<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Kemper
Growth Fund Semiannual Report for the six months ended 3/31/2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statement.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000095601
<NAME> KEMPER GROWTH FUND
<SERIES>
<NUMBER> 001
<NAME> KEMPER GROWTH FUND
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