Common use of Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund Clause in Contracts

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, pay out of the moneys held for the account of a Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In the case of a sale, the Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, either a CertificateWritten Instruction or Oral Instruction, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; and (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be made; and (h) in settled through the case of a sale, Book-Entry System or the name of Depository. The Custodian shall receive the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In Instruction. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the case of a saleFund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instruction or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstruction. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, either a CertificateWritten Instruction or Oral Instruction, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In The Custodian shall receive the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In Instruction. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the case of a saleFund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instruction or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstruction. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In the case of a sale, the Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (of securities by the Fund for which the Fund intends FIB to act as applicable) sub-custodian, an authorized person of Securities by a Fundthe Fund shall, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreementprior to 1:00 pm., a Fund shall deliver Pacific Coast Time, give oral instructions to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, FIB specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; securities, (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether such purchase is to be made; settled through the Book-Entry System, and (h) in whether the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, FIB shall upon receipt of Securities securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund pay out of the moneys held for the account of a Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable specified in the oral instructions. Purchases directed to be placed by FIB shall be made through its Bond Department. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities held by FIB as set forth in sub-custodian for the Fund, an authorized person of the Fund shall, prior to 1:00 p.m., Pacific Coast Time, give oral instructions to FIB specifying with respect to each such Certificatesale; (a) the name of the issuer and title of the securities, Oral Instructions (b) the number of shares or Written Instructions. In the case principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the dates of a sale and settlement, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale, (f) the Custodian name of the person to whom or the broker through whom the sale was made, and (g) whether such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System. FIB shall deliver the Securities securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth specified in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructionsoral instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may FIB shall accept payment in Federal Funds or in such form other form, if any, as shall may be satisfactory to itspecified in such oral instructions, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities. Sales directed to be purchased by FIB shall be made through its Bond Department.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; , and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions Instructions, or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions Instructions, or Written Instructions. 2. In Promptly after each sale of Securities by the case Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale, and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions Instructions, or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to itpayment, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment payment, in accordance with the customs prevailing in the principal United States financial centers among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities securities which are not Money Market Securitiesmoney market securities, a Certificate; certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers as defined in Article IX and (ii) with respect to each purchase of money market securities such a certificate or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructionsoral instructions from an authorized person, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; securities, (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date dates of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether such purchase is to be made; settled through the Book-Entry System or the depository, and (h) in whether the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the depository. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund pay out of the moneys held for the account of a Fund the Fund, the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions certificate or Written Instructionssuch oral instructions. 2. In Promptly after each sale of securities by the case of a saleFund, the Custodian Fund shall deliver to the Securities upon receipt Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of securities which are not money market securities a certificate signed in the name of the total amount payable Fund by any two officers as defined in Article IX and (ii) with respect to each sale of money market securities such a Fund upon certificate or oral instructions from an authorized person specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the security, provided that (b) the same conforms to the total number of shares or principal amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to itsold, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale,

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral either Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; ; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; ; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; ; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; ; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book- Entry System or the Depository; and and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book- Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, upon receipt of shall receive all Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such CertificateWritten or Oral Instructions. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the Fund, Oral Instructions or the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a sale, the The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, it and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the The name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable by the Fund upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions, or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Fund for the account of the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. On contractual settlement date, the account of the Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of the Fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, either a CertificateWritten Instruction or Oral Instruction, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In The Custodian shall receive the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such CertificateWritten or Oral Instruction. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the Fund, Oral the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a sale, the The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written Instructionsinstruction. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral either Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; ; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; ; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; ; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; ; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, upon receipt of shall receive all Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such CertificateWritten or Oral Instructions. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the Fund, Oral Instructions or the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a sale, the The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, it and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Fund for the account of the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such salesuch, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in Securities. 