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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-21-046816
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	N-2/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		23
FILED AS OF DATE:		20210218
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210217

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Innovation & Growth Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001836057
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		N-2/A
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-251526
		FILM NUMBER:		21647316

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19808
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800 882 0052

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19808

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Innovation & Growth Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001836057
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		N-2/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-23625
		FILM NUMBER:		21647317

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19808
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800 882 0052

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19808
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  <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February&nbsp;17, 2021 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Securities Act Registration&nbsp;No.&nbsp;333-251526</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Investment Company Act Registration <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;811-23625</FONT> </B></P>
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-2</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Registration Statement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>under </I></B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Effective&nbsp;Amendment</FONT> No.&nbsp;1</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Post-Effective Amendment No.</B></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Declaration of Trust) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>100 Bellevue Parkway </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Wilmington, Delaware 19809 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of Principal Executive Offices) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(800)&nbsp;882-0052</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Registrant&#146;s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>John M. Perlowski, President </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>55 East 52nd Street </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>New
York, New York 10055 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name and Address of Agent for Service) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Copies to: </I></B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Margery K. Neale, Esq.</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Elliot J. Gluck, Esq.</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Willkie Farr&nbsp;&amp; Gallagher LLP</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>787 Seventh Avenue</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>New
York, New York 10019</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>David Wohl, Esq.</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Weil, Gotshal&nbsp;&amp; Manges LLP</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>767 Fifth Avenue</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>New
York, New York 10153</B></P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering</B>: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following
box&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If any securities being registered on this Form will be offered on a delayed or continuous basis in reliance on
Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933 (&#147;Securities Act&#148;), other than securities offered in connection with a dividend reinvestment plan, check the following box.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P>

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amendment thereto, check the following box&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction B
or a post-effective amendment thereto that will become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to General Instruction B to register additional
securities or additional classes of securities pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box): </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">This [post-effective] amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed [post-effective
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">This Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the
Securities Act, and the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering is: <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">This Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, and the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering is: <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">This Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, and the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering is: <U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Check each box that appropriately characterizes the Registrant: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(closed-end</FONT> company that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the &#147;Investment Company Act&#148;)). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Business Development Company <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(closed-end</FONT> company that intends or has
elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Interval Fund (Registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund or a Business Development
Company that makes periodic repurchase offers under Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">23c-3</FONT> under the Investment Company Act). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">A.2 Qualified (qualified to register securities pursuant to General Instruction A.2 of this Form).
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Well-Known Seasoned Issuer (as defined by Rule 405 under the Securities Act). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Emerging Growth Company (as defined by Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> under the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#9744;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">If an Emerging Growth Company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended
transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#9746;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">New Registrant (registered or regulated under the Investment Company Act for less than 12 calendar months
preceding this filing). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CALCULATION OF
REGISTRATION FEE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000"><B>Title of Securities Being Registered</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000"><B>Amount&nbsp;Being<BR>Registered</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000"><B>Proposed<BR>Maximum<BR>Offering&nbsp;Price<BR>per&nbsp;Unit</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000"><B>Proposed<BR>Maximum<BR>Aggregate<BR>Offering&nbsp;Price</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000"><B>Amount of<BR>Registration&nbsp;Fee</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.001 par
value</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">N/A</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">N/A</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">$1,000,000(1)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">$109.10(2)</TD></TR>
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<TD COLSPAN="9" VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD COLSPAN="9" VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Previously paid. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE
REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATES AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Arial Narrow" ALIGN="justify"><FONT COLOR="#de1a1e"><B>The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be
changed. We may not sell these securities until the Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy
these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. </B></FONT></P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><FONT COLOR="#de1a1e"><B>SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED FEBRUARY&nbsp;17, 2021 </B></FONT></P>
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<IMG SRC="g93447g21a07.jpg" ALT="LOGO">
 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shares </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Common Shares </B></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>$20.00
per share </B></P>  <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Investment Objectives</I></B>. BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (the &#147;Trust&#148;) is a newly-organized, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company with no operating history. The Trust&#146;s investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a
combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. There can be no assurance that the Trust&#146;s investment objectives will be achieved or that the Trust&#146;s investment program will be successful. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Investment Advisor</I></B>. The Trust&#146;s investment adviser is BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;Advisor&#148;).
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Investment Strategy</I></B>. The Trust will invest primarily in equity securities issued by <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> and small-capitalization companies that the Advisor believes have above-average earnings growth potential. In selecting investments for the Trust, the Advisor focuses on
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> and small-capitalization growth companies that are &#147;innovative.&#148; These are companies that have introduced, or are seeking to introduce, a new product or service that potentially changes the
marketplace. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As part of its investment strategy, the Trust intends to employ a strategy of writing (selling) covered
call options on a portion of the common stocks in its portfolio, writing (selling) other call and put options on individual common stocks, including uncovered call and put options, and, to a lesser extent, writing (selling) covered and uncovered
call and put options on indices of securities and sectors of securities. This options writing strategy is intended to generate current gains from options premiums and to enhance the Trust&#146;s risk-adjusted returns. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust&#146;s common shares of beneficial interest (the &#147;common shares&#148;) are expected to be listed on the New York
Stock Exchange, subject to notice of issuance, under the symbol &#147;BIGZ.&#148; </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B></B><B><I>No Prior
History</I></B><B>. Because the Trust is newly organized, its common shares have no history of public trading. Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies frequently trade at a discount from their net asset
value. The risk of loss due to this discount may be greater for investors expecting to sell their shares in a relatively short period after completion of the public offering. </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Investing in the Trust&#146;s common shares involves certain risks that are described in the &#147;<A HREF="#toc93447_7">Risks
</A>&#148; section beginning on page 54 of this prospectus. Certain of these risks are summarized in &#147;Prospectus Summary&#151;Special Risk Considerations&#148; beginning on page 12. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these
securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Per<BR>Share</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Total<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Public Offering Price</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$20.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sales Load<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Proceeds to the Trust<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(3)</SUP></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$20.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE>  <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><I>(notes on inside front cover) </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The underwriters expect to deliver the common shares to purchasers on or about<B>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B>, 2021. </P>  <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Morgan&nbsp;Stanley</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BofA&nbsp;Securities</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">National&nbsp;Securities&nbsp;Corporation</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Newbridge Securities Corporation</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Northland Securities, Inc.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pershing LLC</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">R. Seelaus&nbsp;&amp; Co., LLC</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Wedbush Securities Inc.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">The date of this prospectus is &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2021. </P>


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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Trust has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up
to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;additional common shares at the public offering price within 45 days of the date of this prospectus solely to cover over-allotments, if any. If such
option is exercised in full, the public offering price, sales load and proceeds to the Trust will be $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, $0.00 and
$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, respectively. See &#147;Underwriters.&#148; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Advisor (and not the Trust) has agreed to pay, from its own assets, compensation of $0.52 per common
share to the underwriters in connection with this offering. Separately, the Advisor (and not the Trust) has agreed to pay, from its own assets, an upfront structuring and syndication fee to Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC, an upfront structuring fee to
each of BofA Securities, Inc. (or an affiliate), UBS Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc., and may pay certain other qualifying underwriters a structuring fee, a sales incentive fee or other additional
compensation in connection with this offering. The Advisor and certain of its affiliates (and not the Trust) expect to pay compensation to certain registered representatives of BlackRock Investments, LLC (an affiliate of the Advisor) that
participate in the marketing of the Trust&#146;s common shares. See &#147;Underwriters&#151;Additional Compensation Paid by the Advisor.&#148; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>  <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Advisor has agreed to pay all organizational expenses of the Trust and all offering costs associated
with this offering. The Trust is not obligated to repay any such organizational expenses or offering costs paid by the Advisor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>(continued from previous page) </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Investment Strategy (continued)</I></B><I>.</I> Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible
securities, warrants and depositary receipts, though the Trust seeks to buy primarily common stock. Although universal definitions of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-capitalization</FONT> companies and small-capitalization companies do not
exist, the Trust generally defines <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-capitalization</FONT> and small-capitalization companies as those companies with market capitalizations, at the time of the Trust&#146;s investment, comparable in size to the
companies in the Russell 2500<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&#153;</SUP> Growth Index (between approximately $11.8&nbsp;million and $20.92&nbsp;billion as of December&nbsp;31, 2020). In the future, the Trust may define <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> and small-capitalization companies using a different index or classification system. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings (&#147;IPOs&#148;). The Trust may also invest,
without limit, in privately placed or restricted securities (including in Rule 144A securities, which are privately placed securities purchased by qualified institutional buyers), illiquid securities and securities in which no secondary market is
readily available, including those of private companies. Issuers of these securities may not have a class of securities registered, and may not be subject to periodic reporting, pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Under
normal market conditions, the Trust currently intends to invest up to 25% of its total assets, measured at the time of investment, in such securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As the Trust writes covered call options on its portfolio, it may not be able to benefit from capital appreciation on the
underlying securities, as <I>the Trust will lose its ability to benefit from such capital appreciation to the extent that it writes covered call options and the securities on which it writes these options</I> <I>appreciate above the exercise price
of the option</I>. Therefore, over time, the Advisor may choose to decrease its use of a covered call options writing strategy to the extent that it may negatively impact the Trust&#146;s ability to benefit from capital appreciation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Leverage</I></B>. The Trust currently does not intend to borrow money or issue debt securities or preferred shares. The
Trust is, however, permitted to borrow money or issue debt securities in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its Managed Assets (50% of its net assets), and issue preferred shares in an amount up to 50% of its Managed Assets (100% of its net assets).
&#147;Managed Assets&#148; means the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Trust&#146;s accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes).
Although it has no present intention to do so, the Trust reserves the right to borrow money from banks or other financial institutions, or issue debt securities or preferred shares, in the future if it believes that market conditions would be
conducive to the successful implementation of a leveraging strategy through borrowing money or issuing debt securities or preferred shares. See &#147;Leverage.&#148; </P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The use of leverage, if employed, is subject to numerous risks. When leverage is
employed, the Trust&#146;s net asset value (&#147;NAV&#148;), the market price of the Trust&#146;s common shares and the yield to holders of the Trust&#146;s common shares will be more volatile than if leverage was not used. For example, a rise in
short-term interest rates, which currently are near historically low levels, generally will cause the Trust&#146;s NAV to decline more than if the Trust had not used leverage. A reduction in the Trust&#146;s NAV may cause a reduction in the market
price of the Trust&#146;s common shares. The Trust cannot assure you that the use of leverage will result in a higher yield on the Trust&#146;s common shares. When the Trust uses leverage, the management fee payable to the Advisor will be higher
than if the Trust did not use leverage because this fee is calculated on the basis of the Trust&#146;s Managed Assets, which include the proceeds of leverage. Any leveraging strategy the Trust employs may not be successful. See
&#147;Risks&#151;Leverage Risk.&#148; </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Limited Term and Eligible Tender Offer</I></B>. In accordance with the
Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust, the Trust intends to dissolve as of the first business day following the twelfth anniversary of the effective date of the Trust&#146;s initial registration statement, which the Trust currently expects
to occur on or about March&nbsp;25, 2033 (the &#147;Dissolution Date&#148;); provided that the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the &#147;Board&#148;) may, by a vote of a majority of the Board and seventy-five percent (75%) of the Continuing
Trustees, as defined below in &#147;Prospectus Summary&#151;Limited Term and Eligible Tender Offer&#148; (a &#147;Board Action Vote&#148;), without shareholder approval, extend the Dissolution Date: (i)&nbsp;once for up to one year, and
(ii)&nbsp;once for up to an additional six months, to a date up to and including eighteen months after the initial Dissolution Date (which date shall then become the Dissolution Date). Each holder of common shares would be paid a pro rata portion of
the Trust&#146;s net assets upon dissolution of the Trust. The Board may, by a Board Action Vote, cause the Trust to conduct a tender offer, as of a date within twelve months preceding the Dissolution Date (as may be extended as described above), to
all common shareholders to purchase the outstanding common shares of the Trust at a price equal to the NAV per common share on the expiration date of the tender offer (an &#147;Eligible Tender Offer&#148;); provided that the Trust must have at least
$200&nbsp;million of aggregate net assets immediately following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer to ensure the continued viability of the Trust (the &#147;Dissolution Threshold&#148;). In an Eligible Tender Offer, the Trust will offer to
purchase all common shares held by each common shareholder; provided that if the payment for properly tendered common shares would result in the Trust having aggregate net assets below the Dissolution Threshold, the Eligible Tender Offer will be
canceled, no common shares will be repurchased and the Trust will dissolve as scheduled. If an Eligible Tender Offer is conducted and the payment for properly tendered common shares would result in the Trust having aggregate net assets greater than
or equal to the Dissolution Threshold, all common shares properly tendered and not withdrawn will be purchased by the Trust pursuant to the terms of the Eligible Tender Offer. Following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer, the Board may, by a
Board Action Vote, <B>eliminate the Dissolution Date without shareholder approval and provide for the Trust&#146;s perpetual existence</B>. There is no guarantee that the Board will eliminate the Dissolution Date following the completion of an
Eligible Tender Offer. The Board may, to the extent it deems appropriate and without shareholder approval, adopt a plan of liquidation at any time preceding the anticipated Dissolution Date, which plan of liquidation may set forth the terms and
conditions for implementing the termination of the Trust&#146;s existence, including the commencement of the winding down of its investment operations and the making of one or more liquidating distributions to common shareholders prior to the
Dissolution Date. <B>The Trust is not a so called &#147;target date&#148; or &#147;life cycle&#148; fund whose asset allocation becomes more conservative over time as its target date, often associated with retirement, approaches. In addition, the
Trust is not a &#147;target term&#148; fund and thus does not seek to return the Trust&#146;s initial public offering price per common share upon dissolution of the Trust or in an Eligible Tender Offer. The final distribution of net assets per
common share upon dissolution or the price per common share in an Eligible Tender Offer may be more than, equal to or less than the initial public offering price per common share.</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">**** </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">You
should read this prospectus, which concisely sets forth information about the Trust, before deciding whether to invest in the common shares and retain it for future reference. A Statement of Additional Information, dated
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2021 containing additional information about the Trust (the &#147;SAI&#148;), has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and, as
amended from time to time, is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this prospectus. You may request a free copy of the SAI by calling (800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052</FONT> or by writing to
</P>

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the Trust. You can get the same information for free from the Securities and Exchange Commission&#146;s website (http://www.sec.gov). You may also <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT>
requests for these documents to publicinfo@sec.gov. The Trust does not post a copy of the SAI on its website because the Trust&#146;s common shares are not continuously offered, which means the SAI will not be updated after the completion of this
offering and the information contained in the SAI will become outdated. In addition, you may request copies of the Trust&#146;s semi-annual and annual reports or other information about the Trust or make shareholder inquiries by calling (800) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052.</FONT> The Trust&#146;s annual and semi-annual reports, when produced, will be available on the Trust&#146;s website (http://www.blackrock.com) free of charge. Information contained in, or that can be accessed
through, the Trust&#146;s website is not part of this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">You should not construe the contents of this prospectus
as legal, tax or financial advice. You should consult with your own professional advisors as to the legal, tax, financial or other matters relevant to the suitability of an investment in the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>The Trust&#146;s common shares do not represent a deposit or an obligation of, and are not guaranteed or endorsed by, any
bank or other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. </B></P>

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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_1">PROSPECTUS SUMMARY</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_2">SUMMARY OF TRUST EXPENSES</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">36</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_3">THE TRUST</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">38</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_4">USE OF PROCEEDS</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">38</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_5">THE TRUST&#146;S INVESTMENTS</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">38</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_6">LEVERAGE</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">50</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_7">RISKS</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">54</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_8">HOW THE TRUST MANAGES RISK</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">86</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_9">MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">86</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_10">NET ASSET VALUE</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">90</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">93</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_12">DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">94</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_13">DESCRIPTION OF SHARES</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">96</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_14">CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN THE AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AND
BYLAWS</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">97</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_15">LIMITED TERM AND ELIGIBLE TENDER OFFER</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">99</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc93447_16"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">CLOSED-END</FONT> FUND
STRUCTURE</A></P></TD>
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</TABLE>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. The
Trust has not, and the underwriters have not, authorized any other person to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. The Trust is not, and the underwriters
are not, making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus. The Trust&#146;s business,
financial condition and prospects may have changed since that date. </B></P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>This is only a summary of certain information contained in this prospectus relating to BlackRock Innovation and Growth
Trust. This summary may not contain all of the information that you should consider before investing in our common shares. You should review the more detailed information contained in this prospectus and in the Statement of Additional Information
(the &#147;SAI&#148;). </I></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust is a newly organized, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT> <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company with no operating history. Throughout this prospectus, we refer to BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust simply as the &#147;Trust&#148; or as &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us&#148;
or &#147;our.&#148; See &#147;The Trust.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Trust is offering &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; common shares of beneficial
interest at $20.00 per share through a group of underwriters (the &#147;Underwriters&#148;) led by Morgan Stanley&nbsp;&amp; Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., UBS Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Raymond James&nbsp;&amp; Associates,
Inc. The common shares of beneficial interest are called &#147;common shares&#148; in the rest of this prospectus. You must purchase at least 100 common shares ($2,000) in order to participate in this offering. The Trust has given the Underwriters
an option to purchase up to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; additional common shares within 45 days of the date of this prospectus solely to cover over-allotments, if any. See &#147;Underwriters.&#148;
BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;Advisor&#148;), the Trust&#146;s investment adviser, has agreed to pay compensation of $0.52 per common share to the Underwriters in connection with the offering. The Advisor also has agreed to pay all of the
Trust&#146;s organizational expenses and all offering costs associated with this offering. The Trust is not obligated to repay any such organizational expenses or offering costs paid by the Advisor.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In accordance with the Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated December&nbsp;9, 2020 as amended from time to
time (the &#147;Agreement and Declaration of Trust&#148;), the Trust intends to dissolve as of the first business day following the twelfth anniversary of the effective date of the Trust&#146;s initial registration statement, which the Trust
currently expects to occur on or about March&nbsp;25, 2033 (the &#147;Dissolution Date&#148;); provided that the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the &#147;Board,&#148; and the members thereof, &#147;Trustees&#148;) may, by a vote of a majority of
the Board and seventy-five percent (75%) of the members of the Board who either (i)&nbsp;have been a member of the Board for a period of at least <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">thirty-six</FONT> months (or since the commencement of the
Trust&#146;s operations, if less than <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">thirty-six</FONT> months) or (ii)&nbsp;were nominated to serve as a member of the Board by a majority of the Continuing Trustees then members of the Board (the &#147;Continuing
Trustees&#148;) (a &#147;Board Action Vote&#148;), without shareholder approval, extend the Dissolution Date: (i)&nbsp;once for up to one year, and (ii)&nbsp;once for up to an additional six months, to a date up to and including eighteen months
after the initial Dissolution Date (which date shall then become the Dissolution Date). In determining whether to extend the Dissolution Date, the Board may consider, among other
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the inability to sell the Trust&#146;s assets in a time frame consistent with dissolution due to lack of market liquidity
or other extenuating circumstances. Additionally, the Board may determine that market conditions are such that it is reasonable to believe that, with an extension, the Trust&#146;s remaining assets will appreciate and generate capital appreciation
and income in an amount that, in the aggregate, is meaningful relative to the cost and expense of continuing the operation of the Trust. Each holder of common shares would be paid a pro rata portion of the Trust&#146;s net assets upon dissolution of
the Trust.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Beginning one year before the Dissolution Date (the &#147;Wind-Down Period&#148;), the Trust may begin liquidating all or a
portion of the Trust&#146;s portfolio, and may deviate from its investment policies and may not achieve its investment objectives. During the Wind-Down Period (or in anticipation of an Eligible Tender Offer, as defined below), the Trust&#146;s
portfolio composition may change as more of its portfolio holdings are called or sold and portfolio holdings are disposed of in anticipation of liquidation.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">As of a date within twelve months preceding the Dissolution Date (as may be extended as described above), the Board may, by
a Board Action Vote, cause the Trust to conduct a tender offer to all common shareholders to purchase the outstanding common shares of the Trust at a price equal to the net asset value (&#147;NAV&#148;) per common share on the expiration date of the
tender offer (an &#147;Eligible Tender Offer&#148;); provided that the Trust must have at least $200&nbsp;million of aggregate net assets immediately following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer to ensure the continued viability of the Trust
(the &#147;Dissolution Threshold&#148;). In an Eligible Tender Offer, the Trust will offer to purchase all common shares held by each common shareholder; provided that if the payment for properly tendered common shares would result in the Trust
having aggregate net assets below the Dissolution Threshold, the Eligible Tender Offer will be canceled and no common shares will be repurchased pursuant to the Eligible Tender Offer. Instead, the Trust will begin (or continue) liquidating its
portfolio and proceed to dissolve on or about the Dissolution Date. Regardless of whether the Eligible Tender Offer is completed or canceled, the Advisor will pay all costs and expenses associated with the making of an Eligible Tender Offer, other
than brokerage and related transaction costs associated with the disposition of portfolio investments in connection with the Eligible Tender Offer, which will be borne by the Trust and its common shareholders. The Eligible Tender Offer would be
made, and common shareholders would be notified thereof, in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;Investment Company Act&#148;), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
&#147;Exchange Act&#148;), and the applicable tender offer rules thereunder (including Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4</FONT> and Regulation 14E under the Exchange Act). If the payment for properly tendered common shares would result in
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Dissolution Threshold, all common shares properly tendered and not withdrawn will be purchased by the Trust pursuant to the
terms of the Eligible Tender Offer. The Trust&#146;s purchase of tendered common shares pursuant to a tender offer will have tax consequences for tendering common shareholders and may have tax consequences for
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-tendering</FONT> common shareholders. In addition, the Trust would continue to be subject to its obligations with respect to its issued and outstanding borrowings, preferred stock or debt securities, if any. An
Eligible Tender Offer may be commenced upon approval of the Board, without a shareholder vote. The Trust is not required to conduct an Eligible Tender Offer. If no Eligible Tender Offer is conducted, the Trust will dissolve on the Dissolution Date
(subject to extension as described above), unless the limited term provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust are amended with the vote of shareholders.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer, the Board may, by a Board Action Vote, <B>eliminate the Dissolution
Date without shareholder approval and provide for the Trust&#146;s perpetual existence</B>. In determining whether to eliminate the Dissolution Date, the Board may consider market conditions at such time and all other factors deemed relevant by the
Board in consultation with the Advisor, taking into account that the Advisor may have a potential conflict of interest in recommending to the Board that the limited term structure be eliminated and the Trust have a perpetual existence. In making a
decision to eliminate the Dissolution Date to provide for the Trust&#146;s perpetual existence, the Board will take such actions with respect to the continued operations of the Trust as it deems to be in the best interests of the Trust. <B>The Trust
is not required to conduct additional tender offers following an Eligible Tender Offer and conversion to a perpetual structure. Therefore, remaining common shareholders may not have another opportunity to participate in a tender offer or exchange
their common shares for the then-existing NAV per share. There is no guarantee that the Board will eliminate the Dissolution Date following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer so that the Trust will have a perpetual
existence.</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">All common shareholders remaining after a tender offer will be subject to proportionately higher expenses due to the
reduction in the Trust&#146;s assets resulting from payment for the tendered common shares. A reduction in assets, and the corresponding increase in the Trust&#146;s expense ratio, could result in lower returns and put the Trust at a disadvantage
relative to its peers and potentially cause the Trust&#146;s common shares to trade at a wider discount, or smaller premium, to NAV than it otherwise would. Such reduction in the Trust&#146;s assets may also result in less investment flexibility,
reduced diversification and greater volatility for the Trust, and may have an adverse effect on the Trust&#146;s investment performance. Moreover, the resulting reduction in the number of outstanding common shares could cause the
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preceding the anticipated Dissolution Date, which plan of liquidation may set forth the terms and conditions for implementing the termination of the Trust&#146;s existence, including the commencement of the winding down of its investment operations
and the making of one or more liquidating distributions to common shareholders prior to the Dissolution Date. The Trust retains broad flexibility to liquidate its portfolio, wind up its business and make liquidating distributions to common
shareholders in a manner and on a schedule it believes will best contribute to the achievement of its investment objectives.</P></TD></TR>
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shareholders, the Trust may continue in existence to pay, satisfy, and discharge any existing debts or obligations, collect and distribute any remaining net assets to the shareholders, and do all other acts required to liquidate and wind up its
business and affairs. As soon as practicable after the Dissolution Date, the Trust will complete the liquidation of its portfolio (to the extent possible and not already liquidated), retire or redeem its leverage facilities, if any (to the extent
not already retired or redeemed), distribute all of its liquidated net assets to its common shareholders (to the extent not already distributed) and terminate its existence under Maryland law.</P></TD></TR>
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as practicable after the Dissolution Date, securities for which no market exists or securities trading at depressed prices, if any, may be placed in a liquidating trust. Securities placed in a liquidating trust may be held for an indefinite period
of time, potentially several years or longer, until they can be sold or pay out all of their cash flows. During such time, the shareholders will continue to be exposed to the risks associated with the Trust and the value of their interest in the
liquidating trust will fluctuate with the value of the liquidating trust&#146;s remaining assets. To the extent the costs associated with a liquidating trust exceed the value of the remaining securities, the liquidating trust trustees may determine
to dispose of the remaining securities in a manner of their choosing. The Trust cannot predict the amount, if any, of securities that will be required to be placed in a liquidating trust or how long it will take to sell or otherwise dispose of such
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conservative over time as its target date, often associated with retirement, approaches. In addition, the Trust is not a &#147;target term&#148; fund whose investment objective is to return its original NAV on the Dissolution Date
or</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>in an Eligible Tender Offer. The final distribution of net assets per common share upon dissolution or the price per
common share in an Eligible Tender Offer may be more than, equal to or less than the initial public offering price per common share.</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Trust&#146;s investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a combination of current income,
current gains and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust is not intended as, and you should not construe it to be, a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Trust&#146;s investment objectives will be achieved or that the
Trust&#146;s investment program will be successful. The Trust&#146;s investment objectives may be changed by the Trust&#146;s Board without prior shareholder approval.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">BlackRock Advisors, LLC will be the Trust&#146;s investment adviser.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In selecting investments for the Trust, the Advisor focuses on equity securities of
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> and small-capitalization growth companies that are &#147;innovative.&#148; These are companies that have introduced, or are seeking to introduce, a new product or service that potentially changes the
marketplace. In evaluating innovative companies, the Advisor seeks to identify, using its own internal research and analysis, companies capitalizing on innovation or that are enabling the further development of the theme of innovation in the markets
in which they operate.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Among other things, common
criteria for innovative companies across industries may include developing new products, selling in new markets or channels, applying a new or superior technology to legacy industries, refining existing processes for efficiency, changing or pivoting
business model, or creating tools that empower new breakthroughs.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, the Trust seeks to invest in companies where, in the opinion of the Advisor, free cash flow is likely to grow for a sustained
period. Factors considered in the Advisor&#146;s analysis of a company may include 1) a large and underpenetrated addressable market, 2) a technology or service model that creates recurring demand for product, and 3) a competitive landscape that
allows for stable or expanding margins. The Advisor&#146;s outlook for a company based upon these and other factors is then compared to the outlook of the company implied in the current share price of the company. The Advisor looks to invest in
companies where its view of future cash flows is more favorable than that which it believes is reflected by the current price.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor will identify trends that have ramifications for individual companies or entire industries. Risk/reward analysis is a key component
of both <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">top-down</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">bottom-up</FONT> analysis.</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bottom-up</FONT> security selection is focused on identifying innovative companies with the
most attractive growth characteristics. The Advisor seeks to identify companies with strong product potential, solid earnings growth and/or earnings power which are under appreciated by investors, a quality management team and compelling relative
and absolute valuation. The Advisor believes that the knowledge and experience of its investment team enables it to identify attractive innovative companies.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust intends to utilize option strategies that consist of writing (selling) call and put options on a portion of the common stocks in its
portfolio, as well as other option strategies such as writing other calls and puts or using options to manage risk. The portfolio management team will work closely to determine which option strategies to pursue to seek to generate current gains from
options premiums and to enhance the Trust&#146;s risk-adjusted returns.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Trust will invest primarily in equity securities issued by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> and
small-capitalization companies that the Advisor believes have above-average earnings growth potential.</P></TD></TR>
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receipts, though the Trust seeks to buy primarily common stock. Although universal definitions of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-capitalization</FONT> companies and small-capitalization companies do not exist, the Trust generally defines <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-capitalization</FONT> and small-capitalization companies as those companies with market capitalizations, at the time of the Trust&#146;s investment, comparable in size to the companies in the Russell 2500<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&#153;</SUP> Growth Index (between approximately $11.8&nbsp;million and $20.92&nbsp;billion as of December&nbsp;31, 2020). In the future, the Trust may define <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> and
small-capitalization companies using a different index or classification system.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings (&#147;IPOs&#148;). The Trust may also invest, without limit, in
privately placed or restricted securities (including in Rule 144A securities, which are privately placed securities purchased by qualified institutional buyers), illiquid securities and securities in which no secondary market is readily available,
including those of private companies. Issuers of these securities may not have a class of securities registered, and may not be subject to periodic reporting, pursuant to the Exchange Act. Under normal market conditions, the Trust currently intends
to invest up to 25% of its total assets, measured at the time of investment, in such securities. The Trust expects certain of such investments to be in &#147;late-stage private securities,&#148; which are securities of private companies that have
demonstrated sustainable business operations and generally have a well-known product or service with a strong market presence. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Late-stage</FONT> private companies have generally had large cash
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">from their core business operations and are expanding into new markets with their products or services. Late-stage private
companies may also be referred to as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;pre-IPO</FONT> companies.&#148;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest up to 25% of its assets in securities of foreign companies, including companies located in emerging markets. Foreign
securities in which the Trust may invest may be U.S. dollar-denominated or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may also invest in securities of other open- or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies, including
exchange-traded funds (&#147;ETFs&#148;) and business development companies (&#147;BDCs&#148;), subject to applicable regulatory limits, that invest primarily in securities of the types in which the Trust may invest directly. The Trust classifies
its investments in such investment companies as &#147;equity securities&#148; for purposes of its investment policies based upon such investment companies&#146; stated investment objectives, policies and restrictions.</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition to the Trust&#146;s options writing strategy
described below, the Trust may purchase and sell futures contracts, enter into various interest rate transactions such as swaps, caps, floors or collars, currency transactions such as currency forward contracts, currency futures contracts, currency
swaps or options on currency or currency futures and swap contracts (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps) and may purchase and sell exchange-listed and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> (&#147;OTC&#148;) put and call options on securities and swap contracts, financial indices and futures contracts and use other derivative instruments or
management techniques (collectively, &#147;Strategic Transactions&#148;). The Trust may engage in Strategic Transactions for duration management and other risk management purposes, including to attempt to protect against possible changes in the
market value of the Trust&#146;s portfolio resulting from trends in the securities markets and changes in interest rates or to protect the Trust&#146;s unrealized gains in the value of its portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of portfolio
securities for investment purposes, to establish a position in the securities markets as a temporary substitute for purchasing particular securities or to enhance income or gain. See &#147;The Trust&#146;s Investments&#151;Portfolio Contents and
Techniques&#151;Strategic Transactions and Other Management Techniques.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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writing (selling) covered call options on a portion of the common stocks in its portfolio, writing (selling) other call and put options on individual common stocks, including uncovered call and put options, and, to a lesser extent, writing (selling)
covered and uncovered call and put options on indices of securities and sectors of securities (collectively referred to as &#147;index options&#148;). This options writing strategy is intended to generate current gains from options premiums and to
enhance the Trust&#146;s risk-adjusted returns. A substantial portion of the options written by the Trust may be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> options (&#147;OTC
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underlying the call option. Unlike a written covered call option, other written options will not provide the Trust with any potential appreciation on an underlying security to offset any loss the Trust may experience if the option is exercised. As
the Trust writes covered call options on its portfolio, it may not be able to benefit from capital appreciation on the underlying securities, as <I>the Trust will lose its ability to benefit from such capital appreciation to the extent that it
writes covered call options and the securities on which it writes these options appreciate above the exercise price of the option</I>. Therefore, over time, the Advisor may choose to decrease its use of a covered call options writing strategy to the
extent that it may negatively impact the Trust&#146;s ability to benefit from capital appreciation.</P></TD></TR>
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immediate right to acquire that security upon conversion or exchange of other securities held by the Trust without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, cash or liquid securities in such amount are
segregated on the Trust&#146;s books) or the Trust may hold a call on the same security where the exercise price of the call held is (i)&nbsp;equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written, or (ii)&nbsp;greater than the exercise price
of the call written, provided cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the difference is segregated on the Trust&#146;s books.</P></TD></TR>
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to the option exercise price or the Trust may hold a put option on the same security as the put written where the exercise price of the put held is (i)&nbsp;equal to or greater than the exercise price of the put written, or (ii)&nbsp;less than the
exercise price of the put written, provided an amount equal to the difference in cash or liquid securities is segregated on the Trust&#146;s books.</P></TD></TR>
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exercise price, or the Trust may hold a put on the same basket of securities as the put written where the exercise price of the put held is (i)&nbsp;equal to or more than the exercise price of the put written, or (ii)&nbsp;less than the exercise
price of the put written, provided an amount equal to the difference in cash or liquid securities is segregated on the Trust&#146;s books. When writing an index call option, the Trust will segregate on its books cash or liquid securities in an
amount equal to the excess of the value of the applicable basket of securities over the exercise price, or the Trust may hold a call on the same basket of securities as the call written where the exercise price of the call held is (i)&nbsp;equal to
or less than the exercise price of the call written, or (ii)&nbsp;greater than the exercise price of the call written, provided an amount equal to the difference in cash or liquid securities is segregated on the Trust&#146;s
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Trust&#146;s total assets, although this percentage may vary from time to time with market conditions. Under current market conditions, the Trust anticipates initially writing put and call options, the notional amount of which would be approximately
25% of the Trust&#146;s total assets. The Trust generally writes options that are &#147;out of the money&#148;&#151;in other words, the strike price of a written call option will be greater than the market price of the underlying security on the
date that the option is written, or, for a written put option, less than the market price of the underlying security on the date that the option is written; however, the Trust may also write &#147;in the money&#148; options for defensive or other
purposes. The number of put and call options on securities the Trust can write is limited by the total assets the Trust holds, and further limited by the fact that all options represent 100 share lots of the underlying common stock.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Trust&#146;s exchange-listed options transactions will be subject to limitations established by each of the exchanges,
boards of trade or other trading facilities on which such options are traded. These limitations govern the maximum number of options in each class that may be written or purchased by a single investor or group of investors acting in concert,
regardless of whether the options are written or purchased on the same or different exchanges, boards of trade or other trading facilities or are held or written in one or more accounts or through one or more brokers. Thus, the number of options
which the Trust may write or purchase may be affected by options written or purchased by other investment advisory clients of the Advisor. An exchange, board of trade or other trading facility may order the liquidation of positions found to be in
excess of these limits, and it may impose certain other sanctions.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Other Strategies</I></B>. During temporary defensive periods (i.e., in response to adverse market, economic or
political conditions), the Trust may invest up to 100% of its total assets in liquid, short-term investments, including high quality, short-term securities. The Trust may not achieve its investment objectives under these circumstances.</P></TD></TR>

