Independent auditors' consent




The board and shareholders
AXP Growth Series, Inc.


We consent to the use of our reports incorporated herein by reference and to the
references to our Firm under the heading "Financial Highlights" in the
prospectuses included or incorporated herein by reference and under the heading
"INDEPENDENT AUDITORS" in the Statements of Additional Information incorporated
herein by reference on Form N-14.





/s/ KPMG LLP
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    KPMG LLP
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    March 25, 2004