Broker-Dealer Selection. The Sub-Adviser is authorized to make decisions to buy and sell securities and other investments for each Series’ portfolio, broker-dealer selection, and negotiation of brokerage commission rates in effecting a security transaction. The Sub-Adviser’s primary consideration in effecting a security transaction will be to obtain the best execution for the Series, taking into account the factors specified in the prospectus and/or statement of additional information for the Trust, and determined in consultation with the Manager, which include price (including the applicable brokerage commission or dollar spread), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, the experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, and the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved, and the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Accordingly, the price to a Series in any transaction may be less favorable than that available from another broker-dealer if the difference is reasonably justified, in the judgment of the Sub-Adviser in the exercise of its fiduciary obligations to the Trust, by other aspects of the portfolio execution services offered. Subject to such policies as the Trust’s Board of Trustees or Manager may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Sub-Adviser shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of its having caused a Series to pay a broker-dealer for effecting a portfolio investment transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker-dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Sub-Adviser 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 broker-dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Sub-Adviser’s or the Manager’s overall responsibilities with respect to the Series and to their respective other clients as to which they exercise investment discretion. The Sub-Adviser will consult with the Manager to the end that portfolio transactions on behalf of a Series are directed to broker-dealers on the basis of criteria reasonably considered appropriate by the Manager. To the extent consistent with these sta...
Broker-Dealer Selection. To the extent provided in the Prospectus or SAI of the Fund’s Registration Statement, and in accordance with applicable law and applicable policies and procedures of the Sub-Adviser, as approved by the Board (the “Sub-Adviser Procedures”), the Sub-Adviser shall, in the name of the Fund, place orders for the execution of portfolio transactions for the Allocated Portion, when applicable, with or through such brokers, dealers or other financial institutions described in Section 2(d) hereof. The Sub-Adviser shall use commercially reasonable efforts to seek the best execution on all portfolio transactions executed in respect of the Allocated Portion. Subject to review by the Board with respect to the extent or continuation of this practice, the Sub-Adviser may, to the extent permissible by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and consistent with applicable Sub-Adviser Procedures, consider the financial responsibility, research and investment information, and other services provided by broker-dealers who may effect or be a party to any such transaction or to other transactions to which other clients of the Sub-Adviser may be a party. On occasions when the Sub-Adviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Fund as well as other clients of the Sub-Adviser, the Sub-Adviser may (but shall be under no obligation to), in accordance with applicable law and any relevant Sub-Adviser Procedures, aggregate the securities to be so purchased or sold with other orders for other clients of the Sub-Adviser in order to seek best execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as of the fees and expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Sub-Adviser consistent with the Sub-Adviser Procedures and in the manner it considers to be equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients over time. On an ongoing basis, at such times as the Adviser or the Board shall reasonably request, the Sub-Adviser will provide a written report to the Adviser and the Board, in a form reasonably agreed between the Sub-Adviser and the Adviser, summarizing (i) the brokerage details with respect to transactions executed by the Sub-Adviser for the Allocated Portion and (ii) the “soft dollar” arrangements that the Sub-Adviser maintains with respect to the Allocated Portion or with brokers or dealers that execute transactions for th...
Broker-Dealer Selection. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities and other investments for each Series’ portfolio, broker-dealer selection, and negotiation of brokerage commission rates. The Portfolio Manager’s primary consideration in effecting a security transaction will be to obtain the best overall terms for the Series, taking into account the factors that include the factors it deems relevant including, but not limited to, price (including the applicable brokerage commission or dollar spread), the size and character of the order, the nature of the market for the security, the financial condition of the broker-dealer involved, the execution and settlement capabilities of the broker-dealer involved, and the execution services on a continuing basis. Accordingly, the price to the Series in any transaction may be less favorable than that available from another broker-dealer if the difference is reasonably justified, in the judgment of the Portfolio Manager in the exercise of its fiduciary obligations to the Trust, by other aspects of the portfolio execution services offered. Subject to such policies as the Board of Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Portfolio Manager shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of its having caused the Series to pay a broker-dealer for effecting a portfolio investment transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker-dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Portfolio Manager or its affiliate 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 broker-dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Portfolio Manager’s or its affiliate’s overall responsibilities with respect to the Series and to their other clients as to which they exercise investment discretion. To the extent consistent with these standards, the Portfolio Manager is further authorized to allocate the orders placed by it on behalf of the Series to the Portfolio Manager if it is registered as a broker-dealer with the SEC, to its affiliated broker-dealer, or to such brokers and dealers who also provide research or statistical material, or other services to the Series, the Portfolio Manager, or an affiliate of the Portfolio Manager. Such alloca...
Broker-Dealer Selection. The Sub-Adviser will select, as necessary, brokers, dealers, and futures commission merchants to effect all portfolio transactions subject to the conditions set forth herein and in accordance with the Sub-Adviser’s relevant policies and procedures. In selecting brokers, dealers or futures commission merchants and placing orders for the purchase and sale of portfolio investments, the Sub-Adviser shall use its best efforts to obtain the most favorable price and execution available, except as permitted to pay higher brokerage commissions for brokerage and research services as described in Section 1(k) (“Section 28(e) Brokerage and Research”) below. The Adviser reserves the right to direct the Sub-Adviser, upon written notice, not to execute transactions through any particular broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant, and the Sub-Adviser agrees to comply with such request on a prospective basis within ten business days of receiving such written notice.
