Brokerage Transactions. Subject to the provisions of this Section 5 and absent instructions from the Investment Adviser or the Trust, the Subadviser will have full discretionary authority to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the account of the Fund with such brokers or dealers as it may select. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek for the Fund the most favorable execution and net price available. It is also understood, however, that it is desirable for the Fund that the Subadviser have access to supplemental investment and market research and security and economic analyses provided by certain brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at higher commissions to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers solely on the basis of seeking the most favorable price and efficient execution. Therefore, the Subadviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such certain brokers, subject to applicable laws and regulations and review by the Investment Adviser and the Trusts Board of Trustees from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Subadviser in connection with its services to other clients. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interests of the Fund as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be sold or purchased in order to obtain the most favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of securities so sold or purchased, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Subadviser will report on such allocations at the request of the Investment Adviser, the Fund or the Trusts Board of Trustees, providing such information as the number of aggregated trades to which the Fund was a party, the broker(s) to whom such trades were directed and the basis of the allocation for the aggregated trades. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section 5 and at the direct...
Brokerage Transactions. When placing orders for the purchase or sale of a Portfolio’s securities, the Adviser or any sub-adviser appointed by the Adviser shall use its best efforts to obtain the best net security price available for a Portfolio. Subject to and in accordance with any directions that the Board of Directors may issue from time to time the Adviser or the sub-adviser, if applicable, may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser or the sub-adviser, if applicable, determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser’s or the sub-adviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to a Portfolio and other advisory clients. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser or the sub-adviser will promptly communicate to the Board of Directors such information relating to portfolio transactions as the Board may reasonably request.
Brokerage Transactions. The Sub-Adviser will select broker-dealers to execute transactions for the Fund and will monitor the execution capabilities of such broker-dealers. The Sub-Adviser will seek to achieve best execution of orders for the Funds by selecting brokers that are able to provide "best execution" of orders for the Funds. "Best execution" shall mean prompt and reliable execution at the most favorable securities price, taking into account the other provisions hereinafter set forth. Whenever the Sub-Adviser places orders, or directs the placement of orders, for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities on behalf of each Fund, in selecting brokers or dealers to execute such orders, the Sub-Adviser is expressly authorized to consider the fact that a broker or dealer has furnished statistical, research or other information or services that may enhance the Sub-Adviser's research and portfolio management capability generally. It is further understood in accordance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("1934 Act"), that the Sub-Adviser may use a broker whose commissions on transactions may exceed the commissions that another broker would have charged for effecting the transaction, provided that the Sub-Adviser determines in good faith that the amount of commission charged was reasonable in relation to the value of brokerage and/or research services (as defined in Section 28(e)) provided by such broker viewed in terms the Sub-Adviser's responsibilities to each Fund or the Sub-Advisers overall responsibilities to the its discretionary accounts. Neither the Sub-Adviser nor any parent, subsidiary or related firm shall act as a securities broker with respect to any purchases or sales of securities that may be made on behalf of each Fund, unless such transactions are in compliance with the 1940 Act and any other applicable rules and regulations. Unless otherwise directed by the Trust in writing, the Sub-Adviser may utilize the service of whatever securities brokerage firm or firms it deems appropriate to the extent that such firms are competitive with respect to price of services and execution. 5.
Brokerage Transactions. Fixed-income securities transactions for the Investment Account will generally be effected in dealer markets where the Adviser will act as agent for the Client in the purchase or sale of fixed-income securities at a net price that includes a mark-up from the dealer. The Adviser will issue instructions to such issuers, brokers and dealers for the placement of orders for the Investment Account and instruct such dealers to forward to the Client copies of all confirmations promptly after the execution of transactions for the Client's Investment Account.
Brokerage Transactions. The Sub-adviser will have full discretionary authority with respect to selecting the investments of the Funds; provided that the Investment Adviser shall be responsible for placing all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the account of the Funds with such brokers, dealers or futures commission merchants as it may select. For greater clarity, in connection with purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the account of the Funds, neither the Sub-adviser nor any of its affiliated persons, will act as a principal or agent or receive directly or indirectly any compensation in connection with the purchase or sale of investment securities by the Funds, except as permitted by applicable law.
