Common use of Placement of Orders Clause in Contracts

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a Fund the best execution available under the circumstances, taking into account factors such as price, size of order and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, scope and quality of brokerage services provided and the financial responsibility and operations of the broker. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transaction. It is also understood that it may be desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determines, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients.

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a the Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a the Fund the best most favorable execution and net price available under the circumstances, taking into account factors such circumstances except as price, size of order and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, scope and quality of brokerage services provided and the financial responsibility and operations of the broker. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transactiondescribed herein. It is also understood that it may be is desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and market research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, as consistent with section Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determinesbrokers, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients. In addition, subject to the Sub-Adviser's obligation to seek the most favorable execution and net price available under the circumstances, the Sub-Adviser may consider the sale of the Fund's shares in selecting brokers and dealers. The Sub-Adviser and not the Fund or the Adviser shall be liable for any losses or costs resulting from the Sub-Adviser's errors in placing trades on behalf of the Fund.

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a Fund the best most favorable execution and net price available under the circumstances, taking into account factors such as priceincluding, but not limited to, pricing terms, the size of order and type of transactionthe transactions, difficulty the nature and character of executionthe market for the particular types of securities being traded, scope the full range, quality, and quality reliability of brokerage services provided services, and the financial responsibility and operations of the broker. It is expected that any other relevant factors, as described more fully in the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Adviser's Form ADV Part 2. The Sub-Adviser will is not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transactionresponsible for any acts or omissions by any broker. It is also understood that it may be is desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determinesbrokers, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients.

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a the Fund the best execution available under the circumstances, taking into account factors such as price, size of order and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, scope and quality of brokerage services provided and the financial responsibility and operations of the broker. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transaction. It is also understood that it may be desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determines, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients.

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a the Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a the Fund the best execution available under the circumstances, taking into account factors such as price, size of order and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, scope and quality of brokerage services provided and the financial responsibility and operations of the broker. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transaction. It is also understood that it may be desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determines, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients.

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a Fund the best execution available under the circumstances, generally taking into account factors such as price, size of order and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, scope and quality of brokerage services provided and the financial responsibility and operations of the broker. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay achieve the lowest commission rate available on each transactiontransaction . It is also understood that it may be desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determines, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients.

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a Fund the best execution available under the circumstances, taking into account factors such as price, size of order and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, scope and quality of brokerage services provided and the financial responsibility and operations of the broker. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transaction. It is also understood that it may be desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determines, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients. The Sub-Adviser will provide the Adviser with information regarding such arrangements on a bi-annual basis, in accordance with the rules of the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA").

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a Fund the best execution available under the circumstances, taking into account factors such as price, size of order and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, scope and quality of brokerage services provided and the financial responsibility and operations of the broker. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transaction. It is also understood that it may be desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determines, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients. The Sub-Adviser shall not be responsible for any acts or omissions by any such brokers or dealers; PROVIDED that the Sub-Adviser is not negligent in the selection of such brokers or dealers.

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund's ’s account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a Fund the best most favorable execution and net price available under the circumstances, taking into account factors such as price, size of order and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, scope and quality of brokerage services provided and the financial responsibility and operations of the broker. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transaction. It is also understood that it may be is desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determinesbrokers, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' ’ services to other clients. The Adviser understands that Sub-Adviser performs investment advisory services for various clients, including investment companies, and may give advice and take action with respect to any of those clients that differs from the advice given or the timing or nature of action taken with respect to the Fund. Sub-Adviser shall have no obligation to purchase or sell for the Fund, or to recommend for purchase or sale by the Fund, any investment which Sub-Adviser, its principals, affiliates or employees may purchase or sell for themselves or for any other clients. Sub-Adviser shall not be liable for any failure to purchase or sell for the Fund, or to recommend for purchase or sale by the Fund, any Investment on the basis of any material non-public information that may come into Sub-Adviser’s possession or if, in Sub-Adviser’s opinion, a transaction in any investment might constitute a violation of any law or regulation, breach of any fiduciary obligation or confidential relationship Sub-Adviser may have to or with another person or entity or be unadvisable because of the percentage of the outstanding investments of the issuer of such investment acquired by Sub-Adviser on behalf of all Sub-Adviser’s clients in the aggregate. The Adviser understands that transactions in a specific investment may not be accomplished for all of Sub-Adviser’s client accounts at the same time or at the same price.

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a Fund the best execution available under the circumstances, taking into account factors such as price, size of order and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, the nature of the market for the security, the timing of the transaction taking into account market prices and trends, the scope and quality of brokerage services provided provided, and the reputation, experience and financial responsibility and operations stability of the brokerbroker or dealer involved, and the quality of services rendered by the broker or dealer in other transactions. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transaction. It is also understood that it may be he desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized authorized. to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determines, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients.

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a each Fund's ’s account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such these brokers or dealers and the placing of such these orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a each Fund the best most-favorable execution and net price available under the circumstances. For the avoidance of doubt, taking into account factors such this responsibility shall not obligate the Adviser to seek only the lowest available commission cost to each Fund, so long as price, size of order the Adviser reasonably believes that the broker or dealer selected by it can be expected to obtain a “best execution” market price on the particular transaction and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, scope and quality of brokerage services provided and determines in good faith that the financial responsibility and operations commission cost is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerbrokerage and research services. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it also is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transaction. It it is also understood that it may be desirable for the each Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers or dealers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof, which is in accordance with the Adviser’s Best Execution Policy. ThereforeThe Adviser, the Sub-Adviser therefore, is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the each Fund with such these brokers if the Sub-Adviser determinesor dealers, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such these brokers may not just be for the direct or exclusive benefit of each Fund, but they may also be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its the Adviser’s or its the Adviser’s affiliates' ’ services to other clients.

Placement of Orders. The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Sub-Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the Sub-Adviser is directed at all times to seek for a Fund the best most favorable execution and net price available under the circumstances, taking into account factors such as price, size of order and type of transaction, difficulty of execution, scope and quality of brokerage services provided and the financial responsibility and operations of the broker. It is expected that the Sub-Adviser will seek competitive commission rates generally although it is understood that the Sub-Adviser will not necessarily pay the lowest commission rate available on each transaction. It is also understood that it may be is desirable for the Fund that the Sub-Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers if the Sub-Adviser determinesbrokers, in good faith, that such amount of commissions is reasonable in relation to the value of such brokerage or research services provided in terms of a particular Fund transaction or the Sub-Adviser's overall responsibilities to the Fund and its other clients, and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. This practice is subject to review by the Adviser and the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Sub-Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients. The Adviser understands that Sub-Adviser performs investment advisory services for various clients, including investment companies, and may give advice and take action with respect to any of those clients that differs from the advice given or the timing or nature of action taken with respect to the Fund. Sub-Adviser shall have no obligation to purchase or sell for the Fund, or to recommend for purchase or sale by the Fund, any investment which Sub-Adviser, its principals, affiliates or employees may purchase or sell for themselves or for any other clients. Sub-Adviser shall not be liable for any failure to purchase or sell for the Fund, or to recommend for purchase or sale by the Fund, any Investment on the basis of any material non-public information that may come into Sub-Adviser's possession or if, in Sub-Adviser's opinion, a transaction in any investment might constitute a violation of any law or regulation, breach of any fiduciary obligation or confidential relationship Sub-Adviser may have to or with another person or entity or be unadvisable because of the percentage of the outstanding investments of the issuer of such investment acquired by Sub-Adviser on behalf of all Sub-Adviser's clients in the aggregate. The Adviser understands that transactions in a specific investment may not be accomplished for all of Sub-Adviser's client accounts at the same time or at the same price.