3. The Custodian shall upon receipt of Proper instructions establish and maintain a segregated account or accounts for and on behalf of the Fund, into which account or accounts may be transferred cash and/or securities, including securities maintained in an account in a Depository or Book-Entry System, i) in accordance with the provisions of any Agreement among the Fund, the Custodian and a broker-dealer registered under the Exchange Act and a member of the NASD (or any futures commission merchant registered under the Commodity Exchange Act), relating to compliance with the rules of The Options Clearing Corporation and of any registered national securities exchange (or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or any registered contract market), or of any similar organization or organizations, regarding escrow or other arrangements in connection with transactions by the Fund, ii) for purposes of segregating cash or government securities in connection with options purchased, sold or written by the Fund or commodity futures contracts or options thereon purchased or sold by the Fund, iii) for the purposes of compliance by the Fund with the procedures required by Investment Company Act Release No. 10666, or any subsequent release or releases or rule of the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the maintenance of segregated accounts by registered investment companies and iv) for other proper corporate purposes, but only, in the case of clause (iv), upon receipt of, in addition to Proper Instructions, a certified copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors or of the Executive Committee signed by an officer of the Fund and certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, setting forth the purposes of such segregated account and declaring such purposes to be proper corporate purposes. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of the Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of the Fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the The name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable by the Fund upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions, or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Fund for the account of the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities; 3. On contractual settlement date, the account of the Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of the Fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities securities which are not Money Market Securitiesmoney market securities, a Certificate; certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers (as defined in Article IX) and (ii) with respect to each purchase of money market securities such a certificate or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructionsoral instructions from an authorized person, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; securities, (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and the accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date dates of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether such purchase is to be made; settled through the Book-Entry System or the depository, and (h) in whether the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the depository. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund pay out of the moneys held for the account of a Fund the Fund, the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificatecertificate or such oral instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of securities by the Fund, Oral Instructions the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of securities which are not money market securities a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers (as defined in Article IX) and (ii) with respect to each sale of money market securities such a certificate or Written Instructions. In oral instructions from an authorized person specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the securities, (b) the number of shares or the principal amount sold, and the accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale, (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made, and (g) whether such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the depository. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions certificate or Written Instructionssuch oral instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities. 3. Promptly after the Fund writes a covered call option contract it shall deliver to the Custodian a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers (as defined in Article IX) that specifies: (a) the name of the issuer and title and number of the security subject to call, (b) the exercise price, (c) the premium to be received by the Fund, (d) the expiration date, and (e) the name of the person from whom the premium is to be received. 4. If the Custodian acts as escrow agent with respect to a covered call option, or if securities underlying such covered call option are maintained by the Custodian with the depository, the Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered such receipts as are required in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in such securities. 5. When a covered call option written by the Fund is exercised, the Fund shall furnish the Custodian with a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers instructing the Custodian to cause delivery of the securities covered by the call option in exchange for the exercise price and specifying: (a) the name of the issuer and title and number of the security subject to the covered call, (b) the person to whom the securities are to be delivered, and (c) the amount to be received by the Custodian upon such delivery. 6. When a covered call option written by the Fund expires, the Fund will deliver to the Custodian a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers that contains the information specified in paragraph 3 herein and instructs the Custodian to free the securities covered by the call option from the restrictions previously imposed by reason of the writing of such covered call option. Upon the return and/or the cancellation of the receipts issued pursuant to paragraph 4 herein, the Custodian shall remove such restrictions on the securities covered by the call option, delete such covered call option from the list of holdings maintained by the Custodian, and continue to hold such securities in accordance with this Agreement. 7. In the event the Fund purchases a covered call option identical to a previously written covered call option in a transaction expressly designed as a "Closing Purchase Transaction" in order to liquidate its position as a writer of such covered call option, it will deliver to the Custodian a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers (as defined in Article IX) that specifies: (a) the name of the issuer and title and number of the security subject to the covered call option, (b) the exercise price, (c) the premium to be paid by the Fund, (d) the expiration date, and (e) the name of the person to whom the premium is to be paid. Upon the Custodian's payment of the premium and the return and/or cancellation of the receipts issued pursuant to paragraph 4 herein, the Custodian shall remove the previously imposed restrictions on the securities covered by the call option that is liquidated by reason of the Closing Purchase Transaction, delete such covered call option from the list of holdings maintained by the Fund, and continue to hold such securities in accordance with this Agreement. 8. The Custodian shall not make payment for the purchase of securities for the account of the Fund in advance of the receipt of such securities purchased without specific written instructions from the Fund to so pay in advance, provided, however, that in the case of repurchase agreements entered into by the Fund with a bank which is a member of the Federal Reserve System, the Custodian may transfer funds to the account of such bank prior to the receipt of written evidence that the securities subject to such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book entry into a segregated nonproprietary account of the Custodian maintained with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago or of the safekeeping receipt, provided that such securities have in fact been so transferred by book entry.