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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may lend securities with a value of up to 33 1/3% of its total assets (including such loans) to financial
institutions that provide cash or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government as collateral.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may engage in active and frequent trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objectives.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Unless otherwise stated herein or in the SAI, the Trust&#146;s investment policies are
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fundamental</FONT> policies and may be changed by the Board without prior shareholder approval. The Trust&#146;s investment objectives may be changed by the Board without prior shareholder
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">For a discussion of risk factors that may affect the Trust&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objectives, see
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Trust currently does not intend to borrow money or issue debt securities or preferred shares. The Trust is, however,
permitted to borrow money or issue debt securities in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its Managed Assets (50% of its net assets), and issue preferred shares in an amount up to 50% of its Managed Assets (100% of its net assets). &#147;Managed Assets&#148;
means the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Trust&#146;s accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes). Although it has no present
intention to do so, the Trust reserves the right to borrow money from banks or other financial institutions, or issue debt securities or preferred shares, in the future if it believes that market conditions would be conducive to the successful
implementation of a leveraging strategy through borrowing money or issuing debt securities or preferred shares. See &#147;Leverage.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The use of leverage, if employed, is subject to numerous risks. When leverage is employed, the Trust&#146;s NAV, the market
price of the Trust&#146;s common shares and the yield to holders of the Trust&#146;s common shares will be more volatile than if leverage was not used. For example, a rise in short-term interest rates, which currently are near historically low
levels, generally will cause the Trust&#146;s NAV to decline more than if the Trust had not used leverage. A reduction in the Trust&#146;s NAV may cause a reduction in the market price of the Trust&#146;s common shares. The Trust cannot assure you
that the use of leverage will result in a higher yield on the Trust&#146;s common shares. When the Trust uses leverage, the management fee payable to the Advisor will be higher than if the Trust did not use leverage because this fee is calculated on
the basis of the Trust&#146;s Managed Assets, which include the proceeds of leverage. Any leveraging strategy the Trust employs may not be successful. See &#147;Risks&#151;Leverage Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">BlackRock Advisors, LLC will be the Trust&#146;s investment adviser. The Advisor will receive an annual fee, payable
monthly, in an amount equal to 1.25% of the average daily value of the Trust&#146;s Managed Assets. See &#147;Management of the Trust&#151;Investment Advisor.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Commencing with the Trust&#146;s initial dividend, the Trust intends to distribute monthly all or a portion of its net
investment income, including current gains, to holders of common shares. We expect to declare the initial monthly dividend on the Trust&#146;s common shares approximately 45 to 60 days after completion of this offering and to pay that initial
monthly dividend approximately 60 to 90 days after completion of this offering, depending on market conditions.</P></TD></TR>
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<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds, adopted a plan to support a level</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">distribution of income, capital gains and/or return of capital (the &#147;Managed Distribution Plan&#148;). The Managed
Distribution Plan has been approved by the Board and is consistent with the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies. Under the Managed Distribution Plan, the Trust will distribute all available investment income, including current gains, to
its shareholders, consistent with its investment objectives and as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the &#147;Code&#148;). If sufficient investment income, including current gains, is not available on a monthly basis, the
Trust will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital to shareholders in order to maintain a level distribution. The Trust may be required to sell portfolio investments in order to make such distributions.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">A return of capital distribution may involve a return of the shareholder&#146;s original investment. <B>Though not
currently taxable, such a distribution may lower a shareholder&#146;s basis in the Trust, thus potentially subjecting the shareholder to future tax consequences in connection with the sale of Trust shares, even if sold at a loss to the
shareholder&#146;s original investment. All or a significant portion of the Trust&#146;s distributions to shareholders during the Trust&#146;s first year of operations may consist of return of capital.</B> Each monthly distribution to shareholders
is expected to be at a fixed amount established by the Board, except for extraordinary distributions and potential distribution rate increases or decreases to enable the Trust to comply with the distribution requirements imposed by the Code.
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Trust&#146;s investment performance from the amount of these distributions or from the terms of the Managed Distribution Plan.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Various factors will affect the level of the Trust&#146;s income, including the asset mix and the Trust&#146;s use of
options and hedging. To permit the Trust to maintain a more stable monthly distribution, the Trust may from time to time distribute less than the entire amount of income earned in a particular period. The undistributed income would be available to
supplement future distributions. As a result, the distributions paid by the Trust for any particular monthly period may be more or less than the amount of income actually earned by the Trust during that period. Undistributed income will add to the
Trust&#146;s NAV (and indirectly benefits the Advisor by increasing its fees) and, correspondingly, distributions from undistributed income will reduce the Trust&#146;s NAV. The Trust intends to distribute any long-term capital gains not distributed
under the Managed Distribution Plan annually.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Shareholders will automatically have all dividends and distributions reinvested in common shares of the Trust in accordance
with the Trust&#146;s dividend reinvestment plan, unless an election is made to receive cash by contacting the Reinvestment Plan Agent (as defined herein), at (800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">699-1236.</FONT> See &#147;Dividend Reinvestment
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Under normal market conditions, the Advisor will seek to manage the Trust in a manner such that the Trust&#146;s
distributions are reflective of the Trust&#146;s current and projected income and gains. The distribution level of the Trust is subject to change based upon a number of factors, including the current and projected level of the Trust&#146;s income
and gains, and may fluctuate over time.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Trust reserves the right to change its distribution policy and the basis for establishing the rate of its monthly
distributions at any time and may do so without prior notice to common shareholders. See &#147;Distributions.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Trust&#146;s common shares are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (&#147;NYSE&#148;), subject to
notice of issuance, under the symbol &#147;BIGZ.&#148; See &#147;Description of Shares&#151;Common Shares.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">State Street Bank and Trust Company will serve as the Trust&#146;s custodian, and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. will
serve as the Trust&#146;s transfer agent.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">State Street Bank and Trust Company will serve as the Trust&#146;s administrator and fund accountant.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Common shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies frequently trade at prices lower
than their NAV. The Trust cannot assure you that its common shares will trade at a price higher than or equal to NAV. See &#147;Use of Proceeds.&#148; The Trust&#146;s common shares will trade in the open market at market prices that will be a
function of several factors, including distribution levels (which are in turn affected by expenses), NAV, call protection for portfolio securities, portfolio credit quality, liquidity, distribution stability, relative demand for and supply of the
common shares in the market, general market and economic conditions, market sentiment and other factors. See &#147;Leverage,&#148; &#147;Risks,&#148; &#147;Description of Shares&#148; and &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares.&#148; The common shares
are designed primarily for long-term investors and you should not purchase common shares of the Trust if you intend to sell them shortly after purchase.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">An investment in common shares of the Trust involves risk. You should consider carefully the risks discussed below, which
are described in more detail under &#147;Risks&#148; beginning on page&nbsp;54 of this prospectus.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>No Operating History</I></B>. The Trust is a newly organized,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company with no operating history. The Trust does not have any historical financial statements or other meaningful
operating or financial data on which potential investors may evaluate the Trust and its performance. See &#147;Risks&#151;No Operating History.&#148;</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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is amended by shareholders in accordance with the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, or unless the Trust completes an Eligible Tender Offer and converts to perpetual existence, the Trust will dissolve on or about the Dissolution Date. <B>The Trust
is not a so called &#147;target date&#148; or &#147;life cycle&#148; fund whose asset allocation becomes more conservative over time as its target date, often associated with retirement, approaches. In addition, the Trust is not a &#147;target
term&#148; fund and thus does not seek to return its initial public offering price per common share upon dissolution.</B> As the assets of the Trust will be liquidated in connection with its dissolution, the Trust may be required to sell portfolio
securities when it otherwise would not, including at times when market conditions are not favorable, which may cause the Trust to lose money. In addition, as the Trust approaches the Dissolution Date, the Advisor may invest the proceeds of sold,
matured or called securities in money market mutual funds, cash, cash equivalents, securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its instrumentalities or agencies, high quality, short-term money market instruments, short-term debt
securities, certificates of deposit, bankers&#146; acceptances and other bank obligations, commercial paper or other liquid debt securities, which may adversely affect the Trust&#146;s investment performance.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Rather than reinvesting proceeds received from sales of or payments received in respect of portfolio securities, the Trust
may distribute such proceeds in one or more liquidating distributions prior to the final dissolution, which may cause the Trust&#146;s fixed expenses to increase when expressed as a percentage of net assets attributable to common shares, or the
Trust may invest the proceeds in lower yielding securities or hold the proceeds in cash or cash equivalents, which may adversely affect the performance of the Trust. The final distribution of net assets upon dissolution may be more than, equal to or
less than $20.00 per common share. Because the Trust may adopt a plan of liquidation and make liquidating distributions in advance of the Dissolution Date, the total value of the Trust&#146;s assets returned to common shareholders upon dissolution
will be impacted by decisions of the Board and the Advisor regarding the timing of adopting a plan of liquidation and making liquidating distributions. This may result in common shareholders receiving liquidating distributions with a value more or
less than the value that would have been received if the Trust had liquidated all of its assets on the Dissolution Date, or any other potential date for liquidation referenced in this prospectus, and distributed the proceeds thereof to
shareholders.</P></TD></TR>
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shares accepted for purchase pursuant to the tender offer will be first derived from any cash on hand and then from the proceeds from the sale of portfolio investments held by the Trust. The risks related to the disposition
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">securities in connection with the Trust&#146;s dissolution also would be present in connection with the disposition of
securities in connection with an Eligible Tender Offer. It is likely that during the pendency of a tender offer, and possibly for a time thereafter, the Trust will hold a greater than normal percentage of its total assets in cash and cash
equivalents, which may impede the Trust&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objectives and decrease returns to shareholders. The tax effect of any such dispositions of portfolio investments will depend on the difference between the price at
which the investments are sold and the tax basis of the Trust in the investments.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Any capital gains recognized on such dispositions, as reduced by any capital losses the Trust realizes in the year of such
dispositions and by any available capital loss carryforwards, will be distributed to shareholders as capital gain dividends (to the extent of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses) or ordinary dividends (to the extent of net
short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses) during or with respect to such year, and such distributions will generally be taxable to common shareholders. If the Trust&#146;s tax basis for the investments sold is less than the sale
proceeds, the Trust will recognize capital gains, which the Trust intends to distribute to common shareholders. In addition, the Trust&#146;s purchase of tendered common shares pursuant to an Eligible Tender Offer will have tax consequences for
tendering common shareholders and may have tax consequences for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-tendering</FONT> common shareholders. See &#147;Tax Matters&#148; below.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The purchase of common shares by the Trust pursuant to an Eligible Tender Offer will have the effect of increasing the
proportionate interest in the Trust of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-tendering</FONT> common shareholders. All common shareholders remaining after an Eligible Tender Offer will be subject to any increased risks associated with the reduction
in the Trust&#146;s assets resulting from payment for the tendered common shares, such as greater volatility due to decreased diversification and proportionately higher expenses. The reduced assets of the Trust as a result of an Eligible Tender
Offer may result in less investment flexibility for the Trust and may have an adverse effect on the Trust&#146;s investment performance. Such reduction in the Trust&#146;s assets may also cause common shares of the Trust to become thinly traded or
otherwise negatively impact secondary trading of common shares. A reduction in assets, and the corresponding increase in the Trust&#146;s expense ratio, could result in lower returns and put the Trust at a disadvantage relative to its peers and
potentially cause the Trust&#146;s common shares to trade at a wider discount, or smaller premium, to NAV than they otherwise would. Furthermore, the portfolio of the Trust following an Eligible Tender Offer could be significantly different and,
therefore, common shareholders retaining an investment in the Trust could be subject to greater risk. For example, the Trust may be required to sell its more liquid, higher quality portfolio investments to purchase common shares that are tendered in
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Eligible Tender Offer, which would leave a less liquid, lower quality portfolio for remaining shareholders. The prospects
of an Eligible Tender Offer may attract arbitrageurs who would purchase the common shares prior to the tender offer for the sole purpose of tendering those shares which could have the effect of exacerbating the risks described herein for
shareholders retaining an investment in the Trust following an Eligible Tender Offer.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Trust is not required to conduct an Eligible Tender Offer. If the Trust conducts an Eligible Tender Offer, there can be
no assurance that the payment for tendered common shares would not result in the Trust having aggregate net assets below the Dissolution Threshold, in which case the Eligible Tender Offer will be canceled, no common shares will be repurchased
pursuant to the Eligible Tender Offer and the Trust will liquidate on the Dissolution Date (subject to possible extensions). Following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer in which the payment for tendered common shares would result in the
Trust having aggregate net assets greater than or equal to the Dissolution Threshold, the Board may, by a Board Action Vote, eliminate the Dissolution Date without shareholder approval and provide for the Trust&#146;s perpetual existence.
Thereafter, the Trust will have a perpetual existence. There is no guarantee that the Board will eliminate the Dissolution Date following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer so that the Trust will have a perpetual existence. The Advisor may
have a conflict of interest in recommending to the Board that the Dissolution Date be eliminated and the Trust have a perpetual existence. The Trust is not required to conduct additional tender offers following an Eligible Tender Offer and
conversion to perpetual existence. Therefore, remaining common shareholders may not have another opportunity to participate in a tender offer. Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment companies frequently
trade at a discount from their NAV, and as a result remaining common shareholders may only be able to sell their shares at a discount to NAV.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Although it is anticipated that the Trust will have distributed substantially all of its net assets to shareholders as soon
as practicable after the Dissolution Date, securities for which no market exists or securities trading at depressed prices, if any, may be placed in a liquidating trust. Securities placed in a liquidating trust may be held for an indefinite period
of time, potentially several years or longer, until they can be sold or pay out all of their cash flows. During such time, the shareholders will continue to be exposed to the risks associated with the Trust and the value of their interest in the
liquidating trust will fluctuate with the value of the liquidating trust&#146;s remaining assets. Additionally, the tax treatment of the liquidating trust&#146;s assets may differ from the tax treatment applicable to such assets when held by the
Trust. To the extent the costs associated with a liquidating trust exceed the value of the remaining securities, the liquidating trust trustees may determine to dispose of the
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">securities in a manner of their choosing. The Trust cannot predict the amount, if any, of securities that will be required
to be placed in a liquidating trust or how long it will take to sell or otherwise dispose of such securities.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Diversified</FONT> Status</I></B>. The Trust is a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified</FONT> fund. As defined in the Investment Company Act, a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified</FONT> fund may have a significant part of its investments in a smaller number of issuers than
can a diversified fund. Having a larger percentage of assets in a smaller number of issuers makes a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified</FONT> fund, like the Trust, more susceptible to the risk that one single event or occurrence can
have a significant adverse impact upon the Trust.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Investment and Market Discount Risk</I></B>. An investment in the Trust&#146;s common shares is subject to investment
risk, including the possible loss of the entire amount that you invest. As with any stock, the price of the Trust&#146;s common shares will fluctuate with market conditions and other factors. If shares are sold, the price received may be more or
less than the original investment. Common shares are designed for long-term investors and the Trust should not be treated as a trading vehicle. Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment companies frequently
trade at a discount from their NAV. This risk is separate and distinct from the risk that the Trust&#146;s NAV could decrease as a result of its investment activities. At any point in time an investment in the Trust&#146;s common shares may be worth
less than the original amount invested, even after taking into account distributions paid by the Trust. This risk may be greater for investors who sell their common shares in a relatively short period of time after completion of the initial
offering. During periods in which the Trust may use leverage, the Trust&#146;s investment, market discount and certain other risks will be magnified.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Equity Securities Risk</I></B>. Stock markets are volatile, and the prices of equity securities fluctuate based on
changes in a company&#146;s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. Although common stocks have historically generated higher average total returns than fixed-income securities over the long-term, common stocks also have
experienced significantly more volatility in those returns and, in certain periods, have significantly underperformed relative to fixed-income securities. An adverse event, such as an unfavorable earnings report, may depress the value of a
particular common stock held by the Trust. A common stock may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. The
value of a particular common stock held by the Trust may decline for a number of other reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, the issuer&#146;s historical and prospective earnings, the value
of its assets and reduced demand for its goods and services.</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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depress the price of common stocks to which the Trust has exposure. Common stock prices fluctuate for several reasons, including changes in investors&#146; perceptions of the financial condition of an issuer or the general condition of the relevant
stock market, or when political or economic events affecting the issuers occur. In addition, common stock prices may be particularly sensitive to rising interest rates, as the cost of capital rises and borrowing costs increase. Common equity
securities in which the Trust may invest are structurally subordinated to preferred stock, bonds and other debt instruments in a company&#146;s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and are therefore inherently more risky than
preferred stock or debt instruments of such issuers.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Investments in American Depositary Receipts (&#147;ADRs&#148;), European Depositary Receipts (&#147;EDRs&#148;), Global Depositary Receipts
(&#147;GDRs&#148;) and other similar global instruments are generally subject to risks associated with equity securities and investments in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> securities. Unsponsored ADR, EDR and GDR programs are
organized independently and without the cooperation of the issuer of the underlying securities. As a result, available information concerning the issuer may not be as current as for sponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs, and the prices of unsponsored ADRs,
EDRs and GDRs may be more volatile than if such instruments were sponsored by the issuer.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Risks Associated with the Trust&#146;s Options Strategy</I></B>. The ability of the Trust to generate current gains
from options premiums and to enhance the Trust&#146;s risk-adjusted returns is partially dependent on the successful implementation of its options strategy. There are several risks associated with transactions in options on securities. For example,
there are significant differences between the securities and options markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between these markets, causing a given transaction not to achieve its objectives. A decision as to whether, when and how to
use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment, and even a well-conceived transaction may be unsuccessful to some degree because of market behavior or unexpected events.</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Risks of Writing Options.</I> As the writer of a
covered call option, the Trust forgoes, during the option&#146;s life, the opportunity to profit from increases in the market value of the security covering the call option above the sum of the premium and the strike price of the call, but has
retained the risk of loss should the price of the underlying security decline. In other words, as the Trust writes covered calls over more of its portfolio, the Trust&#146;s ability to benefit from capital appreciation becomes more
limited.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">portfolio or that are not in the same proportion as securities in the Trust&#146;s portfolio, the Trust will experience
loss, which theoretically could be unlimited, if the value of the individual security, index or basket of securities appreciates above the exercise price of the index option written by the Trust.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">When the Trust writes put options, it bears the risk of loss if the value of the underlying stock declines below the
exercise price minus the put premium. If the option is exercised, the Trust could incur a loss if it is required to purchase the stock underlying the put option at a price greater than the market price of the stock at the time of exercise plus the
put premium the Trust received when it wrote the option. While the Trust&#146;s potential gain in writing a put option is limited to the premium received from the purchaser of the put option, the Trust risks a loss equal to the entire exercise price
of the option minus the put premium. See &#147;Risks&#151;Risks Associated with the Trust&#146;s Options Strategy&#151;Risks of Writing Options.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Exchange-Listed Options Risks.</I> There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist when the Trust seeks to
close out an exchange-listed option position. Reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange include the following: (i)&nbsp;there may be insufficient trading interest in certain options; (ii)&nbsp;restrictions may be imposed by
an exchange on opening transactions or closing transactions or both; (iii)&nbsp;trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions may be imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options; (iv)&nbsp;unusual or unforeseen circumstances
may interrupt normal operations on an exchange; (v)&nbsp;the facilities of an exchange or the Options Clearing Corporation (the &#147;OCC&#148;) may not at all times be adequate to handle current trading volume; or (vi)&nbsp;one or more exchanges
could, for economic or other reasons, decide or be compelled at some future date to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options). See &#147;Risks&#151;Risks Associated with the Trust&#146;s Options
Strategy&#151;Exchange-Listed Options Risks.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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Trust may write (sell) unlisted OTC options. OTC options differ from exchange-listed options in that they are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-party</FONT> contracts, with exercise price, premium and other terms negotiated between buyer and
seller, and generally do not have as much market liquidity as exchange-listed options. The OTC options written by the Trust will not be issued, guaranteed or cleared by the OCC. In addition, the Trust&#146;s ability to terminate OTC options may be
more limited than with exchange-traded options. Banks, broker-dealers or other financial institutions participating in such transactions may fail to settle a transaction in accordance with the terms of the option as written. In the event of default
or insolvency of the counterparty, the Trust may be unable to liquidate an OTC option position. See &#147;Risks&#151;Risks Associated with the Trust&#146;s Options
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Strategy&#151;Over-the-Counter</FONT></FONT> Options Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Index Options Risk.</I> The Trust may sell index put and call options from time to time. The purchaser of an index put
option has the right to any depreciation in the value of the index below the exercise price of the option on or before the expiration date. The purchaser of an index call option has the right to any appreciation in the value of the index over the
exercise price of the option on or before the expiration date. Because the exercise of index options is settled in cash, sellers of index call options, such as the Trust, cannot provide in advance for their potential settlement obligations by
acquiring and holding the underlying securities. The Trust will lose money if it is required to pay the purchaser of an index option the difference between the cash value of the index on which the option was written and the exercise price and such
difference is greater than the premium received by the Trust for writing the option. See &#147;Risks&#151;Risks Associated with the Trust&#146;s Options Strategy&#151;Index Options Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Limitation on Options Writing Risk.</I> The number of call options the Trust can write is limited by the total assets
the Trust holds and is further limited by the fact that all options represent 100 share lots of the underlying common stock. Furthermore, the Trust&#146;s options transactions will be subject to limitations established by each of the exchanges,
boards of trade or other trading facilities on which such options are traded. See &#147;Risks&#151;Risks Associated with the Trust&#146;s Options Strategy&#151;Limitation on Options Writing Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Tax Risk.</I> Income on options on individual stocks will generally not be recognized by the Trust for tax purposes
until an option is exercised, lapses or is subject to a &#147;closing transaction&#148; (as defined by applicable regulations) pursuant to which the Trust&#146;s obligations with respect to the option are otherwise terminated. If the option lapses
without exercise or is otherwise subject to a closing transaction, the premiums received by the Trust from the writing of such options will generally be characterized as short-term capital gain. If an option written by the Trust is exercised, the
Trust may recognize taxable gain depending on the exercise price of the option, the option premium, and the tax basis of the security underlying the option. The character of any gain on the sale of the underlying security as short-term or long-term
capital gain will depend on the holding period of the Trust in the underlying security. In general, distributions received by shareholders of the Trust that are attributable to short-term capital gains recognized by the Trust from its options
writing activities will be taxed to such shareholders as ordinary income and will not be eligible for the reduced tax rate applicable to qualified dividend income.</P></TD></TR>
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<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;marked-to-market&#148;</FONT></FONT> for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Trust will generally recognize gain or loss on the last day of each taxable year
equal to the difference between the value of the index option on that date and the adjusted basis of the index option. The adjusted basis of the index option will consequently be increased by such gain or decreased by such
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such gain or loss and long-term capital gain or loss to the extent of 60% of such gain or loss. Because the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> rules may cause the Trust to recognize gain in
advance of the receipt of cash, the Trust may be required to dispose of investments in order to meet its distribution requirements.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Innovative Securities Risk</I></B>. There can be no assurance that a company identified as innovative by the Advisor
will ultimately introduce a new product or service or that such product or service may not be significantly delayed.</P></TD></TR>
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companies with middle and small capitalizations. Middle and small capitalization companies may be less financially secure than larger, more established companies and depend on a small number of key personnel.</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, it is more difficult to get information on
middle and small capitalization companies, which tend to be less well known, have shorter operating histories, do not have significant ownership by large investors and are followed by relatively few securities analysts. As a result, the securities
of middle and small capitalization companies generally trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price changes than larger capitalization securities or the market as a whole. The purchase or sale of more than a limited
number of shares of a middle and small company may affect its market price. The Trust may need a considerable amount of time to purchase or sell its positions in these securities. In addition, middle or small company stocks may not be well known to
the investing public. Investing in middle and small capitalization securities requires a longer term view.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Middle and small capitalization stocks can be more volatile than, and perform differently from, larger capitalization
stocks. Middle and small company stocks may be particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates, borrowing costs and earnings. Middle and small companies may have fewer business lines; changes in any one line of business, therefore, may have a
greater impact on a middle and small company&#146;s stock price than is the case for a larger company. If a product fails or there are other adverse developments, or if management changes, the Trust&#146;s investment in a middle or small
capitalization company may lose substantial value. See <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Risks&#151;Mid-</FONT> and Small Capitalization Company Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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reporting requirements, are not required to maintain their accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and are not required to</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting. As a result, the Advisor may not have timely or accurate
information about the business, financial condition and results of operations of the private companies in which the Trust invests. There is risk that the Trust may invest on the basis of incomplete or inaccurate information, which may adversely
affect the Trust&#146;s investment performance. Private companies in which the Trust may invest may have limited financial resources, shorter operating histories, more asset concentration risk, narrower product lines and smaller market shares than
larger businesses, which tend to render such private companies more vulnerable to competitors&#146; actions and market conditions, as well as general economic downturns.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">These companies generally have less predictable operating results, may from time to time be parties to litigation, may be
engaged in rapidly changing businesses with products subject to a substantial risk of obsolescence, and may require substantial additional capital to support their operations, finance expansion or maintain their competitive position. These companies
may have difficulty accessing the capital markets to meet future capital needs, which may limit their ability to grow or to repay their outstanding indebtedness upon maturity. In addition, the Trust&#146;s investment also may be structured as <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pay-in-kind</FONT></FONT> securities with minimal or no cash interest or dividends until the company meets certain growth and liquidity objectives.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Typically, investments in private companies are in restricted securities that are not traded in public markets and subject
to substantial holding periods, so that the Trust may not be able to resell some of its holdings for extended periods, which may be several years. There can be no assurance that the Trust will be able to realize the value of private company
investments in a timely manner. See &#147;Risks&#151;Risks Associated with Private Company Investments.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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than investments in shares of companies that have traded publicly on an exchange for extended periods of time. These investments may present significant opportunities for capital appreciation but involve a high degree of risk that may result in
significant decreases in the value of these investments. The Trust may not be able to sell such investments when the Advisor deems it appropriate to do so because they are not publicly traded. As such, these investments are generally considered to
be illiquid until a company&#146;s public offering (which may never occur) and are often subject to additional contractual restrictions on resale following any public offering that may prevent the Trust from selling its shares of these companies for
a period of time. See &#147;Risks&#151;Restricted and Illiquid Investments Risk.&#148; Market conditions, developments within a company, investor perception or regulatory decisions may adversely affect a late-stage private company and delay or
prevent such a company from ultimately offering its securities to</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the public. If a company does issue shares in an IPO, IPOs are risky and volatile and may cause the value of the
Trust&#146;s investment to decrease significantly.</P></TD></TR>
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investments or investments in which no secondary market is readily available or which are otherwise illiquid, including private placement securities. The Trust may not be able to readily dispose of such investments at prices that approximate those
at which the Trust could sell such investments if they were more widely traded and, as a result of such illiquidity, the Trust may have to sell other investments or engage in borrowing transactions if necessary to raise cash to meet its obligations.
Limited liquidity can also affect the market price of investments, thereby adversely affecting the Trust&#146;s NAV and ability to make dividend distributions. The financial markets have in recent years experienced periods of extreme secondary
market supply and demand imbalance, resulting in a loss of liquidity during which market prices were suddenly and substantially below traditional measures of intrinsic value. During such periods, some investments could be sold only at arbitrary
prices and with substantial losses. Periods of such market dislocation may occur again at any time. See &#147;Risks&#151;Restricted and Illiquid Investments Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Valuation Risk</I></B>. The Trust is subject to valuation risk, which is the risk that one or more of the securities
in which the Trust invests are valued at prices that the Trust is unable to obtain upon sale due to factors such as incomplete data, market instability or human error. The Advisor may use an independent pricing service or prices provided by dealers
to value securities at their market value. Because the secondary markets for certain investments may be limited, such instruments may be difficult to value. See &#147;Net Asset Value.&#148; When market quotations are not available, the Advisor may
price such investments pursuant to a number of methodologies, such as computer-based analytical modeling or individual security evaluations. These methodologies generate approximations of market values, and there may be significant professional
disagreement about the best methodology for a particular type of financial instrument or different methodologies that might be used under different circumstances. In the absence of an actual market transaction, reliance on such methodologies is
essential, but may introduce significant variances in the ultimate valuation of the Trust&#146;s investments. Technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers may also impact the Trust&#146;s ability to
value its investments and the calculation of the Trust&#146;s NAV.</P></TD></TR>
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investments at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to policies and procedures approved by the Board. Fair value is defined as the amount for which</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">assets could be sold in an orderly disposition over a reasonable period of time, taking into account the nature of the
asset. Fair value pricing may require determinations that are inherently subjective and inexact about the value of a security or other asset. As a result, there can be no assurance that fair value priced assets will not result in future adjustments
to the prices of securities or other assets, or that fair value pricing will reflect a price that the Trust is able to obtain upon sale, and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security or other asset will be materially different
from quoted or published prices, from the prices used by others for the same security or other asset and/or from the value that actually could be or is realized upon the sale of that security or other asset. For example, the Trust&#146;s NAV could
be adversely affected if the Trust&#146;s determinations regarding the fair value of the Trust&#146;s investments were materially higher than the values that the Trust ultimately realizes upon the disposal of such investments. Where market
quotations are not readily available, valuation may require more research than for more liquid investments. See &#147;Risks&#151;Risks Associated with Private Company Investments&#151;Private Company Valuation Risk.&#148; In addition, elements of
judgment may play a greater role in valuation in such cases than for investments with a more active secondary market because there is less reliable objective data available. The Advisor anticipates that up to approximately 25% of the Trust&#146;s
net assets (calculated at the time of investment) may be valued using fair value. This percentage may increase over the life of the Trust and may exceed 25% of the Trust&#146;s net assets due to a number of factors, such as when the Trust nears
dissolution; outflows of cash from time to time; and changes in the valuation of these investments. The Trust prices its shares daily and therefore all assets, including assets valued at fair value, are valued daily.</P></TD></TR>
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advisory and services fees. Consequently, variance in the valuation of the Trust&#146;s investments will impact, positively or negatively, the fees and expenses shareholders will pay.</P></TD></TR>
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Trust will have access to profitable IPOs and therefore investors should not rely on any past gains from IPOs as an indication of future performance of the Trust. The investment performance of the Trust during periods when it is unable to invest
significantly or at all in IPOs may be lower than during periods when the Trust is able to do so. Securities issued in IPOs are subject to many of the same risks as investing in companies with smaller market capitalizations. Securities issued in
IPOs have no trading history, and information about the companies may be available for very limited periods. In addition, some companies in IPOs are involved in relatively new industries or lines of business, which may not be widely understood by
investors. Some of these companies may</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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prospects of achieving them. Further, the prices of securities sold in IPOs may be highly volatile or may decline shortly after the IPO. When an IPO is brought to the market, availability may be limited and the Trust may not be able to buy any
shares at the offering price, or, if it is able to buy shares, it may not be able to buy as many shares at the offering price as it would like. The limited number of shares available for trading in some IPOs may make it more difficult for the Trust
to buy or sell significant amounts of shares.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Growth Stock Risk</I></B>. Securities of growth companies may be more volatile since such companies usually invest a
high portion of earnings in their business, and they may lack the dividends of value stocks that can cushion stock prices in a falling market. Stocks of companies the Advisor believes are fast-growing may trade at a higher multiple of current
earnings than other stocks. The values of these stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks. Earnings disappointments often lead to sharply falling prices because investors buy growth
stocks in anticipation of superior earnings growth. If the Advisor&#146;s assessment of the prospects for a company&#146;s earnings growth is wrong, or if the Advisor&#146;s judgment of how other investors will value the company&#146;s earnings
growth is wrong, then the price of the company&#146;s stock may fall or may not approach the value that the Advisor has placed on it.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Value Stock Risk</I></B>. The Advisor may be wrong in its assessment of a company&#146;s value and the stocks the
Trust owns may not reach what the Advisor believes are their full values. A particular risk of the Trust&#146;s value stock investments is that some holdings may not recover and provide the capital growth anticipated or a stock judged to be
undervalued may actually be appropriately priced. Further, because the prices of value-oriented securities tend to correlate more closely with economic cycles than growth-oriented securities, they generally are more sensitive to changing economic
conditions, such as changes in interest rates, corporate earnings, and industrial production. The market may not favor value-oriented stocks and may not favor equities at all. During those periods, the Trust&#146;s relative performance may
suffer.</P></TD></TR>
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including deferral, subordination, limited voting rights, special redemption rights and risks associated with new types of securities. See &#147;Risks&#151;Preferred Securities Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Convertible Securities Risk</I></B>. Convertible securities generally offer lower interest or dividend yields than <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-convertible</FONT> securities of similar quality. The market values of convertible securities tend to decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. However, when the market
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price of the underlying common stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock declines, the convertible security tends to trade increasingly on a yield basis and thus may not decline in price to the same extent as the underlying common
stock. Synthetic convertible securities are subject to additional risks, including risks associated with derivatives. See &#147;Risks&#151;Convertible Securities Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Warrants and Rights Risk</I></B>. If the price of the underlying stock does not rise above the exercise price before
the warrant expires, the warrant generally expires without any value and the Trust loses any amount it paid for the warrant. Thus, investments in warrants may involve substantially more risk than investments in common stock. Warrants may trade in
the same markets as their underlying stock; however, the price of the warrant does not necessarily move with the price of the underlying stock. The failure to exercise subscription rights to purchase common stock would result in the dilution of the
Trust&#146;s interest in the issuing company. The market for such rights is not well developed, and, accordingly the Trust may not always realize full value on the sale of rights.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities Risk</I></B>. The Trust may invest in securities of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> issuers <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities&#148;). Such investments involve certain risks not involved in domestic investments. Securities markets in foreign countries often
are not as developed, efficient or liquid as securities markets in the United States and, therefore, the prices of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities can be more volatile. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on
the ability of issuers of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities to make payments of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country. In addition, the Trust will be subject to risks associated with
adverse political and economic developments in foreign countries, which could cause the Trust to lose money on its investments in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities. The Trust will be subject to additional risks if it
invests in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities, which include seizure or nationalization of foreign deposits. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities may trade on days when the Trust&#146;s common shares
are not priced or traded. See <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Risks&#151;Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Emerging and Frontier Markets Risk</I></B>. The Trust may invest in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT>
Securities of issuers in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">so-called</FONT> &#147;emerging markets&#148; (or lesser developed countries, including countries that may be considered &#147;frontier&#148; markets). Such investments are particularly
speculative and entail all of the risks of investing in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities but to a heightened degree. &#147;Emerging market&#148; countries generally include every nation in the world except developed
countries, that is, the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and most countries located in Western Europe. Investments in the securities of issuers domiciled in countries with emerging capital markets involve certain additional risks
that do not generally apply to investments in</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">securities of issuers in more developed capital markets, such as (i)&nbsp;low or
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-existent</FONT> trading volume, resulting in a lack of liquidity and increased volatility in prices for such securities, as compared to securities of comparable issuers in more developed capital markets;
(ii)&nbsp;uncertain national policies and social, political and economic instability, increasing the potential for expropriation of assets, confiscatory taxation, high rates of inflation or unfavorable diplomatic developments; (iii)&nbsp;possible
fluctuations in exchange rates, differing legal systems and the existence or possible imposition of exchange controls, custodial restrictions or other foreign or U.S. governmental laws or restrictions applicable to such investments;
(iv)&nbsp;national policies that may limit the Trust&#146;s investment opportunities such as restrictions on investment in issuers or industries deemed sensitive to national interests; and (v)&nbsp;the lack or relatively early development of legal
structures governing private and foreign investments and private property. See &#147;Risks&#151;Emerging Markets Risk&#148; and &#147;&#151;Frontier Markets Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Foreign Currency Risk</I></B>. Because the Trust may invest in securities denominated or quoted in currencies other
than the U.S. dollar, changes in foreign currency exchange rates may affect the value of securities held by the Trust and the unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments. Currencies of certain countries may be volatile and therefore may
affect the value of securities denominated in such currencies, which means that the Trust&#146;s NAV could decline as a result of changes in the exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. The Advisor may, but is not required to,
elect for the Trust to seek to protect itself from changes in currency exchange rates through hedging transactions depending on market conditions. In addition, certain countries, particularly emerging market countries, may impose foreign currency
exchange controls or other restrictions on the transferability, repatriation or convertibility of currency.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Leverage Risk</I></B>. The use of leverage creates an opportunity for increased common share net investment income
dividends, but also creates risks for the holders of common shares. The Trust cannot assure you that the use of leverage, if employed, will result in a higher yield on the common shares. Any leveraging strategy the Trust employs may not be
successful.</P></TD></TR>
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distribution rate of the common shares than a comparable portfolio without leverage;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">&#149;&#8195;&#8202;the risk that fluctuations in interest rates or dividend rates on any leverage
that the Trust must pay will reduce the return to the common shareholders;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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cause a greater decline in the NAV of the common shares than if the Trust were not leveraged, which may result in a greater decline in the market price of the common shares;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">&#149;&#8195;&#8202;when the Trust uses financial leverage, the management fee payable to the Advisor
will be higher than if the Trust did not use leverage; and</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:4.00em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">&#149;&#8195;&#8202;leverage may increase operating costs, which may reduce total
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust currently does not intend to borrow money or issue debt securities or preferred shares, but may in the future
borrow funds from banks or other financial institutions, or issue debt securities or preferred shares, as described in this prospectus. Certain types of leverage the Trust may use may result in the Trust being subject to covenants relating to asset
coverage and portfolio composition requirements. The Trust may be subject to certain restrictions on investments imposed by guidelines of one or more rating agencies, which may issue ratings for any debt securities or preferred shares issued by the
Trust. The terms of any borrowings or these rating agency guidelines may impose asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed by the Investment Company Act. The Advisor does not believe that these
covenants or guidelines will impede it from managing the Trust&#146;s portfolio in accordance with the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies. See &#147;Risks&#151;Leverage Risk.&#148;</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition to the foregoing, the use of leverage treated
as indebtedness of the Trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes may reduce the amount of Trust dividends that are otherwise eligible for the dividends received deduction in the hands of corporate shareholders.</P></TD></TR>
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equity-linked notes (&#147;ELNs&#148;) and other types of structured products. Holders of structured products bear the risks of the underlying investments, index or reference obligation and are subject to counterparty risk.</P></TD></TR>
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against the issuer or the entity that sold the assets to be securitized. While certain structured products enable the investor to acquire interests in a pool of securities without the brokerage and other expenses associated with directly holding the
same securities, investors in structured products generally pay their share of the structured product&#146;s administrative and other expenses.</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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or fall, these prices (and, therefore, the prices of structured products) will be influenced by the same types of political and economic events that affect issuers of securities and capital markets generally. If the issuer of a structured product
uses shorter term financing to purchase longer term securities, the issuer may be forced to sell its securities at below market prices if it experiences difficulty in obtaining such financing, which may adversely affect the value of the structured
products owned by the Trust. See &#147;Risks&#151;Structured Investments Risks.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Strategic Transactions and Derivatives Risk</I></B>. The Trust may engage in various Strategic Transactions for
duration management and other risk management purposes, including to attempt to protect against possible changes in the market value of the Trust&#146;s portfolio resulting from trends in the securities markets and changes in interest rates or to
protect the Trust&#146;s unrealized gains in the value of its portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of portfolio securities for investment purposes or to establish a position in the securities markets as a temporary substitute for purchasing
particular securities or to enhance income or gain. Derivatives are financial contracts or instruments whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index (or relationship between two indices). The
Trust also may use derivatives to add leverage to the portfolio and/or to hedge against increases in the Trust&#146;s costs associated with any leverage strategy that it may employ. The use of Strategic Transactions to enhance current income may be
particularly speculative.</P></TD></TR>
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correlation between the value of such instruments and the underlying assets, (ii)&nbsp;the possible default of the counterparty to the transaction, (iii)&nbsp;illiquidity of the derivative instruments, and (iv)&nbsp;high volatility losses caused by
unanticipated market movements, which are potentially unlimited. Although both OTC and exchange-traded derivatives markets may experience a lack of liquidity, OTC <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-standardized</FONT> derivative transactions are
generally less liquid than exchange-traded instruments. The illiquidity of the derivatives markets may be due to various factors, including congestion, disorderly markets, limitations on deliverable supplies, the participation of speculators,
government regulation and intervention, and technical and operational or system failures. In addition, daily limits on price fluctuations and speculative position limits on exchanges on which the Trust may conduct its transactions in derivative
instruments may prevent prompt liquidation of positions, subjecting the Trust to the potential of greater losses.</P></TD></TR>
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not been used, may require the Trust to sell or purchase portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices other than current market values, may limit the amount of appreciation the Trust can realize on an investment or may cause the Trust to
hold a security that it might otherwise sell. Additionally, segregated or earmarked liquid assets, amounts paid by the Trust as premiums and cash or other assets held in margin accounts with respect to Strategic Transactions are not otherwise
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subject to minimum initial and variation margin requirements set by the relevant clearinghouse, as well as possible margin requirements mandated by the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the &#147;CFTC&#148;). The CFTC and federal
banking regulators also have imposed margin requirements on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cleared</FONT> OTC derivatives, and the SEC has finalized its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cleared</FONT> margin requirements for security-based
swaps, which are expected to go into effect in late 2021 after a compliance period.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Many OTC derivatives are valued on the basis of dealers&#146; pricing of these instruments. However, the price at which dealers value a
particular derivative and the price that the same dealers would actually be willing to pay for such derivative should the Trust wish or be forced to sell such position may be materially different. Such differences can result in an overstatement of
the Trust&#146;s NAV and may materially adversely affect the Trust in situations in which the Trust is required to sell derivative instruments.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">See &#147;Risks&#151;Strategic Transactions and Derivatives Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Counterparty Risk</I>. The Trust will be subject to credit risk with respect to the counterparties to the derivative
contracts entered into by the Trust. Because derivative transactions in which the Trust may engage may involve instruments that are not traded on an exchange or cleared through a central counterparty but are instead traded between counterparties
based on contractual relationships, the Trust is subject to the risk that a counterparty will not perform its obligations under the related contracts. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial
difficulties, the Trust may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in bankruptcy or other reorganization proceedings. The Trust may obtain only a limited recovery, or may obtain no recovery, in such circumstances. Although the Trust
intends to enter into transactions only with counterparties that the Advisor believes to be creditworthy, there can be no assurance that, as a result, a counterparty will not default and that the Trust will not sustain a loss on a transaction. In
the event of the counterparty&#146;s bankruptcy or insolvency, the Trust&#146;s</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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the risk of a court treating the Trust as a general unsecured creditor of the counterparty, rather than as the owner of the collateral. See &#147;Risks&#151;Strategic Transactions and Derivatives Risk&#151;Counterparty Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Swaps Risk</I>. Swaps are a type of derivative. Swap agreements involve the risk that the party with which the Trust has
entered into the swap will default on its obligation to pay the Trust and the risk that the Trust will not be able to meet its obligations to pay the other party to the agreement. In order to seek to hedge the value of the Trust&#146;s portfolio, to
hedge against increases in the Trust&#146;s cost associated with interest payments on any outstanding borrowings or to seek to increase the Trust&#146;s return, the Trust may enter into swaps, including interest rate swap, total return swap
(sometimes referred to as a &#147;contract for difference&#148;) and/or credit default swap transactions. In interest rate swap transactions, there is a risk that yields will move in the direction opposite of the direction anticipated by the Trust,
which would cause the Trust to make payments to its counterparty in the transaction that could adversely affect Trust performance. In addition to the risks applicable to swaps generally (including counterparty risk, high volatility, illiquidity risk
and credit risk), credit default swap transactions involve special risks because they are difficult to value, are highly susceptible to liquidity and credit risk, and generally pay a return to the party that has paid the premium only in the event of
an actual default by the issuer of the underlying obligation (as opposed to a credit downgrade or other indication of financial difficulty).</P></TD></TR>
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addition to its Managed Assets, the Trust would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. Total return swap agreements are subject to the risk that a counterparty will default on its payment obligations to the Trust
thereunder. The Trust is not required to enter into swap transactions for hedging purposes or to enhance income or gain and may choose not to do so. In addition, the swaps market is subject to a changing regulatory environment. It is possible that
regulatory or other developments in the swaps market could adversely affect the Trust&#146;s ability to successfully use swaps. See &#147;Risks&#151;Strategic Transactions and Derivatives Risk&#151;Swaps Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Risk Associated with Recent Market Events</I></B>. Stresses associated with the 2008 financial crisis in the United
States and global economies peaked approximately a decade ago, but periods of unusually high volatility in the financial markets and restrictive credit conditions, sometimes limited to a particular sector or a geography, continue to recur. Some
countries, including the United States, have adopted and/or are considering the adoption of more protectionist trade policies, a move away from the tighter financial industry regulations that followed the financial crisis, and/or substantially
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">corporate taxes. The exact shape of these policies is still being considered, but the equity and debt markets may react
strongly to expectations of change, which could increase volatility, especially if the market&#146;s expectations are not borne out. A rise in protectionist trade policies, and the possibility of changes to some international trade agreements, could
affect the economies of many nations in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. In addition, geopolitical and other risks, including environmental and public health, may add to instability in world economies and markets
generally. Economies and financial markets throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected. As a result, whether or not the Trust invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to countries experiencing
economic, political and/or financial difficulties, the value and liquidity of the Trust&#146;s investments may be negatively affected by such events.</P></TD></TR>
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developed into a global pandemic. This pandemic has resulted in closing borders, enhanced health screenings, healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines, cancellations, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as
general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other pandemics and epidemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the markets in general in ways that cannot necessarily
be foreseen at the present time. In addition, the impact of infectious diseases in developing or emerging market countries may be greater due to less established health care systems. Health crises caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic may
exacerbate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">other&nbsp;pre-existing&nbsp;political,</FONT> social and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the pandemic may last for an extended period of time.</P></TD></TR>
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the aftermath of the war in Iraq, instability in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East, new and ongoing epidemics and pandemics of infectious diseases and other global health events, natural/environmental
disasters, terrorist attacks in the United States and around the world, social and political discord, debt crises (such as the Greek crisis), sovereign debt downgrades, increasingly strained relations between the United States and a number of
foreign countries, including traditional allies, such as certain European countries, and historical adversaries, such as North Korea, Iran, China and Russia, and the international community generally, new and continued political unrest in various
countries, such as Venezuela and Spain, the exit or potential exit of one or more countries from the European Union (the &#147;EU&#148;) or the European Monetary Union (the &#147;EMU&#148;), continued changes in the balance of political power among
and within the branches of the U.S. government, among others, may result in</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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uncertainties in the United States and worldwide.</P></TD></TR>
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trigger a significant reduction in international trade, the oversupply of certain manufactured goods, substantial price reductions of goods and possible failure of individual companies and/or large segments of China&#146;s export industry, which
could have a negative impact on the Trust&#146;s performance. U.S. companies that source material and goods from China and those that make large amounts of sales in China would be particularly vulnerable to an escalation of trade tensions.
Uncertainty regarding the outcome of the trade tensions and the potential for a trade war could cause the U.S. dollar to decline against safe haven currencies, such as the Japanese yen and the euro. Events such as these and their consequences are
difficult to predict and it is unclear whether further tariffs may be imposed or other escalating actions may be taken in the future.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The decision made in the British referendum of June&nbsp;23, 2016 to leave the EU, an event widely referred to as
&#147;Brexit,&#148; has led to volatility in the financial markets of the United Kingdom (&#147;UK&#148;) and more broadly across Europe and may also lead to weakening in consumer, corporate and financial confidence in such markets. Pursuant to an
agreement between the UK and the EU, the UK left the EU on January&nbsp;31, 2020. The UK and EU have reached an agreement effective January&nbsp;1, 2021 on the terms of their future trading relationship relating principally to the trading of goods;
however, negotiations are ongoing for matters not covered by the agreement, such as the trade of financial services. The longer term economic, legal, political and social framework to be put in place between the UK and the EU remains unclear at this
stage and ongoing political and economic uncertainty and periods of exacerbated volatility in both the UK and in wider European markets may continue for some time. In particular, the decision made in the British referendum may lead to a call for
similar referendums in other European jurisdictions which may cause increased economic volatility in the European and global markets. This uncertainty may have an adverse effect on the economy generally and on the ability of the Trust and its
investments to execute their respective strategies and to receive attractive returns. In particular, currency volatility may mean that the returns of the Trust and its investments are adversely affected by market movements and may make it more
difficult, or more expensive, if the Trust elects to execute currency hedges. Potential decline in the value of the British Pound and/or the Euro against other currencies, along with the potential downgrading of the UK&#146;s sovereign credit
rating, may also have an impact on the performance of portfolio companies or investments located in the UK or Europe. In light of the above, no</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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organization more generally.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" align="left">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The occurrence of any of
these above events could have a significant adverse impact on the value and risk profile of the Trust&#146;s portfolio. The Trust does not know how long the securities markets may be affected by similar events and cannot predict the effects of
similar events in the future on the U.S. economy and securities markets. There can be no assurance that similar events and other market disruptions will not have other material and adverse implications. See &#147;Risks&#151;Market Disruption and
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Regulation and Government Intervention Risk.</I></B> The U.S. Government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain
foreign governments, recently have taken unprecedented actions designed to support certain financial institutions and segments of the financial markets that experienced extreme volatility, such as implementing stimulus packages, providing liquidity
in fixed income, commercial paper and other markets and providing tax breaks, among other actions. The reduction or withdrawal of Federal Reserve or other U.S. or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> governmental support could negatively
affect financial markets generally and reduce the value and liquidity of certain securities. Additionally, with the cessation of certain market support activities, the Trust may face a heightened level of interest rate risk as a result of a rise or
increased volatility in interest rates.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Federal, state, and other governments, their regulatory agencies or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that
affect the regulation of the issuers in which the Trust invests in ways that are unforeseeable. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which the Trust is regulated. Such legislation or regulation could limit or preclude the
Trust&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objectives. See &#147;Risks&#151;Regulation and Government Intervention Risk.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Legal, Tax and Regulatory Risks.</I></B> Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur that may have material adverse
effects on the Trust. For example, the regulatory and tax environment for derivative instruments in which the Trust may participate is evolving, and such changes in the regulation or taxation of derivative instruments may have material adverse
effects on the value of derivative instruments held by the Trust and the ability of the Trust to pursue its investment strategies.</P></TD></TR>
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(&#147;RICs&#148;), the Trust must, among other things, derive in each taxable year at least 90% of its gross income from certain prescribed sources and distribute for each taxable year at least 90% of its &#147;investment company taxable
income&#148; (generally, ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of net</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">short-term capital gain over net long-term capital loss). If for any taxable year the Trust does not qualify as a RIC, all
of its taxable income for that year (including its net capital gain) would be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to shareholders, and such distributions would be taxable as ordinary dividends to the
extent of the Trust&#146;s current and accumulated earnings and profits.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The rules dealing with U.S. federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative
process and by the Internal Revenue Service (the &#147;IRS&#148;) and the U.S. Treasury Department. Revisions in U.S. federal tax laws and interpretations of these laws could adversely affect the tax consequences of your investment. See
&#147;Risks&#151;Legal, Tax and Regulatory Risks.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Advisor and Others</I></B>. The investment activities of BlackRock, Inc.
(&#147;BlackRock&#148;), the ultimate parent company of the Advisor, and its affiliates (including BlackRock and its subsidiaries (collectively, the &#147;Affiliates&#148;)) in the management of, or their interest in, their own accounts and other
accounts they manage, may present conflicts of interest that could disadvantage the Trust and its shareholders. BlackRock and its Affiliates provide investment management services to other funds and discretionary managed accounts that may follow
investment programs similar to that of the Trust. Subject to the requirements of the Investment Company Act, BlackRock and its Affiliates intend to engage in such activities and may receive compensation from third parties for their services. None of
BlackRock or its Affiliates are under any obligation to share any investment opportunity, idea or strategy with the Trust. As a result, BlackRock and its Affiliates may compete with the Trust for appropriate investment opportunities. The results of
the Trust&#146;s investment activities, therefore, may differ from those of an Affiliate or another account managed by an Affiliate and it is possible that the Trust could sustain losses during periods in which one or more Affiliates and other
accounts achieve profits on their trading for proprietary or other accounts. BlackRock has adopted policies and procedures designed to address potential conflicts of interest. For additional information about potential conflicts of interest and the
way in which BlackRock addresses such conflicts, please see &#147;Conflicts of Interest&#148; and &#147;Management of the Trust&#151;Portfolio Management&#151;Potential Material Conflicts of Interest&#148; in the SAI.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Portfolio Turnover Risk</I></B><I>.</I> The Trust&#146;s annual portfolio turnover rate may vary greatly from year to
year, as well as within a given year. Portfolio turnover rate is not considered a limiting factor in the execution of investment decisions for the Trust. A higher portfolio turnover rate results in correspondingly greater brokerage commissions and
other transactional expenses that are borne by the Trust. High portfolio turnover may result in an increased realization of net short-term capital gains by the Trust which, when distributed
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">common shareholders, will be taxable as ordinary income. Additionally, in a declining market, portfolio turnover may create
realized capital losses.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Anti-Takeover Provisions Risk</I></B>. The Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Bylaws include
provisions that could limit the ability of other entities or persons to acquire control of the Trust or convert the Trust to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> status or to change the composition of the Board. Such provisions could
limit the ability of shareholders to sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices by discouraging a third party from seeking to obtain control of the Trust. See &#147;Certain Provisions in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust and
Bylaws.&#148;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><I>Additional Risks</I></B>. For additional risks relating to investments in the Trust, including &#147;Frontier Markets
Risk,&#148; &#147;Repurchase Agreements Risk,&#148; &#147;Reverse Repurchase Agreements Risk,&#148; &#147;Dollar Roll Transactions Risk,&#148; &#147;When-Issued, Forward Commitment and Delayed Delivery Transactions Risk,&#148; &#147;Event
Risk,&#148; &#147;Defensive Investing Risk,&#148; &#147;Investment Companies and ETFs Risk,&#148; &#147;Securities Lending Risk,&#148; &#147;Inflation Risk,&#148; &#147;Deflation Risk,&#148; &#147;EMU and Redenomination Risk,&#148; &#147;Regulation
as a &#145;Commodity Pool&#146;,&#148; &#147;Failures of Futures Commission Merchants and Clearing Organizations Risk,&#148; &#147;Investment Company Act Regulations,&#148; &#147;Legislation Risk,&#148; &#147;Decision-Making Authority Risk,&#148;
&#147;Management Risk,&#148; &#147;Market and Selection Risk,&#148; &#147;Reliance on the Advisor Risk,&#148; &#147;Reliance on Service Providers Risk,&#148; &#147;Information Technology Systems Risk,&#148; &#147;Cyber Security Risk,&#148; and
&#147;Misconduct of Employees and of Service Providers Risk,&#148; please see &#147;Risks&#148; beginning on page 54 of this prospectus.</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following table shows estimated Trust expenses as a percentage of net assets attributable to common shares. The purpose of
the following table and the example below is to help you understand all fees and expenses that you, as a holder of common shares, would bear directly or indirectly. The expenses shown in the table under &#147;Estimated Annual Expenses&#148; are
based on estimated amounts for the Trust&#146;s first full year of operations and assume that the Trust issues 25,000,000 common shares (representing an aggregate public offering price of $500,000,000). The Trust currently does not intend to borrow
money or issue debt securities or preferred shares. See &#147;Management of the Trust&#148; and &#147;Dividend Reinvestment Plan.&#148; The following table should not be considered a representation of our future expenses. Actual expenses may be
greater or less than shown, and all other things being equal, will increase as a percentage of net assets attributable to common shares if the Trust issues fewer than 25,000,000 common shares. Except where the context suggests otherwise, whenever
this prospectus contains a reference to fees or expenses paid by &#147;you&#148; or &#147;us&#148; or that &#147;we&#148; will pay fees or expenses, shareholders will indirectly bear such fees or expenses as investors in the Trust. </P>
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STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P></TD>
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STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">$.02&nbsp;per&nbsp;share&nbsp;for&nbsp;open-market</FONT><BR>purchases&nbsp;of&nbsp;common&nbsp;shares<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">(3)</SUP></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.25%</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other expenses</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total annual expenses</P></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Advisor (and not the Trust) has agreed to pay, from its own assets, compensation of $0.52 per common
share to the Underwriters in connection with this offering. The Trust is not obligated to repay such compensation paid by the Advisor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Advisor has agreed to pay all organizational expenses of the Trust and all offering costs associated with
this offering. The Trust is not obligated to repay any such organizational expenses or offering costs paid by the Advisor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Reinvestment Plan Agent&#146;s (as defined below under &#147;Dividend Reinvestment Plan&#148;) fees for
the handling of the reinvestment of dividends will be paid by the Trust. However, you will pay a $0.02 per share fee incurred in connection with open-market purchases, which will be deducted from the value of the dividend. You will also be charged a
$2.50 sales fee and a $0.15 per share fee if you direct the Reinvestment Plan Agent to sell your common shares held in a dividend reinvestment account. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Reinvestment Plan Agent is
required to pay. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The Trust and the Advisor have entered into a fee waiver agreement (the &#147;Fee Waiver Agreement&#148;),
pursuant to which the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of the Trust&#146;s assets attributable to investments in any equity and fixed-income mutual funds and exchange-traded funds managed by
the Advisor or its affiliates that have a contractual fee, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. In addition, pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its management fees by the amount of investment advisory fees the
Trust pays to the Advisor indirectly through its investment in money market funds managed by the Advisor or its affiliates, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. Fees waived by the Advisor pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement for the Trust&#146;s first year
of operations are expected to amount to less than .01% of the Trust&#146;s net assets attributable to common shares. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, only by the Trust (upon the vote of a
majority of the Trustees who are not &#147;interested persons&#148; (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of the Trust (the &#147;Independent Trustees&#148;) or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust), upon 90 days&#146;
written notice by the Trust to the Advisor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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investment in common shares, assuming (i)&nbsp;total net annual expenses of 1.35% of net assets attributable to common shares, and (ii)&nbsp;a 5% annual return: </P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The example should not be considered a representation of future expenses. The example
assumes that the estimated &#147;Other expenses&#148; set forth in the Estimated Annual Expenses table are accurate and that all dividends and distributions are reinvested at NAV. Actual expenses may be greater or less than those assumed. Moreover,
the Trust&#146;s actual rate of return may be greater or less than the hypothetical 5% return shown in the example. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_3"></A>THE TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is a newly organized, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act. The Trust was organized as a Maryland statutory trust on December&nbsp;9, 2020, pursuant to a Certificate of Trust,
governed by the laws of the State of Maryland. The Trust has no operating history. The Trust&#146;s principal office is located at 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809, and its telephone number is (800)
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_4"></A>USE OF PROCEEDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The net proceeds of the offering of common shares will be approximately
$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ($&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; if the Underwriters exercise the over-allotment
option in full). The Advisor has agreed to pay all of the Trust&#146;s organizational expenses and all offering costs associated with this offering, which amount to a total of
$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;. The Trust is not obligated to repay any such organizational expenses or offering costs paid by the Advisor. The Trust will invest the net proceeds of
the offering in accordance with the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies as stated below. We currently anticipate that we will be able to invest all of the net proceeds in accordance with our investment objectives and policies within
approximately three months after the completion of this offering. Pending such investment, it is anticipated that the proceeds will be invested in short-term investment grade debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_5"></A>THE TRUST&#146;S INVESTMENTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Objectives and Policies </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Investment Objectives</I></B>. The Trust&#146;s investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a
combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust is not intended as, and you should not construe it to be, a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that the Trust&#146;s investment objectives
will be achieved or that the Trust&#146;s investment program will be successful. The Trust&#146;s investment objectives may be changed by the Board without prior shareholder approval. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Investment Strategy</I></B>. In selecting investments for the Trust, the Advisor focuses on equity securities of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> and small-capitalization growth companies that are &#147;innovative.&#148; These are companies that have introduced, or are seeking to introduce, a new product or service that potentially changes the
marketplace. In evaluating innovative companies, the Advisor seeks to identify, using its own internal research and analysis, companies capitalizing on innovation or that are enabling the further development of the theme of innovation in the markets
in which they operate. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Among other things, common criteria for innovative companies across industries may include
developing new products, selling in new markets or channels, applying a new or superior technology to legacy industries, refining existing processes for efficiency, changing or pivoting business model, or creating tools that empower new
breakthroughs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, the Trust seeks to invest in companies where, in the opinion of the Advisor, free cash flow
is likely to grow for a sustained period. Factors considered in the Advisor&#146;s analysis of a company may include 1) a large and underpenetrated addressable market, 2) a technology or service model that creates recurring demand for product, and
3) a competitive landscape that allows for stable or expanding margins. The Advisor&#146;s outlook for a company based upon these and other factors is then compared to the outlook of the company implied in the current share price of the company. The
Advisor looks to invest in companies where its view of future cash flows is more favorable than that which it believes is reflected by the current price. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor will identify trends that have ramifications for individual companies
or entire industries. Risk/reward analysis is a key component of both <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">top-down</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">bottom-up</FONT> analysis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bottom-up</FONT> security selection is focused on identifying innovative companies with the
most attractive growth characteristics. The Advisor seeks to identify companies with strong product potential, solid earnings growth and/or earnings power which are under appreciated by investors, a quality management team and compelling relative
and absolute valuation. The Advisor believes that the knowledge and experience of its investment team enables it to identify attractive innovative companies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust intends to utilize option strategies that consist of writing (selling) call options on a portion of the common
stocks in its portfolio, as well as other option strategies such as writing other calls and puts or using options to manage risk. The portfolio management team will work closely to determine which option strategies to pursue to seek to generate
current gains from options premiums and to enhance the Trust&#146;s risk-adjusted returns. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Investment
Policies</I></B>. The Trust will invest primarily in equity securities issued by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> and small-capitalization companies that the Advisor believes have above-average earnings growth potential. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants and depositary receipts, though
the Trust seeks to buy primarily common stock. Although universal definitions of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-capitalization</FONT> companies and small-capitalization companies do not exist, the Trust generally defines <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-capitalization</FONT> and small-capitalization companies as those companies with market capitalizations, at the time of the Trust&#146;s investment, comparable in size to the companies in the Russell 2500<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&#153;</SUP> Growth Index (between $11.8&nbsp;million and $20.92&nbsp;billion as of December&nbsp;31, 2020). In the future, the Trust may define <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> and <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">small-capitalization</FONT> companies using a different index or classification system. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest in shares of companies through IPOs. The Trust may also invest, without limit, in privately placed or
restricted securities (including in Rule 144A securities, which are privately placed securities purchased by qualified institutional buyers), illiquid securities and securities in which no secondary market is readily available, including those of
private companies. Issuers of these securities may not have a class of securities registered, and may not be subject to periodic reporting, pursuant to the Exchange Act. Under normal market conditions, the Trust currently intends to invest up to 25%
of its total assets, measured at the time of investment, in such securities. The Trust expects certain of such investments to be in &#147;late-stage private securities,&#148; which are securities of private companies that have demonstrated
sustainable business operations and generally have a well-known product or service with a strong market presence. Late-stage private companies have generally had large cash flows from their core business operations and are expanding into new markets
with their products or services. Late-stage private companies may also be referred to as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;pre-IPO</FONT> companies.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest up to 25% of its assets in securities of foreign companies, including companies located in emerging
markets. Foreign securities in which the Trust may invest may be U.S. dollar-denominated or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may also invest in securities of other open- or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment
companies, including ETFs and BDCs, subject to applicable regulatory limits, that invest primarily in securities of the types in which the Trust may invest directly. The Trust classifies its investments in such investment companies as &#147;equity
securities&#148; for purposes of its investment policies based upon such investment companies&#146; stated investment objectives, policies and restrictions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As part of its investment strategy, the Trust intends to employ a strategy of writing (selling) covered call options on a
portion of the common stocks in its portfolio, writing (selling) other call and put options on individual common stocks, including uncovered call and put options, and, to a lesser extent, writing (selling) covered and uncovered call and put index
options. This options writing strategy is intended to generate current gains from options premiums and to enhance the Trust&#146;s risk-adjusted returns. A substantial portion of the options written by the Trust may be OTC options. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may also engage in Strategic Transactions for duration management and
other risk management purposes, including to attempt to protect against possible changes in the market value of the Trust&#146;s portfolio resulting from trends in the securities markets and changes in interest rates or to protect the Trust&#146;s
unrealized gains in the value of its portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of portfolio securities for investment purposes, to establish a position in the securities markets as a temporary substitute for purchasing particular securities or to
enhance income or gain. See &#147;&#151;Portfolio Contents and Techniques&#151;Strategic Transactions and Other Management Techniques.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">During temporary defensive periods (i.e., in response to adverse market, economic or political conditions), the Trust may
invest up to 100% of its total assets in liquid, short-term investments, including high quality, short-term securities. The Trust may not achieve its investment objectives under these circumstances. See &#147;Investment Policies and
Techniques&#151;Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Debt Securities&#148; in the SAI. The Advisor&#146;s determination that it is temporarily unable to follow the Trust&#146;s investment strategy or that it is impractical to do so will generally occur
only in situations in which a market disruption event has occurred and where trading in the securities selected through application of the Trust&#146;s investment strategy is extremely limited or absent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may lend securities with a value of up to 33 1/3% of its total assets (including such loans) to financial
institutions that provide cash or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government as collateral. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may
engage in active and frequent trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objectives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Unless otherwise
stated herein or in the SAI, the Trust&#146;s investment policies are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fundamental</FONT> policies and may be changed by the Board without prior shareholder approval. The percentage limitations applicable to the
Trust&#146;s portfolio described in this prospectus apply only at the time of initial investment and the Trust will not be required to sell investments due to subsequent changes in the value of investments that it owns. The Trust&#146;s investment
objectives may be changed by the Board without prior shareholder approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Portfolio Contents and Techniques </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust&#146;s portfolio will be composed principally of the following investments. Additional information with respect to
the Trust&#146;s investment policies and restrictions and certain of the Trust&#146;s portfolio investments is contained in the SAI. There is no guarantee the Trust will buy all of the types of securities or use all of the investment techniques that
are described herein and in the SAI. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Equity Securities</I></B>. The Trust invests in equity securities,
including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants and rights and depositary receipts. Common stock represents an equity ownership interest in a company. The Trust may hold or have exposure to common stocks of issuers of any
size, including middle and small capitalization stocks. Because the Trust will ordinarily have exposure to common stocks, historical trends would indicate that the Trust&#146;s portfolio and investment returns will be subject at times, and over
time, to higher levels of volatility and market and issuer-specific risk than if it invested exclusively in debt securities. The Trust intends to also employ a strategy, as described below, of writing call and put options on common stocks. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Options</I></B>. An option on a security is a contract that gives the holder of the option, in return for a premium, the
right to buy from (in the case of a call) or sell to (in the case of a put) the writer of the option the security underlying the option at a specified exercise or &#147;strike&#148; price. The writer of an option on a security has the obligation
upon exercise of the option to deliver the underlying security upon payment of the exercise price or to pay the exercise price upon delivery of the underlying security. Certain options, known as &#147;American style&#148; options may be exercised at
any time during the term of the option. Other options, known as &#147;European style&#148; options, may be exercised only on the expiration date of the option. As the writer of an option, the Trust would effectively add leverage to its portfolio
because, in addition to its Managed Assets, the Trust would be subject to investment exposure on the value of the assets underlying the option. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If an option written by the Trust expires unexercised, the Trust realizes on the
expiration date a capital gain equal to the premium received by the Trust at the time the option was written. If an option purchased by the Trust expires unexercised, the Trust realizes a capital loss equal to the premium paid. Prior to the earlier
of exercise or expiration, an exchange-traded option may be closed out by an offsetting purchase or sale of an option of the same series (type, underlying security, exercise price and expiration). There can be no assurance, however, that a closing
purchase or sale transaction can be effected when the Trust desires. The Trust may sell call or put options it has previously purchased, which could result in a net gain or loss depending on whether the amount realized on the sale is more or less
than the premium and other transaction costs paid on the call or put option when purchased. The Trust will realize a capital gain from a closing purchase transaction if the cost of the closing transaction is less than the premium received from
writing the option, or, if it is more, the Trust will realize a capital loss. If the premium received from a closing sale transaction is more than the premium paid to purchase the option, the Trust will realize a capital gain or, if it is less, the
Trust will realize a capital loss. Net gains from the Trust&#146;s options strategy will be short-term capital gains which, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, will constitute net investment company taxable income. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Call Options</I>. The Trust intends to follow a call options writing strategy intended to generate current gains from
options premiums and to enhance the Trust&#146;s risk-adjusted returns. The strategy involves writing both covered and other call options. A call option written by the Trust on a security is considered a covered call option where the Trust owns the
security underlying the call option. Unlike a written covered call option, other written options will not provide the Trust with any potential appreciation on an underlying security to offset any loss the Trust may experience if the option is
exercised. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As the Trust writes covered call options on its portfolio, it may not be able to benefit from capital
appreciation on the underlying securities, as <I>the Trust will lose its ability to benefit from such capital appreciation to the extent that it writes covered call options and the securities on which it writes these options appreciate above the
exercise price of the option</I>. Therefore, over time, the Advisor may choose to decrease its use of a covered call options writing strategy to the extent that it may negatively impact the Trust&#146;s ability to benefit from capital appreciation.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For any written call option where the Trust does not own the underlying security, the Trust may have an absolute and
immediate right to acquire that security upon conversion or exchange of other securities held by the Trust without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, cash or liquid securities in such amount are
segregated on the Trust&#146;s books) or the Trust may hold a call on the same security where the exercise price of the call held is (i)&nbsp;equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written, or (ii)&nbsp;greater than the exercise price
of the call written, provided cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the difference is segregated on the Trust&#146;s books. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The standard contract size for a single option is 100 shares of the common stock. There are four items needed to identify any
option: (1)&nbsp;the underlying security, (2)&nbsp;the expiration month, (3)&nbsp;the strike price and (4)&nbsp;the type (call or put). For example, ten XYZ Co. October 40 call options provide the right to purchase 1,000 shares of XYZ Co. on or
before a specified date in October at $40.00 per share. A call option whose strike price is above the current price of the underlying stock is called
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;out-of-the-money.&#148;</FONT></FONT></FONT> Most of the options that will be sold by the Trust are expected to be <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">out-of-the-money,</FONT></FONT></FONT> allowing for potential appreciation in addition to the proceeds from the sale of the option. An option whose strike
price is below the current price of the underlying stock is called <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;in-the-money&#148;</FONT></FONT> and could be sold by the Trust as a defensive measure to protect against a
possible decline in the underlying stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following is a conceptual example of a covered call transaction, making the
following assumptions: (1)&nbsp;a common stock currently trading at $37.15 per share; (2)&nbsp;a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">six-month</FONT> call option is written with a strike price of $40.00 (i.e., 7.7% higher than the current market
price); and (3)&nbsp;the writer receives $2.45 (or 6.6%) of the common stock&#146;s value as a premium. This example is not meant to represent the performance of any actual common stock, option contract or the Trust itself and does not reflect any
transaction costs of entering into or </P>
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closing out the option position. Under this scenario, before giving effect to any change in the price of the stock, the covered call writer receives the premium, representing 6.6% of the common
stock&#146;s value, regardless of the stock&#146;s performance over the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">six-month</FONT> period until option expiration. If the stock remains unchanged, the option will expire and there would be a 6.6% return for the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">six-month</FONT> period. If the stock were to decline in price by 6.6%, the strategy would &#147;break-even&#148; thus offering no gain or loss. See &#147;Tax Matters&#151;Taxation of the Trust&#151;The Trust&#146;s
Investments.&#148; If the stock were to climb to a price of $40.00 or above, the option would be exercised and the stock would return 7.7% coupled with the option premium of 6.6% for a total return of 14.3%. Under this scenario, the investor would
not benefit from any appreciation of the stock above $40.00, and thus be limited to a 14.3% total return. The premium from writing the covered call option serves to offset some of the unrealized loss on the stock in the event that the price of the
stock declines, but if the stock were to decline more than 6.6% under this scenario, the investor does not have protection from further declines and the stock could eventually become worthless. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For conventional listed call options, the option&#146;s expiration date can be up to nine months from the date the call
options are first listed for trading. Longer-term call options can have expiration dates up to three years from the date of listing. It is anticipated that, under certain circumstances when deemed at the Advisor&#146;s discretion to be in the best
interest of the Trust, options that are written against Trust stock holdings will be repurchased in a closing transaction prior to the option&#146;s expiration date, generating a gain or loss in the options. If the options were not to be
repurchased, the option holder would exercise their rights and buy the stock from the Trust at the strike price if the stock traded at a higher price than the strike price. In general, when deemed at the Advisor&#146;s discretion to be in the best
interests of the Trust, the Trust may enter into transactions, including closing transactions, that would allow it to continue to hold its common stocks rather than allowing them to be called away by the option holders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Put Options</I>. Put options are contracts that give the holder of the option, in return for a premium, the right to sell
to the writer of the option the security underlying the option at a specified exercise price at any time during the term of the option. Put option strategies may produce a higher return than covered call writing, but may involve a higher degree of
risk and potential volatility. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When writing a put option on a security, the Trust will segregate on its books cash or
liquid securities in an amount equal to the option exercise price or the Trust may hold a put option on the same security as the put written where the exercise price of the put held is (i)&nbsp;equal to or greater than the exercise price of the put
written, or (ii)&nbsp;less than the exercise price of the put written, provided an amount equal to the difference in cash or liquid securities is segregated on the Trust&#146;s books. Unlike a covered call option, a put option written in this manner
will not provide the Trust with any appreciation to offset any loss the Trust experiences if the put option is exercised. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following is a conceptual example of a put transaction, making the following assumptions: (1)&nbsp;a common stock
currently trading at $37.15 per share; (2)&nbsp;a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">six-month</FONT> put option written with a strike price of $35.00 (i.e., 94.21% of the current market price); and (3)&nbsp;the writer receives $1.10 or 2.96% of the
common stock&#146;s value as a premium. This example is not meant to represent the performance of any actual common stock, option contract or the Trust itself and does not reflect any transaction costs of entering into or closing out the option
position. Under this scenario, before giving effect to any change in the price of the stock, the put writer receives the premium, representing 2.96% of the common stock&#146;s value, regardless of the stock&#146;s performance over the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">six-month</FONT> period until the option expires. If the stock remains unchanged, appreciates in value or declines less than 5.79% in value, the option will expire and there would be a 2.96% return for the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">six-month</FONT> period. If the stock were to decline by 5.79% or more, the Trust would lose an amount equal to the amount by which the stock&#146;s price declined minus the premium paid to the Trust. The stock&#146;s
price could lose its entire value, in which case the Trust would lose $33.90 ($35.00 minus $1.10). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Options on
Indices</I>. The Trust may write index call and put options. Because &#147;index options&#148; includes both options on indices of securities and sectors of securities, all types of index options generally have similar
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characteristics. Index options differ from options on individual securities because (i)&nbsp;the exercise of an index option requires cash payments and does not involve the actual purchase or
sale of securities, (ii)&nbsp;the holder of an index option has the right to receive cash upon exercise of the option if the level of the index upon which the option is based is greater, in the case of a call, or less, in the case of a put, than the
exercise price of the option and (iii)&nbsp;index options reflect price fluctuations in a group of securities or segments of the securities market rather than price fluctuations in a single security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As the writer of an index call or put option, the Trust receives cash (the premium) from the purchaser. The purchaser of an
index call option has the right to any appreciation in the value of the index over a fixed price (the exercise price) on or before a certain date in the future (the expiration date). The purchaser of an index put option has the right to any
depreciation in the value of the index below a fixed price (the exercise price) on or before a certain date in the future (the expiration date). The Trust, in effect, agrees to sell the potential appreciation (in the case of a call) or accept the
potential depreciation (in the case of a put) in the value of the relevant index in exchange for the premium. If, at or before expiration, the purchaser exercises the call or put option written by the Trust, the Trust will pay the purchaser the
difference between the cash value of the index and the exercise price of the index option. The premium, the exercise price and the market value of the index determine the gain or loss realized by the Trust as the writer of the index call or put
option. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may execute a closing purchase transaction with respect to an index option it has sold and write
another option (with either a different exercise price or expiration date or both). The Trust&#146;s objective in entering into such a closing transaction will be to optimize net index option premiums. The cost of a closing transaction may reduce
the net index option premiums realized from writing the index option. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When writing an index put option, the Trust will
segregate on its books cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the exercise price, or the Trust may hold a put on the same basket of securities as the put written where the exercise price of the put held is (i)&nbsp;equal to or more than the
exercise price of the put written, or (ii)&nbsp;less than the exercise price of the put written, provided an amount equal to the difference in cash or liquid securities is segregated on the Trust&#146;s books. When writing an index call option, the
Trust will segregate on its books cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the excess of the value of the applicable basket of securities over the exercise price, or the Trust may hold a call on the same basket of securities as the call
written where the exercise price of the call held is (i)&nbsp;equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written, or (ii)&nbsp;greater than the exercise price of the call written, provided an amount equal to the difference in cash or
liquid securities is segregated on the Trust&#146;s books. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Limitation on Options Writing Strategy</I>. The Trust may
write put and call options, the notional amount of which would be approximately 10% to 40% of the Trust&#146;s total assets, although this percentage may vary from time to time with market conditions. Under current market conditions, the Trust
anticipates initially writing put and call options, the notional amount of which would be approximately 25% of the Trust&#146;s total assets. The Trust generally writes options that are &#147;out of the money&#148; &#151; in other words, the strike
price of a written call option will be greater than the market price of the underlying security on the date that the option is written, or, for a written put option, less than the market price of the underlying security on the date that the option
is written; however, the Trust may also write &#147;in the money&#148; options for defensive or other purposes. The number of put and call options on securities the Trust can write is limited by the total assets the Trust holds, and further limited
by the fact that all options represent 100 share lots of the underlying common stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust&#146;s exchange-listed
option transactions will be subject to limitations established by each of the exchanges, boards of trade or other trading facilities on which such options are traded. These limitations govern the maximum number of options in each class which may be
written or purchased by a single investor or group of investors acting in concert, regardless of whether the options are written or purchased on the same or different exchanges, boards of trade or other trading facilities or are held or written in
one or more accounts or through one or more brokers. Thus, the number of options which the Trust may write or purchase may be affected by </P>
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options written or purchased by other investment advisory clients of the Advisor. An exchange, board of trade or other trading facility may order the liquidation of positions found to be in
excess of these limits, and it may impose certain other sanctions. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Preferred Securities</I></B>. The Trust may
invest in preferred stock. Preferred stock generally pays fixed or adjustable rate dividends to investors and generally has a &#147;preference&#148; over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of a company&#146;s assets. This
means that a company must pay dividends on preferred stock before paying any dividends on its common stock. In order to be payable, distributions on such preferred securities must be declared by the issuer&#146;s board of directors. Income payments
on typical preferred securities currently outstanding are cumulative, causing dividends and distributions to accumulate even if not declared by the board of directors or otherwise made payable. In such a case all accumulated dividends must be paid
before any dividend on the common stock can be paid. However, some preferred stocks are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cumulative,</FONT> in which case dividends do not accumulate and need not ever be paid. A portion of the portfolio may
include investments in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cumulative</FONT> preferred securities, whereby the issuer does not have an obligation to make up any arrearages to its shareholders. Should an issuer of a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cumulative</FONT> preferred stock held by the Trust determine not to pay dividends on such stock, the amount of dividends the Trust pays may be adversely affected. There is no assurance that dividends or
distributions on the preferred securities in which the Trust invests will be declared or otherwise made payable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Preferred stockholders usually have no right to vote for corporate directors or on other matters. Shares of preferred stock
have a liquidation value that generally equals the original purchase price at the date of issuance. The market value of preferred securities may be affected by favorable and unfavorable changes impacting companies in the utilities and financial
services sectors, which are prominent issuers of preferred securities, and by actual and anticipated changes in tax laws, such as changes in corporate income tax rates or the &#147;Dividends Received Deduction.&#148; Because the claim on an
issuer&#146;s earnings represented by preferred securities may become onerous when interest rates fall below the rate payable on such securities, the issuer may redeem the securities. Thus, in declining interest rate environments in particular, the
Trust&#146;s holdings, if any, of higher rate-paying fixed rate preferred securities may be reduced and the Trust may be unable to acquire securities of comparable credit quality paying comparable rates with the redemption proceeds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Convertible Securities</I></B><I>. </I>A convertible security is a bond, debenture, note, preferred stock or other
security that may be converted into or exchanged for a prescribed amount of common stock or other equity security of the same or a different issuer within a particular period of time at a specified price or formula. A convertible security entitles
the holder to receive interest paid or accrued on debt or the dividend paid on preferred stock until the convertible security matures or is redeemed, converted or exchanged. Before conversion, convertible securities have characteristics similar to
nonconvertible income securities in that they ordinarily provide a stable stream of income with generally higher yields than those of common stocks of the same or similar issuers, but lower yields than comparable nonconvertible securities. The value
of a convertible security is influenced by changes in interest rates, with investment value declining as interest rates increase and increasing as interest rates decline. The credit standing of the issuer and other factors also may have an effect on
the convertible security&#146;s investment value. Convertible securities rank senior to common stock in a corporation&#146;s capital structure but are usually subordinated to comparable nonconvertible securities. Convertible securities may be
subject to redemption at the option of the issuer at a price established in the convertible security&#146;s governing instrument. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A &#147;synthetic&#148; or &#147;manufactured&#148; convertible security may be created by the Trust or by a third party by
combining separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security: an income producing component and a convertible component. The income-producing component is achieved by investing in <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-convertible,</FONT> income-producing securities such as bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments. The convertible component is achieved by investing in securities or instruments such as warrants or options
to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index. Unlike a traditional convertible security, which is a single security having a single market value, a synthetic convertible comprises two or more separate securities, each
with its own market value. Because the &#147;market value&#148; of a synthetic </P>
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convertible security is the sum of the values of its income-producing component and its convertible component, the value of a synthetic convertible security may respond differently to market
fluctuations than a traditional convertible security. The Trust also may purchase synthetic convertible securities created by other parties, including convertible structured notes. Convertible structured notes are income-producing debentures linked
to equity. Convertible structured notes have the attributes of a convertible security; however, the issuer of the convertible note (typically an investment bank), rather than the issuer of the underlying common stock into which the note is
convertible, assumes credit risk associated with the underlying investment and the Trust in turn assumes credit risk associated with the issuer of the convertible note. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Warrants and Rights</I></B>.<B> </B>Warrants and rights are instruments issued by corporations enabling the owners to
subscribe to and purchase a specified number of shares of the corporation at a specified price during a specified period of time. Warrants and rights normally have a short life span to expiration. The purchase of warrants or rights involves the risk
that the Trust could lose the purchase value of a warrant or right if the right to subscribe to additional shares is not exercised prior to the warrants&#146; and rights&#146; expiration. Also, the purchase of warrants and/or rights involves the
risk that the effective price paid for the warrant and/or right added to the subscription price of the related security may exceed the subscribed security&#146;s market price such as when there is no movement in the level of the underlying
security.<B> </B>Buying a warrant or right does not make the Trust a shareholder of the underlying stock. The warrant or right holder has no voting or dividend rights with respect to the underlying stock. A warrant or right does not carry any right
to assets of the issuer, and for this reason investments in warrants and rights may be more speculative than other equity-based investments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Depositary Receipts</I></B>. The Trust may invest in sponsored and unsponsored ADRs, EDRs, GDRs and other similar global
instruments. ADRs typically are issued by a U.S. bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> corporation. EDRs, which are sometimes referred to as Continental
Depositary Receipts, are receipts issued in Europe, typically by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> banks and trust companies, that evidence ownership of either <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> or domestic underlying
securities. GDRs are depositary receipts structured like global debt issues to facilitate trading on an international basis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Restricted and Illiquid Investments</I></B>. The Trust may invest without limitation in illiquid or less liquid
investments or investments in which no secondary market is readily available or which are otherwise illiquid, including private placement securities. Liquidity of an investment relates to the ability to dispose easily of the investment and the price
to be obtained upon disposition of the investment, which may be less than would be obtained for a comparable more liquid investment. &#147;Illiquid investments&#148; are investments which cannot be sold within seven days in the ordinary course of
business at approximately the value used by the Trust in determining its NAV. Illiquid investments may trade at a discount from comparable, more liquid investments. Illiquid investments are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on disposition
or lack an established secondary trading market. Investment of the Trust&#146;s assets in illiquid investments may restrict the ability of the Trust to dispose of its investments in a timely fashion and for a fair price as well as its ability to
take advantage of market opportunities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Private Company Investments</I></B>. At any given time the Trust
anticipates making investments in carefully selected private company investments that the Trust may need to hold for several years or longer. The Trust expects certain of such investments to be in &#147;late-stage private securities,&#148; which are
securities of private companies that have demonstrated sustainable business operations and generally have a well-known product or service with a strong market presence. Late-stage private companies have generally had large cash flows from their core
business operations and are expanding into new markets with their products or services. Late-stage private companies may also be referred to as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;pre-IPO</FONT> companies.&#148; The Trust may invest in equity
securities or debt securities, including debt securities issued with warrants to purchase equity securities or that are convertible into equity securities, of private companies. The Trust may enter into private company investments identified by the
Advisor or may <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-invest</FONT> in private company investment opportunities owned or identified by other third party investors, such as private equity firms, with which neither the Trust nor the Advisor are
affiliated. </P>
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Trust may invest in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities. Subject to the Trust&#146;s investment policies, these securities may be U.S. dollar-denominated or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated.
Some <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers. Similarly, there is less volume and liquidity in most foreign securities markets than in the United
States and, at times, greater price volatility than in the United States. Because evidence of ownership of such securities usually is held outside the United States, the Trust will be subject to additional risks if it invests in <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities, which include adverse political and economic developments, seizure or nationalization of foreign deposits and adoption of governmental restrictions which might adversely affect or restrict the
payment of principal and interest or dividends on the foreign securities to investors located outside the country of the issuer, whether from currency blockage or otherwise. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities may trade on
days when the common shares are not priced or traded. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Emerging Markets Investments</I></B>. The Trust may invest in
securities of issuers located in emerging market countries, including securities denominated in currencies of emerging market countries. Emerging market countries generally include every nation in the world (including countries that may be
considered &#147;frontier&#148; markets) except the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and most countries located in Western Europe. These issuers may be subject to risks that do not apply to issuers in larger, more developed
countries. These risks are more pronounced to the extent the Trust invests significantly in one country. Less information about emerging market issuers or markets may be available due to less rigorous disclosure and accounting standards or
regulatory practices. Emerging markets are smaller, less liquid and more volatile than U.S. markets. In a changing market, the Advisor may not be able to sell the Trust&#146;s portfolio securities in amounts and at prices it considers reasonable.
The U.S. dollar may appreciate against <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> currencies or an emerging market government may impose restrictions on currency conversion or trading. The economies of emerging market countries may grow at a
slower rate than expected or may experience a downturn or recession. Economic, political and social developments may adversely affect emerging market countries and their securities markets.<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top"> </SUP> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Foreign Currency Transactions</I></B>. The Trust&#146;s common shares are priced in U.S. dollars and the distributions
paid by the Trust to common shareholders are paid in U.S. dollars. However, a portion of the Trust&#146;s assets may be denominated in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> currencies and the income received by the Trust from such
securities will be paid in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> currencies. The Trust also may invest in or gain exposure to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> currencies for investment or hedging purposes. The Trust&#146;s
investments in securities that trade in, or receive revenues in, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> currencies will be subject to currency risk, which is the risk that fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and
foreign currencies may negatively affect an investment. The Trust may (but is not required to) hedge some or all of its exposure to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> currencies through the use of derivative strategies, including
forward foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign currency futures contracts and options on foreign currencies and foreign currency futures. Suitable hedging transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance
that the Trust will engage in such transactions at any given time or from time to time when they would be beneficial. Although the Trust has the flexibility to engage in such transactions, the Advisor may determine not to do so or to do so only in
unusual circumstances or market conditions. These transactions may not be successful and may eliminate any chance for the Trust to benefit from favorable fluctuations in relevant foreign currencies. The Trust may also use derivatives contracts for
purposes of increasing exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one currency to another. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Structured Instruments</I></B>. The Trust may use structured instruments for investment purposes, for risk management
purposes, such as to reduce the duration and interest rate sensitivity of the Trust&#146;s portfolio, for leveraging purposes and, with respect to certain structured instruments, as an alternative or complement to its options writing strategy. While
structured instruments may offer the potential for a favorable rate of return from time to time, they also entail certain risks. Structured instruments may be less liquid than other securities and the price of structured instruments may be more
volatile. In some cases, depending on the terms of the embedded index, a structured instrument may provide that the principal and/or interest payments may be adjusted below zero. Structured instruments also may involve significant credit risk and
risk of default by the counterparty. Structured instruments may also be illiquid. Like other sophisticated strategies, the Trust&#146;s use of structured instruments may not work as intended. </P>
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both fixed-income and equity securities. An ELN is a debt instrument, usually a bond, that pays interest based upon the performance of an underlying equity, which can be a single stock, basket of stocks or an equity index. Instead of paying a
predetermined coupon, ELNs link the interest payment to the performance of a particular equity market index or basket of stocks or commodities. The interest payment is typically based on the percentage increase in an index from a predetermined
level, but alternatively may be based on a decrease in the index. The interest payment may in some cases be leveraged so that, in percentage terms, it exceeds the relative performance of the market. ELNs generally are subject to the risks associated
with the securities of equity issuers, default risk and counterparty risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In particular, the Trust may invest in ELNs as
an alternative or complement to its options writing strategy. The features of ELNs described above closely replicate the income and return stream associated with single stock covered call options, and permit the Trust to receive interest income
instead of the capital gains treatment that results from the implementation of its options strategy, which the Trust believes may be advantageous in certain circumstances. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Event-Linked Securities</I>. The Trust may obtain event-linked exposure by investing in &#147;event-linked bonds&#148; or
&#147;event-linked swaps&#148; or by implementing &#147;event-linked strategies.&#148; Event-linked exposure results in gains or losses that typically are contingent upon, or formulaically related to, defined trigger events. Examples of trigger
events include hurricanes, earthquakes, weather-related phenomena or statistics relating to such events. Some event-linked bonds are commonly referred to as &#147;catastrophe bonds.&#148; If a trigger event occurs, the Trust may lose a portion of or
its entire principal invested in the bond or the entire notional amount of a swap. Event-linked exposure often provides for an extension of maturity to process and audit loss claims when a trigger event has, or possibly has, occurred. An extension
of maturity may increase volatility. Event-linked exposure may also expose the Trust to certain other risks including credit risk, counterparty risk, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations and adverse tax consequences. Event-linked
exposures may also be subject to illiquidity risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Strategic Transactions and Other Management Techniques</I></B>.
In addition to the options strategy discussed above, the Trust may use a variety of other investment management techniques and instruments. The Trust may purchase and sell futures contracts, enter into various interest rate transactions such as
swaps, caps, floors or collars, currency transactions such as currency forward contracts, currency futures contracts, currency swaps or options on currency or currency futures and swap contracts (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps)
and may purchase and sell exchange-listed and OTC put and call options on securities and swap contracts, financial indices and futures contracts and use other derivative instruments or management techniques. These Strategic Transactions may be used
for duration management and other risk management purposes, including to attempt to protect against possible changes in the market value of the Trust&#146;s portfolio resulting from trends in the securities markets and changes in interest rates or
to protect the Trust&#146;s unrealized gains in the value of its portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of portfolio securities for investment purposes, to establish a position in the securities markets as a temporary substitute for purchasing
particular securities or to enhance income or gain. There is no particular strategy that requires use of one technique rather than another as the decision to use any particular strategy or instrument is a function of market conditions and the
composition of the portfolio. The use of Strategic Transactions to enhance current income may be particularly speculative. The ability of the Trust to use Strategic Transactions successfully will depend on the Advisor&#146;s ability to predict
pertinent market movements as well as sufficient correlation among the instruments, which cannot be assured. The use of Strategic Transactions may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may require the Trust to sell or purchase
portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices other than current market values, may limit the amount of appreciation the Trust can realize on an investment or may cause the Trust to hold a security that it might otherwise sell. Inasmuch as
any obligations of the Trust that arise from the use of Strategic Transactions will be covered by segregated or earmarked liquid assets or offsetting transactions, the Trust and the Advisor believe such obligations do not constitute senior
securities and, accordingly, will not treat such transactions as being subject to its borrowing restrictions. See &#147;Leverage.&#148; Additionally, segregated or earmarked liquid assets, amounts paid by the Trust as premiums and cash or other
assets held in margin accounts with respect to Strategic </P>
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Transactions are not otherwise available to the Trust for investment purposes. The SAI contains further information about the characteristics, risks and possible benefits of Strategic
Transactions and the Trust&#146;s other policies and limitations (which are not fundamental policies) relating to Strategic Transactions. Certain provisions of the Code may restrict or affect the ability of the Trust to engage in Strategic
Transactions. In addition, the use of certain Strategic Transactions may give rise to taxable income and have certain other consequences. See &#147;Risks&#151;Strategic Transactions and Derivatives Risk.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Indexed and Inverse Securities</I></B>. The Trust may invest in securities the potential return of which is based on the
change in a specified interest rate or equity index (an &#147;indexed security&#148;). For example, the Trust may invest in a security that pays a variable amount of interest or principal based on the current level of the French or Korean stock
markets. The Trust may also invest in securities whose return is inversely related to changes in an interest rate or index (&#147;inverse securities&#148;). In general, the return on inverse securities will decrease when the underlying index or
interest rate goes up and increase when that index or interest rate goes down. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Other Investment Companies</I></B>.
The Trust may invest in securities of other investment companies (including ETFs, BDCs and money market funds, including other investment companies managed by the Advisor or its affiliates), subject to applicable regulatory limits. As a shareholder
in an investment company, the Trust will bear its ratable share of that investment company&#146;s expenses and will remain subject to payment of the Trust&#146;s advisory and other fees and expenses with respect to assets so invested. Holders of
common shares will therefore be subject to duplicative expenses to the extent the Trust invests in other investment companies. The Advisor will take expenses into account when evaluating the investment merits of an investment in an investment
company relative to available equity and/or fixed-income securities investments. In addition, the securities of other investment companies may be leveraged and will therefore be subject to the same leverage risks to which the Trust may be subject to
the extent it employs a leverage strategy. As described in the sections entitled &#147;Risks&#148; and &#147;Leverage,&#148; the NAV and market value of leveraged shares will be more volatile and the yield to shareholders will tend to fluctuate more
than the yield generated by unleveraged shares. Investment companies may have investment policies that differ from those of the Trust. In addition, to the extent the Trust invests in other investment companies, the Trust will be dependent upon the
investment and research abilities of persons other than the Advisor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest in ETFs, which are investment
companies that typically aim to track or replicate a desired index, such as a sector, market or global segment. ETFs are typically passively managed and their shares are traded on a national exchange or The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. ETFs do not sell
individual shares directly to investors and only issue their shares in large blocks known as &#147;creation units.&#148; The investor purchasing a creation unit may sell the individual shares on a secondary market. Therefore, the liquidity of ETFs
depends on the adequacy of the secondary market. There can be no assurance that an ETF&#146;s investment objective will be achieved, as ETFs based on an index may not replicate and maintain exactly the composition and relative weightings of
securities in the index. ETFs are subject to the risks of investing in the underlying securities. The Trust, as a holder of the securities of the ETF, will bear its pro rata portion of the ETF&#146;s expenses, including advisory fees. These expenses
are in addition to the direct expenses of the Trust&#146;s own operations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Repurchase Agreements and Purchase and
Sale Contracts</I></B>. The Trust may enter into repurchase agreements. A repurchase agreement is a contractual agreement whereby the seller of securities agrees to repurchase the same security at a specified price on a future date agreed upon by
the parties. The agreed upon repurchase price determines the yield during the Trust&#146;s holding period. Repurchase agreements are considered to be loans collateralized by the underlying security that is the subject of the repurchase contract.
Income generated from transactions in repurchase agreements will be taxable. The risk to the Trust is limited to the ability of the issuer to pay the agreed upon repurchase price on the delivery date; however, although the value of the underlying
collateral at the time the transaction is entered into always equals or exceeds the agreed upon repurchase price, if the value of the collateral declines there is a risk of loss of both principal and interest. In the event of default, the collateral
may be sold but the Trust might incur a loss if the value of the collateral declines, and might incur disposition costs or experience delays in connection with liquidating the collateral. In addition, if
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bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization upon the collateral by the Trust may be delayed or limited. The Advisor will monitor the value of the
collateral at the time the transaction is entered into and at all times subsequent during the term of the repurchase agreement in an effort to determine that such value always equals or exceeds the agreed upon repurchase price. In the event the
value of the collateral declines below the repurchase price, the Advisor will demand additional collateral from the issuer to increase the value of the collateral to at least that of the repurchase price, including interest. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A purchase and sale contract is similar to a repurchase agreement, but differs from a repurchase agreement in that the
contract arrangements stipulate that the securities are owned by the Trust. In the event of a default under such a repurchase agreement or a purchase and sale contract, instead of the contractual fixed rate of return, the rate of return to the Trust
will be dependent upon intervening fluctuations of the market value of such security and the accrued interest on the security. In such event, the Trust would have rights against the seller for breach of contract with respect to any losses arising
from market fluctuations following the failure of the seller to perform. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Securities Lending</I></B>. The Trust may
lend portfolio securities to certain borrowers determined to be creditworthy by the Advisor, including to borrowers affiliated with the Advisor. The borrowers provide collateral that is maintained in an amount at least equal to the current market
value of the securities loaned. No securities loan will be made on behalf of the Trust if, as a result, the aggregate value of all securities loans of the Trust exceeds <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-third</FONT> of the value of the
Trust&#146;s total assets (including the value of the collateral received). The Trust may terminate a loan at any time and obtain the return of the securities loaned. The Trust receives the value of any interest or cash or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cash</FONT> distributions paid on the loaned securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">With respect to loans that are
collateralized by cash, the borrower may be entitled to receive a fee based on the amount of cash collateral. The Trust is compensated by the difference between the amount earned on the reinvestment of cash collateral and the fee paid to the
borrower. In the case of collateral other than cash, the Trust is compensated by a fee paid by the borrower equal to a percentage of the market value of the loaned securities. Any cash collateral received by the Trust for such loans, and uninvested
cash, may be invested, among other things, in a private investment company managed by an affiliate of the Advisor or in registered money market funds advised by the Advisor or its affiliates; such investments are subject to investment risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust conducts its securities lending pursuant to an exemptive order from the SEC permitting it to lend portfolio
securities to borrowers affiliated with the Trust and to retain an affiliate of the Trust as lending agent. To the extent that the Trust engages in securities lending, BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (&#147;BIM&#148;), an affiliate of the
Advisor, acts as securities lending agent for the Trust, subject to the overall supervision of the Advisor. BIM administers the lending program in accordance with guidelines approved by the Board. Pursuant to the current securities lending
agreement, BIM may lend securities only when the difference between the borrower rebate rate and the risk free rate exceeds a certain level. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">To the extent that the Trust engages in securities lending, the Trust retains a portion of securities lending income and
remits a remaining portion to BIM as compensation for its services as securities lending agent. Securities lending income is equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment expenses as
defined below), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. As securities lending agent, BIM bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending. The Trust is responsible for expenses in connection with the
investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan in a private investment company managed by an affiliate of the Advisor (the &#147;collateral investment expenses&#148;); however, BIM has agreed to cap the collateral investment expenses
the Trust bears to an annual rate of 0.04% of the daily net assets of such private investment company. In addition, in accordance with the exemptive order, the investment adviser to the private investment company will not charge any advisory fees
with respect to shares purchased by the Trust. Such shares also will not be subject to a sales load, redemption fee, distribution fee or service fee. </P>
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  <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Pursuant to the current securities lending agreement, the Trust retains 82%
of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment expenses). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, commencing the business day
following the date that the aggregate securities lending income earned across the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (as defined in the SAI) in a calendar year exceeds the breakpoint dollar threshold applicable in the given year, the Trust, pursuant to
the current securities lending agreement, will receive for the remainder of that calendar year securities lending income in an amount equal to 85% of securities lending income (which excludes collateral investment expenses). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Securities</I></B>. The Trust may purchase securities on a
&#147;when-issued&#148; basis and may purchase or sell securities on a &#147;forward commitment&#148; basis (including on a &#147;TBA&#148; (to be announced) basis) or on a &#147;delayed delivery&#148; basis. When such transactions are negotiated,
the price, which is generally expressed in yield terms, is fixed at the time the commitment is made, but delivery and payment for the securities take place at a later date. When-issued securities and forward commitments may be sold prior to the
settlement date. If the Trust disposes of the right to acquire a when-issued security prior to its acquisition or disposes of its right to deliver or receive against a forward commitment, it might incur a gain or loss. At the time the Trust enters
into a transaction on a when-issued or forward commitment basis, it will designate on its books and records cash or liquid assets with a value not less than the value of the when-issued or forward commitment securities. The value of these assets
will be monitored daily to ensure that their marked to market value will at all times equal or exceed the corresponding obligations of the Trust. Pursuant to recommendations of the Treasury Market Practices Group, which is sponsored by the Federal
Reserve Board of New York, the Trust or its counterparty generally is required to post collateral when entering into certain forward-settling transactions, including without limitation TBA transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">There is always a risk that the securities may not be delivered and that the Trust may incur a loss. A default by a
counterparty may result in the Trust missing the opportunity of obtaining a price considered to be advantageous. The value of securities in these transactions on the delivery date may be more or less than the Trust&#146;s purchase price. The Trust
may bear the risk of a decline in the value of the security in these transactions and may not benefit from an appreciation in the value of the security during the commitment period. Settlements in the ordinary course are not treated by the Trust as
when-issued or forward commitment transactions and accordingly are not subject to the foregoing restrictions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The market
value of the securities underlying a commitment to purchase securities, and any subsequent fluctuations in their market value, is taken into account when determining the NAV of the Trust starting on the day the Trust agrees to purchase the
securities. The Trust does not earn interest on the securities it has committed to purchase until they are paid for and delivered on the settlement date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_6"></A>LEVERAGE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust currently does not intend to borrow money or issue debt securities or preferred shares. The Trust is, however,
permitted to borrow money or issue debt securities in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its Managed Assets (50% of its net assets), and issue preferred shares in an amount up to 50% of its Managed Assets (100% of its net assets). &#147;Managed Assets&#148;
means the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Trust&#146;s accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes). Although it has no present
intention to do so, the Trust reserves the right to borrow money from banks or other financial institutions, or issue debt securities or preferred shares, in the future if it believes that market conditions would be conducive to the successful
implementation of a leveraging strategy through borrowing money or issuing debt securities or preferred shares. Any such leveraging will not be fully achieved until the proceeds resulting from the use of leverage have been invested in accordance
with the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies. </P>
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the NAV and market price of the common shares and the yield to holders of common shares will be more volatile than if leverage were not used. Changes in the value of the Trust&#146;s portfolio, including securities bought with the proceeds of
leverage, will be borne entirely by the holders of common shares. If there is a net decrease or increase in the value of the Trust&#146;s investment portfolio, leverage will decrease or increase, as the case may be, the NAV per common share to a
greater extent than if the Trust did not utilize leverage. A reduction in the Trust&#146;s NAV may cause a reduction in the market price of its shares. During periods in which the Trust is using leverage, the fee paid to the Advisor for advisory
services will be higher than if the Trust did not use leverage, because the fees paid will be calculated on the basis of the Trust&#146;s Managed Assets, which includes the proceeds from leverage. Any leveraging strategy the Trust employs may not be
successful. See &#147;Risks&#151;Leverage Risk.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain types of leverage the Trust may use may result in the Trust
being subject to covenants relating to asset coverage and portfolio composition requirements. The Trust may be subject to certain restrictions on investments imposed by one or more lenders or by guidelines of one or more rating agencies, which may
issue ratings for any short-term debt securities or preferred shares issued by the Trust. The terms of any borrowings or rating agency guidelines may impose asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those
imposed by the Investment Company Act. The Advisor does not believe that these covenants or guidelines will impede it from managing the Trust&#146;s portfolio in accordance with its investment objectives and policies if the Trust were to utilize
leverage. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under the Investment Company Act, the Trust is not permitted to issue senior securities if, immediately after
the issuance of such senior securities, the Trust would have an asset coverage ratio (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of less than 300% with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness (i.e., for every dollar of indebtedness
outstanding, the Trust is required to have at least three dollars of assets) or less than 200% with respect to senior securities representing preferred stock (i.e., for every dollar of preferred stock outstanding, the Trust is required to have at
least two dollars of assets). The Investment Company Act also provides that the Trust may not declare distributions or purchase its stock (including through tender offers) if, immediately after doing so, it will have an asset coverage ratio of less
than 300% or 200%, as applicable. Under the Investment Company Act, certain short-term borrowings (such as for cash management purposes) are not subject to these limitations if (i)&nbsp;repaid within 60 days, (ii)&nbsp;not extended or renewed and
(iii)&nbsp;not in excess of 5% of the total assets of the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Credit Facility </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is permitted to leverage its portfolio by entering into one or more credit facilities. If the Trust enters into a
credit facility, the Trust may be required to prepay outstanding amounts or incur a penalty rate of interest upon the occurrence of certain events of default. The Trust would also likely have to indemnify the lenders under the credit facility
against liabilities they may incur in connection therewith. In addition, the Trust expects that any credit facility would contain covenants that, among other things, likely would limit the Trust&#146;s ability to pay distributions in certain
circumstances, incur additional debt, change certain of its investment policies and engage in certain transactions, including mergers and consolidations, and require asset coverage ratios in addition to those required by the Investment Company Act.
The Trust may be required to pledge its assets and to maintain a portion of its assets in cash or high-grade securities as a reserve against interest or principal payments and expenses. The Trust expects that any credit facility would have customary
covenant, negative covenant and default provisions. There can be no assurance that the Trust will enter into an agreement for a credit facility, or one on terms and conditions representative of the foregoing, or that additional material terms will
not apply. In addition, if entered into, a credit facility may in the future be replaced or refinanced by one or more credit facilities having substantially different terms or by the issuance of preferred shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Reverse Repurchase Agreements </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with respect to its portfolio investments subject to the investment
restrictions set forth herein. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the sale of securities held by </P>
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the Trust with an agreement by the Trust to repurchase the securities at an agreed upon price, date and interest payment. At the time the Trust enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it may
establish and maintain a segregated account with the custodian containing, or designate on its books and records, cash and/or liquid assets having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). If the Trust establishes and
maintains such a segregated account, or earmarks such assets as described, a reverse repurchase agreement will not be considered a senior security under the Investment Company Act but will constitute leverage; however, under certain circumstances in
which the Trust does not establish and maintain such a segregated account, or earmark such assets on its books and records, such reverse repurchase agreement will be considered a senior security for the purpose of the limitation under the Investment
Company Act on issuing senior securities discussed above. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities acquired in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may decline below the price of the
securities the Trust has sold but is obligated to repurchase. Also, reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities retained in lieu of sale by the Trust in connection with the reverse repurchase agreement may
decline in price. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes
insolvent, such buyer or its trustee or receiver may receive an extension of time to determine whether to enforce the Trust&#146;s obligation to repurchase the securities and the Trust&#146;s use of the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement
may effectively be restricted pending such decision. Also, the Trust would bear the risk of loss to the extent that the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement are less than the value of the securities subject to such agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust also may effect simultaneous purchase and sale transactions that are known as &#147;sale-buybacks.&#148; A
sale-buyback is similar to a reverse repurchase agreement, except that in a sale-buyback, the counterparty that purchases the security is entitled to receive any principal or interest payments made on the underlying security pending settlement of
the Trust&#146;s repurchase of the underlying security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Dollar Roll Transactions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may enter into &#147;dollar roll&#148; transactions. In a dollar roll transaction, the Trust sells a mortgage related
or other security to a dealer and simultaneously agrees to repurchase a similar security (but not the same security) in the future at a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-determined</FONT> price. A dollar roll transaction can be viewed, like a
reverse repurchase agreement, as a collateralized borrowing in which the Trust pledges a mortgage related security to a dealer to obtain cash. However, unlike reverse repurchase agreements, the dealer with which the Trust enters into a dollar roll
transaction is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Trust, but rather only securities which are &#147;substantially identical,&#148; which generally means that the securities repurchased will bear the same
interest rate and a similar maturity as those sold, but the pools of mortgages collateralizing those securities may have different prepayment histories than those sold. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">During the period between the sale and repurchase, the Trust will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments
on the securities sold. Proceeds of the sale will be invested in additional instruments for the Trust and the income from these investments will generate income for the Trust. If such income does not exceed the income, capital appreciation and gain
that would have been realized on the securities sold as part of the dollar roll, the use of this technique will diminish the investment performance of the Trust compared with what the performance would have been without the use of dollar rolls. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">At the time the Trust enters into a dollar roll transaction, it may establish and maintain a segregated account with the
custodian containing, or designate on its books and records, cash and/or liquid assets having a value not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). If the Trust establishes and maintains such a segregated account, or earmarks such
assets as described, a dollar roll transaction will not be considered a senior security under the Investment Company Act but will constitute leverage; however, under certain circumstances in which the Trust does not establish and maintain such a
segregated account, or earmark such assets on its books </P>
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and records, such dollar roll transaction will be considered a borrowing for the purpose of the limitation under the Investment Company Act on issuing senior securities discussed above. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities the Trust is required to purchase may
decline below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities. The Trust&#146;s right to purchase or repurchase securities may be restricted. Successful use of mortgage dollar rolls may depend upon the investment manager&#146;s ability to
correctly predict interest rates and prepayments. There is no assurance that dollar rolls can be successfully employed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Preferred Shares </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is permitted to leverage its portfolio by issuing preferred shares. Under the Investment Company Act, the Trust is
not permitted to issue preferred shares if, immediately after such issuance, the liquidation value of the Trust&#146;s outstanding preferred shares exceeds 50% of its assets (including the proceeds from the issuance) less liabilities other than
borrowings (i.e., the value of the Trust&#146;s assets must be at least 200% of the liquidation value of its outstanding preferred shares). In addition, the Trust would not be permitted to declare any cash dividend or other distribution on its
common shares unless, at the time of such declaration, the value of the Trust&#146;s assets less liabilities other than borrowings is at least 200% of such liquidation value. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust expects that preferred shares, if issued, will pay adjustable rate dividends based on shorter-term interest rates,
which would be redetermined periodically by a fixed spread or remarketing process, subject to a maximum rate which would increase over time in the event of an extended period of unsuccessful remarketing. The adjustment period for preferred share
dividends could be as short as one day or as long as a year or more. Preferred shares, if issued, could include a liquidity feature that allows holders of preferred shares to have their shares purchased by a liquidity provider in the event that sell
orders have not been matched with purchase orders and successfully settled in a remarketing. The Trust expects that it would pay a fee to the provider of this liquidity feature, which would be borne by common shareholders of the Trust. The terms of
such liquidity feature could require the Trust to redeem preferred shares still owned by the liquidity provider following a certain period of continuous, unsuccessful remarketing, which may adversely impact the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If preferred shares are issued, the Trust may, to the extent possible, purchase or redeem preferred shares from time to time
to the extent necessary in order to maintain asset coverage of any preferred shares of at least 200%. In addition, as a condition to obtaining ratings on the preferred shares, the terms of any preferred shares issued are expected to include asset
coverage maintenance provisions which will require the redemption of the preferred shares in the event of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-compliance</FONT> by the Trust and may also prohibit dividends and other distributions on the common
shares in such circumstances. In order to meet redemption requirements, the Trust may have to liquidate portfolio securities. Such liquidations and redemptions would cause the Trust to incur related transaction costs and could result in capital
losses to the Trust. Prohibitions on dividends and other distributions on the common shares could impair the Trust&#146;s ability to qualify as a RIC under the Code. If the Trust has preferred shares outstanding, two of the Trustees will be elected
by the holders of preferred shares voting separately as a class. The remaining Trustees will be elected by holders of common shares and preferred shares voting together as a single class. In the event the Trust failed to pay dividends on preferred
shares for two years, holders of preferred shares would be entitled to elect a majority of the Trustees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Trust
issues preferred shares, the Trust expects that it will be subject to certain restrictions imposed by guidelines of one or more rating agencies that may issue ratings for preferred shares issued by the Trust. These guidelines are expected to impose
asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed on the Trust by the Investment Company Act. It is not anticipated that these covenants or guidelines would impede the Advisor from managing the
Trust&#146;s portfolio in accordance with the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may enter into derivative transactions that have economic leverage embedded in them. Derivative transactions that the
Trust may enter into and the risks associated with them are described elsewhere in this prospectus and are also referred to as &#147;Strategic Transactions.&#148; The Trust cannot assure you that investments in derivative transactions that have
economic leverage embedded in them will result in a higher return on its common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">To the extent the terms of such
transactions obligate the Trust to make payments, the Trust may earmark or segregate cash or liquid assets in an amount at least equal to the current value of the amount then payable by the Trust under the terms of such transactions or otherwise
cover such transactions in accordance with applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC. If the current value of the amount then payable by the Trust under the terms of such transactions is represented by the notional amounts of such
investments, the Trust would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to such notional amounts, and if the current value of the amount then payable by the Trust under the terms of such transactions is
represented by the market value of the Trust&#146;s current obligations, the Trust would segregate or earmark cash or liquid assets having a market value at least equal to such current obligations. To the extent the terms of such transactions
obligate the Trust to deliver particular securities to extinguish the Trust&#146;s obligations under such transactions the Trust may &#147;cover&#148; its obligations under such transactions by either (i)&nbsp;owning the securities or collateral
underlying such transactions or (ii)&nbsp;having an absolute and immediate right to acquire such securities or collateral without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, having earmarked or segregated an
appropriate amount of cash or liquid assets). Such earmarking, segregation or cover is intended to provide the Trust with available assets to satisfy its obligations under such transactions. As a result of such earmarking, segregation or cover, the
Trust&#146;s obligations under such transactions will not be considered senior securities representing indebtedness for purposes of the Investment Company Act, but will constitute leverage. To the extent that the Trust&#146;s obligations under such
transactions are not so earmarked, segregated or covered, such obligations may be considered &#147;senior securities representing indebtedness&#148; under the Investment Company Act and therefore subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">These earmarking, segregation or cover requirements can result in the Trust maintaining securities positions it would
otherwise liquidate, segregating or earmarking assets at a time when it might be disadvantageous to do so or otherwise restrict portfolio management. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Temporary Borrowings </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
Trust may also borrow money as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, including the payment of dividends and the settlement of securities transactions which otherwise might require untimely dispositions of Trust securities.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_7"></A>RISKS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The NAV and market price of, and dividends paid on, the common shares will fluctuate with and be affected by, among other
things, the risks more fully described below. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>No Operating History </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is a newly organized, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company with no operating history. The Trust does not have any historical financial statements or other meaningful operating or financial data on which potential investors may
evaluate the Trust and its performance. An investment in the Trust is therefore subject to all of the risks and uncertainties associated with a new business, including the risk that the Trust will not achieve its investment objectives and that the
value of any potential investment in our common shares could decline substantially as a consequence. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Unless the limited term provision of the Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust is amended by shareholders in
accordance with the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, or unless the Trust completes an Eligible Tender Offer and converts to perpetual existence, the Trust will dissolve on or about the Dissolution Date. <B>The Trust is not a so called
&#147;target date&#148; or &#147;life cycle&#148; fund whose asset allocation becomes more conservative over time as its target date, often associated with retirement, approaches. In addition, the Trust is not a &#147;target term&#148; fund and thus
does not seek to return its initial public offering price per common share upon dissolution.</B> As the assets of the Trust will be liquidated in connection with its dissolution, the Trust may be required to sell portfolio securities when it
otherwise would not, including at times when market conditions are not favorable, which may cause the Trust to lose money. In addition, as the Trust approaches the Dissolution Date, the Advisor may invest the proceeds of sold, matured or called
securities in money market mutual funds, cash, cash equivalents, securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its instrumentalities or agencies, high quality, short-term money market instruments, short-term debt securities, certificates
of deposit, bankers&#146; acceptances and other bank obligations, commercial paper or other liquid debt securities, which may adversely affect the Trust&#146;s investment performance. Rather than reinvesting proceeds received from sales of or
payments received in respect of portfolio securities, the Trust may distribute such proceeds in one or more liquidating distributions prior to the final dissolution, which may cause the Trust&#146;s fixed expenses to increase when expressed as a
percentage of net assets attributable to common shares, or the Trust may invest the proceeds in lower yielding securities or hold the proceeds in cash or cash equivalents, which may adversely affect the performance of the Trust. The final
distribution of net assets upon dissolution may be more than, equal to or less than $20.00 per common share. Because the Trust may adopt a plan of liquidation and make liquidating distributions in advance of the Dissolution Date, the total value of
the Trust&#146;s assets returned to common shareholders upon dissolution will be impacted by decisions of the Board and the Advisor regarding the timing of adopting a plan of liquidation and making liquidating distributions. This may result in
common shareholders receiving liquidating distributions with a value more or less than the value that would have been received if the Trust had liquidated all of its assets on the Dissolution Date, or any other potential date for liquidation
referenced in this prospectus, and distributed the proceeds thereof to shareholders. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Trust conducts an
Eligible Tender Offer, the Trust anticipates that funds to pay the aggregate purchase price of shares accepted for purchase pursuant to the tender offer will be first derived from any cash on hand and then from the proceeds from the sale of
portfolio investments held by the Trust. The risks related to the disposition of securities in connection with the Trust&#146;s dissolution also would be present in connection with the disposition of securities in connection with an Eligible Tender
Offer. It is likely that during the pendency of a tender offer, and possibly for a time thereafter, the Trust will hold a greater than normal percentage of its total assets in cash and cash equivalents, which may impede the Trust&#146;s ability to
achieve its investment objectives and decrease returns to shareholders. The tax effect of any such dispositions of portfolio investments will depend on the difference between the price at which the investments are sold and the tax basis of the Trust
in the investments. Any capital gains recognized on such dispositions, as reduced by any capital losses the Trust realizes in the year of such dispositions and by any available capital loss carryforwards, will be distributed to shareholders as
capital gain dividends (to the extent of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses) or ordinary dividends (to the extent of net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses) during or with respect to such year, and
such distributions will generally be taxable to common shareholders. If the Trust&#146;s tax basis for the investments sold is less than the sale proceeds, the Trust will recognize capital gains, which the Trust intends to distribute to common
shareholders. In addition, the Trust&#146;s purchase of tendered common shares pursuant to an Eligible Tender Offer will have tax consequences for tendering common shareholders and may have tax consequences for
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-tendering</FONT> common shareholders. See &#147;Tax Matters&#148; below. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
purchase of common shares by the Trust pursuant to an Eligible Tender Offer will have the effect of increasing the proportionate interest in the Trust of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-tendering</FONT> common shareholders. All common
shareholders remaining after an Eligible Tender Offer will be subject to any increased risks associated with the reduction in the Trust&#146;s assets resulting from payment for the tendered common shares, such as greater volatility
</P>
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due to decreased diversification and proportionately higher expenses. The reduced assets of the Trust as a result of an Eligible Tender Offer may result in less investment flexibility for the
Trust and may have an adverse effect on the Trust&#146;s investment performance. Such reduction in the Trust&#146;s assets may also cause common shares of the Trust to become thinly traded or otherwise negatively impact secondary trading of common
shares. A reduction in assets, and the corresponding increase in the Trust&#146;s expense ratio, could result in lower returns and put the Trust at a disadvantage relative to its peers and potentially cause the Trust&#146;s common shares to trade at
a wider discount, or smaller premium, to NAV than they otherwise would. Furthermore, the portfolio of the Trust following an Eligible Tender Offer could be significantly different and, therefore, common shareholders retaining an investment in the
Trust could be subject to greater risk. For example, the Trust may be required to sell its more liquid, higher quality portfolio investments to purchase common shares that are tendered in an Eligible Tender Offer, which would leave a less liquid,
lower quality portfolio for remaining shareholders. The prospects of an Eligible Tender Offer may attract arbitrageurs who would purchase the common shares prior to the tender offer for the sole purpose of tendering those shares which could have the
effect of exacerbating the risks described herein for shareholders retaining an investment in the Trust following an Eligible Tender Offer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is not required to conduct an Eligible Tender Offer. If the Trust conducts an Eligible Tender Offer, there can be no
assurance that the payment for tendered common shares would not result in the Trust having aggregate net assets below the Dissolution Threshold, in which case the Eligible Tender Offer will be canceled, no common shares will be repurchased pursuant
to the Eligible Tender Offer and the Trust will liquidate on the Dissolution Date (subject to possible extensions). Following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer in which the payment for tendered common shares would result in the Trust having
aggregate net assets greater than or equal to the Dissolution Threshold, the Board may, by a Board Action Vote, eliminate the Dissolution Date without shareholder approval and provide for the Trust&#146;s perpetual existence. Thereafter, the Trust
will have a perpetual existence. There is no guarantee that the Board will eliminate the Dissolution Date following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer so that the Trust will have a perpetual existence. The Advisor may have a conflict of
interest in recommending to the Board that the Dissolution Date be eliminated and the Trust have a perpetual existence. The Trust is not required to conduct additional tender offers following an Eligible Tender Offer and conversion to perpetual
existence. Therefore, remaining common shareholders may not have another opportunity to participate in a tender offer. Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment companies frequently trade at a discount from
their NAV, and as a result remaining common shareholders may only be able to sell their shares at a discount to NAV. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Although it is anticipated that the Trust will have distributed substantially all of its net assets to shareholders as soon as
practicable after the Dissolution Date, securities for which no market exists or securities trading at depressed prices, if any, may be placed in a liquidating trust. Securities placed in a liquidating trust may be held for an indefinite period of
time, potentially several years or longer, until they can be sold or pay out all of their cash flows. During such time, the shareholders will continue to be exposed to the risks associated with the Trust and the value of their interest in the
liquidating trust will fluctuate with the value of the liquidating trust&#146;s remaining assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Additionally, the tax
treatment of the liquidating trust&#146;s assets may differ from the tax treatment applicable to such assets when held by the Trust. To the extent the costs associated with a liquidating trust exceed the value of the remaining securities, the
liquidating trust trustees may determine to dispose of the remaining securities in a manner of their choosing. The Trust cannot predict the amount, if any, of securities that will be required to be placed in a liquidating trust or how long it will
take to sell or otherwise dispose of such securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Diversified</FONT> Status </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified</FONT> fund. As defined in the Investment Company Act, a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified</FONT> fund may have a significant part of its investments in a smaller number of issuers than can a diversified fund. Having a larger percentage of assets in a smaller number of issuers makes a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified</FONT> fund, like the Trust, more susceptible to the risk that one single event or occurrence can have a significant adverse impact upon the Trust. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">An investment in the Trust&#146;s common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire amount
that you invest. As with any stock, the price of the Trust&#146;s common shares will fluctuate with market conditions and other factors. If shares are sold, the price received may be more or less than the original investment. Common shares are
designed for long-term investors and the Trust should not be treated as a trading vehicle. Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment companies frequently trade at a discount from their NAV. This risk is
separate and distinct from the risk that the Trust&#146;s NAV could decrease as a result of its investment activities. At any point in time an investment in the Trust&#146;s common shares may be worth less than the original amount invested, even
after taking into account distributions paid by the Trust. This risk may be greater for investors who sell their common shares in a relatively short period of time after completion of the initial offering. During periods in which the Trust may use
leverage, the Trust&#146;s investment, market discount and certain other risks will be magnified. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Equity Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Stock markets are volatile, and the prices of equity securities fluctuate based on changes in a company&#146;s financial
condition and overall market and economic conditions. Although common stocks have historically generated higher average total returns than fixed-income securities over the long-term, common stocks also have experienced significantly more volatility
in those returns and, in certain periods, have significantly underperformed relative to fixed-income securities. An adverse event, such as an unfavorable earnings report, may depress the value of a particular common stock held by the Trust. A common
stock may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. The value of a particular common stock held by the Trust may
decline for a number of other reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, the issuer&#146;s historical and prospective earnings, the value of its assets and reduced demand for its goods and
services. Also, the prices of common stocks are sensitive to general movements in the stock market and a drop in the stock market may depress the price of common stocks to which the Trust has exposure. Common stock prices fluctuate for several
reasons, including changes in investors&#146; perceptions of the financial condition of an issuer or the general condition of the relevant stock market, or when political or economic events affecting the issuers occur. In addition, common stock
prices may be particularly sensitive to rising interest rates, as the cost of capital rises and borrowing costs increase. Common equity securities in which the Trust may invest are structurally subordinated to preferred stock, bonds and other debt
instruments in a company&#146;s capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and are therefore inherently more risky than preferred stock or debt instruments of such issuers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Investments in ADRs, EDRs, GDRs and other similar global instruments are generally subject to risks associated with equity
securities and investments in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities. Unsponsored ADR, EDR and GDR programs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the issuer of the underlying securities. As a result,
available information concerning the issuer may not be as current as for sponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs, and the prices of unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be more volatile than if such instruments were sponsored by the issuer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risks Associated with the Trust&#146;s Options Strategy </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The ability of the Trust to generate current gains from options premiums and to enhance the Trust&#146;s risk-adjusted returns
is partially dependent on the successful implementation of its options strategy. Risks that may adversely affect the ability of the Trust to successfully implement its options strategy include the following: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Risks Associated with Options on Securities Generally</I></B>. There are several risks associated with transactions in
options on securities. For example, there are significant differences between the securities and options markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between these markets, causing a given transaction not to achieve its objectives. A
decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment, and even a well-conceived transaction may be unsuccessful to some degree because of market behavior or unexpected events. </P>
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the Trust forgoes, during the option&#146;s life, the opportunity to profit from increases in the market value of the security covering the call option above the sum of the premium and the strike price of the call, but has retained the risk of loss
should the price of the underlying security decline. In other words, as the Trust writes covered calls over more of its portfolio, the Trust&#146;s ability to benefit from capital appreciation becomes more limited. The writer of an option has no
control over the time when it may be required to fulfill its obligation as a writer of the option. Once an option writer has received an exercise notice, it cannot effect a closing purchase transaction in order to terminate its obligation under the
option and must deliver the underlying security at the exercise price. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Trust writes call options on individual
securities or index call options that include securities, in each case, that are not in the Trust&#146;s portfolio or that are not in the same proportion as securities in the Trust&#146;s portfolio, the Trust will experience loss, which
theoretically could be unlimited, if the value of the individual security, index or basket of securities appreciates above the exercise price of the index option written by the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When the Trust writes put options, it bears the risk of loss if the value of the underlying stock declines below the exercise
price minus the put premium. If the option is exercised, the Trust could incur a loss if it is required to purchase the stock underlying the put option at a price greater than the market price of the stock at the time of exercise plus the put
premium the Trust received when it wrote the option. While the Trust&#146;s potential gain in writing a put option is limited to the premium received from the purchaser of the put option, the Trust risks a loss equal to the entire exercise price of
the option minus the put premium. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Exchange-Listed Options Risks</I></B>. There can be no assurance that a liquid
market will exist when the Trust seeks to close out an exchange-listed option position. Reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange include the following: (i)&nbsp;there may be insufficient trading interest in certain
options; (ii)&nbsp;restrictions may be imposed by an exchange on opening transactions or closing transactions or both; (iii)&nbsp;trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions may be imposed with respect to particular classes or series of
options; (iv)&nbsp;unusual or unforeseen circumstances may interrupt normal operations on an exchange; (v)&nbsp;the facilities of an exchange or the OCC may not at all times be adequate to handle current trading volume; or (vi)&nbsp;one or more
exchanges could, for economic or other reasons, decide or be compelled at some future date to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options). If trading were discontinued, the secondary market on that exchange (or in
that class or series of options) would cease to exist. However, outstanding options on that exchange that had been issued by the OCC as a result of trades on that exchange would continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms. The
Trust&#146;s ability to terminate OTC options is more limited than with exchange-traded options and may involve the risk that broker-dealers participating in such transactions will not fulfill their obligations. If the Trust were unable to close out
a covered call option that it had written on a security, it would not be able to sell the underlying security unless the option expired without exercise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The hours of trading for options may not conform to the hours during which the underlying securities are traded. To the extent
that the options markets close before the markets for the underlying securities, significant price and rate movements can take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the options markets. Call options are marked to market daily
and their value will be affected by changes in the value of and dividend rates of the underlying common stocks, an increase in interest rates, changes in the actual or perceived volatility of the stock market and the underlying common stocks and the
remaining time to the options&#146; expiration. Additionally, the exercise price of an option may be adjusted downward before the option&#146;s expiration as a result of the occurrence of certain corporate events affecting the underlying equity
security, such as extraordinary dividends, stock splits, merger or other extraordinary distributions or events. A reduction in the exercise price of an option would reduce the Trust&#146;s capital appreciation potential on the underlying security.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Over-the-Counter</FONT></FONT> Options
Risk</I></B>. The Trust may write (sell) unlisted OTC options. Options written by the Trust with respect to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities, indices or sectors generally will be OTC options. OTC options differ from
exchange-listed options in that they are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-party</FONT> contracts, with exercise price, premium and other terms </P>
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negotiated between buyer and seller, and generally do not have as much market liquidity as exchange-listed options. The counterparties to these transactions typically will be major international
banks, broker-dealers and financial institutions. The Trust may be required to treat as illiquid securities segregated with respect to certain written OTC options. The OTC options written by the Trust will not be issued, guaranteed or cleared by the
OCC. In addition, the Trust&#146;s ability to terminate OTC options may be more limited than with exchange-traded options. Banks, broker-dealers or other financial institutions participating in such transactions may fail to settle a transaction in
accordance with the terms of the option as written. In the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, the Trust may be unable to liquidate an OTC option position. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Index Options Risk</I></B>. The Trust may sell index put and call options from time to time. The purchaser of an index
put option has the right to any depreciation in the value of the index below the exercise price of the option on or before the expiration date. The purchaser of an index call option has the right to any appreciation in the value of the index over
the exercise price of the option on or before the expiration date. Because the exercise of index options is settled in cash, sellers of index call options, such as the Trust, cannot provide in advance for their potential settlement obligations by
acquiring and holding the underlying securities. The Trust will lose money if it is required to pay the purchaser of an index option the difference between the cash value of the index on which the option was written and the exercise price and such
difference is greater than the premium received by the Trust for writing the option. The value of index options written by the Trust, which will be priced daily, will be affected by changes in the value of and dividend rates of the underlying common
stocks in the respective index, changes in the actual or perceived volatility of the stock market and the remaining time to the options&#146; expiration. The value of the index options also may be adversely affected if the market for the index
options becomes less liquid or smaller. Distributions paid by the Trust on its common shares may be derived in part from the net index option premiums it receives from selling index put and call options, less the cost of paying settlement amounts to
purchasers of the options that exercise their options. Net index option premiums can vary widely over the short-term and long-term. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Limitation on Options Writing Risk</I></B>. The number of call options the Trust can write is limited by the total
assets the Trust holds and is further limited by the fact that all options represent 100 share lots of the underlying common stock. Furthermore, the Trust&#146;s options transactions will be subject to limitations established by each of the
exchanges, boards of trade or other trading facilities on which such options are traded. These limitations govern the maximum number of options in each class which may be written or purchased by a single investor or group of investors acting in
concert, regardless of whether the options are written or purchased on the same or different exchanges, boards of trade or other trading facilities or are held or written in one or more accounts or through one or more brokers. Thus, the number of
options which the Trust may write or purchase may be affected by options written or purchased by other investment advisory clients of the Advisor. An exchange, board of trade or other trading facility may order the liquidation of positions found to
be in excess of these limits, and it may impose certain other sanctions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Tax Risk</I></B>. Income on options on
individual stocks will generally not be recognized by the Trust for tax purposes until an option is exercised, lapses or is subject to a &#147;closing transaction&#148; (as defined by applicable regulations) pursuant to which the Trust&#146;s
obligations with respect to the option are otherwise terminated. If the option lapses without exercise or is otherwise subject to a closing transaction, the premiums received by the Trust from the writing of such options will generally be
characterized as short-term capital gain. If an option written by the Trust is exercised, the Trust may recognize taxable gain depending on the exercise price of the option, the option premium, and the tax basis of the security underlying the
option. The character of any gain on the sale of the underlying security as short-term or long-term capital gain will depend on the holding period of the Trust in the underlying security. In general, distributions received by shareholders of the
Trust that are attributable to short-term capital gains recognized by the Trust from its options writing activities will be taxed to such shareholders as ordinary income and will not be eligible for the reduced tax rate applicable to qualified
dividend income. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Index options will generally be
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;marked-to-market&#148;</FONT></FONT> for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Trust will generally recognize gain or loss on the last day of each taxable year
equal to the difference between the </P>
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value of the index option on that date and the adjusted basis of the index option. The adjusted basis of the index option will consequently be increased by such gain or decreased by such loss.
Any gain or loss with respect to index options will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss to the extent of 40% of such gain or loss and long-term capital gain or loss to the extent of 60% of such gain or loss. Because the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> rules may cause the Trust to recognize gain in advance of the receipt of cash, the Trust may be required to dispose of investments in order to meet its
distribution requirements. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Innovative Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">There can be no assurance that a company identified as innovative by the Advisor will ultimately introduce a new product or
service or that such product or service may not be significantly delayed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Mid-</FONT> and Small-Capitalization
Company Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust will invest in companies with middle and small capitalizations. Middle and small capitalization
companies may be less financially secure than larger, more established companies and depend on a small number of key personnel. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, it is more difficult to get information on middle and small capitalization companies, which tend to be less well
known, have shorter operating histories, do not have significant ownership by large investors and are followed by relatively few securities analysts. As a result, the securities of middle and small capitalization companies generally trade in lower
volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price changes than larger capitalization securities or the market as a whole. The purchase or sale of more than a limited number of shares of a middle and small company may affect its market
price. The Trust may need a considerable amount of time to purchase or sell its positions in these securities. In addition, middle or small company stocks may not be well known to the investing public. Investing in middle and small capitalization
securities requires a longer term view. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Middle and small capitalization stocks can be more volatile than, and perform
differently from, larger capitalization stocks. Middle and small company stocks may be particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates, borrowing costs and earnings. Middle and small companies may have fewer business lines; changes in any one
line of business, therefore, may have a greater impact on a middle and small company&#146;s stock price than is the case for a larger company. If a product fails or there are other adverse developments, or if management changes, the Trust&#146;s
investment in a middle or small capitalization company may lose substantial value. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Investments in Unseasoned
Companies Risk</I></B>. The Trust may invest in the securities of smaller, less seasoned companies. These investments may present greater opportunities for growth but also involve greater risks than customarily are associated with investments in
securities of more established companies. Some of the companies in which the Trust may invest will be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">start-up</FONT> companies which may have insubstantial operational or earnings history or may have limited
products, markets, financial resources or management depth. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Some may also be emerging companies at the research and
development stage with no products or technologies to market or approved for marketing. In addition, it is more difficult to get information on smaller companies, which tend to be less well known, have shorter operating histories, do not have
significant ownership by large investors and are followed by relatively few securities analysts. Securities of emerging companies may lack an active secondary market and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than securities of
larger, more established companies or stock market averages in general. Competitors of certain companies, which may or may not be in the same industry, may have substantially greater financial resources than many of the companies in which the Trust
may invest. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Securities of Smaller and Emerging Growth Companies</I></B>. Investment in smaller or emerging growth
companies involves greater risk than is customarily associated with investments in more established companies. </P>
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The securities of smaller or emerging growth companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than larger, more established companies or the market average in general. These
companies may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources, or they may be dependent on a limited management group. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">While smaller or emerging growth company issuers may offer greater opportunities for capital appreciation than large cap
issuers, investments in smaller or emerging growth companies may involve greater risks and thus may be considered speculative. The Advisor believes that properly selected companies of this type have the potential to increase their earnings or market
valuation at a rate substantially in excess of the general growth of the economy. Full development of these companies and trends frequently takes time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Small cap and emerging growth securities will often be traded only in the OTC market or on a regional securities exchange and
may not be traded every day or in the volume typical of trading on a national securities exchange. As a result, the disposition by the Trust of portfolio securities may require the Trust to make many small sales over a lengthy period of time, or to
sell these securities at a discount from market prices or during periods when, in the Advisor&#146;s judgment, such disposition is not desirable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The process of selection and continuous supervision by the Advisor does not, of course, guarantee successful investment
results; however, it does provide access to an asset class not available to the average individual due to the time and cost involved. Careful initial selection is particularly important in this area as many new enterprises have promise but lack
certain of the fundamental factors necessary to prosper. Investing in small cap and emerging growth companies requires specialized research and analysis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Small companies are generally little known to most individual investors although some may be dominant in their respective
industries. The Advisor believes that relatively small companies will continue to have the opportunity to develop into significant business enterprises. The Trust may invest in securities of small issuers in the relatively early stages of business
development that have a new technology, a unique or proprietary product or service, or a favorable market position. Such companies may not be counted upon to develop into major industrial companies, but the Advisor believes that eventual recognition
of their special value characteristics by the investment community can provide above-average long-term growth to the portfolio. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Equity securities of specific small cap issuers may present different opportunities for long-term capital appreciation during
varying portions of economic or securities market cycles, as well as during varying stages of their business development. The market valuation of small cap issuers tends to fluctuate during economic or market cycles, presenting attractive investment
opportunities at various points during these cycles. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risks Associated with Private Company Investments </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Private companies are generally not subject to SEC reporting requirements, are not required to maintain their accounting
records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and are not required to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting. As a result, the Advisor may not have timely or accurate information about the business,
financial condition and results of operations of the private companies in which the Trust invests. There is risk that the Trust may invest on the basis of incomplete or inaccurate information, which may adversely affect the Trust&#146;s investment
performance. Private companies in which the Trust may invest may have limited financial resources, shorter operating histories, more asset concentration risk, narrower product lines and smaller market shares than larger businesses, which tend to
render such private companies more vulnerable to competitors&#146; actions and market conditions, as well as general economic downturns. These companies generally have less predictable operating results, may from time to time be parties to
litigation, may be engaged in rapidly changing businesses with products subject to a substantial risk of obsolescence, and may require substantial additional capital to support their operations, finance expansion or maintain their competitive
position. These companies may have difficulty accessing the capital markets to meet future capital needs, which may limit their ability to grow or to repay their outstanding indebtedness upon </P>
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maturity. In addition, the Trust&#146;s investment also may be structured as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pay-in-kind</FONT></FONT> securities with minimal or
no cash interest or dividends until the company meets certain growth and liquidity objectives. Typically, investments in private companies are in restricted securities that are not traded in public markets and subject to substantial holding periods,
so that the Trust may not be able to resell some of its holdings for extended periods, which may be several years. There can be no assurance that the Trust will be able to realize the value of private company investments in a timely manner. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Private Company Management Risk</I></B>. Private companies are more likely to depend on the management talents and
efforts of a small group of persons; therefore, the death, disability, resignation or termination of one or more of these persons could have a material adverse impact on the company. The Trust generally does not intend to hold controlling positions
in the private companies in which it invests. As a result, the Trust is subject to the risk that a company may make business decisions with which the Trust disagrees, and that the management and/or stockholders of a portfolio company may take risks
or otherwise act in ways that are adverse to the Trust&#146;s interests. Due to the lack of liquidity of such private investments, the Trust may not be able to dispose of its investments in the event it disagrees with the actions of a private
portfolio company and may therefore suffer a decrease in the value of the investment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Private Company Illiquidity
Risk</I></B>. Securities issued by private companies are typically illiquid. If there is no readily available trading market for privately issued securities, the Trust may not be able to readily dispose of such investments at prices that approximate
those at which the Trust could sell them if they were more widely traded. See &#147;&#151;Restricted and Illiquid Investments Risk.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Private Company Valuation Risk</I></B>. There is typically not a readily available market value for the Trust&#146;s
private investments. The Trust values private company investments in accordance with valuation guidelines adopted by the Board, that the Board, in good faith, believes are designed to accurately reflect the fair value of securities valued in
accordance with such guidelines. The Trust is not required to but may utilize the services of one or more independent valuation firms to aid in determining the fair value of these investments. Valuation of private company investments may involve
application of one or more of the following factors: (i)&nbsp;analysis of valuations of publicly traded companies in a similar line of business, (ii)&nbsp;analysis of valuations for comparable merger or acquisition transactions, (iii)&nbsp;yield
analysis and (iv)&nbsp;discounted cash flow analysis. Due to the inherent uncertainty and subjectivity of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Trust&#146;s private
investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments and may differ materially from the amounts the Trust may realize on any dispositions of such
investments. In addition, the impact of changes in the market environment and other events on the fair values of the Trust&#146;s investments that have no readily available market values may differ from the impact of such changes on the readily
available market values for the Trust&#146;s other investments. The Trust&#146;s NAV could be adversely affected if the Trust&#146;s determinations regarding the fair value of the Trust&#146;s investments were materially higher than the values that
the Trust ultimately realizes upon the disposal of such investments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Reliance on the Advisor Risk</I></B>. The
Trust may enter into private investments identified by the Advisor, in which case the Trust will be more reliant upon the ability of the Advisor to identify, research, analyze, negotiate and monitor such investments, than is the case with
investments in publicly traded securities. As little public information exists about many private companies, the Trust will be required to rely on the Advisor&#146;s diligence efforts to obtain adequate information to evaluate the potential risks
and returns involved in investing in these companies. The costs of diligencing, negotiating and monitoring private investments will be borne by the Trust, which may reduce the Trust&#146;s returns. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Investment</FONT> Risk</I></B>. The Trust may also
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-invest</FONT> in private investments sourced by third party investors unaffiliated with either the Trust or the Advisor, such as private equity firms. The Trust&#146;s ability to realize a profit on such
investments will be particularly reliant on the expertise of the lead investor in the transaction. To the extent that the lead investor in such a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-investment</FONT> opportunity assumes control of the management of
the </P>
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private company, the Trust will be reliant not only upon the lead investor&#146;s ability to research, analyze, negotiate and monitor such investments, but also on the lead investor&#146;s
ability to successfully oversee the operation of the company&#146;s business. The Trust&#146;s ability to dispose of such investments is typically severely limited, both by the fact that the securities are unregistered and illiquid and by
contractual restrictions that may preclude the Trust from selling such investment. Often the Trust may exit such investment only in a transaction, such as an initial public offering or sale of the company, on terms arranged by the lead investor.
Such investments may be subject to additional valuation risk, as the Trust&#146;s ability to accurately determine the fair value of the investment may depend upon the receipt of information from the lead investor. The valuation assigned to such an
investment through application of the Trust&#146;s valuation procedures may differ from the valuation assigned to that investment by other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-investors.</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Private Company Competition Risk</I></B>. Many entities may potentially compete with the Trust in making private
investments. Many of these competitors are substantially larger and have considerably greater financial, technical and marketing resources than the Trust. Some competitors may have a lower cost of funds and access to funding sources that are not
available to the Trust. In addition, some competitors may have higher risk tolerances or different risk assessments, which could allow them to consider a wider variety of, or different structures for, private investments than the Trust. Furthermore,
many competitors are not subject to the regulatory restrictions that the Investment Company Act imposes on the Trust. As a result of this competition, the Trust may not be able to pursue attractive private investment opportunities from time to time.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Private Debt Securities Risk</I></B>. Private companies in which the Trust invests may be unable to meet their
obligations under debt securities held by the Trust, which may be accompanied by a deterioration in the value of any collateral and a reduction in the likelihood of the Trust realizing any guarantees it may have obtained in connection with its
investment. Private companies in which the Trust invests may have, or may be permitted to incur, other debt that ranks equally with, or senior to, debt securities in which the Trust invests. Privately issued debt securities are often of below
investment grade quality and frequently are unrated. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Affiliation Risk</I></B>. There is a risk that the Trust may
be precluded from investing in certain private companies due to regulatory implications under the Investment Company Act or other laws, rules or regulations or may be limited in the amount it can invest in the voting securities of a private company,
in the size of the economic interest it can have in a private company or in the scope of influence it is permitted to have in respect of the management of a private company. Should the Trust be required to treat a private company in which it has
invested as an &#147;affiliated person&#148; under the Investment Company Act, the Investment Company Act would impose a variety of restrictions on the Trust&#146;s dealings with the private company. Moreover, these restrictions may arise as a
result of investments by other clients of the Advisor or its affiliates in a private company. These restrictions may be detrimental to the performance of the Trust compared to what it would be if these restrictions did not exist, and could impact
the universe of investable private companies for the Trust. The fact that many private companies may have a limited number of investors and a limited amount of outstanding equity heightens these risks. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Late-Stage Private Companies Risk</I></B>.<B> </B>Investments in late-stage private companies involve greater risks than
investments in shares of companies that have traded publicly on an exchange for extended periods of time. These investments may present significant opportunities for capital appreciation but involve a high degree of risk that may result in
significant decreases in the value of these investments. The Trust may not be able to sell such investments when the Advisor deems it appropriate to do so because they are not publicly traded. As such, these investments are generally considered to
be illiquid until a company&#146;s public offering (which may never occur) and are often subject to additional contractual restrictions on resale following any public offering that may prevent the Trust from selling its shares of these companies for
a period of time. See &#147;&#151;Restricted and Illiquid Investments Risk.&#148; Market conditions, developments within a company, investor perception or regulatory decisions may adversely affect a late-stage private company and delay or prevent
such a company from ultimately offering its securities to the public. If a company does issue shares in an IPO, IPOs are risky and volatile and may cause the value of the Trust&#146;s investment to decrease significantly. See &#147;&#151;New Issues
Risk.&#148; </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest without limitation in illiquid or less liquid investments or investments in which no secondary market is
readily available or which are otherwise illiquid, including private placement securities. The Trust may not be able to readily dispose of such investments at prices that approximate those at which the Trust could sell such investments if they were
more widely traded and, as a result of such illiquidity, the Trust may have to sell other investments or engage in borrowing transactions if necessary to raise cash to meet its obligations. Limited liquidity can also affect the market price of
investments, thereby adversely affecting the Trust&#146;s NAV and ability to make dividend distributions. The financial markets have in recent years experienced periods of extreme secondary market supply and demand imbalance, resulting in a loss of
liquidity during which market prices were suddenly and substantially below traditional measures of intrinsic value. During such periods, some investments could be sold only at arbitrary prices and with substantial losses. Periods of such market
dislocation may occur again at any time. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Restricted securities are securities that may not be sold to the public
without an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), or that may be sold only in a privately negotiated transaction or pursuant to an exemption from registration. For example,
Rule 144A under the Securities Act provides an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for the resale of certain restricted securities to qualified institutional buyers, such as the Trust. However, an insufficient number
of qualified institutional buyers interested in purchasing the Rule 144A-eligible securities that the Trust holds could affect adversely the marketability of certain Rule 144A securities, and the Trust might be unable to dispose of such securities
promptly or at reasonable prices. When registration is required to sell a security, the Trust may be obligated to pay all or part of the registration expenses and considerable time may pass before the Trust is permitted to sell a security under an
effective registration statement. If adverse market conditions develop during this period, the Trust might obtain a less favorable price than the price that prevailed when the Trust decided to sell. The Trust may be unable to sell restricted and
other illiquid investments at opportune times or prices. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Valuation Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is subject to valuation risk, which is the risk that one or more of the securities in which the Trust invests are
valued at prices that the Trust is unable to obtain upon sale due to factors such as incomplete data, market instability or human error. The Advisor may use an independent pricing service or prices provided by dealers to value securities at their
market value. Because the secondary markets for certain investments may be limited, such instruments may be difficult to value. See &#147;Net Asset Value.&#148; When market quotations are not available, the Advisor may price such investments
pursuant to a number of methodologies, such as computer-based analytical modeling or individual security evaluations. These methodologies generate approximations of market values, and there may be significant professional disagreement about the best
methodology for a particular type of financial instrument or different methodologies that might be used under different circumstances. In the absence of an actual market transaction, reliance on such methodologies is essential, but may introduce
significant variances in the ultimate valuation of the Trust&#146;s investments. Technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers may also impact the Trust&#146;s ability to value its investments and the
calculation of the Trust&#146;s NAV. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When market quotations are not readily available or are deemed to be inaccurate or
unreliable, the Trust values its investments at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to policies and procedures approved by the Board. Fair value is defined as the amount for which assets could be sold in an orderly disposition over a
reasonable period of time, taking into account the nature of the asset. Fair value pricing may require determinations that are inherently subjective and inexact about the value of a security or other asset. As a result, there can be no assurance
that fair value priced assets will not result in future adjustments to the prices of securities or other assets, or that fair value pricing will reflect a price that the Trust is able to obtain upon sale, and it is possible that the fair value
determined for a security or other asset will be materially different from quoted or published prices, from the prices used by others for the same security or other asset and/or from the </P>
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value that actually could be or is realized upon the sale of that security or other asset. For example, the Trust&#146;s NAV could be adversely affected if the Trust&#146;s determinations
regarding the fair value of the Trust&#146;s investments were materially higher than the values that the Trust ultimately realizes upon the disposal of such investments. Where market quotations are not readily available, valuation may require more
research than for more liquid investments. In addition, elements of judgment may play a greater role in valuation in such cases than for investments with a more active secondary market because there is less reliable objective data available. The
Advisor anticipates that up to approximately 25% of the Trust&#146;s net assets (calculated at the time of investment) may be valued using fair value. This percentage may increase over the life of the Trust and may exceed 25% of the Trust&#146;s net
assets due to a number of factors, such as when the Trust nears dissolution; outflows of cash from time to time; and changes in the valuation of these investments. The Trust prices its shares daily and therefore all assets, including assets valued
at fair value, are valued daily. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust&#146;s NAV per common share is a critical component in several operational
matters including computation of advisory and services fees. Consequently, variance in the valuation of the Trust&#146;s investments will impact, positively or negatively, the fees and expenses shareholders will pay. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>New Issues Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">&#147;New Issues&#148; are IPOs of U.S. equity securities. There is no assurance that the Trust will have access to profitable
IPOs and therefore investors should not rely on any past gains from IPOs as an indication of future performance of the Trust. The investment performance of the Trust during periods when it is unable to invest significantly or at all in IPOs may be
lower than during periods when the Trust is able to do so. Securities issued in IPOs are subject to many of the same risks as investing in companies with smaller market capitalizations. Securities issued in IPOs have no trading history, and
information about the companies may be available for very limited periods. In addition, some companies in IPOs are involved in relatively new industries or lines of business, which may not be widely understood by investors. Some of these companies
may be undercapitalized or regarded as developmental stage companies, without revenues or operating income, or the near-term prospects of achieving them. Further, the prices of securities sold in IPOs may be highly volatile or may decline shortly
after the IPO. When an IPO is brought to the market, availability may be limited and the Trust may not be able to buy any shares at the offering price, or, if it is able to buy shares, it may not be able to buy as many shares at the offering price
as it would like. The limited number of shares available for trading in some IPOs may make it more difficult for the Trust to buy or sell significant amounts of shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Growth Stock Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Securities of growth companies may be more volatile since such companies usually invest a high portion of earnings in their
business, and they may lack the dividends of value stocks that can cushion stock prices in a falling market. Stocks of companies the Advisor believes are fast-growing may trade at a higher multiple of current earnings than other stocks. The values
of these stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks. Earnings disappointments often lead to sharply falling prices because investors buy growth stocks in anticipation of superior earnings
growth. If the Advisor&#146;s assessment of the prospects for a company&#146;s earnings growth is wrong, or if the Advisor&#146;s judgment of how other investors will value the company&#146;s earnings growth is wrong, then the price of the
company&#146;s stock may fall or may not approach the value that the Advisor has placed on it. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Value Stock Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor may be wrong in its assessment of a company&#146;s value and the stocks the Trust owns may not reach what the
Advisor believes are their full values. A particular risk of the Trust&#146;s value stock investments is that some holdings may not recover and provide the capital growth anticipated or a stock judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately
priced. Further, because the prices of value-oriented securities tend to correlate more closely with economic cycles than growth-oriented securities, they generally are more sensitive to </P>
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changing economic conditions, such as changes in interest rates, corporate earnings, and industrial production. The market may not favor value-oriented stocks and may not favor equities at all.
During those periods, the Trust&#146;s relative performance may suffer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Preferred Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">There are special risks associated with investing in preferred securities, including: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Deferral Risk</I></B>. Preferred securities may include provisions that permit the issuer, at its discretion, to defer
distributions for a stated period without any adverse consequences to the issuer. If the Trust owns a preferred security that is deferring its distributions, the Trust may be required to report income for tax purposes although it has not yet
received such income. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Subordination Risk</I></B>. Preferred securities are subordinated to bonds and other debt
instruments in a company&#146;s capital structure in terms of having priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than debt instruments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Limited Voting Rights Risk</I></B>. Generally, preferred security holders (such as the Trust) have no voting rights with
respect to the issuing company unless preferred dividends have been in arrears for a specified number of periods, at which time the preferred security holders may elect a number of directors to the issuer&#146;s board. Generally, once all the
arrearages have been paid, the preferred security holders no longer have voting rights. In the case of trust preferred securities, holders generally have no voting rights, except if (i)&nbsp;the issuer fails to pay dividends for a specified period
of time or (ii)&nbsp;a declaration of default occurs and is continuing. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Special Redemption Rights Risk</I></B>. In
certain varying circumstances, an issuer of preferred securities may redeem the securities prior to a specified date. For instance, for certain types of preferred securities, a redemption may be triggered by certain changes in U.S. federal income
tax or securities laws. As with call provisions, a special redemption by the issuer may negatively impact the return of the security held by the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>New Types of Securities Risk</I></B>. From time to time, preferred securities, including trust preferred securities,
have been, and may in the future be, offered having features other than those described herein. The Trust reserves the right to invest in these securities if the Advisor believes that doing so would be consistent with the Trust&#146;s investment
objectives and policies. Since the market for these instruments would be new, the Trust may have difficulty disposing of them at a suitable price and time. In addition to limited liquidity, these instruments may present other risks, such as high
price volatility. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Convertible Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Convertible securities generally offer lower interest or dividend yields than
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-convertible</FONT> securities of similar quality. The market values of convertible securities tend to decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. However, when the
market price of the common stock underlying a convertible security exceeds the conversion price, the convertible security tends to reflect the market price of the underlying common stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock declines,
the convertible security tends to trade increasingly on a yield basis and thus may not decline in price to the same extent as the underlying common stock. Convertible securities rank senior to common stock in an issuer&#146;s capital structure and
consequently entail less risk than the issuer&#146;s common stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest in synthetic convertible
securities, which are created through a combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security. A holder of a synthetic convertible security faces the risk of a decline in the price of
the security or the level of the index involved in the convertible component, causing a decline in the value of the security or instrument, such as a call option or warrant, purchased to create the synthetic convertible security. Should the price of
the stock fall below </P>
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the exercise price and remain there throughout the exercise period, the entire amount paid for the call option or warrant would be lost. Because a synthetic convertible security includes the
income-producing component as well, the holder of a synthetic convertible security also faces the risk that interest rates will rise, causing a decline in the value of the income-producing instrument. Synthetic convertible securities are also
subject to the risks associated with derivatives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Warrants and Rights Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the price of the underlying stock does not rise above the exercise price before the warrant expires, the warrant generally
expires without any value and the Trust loses any amount it paid for the warrant. Thus, investments in warrants may involve substantially more risk than investments in common stock. Warrants may trade in the same markets as their underlying stock;
however, the price of the warrant does not necessarily move with the price of the underlying stock. The failure to exercise subscription rights to purchase common stock would result in the dilution of the Trust&#146;s interest in the issuing
company. The market for such rights is not well developed, and, accordingly, the Trust may not always realize full value on the sale of rights. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest in
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities. Such investments involve certain risks not involved in domestic investments. Securities markets in foreign countries often are not as developed, efficient or liquid as securities markets
in the United States and, therefore, the prices of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities can be more volatile. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities to make payments of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country. In addition, the Trust will be subject to risks associated with adverse political and
economic developments in foreign countries, which could cause the Trust to lose money on its investments in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities. The Trust will be subject to additional risks if it invests in <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities, which include seizure or nationalization of foreign deposits. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities may trade on days when the Trust&#146;s common shares are not priced or
traded. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Rules adopted under the Investment Company Act permit the Trust to maintain its
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities and foreign currency in the custody of certain eligible <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> banks and securities depositories, and the Trust generally holds its <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities and foreign currency in foreign banks and securities depositories. Some foreign banks and securities depositories may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In addition,
there may be limited or no regulatory oversight of their operations. Also, the laws of certain countries limit the Trust&#146;s ability to recover its assets if a foreign bank, depository or issuer of a security, or any of their agents, goes
bankrupt. In addition, it is often more expensive for the Trust to buy, sell and hold securities in certain foreign markets than in the United States. The increased expense of investing in foreign markets reduces the amount the Trust can earn on its
investments and typically results in a higher operating expense ratio for the Trust than for investment companies invested only in the United States. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain banks in foreign countries may not be eligible <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodians</FONT> for the Trust,
in which event the Trust may be precluded from purchasing securities in certain foreign countries in which it otherwise would invest or the Trust may incur additional costs and delays in providing transportation and custody services for such
securities outside of such countries. The Trust may encounter difficulties in effecting portfolio transactions on a timely basis with respect to any securities of issuers held outside their countries. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The economies of certain foreign markets may not compare favorably with the economy of the United States with respect to such
issues as growth of gross national product, reinvestment of capital, resources and balance of payments position. Certain foreign economies may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic
developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Investments in foreign markets may also be
adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets or </P>
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the imposition of punitive taxes. In addition, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investments in their capital markets or in certain
industries. Any of these actions could severely affect securities prices or impair the Trust&#146;s ability to purchase or sell <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities or transfer the Trust&#146;s assets or income back into the
United States, or otherwise adversely affect the Trust&#146;s operations. In addition, the U.S. Government has from time to time in the past imposed restrictions, through penalties and otherwise, on foreign investments by U.S. investors such as the
Trust. If such restrictions should be reinstituted, it might become necessary for the Trust to invest all or substantially all of its assets in U.S. securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Other potential foreign market risks include foreign exchange controls, difficulties in pricing securities, defaults on
foreign government securities, difficulties in enforcing legal judgments in foreign courts and political and social instability. Diplomatic and political developments, including rapid and adverse political changes, social instability, regional
conflicts, terrorism and war, could affect the economies, industries and securities and currency markets, and the value of the Trust&#146;s investments, in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> countries. These factors are extremely
difficult, if not impossible, to predict and take into account with respect to the Trust&#146;s investments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In general,
less information is publicly available with respect to foreign issuers than is available with respect to U.S. companies. Accounting standards in other countries are not necessarily the same as in the United States. If the accounting standards in
another country do not require as much detail as U.S. accounting standards, it may be harder for the Advisor to completely and accurately determine a company&#146;s financial condition. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Many foreign governments do not supervise and regulate stock exchanges, brokers and the sale of securities to the same extent
as such regulations exist in the United States. They also may not have laws to protect investors that are comparable to U.S. securities laws. For example, some foreign countries may have no laws or rules against insider trading. Insider trading
occurs when a person buys or sells a company&#146;s securities based on material <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information about that company. In addition, some countries may have legal systems that may make it difficult for the
Trust to vote proxies, exercise shareholder rights, and pursue legal remedies with respect to its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Settlement and clearance procedures in certain foreign markets differ significantly from those in the United States. Foreign
settlement and clearance procedures and trade regulations also may involve certain risks (such as delays in payment for or delivery of securities) not typically associated with the settlement of U.S. investments. Communications between the United
States and foreign countries may be unreliable, increasing the risk of delayed settlements or losses of security certificates in markets that still rely on physical settlement. At times, settlements in certain foreign countries have not kept pace
with the number of securities transactions. These problems may make it difficult for the Trust to carry out transactions. If the Trust cannot settle or is delayed in settling a purchase of securities, it may miss attractive investment opportunities
and certain of its assets may be uninvested with no return earned thereon for some period. If the Trust cannot settle or is delayed in settling a sale of securities, it may lose money if the value of the security then declines or, if it has
contracted to sell the security to another party, the Trust could be liable for any losses incurred. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">While the volume of
transactions effected on foreign stock exchanges has increased in recent years, it remains appreciably below that of the NYSE. Accordingly, the Trust&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities may be less liquid and their
prices may be more volatile than comparable investments in securities in U.S. companies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A number of countries have
authorized the formation of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies to facilitate indirect foreign investment in their capital markets. The Investment Company Act restricts the Trust&#146;s investment in securities of
other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies. This restriction on investments in securities of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies may limit opportunities for the Trust to invest
indirectly in certain smaller capital markets. Shares of certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies may at times be acquired only at market prices representing premiums to their NAVs. If the Trust acquires shares
in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies, shareholders would bear both their proportionate share of the Trust&#146;s expenses (including investment advisory </P>
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fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies. The Trust also may seek, at its own cost, to create its own investment
entities under the laws of certain countries. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may file claims to recover withholding tax on dividend and
interest income (if any) received from issuers in certain countries where such withholding tax reclaim is possible. Whether or when the Trust will receive a withholding tax refund in the future is within the control of the tax authorities in such
countries. Where the Trust expects to recover withholding tax based on a continuous assessment of probability of recovery, the NAV of the Trust generally includes accruals for such tax refunds. The Trust continues to evaluate tax developments for
potential impact to the probability of recovery. If the likelihood of receiving refunds materially decreases, for example due to a change in tax regulation or approach, accruals in the Trust&#146;s NAV for such refunds may need to be written down
partially or in full, which will adversely affect the Trust&#146;s NAV. Investors in the Trust at the time an accrual is written down will bear the impact of any resulting reduction in NAV regardless of whether they were investors during the accrual
period. Conversely, if the Trust receives a tax refund that has not been previously accrued, investors in the Trust at the time the claim is successful will benefit from any resulting increase in the Trust&#146;s NAV. Investors who sold their shares
prior to such time will not benefit from such NAV increase. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Emerging Markets Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities of issuers in <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">so-called</FONT> &#147;emerging markets&#148; (or lesser developed countries, including countries that may be considered &#147;frontier&#148; markets). Such investments are particularly speculative and entail all of the
risks of investing in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities but to a heightened degree. &#147;Emerging market&#148; countries generally include every nation in the world except developed countries, that is, the United States,
Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and most countries located in Western Europe. Investments in the securities of issuers domiciled in countries with emerging capital markets involve certain additional risks that do not generally apply to
investments in securities of issuers in more developed capital markets, such as (i)&nbsp;low or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-existent</FONT> trading volume, resulting in a lack of liquidity and increased volatility in prices for such
securities, as compared to securities of comparable issuers in more developed capital markets; (ii)&nbsp;uncertain national policies and social, political and economic instability, increasing the potential for expropriation of assets, confiscatory
taxation, high rates of inflation or unfavorable diplomatic developments; (iii)&nbsp;possible fluctuations in exchange rates, differing legal systems and the existence or possible imposition of exchange controls, custodial restrictions or other
foreign or U.S. governmental laws or restrictions applicable to such investments; (iv)&nbsp;national policies that may limit the Trust&#146;s investment opportunities such as restrictions on investment in issuers or industries deemed sensitive to
national interests; and (v)&nbsp;the lack or relatively early development of legal structures governing private and foreign investments and private property. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Foreign investment in certain emerging market countries may be restricted or controlled to varying degrees. These restrictions
or controls may at times limit or preclude foreign investment in certain emerging market issuers and increase the costs and expenses of the Trust. Certain emerging market countries require governmental approval prior to investments by foreign
persons in a particular issuer, limit the amount of investment by foreign persons in a particular issuer, limit the investment by foreign persons only to a specific class of securities of an issuer that may have less advantageous rights than the
classes available for purchase by domiciliaries of the countries and/or impose additional taxes on foreign investors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Emerging markets are more likely to experience hyperinflation and currency devaluations, which adversely affect returns to
U.S. investors. In addition, many emerging markets have far lower trading volumes and less liquidity than developed markets. Since these markets are often small, they may be more likely to suffer sharp and frequent price changes or long-term price
depression because of adverse publicity, investor perceptions or the actions of a few large investors. In addition, traditional measures of investment value used in the United States, such as price to earnings ratios, may not apply to certain small
markets. Also, there may be less publicly available information about issuers in emerging markets than would be available about issuers in more developed </P>
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capital markets, and such issuers may not be subject to accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject. In certain
countries with emerging capital markets, reporting standards vary widely. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Many emerging markets have histories of
political instability and abrupt changes in policies and these countries may lack the social, political and economic stability characteristic of more developed countries. As a result, their governments are more likely to take actions that are
hostile or detrimental to private enterprise or foreign investment than those of more developed countries, including expropriation of assets, confiscatory taxation, high rates of inflation or unfavorable diplomatic developments. In the past,
governments of such nations have expropriated substantial amounts of private property, and most claims of the property owners have never been fully settled. There is no assurance that such expropriations will not reoccur. In such an event, it is
possible that the Trust could lose the entire value of its investments in the affected market. Some countries have pervasiveness of corruption and crime that may hinder investments. Certain emerging markets may also face other significant internal
or external risks, including the risk of war, and ethnic, religious and racial conflicts. In addition, governments in many emerging market countries participate to a significant degree in their economies and securities markets, which may impair
investment and economic growth. National policies that may limit the Trust&#146;s investment opportunities include restrictions on investment in issuers or industries deemed sensitive to national interests. In such a dynamic environment, there can
be no assurance that any or all of these capital markets will continue to present viable investment opportunities for the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Emerging markets may also have differing legal systems and the existence or possible imposition of exchange controls,
custodial restrictions or other foreign or U.S. governmental laws or restrictions applicable to such investments. Sometimes, they may lack or be in the relatively early development of legal structures governing private and foreign investments and
private property. In addition to withholding taxes on investment income, some countries with emerging markets may impose differential capital gains taxes on foreign investors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Practices in relation to settlement of securities transactions in emerging markets involve higher risks than those in
developed markets, in part because the Trust will need to use brokers and counterparties that are less well capitalized, and custody and registration of assets in some countries may be unreliable. The possibility of fraud, negligence, undue
influence being exerted by the issuer or refusal to recognize ownership exists in some emerging markets, and, along with other factors, could result in ownership registration being completely lost. The Trust would absorb any loss resulting from such
registration problems and may have no successful claim for compensation. In addition, communications between the United States and emerging market countries may be unreliable, increasing the risk of delayed settlements or losses of security
certificates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Frontier Markets Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Frontier countries generally have smaller economies or less developed capital markets than traditional emerging markets, and,
as a result, the risks of investing in emerging market countries are magnified in frontier countries. The economies of frontier countries are less correlated to global economic cycles than those of their more developed counterparts and their markets
have low trading volumes and the potential for extreme price volatility and illiquidity. This volatility may be further heightened by the actions of a few major investors. For example, a substantial increase or decrease in cash flows of mutual funds
investing in these markets could significantly affect local stock prices and, therefore, the net asset value of the Trust&#146;s shares. These factors make investing in frontier countries significantly riskier than in other countries and any one of
them could cause the net asset value of the Trust&#146;s shares to decline. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Governments of many frontier countries in
which the Trust may invest may exercise substantial influence over many aspects of the private sector. In some cases, the governments of such frontier countries may own or control certain companies. Accordingly, government actions could have a
significant effect on economic conditions in a frontier country and on market conditions, prices and yields of securities in the Trust&#146;s portfolio. Moreover, the economies of frontier countries may be heavily dependent upon international trade
and, </P>
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accordingly, have been and may continue to be, adversely affected by trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values and other protectionist measures imposed or
negotiated by the countries with which they trade. These economies also have been and may continue to be adversely affected by economic conditions in the countries with which they trade. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain foreign governments in countries in which the Trust may invest levy withholding or other taxes on dividend and
interest income. Although in some countries a portion of these taxes are recoverable, the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recovered</FONT> portion of foreign withholding taxes will reduce the income received from investments in such countries.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">From time to time, certain companies in which the Trust may invest may operate in, or have dealings with, countries
subject to sanctions or embargoes imposed by the U.S. government and the United Nations and/or countries identified by the U.S. government as state sponsors of terrorism. A company may suffer damage to its reputation if it is identified as a company
that operates in, or has dealings with, countries subject to sanctions or embargoes imposed by the U.S. government and the United Nations and/or countries identified by the U.S. government as state sponsors of terrorism. As an investor in such
companies, the Trust will be indirectly subject to those risks. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Investment in equity securities of issuers operating in
certain frontier countries is restricted or controlled to varying degrees. These restrictions or controls may at times limit or preclude foreign investment in equity securities of issuers operating in certain frontier countries and increase the
costs and expenses of the Trust. Certain frontier countries require governmental approval prior to investments by foreign persons, limit the amount of investment by foreign persons in a particular issuer, limit the investment by foreign persons only
to a specific class of securities of an issuer that may have less advantageous rights than the classes available for purchase by domiciliaries of the countries and/or impose additional taxes on foreign investors. Certain frontier countries may also
restrict investment opportunities in issuers in industries deemed important to national interests. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Frontier countries may
require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors, such as the Trust. In addition, if deterioration occurs in a frontier country&#146;s balance of payments,
the country could impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances. The Trust could be adversely affected by delays in, or a refusal to grant, any required governmental approval for repatriation of capital, as well as by the application
to the Trust of any restrictions on investments. Investing in local markets in frontier countries may require the Trust to adopt special procedures, seek local government approvals or take other actions, each of which may involve additional costs to
the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Foreign Currency Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Because the Trust may invest in securities denominated or quoted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in foreign
currency exchange rates may affect the value of securities held by the Trust and the unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments. Currencies of certain countries may be volatile and therefore may affect the value of securities denominated
in such currencies, which means that the Trust&#146;s NAV could decline as a result of changes in the exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. The Advisor may, but is not required to, elect for the Trust to seek to protect
itself from changes in currency exchange rates through hedging transactions depending on market conditions. In addition, certain countries, particularly emerging market countries, may impose foreign currency exchange controls or other restrictions
on the transferability, repatriation or convertibility of currency. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The use of leverage creates an opportunity for increased common share net investment income dividends, but also creates risks
for the holders of common shares. The Trust cannot assure you that the use of leverage, if employed, will result in a higher yield on the common shares. Any leveraging strategy the Trust employs may not be successful. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Leverage involves risks and special considerations for common shareholders, including: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the likelihood of greater volatility of NAV, market price and distribution rate of the common shares than a
comparable portfolio without leverage; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the risk that fluctuations in interest rates or dividend rates on any leverage that the Trust must pay will
reduce the return to the common shareholders; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the effect of leverage in a declining market, which is likely to cause a greater decline in the NAV of the
common shares than if the Trust were not leveraged, which may result in a greater decline in the market price of the common shares; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">when the Trust uses financial leverage, the management fee payable to the Advisor will be higher than if the
Trust did not use leverage; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">leverage may increase operating costs, which may reduce total return. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Any decline in the NAV of the Trust&#146;s investments will be borne entirely by the holders of common shares. Therefore, if
the market value of the Trust&#146;s portfolio declines, leverage will result in a greater decrease in NAV to the holders of common shares than if the Trust were not leveraged. This greater NAV decrease will also tend to cause a greater decline in
the market price for the common shares. While the Trust may from time to time consider reducing any outstanding leverage in response to actual or anticipated changes in interest rates in an effort to mitigate the increased volatility of current
income and NAV associated with leverage, there can be no assurance that the Trust will actually reduce any outstanding leverage in the future or that any reduction, if undertaken, will benefit the holders of common shares. Changes in the future
direction of interest rates are very difficult to predict accurately. If the Trust were to reduce any outstanding leverage based on a prediction about future changes to interest rates, and that prediction turned out to be incorrect, the reduction in
any outstanding leverage would likely operate to reduce the income and/or total returns to holders of common shares relative to the circumstance where the Trust had not reduced any of its outstanding leverage. The Trust may decide that this risk
outweighs the likelihood of achieving the desired reduction to volatility in income and share price if the prediction were to turn out to be correct, and determine not to reduce any of its outstanding leverage as described above. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust currently does not intend to borrow money or issue debt securities or preferred shares, but may in the future borrow
funds from banks or other financial institutions, or issue debt securities or preferred shares, as described in this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Because the Trust&#146;s investment management fee is calculated as a percentage of the Trust&#146;s Managed Assets, which
include those assets purchased with leverage, during periods in which the Trust is using leverage, the fee paid to the Advisor will be higher than if the Trust did not use leverage. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain types of leverage the Trust may use may result in the Trust being subject to covenants relating to asset coverage and
portfolio composition requirements. The Trust may be subject to certain restrictions on investments imposed by guidelines of one or more rating agencies, which may issue ratings for any debt securities or preferred shares issued by the Trust. The
terms of any borrowings or these rating agency guidelines may impose asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed by the Investment Company Act. The Advisor does not believe that these covenants or
guidelines will impede it from managing the Trust&#146;s portfolio in accordance with the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies. </P>
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Trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes may reduce the amount of Trust dividends that are otherwise eligible for the dividends received deduction in the hands of corporate shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest in the securities of other investment companies. Such investment companies may also be leveraged, and
will therefore be subject to the leverage risks described above. This additional leverage may in certain market conditions reduce the NAV of the Trust&#146;s common shares and the returns to the holders of common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Repurchase Agreements Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Subject to its investment objectives and policies, the Trust may enter into repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements
typically involve the acquisition by the Trust of fixed-income securities from a selling financial institution such as a bank, savings and loan association or broker-dealer. The agreement provides that the Trust will sell the securities back to the
institution at a fixed time in the future. The Trust does not bear the risk of a decline in the value of the underlying security unless the seller defaults under its repurchase obligation. In the event of the bankruptcy or other default of a seller
of a repurchase agreement, the Trust could experience both delays in liquidating the underlying securities and losses, including possible decline in the value of the underlying security during the period in which the Trust seeks to enforce its
rights thereto; possible lack of access to income on the underlying security during this period; and expenses of enforcing its rights. While repurchase agreements involve certain risks not associated with direct investments in fixed-income
securities, the Trust follows procedures approved by the Board that are designed to minimize such risks. In addition, the value of the collateral underlying the repurchase agreement will be at least equal to the repurchase price, including any
accrued interest earned on the repurchase agreement. In the event of a default or bankruptcy by a selling financial institution, the Trust generally will seek to liquidate such collateral. However, the exercise of the Trust&#146;s right to liquidate
such collateral could involve certain costs or delays and, to the extent that proceeds from any sale upon a default of the obligation to repurchase were less than the repurchase price, the Trust could suffer a loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Reverse Repurchase Agreements Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risks that the interest income earned on the investment of the proceeds will be less
than the interest expense of the Trust, that the market value of the securities sold by the Trust may decline below the price at which the Trust is obligated to repurchase the securities and that the securities may not be returned to the Trust.
There is no assurance that reverse repurchase agreements can be successfully employed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Dollar Roll Transactions Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities the Trust is required to purchase may decline
below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities. If the broker/dealer to which the Trust sells securities becomes insolvent, the Trust&#146;s right to purchase or repurchase securities may be restricted. Successful use of dollar rolls may
depend upon the Advisor&#146;s ability to predict correctly interest rates and prepayments. There is no assurance that dollar rolls can be successfully employed. These transactions may involve leverage. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>When-Issued, Forward Commitment and Delayed Delivery Transactions Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may purchase securities on a when-issued basis (including on a forward commitment or &#147;TBA&#148; (to be
announced) basis) and may purchase or sell securities for delayed delivery. When-issued and delayed delivery transactions occur when securities are purchased or sold by the Trust with payment and delivery taking place in the future to secure an
advantageous yield or price. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis may expose the Trust to counterparty risk of default as well as the risk that securities may </P>
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experience fluctuations in value prior to their actual delivery. The Trust will not accrue income with respect to a when-issued or delayed delivery security prior to its stated delivery date.
Purchasing securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis can involve the additional risk that the price or yield available in the market when the delivery takes place may not be as favorable as that obtained in the transaction itself. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Event Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Event risk is
the risk that corporate issuers may undergo restructurings, such as mergers, leveraged buyouts, takeovers, or similar events financed by increased debt. As a result of the added debt, the credit quality and market value of a company&#146;s
securities may decline significantly. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defensive Investing Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For defensive purposes, the Trust may allocate assets into cash or short-term fixed-income securities without limitation. In
doing so, the Trust may succeed in avoiding losses but may otherwise fail to achieve its investment objectives. Further, the value of short-term fixed-income securities may be affected by changing interest rates and by changes in credit ratings of
the investments. If the Trust holds cash uninvested it will be subject to the credit risk of the depository institution holding the cash. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Structured
Investments Risks </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest in structured products, including structured notes, ELNs and other types of
structured products. Holders of structured products bear the risks of the underlying investments, index or reference obligation and are subject to counterparty risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may have the right to receive payments only from the structured product and generally does not have direct rights
against the issuer or the entity that sold the assets to be securitized. While certain structured products enable the investor to acquire interests in a pool of securities without the brokerage and other expenses associated with directly holding the
same securities, investors in structured products generally pay their share of the structured product&#146;s administrative and other expenses. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Although it is difficult to predict whether the prices of indices and securities underlying structured products will rise or
fall, these prices (and, therefore, the prices of structured products) will be influenced by the same types of political and economic events that affect issuers of securities and capital markets generally. If the issuer of a structured product uses
shorter term financing to purchase longer term securities, the issuer may be forced to sell its securities at below market prices if it experiences difficulty in obtaining such financing, which may adversely affect the value of the structured
products owned by the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Structured Notes Risk</I></B>. Investments in structured notes involve risks,
including credit risk and market risk. Where the Trust&#146;s investments in structured notes are based upon the movement of one or more factors, including currency exchange rates, interest rates, referenced bonds and stock indices, depending on the
factor used and the use of multipliers or deflators, changes in interest rates and movement of the factor may cause significant price fluctuations. Additionally, changes in the reference instrument or security may cause the interest rate on the
structured note to be reduced to zero and any further changes in the reference instrument may then reduce the principal amount payable on maturity. Structured notes may be less liquid than other types of securities and more volatile than the
reference instrument or security underlying the note. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Equity-Linked Notes Risk</I></B>. ELNs are hybrid securities
with characteristics of both fixed-income and equity securities. An ELN is a debt instrument, usually a bond, that pays interest based upon the performance of an underlying equity, which can be a single stock, basket of stocks or an equity index.
The interest payment on an ELN may in some cases be leveraged so that, in percentage terms, it exceeds the relative performance of the market. ELNs generally are subject to the risks associated with the securities of equity issuers, default risk and
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counterparty risk. Additionally, because the Trust may use ELNs as an alternative or complement to its options strategy, the use of ELNs in this manner would expose the Trust to the risk that
such ELNs will not perform as anticipated, and the risk that the use of ELNs will expose the Trust to different or additional default and counterparty risk as compared to a similar investment executed in an options strategy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Credit-Linked Notes Risk</I></B>. A CLN is a derivative instrument. It is a synthetic obligation between two or more
parties where the payment of principal and/or interest is based on the performance of some obligation (a reference obligation). In addition to the credit risk of the reference obligations and interest rate risk, the buyer/seller of the CLN is
subject to counterparty risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Event-Linked Securities Risk</I></B>. Event-linked securities are a form of
derivative issued by insurance companies and insurance-related special purpose vehicles that apply securitization techniques to catastrophic property and casualty damages. Unlike other insurable <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-severity,</FONT>
high-probability events, the insurance risk of which can be diversified by writing large numbers of similar policies, the holders of a typical event-linked securities are exposed to the risks from high-severity,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-probability</FONT> events such as that posed by major earthquakes or hurricanes. If a catastrophe occurs that &#147;triggers&#148; the event-linked security, investors in such security may lose some or all of the
capital invested. In the case of an event, the funds are paid to the bond sponsor&#151;an insurer, reinsurer or corporation&#151;to cover losses. In return, the bond sponsors pay interest to investors for this catastrophe protection. Event-linked
securities can be structured to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pay-off</FONT> on three types of variables&#151;insurance-industry catastrophe loss indices, insured-specific catastrophe losses and parametric indices based on the physical
characteristics of catastrophic events. Such variables are difficult to predict or model, and the risk and potential return profiles of event-linked securities may be difficult to assess. Catastrophe-related event-linked securities have been in use
since the 1990s, and the securitization and risk-transfer aspects of such event-linked securities are beginning to be employed in other insurance and risk-related areas. No active trading market may exist for certain event-linked securities, which
may impair the ability of the Trust to realize full value in the event of the need to liquidate such assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Companies and ETFs Risk
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Subject to the limitations set forth in the Investment Company Act, the Trust&#146;s investment policies and the
Trust&#146;s governing documents or as otherwise permitted by the SEC, the Trust may acquire shares in other investment companies, including ETFs or BDCs, some of which may be affiliated investment companies of the Advisor. The market value of the
shares of other investment companies may differ from their NAV. As an investor in investment companies, including ETFs or BDCs, the Trust would bear its ratable share of that entity&#146;s expenses, including its investment advisory and
administration fees, while continuing to pay its own advisory and administration fees and other expenses (to the extent not offset by the Advisor through waivers). As a result, shareholders will be absorbing duplicate levels of fees with respect to
investments in other investment companies, including ETFs or BDCs (to the extent not offset by the Advisor through waivers). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The securities of other investment companies, including ETFs or BDCs, in which the Trust may invest may be leveraged. As a
result, the Trust may be indirectly exposed to leverage through an investment in such securities. An investment in securities of other investment companies, including ETFs or BDCs, that use leverage may expose the Trust to higher volatility in the
market value of such securities and the possibility that the Trust&#146;s long-term returns on such securities (and, indirectly, the long-term returns of the Trust&#146;s common shares) will be diminished. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">ETFs are generally not actively managed and may be affected by a general decline in market segments relating to its index. An
ETF typically invests in securities included in, or representative of, its index regardless of their investment merits and does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may engage in various Strategic Transactions for duration management and other risk management purposes, including to
attempt to protect against possible changes in the market value of the Trust&#146;s portfolio resulting from trends in the securities markets and changes in interest rates or to protect the Trust&#146;s unrealized gains in the value of its portfolio
securities, to facilitate the sale of portfolio securities for investment purposes or to establish a position in the securities markets as a temporary substitute for purchasing particular securities or to enhance income or gain. Derivatives are
financial contracts or instruments whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index (or relationship between two indices). The Trust also may use derivatives to add leverage to the portfolio
and/or to hedge against increases in the Trust&#146;s costs associated with any leverage strategy that it may employ. The use of Strategic Transactions to enhance current income may be particularly speculative. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Strategic Transactions involve risks. The risks associated with Strategic Transactions include (i)&nbsp;the imperfect
correlation between the value of such instruments and the underlying assets, (ii)&nbsp;the possible default of the counterparty to the transaction, (iii)&nbsp;illiquidity of the derivative instruments, and (iv)&nbsp;high volatility losses caused by
unanticipated market movements, which are potentially unlimited. Although both OTC and exchange-traded derivatives markets may experience a lack of liquidity, OTC <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-standardized</FONT> derivative transactions are
generally less liquid than exchange-traded instruments. The illiquidity of the derivatives markets may be due to various factors, including congestion, disorderly markets, limitations on deliverable supplies, the participation of speculators,
government regulation and intervention, and technical and operational or system failures. In addition, daily limits on price fluctuations and speculative position limits on exchanges on which the Trust may conduct its transactions in derivative
instruments may prevent prompt liquidation of positions, subjecting the Trust to the potential of greater losses. Furthermore, the Trust&#146;s ability to successfully use Strategic Transactions depends on the Advisor&#146;s ability to predict
pertinent securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and other economic factors, which cannot be assured. The use of Strategic Transactions may result in losses greater than if they had not been used, may require the Trust to sell or
purchase portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices other than current market values, may limit the amount of appreciation the Trust can realize on an investment or may cause the Trust to hold a security that it might otherwise sell.
Additionally, segregated or earmarked liquid assets, amounts paid by the Trust as premiums and cash or other assets held in margin accounts with respect to Strategic Transactions are not otherwise available to the Trust for investment purposes.
Please see the Trust&#146;s SAI for a more detailed description of Strategic Transactions and the various derivative instruments the Trust may use and the various risks associated with them. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Exchange-traded derivatives and OTC derivative transactions submitted for clearing through a central counterparty have become
subject to minimum initial and variation margin requirements set by the relevant clearinghouse, as well as possible margin requirements mandated by the SEC or the CFTC. The CFTC and federal banking regulators also have imposed margin requirements on
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cleared</FONT> OTC derivatives, and the SEC has finalized its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-cleared</FONT> margin requirements for security-based swaps, which are expected to go into effect in late 2021
after a compliance period. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Many OTC derivatives are valued on the basis of dealers&#146; pricing of these instruments.
However, the price at which dealers value a particular derivative and the price that the same dealers would actually be willing to pay for such derivative should the Trust wish or be forced to sell such position may be materially different. Such
differences can result in an overstatement of the Trust&#146;s NAV and may materially adversely affect the Trust in situations in which the Trust is required to sell derivative instruments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. Hedges are sometimes subject to imperfect
matching between the derivative and the underlying security, and there can be no assurance that the Trust&#146;s hedging transactions will be effective. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Derivatives may give rise to a form of leverage and may expose the Trust to greater risk and increase its costs. Recent
legislation calls for new regulation of the derivatives markets. The extent and impact of the </P>
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regulation is not yet known and may not be known for some time. New regulation may make derivatives more costly, may limit the availability of derivatives, or may otherwise adversely affect the
value or performance of derivatives. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">On October&nbsp;28, 2020, the SEC adopted new regulations governing the use of
derivatives by registered investment companies (&#147;Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">18f-4&#148;).</FONT> The Trust will be required to implement and comply with Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">18f-4</FONT> by August&nbsp;19, 2022. Once
implemented, Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">18f-4</FONT> will impose limits on the amount of derivatives a fund can enter into, eliminate the asset segregation framework currently used by funds to comply with Section&nbsp;18 of the Investment
Company Act, treat derivatives as senior securities so that a failure to comply with the limits would result in a statutory violation and require funds whose use of derivatives is more than a limited specified exposure amount to establish and
maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Counterparty Risk</I></B>. The Trust will be subject to credit risk with respect to the counterparties to the derivative
contracts entered into by the Trust. Because derivative transactions in which the Trust may engage may involve instruments that are not traded on an exchange or cleared through a central counterparty but are instead traded between counterparties
based on contractual relationships, the Trust is subject to the risk that a counterparty will not perform its obligations under the related contracts. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial
difficulties, the Trust may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in bankruptcy or other reorganization proceedings. The Trust may obtain only a limited recovery, or may obtain no recovery, in such circumstances. Although the Trust
intends to enter into transactions only with counterparties that the Advisor believes to be creditworthy, there can be no assurance that, as a result, a counterparty will not default and that the Trust will not sustain a loss on a transaction. In
the event of the counterparty&#146;s bankruptcy or insolvency, the Trust&#146;s collateral may be subject to the conflicting claims of the counterparty&#146;s creditors, and the Trust may be exposed to the risk of a court treating the Trust as a
general unsecured creditor of the counterparty, rather than as the owner of the collateral. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The counterparty risk for
cleared derivatives is generally lower than for uncleared OTC derivative transactions since generally a clearing organization becomes substituted for each counterparty to a cleared derivative contract and, in effect, guarantees the parties&#146;
performance under the contract as each party to a trade looks only to the clearing organization for performance of financial obligations under the derivative contract. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">However, there can be no assurance that a clearing organization, or its members, will satisfy its obligations to the Trust, or
that the Trust would be able to recover the full amount of assets deposited on its behalf with the clearing organization in the event of the default by the clearing organization or the Trust&#146;s clearing broker. In addition, cleared derivative
transactions benefit from daily <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marking-to-market</FONT></FONT> and settlement, and segregation and minimum capital requirements applicable to intermediaries. Uncleared OTC derivative
transactions generally do not benefit from such protections. This exposes the Trust to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a transaction in accordance with its terms and conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the contract
(whether or not bona fide) or because of a credit or liquidity problem, thus causing the Trust to suffer a loss. Such &#147;counterparty risk&#148; is accentuated for contracts with longer maturities where events may intervene to prevent settlement,
or where the Trust has concentrated its transactions with a single or small group of counterparties. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, the
Trust is subject to the risk that issuers of the instruments in which it invests and trades may default on their obligations under those instruments, and that certain events may occur that have an immediate and significant adverse effect on the
value of those instruments. There can be no assurance that an issuer of an instrument in which the Trust invests will not default, or that an event that has an immediate and significant adverse effect on the value of an instrument will not occur,
and that the Trust will not sustain a loss on a transaction as a result. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Swaps Risk</I></B>. Swaps are a type of
derivative. Swap agreements involve the risk that the party with which the Trust has entered into the swap will default on its obligation to pay the Trust and the risk that the Trust will not </P>
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be able to meet its obligations to pay the other party to the agreement. In order to seek to hedge the value of the Trust&#146;s portfolio, to hedge against increases in the Trust&#146;s cost
associated with interest payments on any outstanding borrowings or to seek to increase the Trust&#146;s return, the Trust may enter into swaps, including interest rate swap, total return swap (sometimes referred to as a &#147;contract for
difference&#148;) and/or credit default swap transactions. In interest rate swap transactions, there is a risk that yields will move in the direction opposite of the direction anticipated by the Trust, which would cause the Trust to make payments to
its counterparty in the transaction that could adversely affect Trust performance. In addition to the risks applicable to swaps generally (including counterparty risk, high volatility, illiquidity risk and credit risk), credit default swap
transactions involve special risks because they are difficult to value, are highly susceptible to liquidity and credit risk, and generally pay a return to the party that has paid the premium only in the event of an actual default by the issuer of
the underlying obligation (as opposed to a credit downgrade or other indication of financial difficulty). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Historically,
swap transactions have been individually negotiated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-standardized</FONT> transactions entered into in OTC markets and have not been subject to the same type of government regulation as exchange-traded instruments.
However, since the global financial crisis, the OTC derivatives markets have become subject to comprehensive statutes and regulations. In particular, in the United States, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the
&#147;Dodd-Frank Act&#148;), signed into law by President Obama on July&nbsp;21, 2010, requires that certain derivatives with U.S. persons must be executed on a regulated market and a substantial portion of OTC derivatives must be submitted for
clearing to regulated clearinghouses. As a result, swap transactions entered into by the Trust may become subject to various requirements applicable to swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act, including clearing, exchange-execution, reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, which may make it more difficult and costly for the Trust to enter into swap transactions and may also render certain strategies in which the Trust might otherwise engage impossible or so costly that they will no longer
be economical to implement. Furthermore, the number of counterparties that may be willing to enter into swap transactions with the Trust may also be limited if the swap transactions with the Trust are subject to the swap regulation under the
Dodd-Frank Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Credit default and total return swap agreements may effectively add leverage to the Trust&#146;s
portfolio because, in addition to its Managed Assets, the Trust would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. Total return swap agreements are subject to the risk that a counterparty will default on its payment
obligations to the Trust thereunder. The Trust is not required to enter into swap transactions for hedging purposes or to enhance income or gain and may choose not to do so. In addition, the swaps market is subject to a changing regulatory
environment. It is possible that regulatory or other developments in the swaps market could adversely affect the Trust&#146;s ability to successfully use swaps. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Securities Lending Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may lend securities to financial institutions. Securities lending involves exposure to certain risks, including
operational risk (i.e., the risk of losses resulting from problems in the settlement and accounting process), &#147;gap&#148; risk (i.e., the risk of a mismatch between the return on cash collateral reinvestments and the fees the Trust has agreed to
pay a borrower), and credit, legal, counterparty and market risk. If a securities lending counterparty were to default, the Trust would be subject to the risk of a possible delay in receiving collateral or in recovering the loaned securities, or to
a possible loss of rights in the collateral. In the event a borrower does not return the Trust&#146;s securities as agreed, the Trust may experience losses if the proceeds received from liquidating the collateral do not at least equal the value of
the loaned security at the time the collateral is liquidated, plus the transaction costs incurred in purchasing replacement securities. This event could trigger adverse tax consequences for the Trust. The Trust could lose money if its short-term
investment of the collateral declines in value over the period of the loan. Substitute payments for dividends received by the Trust for securities loaned out by the Trust will generally not be considered qualified dividend income. The securities
lending agent will take the tax effects on shareholders of this difference into account in connection with the Trust&#146;s securities lending program. Substitute payments received on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> securities
loaned out will generally not be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> income. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investment will be worth less in the future, as inflation
decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the real value of the common shares and distributions on those shares can decline. In addition, during any periods of rising inflation, interest rates on any borrowings by the Trust would likely
increase, which would tend to further reduce returns to the holders of common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Deflation Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Deflation risk is the risk that prices throughout the economy decline over time, which may have an adverse effect on the market
valuation of companies, their assets and their revenues. In addition, deflation may have an adverse effect on the creditworthiness of issuers and may make issuer default more likely, which may result in a decline in the value of the Trust&#146;s
portfolio. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk Associated with Recent Market Events </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Stresses associated with the 2008 financial crisis in the United States and global economies peaked approximately a decade ago,
but periods of unusually high volatility in the financial markets and restrictive credit conditions, sometimes limited to a particular sector or a geography, continue to recur. Some countries, including the United States, have adopted and/or are
considering the adoption of more protectionist trade policies, a move away from the tighter financial industry regulations that followed the financial crisis, and/or substantially reducing corporate taxes. The exact shape of these policies is still
being considered, but the equity and debt markets may react strongly to expectations of change, which could increase volatility, especially if the market&#146;s expectations are not borne out. A rise in protectionist trade policies, and the
possibility of changes to some international trade agreements, could affect the economies of many nations in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. In addition, geopolitical and other risks, including environmental and public
health, may add to instability in world economies and markets generally. Economies and financial markets throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected. As a result, whether or not the Trust invests in securities of issuers located in
or with significant exposure to countries experiencing economic, political and/or financial difficulties, the value and liquidity of the Trust&#146;s investments may be negatively affected by such events. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus was first detected in China in December 2019 and has now
developed into a global pandemic. This pandemic has resulted in closing borders, enhanced health screenings, healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines, cancellations, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as
general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this pandemic, and other pandemics and epidemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the markets in general in ways that cannot necessarily
be foreseen at the present time. In addition, the impact of infectious diseases in developing or emerging market countries may be greater due to less established health care systems. Health crises caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic may
exacerbate other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-existing</FONT> political, social and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the pandemic may last for an extended period of time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>EMU and Redenomination Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As the European debt crisis progressed, the possibility of one or more Eurozone countries exiting the EMU, or even the collapse
of the Euro as a common currency, arose, creating significant volatility at times in currency and financial markets generally. The effects of the collapse of the Euro, or of the exit of one or more countries from the EMU, on the U.S. and global
economy and securities markets are impossible to predict and any such events could have a significant adverse impact on the value and risk profile of the Trust&#146;s portfolio. Any partial or complete dissolution of the EMU could have significant
adverse effects on currency and financial markets, and on the values of the Trust&#146;s portfolio investments. If one or more EMU countries were to stop using the Euro </P>
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as its primary currency, the Trust&#146;s investments in such countries may be redenominated into a different or newly adopted currency. As a result, the value of those investments could decline
significantly and unpredictably. In addition, securities or other investments that are redenominated may be subject to foreign currency risk, illiquidity risk and valuation risk to a greater extent than similar investments currently denominated in
Euros. To the extent a currency used for redenomination purposes is not specified in respect of certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">EMU-related</FONT> investments, or should the Euro cease to be used entirely, the currency in which such
investments are denominated may be unclear, making such investments particularly difficult to value or dispose of. The Trust may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek judicial or other clarification of the denomination or
value of such securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The occurrence of events similar to those in recent years, such as the aftermath of the war in Iraq, instability in
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East, new and ongoing epidemics and pandemics of infectious diseases and other global health events, natural/environmental disasters, terrorist attacks in the United States
and around the world, social and political discord, debt crises (such as the Greek crisis), sovereign debt downgrades, increasingly strained relations between the United States and a number of foreign countries, including traditional allies, such as
certain European countries, and historical adversaries, such as North Korea, Iran, China and Russia, and the international community generally, new and continued political unrest in various countries, such as Venezuela and Spain, the exit or
potential exit of one or more countries from the EU or the EMU, continued changes in the balance of political power among and within the branches of the U.S. government, among others, may result in market volatility, may have long term effects on
the U.S. and worldwide financial markets, and may cause further economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">China and the United States have each recently imposed tariffs on the other country&#146;s products. These actions may trigger
a significant reduction in international trade, the oversupply of certain manufactured goods, substantial price reductions of goods and possible failure of individual companies and/or large segments of China&#146;s export industry, which could have
a negative impact on the Trust&#146;s performance. U.S. companies that source material and goods from China and those that make large amounts of sales in China would be particularly vulnerable to an escalation of trade tensions. Uncertainty
regarding the outcome of the trade tensions and the potential for a trade war could cause the U.S. dollar to decline against safe haven currencies, such as the Japanese yen and the euro. Events such as these and their consequences are difficult to
predict and it is unclear whether further tariffs may be imposed or other escalating actions may be taken in the future. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The decision made in the British referendum of June&nbsp;23, 2016 to leave the EU, an event widely referred to as
&#147;Brexit,&#148; has led to volatility in the financial markets of the UK and more broadly across Europe and may also lead to weakening in consumer, corporate and financial confidence in such markets. Pursuant to an agreement between the UK and
the EU, the UK left the EU on January&nbsp;31, 2020. The UK and EU have reached an agreement effective January&nbsp;1, 2021 on the terms of their future trading relationship relating principally to the trading of goods; however, negotiations are
ongoing for matters not covered by the agreement, such as the trade of financial services. The longer term economic, legal, political and social framework to be put in place between the UK and the EU remains unclear at this stage and ongoing
political and economic uncertainty and periods of exacerbated volatility in both the UK and in wider European markets may continue for some time. In particular, the decision made in the British referendum may lead to a call for similar referendums
in other European jurisdictions which may cause increased economic volatility in the European and global markets. This uncertainty may have an adverse effect on the economy generally and on the ability of the Trust and its investments to execute
their respective strategies and to receive attractive returns. In particular, currency volatility may mean that the returns of the Trust and its investments are adversely affected by market movements and may make it more difficult, or more
expensive, if the Trust elects to execute currency hedges. Potential decline in the value of the British Pound and/or the Euro against other currencies, along with the potential downgrading of the UK&#146;s sovereign credit rating, may also have an
impact on the performance of portfolio </P>
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companies or investments located in the UK or Europe. In light of the above, no definitive assessment can currently be made regarding the impact that Brexit will have on the Trust, its
investments or its organization more generally. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The occurrence of any of these above events could have a significant
adverse impact on the value and risk profile of the Trust&#146;s portfolio. The Trust does not know how long the securities markets may be affected by similar events and cannot predict the effects of similar events in the future on the U.S. economy
and securities markets. There can be no assurance that similar events and other market disruptions will not have other material and adverse implications. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Regulation and Government Intervention Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The U.S. Government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments, recently have taken unprecedented actions
designed to support certain financial institutions and segments of the financial markets that experienced extreme volatility, such as implementing stimulus packages, providing liquidity in fixed-income, commercial paper and other markets and
providing tax breaks, among other actions. The reduction or withdrawal of Federal Reserve or other U.S. or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> governmental support could negatively affect financial markets generally and reduce the value
and liquidity of certain securities. Additionally, with the cessation of certain market support activities, the Trust may face a heightened level of interest rate risk as a result of a rise or increased volatility in interest rates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Federal, state, and other governments, their regulatory agencies or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that affect
the regulation of the issuers in which the Trust invests. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which the Trust is regulated. Such legislation or regulation could limit or preclude the Trust&#146;s ability to achieve its investment
objectives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, there appears to be a renewed popular, political and
judicial focus on finance related consumer protection. Financial institution practices are also subject to greater scrutiny and criticism generally. In the case of transactions between financial institutions and the general public, there may be a
greater tendency toward strict interpretation of terms and legal rights in favor of the consuming public, particularly where there is a real or perceived disparity in risk allocation and/or where consumers are perceived as not having had an
opportunity to exercise informed consent to the transaction. In the event of conflicting interests between retail investors holding common shares of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company such as the Trust and a
large financial institution, a court may similarly seek to strictly interpret terms and legal rights in favor of retail investors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may be affected by governmental action in ways that are not foreseeable, and there is a possibility that such
actions could have a significant adverse effect on the Trust and its ability to achieve its investment objectives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Regulation as a
&#147;Commodity Pool&#148; </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The CFTC subjects advisers to registered investment companies to regulation by the CFTC if
a fund that is advised by the investment adviser either (i)&nbsp;invests, directly or indirectly, more than a prescribed level of its liquidation value in CFTC-regulated futures, options and swaps (&#147;CFTC Derivatives&#148;), or (ii)&nbsp;markets
itself as providing investment exposure to such instruments. To the extent the Trust uses CFTC Derivatives, it intends to do so below such prescribed levels and will not market itself as a &#147;commodity pool&#148; or a vehicle for trading such
instruments. Accordingly, the Advisor has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the Commodity Exchange Act (&#147;CEA&#148;) pursuant to Rule 4.5 under the CEA. The Advisor is not, therefore,
subject to registration or regulation as a &#147;commodity pool operator&#148; under the CEA in respect of the Trust. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is required to deposit funds to margin open positions in cleared derivative instruments (both futures and swaps) with
a clearing broker registered as a &#147;futures commission merchant&#148; (&#147;FCM&#148;). The CEA requires an FCM to segregate all funds received from customers with respect to any orders for the purchase or sale of U.S. domestic futures
contracts and cleared swaps from the FCM&#146;s proprietary assets. Similarly, the CEA requires each FCM to hold in a separate secure account all funds received from customers with respect to any orders for the purchase or sale of foreign futures
contracts and segregate any such funds from the funds received with respect to domestic futures contracts. However, all funds and other property received by an FCM from its customers are held by an FCM on a commingled basis in an omnibus account and
amounts in excess of assets posted to the clearing organization may be invested by an FCM in certain instruments permitted under the applicable regulation. There is a risk that assets deposited by the Trust with any FCM as margin for futures
contracts or commodity options may, in certain circumstances, be used to satisfy losses of other clients of the Trust&#146;s FCM. In addition, the assets of the Trust posted as margin against both swaps and futures contracts may not be fully
protected in the event of the FCM&#146;s bankruptcy. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Legal, Tax and Regulatory Risks </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur that may have material adverse effects on the Trust. For example, the regulatory
and tax environment for derivative instruments in which the Trust may participate is evolving, and such changes in the regulation or taxation of derivative instruments may have material adverse effects on the value of derivative instruments held by
the Trust and the ability of the Trust to pursue its investment strategies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">To qualify for the favorable U.S. federal
income tax treatment generally accorded to RICs, the Trust must, among other things, derive in each taxable year at least 90% of its gross income from certain prescribed sources and distribute for each taxable year at least 90% of its
&#147;investment company taxable income&#148; (generally, ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of net short-term capital gain over net long-term capital loss). If for any taxable year the Trust does not qualify as a RIC, all of its taxable
income for that year (including its net capital gain) would be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to shareholders, and such distributions would be taxable as ordinary dividends to the extent of the
Trust&#146;s current and accumulated earnings and profits. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Biden presidential administration has called for
significant changes to U.S. fiscal, tax, trade, healthcare, immigration, foreign, and government regulatory policy. In this regard, there is significant uncertainty with respect to legislation, regulation and government policy at the federal level,
as well as the state and local levels. Recent events have created a climate of heightened uncertainty and introduced new and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">difficult-to-quantify</FONT></FONT> macroeconomic and
political risks with potentially <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">far-reaching</FONT> implications. There has been a corresponding meaningful increase in the uncertainty surrounding interest rates, inflation, foreign exchange rates, trade volumes
and fiscal and monetary policy. To the extent the U.S. Congress or the current presidential administration implements changes to U.S. policy, those changes may impact, among other things, the U.S. and global economy, international trade and
relations, unemployment, immigration, corporate taxes, healthcare, the U.S. regulatory environment, inflation and other areas. Although the Trust cannot predict the impact, if any, of these changes to the Trust&#146;s business, they could adversely
affect the Trust&#146;s business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. Until the Trust knows what policy changes are made and how those changes impact the Trust&#146;s business and the business of the Trust&#146;s competitors over
the long term, the Trust will not know if, overall, the Trust will benefit from them or be negatively affected by them. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The rules dealing with U.S. federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process
and by the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department. Revisions in U.S. federal tax laws and interpretations of these laws could adversely affect the tax consequences of your investment. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is a registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company and as such is
subject to regulations under the Investment Company Act. Generally speaking, any contract or provision thereof that is made, or where performance involves a violation of the Investment Company Act or any rule or regulation thereunder is
unenforceable by either party unless a court finds otherwise. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Legislation Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">At any time after the date of this prospectus, legislation may be enacted that could negatively affect the assets of the Trust.
Legislation or regulation may change the way in which the Trust itself is regulated. The Advisor cannot predict the effects of any new governmental regulation that may be implemented and there can be no assurance that any new governmental regulation
will not adversely affect the Trust&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objectives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Potential Conflicts of Interest of the Advisor and Others
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The investment activities of BlackRock, the ultimate parent company of the Advisor, and its Affiliates in the
management of, or their interest in, their own accounts and other accounts they manage, may present conflicts of interest that could disadvantage the Trust and its shareholders. BlackRock and its Affiliates provide investment management services to
other funds and discretionary managed accounts that may follow investment programs similar to that of the Trust. Subject to the requirements of the Investment Company Act, BlackRock and its Affiliates intend to engage in such activities and may
receive compensation from third parties for their services. None of BlackRock or its Affiliates are under any obligation to share any investment opportunity, idea or strategy with the Trust. As a result, BlackRock and its Affiliates may compete with
the Trust for appropriate investment opportunities. The results of the Trust&#146;s investment activities, therefore, may differ from those of an Affiliate or another account managed by an Affiliate and it is possible that the Trust could sustain
losses during periods in which one or more Affiliates and other accounts achieve profits on their trading for proprietary or other accounts. BlackRock has adopted policies and procedures designed to address potential conflicts of interest. For
additional information about potential conflicts of interest and the way in which BlackRock addresses such conflicts, please see &#147;Conflicts of Interest&#148; and &#147;Management of the Trust&#151;Portfolio Management&#151;Potential Material
Conflicts of Interest&#148; in the SAI. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Decision-Making Authority Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Investors have no authority to make decisions or to exercise business discretion on behalf of the Trust, except as set forth in
the Trust&#146;s governing documents. The authority for all such decisions is generally delegated to the Board, which in turn, has delegated the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> management of
the Trust&#146;s investment activities to the Advisor, subject to oversight by the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Management Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Advisor and the individual
portfolio managers will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Trust, but there can be no guarantee that these will produce the desired results. The Trust may be subject to a relatively high level of
management risk because the Trust may invest in derivative instruments, which may be highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with equities and bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Market and Selection Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Market risk is the possibility that the market values of securities owned by the Trust will decline. There is a risk that
equity and/or bond markets will go down in value, including the possibility that such markets will go down sharply and unpredictably. </P>
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on changes in a company&#146;s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issue, recessions, or other
events could have a significant impact on the Trust and its investments. An adverse event, such as an unfavorable earnings report, may depress the value of a particular common stock held by the Trust. Also, the price of common stocks is sensitive to
general movements in the stock market and a drop in the stock market may depress the price of common stocks to which the Trust has exposure. Common stock prices fluctuate for several reasons, including changes in investors&#146; perceptions of the
financial condition of an issuer or the general condition of the relevant stock market, or when political or economic events affecting the issuers occur. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The prices of fixed-income securities tend to fall as interest rates rise, and such declines tend to be greater among
fixed-income securities with longer maturities. Market risk is often greater among certain types of fixed-income securities, such as zero coupon bonds that do not make regular interest payments but are instead bought at a discount to their face
values and paid in full upon maturity. As interest rates change, these securities often fluctuate more in price than securities that make regular interest payments and therefore subject the Trust to greater market risk than a fund that does not own
these types of securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When-issued and delayed delivery transactions are subject to changes in market conditions from
the time of the commitment until settlement, which may adversely affect the prices or yields of the securities being purchased. The greater the Trust&#146;s outstanding commitments for these securities, the greater the Trust&#146;s exposure to
market price fluctuations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Selection risk is the risk that the securities that the Trust&#146;s management selects will
underperform the equity and/or bond market, the market relevant indices or other funds with similar investment objectives and investment strategies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Reliance on the Advisor Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is dependent upon services and resources provided by the Advisor, and therefore the Advisor&#146;s parent, BlackRock.
The Advisor is not required to devote its full time to the business of the Trust and there is no guarantee or requirement that any investment professional or other employee of the Advisor will allocate a substantial portion of his or her time to the
Trust. The loss of one or more individuals involved with the Advisor could have a material adverse effect on the performance or the continued operation of the Trust. For additional information on the Advisor and BlackRock, see &#147;Management of
the Trust&#151;Investment Advisor.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Reliance on Service Providers Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust must rely upon the performance of service providers to perform certain functions, which may include functions that
are integral to the Trust&#146;s operations and financial performance. Failure by any service provider to carry out its obligations to the Trust in accordance with the terms of its appointment, to exercise due care and skill or to perform its
obligations to the Trust at all as a result of insolvency, bankruptcy or other causes could have a material adverse effect on the Trust&#146;s performance and returns to shareholders. The termination of the Trust&#146;s relationship with any service
provider, or any delay in appointing a replacement for such service provider, could materially disrupt the business of the Trust and could have a material adverse effect on the Trust&#146;s performance and returns to shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Information Technology Systems Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is dependent on the Advisor for certain management services as well as back-office functions. The Advisor depends on
information technology systems in order to assess investment opportunities, strategies and markets and to monitor and control risks for the Trust. It is possible that a failure of some kind which causes disruptions to these information technology
systems could materially limit the Advisor&#146;s ability to adequately </P>
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assess and adjust investments, formulate strategies and provide adequate risk control. Any such information technology-related difficulty could harm the performance of the Trust. Further, failure
of the back-office functions of the Advisor to process trades in a timely fashion could prejudice the investment performance of the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Cyber
Security Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">With the increased use of technologies such as the Internet to conduct business, the Trust is
susceptible to operational, information security and related risks. In general, cyber incidents can result from deliberate attacks or unintentional events. Cyber-attacks include, but are not limited to, gaining unauthorized access to digital systems
(e.g., through &#147;hacking&#148; or malicious software coding) for purposes of misappropriating assets or sensitive information, corrupting data, or causing operational disruption. Cyber-attacks may also be carried out in a manner that does not
require gaining unauthorized access, such as causing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">denial-of-service</FONT></FONT> attacks on websites (i.e., efforts to make network services unavailable to intended users). Cyber
security failures by or breaches of the Advisor and other service providers (including, but not limited to, fund accountants, custodians, transfer agents and administrators), and the issuers of securities in which the Trust invests, have the ability
to cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference with the Trust&#146;s ability to calculate its NAV, impediments to trading, the inability of shareholders to transact business, violations
of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation costs, or additional compliance costs. In addition, substantial costs may be incurred in order to prevent any cyber incidents
in the future. While the Trust has established business continuity plans in the event of, and risk management systems to prevent, such cyber-attacks, there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems including the possibility that certain
risks have not been identified. Furthermore, the Trust cannot control the cyber security plans and systems put in place by service providers to the Trust and issuers in which the Trust invests. As a result, the Trust or its shareholders could be
negatively impacted. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Misconduct of Employees and of Service Providers Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Misconduct or misrepresentations by employees of the Advisor or the Trust&#146;s service providers could cause significant
losses to the Trust. Employee misconduct may include binding the Trust to transactions that exceed authorized limits or present unacceptable risks and unauthorized trading activities, concealing unsuccessful trading activities (which, in any case,
may result in unknown and unmanaged risks or losses) or making misrepresentations regarding any of the foregoing. Losses could also result from actions by the Trust&#146;s service providers, including, without limitation, failing to recognize trades
and misappropriating assets. In addition, employees and service providers may improperly use or disclose confidential information, which could result in litigation or serious financial harm, including limiting the Trust&#146;s business prospects or
future marketing activities. Despite the Advisor&#146;s due diligence efforts, misconduct and intentional misrepresentations may be undetected or not fully comprehended, thereby potentially undermining the Advisor&#146;s due diligence efforts. As a
result, no assurances can be given that the due diligence performed by the Advisor will identify or prevent any such misconduct. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Portfolio Turnover
Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust&#146;s annual portfolio turnover rate may vary greatly from year to year, as well as within a given
year. Portfolio turnover rate is not considered a limiting factor in the execution of investment decisions for the Trust. A higher portfolio turnover rate results in correspondingly greater brokerage commissions and other transactional expenses that
are borne by the Trust. High portfolio turnover may result in an increased realization of net short-term capital gains by the Trust which, when distributed to common shareholders, will be taxable as ordinary income. Additionally, in a declining
market, portfolio turnover may create realized capital losses. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Bylaws include provisions that could limit the ability of other
entities or persons to acquire control of the Trust or convert the Trust to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> status or to change the composition of the Board. Such provisions could limit the ability of shareholders to sell their
shares at a premium over prevailing market prices by discouraging a third party from seeking to obtain control of the Trust. See &#147;Certain Provisions in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Bylaws.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_8"></A>HOW THE TRUST MANAGES RISK </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Limitations </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust has adopted certain investment limitations designed to limit investment risk. Some of these limitations are
fundamental and thus may not be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the outstanding common shares. See &#147;Investment Objectives and Policies&#151;Investment Restrictions&#148; in the SAI. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The restrictions and other limitations set forth throughout this prospectus and in the SAI apply only at the time of purchase
of securities and will not be considered violated unless an excess or deficiency occurs or exists immediately after and as a result of the acquisition of securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Management of Investment Portfolio and Capital Structure to Limit Leverage Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may take certain actions if short-term interest rates increase or market conditions otherwise change (or the Trust
anticipates such an increase or change) and any leverage the Trust may have outstanding begins (or is expected) to adversely affect common shareholders. The Trust may attempt to offset such a negative impact of any outstanding leverage on common
shareholders by, among other actions, reducing any indebtedness that it may have incurred. As explained above under &#147;Risks&#151;Leverage Risk,&#148; the success of any such attempt to limit leverage risk depends on the Advisor&#146;s ability to
accurately predict interest rate or other market changes. Because of the difficulty of making such predictions, the Trust may never attempt to manage its capital structure in the manner described in this paragraph. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If market conditions suggest that employing leverage, or employing additional leverage if the Trust already has outstanding
leverage, would be beneficial, the Trust may enter into one or more credit facilities, increase any existing credit facilities, sell preferred shares or engage in additional leverage transactions, subject to the restrictions of the Investment
Company Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Strategic Transactions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may use certain Strategic Transactions designed to limit the risk of price fluctuations of securities and to preserve
capital. These Strategic Transactions include using swaps, financial futures contracts, options on financial futures or options based on either an index of long-term securities, or on securities whose prices, in the opinion of the Advisor, correlate
with the prices of the Trust&#146;s investments. There can be no assurance that Strategic Transactions will be used or used effectively to limit risk, and Strategic Transactions may be subject to their own risks. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_9"></A>MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Trustees and Officers </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Board is responsible for the overall management of the Trust, including supervision of the duties performed by the Advisor.
There are eight Trustees. A majority of the Trustees are not &#147;interested persons&#148; (as </P>
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defined in the Investment Company Act) of the Trust (&#147;Independent Trustees&#148;). Following the completion of the Trust&#146;s initial public offering, the Board expects to appoint as
Trustees two additional individuals who currently serve as board members of the other registered investment companies included in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The name and business address of the Trustees and officers of the Trust, as well as the two individuals whom the Board expects
to appoint as Trustees following the completion of the Trust&#146;s initial public offering, and their principal occupations and other affiliations during the past five years are set forth under &#147;Management of the Trust&#148; in the SAI. </P>
 <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Advisor </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor is responsible for the management of the Trust&#146;s portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities,
equipment and certain other services necessary to the operation of the Trust. The Advisor, located at 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock is one of the world&#146;s largest publicly-traded investment management firms. As of December&nbsp;31, 2020,
BlackRock&#146;s assets under management were approximately $8.676 trillion. BlackRock has over 30 years of experience managing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> products and, as of December&nbsp;31, 2020, advised a registered <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> family of 67 exchange-listed active funds with approximately $54.5&nbsp;billion in assets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">BlackRock is independent in ownership and governance, with no single majority shareholder and a majority of independent
directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Philosophy </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In selecting investments for the Trust, the Advisor focuses on equity securities of
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-</FONT> and small- capitalization growth companies that are &#147;innovative.&#148; These are companies that have introduced, or are seeking to introduce, a new product or service that potentially changes the
marketplace. In evaluating innovative companies, the Advisor seeks to identify, using its own internal research and analysis, companies capitalizing on innovation or that are enabling the further development of the theme of innovation in the markets
in which they operate. Among other things, common criteria for innovative companies across industries may include developing new products, selling in new markets or channels, applying a new or superior technology to legacy industries, refining
existing processes for efficiency, changing or pivoting business model, or creating tools that empower new breakthroughs. In addition, the Trust seeks to invest in companies where, in the opinion of the Advisor, free cash flow is likely to grow for
a sustained period. Factors considered in the Advisor&#146;s analysis of a company may include 1) a large and underpenetrated addressable market, 2) a technology or service model that creates recurring demand for product, and 3) a competitive
landscape that allows for stable or expanding margins. The Advisor&#146;s outlook for a company based upon these and other factors is then compared to the outlook of the company implied in the current share price of the company. The Advisor looks to
invest in companies where its view of future cash flows is more favorable than that which it believes is reflected by the current price. The Advisor will identify trends that have ramifications for individual companies or entire industries.
Risk/reward analysis is a key component of both <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">top-down</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">bottom-up</FONT> analysis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Bottom-up</FONT> security selection is focused on identifying innovative companies with the
most attractive growth characteristics. The Advisor seeks to identify companies with strong product potential, solid earnings growth and/or earnings power which are under appreciated by investors, a quality management team and compelling relative
and absolute valuation. The Advisor believes that the knowledge and experience of its investment team enables it to identify attractive innovative companies. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The members of the portfolio management team who are primarily responsible for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> management of the Trust&#146;s portfolio are as follows: </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Phil
Ruvinsky, </I>Mr.&nbsp;Ruvinsky is a member of the US Growth team within the Fundamental Active Equity business of BlackRock&#146;s Active Equity Group. Mr.&nbsp;Ruvinsky is the lead portfolio manager of the BlackRock
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Mid-Cap</FONT> Growth Equity Fund and also serves as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-portfolio</FONT> manager on BlackRock&#146;s Large Cap Growth portfolios. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr.&nbsp;Ruvinsky&#146;s services with the firm dates back to 2013. Prior to joining BlackRock, Mr.&nbsp;Ruvinsky was with
Sureview Capital LLC from 2010 to 2013, where he was the sector head for the global internet, media and telecom sectors. He was a member of the founding team of Sureview&#146;s long/short equity fund that was launched in 2011. Mr.&nbsp;Ruvinsky
began his investment career with UBS Global Asset Management in 2002 where, most recently, he was a portfolio manager and investment analyst with primary research responsibility for internet, consumer and health care sectors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr.&nbsp;Ruvinsky holds a BA in economics from University of Texas, a JD degree from the University of Michigan Law School,
and an MBA from Columbia Business School. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>William Broadbent, </I>Mr.&nbsp;Broadbent, is a member of the US Growth team
within the Fundamental Active Equity business of BlackRock&#146;s Active Equity Group. He is a portfolio manager of the BlackRock Future Innovators Fund and a research analyst for BlackRock&#146;s Mid Cap and Large Cap strategies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr.&nbsp;Broadbent&#146;s services with the firm dates back to 2014. Prior to joining BlackRock, Mr.&nbsp;Broadbent completed
his Master of Business Administration degree at Stanford University. Before that, he was an associate at private-equity firm General Atlantic, with primary research responsibility for new investments and existing portfolio companies in the business
service, internet and technology sectors. Mr.&nbsp;Broadbent began his investment career as an investment banking analyst at Goldman, Sachs&nbsp;&amp; Co. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr.&nbsp;Broadbent holds a BA in government from Harvard University, a Master of Studies in Modern History from the University
of Oxford (Christ Church College) and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Christopher Accettella,
</I>Mr.&nbsp;Accettella is a member of the Equity Derivatives team within BlackRock&#146;s Fundamental Active Equity division. He is a portfolio manager for equity derivatives overlay and hedging assignments, including BlackRock&#146;s equity closed
end funds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Prior to joining BlackRock in 2005, Mr.&nbsp;Accettella was an institutional sales trader with American
Technology Research. From 2001 to 2003, he was with Deutsche Asset Management where he was responsible for derivatives and program trading. Prior to that, he was a senior associate in the Pacific Basin Equity Group at Scudder Investments Singapore
Limited. Mr.&nbsp;Accettella began his investment career in 1997 as a portfolio analyst in the European Equity group of Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr.&nbsp;Accettella earned a BA degree in economics and Asian studies from Colgate University in 1997. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>Kyle G. McClements, </I>Mr.&nbsp;McClements is Head of the Equity Derivatives team within BlackRock&#146;s Fundamental
Active Equity division. He is a portfolio manager for equity derivatives overlay and hedging assignments, including BlackRock&#146;s equity <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr.&nbsp;McClements&#146; service with the firm dates back to 2004, including his years with State Street Research&nbsp;&amp;
Management (SSRM), which merged with BlackRock in 2005. At SSRM, Mr.&nbsp;McClements was a Vice President and senior derivatives strategist responsible for equity derivative strategy and trading in the
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Quantitative Equity Group at State Street Research. Prior to joining State Street Research in 2004, Mr.&nbsp;McClements was a senior trader/analyst at Deutsche Asset Management, responsible for
derivatives, equity program, technology and energy sector, and foreign exchange trading Mr.&nbsp;McClements began his career in 1994 as a derivatives analyst with Donaldson Lufkin&nbsp;&amp; Jenrette responsible for pricing and performance analytics
for the derivatives trading desk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Mr.&nbsp;McClements earned a BA degree in economics and political science from the
University of Pennsylvania in 1993 and an MBA degree in finance and corporate accounting from the University of Rochester in 1998. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The SAI provides additional information about other accounts managed by the portfolio management team and the ownership of the
Trust&#146;s securities by each portfolio manager. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Management Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Pursuant to an investment management agreement between the Advisor and the Trust (the &#147;Investment Management
Agreement&#148;), the Trust has agreed to pay the Advisor a monthly management fee at an annual rate equal to 1.25% of the average daily value of the Trust&#146;s Managed Assets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">&#147;Managed Assets&#148; means the total assets of the Trust, (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for
investment purposes) minus the sum of the Trust&#146;s accrued liabilities (other than liabilities for money borrowed for investment purposes). This means that during periods in which the Trust is using leverage, the fee paid to the Advisor will be
higher than if the Trust did not use leverage because the fee is calculated as a percentage of the Trust&#146;s Managed Assets, which include those assets purchased with leverage. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A discussion regarding the basis for the approval of the Investment Management Agreement by the Board will be available in the
Trust&#146;s semi-annual report to shareholders for the period ending June&nbsp;30, 2021. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Except as otherwise
described in this prospectus, the Trust pays, in addition to the fees paid to the Advisor, all other costs and expenses of its operations, including compensation of its Trustees (other than those affiliated with the Advisor), custodian, leveraging
expenses, transfer and dividend disbursing agent expenses, legal fees, rating agency fees, listing fees and expenses, expenses of independent auditors, expenses of repurchasing shares, expenses of preparing, printing and distributing shareholder
reports, notices, proxy statements and reports to governmental agencies and taxes, if any. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust and the Advisor
have entered into the Fee Waiver Agreement, pursuant to which the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of the Trust&#146;s assets attributable to investments in any equity and fixed-income mutual
funds and ETFs managed by the Advisor or its affiliates that have a contractual fee, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. In addition, pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its management fees by the amount of
investment advisory fees the Trust pays to the Advisor indirectly through its investment in money market funds managed by the Advisor or its affiliates, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be continued from year to year
thereafter, provided that such continuance is specifically approved by the Advisor and the Trust (including by a majority of the Trust&#146;s Independent Trustees). Neither the Advisor nor the Trust is obligated to extend the Fee Waiver Agreement.
The Fee Waiver Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, only by the Trust (upon the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust), upon 90
days&#146; written notice by the Trust to the Advisor. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The NAV of the Trust&#146;s common shares will be computed based upon the value of the Trust&#146;s portfolio securities and
other assets. NAV per common share will be determined as of the close of the regular trading session on the NYSE on each business day on which the NYSE is open for trading. The Trust calculates NAV per common share by subtracting the Trust&#146;s
liabilities (including accrued expenses, dividends payable and any borrowings of the Trust), and the liquidation value of any outstanding Trust preferred shares from the Trust&#146;s total assets (the value of the securities the Trust holds plus
cash or other assets, including interest accrued but not yet received) and dividing the result by the total number of common shares of the Trust outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Valuation of securities held by the Trust is as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Equity Investments</I></B>. Equity securities traded on a recognized securities exchange (e.g., NYSE), separate trading
boards of a securities exchange or through a market system that provides contemporaneous transaction pricing information (an &#147;Exchange&#148;) are valued via independent pricing services generally at the Exchange closing price or if an Exchange
closing price is not available, the last traded price on that Exchange prior to the time as of which the assets or liabilities are valued; however, under certain circumstances other means of determining current market value may be used. If an equity
security is traded on more than one Exchange, the current market value of the security where it is primarily traded generally will be used. In the event that there are no sales involving an equity security held by the Trust on a day on which the
Trust values such security, the last bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price, if available, will be used as the value of such security. If the Trust holds both long and short positions in the same security, the last bid price will be
applied to securities held long and the last ask price will be applied to securities sold short. If no bid or ask price is available on a day on which the Trust values such security, the prior day&#146;s price will be used, unless the Advisor
determines that such prior day&#146;s price no longer reflects the fair value of the security, in which case such asset would be treated as a fair value asset. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Fixed-Income Investments</I></B>. Fixed-income securities for which market quotations are readily available are
generally valued using such securities&#146; current market value. The Trust values fixed-income portfolio securities and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-exchange</FONT> traded derivatives using the last available bid prices or current market
quotations provided by dealers or prices (including evaluated prices) supplied by the Trust&#146;s approved independent third-party pricing services, each in accordance with valuation procedures approved by the Board. The pricing services may use
matrix pricing or valuation models that utilize certain inputs and assumptions to derive values, including transaction data (e.g., recent representative bids and offers), credit quality information, perceived market movements, news, and other
relevant information and by other methods, which may include consideration of: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; general market conditions; and other factors and
assumptions. Pricing services generally value fixed-income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional round lot size, but the Trust may hold or transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower
prices than institutional round lots. The amortized cost method of valuation may be used with respect to debt obligations with sixty days or less remaining to maturity unless the Advisor determines such method does not represent fair value. Loan
participation notes are generally valued at the mean of the last available bid prices from one or more brokers or dealers as obtained from independent third-party pricing services. Certain fixed-income investments including asset-backed and mortgage
related securities may be valued based on valuation models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the entity, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique
attributes of the tranche. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Options, Futures, Swaps and Other Derivatives</I></B>. Exchange-traded equity options
for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices as quoted on the Exchange or the board of trade on which such options are traded. In the event that there is no mean price available for an
exchange traded equity option held by the Trust on a day on which the Trust values such option, the last bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price, if available, will be used as the value of such option. If no bid or ask
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price is available on a day on which the Trust values such option, the prior day&#146;s price will be used, unless the Advisor determines that such prior day&#146;s price no longer reflects the
fair value of the option in which case such option will be treated as a fair value asset. OTC derivatives may be valued using a mathematical model which may incorporate a number of market data factors. Financial futures contracts and options
thereon, which are traded on exchanges, are valued at their last sale price or settle price as of the close of such exchanges. Swap agreements and other derivatives are generally valued daily based upon quotations from market makers or by a pricing
service in accordance with the valuation procedures approved by the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Underlying Funds</I></B>. Shares of
underlying <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> funds are valued at NAV. Shares of underlying exchange-traded <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds or other ETFs will be valued at their most recent closing price. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>General Valuation Information</I></B>. In determining the market value of portfolio investments, the Trust may employ
independent third party pricing services, which may use, without limitation, a matrix or formula method that takes into consideration market indexes, matrices, yield curves and other specific adjustments. This may result in the securities being
valued at a price different from the price that would have been determined had the matrix or formula method not been used. All cash, receivables and current payables are carried on the Trust&#146;s books at their face value. The price the Trust
could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from the Trust&#146;s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation methodology
or a price provided by an independent pricing service. As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value ascribed by the Trust, and the Trust could realize a greater than expected loss or lesser than expected
gain upon the sale of the investment. The Trust&#146;s ability to value its investment may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third party service providers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Prices obtained from independent third party pricing services, broker-dealers or market makers to value the Trust&#146;s
securities and other assets and liabilities are based on information available at the time the Trust values its assets and liabilities. In the event that a pricing service quotation is revised or updated subsequent to the day on which the Trust
valued such security, the revised pricing service quotation generally will be applied prospectively. Such determination shall be made considering pertinent facts and circumstances surrounding such revision. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In the event that application of the methods of valuation discussed above result in a price for a security which is deemed not
to be representative of the fair market value of such security, the security will be valued by, under the direction of or in accordance with a method specified by the Board as reflecting fair value. All other assets and liabilities (including
securities for which market quotations are not readily available) held by the Trust (including restricted securities) are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board or by the Advisor (its delegate). Any assets and liabilities
which are denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain
of the securities acquired by the Trust may be traded on foreign exchanges or OTC markets on days on which the Trust&#146;s NAV is not calculated and common shares are not traded. In such cases, the NAV of the Trust&#146;s common shares may be
significantly affected on days when investors can neither purchase nor sell shares of the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Fair
Value</I></B>. When market quotations are not readily available or are believed by the Advisor to be unreliable, the Trust&#146;s investments are valued at fair value (&#147;Fair Value Assets&#148;). Fair Value Assets are valued by the Advisor in
accordance with procedures approved by the Board. The Advisor may conclude that a market quotation is not readily available or is unreliable if a security or other asset or liability does not have a price source due to its complete lack of trading,
if the Advisor believes a market quotation from a broker-dealer or other source is unreliable (e.g., where it varies significantly from a recent trade, or no longer reflects the fair value of the security or other asset or liability subsequent to
the most recent market quotation), where the security or other asset or liability is only thinly traded or due to the occurrence of a significant event subsequent to the </P>
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most recent market quotation. For this purpose, a &#147;significant event&#148; is deemed to occur if the Advisor determines, in its business judgment prior to or at the time of pricing the
Trust&#146;s assets or liabilities, that it is likely that the event will cause a material change to the last exchange closing price or closing market price of one or more assets or liabilities held by the Trust. On any date the NYSE is open and the
primary exchange on which a foreign asset or liability is traded is closed, such asset or liability will be valued using the prior day&#146;s price, provided that the Advisor is not aware of any significant event or other information that would
cause such price to no longer reflect the fair value of the asset or liability, in which case such asset or liability would be treated as a Fair Value Asset. For certain foreign securities, a third-party vendor supplies evaluated, systematic fair
value pricing based upon the movement of a proprietary multi-factor model after the relevant foreign markets have closed. This systematic fair value pricing methodology is designed to correlate the prices of foreign securities following the close of
the local markets to the price that might have prevailed as of the Trust&#146;s pricing time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor, with input
from the BlackRock Portfolio Management Group, will submit its recommendations regarding the valuation and/or valuation methodologies for Fair Value Assets to BlackRock&#146;s Valuation Committee. The BlackRock Valuation Committee may accept, modify
or reject any recommendations. In addition, the Trust&#146;s accounting agent periodically endeavors to confirm the prices it receives from all third party pricing services, index providers and broker-dealers, and, with the assistance of the
Advisor, to regularly evaluate the values assigned to the securities and other assets and liabilities of the Trust. The pricing of all Fair Value Assets is subsequently reported to the Board or a Committee thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">When determining the price for a Fair Value Asset, the BlackRock Valuation Committee (or the BlackRock Pricing Group) shall
seek to determine the price that the Trust might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset or liability in an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">arm&#146;s-length</FONT> transaction. The price generally may not be determined
based on what the Trust might reasonably expect to receive for selling an asset or liability at a later time or if it holds the asset or liability to maturity. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the BlackRock
Valuation Committee (or the BlackRock Pricing Group) deems relevant at the time of the determination, and may be based on analytical values determined by the Advisor using proprietary or third party valuation models. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Fair value represents a good faith approximation of the value of an asset or liability. The fair value of one or more assets
or liabilities may not, in retrospect, be the price at which those assets or liabilities could have been sold during the period in which the particular fair values were used in determining the Trust&#146;s NAV. As a result, the Trust&#146;s sale or
repurchase of its shares at NAV, at a time when a holding or holdings are valued at fair value, may have the effect of diluting or increasing the economic interest of existing shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust&#146;s annual audited financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (&#147;US GAAP&#148;), follow the requirements for valuation set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, &#147;Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures&#148;
(&#147;ASC 820&#148;), which defines and establishes a framework for measuring fair value under US&nbsp;GAAP and expands financial statement disclosure requirements relating to fair value measurements. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Generally, ASC 820 and other accounting rules applicable to investment companies and various assets in which they invest are
evolving. Such changes may adversely affect the Trust. For example, the evolution of rules governing the determination of the fair market value of assets or liabilities to the extent such rules become more stringent would tend to increase the cost
and/or reduce the availability of third-party determinations of fair market value. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Commencing with the Trust&#146;s initial distribution, the Trust intends to make regular monthly cash distributions of all or
a portion of its net investment income, including current gains, to common shareholders. We expect to declare the initial monthly dividend on the Trust&#146;s common shares approximately 45 to 60 days after completion of this offering and to pay
that initial monthly dividend approximately 60 to 90 days after completion of this offering, depending on market conditions. The Trust will pay common shareholders at least annually all or substantially all of its investment company taxable income.
The Investment Company Act generally limits the Trust to one capital gain distribution per year, subject to certain exceptions, including as discussed below in connection with the Managed Distribution Plan. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust has, pursuant to an SEC exemptive order granted to certain of BlackRock&#146;s
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds, adopted a plan to support a level distribution of income, capital gains and/or return of capital. The Managed Distribution Plan has been approved by the Board and is consistent with the
Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies. Under the Managed Distribution Plan, the Trust will distribute all available investment income, including current gains, to its shareholders, consistent with its investment objectives and as required
by the Code. If sufficient investment income, including current gains, is not available on a monthly basis, the Trust will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital to shareholders in order to maintain a level distribution. The
Trust may be required to sell portfolio investments in order to make such distributions. A return of capital distribution may involve a return of the shareholder&#146;s original investment. <B>Though not currently taxable, such a distribution may
lower a shareholder&#146;s basis in the Trust, thus potentially subjecting the shareholder to future tax consequences in connection with the sale of Trust shares, even if sold at a loss to the shareholder&#146;s original investment. All or a
significant portion of the Trust&#146;s distributions to shareholders during the Trust&#146;s first year of operations may consist of return of capital.</B> Each monthly distribution to shareholders is expected to be at a fixed amount established by
the Board, except for extraordinary distributions and potential distribution rate increases or decreases to enable the Trust to comply with the distribution requirements imposed by the Code. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the
Trust&#146;s investment performance from the amount of these distributions or from the terms of the Managed Distribution Plan. The Trust&#146;s total return performance on NAV will be presented in its financial highlights table, which will be
available in the Trust&#146;s shareholder reports, every <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">six-months.</FONT> The Board may amend, suspend or terminate the Managed Distribution Plan without prior notice if it deems such actions to be in the best
interests of the Trust. The suspension or termination of the Managed Distribution Plan could have the effect of creating a trading discount (if the Trust&#146;s stock is trading at or above NAV) or widening an existing trading discount. The Trust is
subject to risks that could have an adverse impact on its ability to maintain level distributions. Examples of potential risks include, but are not limited to, economic downturns impacting the markets, decreased market volatility, companies
suspending or decreasing corporate dividend distributions and changes in the Code. Please see &#147;Risks&#148; for a more complete description of the Trust&#146;s risks. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The tax treatment and characterization of the Trust&#146;s distributions may vary significantly from time to time because of
the varied nature of the Trust&#146;s investments. The ultimate tax characterization of the Trust&#146;s distributions made in a fiscal year cannot finally be determined until after the end of that fiscal year. As a result, there is a possibility
that the Trust may make total distributions during a fiscal year in an amount that exceeds the Trust&#146;s earnings and profits for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In such situations, the amount by which the Trust&#146;s total distributions
exceed earnings and profits would generally be treated as a return of capital reducing the amount of a shareholder&#146;s tax basis in such shareholder&#146;s shares, with any amounts exceeding such basis treated as gain from the sale of shares.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Various factors will affect the level of the Trust&#146;s income, including the asset mix and the Trust&#146;s use of
hedging. To permit the Trust to maintain a more stable monthly distribution, the Trust may from time to time distribute less than the entire amount of income earned in a particular period. The undistributed income would be available to supplement
future distributions. As a result, the distributions paid by the Trust for any particular monthly period may be more or less than the amount of income actually earned by the Trust during that period.
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Undistributed income will add to the Trust&#146;s NAV and, correspondingly, distributions from undistributed income will deduct from the Trust&#146;s NAV. The Trust intends to distribute any
long-term capital gains not distributed under the Managed Distribution Plan annually. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under normal market conditions, the
Advisor will seek to manage the Trust in a manner such that the Trust&#146;s distributions are reflective of the Trust&#146;s current and projected income and gains. The distribution level of the Trust is subject to change based upon a number of
factors, including the current and projected level of the Trust&#146;s income and gains, and may fluctuate over time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
Trust reserves the right to change its distribution policy and the basis for establishing the rate of its monthly distributions at any time and may do so without prior notice to common shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Shareholders will automatically have all dividends and distributions reinvested in common shares of the Trust issued by the
Trust or purchased in the open market in accordance with the Trust&#146;s dividend reinvestment plan unless an election is made to receive cash. See &#147;Dividend Reinvestment Plan.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_12"></A>DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Unless the registered owner of common shares elects to receive cash by contacting Computershare Trust Company, N.A (the
&#147;Reinvestment Plan Agent&#148;), all dividends or other distributions (together, a &#147;dividend&#148;) declared for your common shares of the Trust will be automatically reinvested by the Reinvestment Plan Agent, as agent for shareholders in
administering the Trust&#146;s dividend reinvestment plan (the &#147;Reinvestment Plan&#148;), in additional common shares of the Trust. Shareholders who elect not to participate in the Reinvestment Plan will receive all dividends in cash paid by
check mailed directly to the shareholder of record (or, if the common shares are held in street or other nominee name, then to such nominee) by the Reinvestment Plan Agent. You may elect not to participate in the Reinvestment Plan and to receive all
dividends in cash by contacting the Reinvestment Plan Agent at the address set forth below. Participation in the Reinvestment Plan is completely voluntary and may be terminated or resumed at any time without penalty by telephonic, internet or
written notice if received and processed by the Reinvestment Plan Agent prior to the dividend record date. Additionally, the Reinvestment Plan Agent seeks to process notices received after the record date but prior to the payable date and such
notices often will become effective by the payable date. Where late notices are not processed by the applicable payable date, such termination or resumption will be effective with respect to any subsequently declared dividend. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Some brokers may automatically elect to receive cash on your behalf and may <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-invest</FONT>
that cash in additional common shares of the Trust for you. If you wish for all dividends declared on your common shares of the Trust to be automatically reinvested pursuant to the Reinvestment Plan, please contact your broker. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Reinvestment Plan Agent will open an account for each common shareholder under the Reinvestment Plan in the same name in
which such common shareholder&#146;s common shares are registered. Whenever the Trust declares a dividend payable in cash, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-participants</FONT> in the Reinvestment Plan will receive cash and participants in the
Reinvestment Plan will receive the equivalent in common shares. The common shares will be acquired by the Reinvestment Plan Agent for the participants&#146; accounts, depending upon the circumstances described below, either (i)&nbsp;through receipt
of additional unissued but authorized common shares from the Trust (&#147;newly issued common shares&#148;) or (ii)&nbsp;by purchase of outstanding common shares on the open market (&#147;open-market purchases&#148;). If, on the dividend payment
date, the NAV is equal to or less than the market price per share plus estimated per share fees (such condition often referred to as a &#147;market premium&#148;), the Reinvestment Plan Agent will invest the dividend amount in newly issued common
shares on behalf of the participants. The number of newly issued common shares to be credited to each participant&#146;s account will be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the dividend by the NAV on the dividend payment date. However, if
the NAV is less than 95% of the market price on the dividend payment date, the dollar amount of the dividend will be divided by 95% of the market price on the dividend payment date. If, on the dividend payment date, the NAV is greater than the
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market price per share plus estimated per share fees (such condition often referred to as a &#147;market discount&#148;), the Reinvestment Plan Agent will invest the dividend amount in common
shares acquired on behalf of the participants in open-market purchases. In the event of a market discount on the dividend payment date, the Reinvestment Plan Agent will have until the last business day before the next date on which the common shares
trade on an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;ex-dividend&#148;</FONT> basis or 30 days after the dividend payment date, whichever is sooner, to invest the dividend amount in common shares acquired in open-market purchases. It is contemplated
that the Trust will pay monthly income dividends. If, before the Reinvestment Plan Agent has completed its open-market purchases, the market price per common share exceeds the NAV per common share, the average per common share purchase price paid by
the Reinvestment Plan Agent may exceed the NAV of the common shares, resulting in the acquisition of fewer common shares than if the dividend had been paid in newly issued common shares on the dividend payment date. Because of the foregoing
difficulty with respect to open-market purchases, the Reinvestment Plan provides that if the Reinvestment Plan Agent is unable to invest the full dividend amount in open-market purchases, or if the market discount shifts to a market premium during
the purchase period, the Reinvestment Plan Agent may cease making open-market purchases and may invest any uninvested portion in newly issued shares. Investments in newly issued shares made in this manner would be made pursuant to the same process
described above and the date of issue for such newly issued shares will substitute for the dividend payment date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
Reinvestment Plan Agent maintains all shareholders&#146; accounts in the Reinvestment Plan and furnishes written confirmation of all transactions in the accounts, including information needed by shareholders for tax records. Common shares in the
account of each Reinvestment Plan participant will be held by the Reinvestment Plan Agent on behalf of the Reinvestment Plan participant, and each shareholder proxy will include those shares purchased or received pursuant to the Reinvestment Plan.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In the case of shareholders such as banks, brokers or nominees, which hold shares for others who are the beneficial
owners, the Reinvestment Plan Agent will administer the Reinvestment Plan on the basis of the number of common shares certified from time to time by the record shareholder&#146;s name and held for the account of beneficial owners who participate in
the Reinvestment Plan. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Reinvestment Plan Agent&#146;s fees for the handling of the reinvestment of dividends will
be paid by the Trust. However, each participant will pay a $0.02 per share fee incurred in connection with open-market purchases, which will be deducted from the value of the dividend. The automatic reinvestment of dividends will not relieve
participants of any U.S. federal, state or local income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on such dividends. See &#147;Tax Matters.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Participants that request a sale of shares through the Reinvestment Plan Agent are subject to a $2.50 sales fee and a $0.15
per share fee. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Reinvestment Plan Agent is required to pay. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate the Reinvestment Plan. There is no direct service charge to participants
with regard to purchases in the Reinvestment Plan; however, the Trust reserves the right to amend the Reinvestment Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants. Notice of amendments to the Reinvestment Plan will be sent to
participants. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">All correspondence concerning the Reinvestment Plan should be directed to the Reinvestment Plan Agent,
through the internet at http://www.computershare.com/investor or in writing to Computershare at P.O. Box 505000, Louisville, KY 40233-5000, Telephone: (800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">699-1236.</FONT> Overnight correspondence should be
directed to the Reinvestment Plan Agent at Computershare, 462 South 4th Street, Suite 1600, Louisville, KY 40202. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Common Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust
is a statutory trust organized under the laws of Maryland pursuant to a Certificate of Trust, dated as of December&nbsp;9, 2020, the Agreement and Declaration of Trust and the Bylaws of the Trust. The Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number
of common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.001 per share. Each common share has one vote and, when issued and paid for in accordance with the terms of this offering, will be fully paid and, under the Maryland Statutory Trust Act, the
purchasers of the common shares will have no obligation to make further payments for the purchase of the common shares or contributions to the Trust solely by reason of their ownership of the common shares, except that the Board of Trustees shall
have the power to cause shareholders to pay certain expenses of the Trust by setting off charges due from shareholders from declared but unpaid dividends or distributions owed the shareholders and/or by reducing the number of common shares owned by
each respective shareholder. If and whenever preferred shares are outstanding, the holders of common shares will not be entitled to receive any distributions from the Trust unless all accrued dividends on preferred shares have been paid, unless
asset coverage (as defined in the Investment Company Act) with respect to preferred shares would be at least 200% after giving effect to the distributions and unless certain other requirements imposed by any rating agencies rating the preferred
shares have been met. See &#147;Description of Shares&#151;Preferred Shares&#148; in the SAI. All common shares are equal as to dividends, assets and voting privileges and have no conversion, appraisal, preemptive or other subscription rights. The
Trust will send annual and semi-annual reports, including financial statements, to all holders of its shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust
has no present intention of offering any additional shares, including preferred shares. Any additional offerings of shares, including preferred shares, will require approval by the Board. Any additional offering of common shares will be subject to
the requirements of the Investment Company Act, which provides that shares may not be issued at a price below the then current NAV, exclusive of sales load, except in connection with an offering to existing holders of common shares or with the
consent of a majority of the Trust&#146;s outstanding voting securities. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust&#146;s common shares are expected
to be listed on the NYSE, subject to notice of issuance, under the symbol &#147;BIGZ.&#148; </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor has agreed
to pay all of the Trust&#146;s organizational expenses and all offering costs associated with this offering. The Trust is not obligated to repay any such organizational expenses or offering costs paid by the Advisor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Unlike <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> funds, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds like
the Trust do not continuously offer shares and do not provide daily redemptions. Rather, if a shareholder determines to buy additional common shares or sell shares already held, the shareholder may do so by trading through a broker on the NYSE or
otherwise. Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies frequently trade on an exchange at prices lower than NAV. Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies like the Trust
have during some periods traded at prices higher than NAV and during other periods have traded at prices lower than NAV. Because the market value of the common shares may be influenced by such factors as distribution levels (which are in turn
affected by expenses), call protection on its portfolio securities, distribution stability, portfolio credit quality, the Trust&#146;s NAV, relative demand for and supply of such shares in the market, general market and economic conditions, market
sentiment and other factors beyond the control of the Trust, the Trust cannot assure you that common shares will trade at a price equal to or higher than NAV in the future. The common shares are designed primarily for long-term investors and you
should not purchase the common shares if you intend to sell them soon after purchase. See &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares&#148; below and &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares&#148; in the SAI. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Agreement and Declaration of Trust provides that the Board may authorize and cause the Trust to issue preferred shares,
with rights as determined by the Board, by action of the Board without the approval of the holders of the common shares. Holders of common shares have no preemptive right to purchase any preferred shares that might be issued. The Trust does not
currently intend to issue preferred shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under the Investment Company Act, the Trust is not permitted to issue
preferred shares unless immediately after such issuance the value of the Trust&#146;s total assets is at least 200% of the liquidation value of the outstanding preferred shares (i.e., the liquidation value may not exceed 50% of the Trust&#146;s
total assets). In addition, the Trust is not permitted to declare any cash dividend or other distribution on its common shares unless, at the time of such declaration, the value of the Trust&#146;s total assets is at least 200% of such liquidation
value. If the Trust issues preferred shares, it may be subject to restrictions imposed by the guidelines of one or more rating agencies that may issue ratings for preferred shares issued by the Trust. These guidelines may impose asset coverage or
portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed on the Trust by the Investment Company Act. It is not anticipated that these covenants or guidelines would impede the Advisor from managing the Trust&#146;s portfolio in
accordance with the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies. Please see &#147;Description of Shares&#148; in the SAI for more information. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_14"></A>CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN THE AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AND BYLAWS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Agreement and Declaration of Trust and the Bylaws include provisions that could have the effect of limiting the ability of
other entities or persons to acquire control of the Trust or to change the composition of the Board. This could have the effect of depriving shareholders of an opportunity to sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices by
discouraging a third party from seeking to obtain control over the Trust. Such attempts could have the effect of increasing the expenses of the Trust and disrupting the normal operation of the Trust. The Board is divided into three classes. At each
annual meeting of shareholders the term of only one class of Trustees expires and only the Trustees in that one class stand for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election.</FONT> Trustees standing for election at an annual meeting of shareholders
are elected to serve until the third annual meeting of shareholders following their election and when their successors are duly elected and qualify. This provision could delay for up to two years the replacement of a majority of the Board. A Trustee
may be removed from office with or without cause, and only by the action of a majority of the remaining Trustees or a vote of the holders of at least 75% of the shares then entitled to vote for the election of the respective Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, the Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust requires the favorable vote of a majority of the Board
followed by the favorable vote of the holders of at least 75% of the outstanding shares of each affected class or series of the Trust, voting separately as a class or series, to approve, adopt or authorize certain transactions with 5% or greater
holders of a class or series of shares and their associates, unless the transaction has been approved by at least 80% of the Trustees, in which case &#147;a majority of the outstanding voting securities&#148; (as defined in the Investment Company
Act) of the Trust shall be required. These voting requirements are in addition to any regulatory relief required from the SEC with respect to such transaction. For purposes of these provisions, a 5% or greater holder of a class or series of shares
(a &#147;Principal Shareholder&#148;) refers to any person who, whether directly or indirectly and whether alone or together with its affiliates and associates, beneficially owns 5% or more of the outstanding shares of all outstanding classes or
series of shares of beneficial interest of the Trust. The 5% holder transactions subject to these special approval requirements are: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the merger or consolidation of the Trust or any subsidiary of the Trust with or into any Principal
Shareholder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the issuance of any securities of the Trust to any Principal Shareholder for cash (other than
(x)&nbsp;pursuant to any automatic dividend reinvestment plan, (y)&nbsp;prior to the Trust&#146;s initial public offering or (z)&nbsp;in connection with any public offering of the Trust&#146;s securities); </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the sale, lease or exchange of all or any substantial part of the assets of the Trust to any Principal
Shareholder, except assets having an aggregate fair market value of less than 2% of the total assets of the Trust, aggregating for the purpose of such computation all assets sold, leased or exchanged in any series of similar transactions within a
twelve-month period; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the sale, lease or exchange to the Trust or any subsidiary of the Trust, in exchange for securities of the
Trust, of any assets of any Principal Shareholder, except assets having an aggregate fair market value of less than 2% of the total assets of the Trust, aggregating for purposes of such computation all assets sold, leased or exchanged in any series
of similar transactions within a twelve-month period. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">To convert the Trust to an <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company, the Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust requires the favorable vote of a majority of the Board followed by the favorable vote of the holders of at least 75% of the
outstanding shares of each affected class or series of shares of the Trust, voting separately as a class or series, unless such conversion has been approved by at least 80% of the Trustees, in which case &#147;a majority of the outstanding voting
securities&#148; (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of the Trust shall be required. The foregoing vote would satisfy a separate requirement in the Investment Company Act that any conversion of the Trust to an
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company be approved by the shareholders. If approved in the foregoing manner, we anticipate conversion of the Trust to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company
might not occur until 90 days after the shareholders&#146; meeting at which such conversion was approved and would also require at least 10 days&#146; prior notice to all shareholders. Conversion of the Trust to an
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company would require the redemption of any outstanding preferred shares, which could eliminate or alter the leveraged capital structure of the Trust with respect to the common shares.
Following any such conversion, it is also possible that certain of the Trust&#146;s investment policies and strategies would have to be modified to assure sufficient portfolio liquidity, including in order to comply with Rule <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">22e-4</FONT> under the Investment Company Act. In the event of conversion, the common shares would cease to be listed on the NYSE or other national securities exchanges or market systems. Shareholders of an <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company may require the company to redeem their shares at any time, except in certain circumstances as authorized by or under the Investment Company Act, at their NAV, less such redemption
charge, if any, as might be in effect at the time of a redemption. The Trust expects to pay all such redemption requests in cash, but reserves the right to pay redemption requests in a combination of cash or securities. If such partial payment in
securities were made, investors may incur brokerage costs in converting such securities to cash. If the Trust were converted to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> fund, it is likely that new shares would be sold at NAV plus a sales
load. The Board believes, however, that the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> structure is desirable in light of the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies. Therefore, you should assume that it is not likely that the Board
would vote to convert the Trust to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For the purposes of
calculating &#147;a majority of the outstanding voting securities&#148; under the Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust, each class and series of the Trust shall vote together as a single class, except to the extent required by the
Investment Company Act or the Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust with respect to any class or series of shares. If a separate vote is required, the applicable proportion of shares of the class or series, voting as a separate class or
series, also will be required. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Board has determined that provisions with respect to the Board and the shareholder
voting requirements described above, which voting requirements are greater than the minimum requirements under Maryland law or the Investment Company Act, are in the best interests of shareholders generally. Reference should be made to the Agreement
and Declaration of Trust on file with the SEC for the full text of these provisions. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Maryland Control Share
Acquisition Act (&#147;MCSAA&#148;) is a provision of the Maryland General Corporation Law applicable to Maryland corporations. Because the Trust is not a corporation, the Trust has provided in its Agreement and Declaration of Trust that it is
subject to the MCSAA to the same extent as if it were a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company. The MCSAA provides that, subject to certain
exceptions, holders of &#147;control shares&#148; acquired in a control share acquisition have no voting rights with respect to such shares except to the extent approved at a special </P>
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stockholder meeting by the affirmative vote of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of all disinterested shares entitled to be cast on the matter. &#147;Control shares&#148; are
generally defined in the MCSAA as shares of stock that, if aggregated with all other shares of stock that are either (i)&nbsp;owned by a person or (ii)&nbsp;as to which that person is entitled to exercise or direct the exercise of voting power,
except solely by virtue of a revocable proxy, would entitle that person, directly or indirectly, to exercise or direct the exercise of the voting power in electing directors above various thresholds of voting power starting at 10%. Additionally, a
Maryland corporation has a right to redeem outstanding control shares for which shareholders have not yet approved voting rights and may permit certain shareholders to exceed the thresholds without causing their shares to become control shares to
the extent described in its governing documents. The Agreement and Declaration of Trust also provides that the shareholders of the Trust are not entitled to exercise the rights of any objecting stockholder and that the provisions of the MCSAA shall
not apply to the voting rights of the holders of any preferred shares (but only with respect to such preferred shares) nor the voting rights of any person acquiring shares in a control share acquisition if, prior to the acquisition, the person
obtains approval of the Board exempting the acquisition. Reference should be made to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust on file with the SEC for the full text of these provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust&#146;s Bylaws generally require that advance notice be given to the Trust in the event a shareholder desires to
nominate a person for election to the Board or to transact any other business at an annual meeting of shareholders. Notice of any such nomination or business must be delivered to or received at the principal executive offices of the Trust not less
than 120 calendar days nor more than 150 calendar days prior to the anniversary date of the prior year&#146;s annual meeting (subject to certain exceptions). Any notice by a shareholder must be accompanied by certain information as provided in the
Bylaws. Reference should be made to the Bylaws on file with the SEC for the full text of these provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_15"></A>LIMITED TERM AND ELIGIBLE TENDER OFFER </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In accordance with the Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust, the Trust intends to dissolve as of the Dissolution
Date; provided that the Board may, by a Board Action Vote, without shareholder approval, extend the Dissolution Date: (i)&nbsp;once for up to one year, and (ii)&nbsp;once for up to an additional six months, to a date up to and including eighteen
months after the initial Dissolution Date (which date shall then become the Dissolution Date). In determining whether to extend the Dissolution Date, the Board may consider, among other factors, the inability to sell the Trust&#146;s assets in a
time frame consistent with dissolution due to lack of market liquidity or other extenuating circumstances. Additionally, the Board may determine that market conditions are such that it is reasonable to believe that, with an extension, the
Trust&#146;s remaining assets will appreciate and generate capital appreciation and income in an amount that, in the aggregate, is meaningful relative to the cost and expense of continuing the operation of the Trust. Each holder of common shares
would be paid a pro rata portion of the Trust&#146;s net assets upon dissolution of the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Beginning with the
Wind-Down Period, the Trust may begin liquidating all or a portion of the Trust&#146;s portfolio, and may deviate from its investment policies and may not achieve its investment objectives. During the Wind-Down Period (or in anticipation of an
Eligible Tender Offer), the Trust&#146;s portfolio composition may change as more of its portfolio holdings are called or sold and portfolio holdings are disposed of in anticipation of liquidation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As of a date within twelve months preceding the Dissolution Date (as may be extended as described above), the Board may, by a
Board Action Vote, cause the Trust to conduct an Eligible Tender Offer; provided that the Trust must have aggregate net assets at least equal to the Dissolution Threshold immediately following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer to ensure the
continued viability of the Trust. In an Eligible Tender Offer, the Trust will offer to purchase all common shares held by each common shareholder; provided that if the payment for properly tendered common shares would result in the Trust having
aggregate net assets below the Dissolution Threshold, the Eligible Tender Offer will be canceled and no common shares will be repurchased pursuant to the Eligible Tender Offer. Instead, the Trust will begin (or continue) liquidating its portfolio
and </P>
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proceed to dissolve on or about the Dissolution Date. Regardless of whether the Eligible Tender Offer is completed or canceled, the Advisor will pay all costs and expenses associated with the
making of an Eligible Tender Offer, other than brokerage and related transaction costs associated with the disposition of portfolio investments in connection with the Eligible Tender Offer, which will be borne by the Trust and its common
shareholders. The Eligible Tender Offer would be made, and common shareholders would be notified thereof, in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act, the Exchange Act and the applicable tender offer rules thereunder (including
Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4</FONT> and Regulation 14E under the Exchange Act). If the payment for properly tendered common shares would result in the Trust having aggregate net assets greater than or equal to the Dissolution
Threshold, all common shares properly tendered and not withdrawn will be purchased by the Trust pursuant to the terms of the Eligible Tender Offer. The Trust&#146;s purchase of tendered common shares pursuant to a tender offer will have tax
consequences for tendering common shareholders and may have tax consequences for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-tendering</FONT> common shareholders. In addition, the Trust would continue to be subject to its obligations with respect to its
issued and outstanding borrowings, preferred stock or debt securities, if any. An Eligible Tender Offer may be commenced upon approval of the Board, without a shareholder vote. The Trust is not required to conduct an Eligible Tender Offer. If no
Eligible Tender Offer is conducted, the Trust will dissolve on the Dissolution Date (subject to extension as described above), unless the limited term provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust are amended with the vote of shareholders.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Following the completion of an Eligible Tender Offer, the Board may, by a Board Action Vote, <B>eliminate the Dissolution
Date without shareholder approval and provide for the Trust&#146;s perpetual existence</B>. In determining whether to eliminate the Dissolution Date, the Board may consider market conditions at such time and all other factors deemed relevant by the
Board in consultation with the Advisor, taking into account that the Advisor may have a potential conflict of interest in recommending to the Board that the limited term structure be eliminated and the Trust have a perpetual existence. In making a
decision to eliminate the Dissolution Date to provide for the Trust&#146;s perpetual existence, the Board will take such actions with respect to the continued operations of the Trust as it deems to be in the best interests of the Trust. <B>The Trust
is not required to conduct additional tender offers following an Eligible Tender Offer and conversion to a perpetual structure. Therefore, remaining common shareholders may not have another opportunity to participate in a tender offer or exchange
their common shares for the then-existing NAV per share. There is no guarantee that the Board will eliminate the Dissolution Date following completion of an Eligible Tender Offer so that the Trust will have a perpetual existence.</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">All common shareholders remaining after a tender offer will be subject to proportionately higher expenses due to the reduction
in the Trust&#146;s assets resulting from payment for the tendered common shares. A reduction in assets, and the corresponding increase in the Trust&#146;s expense ratio, could result in lower returns and put the Trust at a disadvantage relative to
its peers and potentially cause the Trust&#146;s common shares to trade at a wider discount, or smaller premium, to NAV than it otherwise would. Such reduction in the Trust&#146;s assets may also result in less investment flexibility, reduced
diversification and greater volatility for the Trust, and may have an adverse effect on the Trust&#146;s investment performance. Moreover, the resulting reduction in the number of outstanding common shares could cause the common shares to become
more thinly traded or otherwise adversely impact the secondary market trading of such common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Board may, to
the extent it deems appropriate and without shareholder approval, adopt a plan of liquidation at any time preceding the anticipated Dissolution Date, which plan of liquidation may set forth the terms and conditions for implementing the termination
of the Trust&#146;s existence, including the commencement of the winding down of its investment operations and the making of one or more liquidating distributions to common shareholders prior to the Dissolution Date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Upon its dissolution, the Trust will distribute substantially all of its net assets to shareholders, after paying or otherwise
providing for all charges, taxes, expenses and liabilities, whether due or accrued or anticipated, of the Trust, as may be determined by the Board. The Trust retains broad flexibility to liquidate its portfolio, wind up its business and make
liquidating distributions to common shareholders in a manner and on a schedule it </P>
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believes will best contribute to the achievement of its investment objectives. Accordingly, as the Trust nears an Eligible Tender Offer or the Dissolution Date, the Advisor may begin liquidating
all or a portion of the Trust&#146;s portfolio through opportunistic sales. During this time, the Trust may not achieve its investment objectives, comply with the investment guidelines described in this prospectus or be able to sustain its
historical distribution levels. During such period(s), the Trust&#146;s portfolio composition may change as more of its portfolio holdings are called or sold and portfolio holdings are disposed of in anticipation of dissolution or an Eligible Tender
Offer. Rather than reinvesting the proceeds of matured, called or sold securities in accordance with the investment program described above, the Trust may invest such proceeds in short term or other lower yielding securities or hold the proceeds in
cash, which may adversely affect its performance. The Trust&#146;s distributions during the Wind-Down Period may decrease, and such distributions may include a return of capital. The Trust may distribute the proceeds in one or more liquidating
distributions prior to the final dissolution, which may cause fixed expenses to increase when expressed as a percentage of assets under management. It is expected that shareholders will receive cash in any liquidating distribution from the Trust,
regardless of their participation in the Trust&#146;s dividend reinvestment plan. Shareholders generally will realize capital gain or loss upon the dissolution of the Trust in an amount equal to the difference between the amount of cash or other
property received by the shareholder (including any property deemed received by reason of its being placed in a liquidating trust) and the shareholder&#146;s adjusted tax basis in the shares of the Trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As soon
as practicable after the Dissolution Date, the Trust will complete the liquidation of its portfolio (to the extent possible and not already liquidated), retire or redeem its leverage facilities, if any (to the extent not already retired or
redeemed), distribute all of its liquidated net assets to its common shareholders (to the extent not already distributed) and terminate its existence under Maryland law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Although it is anticipated that the Trust will have distributed substantially all of its net assets to shareholders as soon as
practicable after the Dissolution Date, securities for which no market exists or securities trading at depressed prices, if any, may be placed in a liquidating trust. Securities placed in a liquidating trust may be held for an indefinite period of
time, potentially several years or longer, until they can be sold or pay out all of their cash flows. During such time, the shareholders will continue to be exposed to the risks associated with the Trust and the value of their interest in the
liquidating trust will fluctuate with the value of the liquidating trust&#146;s remaining assets. To the extent the costs associated with a liquidating trust exceed the value of the remaining securities, the liquidating trust trustees may determine
to dispose of the remaining securities in a manner of their choosing. The Trust cannot predict the amount, if any, of securities that will be required to be placed in a liquidating trust or how long it will take to sell or otherwise dispose of such
securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>The Trust is not a so called &#147;target date&#148; or &#147;life cycle&#148; fund whose asset allocation becomes more
conservative over time as its target date, often associated with retirement, approaches. In addition, the Trust is not a &#147;target term&#148; fund whose investment objective is to return its original NAV on the Dissolution Date or in an Eligible
Tender Offer. The final distribution of net assets per common share upon dissolution or the price per common share in an Eligible Tender Offer may be more than, equal to or less than the initial public offering price per common share. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_16"></A><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">CLOSED-END</FONT> FUND STRUCTURE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT>
management investment company with no operating history (commonly referred to as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> fund). <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-end</FONT> funds differ from
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> funds (which are generally referred to as mutual funds) in that <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds generally list their shares for trading on a stock exchange and do not redeem
their shares at the request of the shareholder. This means that if you wish to sell your shares of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> fund you must trade them on the stock exchange like any other stock at the prevailing market
price at that time. In a mutual fund, if the shareholder wishes to sell shares of the fund, the mutual fund will redeem or buy back the shares at NAV. Also, mutual funds generally offer new shares on a continuous basis to new investors and <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds generally do not. The continuous inflows and outflows of assets in a mutual fund </P>
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can make it difficult to manage the fund&#146;s investments. By comparison, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds are generally able to stay more fully invested in securities
that are consistent with their investment objectives and also have greater flexibility to make certain types of investments and to use certain investment strategies, such as financial leverage and investments in illiquid securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds frequently trade at a discount to their NAV. Because of
this possibility and the recognition that any such discount may not be in the interest of shareholders, the Board might consider from time to time engaging in open-market repurchases, tender offers for shares or other programs intended to reduce the
discount. We cannot guarantee or assure, however, that the Board will decide to engage in any of these actions. Nor is there any guarantee or assurance that such actions, if undertaken, would result in the shares trading at a price equal or close to
the NAV. See &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares&#148; below and &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares&#148; in the SAI. The Board might also consider converting the Trust to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> mutual fund, which would
also require a vote of the shareholders of the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_17"></A>REPURCHASE OF COMMON SHARES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Shares of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies often trade at a discount to their NAVs and
the Trust&#146;s common shares may also trade at a discount to their NAV, although it is possible that they may trade at a premium above NAV. The market price of the Trust&#146;s common shares will be determined by such factors as relative demand
for and supply of such common shares in the market, the Trust&#146;s NAV, general market and economic conditions, market sentiment and other factors beyond the control of the Trust. See &#147;Net Asset Value&#148; and &#147;Description of
Shares&#151;Common Shares.&#148; Although the Trust&#146;s common shareholders will not have the right to redeem their common shares, the Trust may take action to repurchase common shares in the open market or make tender offers for its common
shares. This may have the effect of reducing any market discount from NAV. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">There is no assurance that, if action is
undertaken to repurchase or tender for common shares, such action will result in the common shares trading at a price which approximates their NAV. Although share repurchases and tender offers could have a favorable effect on the market price of the
Trust&#146;s common shares, you should be aware that the acquisition of common shares by the Trust will decrease the capital of the Trust and, therefore, may have the effect of increasing the Trust&#146;s expense ratio and decreasing the asset
coverage with respect to any borrowings or preferred shares outstanding. Any share repurchases or tender offers will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Investment Company Act and the principal stock exchange on
which the common shares are traded. For additional information, see &#147;Repurchase of Common Shares&#148; in the SAI. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_18">
</A>TAX MATTERS </B></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following discussion is a brief summary of certain U.S. federal income tax considerations
affecting the Trust and the purchase, ownership and disposition of the Trust&#146;s common shares. A more detailed discussion of the tax rules applicable to the Trust and its common shareholders can be found in the SAI that is incorporated by
reference into this prospectus. Except as otherwise noted, this discussion assumes you are a taxable U.S. holder (as defined below) and that you hold your common shares as capital assets for U.S. federal income tax purposes (generally, assets held
for investment). This discussion is based upon current provisions of the Code, the regulations promulgated thereunder and judicial and administrative authorities, all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations by the courts or the
Internal Revenue Service (the &#147;IRS&#148;), possibly with retroactive effect. No attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of all U.S. federal tax concerns affecting the Trust and its common shareholders. The discussion set forth herein
does not constitute tax advice and potential investors are urged to consult their own tax advisers to determine the specific U.S. federal, state, local, foreign and non-income tax consequences to them of investing in the Trust. </P>
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  <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, no attempt is made to address tax considerations applicable to
an investor with a special tax status, such as a financial institution, real estate investment trust (&#147;REIT&#148;), insurance company, regulated investment company, individual retirement account, other
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> organization, investor that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, dealer in securities or currencies, person holding shares of the Trust as part of a hedging, integrated,
conversion or straddle transaction, trader in securities that has elected the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> method of accounting for its securities, U.S. holder (as defined below)
whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, accrual method investor with &#147;applicable financial statements&#148; within the meaning of section 451(b) of the Code, or (except as set forth below)
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> investor. Furthermore, this discussion does not reflect possible application of the alternative minimum tax. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A U.S. holder is a beneficial owner that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a citizen or individual resident of the United States (including certain former citizens and former long-term
residents); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a corporation or other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or
organized in or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a trust with respect to which a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over
its administration and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all of its substantial decisions or the trust has made a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Taxation of the Trust </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust intends to elect to be treated and to qualify to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to
qualify as a RIC, the Trust must, among other things, satisfy certain requirements relating to the sources of its income, diversification of its assets, and distribution of its income to its shareholders. First, the Trust must derive at least 90% of
its annual gross income from dividends, interest, payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities or foreign currencies, or other income (including but not limited to gains from options,
futures and forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies, or net income derived from interests in &#147;qualified publicly traded partnerships&#148; (as defined in the Code) (the
&#147;90% gross income test&#148;). Second, the Trust must diversify its holdings so that, at the close of each quarter of its taxable year, (i)&nbsp;at least 50% of the value of its total assets consists of cash, cash items, U.S. Government
securities, securities of other RICs and other securities, with such other securities limited in respect of any one issuer to an amount not greater in value than 5% of the value of the Trust&#146;s total assets and to not more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii)&nbsp;not more than 25% of the value of the total assets is invested in the securities (other than U.S. Government securities and securities of other RICs) of any one issuer, any two or more
issuers controlled by the Trust and engaged in the same, similar or related trades or businesses, or any one or more &#147;qualified publicly traded partnerships.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As long as the Trust qualifies as a RIC, the Trust will generally not be subject to corporate-level U.S. federal income tax on
income and gains that it distributes each taxable year to its shareholders, provided that in such taxable year it distributes at least 90% of the sum of (i)&nbsp;its net <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest income, if any, and
(ii)&nbsp;its &#147;investment company taxable income&#148; (which includes, among other items, dividends, taxable interest, taxable original issue discount and market discount income, income from securities lending, net short-term capital gain in
excess of net long-term capital loss, and any other taxable income other than &#147;net capital gain&#148; (as defined below) and is reduced by deductible expenses) determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid. The Trust may retain
for investment its net capital gain (which consists of the excess of its net long-term capital gain over its net short-term capital loss). However, if the Trust retains any net capital gain or any investment company taxable income, it will be
subject to tax at regular corporate rates on the amount retained. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Code imposes a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the Trust to the extent the
Trust does not distribute by the end of any calendar year at least the sum of (i) 98% of its ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gain or loss) for the calendar year and (ii) 98.2% of its capital gain in excess of its capital loss
(adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> period generally ending on October&nbsp;31 of the calendar year (unless an election is made to use the Trust&#146;s fiscal year). In addition, the minimum
amounts that must be distributed in any year to avoid the excise tax will be increased or decreased to reflect any under-distribution or over-distribution, as the case may be, from the previous year. For purposes of the excise tax, the Trust will be
deemed to have distributed any income on which it paid U.S. federal income tax. While the Trust intends to distribute any income and capital gain in the manner necessary to minimize imposition of the 4% nondeductible excise tax, there can be no
assurance that sufficient amounts of the Trust&#146;s taxable income and capital gain will be distributed to entirely avoid the imposition of the excise tax. In that event, the Trust will be liable for the excise tax only on the amount by which it
does not meet the foregoing distribution requirement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If in any taxable year the Trust should fail to qualify under
Subchapter M of the Code for tax treatment as a RIC, the Trust would incur a regular corporate U.S. federal income tax upon all of its taxable income for that year, and all distributions to its shareholders (including distributions of net capital
gain) would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary dividend income for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of the Trust&#146;s earnings and profits. Provided that certain holding period and other requirements were met, such dividends
would be eligible (i)&nbsp;to be treated as qualified dividend income in the case of shareholders taxed as individuals and (ii)&nbsp;for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders. In addition, to qualify again to be
taxed as a RIC in a subsequent year, the Trust would be required to distribute to shareholders its earnings and profits attributable to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-RIC</FONT> years. In addition, if the Trust failed to qualify as a RIC for a
period greater than two taxable years, then, in order to qualify as a RIC in a subsequent year, the Trust would be required to elect to recognize and pay tax on any net <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gain (the excess of aggregate
gain, including items of income, over aggregate loss that would have been realized if the Trust had been liquidated) or, alternatively, be subject to taxation on such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gain recognized for a period of
five years. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The remainder of this discussion assumes that the Trust qualifies for taxation as a RIC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Trust&#146;s Investments </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may form a wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary (the &#147;Blocker Subsidiary&#148;) to hold interests in certain of its
portfolio companies to permit the Trust to continue to meet the qualifications for taxation as a RIC. The Blocker Subsidiary will qualify for the exclusion from the definition of the term investment company pursuant to Section&nbsp;3(c)(7) of the
Investment Company Act or will otherwise not be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. Entities such as the Blocker Subsidiary are typically organized as corporations or as limited liability companies or
partnerships that elect to be taxed as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes and hold certain investments in pass-through tax entities (such as partnership interests or limited liability company interests) the gross revenue from which
would be &#147;bad income&#148; for purposes of RIC qualification. The Trust may not invest more than 25% of its total assets in the shares of the Blocker Subsidiary. The Blocker Subsidiary will be subject to federal corporation income tax.&nbsp;The
Blocker Subsidiary&#146;s distributions of its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">after-tax</FONT> earnings to the Trust will be &#147;good income&#148; for RIC qualification purposes, and will be treated as qualified dividend income (for <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-corporate</FONT> shareholders) and as eligible for the dividends received deduction (for corporate shareholders), or as returns of capital. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain of the Trust&#146;s investment practices are subject to special and complex U.S. federal income tax provisions
(including <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market,</FONT></FONT> constructive sale, straddle, wash sale, short sale and other rules) that may, among other things, (i)&nbsp;disallow, suspend or otherwise
limit the allowance of certain losses or deductions, (ii)&nbsp;convert lower taxed long-term capital gains or qualified dividend income into higher taxed short-term capital gains or ordinary income, (iii)&nbsp;convert ordinary loss or a deduction
into capital loss (the deductibility of which is more limited), (iv) cause the Trust to recognize income or gain without a corresponding receipt of cash, (v)&nbsp;adversely affect the time as to when a purchase or sale of stock or securities is
deemed to occur, </P>
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(vi)&nbsp;adversely alter the characterization of certain complex financial transactions and (vii)&nbsp;produce income that will not be &#147;qualified&#148; income for purposes of the 90% annual
gross income requirement described above. These U.S. federal income tax provisions could therefore affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to common shareholders. The Trust intends to monitor its transactions and may make certain
tax elections and may be required to dispose of securities to mitigate the effect of these provisions and prevent disqualification of the Trust as a RIC. Additionally, the Trust may be required to limit its activities in derivative instruments in
order to enable it to maintain its RIC status. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest a portion of its net assets in below investment grade
securities. Investments in these types of securities may present special tax issues for the Trust. U.S. federal income tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as when the Trust may cease to accrue interest, original issue discount or
market discount, when and to what extent deductions may be taken for bad debts or worthless securities, how payments received on obligations in default should be allocated between principal and income and whether modifications or exchanges of debt
obligations in a bankruptcy or workout context are taxable. These and other issues could affect the Trust&#146;s ability to distribute sufficient income to preserve its status as a RIC or to avoid the imposition of U.S. federal income or excise tax.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain debt securities acquired by the Trust may be treated as debt securities that were originally issued at a
discount. Generally, the amount of the original issue discount is treated as interest income and is included in taxable income (and required to be distributed by the Trust in order to qualify as a RIC and avoid U.S. federal income tax or the 4%
excise tax on undistributed income) over the term of the security, even though payment of that amount is not received until a later time, usually when the debt security matures. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Trust purchases a debt security on a secondary market at a price lower than its adjusted issue price, the excess of the
adjusted issue price over the purchase price is &#147;market discount.&#148; Unless the Trust makes an election to accrue market discount on a current basis, generally, any gain realized on the disposition of, and any partial payment of principal
on, a debt security having market discount is treated as ordinary income to the extent the gain, or principal payment, does not exceed the &#147;accrued market discount&#148; on the debt security. Market discount generally accrues in equal daily
installments. If the Trust ultimately collects less on the debt instrument than its purchase price plus the market discount previously included in income, the Trust may not be able to benefit from any offsetting loss deductions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust may invest in preferred securities or other securities the U.S. federal income tax treatment of which may not be
clear or may be subject to recharacterization by the IRS. To the extent the tax treatment of such securities or the income from such securities differs from the tax treatment expected by the Trust, it could affect the timing or character of income
recognized by the Trust, potentially requiring the Trust to purchase or sell securities, or otherwise change its portfolio, in order to comply with the tax rules applicable to RICs under the Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Gain or loss on the sale of securities by the Trust will generally be long-term capital gain or loss if the securities have
been held by the Trust for more than one year. Gain or loss on the sale of securities held for one year or less will be short-term capital gain or loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Because the Trust may invest in foreign securities, its income from such securities may be subject to <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> taxes. </P>   <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Foreign currency gain or loss on foreign currency exchange
contracts, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated securities contracts, and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated futures contracts, options and forward contracts that are not section 1256
contracts (as defined below) generally will be treated as ordinary income and loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Income from options on individual
securities written by the Trust will not be recognized by the Trust for tax purposes until an option is exercised, lapses or is subject to a &#147;closing transaction&#148; (as defined by applicable </P>

