<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Statement of Financial Condition at August 31, 2000 and the Statement of Income
for the period from February 23, 2000 to August 31, 2000 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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