EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE CO OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
N-30D, 1995-08-28
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NOTE:  This filing contains five of the fourteen investment accounts of the
Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Separate Account A as they have
been reported to PrimElite Variable Annuity contract owners.  This electronic 
filing does not contain the Equi-Select Series Trust Research Portfolio 
Management's Discussion and Analysis or Financial Statements as they are not 
required to be filed electronically.  The Equi-Select Series Trust Research 
Portfolio Semi-Annual Report has been filed in conforming paper copy.  The 
Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc. Semi-Annual Reports have also been 
filed separately.




Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa
  Separate Account A
Semi-Annual Report
For the Period Ending June 30, 1995



Table of Contents


Letter to Contract Owners                             

Separate Account A Financial Statements
     Statements of Assets                             
     Statements of Operations                         
     Statements of Changes in Net Assets              
     Notes to Financial Statements                    




The information contained in this report is intended for general
informational purposes only.  This report is not authorized for
distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or
accompanied by current Trust, Fund, and Separate Account
prospectuses which contain important information concerning the
Trust, the Fund, the Company, and its current public offering of
variable annuity contracts.























Dear PrimElite Contract Owners:

Accumulating dollars for retirement can often be a confusing and difficult 
process.  The PrimElite Variable Annuity is designed to simplify the
process by providing you with an attractive means to help achieve your 
retirement goals. Benefits of the product include high quality professional 
fund management, flexible contract features, and tax-deferred accumulation.

Developed by Primerica Financial Services in partnership with Equitable Life 
Insurance Company of Iowa, the PrimElite offers five different investment 
options and a fixed account option in one product.  Each option has a different 
objective and you may allocate dollars among any of the options based on your 
financial objectives.  Smith Barney Mutual Funds Management Inc. lends its 
expertise to the management of four portfolios: Money Market, High Income, 
Income and Growth, and International Equity.  Equitable Investment Services,
Inc. is the investment advisor for the Equi-Select Series Trust, which
includes the Research Portfolio.  Portfolio management for the Research
Portfolio is provided by Massachusetts Financial Services Company (MFS), 
the nation's oldest mutual fund company. Lastly, you can allocate some or 
all of your PrimElite dollars in an account offering a fixed rate of return.  
These investment funds and fixed account combined with the power of 
tax-deferral make the PrimElite a sensible choice for accumulating dollars 
for retirement.

If your investment needs change later, your PrimElite can change to meet those 
needs.  You can transfer monies between the options up to 12 times per year 
without charge and without adverse tax consequences. Some restrictions apply 
to transfers from the fixed account.

We're pleased that you have selected the PrimElite as a retirement vehicle.  
Please contact our Customer Service Department at 800-648-6810 or your PFS 
representative if you have questions about your PrimElite Variable Annuity.

Best regards,

/s/ Fred S. Hubbell

Fred S. Hubbell
President
Equitable Life Insurance
Company of Iowa














       EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                    STATEMENTS OF ASSETS (Unaudited)
                              June 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Research
                                                                    Account
                                                                  ____________
<S>                                                                <C>
ASSETS
 Investments at net asset value:
  Equi-Select Series Trust Research Portfolio,
   410,588 shares at $11.20 per share (cost - $4,237,183)          $4,600,132
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney International Equity Portfolio,
   10,494 shares at $10.24 per share (cost - $105,895)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney Income and Growth Portfolio,
   38,226 shares at $11.44 per share (cost - $427,487)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney High Income Portfolio,
   3,378 shares at $10.73 per share (cost - $35,790)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney Money Market Portfolio,
   102,882 shares at $1.00 per share (cost - $102,882)
                                                                  ____________
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS                                              4,600,132
 Accrued investment income                                                 --
                                                                  ____________
     NET ASSETS                                                    $4,600,132
                                                                  ============

NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
  Units                                                               407,793
  Unit Value                                                            11.28
                                                                  ____________
  Net Assets                                                       $4,600,132
                                                                  ============
<FN>
See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>


















        EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                    STATEMENTS OF ASSETS (Unaudited)
                              June 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  International
                                                                      Equity
                                                                     Account
                                                                  ______________
<S>                                                                    <C>
ASSETS
 Investments at net asset value:
  Equi-Select Series Trust Research Portfolio,
   410,588 shares at $11.20 per share (cost - $4,237,183)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney International Equity Portfolio,
   10,494 shares at $10.24 per share (cost - $105,895)                 $107,463
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney Income and Growth Portfolio,
   38,226 shares at $11.44 per share (cost - $427,487)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney High Income Portfolio,
   3,378 shares at $10.73 per share (cost - $35,790)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney Money Market Portfolio,
   102,882 shares at $1.00 per share (cost - $102,882)
                                                                  ______________
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS                                                  107,463
 Accrued investment income                                                   --
                                                                  ______________
     NET ASSETS                                                        $107,463
                                                                  ==============

NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
  Units                                                                   9,637
  Unit Value                                                              11.15
                                                                  ______________
  Net Assets                                                           $107,463
                                                                  ==============
<FN>
See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>

















        EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                    STATEMENTS OF ASSETS (Unaudited)
                              June 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Income and
                                                                      Growth
                                                                     Account
                                                                  ______________
<S>                                                                    <C>
ASSETS
 Investments at net asset value:
  Equi-Select Series Trust Research Portfolio,
   410,588 shares at $11.20 per share (cost - $4,237,183)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney International Equity Portfolio,
   10,494 shares at $10.24 per share (cost - $105,895)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney Income and Growth Portfolio,
   38,226 shares at $11.44 per share (cost - $427,487)                 $437,309
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney High Income Portfolio,
   3,378 shares at $10.73 per share (cost - $35,790)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney Money Market Portfolio,
   102,882 shares at $1.00 per share (cost - $102,882)
                                                                  ______________
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS                                                  437,309
 Accrued investment income                                                   --
                                                                  ______________
     NET ASSETS                                                        $437,309
                                                                  ==============

NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
  Units                                                                  41,227
  Unit Value                                                              10.61
                                                                  ______________
  Net Assets                                                           $437,309
                                                                  ==============
<FN>
See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>

















        EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                    STATEMENTS OF ASSETS (Unaudited)
                              June 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       High
                                                                      Income
                                                                     Account
                                                                  ______________
<S>                                                                     <C>
ASSETS
 Investments at net asset value:
  Equi-Select Series Trust Research Portfolio,
   410,588 shares at $11.20 per share (cost - $4,237,183)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney International Equity Portfolio,
   10,494 shares at $10.24 per share (cost - $105,895)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney Income and Growth Portfolio,
   38,226 shares at $11.44 per share (cost - $427,487)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney High Income Portfolio,
   3,378 shares at $10.73 per share (cost - $35,790)                    $36,251
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney Money Market Portfolio,
   102,882 shares at $1.00 per share (cost - $102,882)
                                                                  ______________
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS                                                   36,251
 Accrued investment income                                                   --
                                                                  ______________
     NET ASSETS                                                         $36,251
                                                                  ==============

NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
  Units                                                                   3,553
  Unit Value                                                              10.20
                                                                  ______________
  Net Assets                                                            $36,251
                                                                  ==============
<FN>
See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>

















        EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                    STATEMENTS OF ASSETS (Unaudited)
                              June 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      Money
                                                                      Market
                                                                     Account
                                                                  ______________
<S>                                                                    <C>
ASSETS
 Investments at net asset value:
  Equi-Select Series Trust Research Portfolio,
   410,588 shares at $11.20 per share (cost - $4,237,183)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney International Equity Portfolio,
   10,494 shares at $10.24 per share (cost - $105,895)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney Income and Growth Portfolio,
   38,226 shares at $11.44 per share (cost - $427,487)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney High Income Portfolio,
   3,378 shares at $10.73 per share (cost - $35,790)
  Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc.
   Smith Barney Money Market Portfolio,
   102,882 shares at $1.00 per share (cost - $102,882)                 $102,882
                                                                  ______________
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS                                                  102,882
 Accrued investment income                                                  154
                                                                  ______________
     NET ASSETS                                                        $103,036
                                                                  ==============

NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
  Units                                                                  10,264
  Unit Value                                                              10.04
                                                                  ______________
  Net Assets                                                           $103,036
                                                                  ==============
<FN>
See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>

















      EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                  STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
     For the period January 1, 1995 or Commencement of Operations*
                          through June 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                International       Income
                                   Research         Equity        and Growth
                                   Account         Account         Account
                                ______________  ______________  ______________
<S>                                  <C>               <C>             <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
 Income:
  Dividends                                --              --              --

 Expenses (Note 2):
  Administrative charges              ($1,702)           ($10)           ($70)
  Mortality and expense
   risk charges                       (14,105)            (84)           (577)
                                ______________  ______________  ______________
  Net investment income (loss)        (15,807)            (94)           (647)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTE 4)
 Net realized gain (loss) on
  investments                           1,203              --              87
 Net unrealized appreciation
  (depreciation) of
  investments                         383,073           1,568           9,822
                                ______________  ______________  ______________
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS                           $368,469          $1,474          $9,262
                                ==============  ==============  ==============

