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

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (3) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; (4) the date of purchase and settlement; (5) the purchase price per unit; (6) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (7) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon 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, 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 principal 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. 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 the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate or such 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.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Fund Corporation shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; sale and (7f ) 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. 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 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, Written Instructions or such 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. 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. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or Oral InstructionsInstruction, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (32) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; (54) the purchase price per unit; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all the Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Written or Oral InstructionsInstruction. (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 which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or Oral 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; (32) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date o of sale; (54) the sale price per unit; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (8) 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 the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate or such 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.in

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instructions or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; ; (32) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; ; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; ; (54) the purchase price per unit; ; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; ; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; ; (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Book- Entry System or the Depository; and and (9) 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Book- Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Written 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 which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying specify with respect to such sale: : (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; ; (32) the number of shares or principal amount sold, sold and accrued interest, if any; ; (43) the date o of sale; ; (54) the sale price per unit; ; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; ; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and and (8) 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 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. 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 Securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (32) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; (54) the purchase price per unit; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; and (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Fund, pay out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 of by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market market Securities, either a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: : (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the SecuritiesSecurity; (32) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date o of sale; (54) the sale price per unit; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (8) 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 the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate or such 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.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instructions or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (32) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; (54) the purchase price per unit; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all the Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Written Instructions 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 which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Written Instructions and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written or Oral 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; (32) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date o of sale; (54) the sale price per unit; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (8) 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 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. 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the FundFunds, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall funds, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund Funds the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund Funds upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. 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 the Fund Funds upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate Certificate, Written Instructions or such 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. 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. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or Oral InstructionsInstruction, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (32) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; (54) the purchase price per unit; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was mademade , if any; (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all the Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Written or Oral InstructionsInstruction. (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 which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or Oral 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; (32) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date o of sale; (54) the sale price per unit; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (8) 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 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 such Oral 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for securities by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that 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 Securitiesmoney market securities such a certificate or oral instructions from an authorized person, either a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; securities, (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date dates of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; , (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) g) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; depository, and (9h) whether the Securities securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depositorydepository. The Custodian shall receive all Securities upon receipt of securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund Fund, the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate certificate or Oral Instructionssuch oral instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities of securities by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that securities which are not Money Market Securities, money 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 sale of Money Market Securities, either money market securities such a Certificate certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case oral instructions from an authorized person specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and the accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; , (7f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; , and (8) g) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depositorydepository. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund securities upon receipt of the total amount payable to 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 Instructionsoral 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 Securitiessecurities. 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the FundFunds, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1a) the name of the Fund; (2) the The name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Funds, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund Funds the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities. Written Instructions, either a Certificate or of Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund Funds upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. 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 the Fund Funds upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate Certificate. written Instructions or such 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. 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. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or Oral InstructionsInstruction, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (32) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; (54) the purchase price per unit; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was mademade , if any; (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all the Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Written or Oral InstructionsInstruction. (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 which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or Oral 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; (32) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date o of sale; (54) the sale price per unit; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (8) 7) whether or not such sale is to be settled through the Book-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 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 such Oral 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1a) the name of the Fund; (2) the The name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral 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. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. 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 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 to the Fund principal as set forth in such Certificate Certificate, Written Instructions or such 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. 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian (i) with respect prior to each purchase of Securities that are not Money Market Securities12:00 Noon, a CertificateDetroit time, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , including accrued interest, if any (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; , including accrued interest, if any, and the Series the moneys of which are to be used for payment (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) g) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and , (9h) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the DepositoryDepository and (i) for which Series the Securities were purchased. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of the applicable Series of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities of by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian (i) with respect prior to each sale of Securities that are not Money Market Securities12:00 Noon, a CertificateDetroit time, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount sold, sold and accrued interest, if any; , and the Series for which the sale was made, (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , including accrued interest, if any, (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund and the Series thereof to which payable upon such sale; , including accrued interest if any, (7f) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; , and (8) g) 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 the Fund upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate or such 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.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instructions or Oral oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; securities; (32) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; ; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; ; (54) the purchase price per unit; ; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; ; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; ; (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Book- Entry System or the Depository; and and (9) 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Written 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 which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate written or Oral 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; securities; (32) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; ; (43) the date o of sale; ; (54) the sale price per unit; ; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; ; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and and (8) 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 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. 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 Securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or an Oral InstructionsInstruction, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (32) the number of shares or the principal principle amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; (54) the purchase price per unit; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all the Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Written 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 which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or an Oral InstructionsInstruction, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (32) the number of shares or principal the principle amount sold, sold and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date o of sale; (54) the sale price per unit; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (8) 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 of other person designated by the Fund upon receipt of the total amount payable to 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 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the FundFunds, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, Certificate or Written Instructions and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1a) the name of the Fund; (2) the The name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Funds, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund Funds the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund Funds upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. 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 the Fund Funds upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate Certificate, Written Instructions or such 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 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that are which we not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) 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 was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Fund Corporation shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral InstructionsInstruction, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the of date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. 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 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, Written. Instructions or such 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 Securities. 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. 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 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, Written Instructions or such 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 Securities. 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the Fund, the Fund Corporation shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Corporation for the account of the Fund, the Fund Corporation shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. 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 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, Written Instructions or such 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. 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; unit (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. 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 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, Written Instructions or such 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.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or Oral InstructionsInstruction, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (32) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; (54) the purchase price per unit; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all the Securities purchased by or for the Fund Fund, and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Written or Oral InstructionsInstruction. (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 which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instruction, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or Oral 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; (32) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date o of sale; (54) the sale price per unit; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (8) 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 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 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 Securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the :Fund, the Fund Company shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1a) the name of the Fund; (2) the The name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Company for the account of the Fund, the Fund Company shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. The Custodian 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 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, Written Instructions or such 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. 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the FundFunds, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall funds, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund Funds the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or o r Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund Funds upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. 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 the Fund Funds upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate Certificate, Written Instructions or such 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. 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. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instructions or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; ; (32) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; ; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; ; (54) the purchase price per unit; ; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; ; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; ; (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Book- Entry System or the Depository; and and (9) 8) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Book- Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Written 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 which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written or Oral 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; ; (32) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; ; (43) the date o of sale; ; (54) the sale price per unit; ; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; ; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and and (8) 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 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. 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 Securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, ; and (ii) with respect to each purchase purch ase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or Oral InstructionsInstruction, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (32) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date of purchase and settlement; (54) the purchase price per unit; (65) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (76) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; and (8) 7) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all the Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Certificate, Written or Oral InstructionsInstruction. (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 which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instruction or Oral 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; (32) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (43) the date o of sale; (54) the sale price per unit; (65) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (76) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was made; and (8) 7) whether or not such sale is to be settled settle d through the Book-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 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, Written or such Oral 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 Securities.

