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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
THE FORUM FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT DATED AUGUST 31, 2000
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH REPORT.
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<NAME> Daily Assets Treasury Obligations - Inv. Shares
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