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fundthe Funds, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fundthe funds, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a Fund the Funds the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate o r Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Funds upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a Fund the Funds upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Trust, on behalf of a Fund, either - (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security, as described in each Fund';s respective Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund's obligations as set forth in such Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund's obligations in respect thereof. The Trust will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of each Fund's option liability if any and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of each respective Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of such fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Funds in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In the case of a sale, the Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Corporation shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f ) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, either - (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security, as described in the Fund's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund's obligations as set forth in the Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund's obligations in respect thereof. The Trust will provide to the Custodian as of the end of each trading day, the market value of the Fund's option liability and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of the Fund win be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of the Fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fundthe Fund to be held by the Subcustodian hereunder, other than a purchase of an Option or sale of any Reverse Repurchase AgreementFutures Contract, a the Fund shall deliver to the Subcustodian and to the Custodian (iI) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; , and (iiII) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or salepurchase: (a) the Series to which the purchased securities are to be specifically allocated, (b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (bc) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (cd) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (de) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (ef) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, and (fg) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, The Subcustodian shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund pay out of the moneys held for the account of a Fund the Series to which such Securities are to be specifically allocated the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. 2. In Promptly after each sale by the case Fund of Securities held by the Subcustodian hereunder other than a sale of any Option, Futures Contract, or any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, the Fund shall deliver to the Subcustodian and to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the Series to which such Securities were specifically allocated, (b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Security, (c) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (d) the date of sale, (e) the Custodian sale price per unit, (f) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale, and (g) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Subcustodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale for any of any Reverse Repurchase Agreementits Series, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) a Certificate, or with respect to each a purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or salepurchase: (a) the Series to which the purchased Securities are to be specifically allocated, (b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the c)the number of of. shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (cd) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (de) the purchase or sale price per unit; , including accrued interest, if any, (ef ) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, including accrued interest, if any, and (fg) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was was. made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund pay out of the moneys held for the account of a Fund the Series to which the purchased Securities are to be specifically allocated the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instruct- ions, or Oral Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a Certificate, or with respect to a sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. In , specifying with respect to each sale: (a) the case Series to which such Securities were specifically allocated, (b) the name of a the issuer and the title of the Security,(c) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest if any,(f) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale, including accrued interest, if any, and (g) the name of the, broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.Oral

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, either a CertificateWritten Instruction or Oral Instruction, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing brokermade , if any; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In The Custodian shall receive the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In Instruction. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the case of a saleFund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instruction or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided provide d that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstruction. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Corporation shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Corporation for the account of the Fund, the Corporation shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Corporation, on behalf of the Fund, either (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security, as described in the Fund's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund's obligations as set forth in the Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund's obligations in respect thereof. The Corporation or its properly appointed Transfer Agent/Fund Accountant will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of the Fund's option liability and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of the Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of the Fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fundthe Funds, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the The name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fundthe Funds, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a Fund the Funds the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities. In Written Instructions, a Certificate of Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Funds upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a Fund the Funds upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral . written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Trust on behalf of a Fund, either - (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security; or (b) notifies the Custodian that is obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that is obligations in respect of any other Security, as described in each Fund's respective Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund's obligations as set forth in such Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund's obligations in respect thereof. The Trust will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of each Fund's option liability if any and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of each respective Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sales proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of such Fund irrespectively of delivery. In the case of "sale fails," the Custodian may request the assistance of the Funds in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fundthe Fund to be held hereunder, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market SecuritiesCustodian, a Certificate, Oral Instructions Instructions, or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased pur- chased by or for a Fund, the Fund pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund hereunder the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions Instructions, or Written Instructions. 2. In Promptly after each sale of Securities by the case Fund held hereunder, the Fund shall deliver to the Custo- dian, a Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written Instruc- tions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale, and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable pay- able to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions Instructions, or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral either Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In The Custodian shall receive the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. In . (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the case of a saleFund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, Written Instructions and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, either a CertificateWritten Instruction or Oral Instruction, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In The Custodian shall receive the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, and upon receipt of Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In Instruction. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the case of a saleFund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instruction or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstruction. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be reasonably satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In the case of a sale, the Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fundthe Funds, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fundthe funds, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a Fund the Funds the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Funds upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a Fund the Funds upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Trust, on behalf of a Fund, either - (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security, as described in each Fund's respective Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund's obligations as set forth in such Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund's obligations in respect thereof. The Trust will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of each Fund's option liability if any and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of each respective Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of such fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Funds in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fundthe Funds, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fundthe Funds, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a Fund the Funds the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. With respect to any repurchase agreement transaction for the Funds, the Custodian shall assure that the collateral reflected on the transaction advice is received by the Custodian . 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Funds, the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Funds upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a Fund the Funds upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, either- (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Funds deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security, as described in each Fund's Prospectus, require that the Funds deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Funds' obligations as set forth in the Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Funds' obligations in respect thereof. The Trust will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of the Funds' option liability and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of the Funds will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of the Funds irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Funds in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstruction, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: : (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; any (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, pay out of the moneys held for the account of a Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstruction. In the case of a sale, the Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstruction. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, either a CertificateWritten Instruction or Oral Instruction, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing brokermade , if any; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In The Custodian shall receive the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In Instruction. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the case of a saleFund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instruction or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book- Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided provide d that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstruction. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the The name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. With respect to any repurchase agreement transaction for the Funds, the Custodian shall assure that the collateral reflected on the transaction advice is received by the Custodian. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, as set forth in each certificate, written instructions, or oral instructions, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable principal as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Trust, on behalf of a Fund, either - (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security, as described in each Fund's respective Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund's obligations as set forth in such Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund's obligations in respect thereof. The Trust will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of each Fund's option liability if any and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of each respective Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of such Fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities securities which are not Money Market Securitiesmoney market securities, a Certificate; certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers as defined in Article IX and (ii) with respect to each purchase of money market securities such a certificate or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructionsoral instructions from an authorized person, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; securities, (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date dates of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether such purchase is to be made; settled through the Book-Entry System or the depository, and (h) in whether the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the depository. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund pay out of the moneys held for the account of a Fund the Fund, the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificatecertificate or such oral instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of securities by the Fund, Oral Instructions the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of securities which are not money market securities a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers as defined in Article IX and (ii) with respect to each sale of money market securities such a certificate or Written Instructions. In oral instructions from an authorized person specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the security, (b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and the accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale, (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made, and (g) whether such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the depository. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions certificate or Written Instructionssuch oral instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities. 3. Promptly after the Fund writes a covered call option contract it shall deliver to the Custodian a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers as defined in Article IX that specifies: (a) the name of the issuer and title and number of the security subject to call, (b) the exercise price, (c) the premium to be received by the Fund, (d) the expiration date, and (e) the name of the person from whom the premium is to be received. 4. If the Custodian acts as escrow agent with respect to a covered call option, or if securities underlying such covered call option are maintained by the Custodian with DTC, the Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered such receipts as are required in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in such securities. 5. When a covered call option written by the Fund is exercised, the Fund shall furnish the Custodian with a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers instructing the Custodian to cause delivery of the securities covered by the call option in exchange for the exercise price and specifying: (a) the name of the issuer and title and number of the security subject to the covered call, (b) the person to whom the securities are to be delivered, and (c) the amount to be received by the Custodian upon such delivery. 6. When a covered call option written by the Fund expires, the Fund will deliver to the Custodian a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers that contains the information specified in paragraph 3 herein and instructs the Custodian to free the securities covered by the call option from the restrictions previously imposed by reason of the writing of such covered call option. Upon the return and/or the cancellation of the receipts issued pursuant to paragraph 4 herein, the Custodian shall remove such restrictions on the securities covered by the call option, delete such covered call option from the list of holdings maintained by the Custodian, and continue to hold such securities in accordance with this Agreement. 7. In the event the Fund purchases a covered call option identical to a previously written covered call option in a transaction expressly designed as a "Closing Purchase Transaction" in order to liquidate its position as a writer of such covered call option, it will deliver to the Custodian a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by any two officers that specifies: (a) the name of the issuer and title and number of the security subject to the covered call option, (b) the exercise price, (c) the premium to be paid by the Fund, (d) the expiration date, and (e) the name of the person to whom the premium is to be paid. Upon the Custodian's payment of the premium and the return and/or cancellation of the receipts issued pursuant to paragraph 4 herein, the Custodian shall remove the previously imposed restrictions on the securities covered by the call option that is liquidated by reason of the Closing Purchase Transaction, delete such covered call option from the list of holdings maintained by the Fund, and continue to hold such securities in accordance with this Agreement. 