, each and all of which agreements shall at all times remain separate and distinct.

ARTICLE 16. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY OF THE TRUSTEES AND SHAREHOLDERS

16.01 For the Phoenix Funds that are formed as Massachusetts business trusts, notice is hereby given that the Agreements and Declarations of such trusts are on file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and were executed on behalf of the Trustees of the trusts as Trustees and not individually and that the obligations of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees or Shareholders individually but are binding only upon the assets and property of the Fund.

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ARTICLE 17. COUNTERPARTS

17.01 This Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto on any number of counterparts, and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in their names and on their behalf and through their duly authorized officers, as of the day and year first above written.

PHOENIX ADVISER TRUST
PHOENIX ASSET TRUST
PHOENIX CA-TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND
PHOENIX EQUITY SERIES FUND
PHOENIX EQUITY TRUST
PHOENIX INSIGHT FUNDS TRUST
PHOENIX INSTITUTIONAL MUTUAL
FUNDS
PHOENIX INVESTMENT SERIES FUND
PHOENIX INVESTMENT TRUST 06
PHOENIX INVESTMENT TRUST 97
PHOENIX MULTI-PORTFOLIO FUND
PHOENIX MULTI-SERIES TRUST
PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
PHOENIX PHOLIOS(SM)
PHOENIX PORTFOLIOS
PHOENIX SERIES FUND
PHOENIX STRATEGIC EQUITY SERIES
FUND
(COLLECTIVELY, THE "PHOENIX FUNDS")

                                      By: /s/ Francis G. Waltman
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                                          Name:  Francis G. Waltman
                                          Title: Senior Vice President

ATTEST:

By:    /s/ Kevin J. Carr
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       Name:  Kevin J. Carr
       Title: Vice President, Chief Legal Officer,
               Counsel and Secretary

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PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION

                                      By: /s/ John H. Beers
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                                          Name: John H. Beers
                                          Title:  Vice President and Secretary

ATTEST:

By: /s/ Kevin J. Carr
    -------------------------------------------
    Name:  Kevin J. Carr
    Title: Vice President and Assistant
           Secretary

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SCHEDULE A
FEE SCHEDULE

TOTAL TRANSFER AGENT FEE

Base Fee                      $3,200,000
Direct Accounts               $17.30 per account
Networked Accounts            $ 6.45 per account
Omnibus Accounts              $ 7.40 per underlying account
Closed Accounts               $ 2.40 per account
                              Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Account Charges:
Account Charges will be allocated on the basis of the number of accounts.

Base Fees:
Base Fees will be allocated according to average net assets.

Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Out-of-pocket expenses include, but are not limited to:
expenses invoiced by broker-dealers and financial institutions for shareholder servicing including up to $10.85 per account for network level 3 and $17.30 for each account held in an omnibus account, confirmation production, postage, forms, telephone, microfilm, microfiche, stationary and supplies billed as .1122% of postage costs per piece of mail and expenses incurred at the specific direction of the Fund. Postage for mass mailings is due seven days in advance of the mailing date.


Exhibit h.3

ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT


ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT

This agreement is effective as of the 1st day of July, 2006 by and between the trusts listed on Schedule A (each a "Trust" and together the "Trusts") including the funds listed under each Trust (each, a "Fund" and together the "Funds"), and Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation, a Connecticut corporation (the "Administrator").

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, each Trust is registered as an open-end diversified management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"); and

WHEREAS, each Trust desires to retain the Administrator to render or otherwise provide for administrative services in the manner and on the terms and conditions hereafter set forth; and

WHEREAS, the Administrator desires to be so retained on said terms and conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, each Trust and the Administrator agree as follows:

1. Appointment and Acceptance. Each Trust hereby appoints Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation to act as Administrator of the Funds, subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees of each Trust, as hereinafter set forth. The Administrator hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to furnish or cause to be furnished the services contemplated by this Agreement.

2. Duties of the Administrator.

(a) The Administrator shall perform or arrange for the performance of the following administrative and clerical services: (i) maintain and preserve the books and records, including financial and corporate records, of each Trust as required by law or otherwise for the proper operation of each Trust; (ii) prepare and, subject to approval by each Trust, file registration statements, notices, reports, tax returns and other documents required by U.S. Federal, state and other applicable laws and regulations (other than state "blue sky" laws), including proxy materials and periodic reports to Fund shareholders, oversee the preparation and filing of registration statements, notices, reports and other documents required by state "blue sky" laws, and oversee the monitoring of sales of shares of the Funds for compliance with state securities laws; (iii) calculate and publish the net asset value of each Fund's shares;
(iv) calculate dividends and distributions and performance data, and prepare other financial information regarding each Trust; (v) oversee and assist in the coordination of, and, as the Board may reasonably request or deem appropriate, make reports and recommendations to the Board on, the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Funds by others including, but not limited to, the custodian, registrar, transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent, shareholder servicing agents, accountants, attorneys, underwriters, brokers and dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurers, banks and such other persons in any such other capacity deemed to be necessary or desirable; (vi) furnish corporate secretarial services to each Trust, including,

