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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
WELLS FARGO VARIABLE TRUST FUNDS SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT DATED JUNE 30, 2000
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH REPORT.
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<NAME> WFVT EQUITY VALUE FUND
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