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CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 44 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 44 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
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 54 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
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CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 54 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 54 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
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CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 30 THROUGH 54 OF THE FORTIS STOCK FUNDS
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