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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at September 30, 2000 (unaudited)
and the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30,
2000 (unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety be reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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