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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Scudder High Yield
Bond Fund semi-annual report for the six month period ended 7/31/2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST
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<NAME> SCUDDER HIGH YIELD BOND
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