<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary finacial information extracted from the Classic
Growth Fund Semiannual Report for the six months ended 4/30/2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000088064
<NAME> INVESTMENT TRUST
<SERIES>
<NUMBER> 3
<NAME> CLASSIC GROWTH FUND
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<S> <C>
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<OVERDISTRIBUTION-GAINS> 0
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<DIVIDEND-INCOME> 1,047
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<NET-INVESTMENT-INCOME> (1,181)
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<EQUALIZATION> 0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-INCOME> 0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-GAINS> (3,258)
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OTHER> 0
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<SHARES-REINVESTED> 3,209
<NET-CHANGE-IN-ASSETS> 146,422
<ACCUMULATED-NII-PRIOR> 0
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