Common use of Investment Services Clause in Contracts

Investment Services. The Sub-Adviser will use its best efforts to provide to the Fund continuing and suitable investment advice with respect to investments, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. In the performance of the Sub-Adviser's duties hereunder, subject always (x) to the provisions contained in the documents delivered to the Sub- Adviser pursuant to Section 1, as each of the same may from time to time be amended or supplemented, and (y) to the limitations set forth in the Registration Statement of the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, as in effect from time to time under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), the Sub-Adviser will have investment discretion with respect to the Fund and will, at its own expense: (a) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice and recommendations, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, with respect to the purchase, holding and disposition of portfolio securities including the purchase and sale of options; (b) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice as to the manner in which voting rights, subscription rights, rights to consent to corporate action and any other rights pertaining to the Fund's assets shall be exercised, the Fund having the responsibility to exercise such voting and other rights; (c) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with research, economic and statistical data in connection with the Fund's investments and investment policies; (d) submit such reports relating to the valuation of the Fund's securities as the Trustees may reasonably request; (e) subject to prior consultation with the Adviser, engage in negotiations relating to the Fund's investments with issuers, investment banking firms, securities brokers or dealers and other institutions or investors; (f) The Sub-Adviser shall have full authority and discretion to select brokers and dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund and for the selection of the markets on or in which the transaction will be executed. In providing the Fund with investment management, it is recognized that the Sub-Adviser will give primary consideration to securing the most favorable price and efficient execution considering all circumstances. Within the framework of this policy, the Sub-Adviser may consider the financial responsibility, research and investment information and other research services and products provided by brokers or dealers who may effect or be a party to any such transaction or other transactions to which the Sub- Adviser's other clients may be a party. It is understood that it is desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services and products and security and economic analysis provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than broker-dealers that do not provide such brokerage and research services. Therefore, in compliance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("1934 Act"), the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers, that provide brokerage and research products and/or services that charge an amount of commission for effecting securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker would have charged for effecting that transaction, provided the Sub-Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research products and/or services provided by such broker viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the overall responsibilities of the Sub-Adviser for this or other advisory accounts, subject to review by the Adviser from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the information, services and products provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with the Sub-Adviser's services to other clients; (g) from time to time or at any time requested by the Adviser or the Trustees, make reports to the Adviser or the Trust of the Sub- Adviser's performance of the foregoing services; (h) subject to the supervision of the Adviser, maintain all books and records with respect to the Fund's securities transactions required by the 1940 Act, and preserve such records for the periods prescribed therefor by the 1940 Act (the Sub-Adviser agrees that such records are the property of the Trust and copies will be surrendered to the Trust promptly upon request therefor); (i) give instructions to the Fund's custodian as to deliveries of securities to and from such custodian and transfer of payment of cash for the account of the Fund, and advise the Adviser on the same day such instructions are given; and (j) cooperate generally with the Fund and the Adviser to provide information necessary for the preparation of registration statements and periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form N-1A, periodic statements, shareholder communications and proxy materials furnished to holders of shares of the Fund, filings with state "blue sky" authorities and with United States agencies responsible for tax matters, and other reports and filings of like nature. 3.