8. The Custodian shall not make payment for the purchase of securities for the account of the Fund in advance of the receipt of such securities purchased without specific written instructions from the Fund to so pay in advance, provided, however, that in the case of repurchase agreements entered into by the Fund with a bank which is a member of the Federal Reserve System, the Custodian may transfer funds to the account of such bank prior to the receipt of written evidence that the securities subject to such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book entry into a segregated nonproprietary account of the Custodian maintained with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago or of the safekeeping receipt, provided that such securities have in fact been so transferred by book entry.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Corporation shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and Certificate or Written Instructions, (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instruction or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Corporation for the account of the Fund, the Corporation shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Corporation agrees that it will institute no short sales of any securities, convertible or other. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Corporation, on behalf of the Fund, either: (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Fund's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security, as descried in the Fund's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund's obligations as set forth in the Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund's obligations in respect thereof. The Corporation will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of the Fund's option liability and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the amount of the Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of the Fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails," the Custodian may request the assistant of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, either a CertificateWritten Instruction or Oral Instruction, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In The Custodian shall receive the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In Instruction. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the case of a saleFund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instruction or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.in

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, either a CertificateWritten Instruction or an Oral Instruction, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal principle amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In The Custodian shall receive the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In . (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the case of a saleFund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Written Instruction or an Oral Instruction, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or the principle amount sold and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker of other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstruction. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchases: (a) the Series to which the purchased Securities are to be specifically allocated, (b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (bc) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (cd) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (de) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (ef) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, and (fg) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a Fund the Series to which such Securities are to be specifically allocated the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. 2. In Promptly after each sale of Securities by the case Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sales: (a) the Series to which such Securities were specifically allocated, (b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Security, (c) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (d) the date of sale, (e) the sale price per unit, (f) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale, and (g) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt against payment therefor from the person to whom or the broker, dealer or other agent through whom the sale was made, provided, however, that the Custodian shall be authorized, in accordance with customary securities processing practice, to deliver Securities against a receipt, with the exception of collecting payment from such person, broker, dealer or other agent to whom Securities were delivered, before the close of business on the same day. The Custodian shall not make delivery of Securities unless the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same sale conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with customary securities processing practices. 3. Notwithstanding the customs prevailing among dealers above, any payment or delivery in securitiesrespect of Securities may be made, in accordance with the customary or established securities trading or securities processing practices and procedures of the jurisdiction or market in which such transaction occurs, including without limitation, delivery of Securities to a purchase, broker, dealer or their agents against a receipt with the expectation of receiving later payment and free delivery. 4. All collection and receipt of funds, Securities or other property pursuant to this Agreement and all payment and delivery of funds, securities or other property pursuant to this Agreement shall be made by the Custodian as agent for the Fund and at the risk of the Fund, except as otherwise provided herein, including, without limitation, the risk associated with the securities processing practice of delivering securities against a receipt and the risk that the counterparty in any transaction into which the Fund enters will not transfer funds, Securities or other property hereunder or otherwise perform in accordance with the Funds expectation of such counterparty's obligations thereunder. 5. The Custodian, in its discretion, may credit or debit the accounts hereunder on a contractual settlement date with cash or Securities with respect to any sale, exchange or purchase of Securities. Otherwise, such transactions will be credited or debited to the accounts on the data cash or Securities are actually received by the Custodian and reconciled to the accounts. (i) The Custodian may reverse credits or debits made to the accounts in its discretion if the related transaction fails to settle within a reasonable period, determined by the Custodian in its discretion, after the contractual settlement date for the related transaction. (ii) If any Securities delivered pursuant hereto are returned by the recipient thereof, the Custodian may reverse the credits and debits of the particular transaction at any time.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral either Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; ; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; ; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; ; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; ; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book- Entry System or the Depository; and and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book- Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, upon receipt of shall receive all Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such CertificateWritten or Oral Instructions. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the Fund, Oral Instructions or the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a sale, the The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, it and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale purch ase of Money Market Securities, either a CertificateWritten Instruction or Oral Instruction, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; and (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be made; and (h) in settled through the case of a sale, Book-Entry System or the name of Depository. The Custodian shall receive the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In Instruction. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the case of a saleFund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instruction or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settle d through the Book- Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or Oral Instructions or Written InstructionsInstruction. