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FOR COLLATERAL, THE PORTFOLIO'S CUSTODIAN RECEIVED $93,055,573 IN CASH.
<F2>SECURITY LENDING INCOME THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2000.
<F3>ANNUALIZED.
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFOROMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, AND THE
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOUND ON PAGES 32 THROUGH 58 OF THE
FORTIS STOCK FUNDS SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT.
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<NAME> FORTIS ADVANTAGE PORTFOLIOS, INC.
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FOR COLLATERAL, THE PORTFOLIO'S CUSTODIAN RECEIVED $93,055,573 IN CASH.
<F2>SECURITY LENDING INCOME THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2000.
<F3>ANNUALIZED.
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