VAN KAMPEN FOCUS PORTFOLIOS SERIES 268, 487, EX-99.4.1, 2001-01-09

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                                                                     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 5 Portfolio,  January 2001 Traditional Series,
        and The DowSM Strategic 10 Portfolio, January 2001 Traditional Series
                (A Unit Investment Trust) Registered Under the Securities
                 Act of 1933, File No. 333-51622

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