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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information from the AIM Small
Capital Growth Fund Class A Shares June 30, 1999 semiannual report.
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<CIK> 0000202032
<NAME> AIM GROWTH SERIES
<SERIES>
   <NUMBER> 7
   <NAME> AIM SMALL CAPITAL GROWTH FUND CLASS A SHARES

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