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without limitation, preparation of materials necessary in connection with meetings of each Trust's Board of Trustees, including minutes, notices of meetings, agendas and other Board materials; (vii) provide each Trust with the services of an adequate number of persons competent to perform the administrative and clerical functions described herein; (viii) provide each Trust with administrative office and data processing facilities; (ix) arrange for payment of each Fund's expenses; (x) provide routine accounting services to the Funds, and consult with each Trust's officers, independent accountants, legal counsel, custodian, accounting agent and transfer and dividend disbursing agent in establishing the accounting policies of each Trust; (xi) prepare such financial information and reports as may be required by any banks from which each Trust borrows funds; (xii) develop and implement procedures to monitor each Fund's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and with each Fund's investment policies and restrictions as set forth in each Fund's currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; (xiii) arrange for the services of persons who may be appointed as officers of each Trust, including the President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary and one or more assistant officers; and (xiv) provide such assistance to the investment adviser, the custodian, other Trust service providers and the Fund counsel and auditors as generally may be required to carry on properly the business and operations of each Trust. Each Trust agrees to cause the portfolio management agent to deliver to the Administrator, on a timely basis, such information as may be necessary or appropriate for the Administrator's performance of its duties and responsibilities hereunder, including but not limited to, shareholder reports, records of transactions, valuations of investments (which may be based on information provided by a pricing service) and records of expenses borne by each Fund, and the Administrator shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy and completeness of such information in performing its duties hereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, each Trust, and not the Administrator, shall be responsible for and bear the costs of other service providers such as the custodian, transfer agent, dividend disbursing agent, shareholder servicing agents, legal counsel, independent auditors, underwriters, brokers and dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurers, printers, banks and such other persons as may be necessary for the proper operation of the Funds.

(b) In providing for any or all of the services listed in section 2(a) hereof, and in satisfaction of its obligations to provide such services, the Administrator may enter into agreements with one or more other persons or entities, such as a sub-administrator, to provide such services to each Trust provided that the Administrator shall be as fully responsible to the Funds for the acts and omissions of any such service providers as it would be for its own acts or omissions hereunder and provided that the Administrator shall be responsible for the payment of such services, with the exception of out-of-pocket expenses which shall be billed to the Funds.

(c) All activities of the Administrator shall be conducted in accordance with each Trust's Declaration of Trust, By-laws and registration statement, under the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees, and in conformity with the 1940 Act and other applicable federal and state securities laws and regulations.

3. Expenses of the Administrator. The Administrator assumes the expenses of and shall pay for maintaining the staff and personnel necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement, and shall at its own expense provide office space, facilities, equipment and the necessary personnel which it is obligated to provide under section 2 hereof, except that each Trust shall pay the expenses of its other service providers such as the custodian, transfer agent,

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dividend disbursing agent, shareholder servicing agents, legal counsel, independent auditors, underwriters, brokers and dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurers, printers, banks and such other persons as may be necessary for the proper operation of the Funds and expenses of Trust officers attending Board meetings as required and such other appropriate out of pocket expenses as approved by the Board. Each Trust shall pay or cause to be paid all other expenses of the Funds referenced in this Agreement.

4. Compensation of the Administrator. For the services provided to each Trust and each Fund by the Administrator pursuant to this Agreement, each Fund shall pay the Administrator monthly for its services, fees at the following annual rates based on the combined aggregate average daily net assets plus out of pocket expenses (including out of pocket expenses of any sub-administrator to each Trust):

         Non-Money Market Funds                      Money Market Funds
         ----------------------                      ------------------
Net Assets          Administrative Fee(1)      Net Assets      Administrative Fee(2)
----------          ---------------------      ----------      ---------------------

First $5 Billion            .09%               All Assets             .035%
Next $10 Billion            .08%
Over $15 Billion            .07%

5. Limitation of Liability of the Administrator; Indemnification. The Administrator shall not be liable to each Trust or any Fund for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss arising out of any act or omission by the Administrator, or any persons engaged pursuant to section 2(b) hereof, including officers, agents and employees of the Administrator and its affiliates, in the performance of its duties hereunder. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to protect the Administrator against any liability to each Trust, a Fund, or shareholders to which the Administrator shall otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, or negligence in the performance of its duties, or reckless disregard of its obligations and duties hereunder.

6. Activities of the Administrator. The services of the Administrator under this Agreement are not to be deemed exclusive, and the Administrator and any person controlled by or under common control with the Administrator shall be free to render similar services to others and services to each Trust in other capacities.

7. Duration and Termination of this Agreement.

(a) This Agreement shall become effective July 1, 2006 and shall continue in effect with respect to each Fund until December 31, 2006, and thereafter from year to year so long as such continuation is specifically approved at least annually by the Board of Trustees of each Trust, including a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of each Trust within the meaning of the 1940 Act and who have no direct or indirect interest in this Agreement; provided, however, that this Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty, on behalf of any or all of the Funds, by each Trust, by the Board or, with respect to any Fund, by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" (as defined in


(1) Fee is based on combined assets of all non-money market series of Phoenix Funds and Phoenix Edge Series Fund.
(2) Fee is based on combined assets of all money market series of Phoenix Funds and Phoenix Edge Series Fund.

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the 1940 Act) of that Fund, or by the Administrator on not less than 60 days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" as defined in the 1940 Act.

(b) The Administrator hereby agrees that the books and records prepared hereunder with respect to each Trust are the property of each Trust and further agrees that upon the termination of this Agreement or otherwise upon request the Administrator will surrender promptly to each Trust copies of the books and records maintained or required to be maintained hereunder, including in such machine-readable form as agreed upon by the parties, in accordance with industry practice, where applicable.

8. Amendments of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended by the parties hereto only if such amendment is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees of each Trust and such amendment is set forth in a written instrument executed by each of the parties hereto.

9. Limitation of Liability. It is expressly agreed that the obligations of each Trust hereunder shall not be binding upon any of the Trustees, shareholders, nominees, officers, agents or employees of each Trust personally, but bind only the Trust property of each Trust, as provided in the Declaration of Trust. The execution and delivery of this Agreement have been authorized by the Trustees or the shareholders of each Trust and signed by of each Trust, acting as such, and neither such authorization by such Trustees and shareholders nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall be deemed to have been made by any of them individually or be binding upon or impose any liability on any of them personally, but shall bind only the trust property of each Trust as provided in its Declaration of Trust.

