These spinoffs are still going strong

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On April 3, 2020, Raytheon Technologies Corp. (New York symbol RTX), formerly United Technologies (old symbol UTX), spun off its Otis (elevators) and Carrier (heating and air conditioning equipment) businesses. For each UTX share they held, investors received 0.5 of a share in Otis and 1 share in Carrier. This situation is a good example of how spinoffs can unlock hidden value and fuel your returns: so far, Carrier has shot up 271% while Otis has gained a stellar 89%. Even after those big jumps, we feel both stocks have plenty of gains ahead. That’s mainly due to the re-start of construction projects as the COVID-19 pandemic eases. Moreover, both firms are making acquisitions that expand their overseas presence. CARRIER GLOBAL CORP. $54 is a buy. This company (New York symbol CARR; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 867.7 million; Market cap: $46.9 billion; Dividend yield 0.9%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.carrier.com) is a leading maker of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. It also makes…