Broker-Dealer Selection. The Sub-Adviser is hereby authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investments for each Series’ portfolio, with or through such persons, brokers or dealers and to negotiate commissions to be paid on such transactions and to supervise the execution thereof. In connection with such orders, the Sub-Adviser is authorized as the Series’ agent to give instructions to the Series’ custodian as to deliveries of securities or other investments and payments of cash related to securities held for the Series’ account. The Sub-Adviser’s primary consideration in effecting any such transaction will be to obtain the best execution for the Series, taking into account the factors specified in the Registration Statement, which include price (including the applicable brokerage commission or dollar spread), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, the experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, and the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firms involved, and the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Accordingly, the price to a Series in any transaction may be less favorable than that available from another broker-dealer if the difference is reasonably justified, in the judgment of the Sub-Adviser in the exercise of its fiduciary obligations to the Trust, by other aspects of the portfolio execution services offered. Subject to such policies as the Board may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Sub-Adviser may effect a transaction on behalf of the Series with a broker-dealer who provides brokerage and research services to the Sub-Adviser notwithstanding the fact that the commissions payable with respect to any such transaction may be greater than the amount of any commission another broker-dealer might have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Sub-Adviser 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 broker-dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Sub-Adviser’s or its affiliate’s overall responsibilities with respect to the Series and to their other clients as to which they exercise investment discretion. The Sub-Adviser will consult with the Adviser to the end ...
Broker-Dealer Selection. The Sub-Adviser is authorized to make decisions to buy and sell securities and other investments for the Fund’s portfolio, and to select broker-dealers and to negotiate brokerage commission rates in effecting investment transactions, provided the Sub-Adviser shall adhere to the Fund’s procedures relating to brokerage allocation. The Sub-Adviser will report on brokerage allocation to the Adviser and the Board indicating the broker-dealers to which such allocations have been made and the basis therefore as the Adviser or the Board reasonably requests.
Broker-Dealer Selection. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities and other investments for the Portfolio, broker-dealer selection, and negotiation of brokerage commission rates. The Portfolio Manager's primary consideration in effecting a security transaction will be to obtain the best execution for the Portfolio, taking into account the factors specified in the Registration Statement. Subject to the Registration Statement and such policies as the Board of Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Portfolio Manager shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of its having caused the Portfolio to pay a broker-dealer for effecting a portfolio investment transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker-dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Portfolio Manager 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 broker-dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Portfolio Manager's overall responsibilities with respect to the Portfolio and to its other clients as to which it exercises investment discretion.
Broker-Dealer Selection. The Sub-Advisor is authorized to select the brokers or dealers (collectively “Brokers”) through which it shall execute the purchases and sales of portfolio investments in portfolio companies. In selecting Brokers, the Sub-Advisor may give consideration to factors other than price, including, but not limited to, research services and market information. Any such services or information which the Sub-Advisor receives in connection with activities for the Fund may also be used by the Sub-Advisor for the benefit of other clients and customers of the Sub-Advisor or any of its Affiliates. The Sub-Advisor is hereby authorized, to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by law, to cause the Fund to pay a member of a national securities exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission, markup or markdown for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission, markup or markdown another member of such exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Sub-Advisor determines in good faith, taking into account factors, including without limitation, price (including the applicable brokerage commission, markup or markdown, or dealer spread), size of order, difficulty of execution, and operational facilities of the firm and the firm’s risk and skill in positioning blocks of securities, that such amount of commission, markup or markdown is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and/or research services provided by such member, broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or its overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund’s portfolio, and is consistent with the Sub-Advisor’s duty to seek the best execution on behalf of the Fund. The Sub-Advisor shall promptly communicate to the investment committee of the Advisor and to the officers of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with regard to transactions with or for the benefit of the Fund, the Sub-Advisor may not pay any commission, markup or markdown, or receive any rebates or give-ups, nor participate in any business arrangements which would circumvent this restriction.
Broker-Dealer Selection. The Subadvisor is responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities and other investments for the Series’ Allocated Assets, for broker-dealer selection and for negotiation of brokerage commission rates. The Subadvisor’s primary consideration in effecting a security transaction will be to obtain the best execution for the Series, taking into account the factors specified in the Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information for the Trust, which include the following: price (including the applicable brokerage commission or dollar spread); the size of the order; the nature of the market for the security; the timing of the transaction; the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer involved; the quality of the service; the difficulty of execution, and the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firm involved; and the firm’s risk in positioning a block of securities. Accordingly, the price to the Series in any transaction may be less favorable than that available from another broker-dealer if the difference is reasonably justified, in the judgment of the Subadvisor in the exercise of its fiduciary obligations to the Trust, by other aspects of the portfolio execution services offered.
Broker-Dealer Selection. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities and other investments for each Series' portfolio, broker-dealer selection, and negotiation of brokerage commission rates. The Portfolio Manager's primary consideration in effecting a security transaction will be to obtain the best execution for the Series, taking into account the factors specified in the prospectus and/or statement of additional information for the Trust, which include price (including the applicable brokerage commission or dollar spread), the size of the order, the nature of the market for the security, the timing of the transaction, the reputation, the experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer involved, the quality of the service, the difficulty of execution, and the execution capabilities and operational facilities of the firms involved, and the firm's risk in positioning a block of securities. Accordingly, the price to the Series in any transaction may be less favorable than that available from another broker-dealer if the difference is reasonably justified, in the judgment of the Portfolio Manager in the exercise of its fiduciary obligations to the Trust, by other aspects of the portfolio execution services offered. Subject to such policies as the Board of Trustees may determine and consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Portfolio Manager shall not be deemed to have acted unlawfully or to have breached any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise solely by reason of its having caused the Series to pay a broker-dealer for effecting a portfolio investment transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker- dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, if the Portfolio Manager or its 4
