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This schedule contains summary financial information from the AIM
Aggressive Growth Fund Class A Shares April 30, 2000 semiannual report.

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<NAME> AIM EQUITY FUNDS, INC.

   <NUMBER> 7
   <NAME> AIM AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND CLASS A SHARES

                             
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