Purchase and Sale of Investments of the Fund. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the FundFund to be held by the Subcustodian hereunder, other than a purchase of an Option or Futures Contract, the Fund shall deliver to the Subcustodian and to the Custodian (iI) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (iiII) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Certificate, Oral Instructions or Oral Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: : (1a) the name of Series to which the Fund; purchased securities are to be specifically allocated, (2b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3c) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4d) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5e) the purchase price per unit; , (6f) the total amount payable upon such purchase; , and (7g) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian Subcustodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund Series to which such Securities are to be specifically allocated the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Oral Instructions or Oral Written Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale by the Fund of Securities held by the Subcustodian hereunder other than a sale of the Fundany 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 that which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Certificate, Oral Instructions or Oral Written Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1a) the name of the Fund; Series to which such Securities were specifically allocated, (2b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3c) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4d) the date o of sale; , (5e) the sale price per unit; , (6f) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; , and (7g) 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. The Custodian Subcustodian 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 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, Oral Instructions or such Oral 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the FundFunds, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Funds, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund Funds the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral 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 . (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the FundFunds, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund Funds upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. 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 the Fund Funds upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such Certificate Certificate, Written Instructions or such 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. 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. (a) 1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities for by the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such purchase: : (1a) the name of the Fund; (2) the name of the issuer Issuer and the title of the Securities; , (3b) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if If any; , (4c) the date of purchase and settlement; , (5d) the purchase price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable upon such purchase; purchase and (7f) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall Fund, pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the Fund the total amount payable upon such purchaseto 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 Certificate, Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) 2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Trust for the account of the Fund, the Fund Trust shall deliver to the Custodian (iI) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateCertificate or Written Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either Written Instructions, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each such sale: (1) the name of the Fund; (2a) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; Security, (3b) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; , (4c) the date o of sale; , (5d) the sale price per unit; , (6e) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; sale and (7f) 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. .. 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 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, Written Instructions or such 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. 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. (a) Promptly after each purchase of Securities for the a Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each purchase of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written Instructions or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to each purchase: : (1) the name of the Fund; Fund to which the securities are to be specifically allocated; (2) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities; (3) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued interest, if any; (4) the date of purchase and settlement; (5) the purchase price per unit; (6) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (7) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was made, if any; (8) whether or not such purchase is to be settled through the Book-Entry System or the Depository; and (9) whether the Securities purchased are to be deposited in the Book-Entry System or the Depository. The Custodian shall receive all the Securities purchased by or for the a Fund and upon receipt of such Securities shall pay out of the moneys monies held for the account of the such Fund the total amount payable upon such purchase, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate Written Instructions or Oral Instructions. (b) Promptly after each sale of Securities of the a Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities that which are not Money Market Securities, a CertificateWritten Instructions, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, either a Certificate Written or Oral Instructions, in either case specifying with respect to such sale: (1) the name of the FundFund 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 o 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. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered the Securities to the broker or other person designated by the Fund Company upon receipt of the total amount payable to the Fund Company upon such sale, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable to the Fund Company as set forth in such Certificate Written or such 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.