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<PER-SHARE-DISTRIBUTIONS> 0
<RETURNS-OF-CAPITAL> 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-END> 8.71
<EXPENSE-RATIO> 1.80<F3>
[AVG-DEBT-OUTSTANDING] 0
[AVG-DEBT-PER-SHARE] 0
<FN>
<F1>SECURITIES VALUED AT $34,618,658 WERE ON LOAN TO BROKERS FROM THE PORTFOLIO.
FOR COLLATERAL, THE PORTFOLIO'S CUSTODIAN RECEIVED $35,468,218 IN CASH.
<F2>SECURITY LENDING INCOME THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2000.
<F3>ANNUALIZED.
</FN>
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