Common use of Execution of Portfolio Transactions Clause in Contracts

Execution of Portfolio Transactions. (a) In connection with the performance of its services hereunder, the Investment Manager is responsible for opening accounts with brokers, dealers and futures commission merchants (“broker-dealers”), selecting brokers, dealers and futures commission merchants to effect all transactions for the Portfolios, placing all necessary orders with broker-dealers or issuers (including affiliated broker-dealers), and negotiating commissions, if applicable. To the extent consistent with applicable law and the investment objectives of the Portfolios, the Investment Manager may purchase or sell orders for the Portfolios with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Investment Manager and its affiliates. In such event, allocation of securities so sold or purchased, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Investment Manager in the manner the Investment Manager considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolios and to other clients. The Investment Manager will seek to obtain best execution of transactions for the Portfolios at prices which are advantageous to the Portfolios and at commission rates that are reasonable in relation to the benefits received. To the extent consistent with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Manager may pay a broker-dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker-dealer would have charged for effecting such transaction if the Investment Manager determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research products and/or services provided by such broker-dealer. This determination, with respect to brokerage and research products and/or services, may be viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the overall responsibilities which the Investment Manager has with respect to the Portfolio, as well as to other accounts over which the Investment Manager exercises investment discretion. Not all such services or products need be used by the Investment Manager in managing the Portfolios.