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regulations) pursuant to which the Trust&#146;s obligations with respect to the option are otherwise terminated. If the option lapses without exercise, the premiums received by the Trust from the
writing of such options will generally be characterized as short-term capital gain. If the Trust enters into a closing transaction, the difference between the premiums received and the amount paid by the Trust to close out its position will
generally be treated as short-term capital gain or loss. If an option written by the Trust is exercised, thereby requiring the Trust to sell the underlying security, the premium will increase the amount realized upon the sale of the security, and
the character of any gain on such sale of the underlying security as short-term or long-term capital gain will depend on the holding period of the Trust in the underlying security. Because the Trust will not have control over the exercise of the
options it writes, such exercises or other required sales of the underlying securities may cause the Trust to realize gains or losses at inopportune times. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Index options that qualify as &#147;section 1256 contracts&#148; will generally be treated as
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;marked-to-market&#148;</FONT></FONT> for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Trust will generally recognize gain or loss on the last day of each taxable year
equal to the difference between the value of the option on that date and the adjusted basis of the option. The adjusted basis of the option will consequently be increased by such gain or decreased by such loss. Any gain or loss with respect to
options on indices and sectors that qualify as &#147;section 1256 contracts&#148; will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss to the extent of 40% of such gain or loss and long-term capital gain or loss to the extent of 60% of such gain or
loss. Because the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> rules may cause the Trust to recognize gain in advance of the receipt of cash, the Trust may be required to dispose of investments in
order to meet its distribution requirements. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Mark-to-market&#148;</FONT></FONT> losses may be suspended or otherwise limited if such losses are part of a straddle or similar
transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Taxation of Common Shareholders </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust will either distribute or retain for reinvestment all or part of its net capital gain. If any such gain is retained,
the Trust will be subject to a corporate income tax on such retained amount. In that event, the Trust expects to report the retained amount as undistributed capital gain in a notice to its common shareholders, each of whom, if subject to U.S.
federal income tax on long-term capital gains, (i)&nbsp;will be required to include in income for U.S. federal income tax purposes as long-term capital gain its share of such undistributed amounts, (ii)&nbsp;will be entitled to credit its
proportionate share of the tax paid by the Trust against its U.S. federal income tax liability and to claim refunds to the extent that the credit exceeds such liability and (iii)&nbsp;will increase its basis in its common shares by the amount of
undistributed capital gains included in the shareholder&#146;s income less the tax deemed paid by the shareholder under clause (ii). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Distributions paid to you by the Trust from its net capital gain, if any, that the Trust properly reports as capital gain
dividends (&#147;capital gain dividends&#148;) are taxable as long-term capital gains, regardless of how long you have held your common shares. All other dividends paid to you by the Trust (including dividends from net short-term capital gains or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest, if any) from its current or accumulated earnings and profits (&#147;ordinary income dividends&#148;) are generally subject to tax as ordinary income. Provided that certain holding period and
other requirements are met, ordinary income dividends (if properly reported by the Trust) may qualify (i)&nbsp;for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders to the extent that the Trust&#146;s income consists of dividend
income from U.S. corporations, (ii)&nbsp;in the case of individual shareholders, as &#147;qualified dividend income&#148; eligible to be taxed at long-term capital gains rates to the extent that the Trust receives qualified dividend income and
(iii)&nbsp;in the case of individual shareholders, as &#147;section 199A dividends&#148; eligible for a 20% &#147;qualified business income&#148; deduction in tax years beginning after December&nbsp;31, 2017 and before January&nbsp;1, 2026 to the
extent the Trust receives ordinary REIT dividends, reduced by allocable Trust expenses. Qualified dividend income is, in general, dividend income from taxable domestic corporations and certain qualified foreign corporations (e.g., generally, foreign
corporations incorporated in a possession of the United States or in certain countries with a qualifying comprehensive tax treaty with the United States, or whose stock with respect to which such dividend is paid is readily tradable on an
established securities market in the United States). There can be no assurance as to what portion, if any, of the Trust&#146;s distributions will constitute qualified dividend income or be eligible for the dividends received deduction or
&#147;qualified business income&#148; deduction. </P>
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accumulated earnings and profits will be treated as a return of capital to the extent of your adjusted tax basis in your common shares, and thereafter as capital gain from the sale of common shares. The amount of any Trust distribution that is
treated as a return of capital will reduce your adjusted tax basis in your common shares, thereby increasing your potential gain or reducing your potential loss on any subsequent sale or other disposition of your common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Common shareholders may be entitled to offset their capital gain dividends with capital losses. The Code contains a number of
statutory provisions affecting when capital losses may be offset against capital gain, and limiting the use of losses from certain investments and activities. Accordingly, common shareholders that have capital losses are urged to consult their tax
advisers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Dividends and other taxable distributions are taxable to you even though they are reinvested in additional
common shares of the Trust. Dividends and other distributions paid by the Trust are generally treated under the Code as received by you at the time the dividend or distribution is made. If, however, the Trust pays you a dividend in January that was
declared in the previous October, November or December to common shareholders of record on a specified date in one of such months, then such dividend will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as being paid by the Trust and received by you
on December&nbsp;31 of the year in which the dividend was declared. In addition, certain other distributions made after the close of the Trust&#146;s taxable year may be &#147;spilled back&#148; and treated as paid by the Trust (except for purposes
of the 4% nondeductible excise tax) during such taxable year. In such case, you will be treated as having received such dividends in the taxable year in which the distributions were actually made. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The price of common shares purchased at any time may reflect the amount of a forthcoming distribution. Those purchasing common
shares just prior to the record date of a distribution will receive a distribution which will be taxable to them even though it represents, economically, a return of invested capital. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust will send you information after the end of each year setting forth the amount and tax status of any distributions
paid to you by the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The sale or other disposition of common shares will generally result in capital gain or loss to
you and will be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held such common shares for more than one year at the time of sale. Any loss upon the sale or other disposition of common shares held for six months or less will be treated as long-term
capital loss to the extent of any capital gain dividends received (including amounts credited as an undistributed capital gain dividend) by you with respect to such common shares. Any loss you recognize on a sale or other disposition of common
shares will be disallowed if you acquire other common shares (whether through the automatic reinvestment of dividends or otherwise) within a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">61-day</FONT> period beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after your
sale or exchange of the common shares. In such case, your tax basis in the common shares acquired will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If, as described in the section &#147;Limited Term and Eligible Tender Offer&#148; above, the Trust conducts a tender offer
for its shares, shareholders who offer, and are able to sell all of the shares they hold or are deemed to hold in response to such tender offer generally will be treated as having sold their shares and generally will recognize a capital gain or
loss. In the case of shareholders who tender or are able to sell fewer than all of their shares, it is possible that any amounts that the shareholder receives in such repurchase will be taxable as a dividend to such shareholder. Shares actually
owned, as well as shares constructively owned under Section&nbsp;318 of the Code, will generally be taken into account for purposes of the foregoing rules. In addition, there is a risk that shareholders who do not tender any of their shares for
repurchase, or whose percentage interest in the Trust otherwise increases as a result of the tender offer, will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as having received a taxable dividend distribution as a result of their proportionate
increase in the ownership of the Trust. The Trust&#146;s use of cash to repurchase shares could adversely affect its ability to satisfy the distribution requirements for treatment as a regulated investment company. Different tax consequences may
apply to tendering and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-tendering</FONT> common shareholders in connection with a tender offer, and these consequences will be disclosed in the related offering documents. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Trust liquidates, shareholders generally will realize capital gain or loss
upon such liquidation in an amount equal to the difference between the amount of cash or other property received by the shareholder (including any property deemed received by reason of its being placed in a liquidating trust) and the
shareholder&#146;s adjusted tax basis in its common shares. Any such gain or loss will be long-term if the shareholder is treated as having a holding period in the Trust shares of greater than one year, and otherwise will be <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">short-term.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Current U.S. federal income tax law taxes both long-term and short-term
capital gain of corporations at the rates applicable to ordinary income. For <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-corporate</FONT> taxpayers, short-term capital gain is currently taxed at rates applicable to ordinary income while long-term capital
gain generally is taxed at a reduced maximum rate. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations under the Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain U.S. holders who are individuals, estates or trusts and whose income exceeds certain thresholds will be required to
pay a 3.8% Medicare tax on all or a portion of their &#147;net investment income,&#148; which includes dividends received from the Trust and capital gains from the sale or other disposition of the Trust&#146;s common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A common shareholder that is a nonresident alien individual or a foreign corporation (a &#147;foreign investor&#148;)
generally will be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or possibly a lower rate provided by an applicable tax treaty) on ordinary income dividends (except as discussed below). In general, U.S. federal withholding tax and U.S.
federal income tax will not apply to any gain or income realized by a foreign investor in respect of any distribution of net capital gain (including amounts credited as an undistributed capital gain dividend) or upon the sale or other disposition of
common shares of the Trust. Different tax consequences may result if the foreign investor is engaged in a trade or business in the United States or, in the case of an individual, is present in the United States for 183 days or more during a taxable
year and certain other conditions are met. Foreign investors should consult their tax advisers regarding the tax consequences of investing in the Trust&#146;s common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Ordinary income dividends properly reported by a RIC are generally exempt from U.S. federal withholding tax where they
(i)&nbsp;are paid in respect of the RIC&#146;s &#147;qualified net interest income&#148; (generally, its U.S.-source interest income, other than certain contingent interest and interest from obligations of a corporation or partnership in which the
RIC is at least a 10% shareholder, reduced by expenses that are allocable to such income) or (ii)&nbsp;are paid in respect of the RIC&#146;s &#147;qualified short-term capital gains&#148; (generally, the excess of the RIC&#146;s net short-term
capital gain over its long-term capital loss for such taxable year). Depending on its circumstances, the Trust may report all, some or none of its potentially eligible dividends as such qualified net interest income or as qualified short-term
capital gains, and/or treat such dividends, in whole or in part, as ineligible for this exemption from withholding. In order to qualify for this exemption from withholding, a foreign investor needs to comply with applicable certification
requirements relating to its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> status (including, in general, furnishing an IRS Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-8BEN,</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-8BEN-E</FONT></FONT> or substitute Form). In the case of common shares held through an intermediary, the intermediary may have withheld even if the Trust reported the payment as
qualified net interest income or qualified short-term capital gain. Foreign investors should contact their intermediaries with respect to the application of these rules to their accounts. There can be no assurance as to what portion of the
Trust&#146;s distributions would qualify for favorable treatment as qualified net interest income or qualified short-term capital gains. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, withholding at a rate of 30% will apply to dividends paid in respect of common shares of the Trust held by or
through certain foreign financial institutions (including investment funds), unless such institution enters into an agreement with the Treasury to report, on an annual basis, information with respect to shares in, and accounts maintained by, the
institution to the extent such shares or accounts are held by certain U.S. persons and by certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> entities that are wholly or partially owned by U.S. persons and to withhold on certain payments.
Accordingly, the entity through which common shares of the Trust are held will affect the determination of whether such withholding is required. Similarly, dividends paid in respect of common shares of
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the Trust held by an investor that is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> foreign entity that does not qualify under certain exemptions will be subject to withholding at a
rate of 30%, unless such entity either (i)&nbsp;certifies that such entity does not have any &#147;substantial United States owners&#148; or (ii)&nbsp;provides certain information regarding the entity&#146;s &#147;substantial United States
owners,&#148; which the Trust or applicable withholding agent will in turn provide to the Secretary of the Treasury. An intergovernmental agreement between the United States and an applicable foreign country, or future Treasury regulations or other
guidance, may modify these requirements. The Trust will not pay any additional amounts to common shareholders in respect of any amounts withheld. Foreign investors are encouraged to consult with their tax advisers regarding the possible implications
of these rules on their investment in the Trust&#146;s common shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">U.S. federal backup withholding tax may be required
on dividends, distributions and sale proceeds payable to<B><I> </I></B>certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-exempt</FONT> common shareholders who fail to supply their correct taxpayer identification number (in the case of individuals,
generally, their social security number) or to make required certifications, or who are otherwise subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amount withheld may be refunded or credited against your U.S.
federal income tax liability, if any, provided that you timely furnish the required information to the IRS. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Ordinary
income dividends, capital gain dividends, and gain from the sale or other disposition of common shares of the Trust also may be subject to state, local, and/or foreign taxes. Common shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers regarding
specific questions about U.S. federal, state, local or foreign tax consequences to them of investing in the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
foregoing is a general and abbreviated summary of certain provisions of the Code and the Treasury regulations currently in effect as they directly govern the taxation of the Trust and its common shareholders. These provisions are subject to change
by legislative or administrative action, and any such change may be retroactive. A more detailed discussion of the tax rules applicable to the Trust and its common shareholders can be found in the SAI that is incorporated by reference into this
prospectus. Common shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisers regarding specific questions as to U.S. federal, state, local and foreign income or other taxes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Please refer to the SAI for more detailed information. You are urged to consult your tax adviser. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under the terms and subject to the conditions in an underwriting agreement, dated the date of this prospectus, the
Underwriters named below, for whom Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., UBS Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc. are acting as representatives (the &#147;Representatives&#148;), have
severally agreed to purchase, and the Trust has agreed to sell to them, the number of the Trust&#146;s common shares indicated below. </P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladenburg Thalmann&nbsp;&amp; Co. Inc.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National Securities Corporation</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Newbridge Securities Corporation</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Northland Securities, Inc.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pershing LLC</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">R. Seelaus&nbsp;&amp; Co., LLC</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Wedbush Securities Inc.</P></TD>
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</TABLE>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Underwriters are offering the common shares subject to their acceptance of the common
shares from the Trust and subject to prior sale. The underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the several Underwriters to pay for and accept delivery of the common shares offered by this prospectus are subject to the approval of
certain legal matters by their counsel and to certain other conditions. The Underwriters are obligated to take and pay for all of the common shares offered by this prospectus if any such shares are taken. However, the Underwriters are not required
to take or pay for the common shares covered by the Underwriters&#146; over-allotment option described below. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">110 </P>


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  <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Underwriters initially propose to offer part of the common shares
directly to the public at the public offering price listed on the cover page of this prospectus and part to certain dealers at a price that represents a concession not in excess of $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
per common share under the public offering price. Investors must pay for any common shares purchased in this offering on or before &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2021. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust has granted to the Underwriters an option, exercisable for 45 days from the date of this prospectus, to purchase up
to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; additional common shares at the public offering price listed on the cover page of this prospectus. The Underwriters may exercise this option solely for the purpose of covering
over-allotments, if any, made in connection with the offering of the common shares offered by this prospectus. To the extent the option is exercised, each Underwriter will become obligated, subject to certain conditions, to purchase approximately
the same percentage of the additional common shares as the number listed next to the Underwriter&#146;s name in the preceding table bears to the total number of common shares listed next to the names of all Underwriters in the preceding table. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The following table shows the per share and total public offering price, underwriting discounts and commissions (sales load)
and proceeds to the Trust. These amounts are shown assuming both no exercise and full exercise of the Underwriters&#146; option to purchase up to an additional &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; common shares. </P>
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</TABLE>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The compensation and fees paid to the Underwriters described below under &#147;Additional
Compensation Paid by the Advisor&#148; are not reimbursable to the Advisor by the Trust and are therefore not reflected in the table above. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor (and not the Trust) will pay all organizational expenses of the Trust and all offering costs associated with this
offering. The Trust is not obligated to repay any such organizational expenses or offering costs paid by the Advisor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
Underwriters have informed the Trust that they do not intend sales to discretionary accounts to exceed five percent of the total number of common shares offered by them. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In order to meet requirements for listing the common shares on the NYSE, the Underwriters have undertaken to sell lots of 100
or more shares to a minimum of 400 beneficial owners in the United States. The minimum investment requirement is 100 common shares ($2,000). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust&#146;s common shares are expected to be listed on the NYSE, subject to notice of issuance, under the symbol
&#147;BIGZ&#148;. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust has agreed that, without the prior written consent of the Representatives on behalf of
the Underwriters, it will not, during the period ending 180 days after the date of this prospectus: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or
contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, lend or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any common shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for common shares;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">file any registration statement with the SEC relating to the offering of any common shares or any securities
convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for common shares; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic
consequences of ownership of the common shares; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">whether any such transaction described above is to be settled by delivery of common shares or
such other securities, in cash or otherwise. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The restrictions described in the immediately preceding paragraph do not
apply to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any common shares issued pursuant to the Reinvestment Plan. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Representatives, in their sole discretion, may release the common shares and other securities subject to the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">lock-up</FONT> agreement described above in whole or in part at any time with or without notice. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In order to facilitate the offering of the common shares, the Underwriters may engage in transactions that stabilize, maintain
or otherwise affect the price of the common shares. Specifically, the Underwriters may sell more common shares than they are obligated to purchase under the underwriting agreement, creating a short position. A short sale is covered if the short
position is no greater than the number of common shares available for purchase by the Underwriters under the over-allotment option. The Underwriters can close out a covered short sale by exercising the over-allotment option or purchasing common
shares in the open market. In determining the source of common shares to close out a covered short sale, the Underwriters will consider, among other things, the open market price of the common shares compared to the price available under the
over-allotment option. The Underwriters may also sell common shares in excess of the over-allotment option, creating a naked short position. The Underwriters must close out any naked short position by purchasing common shares in the open market. A
naked short position is more likely to be created if the Underwriters are concerned that there may be downward pressure on the price of the common shares in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase in the
offering. As an additional means of facilitating the offering, the Underwriters may bid for, and purchase, common shares in the open market to stabilize the price of the common shares. Finally, the underwriting syndicate may also reclaim selling
concessions allowed to an Underwriter or a dealer for distributing the common shares in the offering. Any of these activities may raise or maintain the market price of the common shares above independent market levels or prevent or retard a decline
in the market price of the common shares. The Underwriters are not required to engage in these activities, and may end any of these activities at any time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust, the Advisor and the Underwriters have agreed to indemnify each other against certain liabilities, including
liabilities under the Securities Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on websites maintained by
one or more Underwriters, or selling group members, if any, participating in this offering. The Representatives may agree to allocate a number of common shares to Underwriters for sale to their online brokerage account holders. Internet
distributions will be allocated by the Representatives to Underwriters that may make Internet distributions on the same basis as other allocations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for the common shares. The initial public offering price for the
common shares was determined by negotiation among the Trust, the Advisor and the Representatives. There can be no assurance, however, that the price at which the common shares trade after this offering will not be lower than the price at which they
are sold by the Underwriters or that an active trading market in the common shares will develop and continue after this offering. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Prior to the public offering of the common shares, BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (&#147;BFM&#148;), an affiliate of the
Advisor, purchased common shares from the Trust in an amount satisfying the net worth requirements of Section&nbsp;14(a) of the Investment Company Act, which requires the Trust to have a net worth of at least $100,000 prior to making a public
offering. As of the date of this prospectus, BFM owned 100% of the Trust&#146;s outstanding common shares and therefore may be deemed to control the Trust until such time as it owns less than 25% of the Trust&#146;s outstanding common shares, which
is expected to occur upon the closing of this offering. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust anticipates that the Representatives and certain other Underwriters may
from time to time act as brokers and dealers in connection with the execution of its portfolio transactions after they have ceased to be Underwriters and, subject to certain restrictions, may act as such brokers while they are Underwriters. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Underwriters and their respective affiliates are full service financial institutions engaged in various activities, which
may include securities trading, commercial lending, investment banking, financial advisory, investment management, principal investment, hedging, derivatives, financing and brokerage activities. Certain of the Underwriters or their respective
affiliates from time to time have provided in the past, and may provide in the future, securities trading, commercial lending, investment banking, financial advisory, investment management, principal investment, hedging, derivatives, financing and
brokerage services to the Trust, certain of its executive officers and affiliates and the Advisor and its affiliates in the ordinary course of business, for which they have received, and may receive, customary fees and expenses. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">No action has been taken in any jurisdiction (except in the United States) that would permit a public offering of the common
shares, or the possession, circulation or distribution of this prospectus or any other material relating to the Trust or the common shares where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, the common shares may not be offered or sold, directly
or indirectly, and neither this prospectus nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the common shares may be distributed or published, in or from any country or jurisdiction except in compliance with the applicable rules
and regulations of any such country or jurisdiction. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The principal business address of Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC
is 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036. The principal business address of BofA Securities, Inc. is One Bryant Park, New York, New York 10036. The principal business address of UBS Securities LLC is 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York
10019. The principal business address of Wells Fargo Securities, LLC is 550 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202. The principal business address of Raymond James&nbsp;&amp; Associates, Inc. is 880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg,
Florida 33716. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Additional Compensation Paid by the Advisor </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor (and not the Trust) has agreed to pay Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC, from its own assets, an upfront structuring and
syndication fee in the amount of $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for advice and services relating to the structure and design of the Trust as well as services related to the sale and distribution of the common shares.
If the over-allotment option is not exercised, the upfront structuring and syndication fee paid to Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC will not exceed &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% of the total public offering price of the
common shares. These services provided by Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC to the Advisor are unrelated to the Advisor&#146;s function of advising the Trust as to its investments in securities or use of investment strategies and investment techniques.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor (and not the Trust) has agreed to pay each of BofA Securities, Inc. (or an affiliate), UBS Securities LLC,
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc., from its own assets, an upfront structuring fee in the amount of $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,
$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, respectively, for advice relating to the structure,
design and organization of the Trust as well as services related to the sale and distribution of the common shares. If the over-allotment option is not exercised, the upfront structuring fee paid to each of BofA Securities, Inc. (or an affiliate),
UBS Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Raymond James&nbsp;&amp; Associates, Inc., will not exceed &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;%, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;%,
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% and &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;%, respectively, of the total public offering price of the common shares. These services provided by these Underwriters to
the Advisor are unrelated to the Advisor&#146;s function of advising the Trust as to its investments in securities or use of investment strategies and investment techniques. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor (and not the Trust) has agreed to pay each of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, from its own assets, an upfront fee in the amount of $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,
$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, respectively, for services related to the distribution of the common shares. If the over-allotment option is not
exercised, the upfront fee paid to each of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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will not exceed &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;%, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% and
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;%, respectively, of the total public offering price of the common shares. These services provided by these Underwriters to the Advisor are unrelated to the Advisor&#146;s function of
advising the Trust as to its investments in securities or use of investment strategies and investment techniques. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
Advisor (and not the Trust) may also pay certain other qualifying Underwriters a structuring fee, a sales incentive fee or other additional compensation in connection with this offering. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The amount of these structuring and other fees are calculated based on the total respective sales of common shares by these
Underwriters, including those common shares included in the Underwriters&#146; over-allotment option, and will be paid regardless of whether some or all of the over-allotment option is exercised. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In addition, the Advisor (and not the Trust) has agreed to pay from its own assets, compensation of $0.52 per common share to
the Underwriters in connection with the offering, which aggregate amount will not exceed 2.60% of the total public offering price of the common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Advisor and certain of its affiliates (and not the Trust) expect to pay compensation to certain registered representatives
of BlackRock Investments, LLC (a registered broker-dealer and an affiliate of the Advisor) that participate in the marketing of the Trust&#146;s common shares in an aggregate amount that will not exceed
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% of the total public offering price of the common shares. The Advisor and certain of its affiliates (and not the Trust) pay this compensation in consideration of marketing activities
conducted as part of these registered representatives&#146; regular duties, which activities may include providing information and education to partner firms about the Trust, discussing economic trends and market movements and providing assistance
with marketing materials. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Total underwriting compensation determined in accordance with Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc. (&#147;FINRA&#148;) rules is summarized as follows. The Advisor has agreed to reimburse the Underwriters for the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel to the Underwriters in connection with the review by FINRA of the terms of
the sale of the common shares in an amount not to exceed $30,000 in the aggregate, which amount will not exceed &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% of the total public offering price of the common shares if the
over-allotment option is not exercised. The sum total of all compensation to the Underwriters and registered representatives of BlackRock Investments, LLC in connection with this public offering of the common shares, including expense reimbursement
and all forms of structuring and other fee payments to the Underwriters, will not exceed 9.00% of the total public offering price of the common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_20"></A>CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The custodian of the assets of the Trust is State Street Bank and Trust Company, whose principal business address is One
Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111. The custodian will be responsible for, among other things, receipt of and disbursement of funds from the Trust&#146;s accounts, establishment of segregated accounts as necessary, and transfer, exchange
and delivery of Trust portfolio securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Computershare Trust Company, N.A., whose principal business address is 150
Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021, will serve as the Trust&#146;s transfer agent with respect to the common shares. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_21">
</A>ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES </B></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">State Street Bank and Trust Company will provide certain
administration and accounting services to the Trust pursuant to an Administration and Fund Accounting Services Agreement (the &#147;Administration Agreement&#148;). Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, State Street Bank and Trust Company will
provide the Trust with, among other things, customary fund accounting services, including computing the Trust&#146;s NAV and </P>
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maintaining books, records and other documents relating to the Trust&#146;s financial and portfolio transactions, and customary fund administration services, including assisting the Trust with
regulatory filings, tax compliance and other oversight activities. For these and other services it provides to the Trust, State Street Bank and Trust Company is paid a monthly fee from the Trust at an annual rate ranging from .0075% to .015% of the
Trust&#146;s Managed Assets, along with an annual fixed fee ranging from $0 to $10,000 for the services it provides to the Trust. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_22">
</A>INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM </B></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, whose principal business
address is 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, is the independent registered public accounting firm of the Trust and is expected to render an opinion annually on the financial statements of the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_23"></A>LEGAL OPINIONS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Certain legal matters in connection with the common shares will be passed upon for the Trust by Willkie Farr&nbsp;&amp;
Gallagher LLP, New York, New York. Weil, Gotshal&nbsp;&amp; Manges LLP, New York, New York advised the Underwriters in connection with the offering of the common shares. Willkie Farr&nbsp;&amp; Gallagher LLP and Weil, Gotshal&nbsp;&amp; Manges LLP
may rely as to certain matters of Maryland law on the opinion of Miles&nbsp;&amp; Stockbridge P.C. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc93447_24"></A>PRIVACY PRINCIPLES OF THE TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust is committed to maintaining the privacy of shareholders and to safeguarding their
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information the Trust collects, how we protect that information, and why in certain cases we may
share such information with select other parties. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust does not receive any
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information relating to its shareholders who purchase shares through their broker-dealers. In the case of shareholders who are record holders of the Trust, the Trust receives personal <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information on account applications or other forms. With respect to these shareholders, the Trust also has access to specific information regarding their transactions in the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust does not disclose any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information about its shareholders
or former shareholders to anyone, except as permitted by law or as is necessary in order to service our shareholders&#146; accounts (for example, to a transfer agent). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Trust restricts access to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information about its shareholders
to BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. The Trust maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards designed to protect the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information of our
shareholders. </P>
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Shares </B></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Common Shares </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>$20.00 per share </B></P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:16pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PROSPECTUS
</B></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2021 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Morgan Stanley </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BofA
Securities </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UBS Investment Bank </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Wells Fargo Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Raymond James </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Oppenheimer &amp; Co. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>RBC Capital Markets </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Stifel </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Aegis Capital
Corp. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Alliance Global Partners </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>American Veterans Group, PBC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AmeriVet Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>B. Riley Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Bancroft Capital, LLC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Brookline Capital Markets </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>D.A. Davidson &amp; Co. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Hennion &amp; Walsh, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>HilltopSecurities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Incapital </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Ingalls
&amp; Snyder LLC </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Janney Montgomery Scott </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>JonesTrading </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Ladenburg Thalmann </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>National Securities Corporation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Newbridge Securities Corporation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Northland Securities, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pershing LLC </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>R.
Seelaus &amp; Co., LLC </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>GMS Group, LLC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Wedbush Securities Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Until<B><I>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></B><B><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></B><B><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></B><B><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></B>, 2021 (25 days after the date of this prospectus), all dealers that buy, sell or trade the common
shares, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This delivery requirement is in addition to the dealers&#146; obligations to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their
unsold allotments or subscriptions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">BIGZ-PR-022</FONT></FONT> </P>


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may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary statement of additional information is not an offer to sell these securities and is
not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><FONT
 COLOR="#de1a1e"><B>SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED FEBRUARY&nbsp;17, 2021 </B></FONT></P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" ALIGN="center">


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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust<B><I> </I></B>(the &#147;Trust&#148;) is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT> <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company with no operating history. This Statement of Additional Information (&#147;SAI&#148;) relating to common shares does not constitute a prospectus, but should be read in
conjunction with the prospectus relating thereto dated<B><I> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></B><B><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></B><B><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></B><B><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></B>, 2021. This SAI, which is not a
prospectus, does not include all information that a prospective investor should consider before purchasing common shares, and investors should obtain and read the prospectus prior to purchasing such shares. A copy of the prospectus may be obtained
without charge by calling (800) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">882-0052.</FONT> You may also obtain a copy of the prospectus on the Securities and Exchange Commission&#146;s (the &#147;SEC&#148;) website (http://www.sec.gov). Capitalized terms
used but not defined in this SAI have the meanings ascribed to them in the prospectus. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">References to the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (the &#147;Investment Company Act&#148;), or other applicable law, will include any rules promulgated thereunder and any guidance, interpretations or modifications by the SEC, SEC staff or other authority with appropriate
jurisdiction, including court interpretations, and exemptive, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">no-action</FONT> or other relief or permission from the SEC, SEC staff or other authority. </P>