10. Governing Law. The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut as at the time in effect and the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act. To the extent that the applicable law of the State of Connecticut, or any provisions herein, conflict with the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the latter shall control.

11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in counterparts and if so executed, the separate instruments shall constitute one agreement.

12. Notices. All notices or other communications hereunder to either party shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be received on the earlier date of the date actually received or on the fourth day after the postmark if such notice is mailed first class postage prepaid. Notice shall be addressed: (a) if to the Administrator, to the attention of: John H. Beers, Vice President and Secretary, Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation, One American Row, P.O. Box 5056, Hartford, CT 06102 or (b) if to each Trust, to the attention of: President, Phoenix Funds, c/o Secretary, Phoenix Funds, One American Row, Hartford, CT 06102, or at such other address as either party may designate by written notice to the other. Notice shall also be deemed sufficient if given by telecopier, telegram or similar means of same day delivery (with a confirming copy by mail as provided herein).

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13. Separate Funds. This Agreement shall be construed to be made by each Trust as a separate agreement with respect to each Fund, and under no circumstances shall the rights, obligations or remedies with respect to a particular Fund be deemed to constitute a right, obligation or remedy applicable to any other Fund.

14. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior arrangements, agreements or understandings.

PHOENIX ADVISER TRUST
PHOENIX ASSET TRUST
PHOENIX CA TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND
PHOENIX EQUITY SERIES FUND
PHOENIX EQUITY TRUST
PHOENIX INSIGHT FUNDS TRUST
PHOENIX INSTITUTIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS
PHOENIX INVESTMENT SERIES FUND
PHOENIX INVESTMENT TRUST 06
PHOENIX INVESTMENT TRUST 97
PHOENIX MULTI-PORTFOLIO FUND
PHOENIX MULTI-SERIES TRUST
PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
PHOENIX PHOLIOs(SM)
PHOENIX PORTFOLIOS
PHOENIX SERIES FUND
PHOENIX STRATEGIC EQUITY SERIES FUND

By:/s/ Daniel T. Geraci
   -----------------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel T. Geraci
Title: President

PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION

                              By:/s/ John H. Beers
                                 -----------------------------------------------
                              Name:  John H. Beers
                              Title: Vice President and Secretary

Dated: August 23, 2006.

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SCHEDULE A
(Dated: August 23, 2006)

PHOENIX ADVISER TRUST
Phoenix Focused Value Fund
Phoenix Foreign Opportunities Fund

PHOENIX ASSET TRUST
Phoenix CA Intermediate Tax-Free Bond Fund Phoenix Rising Dividends Fund
Phoenix Small-Mid Cap Fund

PHOENIX CA TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND

PHOENIX EQUITY SERIES FUND
Phoenix Growth & Income Fund

PHOENIX EQUITY TRUST
Phoenix Mid-Cap Value Fund
Phoenix Pathfinder Fund
Phoenix Relative Value Fund
Phoenix Total Value Fund
Phoenix Worldwide Strategies Fund

PHOENIX INSIGHT FUNDS TRUST
Phoenix Insight Balanced Fund
Phoenix Insight Core Equity Fund
Phoenix Insight Emerging markets Fund Phoenix Insight Index Fund
Phoenix Insight International Fund
Phoenix Insight Small-Cap Opportunity Fund Phoenix Insight Small-Cap Value Fund
Phoenix Insight Bond Fund
Phoenix Insight High Yield Bond Fund
Phoenix Insight Intermediate Government Bond Fund Phoenix Insight Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Phoenix Insight Short/Intermediate Bond Fund Phoenix Insight Tax-Exempt Bond Fun
Phoenix Insight Government Money market Fund Phoenix Insight Money Market Fund
Phoenix Insight Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund

PHOENIX INSTITUTIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS
Phoenix Institutional Bond Fund
Phoenix Low-Duration Core Plus Bond Fund

PHOENIX INVESTMENT SERIES FUND
Phoenix Global Utilities Fund
Phoenix Income & Growth Fund

PHOENIX INVESTMENT TRUST 06
Phoenix All-Cap Growth Fund
Phoenix Nifty Fifty Fund
Phoenix Small-Cap Growth Fund


SCHEDULE A (CONT'D)
(Dated: August 23, 2006)

PHOENIX INVESTMENT TRUST 97
Phoenix Quality Small-Cap Fund
Phoenix Small-Cap Sustainable Growth Fund Phoenix Small-Cap Value Fund
Phoenix Value Equity Fund

PHOENIX MULTI-PORTFOLIO FUND
Phoenix Emerging Markets Bond Fund
Phoenix International Strategies Fund Phoenix Real Estate Securities Fund
Phoenix Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

PHOENIX MULTI-SERIES TRUST
Phoenix High Yield Securities Fund
Phoenix Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund

PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
Phoenix Bond Fund
Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund
Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund

PHOENIX PHOLIOS(SM)
Phoenix Conservative Income PHOLIO
Phoenix Diversifier PHOLIO
Phoenix International PHOLIO
Phoenix Wealth Accumulator PHOLIO
Phoenix Wealth Builder PHOLIO
Phoenix Wealth Guardian PHOLIO
Phoenix Wealth Preserver PHOLIO

PHOENIX PORTFOLIOS
Phoenix Market Neutral Fund

PHOENIX SERIES FUND
Phoenix Balanced Fund
Phoenix Capital Growth Fund
Phoenix Core Bond Fund
Phoenix High Yield Fund
Phoenix Mid-Cap Growth Fund
Phoenix Money Market Fund

PHOENIX STRATEGIC EQUITY SERIES FUND
Phoenix Dynamic Growth Fund
Phoenix Fundamental Growth Fund
Phoenix Large-Cap Growth Fund
Phoenix Strategic Growth Fund

