Open End Mutual Fund Account Transactions

Purchase, Exchange, Redeem Shares

Set up the option to purchase, exchange* or redeem* shares of your fund online.

Log in to Account Access and select an account
Click on the transaction you would like to make (Purchase, Exchange, Redeem)
Follow the instructions provided to add the option to your account

Set up the option to purchase, exchange or redeem shares of your fund by mail.

Visit our forms Library to download a "Consolidated Account Services" form to establish the automated purchase, redemption or exchange option.
A signature guarantee is required to set up automated purchase or redemption.

Once the transaction option is set up, just select Purchase, Exchange or Redeem and follow the instructions provided to process a transaction. Note: If you set up new bank instructions on your account, redemptions will not be available for 15 days while we verify your information.

*Not available for 529 plan accounts or Van Kampen Senior Loan Fund.

Fiduciary Exchanges

If you move money from a non-retirement account with same class of shares to a retirement account, you are processing what is generally called a "fiduciary exchange", to fund your retirement account. This type of "fiduciary exchange" is processed as a redemption from your non-retirement account and a contribution at the next determined net asset value per share of the fund to your retirement account. This may be a taxable event; contact your tax advisor for more information about taxability.

Fiduciary Exchanges can generally be processed online. An existing fiduciary account must be already established to process a fiduciary exchange.

Certain restrictions apply. Excludes certain account types and the Van Kampen Senior Loan Fund.

Letter of Intent

A Letter of Intent allows investors to obtain a reduced sales charge by aggregating investments over a 13-month period to determine the sales charge on Class A shares. For more detailed information on the Letter of Intent option, please consult a fund prospectus or 529 Plan Disclosure Document.

Reinstatement Privilege

Class A or Class B shareholders: If you redeem shares of your fund, reinstate all or any portion of the net proceeds into Class A shares of the same fund within 180 days with no additional sales charge. Class C shareholders: Reinstate your account into Class C shares within 180 days and receive credit for any contingent sales charge paid upon redemption, provided the option has not been previously exercised for those shares. Please consult a fund prospectus for more information.

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Opening an account

Follow these instructions to become a new investor with Van Kampen:

Talk to your financial advisor.
That person can help you to identify your investment goals and the most appropriate investment for you.

Read the fund's prospectus.
Always read a fund prospectus before investing in a new fund.

Complete a new account application with your financial professional. Different applications exist for voluntary accounts, retirement accounts and 529 plans.

Mail the application with a check.
Make your check payable to the fund and mail it to the address provided on the application.

Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the fund(s) carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the fund(s). To obtain a prospectus, contact your financial advisor or download and/or order. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Not FDIC Insured—Offer Not Bank Guaranteed—May Lose Value
Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency—Not A Deposit

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