Investment Services. The Sub-Adviser will use its best efforts to provide to the Fund continuing and suitable investment advice with respect to investments, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. In the performance of the Sub-Adviser's duties hereunder, subject always (x) to the provisions contained in the documents delivered to the Sub- Adviser pursuant to Section 1, as each of the same may from time to time be amended or supplemented, and (y) to the limitations set forth in the Registration Statement of the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, as in effect from time to time under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), the Sub-Adviser will have investment discretion with respect to the Fund and will, at its own expense: (a) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice and recommendations, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, with respect to the purchase, holding and disposition of portfolio securities including the purchase and sale of options; (b) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice as to the manner in which voting rights, subscription rights, rights to consent to corporate action and any other rights pertaining to the Fund's assets shall be exercised, the Fund having the responsibility to exercise such voting and other rights; (c) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with research, economic and statistical data in connection with the Fund's investments and investment policies; (d) submit such reports relating to the valuation of the Fund's securities as the Trustees may reasonably request; (e) subject to prior consultation with the Adviser, engage in negotiations relating to the Fund's investments with issuers, investment banking firms, securities brokers or dealers and other institutions or investors; (f) The Sub-Adviser shall have full authority and discretion to select brokers and dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund and for the selection of the markets on or in which the transaction will be executed. In providing the Fund with investment management, it is recognized that the Sub-Adviser will give primary consideration to securing the most favorable price and efficient execution considering all circumstances. Within the framework of this policy, the Sub-Adviser may consider the financial responsibility, research and investment information and other research services and products provided by brokers or dealers who may effect or be a party to any such transaction or other transactions to which the Sub- Sub-Adviser's other clients may be a party. It is understood that it is desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services and products and security and economic analysis provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than broker-dealers that do not provide such brokerage and research services. Therefore, in compliance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("1934 Act"), the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers, that provide brokerage and research products and/or services that charge an amount of commission for effecting securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker would have charged for effecting that transaction, provided the Sub-Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research products and/or services provided by such broker viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the overall responsibilities of the Sub-Adviser for this or other advisory accounts, subject to review by the Adviser from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the information, services and products provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with the Sub-Adviser's services to other clients; (g) from time to time or at any time requested by the Adviser or the Trustees, make reports to the Adviser or the Trust of the Sub- Sub-Adviser's performance of the foregoing services; (h) subject to the supervision of the Adviser, maintain all books and records with respect to the Fund's securities transactions required by the 1940 Act, and preserve such records for the periods prescribed therefor by the 1940 Act (the Sub-Adviser agrees that such records are the property of the Trust and copies will be surrendered to the Trust promptly upon request therefor); (i) give instructions to the Fund's custodian as to deliveries of securities to and from such custodian and transfer of payment of cash for the account of the Fund, and advise the Adviser on the same day such instructions are given; and (j) cooperate generally with the Fund and the Adviser to provide information necessary for the preparation of registration statements and periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form N-1A, periodic statements, shareholder communications and proxy materials furnished to holders of shares of the Fund, filings with state "blue sky" authorities and with United States agencies responsible for tax matters, and other reports and filings of like nature. 3.

Investment Services. The Sub-Adviser will use its best efforts to provide to the Fund continuing and suitable investment advice with respect to investments, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. In the performance of the Sub-Adviser's duties hereunder, subject always (x) to the provisions contained in the documents delivered to the Sub- Adviser pursuant to Section 1, as each of the same may from time to time be amended or supplemented, and (y) to the limitations set forth in the Registration Statement of the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, as in effect from time to time under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), the Sub-Adviser will will, have investment discretion with respect to the Fund and will, at its own expense: (a) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice and recommendations, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, with respect to the purchase, holding and disposition of portfolio securities including including, the purchase and sale of options; (b) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice as to the manner in which voting rights, subscription rights, rights to consent to corporate action and any other rights pertaining to the Fund's assets shall be exercised, the Fund having the responsibility to exercise such voting and other rights; (c) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with research, economic and statistical data in connection with the Fund's investments and investment policies; (d) submit such reports relating to the valuation of the Fund's securities as the Trustees may reasonably request; (e) subject to prior consultation with the Adviser, engage in negotiations relating to the Fund's investments with issuers, investment banking firms, securities brokers or dealers and other institutions or investors; (f) The Sub-Adviser shall have full authority and discretion to select brokers and dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund and for the selection of the markets on or in which the transaction will be executed. In providing the Fund with investment management, it is recognized that the Sub-Adviser will give primary consideration to securing the most favorable price and efficient execution considering all circumstances. Within the framework of this policy, the Sub-Adviser may consider the financial responsibility, research and investment information and other research services and products provided by brokers or dealers who may effect or be a party to any such transaction or other transactions