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File number (c) 811-5594
SUB-ITEM 77 D
Policies with Respect to Security Investments
On January 10, 1996 the Board of Directors
approved a investment policy modification to permit the
Fund to purchase debt securities with put features
effective with the 1996 annual update of the Fund's
Registration Statement.
For the period ended (a) 06/30/96
File number (c) 811-5594
SUB-ITEM 77 I
Terms of New or Amended Securities
On April 10, 1996, the Board of Directors
authorized the issuance of a fourth class of shares
designated Class Z. Class Z shares are not subject to
either an initial or contingent deferred sales charge
nor are they subject to any Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z
shares will be offered to a limited group of eligible
investors as soon as practicable.
For the period ended (a) 06/30/96
File number (c) 811-5594
SUB-ITEM 77 Q
Exhibits
On January 10, 1996, the Board of Directors
approved and authorized a proposal to increase the
number of Directors, which shall constitute the Board
to ten (10), pursuant to Article II, Section 3 of the
Fund's By laws.