<FN>
*Commencement of operations - See Note 1


See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>

















      EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                  STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
     For the period January 1, 1995 or Commencement of Operations*
                          through June 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                     High           Money
                                    Income          Market
                                   Account         Account
                                ______________  ______________
<S>                                      <C>             <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)
 Income:
  Dividends                                --            $242

 Expenses (Note 2):
  Administrative charges                  ($7)             (6)
  Mortality and expense
   risk charges                           (55)            (47)
                                ______________  ______________
  Net investment income (loss)            (62)            189

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTE 4)
 Net realized gain (loss) on
  investments                              --              --
 Net unrealized appreciation
  (depreciation) of
  investments                             461              --
                                ______________  ______________
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS                               $399            $189
                                ==============  ==============

<FN>
*Commencement of operations - See Note 1


See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>

















        EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                    STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
             For the periods ended December 31, 1994 (Audited)
                       and June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Research
                                                                     Account
                                                                  ______________
<S>                                                                  <C>
NET ASSETS AT OCTOBER 7, 1994*                                               --

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
 Operations:
  Net investment income (loss)                                           $4,874
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments                                    (3)
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments             (20,124)
                                                                  ______________
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations       (15,253)

 Changes from principal transactions:
  Purchase payments                                                     635,302
  Contract distributions and terminations                                   (50)
  Transfer payments from (to) other Accounts                             52,604
                                                                  ______________
  Increase in net assets derived from principal transactions            687,856
                                                                  ______________
  Total increase                                                        672,603
                                                                  ______________
NET ASSETS AT DECEMBER 31, 1994                                         672,603

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS (unaudited)
 Operations:
  Net investment income (loss)                                          (15,807)
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments                                 1,203
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments             383,073
                                                                  ______________
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations       368,469

 Changes from principal transactions:
  Purchase payments                                                   2,121,827
  Contract distributions and terminations                                (2,217)
  Transfer payments from (to) other Accounts                             20,032
  Transfer payments from (to) Fixed Account and other Funds           1,419,418
                                                                  ______________
  Increase in net assets derived from principal transactions          3,559,060
                                                                  ______________
  Total increase                                                      3,927,529
                                                                  ______________
NET ASSETS AT JUNE 30, 1995 (unaudited)                              $4,600,132
                                                                  ==============
<FN>
* Commencement of operations - Research Account

See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>



        EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                    STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
             For the periods ended December 31, 1994 (Audited)
                       and June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  International
                                                                      Equity
                                                                     Account
                                                                  ______________
<S>                                                                    <C>
NET ASSETS AT OCTOBER 7, 1994*                                               --

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
 Operations:
  Net investment income (loss)                                               --
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments                                    --
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments                  --
                                                                  ______________
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations            --

 Changes from principal transactions:
  Purchase payments                                                          --
  Contract distributions and terminations                                    --
  Transfer payments from (to) other Accounts                                 --
                                                                  ______________
  Increase in net assets derived from principal transactions                 --
                                                                  ______________
  Total increase                                                             --
                                                                  ______________
NET ASSETS AT DECEMBER 31, 1994                                              --

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS (unaudited)
 Operations:
  Net investment income (loss)                                             ($94)
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments                                    --
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments               1,568
                                                                  ______________
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations         1,474

 Changes from principal transactions:
  Purchase payments                                                     105,989
  Contract distributions and terminations                                    --
  Transfer payments from (to) other Accounts                                 --
  Transfer payments from (to) Fixed Account and other Funds                  --
                                                                  ______________
  Increase in net assets derived from principal transactions            105,989
                                                                  ______________
  Total increase                                                        107,463
                                                                  ______________
NET ASSETS AT JUNE 30, 1995 (unaudited)                                $107,463
                                                                  ==============
<FN>
* Commencement of operations - Research Account

See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>


        EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                    STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
             For the periods ended December 31, 1994 (Audited)
                       and June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      Income
                                                                    and Growth
                                                                     Account
                                                                  ______________
<S>                                                                    <C>
NET ASSETS AT OCTOBER 7, 1994*                                               --

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
 Operations:
  Net investment income (loss)                                               --
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments                                    --
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments                  --
                                                                  ______________
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations            --

 Changes from principal transactions:
  Purchase payments                                                          --
  Contract distributions and terminations                                    --
  Transfer payments from (to) other Accounts                                 --
                                                                  ______________
  Increase in net assets derived from principal transactions                 --
                                                                  ______________
  Total increase                                                             --
                                                                  ______________
NET ASSETS AT DECEMBER 31, 1994                                              --

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS (unaudited)
 Operations:
  Net investment income (loss)                                            ($647)
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments                                    87
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments               9,822
                                                                  ______________
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations         9,262

