Common use of Selection of Brokers and Dealers Clause in Contracts

Selection of Brokers and Dealers. Except to the extent otherwise instructed in writing by Client (it being understood that Client, acting on behalf of the Fund, may, in its absolute discretion and consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and other applicable laws and rules, direct Fund portfolio transactions for which Subadviser is responsible to any broker-dealer that Client may designate, subject to Subadviser's duty to seek "best execution"), Subadviser shall place all orders for the purchase or sale of securities on behalf of the Account with brokers or dealers selected by Subadviser, but not with a person affiliated with Subadviser, as the term "affiliated person" is defined in the 1940 Act (hereafter an "Affiliate"), unless the transaction is in compliance with Rules 17e-1 or 10f-3 under the 1940 Act or other applicable rules and with The Vantagepoint Funds' policies and procedures thereunder, copies of which shall be provided to Subadviser. Subadviser will make reasonable efforts to ensure that brokers and/or dealers perform their obligations to the Account, provided, however, that Subadviser will not be responsible or liable for any act or omission of any broker and/or dealer. Client shall provide a list of the Fund's "affiliated persons," which Subadviser may rely upon.

Selection of Brokers and Dealers. Except to the extent otherwise instructed in writing by Client (it being understood that Client, acting on behalf of the Fund, may, in its absolute discretion and consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and other applicable laws and rules, direct Fund portfolio transactions for which Subadviser is responsible to any broker-dealer that Client may designate, subject designate and Subadviser will use best efforts to Subadviser's duty to seek "best execution"follow such directions in accordance with its Policy and Procedures on Brokerage Practices), Subadviser shall place all orders for the purchase or sale of securities on behalf of the Account with brokers or dealers selected by Subadviser, but not with a person affiliated with Subadviser, as the term "affiliated person" is defined in the 1940 Act (hereafter an "Affiliate"), unless the transaction is in compliance with Rules 17e-1 or 10f-3 under the 1940 Act or other applicable rules and with The Vantagepoint Funds' policies and procedures thereunder, copies of which shall be provided to Subadviser. Subadviser will make reasonable efforts to ensure that brokers and/or dealers perform their obligations to the Account, provided, however, that Subadviser will not be responsible or liable for any act or omission of any broker and/or dealer. Client shall provide a list of the Fund's "affiliated persons," which Subadviser may rely upon.

Selection of Brokers and Dealers. Except to the extent otherwise instructed in writing by Client (it being understood that Client, acting on behalf of the Fund, may, in its absolute discretion and consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and other applicable laws and rules, direct Fund portfolio transactions for which Subadviser is responsible to any broker-dealer that Client may designate, subject designate and Subadviser will use best efforts to Subadviser's duty to seek "best execution"follow such directions in accordance with its Policy and Procedures on Brokerage Practices), Subadviser shall place all orders for the purchase or sale of securities on behalf of the Account with brokers or dealers selected by Subadviser, but not with a person affiliated with Subadviser, as the term "“affiliated person" ” is defined in the 1940 Act (hereafter an "“Affiliate"”), unless the transaction is in compliance with Rules 17e-1 or 10f-3 under the 1940 Act or other applicable rules and with The Vantagepoint Funds' ’ policies and procedures thereunder, copies of which shall be provided to Subadviser. Subadviser will make reasonable efforts to ensure that brokers and/or dealers perform their obligations to the Account, provided, however, that Subadviser will not be responsible or liable for any act or omission of any broker and/or dealer. Client shall provide a list of the Fund's "affiliated persons," which Subadviser may rely upon.

Selection of Brokers and Dealers. Except to the extent otherwise instructed in writing by Client (it being understood that Client, acting on behalf of the Fund, may, in its absolute discretion and consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and other applicable laws and rules, direct Fund portfolio transactions for which Subadviser is responsible to any broker-dealer that Client may designate, subject to Subadviser's duty to seek "best execution"), Subadviser shall place all orders for the purchase or sale of securities on behalf of the Account with brokers or dealers selected by Subadviser, but not with a person affiliated with Subadviser, as the term "affiliated person" is defined in the 1940 Act (hereafter an "Affiliate"), unless the transaction is in compliance with Rules 17e-1 or 10f-3 under the 1940 Act or other applicable rules or orders of exemption from appropriate regulatory authorities applicable to the Subadviser, the Fund or any of their affiliates and with The Vantagepoint Funds' policies and procedures thereunder, copies of which shall be have been provided to Subadviser. Subadviser will make reasonable efforts to ensure that brokers and/or dealers perform their obligations to the Account, provided, however, that Subadviser will not be responsible or liable for any act or omission of any broker and/or dealer. Client shall provide a list of the Fund's "affiliated persons," which Subadviser may rely upon.

