If you're seeking higher current income than is available from money market funds and can accept moderate fluctuations in the value of your investment as interest rates fluctuate, then the Value Line U.S. Government Securities Fund may be ideal for you. Besides offering the safety of principal and interest payments of a portfolio primarily consisting of U.S. Government-backed securities, the Fund also offers:

• Highly Regarded ExpertiseValue Line is one of the nation's most respected investment research firms. Value Line also furnishes investment advisory services to private and institutional accounts with combined assets of approximately $3 billion. The Value Line U.S. Government Securities Fund gives you access to this same knowledge and same resources.

• No Sales ChargeThe Value Line U.S. Government Securities Fund is available with no sales charges or commissions and no redemption fees.

• Free Exchange Privileges You may transfer all or part of your investment into any of the 12 other investment portfolios in the Value Line Family of Funds.

• Retirement Planning for IRAs and Other Qualified Plans You may purchase the Value Line U.S. Government Securities Fund for your IRA or other qualified plans and watch any earnings accumulate tax-deferred.

• Low Minimum Investment $1,000; $250 for each additional investment. The Fund offers an automatic investment plan—Valu-Matic^®—for investors who want to start and maintain a regular investment program.