 Changes from principal transactions:
  Purchase payments                                                     408,015
  Contract distributions and terminations                                    --
  Transfer payments from (to) other Accounts                             20,032
  Transfer payments from (to) Fixed Account and other Funds                  --
                                                                  ______________
  Increase in net assets derived from principal transactions            428,047
                                                                  ______________
  Total increase                                                        437,309
                                                                  ______________
NET ASSETS AT JUNE 30, 1995 (unaudited)                                $437,309
                                                                  ==============
<FN>
* Commencement of operations - Research Account

See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>


        EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                    STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
             For the periods ended December 31, 1994 (Audited)
                       and June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       High
                                                                      Income
                                                                     Account
                                                                  ______________
<S>                                                                     <C>
NET ASSETS AT OCTOBER 7, 1994*                                               --

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
 Operations:
  Net investment income (loss)                                               --
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments                                    --
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments                  --
                                                                  ______________
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations            --

 Changes from principal transactions:
  Purchase payments                                                          --
  Contract distributions and terminations                                    --
  Transfer payments from (to) other Accounts                                 --
                                                                  ______________
  Increase in net assets derived from principal transactions                 --
                                                                  ______________
  Total increase                                                             --
                                                                  ______________
NET ASSETS AT DECEMBER 31, 1994                                              --

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS (unaudited)
 Operations:
  Net investment income (loss)                                             ($62)
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments                                    --
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments                 461
                                                                  ______________
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations           399

 Changes from principal transactions:
  Purchase payments                                                      35,852
  Contract distributions and terminations                                    --
  Transfer payments from (to) other Accounts                                 --
  Transfer payments from (to) Fixed Account and other Funds                  --
                                                                  ______________
  Increase in net assets derived from principal transactions             35,852
                                                                  ______________
  Total increase                                                         36,251
                                                                  ______________
NET ASSETS AT JUNE 30, 1995 (unaudited)                                 $36,251
                                                                  ==============
<FN>
* Commencement of operations - Research Account

See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>


        EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                    STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
             For the periods ended December 31, 1994 (Audited)
                       and June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      Money
                                                                      Market
                                                                     Account
                                                                  ______________
<S>                                                                    <C>
NET ASSETS AT OCTOBER 7, 1994*                                               --

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
 Operations:
  Net investment income (loss)                                               --
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments                                    --
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments                  --
                                                                  ______________
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations            --

 Changes from principal transactions:
  Purchase payments                                                          --
  Contract distributions and terminations                                    --
  Transfer payments from (to) other Accounts                                 --
                                                                  ______________
  Increase in net assets derived from principal transactions                 --
                                                                  ______________
  Total increase                                                             --
                                                                  ______________
NET ASSETS AT DECEMBER 31, 1994                                              --

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS (unaudited)
 Operations:
  Net investment income (loss)                                             $189
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments                                    --
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments                  --
                                                                  ______________
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations           189

 Changes from principal transactions:
  Purchase payments                                                     142,911
  Contract distributions and terminations                                    --
  Transfer payments from (to) other Accounts                            (40,064)
  Transfer payments from (to) Fixed Account and other Funds                  --
                                                                  ______________
  Increase in net assets derived from principal transactions            102,847
                                                                  ______________
  Total increase                                                        103,036
                                                                  ______________
NET ASSETS AT JUNE 30, 1995 (unaudited)                                $103,036
                                                                  ==============
<FN>
* Commencement of operations - Research Account

See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>
                  

                  EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA
                             SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
                               June 30, 1995



NOTE 1 -  INVESTMENT AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Separate Account A was
organized by Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa (the "Company")
in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Insurance laws and is a part
of the total operations of the Company.  The assets and liabilities of
the Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Separate Account A are
clearly identified and distinguished from the other assets and liabilities 
of the Company.   Commencement of operations is defined as the date of 
initial sale of contract units to contract owners.  The Equitable Life 
Insurance Company of Iowa Separate Account A investment accounts commenced 
operations on October 7, 1994 for the Research Account, March 27, 1995 for
the International Equity Account, April 5, 1995 for the Income and Growth
Account, April 28, 1995 for the High Income Account, and May 24, 1995 for
the Money Market Account.  Investments are stated at the closing net
asset values per share on June 30, 1995.

Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Separate Account A consists
of fourteen investment accounts, four of which (International Equity,
Income and Growth, High Income, and Money Market), as directed by 
eligible contract owners, are invested in specified portfolios of the 
Smith Barney/Travelers Series Fund Inc., an open-end management investment 
company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which commenced operations 
on June 16, 1994.  Activity in these four investment accounts, as well as 
the Research Account, which invests in the Equi-Select Series Trust, is 
available to contract owners of the PrimElite Variable Annuity product.