Selection of Brokers and Dealers. Except to the extent otherwise instructed in writing by Client acting on behalf of the Fund (it being understood that Client, acting on behalf of the Fund, may, in its absolute discretion and consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and other applicable federal securities laws and rules, direct Fund portfolio transactions for which Subadviser is responsible to any broker-dealer that Client may designate, subject to Subadviser's duty to seek "provided that such designation is consistent with best execution"execution as described below), Subadviser shall place all orders for the purchase or sale of securities on behalf of the Account with brokers or dealers selected by Subadviser, but not with a person affiliated with Subadviser, as the term "“affiliated person" ” is defined in the 1940 Act (hereafter an "Affiliate"), unless the transaction is in compliance with Rules 17e-1 or 10f-3 under the 1940 Act or other applicable rules and with The Vantagepoint Funds' ’ policies and procedures thereunder, copies of which shall be provided to Subadviser. Subadviser will make reasonable efforts to ensure that brokers and/or dealers perform their obligations to the Account, provided, however, that Subadviser will not be responsible or liable for any act or omission of any broker and/or dealer. Client shall provide a list of the Fund's "affiliated persons," which Subadviser may rely upon.

Selection of Brokers and Dealers. Except to the extent otherwise instructed in writing by Client (it being understood that Client, acting on behalf of the Fund, may, in its absolute discretion and consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and other applicable laws and rules, direct Fund portfolio transactions for which Subadviser is responsible to any broker-dealer that Client may designate, subject to Subadviser's duty to seek "best execution"), Subadviser shall place all orders for the purchase or sale of securities on behalf of the Account with brokers or dealers selected by Subadviser, but not with a person affiliated with Subadviser, as the term "“affiliated person" ” is defined in the 1940 Act (hereafter an "Affiliate"), unless the transaction is in compliance with Rules 17e-1 or 10f-3 under the 1940 Act or other applicable rules or orders of exemption from appropriate regulatory authorities applicable to the Subadviser, the Fund or any of their affiliates and with The Vantagepoint Funds' ’ policies and procedures thereunder, copies of which shall be have been provided to Subadviser. Subadviser will make reasonable efforts to ensure that brokers and/or dealers perform their obligations to the Account, provided, however, that Subadviser will not be responsible or liable for any act or omission of any broker and/or dealer. Client shall provide a list of the Fund's "affiliated persons," which Subadviser may rely upon.

Selection of Brokers and Dealers. Except to the extent otherwise instructed in writing by Client (it being understood that Client, acting on behalf of the Fund, may, in its absolute discretion and consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and other applicable laws and rules, direct Fund portfolio transactions for which Subadviser is responsible to any broker-dealer that Client may designate, subject designate and Subadviser will use best efforts to Subadviser's duty to seek "best execution"follow such directions in accordance with its Policy and Procedures on Brokerage Practices), Subadviser shall place all orders for the purchase or sale of securities on behalf of the Account with brokers or dealers selected by Subadviser, but not with a person affiliated with Subadviser, as the term "“affiliated person" ” is defined in the 1940 Act (hereafter an "Affiliate"), unless the transaction is in compliance with Rules 17e-1 or 10f-3 under the 1940 Act or other applicable rules and with The Vantagepoint Funds' ’ policies and procedures thereunder, copies of which shall be provided to Subadviser. Subadviser will make reasonable efforts to ensure that brokers and/or dealers perform their obligations to the Account, provided, however, that Subadviser will not be responsible or liable for any act or omission of any broker and/or dealer. Client shall provide a list of the Fund's "affiliated persons," which Subadviser may rely upon.

Selection of Brokers and Dealers. Except to the extent otherwise instructed in writing by Client acting on behalf of the Fund (it being understood that Client, acting on behalf of the Fund, may, in its absolute discretion and consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and other applicable federal securities laws and rules, direct Fund portfolio transactions for which Subadviser is responsible to any broker-dealer that Client may designate, subject to Subadviser's duty to seek "provided that such designation is consistent with best execution"execution as described below), Subadviser shall place all orders for the purchase or sale of securities on behalf of the Account with brokers or dealers selected by Subadviser, but not with a person affiliated with Subadviser, as the term "affiliated person" is defined in the 1940 Act (hereafter an "Affiliate"), unless the transaction is in compliance with Rules 17e-1 or 10f-3 under the 1940 Act or other applicable rules and with The Vantagepoint Funds' policies and procedures thereunder, copies of which shall be provided to Subadviser. Subadviser will make reasonable efforts to ensure that brokers and/or dealers perform their obligations to the Account, provided, however, that Subadviser will not be responsible or liable for any act or omission of any broker and/or dealer. Client shall provide a list of the Fund's "affiliated persons," which Subadviser may rely upon.