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 VOTING POLICY</A></P></TD>
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</TABLE>   <P STYLE="margin-top:22pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>This Statement of Additional Information is dated
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2021. </B></P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pending investment in securities that meet the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies, the net proceeds of this offering will be
invested in short-term debt securities of the type described below under &#147;Investment Policies and Techniques&#151;Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Debt Securities.&#148; If necessary to invest fully the net proceeds of this offering immediately,
the Trust may also purchase, as temporary investments, securities of other open- or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies that invest primarily in securities of the type in which the Trust may invest directly. We
currently anticipate that the Trust will be able to invest all of the net proceeds in accordance with the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies within approximately three months after the completion of this offering. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc93447_2"></A>INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Restrictions </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust has
adopted restrictions and policies relating to the investment of the Trust&#146;s assets and its activities. Certain of the restrictions are fundamental policies of the Trust and may not be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of
the Trust&#146;s outstanding voting securities (which for this purpose and under the Investment Company Act means the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares represented at a meeting at which more than 50% of the outstanding shares are represented or
(ii)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding shares), including class approval by a majority of the Trust&#146;s outstanding preferred shares, if any (which for this purpose and under the Investment Company Act means the lesser of (i) 67% of the
preferred shares, as a single class, represented at a meeting at which more than 50% of the Trust&#146;s outstanding preferred shares are represented or (ii)&nbsp;more than 50% of the outstanding preferred shares). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Fundamental Investment Restrictions</I>.<B> </B>Under these fundamental investment restrictions, the Trust may not: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Concentrate its investments in a particular industry, as that term is used in the Investment Company Act.
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Borrow money, except as permitted under the Investment Company Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Issue senior securities to the extent such issuance would violate the Investment Company Act.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase or hold real estate, except the Trust may purchase and hold securities or other instruments that are
secured by, or linked to, real estate or interests therein, securities of real estate investment trusts, mortgage-related securities and securities of issuers engaged in the real estate business, and the Trust may purchase and hold real estate as a
result of the ownership of securities or other instruments. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that the sale of portfolio securities by the Trust
may be deemed to be an underwriting or as otherwise permitted by applicable law. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts, except as permitted by the Investment Company Act.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make loans to the extent prohibited by the Investment Company Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Notations Regarding the Trust&#146;s Fundamental Investment Restrictions</I>. The following notations are not considered to be part of the
Trust&#146;s fundamental investment restrictions and are subject to change without shareholder approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to the fundamental
policy relating to concentration set forth in (1)&nbsp;above, the Investment Company Act does not define what constitutes &#147;concentration&#148; in an industry. The SEC staff has taken the position that investment of 25% or more of a fund&#146;s
total assets in one or more issuers conducting their principal activities in the same industry or group of industries constitutes concentration. It is possible that interpretations of </P>
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concentration could change in the future. The policy in (1)&nbsp;above will be interpreted to refer to concentration as that term may be interpreted from time to time. The policy also will be
interpreted to permit investment without limit in the following: securities of the U.S. Government and its agencies or instrumentalities; tax exempt securities of state, territory, possession or municipal governments and their authorities, agencies,
instrumentalities or political subdivisions; and repurchase agreements collateralized by any such obligations. Accordingly, issuers of the foregoing securities will not be considered to be members of any industry. There also will be no limit on
investment in issuers domiciled in a single jurisdiction or country. Finance companies will be considered to be in the industries of their parents if their activities are primarily related to financing the activities of the parents. Each foreign
government will be considered to be a member of a separate industry. With respect to the Trust&#146;s industry classifications, the Trust currently utilizes any one or more of the industry <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-classifications</FONT>
used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or rating group indexes, and/or as defined by the Advisor. The policy also will be interpreted to give broad authority to the Trust as to how to classify issuers within or among industries. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to the fundamental policy relating to borrowing money set forth in (2)&nbsp;above, the Investment Company Act, including the
rules and regulations thereunder, generally prohibits the Trust from borrowing money (other than certain temporary borrowings) unless immediately after the borrowing the Trust has satisfied the asset coverage test with respect to senior securities
representing indebtedness prescribed by the Investment Company Act; that is, the value of the Trust&#146;s total assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities (for these purposes, &#147;total net assets&#148;) is
at least 300% of the senior securities representing indebtedness (effectively limiting the use of leverage through senior securities representing indebtedness to 33<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP><SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">/3</SUP>% of the Trust&#146;s total net assets, including assets attributable to such leverage). Certain trading practices and investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements, may be considered to be
borrowings or involve leverage and thus are subject to the Investment Company Act restrictions. In accordance with SEC staff guidance and interpretations, when the Trust engages in such transactions, the Trust, instead of maintaining asset coverage
of at least 300%, may segregate or earmark liquid assets, or enter into an offsetting position, in an amount at least equal to the Trust&#146;s exposure, on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis, to the transaction (as calculated pursuant to requirements of the SEC). The policy in (2)&nbsp;above will be interpreted to permit the Trust to
engage in trading practices and investments that may be considered to be borrowing or to involve leverage to the extent permitted by the Investment Company Act and to permit the Trust to segregate or earmark liquid assets or enter into offsetting
positions in accordance with the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Trust may not issue senior securities representing stock unless immediately after such issuance the value of the Trust&#146;s total net assets is at least
200% of the liquidation value of the Trust&#146;s outstanding senior securities representing stock, plus the aggregate amount of any senior securities representing indebtedness (effectively limiting the use of leverage through senior securities to
50% of the Trust&#146;s total net assets). In addition, the Trust is not permitted to declare any cash dividend or other distribution on common shares unless, at the time of such declaration, the asset coverage tests described above are satisfied
after giving effect to such dividend or distribution. Short-term credits necessary for the settlement of securities transactions and arrangements with respect to securities lending will not be considered to be borrowings under the policy. Practices
and investments that may involve leverage but are not considered to be borrowings are not subject to the policy. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to the
fundamental policy relating to underwriting set forth in (5)&nbsp;above, the Investment Company Act does not prohibit the Trust from engaging in the underwriting business or from underwriting the securities of other issuers; in fact, in the case of
diversified funds, the Investment Company Act permits a fund to have underwriting commitments of up to 25% of its assets under certain circumstances. Those circumstances currently are that the amount of the fund&#146;s underwriting commitments, when
added to the value of the fund&#146;s investments in issuers where the fund owns more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of those issuers, cannot exceed the 25% cap. A fund engaging in transactions involving the acquisition or disposition
of portfolio securities may be considered to be an underwriter under the Securities Act. Although it is not believed that the application of the Securities Act provisions described above would cause the Trust to be engaged in the business of
underwriting, the policy in (5)&nbsp;above will be interpreted not to prevent the Trust from engaging in transactions </P>
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involving the acquisition or disposition of portfolio securities, regardless of whether the Trust may be considered to be an underwriter under the Securities Act or is otherwise engaged in the
underwriting business to the extent permitted by applicable law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to the fundamental policy relating to lending set forth in
(7)&nbsp;above, the Investment Company Act does not prohibit the Trust from making loans (including lending its securities); however, SEC staff interpretations currently prohibit funds from lending more than
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-third</FONT> of their total assets (including lending its securities), except through the purchase of debt obligations or the use of repurchase agreements. In addition, collateral arrangements with respect to
options, forward currency and futures transactions and other derivative instruments (as applicable), as well as delays in the settlement of securities transactions, will not be considered loans. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Fundamental</FONT> Investment Restrictions</I>. Under its
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fundamental</FONT> investment restrictions, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the &#147;Board&#148;) without shareholder approval, the Trust may not make short sales of securities or
maintain a short position, except to the extent permitted by the Trust&#146;s prospectus and SAI, as amended from time to time, and applicable law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise indicated, all limitations under the Trust&#146;s fundamental or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fundamental</FONT>
investment restrictions apply only at the time that a transaction is undertaken. Any change in the percentage of the Trust&#146;s assets invested in certain securities or other instruments resulting from market fluctuations or other changes in the
Trust&#146;s total assets will not require the Trust to dispose of an investment until the Advisor determines that it is practicable to sell or close out the investment without undue market or tax consequences. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc93447_3"></A>INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TECHNIQUES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following information supplements the discussion of the Trust&#146;s investment objectives, policies and techniques that are described in
the prospectus. The Trust may invest in the following instruments and use the following investment techniques, subject to any limitations set forth in the prospectus. There is no guarantee the Trust will buy all of the types of securities or use all
of the investment techniques that are described herein. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Special Purpose Acquisition Companies </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in stock, warrants, rights and other interests issued by special purpose acquisition companies (&#147;SPACs&#148;) or
similar special purpose entities that pool funds to seek potential acquisition opportunities, including the &#147;founder&#146;s&#148; shares and warrants described below. A SPAC is a publicly traded company that raises investment capital via an
initial public offering (&#147;IPO&#148;) for the purpose of identifying and acquiring one or more operating businesses or assets. In connection with forming a SPAC, the SPAC&#146;s sponsors acquire &#147;founder&#146;s&#148; shares, generally for
nominal consideration, and warrants that will result in the sponsors owning a specified percentage (typically 20%) of the SPAC&#146;s outstanding common stock upon completion of the IPO. At the time a SPAC conducts an IPO, it has selected a
management team but has not yet identified a specific acquisition opportunity. Unless and until an acquisition is completed, a SPAC generally invests its assets in U.S. government securities, money market securities and cash. If an acquisition that
meets the requirements for the SPAC is not completed within a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-established</FONT> period of time, the invested funds are returned to the SPAC&#146;s public shareholders, the warrants expire, and the
&#147;founder&#146;s&#148; shares and such warrants become worthless. Because SPACs and similar entities are in essence &#147;blank check&#148; companies without operating histories or ongoing business operations (other than identifying and pursuing
acquisitions), the potential for the long term capital appreciation of their securities is particularly dependent on the ability of the SPAC&#146;s management to identify and complete a profitable acquisition. There is no guarantee that the SPACs in
which the Trust invests will complete an acquisition or that any acquisitions completed by the SPACs in which the Trust invests will be profitable. Some SPACs may pursue acquisitions only within certain industries or regions, which may ultimately
lead to an increase in the volatility of their prices following the acquisition. In addition, some of these securities may be considered illiquid and/or subject to restrictions on resale. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may make short sales of securities. A short sale is a transaction in which the Trust sells a security it does not own in anticipation
that the market price of that security will decline. The Trust may make short sales to hedge positions, for duration and risk management, in order to maintain portfolio flexibility or to enhance income or gain. When the Trust makes a short sale, it
must borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the broker-dealer through which it made the short sale as collateral for its obligation to deliver the security upon conclusion of the sale. The Trust may have to pay a fee to borrow particular
securities and is often obligated to pay over to the securities lender any income, distributions or dividends received on such borrowed securities until it returns the security to the securities lender. The Trust&#146;s obligation to replace the
borrowed security will be secured by collateral deposited with the securities lender, usually cash, U.S. Government securities or other liquid assets. The Trust will also be required to segregate or earmark similar collateral with its custodian to
the extent, if any, necessary so that the aggregate collateral value is at all times at least equal to the current market value of the security sold short. Depending on arrangements made with the securities lender regarding payment over of any
income, distributions or dividends received by the Trust on such security, the Trust may not receive any payments (including interest) on its collateral deposited with such securities lender. If the price of the security sold short increases between
the time of the short sale and the time the Trust replaces the borrowed security, the Trust will incur a loss; conversely, if the price declines, the Trust will realize a gain. Any gain will be decreased, and any loss increased, by the transaction
costs described above. Although the Trust&#146;s gain is limited to the price at which it sold the security short, its potential loss is theoretically unlimited. Short sales, even if covered, may represent a form of economic leverage and will create
risks. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust will not make a short sale if, after giving effect to such sale, the market value of all securities sold short exceeds
20% of the value of its Managed Assets or the Trust&#146;s aggregate short sales of a particular class of securities exceeds 20% of the outstanding securities of that class. The Trust may make short sales &#147;against the box&#148; without respect
to such limitations. In this type of short sale, at the time of the sale the Trust owns or has the immediate and unconditional right to acquire at no additional cost the identical security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Counterparty Credit Standards </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the
extent that the Trust engages in principal transactions, including, but not limited to, OTC options, forward currency transactions, swap transactions, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and the purchase and sale of bonds and other
fixed-income securities, it must rely on the creditworthiness of its counterparties under such transactions. In certain instances, the credit risk of a counterparty is increased by the lack of a central clearing house for certain transactions,
including certain swap contracts. In the event of the insolvency of a counterparty, the Trust may not be able to recover its assets, in full or at all, during the insolvency process. Counterparties to investments may have no obligation to make
markets in such investments and may have the ability to apply essentially discretionary margin and credit requirements. Similarly, the Trust will be subject to the risk of bankruptcy of, or the inability or refusal to perform with respect to such
investments by, the counterparties with which it deals. The Advisor will seek to minimize the Trust&#146;s exposure to counterparty risk by entering into such transactions with counterparties the Advisor believes to be creditworthy at the time it
enters into the transaction. Certain option transactions and Strategic Transactions may require the Trust to provide collateral to secure its performance obligations under a contract, which would also entail counterparty credit risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Trust Preferred Securities </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trust
preferred securities are typically issued by trusts or limited partnerships and represent preferred interests in deeply subordinated debt instruments issued by the corporation for whose benefit the trust or partnership was established, generally in
the form of interest-bearing notes with preferred security characteristics, or by an affiliated business trust of a corporation, generally in the form of beneficial interests in subordinated debentures or similarly structured securities. The trust
preferred securities market consists of both fixed and adjustable coupon rate securities that are either perpetual in nature or have stated maturity dates. </P>
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or the beneficiary of a guarantee that is junior and fully subordinated to the other liabilities of the guarantor. In addition, trust preferred securities typically permit an issuer to defer the payment of income for eighteen months or more without
triggering an event of default. Generally, the deferral period is five years or more. Because of their subordinated position in the capital structure of an issuer, the ability to defer payments for extended periods of time without default
consequences to the issuer, and certain other features (such as restrictions on common dividend payments by the issuer or ultimate guarantor when full cumulative payments on the trust preferred securities have not been made), these trust preferred
securities are often treated as close substitutes for traditional preferred securities, both by issuers and investors. Trust preferred securities have many of the key characteristics of equity due to their subordinated position in an issuer&#146;s
capital structure and because their quality and value are heavily dependent on the profitability of the issuer rather than on any legal claims to specific assets or cash flows. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Sovereign Government and Supranational Debt Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investments in sovereign debt involve special risks. Foreign governmental issuers of debt or the governmental authorities that control the
repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or pay interest when due. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal recourse in that, generally, remedies for defaults must be pursued in the courts of the
defaulting party. Political conditions, especially a sovereign entity&#146;s willingness to meet the terms of its debt obligations, are of considerable significance. The ability of a foreign sovereign issuer, especially an emerging market country,
to make timely payments on its debt obligations will also be strongly influenced by the sovereign issuer&#146;s balance of payments, including export performance, its access to international credit facilities and investments, fluctuations of
interest rates and the extent of its foreign reserves. The cost of servicing external debt will also generally be adversely affected by rising international interest rates, as many external debt obligations bear interest at rates which are adjusted
based upon international interest rates. Also, there can be no assurances that the holders of commercial bank loans to the same sovereign entity may not contest payments to the holders of sovereign debt in the event of default under commercial bank
loan agreements. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding with respect to sovereign debt on which a sovereign has defaulted and the Trust may be unable to collect all or any part of its investment in a particular issue. Foreign investment in
certain sovereign debt is restricted or controlled to varying degrees, including requiring governmental approval for the repatriation of income, capital or proceeds of sales by foreign investors. These restrictions or controls may at times limit or
preclude foreign investment in certain sovereign debt and increase the costs and expenses of the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Zero-Coupon Bonds, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Step-Ups</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Payment-In-Kind</FONT></FONT> Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Zero-coupon bonds pay interest only at maturity rather than at intervals during the life of the security. Like
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">zero-coupon</FONT> bonds, &#147;step up&#148; bonds pay no interest initially but eventually begin to pay a coupon rate prior to maturity, which rate may increase at stated intervals during the life of the security. <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Payment-in-kind</FONT></FONT> securities (&#147;PIKs&#148;) are debt obligations that pay &#147;interest&#148; in the form of other debt obligations, instead of in cash. Each of these
instruments is normally issued and traded at a deep discount from face value. Zero-coupon bonds, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">step-ups</FONT> and PIKs allow an issuer to avoid or delay the need to generate cash to meet current interest payments
and, as a result, may involve greater credit risk than bonds that pay interest currently or in cash. The Trust would be required to distribute the income on these instruments as it accrues, even though the Trust will not receive the income on a
current basis or in cash. Thus, the Trust may have to sell other investments, including when it may not be advisable to do so, to make income distributions to its shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Bank Obligations </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bank obligations may
include certificates of deposit, bankers&#146; acceptances and fixed time deposits. Certificates of deposit are negotiable certificates issued against funds deposited in a commercial bank for a definite period of time and earning a specified return.
Bankers&#146; acceptances are negotiable drafts or bills of </P>
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exchange, normally drawn by an importer or exporter to pay for specific merchandise, which are &#147;accepted&#148; by a bank, meaning, in effect, that the bank unconditionally agrees to pay the
face value of the instrument on maturity. Fixed time deposits are bank obligations payable at a stated maturity date and bearing interest at a fixed rate. Fixed time deposits may be withdrawn on demand by the investor, but may be subject to early
withdrawal penalties, which vary depending upon market conditions and the remaining maturity of the obligation. There are no contractual restrictions on the right to transfer a beneficial interest in a fixed time deposit to a third party, although
there is no market for such deposits. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Obligations of foreign banks involve somewhat different investment risks than those affecting
obligations of U.S. banks, including the possibilities that their liquidity could be impaired because of future political and economic developments, that their obligations may be less marketable than comparable obligations of U.S. banks, that a
foreign jurisdiction might impose withholding taxes on interest income payable on those obligations, that foreign deposits may be seized or nationalized, that foreign governmental restrictions such as exchange controls may be adopted which might
adversely affect the payment of principal and interest on those obligations and that the selection of those obligations may be more difficult because there may be less publicly available information concerning foreign banks or the accounting,
auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements applicable to foreign banks may differ from those applicable to U.S. banks. Foreign banks are not generally subject to examination by any U.S. Government agency or
instrumentality. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Mortgage-Related Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>MBS</I></B>. Mortgage-backed securities (&#147;MBS&#148;) include structured debt obligations collateralized by pools of commercial
(&#147;CMBS&#148;) or residential (&#147;RMBS&#148;) mortgages. Pools of mortgage loans and mortgage-backed loans, such as mezzanine loans, are assembled as securities for sale to investors by various governmental, government-related and private
organizations. MBS include complex instruments such as collateralized mortgage obligations (&#147;CMOs&#148;), stripped MBS, mortgage pass-through securities and interests in real estate mortgage investment conduits (&#147;REMICs&#148;). The MBS in
which the Trust may invest include those with fixed, floating or variable interest rates, those with interest rates that change based on multiples of changes in a specified reference interest rate or index of interest rates and those with interest
rates that change inversely to changes in interest rates, as well as those that do not bear interest. The Trust may invest in RMBS and CMBS issued by governmental entities and private issuers, including subordinated MBS and residual interests. The
Trust may invest in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> mortgages or MBS that are backed by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> mortgages. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, losses on a mortgaged property securing a mortgage loan included in a securitization will be borne first by the equity holder of
the property, then by a cash reserve fund or letter of credit, if any, then by the holder of a mezzanine loan or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-Note,</FONT> if any, then by the &#147;first loss&#148; subordinated security holder (generally, the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;B-Piece&#148;</FONT> buyer) and then by the holder of a higher rated security. The Trust may invest in any class of security included in a securitization. In the event of default and the exhaustion of any equity
support, reserve fund, letter of credit, mezzanine loans or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-Notes,</FONT> and any classes of securities junior to those in which the Trust invests, the </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trust will not be able to recover all of its investment in the MBS it purchases. MBS in which the Trust invests may not contain reserve funds,
letters of credit, mezzanine loans and/or junior classes of securities. The prices of lower credit quality securities are generally less sensitive to interest rate changes than more highly rated investments, but more sensitive to adverse economic
downturns or individual issuer developments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Mortgage Pass-Through Securities</I></B>. Mortgage pass-through securities differ from
other forms of fixed-income securities, which normally provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts with principal payments at maturity or specified call dates. Instead, these securities provide a monthly payment which consists of both
interest and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a &#147;pass through&#148; of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on their residential or commercial mortgage loans, net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of
such securities. Additional payments are caused by repayments of principal resulting from the sale of the underlying property, refinancing or foreclosure, net of fees or costs that may be incurred. Some mortgage related securities (such as
securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association </P>
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(&#147;GNMA&#148;)) are described as &#147;modified pass-through.&#148; These securities entitle the holder to receive all interest and principal payments owed on the mortgage pool, net of
certain fees, at the scheduled payment dates regardless of whether or not the mortgagor actually makes the payment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>RMBS</I></B>.
RMBS are securities the payments on which depend primarily on the cash flow from residential mortgage loans made to borrowers that are secured on a first priority basis or second priority basis, subject to permitted liens, easements and other
encumbrances by residential real estate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(one-</FONT> to four-family properties), the proceeds of which are used to purchase real estate and purchase or construct dwellings thereon or to refinance indebtedness
previously used for such purposes. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-agency</FONT> residential mortgage loans are obligations of the borrowers thereunder only and are not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or entity. The ability
of a borrower to repay a loan secured by residential property is dependent upon the income or assets of the borrower. A number of factors, including a general economic downturn, acts of God, terrorism, social unrest and civil disturbances, may
impair a borrower&#146;s ability to repay its loans. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Agency RMBS</I></B>. The principal U.S. Governmental guarantor of mortgage
related securities is GNMA, which is a wholly-owned U.S. Government corporation. GNMA is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by
institutions approved by GNMA (such as savings and loan institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers) and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (&#147;FHA&#148;), or guaranteed by the Department of
Veterans Affairs (&#147;VA&#148;). MBS issued by GNMA include GNMA Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (also known as &#147;Ginnie Maes&#148;) which are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by GNMA and such guarantees are
backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. GNMA certificates also are supported by the authority of GNMA to borrow funds from the U.S. Treasury to make payments under its guarantee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage
Association (&#147;FNMA&#148;) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (&#147;FHLMC&#148;). FNMA is a government-sponsored corporation the common stock of which is owned entirely by private stockholders. FNMA purchases conventional (i.e., not
insured or guaranteed by any government agency) residential mortgages from a list of approved seller/servicers which include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, commercial banks and credit unions and
mortgage bankers. Pass-through securities issued by FNMA (also known as &#147;Fannie Maes&#148;) are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC was
created by Congress in 1970 for the purpose of increasing the availability of mortgage credit for residential housing. It is a government-sponsored corporation that issues FHLMC Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (also known as
&#147;Freddie Macs&#148; or &#147;PCs&#148;), which are pass-through securities, each representing an undivided interest in a pool of residential mortgages. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but
PCs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (&#147;FHFA&#148;)
placed FNMA and FHLMC into conservatorship. FNMA and FHLMC are continuing to operate as going concerns while in conservatorship and each remains liable for all of its obligations, including its guaranty obligations, associated with its MBS. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As the conservator, FHFA succeeded to all rights, titles, powers and privileges of FNMA and FHLMC and of any stockholder, officer or director
of FNMA and FHLMC with respect to FNMA and FHLMC and the assets of FNMA and FHLMC. In connection with the conservatorship, the U.S. Treasury entered into a Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with each of FNMA and FHLMC pursuant to which the
U.S. Treasury would purchase up to an aggregate of $100&nbsp;billion of each of FNMA and FHLMC to maintain a positive net worth in each enterprise. This agreement contains various covenants that severely limit each enterprise&#146;s operations. In
exchange for entering into these agreements, the U.S. Treasury received $1&nbsp;billion of each enterprise&#146;s senior preferred stock and warrants to purchase 79.9% of each enterprise&#146;s common stock. In February 2009, the U.S. Treasury
doubled the size of its commitment to each enterprise under the Senior Preferred Stock Program to $200&nbsp;billion. The U.S. Treasury&#146;s obligations under the Senior Preferred Stock Program are for an indefinite
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period of time for a maximum amount of $200&nbsp;billion per enterprise. In December 2009, the U.S. Treasury announced further amendments to the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements which
included additional financial support to certain governmentally supported entities, including the Federal Home Loan Banks (&#147;FHLBs&#148;), FNMA and FHLMC. It is difficult, if not impossible, to predict the future political, regulatory or
economic changes that could impact FNMA, FHLMC and the FHLBs, and the values of their related securities or obligations. There is no assurance that the obligations of such entities will be satisfied in full, or that such obligations will not
decrease in value or default. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under the Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 (the &#147;Reform Act&#148;), which was
included as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, FHFA, as conservator or receiver, has the power to repudiate any contract entered into by FNMA or FHLMC prior to FHFA&#146;s appointment as conservator or receiver, as applicable, if
FHFA determines, in its sole discretion, that performance of the contract is burdensome and that repudiation of the contract promotes the orderly administration of FNMA&#146;s or FHLMC&#146;s affairs. The Reform Act requires FHFA to exercise its
right to repudiate any contract within a reasonable period of time after its appointment as conservator or receiver. FHFA, in its capacity as conservator, has indicated that it has no intention to repudiate the guaranty obligations of FNMA or FHLMC
because FHFA views repudiation as incompatible with the goals of the conservatorship. However, in the event that FHFA, as conservator or if it is later appointed as receiver for FNMA or FHLMC, were to repudiate any such guaranty obligation, the
conservatorship or receivership estate, as applicable, would be liable for actual direct compensatory damages in accordance with the provisions of the Reform Act. Any such liability could be satisfied only to the extent of FNMA&#146;s or
FHLMC&#146;s assets available therefor. In the event of repudiation, the payments of interest to holders of FNMA or FHLMC MBS would be reduced if payments on the mortgage loans represented in the mortgage loan groups related to such MBS are not made
by the borrowers or advanced by the servicer. Any actual direct compensatory damages for repudiating these guaranty obligations may not be sufficient to offset any shortfalls experienced by such mortgage-backed security holders. Further, in its
capacity as conservator or receiver, FHFA has the right to transfer or sell any asset or liability of FNMA or FHLMC without any approval, assignment or consent. Although FHFA has stated that it has no present intention to do so, if FHFA, as
conservator or receiver, were to transfer any such guaranty obligation to another party, holders of FNMA or FHLMC MBS would have to rely on that party for satisfaction of the guaranty obligation and would be exposed to the credit risk of that party.
In addition, certain rights provided to holders of MBS issued by FNMA and FHLMC under the operative documents related to such securities may not be enforced against FHFA, or enforcement of such rights may be delayed, during the conservatorship or
any future receivership. The operative documents for FNMA and FHLMC MBS may provide (or with respect to securities issued prior to the date of the appointment of the conservator may have provided) that upon the occurrence of an event of default on
the part of FNMA or FHLMC, in its capacity as guarantor, which includes the appointment of a conservator or receiver, holders of such MBS have the right to replace FNMA or FHLMC as trustee if the requisite percentage of MBS holders consent. The
Reform Act prevents mortgage-backed security holders from enforcing such rights if the event of default arises solely because a conservator or receiver has been appointed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A 2011 report to Congress from the Treasury Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development set forth a plan to reform
America&#146;s housing finance market, which would reduce the role of and eventually eliminate FNMA and FHLMC. Notably, the plan did not propose similar significant changes to GNMA, which guarantees payments on mortgage related securities backed by
federally insured or guaranteed loans. The report also identified three proposals for Congress and the administration to consider for the long-term structure of the housing finance markets after the elimination of FNMA and FHLMC, including
implementing: (i)&nbsp;a privatized system of housing finance that limits government insurance to very limited groups of creditworthy <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-</FONT> and moderate-income borrowers; (ii)&nbsp;a privatized system with a
government backstop mechanism that would allow the government to insure a larger share of the housing finance market during a future housing crisis; and (iii)&nbsp;a privatized system where the government would offer reinsurance to holders of
certain highly rated mortgage related securities insured by private insurers and would pay out under the reinsurance arrangements only if the private mortgage insurers were insolvent. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Agency</FONT> RMBS</I></B>. <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-agency</FONT> RMBS are issued by commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers, private mortgage insurance companies and other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-governmental</FONT> issuers.
Timely payment of principal and interest on RMBS backed by pools created by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-governmental</FONT> issuers often is supported partially by various forms of insurance or guarantees, including individual loan, title,
pool and hazard insurance. The insurance and guarantees are issued by government entities, private insurers and the mortgage poolers. There can be no assurance that the private insurers or mortgage poolers can meet their obligations under the
policies, so that if the issuers default on their obligations, the holders of the security could sustain a loss. No insurance or guarantee covers the Trust or the price of the Trust&#146;s common shares. RMBS issued by
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-governmental</FONT> issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government agency and government-related securities because there are no direct or indirect government guarantees of payment. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>CMBS</I></B>. CMBS generally are multi-class debt or pass-through certificates secured or backed by mortgage loans on commercial
properties. CMBS generally are structured to provide protection to the senior class investors against potential losses on the underlying mortgage loans. This protection generally is provided by having the holders of subordinated classes of
securities (&#147;Subordinated CMBS&#148;) take the first loss if there are defaults on the underlying commercial mortgage loans. Other protection, which may benefit all of the classes or particular classes, may include issuer guarantees, reserve
funds, additional Subordinated CMBS, cross-collateralization and over-collateralization. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in Subordinated CMBS, which
are subordinated in some manner as to the payment of principal and/or interest to the holders of more senior CMBS arising out of the same pool of mortgages and which are often referred to as
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;B-Pieces.&#148;</FONT> The holders of Subordinated CMBS typically are compensated with a higher stated yield than are the holders of more senior CMBS. On the other hand, Subordinated CMBS typically subject the
holder to greater risk than senior CMBS and tend to be rated in a lower rating category (frequently a substantially lower rating category) than the senior CMBS issued in respect of the same mortgage pool. Subordinated CMBS generally are likely to be
more sensitive to changes in prepayment and interest rates and the market for such securities may be less liquid than is the case for traditional income securities and senior CMBS. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>CMOs</I></B>. A CMO is a multi-class bond backed by a pool of mortgage pass-through certificates or mortgage loans. CMOs may be
collateralized by (i)&nbsp;GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC pass-through certificates, (ii)&nbsp;unsecuritized mortgage loans insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA, (iii)&nbsp;unsecuritized conventional mortgages, (iv)&nbsp;other MBS or (v)&nbsp;any
combination thereof. Each class of a CMO, often referred to as a &#147;tranche,&#148; is issued at a specific coupon rate and has a stated maturity or final distribution date. Principal prepayments on collateral underlying a CMO may cause it to be
retired substantially earlier than its stated maturity or final distribution date. The principal and interest on the underlying mortgages may be allocated among the several classes of a series of a CMO in many ways. One or more tranches of a CMO may
have coupon rates which reset periodically at a specified increment over an index, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (&#147;LIBOR&#148;) (or sometimes more than one index). These floating rate CMOs typically are issued with lifetime caps on
the coupon rate thereon. CMO residuals represent the interest in any excess cash flow remaining after making the payments of interest and principal on the tranches issued by the CMO and the payment of administrative expenses and management fees.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in inverse floating rate CMOs. Inverse floating rate CMOs constitute a tranche of a CMO with a coupon rate that
moves in the reverse direction relative to an applicable index such as LIBOR. Accordingly, the coupon rate thereon will increase as interest rates decrease. Inverse floating rate CMOs are typically more volatile than fixed or floating rate tranches
of CMOs. Many inverse floating rate CMOs have coupons that move inversely to a multiple of an index. The effect of the coupon varying inversely to a multiple of an applicable index creates a leverage factor. Inverse floating rate debt instruments
(&#147;inverse floaters&#148;) based on multiples of a stated index are designed to be highly sensitive to changes in interest rates and can subject the holders thereof to extreme reductions of yield and loss of principal. The market for inverse
floating rate CMOs with highly leveraged characteristics at times may be very thin. The Trust&#146;s ability to dispose of its positions in </P>
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such securities will depend on the degree of liquidity in the markets for such securities. It is impossible to predict the amount of trading interest that may exist in such securities, and
therefore the future degree of liquidity. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Prime</FONT> Mortgages</I></B>. <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-prime</FONT> mortgages are mortgages rated below A by Moody&#146;s Investor&#146;s Service, Inc., S&amp;P Global Ratings, a division of S&amp;P Global Inc. or Fitch Ratings. Historically,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> mortgage loans have been made to borrowers with blemished (or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-existent)</FONT> credit records, and the borrower is charged a higher interest rate to compensate
for the greater risk of delinquency and the higher costs of loan servicing and collection. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-prime</FONT> mortgages are subject to both state and federal anti-predatory lending statutes that carry potential
liability to secondary market purchasers such as the Trust. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-prime</FONT> mortgages have certain characteristics and associated risks similar to below investment grade securities, including a higher degree of
credit risk, and certain characteristics and associated risks similar to MBS, including prepayment risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Mortgage-Related
ABS</I></B>. Asset-backed securities (&#147;ABS&#148;) are bonds backed by pools of loans or other receivables. ABS are created from many types of assets, including in some cases mortgage related asset classes, such as home equity loan ABS. Home
equity loan ABS are subject to many of the same risks as RMBS, including interest rate risk and prepayment risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Mortgage
REITs</I></B>. A REIT is a corporation, or a business trust that would otherwise be taxed as a corporation, that meets the definitional requirements applicable to REITs under the Code. The Code permits a qualifying REIT to deduct dividends paid,
thereby generally eliminating corporate level U.S. federal income tax and effectively making the REIT a pass-through vehicle for U.S. federal income tax purposes. To meet the definitional requirements of the Code, a REIT must, among other things,
invest substantially all of its assets in interests in real estate (including mortgages and other REITs) or cash and government securities, derive most of its income from rents from real property or interest on loans secured by mortgages on real
property, and distribute to shareholders annually substantially all of its otherwise taxable income. Mortgage REITs invest mostly in mortgages on real estate, which may secure construction, development or long-term loans, and the main source of
their income is mortgage interest payments. The value of securities issued by REITs is affected by tax and regulatory requirements and by perceptions of management skill. They also are subject to heavy cash flow dependency and the possibility of
failing to qualify for REIT status under the Code or to maintain exemption from the Investment Company Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Mortgage-Related
Derivative Instruments</I></B>. The Trust may invest in MBS credit default swaps. MBS credit default swaps include swaps the reference obligation for which is an MBS or related index, such as the CMBX Index (a tradeable index referencing a basket of
CMBS), the TRX Index (a tradeable index referencing total return swaps based on CMBS) or the ABX Index (a tradeable index referencing a basket of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> MBS). The Trust may engage in other derivative
transactions related to MBS, including purchasing and selling exchange-listed and OTC put and call options, futures and forwards on mortgages and MBS. The Trust may invest in newly developed mortgage related derivatives that may hereafter become
available. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Net Interest Margin (NIM) Securities</I></B>. The Trust may invest in net interest margin (&#147;NIM&#148;) securities.
These securities are derivative interest-only mortgage securities structured off home equity loan transactions. NIM securities receive any &#147;excess&#148; interest computed after paying coupon costs, servicing costs and fees and any credit losses
associated with the underlying pool of home equity loans. Like traditional stripped MBS, the yield to maturity on a NIM security is sensitive not only to changes in prevailing interest rates but also to the rate of principal payments (including
prepayments) on the underlying home equity loans. NIM securities are highly sensitive to credit losses on the underlying collateral and the timing in which those losses are taken. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Tiered Index Bonds</I></B>. Tiered index bonds are relatively new forms of mortgage-related securities. The interest rate on a tiered
index bond is tied to a specified index or market rate. So long as this index or market rate is below a predetermined &#147;strike&#148; rate, the interest rate on the tiered index bond remains fixed. If, however, the specified index or market rate
rises above the &#147;strike&#148; rate, the interest rate of the tiered index bond will decrease. Thus, under these circumstances, the interest rate on a tiered index bond, like an inverse floater, will move in the
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opposite direction of prevailing interest rates, with the result that the price of the tiered index bond may be considerably more volatile than that of a fixed-rate bond. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>TBA Commitments</I></B>. The Trust may enter into &#147;to be announced&#148; or &#147;TBA&#148; commitments. TBA commitments are
forward agreements for the purchase or sale of securities, including mortgage-backed securities, for a fixed price, with payment and delivery on an agreed upon future settlement date. The specific securities to be delivered are not identified at the
trade date. However, delivered securities must meet specified terms, including issuer, rate and mortgage terms. See &#147;The Trust&#146;s Investments&#151;Portfolio Contents and Techniques&#151;When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment
Securities&#148; in the prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Other Mortgage-Related Securities</I></B>. Other mortgage related securities include securities
other than those described above that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property. Other mortgage related securities may be equity or debt securities issued by agencies or
instrumentalities of the U.S. Government or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, homebuilders, mortgage banks, commercial banks, investment banks, partnerships, trusts and special
purpose entities of the foregoing. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Collateralized Debt Obligations </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in collateralized debt obligations (&#147;CDOs&#148;), which include collateralized bond obligations (&#147;CBOs&#148;),
collateralized loan obligations (&#147;CLOs&#148;) and other similarly structured securities. CDOs are types of asset-backed securities. A CBO is ordinarily issued by a trust or other special purpose entity (&#147;SPE&#148;) and is typically backed
by a diversified pool of fixed-income securities (which may include high risk, below investment grade securities) held by such issuer. A CLO is ordinarily issued by a trust or other SPE and is typically collateralized by a pool of loans, which may
include, among others, domestic and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> senior secured loans, senior unsecured loans, and subordinate corporate loans, including loans that may be rated below investment grade or equivalent unrated loans,
held by such issuer. Investments in a CLO organized outside of the United States may not be deemed to be foreign securities if the CLO is collateralized by a pool of loans, a substantial portion of which are U.S. loans. Although certain CDOs may
benefit from credit enhancement in the form of a senior-subordinate structure, over-collateralization or bond insurance, such enhancement may not always be present, and may fail to protect the Trust against the risk of loss on default of the
collateral. Certain CDO issuers may use derivatives contracts to create &#147;synthetic&#148; exposure to assets rather than holding such assets directly, which entails the risks of derivative instruments described elsewhere in the prospectus and
this SAI. CDOs may charge management fees and administrative expenses, which are in addition to those of the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For both CBOs and
CLOs, the cash flows from the SPE are split into two or more portions, called tranches, varying in risk and yield. The riskiest portion is the &#147;equity&#148; tranche, which bears the first loss from defaults from the bonds or loans in the SPE
and serves to protect the other, more senior tranches from default (though such protection is not complete). Since it is partially protected from defaults, a senior tranche from a CBO or CLO typically has higher ratings and lower yields than its
underlying securities, and may be rated investment grade. Despite the protection from the equity tranche, CBO or CLO tranches can experience substantial losses due to actual defaults, downgrades of the underlying collateral by rating agencies,
forced liquidation of the collateral pool due to a failure of coverage tests, increased sensitivity to defaults due to collateral default and disappearance of protecting tranches, market anticipation of defaults as well as investor aversion to CBO
or CLO securities as a class. Interest on certain tranches of a CDO may be paid in kind or deferred and capitalized (paid in the form of obligations of the same type rather than cash), which involves continued exposure to default risk with respect
to such payments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The risks of an investment in a CDO depend largely on the type of the collateral securities and the class of the CDO in
which the Trust invests. Normally, CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs are privately offered and sold, and thus are not registered under the securities laws. However, an active dealer market may exist for CDOs, allowing
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a CDO to qualify for Rule 144A transactions. In addition to the normal risks associated with fixed-income securities and ABS generally discussed elsewhere in this SAI, CDOs carry additional risks
including, but not limited to: (i)&nbsp;the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will not be adequate to make interest or other payments; (ii)&nbsp;the risk that the collateral may default or decline in value or be downgraded,
if rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization; (iii)&nbsp;the Trust may invest in tranches of CDOs that are subordinate to other tranches; (iv)&nbsp;the structure and complexity of the transaction and the legal documents could
lead to disputes among investors regarding the characterization of proceeds; (v)&nbsp;the investment return achieved by the Trust could be significantly different than those predicted by financial models; (vi)&nbsp;the lack of a readily available
secondary market for CDOs; (vii)&nbsp;the risk of forced &#147;fire sale&#148; liquidation due to technical defaults such as coverage test failures; and (viii)&nbsp;the CDO&#146;s manager may perform poorly. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Stripped Securities </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Stripped securities
are created when the issuer separates the interest and principal components of an instrument and sells them as separate securities. In general, one security is entitled to receive the interest payments on the underlying assets (the interest only or
&#147;IO&#148; security) and the other to receive the principal payments (the principal only or &#147;PO&#148; security). Some stripped securities may receive a combination of interest and principal payments. The yields to maturity on IOs and POs
are sensitive to the expected or anticipated rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the related underlying assets, and principal payments may have a material effect on yield to maturity. If the underlying assets experience greater
than anticipated prepayments of principal, the Trust may not fully recoup its initial investment in IOs. Conversely, if the underlying assets experience less than anticipated prepayments of principal, the yield on POs could be adversely affected.
Stripped securities may be highly sensitive to changes in interest rates and rates of prepayment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Strategic Transactions and Other Management
Techniques </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As described in the prospectus, the Trust may use Strategic Transactions (as defined in the prospectus). This section
contains various additional information about the types of Strategic Transactions in which the Trust may engage. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Swaps</I></B>. The
Trust may enter into swap agreements, including interest rate and index swap agreements. Swap agreements are two party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors for periods ranging from a few weeks to more than one year. In a
standard &#147;swap&#148; transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross returns to be exchanged or
&#147;swapped&#148; between the parties are calculated with respect to a &#147;notional amount,&#148; i.e., the dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate, in a particular foreign currency, or in a &#147;basket&#148; of securities
representing a particular index. The &#147;notional amount&#148; of the swap agreement is only a fictive basis on which to calculate the obligations that the parties to a swap agreement have agreed to exchange. The Trust&#146;s obligations (or
rights) under a swap agreement will generally be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement based on the relative values of the positions held by each party to the agreement (the &#147;net amount&#148;). The Trust&#146;s
obligations under a swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owing to the Trust) and the Trust will segregate with a custodian or earmark on its books and records an amount of cash or liquid assets having an aggregate NAV at
all times at least equal to any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed to a swap counterparty. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Whether the Trust&#146;s use of swap
agreements will be successful in furthering its investment objectives will depend on the Advisor&#146;s ability to correctly predict whether certain types of investments are likely to produce greater returns than other investments. Moreover, the
Trust bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under a swap agreement in the event of the default or bankruptcy of a swap agreement counterparty. Swap agreements also bear the risk that the Trust will not be able to meet its
payment obligations to the counterparty. As noted, however, the Trust will deposit in a segregated account, or earmark on its books and records, liquid assets permitted to be so segregated or earmarked by the SEC in an amount equal to or greater
</P>
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than the market value of the Trust&#146;s liabilities under the swap agreement or the amount it would cost the Trust initially to make an equivalent direct investment plus or minus any amount the
Trust is obligated to pay or is to receive under the swap agreement. Restrictions imposed by the tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies (&#147;RICs&#148;) may limit the Trust&#146;s ability to use swap agreements. It is possible that
developments in the swap market, including government regulation, could adversely affect the Trust&#146;s ability to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Swaptions</I></B>. A swaption is a contract that gives a counterparty the right (but not the obligation) to enter into a new swap
agreement or to shorten, extend, cancel or otherwise modify an existing swap agreement, at some designated future time on specified terms. The Trust may write (sell) and purchase put and call swaptions. Depending on the terms of the particular
option agreement, the Trust will generally incur a greater degree of risk when it writes a swaption than it will incur when it purchases a swaption. When the Trust purchases a swaption, it risks losing only the amount of the premium it has paid
should it decide to let the option expire unexercised. However, when the Trust writes a swaption, upon exercise of the option the Trust will become obligated according to the terms of the underlying agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Total Return Swaps</I></B>. Total return swap agreements are contracts in which one party agrees to make periodic payments to another
party based on the change in market value of the assets underlying the contract, which may include a specified security, basket of securities or securities indices during the specified period, in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or
variable interest rate or the total return from other underlying assets. Total return swap agreements may be used to obtain exposure to a security or market without owning or taking physical custody of such security or investing directly in such
market. Total return swap agreements may effectively add leverage to the Trust&#146;s portfolio because, in addition to its Managed Assets (as defined in the prospectus), the Trust would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of
the swap. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total return swap agreements are subject to the risk that a counterparty will default on its payment obligations to the Trust
thereunder. Swap agreements also bear the risk that the Trust will not be able to meet its obligation to the counterparty. Generally, the Trust will enter into total return swaps on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted against one
another with the Trust receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments). The net amount of the excess, if any, of the Trust&#146;s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each total return swap will be
accrued on a daily basis, and an amount of liquid assets having an aggregate NAV at least equal to the accrued excess will be segregated by the Trust or earmarked on its books and records. If the total return swap transaction is entered into on
other than a net basis, the full amount of the Trust&#146;s obligations will be accrued on a daily basis, and the full amount of the Trust&#146;s obligations will be segregated or earmarked by the Trust in an amount equal to or greater than the
market value of the liabilities under the total return swap agreement or the amount it would have cost the Trust initially to make an equivalent direct investment, plus or minus any amount the Trust is obligated to pay or is to receive under the
total return swap agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Foreign Exchange Transactions</I></B>. The Trust may engage in spot and forward foreign exchange
transactions and currency swaps, purchase and sell options on currencies and purchase and sell currency futures and related options thereon (collectively, &#147;Currency Instruments&#148;). Such transactions could be effected with respect to hedges
on foreign dollar denominated securities owned by the Trust, sold by the Trust but not yet delivered, or committed or anticipated to be purchased by the Trust. As an illustration, the Trust may use such techniques to hedge the stated value in U.S.
dollars of an investment in a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">yen-denominated</FONT> security. In such circumstances, for example, the Trust may purchase a foreign currency put option enabling it to sell a specified amount of yen for dollars at a
specified price by a future date. To the extent the hedge is successful, a loss in the value of the yen relative to the dollar will tend to be offset by an increase in the value of the put option. To offset, in whole or in part, the cost of
acquiring such a put option, the Trust may also sell a call option which, if exercised, requires it to sell a specified amount of yen for dollars at a specified price by a future date (a technique called a &#147;straddle&#148;). By selling such a
call option in this illustration, the Trust gives up the opportunity to profit without limit from </P>
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increases in the relative value of the yen to the dollar. &#147;Straddles&#148; of the type that may be used by the Trust are considered to constitute hedging transactions. The Trust may not
attempt to hedge any or all of its foreign portfolio positions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Forward Foreign Currency Contracts</I></B>. The Trust may enter
into forward currency contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies for a fixed amount of U.S. dollars or another foreign currency. A forward currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which
may be any fixed number of days (term) from the date of the forward currency contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time the forward currency contract is entered into. Forward currency contracts are traded directly between
currency traders (usually large commercial banks) and their customers. The Trust may purchase a forward currency contract to lock in the U.S. dollar price of a security denominated in a foreign currency that the Trust intends to acquire. The Trust
may sell a forward currency contract to lock in the U.S. dollar equivalent of the proceeds from the anticipated sale of a security or a dividend or interest payment denominated in a foreign currency. The Trust may also use forward currency contracts
to shift the Trust&#146;s exposure to foreign currency exchange rate changes from one currency to another. For example, if the Trust owns securities denominated in a foreign currency and the Advisor believes that currency will decline relative to
another currency, the Trust might enter into a forward currency contract to sell the appropriate amount of the first foreign currency with payment to be made in the second currency. The Trust may also purchase forward currency contracts to enhance
income when the Advisor anticipates that the foreign currency will appreciate in value but securities denominated in that currency do not present attractive investment opportunities. The Trust may also use forward currency contracts to hedge against
a decline in the value of existing investments denominated in a foreign currency. Such a hedge would tend to offset both positive and negative currency fluctuations, but would not offset changes in security values caused by other factors. The Trust
could also hedge the position by entering into a forward currency contract to sell another currency expected to perform similarly to the currency in which the Trust&#146;s existing investments are denominated. This type of transaction could offer
advantages in terms of cost, yield or efficiency, but may not hedge currency exposure as effectively as a simple forward currency transaction to sell U.S. dollars. This type of transaction may result in losses if the currency used to hedge does not
perform similarly to the currency in which the hedged securities are denominated. The Trust may also use forward currency contracts in one currency or a basket of currencies to attempt to hedge against fluctuations in the value of securities
denominated in a different currency if the Advisor anticipates that there will be a correlation between the two currencies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The cost to
the Trust of engaging in forward currency contracts varies with factors such as the currency involved, the length of the contract period and the market conditions then prevailing. Because forward currency contracts are usually entered into on a
principal basis, no fees or commissions are involved. When the Trust enters into a forward currency contract, it relies on the counterparty to make or take delivery of the underlying currency at the maturity of the contract. Failure by the
counterparty to do so would result in the loss of some or all of any expected benefit of the transaction. Secondary markets generally do not exist for forward currency contracts, with the result that closing transactions generally can be made for
forward currency contracts only by negotiating directly with the counterparty. Thus, there can be no assurance that the Trust will in fact be able to close out a forward currency contract at a favorable price prior to maturity. In addition, in the
event of insolvency of the counterparty, the Trust might be unable to close out a forward currency contract. In either event, the Trust would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the position, and would continue to be required to
maintain a position in securities denominated in the foreign currency or to maintain cash or liquid assets in a segregated account or earmark such cash or liquid assets on its books and records. The precise matching of forward currency contract
amounts and the value of the securities involved generally will not be possible because the value of such securities, measured in the foreign currency, will change after the forward currency contract has been established. Thus, the Trust might need
to purchase or sell foreign currencies in the spot (cash) market to the extent such foreign currencies are not covered by forward currency contracts. The projection of short-term currency market movements is extremely difficult and the successful
execution of a short-term hedging strategy is highly uncertain. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Use of Options as Strategic Transactions</I></B>. In addition to the options strategy
described in the prospectus as part of the Trust&#146;s investment strategy, the Trust may also use options as Strategic Transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Call Options as Strategic Transactions</I>. The Trust may purchase call options on any of the types of securities or instruments in which
it may invest. A purchased call option gives the Trust the right to buy, and obligates the seller to sell, the underlying security at the exercise price at any time during the option period. The Trust also may purchase and sell call options on
indices. Index options are similar to options on securities except that, rather than taking or making delivery of securities underlying the option at a specified price upon exercise, an index option gives the holder the right to receive cash upon
exercise of the option if the level of the index upon which the option is based is greater than the exercise price of the option. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Trust may write (i.e., sell) covered call options on the securities or instruments it holds and enter into closing purchase transactions with respect to certain of such options. A covered call option is an option in which the Trust, in return for a
premium, gives another party a right to buy specified securities owned by the Trust at a specified future date and price set at the time of the contract. The principal reason for writing covered call options is the attempt to realize, through the
receipt of premiums, a greater return than would be realized on the securities alone. By writing covered call options, the Trust gives up the opportunity, while the option is in effect, to profit from any price increase in the underlying security
above the option exercise price. In addition, the Trust&#146;s ability to sell the underlying security will be limited while the option is in effect unless the Trust enters into a closing purchase transaction. A closing purchase transaction cancels
out the Trust&#146;s position as the writer of an option by means of an offsetting purchase of an identical option prior to the expiration of the option it has written. Covered call options also serve as a partial hedge to the extent of the premium
received against the price of the underlying security declining. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may write (i.e., sell) uncovered call options on securities or
instruments in which it may invest but that are not currently held by the Trust. The principal reason for writing uncovered call options is to realize income without committing capital to the ownership of the underlying securities or instruments.
When writing uncovered call options, the Trust must deposit and maintain sufficient margin with the broker-dealer through which it made the uncovered call option as collateral to ensure that the securities can be purchased for delivery if and when
the option is exercised. In addition, in connection with each such transaction the Trust will segregate, or designate on its books and records, liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the Trust&#146;s exposure (the difference between
the unpaid amounts owed by the Trust on such transaction minus any collateral deposited with the broker-dealer), on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marked-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis (as calculated pursuant to
requirements of the SEC). Such segregation or earmarking will ensure that the Trust has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and will avoid any potential leveraging of the Trust&#146;s portfolio. Such
designation will not limit the Trust&#146;s exposure to loss. During periods of declining securities prices or when prices are stable, writing uncovered calls can be a profitable strategy to increase the Trust&#146;s income with minimal capital
risk. Uncovered calls are riskier than covered calls because there is no underlying security held by the Trust that can act as a partial hedge. Uncovered calls have speculative characteristics and the potential for loss is unlimited. When an
uncovered call is exercised, the Trust must purchase the underlying security to meet its call obligation. There is also a risk, especially with less liquid preferred and debt securities, that the securities may not be available for purchase. If the
purchase price exceeds the exercise price, the Trust will lose the difference. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Put Options as Strategic Transactions</I>. The Trust
may purchase put options. By buying a put option, the Trust acquires a right to sell such underlying securities or instruments at the exercise price, thus limiting the Trust&#146;s risk of loss through a decline in the market value of the securities
or instruments until the put option expires. The amount of any appreciation in the value of the underlying securities or instruments will be partially offset by the amount of the premium paid for the put option and any related transaction costs.
Prior to its expiration, a put option may be sold in a closing sale transaction and profit or loss from the sale will depend on whether the amount received is more or less than the premium paid for the put option plus the related transaction costs.
A closing sale transaction cancels out the Trust&#146;s position as the purchaser of an option by means of an offsetting sale of an identical option prior to the expiration of the option it has purchased. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust also may write (i.e., sell) put options on securities or instruments in which it may
invest but that the Trust does not currently have a corresponding short position or has not deposited cash equal to the exercise value of the put option with the broker-dealer through which it made the uncovered put option as collateral. The
principal reason for writing such put options is to receive premium income and to acquire such securities or instruments at a net cost below the current market value. The Trust has the obligation to buy the securities or instruments at an agreed
upon price if the securities or instruments decrease below the exercise price. If the securities or instruments price increases during the option period, the option will expire worthless and the Trust will retain the premium and will not have to
purchase the securities or instruments at the exercise price. In connection with such transaction, the Trust will segregate or designate on its books and records liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the Trust&#146;s exposure, on a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marked-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis (as calculated pursuant to requirements of the SEC). Such designation will ensure that the Trust has assets available to satisfy its obligations with
respect to the transaction and will avoid any potential leveraging of the Trust&#146;s portfolio. Such designation will not limit the Trust&#146;s exposure to loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust will not sell puts if, as a result, more than 50% of the Trust&#146;s total assets would be required to cover its potential
obligations under its hedging and other investment transactions. In selling puts, there is a risk that the Trust may be required to buy the underlying security at a price higher than the current market price. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Financial Futures Transactions and Options</I></B>. The Trust is authorized to purchase and sell certain exchange traded financial
futures contracts (&#147;financial futures contracts&#148;) in order to hedge its investments against declines in value, and to hedge against increases in the cost of securities it intends to purchase or to seek to enhance the Trust&#146;s return.
However, any transactions involving financial futures or options (including puts and calls associated therewith) will be in accordance with the Trust&#146;s investment policies and limitations. A financial futures contract obligates the seller of a
contract to deliver and the purchaser of a contract to take delivery of the type of financial instrument covered by the contract, or in the case of index-based futures contracts to make and accept a cash settlement, at a specific future time for a
specified price. To hedge its portfolio, the Trust may take an investment position in a futures contract which will move in the opposite direction from the portfolio position being hedged. A sale of financial futures contracts may provide a hedge
against a decline in the value of portfolio securities because such depreciation may be offset, in whole or in part, by an increase in the value of the position in the financial futures contracts. A purchase of financial futures contracts may
provide a hedge against an increase in the cost of securities intended to be purchased because such appreciation may be offset, in whole or in part, by an increase in the value of the position in the futures contracts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distributions, if any, of net long term capital gains from certain transactions in futures or options are taxable at long term capital gains
rates for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Contracts</I>. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and
sell a security or, in the case of an index-based futures contract, to make and accept a cash settlement for a set price on a future date. A majority of transactions in futures contracts, however, do not result in the actual delivery of the
underlying instrument or cash settlement, but are settled through liquidation, i.e., by entering into an offsetting transaction. Futures contracts have been designed by boards of trade which have been designated &#147;contracts markets&#148; by the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the &#147;CFTC&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The purchase or sale of a futures contract differs from the purchase or sale
of a security in that no price or premium is paid or received. Instead, an amount of cash or securities acceptable to the broker and the relevant contract market, which varies, but is generally about 5% of the contract amount, must be deposited with
the broker. This amount is known as &#147;initial margin&#148; and represents a &#147;good faith&#148; deposit assuring the performance of both the purchaser and seller under the futures contract. Subsequent payments to and from the broker, called
&#147;variation margin,&#148; are required to be made on a daily basis as the price of the futures contract fluctuates making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as &#147;marking to the
market.&#148; At any time prior to the settlement date of the futures contract, the position may be closed out by taking an opposite position that will operate to terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of
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variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid to or released by the broker and the purchaser realizes a loss or gain. In addition, a nominal commission is paid on each
completed sale transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may also purchase and sell financial futures contracts on U.S. Government securities as a hedge
against adverse changes in interest rates as described below. The Trust may purchase and write call and put options on futures contracts on U.S. Government securities in connection with its hedging strategies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust also may engage in other futures contracts transactions such as futures contracts on municipal bond indices that may become
available if the Advisor should determine that there is normally a sufficient correlation between the prices of such futures contracts and securities in which the Trust invests to make such hedging appropriate. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Futures Strategies</I>. The Trust may sell a financial futures contract (i.e., assume a short position) in anticipation of a decline in the
value of its investments resulting from an increase in interest rates or otherwise. The risk of decline could be reduced without employing futures as a hedge by selling investments and either reinvesting the proceeds in securities with shorter
maturities or by holding assets in cash. This strategy, however, entails increased transaction costs in the form of dealer spreads and typically would reduce the average yield of the Trust&#146;s portfolio securities as a result of the shortening of
maturities. The sale of futures contracts provides an alternative means of hedging against declines in the value of its investments. As such values decline, the value of the Trust&#146;s positions in the futures contracts will tend to increase, thus
offsetting all or a portion of the depreciation in the market value of the Trust&#146;s investments that are being hedged. While the Trust will incur commission expenses in selling and closing out futures positions, commissions on futures
transactions are typically lower than transaction costs incurred in the purchase and sale of the Trust&#146;s investments being hedged. In addition, the ability of the Trust to trade in the standardized contracts available in the futures markets may
offer a more effective defensive position than a program to reduce the average maturity of the portfolio securities due to the unique and varied credit and technical characteristics of the instruments available to the Trust. Employing futures as a
hedge also may permit the Trust to assume a defensive posture without reducing the yield on its investments beyond any amounts required to engage in futures trading. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When the Trust intends to purchase a security, the Trust may purchase futures contracts as a hedge against any increase in the cost of such
security resulting from a decrease in interest rates or otherwise, that may occur before such purchase can be effected. Subject to the degree of correlation between such securities and futures contracts, subsequent increases in the cost of such
securities should be reflected in the value of the futures held by the Trust. As such purchases are made, an equivalent amount of futures contracts will be closed out. Due to changing market conditions and interest rate forecasts, however, a futures
position may be terminated without a corresponding purchase of portfolio securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Call Options on Futures Contracts</I>. The Trust
may also purchase and sell exchange traded call and put options on financial futures contracts. The purchase of a call option on a futures contract is analogous to the purchase of a call option on an individual security. Depending on the pricing of
the option compared to either the futures contract upon which it is based or the price of the underlying securities, it may or may not be less risky than ownership of the futures contract or underlying securities. Like the purchase of a futures
contract, the Trust may purchase a call option on a futures contract to hedge against a market advance when the Trust is not fully invested. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writing of a call option on a futures contract constitutes a partial hedge against declining prices of the securities which are
deliverable upon exercise of the futures contract. If the futures price at expiration is below the exercise price, the Trust will retain the full amount of the option premium which provides a partial hedge against any decline that may have occurred
in the Trust&#146;s portfolio holdings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Put Options on Futures Contracts</I>. The purchase of a put option on a futures contract is
analogous to the purchase of a protective put option on portfolio securities. The Trust may purchase a put option on a futures contract to hedge the Trust&#146;s portfolio against the risk of rising interest rates. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writing of a put option on a futures contract constitutes a partial hedge against increasing
prices of the securities which are deliverable upon exercise of the futures contract. If the futures price at expiration is higher than the exercise price, the Trust will retain the full amount of the option premium which provides a partial hedge
against any increase in the price of securities which the Trust intends to purchase. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The writer of an option on a futures contract is
required to deposit initial and variation margin pursuant to requirements similar to those applicable to futures contracts. Premiums received from the writing of an option will be included in initial margin. The writing of an option on a futures
contract involves risks similar to those relating to futures contracts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When the Trust purchases a futures contract, or writes a put
option or purchases a call option thereon, an amount of cash, cash equivalents (e.g. high grade commercial paper and daily tender adjustable notes) or liquid securities will be segregated or designated on its books and records, so that the amount so
segregated or earmarked, plus the amount of initial and variation margin held in the account of its broker, equals the market value of the futures contracts, thereby ensuring that the use of such futures contract is unleveraged. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Additional Information About Options</I></B>. In the case of either put or call options that it has purchased, if the option expires
without being sold or exercised, the Trust will experience a loss in the amount of the option premium plus any commissions paid by the Trust. When the Trust sells put and call options, it receives a premium as the seller of the option. The premium
that the Trust receives for selling the option will serve as a partial and limited (to the dollar amount of the premium) hedge, in the amount of the option premium, against changes in the value of the securities in its portfolio. During the term of
the option, however, a covered call seller has, in return for the premium on the option, given up the opportunity for capital appreciation above the exercise price of the option if the value of the underlying security increases, but has retained the
risk of loss should the price of the underlying security decline. Conversely, a put seller retains the risk of loss should the market value of the underlying security decline below the exercise price of the option, less the premium received on the
sale of the option. The Trust may purchase and sell exchange-listed options and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> options (&#147;OTC options&#148;) which are privately negotiated with
the counterparty. Listed options are issued by the OCC, which guarantees the performance of the obligations of the parties to such options. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust&#146;s ability to close out its position as a purchaser or seller of an exchange-listed put or call option is dependent upon the
existence of a liquid secondary market on option exchanges. Among the possible reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange are: (i)&nbsp;insufficient trading interest in certain options; (ii)&nbsp;restrictions on transactions
imposed by an exchange; (iii)&nbsp;trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options or underlying securities; (iv)&nbsp;interruption of the normal operations on an exchange;
(v)&nbsp;inadequacy of the facilities of an exchange or OCC to handle current trading volume; or (vi)&nbsp;a decision by one or more exchanges to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the
secondary market on that exchange (or in that class or series of options) would cease to exist, although outstanding options on that exchange that had been listed by the OCC as a result of trades on that exchange would generally continue to be
exercisable in accordance with their terms. OTC options are purchased from or sold to dealers, financial institutions or other counterparties which have entered into direct agreements with the Trust. With OTC options, such variables as expiration
date, exercise price and premium will be agreed upon between the Trust and the counterparty, without the intermediation of a third party such as the OCC. If the counterparty fails to make or take delivery of the securities underlying an option it
has written, or otherwise settle the transaction in accordance with the terms of that option as written, the Trust would lose the premium paid for the option as well as any anticipated benefit of the transaction. OTC options and assets used to cover
OTC options written by the Trust are considered by the staff of the SEC to be illiquid. The illiquidity of such options or assets may prevent a successful sale of such options or assets, result in a delay of sale, or reduce the amount of proceeds
that might otherwise be realized. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The hours of trading for options on debt securities may not conform to the hours during which the
underlying securities are traded. To the extent that the option markets close before the markets for the underlying securities, significant price and rate movements can take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the option
markets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Hybrid Instruments</I></B>. A hybrid instrument is a type of potentially high-risk derivative that combines a traditional
bond, stock or commodity with an option or forward contract. Generally, the principal amount, amount payable upon maturity or redemption, or interest rate of a hybrid is tied (positively or negatively) to the price of some commodity, currency or
securities index or another interest rate or some other economic factor (each a &#147;benchmark&#148;). The interest rate or (unlike most fixed-income securities) the principal amount payable at maturity of a hybrid security may be increased or
decreased, depending on changes in the value of the benchmark. An example of a hybrid could be a bond issued by an oil company that pays a small base level of interest with additional interest that accrues in correlation to the extent to which oil
prices exceed a certain predetermined level. Such a hybrid instrument would be a combination of a bond and a call option on oil. Hybrids can be used as an efficient means of pursuing a variety of investment goals, including currency hedging,
duration management and increased total return. Hybrids may not bear interest or pay dividends. The value of a hybrid or its interest rate may be a multiple of a benchmark and, as a result, may be leveraged and move (up or down) more steeply and
rapidly than the benchmark. These benchmarks may be sensitive to economic and political events, such as commodity shortages and currency devaluations, which cannot be readily foreseen by the purchaser of a hybrid. Under certain conditions, the
redemption value of a hybrid could be zero. Thus, an investment in a hybrid may entail significant market risks that are not associated with a similar investment in a traditional, U.S. dollar-denominated bond that has a fixed principal amount and
pays a fixed rate or floating rate of interest. The purchase of hybrids also exposes the Trust to the credit risk of the issuer of the hybrids. These risks may cause significant fluctuations in the NAV of the Trust&#146;s common shares if the Trust
invests in hybrid instruments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>New Products</I></B>. The financial markets continue to evolve and financial products continue to be
developed. The Trust reserves the right to invest in new financial products as they are developed or become more widely accepted. As with any new financial product, these products will entail risks, including risks to which the Trust currently is
not subject. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The principal risks relating to the use of futures contracts and other Strategic Transactions are: (i)&nbsp;less than
perfect correlation between the prices of the instrument and the market value of the securities in the Trust&#146;s portfolio; (ii)&nbsp;possible lack of a liquid secondary market for closing out a position in such instruments; (iii)&nbsp;losses
resulting from interest rate or other market movements not anticipated by the Advisor; and (iv)&nbsp;the obligation to meet additional variation margin or other payment requirements, all of which could result in the Trust being in a worse position
than if such transactions had not been used. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain provisions of the Code may restrict or affect the ability of the Trust to engage in
Strategic Transactions. See &#147;Tax Matters.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>REITs</I></B>. REITs are subject to certain risks which differ from an
investment in common stocks. REITs are financial vehicles that pool investors&#146; capital to purchase or finance real estate. REITs may concentrate their investments in specific geographic areas or in specific property types (e.g., hospitals,
hotels, shopping malls, residential complexes and office buildings). The market value of REIT shares and the ability of REITs to distribute income may be adversely affected by several factors, including rising interest rates, changes in the
national, state and local economic climate and real estate conditions, perceptions of prospective tenants of the safety, convenience and attractiveness of the properties, the ability of the owners to provide adequate management, maintenance and
insurance, the cost of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, increased competition from new properties, the impact of present or future environmental legislation and compliance with environmental laws, changes in real estate taxes and
other operating expenses, adverse changes in governmental rules and fiscal policies, adverse changes in zoning laws and other factors beyond the control of </P>
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the REIT issuers. In addition, distributions received by the Trust from REITs may consist of dividends, capital gains and/or return of capital. As REITs generally pay a higher rate of dividends
(on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-tax</FONT> basis) than operating companies, to the extent application of the Trust&#146;s investment strategy results in the Trust investing in REIT shares, the percentage of the Trust&#146;s dividend
income received from REIT shares will likely exceed the percentage of the Trust&#146;s portfolio which is comprised of REIT shares. There are three general categories of REITs: equity REITs, mortgage REITs and hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest
primarily in direct fee ownership or leasehold ownership of real property; they derive most of their income from rents. Mortgage REITs invest mostly in mortgages on real estate, which may secure construction, development or long-term loans, and the
main source of their income is mortgage interest payments. See &#147;Mortgage-Related Securities&#151;Mortgage REITs&#148; above. Hybrid REITs hold both ownership and mortgage interests in real estate. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Cash Equivalents and Short Term Debt Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For temporary defensive purposes or to keep cash on hand fully invested, the Trust may invest up to 100% of its total assets in cash
equivalents and short-term debt securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Short-term debt securities are defined to include, without limitation: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. U.S. Government securities, including bills, notes and bonds differing as to maturity and rates of interest that are either issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or by U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities. U.S. Government securities include securities issued by (a)&nbsp;the FHA, Farmers Home Administration, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Small Business
Administration GNMA, whose securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States; (b)&nbsp;the FHLBs, Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, and Tennessee Valley Authority, whose securities are supported by the right of the agency
to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (c)&nbsp;FNMA, whose securities are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase certain obligations of the agency or instrumentality; and (d)&nbsp;the Student Loan Marketing
Association, whose securities are supported only by its credit. While the U.S. Government provides financial support to such U.S. Government-sponsored agencies or instrumentalities, no assurance can be given that it always will do so since it is not
so obligated by law. The U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities do not guarantee the market value of their securities. Consequently, the value of such securities may fluctuate. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. Certificates of deposit issued against funds deposited in a bank or a savings and loan association. Such certificates are for a definite
period of time, earn a specified rate of return, and are normally negotiable. The issuer of a certificate of deposit agrees to pay the amount deposited plus interest to the bearer of the certificate on the date specified thereon. Certificates of
deposit purchased by the Trust may not be fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3. Repurchase agreements, which
involve purchases of debt securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4. Commercial paper, which consists of short-term unsecured promissory notes, including variable
rate master demand notes issued by corporations to finance their current operations. Master demand notes are direct lending arrangements between the Trust and a corporation. There is no secondary market for such notes. However, they are redeemable
by the Trust at any time. The Advisor will consider the financial condition of the corporation (e.g., earning power, cash flow and other liquidity ratios) and will continuously monitor the corporation&#146;s ability to meet all of its financial
obligations, because the Trust&#146;s liquidity might be impaired if the corporation were unable to pay principal and interest on demand. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Corporate
Bonds </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Corporate bonds are debt obligations issued by corporations. Corporate bonds may be either secured or unsecured. Collateral used
for secured debt includes real property, machinery, equipment, accounts receivable, </P>
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stocks, bonds or notes. If a bond is unsecured, it is known as a debenture. Bondholders, as creditors, have a prior legal claim over common and preferred stockholders as to both income and assets
of the corporation for the principal and interest due them and may have a prior claim over other creditors if liens or mortgages are involved. Interest on corporate bonds may be fixed or floating, or the bonds may be zero coupons. Interest on
corporate bonds is typically paid semi-annually and is fully taxable to the bondholder. Corporate bonds contain elements of both interest rate risk and credit risk. The market value of a corporate bond generally may be expected to rise and fall
inversely with interest rates and may also be affected by the credit rating of the corporation, the corporation&#146;s performance and perceptions of the corporation in the marketplace. Corporate bonds usually yield more than government or agency
bonds due to the presence of credit risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Corporate Loans </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in corporate loans. Corporate loans are generally <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-investment</FONT> grade floating
rate instruments. Usually, they are freely callable at the issuer&#146;s option. The Trust may invest in fixed and floating rate loans (&#147;Loans&#148;) arranged through private negotiations between a corporate borrower or a foreign sovereign
entity and one or more financial institutions (&#147;Lenders&#148;). The Trust may invest in such Loans in the form of participations in Loans (&#147;Participations&#148;) and assignments of all or a portion of Loans from third parties
(&#147;Assignments&#148;). The Trust considers these investments to be investments in debt securities for purposes of its investment policies. Participations typically will result in the Trust having a contractual relationship only with the Lender,
not with the borrower. The Trust will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the Lender selling the Participation and only upon receipt by the Lender of the payments from the
borrower. In connection with purchasing Participations, the Trust generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the Loans, nor any rights of
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">set-off</FONT> against the borrower, and the Trust may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the Loan in which it has purchased the Participation. As a result, the Trust will assume the credit risk of
both the borrower and the Lender that is selling the Participation. In the event of the insolvency of the Lender selling the Participation, the Trust may be treated as a general creditor of the Lender and may not benefit from any <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">set-off</FONT> between the Lender and the borrower. The Trust will acquire Participations only if the Lender interpositioned between the Trust and the borrower is determined by the Advisor to be creditworthy. When the
Trust purchases Assignments from Lenders, the Trust will acquire direct rights against the borrower on the Loan, and will not have exposure to a counterparty&#146;s credit risk. The Trust may enter into Participations and Assignments on a forward
commitment or &#147;when-issued&#148; basis, whereby the Trust would agree to purchase a Participation or Assignment at set terms in the future. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may have difficulty disposing of Assignments and Participations. In certain cases, the market for such instruments may lack
sufficient liquidity, and therefore the Trust anticipates that in such cases such instruments could be sold only to a limited number of institutional investors. The lack of a sufficiently liquid secondary market may have an adverse impact on the
value of such instruments and on the Trust&#146;s ability to dispose of particular Assignments or Participations in response to a specific economic event, such as deterioration in the creditworthiness of the borrower. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Leading financial institutions often act as agent for a broader group of Lenders, generally referred to as a syndicate. The syndicate&#146;s
agent arranges the loans, holds collateral and accepts payments of principal and interest. If the agent develops financial problems, the Trust may not recover its investment or recovery may be delayed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Loans in which the Trust may invest are subject to the risk of loss of principal and income. Although borrowers frequently provide
collateral to secure repayment of these obligations they do not always do so. If they do provide collateral, the value of the collateral may not completely cover the borrower&#146;s obligations at the time of a default. If a borrower files for
protection from its creditors under the U.S. bankruptcy laws, these laws may limit the Trust&#146;s rights to its collateral. In addition, the value of collateral may erode during a bankruptcy case. In
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the event of a bankruptcy, the holder of a Loan may not recover its principal, may experience a long delay in recovering its investment and may not receive interest during the delay. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In certain circumstances, Loans may not be deemed to be securities under certain federal securities laws. Therefore, in the event of fraud or
misrepresentation by a borrower or an arranger, Lenders and purchasers of interests in Loans, such as the Trust, may not have the protection of the anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws as would otherwise be available for bonds or
stocks. Instead, in such cases, parties generally would rely on the contractual provisions in the Loan agreement itself and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">common-law</FONT> fraud protections under applicable state law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>High Yield Securities (&#147;Junk Bonds&#148;) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in securities rated, at the time of investment, below investment grade quality such as those rated Ba or below by
Moody&#146;s Investor&#146;s Service Inc. (&#147;Moody&#146;s&#148;), BB or below by S&amp;P Global Ratings (&#147;S&amp;P&#148;) or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (&#147;Fitch&#148;), or securities comparably rated by other rating agencies or in unrated
securities determined by the Advisor to be of comparable quality. Such securities, sometimes referred to as &#147;high yield&#148; or &#147;junk&#148; bonds, are predominantly speculative with respect to the capacity to pay interest and repay
principal in accordance with the terms of the security and generally involve greater price volatility than securities in higher rating categories. Often the protection of interest and principal payments with respect to such securities may be very
moderate and issuers of such securities face major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Lower grade securities, though high yielding, are characterized by high risk. They may be subject to certain risks with respect to the issuing
entity and to greater market fluctuations than certain lower yielding, higher rated securities. The secondary market for lower grade securities may be less liquid than that of higher rated securities. Adverse conditions could make it difficult at
times for the Trust to sell certain high yield securities or could result in lower prices than those used in calculating the Trust&#146;s NAV. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prices of fixed-income securities generally are inversely related to interest rate changes; however, the price volatility caused by
fluctuating interest rates of securities also is inversely related to the coupons of such securities. Accordingly, below investment grade securities may be relatively less sensitive to interest rate changes than higher quality securities of
comparable maturity because of their higher coupon. The investor receives this higher coupon in return for bearing greater credit risk. The higher credit risk associated with below investment grade securities potentially can have a greater effect on
the market value of such securities than may be the case with higher quality issues of comparable maturity. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Lower grade securities may be
particularly susceptible to economic downturns. It is likely that an economic recession could severely disrupt the market for such securities and may have an adverse impact on the value of such securities. In addition, it is likely that any such
economic downturn could adversely affect the ability of the issuers of such securities to repay principal and pay interest thereon and increase the incidence of default for such securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The ratings of Moody&#146;s, S&amp;P, Fitch and other rating agencies represent their opinions as to the quality of the obligations which they
undertake to rate. Ratings are relative and subjective and, although ratings may be useful in evaluating the safety of interest and principal payments, they do not evaluate the market value risk of such obligations. Although these ratings may be an
initial criterion for selection of portfolio investments, the Advisor also will independently evaluate these securities and the ability of the issuers of such securities to pay interest and principal. To the extent that the Trust invests in lower
grade securities that have not been rated by a rating agency, the Trust&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objectives will be more dependent on the Advisor&#146;s credit analysis than would be the case when the Trust invests in rated
securities. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in the securities of financially distressed and bankrupt issuers, including debt obligations that are in covenant or
payment default. Such investments generally trade significantly below par and are considered speculative. The repayment of defaulted obligations is subject to significant uncertainties. Defaulted obligations might be repaid only after lengthy
workout or bankruptcy proceedings, during which the issuer might not make any interest or other payments. Typically such workout or bankruptcy proceedings result in only partial recovery of cash payments or an exchange of the defaulted obligation
for other debt or equity securities of the issuer or its affiliates, which may in turn be illiquid or speculative. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>U.S. Government Debt Securities
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, including U.S.
Treasury obligations, which differ in their interest rates, maturities and times of issuance. Such obligations include U.S. Treasury bills (maturity of one year or less), U.S. Treasury notes (maturity of one to ten years) and U.S. Treasury bonds
(generally maturities of greater than ten years), including the principal components or the interest components issued by the U.S. Government under the separate trading of registered interest and principal securities program (i.e.,
&#147;STRIPS&#148;), all of which are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Variable and Floating Rate Instruments </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Variable and floating rate securities provide for an adjustment in the interest rate paid on the obligations. The terms of such obligations
provide that interest rates are adjusted based upon an interest rate adjustment index as provided in the respective obligations. The adjustment intervals may be regular, and range from daily up to annually, or may be event-based, such as based on a
change in the prime rate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The interest rate on a floating rate security is a variable rate which is tied to another interest rate, such
as a money-market index or Treasury bill rate. The interest rate on a floating rate security resets periodically, typically every six months. Because of the interest rate reset feature, floating rate securities provide the Trust with a certain
degree of protection against rises in interest rates, although the Trust will participate in any declines in interest rates as well. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Structured Notes
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in &#147;structured&#148; notes and other related instruments, which are privately negotiated debt obligations in
which the principal and/or interest is determined by reference to the performance of a benchmark asset, market or interest rate (an &#147;embedded index&#148;), such as selected securities, an index of securities or specified interest rates, or the
differential performance of two assets or markets. Structured instruments may be issued by corporations, including banks, as well as by governmental agencies. Structured instruments frequently are assembled in the form of medium-term notes, but a
variety of forms are available and may be used in particular circumstances. The terms of such structured instruments normally provide that their principal and/or interest payments are to be adjusted upwards or downwards (but ordinarily not below
zero) to reflect changes in the embedded index while the structured instruments are outstanding. As a result, the interest and/or principal payments that may be made on a structured product may vary widely, depending on a variety of factors,
including the volatility of the embedded index and the effect of changes in the embedded index on principal and/or interest payments. The rate of return on structured notes may be determined by applying a multiplier to the performance or
differential performance of the referenced index(es) or other asset(s). Application of a multiplier involves leverage that will serve to magnify the potential for gain and the risk of loss. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A credit-linked note (&#147;CLN&#148;) is a derivative instrument. It is a synthetic obligation between two or more parties where the payment
of principal and/or interest is based on the performance of some obligation (a reference obligation). In addition to the credit risk of the reference obligations and interest rate risk, the buyer/seller of the CLN is subject to counterparty risk.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Credit Default Swaps </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may
enter into credit default swap agreements. The credit default swap agreement may have as reference obligations one or more securities that are not currently held by the Trust. The protection &#147;buyer&#148; in a credit default contract may be
obligated to pay the protection &#147;seller&#148; an upfront or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event on the reference obligation occurs. If a credit event occurs, the seller generally must pay
the buyer the &#147;par value&#148; (full notional amount) of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity described in the swap, or if the swap is cash settled the seller may be required to
deliver the related net cash amount (the difference between the market value of the reference obligation and its par value). The Trust may be either the buyer or seller in the transaction. If the Trust is a buyer and no credit event occurs, the
Trust will generally receive no payments from its counterparty under the swap if the swap is held through its termination date. However, if a credit event occurs, the buyer generally may elect to receive the full notional amount of the swap in
exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity, the value of which may have significantly decreased. As a seller, the Trust generally receives an upfront payment or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of
the swap, which typically is between six months and three years, provided that there is no credit event. If a credit event occurs, generally the seller must pay the buyer the full notional amount of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of
deliverable obligations of the reference entity, the value of which may have significantly decreased. As the seller, the Trust would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its Managed Assets, the Trust would be subject to
investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Credit default swap agreements involve greater risks than if the Trust had taken
a position in the reference obligation directly (either by purchasing or selling) since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risks. A buyer generally will also lose
its upfront payment or any periodic payments it makes to the seller counterparty and receive no payments from its counterparty should no credit event occur and the swap is held to its termination date. If a credit event were to occur, the value of
any deliverable obligation received by the seller, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than the full notional amount it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the seller. A seller of a credit
default swap or similar instrument is exposed to many of the same risks of leverage since, if a credit event occurs, the seller generally will be required to pay the buyer the full notional amount of the contract net of any amounts owed by the buyer
related to its delivery of deliverable obligations. The Trust&#146;s obligations under a credit default swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owed to the Trust). The Trust will at all times segregate or designate on its
books and records in connection with each such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the Trust&#146;s exposure (any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed by the Trust to any counterparty) on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marked-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis (as required by the clearing organization with respect to cleared swaps or as calculated pursuant to requirements of the SEC). If the Trust is a
seller of protection in a credit default swap transaction, it will designate on its books and records in connection with such transaction liquid assets or cash with a value at least equal to the full notional amount of the contract. Such designation
will ensure that the Trust has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and will avoid any potential leveraging of the Trust&#146;s portfolio. Such designation will not limit the Trust&#146;s exposure to loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, the credit derivatives market is subject to a changing regulatory environment. It is possible that regulatory or other
developments in the credit derivatives market could adversely affect the Trust&#146;s ability to successfully use credit derivatives. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may enter into interest rate swaps and purchase or sell interest rate caps and floors. The Trust expects to enter into these
transactions primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio, as a duration management technique, to protect against any increase in the price of securities the Trust anticipates purchasing at a later
date and/or to hedge against increases in the Trust&#146;s costs associated with its leverage strategy. The Trust will ordinarily use these transactions as a hedge or for duration and risk management although it is permitted to enter into them to
enhance income or gain. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by the Trust with another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest (e.g., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments with respect to a
notional amount of principal). The purchase of an interest rate cap entitles the purchaser, to the extent that the level of a specified interest rate exceeds a predetermined interest rate (i.e., the strike price), to receive payments of interest on
a notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate cap. The purchase of an interest rate floor entitles the purchaser, to the extent that the level of a specified interest rate falls below a predetermined interest rate (i.e., the
strike price), to receive payments of interest on a notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate floor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For
example, if the Trust holds a debt instrument with an interest rate that is reset only once each year, it may swap the right to receive interest at this fixed rate for the right to receive interest at a rate that is reset every week. This would
enable the Trust to offset a decline in the value of the debt instrument due to rising interest rates but would also limit its ability to benefit from falling interest rates. Conversely, if the Trust holds a debt instrument with an interest rate
that is reset every week and it would like to lock in what it believes to be a high interest rate for one year, it may swap the right to receive interest at this variable weekly rate for the right to receive interest at a rate that is fixed for one
year. Such a swap would protect the Trust from a reduction in yield due to falling interest rates and may permit the Trust to enhance its income through the positive differential between one week and one year interest rates, but would preclude it
from taking full advantage of rising interest rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may hedge both its assets and liabilities through interest rate swaps,
caps and floors. Usually, payments with respect to interest rate swaps will be made on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted out) with the Trust receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments on the
payment dates. The Trust will accrue the net amount of the excess, if any, of the Trust&#146;s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each interest rate swap on a daily basis and will segregate with a custodian or designate on its books
and records an amount of cash or liquid assets having an aggregate NAV at all times at least equal to the accrued excess. If there is a default by the other party to an uncleared interest rate swap transaction, generally the Trust will have
contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. With respect to interest rate swap transactions cleared through a central clearing counterparty, a clearing organization will be substituted for the counterparty and will
guaranty the parties&#146; performance under the swap agreement. However, there can be no assurance that the clearing organization will satisfy its obligation to the Trust or that the Trust would be able to recover the full amount of assets
deposited on its behalf with the clearing organization in the event of the default by the clearing organization or the Trust&#146;s clearing broker. Certain U.S. federal income tax requirements may limit the Trust&#146;s ability to engage in
interest rate swaps. Distributions attributable to transactions in interest rate swaps generally will be taxable as ordinary income to shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Environmental, Social and Governance (&#147;ESG&#148;) Integration </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Although the Trust does not seek to implement a specific ESG, impact or sustainability strategy, Trust management will consider ESG
characteristics as part of the investment process for actively managed funds such as the Trust. These considerations will vary depending on a fund&#146;s particular investment strategies and may include consideration of third-party research as well
as consideration of proprietary research of the Advisor across the ESG risks and opportunities regarding an issuer. Trust management will consider those ESG </P>
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characteristics it deems relevant or additive when making investment decisions for the Trust. The ESG characteristics utilized in the Trust&#146;s investment process are anticipated to evolve
over time and one or more characteristics may not be relevant with respect to all issuers that are eligible for investment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ESG
characteristics are not the sole considerations when making investment decisions for the Trust. Further, investors can differ in their views of what constitutes positive or negative ESG characteristics. As a result, the Trust may invest in issuers
that do not reflect the beliefs and values with respect to ESG of any particular investor. ESG considerations may affect the Trust&#146;s exposure to certain companies or industries and the Trust may forego certain investment opportunities. While
Trust management views ESG considerations as having the potential to contribute to the Trust&#146;s long-term performance, there is no guarantee that such results will be achieved. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc93447_4"></A>ADDITIONAL RISK FACTORS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Short Sales Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Short-selling involves
selling securities which may or may not be owned and borrowing the same securities for delivery to the purchaser, with an obligation to replace the borrowed securities at a later date. If the price of the security sold short increases between the
time of the short sale and the time the Trust replaces the borrowed security, the Trust will incur a loss; conversely, if the price declines, the Trust will realize a capital gain. Any gain will be decreased, and any loss will be increased, by the
transaction costs incurred by the Trust, including the costs associated with providing collateral to the broker-dealer (usually cash and liquid securities) and the maintenance of collateral with its custodian. Although the Trust&#146;s gain is
limited to the price at which it sold the security short, its potential loss is theoretically unlimited. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Short-selling necessarily
involves certain additional risks. However, if the short seller does not own the securities sold short (an uncovered short sale), the borrowed securities must be replaced by securities purchased at market prices in order to close out the short
position, and any appreciation in the price of the borrowed securities would result in a loss. Uncovered short sales expose the Trust to the risk of uncapped losses until a position can be closed out due to the lack of an upper limit on the price to
which a security may rise. Purchasing securities to close out the short position can itself cause the price of the securities to rise further, thereby exacerbating the loss. There is the risk that the securities borrowed by the Trust in connection
with a short-sale must be returned to the securities lender on short notice. If a request for return of borrowed securities occurs at a time when other short-sellers of the security are receiving similar requests, a &#147;short squeeze&#148; can
occur, and the Trust may be compelled to replace borrowed securities previously sold short with purchases on the open market at the most disadvantageous time, possibly at prices significantly in excess of the proceeds received at the time the
securities were originally sold short. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Trust Preferred Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trust preferred securities are typically issued by trusts or limited partnerships and represent preferred interests in deeply subordinated debt
instruments generally in the form of interest bearing notes with preferred securities characteristics, or by an affiliated business trust of a corporation, generally in the form of beneficial interests in subordinated debentures or similarly
structured securities. The trust preferred securities market consists of both fixed and adjustable coupon rate securities that are either perpetual in nature or have stated maturity dates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trust preferred securities are typically junior and fully subordinated liabilities of an issuer and benefit from a guarantee that is junior
and fully subordinated to the other liabilities of the guarantor. In addition, trust preferred securities typically permit an issuer to defer the payment of income for five years or more without triggering an event of default. Because of their
subordinated position in the capital structure of an issuer, the </P>
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ability to defer payments for extended periods of time without default consequences to the issuer, and certain other features (such as restrictions on common dividend payments by the issuer or
ultimate guarantor when full cumulative payments on the trust preferred securities have not been made), these trust preferred securities are often treated as close substitutes for traditional preferred securities, both by issuers and investors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trust preferred securities include but are not limited to trust originated preferred securities (&#147;TOPRS<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>&#148;); monthly income preferred securities (&#147;MIPS<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>&#148;); quarterly income bond securities (&#147;QUIBS<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>&#148;); quarterly income debt securities (&#147;QUIDS<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>&#148;); quarterly income preferred securities (&#147;QUIPS<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">SM</SUP>&#148;); corporate trust securities (&#147;CORTS<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>&#148;); public income notes
(&#147;PINES<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>&#148;); and other trust preferred securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trust preferred
securities are typically issued with a final maturity date, although some are perpetual in nature. In certain instances, a final maturity date may be extended and/or the final payment of principal may be deferred at the issuer&#146;s option for a
specified time without default. No redemption can typically take place unless all cumulative payment obligations have been met, although issuers may be able to engage in open-market repurchases without regard to whether all payments have been paid.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Many trust preferred securities are issued by trusts or other special purpose entities established by operating companies and are not a
direct obligation of an operating company. At the time the trust or special purpose entity sells such preferred securities to investors, it purchases debt of the operating company (with terms comparable to those of the trust or special purpose
entity securities), which enables the operating company to deduct for tax purposes the interest paid on the debt held by the trust or special purpose entity. The trust or special purpose entity is generally required to be treated as transparent for
U.S. federal income tax purposes such that the holders of the trust preferred securities are treated as owning beneficial interests in the underlying debt of the operating company. Accordingly, payments on the trust preferred securities are treated
as interest rather than dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The trust or special purpose entity in turn would be a holder of the operating company&#146;s debt and would have priority with respect to the operating company&#146;s earnings
and profits over the operating company&#146;s common shareholders, but would typically be subordinated to other classes of the operating company&#146;s debt. Typically a preferred share has a rating that is slightly below that of its corresponding
operating company&#146;s senior debt securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Zero Coupon Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Zero coupon securities are securities that are sold at a discount to par value and do not pay interest during the life of the security. The
discount approximates the total amount of interest the security will accrue and compound over the period until maturity at a rate of interest reflecting the market rate of the security at the time of issuance. Upon maturity, the holder of a zero
coupon security is entitled to receive the par value of the security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While interest payments are not made on zero coupon securities,
holders of such securities are deemed to have received income (&#147;phantom income&#148;) annually, notwithstanding that cash may not be received currently. The effect of owning instruments that do not make current interest payments is that a fixed
yield is earned not only on the original investment but also, in effect, on all discount accretion during the life of the obligations. This implicit reinvestment of earnings at a fixed rate eliminates the risk of being unable to invest distributions
at a rate as high as the implicit yield on the zero coupon security, but at the same time eliminates the holder&#146;s ability to reinvest at higher rates in the future. For this reason, some of these securities may be subject to substantially
greater price fluctuations during periods of changing market interest rates than are comparable securities that pay interest currently. Longer term zero coupon securities are more exposed to interest rate risk than shorter term zero coupon
securities. These investments benefit the issuer by mitigating its need for cash to meet debt service, but also require a higher rate of return to attract investors who are willing to defer receipt of cash. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust accrues income with respect to these securities for U.S. federal income tax and accounting purposes prior to the receipt of cash
payments. Zero coupon securities may be subject to greater fluctuation in value and less liquidity in the event of adverse market conditions than comparably rated securities that pay cash interest at regular intervals. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Further, to maintain its qualification for pass-through treatment under the U.S. federal income
tax laws, the Trust is required to distribute income to its shareholders and, consequently, may have to dispose of other, more liquid portfolio securities under disadvantageous circumstances or may have to leverage itself by borrowing in order to
generate the cash to satisfy these distributions. The required distributions may result in an increase in the Trust&#146;s exposure to zero coupon securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition to the risks described herein, there are certain other risks related to investing in zero coupon securities. During a period of
severe market conditions, the market for such securities may become even less liquid. In addition, as these securities do not pay cash interest, the Trust&#146;s investment exposure to these securities and their risks, including credit risk, will
increase during the time these securities are held in the Trust&#146;s portfolio. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pay-in-Kind</FONT></FONT> Bonds Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in PIK bonds. PIK bonds are bonds which pay interest through the issuance of additional debt or equity securities. Similar
to zero coupon obligations, PIK bonds also carry additional risk as holders of these types of securities realize no cash until the cash payment date unless a portion of such securities is sold and, if the issuer defaults, the Trust may obtain no
return at all on its investment. The market price of PIK bonds is affected by interest rate changes to a greater extent, and therefore tends to be more volatile, than that of securities which pay interest in cash. Additionally, current U.S. federal
income tax law requires the holder of certain PIK bonds to accrue income with respect to these securities prior to the receipt of cash payments. To maintain its qualification as a RIC and avoid liability for U.S. federal income and excise taxes, the
Trust may be required to distribute income accrued with respect to these securities and may have to dispose of portfolio securities under disadvantageous circumstances in order to generate cash to satisfy these distribution requirements. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Mortgage-Related Securities Risks </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investing in MBS entails various risks. MBS represent an interest in a pool of mortgages. The risks associated with MBS include: credit risk
associated with the performance of the underlying mortgage properties and of the borrowers owning these properties; risks associated with their structure and execution (including the collateral, the process by which principal and interest payments
are allocated and distributed to investors and how credit losses affect issuing vehicles and the return to investors in such MBS); whether the collateral represents a fixed set of specific assets or accounts, whether the underlying collateral assets
are revolving or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end,</FONT> under what terms (including maturity of the MBS) any remaining balance in the accounts may revert to the issuing entity and the extent to which the entity that is the actual source
of the collateral assets is obligated to provide support to the issuing vehicle or to the investors in such MBS; risks associated with the servicer of the underlying mortgages; adverse changes in economic conditions and circumstances, which are more
likely to have an adverse impact on MBS secured by loans on certain types of commercial properties than on those secured by loans on residential properties; prepayment risk, which can lead to significant fluctuations in the value of the MBS; loss of
all or part of the premium, if any, paid; and decline in the market value of the security, whether resulting from changes in interest rates, prepayments on the underlying mortgage collateral or perceptions of the credit risk associated with the
underlying mortgage collateral. In addition, the Trust&#146;s level of investment in MBS of a particular type or in MBS issued or guaranteed by affiliated obligors, serviced by the same servicer or backed by underlying collateral located in a
specific geographic region, may subject the Trust to additional risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When market interest rates decline, more mortgages are refinanced
and the securities are paid off earlier than expected. Prepayments may also occur on a scheduled basis or due to foreclosure. During such periods, the reinvestment of prepayment proceeds by the Trust will generally be at lower rates than the rates
that were carried by the obligations that have been prepaid. When market interest rates increase, the market values of MBS decline. At the same time, however, mortgage refinancings and prepayments slow, lengthening the effective maturities of these
securities. As a result, the negative effect of the rate increase on the market value of MBS is </P>
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usually more pronounced than it is for other types of fixed-income securities. Moreover, the relationship between borrower prepayments and changes in interest rates may mean some high-yielding
mortgage related and other asset-backed securities have less potential for increases in value if market interest rates were to fall than conventional bonds with comparable maturities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, losses on a mortgaged property securing a mortgage loan included in a securitization will be borne first by the equity holder of
the property, then by a cash reserve fund or letter of credit, if any, then by the holder of a mezzanine loan or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-Note,</FONT> if any, then by the &#147;first loss&#148; subordinated security holder (generally, the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;B-Piece&#148;</FONT> buyer) and then by the holder of a higher rated security. The Trust could invest in any class of security included in a securitization. In the event of default and the exhaustion of any equity
support, reserve fund, letter of credit, mezzanine loans or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-Notes,</FONT> and any classes of securities junior to those in which the Trust invests, the Trust will not be able to recover all of its investment in the
MBS it purchases. MBS in which the Trust invests may not contain reserve funds, letters of credit, mezzanine loans and/or junior classes of securities. The prices of lower credit quality securities are generally less sensitive to interest rate
changes than more highly rated investments, but more sensitive to adverse economic downturns or individual issuer developments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MBS
generally are classified as either RMBS or CMBS, each of which are subject to certain specific risks as further described below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>RMBS Risks</I></B>. RMBS are securities the payments on which depend primarily on the cash flow from residential mortgage loans made to
borrowers that are secured by residential real estate. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-agency</FONT> residential mortgage loans are obligations of the borrowers thereunder only and are not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or
entity. The ability of a borrower to repay a loan secured by residential property is dependent upon the income or assets of the borrower. A number of factors, including a general economic downturn, acts of God, terrorism, social unrest and civil
disturbances, may impair a borrower&#146;s ability to repay its loans. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Agency RMBS Risks</I></B>. MBS issued by FNMA or FHLMC are
guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA or FHLMC, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In 2008, the FHFA placed FNMA and FHLMC into conservatorship. FNMA and FHLMC are continuing to
operate as going concerns while in conservatorship and each remains liable for all of its obligations, including its guaranty obligations, associated with its MBS. As the conservator, FHFA succeeded to all rights, titles, powers and privileges of
FNMA and FHLMC and of any stockholder, officer or director of FNMA and FHLMC with respect to FNMA and FHLMC and the assets of FNMA and FHLMC. In connection with the conservatorship, the U.S. Treasury entered into an agreement with each of FNMA and
FHLMC that contains various covenants that severely limit each enterprise&#146;s operations. There is no assurance that the obligations of such entities will be satisfied in full, or that such obligations will not decrease in value or default. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under the Reform Act, FHFA, as conservator or receiver, has the power to repudiate any contract entered into by FNMA or FHLMC prior to
FHFA&#146;s appointment as conservator or receiver, as applicable, if FHFA determines, in its sole discretion, that performance of the contract is burdensome and that repudiation of the contract promotes the orderly administration of FNMA&#146;s or
FHLMC&#146;s affairs. In the event that FHFA, as conservator of, or if it is later appointed as receiver for, FNMA or FHLMC, were to repudiate any such guaranty obligation, the conservatorship or receivership estate, as applicable, would be liable
for actual direct compensatory damages in accordance with the provisions of the Reform Act. Any such liability could be satisfied only to the extent of FNMA&#146;s or FHLMC&#146;s assets available therefor. In the event of repudiation, the payments
of interest to holders of FNMA or FHLMC MBS would be reduced if payments on the mortgage loans represented in the mortgage loan groups related to such MBS are not made by the borrowers or advanced by the servicer. Any actual direct compensatory
damages for repudiating these guaranty obligations may not be sufficient to offset any shortfalls experienced by such MBS holders. Further, in its capacity as conservator or receiver, FHFA has the right to transfer or sell any asset or liability of
FNMA or FHLMC without any approval, assignment or consent. If FHFA, as conservator or receiver, were to transfer any such guaranty obligation to another party, holders of FNMA or FHLMC MBS would have to rely on that party for satisfaction of the
guaranty obligation </P>
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and would be exposed to the credit risk of that party. In addition, certain rights provided to holders of MBS issued by FNMA and FHLMC under the operative documents related to such securities may
not be enforced against FHFA, or enforcement of such rights may be delayed, during the conservatorship or any future receivership. The operative documents for FNMA and FHLMC MBS may provide (or with respect to securities issued prior to the date of
the appointment of the conservator may have provided) that upon the occurrence of an event of default on the part of FNMA or FHLMC, in its capacity as guarantor, which includes the appointment of a conservator or receiver, holders of such MBS have
the right to replace FNMA or FHLMC as trustee if the requisite percentage of MBS holders consent. The Reform Act prevents MBS holders from enforcing such rights if the event of default arises solely because a conservator or receiver has been
appointed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A 2011 report to Congress from the Treasury Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development set forth a plan to
reform America&#146;s housing finance market, which would reduce the role of and eventually eliminate FNMA and FHLMC, and identified proposals for Congress and the administration to consider for the long-term structure of the housing finance markets
after the elimination of FNMA and FHLMC. The impact of such reforms on the markets for MBS is currently unknown. It is difficult, if not impossible, to predict the future political, regulatory or economic changes that could impact FNMA, FHLMC and
the Federal Home Loan Banks, and the values of their related securities or obligations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Agency</FONT> RMBS Risks</I></B>. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-agency</FONT> RMBS are
securities issued by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-governmental</FONT> issuers. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-agency</FONT> RMBS have no direct or indirect government guarantees of payment and are subject to various risks as described
herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Borrower Credit Risk</I></B>. Credit-related risk on RMBS arises from losses due to delinquencies and defaults by the
borrowers in payments on the underlying mortgage loans and breaches by originators and servicers of their obligations under the underlying documentation pursuant to which the RMBS are issued. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-agency</FONT>
residential mortgage loans are obligations of the borrowers thereunder only and are not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or entity. The rate of delinquencies and defaults on residential mortgage loans and the aggregate amount of
the resulting losses will be affected by a number of factors, including general economic conditions, particularly those in the area where the related mortgaged property is located, the level of the borrower&#146;s equity in the mortgaged property
and the individual financial circumstances of the borrower. If a residential mortgage loan is in default, foreclosure on the related residential property may be a lengthy and difficult process involving significant legal and other expenses. The net
proceeds obtained by the holder on a residential mortgage loan following the foreclosure on the related property may be less than the total amount that remains due on the loan. The prospect of incurring a loss upon the foreclosure of the related
property may lead the holder of the residential mortgage loan to restructure the residential mortgage loan or otherwise delay the foreclosure process. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>RMBS Legal Risks</I></B>. Legal risks associated with RMBS can arise as a result of the procedures followed in connection with the
origination of the mortgage loans or the servicing thereof, which may be subject to various federal and state laws (including, without limitation, predatory lending laws), public policies and principles of equity that regulate interest rates and
other charges, require certain disclosures, require licensing of originators, prohibit discriminatory lending practices, regulate the use of consumer credit information and debt collection practices and may limit the servicer&#146;s ability to
collect all or part of the principal of or interest on a residential mortgage loan, entitle the borrower to a refund of amounts previously paid by it or subject the servicer to damages and sanctions. Specifically, provisions of federal predatory
lending laws, such as the federal <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Truth-in-Lending</FONT></FONT> Act (as supplemented by the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994) and Regulation Z, and various recently
enacted state predatory lending laws provide that a purchaser or assignee of specified types of residential mortgage loans (including an issuer of RMBS) may be held liable for violations by the originator of such mortgage loans. Under such assignee
liability provisions, a borrower is generally given the right to assert against a purchaser of its mortgage loan any affirmative claims and defenses to payment that such borrower could assert against the originator of the loan or, where applicable,
the home improvement contractor that arranged the loan. Liability under such assignee liability provisions could, therefore, result in a disruption of cash flows allocated to the holders of RMBS where either the issuer of such RMBS is liable for
damages or is unable to enforce payment by the borrower. </P>
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assignee liability provisions is limited to amounts previously paid and still owed by the borrower. Moreover, sellers of residential mortgage loans to an issuer of RMBS typically represent that the loans have been originated in accordance with all
applicable laws and in the event such representation is breached, the seller typically must repurchase the offending loan. Notwithstanding these protections, an issuer of RMBS may be exposed to an unquantifiable amount of potential assignee
liability because, first, the amount of potential assignee liability under certain predatory lending laws is unclear and has yet to be litigated, and, second, in the event a predatory lending law does not prohibit class action lawsuits, it is
possible that an issuer of RMBS could be liable for damages for more than the original principal amount of the offending loans held by it. In such circumstances the issuer of RMBS may be forced to seek contribution from other parties, who may no
longer exist or have adequate funds available to fund such contribution. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, structural and legal risks of RMBS include the
possibility that, in a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the originator or the servicer (often the same entity or affiliates), the assets of the issuer could be treated as never having been truly sold by the originator to the issuer and
could be substantively consolidated with those of the originator, or the transfer of such assets to the issuer could be voided as a fraudulent transfer. Challenges based on such doctrines could result also in cash flow delays and losses on the
related issue of RMBS. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Mortgage Loan Market Risk</I></B>. In the recent past, the residential mortgage market in the United States
experienced difficulties that adversely affected the performance and market value of certain mortgages and mortgage related securities. Delinquencies and losses on residential mortgage loans (especially
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> and second lien mortgage loans) generally increased during this period and declines in or flattening of housing values in many housing markets were generally viewed as exacerbating such delinquencies
and losses. Borrowers with adjustable rate mortgages (&#147;ARMs&#148;) are more sensitive to changes in interest rates, which affect their monthly mortgage payments, and may be unable to secure replacement mortgages at comparably low interest
rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At any one time, a portfolio of RMBS may be backed by residential mortgage loans that are highly concentrated in only a few states
or regions. As a result, the performance of such residential mortgage loans may be more susceptible to a downturn in the economy, including in particular industries that are highly represented in such states or regions, natural calamities and other
adverse conditions affecting such areas. The economic downturn experienced in the recent past at the national level, and the more serious economic downturn experienced in the recent past in certain geographic areas of the United States, including in
particular areas of the United States where rates of delinquencies and defaults on residential mortgage loans were particularly high, is generally viewed as having contributed to the higher rates of delinquencies and defaults on the residential
mortgage loans underlying RMBS during this period. There also can be no assurance that areas of the United States that mostly avoided higher rates of delinquencies and defaults on residential mortgage loans during this period would continue to do so
if an economic downturn were to reoccur at the national level. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Another factor that may contribute to, and may in the future result in,
higher delinquency and default rates is the increase in monthly payments on ARMs.&nbsp;Any increase in prevailing market interest rates, which are currently near historical lows, may result in increased payments for borrowers who have
ARMs.&nbsp;Moreover, with respect to hybrid mortgage loans (which are mortgage loans combining fixed and adjustable rate features) after their initial fixed rate period or other adjustable-rate mortgage loans, interest-only products or products
having a lower rate, and with respect to mortgage loans with a negative amortization feature which reach their negative amortization cap, borrowers may experience a substantial increase in their monthly payment even without an increase in prevailing
market interest rates. Increases in payments for borrowers may result in increased rates of delinquencies and defaults on residential mortgage loans underlying the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-agency</FONT> RMBS. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a result of rising concerns about increases in delinquencies and defaults on residential mortgage loans (particularly on <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> and adjustable-rate mortgage loans) and as a result of increasing concerns about the financial strength of originators and servicers and their ability to perform their obligations with respect to
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<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-agency</FONT> RMBS, there may be an adverse change in the market sentiments of investors about the market values and volatility and the degree of risk of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-agency</FONT> RMBS generally. Some or all of the underlying residential mortgage loans in an issue of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-agency</FONT> RMBS may have balloon payments due on their respective maturity
dates. Balloon residential mortgage loans involve a greater risk to a lender than fully amortizing loans, because the ability of a borrower to pay such amount will normally depend on its ability to obtain refinancing of the related mortgage loan or
sell the related mortgaged property at a price sufficient to permit the borrower to make the balloon payment, which will depend on a number of factors prevailing at the time such refinancing or sale is required, including, without limitation, the
strength of the local or national residential real estate markets, interest rates and general economic conditions and the financial condition of the borrower. If borrowers are unable to make such balloon payments, the related issue of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-agency</FONT> RMBS may experience losses. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may acquire RMBS backed by collateral pools of
mortgage loans that have been originated using underwriting standards that are less restrictive than those used in underwriting &#147;prime mortgage loans&#148; and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Alt-A</FONT> mortgage loans.&#148; These
lower standards include mortgage loans made to borrowers having imperfect or impaired credit histories, mortgage loans where the amount of the loan at origination is 80% or more of the value of the mortgage property, mortgage loans made to borrowers
with low credit scores, mortgage loans made to borrowers who have other debt that represents a large portion of their income and mortgage loans made to borrowers whose income is not required to be disclosed or verified and are commonly referred to
as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;sub-prime&#148;</FONT> mortgage loans. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-prime</FONT> mortgage loans have in recent periods experienced increased rates of delinquency, foreclosure, bankruptcy and loss,
and they are likely to continue to experience delinquency, foreclosure, bankruptcy and loss rates that are higher, and that may be substantially higher, than those experienced by mortgage loans underwritten in a more traditional manner. Certain
categories of RMBS, such as option ARM RMBS and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> RMBS, have been referred to by the financial media as &#147;toxic assets.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Although the United States economy has been slowly improving in recent years, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the United States has
caused the economy to deteriorate again and led to a high incidence of missed mortgage payments, which could result in the incidence of mortgage foreclosures, especially <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-prime</FONT> mortgages, beginning to
increase again, which could adversely affect the value of any RMBS owned by the Trust. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>CMBS Risks</I></B>. CMBS are,
generally, securities backed by obligations (including certificates of participation in obligations) that are principally secured by mortgages on real property or interests therein having a multifamily or commercial use, such as regional malls,
other retail space, office buildings, industrial or warehouse properties, hotels, nursing homes and senior living centers. The market for CMBS developed more recently and, in terms of total outstanding principal amount of issues, is relatively small
compared to the market for single-family RMBS. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CMBS are subject to particular risks, including lack of standardized terms, shorter
maturities than residential mortgage loans and payment of all or substantially all of the principal only at maturity rather than regular amortization of principal. Additional risks may be presented by the type and use of a particular commercial
property. Special risks are presented by hospitals, nursing homes, hospitality properties and certain other property types. Commercial property values and net operating income are subject to volatility, which may result in net operating income
becoming insufficient to cover debt service on the related mortgage loan. The repayment of loans secured by income-producing properties is typically dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate project rather than upon the
liquidation value of the underlying real estate. Furthermore, the net operating income from and value of any commercial property is subject to various risks, including changes in general or local economic conditions and/or specific industry
segments; the solvency of the related tenants; declines in real estate values; declines in rental or occupancy rates; increases in interest rates, real estate tax rates and other operating expenses; changes in governmental rules, regulations and
fiscal policies; acts of God; new and ongoing epidemics and pandemics of infectious diseases and other global health events; natural/environmental disasters; terrorist threats and attacks and social unrest and civil disturbances. Consequently,
adverse changes in economic conditions and circumstances are more likely to have an adverse impact on MBS </P>
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secured by loans on commercial properties than on those secured by loans on residential properties. In addition, commercial lending generally is viewed as exposing the lender to a greater risk of
loss than <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-</FONT> to four- family residential lending. Commercial lending, for example, typically involves larger loans to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers than residential <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-</FONT> to four- family mortgage loans. In addition, the repayment of loans secured by income producing properties typically is dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate project and the cash
flow generated therefrom. The coronavirus pandemic in the United States has had a severe adverse effect on many commercial businesses, resulting in them not paying rent, which in turn will likely result in the owners of the underlying properties
being impaired in their ability to make mortgage payments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The exercise of remedies and successful realization of liquidation proceeds
relating to CMBS is also highly dependent on the performance of the servicer or special servicer. In many cases, overall control over the special servicing of related underlying mortgage loans will be held by a &#147;directing
certificateholder&#148; or a &#147;controlling class representative,&#148; which is appointed by the holders of the most subordinate class of CMBS in such series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may not have the right to appoint the directing certificateholder. In connection with the servicing of the specially serviced
mortgage loans, the related special servicer may, at the direction of the directing certificateholder, take actions with respect to the specially serviced mortgage loans that could adversely affect the Trust&#146;s interests. There may be a limited
number of special servicers available, particularly those that do not have conflicts of interest. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in Subordinated
CMBS issued or sponsored by commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers, private mortgage insurance companies and other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-governmental</FONT> issuers. Subordinated CMBS have no governmental
guarantee and are subordinated in some manner as to the payment of principal and/or interest to the holders of more senior CMBS arising out of the same pool of mortgages. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Subordinated CMBS are often referred to as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;B-Pieces.&#148;</FONT></I></B> The holders of
Subordinated CMBS typically are compensated with a higher stated yield than are the holders of more senior CMBS. On the other hand, Subordinated CMBS typically subject the holder to greater risk than senior CMBS and tend to be rated in a lower
rating category (frequently a substantially lower rating category) than the senior CMBS issued in respect of the same mortgage pool. Subordinated CMBS generally are likely to be more sensitive to changes in prepayment and interest rates and the
market for such securities may be less liquid than is the case for traditional income securities and senior CMBS. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>CMO Risk</I></B>.
There are certain risks associated specifically with CMOs. CMOs are debt obligations collateralized by mortgage loans or mortgage pass-through securities. The average life of a CMO is determined using mathematical models that incorporate prepayment
assumptions and other factors that involve estimates of future economic and market conditions. Actual future results may vary from these estimates, particularly during periods of extreme market volatility. Further, under certain market conditions,
such as those that occurred during the recent downturn in the mortgage markets, the weighted average life of certain CMOs may not accurately reflect the price volatility of such securities. For example, in periods of supply and demand imbalances in
the market for such securities and/or in periods of sharp interest rate movements, the prices of CMOs may fluctuate to a greater extent than would be expected from interest rate movements alone. CMOs issued by private entities are not obligations
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities and are not guaranteed by any government agency, although the securities underlying a CMO may be subject to a guarantee. Therefore, if the collateral securing the CMO, as
well as any third party credit support or guarantees, is insufficient to make payments when due, the holder could sustain a loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Inverse
floating rate CMOs are typically more volatile than fixed or floating rate tranches of CMOs. Many inverse floating rate CMOs have coupons that move inversely to a multiple of an index. The effect of the coupon varying inversely to a multiple of an
applicable index creates a leverage factor. Inverse floaters based on multiples of a stated index are designed to be highly sensitive to changes in interest rates and can subject the </P>
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holders thereof to extreme reductions of yield and loss of principal. The market for inverse floating rate CMOs with highly leveraged characteristics at times may be very thin. The Trust&#146;s
ability to dispose of its positions in such securities will depend on the degree of liquidity in the markets for such securities. It is impossible to predict the amount of trading interest that may exist in such securities, and therefore the future
degree of liquidity. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may also invest in REMICs, which are CMOs that qualify for special tax treatment under the Code and invest
in certain mortgages principally secured by interests in real property and other permitted investments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Credit Risk Associated With
Originators and Servicers of Mortgage Loans</I></B>. A number of originators and servicers of residential and commercial mortgage loans, including some of the largest originators and servicers in the residential and commercial mortgage loan market,
have experienced serious financial difficulties, including some that are now or were subject to federal insolvency proceedings. These difficulties have resulted from many factors, including increased competition among originators for borrowers,
decreased originations by such originators of mortgage loans and increased delinquencies and defaults on such mortgage loans, as well as from increases in claims for repurchases of mortgage loans previously sold by them under agreements that require
repurchase in the event of breaches of representations regarding loan quality and characteristics. Such difficulties may affect the performance of MBS backed by mortgage loans. Furthermore, the inability of the originator to repurchase such mortgage
loans in the event of loan representation breaches or the servicer to repurchase such mortgage loans upon a breach of its servicing obligations also may affect the performance of related MBS. Delinquencies and losses on, and, in some cases, claims
for repurchase by the originator of, mortgage loans originated by some mortgage lenders have recently increased as a result of inadequate underwriting procedures and policies, including inadequate due diligence, failure to comply with predatory and
other lending laws and, particularly in the case of any &#147;no documentation&#148; or &#147;limited documentation&#148; mortgage loans that may support <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-agency</FONT> RMBS, inadequate verification of income and
employment history. Delinquencies and losses on, and claims for repurchase of, mortgage loans originated by some mortgage lenders have also resulted from fraudulent activities of borrowers, lenders, appraisers, and other residential mortgage
industry participants such as mortgage brokers, including misstatements of income and employment history, identity theft and overstatements of the appraised value of mortgaged properties. Many of these originators and servicers are very highly
leveraged. These difficulties may also increase the chances that these entities may default on their warehousing or other credit lines or become insolvent or bankrupt and thereby increase the likelihood that repurchase obligations will not be
fulfilled and the potential for loss to holders of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-agency</FONT> MBS and subordinated security holders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The servicers of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-agency</FONT> MBS are often the same entities as, or affiliates of, the originators of
these mortgage loans. Accordingly, the financial risks relating to originators of MBS described immediately above also may affect the servicing of MBS. In the case of such servicers, and other servicers, financial difficulties may have a negative
effect on the ability of servicers to pursue collection on mortgage loans that are experiencing increased delinquencies and defaults and to maximize recoveries on sale of underlying properties following foreclosure. In recent years, a number of
lenders specializing in residential mortgages have sought bankruptcy protection, shut down or been refused further financings from their lenders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MBS typically provide that the servicer is required to make advances in respect of delinquent mortgage loans. However, servicers experiencing
financial difficulties may not be able to perform these obligations or obligations that they may have to other parties of transactions involving these securities. Like originators, these entities are typically very highly leveraged. Such
difficulties may cause servicers to default under their financing arrangements. In certain cases, such entities may be forced to seek bankruptcy protection. Due to the application of the provisions of bankruptcy law, servicers who have sought
bankruptcy protection may not be required to advance such amounts. Even if a servicer were able to advance amounts in respect of delinquent mortgage loans, its obligation to make such advances may be limited to the extent that it does not expect to
recover such advances due to the deteriorating credit of the delinquent mortgage loans or declining value of the related mortgaged properties. Moreover, servicers may overadvance against a particular mortgage loan or charge too many costs of
resolution or foreclosure of a mortgage loan to a securitization, which could increase the potential losses to </P>
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holders of MBS. In such transactions, a servicer&#146;s obligation to make such advances may also be limited to the amount of its servicing fee. In addition, if an issue of MBS provides for
interest on advances made by the servicer, in the event that foreclosure proceeds or payments by borrowers are not sufficient to cover such interest, such interest will be paid to the servicer from available collections or other mortgage income,
thereby reducing distributions made on the MBS and, in the case of senior-subordinated MBS described below, first from distributions that would otherwise be made on the most subordinated MBS of such issue. Any such financial difficulties may
increase the possibility of a servicer termination and the need for a transfer of servicing and any such liabilities or inability to assess such liabilities may increase the difficulties and costs in affecting such transfer and the potential loss,
through the allocation of such increased cost of such transfer, to subordinated security holders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There can be no assurance that
originators and servicers of mortgage loans will not continue to experience serious financial difficulties or experience such difficulties in the future, including becoming subject to bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, or that underwriting
procedures and policies and protections against fraud will be sufficient in the future to prevent such financial difficulties or significant levels of default or delinquency on mortgage loans. Because the recent financial difficulties experienced by
such originators and servicers is unprecedented and unpredictable, the past performance of the residential and commercial mortgage loans originated and serviced by them (and the corresponding performance of the related MBS) is not a reliable
indicator of the future performance of such residential mortgage loans (or the related MBS). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In some cases, servicers of MBS have been
the subject of legal proceedings involving the origination and/or servicing practices of such servicers. Large groups of private litigants and states&#146; attorneys general have brought such proceedings. Because of the large volume of mortgage
loans originated and serviced by such servicers, such litigation can cause heightened financial strain on servicers. In other cases, origination and servicing practices may cause or contribute to such strain, because of representation and warranty
repurchase liability arising in MBS and mortgage loan sale transactions. Any such financial strain could cause servicers to service below required standards, causing delinquencies and losses in any related MBS transaction to rise, and in extreme
cases could cause the servicer to seek the protection of any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law. In any such proceeding, it is unclear whether the fees that the servicer charges in such transactions would be sufficient to permit that servicer
or a successor servicer to service the mortgage loans in such transaction adequately. If such fees had to be increased, it is likely that the most subordinated security holders in such transactions would be effectively required to pay such increased
fees. Finally, these entities may be the subject of future laws designed to protect consumers from defaulting on their mortgage loans. Such laws may have an adverse effect on the cash flows paid under such MBS. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, certain lenders who service and/or issue MBS have recently announced that they are being investigated by or have received
information requests from U.S. federal and/or state authorities, including the SEC. As a result of such investigations and other similar investigations and general concerns about the adequacy or accuracy of disclosure of risks to borrowers and their
understanding of such risks, U.S. financial regulators have recently indicated that they may propose new guidelines for the mortgage industry. Guidelines, if introduced, together with the other factors described herein, may make it more difficult
for borrowers with weaker credit to refinance, which may lead to further increases in delinquencies, extensions in duration and losses in mortgage related assets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Additional Risks of Mortgage-Related Securities</I></B>. Additional risks associated with investments in MBS include: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Interest Rate Risk</I></B>. In addition to the interest rate risks described above, certain MBS may be subject to additional risks as
the rate of interest payable on certain MBS may be set or effectively capped at the weighted average net coupon of the underlying mortgage loans themselves, often referred to as an &#147;available funds cap.&#148; As a result of this cap, the return
to the holder of such MBS is dependent on the relative timing and rate of delinquencies and prepayments of mortgage loans bearing a higher rate of interest. In general, early prepayments will have a greater negative impact on the yield to the holder
of such MBS. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Structural Risk</I></B>. Because MBS generally are ownership or participation interests in
pools of mortgage loans secured by a pool of properties underlying the mortgage loan pool, the MBS are entitled to payments provided for in the underlying agreement only when and if funds are generated by the underlying mortgage loan pool. This
likelihood of the return of interest and principal may be assessed as a credit matter. However, the holders of MBS do not have the legal status of secured creditors, and cannot accelerate a claim for payment on their securities, or force a sale of
the mortgage loan pool in the event that insufficient funds exist to pay such amounts on any date designated for such payment. The holders of MBS do not typically have any right to remove a servicer solely as a result of a failure of the mortgage
pool to perform as expected. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Subordination Risk</I></B>. MBS may be subordinated to one or more other senior classes of securities
of the same series for purposes of, among other things, offsetting losses and other shortfalls with respect to the related underlying mortgage loans. For example, in the case of certain MBS, no distributions of principal will generally be made with
respect to any class until the aggregate principal balances of the corresponding senior classes of securities have been reduced to zero. As a result, MBS may be more sensitive to risk of loss, writedowns, the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fulfillment</FONT> of repurchase obligations, overadvancing on a pool of loans and the costs of transferring servicing than senior classes of securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Prepayment, Extension and Redemption Risks</I></B>. MBS may reflect an interest in monthly payments made by the borrowers who receive
the underlying mortgage loans. Although the underlying mortgage loans are for specified periods of time, such as 20 or 30 years, the borrowers can, and historically have paid them off sooner. When a prepayment happens, a portion of the MBS which
represents an interest in the underlying mortgage loan will be prepaid. A borrower is more likely to prepay a mortgage which bears a relatively high rate of interest. This means that in times of declining interest rates, a portion of the
Trust&#146;s higher yielding securities are likely to be redeemed and the Trust will probably be unable to replace them with securities having as great a yield. In addition to reductions in the level of market interest rates and the prepayment
provisions of the mortgage loans, repayments on the residential mortgage loans underlying an issue of RMBS may also be affected by a variety of economic, geographic and other factors, including the size difference between the interest rates on the
underlying residential mortgage loans (giving consideration to the cost of refinancing) and prevailing mortgage rates and the availability of refinancing. Prepayments can result in lower yields to shareholders. The increased likelihood of prepayment
when interest rates decline also limits market price appreciation of MBS. This is known as prepayment risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except in the case of certain
types of RMBS, the mortgage loans underlying RMBS generally do not contain prepayment penalties and a reduction in market interest rates will increase the likelihood of prepayments on the related RMBS. In the case of certain home equity loan
securities and certain types of RMBS, even though the underlying mortgage loans often contain prepayment premiums, such prepayment premiums may not be sufficient to discourage borrowers from prepaying their mortgage loans in the event of a reduction
in market interest rates, resulting in a reduction in the yield to maturity for holders of the related RMBS. RMBS typically contain provisions that require repurchase of mortgage loans by the originator or other seller in the event of a breach of a
representation or warranty regarding loan quality and characteristics of such loan. Any repurchase of a mortgage loan as a result of a breach has the same effect on the yield received on the related issue of RMBS as a prepayment of such mortgage
loan. Any increase in breaches of representations and the consequent repurchases of mortgage loans that result from inadequate underwriting procedures and policies and protections against fraud will have the same effect on the yield on the related
RMBS as an increase in prepayment rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Risk of prepayment may be reduced for commercial real estate property loans containing
significant prepayment penalties or prohibitions on principal payments for a period of time following origination. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>MBS also are
subject to extension risk</I></B>. Extension risk is the possibility that rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate. This particular risk may effectively change a security which was considered short or
intermediate term into a long-term security. The values of long-term securities generally fluctuate more widely in response to changes in interest rates than short or intermediate-term securities. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, MBS may be subject to redemption at the option of the issuer. If a MBS held by the
Trust is called for redemption, the Trust will be required to permit the issuer to redeem or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;pay-off&#148;</FONT> the security, which could have an adverse effect on the Trust&#146;s ability to achieve its
investment objectives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Spread Widening Risk</I></B>. The prices of MBS may decline substantially, for reasons that may not be
attributable to any of the other risks described in the prospectus and this SAI. In particular, purchasing assets at what may appear to be &#147;undervalued&#148; levels is no guarantee that these assets will not be trading at even more
&#147;undervalued&#148; levels at a time of valuation or at the time of sale. It may not be possible to predict, or to protect against, such &#147;spread widening&#148; risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Illiquidity Risk</I></B>. The liquidity of MBS varies by type of security; at certain times the Trust may encounter difficulty in
disposing of such investments. Because MBS have the potential to be less liquid than other securities, the Trust may be more susceptible to illiquidity risk than funds that invest in other securities. In the past, in stressed markets, certain types
of MBS suffered periods of illiquidity when disfavored by the market. Due to increased instability in the credit markets, the market for some MBS has experienced reduced liquidity and greater volatility with respect to the value of such securities,
making it more difficult to value such securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Asset-Backed Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ABS involve certain risks in addition to those presented by MBS. There is the possibility that recoveries on the underlying collateral may not,
in some cases, be available to support payments on these securities. Relative to MBS, ABS may provide the Trust with a less effective security interest in the underlying collateral and are more dependent on the borrower&#146;s ability to pay. If
many borrowers on the underlying loans default, losses could exceed the credit enhancement level and result in losses to investors in an ABS transaction. Finally, ABS have structure risk due to a unique characteristic known as early amortization, or
early payout, risk. Built into the structure of most ABS are triggers for early payout, designed to protect investors from losses. These triggers are unique to each transaction and can include a significant rise in defaults on the underlying loans,
a sharp drop in the credit enhancement level or the bankruptcy of the originator. Once early amortization begins, all incoming loan payments (after expenses are paid) are used to pay investors as quickly as possible based upon a predetermined
priority of payment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The collateral underlying ABS may constitute assets related to a wide range of industries and sectors, such as
credit card and automobile receivables. Credit card receivables are generally unsecured and the debtors are entitled to the protection of a number of state and federal consumer credit laws, many of which give debtors the right to set off certain
amounts owed on the credit cards, thereby reducing the balance due. The Credit CARD Act of 2009 imposes new regulations on the ability of credit card issuers to adjust the interest rates and exercise various other rights with respect to indebtedness
extended through credit cards. The Trust and the Advisor cannot predict what effect, if any, such regulations might have on the market for ABS and such regulations may adversely affect the value of ABS owned by the Trust. Most issuers of automobile
receivables permit the servicers to retain possession of the underlying obligations. If the servicer were to sell these obligations to another party, there is a risk that the purchaser would acquire an interest superior to that of the holders of the
related automobile receivables. In addition, because of the large number of vehicles involved in a typical issuance and technical requirements under state laws, the trustee for the holders of the automobile receivables may not have an effective
security interest in all of the obligations backing such receivables. If the economy of the United States deteriorates, defaults on securities backed by credit card, automobile and other receivables may increase, which may adversely affect the value
of any ABS owned by Trust. There is the possibility that recoveries on the underlying collateral may not, in some cases, be available to support payments on these securities. In recent years, certain automobile manufacturers have been granted access
to emergency loans from the U.S. Government and have experienced bankruptcy. As a result of these events, the value of securities backed by receivables from the sale or lease of automobiles may be adversely affected. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Some ABS, particularly home equity loan transactions, are subject to interest rate risk and
prepayment risk. A change in interest rates can affect the pace of payments on the underlying loans, which in turn, affects total return on the securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Collateralized Debt Obligation Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
risks of an investment in a CDO depend largely on the type of the collateral securities and the class of the CDO in which the Trust invests. Normally, CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs are privately offered and sold, and thus are not registered under the
securities laws. However, an active dealer market may exist for CDOs, allowing a CDO to qualify for Rule 144A transactions. In addition to the normal risks associated with fixed-income securities and ABS generally discussed in the prospectus and
elsewhere in this SAI, CDOs carry additional risks including, but not limited to: (i)&nbsp;the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will not be adequate to make interest or other payments; (ii)&nbsp;the risk that the collateral
may default or decline in value or be downgraded, if rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization; (iii)&nbsp;the Trust may invest in tranches of CDOs that are subordinate to other tranches; (iv)&nbsp;the structure and complexity
of the transaction and the legal documents could lead to disputes among investors regarding the characterization of proceeds; (v)&nbsp;the investment return achieved by the Trust could be significantly different than those predicted by financial
models; (vi)&nbsp;the lack of a readily available secondary market for CDOs; (vii)&nbsp;the risk of forced &#147;fire sale&#148; liquidation due to technical defaults such as coverage test failures; and (viii)&nbsp;the CDO&#146;s manager may perform
poorly. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk Factors in Strategic Transactions and Derivatives </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust&#146;s use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing
directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks such as credit risk, leverage risk, illiquidity risk, correlation risk and index risk as described below: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Credit Risk</I>&#151;the risk that the counterparty in a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its
financial obligation to the Trust, or the risk that the reference entity in a derivative will not be able to honor its financial obligations. In particular, derivatives traded in OTC markets often are not guaranteed by an exchange or clearing
corporation and often do not require payment of margin, and to the extent that the Trust has unrealized gains in such instruments or has deposited collateral with its counterparties the Trust is at risk that its counterparties will become bankrupt
or otherwise fail to honor their obligations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Currency Risk</I>&#151;the risk that changes in the exchange rate between two currencies will adversely affect
the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Leverage Risk</I>&#151;the risk associated with certain types of investments or trading strategies (such as,
for example, borrowing money to increase the amount of investments) that relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. Certain transactions in derivatives (such as futures transactions or sales of put
options) involve substantial leverage risk and may expose the Trust to potential losses that exceed the amount originally invested by the Trust. When the Trust engages in such a transaction, the Trust will deposit in a segregated account, or earmark
on its books and records, liquid assets with a value at least equal to the Trust&#146;s exposure, on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> basis, to the transaction (as calculated pursuant
to requirements of the SEC). Such segregation or earmarking will ensure that the Trust has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction, but will not limit the Trust&#146;s exposure to loss. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Illiquidity Risk</I>&#151;the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time
that the Trust would like or at the price that the Trust as seller believes the security is currently worth. There can be no assurance that, at any specific time, either a liquid secondary market will exist for a derivative or the Trust will
otherwise be able to sell such instrument at an acceptable price. It may, therefore, not be possible to close a position in a derivative without incurring substantial losses, if at </P></TD></TR></TABLE>

