Common use of Portfolio Transactions Clause in Contracts

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities for each of the Portfolio Fund’s Portfolios and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established Unless and until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of for the Portfolio Series and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established Unless and until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees Directors of the FundCorporation, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the FundCorporation. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund Corporation such information relating to portfolio Series transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities for each of the Portfolio Portfolios and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities for each of the Portfolio Portfolios and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established Unless and until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be is authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities for each of the Portfolio Fund's Portfolios and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established Unless and until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request. 3.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities for each of the Portfolio Portfolios and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established Unless and until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be is authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities for each of the Portfolio Portfolios and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of for the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established Unless and until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the FundPortfolio. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities for each of the Portfolio Portfolios and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request. 3.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio Trust and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees of the FundTrust, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the FundTrust. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees of the Fund Trust such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities for each of the Portfolio Portfolios and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established Unless and until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be is authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request. 3.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the ---------------------- brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of for the Portfolio Fund and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established Unless and until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, the Adviser may also be is authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees of the Fund Trust such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, "except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser Advisers may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of portfolio securities of for the WMC Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the FundFund and the other Funds in the same Fund Group. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Board of the Directors of the-Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales sale of securities of the the. Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to the policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request. 3.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities for each of the Portfolio Investment Funds and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established Unless and until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be is authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent present an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's Advisees overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio Portfolios and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request. 3.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that the particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating relation to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the FundUAM Funds, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the FundUAM Funds. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund UAM Funds such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Fund's S/FE Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities for each of the Portfolio Portfolios and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established Unless and until otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be is authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.. AMR #197617-v2

Portfolio Transactions. The Adviser adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and sales of securities of the Portfolio and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, except as prescribed herein. Subject to policies established by the Board of Trustees Directors of the Fund, the Adviser may also be authorized to effect individual securities transactions at commission rates in excess of the minimum commission rates available, if the Adviser determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage or research services provided by such broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or of the Adviser's overall responsibilities with respect to the Fund. The execution of such transactions shall not be deemed to represent an unlawful act or breach of any duty created by this Agreement or otherwise. The Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and Trustees Directors of the Fund such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.