to which the Sub- Sub-Adviser's other clients may be a party. It is understood that it is desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services and products and security and economic analysis provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than broker-dealers that do not provide such brokerage and research services. Therefore, in compliance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("1934 Act"), the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers, that provide brokerage and research products and/or services that charge an amount of commission for effecting securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker would have charged for effecting that transaction, provided the Sub-Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research products and/or services provided by such broker viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the overall responsibilities of the Sub-Adviser for this or other advisory accounts, subject to review by the Adviser from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the information, services and products provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with the Sub-Adviser's services to other clients; (g) from time to time or at any time requested by the Adviser or the Trustees, make reports to the Adviser or the Trust of the Sub- Sub-Adviser's performance of the foregoing services; (h) subject to the supervision of the Adviser, maintain all books and records with respect to the Fund's securities transactions required by the 1940 Act, and preserve such records for the periods prescribed therefor by the 1940 Act (the Sub-Adviser agrees that such records are the property of the Trust and copies will be surrendered to the Trust promptly upon request therefor); (i) give instructions to the Fund's custodian as to deliveries of securities to and from such custodian and transfer of payment of cash for the account of the Fund, and advise the Adviser on the same day such instructions are given; and (j) cooperate generally with the Fund and the Adviser to provide information necessary for the preparation of registration statements and periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form N-1A, periodic statements, shareholder communications and proxy materials furnished to holders of shares of the Fund, filings with state "blue sky" authorities and with United States agencies responsible for tax matters, and other reports and filings of like nature. 3.

Investment Services. The Sub-Adviser will use its best efforts to provide to the Fund continuing and suitable investment advice with respect to investments, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. In the performance of the Sub-Adviser's duties hereunder, subject always (x) to the provisions contained in the documents delivered to the Sub- Adviser pursuant to Section 1, as each of the same may from time to time be amended or supplemented, and (y) to the limitations set forth in the Registration Statement of the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, as in effect from time to time under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), the Sub-Adviser will have investment discretion with respect to the Fund and will, at its own expense: (a) furnish a)furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice and recommendations, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, with respect to the purchase, holding and disposition of portfolio securities including the purchase and sale of options; (b) furnish b)furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice as to the manner in which voting rights, subscription rights, rights to consent to corporate action and any other rights pertaining to the Fund's assets shall be exercised, the Fund having the responsibility to exercise such voting and other rights; (c) furnish c)furnish the Adviser and the Fund with research, economic and statistical data in connection with the Fund's investments and investment policies; (d) submit d)submit such reports relating to the valuation of the Fund's securities as the Trustees may reasonably request; (e) subject e)subject to prior consultation with the Adviser, engage in negotiations relating to the Fund's investments with issuers, investment banking firms, securities brokers or dealers and other institutions or investors; (f) The f)The Sub-Adviser shall have full authority and discretion to select brokers and dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund and for the selection of the markets on or in which the transaction will be executed. In providing the Fund with investment management, it is recognized that the Sub-Adviser will give primary consideration to securing the most favorable price and efficient execution considering all circumstances. Within the framework of this policy, the Sub-Adviser may consider the financial responsibility, research and investment information and other research services and products provided by brokers or dealers who may effect or be a party to any such transaction or other transactions to which the Sub- Sub-Adviser's other clients may be a party. It is understood that it is desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services and products and security and economic analysis provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than broker-dealers that do not provide such brokerage and research services. Therefore, in compliance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("1934 Act"), the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers, that provide brokerage and research products and/or services that charge an amount of commission for effecting securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker would have charged for effecting that transaction, provided the Sub-Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research products and/or services provided by such broker viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the overall responsibilities of the Sub-Adviser for this or other advisory accounts, subject to review by the Adviser from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the information, services and products provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with the Sub-Adviser's services to other clients; (g) from g)from time to time or at any time requested by the Adviser or the Trustees, make reports to the Adviser or the Trust of the Sub- Sub-Adviser's performance of the foregoing services; (h) subject h)subject to the supervision of the Adviser, maintain all books and records with respect to the Fund's securities transactions required by the 1940 Act, and preserve such records for the periods prescribed therefor by the 1940 Act (the Sub-Adviser agrees that such records are the property of the Trust and copies will be surrendered to the Trust promptly upon request therefor); (i) give i)give instructions to the Fund's custodian as to deliveries of securities to and from such custodian and transfer of payment of cash for the account of the Fund, and advise the Adviser on the same day such instructions are given; and (j) cooperate j)cooperate generally with the Fund and the Adviser to provide information necessary for the preparation of registration statements and periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form N-1A, periodic statements, shareholder communications and proxy materials furnished to holders of shares of the Fund, filings with state "blue sky" authorities and with United States agencies responsible for tax matters, and other reports and filings of like nature. 3.