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all. The absence of liquidity may also make it more difficult for the Trust to ascertain a market value for such instruments. Although both OTC and exchange-traded derivatives markets may
experience a lack of liquidity, certain derivatives traded in OTC markets, including swaps and OTC options, involve substantial illiquidity risk. The illiquidity of the derivatives markets may be due to various factors, including congestion,
disorderly markets, limitations on deliverable supplies, the participation of speculators, government regulation and intervention, and technical and operational or system failures. In addition, the liquidity of a secondary market in an
exchange-traded derivative contract may be adversely affected by &#147;daily price fluctuation limits&#148; established by the exchanges which limit the amount of fluctuation in an exchange-traded contract price during a single trading day. Once the
daily limit has been reached in the contract, no trades may be entered into at a price beyond the limit, thus preventing the liquidation of open positions. Prices have in the past moved beyond the daily limit on a number of consecutive trading days.
If it is not possible to close an open derivative position entered into by the Trust, the Trust would continue to be required to make daily cash payments of variation margin in the event of adverse price movements. In such a situation, if the Trust
has insufficient cash, it may have to sell portfolio securities to meet daily variation margin requirements at a time when it may be disadvantageous to do so. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Correlation Risk</I>&#151;the risk that changes in the value of a derivative will not match the changes in the
value of the portfolio holdings that are being hedged or of the particular market or security to which the Trust seeks exposure through the use of the derivative. There are a number of factors which may prevent a derivative instrument from achieving
the desired correlation (or inverse correlation) with an underlying asset, rate or index, such as the impact of fees, expenses and transaction costs, the timing of pricing, and disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for such derivative
instrument. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Index Risk</I>&#151;If the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the
risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Trust could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below the price that the Trust paid for such derivative.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Volatility Risk</I>&#151;the risk that the Trust&#146;s use of derivatives may reduce income or gain and/or
increase volatility. Volatility is defined as the characteristic of a security, an index or a market to fluctuate significantly in price over a defined time period. The Trust could suffer losses related to its derivative positions as a result of
unanticipated market movements, which losses are potentially unlimited. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When a derivative is used as a hedge against a
position that the Trust holds, any loss generated by the derivative generally should be substantially offset by gains on the hedged investment, and vice versa. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains.
Hedges are sometimes subject to imperfect matching between the derivative and the underlying security, and there can be no assurance that the Trust&#146;s hedging transactions will be effective. The Trust could also suffer losses related to its
derivative positions as a result of unanticipated market movements, which losses are potentially unlimited. The Advisor may not be able to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates and other economic factors, which could
cause the Trust&#146;s derivatives positions to lose value. In addition, some derivatives are more sensitive to interest rate changes and market price fluctuations than other securities. The possible lack of a liquid secondary market for derivatives
and the resulting inability of the Trust to sell or otherwise close a derivatives position could expose the Trust to losses and could make derivatives more difficult for the Trust to value accurately. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When engaging in a hedging transaction, the Trust may determine not to seek to establish a perfect correlation between the hedging instruments
utilized and the portfolio holdings being hedged. Such an imperfect correlation may prevent the Trust from achieving the intended hedge or expose the Trust to a risk of loss. The Trust may also determine not to hedge against a particular risk
because it does not regard the probability of the risk occurring to be sufficiently high as to justify the cost of the hedge or because it does not foresee the occurrence of the risk. It may not be possible for the Trust to hedge against a change or
event at attractive prices or at a price sufficient to protect the assets of the Trust from the decline in value of the portfolio positions </P>
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anticipated as a result of such change. The Trust may also be restricted in its ability to effectively manage the portion of its assets that are segregated or earmarked to cover its obligations.
In addition, it may not be possible to hedge at all against certain risks. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Trust invests in a derivative instrument it could lose
more than the principal amount invested. Moreover, derivatives raise certain tax, legal, regulatory and accounting issues that may not be presented by investments in securities, and there is some risk that certain issues could be resolved in a
manner that could adversely impact the performance of the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust is not required to use derivatives or other portfolio
strategies to seek to increase return or to seek to hedge its portfolio and may choose not to do so. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that the Trust will engage in these
transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial. Although the Advisor seeks to use derivatives to further the Trust&#146;s investment objectives, there is no assurance that the use of derivatives will achieve this
result. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Options Risk</I></B>. There are several risks associated with transactions in options on securities and indexes. For
example, there are significant differences between the securities and options markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between these markets, causing a given transaction not to achieve its objectives. In addition, a liquid secondary
market for particular options, whether traded OTC or on a recognized securities exchange (e.g., NYSE), separate trading boards of a securities exchange or through a market system that provides contemporaneous transaction pricing information (an
&#147;Exchange&#148;) may be absent for reasons which include the following: there may be insufficient trading interest in certain options; restrictions may be imposed by an Exchange on opening transactions or closing transactions or both; trading
halts, suspensions or other restrictions may be imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options or underlying securities; unusual or unforeseen circumstances may interrupt normal operations on an Exchange; the facilities of an
Exchange or the OCC may not at all times be adequate to handle current trading volume; or one or more Exchanges could, for economic or other reasons, decide or be compelled at some future date to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular
class or series of options), in which event the secondary market on that Exchange (or in that class or series of options) would cease to exist, although outstanding options that had been issued by the OCC as a result of trades on that Exchange would
continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Futures Transactions and Options Risk</I></B>. The primary risks
associated with the use of futures contracts and options are (a)&nbsp;the imperfect correlation between the change in market value of the instruments held by the Trust and the price of the futures contract or option; (b)&nbsp;possible lack of a
liquid secondary market for a futures contract and the resulting inability to close a futures contract when desired; (c)&nbsp;losses caused by unanticipated market movements, which are potentially unlimited; (d)&nbsp;the Advisor&#146;s inability to
predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and other economic factors; and (e)&nbsp;the possibility that the counterparty will default in the performance of its obligations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investment in futures contracts involves the risk of imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the futures contract and the
price of the security being hedged. The hedge will not be fully effective when there is imperfect correlation between the movements in the prices of two financial instruments. For example, if the price of the futures contract moves more or less than
the price of the hedged security, the Trust will experience either a loss or gain on the futures contract which is not completely offset by movements in the price of the hedged securities. To compensate for imperfect correlations, the Trust may
purchase or sell futures contracts in a greater dollar amount than the hedged securities if the volatility of the hedged securities is historically greater than the volatility of the futures contracts. Conversely, the Trust may purchase or sell
fewer futures contracts if the volatility of the price of the hedged securities is historically lower than that of the futures contracts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The particular securities comprising the index underlying a securities index financial futures contract may vary from the securities held by
the Trust. As a result, the Trust&#146;s ability to hedge effectively all or a portion of the value of its securities through the use of such financial futures contracts will depend in part on the degree to
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which price movements in the index underlying the financial futures contract correlate with the price movements of the securities held by the Trust. The correlation may be affected by disparities
in the average maturity, ratings, geographical mix or structure of the Trust&#146;s investments as compared to those comprising the securities index and general economic or political factors. In addition, the correlation between movements in the
value of the securities index may be subject to change over time as additions to and deletions from the securities index alter its structure. The correlation between futures contracts on U.S. Government securities and the securities held by the
Trust may be adversely affected by similar factors and the risk of imperfect correlation between movements in the prices of such futures contracts and the prices of securities held by the Trust may be greater. The trading of futures contracts also
is subject to certain market risks, such as inadequate trading activity, which could at times make it difficult or impossible to liquidate existing positions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may liquidate futures contracts it enters into through offsetting transactions on the applicable contract market. There can be no
assurance, however, that a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular futures contract at any specific time. Thus, it may not be possible to close out a futures position. In the event of adverse price movements, the Trust would continue
to be required to make daily cash payments of variation margin. In such situations, if the Trust has insufficient cash, it may be required to sell portfolio securities to meet daily variation margin requirements at a time when it may be
disadvantageous to do so. The inability to close out futures positions also could have an adverse impact on the Trust&#146;s ability to hedge effectively its investments in securities. The liquidity of a secondary market in a futures contract may be
adversely affected by &#147;daily price fluctuation limits&#148; established by commodity exchanges which limit the amount of fluctuation in a futures contract price during a single trading day. Once the daily limit has been reached in the contract,
no trades may be entered into at a price beyond the limit, thus preventing the liquidation of open futures positions. Prices have in the past moved beyond the daily limit on a number of consecutive trading days. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The successful use of transactions in futures and related options also depends on the ability of the Advisor to forecast correctly the
direction and extent of interest rate movements within a given time frame. To the extent interest rates remain stable during the period in which a futures contract or option is held by the Trust or such rates move in a direction opposite to that
anticipated, the Trust may realize a loss on the Strategic Transaction which is not fully or partially offset by an increase in the value of portfolio securities. As a result, the Trust&#146;s total return for such period may be less than if it had
not engaged in the Strategic Transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because of low initial margin deposits made upon the opening of a futures position, futures
transactions involve substantial leverage. As a result, relatively small movements in the price of the futures contracts can result in substantial unrealized gains or losses. There is also the risk of loss by the Trust of margin deposits in the
event of bankruptcy of a broker with which the Trust has an open position in a financial futures contract. Because the Trust may engage in the purchase and sale of futures contracts for hedging purposes or to seek to enhance the Trust&#146;s return,
any losses incurred in connection therewith may, if the strategy is successful, be offset in whole or in part by increases in the value of securities held by the Trust or decreases in the price of securities the Trust intends to acquire. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The amount of risk the Trust assumes when it purchases an option on a futures contract is the premium paid for the option plus related
transaction costs. In addition to the correlation risks discussed above, the purchase of an option on a futures contract also entails the risk that changes in the value of the underlying futures contract will not be fully reflected in the value of
the option purchased. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>General Risk Factors in Hedging Foreign Currency</I></B>. Hedging transactions involving Currency Instruments
involve substantial risks, including correlation risk. While the Trust&#146;s use of Currency Instruments to effect hedging strategies is intended to reduce the volatility of the NAV of the Trust&#146;s common shares, the NAV of the Trust&#146;s
common shares will fluctuate. Moreover, although Currency Instruments may be used with the intention of hedging against adverse currency movements, transactions in Currency Instruments involve the risk that anticipated currency movements will not be
accurately predicted and that the Trust&#146;s hedging strategies will be ineffective. To the extent that the Trust hedges against anticipated currency movements that do not occur, the </P>
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Trust may realize losses and decrease its total return as the result of its hedging transactions. Furthermore, the Trust will only engage in hedging activities from time to time and may not be
engaging in hedging activities when movements in currency exchange rates occur. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It may not be possible for the Trust to hedge against
currency exchange rate movements, even if correctly anticipated, in the event that (i)&nbsp;the currency exchange rate movement is so generally anticipated that the Trust is not able to enter into a hedging transaction at an effective price, or
(ii)&nbsp;the currency exchange rate movement relates to a market with respect to which Currency Instruments are not available and it is not possible to engage in effective foreign currency hedging. The cost to the Trust of engaging in foreign
currency transactions varies with such factors as the currencies involved, the length of the contract period and the market conditions then prevailing. Since transactions in foreign currency exchange usually are conducted on a principal basis, no
fees or commissions are involved. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Foreign Currency Forwards Risk</I></B>. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts do not
eliminate fluctuations in the value of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Securities (as defined in the prospectus) but rather allow the Trust to establish a fixed rate of exchange for a future point in time. This strategy can have the
effect of reducing returns and minimizing opportunities for gain. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with its trading in forward foreign currency contracts,
the Trust will contract with a foreign or domestic bank, or foreign or domestic securities dealer, to make or take future delivery of a specified amount of a particular currency. There are no limitations on daily price moves in such forward
contracts, and banks and dealers are not required to continue to make markets in such contracts. There have been periods during which certain banks or dealers have refused to quote prices for such forward contracts or have quoted prices with an
unusually wide spread between the price at which the bank or dealer is prepared to buy and that at which it is prepared to sell. Governmental imposition of credit controls might limit any such forward contract trading. With respect to its trading of
forward contracts, if any, the Trust will be subject to the risk of bank or dealer failure and the inability of, or refusal by, a bank or dealer to perform with respect to such contracts. Any such default would deprive the Trust of any profit
potential or force the Trust to cover its commitments for resale, if any, at the then market price and could result in a loss to the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may also engage in proxy hedging transactions to reduce the effect of currency fluctuations on the value of existing or anticipated
holdings of portfolio securities. Proxy hedging is often used when the currency to which the Trust is exposed is difficult to hedge or to hedge against the dollar. Proxy hedging entails entering into a forward contract to sell a currency whose
changes in value are generally considered to be linked to a currency or currencies in which some or all of the Trust&#146;s securities are, or are expected to be, denominated, and to buy U.S. dollars. Proxy hedging involves some of the same risks
and considerations as other transactions with similar instruments. Currency transactions can result in losses to the Trust if the currency being hedged fluctuates in value to a degree or in a direction that is not anticipated. In addition, there is
the risk that the perceived linkage between various currencies may not be present or may not be present during the particular time that the Trust is engaging in proxy hedging. The Trust may also cross-hedge currencies by entering into forward
contracts to sell one or more currencies that are expected to decline in value relative to other currencies to which the Trust has or in which the Trust expects to have portfolio exposure. For example, the Trust may hold both Canadian government
bonds and Japanese government bonds, and the Advisor may believe that Canadian dollars will deteriorate against Japanese yen. The Trust would sell Canadian dollars to reduce its exposure to that currency and buy Japanese yen. This strategy would be
a hedge against a decline in the value of Canadian dollars, although it would expose the Trust to declines in the value of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Some of the forward <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> currency contracts entered into by the Trust may be classified as <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-deliverable</FONT> forwards (&#147;NDFs&#148;). NDFs are cash-settled, short-term forward contracts that may be thinly traded or are denominated in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-convertible</FONT> foreign
currency, where the profit or loss at the time at the settlement date is calculated by taking the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at the time of settlement, for an agreed upon notional amount of funds. All NDFs
have a fixing date and a </P>
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settlement date. The fixing date is the date at which the difference between the prevailing market exchange rate and the agreed upon exchange rate is calculated. The settlement date is the date
by which the payment of the difference is due to the party receiving payment. NDFs are commonly quoted for time periods of one month up to two years, and are normally quoted and settled in U.S. dollars. They are often used to gain exposure to and/or
hedge exposure to foreign currencies that are not internationally traded. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Currency Futures Risk</I></B>. The Trust may also seek to
hedge against the decline in the value of a currency or to enhance returns through use of currency futures or options thereon. Currency futures are similar to forward foreign exchange transactions except that futures are standardized,
exchange-traded contracts while forward foreign exchange transactions are traded in the OTC market. Currency futures involve substantial currency risk, and also involve leverage risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Currency Options Risk</I></B>. The Trust may also seek to hedge against the decline in the value of a currency or to enhance returns
through the use of currency options. Currency options are similar to options on securities. For example, in consideration for an option premium the writer of a currency option is obligated to sell (in the case of a call option) or purchase (in the
case of a put option) a specified amount of a specified currency on or before the expiration date for a specified amount of another currency. The Trust may engage in transactions in options on currencies either on exchanges or OTC markets. Currency
options involve substantial currency risk, and may also involve credit, leverage or illiquidity risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Currency Swaps Risk</I></B>.
The Trust may enter into currency swaps. Currency swaps involve the exchange of the rights of the Trust and another party to make or receive payments in specified currencies. The Trust may also hedge portfolio positions through currency swaps, which
are transactions in which one currency is simultaneously bought for a second currency on a spot basis and sold for the second currency on a forward basis. Currency swaps usually involve the delivery of the entire principal value of one designated
currency in exchange for the other designated currency. Because currency swaps usually involve the delivery of the entire principal value of one designated currency in exchange for the other designated currency, the entire principal value of a
currency swap is subject to the risk that the other party to the swap will default on its contractual delivery obligations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Over-the-Counter</FONT></FONT> Trading Risk</I></B>. The derivative instruments that may be purchased or sold by the Trust may include instruments not traded on an exchange. The risk of
nonperformance by the counterparty to an instrument may be greater than, and the ease with which the Trust can dispose of or enter into closing transactions with respect to an instrument may be less than, the risk associated with an exchange traded
instrument. In addition, significant disparities may exist between &#147;bid&#148; and &#147;asked&#148; prices for derivative instruments that are not traded on an exchange. The absence of liquidity may make it difficult or impossible for the Trust
to sell such instruments promptly at an acceptable price. Derivative instruments not traded on exchanges also are not subject to the same type of government regulation as exchange traded instruments, and many of the protections afforded to
participants in a regulated environment may not be available in connection with the transactions. Because derivatives traded in OTC markets generally are not guaranteed by an exchange or clearing corporation and generally do not require payment of
margin, to the extent that the Trust has unrealized gains in such instruments or has deposited collateral with its counterparties the Trust is at risk that its counterparties will become bankrupt or otherwise fail to honor its obligations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Dodd-Frank Act Risk</I></B>. Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the &#147;Dodd-Frank
Act&#148;) (the &#147;Derivatives Title&#148;) imposed a substantially new regulatory structure on derivatives markets, with particular emphasis on swaps (which were subject to oversight by the CFTC) and security-based swaps (which were subject to
oversight by the SEC). The regulatory framework covers a broad range of swap market participants, including banks, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-banks,</FONT> credit unions, insurance companies, broker-dealers and investment advisers.
Prudential regulators were granted authority to regulate margining of swaps and security-based swaps of banks and bank-related entities. </P>
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regulations, the SEC rules were not finalized until December 2019 and firms have until October 2021 to come into compliance. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Current
regulations for swaps require the mandatory central clearing and mandatory exchange trading of particular types of interest rate swaps and index credit default swaps (together, &#147;Covered Swaps&#148;). The Trust is required to clear its Covered
Swaps through a clearing broker, which requires, among other things, posting initial margin and variation margin to the Trust&#146;s clearing broker in order to enter into and maintain positions in Covered Swaps. Covered Swaps generally are required
to be executed through a swap execution facility (&#147;SEF&#148;), which can involve additional transaction fees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Additionally, under
the Dodd-Frank Act, swaps (and both swaps and security-based swaps entered into with banks) are subject to margin requirements and swap dealers are required to collect margin from the Trust and post variation margin to the Trust with respect to such
derivatives. Specifically, regulations are now in effect that require swap dealers to post and collect variation margin (comprised of specified liquid instruments and subject to a required haircut) in connection with trading of OTC swaps with the
Trust. Shares of investment companies (other than certain money market funds) may not be posted as collateral under these regulations. Requirements for posting of initial margin in connection with OTC swaps (as well as security-based swaps in
addition to OTC swaps where the dealer is a bank or subsidiary of a bank holding company) will be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">phased-in</FONT> through September 2021. The CFTC has not yet adopted capital requirements for swap dealers. As
uncleared capital requirements for swap dealers and uncleared capital and margin requirements for security-based swaps are phased in and implemented, such requirements may make certain types of trades and/or trading strategies more costly. There may
be market dislocations due to uncertainty during the implementation period of any new regulation and the Advisor cannot know how the derivatives market will adjust to the CFTC&#146;s new capital regulations and to the new SEC regulations governing
security-based swaps. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, regulations adopted by global prudential regulators that are now in effect require certain
bank-regulated counterparties and certain of their affiliates to include in &#147;qualified financial contracts,&#148; including many derivatives contracts as well as repurchase agreements and securities lending agreements, terms that delay or
restrict the rights of counterparties to terminate such contracts, foreclose upon collateral, exercise other default rights or restrict transfers of affiliate credit enhancements (such as guarantees) in the event that the bank-regulated counterparty
and/or its affiliates are subject to certain types of resolution or insolvency proceedings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Legal and Regulatory Risk</I></B>. At
any time after the date hereof, legislation or additional regulations may be enacted that could negatively affect the assets of the Trust. Changing approaches to regulation may have a negative impact on the securities in which the Trust invests.
Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which the Trust itself is regulated. There can be no assurance that future legislation, regulation or deregulation will not have a material adverse effect on the Trust or will not impair the
ability of the Trust to achieve its investment objectives. In addition, as new rules and regulations resulting from the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act are implemented and new international capital and liquidity requirements are introduced under the
Basel III Accords, the market may not react the way the Advisor expects. Whether the Trust achieves its investment objectives may depend on, among other things, whether the Advisor correctly forecasts market reactions to this and other legislation.
In the event the Advisor incorrectly forecasts market reaction, the Trust may not achieve its investment objectives. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>REITs Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent that the Trust invests in real estate related investments, including REITs, it will be subject to the risks associated with
owning real estate and with the real estate industry generally. These include difficulties in valuing and disposing of real estate, the possibility of declines in the value of real estate, risks related to general and local economic conditions, the
possibility of adverse changes in the climate for real estate, environmental liability risks, the risk of increases in property taxes and operating expenses, possible adverse </P>
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changes in zoning laws, the risk of casualty or condemnation losses, limitations on rents, the possibility of adverse changes in interest rates and in the credit markets and the possibility of
borrowers paying off mortgages sooner than expected, which may lead to reinvestment of assets at lower prevailing interest rates. To the extent that the Trust invests in REITs, it will also be subject to the risk that a REIT may default on its
obligations or go bankrupt. REITs are generally not taxed on income timely distributed to shareholders, provided they comply with the applicable requirements of the Code. By investing in REITs indirectly through the Trust, a shareholder will bear
not only his or her proportionate share of the expenses of the Trust, but also, indirectly, similar expenses of the REITs. Mortgage REITs are pooled investment vehicles that invest the majority of their assets in real property mortgages and which
generally derive income primarily from interest payments thereon. Investing in mortgage REITs involves certain risks related to investing in real property mortgages. In addition, mortgage REITs must satisfy highly technical and complex requirements
in order to qualify for the favorable tax treatment accorded to REITs under the Code. No assurances can be given that a mortgage REIT in which the Trust invests will be able to continue to qualify as a REIT or that complying with the REIT
requirements under the Code will not adversely affect such REIT&#146;s ability to execute its business plan. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Many REITs focus on
particular types of properties or properties which are especially suited for certain uses, and those REITs are affected by the risks which impact the users of their properties. For REITs that own healthcare facilities, for example, the physical
characteristics of these properties and their operations are highly regulated, and those regulations often require capital expenditures or restrict the profits realizable from these properties. Some of these properties are also highly dependent upon
Medicare and Medicaid payments, which are subject to changes in governmental budgets and policies. These properties may experience losses if their tenants receive lower Medicare or Medicaid rates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk of Investing in the U.S. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issuers
located in the U.S. constitute a majority of the Trust&#146;s holdings. A decrease in imports or exports, changes in trade regulations and/or an economic recession in the U.S. may have a material adverse effect on the U.S. economy and the securities
listed on U.S. exchanges. Proposed and adopted policy and legislative changes in the U.S. are changing many aspects of financial and other regulation and may have a significant effect on the U.S. markets generally, as well as on the value of certain
securities. In addition, a continued rise in the U.S. public debt level or the imposition of U.S. austerity measures may adversely affect U.S. economic growth and the securities to which the Trust has exposure. The U.S. has developed increasingly
strained relations with a number of foreign countries. If relations with certain countries continue to worsen, it could adversely affect U.S. issuers as well as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> issuers that rely on the U.S. for
trade. The U.S. has also experienced increased internal unrest and discord. If this trend were to continue, it may have an adverse impact on the U.S. economy and the issuers in which the Trust invests. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk of Investing in Europe </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Adverse
economic and political events in Europe may cause the Trust&#146;s investments in European issuers to decline in value. The economies and markets of European countries are often closely connected and interdependent, and events in one country in
Europe can have an adverse impact on other European countries. The Trust may make investments in securities of issuers that are domiciled in, have significant operations in, or that are listed on at least one securities exchange within member states
of the European Union (&#147;EU&#148;). The EU requires compliance by member states with restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, interest rates and debt levels, as well as fiscal and monetary controls, each of which may significantly affect every
country in Europe, including those countries that are not members of the EU. Changes in imports or exports, changes in governmental or EU regulations on trade, changes in the exchange rate of the euro (the common currency of certain EU countries),
the default or threat of default by an EU member state on its sovereign debt, or an economic recession in an EU member state may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of other EU member states and their trading partners. The European
financial markets have experienced volatility and adverse trends in years past due to concerns about economic downturns or rising government debt levels in several </P>
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European countries, including, but not limited to, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Ukraine. These events have adversely affected the exchange rate of
the euro and may continue to significantly affect other European countries. Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not produce the desired results, may
result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and other entities of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies,
financial markets and asset valuations around the world. In addition, one or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU. The impact of these actions, especially if they occur in a disorderly fashion, is not clear but could be
significant and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">far-reaching.</FONT> Certain European countries have also developed increasingly strained relationships with the U.S., and if these relations were to worsen, they could adversely affect European
issuers that rely on the U.S. for trade. Secessionist movements, such as the Catalan movement in Spain and the independence movement in Scotland, as well as governmental or other responses to such movements, may also create instability and
uncertainty in the region. In addition, the national politics of countries in the EU have been unpredictable and subject to influence by varying political groups and ideologies. The governments of EU countries may be subject to change and such
countries may experience social and political unrest. Unanticipated or sudden political or social developments may result in sudden and significant investment losses. The occurrence of terrorist incidents throughout Europe also could impact
financial markets. The impact of these events is not clear but could be significant and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">far-reaching</FONT> and could adversely affect the value of the Trust. The Trust&#146;s investments could be negatively impacted
by any economic or political instability in any European country. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk of Investing in Israel </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investments in Israeli issuers may subject the Trust to legal, security, regulatory, political, and economic risk specific to Israel. Among
other things, Israel&#146;s economy depends on imports of certain key items, such as crude oil, natural gas, grains, raw materials, and military equipment. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investment in securities of Israeli issuers involves risks that may negatively affect the value of an investment in the Trust. Among other<B>
</B>things, Israel&#146;s economy depends on imports of certain key items, such as crude oil, natural gas, coal, grains, raw materials, and military equipment. The economy is also dependent upon external trade with other economies, notably the U.S.,
China, Japan, Canada and EU countries. Any reduction in trade flows may have an adverse impact on the Trust&#146;s investments in Israeli issuers. The government of Israel may change the way in which Israeli companies are taxed, or may impose taxes
on foreign investment. Such actions could have a negative impact on the overall market for Israeli securities and on the Trust&#146;s investments in those securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Israel&#146;s relations with the Palestinian Authority and certain neighboring countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Iran, among others,
have at times been strained due to territorial disputes, historical animosities or security concerns, which may cause uncertainty in the Israeli markets and adversely affect the overall economy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Terrorist groups, such as Hezbollah, the &#147;Islamic State&#148; and Hamas, operate in close proximity to Israel&#146;s borders and
frequently threaten Israel with attack. The establishment of fundamentalist Islamic regimes or governments that are hostile to Israel could have serious consequences for the peace and stability of the region, place additional political, economic and
military confines upon Israel, materially adversely affect the operations of Israeli issuers and limit such issuers&#146; ability to sell products abroad. Actual hostilities or the threat of future hostilities may cause significant volatility in the
share price of companies based in or having significant operations in Israel. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk of Investing in China </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investments in securities of companies domiciled in the People&#146;s Republic of China (&#147;China&#148; or the &#147;PRC&#148;) involve a
high degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. </P>
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securities markets. Such heightened risks include, among others, an authoritarian government, popular unrest associated with demands for improved political, economic and social conditions, the
impact of regional conflict on the economy and hostile relations with neighboring countries. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Military conflicts, either in response to
internal social unrest or conflicts with other countries, could disrupt economic development. The Chinese economy is vulnerable to the long-running disagreements with Hong Kong related to integration. China has a complex territorial dispute
regarding the sovereignty of Taiwan; Taiwan-based companies and individuals are significant investors in China. Potential military conflict between China and Taiwan may adversely affect securities of Chinese issuers. In addition, China has strained
international relations with Japan, India, Russia and other neighbors due to territorial disputes, historical animosities and other defense concerns. China could be affected by military events on the Korean peninsula or internal instability within
North Korea. These situations may cause uncertainty in the Chinese market and may adversely affect the performance of the Chinese economy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Chinese government has implemented significant economic reforms in order to liberalize trade policy, promote foreign investment in the
economy, reduce government control of the economy and develop market mechanisms. But there can be no assurance that these reforms will continue or that they will be effective. Despite reforms and privatizations of companies in certain sectors, the
Chinese government still exercises substantial influence over many aspects of the private sector and may own or control many companies. The Chinese government continues to maintain a major role in economic policy making and investing in China
involves risks of losses due to expropriation, nationalization, confiscation of assets and property, and the imposition of restrictions on foreign investments and on repatriation of capital invested. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Chinese government may intervene in the Chinese financial markets, such as by the imposition of trading restrictions, a ban on
&#147;naked&#148; short selling or the suspension of short selling for certain stocks. This may affect market price and liquidity of these stocks, and may have an unpredictable impact on the investment activities of the Trust. Furthermore, such
market interventions may have a negative impact on market sentiment which may in turn affect the performance of the securities markets and as a result the performance of the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, there is less regulation and monitoring of the securities markets and the activities of investors, brokers and other participants
in China than in the United States. Accordingly, issuers of securities in China are not subject to the same degree of regulation as those in the United States with respect to such matters as insider trading rules, tender offer regulation,
stockholder proxy requirements and the requirements mandating timely and accurate disclosure of information. Stock markets in China are in the process of change and further development. This may lead to trading volatility, and difficulties in the
settlement and recording of transactions and interpretation and application of the relevant regulations. Custodians may not be able to offer the level of service and safe-keeping in relation to the settlement and administration of securities in
China that is customary in more developed markets. In particular, there is a risk that the Trust may not be recognized as the owner of securities that are held on behalf of the Trust by a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian.</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Renminbi (&#147;RMB&#148;) is currently not a freely convertible currency and is subject to foreign exchange control policies and
repatriation restrictions imposed by the Chinese government. The imposition of currency controls may negatively impact performance and liquidity of the Trust as capital may become trapped in the PRC. The Trust could be adversely affected by delays
in, or a refusal to grant, any required governmental approval for repatriation of capital, as well as by the application to the Trust of any restrictions on investments. Investing in entities either in, or which have a substantial portion of their
operations in, the PRC may require the Trust to adopt special procedures, seek local government approvals or take other actions, each of which may involve additional costs and delays to the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While the Chinese economy has grown rapidly in recent years, there is no assurance that this growth rate will be maintained. China may
experience substantial rates of inflation or economic recessions, causing a negative effect on the economy and securities market. China&#146;s economy is heavily dependent on export growth. </P>
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Reduction in spending on Chinese products and services, institution of tariffs or other trade barriers or a downturn in any of the economies of China&#146;s key trading partners may have an
adverse impact on the securities of Chinese issuers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The tax laws and regulations in the PRC are subject to change, including the
issuance of authoritative guidance or enforcement, possibly with retroactive effect. The interpretation, applicability and enforcement of such laws by the PRC tax authorities are not as consistent and transparent as those of more developed nations,
and may vary over time and from region to region. The application and enforcement of the PRC tax rules could have a significant adverse effect on the Trust and its investors, particularly in relation to capital gains withholding tax imposed upon <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-residents.</FONT> In addition, the accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices applicable to Chinese companies may be less rigorous, and may result in significant differences between financial
statements prepared in accordance with PRC accounting standards and practices and those prepared in accordance with international accounting standards. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From time to time and as recently as January 2020, China has experienced outbreaks of infectious illnesses, and the country may be subject to
other public health threats, infectious illnesses, diseases or similar issues in the future. Any spread of an infectious illness, public health threat or similar issue could reduce consumer demand or economic output, result in market closures,
travel restrictions or quarantines, and generally have a significant impact on the Chinese economy, which in turn could adversely affect the Trust&#146;s investments and could result in increased premiums or discounts to the Trust&#146;s NAV. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B></B><B><I>Risk of Investing through Stock Connect</I></B><B>. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">China <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> are equity securities of companies domiciled in China that trade on Chinese stock
exchanges such as the Shanghai Stock Exchange (&#147;SSE&#148;) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (&#147;SZSE&#148;) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;A-shares&#148;).</FONT> Foreign investment in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT>
on the SSE and SZSE has historically not been permitted, other than through a license granted under regulations in the PRC known as the Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor and Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor systems. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investment in eligible <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> listed and traded on the SSE or SZSE is also permitted through the
Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program or the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Shenzhen-Hong</FONT> Kong Stock Connect program, as applicable (each, a &#147;Stock Connect&#148; and collectively, &#147;Stock Connects&#148;). Each Stock Connect is a
securities trading and clearing links program established by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (&#147;SEHK&#148;), the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (&#147;HKSCC&#148;), the SSE or SZSE, as applicable, and China Securities
Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited (&#147;CSDCC&#148;) that aims to provide mutual stock market access between the PRC and Hong Kong by permitting investors to trade and settle shares on each market through their local securities brokers.
Under Stock Connects, the Trust&#146;s trading of eligible <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> listed on the SSE or SZSE, as applicable, would be effectuated through its Hong Kong broker and a securities trading service company
established by SEHK. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Although no individual investment quotas or licensing requirements apply to investors in Stock Connects, trading
through a Stock Connect&#146;s Northbound Trading Link is subject to daily investment quota limitations which require that buy orders for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> be rejected once the daily quota is exceeded (although the
Trust will be permitted to sell <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> regardless of the quota). These limitations may restrict the Trust from investing in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> on a timely basis, which could
affect the Trust&#146;s ability to effectively pursue its investment strategy. Investment quotas are also subject to change. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investment
in eligible <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> through a Stock Connect is subject to trading, clearance and settlement procedures that could pose risks to the Trust. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> purchased through
Stock Connects generally may not be sold or otherwise transferred other than through Stock Connects in accordance with applicable rules. For example, the PRC regulations require that in order for an investor to sell any <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-share</FONT> on a certain trading day, there must be sufficient <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> in the investor&#146;s account before the market opens on that day. If there are
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insufficient <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> in the investor&#146;s account, the sell order will be rejected by the SSE or SZSE, as applicable. SEHK carries out <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-trade</FONT> checking on sell orders of certain stocks listed on the SSE market (&#147;SSE Securities&#148;) or SZSE market (&#147;SZSE Securities&#148;) of its participants (i.e., stock brokers) to ensure that this
requirement is satisfied. While shares must be designated as eligible to be traded under a Stock Connect, those shares may also lose such designation, and if this occurs, such shares may be sold but cannot be purchased through a Stock Connect. In
addition, Stock Connects will only operate on days when both the Chinese and Hong Kong markets are open for trading, and banking services are available in both markets on the corresponding settlement days. Therefore, an investment in <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> through a Stock Connect may subject the Trust to a risk of price fluctuations on days when the Chinese market is open, but a Stock Connect is not trading. Moreover, day (turnaround) trading is not permitted
on the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> market. If an investor buys <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> on day &#147;T,&#148; the investor will only be able to sell the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> on
or after day T+1. Further, since all trades of eligible <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> must be settled in RMB, investors must have timely access to a reliable supply of offshore RMB, which cannot be guaranteed. There is also no
assurance that RMB will not be subject to devaluation. Any devaluation of RMB could adversely affect the Trust&#146;s investments. If the Trust holds a class of shares denominated in a local currency other than RMB, the Trust will be exposed to
currency exchange risk if the Trust converts the local currency into RMB for investments in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares.</FONT> The Trust may also incur conversion costs. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> held through the nominee structure under a Stock Connect will be held through HKSCC as
nominee on behalf of investors. The precise nature and rights of the Trust as the beneficial owner of the SSE Securities or SZSE Securities through HKSCC as nominee is not well defined under the PRC laws. There is a lack of a clear definition of,
and distinction between, legal ownership and beneficial ownership under the PRC laws and there have been few cases involving a nominee account structure in the PRC courts. The exact nature and methods of enforcement of the rights and interests of
the Trust under the PRC laws is also uncertain. In the unlikely event that HKSCC becomes subject to winding up proceedings in Hong Kong, there is a risk that the SSE Securities or SZSE Securities may not be regarded as held for the beneficial
ownership of the Trust or as part of the general assets of HKSCC available for general distribution to its creditors. Notwithstanding the fact that HKSCC does not claim proprietary interests in the SSE Securities or SZSE Securities held in its
omnibus stock account in the CSDCC, the CSDCC as the share registrar for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SSE-</FONT> or SZSE-listed companies will still treat HKSCC as one of the shareholders when it handles corporate actions in respect of such SSE
Securities or SZSE Securities. HKSCC monitors the corporate actions affecting SSE Securities and SZSE Securities and keeps participants of Central Clearing and Settlement System (&#147;CCASS&#148;) informed of all such corporate actions that require
CCASS participants to take steps in order to participate in them. Investors may only exercise their voting rights by providing their voting instructions to HKSCC through participants of CCASS. All voting instructions from CCASS participants will be
consolidated by HKSCC, who will then submit a combined single voting instruction to the relevant <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SSE-</FONT> or SZSE-listed company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust&#146;s investments through a Stock Connect&#146;s Northbound Trading Link are not covered by Hong Kong&#146;s Investor Compensation
Trust. Hong Kong&#146;s Investor Compensation Trust is established to pay compensation to investors of any nationality who suffer pecuniary losses as a result of default of a licensed intermediary or authorized financial institution in relation to
exchange-traded products in Hong Kong. In addition, since the Trust carries out Northbound Trading through securities brokers in Hong Kong but not PRC brokers, it is not protected by the China Securities Investor Protection Trust in the PRC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Market participants are able to participate in Stock Connects subject to meeting certain information technology capability, risk management
and other requirements as may be specified by the relevant exchange and/or clearing house. Further, the &#147;connectivity&#148; in Stock Connects requires routing of orders across the border of Hong Kong and the PRC. This requires the development
of new information technology systems on the part of SEHK and exchange participants. There is no assurance that the systems of SEHK and market participants will function properly or will continue to be adapted to changes and developments in both
markets. In the event that the relevant systems fail to function properly, trading in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> through Stock Connects could be disrupted. </P>
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Shenzhen-Hong</FONT> Kong Stock Connect program launched in December 2016 are both in their initial stages. The current regulations are relatively untested and there is no certainty as to how they will be applied or
interpreted going forward. In addition, the current regulations are subject to change and there can be no assurance that a Stock Connect will not be discontinued. New regulations may be issued from time to time by the regulators and stock exchanges
in China and Hong Kong in connection with operations, legal enforcement and cross-border trades under Stock Connects. The Trust may be adversely affected as a result of such changes. Furthermore, the securities regimes and legal systems of China and
Hong Kong differ significantly and issues may arise from the differences on an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">on-going</FONT> basis. In the event that the relevant systems fail to function properly, trading in both markets through Stock Connects
could be disrupted and the Trust&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objectives may be adversely affected. In addition, the Trust&#146;s investments in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> through Stock Connects are generally
subject to Chinese securities regulations and listing rules, among other restrictions. Further, different fees, costs and taxes are imposed on foreign investors acquiring <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> through Stock Connects, and
these fees, costs and taxes may be higher than comparable fees, costs and taxes imposed on owners of other securities providing similar investment exposure. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B></B><B><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-Share</FONT> Market Suspension Risk</I></B><B>. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> may only be bought from, or sold to, the Trust at times when the relevant <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> may be sold or purchased on the relevant Chinese stock exchange. The <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> market has a higher propensity for trading suspensions than many other global equity
markets. Trading suspensions in certain stocks could lead to greater market execution risk and costs for the Trust. The SSE and SZSE currently apply a daily price limit, generally set at 10%, of the amount of fluctuation permitted in the prices of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-shares</FONT> during a single trading day. The daily price limit refers to price movements only and does not restrict trading within the relevant limit. There can be no assurance that a liquid market on an exchange will
exist for any particular <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">A-share</FONT> or for any particular time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk of Investing in Japan </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There are special risks associated with investments in Japan. If the Trust invests in Japan, the value of the Trust&#146;s shares may vary
widely in response to political and economic factors affecting companies in Japan. Political, social or economic disruptions in Japan or in other countries in the region may adversely affect the values of Japanese securities and thus the
Trust&#146;s holdings. Additionally, since securities in Japan are denominated and quoted in yen, the value of the Trust&#146;s Japanese securities as measured in U.S. dollars may be affected by fluctuations in the value of the Japanese yen relative
to the U.S. dollar. Japanese securities are also subject to the more general risks associated with foreign securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk of Investing in Latin
America </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The economies of Latin American countries have in the past experienced considerable difficulties, including high inflation
rates and high interest rates. The emergence of the Latin American economies and securities markets will require continued economic and fiscal discipline that has been lacking at times in the past, as well as stable political and social conditions.
International economic conditions, particularly those in the United States, as well as world prices for oil and other commodities may also influence the development of the Latin American economies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Some Latin American currencies have experienced steady devaluations relative to the U.S. dollar and certain Latin American countries have had
to make major adjustments in their currencies from time to time. In addition, governments of many Latin American countries have exercised and continue to exercise substantial influence over many aspects of the private sector. Governmental actions in
the future could have a significant effect on economic conditions in Latin American countries, which could affect the companies in which the Trust invests and, therefore, the value of the Trust&#146;s shares. As noted, in the past, many Latin
American countries have experienced substantial, and in some periods extremely high, rates of inflation for many years. For companies </P>
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that keep accounting records in the local currency, inflation accounting rules in some Latin American countries require, for both tax and accounting purposes, that certain assets and liabilities
be restated on the company&#146;s balance sheet in order to express items in terms of currency of constant purchasing power. Inflation accounting may indirectly generate losses or profits for certain Latin American companies. Inflation and rapid
fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and could, in the future, have very negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain Latin American countries. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Substantial limitations may exist in certain countries with respect to the Trust&#146;s ability to repatriate investment income, capital or
the proceeds of sales of securities. The Trust could be adversely affected by delays in, or a refusal to grant, any required governmental approval for repatriation of capital, as well as by the application to the Trust of any restrictions on
investments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain Latin American countries have entered into regional trade agreements that are designed to, among other things,
reduce barriers between countries, increase competition among companies and reduce government subsidies in certain industries. No assurances can be given that these changes will be successful in the long-term, or that these changes will result in
the economic stability intended. There is a possibility that these trade arrangements will not be fully implemented, or will be partially or completely unwound. It is also possible that a significant participant could choose to abandon a trade
agreement, which could diminish its credibility and influence. Any of these occurrences could have adverse effects on the markets of both participating and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-participating</FONT> countries, including sharp
appreciation or depreciation of participants&#146; national currencies and a significant increase in exchange rate volatility, a resurgence in economic protectionism, an undermining of confidence in the Latin American markets, an undermining of
Latin American economic stability, the collapse or slowdown of the drive towards Latin American economic unity, and/or reversion of the attempts to lower government debt and inflation rates that were introduced in anticipation of such trade
agreements. Such developments could have an adverse impact on the Trust&#146;s investments in Latin America generally or in specific countries participating in such trade agreements. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Latin American market risks include foreign exchange controls, difficulties in pricing securities, defaults on sovereign debt,
difficulties in enforcing favorable legal judgments in local courts and political and social instability. Legal remedies available to investors in certain Latin American countries may be less extensive than those available to investors in the United
States or other foreign countries. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk of Investing in Asia-Pacific Countries </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities and the risks of investing in emerging markets, the developing market Asia-Pacific
countries are subject to certain additional or specific risks. In many of these markets, there is a high concentration of market capitalization and trading volume in a small number of issuers representing a limited number of industries, as well as a
high concentration of investors and financial intermediaries. Many of these markets also may be affected by developments with respect to more established markets in the region such as in Japan and Hong Kong. Brokers in developing market Asia-Pacific
countries typically are fewer in number and less well capitalized than brokers in the United States. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Many of the developing market
Asia-Pacific countries may be subject to a greater degree of economic, political and social instability than is the case in the United States and Western European countries. Such instability may result from, among other things:
(i)&nbsp;authoritarian governments or military involvement in political and economic decision-making, including changes in government through extra-constitutional means; (ii)&nbsp;popular unrest associated with demands for improved political,
economic and social conditions; (iii)&nbsp;internal insurgencies; (iv)&nbsp;hostile relations with neighboring countries; and (v)&nbsp;ethnic, religious and racial disaffection. In addition, the governments of many of such countries, such as
Indonesia, have a substantial role in regulating and supervising the economy. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Another risk common to most such countries is that the
economy is heavily export oriented and, accordingly, is dependent upon international trade. The existence of overburdened infrastructure and obsolete </P>
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financial systems also presents risks in certain countries, as do environmental problems. Certain economies also depend to a significant degree upon exports of primary commodities and, therefore,
are vulnerable to changes in commodity prices that, in turn, may be affected by a variety of factors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The rights of investors in
developing market Asia-Pacific companies may be more limited than those of shareholders of U.S. corporations. It may be difficult or impossible to obtain and/or enforce a judgment in a developing market Asia-Pacific country. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Some developing Asia-Pacific countries prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on investments in their capital markets, particularly their
equity markets, by foreign entities. For example, certain countries may require governmental approval prior to investments by foreign persons or limit the amount of investment by foreign persons in a particular company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risk of Investing in Russia </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because of
the recent formation of the Russian securities markets, the underdeveloped state of Russia&#146;s banking and telecommunication system and the legal and regulatory framework in Russia, settlement, clearing and registration of securities transactions
are subject to additional risks. Prior to 2013, there was no central registration system for equity share registration in Russia and registration was carried out either by the issuers themselves or by registrars located throughout Russia. These
registrars may not have been subject to effective state supervision or licensed with any governmental entity. In 2013, Russia established the National Settlement Depository (&#147;NSD&#148;) as a recognized central securities depository, and title
to Russian equities is now based on the records of the NSD and not on the records of the local registrars. The implementation of the NSD is generally expected to decrease the risk of loss in connection with recording and transferring title to
securities; however, loss may still occur. Additionally, issuers and registrars remain prominent in the validation and approval of documentation requirements for corporate action processing in Russia, and there remain inconsistent market standards
in the Russian market with respect to the completion and submission of corporate action elections. To the extent that the Trust suffers a loss relating to title or corporate actions relating to its portfolio securities, it may be difficult for the
Trust to enforce its rights or otherwise remedy the loss. In addition, Russia also may attempt to assert its influence in the region through economic or even military measures, as it did with Georgia in the summer of 2008 and the Ukraine in 2014.
Such measures may have an adverse effect on the Russian economy, which may, in turn, negatively impact the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The United States and
the Monetary Union of the European Union, along with the regulatory bodies of a number of countries including Japan, Australia, Norway, Switzerland and Canada (collectively, the &#147;Sanctioning Bodies&#148;), have imposed economic sanctions on
certain Russian individuals and Russian corporate entities. The Sanctioning Bodies could also institute broader sanctions on Russia. These sanctions, or even the threat of further sanctions, may result in the decline of the value and liquidity of
Russian securities, a weakening of the ruble or other adverse consequences to the Russian economy. These sanctions could also result in the immediate freeze of Russian securities and/or funds invested in prohibited assets, impairing the ability of
the Trust to buy, sell, receive or deliver those securities and/or assets. Sanctions could also result in Russia taking counter measures or retaliatory actions which may further impair the value and liquidity of Russian securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Fixed-Income Securities Risks </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fixed-income securities in which the Trust may invest are generally subject to the following risks: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Interest Rate Risk</I></B>. The market value of bonds and other fixed-income securities changes in response to interest rate changes and
other factors. Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The Trust may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to
the current period of historically low interest rates, including the Federal Reserve&#146;s recent lowering of the target for the federal funds rate a range of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">0%-0.25%</FONT> as part of its efforts to ease
</P>
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the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. There is a risk that interest rates will rise once the pandemic abates, which will likely drive down prices of bonds and other fixed-income
securities. The magnitude of these fluctuations in the market price of bonds and other fixed-income securities is generally greater for those securities with longer maturities. Fluctuations in the market price of the Trust&#146;s investments will
not affect interest income derived from instruments already owned by the Trust, but will be reflected in the Trust&#146;s NAV. The Trust may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply in a manner not anticipated by the
Advisor. To the extent the Trust invests in debt securities that may be prepaid at the option of the obligor (such as mortgage-related securities), the sensitivity of such securities to changes in interest rates may increase (to the detriment of the
Trust) when interest rates rise. Moreover, because rates on certain floating rate debt securities typically reset only periodically, changes in prevailing interest rates (and particularly sudden and significant changes) can be expected to cause some
fluctuations in the NAV of the Trust to the extent that it invests in floating rate debt securities. These basic principles of bond prices also apply to U.S. Government securities. A security backed by the &#147;full faith and credit&#148; of the
U.S. Government is guaranteed only as to its stated interest rate and face value at maturity, not its current market price. Just like other fixed-income securities, government-guaranteed securities will fluctuate in value when interest rates change.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During periods in which the Trust may use leverage, such use of leverage will tend to increase the Trust&#146;s interest rate risk. The
Trust may utilize certain strategies, including taking positions in futures or interest rate swaps, for the purpose of reducing the interest rate sensitivity of fixed-income securities held by the Trust and decreasing the Trust&#146;s exposure to
interest rate risk. The Trust is not required to hedge its exposure to interest rate risk and may choose not to do so. In addition, there is no assurance that any attempts by the Trust to reduce interest rate risk will be successful or that any
hedges that the Trust may establish will perfectly correlate with movements in interest rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in variable and
floating rate debt instruments, which generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes than longer duration fixed rate instruments, but may decline in value in response to rising interest rates if, for example, the rates at which they pay
interest do not rise as much, or as quickly, as market interest rates in general. Conversely, variable and floating rate instruments generally will not increase in value if interest rates decline. The Trust also may invest in inverse floating rate
debt securities, which may decrease in value if interest rates increase, and which also may exhibit greater price volatility than fixed rate debt obligations with similar credit quality. To the extent the Trust holds variable or floating rate
instruments, a decrease (or, in the case of inverse floating rate securities, an increase) in market interest rates will adversely affect the income received from such securities, which may adversely affect the NAV of the Trust&#146;s common shares.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Issuer Risk</I></B>. The value of fixed-income securities may decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer,
such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer&#146;s goods and services, historical and prospective earnings of the issuer and the value of the assets of the issuer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Credit Risk</I></B>. Credit risk is the risk that one or more fixed-income securities in the Trust&#146;s portfolio will decline in
price or fail to pay interest or principal when due because the issuer of the security experiences a decline in its financial status. Credit risk is increased when a portfolio security is downgraded or the perceived creditworthiness of the issuer
deteriorates. To the extent the Trust invests in below investment grade securities, it will be exposed to a greater amount of credit risk than a fund that only invests in investment grade securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See &#147;&#151;Below Investment Grade Securities Risk.&#148; In addition, to the extent the Trust uses credit derivatives, such use will
expose it to additional risk in the event that the bonds underlying the derivatives default. The degree of credit risk depends on the issuer&#146;s financial condition and on the terms of the securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Prepayment Risk</I></B>. During periods of declining interest rates, borrowers may exercise their option to prepay principal earlier
than scheduled. For fixed rate securities, such payments often occur during periods of declining interest rates, forcing the Trust to reinvest in lower yielding securities, resulting in a possible decline in the Trust&#146;s income and distributions
to shareholders. This is known as prepayment or &#147;call&#148; risk. Below investment </P>
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grade securities frequently have call features that allow the issuer to redeem the security at dates prior to its stated maturity at a specified price (typically greater than par) only if certain
prescribed conditions are met (i.e., &#147;call protection&#148;). For premium bonds (bonds acquired at prices that exceed their par or principal value) purchased by the Trust, prepayment risk may be enhanced. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Reinvestment Risk</I></B>. Reinvestment risk is the risk that income from the Trust&#146;s portfolio will decline if the Trust invests
the proceeds from matured, traded or called fixed-income securities at market interest rates that are below the Trust portfolio&#146;s current earnings rate. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Duration and Maturity Risk</I></B>. The Trust has no set policy regarding portfolio maturity or duration of the fixed-income securities
it may hold. The Advisor may seek to adjust the portfolio&#146;s duration or maturity based on its assessment of current and projected market conditions and all other factors that the Advisor deems relevant. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any decisions as to the targeted duration or maturity of any particular category of investments or of the Trust&#146;s portfolio generally
will be made based on all pertinent market factors at any given time. The Trust may incur costs in seeking to adjust the portfolio&#146;s average duration or maturity. There can be no assurance that the Advisor&#146;s assessment of current and
projected market conditions will be correct or that any strategy to adjust the portfolio&#146;s duration or maturity will be successful at any given time. In general, the longer the duration of any fixed-income securities in the Trust&#146;s
portfolio, the more exposure the Trust will have to the interest rate risks described above. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Spread Risk</I></B>. Wider credit
spreads and decreasing market values typically represent a deterioration of a debt security&#146;s credit soundness and a perceived greater likelihood of risk or default by the issuer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Corporate Bonds Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The market value of
a corporate bond generally may be expected to rise and fall inversely with interest rates. The market value of intermediate and longer term corporate bonds is generally more sensitive to changes in interest rates than is the market value of shorter
term corporate bonds. The market value of a corporate bond also may be affected by factors directly related to the issuer, such as investors&#146; perceptions of the creditworthiness of the issuer, the issuer&#146;s financial performance,
perceptions of the issuer in the market place, performance of management of the issuer, the issuer&#146;s capital structure and use of financial leverage and demand for the issuer&#146;s goods and services. Certain risks associated with investments
in corporate bonds are described elsewhere in this SAI in further detail, including under &#147;&#151;Fixed-Income Securities Risks&#151;Credit Risk,&#148; &#147;&#151;Fixed-Income Securities Risks&#151;Interest Rate Risk,&#148;
&#147;&#151;Fixed-Income Securities Risks&#151;Prepayment Risk,&#148; &#147;&#151;Inflation Risk&#148; and &#147;&#151;Deflation Risk.&#148; There is a risk that the issuers of corporate bonds may not be able to meet their obligations on interest or
principal payments at the time called for by an instrument. Corporate bonds of below investment grade quality are often high risk and have speculative characteristics and may be particularly susceptible to adverse issuer-specific developments.
Corporate bonds of below investment grade quality are subject to the risks described herein under &#147;&#151;Below Investment Grade Securities Risk.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Corporate Loans Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Commercial banks
and other financial institutions or institutional investors make corporate loans to companies that need capital to grow or restructure. Borrowers generally pay interest on corporate loans at rates that change in response to changes in market
interest rates such as LIBOR or the prime rates of U.S. banks. As a result, the value of corporate loan investments is generally less exposed to the adverse effects of shifts in market interest rates than investments that pay a fixed rate of
interest. However, because the trading market for certain corporate loans may be less developed than the secondary market for bonds and notes, the Trust may experience difficulties in selling its corporate loans. Transactions in corporate loans may
settle on a delayed basis. Leading financial institutions often act as agent for a broader group of lenders, generally referred to as a syndicate. The syndicate&#146;s agent arranges the corporate loans, holds collateral and accepts payments of
principal and interest. If </P>
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the agent develops financial problems, the Trust may not recover its investment or recovery may be delayed. By investing in a corporate loan, the Trust may become a member of the syndicate. It is
expected that LIBOR will cease to be published by the end of 2021. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The market for corporate loans may be subject to irregular trading
activity and wide bid/ask spreads. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The corporate loans in which the Trust will invest are subject to the risk of loss of principal and
income. Although borrowers frequently provide collateral to secure repayment of these obligations they do not always do so. If they do provide collateral, the value of the collateral may not completely cover the borrower&#146;s obligations at the
time of a default. If a borrower files for protection from its creditors under the U.S. bankruptcy laws, these laws may limit the Trust&#146;s rights to its collateral. In addition, the value of collateral may erode during a bankruptcy case. In the
event of a bankruptcy, the holder of a corporate loan may not recover its principal, may experience a long delay in recovering its investment and may not receive interest during the delay. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Below Investment Grade Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in securities that are rated, at the time of investment, below investment grade quality (rated Ba/BB or below, or judged
to be of comparable quality by the Advisor), which are commonly referred to as &#147;high yield&#148; or &#147;junk&#148; bonds and are regarded as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer&#146;s capacity to pay interest and repay
principal when due. The value of high yield, lower quality bonds is affected by the creditworthiness of the issuers of the securities and by general economic and specific industry conditions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issuers of high yield bonds are not perceived to be as strong financially as those with higher credit ratings. These issuers are more
vulnerable to financial setbacks and recession than more creditworthy issuers, which may impair their ability to make interest and principal payments. Lower grade securities may be particularly susceptible to economic downturns. It is likely that an
economic recession could severely disrupt the market for such securities and may have an adverse impact on the value of such securities. In addition, it is likely that any such economic downturn could adversely affect the ability of the issuers of
such securities to repay principal and pay interest thereon and increase the incidence of default for such securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Lower grade
securities, though high yielding, are characterized by high risk. They may be subject to certain risks with respect to the issuing entity and to greater market fluctuations than certain lower yielding, higher rated securities. The secondary market
for lower grade securities may be less liquid than that for higher rated securities. Adverse conditions could make it difficult at times for the Trust to sell certain securities or could result in lower prices than those used in calculating the
Trust&#146;s NAV. Because of the substantial risks associated with investments in lower grade securities, you could lose money on your investment in common shares of the Trust, both in the short-term and the long-term. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prices of fixed-income securities generally are inversely related to interest rate changes; however, below investment grade securities
historically have been somewhat less sensitive to interest rate changes than higher quality securities of comparable maturity because credit quality is also a significant factor in the valuation of lower grade securities. On the other hand, an
increased rate environment results in increased borrowing costs generally, which may impair the credit quality of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-grade</FONT> issuers and thus have a more significant effect on the value of some lower grade
securities. In addition, the current low rate environment has expanded the historic universe of buyers of lower grade securities as traditional investment grade oriented investors have been forced to accept more risk in order to maintain income. As
rates rise, these recent entrants to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">low-grade</FONT> securities market may exit the market and reduce demand for lower grade securities, potentially resulting in greater price volatility. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The ratings of Moody&#146;s, S&amp;P, Fitch and other rating agencies represent their opinions as to the quality of the obligations which they
undertake to rate. Ratings are relative and subjective and, although ratings may be useful in evaluating the safety of interest and principal payments, they do not evaluate the market value risk of </P>
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such obligations. Although these ratings may be an initial criterion for selection of portfolio investments, the Advisor also will independently evaluate these securities and the ability of the
issuers of such securities to pay interest and principal. To the extent that the Trust invests in lower grade securities that have not been rated by a rating agency, the Trust&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objectives will be more
dependent on the Advisor&#146;s credit analysis than would be the case when the Trust invests in rated securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest
in securities rated in the lower rating categories (rated as low as D, or unrated but judged to be of comparable quality by the Advisor). For these securities, the risks associated with below investment grade instruments are more pronounced. The
Trust may, subject to its investment policies, purchase stressed or distressed securities, including securities that are in default or the issuers of which are in bankruptcy, which involve heightened risks. See &#147;&#151;Distressed and Defaulted
Securities Risk.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Distressed and Defaulted Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investments in the securities of financially distressed issuers are speculative and involve substantial risks. These securities may present a
substantial risk of default or may be in default at the time of investment. The Trust may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of principal or interest on its portfolio holdings. In
any reorganization or liquidation proceeding relating to a portfolio company, the Trust may lose its entire investment or may be required to accept cash or securities with a value less than its original investment. Among the risks inherent in
investments in a troubled entity is that it frequently may be difficult to obtain information as to the true financial condition of such issuer. The Advisor&#146;s judgment about the credit quality of the issuer and the relative value and liquidity
of its securities may prove to be wrong. Distressed securities and any securities received in an exchange for such securities may be subject to restrictions on resale. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Yield and Ratings Risk </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The yields on
debt obligations are dependent on a variety of factors, including general market conditions, conditions in the particular market for the obligation, the financial condition of the issuer, the size of the offering, the maturity of the obligation and
the ratings of the issue. The ratings of Moody&#146;s, S&amp;P and Fitch, which are described in Appendix A to the SAI, represent their respective opinions as to the quality of the obligations they undertake to rate. Ratings, however, are general
and are not absolute standards of quality. Consequently, obligations with the same rating, maturity and interest rate may have different market prices. Subsequent to its purchase by the Trust, a rated security may cease to be rated. The Advisor will
consider such an event in determining whether the Trust should continue to hold the security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Unrated Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because the Trust may purchase securities that are not rated by any rating organization, the Advisor may, after assessing their credit quality,
internally assign ratings to certain of those securities in categories similar to those of rating organizations. Some unrated securities may not have an active trading market or may be difficult to value, which means the Trust might have difficulty
selling them promptly at an acceptable price. To the extent that the Trust invests in unrated securities, the Trust&#146;s ability to achieve its investment objectives will be more dependent on the Advisor&#146;s credit analysis than would be the
case when the Trust invests in rated securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>U.S. Government Securities Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. Government debt securities generally involve lower levels of credit risk than other types of fixed-income securities of similar
maturities, although, as a result, the yields available from U.S. Government debt securities are generally lower than the yields available from such other securities. Like other fixed-income securities, the values of U.S. Government securities
change as interest rates fluctuate. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Various laws enacted for the protection of creditors may apply to indebtedness in which the Trust may invest. The information in this and the
following paragraph is applicable with respect to U.S. issuers subject to U.S. federal bankruptcy law. Insolvency considerations may differ with respect to other issuers. If, in a lawsuit brought by an unpaid creditor or representative of creditors
of an issuer of indebtedness, a court were to find that the issuer did not receive fair consideration or reasonably equivalent value for incurring the indebtedness and that, after giving effect to such indebtedness, the issuer (i)&nbsp;was
insolvent, (ii)&nbsp;was engaged in a business for which the remaining assets of such issuer constituted unreasonably small capital or (iii)&nbsp;intended to incur, or believed that it would incur, debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they
mature, such court could determine to invalidate, in whole or in part, such indebtedness as a fraudulent conveyance, to subordinate such indebtedness to existing or future creditors of such issuer, or to recover amounts previously paid by such
issuer in satisfaction of such indebtedness. The measure of insolvency for purposes of the foregoing will vary. Generally, an issuer would be considered insolvent at a particular time if the sum of its debts was then greater than all of its property
at a fair valuation, or if the present fair saleable value of its assets was then less than the amount that would be required to pay its probable liabilities on its existing debts as they became absolute and matured. There can be no assurance as to
what standard a court would apply in order to determine whether the issuer was &#147;insolvent&#148; after giving effect to the incurrence of the indebtedness in which the Trust invested or that, regardless of the method of valuation, a court would
not determine that the issuer was &#147;insolvent&#148; upon giving effect to such incurrence. In addition, in the event of the insolvency of an issuer of indebtedness in which the Trust may invest, payments made on such indebtedness could be
subject to avoidance as a &#147;preference&#148; if made within a certain period of time (which may be as long as one year) before insolvency. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust does not anticipate that it will engage in conduct that would form the basis for a successful cause of action based upon fraudulent
conveyance, preference or subordination. There can be no assurance, however, as to whether any lending institution or other party from which the Trust may acquire such indebtedness engaged in any such conduct (or any other conduct that would subject
such indebtedness and the Trust to insolvency laws) and, if it did, as to whether such creditor claims could be asserted in a U.S. court (or in the courts of any other country) against the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indebtedness consisting of obligations of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> issuers may be subject to various laws enacted in
the countries of their issuance for the protection of creditors. These insolvency considerations will differ depending on the country in which each issuer is located or domiciled and may differ depending on whether the issuer is a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-sovereign</FONT> or a sovereign entity. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>LIBOR Risk </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may be exposed to financial instruments that are tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies
or investment value. The Trust&#146;s investments may pay interest at floating rates based on LIBOR or may be subject to interest caps or floors based on LIBOR. The Trust may also obtain financing at floating rates based on LIBOR. Derivative
instruments utilized by the Trust may also reference LIBOR. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In 2017, the head of the United Kingdom&#146;s Financial Conduct Authority
announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021 and it is expected that LIBOR will cease to be published after that time. The Trust may have investments linked to other interbank offered rates, such as the Euro Overnight Index
Average (&#147;EONIA&#148;), which may also cease to be published. Various financial industry groups have begun planning for the transition away from LIBOR, but there are challenges to converting certain securities and transactions to a new
reference rate (e.g., the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (&#147;SOFR&#148;), which is intended to replace the U.S. dollar LIBOR). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither the effect of the LIBOR transition process nor its ultimate success can yet be known. The transition process might lead to increased
volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new </P>
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hedges placed against, instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. While some existing LIBOR-based instruments may contemplate a scenario where LIBOR is no longer available by providing for
an alternative rate-setting methodology, there may be significant uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of any such alternative methodologies to replicate LIBOR. Not all existing LIBOR-based instruments may have alternative rate-setting provisions
and there remains uncertainty regarding the willingness and ability of issuers to add alternative rate-setting provisions in certain existing instruments. In addition, a liquid market for newly issued instruments that use a reference rate other than
LIBOR still may be developing. There may also be challenges for the Trust to enter into hedging transactions against such newly issued instruments until a market for such hedging transactions develops. All of the aforementioned may adversely affect
the Trust&#146;s performance or NAV. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc93447_5"></A>MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Management Agreement </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Although
the Advisor intends to devote such time and effort to the business of the Trust as is reasonably necessary to perform its duties to the Trust, the services of the Advisor are not exclusive and the Advisor provides similar services to other
investment companies and other clients and may engage in other activities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The investment management agreement between the Advisor and
the Trust (the &#147;Investment Management Agreement&#148;) also provides that in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations thereunder, the Advisor is not liable to the Trust or any of
the Trust&#146;s shareholders for any act or omission by the Advisor in the supervision or management of its respective investment activities or for any loss sustained by the Trust or the Trust&#146;s shareholders and provides for indemnification by
the Trust of the Advisor, its directors, officers, employees, agents and control persons for liabilities incurred by them in connection with their services to the Trust, subject to certain limitations and conditions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Investment Management Agreement provides for the Trust to pay a monthly management fee at an annual rate equal to 1.25% of the average
daily value of the Trust&#146;s Managed Assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust and the Advisor have entered into a fee waiver agreement (the &#147;Fee Waiver
Agreement&#148;), pursuant to which the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of the Trust&#146;s assets attributable to investments in any equity and fixed-income mutual funds and exchange-traded
funds (&#147;ETFs&#148;) managed by the Advisor or its affiliates that have a contractual fee, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. In addition, pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its management fees by the
amount of investment advisory fees the Trust pays to the Advisor indirectly through its investment in money market funds managed by the Advisor or its affiliates, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be continued from year to
year thereafter, provided that such continuance is specifically approved by the Advisor and the Trust (including by a majority of the Trustees who are not &#147;interested persons&#148; (as defined in the Investment Company Act) (the
&#147;Independent Trustees&#148;)). Neither the Advisor nor the Trust is obligated to extend the Fee Waiver Agreement. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, only by the Trust (upon the vote of a
majority of the Independent Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust), upon 90 days&#146; written notice by the Trust to the Advisor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Investment Management Agreement was approved by the sole common shareholder of the Trust as of February&nbsp;5, 2021. The Investment
Management Agreement will continue in effect for a period of two years from its effective date, and if not sooner terminated, will continue in effect for successive periods of 12 months thereafter, provided that each continuance is specifically
approved at least annually by both (1)&nbsp;the vote of a majority of the Board or the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act) and (2)&nbsp;by the vote of a
majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the Investment Management Agreement or &#147;interested persons&#148; (as such term is defined in the Investment </P>
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Company Act) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Investment Management Agreement may be terminated as a whole at any time by the
Trust, without the payment of any penalty, upon the vote of a majority of the Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust or by the Advisor, on 60 days&#146; written notice by either party to the other which can be waived
by the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-terminating</FONT> party. The Investment Management Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its &#147;assignment&#148; (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act and the rules
thereunder). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="saitoc93447_900"></A>Biographical Information Pertaining to the Trustees </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board consists of eight individuals (each a &#147;Trustee&#148;), four of whom are not &#147;interested persons&#148; of the Trust as
defined in the Investment Company Act (the &#147;Independent Trustees&#148;). The registered investment companies advised by the Advisor or its affiliates (the &#147;BlackRock-advised Funds&#148;) are organized into one complex of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-index</FONT> fixed-income funds (the &#147;BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex&#148;), one complex of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> equity, multi-asset, index and money market funds (the &#147;BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex&#148;) and one complex of exchange-traded funds (each, a &#147;BlackRock Fund Complex&#148;). The Trust is included
in the BlackRock Fund Complex referred to as the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex. The Trustees also oversee as board members the operations of the other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> registered investment companies included in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Following the completion of the Trust&#146;s initial public offering, the Board expects to appoint as Trustees two additional individuals who
currently serve as board members of the other registered investment companies included in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex (together, the &#147;Proposed Independent Trustees&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain biographical and other information relating to the Trustees, as well as the two individuals whom the Board expects to appoint as
Trustees following the completion of the Trust&#146;s initial public offering, is set forth below, including their address and year of birth, principal occupations for at least the last five years, length of time served, total number of registered
investment companies and investment portfolios overseen in the BlackRock-advised Funds and any currently held public company and other investment company directorships. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Name&nbsp;and<BR>Year&nbsp;of&nbsp;Birth<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1,2</SUP></B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Position(s)<BR>Held<BR>(Length of<BR>Service)<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">3</SUP></B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Principal Occupation(s)<BR>During Past Five Years</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number
of<BR>BlackRock-<BR>Advised<BR>Registered<BR>Investment<BR>Companies<BR>(&#147;RICs&#148;)<BR>Consisting&nbsp;of<BR>Investment<BR>Portfolios<BR>(&#147;Portfolios&#148;)<BR>Overseen</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Public<BR>Company<BR>and&nbsp;Other<BR>Investment<BR>Company<BR>Directorships<BR>Held&nbsp;During<BR>Past&nbsp;Five<BR>Years</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="9"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Independent Trustees</I></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Richard&nbsp;E.&nbsp;Cavanagh</B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1946</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair&nbsp;of&nbsp;the</FONT> Board and Trustee</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since&nbsp;2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Director, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 1998; Board Chair, Volunteers of America (a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">not-for-profit</FONT></FONT> organization) from 2015 to
2018 (board member since 2009); Director, Arch Chemicals (chemical and allied products) from 1999 to 2011; Trustee, Educational Testing Service from 1997 to 2009 and Chairman thereof from 2005 to 2009; Senior Advisor, The Fremont Group since 2008
and Director thereof since 1996; Faculty Member/Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard University since 2007 and Executive Dean from 1987 to 1995; President and Chief Executive Officer, The Conference Board, Inc. (global business research organization) from 1995
to 2007.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">84 RICs consisting of 108 Portfolios</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Karen P. Robards</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1950</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair&nbsp;of&nbsp;the</FONT> Board and Trustee</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Principal of Robards&nbsp;&amp; Company, LLC (consulting and private investing) since 1987; <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-founder</FONT> and Director of the Cooke Center for Learning and Development (a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">not-for-profit</FONT></FONT> organization) since 1987; Director of Enable Injections, LLC (medical devices) since 2019; Investment Banker at Morgan Stanley from 1976 to 1987.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">84 RICs consisting of 108 Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Greenhill&nbsp;&amp; Co., Inc.; AtriCure, Inc. (medical devices) from 2000 until 2017</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Name&nbsp;and<BR>Year&nbsp;of&nbsp;Birth<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1,2</SUP></B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Position(s)<BR>Held<BR>(Length of<BR>Service)<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">3</SUP></B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Principal Occupation(s)<BR>During Past Five Years</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number
of<BR>BlackRock-<BR>Advised<BR>Registered<BR>Investment<BR>Companies<BR>(&#147;RICs&#148;)<BR>Consisting&nbsp;of<BR>Investment<BR>Portfolios<BR>(&#147;Portfolios&#148;)<BR>Overseen</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Public<BR>Company<BR>and&nbsp;Other<BR>Investment<BR>Company<BR>Directorships<BR>Held&nbsp;During<BR>Past&nbsp;Five<BR>Years</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Cynthia&nbsp;L.&nbsp;Egan</B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1955</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trustee</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since&nbsp;2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Advisor, U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2014 to 2015; President, Retirement Plan Services, for T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2012; executive positions within Fidelity Investments from 1989 to 2007.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">84 RICs consisting of 108 Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Unum (insurance); The Hanover Insurance Group (Board Chair) (insurance); Huntsman Corporation (chemical products); Envestnet (investment platform) from 2013 until 2016</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Frank&nbsp;J.&nbsp;Fabozzi<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4</SUP></B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1948</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trustee</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since&nbsp;2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Editor of The Journal of Portfolio Management since 1986; Professor of Finance, EDHEC Business School (France) since 2011; Visiting Professor, Princeton University for the 2013 to 2014 academic year and Spring 2017 semester;
Professor in the Practice of Finance, Yale University School of Management from 1994 to 2011 and currently a Teaching Fellow in Yale&#146;s Executive Programs; Board Member, BlackRock Equity-Liquidity Funds from 2014 to 2016; affiliated professor
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2011; Visiting Professor, Rutgers University for the Spring 2019 semester; Visiting Professor, New York University for the 2019 academic year; Adjunct Professor of Finance, Carnegie Mellon University in
fall 2020 semester.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">86 RICs consisting of 110 Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Name&nbsp;and<BR>Year&nbsp;of&nbsp;Birth<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1,2</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Position(s)<BR>Held<BR>(Length of<BR>Service)<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">3</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Principal Occupation(s)<BR>During Past Five Years</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number
of<BR>BlackRock-<BR>Advised<BR>Registered<BR>Investment<BR>Companies<BR>(&#147;RICs&#148;)<BR>Consisting&nbsp;of<BR>Investment<BR>Portfolios<BR>(&#147;Portfolios&#148;)<BR>Overseen</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Public<BR>Company<BR>and&nbsp;Other<BR>Investment<BR>Company<BR>Directorships<BR>Held&nbsp;During<BR>Past&nbsp;Five<BR>Years</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>R.&nbsp;Glenn&nbsp;Hubbard</B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1958</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trustee</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since&nbsp;2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Dean, Columbia Business School from 2004 to 2019; Faculty member, Columbia Business School since 1988.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">84 RICs consisting of 108 Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">ADP (data and information services) from 2004 to 2020; Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (insurance); KKR Financial Corporation (finance) from 2004 until 2014</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>W. Carl Kester<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4</SUP></B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1951</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trustee</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since&nbsp;2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">George Fisher Baker Jr. Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School since 2008; Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs from 2006 to 2010; Chairman of the Finance Unit, from 2005 to 2006; Senior Associate Dean and
Chairman of the MBA Program from 1999 to 2005; Member of the faculty of Harvard Business School since 1981.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">86 RICs consisting of 110 Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="9"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Interested
Trustees<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">5</SUP></I></P></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Robert Fairbairn</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1965</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trustee</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since&nbsp;2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc. since 2019; Member of BlackRock&#146;s Global Executive and Global Operating Committees; <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair</FONT> of BlackRock&#146;s Human Capital Committee; Senior Managing
Director of BlackRock, Inc. from 2010 to 2019; oversaw BlackRock&#146;s Strategic Partner Program and Strategic Product Management Group from 2012 to 2019; Member of the Board of Managers of BlackRock Investments, LLC from 2011 to 2018; Global Head
of BlackRock&#146;s Retail and iShares<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> businesses from 2012 to 2016.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">117 RICs consisting of 265 Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR></TABLE>
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STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1,2</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Position(s)<BR>Held<BR>(Length of<BR>Service)<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">3</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Principal Occupation(s)<BR>During Past Five Years</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number
of<BR>BlackRock-<BR>Advised<BR>Registered<BR>Investment<BR>Companies<BR>(&#147;RICs&#148;)<BR>Consisting&nbsp;of<BR>Investment<BR>Portfolios<BR>(&#147;Portfolios&#148;)<BR>Overseen</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Public<BR>Company<BR>and&nbsp;Other<BR>Investment<BR>Company<BR>Directorships<BR>Held&nbsp;During<BR>Past&nbsp;Five<BR>Years</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>John&nbsp;M.&nbsp;Perlowski<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4</SUP></B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1964</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer (Since&nbsp;2020)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2009; Head of BlackRock Global Accounting and Product Services since 2009; Advisory Director of Family Resource Network (charitable foundation) since 2009.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">119 RICs consisting of 267 Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
</TABLE>   <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following Proposed Independent Trustees are expected to be appointed to the Board following the
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Name&nbsp;and <BR>Year&nbsp;of&nbsp;Birth<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1,2</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Position(s)<BR>to be<BR>Held&nbsp;with<BR>the&nbsp;Trust<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">3</SUP></B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Principal&nbsp;Occupation(s)<BR>During&nbsp;Past&nbsp;Five&nbsp;Years</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number of <BR>BlackRock-<BR>Advised <BR>RICs
<BR>Consisting&nbsp;of<BR>Portfolios<BR>Overseen</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Public <BR>Company<BR>and&nbsp;Other <BR>Investment <BR>Company
<BR>Directorships<BR>Held&nbsp;During <BR>Past&nbsp;Five<BR>Years</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposed Independent Trustees</I></P></TD>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Michael&nbsp;J.&nbsp;Castellano</B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1946</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Chief Financial Officer of Lazard Group LLC from 2001 to 2011; Chief Financial Officer of Lazard Ltd from 2004 to 2011; Director, Support Our Aging Religious <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(non-profit)</FONT> from 2009 to June
2015 and from 2017 to September 2020; Director, National Advisory Board of Church Management at Villanova University since 2010; Trustee, Domestic Church Media Foundation since 2012; Director, CircleBlack Inc. (financial technology company) from
2015 to July 2020.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">84 RICs consisting of 108 Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Catherine&nbsp;A.&nbsp;Lynch<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">4</SUP></B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1961</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and various other positions, National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust from 2003 to 2016; Associate Vice President for Treasury Management, The George Washington University from
1999 to 2003; Assistant Treasurer, Episcopal Church of America from 1995 to 1999.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">86 RICs consisting of 110 Portfolios</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">None</TD></TR>
</TABLE>  <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The address of each Trustee and Proposed Independent Trustee is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 55 East 52nd Street, New
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each Independent Trustee holds, and each Proposed Independent Trustee, if appointed, will hold, office until
his or her successor is duly elected and qualifies or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement or removal as provided by the Trust&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-laws</FONT> or charter or statute, or until December&nbsp;31
of the year in </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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which he or she turns 75. Trustees who are &#147;interested persons,&#148; as defined in the Investment Company Act, serve until their successor is duly elected and qualifies or until their
earlier death, resignation, retirement or removal as provided by the Trust&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-laws</FONT> or statute, or until December&nbsp;31 of the year in which they turn 72. The Board may determine to extend the terms of
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Following the combination of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P. (&#147;MLIM&#148;) and BlackRock, Inc.
(&#147;BlackRock&#148;) in September 2006, the various legacy MLIM and legacy BlackRock fund boards were realigned and consolidated into three new fund boards in 2007. Certain Independent Trustees and Proposed Independent Trustees first became
members of the boards of other legacy MLIM or legacy BlackRock funds as follows: Richard E. Cavanagh, 1994; Frank J. Fabozzi, 1988; R. Glenn Hubbard, 2004; W. Carl Kester, 1995; and Karen P. Robards, 1998. Certain other Independent Trustees became
members of the boards of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex as follows: Michael J. Castellano, 2011; Cynthia L. Egan, 2016; and Catherine A. Lynch, 2016. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi, Dr.&nbsp;Kester, Ms.&nbsp;Lynch and Mr.&nbsp;Perlowski are also trustees of the BlackRock
Credit Strategies Fund and BlackRock Private Investments Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Mr.&nbsp;Fairbairn and Mr.&nbsp;Perlowski are both &#147;interested persons,&#148; as defined in the Investment
Company Act, of the Trust based on their positions with BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates. Mr.&nbsp;Fairbairn and Mr.&nbsp;Perlowski are also board members of the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Independent Trustees have adopted a statement of policy that describes the experiences, qualifications, skills and attributes that are
necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (the &#147;Statement of Policy&#148;). The Board believes that each Independent Trustee satisfied, at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues
to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy as well as the standards set forth in the Trust&#146;s Bylaws. Furthermore, in determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board
has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that each Proposed Independent Trustee will satisfy the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy as well as the standards set forth in
the Trust&#146;s Bylaws at the time of their appointment. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experiences, skills, attributes and qualifications, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the
Trust and protecting the interests of shareholders. Among the attributes common to all Trustees is their ability to review critically, evaluate, question and discuss information provided to them, to interact effectively with the Advisor, other
service providers, counsel and independent auditors, and to exercise effective business judgment in the performance of their duties as Trustees. Each Trustee&#146;s ability to perform his or her duties effectively is evidenced by his or her
educational background or professional training; business, consulting, public service or academic positions; experience from service as a board member of the Trust or the other funds in the BlackRock Fund Complexes (and any predecessor funds), other
investment funds, public companies, or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">not-for-profit</FONT></FONT> entities or other organizations; ongoing commitment and participation in Board and Committee meetings, as well as
his or her leadership of standing and other committees of other BlackRock-advised funds throughout the years; or other relevant life experiences. The Board anticipates that the Proposed Independent Trustees will satisfy or possess, as applicable,
the foregoing standards, skills, attributes and background, at the time of their appointment as Trustees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The table below discusses some
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<TD VALIGN="top">Richard&nbsp;E.&nbsp;Cavanagh</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Richard E.&nbsp;Cavanagh brings to the Board a wealth of practical business knowledge and leadership as an experienced director/trustee of various public and private companies. In particular, because Mr.&nbsp;Cavanagh served for
over a decade as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Conference Board, Inc., a global business research organization, he is able to provide the Board with expertise about business and economic trends and governance practices.
Mr.&nbsp;Cavanagh created the &#147;blue ribbon&#148; Commission on Public Trust and Private Enterprise in 2002, which recommended corporate governance enhancements. Mr.&nbsp;Cavanagh&#146;s service as a director of The Guardian Life Insurance
Company of America and as a senior advisor and director of The Fremont Group provides added insight into investment trends and conditions. Mr.&nbsp;Cavanagh&#146;s long-standing service as a director/trustee/chair of the BlackRock Fixed-Income
Complex also provides him with a specific understanding of the Trust, its operations, and the business and regulatory issues facing the Trust. Mr.&nbsp;Cavanagh is also an experienced board leader, having served as the lead independent director of a
NYSE public company (Arch Chemicals) and as the Board Chairman of the Educational Testing Service. Mr.&nbsp;Cavanagh&#146;s independence from the Trust and the Advisor enhances his service as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair</FONT> of the
Board, Chair of the Executive Committee, and a member of the Compliance Committee, the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Performance Oversight Committee.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">The Board benefits from Karen P. Robards&#146;s many years of experience in investment banking and the financial advisory industry where she obtained extensive knowledge of the capital markets and advised clients on corporate
finance transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and the issuance of debt and equity securities. Ms.&nbsp;Robards&#146;s prior position as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley provides useful oversight of the Trust&#146;s investment
decisions and investment valuation processes. Additionally, Ms.&nbsp;Robards&#146;s experience as a director of publicly held and private companies allows her to provide the Board with insight into the management and governance practices of other
companies. Ms.&nbsp;Robards&#146;s long-standing service on the boards of directors/trustees of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex also provides her with a specific understanding of the
Trust, its operations, and the business and regulatory issues facing the Trust. Ms.&nbsp;Robards&#146;s knowledge of financial and accounting matters qualifies her to serve as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair</FONT> of the Board and a
member of the Audit Committee. Ms.&nbsp;Robards&#146;s independence from the Trust and the Advisor enhances her service as a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee, the Performance Oversight Committee and the Executive
Committee.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Cynthia&nbsp;L.&nbsp;Egan</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Cynthia L.&nbsp;Egan brings to the Board a broad and diverse knowledge of investment companies and the retirement industry as a result of her many years of experience as President, Retirement Plan Services, for T. Rowe Price
Group, Inc. and her various senior operating officer positions at Fidelity Investments, including her service as Executive Vice President of FMR Co., President of Fidelity Institutional Services Company and President of the Fidelity Charitable Gift
Fund. Ms.&nbsp;Egan has also served as an advisor to the U.S. Department of Treasury as an expert in domestic retirement security. Ms.&nbsp;Egan began her professional career at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Reserve
Bank of New York. Ms.&nbsp;Egan is also a director of UNUM Corporation, a publicly traded insurance company providing personal risk reinsurance, and of The Hanover Group, a public property casualty insurance company. Ms.&nbsp;Egan&#146;s
independence from the Trust and the Advisor enhances her service as Chair of the Compliance Committee, and a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Performance Oversight
Committee.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Frank&nbsp;J.&nbsp;Fabozzi</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Frank J.&nbsp;Fabozzi has served for over 25 years on the boards of registered investment companies. Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi holds the designations of Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Public Accountant. Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi was
inducted into the Fixed-Income Analysts Society&#146;s Hall of Fame and is the 2007 recipient of the C. Stewart Sheppard Award and the 2015 recipient of the James R. Vertin Award, both given by the CFA Institute. The Board benefits from
Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi&#146;s experiences as a professor and author in the field of finance. Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi&#146;s experience as a professor at various institutions, including EDHEC Business School, Yale, MIT, and Princeton, as well as
Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi&#146;s experience as a Professor in the Practice of Finance and Becton Fellow at the Yale University School of Management and as editor of the Journal of Portfolio Management demonstrates his wealth of expertise in the investment
management and structured finance areas. Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi has authored and edited numerous books and research papers on topics in investment management and financial econometrics, and his writings have focused on fixed-income securities and
portfolio management, many of which are considered standard references in the investment management industry. Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi&#146;s long-standing service on the boards of directors/trustees of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT>
funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex also provides him with a specific understanding of the Trust, its operations and the business and regulatory issues facing the Trust. Moreover, Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi&#146;s knowledge of financial and accounting
matters qualifies him to serve as a member of the Audit Committee. Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi&#146;s independence from the Trust and the Advisor enhances his service as Chair of the Performance Oversight Committee.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">R. Glenn&nbsp;Hubbard has served in numerous roles in the field of economics, including as the Chairman of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers of the President of the United States. Dr.&nbsp;Hubbard has served as the Dean of
Columbia Business School, as a member of the Columbia Faculty and as a Visiting Professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, the Harvard Business School and the University of Chicago. Dr.&nbsp;Hubbard&#146;s
experience as an adviser to the President of the United States adds a dimension of balance to the Trust&#146;s governance and provides perspective on economic issues. Dr.&nbsp;Hubbard&#146;s service on the boards of ADP and Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company provides the Board with the benefit of his experience with the management practices of other financial companies. Dr.&nbsp;Hubbard&#146;s long-standing service on the boards of directors/trustees of the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex also provides him with a specific understanding of the Trust, its operations, and the business and regulatory issues facing the Trust. Dr.&nbsp;Hubbard&#146;s
independence from the Trust and the Manager enhances his service as Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee and a member of the Compliance Committee and the Performance Oversight Committee.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">The Board benefits from W. Carl&nbsp;Kester&#146;s experiences as a professor and author in finance, and his experience as the George Fisher Baker Jr. Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and as Deputy
Dean of Academic Affairs at Harvard Business School from 2006 through 2010 adds to the Board a wealth of expertise in corporate finance and corporate governance. Dr.&nbsp;Kester has authored and edited numerous books and research papers on both
subject matters, including <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-editing</FONT> a leading volume of finance case studies used worldwide. Dr.&nbsp;Kester&#146;s long-standing service on the boards of directors/trustees of the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex also provides him with a specific understanding of the Trust, its operations, and the business and regulatory issues facing the Trust. Dr.&nbsp;Kester&#146;s
independence from the Trust and the Advisor enhances his service as a member of the Compliance Committee and the Performance Oversight Committee.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Robert Fairbairn has more than 25 years of experience with BlackRock, Inc. and over 30 years of experience in finance and asset management. In particular, Mr.&nbsp;Fairbairn&#146;s positions as Vice Chairman of BlackRock, Inc.,
Member of BlackRock&#146;s Global Executive and Global Operating Committees and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair</FONT> of BlackRock&#146;s Human Capital Committee provide the Board with a wealth of practical business knowledge and
leadership. In addition, Mr.&nbsp;Fairbairn has global investment management and oversight experience through his former positions as Global Head of BlackRock&#146;s Retail and iShares<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>
businesses, Head of BlackRock&#146;s Global Client Group, Chairman of BlackRock&#146;s international businesses and his previous oversight over BlackRock&#146;s Strategic Partner Program and Strategic Product Management Group. Mr.&nbsp;Fairbairn
also serves as a board member for the funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">John M. Perlowski&#146;s experience as Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2009, as the Head of BlackRock Global Accounting and Product Services since 2009, and as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Trust
provides him with a strong understanding of the Trust, its operations, and the business and regulatory issues facing the Trust.&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Perlowski&#146;s prior position as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Global Product
Group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and his former service as Treasurer and Senior Vice President of the Goldman Sachs Mutual Funds and as Director of the Goldman Sachs Offshore Funds provides the Board with the benefit of his experience with
the management practices of other financial companies. Mr.&nbsp;Perlowski also serves as a board member for the funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex. Mr.&nbsp;Perlowski&#146;s experience with BlackRock enhances his service as a member of the
Executive Committee.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">The Board will benefit from Michael J.&nbsp;Castellano&#146;s career in accounting which spans over forty years. Mr.&nbsp;Castellano has served as Chief Financial Officer of Lazard Ltd. and as a Managing Director and Chief
Financial Officer of Lazard Group. Prior to joining Lazard, Mr.&nbsp;Castellano held various senior management positions at Merrill Lynch&nbsp;&amp; Co., including Senior Vice President&#151;Chief Control Officer for Merrill Lynch&#146;s capital
markets businesses, Chairman of Merrill Lynch International Bank and Senior Vice President&#151;Corporate Controller. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch&nbsp;&amp; Co., Mr.&nbsp;Castellano was a partner with Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche where he served a
number of investment banking clients over the course of his 24 years with the firm. Mr.&nbsp;Castellano currently serves as a director for CircleBlack Inc. Mr.&nbsp;Castellano&#146;s knowledge of financial and accounting matters will qualify him to
serve as Chair of the Audit Committee. Mr.&nbsp;Castellano&#146;s independence from the Trust and the Advisor will enhance his service as a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Performance Oversight Committee.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Catherine A. Lynch, who served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust, benefits the Board by providing business leadership and experience and a diverse
knowledge of pensions and endowments. Ms.&nbsp;Lynch also holds the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst. Ms.&nbsp;Lynch&#146;s knowledge of financial and accounting matters will qualify her to serve as a member of the Audit Committee.
Ms.&nbsp;Lynch&#146;s independence from the Trust and the Advisor will enhance her service as a member of the Performance Oversight Committee.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board has overall responsibility for the oversight of the Trust. The <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chairs</FONT> of the Board and the
Chief Executive Officer are different people. Not only is each <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair</FONT> of the Board an Independent Trustee, but also the Chair of each Board committee (each, a &#147;Committee&#148;) is an Independent
Trustee. The Board has five standing Committees: an Audit Committee, a Governance and Nominating Committee, a Compliance Committee, a Performance Oversight Committee and an Executive Committee. The role of each
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair</FONT> of the Board is to preside over all meetings of the Board and to act as a liaison with service providers, officers, attorneys, and other Trustees between meetings. The Chair of each Committee performs
a similar role with respect to the Committee. The <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chairs</FONT> of the Board or Chair of a Committee may also perform such other functions as may be delegated by the Board or the Committee from time to time. The
Independent Trustees meet regularly outside the presence of the Trust&#146;s management, in executive sessions or with other service providers to the Trust. The Board has regular meetings five times a year, including a meeting to consider the
approval of the Trust&#146;s investment management agreement, and, if necessary, may hold special meetings before its next regular meeting. Each Committee meets regularly to conduct the oversight functions delegated to that Committee by the Board
and reports its findings to the Board. The Board and each standing Committee conduct annual assessments of their oversight function and structure. The Board has determined that the Board&#146;s leadership structure is appropriate because it allows
the Board to exercise independent judgment over management and to allocate areas of responsibility among Committees and the Board to enhance oversight. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board decided to separate the roles of Chief Executive Officer from the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chairs</FONT> because it
believes that having independent <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chairs:</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">increases the independent oversight of the Trust and enhances the Board&#146;s objective evaluation of the Chief
Executive Officer; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">allows the Chief Executive Officer to focus on the Trust&#146;s operations instead of Board administration;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">provides greater opportunities for direct and independent communication between shareholders and the Board; and
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">provides an independent spokesman for the Trust. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board has engaged the Advisor to manage the Trust on
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">a&nbsp;day-to-day</FONT></FONT> basis. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Advisor, other service providers, the operations of the Trust and associated risks in accordance
with the provisions of the Investment Company Act, state law, other applicable laws, the Trust&#146;s charter, and the Trust&#146;s investment objective and strategies. The Board reviews, on an ongoing basis, the Trust&#146;s performance,
operations, and investment strategies and techniques. The Board also conducts reviews of the Advisor and its role in running the operations of the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Day-to-day</FONT></FONT> risk management with respect to the Trust is the
responsibility of the Advisor or other service providers (depending on the nature of the risk), subject to the supervision of the Advisor. The Trust is subject to a number of risks, including investment, compliance, operational and valuation risks,
among others. While there are a number of risk management functions performed by the Advisor or other service providers, as applicable, it is not possible to eliminate all of the risks applicable to the Trust. Risk oversight is part of the
Board&#146;s general oversight of the Trust and is addressed as part of various Board and Committee activities. The Board, directly or through Committees, also reviews reports from, among others, management, the independent registered public
accounting firm for the Trust, the Advisor and internal auditors for the Advisor or its affiliates, as appropriate, regarding risks faced by the Trust and management&#146;s or the service provider&#146;s risk functions. The Committee system
facilitates the timely and efficient consideration of matters by the Trustees and facilitates effective oversight of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and of the Trust&#146;s activities and associated risks. The Board has approved
the appointment of a Chief Compliance Officer (&#147;CCO&#148;), who oversees the implementation and testing of the Trust&#146;s compliance program and reports regularly to the Board regarding </P>
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compliance matters for the Trust and its service providers. The Independent Trustees have engaged independent legal counsel to assist them in performing their oversight responsibilities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Audit Committee.</I> The Board has a standing Audit Committee composed of Karen P. Robards (Chair during the Trust&#146;s initial public
offering), Frank J. Fabozzi and W. Carl Kester, all of whom are Independent Trustees. Following the completion of the Trust&#146;s initial public offering, the Board expects to also appoint to the Audit Committee Michael J. Castellano (as Chair) and
Catherine A. Lynch, each of whom is expected to be an Independent Trustee at the time of such appointment. The principal responsibilities of the Audit Committee are to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the
accounting and financial reporting policies and practices of the Trust. The Audit Committee&#146;s responsibilities include, without limitation: (i)&nbsp;approving, and recommending to the full Board for approval, the selection, retention,
termination and compensation of the Trust&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm (the &#147;Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm&#148;) and evaluating the independence and objectivity of the Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm; (ii)&nbsp;approving all audit engagement terms and fees for the Trust; (iii)&nbsp;reviewing the conduct and results of each audit; (iv)&nbsp;reviewing any issues raised by the Trust&#146;s Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm or management regarding the accounting or financial reporting policies and practices of the Trust, its internal controls, and, as appropriate, the internal controls of certain service providers and management&#146;s response to any such issues;
(v)&nbsp;reviewing and discussing the Trust&#146;s audited and unaudited financial statements and disclosure in the Trust&#146;s shareholder reports relating to the Trust&#146;s performance; (vi)&nbsp;assisting the Board&#146;s responsibilities with
respect to the internal controls of the Trust and its service providers with respect to accounting and financial matters; and (vii)&nbsp;resolving any disagreements between the Trust&#146;s management and the Trust&#146;s Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm regarding financial reporting. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Board&#146;s Audit Committee. A copy of the Audit Committee Charter for the Trust can be found in the &#147;Corporate Governance&#148; section of
the BlackRock <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund website at <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual/education/closed-end-funds/corporate-governance.</FONT></FONT>
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Governance and Nominating Committee.</I> The Board has a standing Governance and Nominating Committee composed of Richard E. Cavanagh,
Cynthia L. Egan, R. Glenn Hubbard (Chair) and Karen P. Robards, all of whom are Independent Trustees. Following the completion of the Trust&#146;s initial public offering, the Board expects to also appoint to the Governance and Nominating Committee
Michael J. Castellano, who is expected to be an Independent Trustee at the time of such appointment. The principal responsibilities of the Governance and Nominating Committee are: (i)&nbsp;identifying individuals qualified to serve as Independent
Trustees and recommending Board nominees that are not &#147;interested persons&#148; of the Trust (as defined in the Investment Company Act) for election by shareholders or appointment by the Board; (ii)&nbsp;advising the Board with respect to Board
composition, procedures and Committees of the Board (other than the Audit Committee); (iii) overseeing periodic self-assessments of the Board and Committees of the Board (other than the Audit Committee); (iv) reviewing and making recommendations in
respect to Independent Trustee compensation; (v)&nbsp;monitoring corporate governance matters and making recommendations in respect thereof to the Board; (vi)&nbsp;acting as the administrative committee with respect to Board policies and procedures,
committee policies and procedures (other than the Audit Committee) and codes of ethics as they relate to the Independent Trustees; and (vii)&nbsp;reviewing and making recommendations to the Board in respect of Trust share ownership by the
Independent Trustees. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Board&#146;s Governance and Nominating Committee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Governance
and Nominating Committee of the Board seeks to identify individuals to serve on the Board who have a diverse range of viewpoints, qualifications, experiences, backgrounds and skill sets so that the Board will be better suited to fulfill its
responsibility of overseeing the Trust&#146;s activities. In so doing, the Governance and Nominating Committee reviews the size of the Board, the ages of the current Trustees and their tenure on the Board, and the skills, background and experiences
of the Trustees in light of the issues facing the Trust in determining whether one or more new Trustees should be added to the Board. The Board as a group strives to achieve diversity in terms of gender, race and geographic location. The Governance
and Nominating </P>
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Committee believes that the Trustees as a group possess the array of skills, experiences and backgrounds necessary to guide the Trust. The Trustees&#146; biographies included herein highlight the
diversity and breadth of skills, qualifications and expertise that the Trustees bring to the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Governance Committee may consider
nominations for Trustees made by the Trust&#146;s shareholders as it deems appropriate. Under the Trust&#146;s Bylaws, shareholders must follow certain procedures to nominate a person for election as a Trustee at an annual or special meeting, or to
introduce an item of business at an annual meeting. Under these advance notice procedures, shareholders must submit the proposed nominee or item of business by delivering a notice to the Secretary of the Trust at its principal executive offices. The
Trust must receive notice of a shareholder&#146;s intention to introduce a nomination or proposed item of business for an annual shareholder meeting not less than 120 days nor more than 150 days before the anniversary date of the prior year&#146;s
annual shareholder meeting. However, if the Trust holds its annual shareholder meeting on a date that is not within 25&nbsp;days before or after the anniversary date of the prior year&#146;s annual shareholder meeting, the Trust must receive the
notice of a shareholder&#146;s intention to introduce a nomination or proposed item of business not later than the close of business on the tenth day following the day on which the notice of the date of the shareholder meeting was mailed or the
public disclosure of the date of the shareholder meeting was made, whichever comes first. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust&#146;s Bylaws provide that notice of
a proposed nomination must include certain information about the shareholder and the nominee, as well as a written consent of the proposed nominee to serve if elected. A notice of a proposed item of business must include a description of and the
reasons for bringing the proposed business to the meeting, any material interest of the shareholder in the business, and certain other information about the shareholder. Further, the Trust has adopted Trustee qualification requirements which can be
found in the Trust&#146;s Bylaws and are applicable to all Trustees that may be nominated, elected, appointed, qualified or seated to serve as Trustees. The qualification requirements include: (i)&nbsp;age limits; (ii)&nbsp;limits on service on
other boards; (iii)&nbsp;restrictions on relationships with investment advisers other than the Advisor; and (iv)&nbsp;character and fitness requirements. In addition to not being an &#147;interested person&#148; of the Trust as defined under
Section&nbsp;2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act, each Independent Trustee may not be or have certain relationships with a shareholder owning five percent or more of the Trust&#146;s voting securities or owning other percentage ownership
interests in investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act. Reference is made to the Trust&#146;s Bylaws for more details. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A copy of the Governance and Nominating Committee Charter for the Trust can be found in the &#147;Corporate&nbsp;Governance&#148; section of
the BlackRock <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund website at <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual/education/closed-end-funds/corporate-governance.</FONT></FONT>
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Compliance Committee.</I> The Board has a Compliance Committee composed of Cynthia L. Egan (Chair), Richard E. Cavanagh, R. Glenn
Hubbard and W. Carl Kester, all of whom are Independent Trustees. The Compliance Committee&#146;s purpose is to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibility with respect to the oversight of regulatory and fiduciary compliance matters involving
the Trust, the fund-related activities of the Advisor, and any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-advisers&nbsp;and</FONT> the Trust&#146;s other third party service providers. The Compliance Committee&#146;s responsibilities include, without
limitation: (i)&nbsp;overseeing the compliance policies and procedures of the Trust and its service providers and recommending changes or additions to such policies and procedures; (ii)&nbsp;reviewing information on and, where appropriate,
recommending policies concerning the Trust&#146;s compliance with applicable law; (iii)&nbsp;reviewing information on any significant correspondence with or other actions by regulators or governmental agencies with respect to the Trust and any
employee complaints or published reports that raise concerns regarding compliance matters; and (iv)&nbsp;reviewing reports from, overseeing the annual performance review of, and making certain recommendations in respect of, the Trust&#146;s CCO,
including, without limitation, determining the amount and structure of the CCO&#146;s compensation. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Board&#146;s Compliance Committee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Performance Oversight Committee.</I> The Board has a Performance Oversight Committee composed of Frank J. Fabozzi (Chair), Richard E.
Cavanagh, Cynthia L. Egan, R. Glenn Hubbard, W. Carl Kester and Karen P. Robards, all of whom are Independent Trustees. Following the completion of the Trust&#146;s initial public offering, </P>
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the Board expects to also appoint to the Performance Oversight Committee Michael J. Castellano and Catherine A. Lynch, each of whom is expected to be an Independent Trustee at the time of such
appointment. The Performance Oversight Committee&#146;s purpose is to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibility to oversee the Trust&#146;s investment performance relative to the Trust&#146;s investment objective, policies and practices. The
Performance Oversight Committee&#146;s responsibilities include, without limitation: (i)&nbsp;reviewing the Trust&#146;s investment objective, policies and practices; (ii)&nbsp;recommending to the Board any required action in respect of changes in
fundamental <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">and&nbsp;non-fundamental&nbsp;investment</FONT> restrictions; (iii)&nbsp;reviewing information on appropriate benchmarks and competitive universes; (iv)&nbsp;reviewing the Trust&#146;s investment
performance relative to such benchmarks; (v)&nbsp;reviewing information on unusual or exceptional investment matters; (vi)&nbsp;reviewing whether the Trust has complied with its investment policies and restrictions; and (vii)&nbsp;overseeing
policies, procedures and controls regarding valuation of the Trust&#146;s investments. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Board&#146;s Performance Oversight Committee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Executive Committee.</I> The Board has an Executive Committee composed of Richard E. Cavanagh (Chair) and Karen P. Robards, both of whom
are Independent Trustees, and John M. Perlowski, who serves as an interested Trustee. The principal responsibilities of the Executive Committee include, without limitation: (i)&nbsp;acting on routine matters between meetings of the Board;
(ii)&nbsp;acting on such matters as may require urgent action between meetings of the Board; and (iii)&nbsp;exercising such other authority as may from time to time be delegated to the Executive Committee by the Board. The Board has adopted a
written charter for the Board&#146;s Executive Committee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes and
qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board&#146;s conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee of the Trust, is provided in &#147;Biographical Information Pertaining to the Trustees.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Trustee Share Ownership </B></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Information
relating to each Trustee&#146;s share ownership in the Trust and in all BlackRock-advised funds that are currently overseen by the respective Trustee (&#147;Supervised Funds&#148;) as of December&nbsp;31, 2020 is set forth in the chart below. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Dollar&nbsp;Range&nbsp;of&nbsp;Equity<BR>Securities&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Trust*</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Aggregate&nbsp;Dollar&nbsp;Range&nbsp;of&nbsp;Equity<BR>Securities&nbsp;in&nbsp;Supervised&nbsp;Funds**</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Independent Trustees:</I></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Richard E. Cavanagh</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Over&nbsp;$100,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cynthia L. Egan</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Over $100,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Frank J. Fabozzi</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Over $100,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">R. Glenn Hubbard</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Over $100,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">W. Carl Kester</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Over $100,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Karen P. Robards</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Over $100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Interested Trustees:</I></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Robert Fairbairn</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Over $100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">John M. Perlowski</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Over $100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposed Interested Trustees:</I></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michael J. Castellano</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Over $100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Catherine A. Lynch</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Over $100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR></TABLE>  <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">As of February&nbsp;1, 2021. The Trustees could not own shares in the Trust as of December&nbsp;31, 2020
because the Trust had not yet begun investment operations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">**</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Includes share equivalents owned under the deferred compensation plan in the Supervised Funds by certain
Independent Trustees who have participated in the deferred compensation plan of the Supervised Funds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">S-71 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Compensation of Trustees </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Trustee who is an Independent Trustee is paid an annual retainer of $330,000 per year for his or her services as a Board member of the
BlackRock-advised Funds, including the Trust, and each Independent Trustee may also receive a $10,000 Board meeting fee for special unscheduled meetings or meetings in excess of six Board meetings held in a calendar year, together with <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">out-of-pocket</FONT></FONT> expenses in accordance with a Board policy on travel and other business expenses relating to attendance at meetings. In addition, each <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Chair</FONT> of the Board is paid an additional annual retainer of $100,000. The Chairs of the Audit Committee, Performance Oversight Committee, Compliance Committee, and Governance and Nominating Committee are paid an
additional annual retainer of $45,000, $30,000, $45,000 and $20,000, respectively. Each of the members of the Audit Committee and Compliance Committee are paid an additional annual retainer of $30,000 and $25,000, respectively, for his or her
service on such committee. The Trust will pay a pro rata portion quarterly (based on relative net assets) of the foregoing Trustee fees paid by the funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Independent Trustees have agreed that a maximum of 50% of each Independent Trustee&#146;s total compensation paid by funds in the
BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex may be deferred pursuant to the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex&#146;s deferred compensation plan. Under the deferred compensation plan, deferred amounts earn a return for the Independent Trustees as though equivalent
dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex selected by the Independent Trustees. This has approximately the same economic effect for the Independent Trustees as if they had invested the deferred
amounts in such funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex. The deferred compensation plan is not funded and obligations thereunder represent general unsecured claims against the general assets of a fund and are recorded as a liability for
accounting purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table sets forth the estimated compensation that each of the Trustees would receive from the Trust for
the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2021, and the aggregate compensation, including deferred compensation amounts, paid to them by all BlackRock-advised Funds for the calendar year ended December&nbsp;31, 2020. Messrs. Fairbairn and Perlowski
serve without compensation from the Trust because of their affiliation with BlackRock, Inc. and the Advisor. </P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Estimated&nbsp;Annual<BR>Benefits&nbsp;upon<BR>Retirement</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Aggregate&nbsp;Compensation&nbsp;from&nbsp;the<BR>Trust&nbsp;and&nbsp;Other<BR>BlackRock-advised
Funds<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">2,3</SUP></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Independent Trustees:</I></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Richard E. Cavanagh</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$3,640</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">455,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cynthia L. Egan</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$3,204</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">400,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Frank J. Fabozzi</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$3,124</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">420,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">R. Glenn Hubbard</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$3,005</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">375,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">W. Carl Kester</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$2,847</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">385,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Karen P. Robards</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$3,680</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">460,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Interested Trustees:</I></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Robert Fairbairn</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">John M. Perlowski</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Proposed Independent Trustees</I></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michael J. Castellano</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$3,243</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">405,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Catherine A. Lynch</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">$2,886</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">None</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">390,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">For the number of BlackRock-advised Funds from which each Trustee receives compensation see the Biographical
Information chart beginning on page <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-59.</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">2</SUP></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">For the Independent Trustees, this amount represents the aggregate compensation earned from the funds in the
BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex during the calendar year ended December&nbsp;31, 2020. Of this amount, Mr.&nbsp;Castellano, Mr.&nbsp;Cavanagh, Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi, Dr.&nbsp;Hubbard, Dr.&nbsp;Kester, Ms.&nbsp;Lynch and Ms.&nbsp;Robards deferred
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$121,500, $150,150, $84,000, $187,500, $50,000, $58,500 and $23,000, respectively, pursuant to the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex&#146;s deferred compensation plan. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Total amount of deferred compensation payable by the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex to Mr.&nbsp;Castellano,
Mr.&nbsp;Cavanagh, Dr.&nbsp;Fabozzi, Dr.&nbsp;Hubbard, Dr.&nbsp;Kester, Ms.&nbsp;Lynch and Ms.&nbsp;Robards is $1,219,536, $1,833,807, $1,005,663, $2,999,679, $1,481,108, $283,963 and $1,068,129, respectively, as of December&nbsp;31, 2020.
Ms.&nbsp;Egan did not participate in the deferred compensation plan as of December&nbsp;31, 2020. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Independent Trustee Ownership
of Securities </B></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As of December&nbsp;31, 2020, none of the Independent Trustees of the Trust or their immediate family members owned
beneficially or of record any securities of the Advisor or any person controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Advisor nor did any Independent Trustee of the Trust or their immediate family member have any material interest in any
transaction, or series of similar transactions, during the most recently completed two calendar years involving the Trust, the Advisor or any affiliate of the Advisor controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Trust or the Advisor.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As of the date of this SAI, the officers and Trustees of the Trust, as a group, beneficially owned less than 1% of the outstanding common
shares of the Trust. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Information Pertaining to the Officers </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain biographical and other information relating to the officers of the Trust who are not Trustees is set forth below, including their
address and year of birth, principal occupations for at least the last five years and length of time served. With the exception of the CCO, executive officers receive no compensation from the Trust. The Trust compensates the CCO for his services as
its CCO. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each executive officer is an &#147;interested person&#148; of the Trust (as defined in the Investment Company Act) by virtue of
that individual&#146;s position with BlackRock or its affiliates described in the table below. </P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1,2</SUP></B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Position(s)&nbsp;Held<BR>(Length&nbsp;of&nbsp;Service)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Principal Occupation(s)&nbsp;During Past Five
Years</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Jonathan&nbsp;Diorio</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1980</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vice President</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Managing Director of BlackRock since 2015; Director of BlackRock from 2011 to 2015.</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Trent Walker</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1974</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Chief Financial Officer</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since September 2019; Executive Vice President of PIMCO from 2016 to 2019; Senior Vice President of PIMCO from 2008 to 2015; Treasurer from 2013 to 2019 and Assistant Treasurer from 2007 to 2017
of PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Equity Series VIT, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, 2 PIMCO-sponsored interval funds and 21 PIMCO-sponsored <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT>
funds.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Jay M. Fife</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1970</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Treasurer</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Managing Director of BlackRock since 2007.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1,2</SUP></B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Position(s)&nbsp;Held<BR>(Length&nbsp;of&nbsp;Service)</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Principal Occupation(s)&nbsp;During Past Five
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Charles Park</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1967</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Chief Compliance Officer</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer for certain BlackRock-advised Funds from 2014 to 2015; Chief Compliance Officer of BlackRock Advisors, LLC and the BlackRock-advised Funds in the BlackRock Multi-Asset Complex and the
BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex since 2014; Principal of and Chief Compliance Officer for iShares<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC since 2012 and BlackRock Fund Advisors (&#147;BFA&#148;) since
2006; Chief Compliance Officer for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">BFA-advised</FONT> iShares<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> exchange traded funds since 2006; Chief Compliance Officer for BlackRock Asset Management
International Inc. since 2012.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Janey Ahn</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1975</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Secretary</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Since 2021)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Managing Director of BlackRock since 2018; Director of BlackRock, Inc. from 2009 to 2017.</TD></TR>
</TABLE>  <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:11%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The address of each Officer is c/o BlackRock, Inc., 55 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10055.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">2</SUP>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Officers of the Trust serve at the pleasure of the Board. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Indemnification of Trustees and Officers </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The governing documents of the Trust generally provide that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the Trust will indemnify its Trustees
and officers against liabilities and expenses incurred in connection with litigation in which they may be involved because of their offices with the Trust unless, as to liability to the Trust or its investors, it is finally adjudicated that they
engaged in willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in their offices. In addition, the Trust will not indemnify Trustees and officers unless there has been a determination (i)&nbsp;by a final
decision on the merits by a court or other body of competent jurisdiction before whom the issue of entitlement to indemnification was brought that such indemnitee is entitled to indemnification or, (ii)&nbsp;in the absence of such a decision, by a
majority vote of a quorum of those Trustees who are neither &#147;interested persons&#148; of the Trust nor parties to the proceeding, that the trustee or officer is entitled to indemnification. Indemnification provisions contained in the
Trust&#146;s governing documents are subject to any limitations imposed by applicable law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-end</FONT> funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex, including the Trust, have also entered into a
separate indemnification agreement with the board members of each board of such funds (the &#147;Indemnification Agreement&#148;). The Indemnification Agreement (i)&nbsp;extends the indemnification provisions contained in a fund&#146;s governing
documents to board members who leave that fund&#146;s board and serve on an advisory board of a different fund in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex; (ii)&nbsp;sets in place the terms of the indemnification provisions of a fund&#146;s governing
documents once a board member retires from a board; and (iii)&nbsp;in the case of board members who left the board of a fund in connection with or prior to the board consolidation that occurred in 2007 as a result of the merger of BlackRock and
Merrill Lynch&nbsp;&amp; Co., Inc.&#146;s investment management business, clarifies that such fund continues to indemnify the trustee for claims arising out of his or her past service to that fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Principal Owner of Common Shares </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prior to the public offering of the common shares, BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (&#147;BFM&#148;), an affiliate of the Advisor,
purchased common shares from the Trust in an amount satisfying the net worth requirements of Section&nbsp;14(a) of the Investment Company Act, which requires the Trust to have a net worth of at least $100,000 prior to making a public offering. As of
the date of this SAI, BFM owned 100% of the Trust&#146;s outstanding common shares and therefore may be deemed to control the Trust until such time as it owns less than 25% of the Trust&#146;s outstanding common shares, which is expected to occur
upon the closing of this offering. The address of BFM is 40 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022. BFM is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Portfolio Manager Assets Under Management </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table sets forth information about funds and accounts other than the Trust for which the portfolio managers are primarily
responsible for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> portfolio management as of December&nbsp;31, 2020: </P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3" ALIGN="center"><B>Number&nbsp;of&nbsp;Other<BR>Accounts&nbsp;Managed&nbsp;and<BR>Assets&nbsp;by&nbsp;Account&nbsp;Type</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="5" ALIGN="center"><B>Number&nbsp;of&nbsp;Other&nbsp;Accounts&nbsp;and<BR>Assets&nbsp;for&nbsp;Which&nbsp;Advisory&nbsp;Fee&nbsp;is<BR>Performance-Based</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B>Name&nbsp;of&nbsp;Portfolio Manager</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Other<BR>Registered<BR>Investment<BR>Companies</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Other&nbsp;Pooled<BR>Investment<BR>Vehicles</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Other<BR>Accounts</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Other<BR>Registered<BR>Investment<BR>Companies</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Other&nbsp;Pooled<BR>Investment<BR>Vehicles</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Phil Ruvinsky</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">14</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">3</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$34.46&nbsp;Billion</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$2.99&nbsp;Billion</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">William Broadbent</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">1</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$8.36&nbsp;Million</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Christopher Accettella</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">12</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">6</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">1</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$14.13&nbsp;Billion</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$714.8&nbsp;Million</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$534.6&nbsp;Million</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Kyle G. McClements</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">12</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">9</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">1</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">0</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$14.13&nbsp;Billion</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$1.09 Billion</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$534.6&nbsp;Billion</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">$0</TD></TR>
</TABLE>    <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Portfolio Manager Compensation Overview </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The discussion below describes the portfolio managers&#146; compensation as of December&nbsp;31, 2020. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Advisor&#146;s financial arrangements with its portfolio managers, its competitive compensation and its career path emphasis at all levels
reflect the value senior management places on key resources. Compensation may include a variety of components and may vary from year to year based on a number of factors. The principal components of compensation include a base salary, a
performance-based discretionary bonus, participation in various benefits programs and one or more of the incentive compensation programs established by the Advisor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Base Compensation.</B> Generally, portfolio managers receive base compensation based on their position with the firm. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Discretionary Incentive Compensation &#150; Messrs. Accettella and McClements</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Discretionary incentive compensation is a function of several components: the performance of BlackRock, Inc., the performance of the portfolio
manager&#146;s group within BlackRock, the investment performance, including risk-adjusted returns, of the firm&#146;s assets or strategies under management or supervision by that portfolio manager, and/or the individual&#146;s performance and
contribution to the overall performance of these portfolios and BlackRock. Among other things, BlackRock&#146;s Chief Investment Officers make a subjective determination with respect to each portfolio manager&#146;s compensation based on the
performance of the Funds, other accounts or strategies managed by each portfolio manager. Performance is generally measured on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-tax</FONT> basis over various time periods including
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">5-</FONT> year periods, as applicable. The performance of some Funds, other accounts or strategies may not be measured
against a specific benchmark. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Discretionary Incentive Compensation &#150; Messrs. Ruvinsky and Broadbent</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Generally, discretionary incentive compensation for Fundamental Equities portfolio managers is based on a formulaic compensation program.
BlackRock&#146;s formulaic portfolio manager compensation program is based on team revenue and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-tax</FONT> investment performance relative to appropriate competitors or benchmarks over <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">5-year</FONT> performance periods, as applicable. In most cases, these benchmarks are the same as the benchmark
</P>
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or benchmarks against which the performance of the Funds or other accounts managed by the portfolio managers are measured. BlackRock&#146;s Chief Investment Officers determine the benchmarks or
rankings against which the performance of funds and other accounts managed by each portfolio management team is compared and the period of time over which performance is evaluated. With respect to these portfolio managers, such benchmarks for the
Fund and other accounts are: Russell 1000 Growth Custom Index; Russell 1000 Growth Index; Russell MidCap Growth Index; S&amp;P 500 Index. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A smaller element of portfolio manager discretionary compensation may include consideration of: financial results, expense control, profit
margins, strategic planning and implementation, quality of client service, market share, corporate reputation, capital allocation, compliance and risk control, leadership, technology and innovation. These factors are considered collectively by
BlackRock management and the relevant Chief Investment Officers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Distribution of Discretionary Incentive Compensation.
</B>Discretionary incentive compensation is distributed to portfolio managers in a combination of cash, deferred BlackRock stock awards, and/or deferred cash awards that notionally track the return of certain Advisor investment products. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portfolio managers receive their annual discretionary incentive compensation in the form of cash. Portfolio managers whose total compensation
is above a specified threshold also receive deferred BlackRock stock awards annually as part of their discretionary incentive compensation. Paying a portion of discretionary incentive compensation in the form of deferred BlackRock stock puts
compensation earned by a portfolio manager for a given year &#147;at risk&#148; based on the Advisor&#146;s ability to sustain and improve its performance over future periods. In some cases, additional deferred BlackRock stock may be granted to
certain key employees as part of a long-term incentive award to aid in retention, align interests with long-term shareholders and motivate performance. Deferred BlackRock stock awards are generally granted in the form of BlackRock restricted stock
units that vest pursuant to the terms of the applicable plan and, once vested, settle in BlackRock common stock. The portfolio managers of the Trust have deferred BlackRock stock awards. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For certain portfolio managers, a portion of the discretionary incentive compensation is also distributed in the form of deferred cash awards
that notionally track the returns of select investment products of the Advisor they manage, which provides direct alignment of portfolio manager discretionary incentive compensation with investment product results. Deferred cash awards vest ratably
over a number of years and, once vested, settle in the form of cash. Only portfolio managers who manage specified products and whose total compensation is above a specified threshold are eligible to participate in the deferred cash award program.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Compensation Benefits. </B>In addition to base salary and discretionary incentive compensation, portfolio managers may be
eligible to receive or participate in one or more of the following: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Incentive Savings Plans</I>&#151;BlackRock has created a variety
of incentive savings plans in which BlackRock employees are eligible to participate, including a 401(k) plan, the BlackRock Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), and the BlackRock Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The employer contribution components of
the RSP include a company match equal to 50% of the first 8% of eligible pay contributed to the plan capped at $5,000 per year, and a company retirement contribution equal to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-5%</FONT> of eligible compensation up
to the Internal Revenue Service limit ($285,000 for 2020).&nbsp;The RSP offers a range of investment options, including registered investment companies and collective investment funds managed by the firm. BlackRock contributions follow the
investment direction set by participants for their own contributions or, absent participant investment direction, are invested into a target date fund that corresponds to, or is closest to, the year in which the participant attains age 65. The ESPP
allows for investment in BlackRock common stock at a 5% discount on the fair market value of the stock on the purchase date. Annual participation in the ESPP is limited to the purchase of 1,000 shares of common stock or a dollar value of $25,000
based on its fair market value on the purchase date. All of the eligible portfolio managers are eligible to participate in these plans. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust is a newly-organized <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company. Accordingly, as of the date of
this SAI, none of the portfolio managers beneficially owned any securities issued by the Trust. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Portfolio Management Potential
Material Conflicts of Interest </I></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Advisor has built a professional working environment, firm-wide compliance culture and
compliance procedures and systems designed to protect against potential incentives that may favor one account over another. The Advisor has adopted policies and procedures that address the allocation of investment opportunities, execution of
portfolio transactions, personal trading by employees and other potential conflicts of interest that are designed to ensure that all client accounts are treated equitably over time. Nevertheless, the Advisor furnishes investment management and
advisory services to numerous clients in addition to the Trust, and the Advisor may, consistent with applicable law, make investment recommendations to other clients or accounts (including accounts which are hedge funds or have performance or higher
fees paid to the Advisor, or in which portfolio managers have a personal interest in the receipt of such fees), which may be the same as or different from those made to the Trust.&nbsp;In addition, BlackRock, its affiliates and significant
shareholders and any officer, director, shareholder or employee may or may not have an interest in the securities whose purchase and sale the Advisor recommends to the Trust.&nbsp;BlackRock, or any of its affiliates or significant shareholders, or
any officer, director, shareholder, employee or any member of their families may take different actions than those recommended to the Trust by the Advisor with respect to the same securities.&nbsp;Moreover, the Advisor may refrain from rendering any
advice or services concerning securities of companies of which any of BlackRock (or its affiliates&#146; or significant shareholders&#146;) officers, directors or employees are directors or officers, or companies as to which the Advisor or any of
its affiliates or significant shareholders or the officers, directors and employees of any of them has any substantial economic interest or possesses material <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information.&nbsp;Certain portfolio
managers also may manage accounts whose investment strategies may at times be opposed to the strategy utilized for a fund. It should also be noted that a portfolio manager may be managing hedge fund and/or long only accounts, or may be part of a
team managing hedge fund and/or long only accounts, subject to incentive fees. Such portfolio manager may therefore be entitled to receive a portion of any incentive fees earned on such accounts. Currently, the portfolio managers of this fund are
not entitled to receive a portion of incentive fees of other accounts </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a fiduciary, the Advisor owes a duty of loyalty to its clients
and must treat each client fairly. When the Advisor purchases or sells securities for more than one account, the trades must be allocated in a manner consistent with its fiduciary duties.&nbsp;The Advisor attempts to allocate investments in a fair
and equitable manner among client accounts, with no account receiving preferential treatment.&nbsp;To this end, the Advisor has adopted policies that are intended to ensure reasonable efficiency in client transactions and provide the Advisor with
sufficient flexibility to allocate investments in a manner that is consistent with the particular investment discipline and client base, as appropriate. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proxy Voting Policies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board has
delegated the voting of proxies for the Trust&#146;s securities to the Advisor pursuant to the Advisor&#146;s proxy voting guidelines. Under these guidelines, the Advisor will vote proxies related to Trust securities in the best interests of the
Trust and its shareholders. From time to time, a vote may present a conflict between the interests of the Trust&#146;s shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the Advisor, or any affiliated person of the Trust or the Advisor, on the other. In
such event, provided that the Advisor&#146;s Equity Investment Policy Oversight Committee, or a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-committee</FONT> thereof (the &#147;Oversight Committee&#148;), is aware of the real or potential conflict, if the
matter to be voted on represents a material, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-routine</FONT> matter and if the Oversight Committee does not reasonably believe it is able to follow its general voting guidelines (or if the particular proxy matter
is not addressed in the guidelines) and vote impartially, the Oversight Committee may retain an independent fiduciary to advise the Oversight Committee on how to vote or to cast votes on behalf of the Advisor&#146;s clients. If the Advisor
determines not to retain an independent fiduciary, or does not desire to follow </P>
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the advice of such independent fiduciary, the Oversight Committee shall determine how to vote the proxy after consulting with the Advisor&#146;s Portfolio Management Group and/or the
Advisor&#146;s Legal and Compliance Department and concluding that the vote cast is in its client&#146;s best interest notwithstanding the conflict. A copy of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund Proxy Voting Policy is
included as Appendix B to this SAI. Information on how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period ended June&nbsp;30 will be available (i)&nbsp;at
www.blackrock.com and (ii)&nbsp;on the SEC&#146;s website at http://www.sec.gov. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Codes of Ethics </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust and the Advisor have adopted codes of ethics pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17j-1</FONT> under the Investment
Company Act. These codes permit personnel subject to the codes to invest in securities, including securities that may be purchased or held by the Trust. These codes may be obtained by calling the SEC at (202)
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">551-8090.</FONT> These codes of ethics are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC&#146;s website (http://www.sec.gov), and copies of these codes may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic
request at the following <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> address: publicinfo@sec.gov. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Information </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock is independent in ownership and governance, with no single majority stockholder and a majority of independent directors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc93447_6"></A>PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to policies established by the Board, the Advisor is primarily responsible for the execution of the Trust&#146;s portfolio
transactions and the allocation of brokerage. The Advisor does not execute transactions through any particular broker or dealer, but seeks to obtain the best net results for the Trust, taking into account such factors as price (including the
applicable brokerage commission or dealer spread), size of order, difficulty of execution, operational facilities of the firm and the firm&#146;s risk and skill in positioning blocks of securities. While the Advisor generally seeks reasonable trade
execution costs, the Trust does not necessarily pay the lowest spread or commission available, and payment of the lowest commission or spread is not necessarily consistent with obtaining the best price and execution in particular transactions.
Subject to applicable legal requirements, the Advisor may select a broker based partly upon brokerage or research services provided to the Advisor and its clients, including the Trust. In return for such services, the Advisor may cause the Trust to
pay a higher commission than other brokers would charge if the Advisor determines in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the services provided. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In selecting brokers or dealers to execute portfolio transactions, the Advisor seeks to obtain the best price and most favorable execution for
the Trust, taking into account a variety of factors including: (i)&nbsp;the size, nature and character of the security or instrument being traded and the markets in which it is purchased or sold; (ii)&nbsp;the desired timing of the transaction;
(iii)&nbsp;the Advisor&#146;s knowledge of the expected commission rates and spreads currently available; (iv)&nbsp;the activity existing and expected in the market for the particular security or instrument, including any anticipated execution
difficulties; (v)&nbsp;the full range of brokerage services provided; (vi)&nbsp;the broker&#146;s or dealer&#146;s capital; (vii)&nbsp;the quality of research and research services provided; (viii)&nbsp;the reasonableness of the commission, dealer
spread or its equivalent for the specific transaction; and (ix)&nbsp;the Advisor&#146;s knowledge of any actual or apparent operational problems of a broker or dealer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;28(e) of the Exchange Act (&#147;Section&nbsp;28(e)&#148;) permits an investment adviser, under certain circumstances, to cause
an account to pay a broker or dealer a commission for effecting a transaction that exceeds the amount another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting the same transaction in recognition of the value of brokerage and research services
provided by that broker or dealer. This includes commissions paid on riskless principal transactions under certain conditions. Brokerage and research services </P>
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include: (1)&nbsp;furnishing advice as to the value of securities, including pricing and appraisal advice, credit analysis, risk measurement analysis, performance and other analysis, as well as
the advisability of investing in, purchasing or selling securities, and the availability of securities or purchasers or sellers of securities; (2)&nbsp;furnishing analyses and reports concerning issuers, industries, securities, economic factors and
trends, portfolio strategy, and the performance of accounts; and (3)&nbsp;effecting securities transactions and performing functions incidental to securities transactions (such as clearance, settlement, and custody). The Advisor believes that access
to independent investment research is beneficial to its investment decision-making processes and, therefore, to the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Advisor
may participate in client commission arrangements under which the Advisor may execute transactions through a broker-dealer and request that the broker-dealer allocate a portion of the commissions or commission credits to another firm that provides
research to the Advisor. The Advisor believes that research services obtained through soft dollar or commission sharing arrangements enhance its investment decision-making capabilities, thereby increasing the prospects for higher investment returns.
The Advisor will engage only in soft dollar or commission sharing transactions that comply with the requirements of Section&nbsp;28(e). The Advisor regularly evaluates the soft dollar products and services utilized, as well as the overall soft
dollar and commission sharing arrangements to ensure that trades are executed by firms that are regarded as best able to execute trades for client accounts, while at the same time providing access to the research and other services the Advisor views
as impactful to its trading results. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Advisor may utilize soft dollars and related services, including research (whether prepared by
the broker-dealer or prepared by a third-party and provided to the Advisor by the broker-dealer) and execution or brokerage services within applicable rules and the Advisor&#146;s policies to the extent that such permitted services do not compromise
the Advisor&#146;s ability to seek to obtain best execution. In this regard, the portfolio management investment and/or trading teams may consider a variety of factors, including the degree to which the broker-dealer: (a)&nbsp;provides access to
company management; (b)&nbsp;provides access to their analysts; (c)&nbsp;provides meaningful/insightful research notes on companies or other potential investments; (d)&nbsp;facilitates calls on which meaningful or insightful ideas about companies or
potential investments are discussed; (e)&nbsp;facilitates conferences at which meaningful or insightful ideas about companies or potential investments are discussed; or (f)&nbsp;provides research tools such as market data, financial analysis, and
other third party related research and brokerage tools that aid in the investment process. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Research-oriented services for which the
Advisor might pay with Trust commissions may be in written form or through direct contact with individuals and may include information as to particular companies or industries and securities or groups of securities, as well as market, economic, or
institutional advice and statistical information, political developments and technical market information that assists in the valuation of investments. Except as noted immediately below, research services furnished by brokers may be used in
servicing some or all client accounts and not all services may be used in connection with the Trust or account that paid commissions to the broker providing such services. In some cases, research information received from brokers by investment
company management personnel, or personnel principally responsible for the Advisor&#146;s individually managed portfolios, is not necessarily shared by and between such personnel. Any investment advisory or other fees paid by the Trust to the
Advisor are not reduced as a result of the Advisor&#146;s receipt of research services. In some cases, the Advisor may receive a service from a broker that has both a &#147;research&#148; and a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;non-research&#148;</FONT> use. When this occurs the Advisor makes a good faith allocation, under all the circumstances, between the research and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-research</FONT> uses of the
service. The percentage of the service that is used for research purposes may be paid for with client commissions, while the Advisor will use its own funds to pay for the percentage of the service that is used for
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-research</FONT> purposes. In making this good faith allocation, the Advisor faces a potential conflict of interest, but the Advisor believes that its allocation procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that
it appropriately allocates the anticipated use of such services to their research and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-research</FONT> uses. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Payments of commissions to brokers who are affiliated persons of the Trust will be made in accordance with Rule
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17e-1</FONT> under the Investment Company Act. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From time to time, the Trust may purchase new issues of securities in a fixed price offering. In
these situations, the broker may be a member of the selling group that will, in addition to selling securities, provide the Advisor with research services. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. has adopted rules expressly permitting
these types of arrangements under certain circumstances. Generally, the broker will provide research &#147;credits&#148; in these situations at a rate that is higher than that available for typical secondary market transactions. These arrangements
may not fall within the safe harbor of Section&nbsp;28(e). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Advisor does not consider sales of shares of the investment companies it
advises as a factor in the selection of brokers or dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Trust; however, whether or not a particular broker or dealer sells shares of the investment companies advised by the Advisor neither qualifies nor
disqualifies such broker or dealer to execute transactions for those investment companies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust anticipates that its brokerage
transactions involving foreign securities generally will be conducted primarily on the principal stock exchanges of the applicable country. Foreign equity securities may be held by the Trust in the form of depositary receipts, or other securities
convertible into foreign equity securities. Depositary receipts may be listed on stock exchanges, or traded in OTC markets in the United States or Europe, as the case may be. American Depositary Receipts, like other securities traded in the United
States, will be subject to negotiated commission rates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in certain securities traded in the OTC market and intends
to deal directly with the dealers who make a market in the particular securities, except in those circumstances in which better prices and execution are available elsewhere. Under the Investment Company Act, persons affiliated with the Trust and
persons who are affiliated with such affiliated persons are prohibited from dealing with the Trust as principal in the purchase and sale of securities unless a permissive order allowing such transactions is obtained from the SEC. Since transactions
in the OTC market usually involve transactions with the dealers acting as principal for their own accounts, the Trust will not deal with affiliated persons in connection with such transactions. However, an affiliated person of the Trust may serve as
its broker in OTC transactions conducted on an agency basis provided that, among other things, the fee or commission received by such affiliated broker is reasonable and fair compared to the fee or commission received by <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-affiliated</FONT> brokers in connection with comparable transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">OTC issues, including most
fixed-income securities such as corporate debt and U.S. Government securities, are normally traded on a &#147;net&#148; basis without a stated commission, through dealers acting for their own account and not as brokers. The Trust will primarily
engage in transactions with these dealers or deal directly with the issuer unless a better price or execution could be obtained by using a broker. Prices paid to a dealer with respect to both foreign and domestic securities will generally include a
&#147;spread,&#148; which is the difference between the prices at which the dealer is willing to purchase and sell the specific security at the time, and includes the dealer&#146;s normal profit. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Purchases of money market instruments by the Trust are made from dealers, underwriters and issuers. The Trust does not currently expect to
incur any brokerage commission expense on such transactions because money market instruments are generally traded on a &#147;net&#148; basis with dealers acting as principal for their own accounts without a stated commission. The price of the
security, however, usually includes a profit to the dealer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities purchased in underwritten offerings include a fixed amount of
compensation to the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter&#146;s concession or discount. When securities are purchased or sold directly from or to an issuer, no commissions or discounts are paid. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Advisor may seek to obtain an undertaking from issuers of commercial paper or dealers selling commercial paper to consider the repurchase
of such securities from the Trust prior to maturity at their original cost plus interest (sometimes adjusted to reflect the actual maturity of the securities), if it believes that the Trust&#146;s anticipated need for liquidity makes such action
desirable. Any such repurchase prior to maturity reduces the </P>
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possibility that the Trust would incur a capital loss in liquidating commercial paper, especially if interest rates have risen since acquisition of such commercial paper. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investment decisions for the Trust and for other investment accounts managed by the Advisor are made independently of each other in light of
differing conditions. The Advisor allocates investments among client accounts in a fair and equitable manner. A variety of factors will be considered in making such allocations. These factors include: (i)&nbsp;investment objectives or strategies for
particular accounts, including sector, industry, country or region and capitalization weightings, (ii)&nbsp;tax considerations of an account, (iii)&nbsp;risk or investment concentration parameters for an account, (iv)&nbsp;supply or demand for a
security at a given price level, (v)&nbsp;size of available investment, (vi)&nbsp;cash availability and liquidity requirements for accounts, (vii)&nbsp;regulatory restrictions, (viii)&nbsp;minimum investment size of an account, (ix)&nbsp;relative
size of account, and (x)&nbsp;such other factors as may be approved by the Advisor&#146;s general counsel. Moreover, investments may not be allocated to one client account over another based on any of the following considerations: (i)&nbsp;to favor
one client account at the expense of another, (ii)&nbsp;to generate higher fees paid by one client account over another or to produce greater performance compensation to the Advisor, (iii)&nbsp;to develop or enhance a relationship with a client or
prospective client, (iv)&nbsp;to compensate a client for past services or benefits rendered to the Advisor or to induce future services or benefits to be rendered to the Advisor, or (v)&nbsp;to manage or equalize investment performance among
different client accounts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Equity securities will generally be allocated among client accounts within the same investment mandate on a
pro rata basis. This <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pro-rata</FONT> allocation may result in the Trust receiving less of a particular security than if <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pro-ration</FONT> had not occurred. All allocations of equity
securities will be subject, where relevant, to share minimums established for accounts and compliance constraints. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Initial public
offerings of securities may be over-subscribed and subsequently trade at a premium in the secondary market. When the Advisor is given an opportunity to invest in such an initial offering or &#147;new&#148; or &#147;hot&#148; issue, the supply of
securities available for client accounts is often less than the amount of securities the accounts would otherwise take. In order to allocate these investments fairly and equitably among client accounts over time, each portfolio manager or a member
of his or her respective investment team will indicate to the Advisor&#146;s trading desk their level of interest in a particular offering with respect to eligible client accounts for which that team is responsible. Initial public offerings of U.S.
equity securities will be identified as eligible for particular client accounts that are managed by portfolio teams who have indicated interest in the offering based on market capitalization of the issuer of the security and the investment mandate
of the client account and in the case of international equity securities, the country where the offering is taking place and the investment mandate of the client account. Generally, shares received during the initial public offering will be
allocated among participating client accounts within each investment mandate on a pro rata basis. In situations where supply is too limited to be allocated among all accounts for which the investment is eligible, portfolio managers may rotate such
investment opportunities among one or more accounts so long as the rotation system provides for fair access for all client accounts over time. Other allocation methodologies that are considered by the Advisor to be fair and equitable to clients may
be used as well. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because different accounts may have differing investment objectives and policies, the Advisor may buy and sell the same
securities at the same time for different clients based on the particular investment objective, guidelines and strategies of those accounts. For example, the Advisor may decide that it may be entirely appropriate for a growth fund to sell a security
at the same time a value fund is buying that security. To the extent that transactions on behalf of more than one client of the Advisor or its affiliates during the same period may increase the demand for securities being purchased or the supply of
securities being sold, there may be an adverse effect on price. For example, sales of a security by the Advisor on behalf of one or more of its clients may decrease the market price of such security, adversely impacting other of the Advisor&#146;s
clients that still hold the security. If purchases or sales of securities arise for consideration at or about the same time that would involve the Trust or other clients or funds for which the Advisor or an affiliate act as investment manager,
transactions in such securities will be made, insofar as feasible, for the respective funds and clients in a manner deemed equitable to all. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In certain instances, the Advisor may find it efficient for purposes of seeking to obtain best
execution, to aggregate or &#147;bunch&#148; certain contemporaneous purchases or sale orders of its advisory accounts. In general, all contemporaneous trades for client accounts under management by the same portfolio manager or investment team will
be bunched in a single order if the trader believes the bunched trade would provide each client with an opportunity to achieve a more favorable execution at a potentially lower execution cost. The costs associated with a bunched order will be shared
pro rata among the clients in the bunched order. Generally, if an order for a particular portfolio manager or management team is filled at several different prices through multiple trades, all accounts participating in the order will receive the
average price except in the case of certain international markets where average pricing is not permitted. While in some cases this practice could have a detrimental effect upon the price or value of the security as far as the Trust is concerned, in
other cases it could be beneficial to the Trust. Transactions effected by the Advisor on behalf of more than one of its clients during the same period may increase the demand for securities being purchased or the supply of securities being sold,
causing an adverse effect on price. The trader will give the bunched order to the broker dealer that the trader has identified as being able to provide the best execution of the order. Orders for purchase or sale of securities will be placed within
a reasonable amount of time of the order receipt and bunched orders will be kept bunched only long enough to execute the order. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust
will not purchase securities during the existence of any underwriting or selling group relating to such securities of which the Advisor or any affiliated person (as defined in the Investment Company Act) thereof is a member except pursuant to
procedures adopted by the Board in accordance with Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10f-3</FONT> under the Investment Company Act. In no instance will portfolio securities be purchased from or sold to the Advisor or any affiliated person of the
foregoing entities except as permitted by SEC exemptive order or by applicable law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While the Trust generally does not expect to engage
in trading for short-term gains, it will effect portfolio transactions without regard to any holding period if, in the Advisor&#146;s judgment, such transactions are advisable in light of a change in circumstances of a particular company or within a
particular industry or in general market, economic or financial conditions. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated by dividing the lesser of the Trust&#146;s annual sales or purchases of portfolio securities (exclusive of purchases or sales of
U.S. Government securities and all other securities whose maturities at the time of acquisition were one year or less) by the monthly average value of the securities in the portfolio during the year. A high rate of portfolio turnover results in
certain tax consequences, such as increased capital gain dividends and/or ordinary income dividends, and in correspondingly greater transaction costs in the form of dealer spreads and brokerage commissions, which are borne directly by the Trust.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc93447_7"></A>CONFLICTS OF INTEREST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain activities of BlackRock, Inc., the Advisor and the other subsidiaries of BlackRock, Inc. (collectively referred to in this section as
&#147;BlackRock&#148;) and their respective directors, officers or employees, with respect to the Trust and/or other accounts managed by BlackRock, may give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest such as those described below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock is one of the world&#146;s largest asset management firms. BlackRock, its subsidiaries and their respective directors, officers and
employees, including the business units or entities and personnel who may be involved in the investment activities and business operations of the Trust, are engaged worldwide in businesses, including managing equities, fixed-income securities, cash
and alternative investments, and other financial services, and have interests other than that of managing the Trust. These are considerations of which investors in the Trust should be aware, and which may cause conflicts of interest that could
disadvantage the Trust and its shareholders. These businesses and interests include potential multiple advisory, transactional, financial and other relationships with, or interests in companies and interests in securities or other instruments that
may be purchased or sold by the Trust. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock has proprietary interests in, and may manage or advise with respect to, accounts or
funds (including separate accounts and other funds and collective investment vehicles) that have investment objectives similar to those of the Trust and/or that engage in transactions in the same types of securities, currencies and instruments as
the Trust. BlackRock is also a major participant in the global currency, equities, swap and fixed-income markets, in each case, for the accounts of clients and, in some cases, on a proprietary basis. As such, BlackRock is or may be actively engaged
in transactions in the same securities, currencies, and instruments in which the Trust invests. Such activities could affect the prices and availability of the securities, currencies, and instruments in which the Trust invests, which could have an
adverse impact on the Trust&#146;s performance. Such transactions, particularly in respect of most proprietary accounts or client accounts, will be executed independently of the Trust&#146;s transactions and thus at prices or rates that may be more
or less favorable than those obtained by the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When BlackRock seeks to purchase or sell the same assets for client accounts,
including the Trust, the assets actually purchased or sold may be allocated among the accounts on a basis determined in its good faith discretion to be equitable. In some cases, this system may adversely affect the size or price of the assets
purchased or sold for the Trust. In addition, transactions in investments by one or more other accounts managed by BlackRock may have the effect of diluting or otherwise disadvantaging the values, prices or investment strategies of the Trust,
particularly, but not limited to, with respect to small capitalization, emerging market or less liquid strategies. This may occur with respect to BlackRock-advised accounts when investment decisions regarding the Trust are based on research or other
information that is also used to support decisions for other accounts. When BlackRock implements a portfolio decision or strategy on behalf of another account ahead of, or contemporaneously with, similar decisions or strategies for the Trust, market
impact, liquidity constraints, or other factors could result in the Trust receiving less favorable trading results and the costs of implementing such decisions or strategies could be increased or the Trust could otherwise be disadvantaged. BlackRock
may, in certain cases, elect to implement internal policies and procedures designed to limit such consequences, which may cause the Trust to be unable to engage in certain activities, including purchasing or disposing of securities, when it might
otherwise be desirable for it to do so. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Conflicts may also arise because portfolio decisions regarding the Trust may benefit other
accounts managed by BlackRock. For example, the sale of a long position or establishment of a short position by the Trust may impair the price of the same security sold short by (and therefore benefit) BlackRock or its other accounts or funds, and
the purchase of a security or covering of a short position in a security by the Trust may increase the price of the same security held by (and therefore benefit) BlackRock or its other accounts or funds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock, on behalf of other client accounts, on the one hand, and the Trust, on the other hand, may invest in or extend credit to different
parts of the capital structure of a single issuer. BlackRock may pursue rights, provide advice or engage in other activities, or refrain from pursuing rights, providing advice or engaging in other activities, on behalf of other clients with respect
to an issuer in which the Trust has invested, and such actions (or refraining from action) may have a material adverse effect on the Trust. In situations in which clients of BlackRock (including the Trust) hold positions in multiple parts of the
capital structure of an issuer, BlackRock may not pursue certain actions or remedies that may be available to the Trust, as a result of legal and regulatory requirements or otherwise. BlackRock address<B>es</B> these and other potential conflicts of
interest based on the facts and circumstances of particular situations. For example, BlackRock may determine to rely on information barriers between different business units or portfolio management teams. BlackRock may also determine to rely on the
actions of similarly situated holders of loans or securities rather than, or in connection with, taking such actions itself on behalf of the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the Trust may invest its assets in other funds advised by BlackRock, including funds
that are managed by one or more of the same portfolio managers, which could result in conflicts of interest relating to asset allocation, timing of Trust purchases and redemptions, and increased remuneration and profitability for BlackRock and/or
its personnel, including portfolio managers. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In certain circumstances, BlackRock, on behalf of the Trust, may seek to buy from or sell
securities to another fund or account advised by BlackRock. BlackRock may (but is not required to) effect purchases and sales between BlackRock clients (&#147;cross trades&#148;), including the Trust, if BlackRock believes such transactions are
appropriate based on each party&#146;s investment objectives and guidelines, subject to applicable law and regulation. There may be potential conflicts of interest or regulatory issues relating to these transactions which could limit
BlackRock&#146;s decision to engage in these transactions for the Trust. BlackRock may have a potentially conflicting division of loyalties and responsibilities to the parties in such transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock and its clients may pursue or enforce rights with respect to an issuer in which the Trust has invested, and those activities may
have an adverse effect on the Trust. As a result, prices, availability, liquidity and terms of the Trust&#146;s investments may be negatively impacted by the activities of BlackRock or its clients, and transactions for the Trust may be impaired or
effected at prices or terms that may be less favorable than would otherwise have been the case. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The results of the Trust&#146;s
investment activities may differ significantly from the results achieved by BlackRock for its proprietary accounts or other accounts (including investment companies or collective investment vehicles) which it manages or advises. It is possible that
one or more accounts managed or advised by BlackRock and such other accounts will achieve investment results that are substantially more or less favorable than the results achieved by the Trust. Moreover, it is possible that the Trust will sustain
losses during periods in which one or more proprietary or other accounts managed or advised by BlackRock achieve significant profits. The opposite result is also possible. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">From time to time, the Trust may be restricted from purchasing or selling securities, or from engaging in other investment activities because
of regulatory, legal or contractual requirements applicable to BlackRock or other accounts managed or advised by BlackRock, and/or the internal policies of BlackRock designed to comply with such requirements. As a result, there may be periods, for
example, when BlackRock will not initiate or recommend certain types of transactions in certain securities or instruments with respect to which BlackRock is performing services or when position limits have been reached. For example, the investment
activities of BlackRock for its proprietary accounts and accounts under its management may limit the investment opportunities for the Trust in certain emerging and other markets in which limitations are imposed upon the amount of investment, in the
aggregate or in individual issuers, by affiliated foreign investors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with its management of the Trust, BlackRock may have
access to certain fundamental analysis and proprietary technical models developed by BlackRock. BlackRock will not be under any obligation, however, to effect transactions on behalf of the Trust in accordance with such analysis and models. In
addition, BlackRock will not have any obligation to make available any information regarding its proprietary activities or strategies, or the activities or strategies used for other accounts managed by them, for the benefit of the management of the
Trust and it is not anticipated that BlackRock will have access to such information for the purpose of managing the Trust. The proprietary activities or portfolio strategies of BlackRock, or the activities or strategies used for accounts managed by
BlackRock or other client accounts could conflict with the transactions and strategies employed by BlackRock in managing the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In
addition, certain principals and certain employees of the Advisor are also principals or employees of other business units or entities within BlackRock. As a result, these principals and employees may have obligations to such other business units or
entities or their clients and such obligations to other business units or entities or their clients may be a consideration of which investors in the Trust should be aware. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock may enter into transactions and invest in securities, instruments and currencies on behalf of the Trust in which clients of
BlackRock, or, to the extent permitted by the SEC and applicable law, BlackRock, serves as the counterparty, principal or issuer. In such cases, such party&#146;s interests in the transaction will be adverse to the interests of the Trust, and such
party may have no incentive to assure that the Trust obtains the best possible prices or terms in connection with the transactions. In addition, the purchase, holding and sale of such investments by the Trust may enhance the profitability of
BlackRock. </P>
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  <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock may also create, write or issue derivatives for its clients, the underlying
securities, currencies or instruments of which may be those in which the Trust invests or which may be based on the performance of the Trust. BlackRock has entered into an arrangement with Markit Indices Limited, the index provider for underlying
fixed-income indexes used by certain iShares ETFs, related to derivative fixed-income products that are based on such iShares ETFs. BlackRock will receive certain payments for licensing intellectual property belonging to BlackRock and for
facilitating provision of data in connection with such derivative products, which may include payments based on the trading volumes of, or revenues generated by, the derivative products. The Trust and other accounts managed by BlackRock may from
time to time transact in such derivative products where permitted by the Trust&#146;s investment strategy, which could contribute to the viability of such derivative products by making them more appealing to funds and accounts managed by third
parties, and in turn lead to increased payments to BlackRock. Trading activity in these derivative products could also potentially lead to greater liquidity for such products, increased purchase activity with respect to these iShares ETFs and
increased assets under management for BlackRock. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may, subject to applicable law, purchase investments that are the subject
of an underwriting or other distribution by BlackRock and may also enter into transactions with other clients of BlackRock where such other clients have interests adverse to those of the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At times, these activities may cause business units or entities within BlackRock to give advice to clients that may cause these clients to
take actions adverse to the interests of the Trust. To the extent such transactions are permitted, the Trust will deal with BlackRock on an arms-length basis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent authorized by applicable law, BlackRock may act as broker, dealer, agent, lender or adviser or in other commercial capacities
for the Trust. It is anticipated that the commissions, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-ups,</FONT> mark-downs, financial advisory fees, underwriting and placement fees, sales fees, financing and commitment fees, brokerage fees, other fees,
compensation or profits, rates, terms and conditions charged by BlackRock will be in its view commercially reasonable, although BlackRock, including its sales personnel, will have an interest in obtaining fees and other amounts that are favorable to
BlackRock and such sales personnel, which may have an adverse effect on the Trust. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to applicable law, BlackRock (and its
personnel and other distributors) will be entitled to retain fees and other amounts that they receive in connection with their service to the Trust as broker, dealer, agent, lender, adviser or in other commercial capacities. No accounting to the
Trust or its shareholders will be required, and no fees or other compensation payable by the Trust or its shareholders will be reduced by reason of receipt by BlackRock of any such fees or other amounts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When BlackRock acts as broker, dealer, agent, adviser or in other commercial capacities in relation to the Trust, BlackRock may take
commercial steps in its own interests, which may have an adverse effect on the Trust. The Trust will be required to establish business relationships with its counterparties based on the Trust&#146;s own credit standing. BlackRock will not have any
obligation to allow its credit to be used in connection with the Trust&#146;s establishment of its business relationships, nor is it expected that the Trust&#146;s counterparties will rely on the credit of BlackRock in evaluating the Trust&#146;s
creditworthiness. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (&#147;BIM&#148;), an affiliate of BlackRock, pursuant to SEC exemptive relief,
acts as securities lending agent to, and receives a share of securities lending revenues from, the Trust. BIM may receive compensation for managing the reinvestment of the cash collateral from securities lending. There are potential conflicts of
interests in managing a securities lending program, including but not limited to: (i)&nbsp;BIM as securities lending agent may have an incentive to increase or decrease the amount of securities on loan or to lend particular securities in order to
generate additional risk-adjusted revenue for BIM and its affiliates; and (ii)&nbsp;BIM as securities lending agent may have an incentive to allocate loans to clients that would provide more revenue to BIM. As described further below, BIM seeks to
mitigate this conflict by providing its securities lending clients with equal lending opportunities over time in order to approximate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pro-rata</FONT> allocation. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As part of its securities lending program, BlackRock indemnifies certain clients and/or funds
against a shortfall in collateral in the event of borrower default. BlackRock calculates, on a regular basis, its potential dollar exposure to the risk of collateral shortfall upon counterparty default (&#147;shortfall risk&#148;) under the
securities lending program for both indemnified and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-indemnified</FONT> clients. On a periodic basis, BlackRock also determines the maximum amount of potential indemnified shortfall risk arising from securities
lending activities (&#147;indemnification exposure limit&#148;) and the maximum amount of counterparty-specific credit exposure (&#147;credit limits&#148;) BlackRock is willing to assume as well as the program&#146;s operational complexity.
BlackRock oversees the risk model that calculates projected shortfall values using loan-level factors such as loan and collateral type and market value as well as specific borrower counterparty credit characteristics. When necessary, BlackRock may
further adjust other securities lending program attributes by restricting eligible collateral or reducing counterparty credit limits. As a result, the management of the indemnification exposure limit may affect the amount of securities lending
activity BlackRock may conduct at any given point in time and impact indemnified and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-indemnified</FONT> clients by reducing the volume of lending opportunities for certain loans (including by asset type,
collateral type and/or revenue profile). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock uses a predetermined systematic process in order to approximate pro rata allocation
over time. In order to allocate a loan to a portfolio: (i)&nbsp;BlackRock as a whole must have sufficient lending capacity pursuant to the various program limits (i.e. indemnification exposure limit and counterparty credit limits); (ii) the lending
portfolio must hold the asset at the time a loan opportunity arrives; and (iii)&nbsp;the lending portfolio must also have enough inventory, either on its own or when aggregated with other portfolios into one single market delivery, to satisfy the
loan request. In doing so, BlackRock seeks to provide equal lending opportunities for all portfolios, independent of whether BlackRock indemnifies the portfolio. Equal opportunities for lending portfolios does not guarantee equal outcomes.
Specifically, short and long-term outcomes for individual clients may vary due to asset mix, asset/liability spreads on different securities, and the overall limits imposed by the firm. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Purchases and sales of securities and other assets for the Trust may be bunched or aggregated with orders for other BlackRock client accounts,
including with accounts that pay different transaction costs solely due to the fact that they have different research payment arrangements. BlackRock, however, is not required to bunch or aggregate orders if portfolio management decisions for
different accounts are made separately, or if they determine that bunching or aggregating is not practicable or required, or in cases involving client direction. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prevailing trading activity frequently may make impossible the receipt of the same price or execution on the entire volume of securities
purchased or sold. When this occurs, the various prices may be averaged, and the Trust will be charged or credited with the average price. Thus, the effect of the aggregation may operate on some occasions to the disadvantage of the Trust. In
addition, under certain circumstances, the Trust will not be charged the same commission or commission equivalent rates in connection with a bunched or aggregated order. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As discussed in the section entitled &#147;Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage&#148; in this SAI, BlackRock, unless prohibited by applicable
law, may cause the Trust or account to pay a broker or dealer a commission for effecting a transaction that exceeds the amount another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting the same transaction in recognition of the value of brokerage
and research services provided by that broker or dealer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to applicable law, BlackRock may select brokers that furnish BlackRock,
the Trust, other BlackRock client accounts or personnel, directly or through correspondent relationships, with research or other appropriate services which provide, in BlackRock&#146;s view, appropriate assistance to BlackRock in the investment
decision-making process (including with respect to futures, fixed-price offerings and OTC transactions). Such research or other services may include, to the extent permitted by law, research reports on companies, industries and securities; economic
and financial data; financial publications; proxy analysis; trade industry seminars; computer data bases; research-oriented software and other services and products. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Research or other services obtained in this manner may be used in servicing any or all of the Trust and other BlackRock client accounts,
including in connection with BlackRock client accounts other than those that pay </P>
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commissions to the broker relating to the research or other service arrangements. Such products and services may disproportionately benefit other BlackRock client accounts relative to the Trust
based on the amount of brokerage commissions paid by the Trust and such other BlackRock client accounts. For example, research or other services that are paid for through one client&#146;s commissions may not be used in managing that client&#146;s
account. In addition, other BlackRock client accounts may receive the benefit, including disproportionate benefits, of economies of scale or price discounts in connection with products and services that may be provided to the Trust and to such other
BlackRock client accounts. To the extent that BlackRock uses soft dollars, it will not have to pay for those products and services itself. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock, unless prohibited by applicable law, may endeavor to execute trades through brokers who, pursuant to such arrangements, provide
research or other services in order to ensure the continued receipt of research or other services BlackRock believes are useful in its investment decision-making process. BlackRock may from time to time choose not to engage in the above described
arrangements to varying degrees. BlackRock, unless prohibited by applicable law, may also enter into commission sharing arrangements under which BlackRock may execute transactions through a broker-dealer and request that the broker-dealer allocate a
portion of the commissions or commission credits to another firm that provides research to BlackRock. To the extent that BlackRock engages in commission sharing arrangements, many of the same conflicts related to traditional soft dollars may exist.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock may utilize certain electronic crossing networks (&#147;ECNs&#148;) (including, without limitation, ECNs in which BlackRock has
an investment or other interest, to the extent permitted by applicable law) in executing client securities transactions for certain types of securities. These ECNs may charge fees for their services, including access fees and transaction fees. The
transaction fees, which are similar to commissions or markups/markdowns, will generally be charged to clients and, like commissions and markups/markdowns, would generally be included in the cost of the securities purchased. Access fees may be paid
by BlackRock even though incurred in connection with executing transactions on behalf of clients, including the Trust. In certain circumstances, ECNs may offer volume discounts that will reduce the access fees typically paid by BlackRock. BlackRock
will only utilize ECNs consistent with its obligation to seek to obtain best execution in client transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock owns a minority
interest in, and is a member of, Members Exchange (&#147;MEMX&#148;), a newly created U.S. stock exchange. Transactions for a Fund may be executed on MEMX if third party brokers select MEMX as the appropriate venue for execution of orders placed by
BlackRock traders on behalf of client portfolios. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock has adopted policies and procedures designed to prevent conflicts of interest
from influencing proxy voting decisions that it makes on behalf of advisory clients, including the Trust, and to help ensure that such decisions are made in accordance with BlackRock&#146;s fiduciary obligations to its clients. Nevertheless,
notwithstanding such proxy voting policies and procedures, actual proxy voting decisions of BlackRock may have the effect of favoring the interests of other clients or businesses of other divisions or units of BlackRock, provided that BlackRock
believes such voting decisions to be in accordance with its fiduciary obligations. For a more detailed discussion of these policies and procedures, see Appendix B. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is possible that the Trust may invest in securities of, or engage in transactions with, companies in which BlackRock has significant debt
or equity investments or other interests. The Trust may also invest in issuances (such as structured notes) by entities for which BlackRock provides and is compensated for cash management services relating to the proceeds from the sale of such
issuances. In making investment decisions for the Trust, BlackRock is not permitted to obtain or use material <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information acquired by any unit of BlackRock, in the course of these activities. In
addition, from time to time, the activities of BlackRock may limit the Trust&#146;s flexibility in purchases and sales of securities. As indicated below, BlackRock may engage in transactions with companies in which BlackRock-advised funds or other
clients of BlackRock have an investment. </P>
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BlackRock-advised funds and other accounts, partially funded the creation of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-insurance</FONT> company (&#147;Re Co&#148;) pursuant to which each has approximately a 9.9% ownership interest and each has
representation on the board of directors. Certain employees and executives of BlackRock have a less than 1/2 of 1% ownership interest in Re Co. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock manages the investment portfolio of Re Co, which is held in a wholly-owned subsidiary. Re Co participates as a reinsurer with
reinsurance contracts underwritten by subsidiaries of Chubb. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock may provide valuation assistance to certain clients with respect
to certain securities or other investments and the valuation recommendations made for such clients&#146; accounts may differ from the valuations for the same securities or investments assigned by the Trust&#146;s pricing vendors, especially if such
valuations are based on broker-dealer quotes or other data sources unavailable to the Trust&#146;s pricing vendors. While BlackRock will generally communicate its valuation information or determinations to the Trust&#146;s pricing vendors and/or
fund accountants, there may be instances where the Trust&#146;s pricing vendors or fund accountants assign a different valuation to a security or other investment than the valuation for such security or investment determined or recommended by
BlackRock. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As disclosed in more detail in &#147;Net Asset Value&#148; in the prospectus, when market quotations are not readily
available or are believed by BlackRock to be unreliable, the Trust&#146;s investments are valued at fair value by BlackRock, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. When determining a &#147;fair value price,&#148; BlackRock seeks to
determine the price that the Trust might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset or liability in an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">arm&#146;s-length</FONT> transaction. The price generally may not be determined based on
what the Trust might reasonably expect to receive for selling an asset or liability at a later time or if it holds the asset or liability to maturity. While fair value determinations will be based upon all available factors that BlackRock deems
relevant at the time of the determination, and may be based on analytical values determined by BlackRock using proprietary or third party valuation models, fair value represents only a good faith approximation of the value of an asset or liability.
The fair value of one or more assets or liabilities may not, in retrospect, be the price at which those assets or liabilities could have been sold during the period in which the particular fair values were used in determining the Trust&#146;s NAV.
As a result, the Trust&#146;s sale or repurchase of its shares at NAV, at a time when a holding or holdings are valued by BlackRock (pursuant to Board-adopted procedures) at fair value, may have the effect of diluting or increasing the economic
interest of existing shareholders and may affect the amount of revenue received by BlackRock with respect to services for which it receives an asset-based fee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Trust may invest all or some of its short-term cash investments in any money market fund or
similarly-managed private fund advised or managed by BlackRock. In connection with any such investments, the Trust, to the extent permitted by the Investment Company Act, may pay its share of expenses of a money market fund or other
similarly-managed private fund in which it invests, which may result in the Trust bearing some additional expenses. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock and its
directors, officers and employees, may buy and sell securities or other investments for their own accounts and may have conflicts of interest with respect to investments made on behalf of the Trust. As a result of differing trading and investment
strategies or constraints, positions may be taken by directors, officers and employees of BlackRock that are the same, different from or made at different times than positions taken for the Trust. To lessen the possibility that the Trust will be
adversely affected by this personal trading, the Trust and the Advisor each have adopted a Code of Ethics in compliance with Section&nbsp;17(j) of the Investment Company Act that restricts securities trading in the personal accounts of investment
professionals and others who normally come into possession of information regarding the Trust&#146;s portfolio transactions. Each Code of Ethics is also available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC&#146;s Internet site at http://www.sec.gov, and
copies may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> at publicinfo@sec.gov. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock will not purchase securities or other property from, or sell securities or other property to, the Trust, except that the Trust may
in accordance with rules or guidance adopted under the Investment Company </P>
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Act engage in transactions with another fund or accounts that are affiliated with the Trust as a result of common officers, directors, or investment advisers or pursuant to exemptive orders
granted to the Trust and/or BlackRock by the SEC. These transactions would be effected in circumstances in which BlackRock determined that it would be appropriate for the Trust to purchase and another client of BlackRock to sell, or the Trust to
sell and another client of BlackRock to purchase, the same security or instrument on the same day. From time to time, the activities of the Trust may be restricted because of regulatory requirements applicable to BlackRock and/or BlackRock&#146;s
internal policies designed to comply with, limit the applicability of, or otherwise relate to such requirements. A client not advised by BlackRock would not be subject to some of those considerations. There may be periods when BlackRock may not
initiate or recommend certain types of transactions, or may otherwise restrict or limit its advice in certain securities or instruments issued by or related to companies for which BlackRock is performing advisory or other services or has proprietary
positions. For example, when BlackRock is engaged to provide advisory or risk management services for a company, BlackRock may be prohibited from or limited in purchasing or selling securities of that company on behalf of the Trust, particularly
where such services result in BlackRock obtaining material <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information about the company (e.g., in connection with participation in a creditors&#146; committee). Similar situations could arise if
personnel of BlackRock serve as directors of companies the securities of which the Trust wishes to purchase or sell. However, if permitted by applicable law, and where consistent with BlackRock&#146;s policies and procedures (including the necessary
implementation of appropriate information barriers), the Trust may purchase securities or instruments that are issued by such companies, are the subject of an advisory or risk management assignment by BlackRock, or where personnel of BlackRock are
directors or officers of the issuer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The investment activities of BlackRock for its proprietary accounts and for client accounts may also
limit the investment strategies and rights of the Trust. For example, in certain circumstances where the Trust invests in securities issued by companies that operate in certain regulated industries, in certain emerging or international markets, or
are subject to corporate or regulatory ownership restrictions, or invest in certain futures and derivative transactions, there may be limits on the aggregate amount invested by BlackRock for its proprietary accounts and for client accounts
(including the Trust) that may not be exceeded without the grant of a license or other regulatory or corporate consent, or, if exceeded, may cause BlackRock, the Trust or other client accounts to suffer disadvantages or business restrictions. If
certain aggregate ownership thresholds are reached or certain transactions undertaken, the ability of BlackRock on behalf of clients (including the Trust) to purchase or dispose of investments, or exercise rights or undertake business transactions,
may be restricted by regulation or otherwise impaired. As a result, BlackRock on behalf of its clients (including the Trust) may limit purchases, sell existing investments, or otherwise restrict, forgo or limit the exercise of rights (including
transferring, outsourcing or limiting voting rights or forgoing the right to receive dividends) when BlackRock, in its sole discretion, deems it appropriate in light of potential regulatory or other restrictions on ownership or other consequences
resulting from reaching investment thresholds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In those circumstances where ownership thresholds or limitations must be observed,
BlackRock seeks to allocate limited investment opportunities equitably among clients (including the Trust), taking into consideration benchmark weight and investment strategy. When ownership in certain securities nears an applicable threshold,
BlackRock may limit purchases in such securities to the issuer&#146;s weighting in the applicable benchmark used by BlackRock to manage the Trust. If client (including Trust) holdings of an issuer exceed an applicable threshold and BlackRock is
unable to obtain relief to enable the continued holding of such investments, it may be necessary to sell down these positions to meet the applicable limitations. In these cases, benchmark overweight positions will be sold prior to benchmark
positions being reduced to meet applicable limitations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition to the foregoing, other ownership thresholds may trigger reporting
requirements to governmental and regulatory authorities, and such reports may entail the disclosure of the identity of a client or BlackRock&#146;s intended strategy with respect to such security or asset. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock may maintain securities indices. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, the Trust may seek to license and use such indices as
part of their investment strategy. Index based funds that seek to track the </P>
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performance of securities indices also may use the name of the index or index provider in the fund name. Index providers, including BlackRock (to the extent permitted by applicable law), may be
paid licensing fees for use of their index or index name. BlackRock is not obligated to license its indices to the Trust and the Trust is under no obligation to use BlackRock indices. The Trust cannot be assured that the terms of any index licensing
agreement with BlackRock will be as favorable as those terms offered to other licensees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock may enter into contractual
arrangements with third-party service providers to the Trust (e.g., custodians, administrators and index providers) pursuant to which BlackRock receives fee discounts or concessions in recognition of BlackRock&#146;s overall relationship with such
service providers. To the extent that BlackRock is responsible for paying these service providers out of its management fee, the benefits of any such fee discounts or concessions may accrue, in whole or in part, to BlackRock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock owns or has an ownership interest in certain trading, portfolio management, operations and/or information systems used by Trust
service providers. These systems are, or will be, used by the Trust service provider in connection with the provision of services to accounts managed by BlackRock and funds managed and sponsored by BlackRock, including the Trust, that engage the
service provider (typically the custodian). The Trust&#146;s service provider remunerates BlackRock for the use of the systems. The Trust&#146;s service provider&#146;s payments to BlackRock for the use of these systems may enhance the profitability
of BlackRock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock&#146;s receipt of fees from a service provider in connection with the use of systems provided by BlackRock may
create an incentive for BlackRock to recommend that the Trust enter into or renew an arrangement with the service provider. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In
recognition of a BlackRock client&#146;s overall relationship with BlackRock, BlackRock may offer special pricing arrangements for certain services provided by BlackRock. Any such special pricing arrangements will not affect Trust fees and expenses
applicable to such client&#146;s investment in the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Present and future activities of BlackRock and its directors, officers and
employees, in addition to those described in this section, may give rise to additional conflicts of interest. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc93447_8"></A>DESCRIPTION OF SHARES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Common Shares </B></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust intends to
hold annual meetings of shareholders so long as the common shares are listed on a national securities exchange, such meetings are required as a condition to such listing and as otherwise required by its governing documents. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Preferred Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust currently
does not intend to issue preferred shares. Although the terms of any preferred shares that the Trust might issue in the future, including dividend rate, liquidation preference and redemption provisions, will be determined by the Board, subject to
applicable law and the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, it is likely that any such preferred shares issued would be structured to carry a relatively short-term dividend rate reflecting interest rates on short-term debt securities, by providing
for the periodic redetermination of the dividend rate at relatively short intervals through a fixed spread or remarketing procedure, subject to a maximum rate which would increase over time in the event of an extended period of unsuccessful
remarketing. The Trust also believes that it is likely that the liquidation preference, voting rights and redemption provisions of any such preferred shares would be similar to those stated below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Liquidation Preference</I>. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Trust, the holders
of preferred shares will be entitled to receive a preferential liquidating distribution, </P>
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which would be expected to equal the original purchase price per preferred share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, whether or not declared, before any distribution of assets is made to holders
of common shares. After payment of the full amount of the liquidating distribution to which they are entitled, the holders of preferred shares would not be entitled to any further participation in any distribution of assets by the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Voting Rights</I>. The Investment Company Act requires that the holders of any preferred shares, voting separately as a single class, have
the right to elect at least two Trustees at all times. The remaining Trustees will be elected by holders of common shares and preferred shares, voting together as a single class. In addition, subject to the prior rights, if any, of the holders of
any other class of senior securities outstanding, the holders of any preferred shares have the right to elect a majority of the Trustees at any time two years&#146; dividends on any preferred shares are unpaid. The Investment Company Act also
requires that, in addition to any approval by shareholders that might otherwise be required, the approval of the holders of a majority of any outstanding preferred shares, voting separately as a class, would be required to (1)&nbsp;adopt any plan of
reorganization that would adversely affect the preferred shares, and (2)&nbsp;take any action requiring a vote of security holders under Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Investment Company Act, including, among other things, changes in the Trust&#146;s <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-classification</FONT> as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company or changes in its fundamental investment restrictions. See &#147;Certain Provisions in the Agreement and Declaration of
Trust and Bylaws&#148; in the prospectus. As a result of these voting rights, the Trust&#146;s ability to take any such actions may be impeded to the extent that there are any preferred shares outstanding. The Board presently intends that, except as
otherwise indicated in the prospectus or this SAI and except as otherwise required by applicable law, holders of any preferred shares will have equal voting rights with holders of common shares (one vote per share, unless otherwise required by the
Investment Company Act) and will vote together with holders of common shares as a single class. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The affirmative vote of the holders of a
majority of any outstanding preferred shares, voting as a separate class, would be required to amend, alter or repeal any of the preferences, rights or powers of holders of preferred shares so as to affect materially and adversely such preferences,
rights or powers, or to increase or decrease the authorized number of preferred shares. The class vote of holders of preferred shares described above would in each case be in addition to any other vote required to authorize the action in question.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Redemption, Purchase and Sale of Preferred Shares by the Trust</I>. The terms of any preferred shares are expected to provide that
(1)&nbsp;they are redeemable by the Trust in whole or in part at the original purchase price per share plus accrued dividends per share, (2)&nbsp;the Trust may tender for or purchase preferred shares and (3)&nbsp;the Trust may subsequently resell
any shares so tendered for or purchased. Any redemption or purchase of preferred shares by the Trust would reduce the leverage applicable to the common shares, while any resale of shares by the Trust would increase that leverage. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Liquidity Feature</I>. Preferred shares may include a liquidity feature that allows holders of preferred shares to have their shares
purchased by a liquidity provider in the event that sell orders have not been matched with purchase orders and successfully settled in a remarketing. The Trust would pay a fee to the provider of this liquidity feature, which would be borne by common
shareholders of the Trust. The terms of such liquidity feature may require the Trust to redeem preferred shares still owned by the liquidity provider following a certain period of continuous, unsuccessful remarketing, which may adversely impact the
Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The discussion above describes the possible offering of preferred shares by the Trust. If the Board determines to proceed with
such an offering, the terms of the preferred shares may be the same as, or different from, the terms described above, subject to applicable law and the Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust. The Board, without the approval of the holders
of common shares, may authorize an offering of preferred shares or may determine not to authorize such an offering, and may fix the terms of the preferred shares to be offered. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board (subject to
applicable law and the Trust&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust) may authorize an offering, without the approval of the holders of common shares and, depending on their terms, any preferred </P>
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shares outstanding at that time, of other classes of shares, or other classes or series of shares, as they determine to be necessary, desirable or appropriate, having such terms, rights,
preferences, privileges, limitations and restrictions as the Board sees fit. The Trust currently does not expect to issue any other classes of shares, or series of shares, except for the common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc93447_9"></A>REPURCHASE OF COMMON SHARES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company and as such its shareholders will not have the
right to cause the Trust to redeem their shares. Instead, the Trust&#146;s common shares will trade in the open market at a price that will be a function of several factors, including distribution levels (which are in turn affected by expenses),
NAV, call protection for portfolio securities, distribution stability, liquidity, relative demand for and supply of the common shares in the market, general market and economic conditions, market sentiment and other factors. Because shares of a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company may frequently trade at prices lower than NAV, the Board may consider action that might be taken to reduce or eliminate any material discount from NAV in respect of common shares, which
may include the repurchase of such shares in the open market or in private transactions, the making of a tender offer for such shares, or the conversion of the Trust to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company. The
Board may decide not to take any of these actions. In addition, there can be no assurance that share repurchases or tender offers, if undertaken, will reduce market discount. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time when the Trust has preferred shares outstanding, the Trust may not purchase, redeem or otherwise
acquire any of its common shares unless (1)&nbsp;all accrued preferred share dividends have been paid and (2)&nbsp;at the time of such purchase, redemption or acquisition, the NAV of the Trust&#146;s portfolio (determined after deducting the
acquisition price of the common shares) is at least 200% of the liquidation value of any outstanding preferred shares (expected to equal the original purchase price per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon). Any service fees incurred
in connection with any tender offer (excluding the Eligible Tender Offer described in the prospectus) made by the Trust will be borne by the Trust and will not reduce the stated consideration to be paid to tendering shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to its investment restrictions, the Trust may borrow to finance the repurchase of shares or to make a tender offer. Interest on any
borrowings to finance share repurchase transactions or the accumulation of cash by the Trust in anticipation of share repurchases or tender offers will reduce the Trust&#146;s net income. Any share repurchase, tender offer or borrowing that might be
approved by the Board would have to comply with the Exchange Act, the Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Although the decision to take action in response to a discount from NAV will be made by the Board at the time it considers such issue, it is
the Board&#146;s present policy, which may be changed by the Board, not to authorize repurchases of common shares or a tender offer for such shares if: (i)&nbsp;such transactions, if consummated, would (a)&nbsp;result in the delisting of the common
shares from the NYSE, or (b)&nbsp;impair the Trust&#146;s status as a RIC under the Code, (which would make the Trust a taxable entity, causing the Trust&#146;s income to be taxed at the corporate level in addition to the taxation of shareholders
who receive dividends from the Trust) or as a registered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment company under the Investment Company Act; (ii)&nbsp;the Trust would not be able to liquidate portfolio securities in an orderly
manner and consistent with the Trust&#146;s investment objectives and policies in order to repurchase shares; or (iii)&nbsp;there is, in the Board&#146;s judgment, any (a)&nbsp;material legal action or proceeding instituted or threatened challenging
such transactions or otherwise materially adversely affecting the Trust, (b)&nbsp;general suspension of or limitation on prices for trading securities on the NYSE, (c)&nbsp;declaration of a banking moratorium by federal or state authorities or any
suspension of payment by United States or New York banks, (d)&nbsp;material limitation affecting the Trust or the issuers of its portfolio securities by federal or state authorities on the extension of credit by lending institutions or on the
exchange of foreign currency, (e)&nbsp;commencement of war, armed hostilities or other international or national calamity directly or indirectly involving the United States, or (f)&nbsp;other event or condition which would have a material adverse
effect (including any adverse tax effect) on the Trust or its shareholders if shares were repurchased. The Board may in the future modify these conditions in light of experience. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The repurchase by the Trust of its shares at prices below NAV will result in an increase in the
NAV of those shares that remain outstanding. However, there can be no assurance that share repurchases or tender offers at or below NAV will result in the Trust&#146;s common shares trading at a price equal to their NAV. Nevertheless, the fact that
the Trust&#146;s common shares may be the subject of repurchases or tender offers from time to time, or that the Trust may be converted to an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment company, may reduce any spread between market
price and NAV that might otherwise exist. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, a purchase by the Trust of its common shares will decrease the Trust&#146;s net
assets which would likely have the effect of increasing the Trust&#146;s expense ratio. Any purchase by the Trust of its common shares at a time when preferred shares are outstanding will increase the leverage applicable to the outstanding common
shares then remaining. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Before deciding whether to take any action if the common shares trade below NAV (including approving the Eligible
Tender Offer), the Board would likely consider all relevant factors, including the extent and duration of the discount, the liquidity of the Trust&#146;s portfolio, the impact of any action that might be taken on the Trust or its shareholders and
market considerations. Based on these considerations, even if the Trust&#146;s common shares should trade at a discount, the Board may determine that, in the interest of the Trust and its shareholders, no action should be taken. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="saitoc93447_10"></A>TAX MATTERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following is a description of certain U.S. federal income tax consequences to a shareholder of acquiring, holding and disposing of common
shares of the Trust. Except as otherwise noted, this discussion assumes you are a taxable U.S. holder (as defined below). This discussion is based upon current provisions of the Code, the regulations promulgated thereunder and judicial and
administrative authorities, all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations by the courts or the IRS, possibly with retroactive effect. No attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of all U.S. federal income tax concerns
affecting the Trust and its shareholders, and the discussions set forth here do not constitute tax advice. This discussion assumes that investors hold common shares of the Trust as capital assets (generally, for investment). The Trust has not sought
and will not seek any ruling from the IRS regarding any matters discussed herein. No assurance can be given that the IRS would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to those set forth below. This summary does not discuss
any aspects of U.S. estate or gift tax or foreign, state or local tax. Prospective investors must consult their own tax advisers as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences (including the alternative minimum tax consequences) of acquiring,
holding and disposing of the Trust&#146;s common shares, as well as the effects of state, local and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> tax laws. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, no attempt is made to address tax considerations applicable to an investor with a special tax status, such as a financial
institution, real estate investment trust (&#147;REIT&#148;), insurance company, regulated investment company, individual retirement account, other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> organization, investor that is treated as a
partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, dealer in securities or currencies, person holding shares of the Trust as part of a hedging, integrated, conversion or straddle transaction, trader in securities that has elected the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> method of accounting for its securities, U.S. holder (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, accrual method investor with
&#147;applicable financial statements&#148; within the meaning of section 451(b) of the Code, or (except as set forth below) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> investor. Furthermore, this discussion does not reflect possible
application of the alternative minimum tax. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A U.S. holder is a beneficial owner that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a citizen or individual resident of the United States (including certain former citizens and former long-term
residents); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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in or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a trust with respect to which a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over its
administration and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all of its substantial decisions or the trust has made a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Taxation of the Trust </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust intends
to elect to be treated and to qualify to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to qualify as a RIC, the Trust must, among other things, satisfy certain requirements relating to the sources of its income, diversification of its
assets, and distribution of its income to its shareholders. First, the Trust must derive at least 90% of its annual gross income from dividends, interest, payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock
or securities or foreign currencies, or other income (including but not limited to gains from options, futures and forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies, or net income derived
from interests in &#147;qualified publicly traded partnerships&#148; (as defined in the Code) (the &#147;90% gross income test&#148;). Second, the Trust must diversify its holdings so that, at the close of each quarter of its taxable year,
(i)&nbsp;at least 50% of the value of its total assets consists of cash, cash items, U.S. Government securities, securities of other RICs and other securities, with such other securities limited in respect of any one issuer to an amount not greater
in value than 5% of the value of the Trust&#146;s total assets and to not more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii)&nbsp;not more than 25% of the value of the total assets is invested in the securities (other than
U.S. Government securities and securities of other RICs) of any one issuer, any two or more issuers controlled by the Trust and engaged in the same, similar or related trades or businesses, or any one or more &#147;qualified publicly traded
partnerships.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As long as the Trust qualifies as a RIC, the Trust will generally not be subject to corporate-level U.S. federal
income tax on income and gains that it distributes each taxable year to its shareholders, provided that in such taxable year it distributes at least 90% of the sum of (i)&nbsp;its net <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest
income, if any, and (ii)&nbsp;its &#147;investment company taxable income&#148; (which includes, among other items, dividends, taxable interest, taxable original issue discount and market discount income, income from securities lending, net
short-term capital gain in excess of net long-term capital loss, and any other taxable income other than &#147;net capital gain&#148; (as defined below) and is reduced by deductible expenses) determined without regard to the deduction for dividends
paid. The Trust may retain for investment its net capital gain (which consists of the excess of its net long-term capital gain over its net short-term capital loss). However, if the Trust retains any net capital gain or any investment company
taxable income, it will be subject to tax at regular corporate rates on the amount retained. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Code imposes a 4% nondeductible excise
tax on the Trust to the extent the Trust does not distribute by the end of any calendar year at least the sum of (i) 98% of its ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gain or loss) for the calendar year and (ii) 98.2% of its capital
gain in excess of its capital loss (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> period generally ending on October&nbsp;31 of the calendar year (unless an election is made to use the Trust&#146;s
fiscal year). In addition, the minimum amounts that must be distributed in any year to avoid the excise tax will be increased or decreased to reflect any under-distribution or over-distribution, as the case may be, from the previous year. For
purposes of the excise tax, the Trust will be deemed to have distributed any income on which it paid U.S. federal income tax. While the Trust intends to distribute any income and capital gain in the manner necessary to minimize imposition of the 4%
nondeductible excise tax, there can be no assurance that sufficient amounts of the Trust&#146;s taxable income and capital gain will be distributed to entirely avoid the imposition of the excise tax. In that event, the Trust will be liable for the
excise tax only on the amount by which it does not meet the foregoing distribution requirement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If in any taxable year the Trust should
fail to qualify under Subchapter M of the Code for tax treatment as a RIC, the Trust would incur a regular corporate U.S. federal income tax upon all of its taxable income for that </P>
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year, and all distributions to its shareholders (including distributions of net capital gain) would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary dividend income for U.S. federal income tax purposes to
the extent of the Trust&#146;s earnings and profits. Provided that certain holding period and other requirements were met, such dividends would be eligible (i)&nbsp;to be treated as qualified dividend income in the case of shareholders taxed as
individuals and (ii)&nbsp;for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders. In addition, to qualify again to be taxed as a RIC in a subsequent year, the Trust would be required to distribute to shareholders its earnings and
profits attributable to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-RIC</FONT> years. In addition, if the Trust failed to qualify as a RIC for a period greater than two taxable years, then, in order to qualify as a RIC in a subsequent year, the Trust would
be required to elect to recognize and pay tax on any net <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gain (the excess of aggregate gain, including items of income, over aggregate loss that would have been realized if the Trust had been
liquidated) or, alternatively, be subject to taxation on such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">built-in</FONT> gain recognized for a period of ten years. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The remainder of this discussion assumes that the Trust qualifies for taxation as a RIC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Trust&#146;s Investments </B></P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Trust may form a wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary (the &#147;Blocker Subsidiary&#148;) to hold interests in certain of its portfolio companies to permit the Trust to continue to meet the qualifications for taxation as a RIC. The Blocker Subsidiary
will qualify for the exclusion from the definition of the term investment company pursuant to Section&nbsp;3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act or will otherwise not be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act.
Entities such as the Blocker Subsidiary are typically organized as corporations or as limited liability companies or partnerships that elect to be taxed as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes and hold certain investments in
pass-through tax entities (such as partnership interests or limited liability company interests) the gross revenue from which would be &#147;bad income&#148; for purposes of RIC qualification. The Trust may not invest more than 25% of its total
assets in the shares of the Blocker Subsidiary. The Blocker Subsidiary will be subject to federal corporation income tax.&nbsp;The Blocker Subsidiary&#146;s distributions of its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">after-tax</FONT> earnings to the Trust
will be &#147;good income&#148; for RIC qualification purposes, and will be treated as qualified dividend income (for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-corporate</FONT> shareholders) and as eligible for the dividends received deduction (for
corporate shareholders), or as returns of capital. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain of the Trust&#146;s investment practices are subject to special and
complex U.S. federal income tax provisions (including <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market,</FONT></FONT> constructive sale, straddle, wash sale, short sale and other rules) that may, among other things,
(i)&nbsp;disallow, suspend or otherwise limit the allowance of certain losses or deductions, (ii)&nbsp;convert lower taxed long-term capital gains or qualified dividend income into higher taxed short-term capital gains or ordinary income,
(iii)&nbsp;convert ordinary loss or a deduction into capital loss (the deductibility of which is more limited), (iv) cause the Trust to recognize income or gain without a corresponding receipt of cash, (v)&nbsp;adversely affect the time as to when a
purchase or sale of stock or securities is deemed to occur, (vi)&nbsp;adversely alter the characterization of certain complex financial transactions and (vii)&nbsp;produce income that will not be &#147;qualified&#148; income for purposes of the 90%
annual gross income requirement described above. These U.S. federal income tax provisions could therefore affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to common shareholders. The Trust intends to monitor its transactions and may make
certain tax elections and may be required to dispose of securities to mitigate the effect of these provisions and prevent disqualification of the Trust as a RIC. Additionally, the Trust may be required to limit its activities in derivative
instruments in order to enable it to maintain its RIC status. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest a portion of its net assets in below investment grade
securities, commonly known as &#147;junk&#148; securities. Investments in these types of securities may present special tax issues for the Trust. U.S. federal income tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as when the Trust may cease to
accrue interest, original issue discount or market discount, when and to what extent deductions may be taken for bad debts or worthless securities, how payments received on obligations in default should be allocated between principal and income and
whether modifications or exchanges of debt obligations in a bankruptcy or workout context are taxable. These and other issues could affect the Trust&#146;s ability to distribute sufficient income to preserve its status as a RIC or to avoid the
imposition of U.S. federal income or excise tax. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain debt securities acquired by the Trust may be treated as debt securities that were
originally issued at a discount. Generally, the amount of the original issue discount is treated as interest income and is included in taxable income (and required to be distributed by the Trust in order to qualify as a RIC and avoid U.S. federal
income tax or the 4% excise tax on undistributed income) over the term of the security, even though payment of that amount is not received until a later time, usually when the debt security matures. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Trust purchases a debt security on a secondary market at a price lower than its adjusted issue price, the excess of the adjusted issue
price over the purchase price is &#147;market discount.&#148; Unless the Trust makes an election to accrue market discount on a current basis, generally, any gain realized on the disposition of, and any partial payment of principal on, a debt
security having market discount is treated as ordinary income to the extent the gain, or principal payment, does not exceed the &#147;accrued market discount&#148; on the debt security. Market discount generally accrues in equal daily installments.
If the Trust ultimately collects less on the debt instrument than its purchase price plus the market discount previously included in income, the Trust may not be able to benefit from any offsetting loss deductions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust may invest in preferred securities or other securities the U.S. federal income tax treatment of which may not be clear or may be
subject to recharacterization by the IRS. To the extent the tax treatment of such securities or the income from such securities differs from the tax treatment expected by the Trust, it could affect the timing or character of income recognized by the
Trust, potentially requiring the Trust to purchase or sell securities, or otherwise change its portfolio, in order to comply with the tax rules applicable to RICs under the Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Gain or loss on the sale of securities by the Trust will generally be long-term capital gain or loss if the securities have been held by the
Trust for more than one year. Gain or loss on the sale of securities held for one year or less will be short-term capital gain or loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because the Trust may invest in foreign securities, its income from such securities may be subject to
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> taxes. </P>   <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Foreign currency gain or loss on foreign currency exchange contracts, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated securities contracts, and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar-denominated futures contracts, options and forward contracts that are not section 1256 contracts (as
defined below) generally will be treated as ordinary income and loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Income from options on individual securities written by the Trust
will generally not be recognized by the Trust for tax purposes until an option is exercised, lapses or is subject to a &#147;closing transaction&#148; (as defined by applicable regulations) pursuant to which the Trust&#146;s obligations with respect
to the option are otherwise terminated. If the option lapses without exercise, the premiums received by the Trust from the writing of such options will generally be characterized as short-term capital gain. If the Trust enters into a closing
transaction, the difference between the premiums received and the amount paid by the Trust to close out its position will generally be treated as short-term capital gain or loss. If an option written by the Trust is exercised, thereby requiring the
Trust to sell the underlying security, the premium will increase the amount realized upon the sale of the security, and the character of any gain on such sale of the underlying security as short-term or long-term capital gain will depend on the
holding period of the Trust in the underlying security. Because the Trust will not have control over the exercise of the options it writes, such exercises or other required sales of the underlying securities may cause the Trust to realize gains or
losses at inopportune times. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Options on indices of securities and sectors of securities that qualify as &#147;section 1256
contracts&#148; will generally be treated as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;marked-to-market&#148;</FONT></FONT> for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Trust will generally recognize gain or
loss on the last day of each taxable year equal to the difference between the value of the option on that date and the adjusted basis of the option. The adjusted basis of the option will consequently be increased by such gain or decreased by such
loss. Any gain or loss with respect to options on indices and sectors that qualify as &#147;section 1256 contracts&#148; will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss to the extent of 40% of </P>
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such gain or loss and long-term capital gain or loss to the extent of 60% of such gain or loss. Because the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> rules may cause the Trust to recognize gain in advance of the receipt of cash, the Trust may be required to dispose of investments in order to meet its
distribution requirements. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Mark-to-market&#148;</FONT></FONT> losses may be suspended or otherwise limited if such losses are part of a straddle or similar transaction. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Trust acquires shares in a &#147;passive foreign investment company&#148; (a &#147;PFIC&#148;), the Trust may be subject to U.S.
federal income tax on a portion of any &#147;excess distribution&#148; or gain from the disposition of such shares even if such income is distributed as a taxable dividend by the Trust to shareholders. Additional charges in the nature of interest
may be imposed on the Trust in respect of deferred taxes arising from such distributions or gains. If the Trust invests in a PFIC and elects to treat the PFIC as a &#147;qualified electing fund&#148; (a &#147;QEF&#148;) under the Code, in lieu of
the foregoing requirements, the Trust will be required to include in income each year a portion of the ordinary earnings and net capital gain of the QEF, even if such income is not distributed to the Trust. The Trust&#146;s ability to make this
election will depend on factors beyond the Trust&#146;s control. Alternatively, the Trust can elect to mark to market at the end of each taxable year the Trust&#146;s shares in a PFIC; in this case, the Trust will recognize as ordinary income any
increase in the value of such shares, and as ordinary loss any decrease in such value to the extent it does not exceed prior increases included in income. Under either election, the Trust may be required to recognize in a year income in excess of
the Trust&#146;s distributions from PFICs and the Trust&#146;s proceeds from dispositions of PFIC stock during that year, and such income will nevertheless be subject to the 90% annual distribution requirement and will be taken into account for
purposes of the 4% excise tax. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Trust holds directly or indirectly 10% or more of the shares in a foreign corporation that is
treated as a &#147;controlled foreign corporation&#148; (a &#147;CFC&#148;), the Trust may be treated as receiving a deemed distribution (taxable as ordinary income) each year from such foreign corporation in an amount equal to the Trust&#146;s pro
rata share of the corporation&#146;s income for the taxable year (including both ordinary earnings and capital gains), whether or not the corporation makes an actual distribution during such year. In general, a foreign corporation will be classified
as a CFC if more than 50% of the shares of the corporation, measured by reference to combined voting power or value, is owned (directly, indirectly or by attribution) by U.S. shareholders. A U.S. shareholder, for this purpose, is any U.S. person
that possesses (directly, indirectly or by attribution) 10% or more of the combined voting power or value of all classes of shares of a corporation. If the Trust is treated as receiving a deemed distribution from a CFC, the Trust will be required to
include such distribution in its investment company taxable income regardless of whether the Trust receives any actual distributions from such CFC, and the Trust must distribute such income to satisfy the 90% annual distribution requirement and the
distribution requirements to avoid the 4% excise tax. </P>  <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Taxation of Common Shareholders </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust will either distribute or retain for reinvestment all or part of its net capital gain. If any such gain is retained, the Trust will
be subject to a corporate income tax on such retained amount. In that event, the Trust expects to report the retained amount as undistributed capital gain in a notice to its common shareholders, each of whom, if subject to U.S. federal income tax on
long-term capital gains, (i)&nbsp;will be required to include in income for U.S. federal income tax purposes as long-term capital gain its share of such undistributed amounts, (ii)&nbsp;will be entitled to credit its proportionate share of the tax
paid by the Trust against its U.S. federal income tax liability and to claim refunds to the extent that the credit exceeds such liability and (iii)&nbsp;will increase its basis in its common shares by the amount of undistributed capital gains
included in the shareholder&#146;s income less the tax deemed paid by the shareholder under clause (ii). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Distributions paid to you by the
Trust from its net capital gain, if any, that the Trust properly reports as capital gain dividends (&#147;capital gain dividends&#148;) are taxable as long-term capital gains, regardless of how long you have held your common shares. All other
dividends paid to you by the Trust (including dividends from net short-term capital gains or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> interest, if any) from its current or accumulated earnings and profits (&#147;ordinary income
dividends&#148;) are generally subject to tax as ordinary income. Provided that certain holding period and other requirements are met, ordinary income dividends (if properly reported by the Trust) may qualify
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(i)&nbsp;for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders to the extent that the Trust&#146;s income consists of dividend income from U.S. corporations, (ii)&nbsp;in the
case of individual shareholders, as &#147;qualified dividend income&#148; eligible to be taxed at long-term capital gains rates to the extent that the Trust receives qualified dividend income and (iii)&nbsp;in the case of individual shareholders as
&#147;section 199A dividends&#148; eligible for a 20% &#147;qualified business income&#148; deduction in tax years beginning after December&nbsp;31, 2017 and before January&nbsp;1, 2026 to the extent the Trust receives ordinary REIT dividends,
reduced by allocable Trust expenses. Qualified dividend income is, in general, dividend income from taxable domestic corporations and certain qualified foreign corporations (e.g., generally, foreign corporations incorporated in a possession of the
United States or in certain countries with a qualifying comprehensive tax treaty with the United States, or whose stock with respect to which such dividend is paid is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States). There
can be no assurance as to what portion, if any, of the Trust&#146;s distributions will constitute qualified dividend income or be eligible for the dividends received deduction. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any distributions you receive that are in excess of the Trust&#146;s current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated as a return
of capital to the extent of your adjusted tax basis in your common shares, and thereafter as capital gain from the sale of common shares. The amount of any Trust distribution that is treated as a return of capital will reduce your adjusted tax basis
in your common shares, thereby increasing your potential gain or reducing your potential loss on any subsequent sale or other disposition of your common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common shareholders may be entitled to offset their capital gain dividends with capital losses. The Code contains a number of statutory
provisions affecting when capital losses may be offset against capital gain, and limiting the use of losses from certain investments and activities. Accordingly, common shareholders that have capital losses are urged to consult their tax advisers.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dividends and other taxable distributions are taxable to you even though they are reinvested in additional common shares of the Trust.
Dividends and other distributions paid by the Trust are generally treated under the Code as received by you at the time the dividend or distribution is made. If, however, the Trust pays you a dividend in January that was declared in the previous
October, November or December to common shareholders of record on a specified date in one of such months, then such dividend will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as being paid by the Trust and received by you on December&nbsp;31 of
the year in which the dividend was declared. In addition, certain other distributions made after the close of the Trust&#146;s taxable year may be &#147;spilled back&#148; and treated as paid by the Trust (except for purposes of the 4% nondeductible
excise tax) during such taxable year. In such case, you will be treated as having received such dividends in the taxable year in which the distributions were actually made. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The price of common shares purchased at any time may reflect the amount of a forthcoming distribution. Those purchasing common shares just
prior to the record date for a distribution will receive a distribution which will be taxable to them even though it represents, economically, a return of invested capital. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trust will send you information after the end of each year setting forth the amount and tax status of any distributions paid to you by the
Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The sale or other disposition of common shares will generally result in capital gain or loss to you and will be long-term capital
gain or loss if you have held such common shares for more than one year at the time of sale. Any loss upon the sale or other disposition of common shares held for six months or less will be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent of any
capital gain dividends received (including amounts credited as an undistributed capital gain dividend) by you with respect to such common shares. Any loss you recognize on a sale or other disposition of common shares will be disallowed if you
acquire other common shares (whether through the automatic reinvestment of dividends or otherwise) within a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">61-day</FONT> period beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after your sale or exchange of the common
shares. In such case, your tax basis in the common shares acquired will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Trust conducts
a tender offer for its shares (as described in the prospectus), a repurchase by the Trust of a shareholder&#146;s shares pursuant to such tender offer generally will be treated as a sale or exchange of the shares by a shareholder provided that
either (i)&nbsp;the shareholder tenders, and the Trust repurchases, all of such </P>
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shareholder&#146;s shares, thereby reducing the shareholder&#146;s percentage ownership of the Trust, directly and by attribution under Section&nbsp;318 of the Code, to 0%, (ii) the shareholder
meets numerical safe harbors under the Code with respect to percentage voting interest and reduction in ownership of the Trust following completion of the tender offer, or (iii)&nbsp;the tender offer otherwise results in a &#147;meaningful
reduction&#148; of the shareholder&#146;s ownership percentage interest in the Trust, which determination depends on a particular shareholder&#146;s facts and circumstances. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a tendering shareholder&#146;s proportionate ownership of the Trust (determined after applying the ownership attribution rules under
Section&nbsp;318 of the Code) is not reduced to the extent required under the tests described above, such shareholder will be deemed to receive a distribution from the Trust under Section&nbsp;301 of the Code with respect to the shares held (or
deemed held under Section&nbsp;318 of the Code) by the shareholder after the tender offer (a &#147;Section&nbsp;301 distribution&#148;). The amount of this distribution will equal the price paid by the Trust to such shareholder for the shares sold,
and will be taxable as a dividend, i.e., as ordinary income, to the extent of the Trust&#146;s current or accumulated earnings and profits allocable to such distribution, with the excess treated as a return of capital reducing the shareholder&#146;s
tax basis in the shares held after the tender offer, and thereafter as capital gain. Any Trust shares held by a shareholder after a tender offer will be subject to basis adjustments in accordance with the provisions of the Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Provided that no tendering shareholder is treated as receiving a Section&nbsp;301 distribution as a result of selling shares pursuant to a
particular tender offer, shareholders who do not sell shares pursuant to that tender offer will not realize constructive distributions on their shares as a result of other shareholders selling shares in the tender offer. In the event that any
tendering shareholder is deemed to receive a Section&nbsp;301 distribution, it is possible that shareholders whose proportionate ownership of the Trust increases as a result of that tender offer, including shareholders who do not tender any shares,
will be deemed to receive a constructive distribution under Section&nbsp;305(c) of the Code in an amount equal to the increase in their percentage ownership of the Trust as a result of the tender offer. Such constructive distribution will be treated
as a dividend to the extent of current or accumulated earnings and profits allocable to it. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Use of the Trust&#146;s cash to repurchase
shares may adversely affect the Trust&#146;s ability to satisfy the distribution requirements for treatment as a regulated investment company described above. The Trust may also recognize income in connection with the sale of portfolio securities to
fund share purchases, in which case the Trust would take any such income into account in determining whether such distribution requirements have been satisfied. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Trust liquidates, shareholders generally will realize capital gain or loss upon such liquidation in an amount equal to the difference
between the amount of cash or other property received by the shareholder (including any property deemed received by reason of its being placed in a liquidating trust) and the shareholder&#146;s adjusted tax basis in its shares. Any such gain or loss
will be long-term if the shareholder is treated as having a holding period in Trust shares of greater than one year, and otherwise will be short-term. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing discussion does not address the tax treatment of shareholders who do not hold their shares as a capital asset. Such shareholders
should consult their own tax advisors on the specific tax consequences to them of participating or not participating in the tender offer or upon liquidation of the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Current U.S. federal income tax law taxes both long-term and short-term capital gain of corporations at the rates applicable to ordinary
income. For <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-corporate</FONT> taxpayers, short-term capital gain is currently taxed at rates applicable to ordinary income while long-term capital gain generally is taxed at a reduced maximum rate. The
deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations under the Code. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain U.S. holders who are individuals, estates or trusts and
whose income exceeds certain thresholds will be required to pay a 3.8% Medicare tax on all or a portion of their &#147;net investment income,&#148; which includes dividends received from the Trust and capital gains from the sale or other disposition
of the Trust&#146;s common shares. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A common shareholder that is a nonresident alien individual or a foreign corporation (a
&#147;foreign investor&#148;) generally will be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or possibly a lower rate provided by an applicable tax treaty) on ordinary income dividends (except as discussed below). In general, U.S.
federal withholding tax and U.S. federal income tax will not apply to any gain or income realized by a foreign investor in respect of any distribution of net capital gain (including amounts credited as an undistributed capital gain dividend) or upon
the sale or other disposition of common shares of the Trust. Different tax consequences may result if the foreign investor is engaged in a trade or business in the United States or, in the case of an individual, is present in the United States for
183 days or more during a taxable year and certain other conditions are met. Foreign investors should consult their tax advisers regarding the tax consequences of investing in the Trust&#146;s common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ordinary income dividends properly reported by the RIC are generally exempt from U.S. federal withholding tax where they (i)&nbsp;are paid in
respect of the RIC&#146;s &#147;qualified net interest income&#148; (generally, its U.S.-source interest income, other than certain contingent interest and interest from obligations of a corporation or partnership in which the RIC is at least a 10%
shareholder, reduced by expenses that are allocable to such income) or (ii)&nbsp;are paid in respect of the RIC&#146;s &#147;qualified short-term capital gains&#148; (generally, the excess of the RIC&#146;s net short-term capital gain over its
long-term capital loss for such taxable year). Depending on its circumstances, the Trust may report all, some or none of its potentially eligible dividends as such qualified net interest income or as qualified short-term capital gains, and/or treat
such dividends, in whole or in part, as ineligible for this exemption from withholding. In order to qualify for this exemption from withholding, a foreign investor needs to comply with applicable certification requirements relating to its <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> status (including, in general, furnishing an IRS Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-8BEN,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-8BEN-E,</FONT></FONT> or substitute
Form). In the case of common shares held through an intermediary, the intermediary may have withheld even if the Trust reported the payment as qualified net interest income or qualified short-term capital gain. Foreign investors should contact their
intermediaries with respect to the application of these rules to their accounts. There can be no assurance as to what portion of the Trust&#146;s distributions would qualify for favorable treatment as qualified net interest income or qualified
short-term capital gains. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, withholding at a rate of 30% will apply to dividends paid in respect of common shares of the Trust
held by or through certain foreign financial institutions (including investment funds), unless such institution enters into an agreement with the Treasury to report, on an annual basis, information with respect to shares in, and accounts maintained
by, the institution to the extent such shares or accounts are held by certain U.S. persons and by certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> entities that are wholly or partially owned by U.S. persons and to withhold on certain
payments. Accordingly, the entity through which common shares of the Trust are held will affect the determination of whether such withholding is required. Similarly, dividends paid in respect of common shares of the Trust held by an investor that is
a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> foreign entity that does not qualify under certain exemptions will be subject to withholding at a rate of 30%, unless such entity either (i)&nbsp;certifies that such entity does not have any
&#147;substantial United States owners&#148; or (ii)&nbsp;provides certain information regarding the entity&#146;s &#147;substantial United States owners,&#148; which the applicable withholding agent will in turn provide to the Secretary of the
Treasury. An intergovernmental agreement between the United States and an applicable foreign country, or future Treasury regulations or other guidance, may modify these requirements. The Trust will not pay any additional amounts to common
shareholders in respect of any amounts withheld. Foreign investors are encouraged to consult with their tax advisers regarding the possible implications of these rules on their investment in the Trust&#146;s common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. federal backup withholding tax may be required on dividends, distributions and sale proceeds payable to certain <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-exempt</FONT> common shareholders who fail to supply their correct taxpayer identification number (in the case of individuals, generally, their social security number) or to make required certifications, or who are
otherwise subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amount withheld may be refunded or credited against your U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, provided that you timely furnish the required
information to the IRS. </P>
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common shares of the Trust also may be subject to state, local, and/or foreign taxes. Common shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers regarding specific questions about U.S. federal, state, local or foreign tax consequences to them
of investing in the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">*** </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing is a general and abbreviated summary of certain provisions of the Code and the Treasury Regulations presently in effect as they
directly govern the taxation of the Trust and its shareholders. For complete provisions, reference should be made to the pertinent Code sections and Treasury Regulations. The Code and the Treasury Regulations are subject to change by legislative or
administrative action, and any such change may be retroactive with respect to Trust transactions. Holders of common shares are advised to consult their own tax advisers for more detailed information concerning the U.S. federal income taxation of the
Trust and the income tax consequences to its holders of common shares. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the Shareholder and Board of Trustees of BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Opinion on the Financial Statement </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have audited the
accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (the &#147;Trust&#148;) as of February 5, 2021 and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statement presents fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of the Trust as of February 5, 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Basis for Opinion </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This financial statement is the
responsibility of the Trust&#146;s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Trust&#146;s financial statement based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statement is free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of
our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust&#146;s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we
express no such opinion. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statement, whether due to
error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statement. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statement. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deloitte &amp; Touche LLP </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Boston, Massachusetts </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">February 17, 2021 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have served as the auditor of one or more
BlackRock investment companies since 1992. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Statement of Assets and Liabilities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>February&nbsp;5, 2021 </B></P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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authorized</P></TD>
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</TABLE>   <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">See Notes to Financial Statement. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Note 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Organization: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
Innovation and Growth Trust (BIGZ) (the &#147;Trust&#148;) was organized as a Maryland statutory trust on December&nbsp;9, 2020, and is registered as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-diversified,</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust had no operations other than a sale to BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. of 5,000 shares of common
stock for $100,000 ($20.00 per share). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Note 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Significant Accounting Policies: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statement is prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (&#147;U.S. GAAP&#148;), which
may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statement, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement and the reported
amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Trust is considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting
guidance applicable to investment companies. Below is a summary of significant accounting policies: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Indemnifications: In the normal course of
business, the Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Trust&#146;s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the
Trust, which cannot be predicted with any certainty. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other:</B> Expenses directly related to the Trust are charged to the Trust. Other operating
expenses shared by several funds, including other funds managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;Manager&#148;), are prorated among those funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Note 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Valuation Policies:</B> The Trust&#146;s investments are valued at fair value (also referred to as &#147;market value&#148; within the financial
statements) as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (&#147;NYSE&#148;) (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) (or if the reporting date falls on a day the NYSE is closed, investments are valued at fair value as of the period end).
U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price the Trust would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Trust determines the fair values of its financial
instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees (the &#147;Board&#148;). The BlackRock Global Valuation Methodologies Committee (the &#147;Global Valuation Committee&#148;) is the
committee formed by management to develop global pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: </B>The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of the Trust&#146;s assets and liabilities:
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Equity investments traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued at the official closing price each day,
if available. For equity investments traded on more than one exchange, the official closing price on the exchange where the stock is primarily traded is used. Equity investments traded on a recognized exchange for which there were no sales on that
day may be valued at the last available bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Fixed-income securities for which market quotations are readily available are generally valued using the last
available bid prices or current market quotations provided by independent dealers or third party pricing services. Floating rate loan interests are valued at the mean of the bid prices from one or more
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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independent brokers or dealers as obtained from a third party pricing service. Pricing services generally value fixed-income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional round lot
size, but the Trust may hold or transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. The pricing services may use matrix pricing or valuation models that utilize certain inputs
and assumptions to derive values, including transaction data (e.g., recent representative bids and offers), credit quality information, perceived market movements, news, and other relevant information. Certain fixed-income securities, including
asset-backed and mortgage related securities may be valued based on valuation models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the entity, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark
yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. The amortized cost method of valuation may be used with respect to debt obligations with sixty days or less remaining to maturity unless the Manager determines such method does not represent fair
value. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Generally, trading in foreign instruments is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close
of trading on the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such instruments may occur between the foreign market close and the close of trading on the NYSE that may not be reflected in the computation of the Trust&#146;s net assets. Each
business day, the Trust uses a pricing service to assist with the valuation of certain foreign exchange-traded equity securities and foreign exchange-traded and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> (&#147;OTC&#148;) options (the &#147;Systematic Fair Value Price&#148;). Using current market factors, the Systematic Fair Value Price is designed to
value such foreign securities and foreign options at fair value as of the close of trading on the NYSE, which follows the close of the local markets. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Futures contracts traded on exchanges are valued at their last sale price. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices and are
determined as of the close of trading on the NYSE. Interpolated values are derived when the settlement date of the contract is an interim date for which quotations are not available. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask prices at the close of the options
market in which the options trade. An exchange-traded option for which there is no mean price is valued at the last bid (long positions) or ask (short positions) price. If no bid or ask price is available, the prior day&#146;s price will be used,
unless it is determined that the prior day&#146;s price no longer reflects the fair value of the option. OTC options and options on swaps (&#147;swaptions&#148;) are valued by an independent pricing service using a mathematical model, which
incorporates a number of market data factors, such as the trades and prices of the underlying instruments. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Swap agreements are valued utilizing quotes received daily by the Trust&#146;s pricing service or through
brokers, which are derived using daily swap curves and models that incorporate a number of market data factors, such as discounted cash flows, trades and values of the underlying reference instruments. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If events (e.g., a company announcement, market volatility or a natural disaster) occur that are expected to materially affect the value of such investments,
or in the event that the application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment that is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, or if a price is not available, the investment will be valued by
the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, in accordance with a policy approved by the Board as reflecting fair value (&#147;Fair Valued Investments&#148;). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the Global Valuation Committee will
include Market approach, Income approach and Cost approach. Valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow, use of market comparables and matrix pricing are types of valuation approaches and are typically used in determining fair value. When
determining the price for Fair Valued Investments, the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, seeks to determine the price that the Trust might reasonably expect to receive or pay from the current sale or purchase of that asset or liability in
an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">arm&#146;s-length</FONT> transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, deems relevant and consistent with the principles of
fair value measurement. </P>
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  <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Global Valuation Committee, or its delegate, employs various methods for calibrating valuation approaches
for investments where an active market does not exist, including regular due diligence of the Trust&#146;s pricing vendors, regular reviews of key inputs and assumptions, transactional back-testing or disposition analysis to compare unrealized gains
and losses to realized gains and losses, reviews of missing or stale prices and large movements in market values and reviews of any market related activity. The pricing of all Fair Valued Investments is subsequently reported to the Board or a
committee thereof on a quarterly basis. As a result of the inherent uncertainty in valuation of these investments, the fair values may differ from the values that would have been used had an active market existed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For investments in equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds (&#147;Private Company&#148; or collectively, the &#147;Private Companies&#148;)
and other Fair Valued Investments, the fair valuation approaches that are used by the Global Valuation Committee and third party pricing services utilize one or a combination of, but not limited to, the following inputs. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Standard Inputs Generally Considered By Third Party Pricing
Services</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top">Market&nbsp;approach</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&#8195;recent market transactions, including subsequent rounds of financing, in the underlying
investment or comparable issuers;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&#8194;&#8201;recapitalizations and other transactions across the capital
structure; and</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&#8201;&#8201;market multiples of comparable issuers.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Income&nbsp;approach</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&#8195;future cash flows discounted to present and adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit
and/or market risks;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&#8194;&#8201;quoted prices for similar investments or assets in active markets; and</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&#8201;&#8201;other risk factors, such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss
severities, credit risks, recovery rates, liquidation amounts and/or default rates.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Cost approach</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&#8195;audited or unaudited financial statements, investor communications and financial or
operational metrics issued by the Private Company;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&#8194;&#8201;changes in the valuation of relevant indices
or publicly traded companies comparable to the Private Company;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&#8201;&#8201;relevant news and other public
sources; and</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:2.00em; text-indent:-2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iv)&#8194;known secondary market transactions in the Private Company&#146;s interests and merger or
acquisition activity in companies comparable to the Private Company.</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE>   <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investments in series of preferred stock issued by Private Companies are typically valued utilizing Market approach
in determining the enterprise value of the company. Such investments often contain rights and preferences that differ from other series of preferred and common stock of the same issuer. Valuation techniques such as an option pricing model
(&#147;OPM&#148;), a probability weighted expected return model (&#147;PWERM&#148;) or a hybrid of those techniques are used in allocating enterprise value of the company, as deemed appropriate under the circumstances. The use of OPM and PWERM
techniques involve a determination of the exit scenarios of the investment in order to appropriately allocate the enterprise value of the company among the various parts of its capital structure. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Private Companies are not subject to the public company disclosure, timing, and reporting standards as other investments held by the Trust. Typically, the
most recently available information by a Private Company is as of a date that is earlier than the date the Trust is calculating its NAV. This factor may result in a difference between the value of the investment and the price the Trust could receive
upon the sale of the investment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Fair Value Hierarchy</B>: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative
financial instruments. These inputs to valuation methodologies are categorized into a fair value hierarchy consisting of three broad levels for financial statement purposes as follows: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Level&nbsp;1 &#150; unadjusted price quotations in active markets/exchanges for identical assets or liabilities
that the Trust has the ability to access </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Level&nbsp;2 &#150; other observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or
liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield
curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market&#150;corroborated inputs) </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Level&nbsp;3 &#150; unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the
extent observable inputs are not available (including the Trust&#146;s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments) </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the
lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level&nbsp;3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into
different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the fair value hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Investments classified within Level&nbsp;3 have significant unobservable inputs used by the Global Valuation Committee in determining the price for Fair Valued Investments. Level&nbsp;3 Investments include equity or debt issued by privately-held
companies. There may not be a secondary market, and/or there are a limited number of investors. Level&nbsp;3 investments may also be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-transferability,</FONT> with the amount
of such discount estimated by the Global Valuation Committee in the absence of market information. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Note 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment Advisory
Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Advisory</B>: The Trust entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the
Manager, the Trust&#146;s investment adviser, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, to provide investment advisory services. The Manager is responsible for the management of the Trust&#146;s portfolio and provides the personnel,
facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of the Trust. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For such services, the Trust pays the Manager a monthly fee at
an annual rate equal to 1.25% of the average daily value of the Trust&#146;s managed assets. For purposes of calculating these fees, &#147;managed assets&#148; means the total assets of the Trust (including any assets attributable to money borrowed
for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Trust&#146;s accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Waivers</B>: The
Trust and the Manager have also entered into a fee waiver agreement (the &#147;Fee Waiver Agreement&#148;), pursuant to which the Manager has contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of the Trust&#146;s assets
attributable to investments in any equity and fixed-income mutual funds and exchange-traded funds managed by the Manager or its affiliates that have a contractual fee, through June&nbsp;30, 2023. In addition, pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreement,
the Manager has contractually agreed to waive its management fees by the amount of investment advisory fees the Trust pays to the Manager indirectly through its investment in money market funds managed by the Manager or its affiliates, through
June&nbsp;30, 2023. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, only by the Trust (upon the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the
Trust), upon 90 days&#146; written notice by the Trust to the Manager. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Note 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income Tax Information: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is the Trust&#146;s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies,
and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Manager (and not the Trust) has agreed to pay the organizational and offering expenses of the Trust, estimated to be $150,500 and $1,225,050, respectively,
and therefore such amounts are not recorded in the Trust&#146;s financial statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Note 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subsequent Events: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Trust through the date the financial statement was issued and has determined that there
were no subsequent events requiring adjustment or additional disclosure in the financial statement. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>RATINGS OF INVESTMENTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>S&amp;P Global Ratings</I></B>&#151;A brief description of the applicable S&amp;P Global Ratings (&#147;S&amp;P&#148;) rating symbols
and their meanings (as published by S&amp;P) follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An S&amp;P issue credit rating is a forward-looking opinion about the
creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to a specific financial obligation, a specific class of financial obligations, or a specific financial program (including ratings on medium-term note programs and commercial paper programs). It takes into
consideration the creditworthiness of guarantors, insurers, or other forms of credit enhancement on the obligation and takes into account the currency in which the obligation is denominated. The opinion reflects S&amp;P&#146;s view of the
obligor&#146;s capacity and willingness to meet its financial commitments as they come due, and this opinion may assess terms, such as collateral security and subordination, which could affect ultimate payment in the event of default. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issue credit ratings can be either long-term or short-term. Short-term ratings are generally assigned to those obligations considered
short-term in the relevant market. Short-term ratings are also used to indicate the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to put features on long-term obligations. Medium-term notes are assigned long-term ratings. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings* </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issue
credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on S&amp;P&#146;s analysis of the following considerations: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The likelihood of payment &#150; the capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitments on
an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The nature and provisions of the financial obligation, and the promise we impute; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The protection afforded by, and relative position of, the financial obligation in the event of a bankruptcy,
reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors&#146; rights. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An
issue rating is an assessment of default risk but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect lower priority in
bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.) </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">AAA</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">An obligation rated &#145;AAA&#146; has the highest rating assigned by S&amp;P. The obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is extremely strong.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">An obligation rated &#145;AA&#146; differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is very strong.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">An obligation rated &#145;A&#146; is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor&#146;s capacity to meet
its financial commitments on the obligation is still strong.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">An obligation rated &#145;BBB&#146; exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to weaken the obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitments
on the obligation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">BB;&nbsp;B; CCC; CC; and C</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Obligations rated &#145;BB&#146;, &#145;B&#146;, &#145;CCC&#146;, &#145;CC&#146;, and &#145;C&#146; are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. &#145;BB&#146; indicates the least degree of speculation and
&#145;C&#146; the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposure to adverse conditions.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">An obligation rated &#145;BB&#146; is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions that could lead
to the obligor&#146;s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">An obligation rated &#145;B&#146; is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated &#145;BB&#146;, but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation. Adverse business,
financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor&#146;s capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">An obligation rated &#145;CCC&#146; is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitments on the obligation. In the
event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">An obligation rated &#145;CC&#146; is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. The &#145;CC&#146; rating is used when a default has not yet occurred but S&amp;P expects default to be a virtual certainty, regardless of the
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">An obligation rated &#145;C&#146; is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, and the obligation is expected to have lower relative seniority or lower ultimate recovery compared with obligations that are rated higher.</TD></TR>

