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SIGNATURE
TITLE
For period ending September 30, 1997 Exhibit 77D
File number 811-2802
PaineWebber Cashfund, Inc.
The Board of Directors of PaineWebber Cashfund, Inc.
has approved a new non-fundamental investment policy
prohibiting the purchase of shares of other
investment companies.
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