<TABLE> <S> <C>
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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial
information extracted from GMO Trust, form
N-SAR for the period ended August 31, 2000
and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NUMBER> 253
<NAME> GMO World Equity Allocation Fund, Class III
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