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<TD VALIGN="bottom">An obligation rated &#145;D&#146; is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-hybrid</FONT> capital instruments, the &#145;D&#146; rating category is used when payments on an
obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&amp;P Global Ratings believes that such payments will be made within five business days in the absence of a stated grace period or within the earlier of the stated grace period or 30 calendar days.
The &#145;D&#146; rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. A rating on an obligation is
lowered to &#145;D&#146; if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*<B> </B>The ratings from &#145;AA&#146; to &#145;CCC&#146; may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to
show relative standing within the rating categories. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">A short-term obligation rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#145;A-1&#146;</FONT> is rated in the highest category by S&amp;P. The obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is strong. Within
this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitments on these obligations is extremely strong.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">A short-term obligation rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#145;A-2&#146;</FONT> is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating
categories. However, the obligor&#146;s capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is satisfactory.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">A short-term obligation rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#145;A-3&#146;</FONT> exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to weaken an
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">A short-term obligation rated &#145;B&#146; is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing
uncertainties that could lead to the obligor&#146;s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">A short-term obligation rated &#145;C&#146; is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitments on the
obligation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">A short-term obligation rated &#145;D&#146; is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-hybrid</FONT> capital instruments, the &#145;D&#146; rating category is used when payments on
an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&amp;P believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The
&#145;D&#146; rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. A rating on an obligation is
lowered to &#145;D&#146; if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of S&amp;P&#146;s Municipal Short-Term Note Ratings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An S&amp;P U.S. municipal note rating reflects S&amp;P&#146;s opinion about the liquidity factors and market access risks unique to the notes.
Notes due in three years or less will likely receive a note rating. Notes with an original maturity of more than three years will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. In determining which type of rating, if any, to assign, S&amp;P&#146;s
analysis will review the following considerations: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Amortization schedule &#150; the larger the final maturity relative to other maturities, the more likely it will
be treated as a note; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Source of payment &#150; the more dependent the issue is on the market for its refinancing, the more likely it
will be treated as a note. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Municipal Short-Term Note Ratings </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&#145;D&#146; is assigned upon failure to pay the note when due, completion of a distressed exchange offer, or the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual
certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Moody&#146;s Investors Service Inc.</B> &#151; A brief description of the applicable Moody&#146;s Investors
Service Inc. (&#147;Moody&#146;s&#148;) rating symbols and their meanings (as published by Moody&#146;s) follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ratings assigned on
Moody&#146;s global long-term and short-term rating scales are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risks of financial obligations issued by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> corporates, financial institutions,
structured finance vehicles, project finance vehicles, and public sector entities. Long-term ratings are assigned to issuers or obligations with an original maturity of one year or more and reflect both on the likelihood of a default or impairment
on contractual financial obligations and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default or impairment. Short-term ratings are assigned to obligations with an original maturity of thirteen months or less and reflect both on the
likelihood of a default or impairment on contractual financial obligations and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default or impairment. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Global Long-Term Rating Scale </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Aaa</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, subject to the lowest level of credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Obligations rated A are judged to be upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Obligations rated Baa are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Obligations rated Ba are judged to be speculative and are subject to substantial credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Obligations rated Caa are judged to be speculative of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Obligations rated C are the lowest rated and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Note:</I><B><I> </I></B>Moody&#146;s appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating
classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mid-range</FONT> ranking; and the modifier 3
indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category. Additionally, a &#147;(hyb)&#148; indicator is appended to all ratings of hybrid securities issued by banks, insurers, finance companies, and securities firms.* </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>* By their terms, hybrid securities allow for the omission of scheduled dividends, interest, or principal payments, which can potentially
result in impairment if such an omission occurs. Hybrid securities may also be subject to contractually allowable write-downs of principal that could result in impairment. Together with the hybrid indicator, the long-term obligation rating assigned
to a hybrid security is an expression of the relative credit risk associated with that security. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Global Short-Term Rating Scale </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-1</FONT> have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-2</FONT> have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Prime-3</FONT> have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Moody&#146;s US Municipal Short-Term Obligation Ratings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) scale is used to rate US municipal bond anticipation notes of up to five years maturity. Municipal notes
rated on the MIG scale may be secured by either pledged revenues or proceeds of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">take-out</FONT> financing received prior to note maturity. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation, and the issuer&#146;s
long-term rating is only one consideration in assigning the MIG rating. MIG ratings are divided into three levels&#151;MIG 1 through MIG 3&#151;while speculative grade short-term obligations are designated SG. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Moody&#146;s Demand Obligation Ratings </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-component</FONT> rating is assigned: a long or
short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody&#146;s evaluation of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody&#146;s evaluation of risk associated
with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand (&#147;demand feature&#148;). The second element uses a rating from a variation of the MIG scale called the Variable Municipal Investment Grade (VMIG) scale. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of
purchase price upon demand.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price
upon demand.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of
purchase price upon demand.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or
legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Fitch Ratings, Inc. &#151; </I></B>A brief description of the applicable Fitch Ratings, Inc.
(&#147;Fitch&#148;) ratings symbols and meanings (as published by Fitch) follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fitch&#146;s credit ratings relating to issuers are an
opinion on the relative ability of an entity to meet financial commitments, such as interest, preferred dividends, repayment of principal, insurance claims or counterparty obligations. Credit ratings are used by investors as indications of the
likelihood of receiving the money owed to them in accordance with the terms on which they invested. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fitch&#146;s credit ratings do not
directly address any risk other than credit risk. In particular, ratings do not deal with the risk of a market value loss on a rated security due to changes in interest rates, liquidity and other market considerations. However, in terms of payment
obligation on the rated liability, market risk may be considered to the extent that it influences the ability of an issuer to pay upon a commitment. Ratings nonetheless do not reflect market risk to the extent that they influence the size or other
conditionality of the obligation to pay upon a commitment (for example, in the case of index-linked bonds). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the default components of
ratings assigned to individual obligations or instruments, the agency typically rates to the likelihood of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> or default in accordance with the terms of that instrument&#146;s documentation. In
limited cases, Fitch may include additional considerations (i.e. rate to a higher or lower standard than that implied in the obligation&#146;s documentation). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The terms &#147;investment grade&#148; and &#147;speculative grade&#148; have established themselves over time as shorthand to describe the
categories &#145;AAA&#146; to &#145;BBB&#146; (investment grade) and &#145;BB&#146; to &#145;D&#146; (speculative grade). The terms </P>
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investment grade and speculative grade are market conventions and do not imply any recommendation or endorsement of a specific security for investment purposes. Investment grade categories
indicate relatively low to moderate credit risk, while ratings in the speculative categories either signal a higher level of credit risk or that a default has already occurred. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A designation of Not Rated or NR is used to denote securities not rated by Fitch where Fitch has rated some, but not all, securities
comprising an issuance capital structure. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Fitch&#146;s Long-Term Credit Ratings Scale </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Rated entities in a number of sectors, including financial and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> corporations, sovereigns,
insurance companies and certain sectors within public finance, are generally assigned Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs). IDRs are also assigned to certain entities or enterprises in global infrastructure, project finance and public finance. IDRs opine
on an entity&#146;s relative vulnerability to default (including by way of a distressed debt exchange) on financial obligations. The threshold default risk addressed by the IDR is generally that of the financial obligations whose <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> would best reflect the uncured failure of that entity. As such, IDRs also address relative vulnerability to bankruptcy, administrative receivership or similar concepts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In aggregate, IDRs provide an ordinal ranking of issuers based on the agency&#146;s view of their relative vulnerability to default, rather
than a prediction of a specific percentage likelihood of default. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Highest credit quality. &#145;AAA&#146; ratings denote the lowest expectation of default risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly
unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Very high credit quality. &#145;AA&#146; ratings denote expectations of very low default risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable
events.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">High credit quality. &#145;A&#146; ratings denote expectations of low default risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business
or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Good credit quality. &#145;BBB&#146; ratings indicate that expectations of default risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are
more likely to impair this capacity.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Speculative. &#145;BB&#146; ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to default risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial flexibility exists
that supports the servicing of financial commitments.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Highly speculative. &#145;B&#146; ratings indicate that material default risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is
vulnerable to deterioration in the business and economic environment.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Substantial credit risk. Default is a real possibility.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Very high levels of credit risk. Default of some kind appears probable.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Near default. A default or default-like process has begun, or the issuer is in standstill, or for a closed funding vehicle, payment capacity is irrevocably impaired. Conditions that are indicative of a &#145;C&#146; category
rating for an issuer include:</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the issuer has entered into a grace or cure period following
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> of a material financial obligation; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the issuer has entered into a temporary negotiated waiver or standstill agreement following a payment default
on a material financial obligation; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the formal announcement by the issuer or their agent of a distressed debt exchange; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a closed financing vehicle where payment capacity is irrevocably impaired such that it is not expected to pay
interest and/or principal in full during the life of the transaction, but where no payment default is imminent. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Restricted default. &#145;RD&#146; ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch&#146;s opinion has experienced:
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an uncured payment default or distressed debt exchange on a bond, loan or other material financial obligation,
but </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">has not entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation, or other formal <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT> procedure, and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">has not otherwise ceased operating. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This would include: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the selective payment default on a specific class or currency of debt; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the uncured expiry of any applicable grace period, cure period or default forbearance period following a
payment default on a bank loan, capital markets security or other material financial obligation; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the extension of multiple waivers or forbearance periods upon a payment default on one or more material
financial obligations, either in series or in parallel; ordinary execution of a distressed debt exchange on one or more material financial obligations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Default. &#145;D&#146; ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch&#146;s opinion has entered into bankruptcy
filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT> procedure or that has otherwise ceased business. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Default ratings are not assigned prospectively to entities or their obligations; within this context,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> on an instrument that contains a deferral feature or grace period will generally not be considered a default until after the expiration of the deferral or grace period, unless a default is
otherwise driven by bankruptcy or other similar circumstance, or by a distressed debt exchange. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In all cases, the assignment of a default
rating reflects the agency&#146;s opinion as to the most appropriate rating category consistent with the rest of its universe of ratings and may differ from the definition of default under the terms of an issuer&#146;s financial obligations or local
commercial practice. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notes: The modifiers &#147;+&#148; or &#147;-&#148; may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within
major rating categories. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description of Fitch&#146;s Short-Term Credit Ratings Scale </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity and relates to
the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-term deposit ratings may be adjusted for loss severity. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is
viewed as &#147;short term&#148; based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign, and structured obligations and up to 36 months for obligations in U.S. public finance markets<B><I>.</I></B> </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial
commitments; may have an added &#147;+&#148; to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">F3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus
heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">RD</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments,
although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Typically applicable to entity ratings only. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Specific Limitations Relating to Credit Rating Scales </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following specific limitations relate to issuer default scales, ratings assigned to corporate finance obligations, ratings assigned to
public finance obligations, ratings assigned to structured finance transactions, ratings assigned to global infrastructure and project finance transactions, ratings assigned for banks (Viability Ratings, Support Ratings, Support Floors), derivative
counterparty ratings and insurer financial strength ratings. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The ratings do not predict a specific percentage of default likelihood or failure likelihood over any given time
period. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The ratings do not opine on the market value of any issuer&#146;s securities or stock, or the likelihood that
this value may change. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The ratings do not opine on the liquidity of the issuer&#146;s securities or stock. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The ratings do not opine on the possible loss severity on an obligation should an issuer (or an obligation with
respect to structured finance transactions) default, except in the following cases: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Ratings assigned to individual obligations of issuers in corporate finance, banks,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-bank</FONT> financial institutions, insurance and covered bonds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">In limited circumstances for U.S. public finance obligations where Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code provides
reliably superior prospects for ultimate recovery to local government obligations that benefit from a statutory lien on revenues or during the pendency of a bankruptcy proceeding under the Code if there is sufficient visibility on potential recovery
prospects. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The ratings do not opine on the suitability of an issuer as a counterparty to trade credit.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The ratings do not opine on any quality related to an issuer&#146;s business, operational or financial profile
other than the agency&#146;s opinion on its relative vulnerability to default or in the case of bank Viability Ratings on its relative vulnerability to failure. For the avoidance of doubt, not all defaults will be considered a default for rating
purposes. Typically, a default relates to a liability payable to an unaffiliated, outside investor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The ratings do not opine on any quality related to a transaction&#146;s profile other than the agency&#146;s
opinion on the relative vulnerability to default of an issuer and/or of each rated tranche or security. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The ratings do not predict a specific percentage of extraordinary support likelihood over any given period.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">In the case of bank Support Ratings and Support Rating Floors, the ratings do not opine on any quality related to
an issuer&#146;s business, operational or financial profile other than the agency&#146;s opinion on its relative likelihood of receiving external extraordinary support. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The ratings do not opine on the suitability of any security for investment or any other purposes
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The above list is not exhaustive and is provided for the reader&#146;s convenience. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">A-8 </P>


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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund Proxy Voting Policy </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL" ALIGN="right">October&nbsp;1, 2020 </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" ALIGN="center">


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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">Effective Date: October&nbsp;1, 2020 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Applies to the following types of Funds registered under the 1940 Act: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:2pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Open-End</FONT> Mutual Funds (including money market funds) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:2pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;</FONT> Money Market Funds Only </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:2pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;</FONT> iShares ETFs </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:2pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman">&#9746;</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Funds </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:2pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;</FONT> Other </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">The Boards of Trustees/Directors (the &#147;Directors&#148;) of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds advised by BlackRock Advisors, LLC
(&#147;BlackRock&#148;) (the &#147;Funds&#148;) have the responsibility for the oversight of voting proxies relating to portfolio securities of the Funds, and have determined that it is in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders to
delegate that responsibility to BlackRock as part of BlackRock&#146;s authority to manage, acquire and dispose of account assets, all as contemplated by the Funds&#146; respective investment management agreements. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">BlackRock has adopted guidelines and procedures (together and as from time to time amended, the &#147;BlackRock Proxy Voting Guidelines&#148;) governing proxy voting by
accounts managed by BlackRock. BlackRock will cast votes on behalf of each of the Funds on specific proxy issues in respect of securities held by each such Fund in accordance with the BlackRock Proxy Voting Guidelines; provided, however, that in the
case of underlying <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds (including business development companies and other similarly-situated asset pools) held by the Funds that have, or are proposing to adopt, a classified board structure,
BlackRock will typically (a)&nbsp;vote in favor of proposals to adopt classification and against proposals to eliminate classification, and (b)&nbsp;not vote against directors as a result of their adoption of a classified board structure. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL">BlackRock will report on an annual basis to the Directors on (1)&nbsp;a summary of all proxy votes that BlackRock has made on behalf of the Funds in the preceding year
together with a representation that all votes were in accordance with the BlackRock Proxy Voting Guidelines (as modified pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph), and (2)&nbsp;any changes to the BlackRock Proxy Voting Guidelines that have
not previously been reported. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">B-1 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PROXY VOTING POLICIES &#150; BLACKROCK U.S. REGISTERED FUNDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BlackRock Investment Stewardship </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Global Corporate Governance&nbsp;&amp; Engagement Principles </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>January 2020 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Contents </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_1">INTRODUCTION TO BLACKROCK</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-3</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_2">PHILOSOPHY ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-3</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_3">CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, ENGAGEMENT AND VOTING</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-4</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_4">BOARDS AND DIRECTORS</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-5</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_5">AUDITORS AND AUDIT-RELATED ISSUES</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-6</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_6">CAPITAL STRUCTURE, MERGERS, ASSET SALES AND OTHER SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS</A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-6</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_7">COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-7</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_8">ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-7</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_9">CLIMATE RISK</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-9</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_10">GENERAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MATTERS AND SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-9</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_11">BLACKROCK&#146;S OVERSIGHT OF ITS INVESTMENT STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-9</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_12">OVERSIGHT</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-9</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_13">VOTE EXECUTION</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-10</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_14">CONFLICTS MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_15">VOTING GUIDELINES</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><A HREF="#appb93447_16">REPORTING AND VOTE TRANSPARENCY</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-12</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you would like additional information, please contact: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>ContactStewardship@blackrock.com</U> </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">B-2 </P>


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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock&#146;s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to our clients, we provide the investment and
technology solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. We manage assets on behalf of institutional and individual clients, across a full spectrum of investment strategies, asset classes and regions. Our client base includes
pension plans, endowments, foundations, charities, official institutions, insurers and other financial institutions, as well as individuals around the world. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="appb93447_2"></A>PHILOSOPHY ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Investment Stewardship (&#147;BIS&#148;) activities are focused on maximizing long-term value for our clients. BIS does this through engagement with
boards and management of investee companies and, for those clients who have given us authority, through voting at shareholder meetings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that
there are certain fundamental rights attached to shareholding. Companies and their boards should be accountable to shareholders and structured with appropriate checks and balances to ensure that they operate in shareholders&#146; best interests.
Effective voting rights are central to the rights of ownership and there should be one vote for one share. Shareholders should have the right to elect, remove and nominate directors, approve the appointment of the auditor and to amend the corporate
charter or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-laws.</FONT> Shareholders should be able to vote on matters that are material to the protection of their investment, including but not limited to, changes to the purpose of the business, dilution levels
and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-emptive</FONT> rights, and the distribution of income and capital structure. In order to make informed decisions, we believe that shareholders have the right to sufficient and timely information. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our primary focus is on the performance of the board of directors. As the agent of shareholders, the board should set the company&#146;s strategic aims within
a framework of prudent and effective controls, which enables risk to be assessed and managed. The board should provide direction and leadership to management and oversee management&#146;s performance. Our starting position is to be supportive of
boards in their oversight efforts on shareholders&#146; behalf and we would generally expect to support the items of business they put to a vote at shareholder meetings. Votes cast against or withheld from resolutions proposed by the board are a
signal that we are concerned that the directors or management have either not acted in the best interests of shareholders or have not responded adequately to shareholder concerns. We assess voting matters on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis and in light of each company&#146;s unique circumstances taking into consideration regional best practices and long-term value creation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These principles set out our approach to engaging with companies, provide guidance on our position on corporate governance and outline how our views might be
reflected in our voting decisions. Corporate governance practices can vary internationally, so our expectations in relation to individual companies are based on the legal and regulatory framework of each local market. However, we believe there are
overarching principles of corporate governance that apply globally and provide a framework for more detailed, market-specific assessments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe
BlackRock has a responsibility in relation to monitoring and providing feedback to companies, sometimes known as &#147;stewardship.&#148; These ownership responsibilities include engaging with management or board members on corporate governance
matters, voting proxies in the best long-term economic interests of our clients, and engaging with regulatory bodies to ensure a sound policy framework consistent with promoting long-term shareholder value creation. We also believe in the
responsibility to our clients to have appropriate resources and oversight structures. Our approach is set out in the section below titled &#147;BlackRock&#146;s oversight of its investment stewardship activities&#148; and is further detailed in a
<U>team profile on our website</U>. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">B-3 </P>


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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We recognize that accepted standards of corporate governance differ between markets, but we believe there are sufficient common threads globally to identify
an overarching set of principles. The objective of our investment stewardship activities is the protection and enhancement of the value of our clients&#146; investments in public corporations. Thus, these principles focus on practices and structures
that we consider to be supportive of long-term value creation. We discuss below the principles under six key themes. In our regional and market-specific voting guidelines we explain how these principles inform our voting decisions in relation to
specific resolutions that may appear on the agenda of a shareholder meeting in the relevant market. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The six key themes are: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Boards and directors </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Auditors and audit-related issues </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Capital structure, mergers, asset sales and other special transactions </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Compensation and benefits </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Environmental and social issues </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">General corporate governance matters and shareholder protections </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At a minimum, we expect companies to observe the accepted corporate governance standards in their domestic market or to explain why doing so is not in the
interests of shareholders. Where company reporting and disclosure is inadequate or the approach taken is inconsistent with our view of what is in the best interests of shareholders, we will engage with the company and/or use our vote to encourage a
change in practice. In making voting decisions, we perform independent research and analysis, such as reviewing relevant information published by the company and apply our voting guidelines to achieve the outcome we believe best protects our
clients&#146; long-term economic interests. We also work closely with our active portfolio managers, and may take into account internal and external research. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock views engagement as an important activity; engagement provides us with the opportunity to improve our understanding of the challenges and
opportunities that investee companies are facing and their governance structures. Engagement also allows us to share our philosophy and approach to investment and corporate governance with companies to enhance their understanding of our objectives.
Our engagements often focus on providing our feedback on company disclosures, particularly where we believe they could be enhanced. There are a range of approaches we may take in engaging companies depending on the nature of the issue under
consideration, the company and the market. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock&#146;s engagements emphasize direct dialogue with corporate leadership on the governance issues
identified in these principles that have a material impact on financial performance. These engagements enable us to cast informed votes aligned with clients&#146; long-term economic interests. We generally prefer to engage in the first instance
where we have concerns and give management time to address or resolve the issue. As a long-term investor, we are patient and persistent in working with our portfolio companies to have an open dialogue and develop mutual understanding of governance
matters, to promote the adoption of best practices and to assess the merits of a company&#146;s approach to its governance. We monitor the companies in which we invest and engage with them constructively and privately where we believe doing so helps
protect shareholders&#146; interests. We do not try to micro-manage companies, or tell management and boards what to do. We present our views as a long-term shareholder and listen to companies&#146; responses. The materiality and immediacy of a
given issue will generally determine the level of our engagement and whom we seek to engage at the company, which could be management representatives or board directors. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">B-4 </P>