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Exhibit j.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-1A of our report dated November 17, 2006, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appears in the September 30, 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders of Phoenix Opportunities Trust, which are also incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement. We also consent to the references to us under the headings "Financial Highlights", "Non-Public Portfolio Holdings Information", "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" and "Reports to Shareholders" in such Registration Statement.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
January 26, 2007


Exhibit n.1

PHOENIX FUNDS

2006 AMENDED AND RESTATED
PLAN PURSUANT TO RULE 18F-3
UNDER THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940


PHOENIX FUNDS

2006 AMENDED AND RESTATED
PLAN PURSUANT TO RULE 18F-3
UNDER THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

INTRODUCTION

The Purpose of this Plan is to specify the attributes of the classes of shares offered by the Phoenix Family of Funds including the expense allocations, conversion features and exchange features of each class, as required by Rule 18f-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The Phoenix Funds are comprised of several trusts (each a "Trust" or "Trusts") which in turn are comprised of a number of funds (each a "Fund" or "Funds") offering various classes of shares, all of which are listed on the attached Schedule A. In general, shares of each class will have the same rights and obligations except for one or more expense variables (which will result in different yields, dividends and, in the case of the Trusts' non-money market portfolios, net asset values for the different classes), certain related voting and other rights, exchange privileges, conversion rights and class designation.

GENERAL FEATURES OF THE CLASSES

Shares of each class of a Fund of the Trusts shall represent an equal pro rata interest in such Fund and, generally, shall have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights, preferences, powers, restrictions, limitations, qualifications, designations and terms and conditions, except that:
(a) each class shall have a different designation; (b) each class shall bear any class expenses: (c) each class shall have exclusive voting rights on any matter submitted to shareholders that relates solely to its arrangement and each class shall have separate voting rights on any matter submitted to shareholders in which the interests of one class differ from the interests of any other class; and (d) each class may have different exchange and/or conversion features.

ALLOCATION OF INCOME AND EXPENSES

i. General.

The gross income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses and expenses (other than Class Expenses, as defined below) of each Fund shall be allocated to each class on the basis of its net asset value relative to the net asset value of the Fund.

ii. Class Expenses.

Expenses attributable to a particular class ("Class Expenses") shall be limited to Rule 12b-1 and shareholder servicing fees and such other expenses as designated by the Fund's


Treasurer, subject to Board approval or ratification. Class Expenses shall be allocated to the class for which they are incurred.

In the event that a particular class expense is no longer reasonably allocable by class or to a particular class, it shall be treated as a Fund expense and in the event a Fund expense becomes allocable as a Class Expense, it shall be so allocated, subject to compliance with Rule 18f-3 and Board approval or ratification.

The initial determination of expenses that will be allocated as Class Expenses and any subsequent changes thereto as set forth in this Plan shall be reviewed by the Board of Trustees and approved by such Board and by a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined in the 1940 Act ("Independent Trustees").

DESIGNATION OF THE CLASSES AND SPECIFIC FEATURES

The types of classes of each of the Funds that are money market portfolios operating pursuant to Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act ("Money Market Funds") are: "A Shares" and "Institutional Shares", and, in the case of the Phoenix Insight Money Market Fund, "Exchange Shares". Types of classes of each of the other Funds include: "A Shares", "B Shares", "C Shares", "T Shares", "X Shares", "Y Shares" and "Institutional Shares." To the extent that more than one class is offered by a Fund, each class of such Fund has a different arrangement for shareholder services or distribution or both, as follows:

A SHARES

A Shares are offered at net asset value plus an initial sales charge as set forth in the then current prospectuses of a Fund, except for the Money Market Funds which are offered at net asset value. The initial sales charge may be waived or reduced on certain types of purchases as set forth in the Fund's then current prospectus. In certain cases, A Shares, other than the Money Market Funds, are also offered subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (subject to certain reductions or eliminations of the sales charge as described in the applicable prospectus).

A Shares of a Fund pay Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation (the "Distributor") Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25%, (annualized) of the average daily net assets of the Fund's A Shares, with the exception of Phoenix Money Market Fund which pays no 12b-1 fee and the Phoenix Insight Government Money Market Fund, Phoenix Insight Money Market Fund and Phoenix Insight Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund ("Insight Money Market Funds"), each of which pays fees of up to 0.10% under a Rule 12b-1 plan and fees of up to 0.25% under a shareholder servicing plan not adopted under Rule 12b-1. In addition, the Phoenix Market Neutral Fund is authorized to pay an additional 12b-1 fee of 0.05% per annum of the average daily net asset value of A Shares. These fees are used primarily for shareholder servicing activities such as processing purchase, exchange and redemption requests from customers placing orders with the transfer agent; processing dividend and distribution payments from the Funds on behalf of customers; providing information periodically to customers showing their positions in shares; providing sub-accounting with respect to shares beneficially owned by customers or the information necessary for sub-accounting; responding to inquiries from customers concerning


their investment in shares; arranging for bank wires and providing such other similar services as may reasonably be requested ("Shareholder Servicing Activities"). A Shares do not have a conversion feature.

B SHARES

B Shares of a Fund are offered at net asset value without the imposition of any sales charge. B Shares are also offered subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. B Shares of a Fund pay the Distributor fees of 0.25% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of the Fund's B Shares for Shareholder Servicing Activities and a distribution fee of up to 0.75% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of the Fund's B Shares pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan (0.50% for Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund) for distribution related services. Distribution related services include compensation, sales incentives and payments to sales, marketing and service personnel, payment of expenses incurred for advertising and marketing the Funds and the cost of printing Fund prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information for distribution to potential investors ("Distribution Services"). B Shares will automatically convert to A Shares of a portfolio, without a sales charge, at the relative net asset values of each of such classes, not later than eight years (seven years for Phoenix Market Neutral Fund) from the acquisition of the B Shares. The conversion of B Shares to A Shares is subject to the continuing availability of an opinion of counsel or a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that the conversion of shares does not constitute a taxable event under Federal income tax law.

