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Investing with Dreyfus is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just follow the instructions below to open up a Dreyfus Mutual Fund or a Dreyfus Lion AccountSM.

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To open a mutual fund account

  1. Read the prospectus.
    Download or receive by mail an account opening kit containing a prospectus and application. Read the prospectus carefully.
  2. Complete the fund application.
  3. Make investments payable to The Dreyfus Family of Funds.

    Mail completed application to:
  4. The Dreyfus Family of Funds
    PO Box 55299
    Boston, MA 02205–8553

    If you are opening an IRA, please mail completed application and investment to:

    The Bank of New York Mellon, Custodian
    PO Box 55552
    Boston, MA 02205–8568

To open a Dreyfus Lion AccountSM

  1. Open an account online or request a Dreyfus Lion AccountSM investment kit via U.S. mail so you can read the Dreyfus Lion AccountSM client agreement, related disclosures and the money market mutual fund prospectus.
  2. Complete the application and (if applicable) transfer form.
  3. Mail the application along with any combination of checks or securities totaling $10,000 or more to:
  4. Dreyfus Brokerage Services
    PO Box 9007
    Hicksville, NY 11802–9638

   
   
 

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