Investment Services. The Sub-Adviser will use its best efforts to provide to the Fund continuing and suitable investment advice with respect to investments, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. In the performance of the Sub-Adviser's duties hereunder, subject always (x) to the provisions contained in the documents delivered to the Sub- Adviser pursuant to Section 1, as each of the same may from time to time be amended or supplemented, and (y) to the limitations set forth in the Registration Statement of the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, as in effect from time to time under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), the Sub-Adviser will will, have investment discretion with respect to the Fund and will, at its own expense: (a) furnish a)furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice and recommendations, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, with respect to the purchase, holding and disposition of portfolio securities including including, the purchase and sale of options; (b) furnish b)furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice as to the manner in which voting rights, subscription rights, rights to consent to corporate action and any other rights pertaining to the Fund's assets shall be exercised, the Fund having the responsibility to exercise such voting and other rights; (c) furnish c)furnish the Adviser and the Fund with research, economic and statistical data in connection with the Fund's investments and investment policies; (d) submit d)submit such reports relating to the valuation of the Fund's securities as the Trustees may reasonably request; (e) subject e)subject to prior consultation with the Adviser, engage in negotiations relating to the Fund's investments with issuers, investment banking firms, securities brokers or dealers and other institutions or investors; (f) The Sub-Adviser shall have full authority and discretion to select brokers and dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund and for the selection f)consistent with provisions of the markets on or in which the transaction will be executed. In providing the Fund with investment management, it is recognized that the Sub-Adviser will give primary consideration to securing the most favorable price and efficient execution considering all circumstances. Within the framework Section 7 of this policyAgreement, the Sub-Adviser may consider the financial responsibility, research and investment information and other research services and products provided by brokers or dealers who may effect or be a party to any such transaction or other transactions to which the Sub- Adviser's other clients may be a party. It is understood that it is desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services and products and security and economic analysis provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than broker-dealers that do not provide such brokerage and research services. Therefore, in compliance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("1934 Act"), the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and purchase, sale or exchange of portfolio securities for with brokers or dealers selected by the Fund with such brokersSub- Adviser, including brokers or dealers that provide brokerage and research products and/or services that charge an amount of commission for effecting securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker would have charged for effecting that transaction, provided the Sub-Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research products and/or services provided by such broker viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the overall responsibilities are affiliates of the Sub-Adviser, provided that in connection with the placing of such orders and the selection of such brokers or dealers the Sub- Adviser for this or other advisory accounts, subject shall seek to review obtain execution and pricing within the policy guidelines determined by the Adviser from time to time with respect to Trustees and set forth in the extent Prospectus and continuation Statement of this practice. It is understood that Additional Information of the information, services Fund as in effect and products provided by such brokers may be useful furnished to the Sub-Adviser in connection with the Sub-Adviser's services from time to other clientstime; (g) from g)from time to time or at any time requested by the Adviser or the Trustees, make reports to the Adviser or the Trust of the Sub- Sub-Adviser's performance of the foregoing services; (h) subject h)subject to the supervision of the Adviser, maintain all books and records with respect to the Fund's securities transactions required by the 1940 Act, and preserve such records for the periods prescribed therefor by the 1940 Act (the Sub-Adviser agrees that such records are the property of the Trust and copies will be surrendered to the Trust promptly upon request therefor); (i) give i)give instructions to the Fund's custodian as to deliveries of securities to and from such custodian and transfer of payment of cash for the account of the Fund, and advise the Adviser on the same day such instructions are given; and (j) cooperate j)cooperate generally with the Fund and the Adviser to provide information necessary for the preparation of registration statements and periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form N-1A, periodic statements, shareholder communications and proxy materials furnished to holders of shares of the Fund, filings with state "blue sky" authorities and with United States agencies responsible for tax matters, and other reports and filings of like nature. 3.