C SHARES

C Shares of a Fund are offered at net asset value without the imposition of any sales charge. C Shares are also offered subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. C Shares of a Fund pay the Distributor fees of 0.25% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of the Fund's C Shares for Shareholder Servicing Activities and a distribution fee of up to 0.75% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of the Fund's C Shares pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan (0.25% for Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund) for Distribution Services. C Shares do not have a conversion feature.

T SHARES

T Shares of a Fund are offered at net asset value without the imposition of a sales charge. T Shares are also offered subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. T Shares of a Fund pay the Distributor fees of 0.25% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of the Fund's T Shares for Shareholder Servicing Activities and a distribution fee of up to 0.75% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of the Fund's T Shares pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan for Distribution Services. T Shares do not have a conversion feature.

X SHARES

X Shares of a Fund are offered at net asset value without the imposition of any sales charge, Rule 12b-1 or shareholder servicing fees. X Shares do not have a conversion feature.


Y SHARES

Y Shares of a Fund are offered at net asset value without the imposition of a sales charge. Y Shares of a Fund pay the Distributor a fee of up to 0.25% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Y Shares pursuant to a 12b-1 plan for Shareholder Servicing Activities. Y Shares do not have a conversion feature.

EXCHANGE SHARES

Exchange Shares of the Phoenix Insight Money Market Fund are offered at net asset value without the imposition of any sales charge.

Exchange Shares of the Phoenix Insight Money Market Fund pay the Distributor a fee of up to 0.10% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Exchange Shares pursuant to a shareholder servicing plan for Shareholder Servicing Activities. Exchange Shares do not have a conversion feature.

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES

Institutional Shares of a Fund are offered at net asset value without the imposition of any sales charge.

Institutional Shares of the Funds pay the Distributor a fee of up to 0.25% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of the Funds' Institutional Shares pursuant to a shareholder servicing plan for Shareholder Servicing Activities. Institutional Shares do not have a conversion feature.

VOTING RIGHTS

Each class shall have exclusive voting rights on any matter submitted to shareholders that relates solely to its arrangement. Each class shall have separate voting rights on any matter submitted to shareholders in which the interests of one class differ from the interest of any other class.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES

Shareholders of a class may exchange their shares for shares of another Fund in accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder and the requirements of the applicable prospectuses as follows: Each class of shares of a Fund may be exchanged for the corresponding class of shares of another Fund except for Exchange Shares of the Phoenix Insight Money Market Fund which have no exchange privileges. Shareholders of Class T of Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Fund may exchange shares of such class for Class C shares in any other affiliated Phoenix Fund for which exchange privileges are available, at the relative net asset values of the respective shares to be exchanged and with no sales charge, provided the shares to be acquired in the exchange are, as may be necessary, qualified for sale in the shareholder's state of residence and subject to the applicable requirements, if any as to minimum amount.


BOARD REVIEW

The Board of Trustees shall review this Plan as frequently as they deem necessary. Prior to any material amendments(s) to this Plan, the Trust's Board including a majority of the Board Members who are not interested (including any proposed amendments to the method of allocating class and/or Fund expenses), must find that the Plan is in the best interest of each class of shares of the Trust individually and the Trust as a whole. In considering whether to approve any proposed amendment(s) to the Plan, the Board of Trustees of the Trust shall request and evaluate such information as they consider reasonably necessary to evaluate the proposed amendment(s) to the Plan.

Approved: August 23, 2006.


SCHEDULE A
(as of August 23, 2006)

                                                        Class   Class   Class   Class   Class   Class   Class   Class
                                                        -----   -----   -----   -----   -----   -----   -----   -----
                                                          A       B       C       E       I       T       X       Y
                                                          -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -
Phoenix Adviser Trust
   Phoenix Focused Value Fund                             X               X
   Phoenix Foreign Opportunities Fund                     X               X                               X

Phoenix Asset Trust
   Phoenix CA Intermediate Tax-Free Bond                                                                  X
     Fund
   Phoenix Rising Dividends Fund                          X       X       X                               X
   Phoenix Small-Mid Cap Fund                             X       X       X                               X

Phoenix CA Tax-Exempt Bond Fund                           X       X

Phoenix Equity Series Fund
   Phoenix Growth & Income Fund                           X       X       X

Phoenix Equity Trust
   Phoenix Mid-Cap Value Fund                             X               X
   Phoenix Pathfinder Fund                                X               X
   Phoenix Relative Value Fund                            X               X
   Phoenix Total Value Fund                               X               X
   Phoenix Worldwide Strategies Fund                      X       X       X

Phoenix Insight Funds Trust
   Phoenix Insight Balanced Fund                          X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Bond Fund                              X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Core Equity Fund                       X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Emerging Markets Fund                  X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Equity Fund                            X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Government Money Market                X                               X
     Fund
   Phoenix Insight High Yield Bond Fund                   X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Index Fund                             X                               X
   Phoenix Insight Intermediate Government                X                               X
     Bond Fund
   Phoenix Insight Intermediate Tax-Exempt                X               X               X
     Bond Fund
   Phoenix Insight International Fund                     X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Money Market Fund                      X                       X       X
   Phoenix Insight Short/Intermediate Bond                X               X               X
     Fund
   Phoenix Insight Small-Cap Growth Fund                  X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Small-Cap Opportunity Fund             X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Small-Cap Value Fund                   X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Tax-Exempt Bond Fund                   X               X               X
   Phoenix Insight Tax-Exempt Money Market                X                               X
     Fund

Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds
   Phoenix Institutional Bond Fund                                                                        X       X
   Phoenix Low-Duration Core Plus Bond Fund                                                               X       X

                                                        Class   Class   Class   Class   Class   Class   Class   Class
                                                        -----   -----   -----   -----   -----   -----   -----   -----
                                                          A       B       C       E       I       T       X       Y
                                                          -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -
Phoenix Investment Series Fund
   Phoenix Global Utilities Fund                          X               X
   Phoenix Income & Growth Fund                           X       X       X

Phoenix Investment Trust 06
   Phoenix All-Cap Growth Fund                            X       X       X
   Phoenix Nifty Fifty Fund                               X       X       X
   Phoenix Small-Cap Growth Fund                          X       X       X

Phoenix Investment Trust 97
   Phoenix Quality Small-Cap Fund                         X               X                               X
   Phoenix Small-Cap Sustainable Growth Fund              X               X                               X
   Phoenix Small-Cap Value Fund                           X       X       X
   Phoenix Value Equity Fund                              X       X       X

Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund
   Phoenix Emerging Markets Bond Fund                     X       X       X
   Phoenix International Strategies Fund                  X       X       X
   Phoenix Real Estate Securities Fund                    X       X       X
   Phoenix Tax-Exempt Bond Fund                           X       X

Phoenix Multi-Series Trust
   Phoenix High Yield Securities Fund                     X               X
   Phoenix Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund                 X       X       X
   Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond                   X       X       X                       X
     Fund

Phoenix Opportunities Trust
   Phoenix Bond Fund                                      X       X       X                               X
   Phoenix Earnings Driven Growth Fund                    X       X       X                               X
   Phoenix Growth Opportunities Fund                      X               X

Phoenix PHOLIOs(SM)
   Phoenix Conservative Income PHOLIO                     X               X
   Phoenix Diversifier PHOLIO                             X               X
   Phoenix International PHOLIO                           X               X
   Phoenix Wealth Accumulator PHOLIO                      X               X
   Phoenix Wealth Builder PHOLIO                          X               X
   Phoenix Wealth Guardian PHOLIO                         X               X
   Phoenix Wealth Preserver PHOLIO                        X               X

Phoenix Portfolios
   Phoenix Market Neutral Fund                            X       X       X

Phoenix Series Fund
   Phoenix Balanced Fund                                  X       X       X
   Phoenix Capital Growth Fund                            X       X
   Phoenix Core Bond Fund                                 X       X       X
   Phoenix High Yield Fund                                X       X       X
   Phoenix Mid-Cap Growth Fund                            X       X       X
   Phoenix Money Market Fund                              X

                                                        Class   Class   Class   Class   Class   Class   Class   Class
                                                        -----   -----   -----   -----   -----   -----   -----   -----
                                                          A       B       C       E       I       T       X       Y
                                                          -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -
Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund
   Phoenix Dynamic Growth Fund                            X               X
   Phoenix Fundamental Growth Fund                        X               X
   Phoenix Large-Cap Growth Fund                          X       X       X                               X
   Phoenix Strategic Growth Fund                          X       X       X


Exhibit p.4 Code of Ethics


TURNER INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
TURNER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CODE OF ETHICS AND PERSONAL TRADING POLICY

Dated February 1, 2005

STANDARDS OF BUSINESS CONDUCT:

Turner Investment Partners, Inc. and Turner Investment Management LLC ("Turner") each owes a fiduciary duty to all of its clients. All Turner employees have an affirmative duty of utmost good faith to deal fairly, to act in our clients' best interests at all times, and to make full and fair disclosure of material facts. To fulfill this duty:

1. We shall conduct business in a fair, lawful, and ethical manner;

2. We at all times shall furnish individualized, competent, disinterested, and continuous advice to our clients regarding the sound management of their investments;

3. We shall develop a reasonable, independent basis for our investment advice;

4. We shall offer our clients only those pre-approved products/services that have been determined to be appropriate for their specific needs and which provide fair value;

5. We shall respect and protect the right to privacy of all our clients by keeping all information about clients (including former clients) in strict confidence;

6. We shall seek to obtain best execution on behalf of each client, and brokers are selected with a view to obtaining best execution. Turner believes that best execution is typically achieved not by negotiating the lowest commission rate, but by seeking to obtain the best overall result (including price, commission rate and other relevant facts) for the client, all as more fully set forth in Turner's Best Execution Policy in its Compliance Manual;

7. We shall avoid and eliminate all actual or apparent conflicts of interest because we owe our clients undivided loyalty. When a conflict cannot be avoided or eliminated, full and fair disclosure of the conflict shall be made to the parties involved;

8. Management of Turner shall lead by example, creating an environment encouraging honesty and fair play by all employees in the conduct of his or her duties; and

9. Management of Turner shall review (and find acceptable) the qualifications, experience and training of all individuals prior to assigning any supervisory responsibilities.

COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS:

Employees must comply with all applicable federal securities laws. Employees shall have and maintain sufficient knowledge of all laws that govern their duties and profession. Compliance with applicable federal securities laws is an essential part of


upholding our fiduciary duty to our clients.

Employees are not permitted in connection with the purchase or sale, directly or indirectly, of a security held or to be acquired by a client:

1. To defraud such client in any manner;

2. To mislead such client, including by making a statement that omits material facts;

3. To engage in any act, practice or course of conduct which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon such client;

4. To engage in any manipulative practice with respect to such client; or

5. To engage in any manipulative practice with respect to securities, including price manipulation.

PREVENTION OF MISUSE OF MATERIAL NONPUBLIC INFORMATION:

To guarantee professional, candid, and confidential relationships to our clients, employees shall maintain the confidentiality of all information entrusted to us by our clients. Material, nonpublic information about Turner's securities recommendations and about client securities holdings and transactions shall not be misused in violation of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, or the rules and regulations thereunder. This information is not to be used for personal gain or to be shared with others for their personal benefit.

