Common use of Investment management and research Clause in Contracts

Investment management and research. Subject to the supervision of the Trustees, the Manager will, (a) provide a program of continuous investment management for the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and limitations as stated in the Fund’s governing documents, including, without limitation, the Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Bylaws, the Fund’s prospectus and Statement(s) of Additional Information included as part of the Fund’s Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as they may be amended from time to time, and such other limitations, policies and procedures as the Trustees may impose from time to time in writing on the Manager; (b) make asset allocation and investment decisions for the Fund; and (c) place orders to purchase and sell securities and other investments for the Fund. The Manager shall use its best judgment in rendering these services to the Fund.

Investment management and research. Subject to the supervision of the Trustees, the Manager will, (a) provide a program of continuous investment management for the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and limitations as stated in the Fund’s governing documents, including, without limitation, the Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Bylaws, the Fund’s prospectus and Statement(s) of Additional Information included as part of the Fund’s Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as they may be amended from time to time, and such other limitations, policies and procedures as the Trustees may impose from time to time in writing on the Manager; (b) make asset allocation and investment decisions for the Fund; and (c) place orders to purchase and sell securities and other investments for the Fund. The Manager shall use its best judgment in rendering these services to the Fund.

Investment management and research. Subject to the supervision of the Trustees, the Manager will, : (a) provide a program of continuous investment management for the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and limitations as stated in the Fund’s governing documents, including, without limitation, the Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Bylaws, the Fund’s prospectus and Statement(s) of Additional Information included as part of the Fund’s Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as they may be amended from time to time, and such other limitations, policies and procedures as the Trustees may impose from time to time in writing on the Manager; (b) make asset allocation and investment decisions for the Fund; and (c) place orders to purchase and sell securities and other investments for the Fund. The Manager shall use its best judgment in rendering these services to the Fund.