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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The performance of the board is critical to the economic success of the company and to the protection of shareholders&#146; interests. Board members serve as
agents of shareholders in overseeing the strategic direction and operation of the company. For this reason, BlackRock focuses on directors in many of our engagements and sees the election of directors as one of our most important responsibilities in
the proxy voting context. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect the board of directors to promote and protect shareholder interests by: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">establishing an appropriate corporate governance structure </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">supporting and overseeing management in setting long-term strategic goals, applicable measures of value-creation
and milestones that will demonstrate progress, and steps taken if any obstacles are anticipated or incurred </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">ensuring the integrity of financial statements </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">making independent decisions regarding mergers, acquisitions and disposals </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">establishing appropriate executive compensation structures </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">addressing business issues, including environmental and social issues, when they have the potential to materially
impact company reputation and performance </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There should be clear definitions of the role of the board, the committees of the board and
senior management such that the responsibilities of each are well understood and accepted. Companies should report publicly the approach taken to governance (including in relation to board structure) and why this approach is in the best interest of
shareholders. We will seek to engage with the appropriate directors where we have concerns about the performance of the board or the company, the broad strategy of the company, or the performance of individual board members. We believe that when a
company is not effectively addressing a material issue, its directors should be held accountable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that directors should stand for <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> on a regular basis. We assess directors nominated for election or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> in the context of the composition of the board as a whole. There should be detailed
disclosure of the relevant credentials of the individual directors in order for shareholders to assess the caliber of an individual nominee. We expect there to be a sufficient number of independent directors on the board to ensure the protection of
the interests of all shareholders. Common impediments to independence may include but are not limited to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">current or former employment at the company or a subsidiary within the past several years </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">being, or representing, a shareholder with a substantial shareholding in the company </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">interlocking directorships </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">having any other interest, business or other relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived to,
materially interfere with the director&#146;s ability to act in the best interests of the company </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that the operation
of the board is enhanced when there is a clearly independent, senior <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-executive</FONT> director to chair it or, where the chairman is also the CEO (or is otherwise not independent), an independent lead director.
The role of this director is to enhance the effectiveness of the independent members of the board through shaping the agenda, ensuring adequate information is provided to the board and encouraging independent participation in board deliberations.
The lead independent board director should be available to shareholders in those situations where a director is best placed to explain and justify a company&#146;s approach. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To ensure that the board remains effective, regular reviews of board performance should be carried out and assessments made of gaps in skills or experience
amongst the members. BlackRock believes it is beneficial for </P>
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new directors to be brought onto the board periodically to refresh the group&#146;s thinking and to ensure both continuity and adequate succession planning. In identifying potential candidates,
boards should take into consideration the multiple dimensions of diversity, including personal factors such as gender, ethnicity, and age; as well as professional characteristics, such as a director&#146;s industry, area of expertise, and geographic
location. The board should review these dimensions of the current directors and how they might be augmented by incoming directors. We believe that directors are in the best position to assess the optimal size for the board, but we would be concerned
if a board seemed too small to have an appropriate balance of directors or too large to be effective. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There are matters for which the board has
responsibility that may involve a conflict of interest for executives or for affiliated directors. BlackRock believes that shareholders&#146; interests are best served when the board forms committees of fully independent directors to deal with such
matters. In many markets, these committees of the board specialize in audit, director nominations and compensation matters. An ad hoc committee might also be formed to decide on a special transaction, particularly one with a related party or to
investigate a significant adverse event. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_5"></A>Auditors and audit-related issues </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Comprehensive disclosure provides investors with a sense of the company&#146;s long-term operational risk management practices and, more broadly, the quality
of the board&#146;s oversight. In the absence of robust disclosures, we may reasonably conclude that companies are not adequately managing risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock recognizes the critical importance of financial statements, which should provide a true and fair picture of a company&#146;s financial condition. We
will hold the members of the audit committee or equivalent responsible for overseeing the management of the audit function. We take particular note of cases involving significant financial restatements or ad hoc notifications of material financial
weakness. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The integrity of financial statements depends on the auditor being free of any impediments to being an effective check on management. To that
end, we believe it is important that auditors are, and are seen to be, independent. Where the audit firm provides services to the company in addition to the audit, the fees earned should be disclosed and explained. Audit committees should have in
place a procedure for assessing annually the independence of the auditor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_6"></A>Capital structure, mergers, asset sales and
other special transactions </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The capital structure of a company is critical to its owners, the shareholders, as it impacts the value of their
investment and the priority of their interest in the company relative to that of other equity or debt investors. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-emptive</FONT> rights are a key protection for shareholders against the dilution of their
interests. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Effective voting rights are central to the rights of ownership and we believe strongly in one vote for one share as a guiding principle that
supports good corporate governance. Shareholders, as the residual claimants, have the strongest interest in protecting company value, and voting power should match economic exposure. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are concerned that the creation of a dual share class may result in an over-concentration of power in the hands of a few shareholders, thus
disenfranchising other shareholders and amplifying the potential conflict of interest, which the one share, one vote principle is designed to mitigate. However, we recognize that in certain circumstances, companies may have a valid argument for
dual-class listings, at least for a limited period of time. We believe that such companies should review these dual-class structures on a regular basis or as company circumstances change. Additionally, they should receive shareholder approval of
their capital structure on a periodic basis via a management proposal in the company&#146;s proxy. The proposal should give unaffiliated shareholders the opportunity to affirm the current structure or establish mechanisms to end or phase out
controlling structures at the appropriate time, while minimizing costs to shareholders. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In assessing mergers, asset sales or other special transactions, BlackRock&#146;s primary consideration is the
long-term economic interests of shareholders. Boards proposing a transaction need to clearly explain the economic and strategic rationale behind it. We will review a proposed transaction to determine the degree to which it enhances long-term
shareholder value. We would prefer that proposed transactions have the unanimous support of the board and have been negotiated at arm&#146;s length. We may seek reassurance from the board that executives&#146; and/or board members&#146; financial
interests in a given transaction have not adversely affected their ability to place shareholders&#146; interests before their own. Where the transaction involves related parties, we would expect the recommendation to support it to come from the
independent directors and it is good practice to be approved by a separate vote of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-conflicted</FONT> shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that shareholders have a right to dispose of company shares in the open market without unnecessary restriction. In our view, corporate
mechanisms designed to limit shareholders&#146; ability to sell their shares are contrary to basic property rights. Such mechanisms can serve to protect and entrench interests other than those of the shareholders. We believe that shareholders are
broadly capable of making decisions in their own best interests. We expect any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">so-called</FONT> &#145;shareholder rights plans&#146; proposed by a board to be subject to shareholder approval upon introduction and
periodically thereafter for continuation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_7"></A>Compensation and benefits </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock expects a company&#146;s board of directors to put in place a compensation structure that incentivizes and rewards executives appropriately and is
aligned with shareholder interests, particularly generating sustainable long-term shareholder returns. We would expect the compensation committee to take into account the specific circumstances of the company and the key individuals the board is
trying to incentivize. We encourage companies to ensure that their compensation plans incorporate appropriate and challenging performance conditions consistent with corporate strategy and market practice. We use third party research, in addition to
our own analysis, to evaluate existing and proposed compensation structures. We hold members of the compensation committee or equivalent board members accountable for poor compensation practices or structures. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that there should be a clear link between variable pay and company performance that drives shareholder returns. We are not supportive of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-off</FONT> or special bonuses unrelated to company or individual performance. We acknowledge that the use of peer group evaluation by compensation committees can help ensure competitive pay; however, we are concerned
when increases in total compensation at a company are justified solely on peer benchmarking rather than outperformance. We support incentive plans that foster the sustainable achievement of results relative to competitors. The vesting timeframes
associated with incentive plans should facilitate a focus on long-term value creation. We believe consideration should be given to building claw back provisions into incentive plans such that executives would be required to forgo rewards when they
are not justified by actual performance. Compensation committees should guard against contractual arrangements that would entitle executives to material compensation for early termination of their contract. Finally, pension contributions and other
deferred compensation arrangements should be reasonable in light of market practice. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-executive</FONT> directors
should be compensated in a manner that is commensurate with the time and effort expended in fulfilling their professional responsibilities. Additionally, these compensation arrangements should not risk compromising their independence or aligning
their interests too closely with those of the management, whom they are charged with overseeing. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_8"></A>Environmental and social
issues </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our fiduciary duty to clients is to protect and enhance their economic interest in the companies in which we invest on their behalf. It is
within this context that we undertake our corporate governance activities. We believe that well-managed companies will deal effectively with the material environmental and social (&#147;E&amp;S&#148;) factors relevant to their businesses. Robust
disclosure is essential for investors to effectively gauge companies&#146; business practices and planning related to E&amp;S risks and opportunities. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock expects companies to issue reports aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on
Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the standards put forward by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). We view the SASB and TCFD frameworks as complementary in achieving the goal of disclosing more financially material
information, particularly as it relates to industry-specific metrics and target setting. TCFD&#146;s recommendations provide an overarching framework for disclosure on the business implications of climate change, and potentially other E&amp;S
factors. We find SASB&#146;s industry-specific guidance (as identified in its materiality map) beneficial in helping companies identify and discuss their governance, risk assessments, and performance against these key performance indicators (KPIs).
Any global standards adopted, peer group benchmarking undertaken, and verification processes in place should also be disclosed and discussed in this context. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock has been engaging with companies for several years on disclosure of material E&amp;S factors. Given the increased understanding of sustainability
risks and opportunities, and the need for better information to assess them, we specifically ask companies to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">publish a disclosure in line with industry-specific SASB guidelines by
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">year-end,</FONT> if they have not already done so, or disclose a similar set of data in a way that is relevant to their particular business; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">disclose climate-related risks in line with the TCFD&#146;s recommendations, if they have not already done so.
This should include the company&#146;s plan for operating under a scenario where the Paris Agreement&#146;s goal of limiting global warming to less than two degrees is fully realized, as expressed by the TCFD guidelines. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See our <U>commentary</U> on our approach to engagement on TCFD and SASB aligned reporting for greater detail of our expectations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will use these disclosures and our engagements to ascertain whether companies are properly managing and overseeing these risks within their business and
adequately planning for the future. In the absence of robust disclosures, investors, including BlackRock, will increasingly conclude that companies are not adequately managing risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that when a company is not effectively addressing a material issue, its directors should be held accountable. We will generally engage directly
with the board or management of a company when we identify issues. We may vote against the election of directors where we have concerns that a company might not be dealing with E&amp;S factors appropriately. Sometimes we may reflect such concerns by
supporting a shareholder proposal on the issue, where there seems to be either a significant potential threat or realized harm to shareholders&#146; interests caused by poor management of material E&amp;S factors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In deciding our course of action, we will assess the company&#146;s disclosures and the nature of our engagement with the company on the issue over time,
including whether: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The company has already taken sufficient steps to address the concern </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The company is in the process of actively implementing a response </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">There is a clear and material economic disadvantage to the company in the near-term if the issue is not addressed
in the manner requested by the shareholder proposal </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We do not see it as our role to make social or political judgments on behalf of
clients. Our consideration of these E&amp;S factors is consistent with protecting the long-term economic interest of our clients&#146; assets. We expect investee companies to comply, at a minimum, with the laws and regulations of the jurisdictions
in which they operate. They should explain how they manage situations where local laws or regulations that significantly impact the company&#146;s operations are contradictory or ambiguous to global norms. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_9"></A>Climate risk </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Within the framework laid out above, as well as our guidance on &#147;<U>How BlackRock Investment Stewardship engages on climate risk</U>,&#148; we believe
that climate presents significant investment risks and opportunities that may impact the long-term financial sustainability of companies. We believe that the reporting frameworks developed by TCFD and SASB provide useful guidance to companies on
identifying, managing, and reporting on climate-related risks and opportunities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect companies to help their investors understand how the company
may be impacted by climate risk, in the context of its ability to realize a long-term strategy and generate value over time. We expect companies to convey their governance around this issue through their corporate disclosures aligned with TCFD and
SASB. For companies in sectors that are significantly exposed to climate-related risk, we expect the whole board to have demonstrable fluency in how climate risk affects the business and how management approaches assessing, adapting to, and
mitigating that risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where a company receives a shareholder proposal related to climate risk, in addition to the factors laid out above, our assessment
will take into account the robustness of the company&#146;s existing disclosures as well as our understanding of its management of the issues as revealed through our engagements with the company and board members over time. In certain instances, we
may disagree with the details of a climate-related shareholder proposal but agree that the company in question has not made sufficient progress on climate-related disclosures. In these instances, we may not support the proposal, but may vote against
the election of relevant directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_10"></A>General corporate governance matters and shareholder protections </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that shareholders have a right to timely and detailed information on the financial performance and viability of the companies in which they
invest. In addition, companies should also publish information on the governance structures in place and the rights of shareholders to influence these. The reporting and disclosure provided by companies help shareholders assess whether their
economic interests have been protected and the quality of the board&#146;s oversight of management. We believe shareholders should have the right to vote on key corporate governance matters, including changes to governance mechanisms, to submit
proposals to the shareholders&#146; meeting and to call special meetings of shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="appb93447_11"></A>BLACKROCK&#146;S
OVERSIGHT OF ITS INVESTMENT STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_12"></A>Oversight </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We hold ourselves to a very high standard in our investment stewardship activities, including proxy voting. This function is executed by a team called
BlackRock Investment Stewardship (&#147;BIS&#148;) which is comprised of BlackRock employees who do not have other responsibilities other than their roles in BIS. BIS is considered an investment function. The team does not have sales
responsibilities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock maintains three regional advisory committees (&#147;Stewardship Advisory Committees&#148;) for (a)&nbsp;the Americas;
(b)&nbsp;Europe, the Middle East and Africa (&#147;EMEA&#148;); and (c)&nbsp;Asia-Pacific, generally consisting of senior BlackRock investment professionals and/or senior employees with practical boardroom experience. The regional Stewardship
Advisory Committees review and advise on amendments to the proxy voting guidelines covering markets within each respective region (&#147;Guidelines&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition to the regional Stewardship Advisory Committees, the Investment Stewardship Global Oversight Committee (&#147;Global Committee&#148;) is a
risk-focused committee, comprised of senior representatives from various BlackRock investment teams, BlackRock&#146;s Deputy General Counsel, the Global Head of Investment Stewardship (&#147;Global Head&#148;), and other senior executives with
relevant experience and team oversight. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Global Head has primary oversight of the activities of BIS, including voting in accordance with the
Guidelines, which require the application of professional judgment and consideration of each company&#146;s unique circumstances. The Global Committee reviews and approves amendments to these Global Corporate Governance&nbsp;&amp; Engagement
Principles. The Global Committee also reviews and approves amendments to the regional Guidelines, as proposed by the regional Stewardship Advisory Committees. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, the Global Committee receives and reviews periodic reports regarding the votes cast by BIS, as well as regular updates on material process
issues, procedural changes and other risk oversight considerations. The Global Committee reviews these reports in an oversight capacity as informed by the BIS corporate governance engagement program and Guidelines. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS carries out engagement with companies, monitors and executes proxy votes, and conducts vote operations (including maintaining records of votes cast) in a
manner consistent with the relevant Guidelines. BIS also conducts research on corporate governance issues and participates in industry discussions to keep abreast of important developments in the corporate governance field. BIS may utilize third
parties for certain of the foregoing activities and performs oversight of those third parties. BIS may raise complicated or particularly controversial matters for internal discussion with the relevant investment teams and/or refer such matters to
the appropriate regional Stewardship Advisory Committees for review, discussion and guidance prior to making a voting decision. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_13">
</A>Vote execution </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We carefully consider proxies submitted to funds and other fiduciary account(s) (&#147;Fund&#148; or &#147;Funds&#148;) for
which we have voting authority. BlackRock votes (or refrains from voting) proxies for each Fund for which we have voting authority based on our evaluation of the best long-term economic interests of shareholders, in the exercise of our independent
business judgment, and without regard to the relationship of the issuer of the proxy (or any shareholder proponent or dissident shareholder) to the Fund, the Fund&#146;s affiliates (if any), BlackRock or BlackRock&#146;s affiliates, or BlackRock
employees (see &#147;Conflicts management policies and procedures&#148;, below). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When exercising voting rights, BlackRock will normally vote on specific
proxy issues in accordance with the Guidelines for the relevant market. The Guidelines are reviewed regularly and are amended consistent with changes in the local market practice, as developments in corporate governance occur, or as otherwise deemed
advisable by BlackRock&#146;s Stewardship Advisory Committees. BIS may, in the exercise of their professional judgment, conclude that the Guidelines do not cover the specific matter upon which a proxy vote is required or that an exception to the
Guidelines would be in the best long-term economic interests of BlackRock&#146;s clients. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the uncommon circumstance of there being a vote with respect
to fixed-income securities or the securities of privately held issuers, the decision generally will be made by a Fund&#146;s portfolio managers and/or BIS based on their assessment of the particular transactions or other matters at issue. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In certain markets, proxy voting involves logistical issues which can affect BlackRock&#146;s ability to vote such proxies, as well as the desirability of
voting such proxies. These issues include but are not limited to: (i)&nbsp;untimely notice of shareholder meetings; (ii)&nbsp;restrictions on a foreigner&#146;s ability to exercise votes; (iii)&nbsp;requirements to vote proxies in person; (iv)
&#147;share-blocking&#148; (requirements that investors who exercise their voting rights surrender the right to dispose of their holdings for some specified period in proximity to the shareholder meeting); (v) potential difficulties in translating
the proxy; (vi)&nbsp;regulatory constraints; and (vii)&nbsp;requirements to provide local agents with unrestricted powers of attorney to facilitate voting instructions. We are not supportive of impediments to the exercise of voting rights such as
shareblocking or overly burdensome administrative requirements. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a consequence, BlackRock votes proxies on a &#147;best-efforts&#148; basis. In
addition, BIS may determine that it is generally in the best interests of BlackRock&#146;s clients not to vote proxies if the costs (including but not limited to </P>
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opportunity costs associated with shareblocking constraints) associated with exercising a vote are expected to outweigh the benefit the client would derive by voting on the proposal. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portfolio managers have full discretion to vote the shares in the Funds they manage based on their analysis of the economic impact of a particular ballot
item.&nbsp;Portfolio managers may from time to time reach differing views on how best to maximize economic value with respect to a particular investment.&nbsp;Therefore, portfolio managers may, and sometimes do, vote shares in the Funds under their
management differently from one another.&nbsp;However, because BlackRock&#146;s clients are mostly long-term investors with long-term economic goals, ballots are frequently cast in a uniform manner. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_14"></A>Conflicts management policies and procedures </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BIS maintains the following policies and procedures that seek to prevent undue influence on BlackRock&#146;s proxy voting activity. Such influence might stem
from any relationship between the investee company (or any shareholder proponent or dissident shareholder) and BlackRock, BlackRock&#146;s affiliates, a Fund or a Fund&#146;s affiliates, or BlackRock employees. The following are examples of sources
of perceived or potential conflicts of interest: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">BlackRock clients who may be issuers of securities or proponents of shareholder resolutions
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">BlackRock business partners or third parties who may be issuers of securities or proponents of shareholder
resolutions </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">BlackRock employees who may sit on the boards of public companies held in Funds managed by BlackRock
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Significant BlackRock, Inc. investors who may be issuers of securities held in Funds managed by BlackRock
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Securities of BlackRock, Inc. or BlackRock investment funds held in Funds managed by BlackRock
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">BlackRock, Inc. board members who serve as senior executives of public companies held in Funds managed by
BlackRock </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock has taken certain steps to mitigate perceived or potential conflicts including, but not limited to, the following:
</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Adopted the Guidelines which are designed to protect and enhance the economic value of the companies in which
BlackRock invests on behalf of clients. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Established a reporting structure that separates BIS from employees with sales, vendor management or business
partnership roles. In addition, BlackRock seeks to ensure that all engagements with corporate issuers, dissident shareholders or shareholder proponents are managed consistently and without regard to BlackRock&#146;s relationship with such parties.
Clients or business partners are not given special treatment or differentiated access to BIS. BIS prioritizes engagements based on factors including but not limited to our need for additional information to make a voting decision or our view on the
likelihood that an engagement could lead to positive outcome(s) over time for the economic value of the company. Within the normal course of business, BIS may engage directly with BlackRock clients, business partners and/or third parties, and/or
with employees with sales, vendor management or business partnership roles, in discussions regarding our approach to stewardship, general corporate governance matters, client reporting needs, and/or to otherwise ensure that proxy-related client
service levels are met. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Determined to engage, in certain instances, an independent fiduciary to vote proxies as a further safeguard to
avoid potential conflicts of interest, to satisfy regulatory compliance requirements, or as may be otherwise required by applicable law. In such circumstances, the independent fiduciary provides BlackRock&#146;s proxy voting agent with instructions,
in accordance with the Guidelines, as to how to vote such proxies, and BlackRock&#146;s proxy voting agent votes the proxy in accordance with the independent fiduciary&#146;s determination. BlackRock uses an independent fiduciary to vote proxies of
(i)&nbsp;any company that is affiliated with BlackRock, Inc., (ii) any public company that includes BlackRock employees on its board of directors, (iii)&nbsp;The PNC </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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Financial Services Group, Inc., (iv) any public company of which a BlackRock, Inc. board member serves as a senior executive, and (v)&nbsp;companies when legal or regulatory requirements compel
BlackRock to use an independent fiduciary. In selecting an independent fiduciary, we assess several characteristics, including but not limited to: independence, an ability to analyze proxy issues and vote in the best economic interest of our
clients, reputation for reliability and integrity, and operational capacity to accurately deliver the assigned votes in a timely manner. We may engage more than one independent fiduciary, in part in order to mitigate potential or perceived conflicts
of interest at an independent fiduciary. The Global Committee appoints and reviews the performance of the independent fiduciar(ies), generally on an annual basis. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When so authorized, BlackRock acts as a securities lending agent on behalf of Funds. With regard to the relationship between securities lending and proxy
voting, BlackRock&#146;s approach is driven by our clients&#146; economic interests. The decision whether to recall securities on loan to vote is based on a formal analysis of the revenue producing value to clients of loans, against the assessed
economic value of casting votes. Generally, we expect that the likely economic value to clients of casting votes would be less than the securities lending income, either because, in our assessment, the resolutions being voted on will not have
significant economic consequences or because the outcome would not be affected by BlackRock recalling loaned securities in order to vote. BlackRock also may, in our discretion, determine that the value of voting outweighs the cost of recalling
shares, and thus recall shares to vote in that instance. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Periodically, BlackRock reviews our process for determining whether to recall securities on loan
in order to vote and may modify it as necessary. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_15"></A>Voting guidelines </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The issue-specific Guidelines published for each region/country in which we vote are intended to summarize BlackRock&#146;s general philosophy and approach to
issues that may commonly arise in the proxy voting context in each market where we invest. These Guidelines are not intended to be exhaustive. BIS applies the Guidelines on a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis, in the context of the individual circumstances of each company and the specific issue under review. As such, these Guidelines do not indicate how BIS
will vote in every instance. Rather, they share our view about corporate governance issues generally, and provide insight into how we typically approach issues that commonly arise on corporate ballots. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><A NAME="appb93447_16"></A>Reporting and vote transparency </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We inform clients about our engagement and voting policies and activities through direct communication and through disclosure on our website. Each year we
publish an annual report, an annual engagement and voting statistics report, and our full voting record to our website. On a quarterly basis, we publish regional reports which provide an overview of our investment stewardship engagement and voting
activities during the quarter, including market developments, speaking engagements, and engagement and voting statistics. Additionally, we make public our market-specific voting guidelines for the benefit of clients and companies with whom we
engage. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>This document is provided for information purposes only and must not be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice. BlackRock
is not making any recommendation or soliciting any action based upon the information contained herein and nothing in this document should be construed as constituting an offer to sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy, securities in any
jurisdiction to any person. This information provided herein does not constitute financial, tax, legal or accounting advice, you should consult your own advisers on such matters. </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>The information and opinions contained in this document are as of January 2020 unless it is stated otherwise and may change as subsequent conditions vary.
The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-proprietary</FONT> sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable, are not necessarily
</I></P>
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<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">all-inclusive</FONT> and are not guaranteed as to accuracy. Although such information is believed to be reliable for the purposes used herein, BlackRock does not
assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Certain information contained herein represents or is based upon forward-looking
statements or information. BlackRock and its affiliates believe that such statements and information are based upon reasonable estimates and assumptions. However, forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and factors may cause events or
results to differ from those projected. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements and information. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prepared
by BlackRock, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&copy;</SUP>2020 BlackRock, Inc. All rights reserved. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Corporate governance and proxy voting guidelines for U.S. securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>January 2020 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Contents </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:24pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><A HREF="#appb93447_101">INTRODUCTION</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-15</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><A HREF="#appb93447_102">VOTING GUIDELINES</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">B-15</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><A HREF="#appb93447_103">BOARDS AND DIRECTORS</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><A HREF="#appb93447_104">AUDITORS AND AUDIT-RELATED ISSUES</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><A HREF="#appb93447_105">CAPITAL STRUCTURE PROPOSALS</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><A HREF="#appb93447_106">EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><A HREF="#appb93447_107">ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><A HREF="#appb93447_108">GENERAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MATTERS</A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><A HREF="#appb93447_109">SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS</A></TD>
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</TABLE>  <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you would like additional information, please contact: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>ContactStewardship@blackrock.com </U></P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">B-14 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the BlackRock Investment Stewardship <U>Global Corporate
Governance Guidelines</U><U></U><U>&nbsp;&amp; Engagement Principles</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="appb93447_101"></A>INTRODUCTION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, &#147;BlackRock&#148;) seek to make proxy voting decisions in the manner most likely to protect and
enhance the economic value of the securities held in client accounts. The following issue-specific proxy voting guidelines (the &#147;Guidelines&#148;) are intended to summarize BlackRock Investment Stewardship&#146;s general philosophy and approach
to corporate governance issues that most commonly arise in proxy voting for U.S. securities. These Guidelines are not intended to limit the analysis of individual issues at specific companies and are not intended to provide a guide to how BlackRock
will vote in every instance. Rather, they share our view about corporate governance issues generally, and provide insight into how we typically approach issues that commonly arise on corporate ballots , as well as our expectations of boards of
directors. They are applied with discretion, taking into consideration the range of issues and facts specific to the company and the individual ballot item. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="appb93447_102"></A>VOTING GUIDELINES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These guidelines are divided into eight key themes which group together the issues that frequently appear on the agenda of annual and extraordinary meetings
of shareholders: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Mergers, asset sales, and other special transactions </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Environmental and social issues </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">General corporate governance matters </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Shareholder protections </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="appb93447_103"></A>BOARDS AND DIRECTORS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Director elections </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, BlackRock supports
the election of directors as recommended by the board in uncontested elections. However, we believe that when a company is not effectively addressing a material issue, its directors should be held account able. We may withhold votes from directors
or members of particular board committees in certain situations, as indicated below. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Independence </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect a majority of the directors on the board to be independent. In addition, all members of key committees, including audit, compensation, and nominating
/ governance committees, should be independent. Our view of independence may vary slightly from listing standards. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Employment as a senior executive by the company or a subsidiary within the past five years </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">An equity ownership in the company in excess of 20% </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Having any other interest, business, or relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially
interfere with the director&#146;s ability to act in the best interests of the company </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may vote against directors serving on key
committees that we do not consider to be independent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When evaluating controlled companies, as defined by the U.S. stock exchanges, we will only vote
against insiders or affiliates who sit on the audit committee, but not other key committees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Oversight </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect the board to exercise appropriate oversight over management and business activities of the company. We will consider voting against committee members
and / or individual directors in the following circumstances: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Where the board has failed to exercise oversight with regard to accounting practices or audit oversight, we will
consider voting against the current audit committee, and any other members of the board who may be responsible. For example, this may apply to members of the audit committee during a period when the board failed to facilitate quality, independent
auditing if substantial accounting irregularities suggest insufficient oversight by that committee </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Members of the compensation committee during a period in which executive compensation appears excessive relative
to performance and peers, and where we believe the compensation committee has not already substantially addressed this issue </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The chair of the nominating / governance committee, or where no chair exists, the nominating / governance
committee member with the longest tenure, where the board is not comprised of a majority of independent directors. However, this would not apply in the case of a controlled company </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Where it appears the director has acted (at the company or at other companies) in a manner that compromises his /
her reliability to represent the best long-term economic interests of shareholders </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Where a director has a pattern of poor attendance at combined board and applicable key committee meetings.
Excluding exigent circumstances, BlackRock generally considers attendance at less than 75% of the combined board and applicable key committee meetings by a board member to be poor attendance </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Where a director serves on an excess number of boards, which may limit his / her capacity to focus on each
board&#146;s requirements. The following illustrates the maximum number of boards on which a director may serve, before he / she is considered to be over-committed: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Public Company CEO</B></P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*In addition to the company under review </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect a board to be engaged and responsive to its shareholders. Where we believe a board has not substantially addressed shareholder concerns, we may vote
against the appropriate committees and / or individual directors. The following illustrates common circumstances: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The independent chair or lead independent director, members of the nominating / governance committee, and / or
the longest tenured director(s), where we observe a lack of board responsiveness to shareholders, evidence of board entrenchment, and / or failure to promote adequate board succession planning </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The chair of the nominating / governance committee, or where no chair exists, the nominating / governance
committee member with the longest tenure, where board member(s) at the most recent election of directors have received withhold votes from more than 30% of shares voted and the board has not taken appropriate action to respond to shareholder
concerns. This may not apply in cases where BlackRock did not support the initial withhold vote </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The independent chair or lead independent director and / or members of the nominating / governance committee,
where a board fails to implement shareholder proposals that receive a majority of votes cast at a prior shareholder meeting, and the proposals, in our view, have a direct and substantial impact on shareholders&#146; fundamental rights or long-term
economic interests </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Shareholder rights </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect a board to act with integrity and to uphold governance best practices. Where we believe a board has not acted in the best interests of its
shareholders, we may vote against the appropriate committees and / or individual directors. The following illustrates common circumstances: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The independent chair or lead independent director and members of the governance committee, where a board
implements or renews a poison pill without shareholder approval </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The independent chair or lead independent director and members of the governance committee, where a board amends
the charter / articles / bylaws such that the effect may be to entrench directors or to significantly reduce shareholder rights </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Members of the compensation committee where the company has repriced options without shareholder approval
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">If a board maintains a classified structure, it is possible that the director(s) with whom we have a particular
concern may not be subject to election in the year that the concern arises. In such situations, if we have a concern regarding a committee or committee chair that is not up for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election,</FONT> we will generally
register our concern by withholding votes from all available members of the relevant committee. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Board composition and
effectiveness </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We encourage boards to periodically renew their membership to ensure relevant skills and experience within the boardroom. To this
end, regular performance reviews and skills assessments should be conducted by the nominating / governance committee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Furthermore, we expect boards to be
comprised of a diverse selection of individuals who bring their personal and professional experiences to bear in order to create a constructive debate of competing views and opinions in the boardroom. We recognize that diversity has multiple
dimensions. In identifying potential candidates, boards should take into consideration the full breadth of diversity including personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, and age; as well as professional characteristics, such as a director&#146;s
industry, area of expertise, and geographic location. In addition to other elements of diversity, we encourage companies to have at least two women directors on their board. Our publicly available <U>commentary</U> explains our approach to engaging
on board diversity. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We encourage boards to disclose their views on: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The mix of competencies, experience, and other qualities required to effectively oversee and guide management in
light of the stated long-term strategy of the company </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The process by which candidates are identified and selected, including whether professional firms or other
sources outside of incumbent directors&#146; networks have been engaged to identify and / or assess candidates </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The process by which boards evaluate themselves and any significant outcomes of the evaluation process, without
divulging inappropriate and / or sensitive details </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The consideration given to board diversity, including, but not limited to, gender, ethnicity, race, age,
experience, geographic location, skills, and perspective in the nomination process </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While we support regular board refreshment, we are
not opposed in principle to long-tenured directors, nor do we believe that long board tenure is necessarily an impediment to director independence. A variety of director tenures within the boardroom can be beneficial to ensure board quality and
continuity of experience. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our primary concern is that board members are able to contribute effectively as corporate strategy evolves and business
conditions change, and that all directors, regardless of tenure, demonstrate appropriate responsiveness to shareholders. We acknowledge that no single person can be expected to bring all relevant skill sets to a board; at the same time, we generally
do not believe it is necessary or appropriate to have any particular director on the board solely by virtue of a singular background or specific area of expertise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where boards find that age limits or term limits are the most efficient and objective mechanism for ensuring periodic board refreshment, we generally defer to
the board&#146;s determination in setting such limits. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent that we believe that a company has not adequately accounted for diversity in its
board composition within a reasonable timeframe, we may vote against the nominating / governance committee for an apparent lack of commitment to board effectiveness. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Board size </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We typically defer to the board in
setting the appropriate size and believe directors are generally in the best position to assess the optimal board size to ensure effectiveness. However, we may oppose boards that appear too small to allow for effective shareholder representation or
too large to function efficiently. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>CEO and management succession planning </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There should be a robust CEO and senior management succession plan in place at the board level that is reviewed and updated on a regular basis. We expect
succession planning to cover both long-term planning consistent with the strategic direction of the company and identified leadership needs over time, as well as short-term planning in the event of an unanticipated executive departure. We encourage
the company to explain its executive succession planning process, including where accountability lies within the boardroom for this task, without prematurely divulging sensitive information commonly associated with this exercise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Classified board of directors / staggered terms </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that directors should be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-elected</FONT> annually and that classification of the board generally limits
shareholders&#146; rights to regularly evaluate a board&#146;s performance and select directors. While we will typically support proposals requesting board <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">de-classification,</FONT> we may make exceptions, should the
board articulate an appropriate strategic rationale for a classified board structure, such as when a company needs consistency and stability during a time of transition, e.g. newly public companies or companies undergoing a strategic
</P>
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restructuring. A classified board structure may also be justified at <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-operating</FONT> companies in certain circumstances. We would, however, expect boards
with a classified structure to periodically review the rationale for such structure and consider when annual elections might be appropriate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Without a
voting mechanism to immediately address concerns of a specific director, we may choose to vote against or withhold votes from the available slate of directors by default (see &#147;Shareholder rights&#148; for additional detail). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Contested director elections </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The details of
contested elections, or proxy contests, are assessed on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis. We evaluate a number of factors, which may include: the qualifications of the dissident and
management candidates; the validity of the concerns identified by the dissident; the viability of both the dissident&#146;s and management&#146;s plans; the likelihood that the dissident&#146;s solutions will produce the desired change; and whether
the dissident represents the best option for enhancing long-term shareholder value. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Cumulative voting </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that a majority vote standard is in the best long-term interest of shareholders. It ensures director accountability via the requirement to be
elected by more than half of the votes cast. As such, we will generally oppose proposals requesting the adoption of cumulative voting, which may disproportionately aggregate votes on certain issues or director candidates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Director compensation and equity programs </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
believe that compensation for directors should be structured to attract and retain the best possible directors, while also aligning their interests with those of shareholders. We believe director compensation packages that are based on the
company&#146;s long-term value creation and include some form of long-term equity compensation are more likely to meet this goal. In addition, we expect directors to build meaningful share ownership over time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Majority vote requirements </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes
that directors should generally be elected by a majority of the shares voted and will normally support proposals seeking to introduce bylaws requiring a majority vote standard for director elections. Majority voting standards assist in ensuring that
directors who are not broadly supported by shareholders are not elected to serve as their representatives. Some companies with a plurality voting standard have adopted a resignation policy for directors who do not receive support from at least a
majority of votes cast. Where we believe that the company already has a sufficiently robust majority voting process in place, we may not support a shareholder proposal seeking an alternative mechanism. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Risk oversight </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Companies should have an
established process for identifying, monitoring, and managing key risks. Independent directors should have ready access to relevant management information and outside advice, as appropriate, to ensure they can properly oversee risk management. We
encourage companies to provide transparency around risk measurement, mitigation, and reporting to the board. We are particularly interested in understanding how risk oversight processes evolve in response to changes in corporate strategy and / or
shifts in the business and related risk environment. Comprehensive disclosure provides investors with a sense of the company&#146;s long-term operational risk management practices and, more broadly, the quality of the board&#146;s oversight. In the
absence of robust disclosures, we may reasonably conclude that companies are not adequately managing risk. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that independent leadership is important in the boardroom. In the U.S. there are two commonly accepted structures for independent board leadership:
1) an independent chairman; or 2) a lead independent director when the roles of chairman and CEO are combined. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the absence of a significant governance
concern, we defer to boards to designate the most appropriate leadership structure to ensure adequate balance and independence. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event that the
board chooses a combined chair / CEO model, we generally support the designation of a lead independent director if they have the power to: 1) provide formal input into board meeting agendas; 2) call meetings of the independent directors; and 3)
preside at meetings of independent directors. Furthermore, while we anticipate that most directors will be elected annually, we believe an element of continuity is important for this role for an extended period of time to provide appropriate
leadership balance to the chair / CEO. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table illustrates examples of responsibilities under each board leadership model: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Separate Chair Model</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Chair</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Board Meetings</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Authority to call full meetings of the board of directors</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attends&nbsp;full&nbsp;meetings&nbsp;of the board of directors</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Authority&nbsp;to&nbsp;call&nbsp;meetings of&nbsp;independent&nbsp;directors</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Briefs CEO on issues arising from executive sessions</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Authority to call full meetings of the board of directors</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Agenda</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Primary responsibility for shaping board agendas, consulting with the lead director</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Collaborates&nbsp;with&nbsp;chair&nbsp;/ CEO&nbsp;to&nbsp;set&nbsp;board&nbsp;agenda and board information</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Primary responsibility for shaping board agendas, in conjunction with CEO</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Board Communications</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Communicates with all directors on key issues and concerns outside of full board meetings</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Facilitates discussion among independent directors on key issues and concerns outside of full board meetings, including contributing to the oversight of CEO and management succession planning</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Facilitates discussion among independent directors on key issues and concerns outside of full board meetings, including contributing to the oversight of CEO and management succession planning</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="appb93447_104"></A>AUDITORS AND AUDIT-RELATED ISSUES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock recognizes the critical importance of financial statements to provide a complete and accurate portrayal of a company&#146;s financial condition.
Consistent with our approach to voting on boards of directors, we seek to hold the audit committee of the board responsible for overseeing the management of the audit function at a company, and may withhold votes from the audit committee members
where the board has failed to facilitate quality, independent auditing. We look to the audit committee report for insight into the scope of the audit committee responsibilities, including an overview of audit committee processes, issues on the audit
committee </P>
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agenda, and key decisions taken by the audit committee. We take particular note of cases involving significant financial restatements or material weakness disclosures, and we expect timely
disclosure and remediation of accounting irregularities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The integrity of financial statements depends on the auditor effectively fulfilling its role. To
that end, we favor an independent auditor. In addition, to the extent that an auditor fails to reasonably identify and address issues that eventually lead to a significant financial restatement, or the audit firm has violated standards of practice
that protect the interests of shareholders, we may also vote against ratification. From time to time, shareholder proposals may be presented to promote auditor independence or the rotation of audit firms. We may support these proposals when they are
consistent with our views as described above. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="appb93447_105"></A>CAPITAL STRUCTURE PROPOSALS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Equal voting rights </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock believes that
shareholders should be entitled to voting rights in proportion to their economic interests. We believe that companies that look to add or already have dual or multiple class share structures should review these structures on a regular basis or as
company circumstances change. Companies should receive shareholder approval of their capital structure on a periodic basis via a management proposal on the company&#146;s proxy. The proposal should give unaffiliated shareholders the opportunity to
affirm the current structure or establish mechanisms to end or phase out controlling structures at the appropriate time, while minimizing costs to shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Blank check preferred stock </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We frequently oppose
proposals requesting authorization of a class of preferred stock with unspecified voting, conversion, dividend distribution, and other rights (&#147;blank check&#148; preferred stock) because they may serve as a transfer of authority from
shareholders to the board and as a possible entrenchment device. We generally view the board&#146;s discretion to establish voting rights on a when-issued basis as a potential anti-takeover device, as it affords the board the ability to place a
block of stock with an investor sympathetic to management, thereby foiling a takeover bid without a shareholder vote. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Nonetheless, we may support the
proposal where the company: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Appears to have a legitimate financing motive for requesting blank check authority </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Has committed publicly that blank check preferred shares will not be used for anti-takeover purposes
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Has a history of using blank check preferred stock for financings </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Has blank check preferred stock previously outstanding such that an increase would not necessarily provide
further anti-takeover protection but may provide greater financing flexibility </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Increase in authorized common shares </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock considers industry-specific norms in our analysis of these proposals, as well as a company&#146;s history with respect to the use of its common
shares. Generally, we are predisposed to support a company if the board believes additional common shares are necessary to carry out the firm&#146;s business. The most substantial concern we might have with an increase is the possibility of use of
common shares to fund a poison pill plan that is not in the economic interests of shareholders. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Increase or issuance of preferred stock </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally support proposals to increase or issue preferred stock in cases where the company specifies the voting, dividend, conversion, and other rights of
such stock where the terms of the preferred stock appear reasonable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Stock splits </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally support stock splits that are not likely to negatively affect the ability to trade shares or the economic value of a share. We generally support
reverse stock splits that are designed to avoid delisting or to facilitate trading in the stock, where the reverse split will not have a negative impact on share value (e.g. one class is reduced while others remain at
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-split</FONT> levels). In the event of a proposal for a reverse split that would not also proportionately reduce the company&#146;s authorized stock, we apply the same analysis we would use for a proposal to
increase authorized stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MERGERS, ASSET SALES, AND OTHER SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock&#146;s primary concern is the best long-term economic interests of shareholders. While merger, asset sales, and other special transaction proposals
vary widely in scope and substance, we closely examine certain salient features in our analyses, such as: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The degree to which the proposed transaction represents a premium to the company&#146;s trading price. We
consider the share price over multiple time periods prior to the date of the merger announcement. In most cases, business combinations should provide a premium. We may consider comparable transaction analyses provided by the parties&#146; financial
advisors and our own valuation assessments. For companies facing insolvency or bankruptcy, a premium may not apply </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">There should be clear strategic, operational, and / or financial rationale for the combination
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Unanimous board approval and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">arm&#146;s-length</FONT> negotiations are
preferred. We will consider whether the transaction involves a dissenting board or does not appear to be the result of an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">arm&#146;s-length</FONT> bidding process. We may also consider whether executive and / or
board members&#146; financial interests in a given transaction appear likely to affect their ability to place shareholders&#146; interests before their own </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">We prefer transaction proposals that include the fairness opinion of a reputable financial advisor assessing the
value of the transaction to shareholders in comparison to recent similar transactions </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Poison pill plans </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where a poison pill is put to a shareholder vote by management, our policy is to examine these plans individually. Although we oppose most plans, we may
support plans that include a reasonable &#147;qualifying offer clause.&#148; Such clauses typically require shareholder ratification of the pill and stipulate a sunset provision whereby the pill expires unless it is renewed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These clauses also tend to specify that an all cash bid for all shares that includes a fairness opinion and evidence of financing does not trigger the pill,
but forces either a special meeting at which the offer is put to a shareholder vote, or the board to seek the written consent of shareholders where shareholders could rescind the pill at their discretion. We may also support a pill where it is the
only effective method for protecting tax or other economic benefits that may be associated with limiting the ownership changes of individual shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally vote in favor of shareholder proposals to rescind poison pills. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally do not support shareholder proposals seeking the reimbursement of proxy contest expenses, even in situations where we support the shareholder
campaign. We believe that introducing the possibility of such reimbursement may incentivize disruptive and unnecessary shareholder campaigns. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="appb93447_106"></A>EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We note that there are both management and shareholder proposals related to executive compensation. We generally vote on these proposals as described below,
except that we typically oppose shareholder proposals on issues where the company already has a reasonable policy in place that we believe is sufficient to address the issue. We may also oppose a shareholder proposal regarding executive compensation
if the company&#146;s history suggests that the issue raised is not likely to present a problem for that company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Advisory resolutions on executive
compensation (&#147;Say on Pay&#148;) </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In cases where there is a Say on Pay vote, BlackRock will respond to the proposal as informed by our
evaluation of compensation practices at that particular company and in a manner that appropriately addresses the specific question posed to shareholders. In a commentary on our website, entitled &#147;<U>BlackRock Investment Stewardship&#146;s
approach to executive compensation,</U>&#148; we explain our beliefs and expectations related to executive compensation practices, our Say on Pay analysis framework, and our typical approach to engagement and voting on Say on Pay. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Advisory votes on the frequency of Say on Pay resolutions </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock will generally support triennial pay frequency votes, but we defer to the board to determine the appropriate timeframe upon which pay should be
reviewed. In evaluating pay, we believe that the compensation committee is responsible for constructing a plan that appropriately incentivizes executives for long-term value creation, utilizing relevant metrics and structure to ensure overall pay
and performance alignment. In a similar vein, we defer to the board to establish the most appropriate timeframe for review of pay structure, absent a change in strategy that would suggest otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">However, we may support an annual pay frequency vote in some situations, for example, where we conclude that a company has failed to align pay with
performance. In these circumstances, we will also consider voting against the compensation committee members. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Claw back proposals </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally favor recoupment from any senior executive whose compensation was based on faulty financial reporting or deceptive business practices. In addition
to fraudulent acts, we also favor recoupment from any senior executive whose behavior caused direct financial harm to shareholders, reputational risk to the company, or resulted in a criminal investigation, even if such actions did not ultimately
result in a material restatement of past results. This includes, but is not limited to, settlement agreements arising from such behavior and paid for directly by the company. We typically support shareholder proposals on these matters unless the
company already has a robust claw back policy that sufficiently addresses our concerns. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Employee stock purchase plans </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe these plans can provide performance incentives and help align employees&#146; interests with those of shareholders. The most common form of employee
stock purchase plan (&#147;ESPP&#148;) qualifies for favorable tax treatment under Section&nbsp;423 of the Internal Revenue Code. We will typically support qualified ESPP proposals. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock supports equity plans that align the economic interests of directors, managers, and other employees with those of shareholders. We believe that
boards should establish policies prohibiting the use of equity awards in a manner that could disrupt the intended alignment with shareholder interests (e.g. the use of stock as collateral for a loan; the use of stock in a margin account; the use of
stock [or an unvested award] in hedging or derivative transactions). We may support shareholder proposals requesting the establishment of such policies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our evaluation of equity compensation plans is based on a company&#146;s executive pay and performance relative to peers and whether the plan plays a
significant role in a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pay-for-performance</FONT></FONT> disconnect. We generally oppose plans that contain &#147;evergreen&#148; provisions, which allow for the unlimited increase of
shares reserved without requiring further shareholder approval after a reasonable time period. We also generally oppose plans that allow for repricing without shareholder approval. We may also oppose plans that provide for the acceleration of
vesting of equity awards even in situations where an actual change of control may not occur. We encourage companies to structure their change of control provisions to require the termination of the covered employee before acceleration or special
payments are triggered. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Golden parachutes </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
generally view golden parachutes as encouragement to management to consider transactions that might be beneficial to shareholders. However, a large potential <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pay-out</FONT> under a golden parachute arrangement also
presents the risk of motivating a management team to support a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-optimal</FONT> sale price for a company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When
determining whether to support or oppose an advisory vote on a golden parachute plan, we normally support the plan unless it appears to result in payments that are excessive or detrimental to shareholders. In evaluating golden parachute plans,
BlackRock may consider several factors, including: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Whether we believe that the triggering event is in the best interest of shareholders </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Whether management attempted to maximize shareholder value in the triggering event </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The percentage of total premium or transaction value that will be transferred to the management team, rather than
shareholders, as a result of the golden parachute payment </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Whether excessively large excise tax <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">gross-up</FONT> payments are part of the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pay-out</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Whether the pay package that serves as the basis for calculating the golden parachute payment was reasonable in
light of performance and peers </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Whether the golden parachute payment will have the effect of rewarding a management team that has failed to
effectively manage the company </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It may be difficult to anticipate the results of a plan until after it has been triggered; as a result,
BlackRock may vote against a golden parachute proposal even if the golden parachute plan under review was approved by shareholders when it was implemented. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may support shareholder proposals requesting that implementation of such arrangements require shareholder approval. We generally support proposals
requiring shareholder approval of plans that exceed 2.99 times an executive&#146;s current salary and bonus, including equity compensation. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that there may be legitimate instances where underwater options create an overhang on a company&#146;s capital structure and a repricing or option
exchange may be warranted. We will evaluate these instances on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis. BlackRock may support a request to reprice or exchange underwater options under the
following circumstances: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The company has experienced significant stock price decline as a result of macroeconomic trends, not individual
company performance </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Directors and executive officers are excluded; the exchange is value neutral or value creative to shareholders;
tax, accounting, and other technical considerations have been fully contemplated </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">There is clear evidence that absent repricing, the company will suffer serious employee incentive or retention
and recruiting problems </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock may also support a request to exchange underwater options in other circumstances, if we determine
that the exchange is in the best interest of shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pay-for-Performance</FONT></FONT> plans </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In order for executive compensation exceeding $1&nbsp;million USD to qualify for federal tax deductions, related to Section&nbsp;162(m) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (&#147;OBRA&#148;) requires companies to link compensation for the company&#146;s top five executives to disclosed performance goals and submit the plans for shareholder approval. The law further
requires that a compensation committee comprised solely of outside directors administer these plans. Because the primary objective of these proposals is to preserve the deductibility of such compensation, we generally favor approval in order to
preserve net income. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Supplemental executive retirement plans </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock may support shareholder proposals requesting to put extraordinary benefits contained in Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (&#147;SERP&#148;)
agreements to a shareholder vote unless the company&#146;s executive pension plans do not contain excessive benefits beyond what is offered under employee-wide plans. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="appb93447_107"></A>ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our fiduciary duty to clients is to protect and enhance their economic interest in the companies in which we invest on their behalf. It is within this context
that we undertake our corporate governance activities. We believe that well-managed companies will deal effectively with the material environmental and social (&#147;E&amp;S&#148;) factors relevant to their businesses. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Robust disclosure is essential for investors to effectively gauge companies&#146; business practices and planning related to E&amp;S risks and opportunities.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock expects companies to issue reports aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the
standards put forward by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). We view the SASB and TCFD frameworks as complementary in achieving the goal of disclosing more financially material information, particularly as it relates to
industry-specific metrics and target setting. TCFD&#146;s recommendations provide an overarching framework for disclosure on the business implications of climate change, and potentially other E&amp;S factors. We find SASB&#146;s industry-specific
guidance (as identified in its materiality map) beneficial in helping companies identify and discuss their governance, risk assessments, and performance against these key performance indicators (KPIs). Any global standards adopted, peer group
benchmarking undertaken, and verification process in place should also be disclosed and discussed in this context. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock has been engaging with companies for several years on disclosure of material E&amp;S factors. Given the
increased understanding of sustainability risks and opportunities, and the need for better information to assess them, we specifically ask companies to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Publish disclosures in line with industry specific SASB guidelines by
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">year-end,</FONT> if they have not already done so, or disclose a similar set of data in a way that is relevant to their particular business; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Disclose climate-related risks in line with the TCFD&#146;s recommendations, if they have not already done so.
This should include the company&#146;s plan for operating under a scenario where the Paris Agreement&#146;s goal of limiting global warming to less than two degrees is fully realized, as expressed by the TCFD guidelines. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See our <U>commentary</U> on our approach to engagement on TCFD and SASB aligned reporting for greater detail of our expectations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will use these disclosures and our engagements to ascertain whether companies are properly managing and overseeing these risks within their business and
adequately planning for the future. In the absence of robust disclosures, investors, including BlackRock, will increasingly conclude that companies are not adequately managing risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that when a company is not effectively addressing a material issue, its directors should be held accountable. We will generally engage directly
with the board or management of a company when we identify issues. We may vote against the election of directors where we have concerns that a company might not be dealing with E&amp;S factors appropriately. Sometimes we may reflect such concerns by
supporting a shareholder proposal on the issue, where there seems to be either a significant potential threat or realized harm to shareholders&#146; interests caused by poor management of material E&amp;S factors. In deciding our course of action,
we will assess the nature of our engagement with the company on the issue over time, including whether: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The company has already taken sufficient steps to address the concern </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The company is in the process of actively implementing a response </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">There is a clear and material economic disadvantage to the company in the near-term if the issue is not addressed
in the manner requested by the shareholder proposal </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We do not see it as our role to make social, ethical, or political judgments on
behalf of clients, but rather, to protect their long-term economic interests as shareholders. We expect investee companies to comply, at a minimum, with the laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which they operate. They should explain how
they manage situations where such laws or regulations are contradictory or ambiguous. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Climate risk </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Within the framework laid out above, as well as our guidance on &#147;<U>How BlackRock Investment Stewardship engages on climate risk,</U>&#148; we believe
that climate presents significant investment risks and opportunities that may impact the long-term financial sustainability of companies. We believe that the reporting frameworks developed by TCFD and SASB provide useful guidance to companies on
identifying, managing, and reporting on climate-related risks and opportunities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect companies to help their investors understand how the company
may be impacted by climate risk, in the context of its ability to realize a long-term strategy and generate value over time. We expect companies to convey their governance around this issue through their corporate disclosures aligned with TCFD and
SASB. For companies in sectors that are significantly exposed to climate-related risk, we expect the whole board to have demonstrable fluency in how climate risk affects the business and how management approaches assessing, adapting to, and
mitigating that risk. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where a company receives a shareholder proposal related to climate risk, in addition to the factors laid out
above, our assessment will take into account the robustness of the company&#146;s existing disclosures as well as our understanding of its management of the issues as revealed through our engagements with the company and board members over time. In
certain instances, we may disagree with the details of a climate-related shareholder proposal but agree that the company in question has not made sufficient progress on climate-related disclosures. In these instances, we may not support the
proposal, but may vote against the election of relevant directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Corporate political activities </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Companies may engage in certain political activities, within legal and regulatory limits, in order to influence public policy consistent with the
companies&#146; values and strategies, and thus serve shareholders&#146; best long-term economic interests. These activities can create risks, including: the potential for allegations of corruption; the potential for reputational issues associated
with a candidate, party, or issue; and risks that arise from the complex legal, regulatory , and compliance considerations associated with corporate political activity. We believe that companies which choose to engage in political activities should
develop and maintain robust processes to guide these activities and to mitigate risks, including a level of board oversight. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When presented with
shareholder proposals requesting increased disclosure on corporate political activities, we may consider the political activities of that company and its peers, the existing level of disclosure, and our view regarding the associated risks. We
generally believe that it is the duty of boards and management to determine the appropriate level of disclosure of all types of corporate activity, and we are generally not supportive of proposals that are overly prescriptive in nature. We may
decide to support a shareholder proposal requesting additional reporting of corporate political activities where there seems to be either a significant potential threat or actual harm to shareholders&#146; interests, and where we believe the company
has not already provided shareholders with sufficient information to assess the company&#146;s management of the risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Finally, we believe that it is not
the role of shareholders to suggest or approve corporate political activities; therefore we generally do not support proposals requesting a shareholder vote on political activities or expenditures. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="appb93447_108"></A>GENERAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MATTERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Adjourn meeting to solicit additional votes </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
generally support such proposals unless the agenda contains items that we judge to be detrimental to shareholders&#146; best long-term economic interests. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Bundled proposals </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that shareholders
should have the opportunity to review substantial governance changes individually without having to accept bundled proposals. Where several measures are grouped into one proposal, BlackRock may reject certain positive changes when linked with
proposals that generally contradict or impede the rights and economic interests of shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Exclusive forum provisions </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock generally supports proposals to seek exclusive forum for certain shareholder litigation. In cases where a board unilaterally adopts exclusive forum
provisions that we consider unfavorable to the interests of shareholders, we will vote against the independent chair or lead independent director and members of the governance committee. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where a company is listed on multiple exchanges or incorporated in a country different from its primary listing, we will seek to apply the most relevant market
guideline(s) to our analysis of the company&#146;s governance structure and specific proposals on the shareholder meeting agenda. In doing so, we typically consider the governance standards of the company&#146;s primary listing, the market standards
by which the company governs itself, and the market context of each specific proposal on the agenda. If the relevant standards are silent on the issue under consideration, we will use our professional judgment as to what voting outcome would best
protect the long-term economic interests of investors. We expect that companies will disclose the rationale for their selection of primary listing, country of incorporation, and choice of governance structures, in particular where there is conflict
between relevant market governance practices. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Other business </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We oppose giving companies our proxy to vote on matters where we are not given the opportunity to review and understand those measures and carry out an
appropriate level of shareholder oversight. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Reincorporation </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Proposals to reincorporate from one state or country to another are most frequently motivated by considerations of anti-takeover protections, legal advantages,
and / or cost savings. We will evaluate, on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">case-by-case</FONT></FONT> basis, the economic and strategic rationale behind the company&#146;s proposal to reincorporate. In all
instances, we will evaluate the changes to shareholder protection under the new charter / articles / bylaws to assess whether the move increases or decreases shareholder protections. Where we find that shareholder protections are diminished, we may
support reincorporation if we determine that the overall benefits outweigh the diminished rights. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>IPO governance </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect boards to consider and disclose how the corporate governance structures adopted upon initial public offering (&#147;IPO&#148;) are in
shareholders&#146; best long-term interests. We also expect boards to conduct a regular review of corporate governance and control structures, such that boards might evolve foundational corporate governance structures as company circumstances
change, without undue costs and disruption to shareholders. In our <U>letter on unequal voting structures</U>, we articulate our view that &#147;one vote for one share&#148; is the preferred structure for publicly-traded companies. We also recognize
the potential benefits of dual class shares to newly public companies as they establish themselves; however, we believe that these structures should have a specific and limited duration. We will generally engage new companies on topics such as
classified boards and supermajority vote provisions to amend bylaws, as we believe that such arrangements may not be in the best interest of shareholders in the long-term. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will typically apply a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> grace period for the application of certain director-related guidelines (including,
but not limited to, director independence and over-boarding considerations), during which we expect boards to take steps to bring corporate governance standards in line with our expectations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Further, if a company qualifies as an emerging growth company (an &#147;EGC&#148;) under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the &#147;JOBS
Act&#148;), we will give consideration to the NYSE and NASDAQ governance exemptions granted under the JOBS Act for the duration such a company is categorized as an EGC. We expect an EGC to have a totally independent audit committee by the first
anniversary of its IPO, with our standard approach to voting on auditors and audit-related issues applicable in full for an EGC on the first anniversary of its IPO. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Amendment to charter / articles / bylaws </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
believe that shareholders should have the right to vote on key corporate governance matters, including on changes to governance mechanisms and amendments to the charter / articles / bylaws. We may vote against certain directors where changes to
governing documents are not put to a shareholder vote within a reasonable period of time, in particular if those changes have the potential to impact shareholder rights (see &#147;Director elections&#148; herein). In cases where a board&#146;s
unilateral adoption of changes to the charter / articles / bylaws promotes cost and operational efficiency benefits for the company and its shareholders, we may support such action if it does not have a negative effect on shareholder rights or the
company&#146;s corporate governance structure. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When voting on a management or shareholder proposal to make changes to the charter / articles / bylaws, we
will consider in part the company&#146;s and / or proponent&#146;s publicly stated rationale for the changes, the company&#146;s governance profile and history, relevant jurisdictional laws, and situational or contextual circumstances which may have
motivated the proposed changes, among other factors. We will typically support changes to the charter / articles / bylaws where the benefits to shareholders, including the costs of failing to make those changes, demonstrably outweigh the costs or
risks of making such changes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Proxy access </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that long-term shareholders should have the opportunity, when necessary and under reasonable conditions, to nominate directors on the company&#146;s
proxy card. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In our view, securing the right of shareholders to nominate directors without engaging in a control contest can enhance shareholders&#146;
ability to meaningfully participate in the director election process, stimulate board attention to shareholder interests, and provide shareholders an effective means of directing that attention where it is lacking. Proxy access mechanisms should
provide shareholders with a reasonable opportunity to use this right without stipulating overly restrictive or onerous parameters for use, and also provide assurances that the mechanism will not be subject to abuse by short-term investors, investors
without a substantial investment in the company, or investors seeking to take control of the board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, we support market-standardized proxy
access proposals, which allow a shareholder (or group of up to 20 shareholders) holding three percent of a company&#146;s outstanding shares for at least three years the right to nominate the greater of up to two directors or 20% of the board. Where
a standardized proxy access provision exists, we will generally oppose shareholder proposals requesting outlier thresholds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Right to act by written
consent </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In exceptional circumstances and with sufficiently broad support, shareholders should have the opportunity to raise issues of substantial
importance without having to wait for management to schedule a meeting. We therefore believe that shareholders should have the right to solicit votes by written consent provided that: 1) there are reasonable requirements to initiate the consent
solicitation process (in order to avoid the waste of corporate resources in addressing narrowly supported interests); and 2) shareholders receive a minimum of 50% of outstanding shares to effectuate the action by written consent. We may oppose
shareholder proposals requesting the right to act by written consent in cases where the proposal is structured for the benefit of a dominant shareholder to the exclusion of others, or if the proposal is written to discourage the board from
incorporating appropriate mechanisms to avoid the waste of corporate resources when establishing a right to act by written consent. Additionally, we may oppose shareholder proposals requesting the right to act by written consent if the company
already provides a shareholder right to call a special meeting that we believe offers shareholders a reasonable opportunity to raise issues of substantial importance without having to wait for management to schedule a meeting. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In exceptional circumstances and with sufficiently broad support, shareholders should have the opportunity to raise issues of substantial importance without
having to wait for management to schedule a meeting. We therefore believe that shareholders should have the right to call a special meeting in cases where a reasonably high proportion of shareholders (typically a minimum of 15% but no higher than
25%) are required to agree to such a meeting before it is called, in order to avoid the waste of corporate resources in addressing narrowly supported interests. However, we may oppose this right in cases where the proposal is structured for the
benefit of a dominant shareholder to the exclusion of others. We generally believe that a right to act via written consent is not a sufficient alternative to the right to call a special meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Simple majority voting </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We generally favor a
simple majority voting requirement to pass proposals. Therefore, we will support the reduction or the elimination of supermajority voting requirements to the extent that we determine shareholders&#146; ability to protect their economic interests is
improved. Nonetheless, in situations where there is a substantial or dominant shareholder, supermajority voting may be protective of public shareholder interests and we may support supermajority requirements in those situations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>This document is provided for information or educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Professional legal advice should be obtained
before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the contents of this document. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>The information and opinions contained in this document
are as of January 2020 unless it is stated otherwise and may change as subsequent conditions vary. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-proprietary</FONT>
sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable, are not necessarily all inclusive and are not guaranteed as to accuracy. </I></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Other Information </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The agreements included or incorporated by reference as exhibits to this registration statement contain representations and warranties by each of the parties
to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties were made solely for the benefit of the other parties to the applicable agreement and (i)&nbsp;were not intended to be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way
of allocating the risk to one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate; (ii)&nbsp;may have been qualified in such agreement by disclosures that were made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of the applicable
agreement; (iii)&nbsp;may apply contract standards of &#147;materiality&#148; that are different from &#147;materiality&#148; under the applicable securities laws; and (iv)&nbsp;were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other
date or dates as may be specified in the agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Registrant acknowledges that, notwithstanding the inclusion of the foregoing cautionary
statements, it is responsible for considering whether additional specific disclosures of material information regarding material contractual provisions are required to make the statements in this registration statement not misleading. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1836057/000119312520321870/d93447dex99a.htm">Agreement and Declaration of Trust is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)&nbsp;
of the Trust&#146;s initial Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-2,</FONT> as filed on December&nbsp;18, 2020.</A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1836057/000119312520321870/d93447dex99b.htm">Bylaws is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b)&nbsp;of the Trust&#146;s initial Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-2,</FONT> as filed on December&nbsp;18, 2020.</A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1836057/000119312520321870/d93447dex99a.htm">Article VI (Shares of Beneficial Interest) and Article X (Shareholders) of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust are incorporated by reference
 to Exhibit (a)<U></U>&nbsp;of the Trust&#146;s initial Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-2,</FONT> as filed on December<U></U>&nbsp;18, 2020.</A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1836057/000119312520321870/d93447dex99b.htm">Article I (Shareholder Meetings) of the Bylaws is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b)<U></U>&nbsp;
of the Trust&#146;s initial Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-2,</FONT> as filed on December<U></U>&nbsp;18, 2020.</A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>(e)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99e.htm">Form of Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99g1.htm">Form of Investment Management Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99g2.htm">Form of Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99g3.htm">Amendment No.&nbsp;1 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99g4.htm">Amendment No.&nbsp;2 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99g5.htm">Form of Amendment No.&nbsp;3 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99g6.htm">Form of Amendment No.&nbsp;4 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form of Underwriting Agreement to be filed by amendment.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form of Master Agreement Among Underwriters to be filed by amendment.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form of Master Selected Dealers Agreement to be filed by amendment.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form of Structuring Fee Agreement to be filed by amendment.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99i.htm">Form of BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex Third Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99j.htm">Form of Master Custodian Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99k1.htm">Form of Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99k2.htm">Form of Administration and Fund Accounting Services Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99k3.htm">Form of Seventh Amended and Restated Securities Lending Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>(k)(4)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99k4.htm">Form of Organizational and Offering Expenses Agreement between Registrant and BlackRock Advisors, LLC is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Opinion and Consent of Counsel to be filed by amendment.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99n.htm">Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consent is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Inapplicable</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99p.htm">Initial Subscription Agreement is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Inapplicable</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>(r)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99r.htm">Code of Ethics of the Registrant and the Advisor is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99s.htm">Power of Attorney is filed herewith. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&nbsp;26.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Marketing Arrangements </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See the Form of Underwriting Agreement, the Form of Master Agreement Among Underwriters, the Form of Master Selected Dealers Agreement and the Form of
Structuring Fee Agreement to be filed by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-effective</FONT> amendment as Exhibit (h)(1), Exhibit (h)(2), Exhibit (h)(3) and Exhibit (h)(4), respectively, to this Registration Statement. </P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&nbsp;27.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Other Expenses Of Issuance And Distribution </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table sets forth the estimated expenses to be incurred in connection with the offering described in this registration statement: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Registration fee</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 54,550</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NYSE listing fee</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 40,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Printing and engraving expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 130,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Accounting fees and expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 38,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Legal fees and expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 387,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FINRA fee</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 75,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Miscellaneous</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"> 650,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,375,550</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&nbsp;28.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Persons Controlled By Or Under Common Control With The Registrant </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&nbsp;29.</B></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As of February&nbsp;17, 2021: </P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Indemnification </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Article V of the Registrant&#146;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust provides as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc</U>. No Shareholder of the Trust shall be subject in such capacity to any
personal liability whatsoever to any Person in connection with Trust Property or the acts, obligations or affairs of the Trust. Shareholders shall have the same limitation of personal liability as is extended to stockholders of a corporation
incorporated under the Maryland General Corporation Law. To the maximum extent that Maryland law in effect from time to time permits limitation of the liability of trustees and officers of a Maryland statutory trust, (i)&nbsp;no Trustee or officer
of the Trust shall be subject in such capacity to any personal liability whatsoever to any Person, save only liability to the Trust or its Shareholders arising from bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard for his duty
to such Person; and, subject to the foregoing exception, all such Persons shall look solely to the Trust Property for satisfaction of claims of any nature arising in connection with the affairs of the Trust and (ii)&nbsp;if any Shareholder, Trustee
or officer, as such, of the Trust, is made a party to any suit or proceeding to enforce any such liability, subject to the foregoing exception, such Shareholder, Trustee or officer shall not, on account thereof, be held to any personal liability.
Any repeal or modification of this Section&nbsp;5.1 shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a Shareholder, Trustee or officer of the Trust existing at the time of such repeal or modification with respect to acts or omissions occurring
prior to such repeal or modification. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Mandatory Indemnification</U>. (a)&nbsp;The Trust hereby agrees to indemnify each
person who at any time serves or has served as a Trustee or officer of the Trust (each such person being an &#147;indemnitee&#148;) against any liabilities and expenses, including amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines
and penalties, and reasonable counsel fees reasonably incurred by such indemnitee in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative or investigative
body in which such indemnitee may be or may have been involved as a party or otherwise or with which he may be or may have been threatened, while acting in any capacity set forth in this Article V by reason of such indemnitee having acted in any
such capacity, provided, however, that no indemnitee shall be indemnified hereunder against any liability to any person or any expense of such indemnitee arising by reason of (i)&nbsp;willful misfeasance, (ii)&nbsp;bad faith, (iii)&nbsp;gross
negligence, or (iv)&nbsp;reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his position (the conduct referred to in such clauses (i)&nbsp;through (iv) being sometimes referred to herein as &#147;disabling conduct&#148;). Notwithstanding
the foregoing, with respect to any action, suit or other proceeding voluntarily prosecuted by any indemnitee as plaintiff, indemnification shall be mandatory only if the prosecution of such action, suit or other proceeding by such indemnitee
(1)&nbsp;was authorized by a majority of the Trustees or (2)&nbsp;was instituted by the indemnitee to enforce his or her rights to indemnification hereunder in a case in which the indemnitee is found to be entitled to such indemnification. The
rights to indemnification set forth in this Declaration shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a Trustee or officer of the Trust and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and personal and legal representatives. No
amendment or restatement of this Declaration or repeal of any of its provisions shall limit or eliminate any of the benefits provided to any person who at any time is or was a Trustee or officer of the Trust or otherwise entitled to indemnification
hereunder in respect of any act or omission that occurred prior to such amendment, restatement or repeal. </P>
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has been a determination (i)&nbsp;by a final decision on the merits by a court or other body of competent jurisdiction before whom the issue of entitlement to indemnification hereunder was brought that such indemnitee is entitled to indemnification
hereunder or, (ii)&nbsp;in the absence of such a decision, by (1)&nbsp;a majority vote of a quorum of those Trustees who are neither &#147;interested persons&#148; of the Trust (as defined in Section&nbsp;2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) (&#147;Independent
Trustees&#148;) nor parties to the proceeding (&#147;Disinterested <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Party</FONT> Trustees&#148;), that the indemnitee is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or (2)&nbsp;if such quorum is not obtainable or even
if obtainable, if such majority so directs, independent legal counsel in a written opinion concludes that the indemnitee should be entitled to indemnification hereunder. All determinations to make advance payments in connection with the expense of
defending any proceeding shall be authorized and made in accordance with the immediately succeeding paragraph (c)&nbsp;below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trust shall make advance payments in connection with the expenses of defending any action with respect to which indemnification
might be sought hereunder if the Trust receives a written affirmation by the indemnitee of the indemnitee&#146;s good faith belief that the standards of conduct necessary for indemnification have been met and a written undertaking to reimburse the
Trust unless it is subsequently determined that the indemnitee is entitled to such indemnification and if a majority of the Trustees determine that the applicable standards of conduct necessary for indemnification appear to have been met. In
addition, at least one of the following conditions must be met: (i)&nbsp;the indemnitee shall provide adequate security for his undertaking, (ii)&nbsp;the Trust shall be insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances, or
(iii)&nbsp;a majority of a quorum of the Disinterested <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Party</FONT> Trustees, or if a majority vote of such quorum so direct or in the absence of any Disinterested
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Party</FONT> Trustees, independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall conclude, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry), that there is substantial reason to
believe that the indemnitee ultimately will be found entitled to indemnification. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The rights accruing to any indemnitee under
these provisions shall not exclude any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under this Declaration, the Bylaws of the Trust, any statute, agreement, vote of Shareholders or Trustees who are &#147;disinterested persons&#148; (as
defined in Section&nbsp;2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) or any other right to which he or she may be lawfully entitled. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to
any limitations provided by the 1940 Act and this Declaration, the Trust shall have the power and authority to indemnify and provide for the advance payment of expenses to employees, agents and other Persons providing services to the Trust or
serving in any capacity at the request of the Trust to the full extent corporations organized under the Maryland General Corporation Law may indemnify or provide for the advance payment of expenses for such Persons, provided that such
indemnification has been approved by the Board of Trustees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Board of Trustees may maintain insurance for the protection of
the Trust Property, Shareholders, Trustees, officers, employees and agents in such amount as the Board of Trustees shall deem adequate to cover possible tort liability, and such other insurance as the Board of Trustees in its sole judgment shall
deem advisable or is required by the 1940 Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the event of payment by the Trust to an indemnitee, the Trust shall be
subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of the indemnitee, who shall execute such documents and do such acts as the Trust may reasonably request to secure such rights and to enable the Trust effectively to bring
suit to enforce such rights. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>No Bond Required of Trustees</U>. No Trustee shall, as such, be obligated to give any bond or
other security for the performance of any of such Trustees duties hereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust
Instruments, etc</U>. No purchaser, lender, transfer agent or other person dealing with the Trustees or with any officer, employee or agent of the Trust shall be bound to make any inquiry concerning the validity of any transaction purporting to be
made by the Board of Trustees or by said </P>
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officer, employee or agent or be liable for the application of money or property paid, loaned, or delivered to or on the order of the Board of Trustees or of said officer, employee or agent.
Every obligation, contract, undertaking, instrument, certificate, Share, other security of the Trust, and every other act or thing whatsoever executed in connection with the Trust shall be conclusively taken to have been executed or done by the
executors thereof only in their capacity as Trustees under this Declaration or in their capacity as officers, employees or agents of the Trust. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Trustee&#146;s Good Faith Action, Reliance on Experts, etc</U>. The exercise in good faith by the Trustees of their powers and
discretions hereunder shall be binding upon everyone interested. The Trustees may rely in good faith upon advice of counsel or other experts with respect to the meaning and operation of this Declaration and their duties as Trustees hereunder, and,
to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law in effect from time to time, shall be under no liability for any act or omission in accordance with such advice; provided further that, to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law in effect from
time to time, the Trustees shall be under no liability for failing to follow such advice. To the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law in effect from time to time, a Trustee shall be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the records of
the Trust and upon information, opinions, reports or statements presented by another Trustee or any officer, employee or other agent of the Trust, or by any other Person as to matters the Trustee believes in good faith are within such other
Person&#146;s professional or expert competence, including information, opinions, reports or statements as to the value and amount of the assets, liabilities, profits or losses of the Trust or any series or class, or the value and amount of assets
or reserves or contracts, agreements or other undertakings that would be sufficient to pay claims and obligations of the Trust or any series or class or to make reasonable provision to pay such claims and obligations, or any other facts pertinent to
the existence and amount of assets from which distributions to Shareholders or creditors of the Trust might properly be paid. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Registrant has also entered
into an agreement with Trustees and officers of the Registrant entitled to indemnification under the Agreement and Declaration of Trust pursuant to which the Registrant has agreed to advance expenses and costs incurred by the indemnitee in
connection with any matter in respect of which indemnification might be sought pursuant to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust to the maximum extent permitted by law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Reference is also made to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Section&nbsp;10 of the Registrant&#146;s Investment Management Agreement, a form of which is filed as Exhibit
(g)(1) to this Registration Statement </P></TD></TR></TABLE>  <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Section &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; of the
Underwriting Agreement, a form of which will be filed by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-effective</FONT> amendment as Exhibit (h)(1) to this Registration Statement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Additionally, the Registrant and the other funds in the BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex jointly maintain, at their own expense, E&amp;O/D&amp;O insurance
policies for the benefit of its Trustees, officers and certain affiliated persons. The Registrant pays a pro rata portion of the premium on such insurance policies. </P>   <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Business And Other Connections Of Investment Adviser </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advisors, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of Delaware (the &#147;Advisor&#148;), acts as investment adviser to the
Registrant. The Registrant is fulfilling the requirement of this Item 31 to provide a list of the officers and directors of the Advisor, together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature
engaged in by the Advisor or those officers and directors during the past two years, by incorporating by reference the information contained in the Form ADV of the Advisor filed with the commission pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
(Commission File <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;801-47710).</FONT> </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Location Of Accounts And Records </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Registrant&#146;s accounts, books and other documents are currently located at the offices of the Registrant, c/o BlackRock Advisors, LLC, 100 Bellevue
Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 and at the offices of State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Registrant&#146;s Custodian and Administrator, at One Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111 and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., the
Registrant&#146;s Transfer Agent, at 150 Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021. </P>  <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Management Services </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not Applicable </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Undertakings </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Registrant hereby undertakes to suspend the offering of its units until it amends its prospectus if (a)&nbsp;subsequent to the
effective date of its registration statement, the net asset value declines more than 10&nbsp;percent from its net asset value as of the effective date of the Registration Statement or (b)&nbsp;the net asset value increases to an amount greater than
its net proceeds as stated in the prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4) (a) For the
purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of a registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in the form of prospectus filed by the
Registrant under Rule 424(b)(1) under the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of the Registration Statement as of the time it was declared effective. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be
deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of the securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(6)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and
controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been
settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(7)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Registrant undertakes to send by first class mail or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery within two
business days of receipt of a written or oral request, any prospectus or Statement of Additional Information constituting Part B of this Registration Statement. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Trust has duly caused this Registration
Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York, and State of New York, on the 17<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">th</SUP> day of February, 2021. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">B<SMALL>LACK</SMALL>R<SMALL>OCK</SMALL> I<SMALL>NNOVATION</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL>&nbsp;G<SMALL>ROWTH</SMALL> T<SMALL>RUST</SMALL> </TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ John M. Perlowski</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">John M. Perlowski</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">President and Chief Executive Officer</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV>   <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated and on the 17<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">th</SUP> day of February, 2021. </P>  <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Title</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ John M. Perlowski</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="middle">Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>(John M. Perlowski)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">(Principal Executive Officer)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Trent Walker</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="middle">Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>(Trent Walker)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">R<SMALL>ICHARD</SMALL> E.
C<SMALL>AVANAGH</SMALL>*</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="middle">Trustee</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>(Richard E. Cavanagh)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">C<SMALL>YNTHIA</SMALL> L.
E<SMALL>GAN</SMALL>*</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="middle">Trustee</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>(Cynthia L. Egan)</B></TD>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">F<SMALL>RANK</SMALL> J.
F<SMALL>ABOZZI</SMALL>*</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="middle">Trustee</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>(Frank J. Fabozzi)</B></TD>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">R. G<SMALL>LENN</SMALL>
H<SMALL>UBBARD</SMALL>*</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="middle">Trustee</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>(R. Glenn Hubbard)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">W. C<SMALL>ARL</SMALL>
K<SMALL>ESTER</SMALL>*</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="middle">Trustee</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>(W. Carl Kester)</B></TD>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">K<SMALL>AREN</SMALL> P.
R<SMALL>OBARDS</SMALL>*</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="middle">Trustee</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>(Karen P. Robards)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">R<SMALL>OBERT</SMALL>
F<SMALL>AIRBAIRN</SMALL>*</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="middle">Trustee</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>(Robert Fairbairn)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*By: /s/ Janey Ahn</P></TD>
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Attorney-In-Fact)</FONT></FONT></B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99e.htm">Form of Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99g1.htm">Form of Investment Management Agreement </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99g2.htm">Form of Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99g3.htm">Amendment No.&nbsp;1 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99g4.htm">Amendment No.&nbsp;2 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99i.htm">Form of BlackRock Fixed-Income Complex Third Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d93447dex99k2.htm">Form of Administration and Fund Accounting Services Agreement </A></TD></TR>
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM OF AUTOMATIC DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit (e) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK INNOVATION AND GROWTH TRUST </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AUTOMATIC DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">TERMS AND CONDITIONS </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant
to this Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the &#147;Reinvestment Plan&#148;) of the undersigned BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (the &#147;Fund&#148;), unless a holder (a &#147;Shareholder&#148;) of the Fund&#146;s common shares of
beneficial interest (the &#147;Common Shares&#148;) otherwise elects, all dividends and distributions (together, &#147;distributions&#148;) on such Shareholder&#146;s Common Shares will be automatically reinvested by Computershare Trust Company,
N.A. (&#147;Computershare&#148;), as agent for Shareholders in administering the Reinvestment Plan (the &#147;Reinvestment Plan Agent&#148;), in additional Common Shares of the Fund. Shareholders who elect not to participate in the Reinvestment Plan
will receive all distributions in cash paid by check mailed directly to the Shareholder of record (or, if the Common Shares are held in street or other nominee name, then to such nominee) by Computershare as the Dividend Disbursing Agent.
Participants may elect not to participate in the Reinvestment Plan and to receive all distributions in cash by sending written instructions to Computershare, as the Dividend Disbursing Agent, at the address set forth below. Participation in the
Reinvestment Plan is completely voluntary and may be terminated or resumed at any time without penalty by written notice if received and processed by the Reinvestment Plan Agent prior to the distribution record date; otherwise such termination or
resumption will be effective with respect to any subsequently declared distribution. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Reinvestment Plan Agent will open an account for
each Shareholder under the Reinvestment Plan in the same name in which such Shareholder&#146;s Common Shares are registered. Whenever the Fund declares a distribution payable in cash, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-participants</FONT> in the
Reinvestment Plan will receive cash and participants in the Reinvestment Plan will receive the equivalent in Common Shares. The Common Shares will be acquired by the Reinvestment Plan Agent for the participants&#146; accounts, depending upon the
circumstances described below, either (i)&nbsp;through receipt of additional unissued but authorized Common Shares from the Fund (&#147;newly issued Common Shares&#148;) or (ii)&nbsp;by purchase of outstanding Common Shares on the open market
(&#147;open-market purchases&#148;). If, on the distribution payment date, the net asset value per share (&#147;NAV&#148;) is equal to or less than the market price per share plus estimated brokerage commissions (such condition often referred to as
a &#147;market premium&#148;), the Reinvestment Plan Agent will invest the distribution amount in newly issued Common Shares on behalf of the participants. The number of newly issued Common Shares to be credited to each participant&#146;s account
will be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the distribution by the NAV on the distribution payment date. However, if the NAV is less than 95% of the market price on the distribution payment date, the dollar amount of the distribution will
be divided by 95% of the market price on the distribution payment date. If, on the distribution payment date, the NAV is greater than the market price per share plus estimated brokerage commissions (such condition often referred to as a &#147;market
discount&#148;), the Reinvestment Plan Agent will invest the distribution amount in Common Shares acquired on behalf of the participants in open-market purchases. In the event of a market discount on the distribution payment date, the Reinvestment
Plan Agent will have until the last business day before the next date on which the Common Shares trade on an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;ex-distribution&#148;</FONT> basis or 30 days after the distribution payment date,
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whichever is sooner (the &#147;last purchase date&#148;), to invest the distribution amount in Common Shares acquired in open-market purchases. It is contemplated that the Fund will pay monthly
income distributions. If, before the Reinvestment Plan Agent has completed its open-market purchases, the market price per common share exceeds the NAV per common share, the average per common share purchase price paid by the Reinvestment Plan Agent
may exceed the NAV of the Common Shares, resulting in the acquisition of fewer Common Shares than if the distribution had been paid in newly issued Common Shares on the distribution payment date. Because of the foregoing difficulty with respect to
open-market purchases, the Reinvestment Plan provides that if the Reinvestment Plan Agent is unable to invest the full distribution amount in open-market purchases, or if the market discount shifts to a market premium during the purchase period, the
Reinvestment Plan Agent may cease making open-market purchases and may invest any uninvested portion in newly issued shares. Investments in newly issued shares made in this manner would be made pursuant to the same process described above and the
date of issue for such newly issued shares will substitute for the distribution payment date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Reinvestment Plan Agent will maintain
all Shareholders&#146; accounts in the Reinvestment Plan and furnish written confirmation of all transactions in the accounts, including information needed by Shareholders for tax records. Common Shares in the account of each Reinvestment Plan
participant will be held by the Reinvestment Plan Agent on behalf of the Reinvestment Plan participant. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the case of Shareholders such
as banks, brokers or nominees that hold Common Shares for others who are the beneficial owners, the Reinvestment Plan Agent will administer the Reinvestment Plan on the basis of the number of Common Shares certified from time to time by the record
Shareholder and held for the account of beneficial owners who participate in the Reinvestment Plan. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Reinvestment Plan Agent&#146;s
fees for the handling of the reinvestment of distributions will be paid by the Fund. However, each participant will pay a per share fee incurred with respect to the Reinvestment Plan Agent&#146;s open-market purchases in connection with the
reinvestment of distributions, which will be deducted from the value of the distributions. Participants that request a sale of Common Shares through the Reinvestment Plan Agent are subject to a $2.50 sales fee and a $0.15 per share fee. Per share
fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Reinvestment Plan Agent is required to pay. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">VOTING </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Shareholder proxy will include those Common Shares purchased or received pursuant to the Reinvestment Plan. The Reinvestment Plan Agent
will forward all proxy solicitation materials to participants and vote proxies for Common Shares held pursuant to the Reinvestment Plan in accordance with the instructions of the participants. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">TAXATION </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The automatic
reinvestment of distributions will not relieve participants of any U.S. federal, state or local income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on such distributions. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Reinvestment Plan may be amended or terminated by the Fund. There is no direct service charge to participants with regard to purchases in
the Reinvestment Plan; however, the Fund reserves the right to amend the Reinvestment Plan to include a service charge payable by the participants. Notice will be sent to Reinvestment Plan participants of any amendments as soon as practicable after
such action by the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">INQUIRIES REGARDING THE REINVESTMENT PLAN </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All correspondence concerning the Reinvestment Plan should be directed to the Reinvestment Plan Agent, through the internet at
www.computershare.com/blackrock, or in writing to Computershare, P. O. Box 505000, Louisville, KY 40233, Telephone: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(800)&nbsp;699-1236.</FONT> Overnight correspondence should be directed to the Reinvestment Plan
Agent at Computershare, 462 South 4th Street, Suite 1600, Louisville, KY 40202. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">APPLICABLE LAW </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">EXECUTION </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To record the
adoption of the Reinvestment Plan as of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2021, the Fund has caused this Reinvestment Plan to be executed in the name and on behalf of the Fund by a duly authorized officer.
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AGREEMENT, dated [&#9679;], 2021, between BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (the &#147;<U>Fund</U>&#148;), a Maryland statutory trust, and
BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;<U>Advisor</U>&#148;), a Delaware limited liability company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Advisor has agreed to
furnish investment advisory services to the Fund, a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;<U>1940 Act</U>&#148;); and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, this Agreement has been approved in accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act, and the Advisor is willing to furnish such
services upon the terms and conditions herein set forth. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises and covenants herein
contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>In General</U>. The Advisor agrees, all as more fully set forth herein, to act as investment advisor to the Fund
with respect to the investment of the Fund&#146;s assets and to supervise and arrange for the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> operations of the Fund and the purchase of securities for and
the sale of securities held in the investment portfolio of the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Duties and Obligations of the Advisor
with Respect to Investment of Assets of the Fund</U>. Subject to the succeeding provisions of this section and subject to the direction and control of the Fund&#146;s Board of Trustees, the Advisor shall (i)&nbsp;act as investment advisor for and
supervise and manage the investment and reinvestment of the Fund&#146;s assets and in connection therewith have complete discretion in purchasing and selling securities and other assets for the Fund and in voting, exercising consents and exercising
all other rights appertaining to such securities and other assets on behalf of the Fund; (ii)&nbsp;supervise continuously the investment program of the Fund and the composition of its investment portfolio; (iii)&nbsp;arrange, subject to the
provisions of paragraph 4 hereof, for the purchase and sale of securities and other assets held in the investment portfolios of the Fund; and (iv)&nbsp;provide investment research to the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Duties and Obligations of Advisor with Respect to the Administration of the Fund</U>. The Advisor also agrees to
furnish office facilities and equipment and clerical, bookkeeping and administrative services (other than such services, if any, provided by the Fund&#146;s custodian, transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent and other service providers, as the
case may be) for the Fund. To the extent requested by the Fund, the Advisor agrees to provide the following administrative services: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversee the determination and publication of the Fund&#146;s net asset value in accordance with the Fund&#146;s
policy as adopted from time to time by the Board of Trustees of the Fund; </P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversee the maintenance by the Fund&#146;s custodian, transfer agent
and dividend disbursing agent, as the case may be, of certain books and records of the Fund as required under Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">31a-1(b)(4)</FONT> of the 1940 Act and maintain (or oversee maintenance by such other persons as
approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund) such other books and records required by law or for the proper operation of the Fund; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversee the preparation and filing of the Fund&#146;s federal, state and local income tax returns, as applicable,
and any other required tax returns; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Review the appropriateness of and arrange for payment of the Fund&#146;s
expenses; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare for review and approval by officers of the Fund, financial information for the Fund&#146;s
semi-annual and annual reports, proxy statements and other communications with shareholders required or otherwise to be sent to Fund shareholders, and arrange for the printing and dissemination of such reports and communications to shareholders;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare for review by an officer of the Fund, the Fund&#146;s periodic financial reports required to be filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;<U>SEC</U>&#148;) on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CEN,</FONT> Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR,</FONT> Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-PX,</FONT> Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-PORT,</FONT> and such other reports, forms and filings, as may be mutually agreed upon; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare such reports relating to the business and affairs of the Fund as may be mutually agreed upon and not
otherwise appropriately prepared by the Fund&#146;s custodian, counsel or auditors; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare such information
and reports as may be required by any stock exchange or exchanges on which the Fund&#146;s shares are listed; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make such reports and recommendations to the Board of Trustees of the Fund concerning the performance of the
independent accountants as the Board of Trustees of the Fund may reasonably request or deems appropriate; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make
such reports and recommendations to the Board of Trustees of the Fund concerning the performance and fees of the Fund&#146;s custodian, transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent, as the case may be, as the Board of Trustees of the Fund may
reasonably request or deems appropriate; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversee and review calculations of fees paid to the Fund&#146;s
service providers; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oversee the Fund&#146;s portfolios and perform necessary calculations as required under
Section&nbsp;18 of the 1940 Act; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consult with the Fund&#146;s officers, independent accountants, legal
counsel, custodian, accounting agent, transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent, as the </P>
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case may be, in establishing the accounting policies of the Fund and monitor financial and shareholder accounting services; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Review implementation of any share repurchase programs authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Fund; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(o)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Determine the amounts available for distribution as dividends and distributions to be paid by the Fund to its
shareholders; prepare and arrange for the printing of dividend notices to shareholders; and provide the Fund&#146;s dividend disbursing agent and custodian with such information as is required for such parties to effect the payment of dividends and
distributions and to implement the Fund&#146;s dividend reinvestment plan; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(p)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare such information and
reports as may be required by any banks from which the Fund borrows funds; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(q)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide such assistance to the
Fund&#146;s custodian, counsel and auditors as generally may be required to properly carry on the business and operations of the Fund; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(r)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assist in the preparation and filing of Forms 3, 4, and 5 pursuant to Section&nbsp;16 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, and Section&nbsp;30(h) of the 1940 Act for the Trustees and officers of the Fund, such filings to be based on information provided by those persons; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(s)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Respond to or refer to the Fund&#146;s officers or transfer agent, any shareholder (including any potential
shareholder) inquiries relating to the Fund; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(t)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervise any other aspects of the Fund&#146;s administration
as may be agreed to by the Fund and the Advisor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All services are to be furnished through the medium of any trustees, officers or
employees of the Advisor or its affiliates as the Advisor deems appropriate in order to fulfill its obligations hereunder. The Advisor may from time to time, in its sole discretion to the extent permitted by applicable law, appoint one or more <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-advisors,</FONT> including, without limitation, affiliates of the Advisor, to perform investment advisory services with respect to the Fund, or assign all or a portion of this Agreement to any of its affiliates. The
Advisor may terminate any or all <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-advisors</FONT> in its sole discretion at any time to the extent permitted by applicable law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Fund will reimburse the Advisor or its affiliates for all
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">out-of-pocket</FONT></FONT> expenses incurred by them in connection with the performance of the administrative services described in this paragraph 3. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Covenants</U>. (a)&nbsp;In the performance of its duties under this Agreement, the Advisor shall at all times
conform to, and act in accordance with, any requirements imposed by: (i)&nbsp;the provisions of the 1940 Act, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;<U>Advisers Act</U>&#148;), and all applicable Rules and Regulations of the
SEC; (ii)&nbsp;any other applicable provision of law; (iii)&nbsp;the provisions of the Agreement </P>
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and Declaration of Trust and Bylaws of the Fund, as such documents are amended from time to time; (iv)&nbsp;the investment objectives and policies of the Fund as set forth in its Registration
Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-2;</FONT> and (v)&nbsp;any policies and determinations of the Board of Trustees of the Fund; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, the Advisor will: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:5%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;place orders either directly with the issuer or with any broker or dealer. Subject to the other
provisions of this paragraph, in placing orders with brokers and dealers, the Advisor will attempt to obtain the best price and the most favorable execution of its orders. In placing orders, the Advisor will consider the experience and skill of the
firm&#146;s securities traders as well as the firm&#146;s financial responsibility and administrative efficiency. Consistent with this obligation, the Advisor may select brokers on the basis of the research, statistical and pricing services they
provide to the Fund and other clients of the Advisor. Information and research received from such brokers will be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the services required to be performed by the Advisor hereunder. A commission paid to such brokers
may be higher than that which another qualified broker would have charged for effecting the same transaction, provided that the Advisor determines in good faith that such commission is reasonable in terms either of the transaction or the overall
responsibility of the Advisor to the Fund and its other clients and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long-term. In no instance, however, will the Fund&#146;s securities
be purchased from or sold to the Advisor, or any affiliated person thereof, except to the extent permitted by the SEC or by applicable law; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:5%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;maintain a policy and practice of conducting its investment advisory services hereunder
independently of the commercial banking operations of its affiliates. When the Advisor makes investment recommendations for the Fund, its investment advisory personnel will not inquire or take into consideration whether the issuer of securities
proposed for purchase or sale for the Fund&#146;s accounts are customers of the commercial department of its affiliates; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:5%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;treat confidentially and as proprietary information of the Fund all records and other information
relative to the Fund, and the Fund&#146;s prior, current or potential shareholders, and will not use such records and information for any purpose other than performance of its responsibilities and duties hereunder, except after prior notification to
and approval in writing by the Fund, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld and may not be withheld where the Advisor may be exposed to civil or criminal contempt proceedings for failure to comply, when requested to divulge such
information by duly constituted authorities, or when so requested by the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Services Not Exclusive</U>.
Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Advisor or any officer, employee or other affiliate thereof from acting as investment advisor for any other person, firm or corporation, or from engaging in any other lawful activity, and shall not in any
way limit or restrict the Advisor or any of its officers, </P>
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employees or agents from buying, selling or trading any securities for its or their own accounts or for the accounts of others for whom it or they may be acting; provided, however, that the
Advisor will undertake no activities which, in its judgment, will adversely affect the performance of its obligations under this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Books and Records</U>. In compliance with the requirements of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">31a-3</FONT>
under the 1940 Act, the Advisor hereby agrees that all records which it maintains for the Fund are the property of the Fund, and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Fund any such records upon the Fund&#146;s request. The Advisor further
agrees to preserve for the periods prescribed by Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">31a-2</FONT> under the 1940 Act the records required to be maintained by Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">31a-1</FONT> under the 1940 Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Agency Cross Transactions</U>. From time to time, the Advisor or brokers or dealers affiliated with it may find
themselves in a position to buy for certain of their brokerage clients (each an &#147;<U>Account</U>&#148;) securities which the Advisor&#146;s investment advisory clients wish to sell, and to sell for certain of their brokerage clients securities
which advisory clients wish to buy. Where one of the parties is an advisory client, the Advisor or the affiliated broker or dealer cannot participate in this type of transaction (known as a cross transaction) on behalf of an advisory client and
retain commissions from one or both parties to the transaction without the advisory client&#146;s consent. This is because in a situation where the Advisor is making the investment decision (as opposed to a brokerage client who makes his own
investment decisions), and the Advisor or an affiliate is receiving commissions from both sides of the transaction, there is a potential conflicting division of loyalties and responsibilities on the Advisor&#146;s part regarding the advisory client.
The SEC has adopted a rule under the Advisers Act, which permits the Advisor or its affiliates to participate on behalf of an Account in agency cross transactions if the advisory client has given written consent in advance. By execution of this
Agreement, the Fund authorizes the Advisor or its affiliates to participate in agency cross transactions involving an Account. The Fund may revoke its consent at any time by written notice to the Advisor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Expenses</U>. During the term of this Agreement, the Advisor will bear all costs and expenses of its employees
and any overhead incurred in connection with its duties hereunder and shall bear the costs of any salaries or Trustees&#146; fees of any officers or Trustees of the Fund who are affiliated persons (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Advisor;
provided that the Board of Trustees of the Fund may approve reimbursements to the Advisor of the pro rata portion of the salaries, bonuses, health insurance, retirement benefits and all similar employment costs for the time spent on the Fund&#146;s
operations (including, without limitation, compliance matters) (other than the provision of investment advice and administrative services required to be provided hereunder) of all personnel employed by the Advisor who devote substantial time to the
Fund&#146;s operations or the operations of other investment companies advised by the Advisor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Compensation
of the Advisor</U>. (a)&nbsp;The Fund agrees to pay to the Advisor and the Advisor agrees to accept as full compensation for all services rendered by the Advisor pursuant to this Agreement, an aggregate monthly fee in arrears at an annual rate equal
to 1.25% of the sum of the average daily value of the Managed Assets of the Fund. &#147;Managed Assets&#148; means the total assets of the Fund (including any assets </P>
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attributable to money borrowed for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Fund&#146;s accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For any period less than a month during which this Agreement is in effect, the fee shall be prorated according to the proportion which such
period bears to a full month of 28, 29, 30 or 31 days, as the case may be. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For purposes of this Agreement, the
Managed Assets of the Fund shall be calculated pursuant to the procedures adopted by resolutions of the Board of Trustees of the Fund for calculating the value of the Fund&#146;s assets or delegating such calculations to third parties. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Indemnity</U>. (a)&nbsp;The Fund may, with the prior consent of the Board of Trustees of the Fund, including a
majority of the Trustees of the Fund who are not &#147;interested persons&#148; of the Fund (as defined in Section&nbsp;2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act), indemnify the Advisor, and each of the Advisor&#146;s trustees, officers, employees, agents,
associates and controlling persons and the trustees, partners, members, officers, employees and agents thereof (including any individual who serves at the Advisor&#146;s request as trustee, officer, partner, member, trustee or the like of another
entity) (each such person being an &#147;<U>Indemnitee</U>&#148;) against any liabilities and expenses, including amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines and penalties, and counsel fees (all as provided in accordance
with applicable state law) reasonably incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative or investigative body in which
such Indemnitee may be or may have been involved as a party or otherwise or with which such Indemnitee may be or may have been threatened, while acting in any capacity set forth herein or thereafter by reason of such Indemnitee having acted in any
such capacity, except with respect to any matter as to which such Indemnitee shall have been adjudicated not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that such Indemnitee&#146;s action was in the best interest of the Fund and
furthermore, in the case of any criminal proceeding, so long as such Indemnitee had no reasonable cause to believe that the conduct was unlawful; provided, however, that (1)&nbsp;no Indemnitee shall be indemnified hereunder against any liability to
the Fund or the Fund&#146;s shareholders or any expense of such Indemnitee arising by reason of (i)&nbsp;willful misfeasance, (ii)&nbsp;bad faith, (iii)&nbsp;gross negligence or (iv)&nbsp;reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of
such Indemnitee&#146;s position (the conduct referred to in such clauses (i)&nbsp;through (iv) being sometimes referred to herein as &#147;<U>disabling conduct</U>&#148;), (2) as to any matter disposed of by settlement or a compromise payment by
such Indemnitee, pursuant to a consent decree or otherwise, no indemnification either for said payment or for any other expenses shall be provided unless there has been a determination that such settlement or compromise is in the best interests of
the Fund and that such Indemnitee appears to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that such Indemnitee&#146;s action was in the best interest of the Fund and did not involve disabling conduct by such Indemnitee and (3)&nbsp;with respect
to any action, suit or other proceeding voluntarily prosecuted by any Indemnitee as plaintiff, indemnification shall be mandatory only if the prosecution of such action, suit or other proceeding by such Indemnitee was authorized by a majority of the
full Board of Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of </P>
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the Trustees of the Fund who are not &#147;interested persons&#148; of the Fund (as defined in Section&nbsp;2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Fund may make advance payments in connection with the expenses of defending any action with respect to which
indemnification might be sought hereunder if the Fund receives a written affirmation of the Indemnitee&#146;s good faith belief that the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification has been met and a written undertaking to reimburse the Fund
unless it is subsequently determined that such Indemnitee is entitled to such indemnification and if the Trustees of the Fund determine that the facts then known to them would not preclude indemnification. In addition, at least one of the following
conditions must be met: (A)&nbsp;the Indemnitee shall provide security for such Indemnitee undertaking, (B)&nbsp;the Fund shall be insured against losses arising by reason of any unlawful advance, or (C)&nbsp;a majority of a quorum consisting of
Trustees of the Fund who are neither &#147;interested persons&#148; of the Fund (as defined in Section&nbsp;2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) nor parties to the proceeding (&#147;<U>Disinterested <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Party</FONT>
</U><U>Trustees</U>]&#148;) or an independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall determine, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry), that there is reason to believe that the Indemnitee ultimately
will be found entitled to indemnification. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All determinations with respect to the standards for
indemnification hereunder shall be made (1)&nbsp;by a final decision on the merits by a court or other body before whom the proceeding was brought that such Indemnitee is not liable or is not liable by reason of disabling conduct, or (2)&nbsp;in the
absence of such a decision, by (i)&nbsp;a majority vote of a quorum of the Disinterested <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Party</FONT> Trustees of the Fund, or (ii)&nbsp;if such a quorum is not obtainable or, even if obtainable, if a majority
vote of such quorum so directs, independent legal counsel in a written opinion. All determinations that advance payments in connection with the expense of defending any proceeding shall be authorized and shall be made in accordance with the
immediately preceding clause (2)&nbsp;above. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The rights accruing to any Indemnitee under these provisions shall not exclude any other
right to which such Indemnitee may be lawfully entitled. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Limitation on Liability</U>. (a)&nbsp;The Advisor
will not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Advisor or by the Fund in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the
receipt of compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on its part in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its duties under this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the parties hereto acknowledge and agree that
this Agreement is executed by the Trustees and/or officers of the Fund, not individually but as such Trustees and/or officers of the Fund, and the obligations hereunder are not binding upon any of the Trustees or officers individually but bind only
the Fund. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement shall become effective on the date hereof and, unless sooner terminated with respect to the Fund as
provided herein, shall continue in effect for a period of two years. Thereafter, if not terminated, this Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to the Fund for successive periods of 12 months, provided such continuance is specifically
approved at least annually by both (a)&nbsp;the vote of a majority of the Fund&#146;s Board of Trustees or the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund at the time outstanding and entitled to vote, and (b)&nbsp;by the vote
of a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any party to this Agreement, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, without the payment of any
penalty, upon giving the Advisor 60 days&#146; written notice (which notice may be waived by the Advisor), provided that such termination by the Fund shall be directed or approved by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Fund in office at
the time or by the vote of the holders of a majority of the voting securities of the Fund at the time outstanding and entitled to vote, or by the Advisor on 60 days&#146; written notice (which notice may be waived by the Fund). This Agreement will
also immediately terminate in the event of its assignment. (As used in this Agreement, the terms &#147;<U>majority of the outstanding voting securities</U>,&#148; &#147;<U>interested person</U>&#148; and &#147;<U>assignment</U>&#148; shall have the
same meanings of such terms in the 1940 Act.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Notices</U>. Any notice under this Agreement shall be in
writing to the other party at such address as the other party may designate from time to time for the receipt of such notice and shall be deemed to be received on the earlier of the date actually received or on the fourth day after the postmark if
such notice is mailed first class postage prepaid. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Amendment of this Agreement</U>. No provision of this
Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. Any amendment of this Agreement shall be
subject to the 1940 Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Governing Law</U>. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of New York for contracts to be performed entirely therein without reference to choice of law principles thereof and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Use of the Name BlackRock</U>. The Advisor has consented to the use by the Fund of the name or identifying word
&#147;BlackRock&#148; in the name of the Fund. Such consent is conditioned upon the employment of the Advisor as the investment advisor to the Fund. The name or identifying word &#147;BlackRock&#148; may be used from time to time in other
connections and for other purposes by the Advisor and any of its affiliates. The Advisor may require the Fund to cease using &#147;BlackRock&#148; in the name of the Fund, if the Fund ceases to employ, for any reason, the Advisor, any successor
thereto or any affiliate thereof as investment advisor of the Fund. If so required by the Advisor, the Fund will </P>
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cease using &#147;BlackRock&#148; in its name as promptly as practicable and make all reasonable efforts to remove &#147;BlackRock&#148; from its name including calling a special meeting of
shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Miscellaneous</U>. The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference
only and in no way define or delimit any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of
this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement shall be binding on, and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Counterparts</U>. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts by the parties hereto, each of which shall
constitute an original counterpart, and all of which, together, shall constitute one Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>[Signature Page Follows] </I></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER ADVISORY FEE WAIVER AGREEMENT (this &#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148;) is made as of December&nbsp;1, 2019, by and
among BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;<U>Adviser</U>&#148;) and each investment company listed on <I>Schedule A </I>attached hereto (each, a &#147;<U>Fund</U>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;<U>1940 Act</U>&#148;), as a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management company, and is organized as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware, a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or a corporation under the laws of
the State of Maryland; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Adviser and each Fund are parties to investment advisory agreements (the &#147;<U>Advisory
Agreements</U>&#148;), pursuant to which the Adviser provides investment advisory services to each Fund in consideration of compensation as set forth in each Advisory Agreement (the &#147;<U>Advisory Fee</U>&#148;); </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Adviser has determined that it is appropriate and in the best interests of each Fund and its interestholders to waive part of
each Fund&#146;s Advisory Fee as set forth in <I>Schedule B </I>attached hereto (the &#147;<U>Fee Waiver</U>&#148;). Each Fund and the Adviser, therefore, have entered into this Agreement in order to effect the Fee Waiver for each Fund at the level
specified in <I>Schedule B </I>attached hereto on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, effective
December&nbsp;1, 2019, this Agreement replaces the Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement, dated as of December&nbsp;2, 2016. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Contractual Fee Waiver</U>. During the Term (as defined in Section&nbsp;3 below), the Adviser shall waive a
portion of its Advisory Fee with respect to each Fund as set forth in <I>Schedule B </I>attached hereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Voluntary Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement</U>. Nothing herein shall preclude an Adviser from contractually
waiving other fees and/or reimbursing expenses of any Fund, voluntarily waiving Advisory Fees it is entitled to from any Fund or voluntarily reimbursing expenses of any Fund as the Adviser, in its discretion, deems reasonable or appropriate. Any
such voluntary waiver or voluntary expense reimbursement may be modified or terminated by the Adviser at any time in its sole and absolute discretion without the approval of the Fund&#146;s Board of Trustees or Board of Directors, as the case may
be. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Term; Termination</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Term</U>. This Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to each Fund until the close of business on the
date set forth on <I>Schedule A </I>(or such other date as agreed to in writing between the Adviser and the Fund) unless the Fee Waiver is earlier terminated in accordance with </P>
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Section&nbsp;3.2. The Term of the Fee Waiver with respect to a Fund may be continued from year to year thereafter provided that each such continuance is specifically approved by the Adviser and
the Fund (including with respect to the Fund, a majority of the Fund&#146;s Trustees or Directors, as the case may be, who are not &#147;interested persons,&#148; as defined in the 1940 Act, of the Fund (the
&#147;<U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Interested</FONT> Directors</U>&#148;)). Neither the Adviser nor a Fund shall be obligated to extend the Fee Waiver with respect to the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Termination</U>. This Agreement may be terminated prior to expiration by any Fund with respect to such Fund
without payment of any penalty, upon 90 days&#146; prior written notice to the Adviser at its principal place of business (or at an earlier date as may be agreed to by both parties); provided that, such action shall be authorized by resolution of a
majority of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Interested</FONT> Directors of such Fund or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of such Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Miscellaneous</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Captions</U>. The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no other way
define or delineate any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Interpretation</U>. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require a Fund to take any action contrary to
the Fund&#146;s Declaration of Trust or Articles of Incorporation, as the case may be, or Bylaws, or any applicable statutory or regulatory requirement to which it is subject or by which it is bound, or to relieve or deprive the Fund&#146;s Board of
Trustees or Board of Directors, as the case may be, of its responsibility for and control of the conduct of the affairs of the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Limitation of Liability</U>. The obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with
respect to a Fund shall be enforced against the assets of such Fund and not against the assets of any other Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Definitions</U>. Any question of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement, including but not
limited to the computations of average daily net assets or of any Advisory Fee, and the allocation of expenses, having a counterpart in or otherwise derived from the terms and provisions of the relevant Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the
Fund or the 1940 Act, shall have the same meaning as and be resolved by reference to such Advisory Agreement or the 1940 Act, as applicable, and to interpretations thereof, if any, by the United States Courts or in the absence of any controlling
decision of any such Court, by rules, regulations or orders of the Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;<U>SEC</U>&#148;) issued pursuant to the 1940 Act. In addition, if the effect of a requirement of the 1940 Act reflected in any provision of
this Agreement is revised by rule, regulation or order of the SEC, that provision will be deemed to incorporate the effect of that rule, regulation or order. Otherwise the provisions of this Agreement will be interpreted in accordance with the
substantive laws of the State of New York. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Business Trusts. With respect to a Fund which is a business trust,
this Agreement is executed by or on behalf of the trustees of the Fund solely in their capacity as such trustees, and shall not constitute their personal obligation either jointly or severally in their individual
</P>
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capacities. In accordance with the Fund&#146;s charter, no trustee, shareholder, officer, employee or agent of the Fund shall be held to any personal liability, nor shall resort be had to their
private property for the satisfaction of any obligation or claim or otherwise under this Agreement and the Fund shall be solely liable therefor; all parties hereto shall look solely to the Fund property for the payment of any claim, or the
performance of any obligation, hereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">[Signature Page Follows] </P>
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officers thereunto duly authorized as of the day and year first above written. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5">EACH OF THE FUNDS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ John M. Perlowski</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">John M. Perlowski</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Title:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">President and Chief Executive Officer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5">BLACKROCK ADVISORS, LLC</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Neal J. Andrews</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Neal J. Andrews</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Title:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Managing Director</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amended and Restated </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Dated as of December&nbsp;1, 2019) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TICKER</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">1.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BHK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Core Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">4.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">HYT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">5.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">6.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">DSU</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">7.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGR</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">8.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">CII</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">9.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BDJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">10.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">EGF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">11.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">FRA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">12.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">13.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFO</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">14.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BOE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">15.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BME</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">16.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">17.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">18.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">19.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLW</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">20.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">21.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BZM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">22.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top">23.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BIT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">24.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">25.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MNE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">28.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">29.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BAF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">30.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">31.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BYM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">32.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">33.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">34.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">35.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MEN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">36.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUC</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">37.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUH</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">38.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">39.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MFL</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">40.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">41.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">42.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">43.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">44.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MVT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">45.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MVF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">46.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MZA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">47.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYC</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">48.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MCA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield California Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">49.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">50.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">51.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MFT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">52.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MIY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">53.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">54.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">55.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MPA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">56.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MQT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">57.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">58.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MQY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">59.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BQH</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">60.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">61.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BNY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">62.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">63.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BCX</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Resources&nbsp;&amp; Commodities Strategy Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">64.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BST</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">65.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BUI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure&nbsp;&amp; Power Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">66.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BHV</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">67.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">The BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">68.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGIO</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">69.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">70.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">71.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">72.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSTZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Dated as of December&nbsp;1, 2019) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advisors, LLC will waive its investment advisory fees with respect to any portion of the Fund&#146;s assets estimated to be
attributable to investments in equity and fixed-income mutual funds and exchange-traded funds managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC or its affiliates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, BlackRock Advisors, LLC will waive its investment advisory fees by the amount of investment advisory fees the Fund pays to
BlackRock Advisors, LLC or its affiliates indirectly through its investment in money market funds advised by BlackRock Advisors, LLC or its affiliates. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>Amendment No.&nbsp;1 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This AMENDMENT NO. 1 (this &#147;<U>Amendment</U>&#148;) to the Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement dated
December&nbsp;1, 2019 (the &#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148;) is made as of this 24<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">th</SUP> day of January, 2020, by and among BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;<U>Adviser</U>&#148;) and each investment
company listed on <I>Schedule A</I> attached hereto (each, a &#147;<U>Fund</U>&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each Fund is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management company; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each
Fund that is currently party to the Agreement is organized as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware, a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or a corporation under the laws of the State of Maryland;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II (the &#147;<U>New Fund</U>&#148;) is a newly organized statutory trust under the laws of the
State of Maryland and desires to be added as a party to the Agreement; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Adviser and the Funds desire to amend and restate
<I>Schedule A</I> to the Agreement to reflect the addition of the New Fund as a party to the Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration
of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>Schedule A</I> to the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with <I>Schedule A</I> attached
hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as expressly amended and provided herein, the Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Amendment with respect to the New Fund and the terms of the Agreement, this Amendment shall control. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>[Signature Page Follows] </I></P>

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officers as of the day and year first above written. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>EACH OF THE FUNDS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Neal J. Andrews</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name: Neal J. Andrews</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Title: Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>BLACKROCK ADVISORS, LLC</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Neal J. Andrews</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Name: Neal J. Andrews</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Title: Managing Director</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">[Signature Page to Amendment No.&nbsp;1 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement]
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AMENDED AND RESTATED SCHEDULE A </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Dated as of January&nbsp;24, 2020) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TICKER</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">1.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BHK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Core Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">4.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">HYT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">5.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">6.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">DSU</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">7.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGR</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">8.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">CII</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">9.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BDJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">10.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">EGF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">11.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">FRA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">12.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">13.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFO</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">14.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BOE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">15.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BME</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">16.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">17.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">18.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">19.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLW</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">20.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">21.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BZM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">22.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">23.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BIT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">24.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">25.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MNE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">28.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">29.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BAF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">30.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">31.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BYM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">32.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">33.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">34.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">35.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MEN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">36.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUC</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">37.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUH</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">38.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">39.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MFL</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">40.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">41.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">42.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top">43.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">44.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MVT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">45.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MVF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">46.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MZA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">47.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYC</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">48.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MCA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield California Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">49.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">50.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">51.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MFT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">52.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MIY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">53.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">54.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">55.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MPA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">56.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MQT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">57.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">58.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MQY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">59.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BQH</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">60.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">61.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BNY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">62.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">63.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BCX</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Resources&nbsp;&amp; Commodities Strategy Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">64.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BST</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2021</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">65.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BUI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure&nbsp;&amp; Power Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">66.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BHV</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">67.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">The BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">68.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGIO</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">69.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">70.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">71.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">72.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSTZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">73.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BMEZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2021</TD></TR>
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<DESCRIPTION>AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER ADVISORY FEE WAIVER AGREEMENT
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>Amendment No.&nbsp;2 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This AMENDMENT NO. 2 (this &#147;<U>Amendment</U>&#148;) to the Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement dated
December&nbsp;1, 2019 (the &#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148;) is made as of this 18<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">th</SUP> day of September, 2020, by and among BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;<U>Adviser</U>&#148;) and each investment
company listed on <I>Schedule A</I> attached hereto (each, a &#147;<U>Fund</U>&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each Fund is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management company; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each
Fund that is currently party to the Agreement is organized as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware, a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a corporation under the laws of the State of Maryland or a
statutory trust under the laws of the State of Maryland; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust (the &#147;<U>New Fund</U>&#148;) is
a newly organized statutory trust under the laws of the State of Maryland and desires to be added as a party to the Agreement; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Adviser and the Funds desire to amend and restate <I>Schedule A</I> to the Agreement to reflect the addition of the New Fund as a
party to the Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>Schedule
A</I> to the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with <I>Schedule A</I> attached hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Except as expressly amended and provided herein, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the
event of a conflict between the terms of this Amendment with respect to the New Fund and the terms of the Agreement, this Amendment shall control. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all
of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>[Signature Page Follows] </I></P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment to be signed by their respective
officers as of the day and year first above written. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>EACH OF THE FUNDS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">By:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Neal J. Andrews</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Name: Neal J. Andrews</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Title: Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>BLACKROCK ADVISORS, LLC</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">By:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Neal J. Andrews</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Name: Neal J. Andrews</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Title: Managing Director</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement] </P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AMENDED AND RESTATED SCHEDULE A </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Dated as of September&nbsp;18, 2020) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TICKER</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXPIRATION<BR>DATE</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top">1.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BHK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Core Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">4.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">HYT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">5.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">6.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">DSU</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">7.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGR</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">8.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">CII</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">9.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BDJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">10.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">EGF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">11.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">FRA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">12.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">13.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFO</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">14.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BOE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">15.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BME</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">16.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">17.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">18.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">19.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLW</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">20.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">21.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BZM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">22.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">23.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BIT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">24.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">25.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">28.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BAF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">29.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">30.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BYM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">31.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">32.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">33.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">34.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MEN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">35.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUC</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">36.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUH</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">37.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">38.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MFL</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">39.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">40.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">41.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TICKER</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXPIRATION<BR>DATE</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top">42.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">43.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MVT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">44.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MVF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">45.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MZA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">46.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYC</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">47.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MCA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield California Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">48.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">49.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">50.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MFT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">51.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MIY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">52.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">53.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">54.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MPA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">55.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MQT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">56.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">57.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MQY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">58.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">59.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BNJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">60.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BQH</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">61.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">62.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BNY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">63.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1%"></TD>
<TD WIDTH="14%"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TICKER</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXPIRATION<BR>DATE</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top">64.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BCX</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Resources&nbsp;&amp; Commodities Strategy Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">65.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BST</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">66.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BUI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure&nbsp;&amp; Power Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">67.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BHV</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">68.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">The BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">69.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGIO</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">70.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">71.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">72.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">73.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSTZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">74.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BMEZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">75.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BCAT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>Amendment No.&nbsp;3 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This AMENDMENT NO. 3 (this &#147;<U>Amendment</U>&#148;) to the Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement dated
December&nbsp;1, 2019 (the &#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148;) is made as of this [&#9679;] day of [&#9679;], 2021, by and among BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;<U>Adviser</U>&#148;) and each investment company listed on <I>Schedule A</I> attached
hereto (each, a &#147;<U>Fund</U>&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management company; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each Fund that is currently party to the Agreement is organized
as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware, a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a corporation under the laws of the State of Maryland or a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Maryland;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, BlackRock Private Investments Fund (the &#147;<U>New Fund</U>&#148;) is a newly organized statutory trust under the laws of the
State of Delaware and desires to be added as a party to the Agreement; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Adviser and the Funds desire to amend and restate
<I>Schedule A</I> to the Agreement to reflect the addition of the New Fund as a party to the Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration
of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>Schedule A</I> to the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with <I>Schedule A</I> attached
hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Except as expressly amended and provided herein, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the
event of a conflict between the terms of this Amendment with respect to the New Fund and the terms of the Agreement, this Amendment shall control. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all
of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>[Signature Page Follows] </I></P>

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officers as of the day and year first above written. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>EACH OF THE FUNDS LISTED ON</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Title:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5"><B>BLACKROCK ADVISORS, LLC</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
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Amendment No.&nbsp;3 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement] </P>


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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Dated as of [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2021) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>TICKER</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXPIRATION</B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BHK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Core Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">HYT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">6.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">DSU</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">7.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGR</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">8.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">CII</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BDJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">10.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">EGF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">11.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">FRA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">12.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">13.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFO</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BOE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">15.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BME</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">16.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">17.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">18.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">19.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLW</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>TICKER</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXPIRATION</B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">21.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BZM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Maryland Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">22.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">23.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BIT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">24.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">25.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MNE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">26.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">28.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">29.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BAF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">30.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">31.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BYM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">32.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">33.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">34.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">35.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MEN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">36.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUC</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">37.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUH</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">38.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">39.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MFL</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">40.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">41.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>TICKER</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXPIRATION</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DATE</B></P></TD></TR>


<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">42.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">43.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">44.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MVT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">45.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MVF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">46.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MZA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">47.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYC</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">48.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MCA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield California Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">49.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">50.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">51.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MFT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">52.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MIY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">53.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">54.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">55.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MPA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">56.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MQT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">57.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">58.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MQY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">59.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">60.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BNJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">61.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BQH</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">62.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">63.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BNY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>TICKER</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FUND</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXPIRATION</B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">64.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">65.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BCX</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Resources&nbsp;&amp; Commodities Strategy Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">66.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BST</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">67.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BUI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure&nbsp;&amp; Power Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">68.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BHV</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">69.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">The BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">70.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGIO</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">71.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">72.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">73.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">74.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSTZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">75.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BMEZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">76.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BCAT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">77.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BPIF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Private Investments Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2023</TD></TR>
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER ADVISORY FEE WAIVER
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit (g)(6) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>Amendment No.&nbsp;4 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This AMENDMENT NO. 4 (this &#147;<U>Amendment</U>&#148;) to the Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement dated
December&nbsp;1, 2019 (the &#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148;) is made as of this [&#9679;] day of [&#9679;], 2021, by and among BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the &#147;<U>Adviser</U>&#148;) and each investment company listed on <I>Schedule A</I> attached
hereto (each, a &#147;<U>Fund</U>&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> management company; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each Fund that is currently party to the Agreement is organized
as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware, a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a corporation under the laws of the State of Maryland or a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Maryland;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (the &#147;<U>New Fund</U>&#148;) is a newly organized statutory trust under the laws of
the State of Maryland and desires to be added as a party to the Agreement; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Adviser and the Funds desire to amend and
restate <I>Schedule A</I> to the Agreement to reflect the addition of the New Fund as a party to the Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE, in
consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>Schedule A</I> to the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with <I>Schedule A</I> attached
hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Except as expressly amended and provided herein, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the
event of a conflict between the terms of this Amendment with respect to the New Fund and the terms of the Agreement, this Amendment shall control. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all
of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>[Signature Page Follows] </I></P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment to be signed by their respective
officers as of the day and year first above written. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>EACH OF THE FUNDS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Name:</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Title:</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>BLACKROCK ADVISORS, LLC</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Name:</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">[Signature Page to Amendment No. 4 to Amended and Restated Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement] </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AMENDED AND RESTATED SCHEDULE A </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Fund Master Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Dated as of [&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;], 2021) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">1.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock&nbsp;Taxable&nbsp;Municipal&nbsp;Bond&nbsp;Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">3.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BHK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Core Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">4.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">HYT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">5.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">6.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">DSU</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">7.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGR</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">8.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">CII</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">9.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BDJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">10.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">EGF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">11.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">FRA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">12.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">13.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFO</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">14.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BOE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">15.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BME</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">16.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">17.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">18.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">19.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLW</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">20.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top">21.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BZM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock&nbsp;Maryland&nbsp;Municipal&nbsp;Bond&nbsp;Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2022</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">22.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">23.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BIT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">24.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">25.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">26.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BKK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">27.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">28.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BAF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">29.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BBF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">30.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BYM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">31.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFK</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">32.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">33.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BTT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">34.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MEN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">35.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUC</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">36.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUH</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">37.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">38.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MFL</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">39.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">40.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MHN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">41.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">42.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MUS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">43.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MVT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top">44.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MVF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock&nbsp;MuniVest&nbsp;Fund,&nbsp;Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">45.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MZA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">46.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYC</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">47.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MCA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield California Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">48.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">49.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYF</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">50.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MFT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">51.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MIY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">52.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">53.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">54.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MPA</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">55.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MQT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">56.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MYI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">57.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">MQY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">58.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BLJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">59.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BNJ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">60.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">61.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BNY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">62.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BFY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">63.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BCX</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Resources&nbsp;&amp; Commodities Strategy Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">64.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BST</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">65.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BUI</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure&nbsp;&amp; Power Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">66.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BHV</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top">67.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSD</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">The BlackRock Strategic Municipal Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">68.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BGIO</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">69.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">70.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">71.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">72.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BSTZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top">73.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BMEZ</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BCAT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BPIF</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Private Investments Fund</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2023</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center">BIGZ</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">June&nbsp;30, 2023</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit (i) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THE BLACKROCK FUND COMPLEX </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Effective as of January&nbsp;1, 2019) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The purpose of the BlackRock Fund Complex Third Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan (the &#147;<U>Plan</U>&#148;) is to provide eligible trustees
of Participating Funds the opportunity to defer the receipt of all or a portion of the amounts payable to them as compensation for services rendered as members of the Board of the respective funds. The terms and conditions applicable to Deferred
Compensation that is not Grandfathered Deferred Compensation shall be governed by the terms of Appendix A attached hereto. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">DEFINITIONS </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Definitions. Unless a different meaning is plainly implied by the context, the following terms as used in the Plan shall have the
following meanings: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<U>Administrator</U>&#148; shall mean BlackRock Advisors, LLC, in its capacity as the administrator of the Plan on
behalf of the Participating Funds; provided, that, BlackRock Advisors, LLC may hire consultants or other third parties to provide administrative services in connection with the Plan. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<U>Advisor</U>&#148; shall mean BlackRock Advisors, LLC and its affiliates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<U>Board</U>&#148; shall mean the Board of Trustees or Board of Directors of each respective Participating Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<U>Deferral Share Account</U>&#148; shall mean a book entry account maintained to reflect the number and value of shares of Eligible
Investments that the Administrator determines could have been purchased with an Eligible Trustee&#146;s Deferred Compensation as provided in this Plan and any earnings thereon. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<U>Eligible Investment</U>&#148; shall mean a fund managed by the Advisor and designated by the Participating Funds from time to time as an
investment medium in which such Trustee&#146;s Deferred Compensation shall be deemed to be invested. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<U>Eligible Trustee</U>&#148; shall
mean a member of the Board who is not an &#147;interested person&#148; of a Participating Fund or the Adviser, as such term is defined under Section&nbsp;2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;<U>1940 Act</U>&#148;).
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<U>Exchange</U>&#148; shall mean the principal stock exchange on which common shares of an Eligible Investment that is a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> fund trade. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<U>Fair Market Value</U>&#148; shall mean, with respect to a date, on a per share
basis, (a)&nbsp;for an Eligible Investment that is a listed <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> fund, the closing price of such Eligible Investment, as reported on the consolidated tape of the Exchange on such date or, if the Exchange
is closed on such date, the next succeeding date on which it is open and (b)&nbsp;for an Eligible Investment that is an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> fund, the net asset value as determined at the close of business on the New York
Stock Exchange (&#147;<U>NYSE</U>&#148;) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) or, if the NYSE is closed, the next succeeding date on which it is open. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
term &#147;<U>Grandfather Deferred Compensation</U>&#148; shall mean all Deferred Compensation amounts which were earned and vested under the Plan as of December&nbsp;31, 2004. For the avoidance of doubt, neither this amendment and restatement nor
any prior amendments or restatements to the Plan are intended to constitute a &#147;material modification&#148; with respect to any amount of Grandfathered Deferred Compensation for purposes of Section&nbsp;409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<U>Participating Funds</U>&#148; shall mean those registered management investment companies for which the Advisor serves or
will serve in the future as investment manager, whether existing at the time of adoption of the Plan </P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">or established at a later date, designated by each respective Board as a fund from which compensation may be
deferred by an Eligible Trustee. Participating Funds shall be listed on Schedule A to the Plan from time to time, provided that failure to list a Participating Fund on Schedule A shall not affect its status as a Participating Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<U>Valuation Date</U>&#148; shall mean the last business day of each calendar quarter and any other day upon which the Participating Fund makes
valuations of the Deferral Share Accounts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trustees and Directors. Where appearing in the Plan, &#147;<U>Trustee</U>&#148;
shall also refer to &#147;<U>Director</U>&#148; and &#147;<U>Board of Trustees</U>&#148; shall also refer to &#147;<U>Board of Directors</U>.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Separate Plan for each Participating Fund. The Plan is drafted, and shall be construed, as a separate Plan between each Eligible
Trustee and each Participating Fund. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">DEFERRALS </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferral Elections. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) An Eligible
Trustee that elects to participate in the Plan (a &#147;<U>Participant</U>&#148;) may defer receipt of up to 50% of all annual compensation (including fees for attending meetings) earned by such Eligible Trustee for serving as a member of the Board
or as a member of any committee (or subcommittee of such committee) of the Board of which such Eligible Trustee from time to time may be a member (the &#147;<U>Deferred Compensation</U>&#148;). Expenses of attending meetings of the Board, committees
of the Board or subcommittees of such committees or other reimbursable expenses may not be deferred. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Deferred Compensation shall be withheld from
each payment of compensation by the Participating Fund to the Participant based upon the percentage amount elected by the Participant under Section&nbsp;2.3 hereof and pursuant to the Participant&#146;s Election Form. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Manner of Election. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) An Eligible
Trustee shall elect to participate in the Plan and defer compensation by completing, signing and filing with the Participating Funds an election to defer in such written form as may be prescribed (the &#147;<U>Election</U>&#148;). The Election shall
include: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i) The percentage of compensation to be deferred; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii) The method of payment of Deferred Compensation (i.e., in a lump sum or the number of installments); </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii) The time or times of payment of the Deferred Compensation; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iv) Any beneficiary(ies) designated by the Participant pursuant to Section&nbsp;3.2 of the Plan. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Each Participant&#146;s receipt of compensation shall be deferred until the first to occur of any of the following events: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i) The date which such Participant ceases to be a Trustee of the Participating Fund; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii) A date selected by such Participant as specified on the Participant&#146;s Election; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii) A date on which some future event occurs which is not within the Participant&#146;s control, as specified on the Participant&#146;s Election; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iv) Upon the death of the Participant; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(v) In the sole
discretion of the Participating Fund, upon disability or financial hardship of the Participant; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(vi) The effective date of the sale or liquidation of the
Participating Fund or to comply with applicable law; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(vii) Upon termination of the Plan in accordance with Section&nbsp;4.5 hereof. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">- 2 - </P>


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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Period of Deferrals. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Any Election by an Eligible Trustee pursuant to the Plan shall be irrevocable from and after the date on which such Election is filed with the
Participating Fund and shall be effective to defer compensation of an Eligible Trustee as follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i) As to any Eligible Trustee in office on the
original effective date of the Plan (prior to any amendments or restatements) who files an Election no later than thirty (30)&nbsp;days after such effective date, such Election shall be effective to defer any compensation which is earned by the
Eligible Trustee after the date of the filing of the Election, or such effective date of the Plan, if later; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii) As to any individual who becomes an
Eligible Trustee after the original effective date of the Plan and who files an Election within thirty (30)&nbsp;days of becoming an Eligible Trustee, such Election shall be effective to defer any compensation which is earned by the Eligible Trustee
after the date of the filing of the Election, or the effective date of the Plan, if later; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii) As to any other Eligible Trustee, the Election shall be
effective to defer any compensation that is earned from and after the first day of the calendar year next succeeding the calendar year in which the Election is filed; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iv) Any Elections in effect on the date this Plan is amended and restated shall remain in effect so that a Participant need not execute new a Election. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A Participant may revoke such Participant&#146;s Election at any time by filing a written notice of termination with the
Participating Fund. Any compensation earned by the Participant after receipt of the notice by the Participating Fund shall be paid currently and no longer deferred as provided in the Plan. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A Participant who has filed a notice to terminate deferral of compensation may thereafter again file a new Election pursuant to
Section&nbsp;2.2(a) hereof effective for any calendar year subsequent to the calendar year in which the new Election is filed. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Valuation of Deferral Share Account. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred Compensation will be deferred on the date it otherwise would have been paid to a Participant (the &#147;<U>Deferral
Date</U>&#148;). Participating Funds from which Compensation will be deferred will establish a Deferral Share Account for each Participant that will be credited with all or a portion of the Participant&#146;s Deferred Compensation from time to time
in accordance with this Plan. The specific Participating Funds that maintain Deferral Share Accounts will be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion. The amount initially credited to a Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account in
connection with each Deferred Compensation amount shall be determined by reference to the number of whole shares of Eligible Investments that the Deferred Compensation could have purchased at the Fair Market Value per share of such Eligible
Investments on a date on or about the Deferral Date (less any brokerage fees payable upon the acquisition of shares of such Eligible Investment in the open market). Deferred Compensation shall be credited to the Deferral Share Account as soon as
reasonably practicable after the Deferral Date, as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion. Deferred Compensation not credited to the Deferral Share Account on or about the Deferral Date (<U>e.g.</U>, because the remaining amount is
not sufficient to purchase an additional whole share of Eligible Investments or for any other reason) shall be credited to the Deferral Share Account as soon as reasonably practicable, as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion
(<U>i.e.</U>, as soon as such amount, when taken together with other uncredited amounts, is sufficient to purchase a whole share of an Eligible Investment). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On each Valuation Date, each Deferral Share Account will be credited or debited with the amount of gain or loss that would have
been recognized had the Deferral Share Account been invested in the Eligible Investments. If applicable, each Deferral Share Account will be credited with the Fair Market Value of shares that would have been acquired through reinvestment of
dividends and capital gains distributed as if the amount of Deferred Compensation represented by such Deferral Share Account had been invested and reinvested in shares of the Eligible Investments. Each Participating Fund shall, from time to time,
further adjust the Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account to reflect the value which would have been earned as if the amount of Deferred Compensation credited to such Deferral Share Account had been invested and reinvested in shares of the
Eligible Investments, as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion in accordance with this Plan. </P>
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date such distributions are made in accordance with Section&nbsp;3 of the Plan. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Investment of Deferral Share Account. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Participating Funds shall from time to time designate one or more funds eligible for investment. A Participant&#146;s deferred
amounts shall be allocated among the Eligible Investments in accordance with the allocation percentages set forth on Schedule B to the Plan. If, as the result of the requirement that notional purchases of Eligible Investments be made in whole shares
as set forth in Section&nbsp;2.4 or for any other reason, not all of a Participant&#146;s Deferred Compensation has been credited to the Deferral Share Account, the cash balance of such Deferred Compensation shall be held until the next Valuation
Date on which the Administrator determines, in its sole discretion, that it is reasonably practicable to make a notional purchase (debiting the cash balance of the Participant&#146;s Deferred Compensation) of one or more Eligible Investments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Participating Funds may, from time to time, remove any fund from or add any fund to the list of Eligible Investments or amend
the applicable allocation percentages set forth on Schedule B to the Plan. If the Participating Funds discontinue an Eligible Investment, the Administrator will redirect amounts deferred in the discontinued Eligible Investment to other Eligible
Investments currently in effect. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">DISTRIBUTIONS FROM DEFERRAL SHARE ACCOUNT </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Distribution Election. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The aggregate value of a Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account and any Deferred Compensation held in cash and not yet credited to a Participant&#146;s
Deferral Share Account will be paid in a lump sum or in ten (10)&nbsp;or fewer annual installments, as specified in the Participant&#146;s Election (or Elections). Distributions will be made as of the first business day of January of the calendar
year following the calendar year in which the Participant ceases being a Trustee or on such other dates as the Participant may specify in such Election (or Elections), which shall not be earlier than six (6)&nbsp;months following the Election. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If a Participant elects installment payments, the unpaid balance in the Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account shall continue to
accrue earnings and dividend equivalents (as applicable), computed in accordance with the provisions of Section&nbsp;2.4, and shall be prorated and paid over the installment period. The amount of the first payment shall be a fraction of the then
Fair Market Value of such Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account, the numerator of which is one, and the denominator of which is the total number of installments; provided that cash not yet credited to a Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account,
if any, will be added to such amount as a part of the first payment. The amount of each subsequent payment shall be a fraction of the then Fair Market Value of the Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account remaining after the prior payment, the
numerator of which is one and the denominator of which is the total number of installments elected minus the number of installments previously paid. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All payments shall be in cash; provided, however, if a lump sum payment is elected, the Participant may elect to receive payment in
full and fractional shares of the Eligible Investments at Fair Market Value at the time of payment of the amounts credited to the Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account; provided, further, that any Deferred Compensation held in cash will be
distributed in cash. Any such election shall be filed in writing by the Participant with the Participating Fund at least ten (10)&nbsp;business days prior to the date which such payment is to be made. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A Participant may at any time, and from time to time, change any distribution election applicable to such Participant&#146;s
Deferral Share Account, provided that no election to change the timing of any distribution shall be effective unless it is made in writing and received by the Participating Fund at least six (6)&nbsp;months prior to the earlier of (i)&nbsp;the time
at which the Participant ceases to be a Trustee or (ii)&nbsp;the time such distribution shall commence. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Death Prior to
Complete Distribution. In the event of a Participant&#146;s death prior to distribution of all amounts in such Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account, notwithstanding any Election made by the Participant and notwithstanding any other provision
set forth herein, the value of such Deferral Share Account plus any Deferred </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">- 4 - </P>


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Compensation held in cash shall be paid in a lump sum in accordance with the provisions of the Plan as soon as reasonably possible to the Participant&#146;s designated beneficiary(ies) (the
&#147;<U>Beneficiary</U>&#148;) or, if such Beneficiary(ies) does not survive the Participant or no beneficiary is designated, to such Participant&#146;s estate. Any Beneficiary(ies) so designated by a Participant may be changed at any time by
notice in writing from such Participant to the Participating Fund. All payments under this Section&nbsp;3.2 shall otherwise be paid in accordance with Section&nbsp;3.1 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Payment in Discretion of Participating Funds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amounts deferred hereunder, based on the then adjusted value of the Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account as of the Valuation Date next following plus any
Deferred Compensation held in cash, may become payable to the Participant in the discretion of the Participating Fund: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disability. If the Participating Fund finds on the basis of medical evidence satisfactory to it that the Participant is prevented
from engaging in any suitable gainful employment or occupation and that such disability will be permanent and continuous during the remainder of such Participant&#146;s life, the Participating Fund shall distribute the amounts in the
Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account plus any Deferred Compensation held in cash in a lump sum or in the number of installments previously selected by the Participant. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Hardship. If the Participant requests and if the Participant provides evidence of financial hardship, the Participating
Fund may, in its sole and absolute discretion, permit a distribution of all or a portion of the Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account plus any Deferred Compensation held in cash prior to the date on which payments would have commenced under
Section&nbsp;3.1. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Acceleration of Payments. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of a Participating Fund or the distribution of all or substantially all
of a Participating Fund&#146;s assets and property to its shareholders (for this purpose a sale, conveyance or transfer of a Participating Fund&#146;s assets to a trust, partnership, association or another corporation in exchange for cash, shares or
other securities with the transfer being made subject to, or with the assumption by the transferee of, the liabilities of such Participating Fund shall not be deemed a termination of such Participating Fund or such a distribution), the entire unpaid
balance of the Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account plus any Deferred Compensation held in cash of such Participating Fund shall be paid in a lump sum as of the effective date thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Participating Funds are empowered to accelerate the payment of deferred amounts to all Participants and Beneficiaries in the
event that there is a change in law which would have the effect of adversely affecting such persons&#146; rights and benefits under the Plan if acceleration did not occur. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">MISCELLANEOUS </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Statements of Account. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Participating Funds will furnish each Participant with a statement setting forth the value of such Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account plus any
Deferred Compensation held in cash as of the end of each calendar year and all credits and debits of such Deferral Share Account or to any Deferred Compensation held in cash during such year. Such statements will be furnished no later than sixty
(60)&nbsp;days after the end of each calendar year. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Rights in Deferral Share Account. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Credits to the Deferral Share Accounts or to any Deferred Compensation held in cash shall (i)&nbsp;remain part of the general assets of the Participating
Funds, (ii)&nbsp;at all times be the sole and absolute property of the Participating Funds and (iii)&nbsp;in no event be deemed to constitute a fund, trust or collateral security for the payment of the Deferred Compensation to which Participants are
entitled. The right of the Participant or any Beneficiary or estate to receive future payment of Deferred Compensation under the provisions of the Plan shall be an unsecured claim against the general assets of the Participating Funds, if any,
available at the time of payment. A Participating Fund shall not reserve or set aside funds for the payment of its obligations hereunder by any form of trust, escrow, or similar arrangement. The arrangement described in this Plan shall be
&#147;unfunded&#148; for U.S. federal income tax purposes and for purposes of the Employee Retirement Security Income Act of 1974, as amended. </P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Assignability.</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The rights and benefits of Participants under the Plan and any other person or persons to whom payments may be made pursuant to the Plan shall not be subject
to alienation, assignment, pledge, transfer or other disposition, except as otherwise provided by law. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Interpretation and Administration. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Participating Funds shall have the general authority to interpret, construe and implement provisions of the Plan and to adopt, alter and repeal such
administrative rules, guidelines and practices governing the Plan as shall be from time to time, deemed advisable. Any determination by the Participating Funds shall be final and conclusive. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.5</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Amendment and Termination. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Participating Funds may in their sole discretion amend or terminate the Plan at any time. No amendment or termination shall adversely affect any then
existing deferred amounts or rights under the Plan. Upon termination of the Plan, the remaining balance of the Participant&#146;s Deferral Share Account plus any Deferred Compensation held in cash shall be paid to the Participant (or to a
beneficiary, as the case may be), in a lump sum as soon as practicable but no more than thirty (30)&nbsp;days following termination of the Plan. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.6</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Incapacity. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Participating Funds shall receive satisfactory evidence that the Participant or any Beneficiary entitled to receive any benefit under the Plan is, at
the time when such benefit becomes payable, a minor, or is physically or mentally incompetent to receive such benefit and to give a valid release therefor, and that another person or an institution is then maintaining or has custody of the
Participant or Beneficiary and that no guardian, committee or other representative of the estate of the Participant or Beneficiary shall have been duly appointed, the Participating Funds may make payment of such benefit otherwise payable to the
Participant or Beneficiary to such other person or institution and the release of such other person or institution shall be a valid and complete discharge for the payment of such benefit. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.7</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Payments Due Missing Persons. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Participating Funds shall make a reasonable effort to locate all persons entitled to benefits under the Plan. However, notwithstanding any provisions of
the Plan to the contrary, if, after a period of five (5)&nbsp;years from the date such benefit shall be due, any such persons entitled to benefits have not been located, their rights under the Plan shall stand suspended. Before this provision
becomes operative, the Participating Funds shall send a certified letter to all such persons to their last known address advising them that their benefits under the Plan shall be suspended. Any such suspended amounts shall be held by the
Participating Funds for a period of three (3)&nbsp;additional years (or a total of eight (8)&nbsp;years from the time the benefits first become payable) and thereafter, if unclaimed, such amounts shall be forfeited, subject to applicable laws in the
jurisdiction in which the respective Participating Fund is organized. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.8</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Agents. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Participating Funds may employ agents and provide for such clerical, legal, actuarial, accounting, advisory or other services as they deem necessary to
perform their duties under the Plan. The Participating Funds shall bear the cost of such services and all other expenses incurred in connection with the administration of the Plan. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">- 6 - </P>


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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.9</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Governing Law. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All matters concerning the validity, construction and administration of the Plan shall be governed by the laws of the state in which the respective
Participating Fund is organized. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">4.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-Guarantee</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">of Status. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Nothing contained in the Plan shall be construed as a contract or guarantee of the right of the Participant to be, or remain as, a Trustee of any of the
Participating Funds or to receive any, or any particular rate of, compensation from any of the Participating Funds. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Counsel.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Participating Funds may consult with legal counsel with respect to the meaning or construction of the Plan, their obligations or duties hereunder or with
respect to any action or proceeding or any question of law, and they shall be fully protected with respect to any action taken or omitted by them in good faith pursuant to the advice of legal counsel. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entire</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Plan. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Plan contains the entire understanding between the Participating Funds and the Participant with respect to the payment of
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-qualified</FONT> elective deferred compensation by the Participating Funds to the Participant. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">4.13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-liability</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">of Administrator and Participating Funds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interpretations of, and determinations (including factual determinations) related to, the Plan made by the Administrator or Participating Funds in good faith,
including any determinations of the amounts of the Deferral Share Accounts, shall be conclusive and binding upon all parties; and the Administrator, the Participating Funds and their officers and Trustees shall not incur any liability to the
Participant for any such interpretation or determination so made or for any other action taken by it in connection with the Plan in good faith. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Successors</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">and Assigns. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Plan shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Participating Funds and their successors and assigns and to the Participants and their
heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Severability.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event any one or more provisions of the Plan are held to be invalid or unenforceable, such illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the validity
or enforceability of the other provisions hereof and such other provisions shall remain in full force and effect unaffected by such invalidity or unenforceability. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rule</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">16b-3</FONT> Compliance. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is the intention of the Participating Funds that all transactions under the Plan be exempt from liability imposed by Section&nbsp;16(b) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Therefore, if any transaction under the Plan is found not to be in compliance with Section&nbsp;16(b), the provision of the Plan governing such transaction shall be deemed amended so that the transaction does so
comply and is so exempt, to the extent permitted by law and deemed advisable by the Participating Fund, and in all events the Plan shall be construed in favor of its meeting the requirements of an exemption. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">- 7 - </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Participating Fund has caused this Plan to be executed by one of its duly authorized
officers, as of this &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; day of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2018, to be effective as of January&nbsp;1, 2019. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Title:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Witness:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Title:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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</TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">SCHEDULE A </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">BLACKROCK FUND COMPLEX </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">THIRD
AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">PARTICIPATING FUNDS </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each registered management investment company advised by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and governed by the Board is a Participating Fund except as set forth below:
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">- 9 - </P>


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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">(Effective as of January&nbsp;1, 2019) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">ELIGIBLE INVESTMENTS </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Equities (20% of
Total; 10% to Each Eligible Investment) </U></B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ) </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CII) </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Fixed Income (80% of Total; 16% to Each Eligible Investment) </U></B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (NYSE: BTZ) </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (NYSE: BLW) </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock Total Return Fund, a series of BlackRock Bond Fund, Inc. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Portfolio, a series of BlackRock Funds V </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio, a series of BlackRock Funds V </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">- 10 - </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK FUND COMPLEX </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Deferral Election Form </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Deferral
Election Form applies to any amounts deferred for the calendar year beginning January&nbsp;1, 2019. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;The undersigned hereby elects to
participate in the BlackRock Fund Complex Third Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan (&#147;<U>Plan</U>&#148;) in accordance with the elections made in this Deferral Election Form (&#147;<U>Form</U>&#148;). I understand that the
percentage of my compensation set forth below will be deferred under the Plan and &#147;invested&#148; in the funds that are Eligible Investments (as defined in the Plan) in accordance with the allocation percentages set forth on Schedule B to the
Plan. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;I do not wish to participate in the Plan. <B>(If you checked this box, please stop here.)</B> </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B></B>1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B><U>Initial Enrollment in Deferred Compensation Plan</U> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Amount Deferred</U> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby elect to defer up to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% (not more than 50%) of the annual compensation I earn as a Director/Trustee of the Participating Funds
(as defined in the Plan) in respect of the calendar year beginning January&nbsp;1, 2019. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Time of Payment</U> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby elect for amounts deferred pursuant to this Form, in respect of the calendar year beginning January&nbsp;1, 2019, to be paid as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;On the last business day in January of the calendar year following the calendar year in which I cease to be a Director/Trustee; or </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;On the following other date:
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U></U><U></U><U></U><U></U> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Number of Payments</U> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby elect to receive payment for amounts deferred pursuant to this Form, in respect of the calendar year beginning January&nbsp;1, 2019: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entire amount in a lump sum; or </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;In &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; annual
installments (not to exceed 10). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">d.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Designation of Beneficiary </U> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Designate the beneficiaries
reflected in Appendix A hereto; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;I do not wish to designate any beneficiary. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">*** </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby relinquish and release any and all
rights to receive payment of the deferred amounts except in accordance with the Plan. I hereby direct and authorize the Administrator (as defined in the Plan) to make payments of deferral amounts as it deems necessary or desirable to facilitate
administration of the Plan; provided, that such payments shall be made in accordance with the Plan and the foregoing elections. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">- 11 - </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Executed this &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; day of
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2018. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Print&nbsp;Name</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Director&#146;s/Trustee&#146;s Signature</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Received and accepted by each of the Eligible Investments (as defined in the Plan): </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="16"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Date:</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</P></TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK FUND COMPLEX </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Deferral Election Form </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Deferral
Election Form applies to any amounts deferred for the calendar year beginning January&nbsp;1, 2019. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;The undersigned hereby elects to
participate in the BlackRock Fund Complex Third Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan (&#147;<U>Plan</U>&#148;) in accordance with the elections made in this Deferral Election Form (&#147;<U>Form</U>&#148;). I understand that the
percentage of my compensation set forth below will be deferred under the Plan and &#147;invested&#148; in the funds that are Eligible Investments (as defined in the Plan) in accordance with the allocation percentages set forth on Schedule B to the
Plan. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;I do not wish to participate in the Plan. <B>(If you checked this box, please stop here.)</B> </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B></B>1.<B></B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B><U>Continuation of Past Elections</U> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A copy of my Deferral Election Form from last year is attached hereto and noted below. With respect to the boxes checked below, I would like to
<U>continue</U> with the same elections from the prior year. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amount Deferred (X%) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time of Payment (January of the calendar year following the calendar year in which I cease to be a Trustee) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Number of Payments (Lump Sum Payment or Installment Payments) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Designation of Beneficiary: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Primary: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Secondary: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(For any category <U>not</U> checked above, please
complete the applicable portion of this Form below to reflect your new elections.) </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B><U>Change Elections</U> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Amount Deferred</U> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby elect to defer up to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% (not more than 50%) of the annual compensation I earn as a Director/Trustee of the Participating Funds
(as defined in the Plan) in respect of the calendar year beginning January&nbsp;1, 2019. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Time of Payment</U> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby elect for amounts deferred pursuant to this Form, in respect of the calendar year beginning January&nbsp;1, 2019, to be paid as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;On the last business day in January of the calendar year following the calendar year in which I cease to be a Director/Trustee; or </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;On the following other date:
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Number of Payments</U> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby elect to receive payment for amounts deferred pursuant to this Form, in respect of the calendar year beginning January&nbsp;1, 2019: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entire amount in a lump sum; or </P>
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installments (not to exceed 10). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Designation of Beneficiary </U> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Designate the beneficiaries
reflected in Appendix A hereto; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;I do not wish to designate any beneficiary. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">*** </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby relinquish and release any and all
rights to receive payment of the deferred amounts except in accordance with the Plan. I hereby direct and authorize the Administrator (as defined in the Plan) to make payments of deferral amounts as it deems necessary or desirable to facilitate
administration of the Plan; provided, that such payments shall be made in accordance with the Plan and the foregoing elections. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Executed this
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; day of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2018. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Received and accepted by each of the Eligible Investments (as defined in the Plan): </P>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BLACKROCK FUND COMPLEX </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Designation of Beneficiary </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
undersigned hereby designates the person or persons named below as the beneficiary(ies) of any benefits which may become due according to the terms and conditions of the BlackRock Fund Complex Third Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan
(the &#147;Plan&#148;) in the event of my death. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top">(Name, address and relationship) if living, or if not living at my death, to</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">(Name, address and relationship) if living, or if not living at my death, to my Estate.</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby revoke all prior beneficiary designation(s) made under the terms of the Plan by execution of this form. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Executed this &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; day of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM OF MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Between </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Each BlackRock
Entity Listed in Appendix A </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>And </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>State Street Bank and Trust Company </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Dated as of December&nbsp;31, 2018 </P>

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<TD VALIGN="bottom">DEFINITIONS</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">EMPLOYMENT OF CUSTODIAN</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">ACTIVITIES OF THE CUSTODIAN WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY HELD IN THE UNITED STATES</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">PROVISIONS RELATING TO RULES <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17F-5</FONT> AND <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17F-7</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">ACTIVITIES OF THE CUSTODIAN WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY HELD OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">6.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">FOREIGN EXCHANGE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">7.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">TAX SERVICES</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">8.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">PAYMENT FOR SALES OR REDEMPTIONS OF PORTFOLIO INTERESTS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">PROPER INSTRUCTIONS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">10.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">ACTIONS PERMITTED WITHOUT EXPRESS AUTHORITY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">11.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">[RESERVED]</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">12.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">RECORDS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">13.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">FUND&#146;S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS; REPORTS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">CUSTODIAN&#146;S STANDARD OF CARE; EXCULPATION</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">15.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">COMPENSATION AND INDEMNIFICATION OF CUSTODIAN; SECURITY INTEREST</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">16.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">EFFECTIVE PERIOD AND TERMINATION</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">17.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">SUCCESSOR CUSTODIAN</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">18.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">REMOTE ACCESS SERVICES ADDENDUM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">19.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">LOAN SERVICES ADDENDUM</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">GENERAL</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<HR SIZE="3" style="COLOR:#999999" WIDTH="100%" ALIGN="CENTER">
 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>M<SMALL>ASTER</SMALL> C<SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL> A<SMALL>GREEMENT</SMALL> </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement is made as of December&nbsp;31, 2018 (this <B>&#147;</B><B><I>Agreement</I></B><B>&#148;</B>), between each BlackRock entity identified on
Appendix A and each BlackRock entity which becomes a party to this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof (in each case, a <B>&#147;</B><B><I>Fund</I></B><B>&#148;</B>), including, if applicable, each series of the Fund identified on Appendix
A and each series which becomes a party to this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, a Massachusetts trust company (the <B>&#147;</B><B><I>Custodian</I></B><B>&#148;</B>). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>W<SMALL>ITNESSETH</SMALL>: </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>W<SMALL>HEREAS</SMALL></B><SMALL></SMALL>, each Fund desires for the Custodian to provide certain custodial services relating to securities and other
assets of the Fund; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>W<SMALL>HEREAS</SMALL></B><SMALL></SMALL>, the Custodian is willing to provide the services upon the terms contained in this
Agreement; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>D</U><U><SMALL>EFINITIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. In addition to terms defined
in Section&nbsp;4.1 (Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-5</FONT> and Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-7</FONT> related definitions) or elsewhere in this Agreement, (a)&nbsp;terms defined in the UCC have the same meanings herein as
therein and (b)&nbsp;the following other terms have the following meanings for purposes of this Agreement: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>1940
Act</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended from time to time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Board</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means, in
relation to a Fund, the board of directors, trustees or other governing body of the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Client Publications</I></B><B>&#148;</B>
means the general client publications of State Street Bank and Trust Company available from time to time to clients and their investment advisers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Deposit Account Agreement</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means the Deposit Account Agreement and Disclosure, as may be amended from time to time,
issued by the Custodian and available on the Custodian&#146;s internet customer portal, &#147;my.statestreet.com&#148;. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Domestic
securities</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means securities held within the United States. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Foreign securities</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means
securities primarily held outside of the United States. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Held outside of the United States</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means not held within
the United States. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Held within the United States</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means (a)&nbsp;in relation to a security or other financial
asset, the security or other financial asset (i)&nbsp;is a certificated security registered in the name of the Custodian or its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian,</FONT> agent or nominee or is endorsed to the Custodian or its <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian,</FONT> agent or nominee or in blank and the security certificate is located within the United States, (ii)&nbsp;is an uncertificated security or other financial asset registered in the name of the Custodian
or its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian,</FONT> agent or nominee at an office located in the United States, or (iii)&nbsp;has given rise to a security entitlement of which the Custodian or its
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian,</FONT> agent or nominee is the entitlement holder against a U.S. Securities System or another securities intermediary for which the securities intermediary&#146;s jurisdiction is within the United
States, and (b)&nbsp;in relation to cash, the cash is maintained in a deposit account denominated in U.S. dollars with the banking department of the Custodian or with another bank or trust company&#146;s office located in the United States. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Investment Advisor</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means, in relation to a Portfolio, the investment manager or investment advisor of the Portfolio.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>On book currency</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means (a)&nbsp;U.S. dollars or (b)&nbsp;a foreign currency that, when credited to a deposit
account of a customer maintained in the banking department of the Custodian or an Eligible Foreign Custodian, the Custodian maintains on its books as an amount owing as a liability by the Custodian to the customer. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">- 3 - </P>


