SURVEY OF INTEREST RELATIVE TO CREATION OF A NASDAQ FOOTNOTE SYMBOL TO INDICATE ESTIMATED FUND PRICES

[9618] January 26, 1998 TO: ACCOUNTING/TREASURERS COMMITTEE No. 3-98 RE: SURVEY OF INTEREST RELATIVE TO CREATION OF A NASDAQ FOOTNOTE SYMBOL TO INDICATE ESTIMATED FUND PRICES _____________________________________________________________________________ A proposal has been raised to add a footnote to NasdaqGs Mutual Fund Quotation System (MFQS) so that reporters may indicate whether the fund price being provided is “estimated” or final. It is the ICIGs desire to collect comments from a broad range of its members relative to this issue. We have therefore provided you with the attached survey form as a means of providing your reactions to this proposal. Please complete the survey and return it via fax to Beatrice Williar of the ICI at 202/326- 5853 by no later than close of business Wednesday, February 25, 1998. Additionally, if you require further information on this issue, or on day end pricing generally, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 202/326-5848. Thank you. Kevin Farragher Director - Operations Distribution & Service