Common use of Securities Purchases Clause in Contracts

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security; and (iv) in the case of shares of Underlying Funds maintained with transfer agents for such Underlying Funds pursuant to Section 4(b)(4) hereof, payment for shares purchased shall be in accordance with the procedures of such transfer agent.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry book‑entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry book‑entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry book‑entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry book‑entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security; and (iv) in the case of shares of Underlying Funds maintained with transfer agents for such Underlying Funds pursuant to Section 4(b)(4) hereof, payment for shares purchased shall be in accordance with the procedures of such transfer agent.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: Instructions to do so, (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practice practice, or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as made (provided that monies are available therein for such purpose), and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to any of the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that prohibit the Securities System may make from making payment of such the funds to the other party counterparty to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of before the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement are transferred into such AccountAccount by book-entry; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or optionsthe Custodian may, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereofof this Agreement, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of Securities as the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including a Security to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are are, under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security Security, expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a FundPortfolio 's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined),, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may may, subject to the standard of care in Section 6, make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a FundFund Company's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (defined in Section 4(e) below), currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by the to Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof). Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: : (iA) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, ; provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; ; (iiB) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof), the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and and (iiiC) Custodian may make payment for Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of Securities the instrument representing such Asset, including, but not limited to, Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian -------------------- shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security; and (iv) in the case of shares of Underlying Funds maintained with transfer agents for such Underlying Funds pursuant to Section 4(b)(4) hereof, payment for shares purchased shall be in accordance with the procedures of such transfer agent.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (iI) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (iA) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (iiB) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iiiC) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with InstructionsInstructions to purchase Securities, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, shall pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of InstructionsInstructions to do so: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry book‑entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry book‑entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry book‑entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry book‑entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with -------------------- Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.Bearing

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(35(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g5(h), 4(h), 4(l5(l), and 4(m5(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the -------------------- Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry book‑entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry book‑entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(1) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor there for before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry book‑entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds the Fund to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry book‑entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with InstructionsInstructions received by the Custodian, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds the Funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(1) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such Such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; and (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor there for before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.the

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of SecuritiesSecurities or other Assets, pay for such Securities Assets out of monies held for a the Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the -------------------- Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-book- entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(1) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System system that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of SecuritiesSecurities or other Assets, pay for such Securities Assets out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry book‑entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry book‑entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies Moines held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies Moines are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions instructions to the contrarycontary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities Secures System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l40), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor therefore before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in is the case cue of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade ode practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make take payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms term of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructionsinstructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was madeaccount, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.. 11/16/2018 Unassociated Document

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable Laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's the Company’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry book‑entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry book‑entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(1) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.,

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by the to Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof). Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: : (iA) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, ; provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; ; (iiB) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof), the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and and (iiiC) Custodian may make payment for Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of Securities the instrument representing such Asset, including, but not limited to, Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-book- entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Custodian may deliver Securities and other Assets prior to receipt of payment for such Securities in accordance with Instructions applicable laws, or the terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset. For example, Notwithstanding the foregoing upon receipt of Instructions: Instructions to do so, (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.the

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry book‑entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry book‑entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as hereinafter defined), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with InstructionsInstructions to purchase Securities, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, shall pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of InstructionsInstructions to do so: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon ==================== receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (iI) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-book- entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the --------------------- Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained maintain ed with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.6

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(34(c)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(i), 4(m), and 4(m4(n) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(mand4 (m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such Such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; and (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before therefore on the basis of receipt of an oral advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as transaction to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Securitybe followed by written confirmation.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of EXECUTION COPY options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(1) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to. Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security. In any and every case in which payment for purchase of Securities for the account of a Fund is made by the Custodian on behalf of a Fund in advance of receipt of the Securities purchased, and in the absence both of a provision in this paragraph or elsewhere in this Agreement authorizing such a payment in advance and, if required by the applicable provision of this Agreement, the delivery of the applicable Instructions or Specific Instructions, as the case may be, the Custodian shall be absolutely liable to the Fund for such Securities to the same extent as if the Securities had been received by the Custodian.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: Instructions to do so, (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable Laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing DepositsDeposits (as defined below), currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(1) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.and

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry book‑entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry book‑entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was mademade , but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(1), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of Securities the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Sec uritie s and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's ’s account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, member or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's ’s instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt of Securities by the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, and other deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l), and 4(m) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) in the case of Securities as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.

Securities Purchases. In accordance with Instructions, the Custodian shall, with respect to a purchase of Securities, pay for such Securities out of monies held for a the Fund's account for which the purchase was made, but only insofar as monies are available therein for such purpose, and receive the portfolio Securities so purchased. Unless the Custodian has received Special Instructions to the contrary, such payment will be made only upon receipt delivery of such Securities by to the Custodian, a clearing corporation of a national Securities securities exchange of which the Custodian is a member, or a Securities System in accordance with the provisions of Section 4(b)(3) hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Instructions: Instructions to do so, (i) in connection with a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System that the Securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by book-entry into the Account maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Securities System require that the Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the Securities underlying the repurchase agreement into such Account; (ii) in the case of options, Interest Bearing Deposits, currency deposits, deposits and other deposits, and foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options, pursuant to Sections 4(g), 4(h), 4(l4(k), and 4(m4(l) hereof, the Custodian may make payment therefor before receipt of an advice of transaction; and (iii) the Custodian may make payment for Securities or other Assets prior to delivery thereof in accordance with Instructions, applicable laws, generally accepted trade practices, or the case terms of the instrument representing such Security or other Asset, including, but not limited to, Securities and other Assets as to which payment for the Security and receipt of the instrument evidencing the Security are under generally accepted trade practice practices or the terms of the instrument representing the Security expected to take place in different locations or through separate parties, such as commercial paper which is indexed to foreign currency exchange rates, derivatives and similar Securities, the Custodian may make payment for such Securities prior to delivery thereof in accordance with such generally accepted trade practice or the terms of the instrument representing such Security.