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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-16-159276
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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20161128
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20161128

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WANGER ADVISORS TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000929521
		IRS NUMBER:				362692100
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		227 WEST MONROE STREET STE 3000
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60606
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3126349200

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		STREET 1:		227 WEST MONROE STREET STE 3000
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60606-5016
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