Brokerage Transactions. (a) Subject to the provisions of this Section 5 and absent instructions from the Investment Adviser or the Trust, the Subadviser will have full discretionary authority to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the account of the Fund with such brokers or dealers or futures commission merchants (collectively “broker-dealers”) as it may select. The Subadviser shall select broker-dealers, which may include broker-dealers who are affiliated persons of the Fund within the meaning of the 1940 Act, to effect the Fund’s portfolio transactions on the basis of its estimate of their ability to obtain best execution (prompt and reliable execution at the most favorable security price obtainable) of particular and related portfolio transactions. The abilities of a broker-dealer to obtain best execution of particular portfolio transaction(s) will be judged by the Subadviser on the basis of all relevant factors and considerations including, insofar as feasible: the execution capabilities required by the transaction or transactions; the ability and willingness of the broker-dealer to facilitate the Fund’s portfolio transactions by participating therein for its own account; the importance to the Fund of speed, efficiency or confidentiality; the broker-dealer’s apparent familiarity with sources from or to whom particular securities might be purchased or sold; as well as any other matters relevant to the selection of a broker-dealer for particular and related transactions of the Fund.
Brokerage Transactions. The Adviser will, as appropriate, select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Funds and will monitor each Sub-Adviser's selection and use of broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Funds. All purchase and sale orders will be placed with broker-dealers who are selected by the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser as able to provide "best execution" of such orders for the Funds. "Best execution" shall mean prompt and reliable execution at the most favorable securities price, taking into account the other provisions hereinafter set forth. Whenever the Adviser places orders, or directs the placement of orders, for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities on behalf of each Fund, in selecting brokers or dealers to execute such orders, the Adviser is expressly authorized to consider the fact that a broker or dealer has furnished statistical, research or other information or services that may enhance the Adviser's research and portfolio management capability generally. It is further understood in accordance with Section 28(e) of 1934 Act that the Adviser use a broker whose commissions on transactions that may exceed the commissions that another broker would have charged for effecting the transactions, provided that the Adviser determines in good faith that the amount of commission charged was reasonable in relation to the value of brokerage and/or research services (as defined in Section 28(e)) provided by such broker, viewed in terms either of each Fund or the Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Adviser's discretionary accounts.
Brokerage Transactions. When placing orders for the purchase or sale of a Portfolio's securities, HL Advisors or any subadviser approved in accordance with Section 3 of this Agreement, shall use its best efforts to obtain the best net security price available for a Portfolio. Subject to and in accordance with any directions which the Board of Directors may issue from time to time, HL Advisors or the subadviser, if applicable, may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if HL Advisors or the subadviser, if applicable, determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or HL Advisors' or the subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to a Portfolio and other advisory clients. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. HL Advisors or the subadviser will promptly communicate to the Board of Directors such information relating to portfolio transactions as the Board may reasonably request.
Brokerage Transactions. (a) The Adviser, subject to the control and direction of the Board of Directors of the Fund, shall have authority and discretion to select brokers and dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund, and to select the markets on or in which the transactions will be executed. In acting pursuant to this Section 3, the Adviser shall place orders through such brokers or dealers in conformity with the policies with respect to portfolio transactions set forth in the Registration Statement. It is understood that neither the Fund nor the Adviser will adopt a formula for allocation of the brokerage of the Fund. It is further understood that the Adviser may, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, aggregate securities to be sold or purchased for the Fund and for other clients in order to obtain the most favorable execution. In such event, allocation for the securities purchased or sold, as, well as expenses incurred in the transaction, shall be made by the Adviser in the manner it considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to its other clients. The Adviser shall provide such reports as the Board of Directors may reasonably request with respect to the Fund's total brokerage and portfolio transaction activities, and the manner in which such transactions were allocated.
Brokerage Transactions. When placing orders for the purchase or sale of a Portfolio's securities, HIFSCO or any subadviser approved in accordance with Section 4 of this Agreement, shall use its best efforts to obtain the best net security price available for a Portfolio. Subject to and in accordance with any directions which the Board of Directors may issue from time to time, HIFSCO or the subadviser, if applicable, may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if HIFSCO or the subadviser, if applicable, determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or HIFSCO's or the subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to a Portfolio and other advisory clients. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. HIFSCO or the subadviser will promptly communicate to the Board of Directors such information relating to portfolio transactions as the Board may reasonably request.
