Common use of Fund Transactions Clause in Contracts

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s best judgment, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) for decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for each Fund, the Fund or a portion of the Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ ' and (iii) the negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ merchant rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s 's best judgment, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s 's risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “"1934 Act”"), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s 's having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s 's overall responsibilities with respect to such a Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations regulations, including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such the transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ ' fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the a Fund or a portion of the Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s best judgment, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s best judgment, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates, including broker-dealers to perform foreign currency exchange transactions in unrestricted currencies. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s best judgment, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees Directors may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s having caused a the Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to such the Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust Fund and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a the Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) for decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the each Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ ' selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ ' rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s 's best judgmentjudgement, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s 's risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees Directors may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “"1934 Act”"), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s 's having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s 's overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust Corporation and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees Directors of the Trust Corporation such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ ' fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) for decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the a Fund or a portion of the Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s best judgment, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) decisions, and is hereby authorized, for decisions to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the assets of each Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ ' selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ ' rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s 's best judgmentjudgement, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s 's risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Directors/Trustees may determine and and, consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “"1934 Act”"), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s 's having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s 's overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Corporation and the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Directors/Trustees of the Corporation and the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ affiliate' fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) decisions, and is hereby authorized, for decisions to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the assets of each Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ ' selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ ' rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s 's best judgmentjudgement, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s 's risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Directors/Trustees may determine and and, consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “"1934 Act”"), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s 's having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s 's overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2l1a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 l7e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Corporation and the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Directors/Trustees of the Corporation and the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ affiliate' fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) for decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund each Fund, or a portion of the Fund’s 's assets allotted allocated to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ ' selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ ' rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s 's best judgmentjudgement, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s 's risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “"1934 Act”"), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s 's having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s 's overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ ' fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances. (b) Notwithstanding Section 2(a) above, for such purposes as obtaining investment research products and services, covering fees and expenses, and rewarding sales or distribution, the Adviser may direct the Subadviser to effect a specific percentage of a Fund's transactions in securities and other investments to certain broker-dealers and futures commission merchants. In designating the use of a particular broker-dealer or futures commission merchant, the Adviser and Subadviser acknowledge: 1) all brokerage transactions are subject to best execution. As such, Subadviser will use its best efforts to direct non-risk commission transactions to a particular broker-dealer or futures commission merchant designated by the Adviser provided that the Subadviser seek to obtain best execution; 2) such direction may result in the Trust paying a higher commission, depending upon the Subadviser's arrangements with the particular broker-dealer or futures commission merchant, etc.; 3) if the Subadviser directs payments of an excessive amount of commissions, the executions may not be accomplished as rapidly. In addition, the Subadviser may forfeit the possible advantage derived from the aggregation of multiple orders as a single "bunched" transaction where the Subadviser would, in some instances, be in a better position to negotiate commissions; and 4) the Subadviser does not make commitments to allocate fixed or definite amounts of commissions to brokers. As such, the Subadviser may be unable to fulfill the Adviser's request for direction due to the reasons stated above. 3.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) for decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund each Fund, or a portion of the Fund’s assets allotted allocated to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s best judgmentjudgement, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) for decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the each Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ ' selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ ' rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s 's best judgmentjudgement, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s 's risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees Directors may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “"1934 Act”"), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s 's having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s 's overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees Directors of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ ' fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) for decisions, ----------------- and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the each Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ ' selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ ' rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s 's best judgmentjudgement, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s 's risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees Directors may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “"1934 Act”"), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s 's having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s 's overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust Corporation and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees Directors of the Trust Corporation such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ ' fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) investment decisions, and is hereby authorized, authorized to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ merchants to execute such purchases or sales, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission commissions and futures commission merchants’ rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants in such a manner and on such terms as may, in the Subadviser’s best judgment, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all factors relevant factors including to execution quality such as price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of trades involving blocks of securities, the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and (through the Adviser) to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactionstransactions if such reports exist. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of for other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) for decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund each Fund, or a portion of the Fund’s assets allotted allocated to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s best judgment, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) decisions, and is hereby authorized, for decisions to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the assets of each Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ ' selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ ' rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s 's best judgmentjudgement, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s 's risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Directors/Trustees may determine and and, consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “"1934 Act”"), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s 's having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s 's overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 l7e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Corporation and the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Directors/Trustees of the Corporation and the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ affiliate' fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) decisions, and is hereby authorized, for decisions ----------------- to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the assets of each Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ ' selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ ' rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s 's best judgmentjudgement, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s 's risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees Directors may determine and and, consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “"1934 Act”"), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s 's having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s 's overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a11 (a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a211 a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 l7e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers brokerdealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees Directors of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ affiliate' fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund or a portion of the Fund’s assets allotted to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and dealers, futures commission merchants’ merchants or other counterparties and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and commission, futures commission merchants’ or other counterparties’ rates, as applicable. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s best judgment, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of trades involving blocks of securities, the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances.