The remaining ten investment accounts (including the Research Account) 
are invested in specified portfolios of the Equi-Select Series Trust, 
which commenced operations on October 4, 1994.  These ten investment 
accounts are available to contract owners of the Equi-Select Variable 
Annuity product.

The financial statements included herein present only those investment
accounts available to contract owners of the PrimElite Variable
Annuity product.  The financial statements of the remaining investment
accounts available to contract owners of the Equi-Select Variable
Annuity product are presented separately.

The average cost method is used to determine realized gains and
losses.  Dividends are taken into income on an accrual basis as of the
ex-dividend date.


NOTE 2 -  EXPENSES
The Company is compensated for mortality and expense risks and
administrative costs by a charge equivalent to an annual rate of 1.25%
and 0.15%, respectively, of the total net assets of each Account.
These charges amounted to $14,869 and $1,795 during the six months
ended June 30, 1995 and $980 and $118 in 1994.




NOTE 2 -  EXPENSES (continued)
An annual contract administration charge of $30 is deducted on each
contract anniversary prior to the maturity date, upon full withdrawal
of a contract's value or upon commencement of annuity payments if such
withdrawal is made or annuity payments commence on a date other than
the contract anniversary.  A transfer charge computed as the lesser of
2% of the contract value transferred or $25 will be imposed on each
transfer between Accounts in excess of twelve in any one calendar
year.  A withdrawal charge may be imposed in the event of withdrawal
of any portion of the contract value or upon annuitization.  The
withdrawal charge is 8% of the amount withdrawn prior to the first
anniversary of the purchase payment and reduces by 1% at each
subsequent purchase payment anniversary.  Withdrawal charges of $174
were assessed during the six months ended June 30, 1995.  No
withdrawal charges were assessed in 1994.


NOTE 3 - FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
Operations of the Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Separate
Account A will form a part of the operations of the Company which is
taxed as a life insurance company under the Internal Revenue Code.
Under current law, no federal income taxes are payable with respect to
operations of Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Separate
Account A.


NOTE 4 - PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and investments
were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 Period From
                              January 1, 1995 or
                               Commencement of                Period From
                                 Operations*              October 7, 1994* to
                               to June 30, 1995            December 31, 1994
                            _________________________  _________________________
                             Purchases      Sales       Purchases      Sales
                            ____________ ____________  ____________ ____________

<S>                          <C>             <C>          <C>               <C>
Research Portfolio           $3,563,497      $14,487      $687,042          $69
International
 Equity Portfolio               105,950           55            --           --
Income and Growth 
 Portfolio                      432,708        5,308            --           --
High Income Portfolio            35,850           60            --           --
Money Market Portfolio          152,915       50,033            --           --
<FN>
*Commencement of operations of the accounts of Equitable Life Insurance
 Company of Iowa Separate Account A:
  Research Account - October 7, 1994
  International Equity Account - March 27, 1995
  Income and Growth Account - April 5, 1995
  High Income Account - April 28, 1995
  Money Market Account - May 24, 1995
</FN>
</TABLE>


NOTE 5 - SUMMARY OF CHANGES FROM UNIT TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in units were as follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Period From
                              January 1, 1995 or
                                Commencement of               Period From
                                  Operations*             October 7, 1994* to
                               to June 30, 1995            December 31, 1994
                            _________________________  _________________________
                             Purchases      Sales       Purchases      Sales
                            ____________ ____________  ____________ ____________

<S>                             <C>            <C>          <C>              <C>
Research Account                339,433          817        69,182            5
International
 Equity Account                   9,637           --            --           -- 
Income and Growth Account        41,227           --            --           --
High Income Account               3,553           --            --           --
Money Market Account             14,264        4,000            --           --
<FN>
*Commencement of operations:
  Research Account - October 7, 1994
  Smith Barney International Equity Account - March 27, 1995
  Smith Barney Income and Growth Account - April 5, 1995
  Smith Barney High IncomeAccount - April 28, 1995
  Smith Barney Money Market Account - May 24, 1995
</FN>
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NOTE 6 - NET ASSETS
Net assets at June 30, 1995 consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          International     Income
                              Research        Equity       and Growth
                              Account        Account        Account
                           ______________ ______________ ______________

<S>                           <C>              <C>            <C>
Unit transactions             $4,248,354       $105,989       $428,134
Accumulated net
 investment income (loss)        (11,171)           (94)          (647)
Net unrealized appreciation
 (depreciation) of
 investments                     362,949          1,568          9,822
                           ______________ ______________ ______________
                              $4,600,132       $107,463       $437,309
                           ============== ============== ==============
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                High          Money
                               Income         Market
                               Account       Account
                           ______________ ______________