Investment Services. The Sub-Adviser will use its best efforts to provide to the Fund continuing and suitable investment advice with respect to investments, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. In the performance of the Sub-Adviser's duties hereunder, subject always (x) to the provisions contained in the documents delivered to the Sub- Sub-Adviser pursuant to Section 1, as each of the same may from time to time be amended or supplemented, and (y) to the limitations set forth in the Registration Statement of the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, as in effect from time to time under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), the Sub-Adviser will have investment discretion with respect to the Fund and will, at its own expense: (a) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice and recommendations, consistent with the investment policies, objectives and restrictions of the Fund as set forth in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, with respect to the purchase, holding and disposition of portfolio securities including the purchase and sale of options; (b) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with advice as to the manner in which voting rights, subscription rights, rights to consent to corporate action and any other rights pertaining to the Fund's assets shall be exercised, the Fund having the responsibility to exercise such voting and other rights; (c) furnish the Adviser and the Fund with research, economic and statistical data in connection with the Fund's investments and investment policies; (d) submit such reports relating to the valuation of the Fund's securities as the Trustees may reasonably request; (e) subject to prior consultation with the Adviser, engage in negotiations relating to the Fund's investments with issuers, investment banking firms, securities brokers or dealers and other institutions or investors; (f) The Sub-Adviser shall have full authority and discretion to select brokers and dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund and for the selection of the markets on or in which the transaction will be executed. In providing the Fund with investment management, it is recognized that the Sub-Adviser will give primary consideration to securing the most favorable price and efficient execution considering all circumstances. Within the framework of this policy, the Sub-Adviser may consider the financial responsibility, research and investment information and other research services and products provided by brokers or dealers who may effect or be a party to any such transaction or other transactions to which the Sub- Sub-Adviser's other clients may be a party. It is understood that it is desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services and products and security and economic analysis provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than broker-dealers that do not provide such brokerage and research services. Therefore, in compliance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("1934 Act"), the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers, that provide brokerage and research products and/or services that charge an amount of commission for effecting securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker would have charged for effecting that transaction, provided the Sub-Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research products and/or services provided by such broker viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the overall responsibilities of the Sub-Adviser for this or other advisory accounts, subject to review by the Adviser from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the information, services and products provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with the Sub-Adviser's services to other clients; (g) from time to time or at any time as reasonably requested by the Adviser or the Trustees, make reports to the Adviser or the Trust of the Sub- Sub-Adviser's performance of the foregoing servicesservices and the compliance by the Fund with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements relating to the management of the Fund's assets and the Fund's investment objectives, policies and restrictions and upon request, which may be without notice, to make the Sub-Adviser's records and premises available for compliance audits by the Adviser or the Fund's accountants or counsel; (h) subject to the supervision of the Adviser, maintain all books and records with respect to the Fund's securities transactions required by the 1940 Act, and preserve such records for the periods prescribed therefor by the 1940 Act (the Sub-Adviser agrees that such records are the property of the Trust and copies will be surrendered to the Trust promptly upon request therefor); (i) give instructions to the Fund's custodian as to deliveries of securities to and from such custodian and transfer of payment of cash for the account of the Fund, and advise the Adviser on the same day such instructions are given; and (j) cooperate generally with the Fund and the Adviser to provide information necessary for the preparation of registration statements and periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form N-1A, periodic statements, shareholder communications and proxy materials furnished to holders of shares of the Fund, filings with state "blue sky" authorities and with United States agencies responsible for tax matters, and other reports and filings of like nature. 3.