Turner's policy and procedures for the prevention of insider trading set forth elsewhere in its Compliance Manual are incorporated into this Code of Ethics.

REPORTING OF PERSONAL INVESTMENTS AND TRADING (PERSONAL TRADING POLICY):

A. Personal investments: An employee should consider himself the beneficial owner of those securities held by him, his spouse, his minor children, a relative who shares his house, or persons by reason of any contract, arrangement, understanding or relationship that provides him with sole or shared voting or investment power.

B. Employees are barred from purchasing any securities (to include Common Stock and related Options, Convertible securities, Options, or Futures on Indexes) in which the firm has either a long or short position. If an employee owns a position in any security, he must get written pre-clearance from the Chairman or President to add to or sell the position. ALL SECURITY TRANSACTIONS (BUY OR SELL) REQUIRE WRITTEN CLEARANCE IN ADVANCE. Approval is good for 48 hours; if a trade has not been executed, subsequent approvals are necessary until the trade is executed. The Exception Committee (the Chairman, Vice Chairman, President, and Director of Compliance) must approve any exceptions to this rule.

C. Employees may not purchase initial public offerings. Transactions in private placements/limited partnerships and exchange traded funds (regardless of legal structure) require written pre-clearance. Mutual fund transactions are excluded from pre-clearance,


but must be reported (including in particular all mutual funds for which Turner serves as investment adviser or sub-adviser). Transactions in individual securities in IRA's, and Rollover IRA's that are self-directed (i.e. stocks or bonds, not mutual funds), and ESOP's (employee stock ownership plans) require pre-clearance. Pre-clearance is not required for non-volitional transactions, including automatic dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan acquisitions, gifts of securities over which an employee has no control of the timing of the gift, and transactions that result from corporate action applicable to all similar security holders (such as stock splits, tender offers, mergers, stock dividends, etc.). Non-volitional transactions should be reported.

D. Blackout Restrictions: Employees are subject to the following restrictions when their purchases and sales of securities coincide with trades of Turner Clients (including investment companies):

1. Purchases and sales within three days following a client trade. Employees are prohibited from purchasing or selling any security within three calendar days after a client transaction in the same (or a related) security. The Exception Committee must approve exceptions. If an employee makes a prohibited transaction without an exception the employee must unwind the transaction and relinquish any gain from the transaction to charity.

2. Purchases within seven days before a client purchase. An employee who purchases a security within seven calendar days before a client purchases the same (or a related) security is prohibited from selling the security for a period of six months following the client's trade. The Exception Committee must approve exceptions. If an employee makes a prohibited sale without an exception within the six-month period, the employee must relinquish any gain from the transaction to charity.

3. Sales within seven days before a client sale. An employee who sells a security within seven days before a client sells the same (or a related) security must relinquish to charity the difference between the employee's sale price and the client's sale price (assuming the employee's sale price is higher). The Exception Committee must approve exceptions.

4. These restrictions do not apply to proprietary investment partnerships for which the firm acts as an adviser in which the officers and employees of the adviser have an equity interest of less than 50%.

E. Short Term Trading Rule - Employees may not take profits in any individual security in less than 60 days (includes Options, Convertibles and Futures). If an individual must trade with in this period, the Exception Committee must grant approval or the employee must relinquish such profits to charity. The closing of positions at a loss is not prohibited. Options that are out of the money may be exercised in less than 60 days. Turner's proprietary partnerships may take profits in less than 60 days. Mutual fund transactions are excluded from this rule.

F. Reporting: Consistent with the requirements of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 - Rules 204-2 (a)(2) and (a)(3), and with the provisions of Rule 17j-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, all employees are considered access persons and must submit the following:


1. Initial Holdings Report - within ten (10) days of hire, all new employees are required to file a signed and dated Initial Holdings Report, setting forth the title, type of security and exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, the number of shares, and the principal amount of each covered security in which they have any direct or indirect beneficial ownership; and the name of any broker, dealer, or bank with whom an account is maintained in which any covered securities are held for their direct or indirect benefit. The information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date the person becomes an employee.

2. Annual Holdings Report - on an annual basis, all employees are required to file within thirty (30) days of year-end a signed and dated Annual Holdings Report listing all securities beneficially owned as of December 31st. Within this Report, all employees must list the title and exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, the number of shares, and the principal amount of each covered security in which they had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership; and the name of any broker, dealer, or bank with whom an account was maintained in which any covered securities were held for their direct or indirect benefit. The information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date the report was submitted.

3. Quarterly Transaction Reports - All employees must submit within ten (10) days following the end of each calendar quarter a signed and dated report listing all transactions executed during that preceding calendar quarter, along with duplicate statements/confirmations. For each transaction, employees are required to list the date of the transaction, the title, type of security, and exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, the interest rate and maturity date (if applicable), the number of shares and the principal amount of each covered security involved; the nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale, or other type of acquisition/disposition); the price at which the transaction was effected; the name of any broker, dealer, or bank through which the transaction was effected; and the date the employee submits the report. Statements are reviewed by one of the firm's Series 24 principals. Brokerage, IRA's, Rollover IRA's (which are self-directed), ESOP's, private placements, and limited partnerships must all be reported as personal trading.

4. Annual Certification - All employees are required to certify annually to the Compliance Department that: (i) they have read and understand the Personal Trading Policy/Code of Ethics; (ii) they have complied with all requirements of the Personal Trading Policy/Code of Ethics; and (iii) they have reported all transactions required to be reported under the Personal Trading Policy/Code of Ethics.

