WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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This schedule contains summary financial information from the AIM
Aggressive Growth Fund Class A Shares April 30, 2000 semiannual report.
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