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CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 46 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 46 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 45 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 45 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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<LEGEND>
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 45 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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<LEGEND>
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 45 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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<LEGEND>
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 48 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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<F2>EFFECTIVE WITH THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON OCTOBER 23, 1998, THE FORTIS FIDUCIARY
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SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FORTIS FIDUCIARY FUND. FORTIS CAPITAL FUND WILL BE THE
SURVIVING ENTITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING AND INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THE MERGER
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FIDUCIARY FUND WITH NET ASSETS OF $77,701,653 FOR 4,303,728 SHARES OF CAPITAL
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336,674 SHARES OF FIDUCIARY FUND WITH NET ASSETS OF $10,173,846 FOR 586,642
SHARES OF CAPITAL FUND.
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<F4>ANNUALIZED.
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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 48 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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<F2>EFFECTIVE WITH THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON OCTOBER 23, 1998, THE FORTIS FIDUCIARY
FUND WAS MERGED INTO FORTIS CAPITAL FUND. THE MERGER WAS APPROVED BY THE
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FORTIS FIDUCIARY FUND. FORTIS CAPITAL FUND WILL BE THE
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FIDUCIARY FUND WITH NET ASSETS OF $77,701,653 FOR 4,303,728 SHARES OF CAPITAL
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336,674 SHARES OF FIDUCIARY FUND WITH NET ASSETS OF $10,173,846 FOR 586,642
SHARES OF CAPITAL FUND.
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<F4>ANNUALIZED.
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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 48 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
</LEGEND>
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<F2>EFFECTIVE WITH THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON OCTOBER 23, 1998, THE FORTIS FIDUCIARY
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SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FORTIS FIDUCIARY FUND. FORTIS CAPITAL FUND WILL BE THE
SURVIVING ENTITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING AND INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THE MERGER
WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY A TAX FREE EXCHANGE IN CLASS A OF 2,451,978 SHARES OF
FIDUCIARY FUND WITH NET ASSETS OF $77,701,653 FOR 4,303,728 SHARES OF CAPITAL
FUND, CLASS B OF 171,119 SHARES OF FIDUCIARY FUND WITH NET ASSETS OF $5,171,124
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336,674 SHARES OF FIDUCIARY FUND WITH NET ASSETS OF $10,173,846 FOR 586,642
SHARES OF CAPITAL FUND.
<F3>SECURITY LENDING INCOME THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,1999.
<F4>ANNUALIZED.
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</TABLE>
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<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 48 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
</LEGEND>
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<F2>EFFECTIVE WITH THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON OCTOBER 23, 1998, THE FORTIS FIDUCIARY
FUND WAS MERGED INTO FORTIS CAPITAL FUND. THE MERGER WAS APPROVED BY THE
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FORTIS FIDUCIARY FUND. FORTIS CAPITAL FUND WILL BE THE
SURVIVING ENTITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING AND INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THE MERGER
WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY A TAX FREE EXCHANGE IN CLASS A OF 2,451,978 SHARES OF
FIDUCIARY FUND WITH NET ASSETS OF $77,701,653 FOR 4,303,728 SHARES OF CAPITAL
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WITH NET ASSETS OF $1,437,049 FOR 82,934 SHARES OF CAPITAL FUND AND CLASS H OF
336,674 SHARES OF FIDUCIARY FUND WITH NET ASSETS OF $10,173,846 FOR 586,642
SHARES OF CAPITAL FUND.
<F3>SECURITY LENDING INCOME THROUGH FEBRUARY 28,1999.
<F4>ANNUALIZED.
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</TABLE>
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 46 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000049905
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<F1>SECURITIES VALUED AT $2,054,425 WERE ON LOAN TO BROKERS FROM THE PORTFOLIO.
FOR COLLATERAL, THE PORTFOLIO'S CUSTODIAN RECEIVED $2,173,248 IN CASH.
<F2>SECURITY LENDING INCOME THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 1999.
<F3>ANNUALIZED.
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</TABLE>
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 46 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000049905
<NAME> FORTIS EQUITY PORTFOLIOS, INC.
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<F1>SECURITIES VALUED AT $2,054,425 WERE ON LOAN TO BROKERS FROM THE PORTFOLIO.
FOR COLLATERAL, THE PORTFOLIO'S CUSTODIAN RECEIVED $2,173,248 IN CASH.
<F2>SECURITY LENDING INCOME THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 1999.
<F3>ANNUALIZED.
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</TABLE>
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 46 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 46 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 45 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 45 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
</LEGEND>
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<F2>SECURITY LENDING INCOME THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 1999.
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<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 45 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
</LEGEND>
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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 45 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000049905
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<F1>SECURITIES VALUED AT $3,267,505 WERE ON LOAN TO BROKERS FROM THE PORTFOLIO.
FOR COLLATERAL, THE PORTFOLIO'S CUSTODIAN RECEIVED $3,697,868 IN CASH.
<F2>SECURITY LENDING INCOME THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 1999.
<F3>ANNUALIZED.
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Attachment for affirmative response to Item 77.D. of
Form N-SAR
The funds have removed certain non-fundamental
investment restrictions previously required by one or
more state securities regulators.