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities Se curities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a The Fund shall deliver will cause to be delivered to the Custodian (i) by any broker or dealer acting for or selling to the Fund, copies of broker's or dealer's confirmations in the form currently employed by any such broker or dealer. with respect to every purchase of securities by or for the account of the Fund. The Fund shall, during each business day on which a purchase of securities shall have been made, deliver or sale mail to the Custodian a certificate signed in the name of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructionsthe Fund by two officers, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; securities, (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold purchased, and accrued interest, if f any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; purchase, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; unit and the brokerage commission, taxes and other expenses payable in connection with such purchase, (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities shall receive all securities purchased by or for a Fundthe Fund from the persons through or from whom the same were purchased, pay and upon receipt thereof shall pay, out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund, the total payable upon such purchase as et forth in such officers' certificate, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable shown on such broker's confirmation with respect to such purchase. 2. If the Fund wishes to exercise any warrant, right, option or similar security, it shall instruct the Custodian over the signature of two officers of the Fund to exercise such security and shall specify in such instruction the particulars of such exercise and the amount to be paid upon exercise for the underlying securities. 3. The Fund will cause to be delivered to the Custodian by any broker or dealer acting for or purchasing from the Fund, copies of broker's or dealer's confirmations in the form currently employed by such broker or dealer, with respect to every sale of securities by or for the account of the Fund. The Fund shall, during each business day on which a sale of securities shall have been made, deliver or mail to the Custodian a certificate signed in the name of the Fund by two officers, specifying with respect to each such sale (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the security, (b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit and the brokerage commission, taxes and other expenses payable in connection with such sale, (e) the total amount payable to the person from whomFund upon such sale, or and (f) the name of the broker through whom, whom or the purchase person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the securities thus designated to the broker or other person named in such officers' certificate upon receipt of the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale as set forth in such officers' certificate, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. In shown by the case of a sale, the Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt confirmation of the total amount payable broker through whom or the person to a Fund upon such sale, provided that whom the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructionssale was made. Subject to the foregoing, the The Custodian may deliver securities and accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which that are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; , and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b3) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c4) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d5) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e6) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f7) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment 8) whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (h9) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, upon receipt of shall receive all Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate or Oral Instructions. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate or Oral Instructions Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (3) the number of shares or Written Instructionsprincipal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (4) the date o sale; (5) the sale price per unit; (6) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (7) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (8) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a sale, the The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Certificate or such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the tie foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, either - (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund's obligations as set forth in the Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund's obligations in respect thereof. The Trust will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of the Fund's option liability and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of the Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of the Fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails,' the Custodian may request the assistance of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the :Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Company shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the The name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, The custodian shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Company for the account of the Fund, the Company shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the Custodian sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities; 3. On contractual settlement date, the account of each respective Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of such Fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral either Written Instructions or Written oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; ; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; ; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; ; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book- Entry System or the Depository; and and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, upon receipt of shall receive all Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such CertificateWritten or Oral Instructions. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the Fund, Oral Instructions or the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either written or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a sale, the The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may nay accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, it and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian (i) with respect prior to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities12:00 Noon, Detroit time, a Certificate; and (ii) with respect to each purchase Certificate or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , including accrued interest, if any (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase, including accrued interest, if any, and the Series the moneys of which are to be used for payment (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether such purchase is to be made; and settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository, (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository and (i) for which Series the Securities were purchased. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the applicable Series of the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such CertificateCertificate or Oral Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian prior to 12:00 Noon, Detroit time, a Certificate or Oral Instructions Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the number of shares or Written Instructions. In the case principal amount sold and accrued interest, if any, and the Series for which the sale was made, (c) the date of a sale, (d) the sale price per unit, including accrued interest, if any, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund and the Series thereof to which payable upon such sale, including accrued interest if any, (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made, and (g) whether such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by for a Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral either Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or salepurchase: (a1) the name of the Fund to which the securities are to be specifically allocated; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b3) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c4) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d5) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e6) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f7) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment 8) whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (h9) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In The Custodian shall receive the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a such Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of a Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the Fund to which such Securities are to be specifically allocated; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (3) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (4) the date of sale; (5) the sale price per unit; (6) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (7) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (8) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a sale, the The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Company upon receipt of the total amount payable to a Fund the Company upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Company as set forth in such Certificate, Written or such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a