<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial
information extracted from iShares Trust
financial statements at October 31, 2000
and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<SERIES>
<NUMBER> 23
<NAME> Dow Jones U. S. Consumer Cyclical Sector Ind
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> APR-30-2001
<PERIOD-END> OCT-31-2000
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<INVESTMENTS-AT-VALUE> 14,483,136
<RECEIVABLES> 7,037
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<OVERDISTRIBUTION-GAINS> 0
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<DIVIDEND-INCOME> 40,934
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