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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-14-166375
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140429

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001343668
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE TOWER BRIDGE, 100 FRONT STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1100
		CITY:			WEST CONSHOHOCKEN
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19428-2881
		BUSINESS PHONE:		610-260-7600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE TOWER BRIDGE, 100 FRONT STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1100
		CITY:			WEST CONSHOHOCKEN
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19428-2881
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