EXHIBIT 4.1
INTERACTIVE DATA
FINANCIAL TIMES INFORMATION
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January 8, 2001
Van Kampen Funds Inc.
One Parkview Plaza
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Re: Van Kampen Focus Portfolios
The DowSM Strategic 10 Portfolio January 2001 Series,
The DowSM Strategic 5 Portfolio, January 2001 Series,
The Dow 5SM & Tech Strategic Portfolio, January 2001 Series,
NasdaqSM Strategic 10 Portfolio, January 2001 Series,
Strategic Picks Opportunity Trust, January 2001 Series,
and EAFESM Strategic 20 Portfolio, January 2001 Series
(A Unit Investment Trust) Registered Under the Securities Act of 1933,
File No. 333-51620
Gentlemen:
We have examined the Registration Statement for the above captioned
Fund, a copy of which is attached hereto.
We hereby consent to the reference in the Prospectus and Registration
Statement for the above captioned Fund to Interactive Data Corporation, as the
Evaluator, and to the use of the Obligations prepared by us which are referred
to in such Prospectus and Registration Statement.
You are authorized to file copies of this letter with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Very truly yours,
Steve Miano
Director Fixed Income Data Operations