G. Violation of the Personal Investments/Code of Ethics policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

CFA INSTITUTE CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

Turner has incorporated the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct into its Code of Ethics. The CFA Institute Code and Standards can be found at:
http://www.cfainstitute.org/pdf/standards/english_code.pdf

CODE VIOLATIONS AND REPORTING OF CODE VIOLATIONS:

Violation of the Code of Ethics may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Employees shall promptly report any violations of the Code of Ethics to Turner's Chief Compliance Officer. Such reports will be treated confidentially to the extent permitted by law and investigated promptly and appropriately. The sooner the Compliance Department learns of a violation, the sooner Turner can take corrective measures.

ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF CODE OF ETHICS:

Turner will make available to all employees a copy of its Code of Ethics and any material amendments. Employees are required to acknowledge, in writing, their receipt of the code and any material amendments.

ANNUAL REVIEW:

The Chief Compliance Officer will review, at least annually, the adequacy of the Code and the effectiveness of its implementation.


TRADING DISCLOSURES AND HOLDINGS REPORT POLICY

AS YOU ARE AWARE, TURNER MUST COMPLY WITH THE INDUSTRY'S ETHICS RULES. WE MAY HAVE TAKEN A BROADER STANCE THAN OTHER COMPANIES REGARDING TRADING DISCLOSURES AND HOLDINGS REPORTING, BUT IT IS THIS STRICT CODE OF ETHICS AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL THAT HAS MADE TURNER WHAT IT IS TODAY, AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE AND LEADER WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY.

AS EMPLOYEES OF TURNER, WE AGREE TO ABIDE BY INTERNAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. WE MUST BE AWARE THAT QUARTERLY TRADING DISCLOSURES AND HOLDINGS REPORTING IS A REQUIREMENT OF OUR EMPLOYMENT AT TURNER.

IT IS YOUR INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF THE QUARTER END.

WE HOLD SPECIAL APPRECIATION FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLIED STRICTLY AND CONSISTENTLY, AND SUPPORT THEIR GOOD EFFORTS IN THAT REGARD.

WE WILL NOT TOLERATE A VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY; THEREFORE A PENALTY MUST BE SET FOR THOSE WHO CONSCIOUSLY DISREGARD THIS POLICY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO HAS NOT MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRADING DISCLOSURES AND HOLDINGS REPORT POLICY AND PROVIDED SUCH INFORMATION TO THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE 10TH DAY AFTER QUARTER END WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION. SUCH DISCIPLINARY ACTION MAY INCLUDE A WRITTEN DISCIPLINARY LETTER TO BE INCLUDED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT RECORDS OR A REQUIREMENT THAT THE EMPLOYEE LEAVE THE PREMISES AND STAY AWAY WITHOUT PAY UNTIL THE REPORT HAS BEEN FILED.

FUTURE DISREGARD OF THIS POLICY BY ANY INDIVIDUAL WILL RESULT IN FURTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION (INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF TERMINATION), THE SEVERITY DEPENDING ON THE LIABILITY SUCH DISREGARD PLACES UPON TURNER, AMONG OTHER FACTORS.

LAST AMENDED: FEBRUARY 1, 2005


Exhibit q.1

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR ALL TRUSTEES


POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, the undersigned member of the Board of Trustees of the below-named trusts, with their respective file numbers under the Securities Act of 1933 noted, hereby constitute and appoint George R. Aylward, Tracy L. Rich and Kevin J. Carr, or any of them as my true and lawful attorneys and agents with full power to sign for me in the capacity indicated below, any or all registration statements on Form N-1A, amendments thereto, and such other filings as may be appropriate, with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to each of said mutual funds, and hereby ratify and confirm my signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and agents.

Phoenix Adviser Trust                    (333-106142)
Phoenix Asset Trust                      (333-08045)
Phoenix CA Tax-Exempt Bond Fund          (002-83024)
Phoenix Equity Series Fund               (333-29043)
Phoenix Equity Trust                     (002-16590)
Phoenix Insight Funds Trust              (033-64915)
Phoenix Institutional Mutual Funds       (033-80057)
Phoenix Investment Series Fund           (033-06930)
Phoenix Investment Trust 06              (033-01922)
Phoenix Investment Trust 97              (333-34537)
Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund             (033-19423)
Phoenix Multi-Series Trust               (033-45758)
Phoenix PHOLIOs(sm)                      (333-05039)
Phoenix Portfolios                       (333-45675)
Phoenix Opportunities Trust              (033-65137)
Phoenix Series Fund                      (002-14069)
Phoenix Strategic Equity Series Fund     (033-06931)

I hereby declare that a photostatic, xerographic or other similar copy of this original instrument shall be as effective as the original.

I hereby further revoke any and all powers of attorney previously given by me with respect to the above-named mutual funds, provided that this revocation shall not affect the exercise of such powers prior to the date hereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this 15th day of November, 2006.

/s/ E. Virgil Conway                          /s/ Harry Dalzell-Payne
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E. Virgil Conway, Trustee                     Harry Dalzell-Payne, Trustee


/s/ Francis E. Jeffries                       /s/ Dr. Leroy Keith, Jr.
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Francis E. Jeffrie                            Dr. Leroy Keith, Jr., Trustee


/s/ Marilyn E. LaMarche                       /s/ Philip R. McLoughlin
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Marilyn E. LaMarche, Trustee                  Philip R. McLoughlin, Trustee


/s/ Geraldine M. McNamara                     /s/ James M. Oates
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Geraldine M. McNamara, Trustee                James M. Oates, Trustee


/s/ Richard E. Segerson                       /s/ Ferdinand L. J. Verdonck
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Richard E. Segerson, Trustee                  Ferdinand L. J. Verdonck, Trustee

All signatures need not appear on the same copy of this Power of Attorney.