INDEX PERFORMANCE. The investment record of the Index for any period, expressed as a percentage of the Index level at the beginning of such period, will be the sum of (i) the change in the level of the Index during such period, and (ii) the value, computed consistently with the Index, of cash distributions having an ex-dividend date occurring within such period made by companies whose securities make up the Index. For this purpose, cash distributions on the securities that make up the Index will be treated as reinvested in the Index, at least as frequently as the end of each calendar quarter following the payment of the dividend. The calculation will be gross of applicable costs and expenses. All calculations will be consistent with the methodology used by the Index provider.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Vanguard Scottsdale Funds), Investment Advisory Agreement (Vanguard Scottsdale Funds), Investment Advisory Agreement (Vanguard Scottsdale Funds)
INDEX PERFORMANCE. The investment record of the Index for any period, expressed as a percentage of the Index level at the beginning of such period, will be the sum of (i) the change in the level of the Index during such period, and (ii) the value, computed consistently with the Index, of cash distributions having an ex-dividend date occurring within such period made by companies whose securities make up the Index. For this purpose, cash distributions on the securities that make up the Index will be treated as reinvested in the Index, at least as frequently as the end of each calendar quarter following the payment of the dividend. The calculation will be gross of applicable costs and expenses. All calculations will be , and consistent with the methodology used by the Index providerXxxxx Xxxxxxx Company.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Vanguard Whitehall Funds), Investment Advisory Agreement (Vanguard Whitehall Funds)