Fundthe Funds, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the The name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fundthe Funds, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a Fund the Funds the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Funds upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a Fund the Funds upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3 Promptly after the time as of which the Trust, on behalf of a Fund, either (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust’s Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security as described in each Fund’s respective Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund’s obligations as set forth in such Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund’s obligations in respect thereof. The Trust will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of each Fund’s option liability if any and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are we not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person, from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made. The Custodian shall upon receipt of Securities purchase by or for the Fund, pay out of the monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a Fund, pay out of the moneys held for the account of a Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Corporation shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instruction, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the of date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written. Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment Payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Trust, on behalf of the Fund. either-- (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit, Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security, as described in the Fund's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, the Custodian will cause to be segregated or identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund's obligations as set forth in the Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund's obligations in respect thereof. The Trust will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of the Fund's option liability and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of the Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of the Fund irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a Fund the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Certificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect to each such purchase or salepurchase: (a) the name of the issuer Issuer and the title of the Securities; , (b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if If any; , (c) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement, (d) the purchase or sale price per unit; , (e) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; and (f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, shall upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, whom or the broker through whom, whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions Instructions. 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (I) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate or Written Instructions. In , and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such sale: (a) the case name of a the issuer and the title of the Security, (b) the principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any, (c) the date of sale, (d) the sale price per unit, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale and (f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made.. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Oral Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities. 3. Promptly after the time as of which the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, either - (a) writes an option on Securities or writes a covered put option in respect of a Security, or (b) notifies the Custodian that Its obligations in respect of any put or call option, as described in the Trust's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited, or (c) notifies the Custodian that its obligations in respect of any other Security, as described in the Fund's Prospectus, require that the Fund deposit Securities or additional Securities with the Custodian, specifying the type and value of Securities required to be so deposited the Custodian will cause to be segregated or Identified as deposited, pursuant to the Fund's obligations as set forth in the Prospectus, Securities of such kinds and having such aggregate values as are required to meet the Fund's obligations in respect thereof. The Trust will provide to the Custodian, as of the end of each trading day, the market value of the Fund's option liability and the market value of its portfolio of common stocks. 4. On contractual settlement date, the account of the Fund will be charged for all purchases settling on that day, regardless of whether or not delivery Is made. On contractual settlement date, sale proceeds will likewise be credited to the account of the Fund Irrespective of delivery. In the case of "sale fails", the Custodian may request the assistance of the Fund in making delivery of the failed Security.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a for the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Oral either Written Instructions or Written Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; ; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; ; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement date; settlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; ; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or sale; purchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; ; (g7) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment whether or not such purchase is to be madesettled through the Book- Entry System or the Depository; and and (h) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be delivereddeposited in the Book- Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, upon receipt of shall receive all Securities purchased by or for a Fund, the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was madeupon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such CertificateWritten or Oral Instructions. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the Fund, Oral Instructions or the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written or Oral Instructions, in either case specify with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (2) the number of shares or principal amount sold and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a sale, the The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate, Written or such Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, it and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. 1. (a) Promptly after each purchase or sale (as applicable) of Securities by a the Fund, other than a purchase or sale of any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, a the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase or sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate; , and (ii) with respect to each purchase or sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase or sale: purchase: (a1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (b2) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased or sold and accrued interest, if any; (c3) the date of purchase or sale and settlement datesettlement; (d4) the purchase or sale price per unit; (e5) the total amount payable upon such purchase or salepurchase; (f6) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase or sale was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; (g) in the case of a purchase, the name of the broker to which payment is to be made; and (h7) in the case of a sale, the name of the broker to whom the Securities are whether or not such purchase is to be deliveredsettled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a purchase, the The Custodian shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for a the Fund, pay out of the moneys held for the account of a the Fund the total amount payable to the person from whom, or the broker through whom, the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate or Oral Instructions. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money market Securities, a Certificate or Oral Instructions Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the issuer and the title of the Security; (2) the number of shares or Written Instructionsprincipal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (3) the date of sale; (4) the sale price per unit; (5) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (6) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository. In the case of a sale, the The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to a the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate, Certificate or Oral Instructions or Written Instructions. Subject to the foregoing, the Custodian may accept payment in such form as shall be satisfactory to it, and may deliver Securities and arrange for payment in accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securitiesSecurities.