Fund Transactions. (a) The Subadviser is responsible for: (i) for decisions, and is hereby authorized, to buy or sell securities and other investments for the Fund each Fund, or a portion of the Fund’s 's assets allotted allocated to it, (ii) selection of broker-dealers and futures commission merchants’ ' selection, and (iii) negotiation of brokerage commission and futures commission merchants’ ' rates. As a general matter, in executing Fund transactions, the Subadviser may employ or deal with such broker-dealers or futures commission merchants as may, in the Subadviser’s 's best judgment, provide prompt and reliable execution of the transactions at favorable prices and reasonable commission rates. In selecting such broker-broker- dealers or futures commission merchants, the Subadviser shall consider all relevant factors including price (including the applicable brokerage commission, dealer spread or futures commission merchant rate), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security or other investment, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer or futures commission merchant involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and, in the case of securities, the firm’s 's risk in positioning a block of securities. Subject to such policies as the Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “"1934 Act”"), the Subadviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of the Subadviser’s 's having caused a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Subadviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member of an exchange, broker or dealer viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Subadviser’s 's overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other clients as to which the Subadviser exercises investment discretion. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act and Rule 11a2-11a2- 2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates, the Adviser and its affiliates or any other subadviser to the Trust and its respective affiliates, as broker-dealers or futures commission merchants to effect Fund transactions in securities and other investments for a Fund. The Subadviser will promptly communicate to the Adviser and to the officers and the Trustees of the Trust such information relating to Fund transactions as they may reasonably request, including but not limited to, reports prepared by independent third parties relating to the execution costs of such transactions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Subadviser may aggregate purchase or sell orders for the Fund with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Subadviser or its affiliated persons. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser determines to be equitable and consistent with its and its affiliates’ ' fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients. The Adviser hereby acknowledges that such aggregation of orders may not result in more favorable pricing or lower brokerage commissions in all instances. (b) Notwithstanding Section 2(a) above, for such purposes as obtaining investment research products and services, covering fees and expenses, and rewarding sales or distribution, the Adviser may direct the Subadviser to effect a specific percentage of a Fund's transactions in securities and other investments to certain broker-dealers and futures commission merchants. In designating the use of a particular broker-dealer or futures commission merchant, the Adviser and Subadviser acknowledge: 1) all brokerage transactions are subject to best execution. As such, Subadviser will use its best efforts to direct non-risk commission transactions to a particular broker-dealer or futures commission merchant designated by the Adviser provided that the Subadviser seek to obtain best execution; 2) such direction may result in the Trust paying a higher commission, depending upon the Subadviser's arrangements with the particular broker- dealer or futures commission merchant, etc; 3) if the Subadviser directs payments of an excessive amount of commissions, the executions may not be accomplished as rapidly. In addition, the Subadviser may forfeit the possible advantage derived from the aggregation of multiple orders as a single "bunched" transaction where the Subadviser would, in some instances, be in a better position to negotiate commissions; and 4) the Subadviser does not make commitments to allocate fixed or definite amounts of commissions to brokers. As such, the Subadviser may be unable to fulfill the Adviser's request for direction due to the reasons stated above. 3.