<S>                              <C>           <C>
Unit transactions                $35,852       $102,847
Accumulated net
 investment income (loss)            (62)           189
Net unrealized appreciation
 (depreciation) of
 investments                         461             --
                           ______________ ______________
                                 $36,251       $103,036
                           ============== ==============
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     The information contained in this report is intended for general
     informational purposes only.  This report is not authorized for
     distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or
     accompanied by current Trust, Fund, and Separate Account
     prospectuses which contain important information concerning the
     Trust, the Fund, the Company, and its current public offering of
     variable annuity contracts.
















































<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS, STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS, STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
NET ASSETS, AND NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<SERIES>
   <NUMBER> 05
   <NAME> RESEARCH ACCOUNT
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1995
<INVESTMENTS-AT-COST>                        4,237,183
<INVESTMENTS-AT-VALUE>                       4,600,132
<RECEIVABLES>                                        0
<ASSETS-OTHER>                                       0
<OTHER-ITEMS-ASSETS>                                 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               4,600,132
<PAYABLE-FOR-SECURITIES>                             0
<SENIOR-LONG-TERM-DEBT>                              0
<OTHER-ITEMS-LIABILITIES>                            0
<TOTAL-LIABILITIES>                                  0
<SENIOR-EQUITY>                                      0
<PAID-IN-CAPITAL-COMMON>                             0
<SHARES-COMMON-STOCK>                        4,248,354
<SHARES-COMMON-PRIOR>                          687,853
<ACCUMULATED-NII-CURRENT>                     (11,171)
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-NII>                               0
<ACCUMULATED-NET-GAINS>                              0
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-GAINS>                             0
<ACCUM-APPREC-OR-DEPREC>                       362,949
<NET-ASSETS>                                 4,600,132
<DIVIDEND-INCOME>                                    0
<INTEREST-INCOME>                                    0
<OTHER-INCOME>                                       0
<EXPENSES-NET>                                (15,807)
<NET-INVESTMENT-INCOME>                       (15,807)
<REALIZED-GAINS-CURRENT>                         1,203
<APPREC-INCREASE-CURRENT>                      383,073
<NET-CHANGE-FROM-OPS>                          368,469
<EQUALIZATION>                                       0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-INCOME>                            0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-GAINS>                             0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OTHER>                                0
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-SOLD>                      3,561,277
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-REDEEMED>                    (2,217)
<SHARES-REINVESTED>                                  0
<NET-CHANGE-IN-ASSETS>                       3,927,529
<ACCUMULATED-NII-PRIOR>                          4,874
<ACCUMULATED-GAINS-PRIOR>                            0
<OVERDISTRIB-NII-PRIOR>                              0
<OVERDIST-NET-GAINS-PRIOR>                           0
<GROSS-ADVISORY-FEES>                                0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                   0
<GROSS-EXPENSE>                                      0
<AVERAGE-NET-ASSETS>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-BEGIN>                                0
<PER-SHARE-NII>                                      0
<PER-SHARE-GAIN-APPREC>                              0
<PER-SHARE-DIVIDEND>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-DISTRIBUTIONS>                            0
<RETURNS-OF-CAPITAL>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-END>                                  0
<EXPENSE-RATIO>                                      0
<AVG-DEBT-OUTSTANDING>                               0
<AVG-DEBT-PER-SHARE>                                 0
        


















































</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS, STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS, STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
NET ASSETS, AND NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<SERIES>
   <NUMBER> 11
   <NAME> INTERNATIONAL EQUITY ACCOUNT
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1995
<INVESTMENTS-AT-COST>                          105,895
<INVESTMENTS-AT-VALUE>                         107,463
<RECEIVABLES>                                        0
<ASSETS-OTHER>                                       0
<OTHER-ITEMS-ASSETS>                                 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                 107,463
<PAYABLE-FOR-SECURITIES>                             0
<SENIOR-LONG-TERM-DEBT>                              0
<OTHER-ITEMS-LIABILITIES>                            0
<TOTAL-LIABILITIES>                                  0
<SENIOR-EQUITY>                                      0
<PAID-IN-CAPITAL-COMMON>                             0
<SHARES-COMMON-STOCK>                          105,989
<SHARES-COMMON-PRIOR>                                0
<ACCUMULATED-NII-CURRENT>                         (94)
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-NII>                               0
<ACCUMULATED-NET-GAINS>                              0
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-GAINS>                             0
<ACCUM-APPREC-OR-DEPREC>                         1,568
<NET-ASSETS>                                   107,463
<DIVIDEND-INCOME>                                    0
<INTEREST-INCOME>                                    0
<OTHER-INCOME>                                       0
<EXPENSES-NET>                                    (94)
<NET-INVESTMENT-INCOME>                           (94)
<REALIZED-GAINS-CURRENT>                             0
<APPREC-INCREASE-CURRENT>                        1,568
<NET-CHANGE-FROM-OPS>                            1,474
<EQUALIZATION>                                       0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-INCOME>                            0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-GAINS>                             0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OTHER>                                0
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-SOLD>                        105,989
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-REDEEMED>                          0
<SHARES-REINVESTED>                                  0
<NET-CHANGE-IN-ASSETS>                         107,463
<ACCUMULATED-NII-PRIOR>                              0
<ACCUMULATED-GAINS-PRIOR>                            0
<OVERDISTRIB-NII-PRIOR>                              0
<OVERDIST-NET-GAINS-PRIOR>                           0
<GROSS-ADVISORY-FEES>                                0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                   0
<GROSS-EXPENSE>                                      0
<AVERAGE-NET-ASSETS>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-BEGIN>                                0
<PER-SHARE-NII>                                      0
<PER-SHARE-GAIN-APPREC>                              0
<PER-SHARE-DIVIDEND>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-DISTRIBUTIONS>                            0
<RETURNS-OF-CAPITAL>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-END>                                  0
<EXPENSE-RATIO>                                      0
<AVG-DEBT-OUTSTANDING>                               0
<AVG-DEBT-PER-SHARE>                                 0
        


















































