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EXHIBIT j
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
The Board of Trustees and Shareholders
AIM Special Opportunities Funds:
We consent to the use of our reports on AIM Large Cap Opportunities Fund, AIM
Mid Cap Opportunities Fund, and AIM Small Cap Opportunities Fund (series
portfolios of AIM Special Opportunities Funds) dated September 11, 2000 included
herein and to the references to our firm under the heading "Financial
Highlights" in the Prospectuses and "Audit Reports" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Houston, Texas
November 17, 2000
