UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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[VAN KAMPEN INVESTMENTS LOGO]


June 23, 2005


The joint special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") of Van Kampen XXXXX
and Van Kampen XXXXX (each, a "Fund") was held on June 22, 2005 and has been
adjourned to July 22, 2005 to allow additional time to secure the remaining
votes needed to approve the proposals as outlined in the Notice of Special
Meeting previously mailed to you. The adjourned meeting will be held at XX:XX
a.m. on July 22, 2005 at the offices of Van Kampen Investments Inc., 1 Parkview
Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT AND YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE AFFAIRS OF YOUR FUND DOES
MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IF THE SHARES REMAIN UNVOTED, COMPUTERSHARE FUND SERVICES, A
PROXY SOLICITOR RETAINED BY VAN KAMPEN, MAY CONTACT YOU BY TELEPHONE TO OBTAIN
YOUR VOTE.

The purpose of the Meeting is to seek shareholder approval for the
reorganization of Van Kampen XXXXX into Van Kampen XXXXX (the "Reorganization")
and the issuance of additional common shares of Van Kampen XXXXXXX in connection
with the Reorganization. After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of
each Fund has determined the Reorganization and the issuance of additional
common shares will benefit the shareholders of each Fund and recommend that you
cast your vote "FOR" the proposed Reorganization and the issuance of additional
common shares, as applicable.

Please join many of your fellow shareholders and cast your vote. To cast your
vote, simply complete the enclosed proxy card and return it in the postage paid
envelope provided. As a matter of convenience, you may cast your vote via the
Internet or by telephone. Instructions for casting your vote via the Internet or
telephone are printed on the enclosed proxy ballot. Additionally, the required
control number for either of these methods is printed on the proxy card. If you
choose to cast your vote via the Internet or telephone, there is no need to mail
the card.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Van Kampen
Client Relations Department at 1-800-341-2929.

We appreciate your careful and prompt consideration of this matter.


Sincerely,


Van Kampen XXXXX
Van Kampen XXXXX





VK  XXXXX Reg

[VAN KAMPEN INVESTMENTS LOGO]


June 23, 2005


The joint special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") of Van Kampen XXXXXX
and Van Kampen XXXXXX (each, a "Fund") was held on June 22, 2005 and has been
adjourned to July 22, 2005 to allow additional time to secure the remaining
votes needed to approve the proposals as outlined in the Notice of Special
Meeting previously mailed to you. The adjourned meeting will be held at XX:XX
a.m. on July 22, 2005 at the offices of Van Kampen Investments Inc., 1 Parkview
Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT AND YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE AFFAIRS OF YOUR FUND DOES
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

The purpose of the Meeting is to seek shareholder approval for the
reorganization of Van Kampen XXXXXX into Van Kampen XXXXXX (the
"Reorganization") and the issuance of additional common shares of Van Kampen
XXXXXX in connection with the Reorganization. After careful consideration, the
Board of Trustees of each Fund has determined the Reorganization and the
issuance of additional common shares will benefit the shareholders of each Fund
and recommend that you cast your vote "FOR" the proposed Reorganization and the
issuance of additional common shares, as applicable.

Please join many of your fellow shareholders and cast your vote. You may use:

     o    MAIL - Mark your vote on the enclosed proxy card and return it in the
          postage paid envelope provided
     o    INTERNET - Log on to www.proxyvote.com
     o    TOUCHTONE TELEPHONE - Call 1-800-454-8683 to cast your vote on the
          automated touchtone voting

          NOTE: CONTROL NUMBER IS PRINTED ON YOUR ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND IS
          REQUIRED FOR CASTING YOUR VOTE VIA THE INTERNET OR BY TOUCHTONE
          TELEPHONE 800 #. THERE IS NO NEED TO MAIL THE CARD IF VOTE IS CAST BY
          ONE OF THESE METHODS.


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Van Kampen
Client Relations Department at 1-800-341-2929.

We appreciate your careful and prompt consideration of this matter.


Sincerely,


Van Kampen XXXXXX
Van Kampen XXXXXXX





VK  XXXXX ADP