</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS, STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS, STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
NET ASSETS, AND NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<SERIES>
   <NUMBER> 12
   <NAME> INCOME AND GROWTH ACCOUNT
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1995
<INVESTMENTS-AT-COST>                          427,487
<INVESTMENTS-AT-VALUE>                         437,309
<RECEIVABLES>                                        0
<ASSETS-OTHER>                                       0
<OTHER-ITEMS-ASSETS>                                 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                 437,309
<PAYABLE-FOR-SECURITIES>                             0
<SENIOR-LONG-TERM-DEBT>                              0
<OTHER-ITEMS-LIABILITIES>                            0
<TOTAL-LIABILITIES>                                  0
<SENIOR-EQUITY>                                      0
<PAID-IN-CAPITAL-COMMON>                             0
<SHARES-COMMON-STOCK>                          428,134
<SHARES-COMMON-PRIOR>                                0
<ACCUMULATED-NII-CURRENT>                        (647)
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-NII>                               0
<ACCUMULATED-NET-GAINS>                              0
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-GAINS>                             0
<ACCUM-APPREC-OR-DEPREC>                         9,822
<NET-ASSETS>                                   437,309
<DIVIDEND-INCOME>                                    0
<INTEREST-INCOME>                                    0
<OTHER-INCOME>                                       0
<EXPENSES-NET>                                   (647)
<NET-INVESTMENT-INCOME>                          (647)
<REALIZED-GAINS-CURRENT>                            87
<APPREC-INCREASE-CURRENT>                        9,822
<NET-CHANGE-FROM-OPS>                            9,262
<EQUALIZATION>                                       0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-INCOME>                            0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-GAINS>                             0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OTHER>                                0
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-SOLD>                        428,047
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-REDEEMED>                          0
<SHARES-REINVESTED>                                  0
<NET-CHANGE-IN-ASSETS>                         437,309
<ACCUMULATED-NII-PRIOR>                              0
<ACCUMULATED-GAINS-PRIOR>                            0
<OVERDISTRIB-NII-PRIOR>                              0
<OVERDIST-NET-GAINS-PRIOR>                           0
<GROSS-ADVISORY-FEES>                                0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                   0
<GROSS-EXPENSE>                                      0
<AVERAGE-NET-ASSETS>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-BEGIN>                                0
<PER-SHARE-NII>                                      0
<PER-SHARE-GAIN-APPREC>                              0
<PER-SHARE-DIVIDEND>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-DISTRIBUTIONS>                            0
<RETURNS-OF-CAPITAL>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-END>                                  0
<EXPENSE-RATIO>                                      0
<AVG-DEBT-OUTSTANDING>                               0
<AVG-DEBT-PER-SHARE>                                 0
        


















































</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS, STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS, STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
NET ASSETS, AND NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<SERIES>
   <NUMBER> 13
   <NAME> HIGH INCOME ACCOUNT
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1995
<INVESTMENTS-AT-COST>                           35,790
<INVESTMENTS-AT-VALUE>                          36,251
<RECEIVABLES>                                        0
<ASSETS-OTHER>                                       0
<OTHER-ITEMS-ASSETS>                                 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                  36,251
<PAYABLE-FOR-SECURITIES>                             0
<SENIOR-LONG-TERM-DEBT>                              0
<OTHER-ITEMS-LIABILITIES>                            0
<TOTAL-LIABILITIES>                                  0
<SENIOR-EQUITY>                                      0
<PAID-IN-CAPITAL-COMMON>                             0
<SHARES-COMMON-STOCK>                           35,852
<SHARES-COMMON-PRIOR>                                0
<ACCUMULATED-NII-CURRENT>                         (62)
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-NII>                               0
<ACCUMULATED-NET-GAINS>                              0
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-GAINS>                             0
<ACCUM-APPREC-OR-DEPREC>                           461
<NET-ASSETS>                                    36,251
<DIVIDEND-INCOME>                                    0
<INTEREST-INCOME>                                    0
<OTHER-INCOME>                                       0
<EXPENSES-NET>                                    (62)
<NET-INVESTMENT-INCOME>                           (62)
<REALIZED-GAINS-CURRENT>                             0
<APPREC-INCREASE-CURRENT>                          461
<NET-CHANGE-FROM-OPS>                              399
<EQUALIZATION>                                       0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-INCOME>                            0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-GAINS>                             0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OTHER>                                0
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-SOLD>                         35,852
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-REDEEMED>                          0
<SHARES-REINVESTED>                                  0
<NET-CHANGE-IN-ASSETS>                          36,251
<ACCUMULATED-NII-PRIOR>                              0
<ACCUMULATED-GAINS-PRIOR>                            0
<OVERDISTRIB-NII-PRIOR>                              0
<OVERDIST-NET-GAINS-PRIOR>                           0
<GROSS-ADVISORY-FEES>                                0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                   0
<GROSS-EXPENSE>                                      0
<AVERAGE-NET-ASSETS>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-BEGIN>                                0
<PER-SHARE-NII>                                      0
<PER-SHARE-GAIN-APPREC>                              0
<PER-SHARE-DIVIDEND>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-DISTRIBUTIONS>                            0
<RETURNS-OF-CAPITAL>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-END>                                  0
<EXPENSE-RATIO>                                      0
<AVG-DEBT-OUTSTANDING>                               0
<AVG-DEBT-PER-SHARE>                                 0
        


















































</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS, STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS, STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
NET ASSETS, AND NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<SERIES>
   <NUMBER> 14
   <NAME> MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1995
<INVESTMENTS-AT-COST>                          102,882
<INVESTMENTS-AT-VALUE>                         102,882
<RECEIVABLES>                                      154
<ASSETS-OTHER>                                       0
<OTHER-ITEMS-ASSETS>                               154
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                 103,036
<PAYABLE-FOR-SECURITIES>                             0
<SENIOR-LONG-TERM-DEBT>                              0
<OTHER-ITEMS-LIABILITIES>                            0
<TOTAL-LIABILITIES>                                  0
<SENIOR-EQUITY>                                      0
<PAID-IN-CAPITAL-COMMON>                             0
<SHARES-COMMON-STOCK>                          102,847
<SHARES-COMMON-PRIOR>                                0
<ACCUMULATED-NII-CURRENT>                          189
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-NII>                               0
<ACCUMULATED-NET-GAINS>                              0
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-GAINS>                             0
<ACCUM-APPREC-OR-DEPREC>                             0
<NET-ASSETS>                                   103,036
<DIVIDEND-INCOME>                                  242
<INTEREST-INCOME>                                    0
<OTHER-INCOME>                                       0
<EXPENSES-NET>                                    (53)
<NET-INVESTMENT-INCOME>                            189
<REALIZED-GAINS-CURRENT>                             0
<APPREC-INCREASE-CURRENT>                            0
<NET-CHANGE-FROM-OPS>                              189
<EQUALIZATION>                                       0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-INCOME>                            0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-GAINS>                             0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OTHER>                                0
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-SOLD>                        142,911
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-REDEEMED>                   (40,064)
<SHARES-REINVESTED>                                  0
<NET-CHANGE-IN-ASSETS>                         103,036
<ACCUMULATED-NII-PRIOR>                              0
<ACCUMULATED-GAINS-PRIOR>                            0
<OVERDISTRIB-NII-PRIOR>                              0
<OVERDIST-NET-GAINS-PRIOR>                           0
<GROSS-ADVISORY-FEES>                                0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                   0
<GROSS-EXPENSE>                                      0
<AVERAGE-NET-ASSETS>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-BEGIN>                                0
<PER-SHARE-NII>                                      0
<PER-SHARE-GAIN-APPREC>                              0
<PER-SHARE-DIVIDEND>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-DISTRIBUTIONS>                            0
<RETURNS-OF-CAPITAL>                                 0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-END>                                  0
<EXPENSE-RATIO>                                      0
<AVG-DEBT-OUTSTANDING>                               0
<AVG-DEBT-PER-SHARE>                                 0
        


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