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<HR SIZE="3" style="COLOR:#999999" WIDTH="100%" ALIGN="CENTER">
 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Portfolio</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means (a)&nbsp;in relation to a Fund that is a series
organization, a series of the Fund and (b)&nbsp;in relation to a Fund that is not a series organization, the Fund itself. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Portfolio
Interests</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means beneficial interests in a Portfolio. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Proper Instructions</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means instructions
in accordance with Section&nbsp;9 received by the Custodian from a Fund, the Fund&#146;s Investment Advisor, or an individual or organization duly authorized by the Fund or the Investment Advisor. The term includes standing instructions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>SEC</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;</B><B><I>Series organization</I></B><B>&#148;</B> means an organization that, pursuant to the statute under which the organization is organized, has
the following characteristics: (a)&nbsp;the organic record of the organization provides for creation by the organization of one or more series (however denominated) with respect to specified property of the organization, and provides for records to
be maintained for each series that identify the property of or associated with the series, (b)&nbsp;debt incurred or existing with respect to the activities of, or property of or associated with a particular series is enforceable against the
property of or associated with the series only, and not against the property of or associated with the organization or of other series of the organization, and (c)&nbsp;debt incurred or existing with respect to the activities or property of the
organization is enforceable against the property of the organization only, and not against the property of or associated with any series of the organization. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>UCC</I></B>&#148; means the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of New York as in effect from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Underlying Portfolios</I></B>&#148; means a group of investment companies as defined in Section&nbsp;12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the 1940 Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Underlying Shares&#148;</I></B> means shares or other securities, issued by a U.S. issuer, of Underlying Portfolios and other registered
&#147;investment companies&#148; (as defined in Section&nbsp;3(a)(1) of the 1940 Act), whether or not in the same &#147;group of investment companies&#148; (as defined in Section&nbsp;12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the 1940 Act). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Underlying Transfer Agent</I></B>&#148; means State Street Bank and Trust Company or such other organization which may from time to time be
appointed by the Fund to act as a transfer agent for the Underlying Portfolios and with respect to which the Custodian is provided with Proper Instructions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>U.S. Securities System</I></B>&#148; means a securities depository or book-entry system authorized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury or a
&#147;clearing corporation&#148; as defined in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;8-102</FONT> of the UCC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>E</U><U><SMALL>MPLOYMENT</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
</U><U><SMALL>OF</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> C</U><U><SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>
2.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>G<SMALL>ENERAL</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as a custodian of (a)&nbsp;securities and cash of each of the Portfolios and (b)&nbsp;other assets of each of the Portfolios that the
Custodian agrees to treat as financial assets. Each Fund, on behalf of each of its Portfolios, agrees to deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Custodian (i)&nbsp;all securities and cash of each Portfolio, (ii)&nbsp;all other assets of each
Portfolio that the Fund desires the Custodian, and the Custodian is willing, to treat as a financial asset and (iii)&nbsp;all cash and other proceeds of the securities and financial assets held in custody under this Agreement. The holding of
confirmation statements that identify Underlying Shares as being recorded in the Custodian&#146;s name on behalf of the Portfolios will be custody for purposes of this Section&nbsp;2.1. This Agreement does not require the Custodian to accept or
treat any asset that is not a security or cash as a financial asset. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;2.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<U>S<SMALL>UB</SMALL>-<SMALL>CUSTODIANS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions, the Custodian shall on behalf of a Fund appoint one or more banks, trust companies or other entities located in the United States and designated
in the Proper Instructions to act as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian</FONT> for the purposes of effecting such transactions as may be designated by the Fund in the Proper Instructions. The Custodian may place and maintain each
Fund&#146;s foreign securities with foreign banking institution <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodians</FONT> employed by the Custodian or foreign securities depositories, all in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sections 4 and
5. An entity acting in the capacity of Underlying Transfer Agent is not an agent or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian</FONT> of the Custodian for purposes of this Agreement. </P>
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respect to securities and other financial assets, the Custodian is a securities intermediary and the Portfolio is the entitlement holder. With respect to cash maintained in a deposit account and denominated in an &#147;on book&#148; currency, the
Custodian is a bank and the Portfolio is the bank&#146;s customer. If cash is maintained in a deposit account with a bank other than the Custodian and the cash is denominated in an &#147;on book&#148; currency, the Custodian is that bank&#146;s
customer. The Custodian agrees to treat the claim to the cash as a financial asset for the benefit of the Portfolio. The Custodian does not otherwise agree to treat cash as financial asset. The duties of the Custodian as securities intermediary and
bank set forth in the UCC are varied by the terms of this Agreement to the extent that the duties may be varied by agreement under the UCC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>A</U><U><SMALL>CTIVITIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL> <U><SMALL>OF</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
</U><U><SMALL>THE</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> C</U><U><SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>WITH</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> R</U><U><SMALL>ESPECT</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
</U><U><SMALL>TO</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> P</U><U><SMALL>ROPERTY</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> H</U><U><SMALL>ELD</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>IN</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
</U><U><SMALL>THE</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> U</U><U><SMALL>NITED</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> S</U><U><SMALL>TATES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;3.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>H<SMALL>OLDING</SMALL> S<SMALL>ECURITIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian may deposit and
maintain securities or other financial assets of a Portfolio in a U.S. Securities System in compliance with the conditions of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-4</FONT> under the 1940 Act. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions on behalf of a
Portfolio, the Custodian shall establish and maintain a segregated account or accounts for and on behalf of the Portfolio and into which account or accounts may be transferred cash or securities and other financial assets, including securities and
financial assets maintained in a U.S. Securities System. The Custodian shall hold and physically segregate for the account of each Portfolio all securities and other financial assets held by the Custodian in the United States, including all domestic
securities of the Portfolio, other than (a)&nbsp;securities or other financial assets maintained in a U.S. Securities System and (b)&nbsp;Underlying Shares maintained pursuant to Section&nbsp;3.6 in an account of an Underlying Transfer Agent. The
Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint any other bank or trust company, qualified under the 1940 Act to act as a custodian in the United States, as the Custodian&#146;s agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Section
as the Custodian may from time to time direct. The appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its duties hereunder and the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of its agents hereunder as if performed by
the Custodian hereunder. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion remove a bank or trust company as the Custodian&#146;s agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;3.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R<SMALL>EGISTRATION</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> S<SMALL>ECURITIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Domestic
securities or other financial assets held by the Custodian and that are not bearer securities shall be registered in the name of the applicable Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of a Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the
Custodian, or in the name or nominee name of any agent or any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian</FONT> permitted hereby. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Agreement shall be in
&#147;street name&#148; or other good delivery form. However, if a Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities or other financial assets in &#147;street name,&#148; the Custodian shall utilize reasonable efforts only to timely collect income
due the Fund on the securities and other financial assets and to notify the Fund of relevant issuer actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;3.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>B<SMALL>ANK</SMALL> A<SMALL>CCOUNTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall open and
maintain upon the terms of the Deposit Account Agreement a separate deposit account or accounts in the United States in the name of each Portfolio, subject only to draft or order by the Custodian acting pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The
Custodian shall credit to the deposit account or accounts, subject to the provisions hereof, all cash received by the Custodian from or for the account of the Portfolio, other than cash maintained by the Portfolio in a deposit account established
and used in accordance with Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-3</FONT> under the 1940 Act. Funds held by the Custodian for a Portfolio may be deposited by the Custodian to its credit as Custodian in the banking department of the Custodian or
in such other banks or trust companies as it may in its discretion deem necessary or desirable; provided, however, that every such bank or trust company shall be qualified to act as a custodian under the 1940 Act. The funds shall be deposited by the
Custodian in its capacity as Custodian and shall be withdrawable by the Custodian only in that capacity. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;3.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>C<SMALL>OLLECTION</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> I<SMALL>NCOME</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Subject to the
domestic securities or other financial assets held in the United States being registered as provided in Section&nbsp;3.2, the Custodian shall collect on a timely basis all income and other payments with respect to the securities and other financial
assets and to which a Portfolio shall be entitled either by law or pursuant to custom in the securities business. The Custodian shall collect on a timely basis all income and other payments with respect to bearer domestic securities if, on the date
of payment by the issuer, the securities are held by the Custodian or its agent. The Custodian shall present for payment all income items requiring presentation as and when they become due and shall collect interest when due on securities and other
financial assets held hereunder. The Custodian shall credit income to the Portfolio as such income is received or in accordance with the Custodian&#146;s then current payable date income schedule. Any credit to the Portfolio in advance of receipt
may be reversed when the Custodian determines that payment will not occur in due course, and the Portfolio may be charged at the Custodian&#146;s applicable rate for time credited. </P>
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O<SMALL>UT</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall release and deliver out domestic securities and other financial assets of a Portfolio held in a U.S. Securities System, or in an account at the Underlying Transfer Agent, only upon receipt
of, and in accordance with, Proper Instructions on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, specifying the domestic securities or financial assets held in the United States to be delivered out and the person or persons to whom delivery is to be made. The
Custodian shall pay out cash of a Portfolio upon receipt of, and in accordance with, Proper Instructions on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, specifying the amount of the payment and the person or persons to whom the payment is to be made. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;3.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>D<SMALL>EPOSIT</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> F<SMALL>UND</SMALL> A<SMALL>SSETS</SMALL>
<SMALL>WITH</SMALL> <SMALL>THE</SMALL> U<SMALL>NDERLYING</SMALL> T<SMALL>RANSFER</SMALL> A<SMALL>GENT</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Underlying Shares of a Fund, on behalf of a Portfolio, shall be deposited and held in an account or accounts maintained
with an Underlying Transfer Agent. The Custodian&#146;s only responsibilities with respect to the Underlying Shares shall be limited to the following: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Upon receipt of a confirmation or statement from an Underlying Transfer Agent that the Underlying Transfer
Agent is holding or maintaining Underlying Shares in the name of the Custodian (or a nominee of the Custodian) for the benefit of a Portfolio, the Custodian shall identify by book-entry that the Underlying Shares are being held by it as custodian
for the benefit of the Portfolio. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Upon receipt of Proper Instructions to purchase Underlying Shares for the account of a Portfolio, the Custodian
shall pay out cash of the Portfolio as so directed to purchase the Underlying Shares and record the payment from the account of the Portfolio on the Custodian&#146;s books and records. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Upon receipt of Proper Instructions for the sale or redemption of Underlying Shares for the account of a
Portfolio, the Custodian shall transfer the Underlying Shares as so directed to sell or redeem the Underlying Shares, record the transfer from the account of the Portfolio on the Custodian&#146;s books and records and, upon the Custodian&#146;s
receipt of the proceeds of the sale or redemption, record the receipt of the proceeds for the account of such Portfolio on the Custodian&#146;s books and records. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;3.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>P<SMALL>ROXIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall cause to be promptly executed by the
registered holder of domestic securities or other financial assets held in the United States of a Portfolio, if the securities or other financial assets are registered otherwise than in the name of the Portfolio or a nominee of the Portfolio, all
proxies, without indication of the manner in which the proxies are to be voted, and shall promptly deliver to the Fund such proxies, all proxy soliciting materials and all notices relating to the securities or other financial assets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;3.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>C<SMALL>OMMUNICATIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Subject to the domestic securities or other
financial assets held in the United States being registered as provided in Section&nbsp;3.2, the Custodian shall transmit promptly to the applicable Fund for each Portfolio all written information received by the Custodian from issuers of the
securities and other financial assets being held for the Portfolio. The Custodian shall transmit promptly to the applicable Fund all written information received by the Custodian from issuers of the securities and other financial assets whose tender
or exchange is sought and from the party or its agent making the tender or exchange offer. The Custodian shall also transmit promptly to the applicable Fund for each Portfolio all written information received by the Custodian regarding any class
action or other collective litigation relating to Portfolio securities or other financial assets issued in the United States and then held, or previously held, during the relevant class-action period during the term of this Agreement by the
Custodian for the account of the Fund for the Portfolio, including, but not limited to, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">opt-out</FONT> notices and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">proof-of-claim</FONT></FONT> forms.
The Custodian does not support class-action participation by a Fund beyond such forwarding of written information received by the Custodian, except as may otherwise be mutually agreed to in writing between the Custodian and a Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>P</U><U><SMALL>ROVISIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
R</U><U><SMALL>ELATING</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>TO</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> R</U><U><SMALL>ULES</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> 17</U><U><SMALL>F</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>-5
</U><U><SMALL>AND</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> 17</U><U><SMALL>F</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>-7</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;4.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>D<SMALL>EFINITIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have
the following meanings: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Country Risk</I></B>&#148; means all factors reasonably related to the systemic risk of holding Foreign Assets in a
particular country. The factors include but are not limited to risks arising from the country&#146;s political environment, economic </P>
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and financial infrastructure (including any Eligible Securities Depository operating in the country); prevailing or developing custody, tax and settlement practices; nationalization,
expropriation or other government actions; currency restrictions, devaluations or fluctuations; market conditions affecting the orderly execution of securities transactions or the value of assets; the regulation of the banking and securities
industries, including changes in market rules; and laws and regulations applicable to the safekeeping and recovery of Foreign Assets held in custody in that country. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Covered Foreign Country</I></B>&#148; means a country listed on Schedule A, which list of countries may be amended from time to time at the
request of any Fund and with the agreement of the Foreign Custody Manager. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Eligible Foreign Custodian</I></B>&#148; has the meaning set forth
in Section (a)(1) of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-5.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Eligible Securities Depository</I></B>&#148; has the meaning set
forth in section (b)(1) of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-7.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Foreign Assets</I></B>&#148; means, in relation to a
Portfolio, any of the Portfolio&#146;s securities or other investments (including foreign currencies) for which the primary market is outside the United States, and any cash and cash equivalents that are reasonably necessary to effect transactions
of the Portfolio in those investments. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Foreign Custody Manager</I></B>&#148; has the meaning set forth in section (a)(3) of Rule <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-5.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Foreign Securities System</I></B>&#148; means an Eligible Securities Depository listed on Schedule
B. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-5</FONT></I></B>&#148; means Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-5</FONT> promulgated
under the 1940 Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B><I>Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-7</FONT></I></B>&#148; means Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-7</FONT>
promulgated under the 1940 Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;4.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>T<SMALL>HE</SMALL> C<SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL> <SMALL>AS</SMALL>
F<SMALL>OREIGN</SMALL> C<SMALL>USTODY</SMALL> M<SMALL>ANAGER</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.2.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>D<SMALL>ELEGATION</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Each Fund, by resolution adopted by its Board, has delegated to the Custodian,
subject to Section (b)&nbsp;of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-5,</FONT> the responsibilities set forth in this Section&nbsp;4.2 with respect to Foreign Assets of the Portfolios held outside the United States. The Custodian hereby accepts
such delegation (the Custodian, in such delegated capacity, the Foreign Custody Manager). By giving at least 30 days&#146; prior written notice to the Fund, the Foreign Custody Manager may withdraw its acceptance of the delegated responsibilities
generally or with respect to a Covered Foreign Country designated in the notice. Following the withdrawal, the Custodian shall have no further responsibility in its capacity as Foreign Custody Manager to the Fund generally or, as the case may be,
with respect to the Covered Foreign Country so designated. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.2.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>E<SMALL>XERCISE</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> C<SMALL>ARE</SMALL>
<SMALL>AS</SMALL> F<SMALL>OREIGN</SMALL> C<SMALL>USTODY</SMALL> M<SMALL>ANAGER</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Foreign Custody Manager shall exercise reasonable care, prudence and diligence such as a person having responsibility for the safekeeping
of the Foreign Assets would exercise in performing the delegated responsibilities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.2.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>F<SMALL>OREIGN</SMALL>
C<SMALL>USTODY</SMALL> A<SMALL>RRANGEMENTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Foreign Custody Manager shall be responsible for performing the delegated responsibilities only with respect to Covered Foreign Countries. The Foreign Custody Manager shall
list on Schedule A for a Covered Foreign Country each Eligible Foreign Custodian selected by the Foreign Custody Manager to maintain the Foreign Assets of the Portfolios with respect to the Covered Foreign Country. The list of Eligible Foreign
Custodians may be amended by the Foreign Custody Manager from time to time upon notice to the Funds in the sole discretion of the Foreign Custody Manager. This Agreement constitutes a Proper Instruction by a Fund, on behalf of each applicable
Portfolio, to open an account, and to place and maintain Foreign Assets, for the Portfolio in each applicable Covered Foreign Country. The Fund, on behalf of the Portfolios, shall satisfy the account opening requirements for the Covered Foreign
Country, and the delegation with respect to the Portfolio for the Covered Foreign Country will not be considered to have been accepted by the Custodian until that satisfaction. If the Foreign Custody Manager receives from the Fund Proper
Instructions directing the Foreign Custody Manager to close the account, the delegation shall be considered withdrawn, and the Custodian shall immediately cease to be the Foreign Custody Manager with respect to the Portfolio for the Covered Foreign
Country. </P>
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R<SMALL>ESPONSIBILITIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>: Subject to the provisions of this Section&nbsp;4.2, the Foreign Custody Manager may place and maintain Foreign Assets in the care of an Eligible Foreign Custodian selected by the Foreign Custody
Manager in each applicable Covered Foreign Country. The Foreign Custody Manager shall determine that (a)&nbsp;the Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the country in which the Foreign
Assets will be held by the Eligible Foreign Custodian, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such assets, including, without limitation the factors specified in Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-5(c)(1)</FONT> and
(b)&nbsp;the contract between the Foreign Custody Manager and the Eligible Foreign Custodian governing the foreign custody arrangements will satisfy the requirements of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-5(c)(2).</FONT> The Foreign Custody
Manager shall establish a system to monitor (i)&nbsp;the appropriateness of maintaining the Foreign Assets with the Eligible Foreign Custodian and (ii)&nbsp;the performance of the contract governing the custody arrangements. The liability of the
Foreign Custody Manager with respect to the acts or omissions of an Eligible Foreign Custodian is addressed in Section&nbsp;14.4. If the Foreign Custody Manager determines that the custody arrangements with an Eligible Foreign Custodian are no
longer appropriate, the Foreign Custody Manager shall so notify the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.2.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>R<SMALL>EPORTING</SMALL>
R<SMALL>EQUIREMENTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Foreign Custody Manager shall (a)&nbsp;report the withdrawal of Foreign Assets from an Eligible Foreign Custodian and the placement of Foreign Assets with another Eligible Foreign Custodian by
making available to the Fund an amended Schedule A at the end of the calendar quarter in which the action has occurred, and (b)&nbsp;after the occurrence of any other material change in the foreign custody arrangements of the Portfolios described in
this Section&nbsp;4.2, make a written report to the Board containing a notification of the change. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.2.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<U>R<SMALL>EPRESENTATIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in Section&nbsp;(a)(7) of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-5.</FONT> Each Fund represents to the
Custodian that its Board has (a)&nbsp;determined that it is reasonable for the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios and
(b)&nbsp;considered and determined to accept such Country Risk as is incurred by placing and maintaining the Foreign Assets of each Portfolio in each Covered Foreign Country. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.2.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>T<SMALL>ERMINATION</SMALL> <SMALL>BY</SMALL> <SMALL>A</SMALL> P<SMALL>ORTFOLIO</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> <SMALL>THE</SMALL>
C<SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL> <SMALL>AS</SMALL> F<SMALL>OREIGN</SMALL> C<SMALL>USTODY</SMALL> M<SMALL>ANAGER</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. By giving at least 30 days&#146; prior written notice to the Custodian, a Fund, on behalf of a Portfolio, may
terminate the delegation to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager for the Portfolio. Following the termination, the Custodian shall have no further responsibility in its capacity as Foreign Custody Manager to the Portfolio. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;4.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>M<SMALL>ONITORING</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> E<SMALL>LIGIBLE</SMALL> S<SMALL>ECURITIES</SMALL>
D<SMALL>EPOSITORIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall (a)&nbsp;provide the Fundor its Investment Advisor with an analysis of the custody risks associated with maintaining assets with the Eligible Securities Depositories set forth on
Schedule B in accordance with Section (a)(1)(i)(A) of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-7</FONT> and (b)&nbsp;monitor such risks on a continuing basis and promptly notify the Fund or its Investment Advisor of any material change in such
risks, in accordance with Section (a)(1)(i)(B) of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-7.</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>A</U><U><SMALL>CTIVITIES</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
</U><U><SMALL>OF</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>THE</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> C</U><U><SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>WITH</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
R</U><U><SMALL>ESPECT</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>TO</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> P</U><U><SMALL>ROPERTY</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> H</U><U><SMALL>ELD</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
O</U><U><SMALL>UTSIDE</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>THE</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> U</U><U><SMALL>NITED</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> S</U><U><SMALL>TATES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;5.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>H<SMALL>OLDING</SMALL> S<SMALL>ECURITIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Foreign securities and other
financial assets held outside of the United States shall be maintained in a Foreign Securities System in a Covered Foreign Country through arrangements implemented by the Custodian or an Eligible Foreign Custodian, as applicable, in the Covered
Foreign Country. The Custodian shall identify on its books as belonging to the Portfolios the foreign securities and other financial assets held by each Eligible Foreign Custodian or Foreign Securities System, and shall provide or make available
information to a Portfolio and such other persons as a Portfolio may designate with respect to the registration status of each Fund&#146;s securities and a record of securities held by each Portfolio and such Portfolio&#146;s respective interest
therein. The Custodian may hold foreign securities and other financial assets for all of its customers, including the Portfolios, with any Eligible Foreign Custodian in an account that is identified as the Custodian&#146;s account for the benefit of
its customers; provided however, that (a)&nbsp;the records of the Custodian with respect to foreign securities or other financial assets of a Portfolio maintained in the account shall identify those securities and other financial assets as belonging
to the Portfolio and (b)&nbsp;to the extent permitted and customary in the market in which the account is maintained, the Custodian shall require that securities and other financial assets so held by the Eligible Foreign Custodian be held separately
from any assets of the Eligible Foreign Custodian or of other customers of the Eligible Foreign Custodian. </P>
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F<SMALL>OREIGN</SMALL> S<SMALL>ECURITIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Foreign securities and other financial assets held outside of the United States maintained in the custody of an Eligible Foreign Custodian and that are not bearer securities shall
be registered in the name of the applicable Portfolio or in the name of the Custodian or in the name of any Eligible Foreign Custodian or in the name of any nominee of any of the foregoing. Each Fund on behalf of a Portfolio agrees to hold any such
nominee harmless from any liability as a holder of record of the foreign securities or other financial assets. The Custodian or an Eligible Foreign Custodian reserves the right not to accept securities or other financial assets on behalf of a
Portfolio under the terms of this Agreement unless the form of the securities or other financial assets and the manner in which they are delivered are in accordance with local market practice. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;5.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>I<SMALL>NDEMNIFICATION</SMALL> <SMALL>BY</SMALL> E<SMALL>LIGIBLE</SMALL> F<SMALL>OREIGN</SMALL>
C<SMALL>USTODIANS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Each contract pursuant to which the Custodian employs an Eligible Foreign Custodian shall, to the extent possible, require the Eligible Foreign Custodian to indemnify and hold harmless the Custodian from
and against any loss, cost or expense arising out of or in connection with the Eligible Foreign Custodian&#146;s performance of its obligations. At a Fund&#146;s election, a Portfolio shall be entitled to be subrogated to the rights of the Custodian
with respect to any claims against an Eligible Foreign Custodian as a consequence of any such loss, cost or expense if and to the extent that the Portfolio has not been made whole for the loss, cost or expense. In no event shall the Custodian be
obligated to bring suit in its own name or to allow suit to be brought in its name with respect to an Eligible Foreign Custodian. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;5.4 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>B<SMALL>ANK</SMALL> A<SMALL>CCOUNTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.4.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>G<SMALL>ENERAL</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall identify on its books as for the account of the applicable
Portfolio the amount of cash (including cash denominated in foreign currencies) deposited with the Custodian. The Custodian shall maintain cash deposits in on book currencies on its balance sheet. The Custodian shall be liable for such balances. If
the Custodian is unable to maintain, or market practice does not facilitate the maintenance for the Portfolio of a cash balance in a currency as an on book currency, a deposit account shall be opened and maintained by the Custodian outside the
United States on behalf of the Portfolio with an Eligible Foreign Custodian. The Custodian shall not maintain such cash deposit on its balance sheet. The Eligible Foreign Custodian will be liable for such balance directly to the Portfolio. All
deposit accounts referred to in this Section shall be subject only to draft or order by the Custodian or, if applicable, the Eligible Foreign Custodian acting pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Cash maintained in a deposit account and
denominated in an &#147;on book&#148; currency will be maintained under and subject to the laws of the State of New York. The Custodian will not have any deposit liability for deposits in any currency that is not an &#147;on book&#148; currency.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.4.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>N<SMALL>ON</SMALL>-U.S. B<SMALL>RANCH</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> N<SMALL>ON</SMALL>-U.S. D<SMALL>OLLAR</SMALL>
D<SMALL>EPOSITS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. In accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Custodian shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> branch of the Custodian
or any deposit made with the Custodian and denominated in a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar currency, if repayment of the deposit or the use of assets denominated in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> dollar
currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to (a)&nbsp;an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b)&nbsp;any action by a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> government or instrumentality or authority asserting
governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a de facto or a de jure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially
impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c)&nbsp;the closure of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> branch in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of the Custodian, harm to the employees or property of the
Custodian. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;5.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>C<SMALL>OLLECTION</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL>
I<SMALL>NCOME</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall use reasonable commercial efforts to collect all income and other payments with respect to the Foreign Assets held hereunder to which a Portfolio shall be entitled. If extraordinary
measures are required to collect the income or payment, the Fund and the Custodian shall consult as to such measures and as to the compensation and expenses of the Custodian relating to such measures. The Custodian shall credit income to the
applicable Portfolio as such income is received or in accordance with the Custodian&#146;s then current payable date income schedule. Any credit to the Portfolio in advance of receipt may be reversed when the Custodian determines that payment will
not occur in due course, and the Portfolio may be charged at the Custodian&#146;s applicable rate for time credited. Income on securities or other financial assets loaned other than from the Custodian&#146;s securities lending program shall be
credited as received. </P>
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F<SMALL>OREIGN</SMALL> C<SMALL>USTODY</SMALL> A<SMALL>CCOUNT</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.6.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>D<SMALL>ELIVERY</SMALL>
O<SMALL>UT</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian or an Eligible Foreign Custodian shall release and deliver foreign securities or other financial assets held outside of the United States owned by a Portfolio and held by the Custodian or such
Eligible Foreign Custodian, or in a Foreign Securities System account, only upon receipt of, and in accordance with, Proper Instructions, specifying the foreign securities to be delivered and the person or persons to whom delivery is to be made. The
Custodian shall pay out, or direct the respective Eligible Foreign Custodian or the respective Foreign Securities System to pay out, cash of a Portfolio only upon receipt of, and in accordance with, Proper Instructions specifying the amount of the
payment and the person or persons to payment is to be made. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.6.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>M<SMALL>ARKET</SMALL>
C<SMALL>ONDITIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, settlement and payment for Foreign Assets received for the account of the Portfolios and delivery of Foreign Assets maintained for the
account of the Portfolios may be effected in accordance with the customary established securities trading or processing practices and procedures in the country or market in which the transaction occurs, including, without limitation, delivering
Foreign Assets to the purchaser thereof or to a dealer therefor (or an agent for such purchaser or dealer) with the expectation of receiving later payment for the Foreign Assets from such purchaser or dealer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.6.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>S<SMALL>ETTLEMENT</SMALL> P<SMALL>RACTICES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall provide to the Fundor its
Investment Advisor the information with respect to custody and settlement practices in countries in which the Custodian employs an Eligible Foreign Custodian described on Schedule C at the time or times set forth on the Schedule. The Custodian may
revise Schedule C from time to time, but no revision shall result in a Board being provided with substantively less information than had been previously provided on Schedule C. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;5.7 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>S<SMALL>HAREHOLDER</SMALL> <SMALL>OR</SMALL> B<SMALL>ONDHOLDER</SMALL>
R<SMALL>IGHTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall use reasonable commercial efforts to facilitate the exercise of voting and other shareholder and bondholder rights, including delivery to the Fund of any proxies, proxy soliciting
materials and all applicable notices, with respect to foreign securities and other financial assets held outside the United States, subject always to the laws, regulations and practical constraints that may exist in the country where the securities
or other financial assets are issued. The Custodian may utilize Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. or another proxy service firm of recognized standing as its delegate to provide proxy services for the exercise of shareholder and bondholder
rights. Local conditions, including lack of regulation, onerous procedural obligations, lack of notice and other factors may have the effect of severely limiting the ability of a Fund to exercise shareholder and bondholder rights. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;5.8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>C<SMALL>OMMUNICATIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall transmit promptly to the
applicable Fund written information with respect to materials received by the Custodian through Eligible Foreign Custodians from issuers of the foreign securities and other financial asset assets being held outside the United States for the account
of a Portfolio. The Custodian shall transmit promptly to the applicable Fund written information with respect to materials so received by the Custodian from issuers of foreign securities whose tender or exchange is sought or from the party or its
agent making the tender or exchange offer. The Custodian shall also transmit promptly to the Fund all written information received by the Custodian through Eligible Foreign Custodians from issuers of the foreign securities or other financial assets
issued outside of the United States and being held for the account of the Portfolio regarding any class action or other collective litigation relating to the Portfolio&#146;s foreign securities or other financial assets issued outside the United
States and then held, or previously held, during the relevant class-action period during the term of this Agreement by the Custodian via an Eligible Foreign Custodian for the account of the Fund for the Portfolio, including, but not limited to, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">opt-out</FONT> notices and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">proof-of-claim</FONT></FONT> forms. The Custodian does not support class-action participation by a Fund beyond such forwarding of
written information received by the Custodian, except as may otherwise be mutually agreed to in writing between the Custodian and a Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;6. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>F</U><U><SMALL>OREIGN</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
E</U><U><SMALL>XCHANGE</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;6.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>G<SMALL>ENERALLY</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>.
Upon receipt of Proper Instructions, which for purposes of this section may also include security trade advices, the Custodian shall facilitate the processing and settlement of foreign exchange transactions. Such foreign exchange transactions do not
constitute part of the services provided by the Custodian under this Agreement. </P>
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E<SMALL>LECTIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Each Fund (or its Investment Advisor acting on its behalf) may elect to enter into and execute foreign exchange transactions with third parties that are not affiliated with the Custodian, with State
Street Global Markets, which is the foreign exchange division of State Street Bank and Trust Company and its affiliated companies (&#147;<B><I>SSGM</I></B>&#148;), or with a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian.</FONT> Where the Fund or
its Investment Advisor gives Proper Instructions for the execution of a foreign exchange transaction using an indirect foreign exchange service described in the Client Publications, the Fund (or its Investment Advisor) instructs the Custodian, on
behalf of the Fund, to direct the execution of such foreign exchange transaction to SSGM or, when the relevant currency is not traded by SSGM, to the applicable <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian.</FONT> The Custodian shall not have any
agency (except as contemplated in preceding sentence), trust or fiduciary obligation to the Fund, its Investment Advisor or any other person in connection with the execution of any foreign exchange transaction. The Custodian shall have no
responsibility under this Agreement for the selection of the counterparty to, or the method of execution of, any foreign exchange transaction entered into by the Fund (or its Investment Advisor acting on its behalf) or the reasonableness of the
execution rate on any such transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;6.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>F<SMALL>UND</SMALL>
A<SMALL>CKNOWLEDGEMENT</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL> Each Fund acknowledges that in connection with all foreign exchange transactions entered into by the Fund (or its Investment Advisor acting on its behalf) with SSGM or any <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian,</FONT> SSGM and each such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian:</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">shall be acting in a principal capacity and not as broker, agent or fiduciary to the Fund or its Investment
Advisor; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">shall seek to profit from such foreign exchange transactions, and are entitled to retain and not disclose any
such profit to the Fund or its Investment Advisor; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">shall enter into such foreign exchange transactions pursuant to the terms and conditions, including pricing or
pricing methodology, (a)&nbsp;agreed with the Fund or its Investment Advisor from time to time or (b)&nbsp;in the case of an indirect foreign exchange service, (i)&nbsp;as established by SSGM and set forth in the Client Publications with respect to
the particular foreign exchange execution services selected by the Fund or the Investment Advisor or (ii)&nbsp;as established by the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian</FONT> from time to time. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;6.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>T<SMALL>RANSACTIONS</SMALL> <SMALL>BY</SMALL> S<SMALL>TATE</SMALL>
S<SMALL>TREET</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian or its affiliates, including SSGM, may trade based upon information that is not available to the Fund (or its Investment Advisor acting on its behalf), and may enter into transactions for its
own account or the account of clients in the same or opposite direction to the transactions entered into with the Fund (or its Investment Advisor), and shall have no obligation, under this Agreement, to share such information with or consider the
interests of their respective counterparties, including, where applicable, the Fund or the Investment Advisor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;6A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>C<SMALL>ONTRACTUAL</SMALL> S<SMALL>ETTLEMENT</SMALL> S<SMALL>ERVICES</SMALL>
(P<SMALL>URCHASE</SMALL>/S<SMALL>ALES</SMALL>)</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;6A.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>G<SMALL>ENERAL</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>.
The Custodian shall, in accordance with the terms set out in this Section&nbsp;6A, debit or credit the appropriate deposit account of each Portfolio on a contractual settlement basis in connection with the purchase of securities or other financial
assets for the Portfolio or the receipt of the proceeds of the sale or redemption of securities or other financial assets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;6A.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>P<SMALL>ROVISION</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> S<SMALL>ERVICES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The services
described in Section&nbsp;6A.1 (the &#147;<B><I>Contractual Settlement Services</I></B>&#148;) shall be provided for the securities and other financial assets and in such markets as the Custodian may advise from time to time. The Custodian may
terminate or suspend any part of the provision of the Contractual Settlement Services at its sole discretion immediately upon notice to the applicable Fund on behalf of each Portfolio, including, without limitation, in the event of force majeure
events affecting settlement, any disorder in markets, or other changed external business circumstances affecting the markets or the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;6A.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>P<SMALL>URCHASE</SMALL> C<SMALL>ONSIDERATION</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The consideration payable
in connection with a purchase transaction shall be debited from the appropriate deposit account of the Portfolio as of the time and date that funds would ordinarily be required to settle the transaction in the applicable market in accordance with
prevailing standards for transactions by institutions. The Custodian shall promptly recredit the amount at the time that the Portfolio or the Fund notifies the Custodian by Proper Instruction that the transaction has been canceled. </P>
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R<SMALL>EDEMPTIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. A provisional credit of an amount equal to the net sale price for a sale or redemption of securities or other financial assets shall be made to the account of the Portfolio as if the amount had been
received as of the close of business on the date on which good funds would ordinarily be immediately available in the applicable market in accordance with prevailing standards for transactions by institutions. The provisional credit will be made
conditional upon the Custodian having received Proper Instructions with respect to, or reasonable notice of, the transaction, as applicable; and the Custodian or its agent having possession of the securities of other financial assets (excluding
financial assets subject to any third party lending arrangement entered into by a Portfolio) associated with the transaction in good deliverable form and not being aware of any facts which would lead the Custodian or its agent to believe that the
transaction will not settle in the time period ordinarily applicable to such transactions in the applicable market. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;6A.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R<SMALL>EVERSALS</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> P<SMALL>ROVISIONAL</SMALL> C<SMALL>REDITS</SMALL>
<SMALL>OR</SMALL> D<SMALL>EBITS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall have the right to reverse any provisional credit or debit given in connection with the Contractual Settlement Services at any time when the Custodian believes, in its
reasonable judgment, that such transaction will not settle in accordance with its terms or amounts due pursuant thereto, will not be collectable or where the Custodian has not been provided Proper Instructions with respect thereto, as applicable.
The Portfolio shall be responsible for any costs or liabilities resulting from such reversal. Upon such reversal, a sum equal to the credited or debited amount shall become immediately payable by the Portfolio to the Custodian and may be debited
from any deposit or other account held for benefit of the Portfolio. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>T</U><U><SMALL>AX</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
S</U><U><SMALL>ERVICES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;7.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>F<SMALL>UND</SMALL>
I<SMALL>NFORMATION</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Each Fund will provide documentary evidence of its tax domicile, organizational specifics and other documentation and information as may be required by the Custodian from time to time for tax purposes,
including, without limitation, information relating to any special ruling or treatment to which the Fund may be entitled that is not applicable to the general nationality and category of person to which the Fund belongs under general laws and treaty
obligations and documentation and information required in relation to countries where the Fund engages or proposes to engage in investment activity or where Portfolio assets are or will be held. The provision of such documentation and information
shall be deemed to be a Proper Instruction, upon which the Custodian shall be entitled to rely and act. In giving such documentation and information, the Fund represents and warrants that it is true and correct in all material respects and that it
will promptly provide the Custodian with all necessary corrections or updates upon becoming aware of any changes or inaccuracies in the documentation or information supplied. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;7.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>T<SMALL>AX</SMALL> R<SMALL>ESPONSIBILITY</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Fund shall be liable for
all taxes (including Taxes, as defined below) relating to its investment activity, including with respect to any cash or securities held by the Custodian on behalf of the Fund or any transactions related thereto. Subject to compliance by the Fund
with its obligations under Section&nbsp;7.1, the Custodian shall withhold (or cause to be withheld) the amount of any Tax which is required to be withheld under applicable law in connection with the collection on behalf of the Fund pursuant to this
Agreement of any dividend, interest income or other distribution with respect to any security and the proceeds or income from the sale or other transfer of any security held by the Custodian. If any Taxes become payable with respect to any prior
payment made to the Fund by the Custodian or otherwise, the Custodian may apply any credit balance in the Fund&#146;s deposit account to the extent necessary to satisfy such Tax obligation. The Fund shall remain liable for any tax deficiency. The
Custodian is not liable for any tax obligations relating to the Portfolio or the Fund, other than those Tax services as set out specifically in this Section&nbsp;7. The Fund agrees that the Custodian is not, and shall not be deemed to be, providing
tax advice or tax counsel. The capitalized terms &#147;Tax&#148; or &#147;Taxes&#148; means any withholding or capital gains tax, stamp duty, levy, impost, charge, assessment, deduction or related liability, including any addition to tax, penalty or
interest imposed on or in respect of (i)&nbsp;cash or securities, (ii)&nbsp;the transactions effected under this Agreement, or (iii)&nbsp;the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;7.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>T<SMALL>AX</SMALL> R<SMALL>ELIEF</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian will provide tax relief
services in relation to designated markets as may be specified from time to time in the Client Publications. Subject to the preceding sentence and compliance by the Fund with its obligations under Section&nbsp;7.1, the Custodian will apply for a
reduction of withholding tax and refund of any tax paid or tax credits which apply in each applicable market in respect of income payments on securities for the benefit of the Fund. The Custodian shall provide information on reduction at source and
tax reclaim processing in its Tax Entitlement Service Overview made available to the Fund on the Custodian&#146;s customer portal, </P>
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&#147;my.statestreet.com.&#148; The Custodian shall maintain tax entitlement accruals for possible tax benefits available in markets of investment and monitor tax entitlements and tax reclaim
accruals based on existing situations in markets of investment with respect to the Fund&#146;s entitlements. The Custodian shall facilitate communications to the Fund&#146;s local tax consultants and Eligible Foreign Custodians with respect to
reporting, payment and filing requirements regarding capital gains processing. Unless otherwise informed by the Fund, the Custodian shall be entitled to categorize a Fund in the relevant tax category according to its nationality, particulars of its
organization and other relevant details supplied by the Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>P</U><U><SMALL>AYMENTS</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
</U><U><SMALL>FOR</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> S</U><U><SMALL>ALES</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>OR</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> R</U><U><SMALL>EDEMPTIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
</U><U><SMALL>OF</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> P</U><U><SMALL>ORTFOLIO</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> I</U><U><SMALL>NTERESTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;8.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>P<SMALL>AYMENT</SMALL> <SMALL>FOR</SMALL> P<SMALL>ORTFOLIO</SMALL> I<SMALL>NTERESTS</SMALL>
I<SMALL>SSUED</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall receive from the distributor of Portfolio Interests of a Fund or from the Fund&#146;s transfer agent (the &#147;<B><I>Transfer Agent</I></B>&#148;) and deposit into the account of the
Portfolio such payments as are received for Portfolio Interests issued or sold from time to time by the Fund. The Custodian will provide timely notification to the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio and the Transfer Agent of any receipt of the payments
by the Custodian. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;8.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>P<SMALL>AYMENT</SMALL> <SMALL>FOR</SMALL> P<SMALL>ORTFOLIO</SMALL>
I<SMALL>NTERESTS</SMALL> R<SMALL>EDEEMED</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Upon receipt of instructions from the Transfer Agent, the Custodian shall set aside funds of a Portfolio to the extent available for payment to holders of Portfolio Interests who
have delivered to the Transfer Agent a request for redemption of their Portfolio Interests. The Custodian is authorized upon receipt of instructions from the Transfer Agent to wire funds to or through a commercial bank designated by the redeeming
interest holders. If the Custodian furnishes a check to a holder in payment for the redemption of the holder&#146;s Portfolio Interests and the check is drawn on the Custodian, the Custodian shall honor the check so long as the check is presented to
the Custodian in accordance with the Deposit Account Agreement and such procedures and controls as are mutually agreed upon from time to time between the Fund and the Custodian. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>P</U><U><SMALL>ROPER</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
I</U><U><SMALL>NSTRUCTIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;9. 1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>F<SMALL>ORM</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL>
S<SMALL>ECURITY</SMALL> P<SMALL>ROCEDURES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Proper Instructions may be in writing signed by the authorized individual or individuals or may be in a tested communication or in a communication utilizing access codes effected
between electro-mechanical or electronic devices or may be by such other means and utilizing such intermediary systems and utilities as may be agreed to from time to time by the Custodian and the individual or organization giving the instruction,
provided that the Fund has followed any security procedures agreed to from time to time by the applicable Fund and the Custodian. The Custodian may agree to accept oral instructions, and in such case oral instructions will be considered Proper
Instructions. The Fund shall cause all oral instructions to be confirmed in writing, but the Fund&#146;s failure to do so shall not affect the Custodian&#146;s authority to rely on the oral instructions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R<SMALL>ELIANCE</SMALL> <SMALL>ON</SMALL> O<SMALL>FFICER</SMALL>&#146;<SMALL>S</SMALL>
C<SMALL>ERTIFICATE</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, and from time to time thereafter, as appropriate, each Fund shall deliver to the Custodian an officer&#146;s certificate setting forth the names,
titles, signatures and scope of authority of all individuals authorized to give Proper Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of the Fund. The certificate may be accepted and
conclusively relied upon by the Custodian and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until receipt by the Custodian of a similar certificate to the contrary and the Custodian has had a reasonable time to act thereon. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>U<SMALL>NTIMELY</SMALL> P<SMALL>ROPER</SMALL> I<SMALL>NSTRUCTIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. If the Custodian is
not provided with reasonable time to execute a Proper Instruction (including any Proper Instruction not to execute, or any other modification to, a prior Proper Instruction), the Custodian will use good faith efforts to execute the Proper
Instruction but will not be responsible or liable if the Custodian&#146;s efforts are not successful (including any inability to change any actions that the Custodian had taken pursuant to the prior Proper Instruction). The inclusion of a statement
of purpose or intent (or any similar notation) in a Proper Instruction shall not impose any additional obligations on the Custodian or condition or qualify its authority to effect the Proper Instruction. The Custodian will not assume a duty to
ensure that the stated purpose or intent is fulfilled and will have no responsibility or liability when it follows the Proper Instruction without regard to such purpose or intent. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>A</U><U><SMALL>CTIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
P</U><U><SMALL>ERMITTED</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>WITHOUT</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> E</U><U><SMALL>XPRESS</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> A</U><U><SMALL>UTHORITY</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the applicable Fund on behalf of each Portfolio: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make payments to itself or others for normal and routine expenses to facilitate the settlement of securities
transactions that are customary in the markets in which the Fund is trading and relating to the Custodian&#146;s duties under this Agreement; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Surrender securities or other financial assets in temporary form for securities or other financial assets in
definitive form; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Endorse for collection, in the name of the Portfolio, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">In general, attend to all <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-discretionary</FONT> details in connection with
the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and other financial assets of the Portfolio except as otherwise directed by the applicable Board. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;11. <U>R</U><U><SMALL>ESERVED</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R</U><U><SMALL>ECORDS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Custodian shall with respect to each Portfolio create and maintain all records relating to its activities and obligations under this Agreement in such
manner as will meet the obligations of each Fund under the 1940 Act, with particular attention to Section&nbsp;31 thereof and Rules <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">31a-1</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">31a-2</FONT> thereunder. All such
records shall be the property of the Fund and shall at all times during the regular business hours of the Custodian be open for inspection by duly authorized officers, employees or agents of the Fund and employees and agents of the SEC. The
Custodian shall, at the Fund&#146;s request, supply the Fund with a tabulation of securities owned by each Portfolio and held by the Custodian and shall, when requested to do so by the Fund and for such compensation as shall be agreed upon between
the Fund and the Custodian, include certificate numbers in such tabulations. In the event that the Custodian is requested or authorized by a Fund, or required by subpoena, administrative order, court order or other legal process, applicable law or
regulation, or required in connection with any investigation, examination or inspection of the Fund by state or federal regulatory agencies, to produce the records of the Fund or the Custodian&#146;s personnel as witnesses, the Fund agrees to pay
the Custodian for the Custodian&#146;s reasonable time and expenses, as well as the reasonable fees and expenses of the Custodian&#146;s counsel, incurred in responding to such request, order or requirement. The Custodian shall, to the extent
permitted by law, provide notice to the applicable Fund promptly after receipt of any request for records by an entity other than such Fund. Upon request, the Custodian shall provide the applicable Fund with an update on the fees and expenses
incurred in responding to any such requests for records. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<U>F</U><U><SMALL>UND</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>&#146;</U><U><SMALL>S</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> I</U><U><SMALL>NDEPENDENT</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> A</U><U><SMALL>CCOUNTANTS</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>;
R</U><U><SMALL>EPORTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;13.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>O<SMALL>PINIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>.
The Custodian shall take all reasonable action, as a Fund with respect to a Portfolio may from time to time request, to obtain from year to year favorable opinions from the Fund&#146;s independent accountants with respect to its activities hereunder
in connection with the preparation of the Fund&#146;s Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-1A</FONT> or Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-2,</FONT> as applicable, and other annual reports to the SEC and with respect to any other
requirements thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;13.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R<SMALL>EPORTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Upon reasonable request of a
Fund, the Custodian shall provide the Fund with a copy of the Custodian&#146;s Service Organizational Control (SOC) 1 reports prepared in accordance with the requirements of AT section 801, <I>Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization
</I>(formerly Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No.&nbsp;16). The Custodian shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the Fund with such reports as the Fund may reasonably request or otherwise reasonably require to
fulfill its duties under Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">38a-1</FONT> of the 1940 Act or similar legal and regulatory requirements. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<U>C</U><U><SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>&#146;</U><U><SMALL>S</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> S</U><U><SMALL>TANDARD</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>OF</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
C</U><U><SMALL>ARE</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>; E</U><U><SMALL>XCULPATION</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>S<SMALL>TANDARD</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> C<SMALL>ARE</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. In carrying out the provisions of this
Agreement, the Custodian shall act (i)&nbsp;with reasonable care and diligence and in good faith, (ii)&nbsp;without negligence, fraud, willful misconduct, willful omission or bad faith, and at least at the same standard of care as the Custodian
provides for itself and its affiliates (&#147;<B><I>Affiliates</I></B>&#148;) with respect to similar services, and (iii)&nbsp;with the level of skill and care which would be expected from </P>
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a reasonably skilled and experienced professional provider of services similar to the services provided under this Agreement. Subject to the terms of the Agreement, including any exculpatory
language, the Custodian shall have no liability for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss or damage resulting from the performance or nonperformance of its duties hereunder unless and to the extent the Custodian fails to exercise
such standard of care. Upon the occurrence of any event that causes or that the Custodian believes or a Portfolio reasonably believes will imminently cause any loss, damage or expense to any Portfolio, the Custodian (i)&nbsp;shall take and
(ii)&nbsp;shall take all reasonable steps to cause any applicable <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian</FONT> to take all commercially reasonable steps (to the extent consistent with the Custodian&#146;s obligations pursuant to Rules <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-5</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17f-7,</FONT> as applicable) to mitigate the effects of such event and to avoid continuing harm to a Portfolio. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R<SMALL>ELIANCE</SMALL> <SMALL>ON</SMALL> P<SMALL>ROPER</SMALL> I<SMALL>NSTRUCTIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian
shall be entitled conclusively to rely and act upon Proper Instructions until the Custodian has received notice of any change from the Fund and has had a reasonable time to act thereon. The Custodian may act on a Proper Instruction if it reasonably
believes that it contains sufficient information and may refrain from acting on any Proper Instructions until such time that it has determined, in its sole discretion, that is has received any required clarification or authentication of Proper
Instructions. The Custodian may rely upon and shall be protected in acting upon any Proper Instruction or any other instruction, notice, request, consent, certificate or other instrument or paper reasonably believed by it in good faith to be genuine
and to have been properly executed by or on behalf of the applicable Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>O<SMALL>THER</SMALL>
R<SMALL>ELIANCE</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian is authorized and instructed to rely upon the information that the Custodian receives from the Fund or any third party on behalf of the Fund. The Custodian shall have no responsibility to
review, confirm or otherwise assume any duty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of any information supplied to it by or on behalf of any Fund. The Custodian shall have no liability in respect of any loss, cost or expense incurred or
sustained by the Fund arising from the performance of the Custodian&#146;s duties hereunder in reliance upon records that were maintained for the Fund by any individual or organization, other than the Custodian, prior to the Custodian&#146;s
appointment as custodian hereunder. The Custodian shall be entitled to rely on and may act upon reasonable advice of reputable counsel (who may be counsel for the Fund) on all matters and shall be without liability for any action reasonably taken or
omitted in good faith pursuant to the advice; provided, however, that with respect to the reliance on such reasonable advice and the performance of any action or omission of any action upon such advice, the Custodian shall be required to conform to
the standard of care set forth above. The Custodian and the applicable Funds shall mutually agree as to which entity will bear the cost of such advice of counsel. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>L<SMALL>IABILITY</SMALL> <SMALL>FOR</SMALL> F<SMALL>OREIGN</SMALL> C<SMALL>USTODIANS</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> U.S.
S<SMALL>UB</SMALL>-C<SMALL>USTODIANS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall be liable for the acts or omissions of an Eligible Foreign Custodian and of any domestic <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian</FONT> selection by the
Custodian to the same extent as if the action or omission were performed by the Custodian itself, taking into account the facts and circumstances and the established local market practices and laws prevailing in the particular jurisdiction in which
the Fund elects to invest. If a Fund directs the Custodian to appoint a specific domestic <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian,</FONT> the Custodian shall, with respect to such domestic
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian,</FONT> be responsible only for losses arising from its own failure to meet the standard of care set forth in Section&nbsp;14.1. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>I<SMALL>NSOLVENCY</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> C<SMALL>OUNTRY</SMALL> R<SMALL>ISK</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall
in no event be liable for (a)&nbsp;the insolvency of any Eligible Foreign Custodian or U.S. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian,</FONT> (b)&nbsp;the insolvency of any depositary bank maintaining in a deposit account cash denominated in
any currency other than an &#147;on book&#148; currency, or (c)&nbsp;any loss, cost or expense incurred or sustained by a Fund or Portfolio resulting from or caused by Country Risk. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>F<SMALL>ORCE</SMALL> M<SMALL>AJEURE</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> T<SMALL>HIRD</SMALL> P<SMALL>ARTY</SMALL>
A<SMALL>CTIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall be without responsibility or liability to any Fund or Portfolio for: (a)&nbsp;events or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Custodian, including, without limitation, the
interruption, suspension or restriction of trading on or the closure of any currency or securities market or system, power or other mechanical or technological failures or interruptions, computer viruses or communications disruptions, work
stoppages, natural disasters, acts of war, revolution, riots or terrorism or other similar force majeure events or acts; (b)&nbsp;errors by any Fund, its Investment Advisor or any other duly authorized person in their instructions to the Custodian;
(c)&nbsp;the insolvency of or acts or omissions by a U.S. Securities System, Foreign Securities System, Underlying Transfer Agent or a domestic <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian</FONT> designated by a Fund pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.2;
(d) the failure of any Fund, its Investment Advisor, Portfolio or any duly authorized individual or organization to adhere to the Custodian&#146;s operational policies and procedures; (e)&nbsp;any delay or failure of any broker,
</P>
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agent, securities intermediary or other intermediary, central bank or other commercially prevalent payment or clearing system to deliver to the Custodian&#146;s
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian</FONT> or agent securities or other financial assets purchased or in the remittance or payment made in connection with securities or other financial assets sold; (f)&nbsp;any delay or failure of any
organization in charge of registering or transferring securities or other financial assets in the name of the Custodian, any Fund, any Portfolio, the Custodian&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodians,</FONT> nominees or agents
including <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-receipt</FONT> of bonus, dividends and rights and other accretions or benefits; (g)&nbsp;delays or inability to perform its duties due to any disorder in market infrastructure with respect to any
particular security, other financial asset, U.S. Securities System or Foreign Securities System; and (h)&nbsp;the effect of any provision of any law or regulation or order of the United States of America, or any state thereof, or any other country,
or political subdivision thereof or of any court of competent jurisdiction. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>I<SMALL>NDIRECT</SMALL>/S<SMALL>PECIAL</SMALL>/C<SMALL>ONSEQUENTIAL</SMALL> D<SMALL>AMAGES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>.
Notwithstanding any other provision set forth herein, in no event shall the Custodian be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, punitive or consequential damages of any kind whatsoever (including, without limitation, lost profits) with
respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement, regardless of whether either party has been advised of the possibility of such damages. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>D<SMALL>ELIVERY</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> P<SMALL>ROPERTY</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall not be responsible
for any securities or other assets of a Portfolio which are not received by the Custodian or which are delivered out in accordance with Proper Instructions. The Custodian shall not be responsible for the title, validity or genuineness of any
securities or other assets or evidence of title thereto received by it or delivered by it pursuant to this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>N<SMALL>O</SMALL> I<SMALL>NVESTMENT</SMALL> A<SMALL>DVICE</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian has no responsibility to
monitor or oversee the investment activity undertaken by a Fund or its Investment Advisor or by a Portfolio. The Custodian has no duty to ensure or to inquire whether an Investment Advisor complies with any investment objectives or restrictions
agreed upon between a Fund and the Investment Advisor or whether the Investment Advisor complies with its legal obligations under applicable securities laws or other laws, including laws intended to protect the interests of
investors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Custodian shall neither assess nor take any responsibility or liability for the suitability or appropriateness of the investments made by a Fund or a Portfolio or on its behalf. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>C<SMALL>OMMUNICATIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Subject to Section&nbsp;14.1, the Custodian shall not be liable for any
untimely exercise of any tender, exchange or other right or power in connection with securities or other financial assets of a Portfolio at any time held by the Custodian unless (a)&nbsp;the Custodian or the Eligible Foreign Custodian is in actual
possession of such securities or other financial assets, (b)&nbsp;the Custodian receives Proper Instructions with regard to the exercise of the right or power, and (c)&nbsp;both of the conditions referred to in the foregoing clauses (a)&nbsp;and
(b)&nbsp;have been satisfied at least three business days prior to the date on which the Custodian is to take action to exercise the right or power. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>L<SMALL>OANED</SMALL> S<SMALL>ECURITIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Income due to each Portfolio on securities or other
financial assets loaned shall be the responsibility of the applicable Fund. The Custodian will have no duty or responsibility in connection with loaned securities or other financial assets, other than to provide the Fund with such information or
data as may be necessary to assist the Fund in arranging for the timely delivery to the Custodian of the income to which the Portfolio is entitled, except as may otherwise be mutually agreed to in writing between the Custodian and a Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>T<SMALL>RADE</SMALL> C<SMALL>OUNTERPARTIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. A Fund&#146;s receipt of securities or other financial
assets from a counterparty in connection with any of its purchase transactions and its receipt of cash from a counterparty in connection with any sale or redemption of securities or other financial assets will be at the Fund&#146;s sole risk, and
the Custodian shall not be obligated to make demands on the Fund&#146;s behalf if the Fund&#146;s counterparty defaults. If a Fund&#146;s counterparty fails to deliver securities, other financial assets or cash, the Custodian will, as its sole
responsibility, notify the Fund&#146;s Investment Advisor of the failure within a reasonable time after the Custodian became aware of the failure. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>C</U><U><SMALL>OMPENSATION</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>
</U><U><SMALL>AND</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> I</U><U><SMALL>NDEMNIFICATION</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> </U><U><SMALL>OF</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> C</U><U><SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U>;
S</U><U><SMALL>ECURITY</SMALL></U><SMALL><U></U></SMALL><U> I</U><U><SMALL>NTEREST</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>.
15.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>C<SMALL>OMPENSATION</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for its services and expenses as agreed upon from time to time between each Fund on behalf of each applicable
Portfolio and the Custodian. </P>
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Each Portfolio severally and not jointly agrees to indemnify the Custodian and to hold the Custodian harmless from and against any loss, cost or expense sustained or incurred by the Custodian in acting or omitting to act under or in respect of this
Agreement in a manner consistent with the standard of care set forth in Section&nbsp;14.1, including, without limitation, (a)&nbsp;the Custodian&#146;s compliance with Proper Instructions and (b)&nbsp;in connection with the provision of services to
a Fund pursuant to Section&nbsp;7, any obligations, including taxes, withholding and reporting requirements, claims for exemption and refund, additions for late payment, interest, penalties and other expenses, that may be assessed against the Fund,
the Portfolio or the Custodian as custodian of the assets of the Fund or the Portfolio. If a Fund on behalf of a Portfolio instructs the Custodian to take any action with respect to securities or other financial assets, and the action involves the
payment of money or may, in the opinion of the Custodian, result in the Custodian or its nominee assigned to the Fund or the Portfolio being liable therefor, the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio, as a prerequisite to the Custodian taking the action,
shall provide to the Custodian at the Custodian&#146;s request such further indemnification in an amount and form satisfactory to the Custodian. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;15.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>S<SMALL>ECURITY</SMALL> I<SMALL>NTEREST</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Each Fund hereby grants to the
Custodian, to secure the payment and performance of the Fund&#146;s obligations under this Agreement, whether contingent or otherwise, a security interest in and right of recoupment and setoff against all cash and all securities and other financial
assets at any time held for the account of a Portfolio by or through the Custodian. The obligations include, without limitation, the Fund&#146;s obligations to reimburse the Custodian if the Custodian or any of its Affiliates, subsidiaries or agents
advances cash or securities or other financial assets to the Fund for any purpose (including but not limited to settlements of securities or other financial assets, foreign exchange contracts and assumed settlement), or in the event that the
Custodian or its nominee shall incur or be assessed any taxes, charges, expenses, assessments, claims or liabilities in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except such as may arise from its or its nominee&#146;s own negligence, as
well as the Fund&#146;s obligation to compensate the Custodian pursuant to Section&nbsp;15.1 or indemnify the Custodian pursuant to Section&nbsp;15.2. Should the Fund fail to reimburse or otherwise pay the Custodian any obligation under this
Agreement promptly, the Custodian shall have the rights and remedies of a secured party under this Agreement, the UCC and other applicable law, including the right to utilize available cash and to sell or otherwise dispose of the Portfolio&#146;s
assets to the extent necessary to obtain payment or reimbursement.&nbsp;The Custodian may at any time decline to follow Proper Instructions to deliver out cash, securities or other financial assets if the Custodian determines in its reasonable
discretion that, after giving effect to the Proper Instructions, the cash, securities or other financial assets remaining will not have sufficient value fully to secure the Fund&#146;s payment or reimbursement&nbsp;obligations, whether contingent or
otherwise. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>E<SMALL>FFECTIVE</SMALL> P<SMALL>ERIOD</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL>
T<SMALL>ERMINATION</SMALL>.</U> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION&nbsp;16.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>T<SMALL>ERM</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. This Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect for an initial term of one (1)&nbsp;year from the effective date (the &#147;Initial Term&#148;). After the expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1)&nbsp;year terms. Following
the Initial Term, this Agreement may be terminated by any Fund or Portfolio upon no less than ninety (90)&nbsp;days&#146; prior written notice to the Custodian, or by the Custodian upon no less than 180 days&#146; prior written notice to the
applicable Fund or Portfolio. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;16.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>T<SMALL>ERMINATION</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Either party may
terminate this Agreement as to a Fund or a Portfolio: (a)&nbsp;in the event of the other party&#146;s material breach of a material provision of this Agreement that the other party has either failed to cure, or failed to establish a remedial plan to
cure that is reasonably acceptable to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-breaching</FONT> party, within 60 days&#146; written notice being given by the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-breaching</FONT> party of the breach, or (b)&nbsp;in
the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the other party, the commencement by or against the other party of a bankruptcy or insolvency case or proceeding, or upon the happening of a like event to the other party at the direction
of an appropriate agency or court of competent jurisdiction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;16.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>P<SMALL>AYMENTS</SMALL>
O<SMALL>WING</SMALL> <SMALL>TO</SMALL> <SMALL>THE</SMALL> C<SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section&nbsp;16.1 or 16.2 with respect to any Fund or Portfolio, the applicable Fund shall pay to
the Custodian any compensation then due and shall reimburse the Custodian for its other fees, expenses and charges. In the event of: (a)&nbsp;any Fund&#146;s termination of this Agreement with respect to such Fund or a Portfolio of the Fund in any
manner other than as set forth in Section&nbsp;16.1 or 16.2 or (b)&nbsp;a transaction not in the ordinary course of business pursuant to which the Custodian is not retained to continue providing services hereunder to a Fund or Portfolio (or its
respective successor), the applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian any compensation due through the end of the then-current </P>
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term (based upon the average monthly compensation previously earned by the Custodian with respect to the Fund or Portfolio) and shall reimburse the Custodian for its other fees, expenses and
charges. Upon receipt of such payment and reimbursement, the Custodian will deliver the Fund&#146;s or Portfolio&#146;s cash and its securities and other financial assets as set forth in Section&nbsp;17. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;16.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>E<SMALL>XCLUSIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. No full term payment will be required pursuant to
clause (b)&nbsp;of Section&nbsp;16.3 in the event of any transaction consisting of (a)&nbsp;the liquidation or dissolution of a Fund or a Portfolio and distribution of the Fund&#146;s or Portfolio&#146;s assets as a result of the Board&#146;s
determination in its reasonable business judgment that the Fund or Portfolio is no longer viable or that the liquidation is in the best interest of the Fund or such Portfolio, (b)&nbsp;a merger of a Fund or Portfolio into, or the consolidation of a
Fund or Portfolio with, another organization or series, or (c)&nbsp;the sale by a Fund or Portfolio of all or substantially all of its assets to another organization or series and, in the case of a transaction referred to in the foregoing clause
(b)&nbsp;or (c)&nbsp;the applicable Funds provide 90 days&#146; prior written notice in advance of the closing date of any such transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;16.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>E<SMALL>FFECT</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> T<SMALL>ERMINATION</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Termination
of this Agreement with respect to any one particular Fund or Portfolio shall in no way affect the rights and duties under this Agreement with respect to any other Fund or Portfolio. Following termination with respect to a Fund or Portfolio, the
Custodian shall have no further responsibility to forward information under Section&nbsp;3.8 or 5.8. The provisions of Sections 7, 14, 15 and 17 of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>S<SMALL>UCCESSOR</SMALL> C<SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL>.</U> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;17.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>S<SMALL>UCCESSOR</SMALL> A<SMALL>PPOINTED</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. If a successor custodian shall
be appointed for a Portfolio by its Board, the Custodian shall, upon termination of this Agreement and receipt of Proper Instructions, deliver to the successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all
cash and all securities and other financial assets of the Portfolio then held by the Custodian hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the securities and other financial assets of the Portfolio held in a U.S.
Securities System or Foreign Securities System or at the Underlying Transfer Agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;17.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>N<SMALL>O</SMALL> S<SMALL>UCCESSOR</SMALL> A<SMALL>PPOINTED</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. If no such
successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of Proper Instructions, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer the cash and the securities and other financial assets of the Portfolio in
accordance with the Proper Instructions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;17.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>N<SMALL>O</SMALL> S<SMALL>UCCESSOR</SMALL>
A<SMALL>PPOINTED</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> N<SMALL>O</SMALL> P<SMALL>ROPER</SMALL> I<SMALL>NSTRUCTIONS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. If no successor custodian has been appointed and no Proper Instructions have been delivered to the Custodian on or
before the termination of this Agreement, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a &#147;bank&#148; as defined in the 1940 Act, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, or New York, New York, of its
own selection, all cash and all securities and other financial assets of the Portfolio then held by the Custodian hereunder, and to transfer to an account of the bank or trust company all of the securities and other financial assets of the Portfolio
held in any U.S. Securities System or Foreign Securities System or at the Underlying Transfer Agent. The transfer will be on such terms as are contained in this Agreement or as the Custodian may otherwise reasonably negotiate with the bank or trust
company. Any compensation payable to the bank or trust company, and any cost or expense incurred by the Custodian, in connection with the transfer shall be for the account of the Portfolio. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;17.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R<SMALL>EMAINING</SMALL> P<SMALL>ROPERTY</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. If any cash or any securities
or other financial assets of the Portfolio held by the Custodian hereunder remain held by the Custodian after the termination of this Agreement owing to the failure of the applicable Fund to provide Proper Instructions, the Custodian shall be
entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian holds the cash or the securities or other financial assets (the existing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">agreed-to</FONT> compensation at the time of termination
shall be one indicator of what is considered fair compensation). The provisions of this Agreement relating to the duties, exculpation and indemnification of the Custodian shall apply in favor of the Custodian during such period. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;17.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R<SMALL>ESERVES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this
Section&nbsp;17, the Custodian may retain cash or securities or other financial assets of the Fund or Portfolio as a reserve reasonably established by the Custodian to secure the payment or performance of any obligations of the Fund or Portfolio
secured by a security interest or right of recoupment or setoff in favor of the Custodian. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R<SMALL>EMOTE</SMALL> A<SMALL>CCESS</SMALL>
S<SMALL>ERVICES</SMALL> A<SMALL>DDENDUM</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The Custodian and each Fund agree to be bound by the terms of the Remote Access Services Addendum hereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>L<SMALL>OAN</SMALL> S<SMALL>ERVICES</SMALL> A<SMALL>DDENDUM</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. If a Fund
directs the Custodian in writing to perform loan services, the Custodian and the Fund will be bound by the terms of the Loan Services Addendum attached hereto. The Fund shall reimburse Custodian for its fees and expenses related thereto as agreed
upon from time to time in writing by the Fund and the Custodian. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>G<SMALL>ENERAL</SMALL>.</U>
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>G<SMALL>OVERNING</SMALL> L<SMALL>AW</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Any and all matters in dispute
between the parties hereto, whether arising from or relating to this Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any conflict of laws rules. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[R<SMALL>ESERVED</SMALL>] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>P<SMALL>RIOR</SMALL> A<SMALL>GREEMENTS</SMALL>; A<SMALL>MENDMENTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. This
Agreement supersedes all prior agreements between each Fund on behalf of each of the Fund&#146;s Portfolios and the Custodian relating to the custody of the Fund&#146;s assets. This Agreement may be amended at any time in writing by mutual agreement
of the parties hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>A<SMALL>SSIGNMENT</SMALL>;
D<SMALL>ELEGATION</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. This Agreement may not be assigned by (a)&nbsp;any Fund without the written consent of the Custodian or (b)&nbsp;the Custodian without the written consent of each applicable Fund. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Custodian may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business, or to an Affiliate of the Custodian upon ninety (90)&nbsp;days&#146; prior written notice to the Fund. The Custodian shall retain the
right to employ its Affiliates to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services described herein or the discharge of any other obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. The Custodian
may employ other agents, subcontractors, consultants and other third parties (each a &#147;<B><I>Delegate</I></B>&#148;) to provide the services stated herein to the Funds upon the prior written consent of the Funds. Except as otherwise provided
below, the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate or Affiliate so employed as if the Custodian had committed such acts and omissions itself. The Custodian shall be responsible for the compensation of its
Delegates and Affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodians,</FONT> Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems,
consultants, authorized data sources, suppliers of Custodian&#146;s third party technology, providers of market infrastructure, and other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-affiliated</FONT> entities that provide similar assistance to the
Custodian in its performance of its duties under this Agreement, and the Custodian shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The liability of the Custodian for the acts
and omissions of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodians,</FONT> Eligible Foreign Custodians, U.S. Securities Systems and Foreign Securities Systems shall be as set forth in Section&nbsp;14 above. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>I<SMALL>NTERPRETIVE</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> A<SMALL>DDITIONAL</SMALL>
P<SMALL>ROVISIONS</SMALL>.</U> In connection with the operation of this Agreement, the Custodian and each Fund on behalf of each of the Portfolios, may from time to time agree on such provisions interpretive of or in addition to the provisions of
this Agreement as may in their joint opinion be consistent with the general tenor of this Agreement. Any such interpretive or additional provisions shall be in a writing signed by all parties, provided that no such interpretive or additional
provisions shall contravene any applicable laws or regulations or any provision of a Fund&#146;s organic record and Prospectus. No interpretive or additional provisions made as provided in the preceding sentence shall be an amendment of this
Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>A<SMALL>DDITIONAL</SMALL> F<SMALL>UNDS</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL>
P<SMALL>ORTFOLIOS</SMALL>.</U> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.6.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>A<SMALL>DDITIONAL</SMALL> F<SMALL>UNDS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. If any management
investment company in addition to those listed on Appendix A desires the Custodian to render services as custodian under the terms of this Agreement, the management investment company shall so notify the Custodian in writing. If the Custodian agrees
in writing to provide the services, the management investment company shall become a Fund hereunder and be bound by all terms and conditions and provisions hereof including, without limitation, the representations and warranties set forth in
Section&nbsp;20.7 below. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.6.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>A<SMALL>DDITIONAL</SMALL> P<SMALL>ORTFOLIOS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. If any Fund establishes
a series in addition to the Portfolios set forth on Appendix A with respect to which the Fund desires the Custodian to render services as custodian under the terms of this Agreement, the Fund shall so notify the Custodian in writing. If the
Custodian agrees in writing to provide the services, the series shall become a Portfolio hereunder. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>T<SMALL>HE</SMALL> P<SMALL>ARTIES</SMALL>;
R<SMALL>EPRESENTATIONS</SMALL> A<SMALL>ND</SMALL> W<SMALL>ARRANTIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. All references in this Agreement to the &#147;Fund&#148; are to each of the management investment companies listed on Appendix A, and each management
investment company made subject to this Agreement in accordance with Section&nbsp;20.6 above, individually, as if this Agreement were between the individual Fund and the Custodian. In the case of a series organization, all references in this
Agreement to the &#147;Portfolio&#148; are to the individual series of the series organization on behalf of the individual series. Any reference in this Agreement to &#147;the parties&#148; shall mean the Custodian and such other individual Fund as
to which the matter pertains. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.7.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>F<SMALL>UND</SMALL> R<SMALL>EPRESENTATIONS</SMALL> A<SMALL>ND</SMALL>
W<SMALL>ARRANTIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Each Fund hereby represents and warrants that (a)&nbsp;it is duly organized and validly existing in good standing in its jurisdiction of organization; (b)&nbsp;it has the requisite power and authority
under applicable law and its organic record to enter into and perform this Agreement; (c)&nbsp;all requisite proceedings have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform this Agreement; (d)&nbsp;no legal or administrative proceedings have
been instituted or threatened which would materially impair the Fund&#146;s ability to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement; and (e)&nbsp;its entering into this Agreement shall not cause a material breach or be in material
conflict with any other agreement or obligation of the Fund or any law or regulation applicable to it. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.7.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>C<SMALL>USTODIAN</SMALL> R<SMALL>EPRESENTATIONS</SMALL> A<SMALL>ND</SMALL> W<SMALL>ARRANTIES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. The
Custodian hereby represents and warrants that (a)&nbsp;it is a trust company, duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; (b)&nbsp;it has the requisite power and authority to carry on its business in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts; (c)&nbsp;all requisite proceedings have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform this Agreement; (d)&nbsp;no legal or administrative proceedings have been instituted or threatened which would materially
impair the Custodian&#146;s ability to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement; (e)&nbsp;its entering into this Agreement shall not cause a material breach or be in material conflict with any other agreement or obligation of the
Custodian or any law or regulation applicable to it; and (f)&nbsp;it has and will maintain at least the minimum qualifications required by Section&nbsp;17(f)(1) of the 1940&nbsp;Act to act as custodian of the portfolio securities of each Portfolio.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>N<SMALL>OTICES</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. Any notice, instruction or other communication
required to be given hereunder will, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, be in writing and may be sent by hand, or by facsimile transmission, or overnight delivery by any recognized delivery service, to the parties at the following
addresses or such other addresses as may be notified by any party from time to time. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" ALIGN="center">


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<TD VALIGN="top">To any Fund:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">c/o B<SMALL>LACKROCK</SMALL> F<SMALL>INANCIAL</SMALL> M<SMALL>ANAGEMENT</SMALL>, I<SMALL>NC</SMALL>.</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">100 Bellevue Parkway</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Wilmington, DE 19809-3700</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Attention: Neal Andrews</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Telephone: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">302-797-6179</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">To the Custodian:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">S<SMALL>TATE</SMALL> S<SMALL>TREET</SMALL> B<SMALL>ANK</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> T<SMALL>RUST</SMALL> C<SMALL>OMPANY</SMALL></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">100 Summer Street</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Boston, MA 02110</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Attention: Anthony Ostler</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Telephone: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">617-664-9797</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">with a copy to:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">S<SMALL>TATE</SMALL> S<SMALL>TREET</SMALL> B<SMALL>ANK</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> T<SMALL>RUST</SMALL> C<SMALL>OMPANY</SMALL></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Legal Division &#150; Global Services Americas</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">One Lincoln Street</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Boston, MA 02110</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Attention: Senior Vice President and Senior Managing Counsel</TD></TR>
</TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>C<SMALL>OUNTERPARTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. This
Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement<I>. </I>Counterparts may be executed in either original or
electronically transmitted form (e.g., faxes or emailed portable document format (PDF) form), and the parties hereby adopt as original any signatures received in electronically transmitted form. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>S<SMALL>EVERABILITY</SMALL>; N<SMALL>O</SMALL> W<SMALL>AIVER</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. If any
provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired. The failure of a party hereto to insist upon
strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on any occasion or the failure of a party hereto to exercise or any delay in exercising any right or remedy under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any the term, right or remedy or a
waiver of any other rights or remedies, and no single or partial exercise of any right or remedy under this Agreement shall prevent any further exercise of the right or remedy or the exercise of any other right or remedy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>C<SMALL>ONFIDENTIALITY</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. All information provided under this Agreement
by a party (the &#147;<B><I>Disclosing Party</I></B>&#148;) to the other party (the &#147;<B><I>Receiving Party</I></B>&#148;) regarding the Disclosing Party&#146;s business and operations shall be treated as confidential. Subject to
Section&nbsp;20.12 below, all confidential information provided under this Agreement by Disclosing Party shall be used, including disclosure to third parties, by the Receiving Party, or its agents or service providers, solely for the purpose of
performing or receiving the services and discharging the Receiving Party&#146;s other obligations under the Agreement or managing the business of the Receiving Party and its Affiliates, including financial and operational management and reporting,
risk management, legal and regulatory compliance and client service management. The foregoing shall not be applicable to any information (a)&nbsp;that is publicly available when provided or thereafter becomes publicly available, other than through a
breach of this Agreement, (b)&nbsp;that is independently derived by the Receiving Party without the use of any information provided by the Disclosing Party in connection with this Agreement, (c)&nbsp;that is disclosed to comply with any legal or
regulatory proceeding, investigation, audit, examination, subpoena, civil investigative demand or other similar process, (d)&nbsp;that is disclosed as required by operation of law or regulation or as required to comply with the requirements of any
market infrastructure that the Disclosing Party or its agents direct the Custodian or its Affiliates to employ (or which is required in connection with the holding or settlement of instruments included in the assets subject to this Agreement), or
(e)&nbsp;where the party seeking to disclose has received the prior written consent of the party providing the information, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld<I>.</I> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>U<SMALL>SE</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> D<SMALL>ATA</SMALL>.</U> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In connection with the provision of the services and the discharge of its other obligations under this Agreement, the Custodian
(which term for purposes of this Section&nbsp;20.12 includes each of its Affiliates) may collect and store information regarding the Funds or Portfolios (&#147;Fund Information&#148;) and share such Fund Information with its Affiliates, agents,
delegates and service providers in order and to the extent reasonably necessary (i)&nbsp;to carry out the provision of services contemplated under this Agreement and other agreements between a Fund and the Custodian or any of its Affiliates and
(ii)&nbsp;to carry out the internal management of its businesses, including, but not limited to, financial and operational management and reporting, risk management, legal and regulatory compliance. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, nothing in this Section&nbsp;20.12 shall limit the confidentiality and
data-protection obligations of the Custodian and its Affiliates under this Agreement and applicable law. The Custodian shall cause any Affiliate, agent or service provider to which it has disclosed Data pursuant to this Section&nbsp;20.12 to comply
at all times with confidentiality and data-protection obligations as if it were a party to this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>D<SMALL>ATA</SMALL> P<SMALL>RIVACY</SMALL>.</U> The Custodian will implement and maintain a
written information security program that contains appropriate security measures to safeguard the personal information of the Funds&#146; shareholders, employees, directors and officers that the Custodian receives, stores, maintains, processes or
otherwise accesses in connection with the provision of services hereunder.&nbsp;The term, &#147;<B><I>personal information</I></B>&#148;, as used in this </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">- 21 - </P>


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Section, means (a)&nbsp;an individual&#146;s name (first initial and last name or first name and last name), address or telephone number <U>plus</U> (i)&nbsp;Social Security number,
(ii)&nbsp;driver&#146;s license number, (iii)&nbsp;state identification card number, (iv)&nbsp;debit or credit card number, (v)&nbsp;financial account number or (vi)&nbsp;personal identification number or password that would permit access to a
person&#146;s account, or (b)&nbsp;any combination of any of the foregoing that would allow a person to log onto or access an individual&#146;s account.&nbsp;The term does not include information that is lawfully obtained from publicly available
information, or from federal, state or local government records lawfully made available to the general public. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>L<SMALL>IMITATION</SMALL> <SMALL>ON</SMALL> L<SMALL>IABILITY</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL>
T<SMALL>RUSTEES</SMALL></U><SMALL><B></B></SMALL><B>. </B>Notice is hereby given that this Agreement is not executed on behalf of any directors or trustees of any Fund as individuals, and the obligations of this Agreement are not binding on any of
the directors, trustees, officers, shareholders or partners of any Fund individually, but are binding only upon the property of each Fund or Portfolio. In relation to each Fund which is a business trust, this Agreement is executed and made by the
Trustees of the Fund not individually, but as trustees under the Declarations of Trust of the Fund and the obligations of this Agreement are not binding upon any of such Trustees or upon any of the shareholders of the Fund individually, but bind
only the trust estate of the Fund. The Custodian agrees that no shareholder, director, trustee, officer or partner of any Fund may be held personally liable or responsible for any obligations of any Fund arising out of this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R<SMALL>EPRODUCTION</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> D<SMALL>OCUMENTS</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. This
Agreement and all schedules, addenda, exhibits, appendices, attachments and amendments hereto may be reproduced by any photographic, photostatic, microfilm, micro-card, miniature photographic or other similar process. Any such reproduction shall be
admissible in evidence as the original itself in any judicial or administrative proceeding, whether or not the original is in existence and whether or not such reproduction was made by a party in the regular course of business, and any enlargement,
facsimile or further reproduction of such reproduction shall likewise be admissible in evidence. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>R<SMALL>EGULATION</SMALL> GG</U>. Each Fund represents and warrants that it does not engage in an
&#147;Internet gambling business,&#148; as such term is defined in Section&nbsp;233.2(r) of Federal Reserve Regulation GG (12 CFR 233) and covenants that it shall not engage in an Internet gambling business. In accordance with Regulation GG, each
Fund is hereby notified that &#147;restricted transactions,&#148; as such term is defined in Section&nbsp;233.2(y) of Regulation GG, are prohibited in any dealings with the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise between or among any party
hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>ECTION</SMALL>&nbsp;20.17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>S<SMALL>HAREHOLDER</SMALL> C<SMALL>OMMUNICATIONS</SMALL>
E<SMALL>LECTION</SMALL></U><SMALL></SMALL>. SEC Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14b-2</FONT> requires banks that hold securities, as that term is used in federal securities laws, for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers
of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, as may be
applicable, the Custodian needs each Fund to indicate whether it authorizes the Custodian to provide such Fund&#146;s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose securities the Fund owns. If a Fund tells the Custodian
&#147;no,&#148; the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a Fund tells the Custodian &#147;yes&#148; or does not check either &#147;yes&#148; or &#147;no&#148; below, the Custodian is required by the rule, as
applicable, to treat the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by the Fund or any funds or accounts established by the Fund. For a Fund&#146;s protection, the Rule, as applicable, prohibits the requesting
company from using the Fund&#146;s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">YES &#9744; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund&#146;s name, address, and share positions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NO &#9746; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund&#146;s name, address, and share positions. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>I<SMALL>N</SMALL> W<SMALL>ITNESS</SMALL> W<SMALL>HEREOF</SMALL></B><SMALL></SMALL>, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be executed in its
name and behalf by its duly authorized representative under seal as of the date first above-written. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>EACH OF ENTITIES </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Neal J. Andrews</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Among </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Each of the BlackRock <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Investment Companies </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Listed Herein on Appendix A </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Computershare Trust Company,
N.A. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Computershare Inc.
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;1.</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Certain Definitions</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Appointment of Agent</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;3.</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Standard Services</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Fees and Expenses</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Representations and Warranties of Transfer Agent</B></P></TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Amended and Restated Transfer Agency Agreement (this &#147;<B>Agreement</B>&#148;) is made as of July&nbsp;13, 2020, by and among each of the BlackRock <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> investment companies listed on <U>Appendix A</U>, as amended from time to time, having a principal office and place of business at 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809 (each a
&#147;<B>Customer</B>&#148; or a &#147;<B>Fund</B>&#148;), Computershare Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its fully owned subsidiary Computershare Trust Company, N.A., a federally chartered trust company (&#147;<B>Trust Company</B>&#148;), both
doing business at 150 Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021 (collectively the &#147;<B>Transfer Agent</B>&#148; or &#147;<B>Computershare</B>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, Customer, Computershare, and Trust Company entered into that certain Transfer Agency and Service Agreement effective January&nbsp;1, 2015
(&#147;<B>Old Agreement</B>&#148;); </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, the Customer desires to confirm the appointment of Trust Company as its sole transfer agent,
registrar and dividend disbursing agent for the Shares, and administrator of dividend reinvestment plans, and Computershare Inc. as processor of all payments received or made by Customer under this Agreement; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, Trust Company and Computershare Inc. will each continue to separately provide specified services covered by this Agreement and, in addition,
Trust Company may continue to arrange for Computershare Inc. to act on behalf of Trust Company in providing certain of its services covered by this Agreement; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, Trust Company and Computershare Inc. desire to confirm their acceptance of such respective appointments and continue to perform the services
related to such appointments; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, Customer and Transfer Agent hereby agree to amend and restate the Old Agreement in its entirety as set
forth herein; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, the Board of Directors or Trustees, as applicable, of each Customer has approved the appointment of the Transfer Agent
and the form of this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NOW THEREFORE</B>, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally
bound hereby, the parties hereto agree to the statements made in the preceding paragraphs and as follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;1. Certain Definitions.
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>1933 Act</B>&#148; means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>1934 Act</B>&#148; means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>1940 Act</B>&#148; means the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Account</B>&#148; or &#147;<B>Accounts</B>&#148; means the account of each Shareholder which account shall hold any full or fractional Shares held by
such Shareholder, outstanding funds or reportable tax information. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Additional</B> <B>Services</B>&#148; means any and all services which are not Services, but performed by
Transfer Agent upon request of a Customer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Agreement</B>&#148; means this agreement and any and all appendices, exhibits or Schedules and any
and all amendments or modifications, which may from time to time be executed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Board</B> <B>of</B> <B>Directors</B>&#148; means the Board of
Directors or the Board of Trustees, as the case may be, of each Customer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Dividend</B> <B>Reinvestment</B> <B>Plan</B>&#148; means any dividend
reinvestment plan, direct stock purchase plan, or other investment programs administered by the Trust Company for Customer, the services for which are as set forth in the Service Schedule. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Effective</B> <B>Date</B>&#148; means the date first stated above. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Electronic Transmission</B>&#148; means any form of communication, not directly involving the physical transmission of paper, which creates a record
that may be retained, retrieved and reviewed by a recipient thereof, and that may be directly reproduced in paper form by such a recipient through an automated process. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Fee Letter</B>&#148; means the fee letter attached to the Side Agreement as <U>Schedule 1</U>, as may be amended from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Initial Term</B>&#148; means the term commencing on the Effective Date and continuing for a period of one (1)&nbsp;year from such date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>KPI Document</B>&#148; means the KPI document describing the agreed to service levels attached to the Side Agreement as <U>Schedule 3</U>, as may be
amended from time to time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Schedule</B>&#148; or &#147;<B>Schedules</B>&#148; means each schedule attached hereto, separately or collectively as
the context requires, as the same may be amended from time to time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>SEC</B>&#148; means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Securities Laws</B>&#148; means the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act as applicable to the Transfer Agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Service Schedule</B>&#148; means the service schedule attached to the Side Agreement as <U>Schedule 2</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Services</B>&#148; means any and all services as further described herein and in the Service Schedule or the Schedules. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Share</B>&#148; means common units of beneficial interest or common stock, as the case may be, of each Customer authorized by the Customer&#146;s
respective Declaration of Trust or Articles of Incorporation, as the case may be. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Side Agreement</B>&#148; means the Side Agreement for Transfer Agency Services<B> </B>between the
Customer and Transfer Agent dated as of July&nbsp;13, 2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>Shareholder</B>&#148; means the holder of record of one or more Shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<B>U.S.</B>&#148; means the states of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and any territory
or commonwealth of the United States of America with a formal local government substantially equivalent to a state government. Each will be referred to as a &#147;<B>State</B>&#148;. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;2. Appointment of Agent. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Appointment</U>. The Fund hereby appoints the Trust Company to serve as sole transfer agent and registrar
for the Shares, Shareholder servicing agent to the Fund and administrator of the Dividend Reinvestment Plans in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof and appoints Computershare Inc. as the service provider to the Trust Company and as
processor of all payments received or made by or on behalf of Customer under this Agreement, and the Trust Company and Computershare Inc. accept such respective appointments and agree in connection with such appointments to furnish the Services
expressly set forth in this Agreement. Computershare represents that it is currently registered with the SEC as a transfer agent and will remain so registered during the effectiveness of this Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Documents</U>. In connection with the appointment of the Trust Company as the transfer agent and registrar
for a Customer, the Customer will provide or has previously provided the following documents to the Transfer Agent: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Copies of Registration Statements and amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for
initial public offerings; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Specimens of the Signatures of the officers of the Customer authorized to sign written instructions and
requests. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Records</U>. The books and records pertaining to the Customer required by Securities Laws and the 1940 Act
which are in the possession or under the control of Computershare shall be the property of the Customer. Agent will prepare and maintain such books and records as required by Securities Laws, or as otherwise mutually agreed by the parties, subject
to additional fees. Such books and records shall, to the extent practicable, be maintained separately for each Fund. Upon the reasonable request of the Fund, copies of any such books and records shall be provided by Computershare to an Authorized
Person, and may be subject to a reasonable fee to be agreed upon by the parties. Transfer Agent may adopt as part of its records all lists of Shareholders, records of the Customer&#146;s Shares, books, documents and records which have been employed
by any former agent of the Customer for the maintenance of the ledgers for the Customer&#146;s Shares, provided such ledger is certified by an officer of Customer or the prior transfer agent to be true, authentic and complete. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Shares</U>. The Customer shall, if applicable, inform Transfer Agent as to (i)&nbsp;the existence or
termination of any restrictions on the transfer of Shares and in the application to or removal from any book entry interest of stock of any legend restricting the transfer of such Shares or the substitution for such book entry interest of a book
entry interest without such legend, (ii)&nbsp;any authorized but unissued Shares reserved for specific purposes, (iii)&nbsp;any outstanding shares which </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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are exchangeable for Shares and the basis for exchange, (iv)&nbsp;reserved Shares subject to option and the details of such reservation and (v)&nbsp;special instructions regarding dividends and
information of foreign holders. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Customer&#146;s Agent</U>. Transfer Agent represents that it is engaged in an independent business and will
perform its obligations under this Agreement as an agent of the Customer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.6</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Certificates</U>. No physical certificates will be issued while this Agreement is in effect. All Shares
issued while this Agreement is in effect shall be represented by book entry notations only. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;3. Standard Services.
</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Services.</U> Computershare shall perform the Services set forth in the Service Schedule.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Information Security and Data Protection.</U> Computershare shall comply with the provisions of <U>Schedules
9 and 10</U> of the Side Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Reports and Information</U>. Computershare shall provide the Funds with the reports specified in <U>Schedule
6 </U>of the Side Agreement within the periods of time prescribed in <U>Schedule 6</U> of the Side Agreement and at no additional cost to the Funds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Internet Services. Transfer Agent shall make available to Customer and Shareholders, through its web sites,
including but not limited to <U>www.computershare.com</U> (collectively, &#147;<B>Web Site</B>&#148;), online access to certain Account and Shareholder information and certain transaction capabilities (&#147;<B>Internet Services</B>&#148;), subject
to Transfer Agent&#146;s security procedures and the terms and conditions set forth herein and on the Web Site.&nbsp;Transfer Agent provides Internet Services on an &#147;as available&#148; basis as set forth in <U>Schedule 2 </U>of the Side
Agreement, and hereby specifically disclaims any and all representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding such Internet Services, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and implied
warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Transfer Agent shall ensure that content as posted to Web Site by Transfer Agent is an accurate and complete reflection of information contained in
Transfer Agent&#146;s records database. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.5</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Proprietary Information</U>. Customer agrees that the databases, programs, screen and report formats,
interactive design techniques, Internet Services, software (including methods or concepts used therein, source code, object code, or related technical information) and documentation manuals furnished to Customer by Transfer Agent as part of the
Services are under the control and ownership of Transfer Agent or a third party (including its affiliates) and constitute copyrighted, trade secret, or other proprietary information (collectively, &#147;<B>Proprietary Information</B>&#148;).&nbsp;In
no event shall Proprietary Information be deemed Shareholder data.&nbsp;Customer agrees that Proprietary Information is of substantial value to Transfer Agent or other third party and will treat all Proprietary Information as confidential in
accordance with Section&nbsp;14 of this Agreement.&nbsp;Customer shall take reasonable efforts to advise its relevant employees and agents of its obligations pursuant to this Section&nbsp;3.5. Subject to this Section&nbsp;3.5, Transfer Agent grants
to Customer a nonexclusive, nontransferable, royalty free license to use any Proprietary Information solely for the internal business purposes of Customer. Any rights to the Proprietary Information not expressly licensed hereunder are reserved by
Transfer Agent. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.6</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Third Party Content</U>. Transfer Agent may provide real-time or delayed quotations and other market
information and messages (&#147;<B>Market Data</B>&#148;), which Market Data is provided to Transfer Agent by certain third parties who may assert a proprietary interest in Market Data disseminated by them but do not guarantee the timeliness,
sequence, accuracy or completeness </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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thereof.&nbsp;Customer agrees and acknowledges that Transfer Agent shall not be liable in any way for any loss or damage arising from or occasioned by any inaccuracy, error, delay in, omission
of, or interruption in any Market Data or the transmission thereof. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Compliance with Laws</U>. The Customer agrees the Transfer Agent is obligated to and the Transfer Agent
agrees to comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulations, codes, order and government rules in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;4. Fees and Expenses. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Fee Letters</U>. As compensation for Services rendered by Computershare during the term of this Agreement,
the Fund will pay to Computershare such fees and charges and reimburse Computershare for such expenses, as set forth in the Fee Letter or as may otherwise be agreed to from time to time in writing by the Fund and Computershare.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Adjustments</U>. Notwithstanding Section&nbsp;4.1 above, fees may be changed from time to time as agreed
upon in writing between the Transfer Agent and the Customer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Invoices</U>. The Customer agrees to pay all fees and reimbursable expenses within forty-five (45)&nbsp;days
of receipt of the respective billing notice, except for any fees or expenses that are subject to good faith dispute. In the event of such a dispute, the Customer may only withhold that portion of the fee or expense subject to the good faith dispute.
The Customer shall notify the Transfer Agent within forty-five (45)&nbsp;days following the receipt of each billing notice if the Customer is disputing any amounts in good faith. If the Customer does not provide such notice of dispute within the
required time, the billing notice will be deemed accepted by the Customer. The Customer shall settle such disputed amounts within a reasonable time following the day on which the parties agree on the amount to be paid by payment of the agreed
amount. If no agreement is reached, then such disputed amounts shall be settled as may be required by law or legal process. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Late Payments</U>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If any undisputed amount in an invoice of the Transfer Agent (for fees or reimbursable expenses) is not paid when due, the Customer shall pay the Transfer
Agent interest thereon (from the due date to the date of payment) at a per annum rate equal to one percent (1.0%) plus the Prime Rate (that is, the base rate on corporate loans posted by large domestic Transfer Agents) published by The Wall Street
Journal (or, in the event such rate is not so published, a reasonably equivalent published rate selected by Customer on the first day of publication during the month when such amount was due. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, such interest
rate shall be no greater than permitted under applicable provisions of Massachusetts law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The failure by Customer to pay an invoice within 45 days
after written and telephonic notice to Customer that payment is overdue or the failure by the Customer to timely pay two consecutive invoices shall constitute a material breach pursuant to Section&nbsp;16.3(a) below. Transfer Agent will provide
notice by writing and telephone forty-five (45)&nbsp;days after payment is past due. The Transfer Agent may terminate this Agreement for such material breach immediately and shall not be obligated to provide the Customer with 30 days to cure such
breach. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.5</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Taxes</U>. Fund is responsible for all taxes, levies, duties, and assessments levied on Services purchased
under this Agreement (collectively, &#147;<B>Transaction Taxes</B>&#148;). Computershare Inc. is responsible for collecting and remitting Transaction Taxes in all jurisdictions in which Computershare Inc. is registered to collect such Transaction
Taxes. Computershare Inc. shall invoice Fund for such Transaction Taxes that Computershare Inc. is obligated to collect upon the </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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furnishing of Services.&nbsp;Fund shall pay such Transaction Taxes according to the terms in Section&nbsp;7.3.&nbsp;Computershare Inc. shall timely remit to the appropriate governmental
authorities all such Transaction Taxes that Computershare Inc. collects from Customer.&nbsp;To the extent that Fund provides Computershare Inc. with valid exemption certificates, direct pay permits, or other documentation that exempts Computershare
Inc. from collecting Transaction Taxes from Fund, invoices issued for Services provided after Computershare Inc.&#146;s receipt of such certificates, permits, or other documentation will not reflect exempted Transaction Taxes. Computershare Inc. is
solely responsible for the payment of all personal property taxes, franchise taxes, corporate excise or privilege taxes, property or license taxes, taxes relating to Computershare Inc.&#146;s personnel, and taxes based on Computershare Inc.&#146;s
net income or gross revenues relating to Services. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;5. Representations and Warranties of Transfer Agent. </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Governance</U>. Computershare Trust Company, N.A. is a federally chartered limited purpose national bank
duly organized under the laws of the U.S. and Computershare Inc. is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and they have full corporate power, authority and legal right to execute, deliver and
perform this Agreement. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Computershare has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and constitutes the legal valid and binding obligation of Computershare enforceable against
Computershare in accordance with its terms. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Compliance</U>. The execution, delivery and performance of the Agreement by Computershare will not violate,
conflict with or result in the breach of any material term, condition or provision of, or require the consent of any other party to, (i)&nbsp;any existing law, ordinance, or governmental rule or regulation to which Computershare is subject,
(ii)&nbsp;any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree or award of any court, arbitrator or governmental or governmental or regulatory official, body or authority which is applicable to Computershare, (iii)&nbsp;the incorporation documents or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-laws</FONT> of, or any material agreement to which Computershare is a party. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Facilities</U>. The Transfer Agent has and will continue to have access to the necessary facilities,
equipment and personnel to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Insurance</U>. The Transfer Agent shall procure and maintain in effect all insurance coverages required by
law, and further, shall procure and maintain the policies of insurance (regardless of whether such insurance is required by law) covering claims and liabilities arising from this Agreement as identified in <U>Schedule 8</U> of the Side Agreement.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;6. Representations and Warranties of Customer. </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each Customer severally and not jointly represents and warrants to the Transfer Agent that:
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Organization</U>. It is a corporation or Trust duly organized and existing and in good standing under the
laws of the jurisdiction of its organization; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Governance</U>. It is empowered under applicable laws and by its charter documents to enter into and perform
this Agreement. All corporate proceedings required by said charter documents and applicable law have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform this Agreement. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by each Customer has
been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or trust action and constitutes the legal valid and binding obligation of each Customer enforceable against each Customer in accordance with its terms; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A registration statement under the 1933 Act has been filed and is currently effective, or will be effective
prior to the sale of any Shares, and will remain so effective, and all appropriate state securities law filings have been made with respect to all the Shares of each Customer outstanding or being offered for sale except for any Shares which are
offered in a transaction or series of transactions which are exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and state securities laws; information to the contrary will result in immediate notification to the Transfer Agent.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;7. Indemnification/Limitation of Liability. </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Standard of Care</U>. The Transfer Agent shall at all times act in good faith and agrees to use its best
efforts within reasonable time limits to insure the accuracy of all Services performed under this Agreement, but assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for loss or damage unless said loss or damage is caused by its negligence, bad faith
or willful misconduct or that of its employees as set forth or breach of any representation or warranty of the Transfer Agent hereunder and subject to the limitations set forth hereunder in Section&nbsp;7.4 below. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Customer Indemnity</U>. The Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for, and the Customer shall indemnify
and hold the Transfer Agent harmless from and against, any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, charges, payments, expenses, liability and, court costs, fees and expenses of attorneys, expert witnesses, and other professionals reasonably
acceptable to Customer arising out of or attributable to: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">All actions of the Transfer Agent or its agents or subcontractors required to be taken pursuant to this
Agreement, provided such actions are taken in good faith and without negligence or willful misconduct; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Customer&#146;s bad faith, negligence or willful misconduct or the material breach of any representation or
warranty of the Customer hereunder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The reliance or use by the Transfer Agent or its agents or subcontractors of information, records and documents
which (i)&nbsp;are received by the Transfer Agent or its agents or subcontractors and furnished to it by or on behalf of the Customer, and (ii)&nbsp;have been prepared and /or maintained by the Customer or any other person or firm on behalf of the
Customer; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The reliance or use by the Transfer Agent or its agents or subcontractors of any paper or document reasonably
believed to be genuine and to have been signed by the proper person or persons including Shareholders; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The reliance on, or the carrying out by the Transfer Agent or its agents or subcontractors of any instructions
or requests of the Customer&#146;s representatives, provided such actions are taken in good faith and without negligence or willful misconduct; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(f)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The offer or sale of Shares in violation of any federal or state securities laws requiring that such shares be
registered or in violation of any stop order or other determination or ruling by any federal or state agency with respect to the offer or sale of such Shares. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Instructions</U>. From time to time, the Customer may provide Transfer Agent with instructions concerning
the Services. In addition, at any time the Transfer Agent may apply to any officer of the Customer for instruction, and may consult with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to Customer with respect to any matter arising in connection with the
services to be performed by </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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the Transfer Agent under this Agreement, and Transfer Agent and its agents and subcontractors shall not be liable and shall be indemnified by the Customer for taking action or omitting to take
action by it in reliance upon such instructions or upon the advice or opinion of such counsel provided that when the action is taken it is performed in good faith and without negligence or willful misconduct. The Transfer Agent, its agents and
subcontractors shall be protected and indemnified in acting upon any paper or document reasonably believed to be genuine and to have been signed by the proper person or persons, or upon any instruction, information, data, records or documents
provided the Transfer Agent or its agents or subcontractors by telephone, in person, machine readable input, telex, CRT data entry or similar means authorized by the Customer or the Fund, and shall not be held to have notice of any change of
authority of any person, until receipt of written notice thereof from the Customer. The Transfer Agent, its agents and subcontractors shall also be protected and indemnified in recognizing stock certificates which are reasonably believed to bear the
proper manual or facsimile signatures of officers of the Customer, and the proper countersignature of any former transfer agent or former registrar, or of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-transfer</FONT> agent or
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-registrar.</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Transfer Agent Indemnification/Limitation of Liability</U>. Transfer Agent shall be responsible for and
shall indemnify and hold the Customer harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, charges, payments, expenses, liability, court costs, and reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys, expert witnesses, and other
professionals, arising out of or attributable to Transfer Agent&#146;s refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, or which arise out of Transfer Agent&#146;s bad faith, negligence or willful misconduct or which arise out of the
breach of any representation or warranty of Transfer Agent hereunder, for which Transfer Agent is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement. Any liability of the Transfer Agent shall be limited as set forth in Schedule 11 of the Side
Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.5</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Events Beyond Reasonable Control</U>. Neither party nor its affiliates shall be liable for any loss
(including loss caused by delays, failure, errors, interruption or loss of data) or breach hereunder occurring directly or indirectly by reason of any event or circumstance, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, which despite the taking of
commercially reasonable measures is beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation: natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and wildfires; epidemics; action or inaction of civil or military authority; war,
terrorism, riots or insurrection; criminal acts; job action by organized labor; interruption, loss or malfunction of utilities, transportation, computer or communications capabilities; <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-performance</FONT> by third
parties (other than subcontractors of Transfer Agent for duties or obligations described herein, except to the extent that such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-performance</FONT> would be an Event Beyond Reasonable Control of Transfer Agent if
Transfer Agent was itself the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-performing</FONT> party and the event(s) referenced above had affected Transfer Agent); or functions or malfunctions of the internet, firewalls, encryption systems or security
devices caused by any of the foregoing (all and any of the foregoing being an &#147;<B>Event Beyond Reasonable Control</B>&#148;). Upon the occurrence of an Event Beyond Reasonable Control, the affected party shall be excused from any <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-performance</FONT> caused by the Event Beyond Reasonable Control for so long such affected party continues to use commercially reasonable efforts to attempt to perform the obligation so impacted. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.6</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Notice</U>. In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this Section&nbsp;7 shall apply, upon
the assertion of a claim for which one party may be required to indemnify the other, the party seeking indemnification shall promptly notify the other party of such assertion, and shall keep the other party advised with respect to all developments
concerning such claim. The indemnifying </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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party shall have the option to participate with the indemnified party in the defense of such claim or to defend against said claim in its own name or the name of the indemnified party. The
indemnified party shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any case in which the indemnifying party may be required to indemnify it except with the indemnifying party&#146;s prior written consent. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;8. Service Fee Credits; Service Levels. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">8.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The KPI Document sets forth provisions applicable to the determination and assessment of &#147;<B>Service Fee
Credits</B>&#148;, as such term is defined in the KPI Document. Service Fee Credits shall not be an exclusive remedy for any loss incurred as a result of breach conduct (which may be claimable as damages pursuant to the terms of this Agreement), but
are intended to be a form of recompense to the Fund for failure by the Transfer Agent to deliver the Services in a proper, timely and consistent manner, in view of the key significance that the service levels have to the Fund. The application of
Service Fee Credits shall be without prejudice to any rights of the Fund under this Agreement including the right of the Fund to terminate this Agreement pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or to claim damages from Transfer Agent, pursuant to the
terms of the Agreement, as a result of any matter constituting breach conduct that contributes to circumstances that cause Service Fee Credits that accrue to the Customer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">8.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Services provided by Computershare to the Fund shall be provided in accordance with the terms of the KPI
Document, as relevant. The KPI Document is subject to change, as agreed in writing between the parties. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="ex99_k112641_9"></A>Section&nbsp;9. Damages. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">9.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THE AGREEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY, ITS AFFILIATES OR ANY OF ITS
OR THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR SUBCONTRACTORS BE LIABLE UNDER ANY THEORY OF TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR LOST PROFITS, FOR EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHICH ARE NOT DIRECT DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN FORESEEABLE AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY ENTITY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, ALL AND
EACH OF WHICH DAMAGES IS HEREBY EXCLUDED BY AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES. FOR PURPOSES OF CLARIFICATION: NO OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE INTERPRETED TO CONDITION, LIMIT, MODIFY, NULLIFY OR OTHERWISE PREVAIL IN WHOLE OR IN PART OVER THIS
SECTION 9 </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;10. Responsibilities of the Transfer Agent. </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">10.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Transfer Agent undertakes the duties and obligations imposed by this Agreement upon the following terms and
conditions, by all of which the Customer, by its acceptance hereof, shall be bound: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Whenever in the performance of its duties hereunder the Transfer Agent shall deem it necessary or desirable
that any fact or matter be proved or established prior to taking or suffering any action hereunder, such fact or matter may be deemed to be conclusively proved and established by a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President,
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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any Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant treasurer, the Secretary any Assistant Secretary or Chief Financial Officer of the Customer and delivered to the Transfer Agent. Such certificate
shall be full authorization to the Transfer Agent for any action taken or suffered in good faith by it under the provisions of this Agreement in reliance upon such certificate provided the action taken is without negligence, bad faith or willful
misconduct. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Customer agrees that it will perform, execute, acknowledge and deliver or cause to be performed, executed,
acknowledged and delivered all such further and other acts, instruments and assurances as may reasonably be required by the Transfer Agent for the carrying out, or performing by the Transfer Agent of the provisions of this Agreement.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Transfer Agent, any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, and any stockholder, director, officer or employee of
the Transfer Agent may buy, sell or deal in the securities of the Customer or become pecuniary interested in any transaction in which the Customer may be interested, or contract with or lend money to the Customer or otherwise act as fully and freely
as though it were not appointed as agent under this Agreement. Nothing herein shall preclude the Transfer Agent from acting in any other capacity for the Customer or for any other legal entity. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">No provision of this Agreement shall require the Transfer Agent to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise
incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder or in the exercise of its rights if it shall believe in good faith that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnification against such risk or liability is not
reasonably assured to it. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;11. Covenants of the Customer and Transfer Agent. </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">11.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Customer Corporate Authority</U>. The Customer has previously furnished or shall furnish to the Transfer
Agent the following: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the Articles of incorporation and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-Laws</FONT> of the Customer;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Copies of all material amendments to its Articles of Incorporation or
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-Laws</FONT> made after the date of this Agreement, promptly after such amendments are made; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A certificate of the Customer as to the Shares authorized, issued and outstanding, as well as a description of
all reserves of unissued shares relating to the exercise of options, warrants or a conversion of debentures or otherwise. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">11.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Transfer Agent Facilities</U>. The Transfer Agent hereby agrees to establish and maintain facilities and
procedures consistent with industry standards for the safekeeping of check forms and facsimile signature imprinting devices, if any, and for the preparation, use, and recordkeeping of such forms and devices. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Notification</U>. Customer shall notify the Transfer Agent as soon as possible in advance of any stock
split, stock dividend or any similar event which may affect the Shares and any bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or other proceeding regarding Customer affecting the enforcement of creditors&#146; rights. Notwithstanding any other provision of the
Agreement to the contrary, the Transfer Agent will have no obligation to perform any Services under the Agreement subsequent to the commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or other proceeding regarding Customer affecting the
enforcement of creditors&#146; rights unless the Transfer Agent receives assurance satisfactory to it that it will receive full payment for such services. Further, Customer may not assume the Agreement after the filing of a bankruptcy petition
without the Transfer Agent&#146;s written consent. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Summary of Policies and Procedures</U>. Transfer Agent shall upon request provide Customer with a summary of
any of its policies and procedures relating to Services or this Agreement and provide prompt summary <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> notification of material changes to such policies and procedures </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;12. Addition or Deletion of a Fund. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The parties shall cooperate to update <U>Appendix A</U> (<I>e.g.</I>, add or remove a Fund) within 30 days of
the end of each calendar quarter to reflect the addition or deletion of any Fund receiving Services pursuant to this Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The parties agree that <U>Appendix A</U> may be amended for purposes of Section&nbsp;12.1 and otherwise without
an executed written amendment if (a)&nbsp;any member of the BlackRock Relationship Team (as identified in <U>Schedule 4</U> of the Side Agreement) delivers by email to the Transfer Agent Senior Customer Service Officer or a Transfer Agent Customer
Service Officer (all as identified in <U>Schedule 4</U> of the Side Agreement)&nbsp;(i) a copy of an amended and restated <U>Appendix A</U>, dated as of the date such amended and restated <U>Appendix A</U> is intended to be effective, and
(ii)&nbsp;to the extent a Fund is being added, a letter substantially in the format stated in <U>Appendix C</U> signed by an authorized officer of such Fund confirming the addition of such Fund as a party to the Agreement,<U> </U>and (b)&nbsp;the
Transfer Agent Senior Customer Service Officer or a Transfer Agent Customer Service Officer, as the case may be, receiving the email message and attachment(s) acknowledges in a responding email that the amended and restated <U>Appendix A</U> has
been received. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The parties agree that Funds listed on Appendix A, as it may be amended from time to time, automatically agree
to be bound by the terms of the Side Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">12.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Transfer Agent determines and advises the Customer that additions or
revisions to the SCRIP System are necessary in order to accommodate any such new fund the Customer shall be deemed to have submitted a request for an amendment to the Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;13. Audits and Site Visits. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Subject to the further provisions of this Section&nbsp;13, a reasonable number of representatives of the
Customer together, if applicable, with auditors associated with a firm of certified independent public accountants (&#147;<B>Auditor Firms</B>&#148;) may, during normal weekday business hours, upon giving the Transfer Agent at least twenty
(20)&nbsp;days advance notice, no more frequently than once per year (unless required by Customer&#146;s regulators or in response to a previously-identified deficiency, in which event the additional audit will only relate to such deficiency),
except that, at mutually agreed dates, and subject to the Transfer Agent&#146;s reasonable security, privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures inspect the Transfer Agent premises principally utilized to perform the Services and related
operations, and (ii)&nbsp;examine <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">on-site</FONT> any books and records required to be maintained by the Transfer Agent in connection with the performance of the Services and the written procedures utilized by the
Transfer Agent in performing the Services, solely to determine the Transfer Agent&#146;s compliance with this Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">During the annual site visit by the BlackRock Relationship Team at mutually agreed dates, and subject to the
Transfer Agent&#146;s reasonable security, privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures the Customer may, subject to the further provisions of this Section&nbsp;13, (i) inspect the Transfer Agent premises principally utilized to perform the
Services and related operations, and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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(ii) request the Transfer Agent provide system and transaction processing demonstrations, and (iii)&nbsp;make available employees with knowledge about the Services performed to conduct
discussions with the Customer and answer reasonable questions of the Customer about such subjects. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Subject to the further provisions of this Section&nbsp;13, and Transfer Agent&#146;s reasonable security,
privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures. Transfer Agent will give regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the Customer, upon reasonable advance written notice and during normal weekday business hours, the ability to
(i)&nbsp;inspect the Transfer Agent premises principally utilized to perform the Services and related operations, and (ii)&nbsp;examine <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">on-site</FONT> any books and records required to be maintained by the Transfer
Agent in connection with the performance of the Services. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Transfer Agent shall not be required in connection with any site visits under this Section&nbsp;13 to engage in
any conduct that would significantly interfere with or disrupt the normal business operations of the Transfer Agent. The Transfer Agent may, in its sole discretion, prohibit the Customer, personnel of Auditor Firms, and regulators of the Customer
from entering certain areas of its facilities for security reasons, in which case the Transfer Agent will provide the Customer with alternative access to the books and records, information or personnel in such restricted area, to the extent
reasonably possible. Audits shall not include penetration testing. Any audit under this Section&nbsp;13 includes the right to inspect the books and records of the Transfer Agent <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">on-site</FONT> at Transfer
Agent&#146;s office, but not the right to copy any records. The Customer will provide the Transfer Agent with a written scope of work including a mutually agreed level of detail, at least 10 business days in advance of commencement of any audit.
Personnel of Auditor Firms or regulators of the Customer, who in the sole judgment of the Transfer Agent will have access to customer, confidential, proprietary or other privileged information of the Transfer Agent, must prior to the site visit if
so requested by the Transfer Agent execute confidentiality agreements containing terms reasonably satisfactory to the Transfer Agent. The Transfer Agent shall not under any circumstances be obligated to divulge any information that is prohibited by
law or by a confidentiality agreement with a third party. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Customer will compensate the Transfer Agent for all out of pocket expenses incurred in connection with any
audit under this Section&nbsp;13, and will also compensate the Transfer Agent, in accordance with the Transfer Agent&#146;s fee schedule in effect at the time of such audit, for the time of each of the Transfer Agent&#146;s employees required to
assist with such audit; provided, however, that in no event shall the Customer be charged for the time incurred by the Transfer Agent&#146;s Relationship Management employees required to assist with such audit. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;14. Confidentiality. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">14.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each party shall keep the Confidential Information (as defined in below) of the other party in confidence and
will not use or disclose or allow access to or use of such Confidential Information except as set forth in Section&nbsp;14.4 below. Each party acknowledges that the Confidential Information of the disclosing party will remain the sole property of
such party. In complying with the first sentence of this Section&nbsp;14.1, each party will use at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a commercially reasonable degree of care.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">14.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Subject to Sections 14.3 and 14.4 below, &#147;<B>Confidential Information</B>&#148; means (i)&nbsp;except to
the extent disclosure may be required by the Securities Laws or the 1940 Act, the terms and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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conditions (but not the existence of) this Agreement, all compensation agreements, arrangements and understandings (including waivers) respecting this Agreement, disputes pertaining to the
Agreement, and information about a party&#146;s exercise of rights hereunder, performance of obligations hereunder or other conduct of a party in connection with the Agreement, in whatever form, and (ii)&nbsp;information and data of, owned by or
about a disclosing party or its affiliates, customers, or subcontractors that may be provided to the other party or become known to the other party in the course of the relationship established by this Agreement, regardless of form or content,
including but not limited to (A)&nbsp;competitively sensitive material, and not generally known to the public, including, but not limited to, studies, plans, reports, surveys, summaries, documentation and analyses, regardless of form, information
about product plans, marketing strategies, finances, operations, customer relationships, customer profiles, customer lists, sales estimates, business plans, and internal performance results relating to the past, present or future business activities
of the Fund or Computershare, their respective subsidiaries and Affiliates and the customers, clients and suppliers of any of them; (B)&nbsp;scientific, technical or technological information, a design, process, procedure, formula, or improvement
that is commercially valuable and secret in the sense that its confidentiality affords the Fund or Computershare a competitive advantage over its competitors; (C)&nbsp;a confidential or proprietary concept, Proprietary Information, documentation,
report, data, specification, computer software, source code, object code, flow chart, database, invention, know how, trade secret, whether or not patentable or copyrightable; (D)&nbsp;information related to security, disaster recovery, business
continuity and any other operational plans, procedures, practices and protocols, and (E)&nbsp;anything designated as confidential. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Information or data that would otherwise constitute Confidential Information under Section&nbsp;14.2 shall not
constitute Confidential Information to the extent it: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">is already known to the receiving party at the time it is obtained; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">is or becomes publicly known or available through no wrongful act of the receiving party;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">is rightfully received from a third party who, to the receiving party&#146;s knowledge, is not under a duty of
confidentiality; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">is released by the protected party to a third party without restriction; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">has been or is independently developed or obtained by the receiving party without reference to the Confidential
Information provided by the protected party. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">14.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Confidential Information of a disclosing party may be used or disclosed by the receiving party in the
circumstances set forth below but except for such permitted use or disclosure shall remain Confidential Information subject to all applicable terms of this Agreement: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in connection with activities contemplated by this Agreement; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">as required by law or regulation or pursuant to a court order, subpoena, order or request of a governmental or
regulatory or self-regulatory authority or agency, or binding discovery request in pending litigation (provided that, other than for requests to the Transfer Agent for Shareholder records pursuant to standard subpoenas from state or federal
government authorities (e.g., divorce and criminal actions) the receiving party will provide the other party written notice of such requirement or request, to the extent such notice is permitted, and subject to proper jurisdiction, if applicable);
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in connection with inquiries, examinations, audits or other reviews by a governmental, regulatory or
self-regulatory authority or agency, audits by independent auditors or requests for advice or opinions from counsel; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the information or data is relevant and material to any claim or cause of action between the parties or the
defense of any claim or cause of action asserted against the receiving party; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">as otherwise agreed in writing between the parties. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">14.5</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Subject to the exceptions in Section&nbsp;14.4, each party agrees not to publicly disseminate Confidential
Information of the other party or mutual Confidential Information. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">14.6</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notwithstanding Section&nbsp;20.8 (Survival) of this Agreement, the provisions of this Section&nbsp;14 shall
survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3)&nbsp;years after such termination. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;15. Privacy.
</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">15.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Computershare agrees to implement and maintain appropriate security measures to protect &#147;personal
information&#148;, as that term is defined in 201 CMR 17.00: Standards For The Protection Of Personal Information Of Residents Of The Commonwealth (&#147;<B>Massachusetts Privacy Regulation</B>&#148;), consistent with the Massachusetts Privacy
Regulation and any applicable federal regulations. Computershare shall treat <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> personal information of Shareholders as confidential, and shall not disclose such information except in connection with
carrying out the Services set forth in this Agreement, as required by law or regulation, or as allowed in this Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;16. Term and Termination. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">16.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Term</U>. This Agreement shall be effective from the Effective Date and shall remain in full force and
effect and continue through to the end of the Initial Term and shall, upon the expiration thereof, be automatically renewed thereafter for successive one (1)&nbsp;year terms, unless terminated pursuant to Section&nbsp;16. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">16.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Termination for Convenience</U>. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing a written notice of
termination to the other party, specifying the date this Agreement will terminate as follows: (a)&nbsp;if terminated by Customer, at least 90 days and not more than 365 days in advance of the termination date so specified in the notice, or
(b)&nbsp;if terminated by Computershare, at least 180 days and not more than 365 days in advance of the termination date so specified in the notice. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">16.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Termination for Cause</U>. Without prejudice to its other rights under this Agreement, a party (the
&#147;<B>Terminating Party</B>&#148;) shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement if: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the other party commits a material breach of the Agreement which is capable of being remedied but, following
receipt of written notice of such material breach from the Terminating Party, the breaching party does not remedy the material breach within 90 days of receiving such notice (or within such other period as the Customer and the Transfer Agent may
agree upon following receipt of such notice). In such case, the Terminating Party may terminate this Agreement by providing a written notice of termination to the breaching party, specifying the date as of which this Agreement will terminate, which
may be any date, including the date such written notice is provided, however, the failure by the Customer to pay an invoiced Fee which is subject to a good faith dispute shall not constitute a material breach of the Agreement; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a party commits a material breach of the Agreement which is not capable of being remedied. In such case, the
Terminating Party may terminate this Agreement by providing a written notice of termination to the breaching party, specifying the date as of which this Agreement will terminate, which may be any date 90 days from the date such written notice is
provided; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">In the case of Transfer Agent assigning this Agreement pursuant to Section&nbsp;17.1, Customer may terminate
this Agreement. Customer must exercise its right to terminate pursuant to this Section&nbsp;16.3(c) within 60 days from the date Customer receives notice of such assignment and must provide the Transfer Agent with not less than ninety (90)&nbsp;days
prior written notice of termination. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a party ceases to maintain a regulatory license, registration, permission or authorization that, in the case of
the Transfer Agent materially impairs its ability to provide the Services or any material portion thereof or in the case of the Customer, materially alters its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the other party becomes the subject of a significant action (such as an enforcement action or investigation) by
a regulatory authority with jurisdiction over that party that materially impacts, in the case of the Transfer Agent, its ability to provide Services and, in the case of the Customer, its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">16.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Regulatory Necessity</U>. In the event the Customer, is required by the written directive an applicable
provincial or federal regulatory or self-regulatory organization with jurisdiction over the Customer (the &#147;<B>Issuing Regulator</B>&#148;) to terminate this Agreement or to cease to receive or procure one or more Services from the Transfer
Agent or to cease to carry on the business for the purpose of which it requires the Services due to any circumstance relating specifically to the Transfer Agent (a &#147;<B>Termination Directive</B>&#148;), the Customer shall provide the Transfer
Agent with a copy of the Termination Directive as promptly as permitted by such Termination Directive, if permitted, and thereafter be entitled to terminate the Agreement or impacted Services in accordance with the requirements of the Termination
Directive. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">16.5</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Termination by the Customer</U>. The Customer may terminate this Agreement by providing a written notice of
termination to the Transfer Agent, specifying the date as of which this Agreement will terminate, which may be any date, including the date such written notice is provided, provided the circumstances described below giving rise to the termination
right are continuing at the time of the Transfer Agent&#146;s receipt of such written notice, if as a result of an Event Beyond Reasonable Control: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Transfer Agent is prevented from performing the whole or substantially the whole of the Services, or of any
key elements of the Services, for a continuous period in excess of 60 days; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Transfer Agent is prevented from performing the whole or substantially the whole of the Services, or of any
key elements of the Services for a continuous period in excess of 14 days and during that period it has not used all commercially reasonable efforts to: find a solution by which its obligations under this Agreement may be performed despite the
continuance of the Event Beyond Reasonable Control; or attempt to perform the impacted obligations, including by implementing its business continuity and disaster recovery plan. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">16.6</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Insolvency</U>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Customer or the Transfer Agent may in their or its
sole discretion terminate this Agreement immediately by sending notice thereof to the other party upon the happening of any of the following to such other party: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(i)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">such party commences as debtor any case or proceeding under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, or there
is commenced against such party any such case or proceeding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">such party commences as debtor any case or proceeding seeking the appointment of a receiver, conservator,
trustee, custodian or similar official for such party or any substantial part of its property or there is commenced against such party any such case or proceeding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">such party makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iv)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">such party states in any medium, written, electronic or otherwise, any public communication or in any other
public manner its inability to pay debts as they come due. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each of the Customer, and the Transfer Agent may exercise its termination right under Section&nbsp;16 at any
time after the occurrence of any of the foregoing events notwithstanding that such event may cease to be continuing prior to such exercise, and any delay in exercising this right shall not be construed as a waiver or other extinguishment of that
right. Any exercise by the Customer or the Transfer Agent of its termination right under Section&nbsp;16 shall be without any prejudice to any other remedies or rights available to such party and shall not be subject to any fee or penalty, whether
monetary or equitable. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, notice of termination under this Section&nbsp;16 shall be considered given and effective when given, not when received. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">16.7</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each party will notify the other party promptly of any occurrence of the circumstances specified in Sections
16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, and 16.6. No failure or delay by a party to give any such notice will prejudice or limit the rights of the other party to terminate this Agreement (whether arising out of, in connection with or relating to this Agreement or
otherwise). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">16.8</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Records</U>. Upon receipt of written notice of termination, the parties will use commercially practicable
efforts to effect an orderly termination of this Agreement. Subject to the provisions in <U>Schedule 7</U> of the Side Agreement, the Transfer Agent will deliver promptly to the Customer electronically or in other media, in Computershare&#146;s
industry standard format, all stockholder and other records, files and data supplied to or compiled by the Transfer Agent on behalf of the Customer, subject to applicable law and Transfer Agent&#146;s records management policy.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;17. Assignment. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">17.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Affiliates</U>. Upon thirty (30)&nbsp;days prior written notice to Customer, the Transfer Agent may, without
further consent of the Customer assign its right and obligations hereunto to any affiliated and registered transfer agent under Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17Ac2-1</FONT> promulgated under the 1934 Act. The Transfer Agent will not assign
its rights and obligations to any other person without the Customer&#146;s prior written consent. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">17.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-contractors</FONT></U>. The Transfer Agent may, without further consent
of the Customer, subcontract with (a)&nbsp;any affiliates, or (b)&nbsp;unaffiliated subcontractors such services as may be required from </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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time to time (<I>e.g.</I>, lost shareholder searches, escheatment, telephone and mailing services); provided, however, that the Transfer Agent shall be as fully responsible to the Customer for
the acts and omissions of any subcontractor as it is for its own acts and omissions. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;18. Unaffiliated Third Parties.
</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Nothing herein shall impose any duty upon the Transfer Agent in connection with or make the Transfer Agent
liable for the actions or omissions to act of unaffiliated third parties such as, by way of example and not limitation, airborne services, the U.S. mails and telecommunication companies, provided, if the Transfer Agent selected such company, the
Transfer Agent shall have exercised due care in selecting the same. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;19. Disaster Recovery. </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Computershare shall maintain or arrange with third parties for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">back-up</FONT>
facilities (&#147;<B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Back-Up</FONT> Facilities</B>&#148;) to the primary operations and data centers used by Computershare to provide the Services (&#147;<B>Primary Facilities</B>&#148;). The <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Back-Up</FONT> Facilities will be capable of providing the Services in the event an incident to the Primary Facilities significantly interrupts the delivery of a significant Service. In the event of equipment failures,
Computershare shall, at no additional expense to the Fund, take reasonable steps to minimize service interruptions, including using the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Back-Up</FONT> Facilities where appropriate. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Computershare shall develop and maintain a business continuity plan containing disaster recovery procedures for
its data centers and operations facilities (&#147;<B>Business Continuity Plan</B>&#148;). Computershare will provide business continuity and disaster recovery services in accordance with its Business Continuity Plan. Computershare&#146;s Business
Continuity Plan will at a minimum contain: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Crisis management procedures for command and control during a disaster; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Emergency notification process; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Activation procedures including assignment of the authority to activate; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Recovery process; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Procedures and accommodations for the recovery of systems, applications and networks; and
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Identification of external service providers required for recovery, including but not limited to, disaster
recovery service providers, equipment maintenance, transportation, salvage and building maintenance. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">19.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Annually, or upon the Fund&#146;s reasonable request, Computershare will certify that its Business Continuity
Plan complies with the provisions of this Section&nbsp;19 and <U>Schedule 5 </U>of the Side Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Attached to the Side Agreement as <U>Schedule </U>5 is an executive summary of the Business Continuity Plan as
the Business Continuity Plan was constituted on the Effective Date which sets forth in reasonable detail the characteristics of the Business Continuity Plan. Computershare shall annually provide the Fund with an executive summary in written form of
the Business Continuity Plan, updated as necessary to incorporate into the executive summary, as of the date provided, summaries of any changes to the Business Continuity Plan since the Effective Date, or the date of the last executive summary of
the Business Continuity Plan provided to the Fund, as the case may be. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.1 <B><U>Notices</U></B><B>.</B><B> </B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All notices or other
communications required to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, including by Electronic Transmission, and shall be deemed given when (i)&nbsp;delivered in person, by overnight delivery through a commercial courier service, or by
registered or certified mail or (ii)&nbsp;delivered by electronic mail directed to the electronic mail address set out in this Section&nbsp;20. Notices shall be addressed to each party at its address set forth below, or such other address as the
recipient may have specified by earlier notice to the sender. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If to the Customer: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">c/o BlackRock Advisors, LLC </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">100 Bellevue Parkway </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Wilmington, Delaware 19809 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attn: TA Oversight </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">E-mail:</FONT> Matthew.luongo@blackrock.com </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If to the Transfer Agent: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">150 Royall Street </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Canton, MA 02021 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attn: Client Services </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email:Jennifer.bridges@computershare.com;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Jeffrey.Almeida@computershare.com; Angela.Dray@computershare.com </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Transfer Agent and the Customer may, by notice to the other, designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.2 <B><U>Successors</U></B><B>.</B><B> </B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All the covenants
and provisions of this Agreement by or for the benefit of the Customer or the Transfer Agent shall bind and inure to the benefit of their respective successors and assigns hereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.3 <B><U>Amendments</U></B><B>.</B><B> </B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement
may be amended or modified by a written amendment executed by both parties hereto and, to the extent required by Customer, authorized or approved by a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Customer, subject to the provisions of
Section&nbsp;12. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction or other authority to be invalid, void or
unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provision, covenants and restrictions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.5 <B><U>Governing Law</U></B><B>.</B><B> </B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.6 <B><U>Descriptive Headings</U></B><B>.</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Descriptive headings of the several sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of
any of the provisions hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.7 <B><U>Third Party Beneficiaries</U></B><B>. </B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The provisions of this Agreement are intended to benefit only the Transfer Agent, the Customer and their respective permitted successors and assigns. No rights
shall be granted to any other person by virtue of this Agreement, and there are no third party beneficiaries hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.8 <B><U>Survival</U></B><B>. </B>
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All provisions regarding indemnification, warranty, liability and limits thereon, and confidentiality and protection of proprietary rights and trade
secrets shall survive the termination of this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.9 <B><U>Merger of Agreement</U></B><B>.</B><B> </B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof,
whether oral or written. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.10 <B><U>Priorities</U>. </B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event of any conflict, discrepancy, or ambiguity between the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement and any schedules or attachments hereto,
the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall take precedence. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.11 <B><U>Counterparts</U></B><B>.</B><B> </B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, and all such
counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. A signature to this Agreement transmitted electronically shall have the same authority, effect, and enforceability as an original signature. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed by one of its officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the date
first written above. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Computershare Trust Company, N.A. and</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Computershare Inc.</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>On Behalf of the BlackRock <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT></I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Investment Companies Listed on Appendix A:</I></B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Jennifer Warren</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Neal J. Andrews</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Title:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">CEO Issuer Services, North America</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ADMINISTRATION AND FUND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Between </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Each BlackRock
Management Investment Company Listed in Schedule A </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>And </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>State Street Bank and Trust Company </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Dated as of December&nbsp;31, 2018 </P>

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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE FUNDS</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ADMINISTRATION SERVICES</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COMPENSATION OF ADMINISTRATOR; EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT; FUND EXPENSES</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">INSTRUCTIONS AND ADVICE</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">8.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">STANDARD OF CARE; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CONFIDENTIALITY</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">USE OF DATA</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL RULES AND REGULATIONS; RECORDS</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ENTIRE AGREEMENT</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WAIVER</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">REPRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">26.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF TRUSTEES</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COUNTERPARTS</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(continued) </P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SCHEDULE&nbsp;A</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">LISTING OF FUNDS AND PORTFOLIOS</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SCHEDULE&nbsp;B</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">LIST OF SERVICES</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SCHEDULE&nbsp;B1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FUND ADMINISTRATION TREASURY SERVICES</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SCHEDULE&nbsp;B2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FUND ADMINISTRATION TAX SERVICES</P></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SCHEDULE&nbsp;B5</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FUND ADMINISTRATION MONEY MARKET FUND SERVICES</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FUND ADMINISTRATION FORM <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-PORT</FONT> AND FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CEN</FONT> SUPPORT SERVICES</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SCHEDULE&nbsp;B7</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FUND ACCOUNTING SERVICES</P></TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ADMINISTRATION AND FUND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Administration and Fund Accounting Services Agreement (&#147;<B><I>Agreement</I></B>&#148;) dated and effective as of December&nbsp;31, 2018, is by and
between State Street Bank and Trust Company, a Massachusetts trust company (the &#147;<B><I>Administrator</I></B>&#148;), and each management investment company identified on Schedule A hereto, together with each management investment company which
becomes a party to this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof (each a &#147;<B><I>Fund</I></B>&#148; and collectively, the &#147;<B><I>Funds</I></B>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each Fund is, unless otherwise noted, an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end,</FONT>
management investment company, and may be currently comprised of different series (each, a &#147;<B><I>Portfolio</I></B>&#148; and collectively, the &#147;<B><I>Portfolios</I></B>&#148;), and is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) by means of a registration statement (&#147;Registration Statement&#148;) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;1940 Act&#148;), and in most instances, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(&#147;1933 Act&#148;); and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, each Fund desires to retain the Administrator to furnish certain administrative services to the Funds, and the
Administrator is willing to furnish such services, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the
premises and mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>1.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>A<SMALL>PPOINTMENT</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> A<SMALL>DMINISTRATOR</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund hereby appoints the Administrator to act as administrator to such Fund for purposes of providing certain administrative services for the period and
on the terms set forth in this Agreement. The Administrator accepts such appointment and agrees to render the services stated herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain Funds
currently consist of the Portfolios as listed in Schedule A to this Agreement. In the event that a Fund establishes one or more additional Portfolio(s) with respect to which it wishes to retain the Administrator to act as administrator hereunder,
the Fund shall notify the Administrator in writing. Upon written acceptance by the Administrator, such Portfolio(s) shall become subject to the provisions of this Agreement to the same extent as the existing Portfolios, except to the extent that
such provisions (including those relating to compensation and expenses payable) may be modified with respect to such Portfolio in writing by the Fund and the Administrator at the time of the addition of such Portfolio. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>D<SMALL>ELIVERY</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> D<SMALL>OCUMENTS</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund has or will promptly deliver, or make available electronically, to the Administrator copies of each of the following documents and all future
amendments and supplements, if any: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Fund&#146;s Charter Documents (&#147;Governing Documents&#148;); </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Fund&#146;s currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act (if applicable) and the 1940 Act
and each Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (&#147;SAI&#148;) relating to the Portfolio(s) and all amendments and supplements thereto as in effect from time to time; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Copies of the resolutions of the Board of Directors/Trustees of each Fund (the &#147;Board&#148;) certified by
such Fund&#146;s Secretary authorizing (1)&nbsp;the Fund to enter into this Agreement and (2)&nbsp;certain individuals on behalf of the Fund to (a)&nbsp;give instructions to the Administrator pursuant to this Agreement and (b)&nbsp;sign checks and
pay expenses; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">d.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the investment advisory agreement between each Fund, on behalf of itself or each Portfolio, and its
investment adviser; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">e.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Such other certificates, documents or opinions which the Administrator may, in its reasonable discretion, deem
necessary or appropriate in the proper performance of its duties. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>3.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>R<SMALL>EPRESENTATIONS</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> W<SMALL>ARRANTIES</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL>
<SMALL>THE</SMALL> A<SMALL>DMINISTRATOR</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Administrator represents and warrants to the Funds that: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">It is a Massachusetts trust company, duly organized and existing under the laws of The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">It has the requisite power and authority to carry on its business in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">All requisite corporate proceedings have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform this Agreement;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">d.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">No legal or administrative proceedings have been instituted or threatened which would have a material effect on
the Administrator&#146;s ability to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">e.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Its entrance into this Agreement shall not cause a material breach or be in material conflict with any other
agreement or obligation of the Administrator or any law or regulation applicable to it. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>4.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>R<SMALL>EPRESENTATIONS</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> W<SMALL>ARRANTIES</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL>
<SMALL>THE</SMALL> F<SMALL>UNDS</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund represents and warrants to the Administrator that: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">It is a corporation, business trust or statutory trust, as the case may be, duly organized, existing and in
good standing under the laws of its state of formation; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">It has the requisite power and authority under applicable laws and by its Governing Documents to enter into and
perform this Agreement; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">All requisite proceedings have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform this Agreement;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">d.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A Registration Statement has been filed and, with respect to Funds that are
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> management investment companies, will be effective and remain effective during the term of this Agreement. Each Fund also warrants to the Administrator that as of the effective date of this Agreement,
all necessary filings under the securities laws of the states in which the Fund offers or sells its shares have been made; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">e.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">No legal or administrative proceedings have been instituted or threatened which would have a material effect on
a Fund&#146;s ability to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">f.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Its entrance into this Agreement will not cause a material breach or be in material conflict with any other
agreement or obligation of the Funds or any law or regulation applicable to it; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">g.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Where information provided by the Funds or the Funds&#146; shareholders includes information about an
identifiable individual (&#147;Personal Information&#148;), each Fund represents and warrants that it has obtained all consents and approvals, as required by all applicable laws, regulations, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-laws</FONT> and
ordinances that regulate the collection, processing, use or disclosure of Personal Information, necessary to disclose such Personal Information to the Administrator, and as required for the Administrator to use and disclose such Personal Information
in connection with the performance of the services hereunder. Each Fund acknowledges that the Administrator may perform any of the services, and may use and disclose Personal Information outside of the jurisdiction in which it was initially
collected by the Funds, including the United States, solely in connection with the performance of the services set out in this Agreement and that information relating to the Funds, including Personal Information may be accessed by national security
authorities, law enforcement and courts. The Administrator shall be kept indemnified by and be without liability to the Funds for any action taken or omitted by it in reliance upon this representation and warranty, including without limitation, any
liability or costs in connection with claims or complaints for failure to comply with any applicable law that regulates the collection, processing, use or disclosure of Personal Information. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>A<SMALL>DMINISTRATION</SMALL> S<SMALL>ERVICES</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Administrator shall provide the services as listed on Schedule B, subject to the authorization and direction of the Funds and, in each case where
appropriate, the review and comment by the Funds&#146; independent accountants and legal counsel and in accordance with procedures which may be established from time to time between the Funds and the Administrator. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Administrator shall perform such other services for the Funds that are mutually agreed to in writing by the parties from time to time, for which the Funds
will pay such fees as may be mutually agreed upon in writing, including the Administrator&#146;s reasonable <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">out-of-pocket</FONT></FONT> expenses. The provision of such services shall
be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, unless otherwise modified in writing. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Administrator shall provide the office facilities and
the personnel determined by it to perform the services contemplated herein. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>6.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>C<SMALL>OMPENSATION</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> A<SMALL>DMINISTRATOR</SMALL>; E<SMALL>XPENSE</SMALL>
R<SMALL>EIMBURSEMENT</SMALL>; F<SMALL>UND</SMALL> E<SMALL>XPENSES</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Administrator shall be entitled to reasonable
compensation for its services and expenses, as agreed upon from time to time in writing between the Funds on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and the Administrator. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Funds agree to promptly reimburse, or cause to be reimbursed, the Administrator for any equipment and supplies specially ordered by or for the Funds
through the Administrator and for any other reasonable expenses not contemplated by this Agreement that the Administrator may incur on the Funds&#146; behalf at the Funds&#146; request or with the Funds&#146; consent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund will bear all expenses that are incurred in its operation and not specifically assumed by the Administrator. For the avoidance of doubt, Fund
expenses not assumed by the Administrator include, but are not limited to: organizational expenses; cost of services of independent accountants and outside legal and tax counsel (including such counsel&#146;s review of the Registration Statement,
Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR,</FONT> Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-Q</FONT> or Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-PORT</FONT> (as applicable), Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-PX,</FONT> Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-MFP,</FONT> Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-SAR</FONT> or Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CEN</FONT> (as applicable), proxy materials, federal and state tax qualification as a regulated investment company
and other notices, registrations, reports, filings and materials prepared by the Administrator under this Agreement, as applicable); cost of any services contracted for by the Funds directly from parties other than the Administrator; cost of trading
operations and brokerage fees, commissions and transfer taxes in connection with the purchase and sale of securities for the Funds; investment advisory fees; taxes, insurance premiums and other fees and expenses applicable to its operation; costs
incidental to any meetings of shareholders including, but not limited to, legal and accounting fees, proxy filing fees and the costs of preparation (e.g., typesetting, XBRL-tagging, page changes and all other print vendor and EDGAR charges,
collectively referred to herein as &#147;Preparation&#148;), printing, distribution and mailing of any proxy materials; costs incidental to Board meetings, including fees and expenses of Board members; the salary and expenses of any officer,
director/trustee or employee of the Funds; costs of Preparation, printing, distribution and mailing, as applicable, of the Funds&#146; Registration Statements and any amendments and supplements thereto; printing, distribution and mailing of
shareholder reports; cost of Preparation and filing of the Funds&#146; tax returns, Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-1A,</FONT> Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-2,</FONT> Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR,</FONT> Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-Q</FONT> or Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-PORT</FONT> (as applicable), Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-PX,</FONT> Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-MFP</FONT> and Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-SAR</FONT> or Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CEN</FONT> (as applicable), and all notices, registrations and amendments associated with applicable federal and state tax and securities laws; all applicable
registration fees and filing fees required under federal and state securities laws; the cost of fidelity bond and D&amp;O/E&amp;O liability insurance; and the cost of independent pricing services used in computing the Portfolio(s)&#146; net asset
value. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>7.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>I<SMALL>NSTRUCTIONS</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> A<SMALL>DVICE</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At any time, the Administrator may apply to any officer of the Funds or his or her designee for instructions or the independent accountants for the Funds, with
respect to any matter arising in connection with the services to be performed by the Administrator under this Agreement. The Administrator shall be entitled to rely on and may act upon reasonable advice of reputable counsel (who may be counsel for
the Funds) on all matters, and shall be without liability for any action reasonably taken or omitted in good faith pursuant to such advice; provided, however, that with respect to the reliance of such reasonable advice and performance of any action
or omission of any action upon such advice, the Administrator shall be required to conform to the standard of care set forth in Section&nbsp;8. The Administrator and the applicable Funds shall mutually agree as to which entity will bear the cost of
such advice of counsel. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to the standard of care set forth in Section&nbsp;8, the Administrator shall not be liable, and shall be
indemnified by the Funds, for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith in reliance upon any such instructions or advice or upon any paper or document reasonably believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed by the proper person or
persons. The Administrator shall not be held to have notice of any change of authority of any person until receipt of written notice thereof from the Fund(s). The Administrator shall provide written confirmation of receipt of such notice promptly
after receipt. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to other agreements (the &#147;Other State Street Agreements&#148;) now or at any time in effect between a Fund (or its
investment manager or investment advisor, on its behalf) and the Administrator or its affiliates (&#147;Affiliates&#148;) in any capacity other than as the Administrator hereunder (in such other capacities, the &#147;Bank&#148;), the Bank may be in
possession of certain information and data relating to a Fund and/or a Portfolio that is necessary to provide the Services, including the Services described in Schedule B6. The Funds hereby acknowledge and agree that this Section&nbsp;7 of the
Agreement serves as its consent and instruction for itself and on behalf of each Fund/Portfolio under and pursuant to such Other State Street Agreements for the Bank to provide or otherwise make available (including via platforms such as
my.statestreet.com) to the Administrator, Funds and Portfolios information such as net asset values and information relating to the net assets of the Funds/Portfolios, holdings and liquidity reports, market value and other information and data
related to the Funds/Portfolios that is necessary to provide the Services and subject to Section&nbsp;9 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>S<SMALL>TANDARD</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> C<SMALL>ARE</SMALL>; L<SMALL>IMITATION</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL>
L<SMALL>IABILITY</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> I<SMALL>NDEMNIFICATION</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In carrying out the provisions of this Agreement, the
Administrator shall act (i)&nbsp;with reasonable care and diligence and in good faith, (ii)&nbsp;without negligence, fraud, willful misconduct, willful omission or bad faith, and at least at the same standard of care as the Administrator provides
for itself and its Affiliates with respect to similar services, and (iii)&nbsp;with the level of skill and care which would be expected from a reasonably skilled and experienced professional provider of services similar to the services provided
under this Agreement. The Administrator shall have no liability for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss or damage resulting from the performance or nonperformance of its duties hereunder unless and to the extent that the
Administrator fails to exercise such standard of care. The Administrator shall be responsible for the performance only of such duties as are set forth in this Agreement and, except as otherwise provided under Section&nbsp;14, shall have no
responsibility for the actions or activities of any other party, including other service providers. The Administrator shall have no liability in respect of any loss, damage or expense suffered by the Funds insofar as such loss, damage or expense
arises from the performance of the Administrator&#146;s duties hereunder in reliance upon records that were maintained for the Funds by entities other than the Administrator prior to the Administrator&#146;s appointment as administrator for the
Funds. The Administrator shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, punitive or consequential damages, including lost profits, of any kind whatsoever (including, without limitation, attorneys&#146; fees) under any provision of this
Agreement or for any such damages arising out of any act or failure to act hereunder, each of which is hereby excluded by agreement of the parties regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable or whether either party or any entity had been
advised of the possibility of such damages. Except as may otherwise be agreed to by the parties, the Administrator&#146;s cumulative liability for each calendar year (a &#147;Liability Period&#148;) with respect to the Funds under this Agreement
regardless of the form of action or legal theory shall be limited to its total annual compensation earned and fees payable hereunder during the preceding Compensation Period, as defined herein, for any liability or loss suffered by the Funds
including, but not limited to, any liability relating to qualification of the Funds as a regulated investment company or any liability relating to the Funds&#146; compliance with any federal or state tax or securities statute, regulation or ruling
during such Liability Period. &#147;Compensation Period&#148; shall mean the calendar year ending immediately prior to each Liability Period in which the event(s) giving rise to the Administrator&#146;s liability for that period have occurred. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither party shall be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising out of or caused,
directly or indirectly, by circumstances beyond its control, including without limitation, work stoppage, power or other mechanical failure, computer virus, natural disaster, governmental action or communication disruption. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund severally and not jointly shall indemnify and hold the Administrator and its directors, officers,
employees and agents harmless from all loss, cost, damage and expense, including reasonable fees and expenses for counsel, incurred by the Administrator resulting from any claim, demand, action or suit in connection with the Administrator&#146;s
acceptance of this Agreement, any action or omission by it in the performance of its duties hereunder, or as a result of acting upon any instructions reasonably believed by it to have been duly authorized by the Funds or upon reasonable reliance on
information or records given or made by the Funds or its investment adviser, provided that this indemnification shall not apply to actions or omissions of the Administrator, its agents, delegates, officers or employees in cases of its or their own
negligence, fraud, willful misconduct, willful omission or bad faith. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The limitation of liability and indemnification contained herein shall survive the
termination of this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>9.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>C<SMALL>ONFIDENTIALITY</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All information provided under this Agreement by a party (the &#147;Disclosing Party&#148;) to the other party (the &#147;Receiving Party&#148;) regarding the
Disclosing Party&#146;s business and operations shall be treated as confidential. Subject to Section&nbsp;10 below, all confidential information provided under this Agreement by Disclosing Party shall be used, including disclosure to third parties,
by the Receiving Party, or its agents, delegates or service providers, solely for the purpose of performing or receiving the services and discharging the Receiving Party&#146;s other obligations under the Agreement or managing the business of the
Receiving Party and its affiliates, including financial and operational management and reporting, risk management, legal and regulatory compliance and client service management. The foregoing shall not be applicable to any information (a)&nbsp;that
is publicly available when provided or thereafter becomes publicly available, other than through a breach of this Agreement, (b)&nbsp;that is independently derived by the Receiving Party without the use of any information provided by the Disclosing
Party in connection with this Agreement, or (c)&nbsp;where the party seeking to disclose has received the prior written consent of the party providing the information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Receiving Party shall be permitted to disclose
any confidential information provided under this Agreement by the Disclosing Party (i)&nbsp;to comply with any legal or regulatory proceeding, investigation, audit, examination, subpoena, civil investigative demand or other similar process or
(ii)&nbsp;as required by operation of law or regulation or as required to comply with the requirements of any market infrastructure that the Disclosing Party or its agents direct the Administrator or its Affiliates to employ (or which is required in
connection with the holding or settlement of instruments included in the assets subject to this Agreement), provided that the Receiving Party take reasonable steps to otherwise maintain the confidential nature of such information. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>10.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>U<SMALL>SE</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> D<SMALL>ATA</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In connection with the provision of the services and the discharge of its other obligations under this Agreement, the Administrator
(which term for purposes of this Section&nbsp;10 includes each of its Affiliates) may collect and store information regarding the Funds or Portfolios (&#147;Fund Information&#148;) and share such Fund Information with its Affiliates, agents,
delegates and service providers in order and to the extent reasonably necessary (i)&nbsp;to carry out the provision of services contemplated under this Agreement and other agreements between the Funds and the Administrator or any of its Affiliates
and (ii)&nbsp;to carry out the internal management of its businesses, including, but not limited to, financial and operational management and reporting, risk management, legal and regulatory compliance. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, nothing in this Section&nbsp;10 shall limit the confidentiality and
data-protection obligations of the Administrator and its Affiliates under this Agreement and applicable law. The Administrator shall cause any Affiliate, agent, delegate or service provider to which it has disclosed Data pursuant to this
Section&nbsp;10 to comply at all times with confidentiality and data-protection obligations as if it were a party to this Agreement. </P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>C<SMALL>OMPLIANCE</SMALL> <SMALL>WITH</SMALL> G<SMALL>OVERNMENTAL</SMALL> R<SMALL>ULES</SMALL>
<SMALL>AND</SMALL> R<SMALL>EGULATIONS</SMALL>; R<SMALL>ECORDS</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund assumes full responsibility for complying with all
securities, tax, commodities and other laws, rules and regulations applicable to it. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In compliance with the requirements of Rule <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">31a-3</FONT> under the 1940 Act, the Administrator agrees that all records which it maintains for the Funds shall at all times remain the property of the Funds, shall be readily accessible during normal business hours, and
shall be promptly surrendered upon the termination of the Agreement or otherwise on written request except as otherwise provided in Section&nbsp;13. The Administrator further agrees that all records that it maintains for the Funds pursuant to Rule <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">31a-1</FONT> under the 1940 Act will be preserved for the periods prescribed by Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">31a-2</FONT> under the 1940 Act unless any such records are earlier surrendered as provided above.
Records may be surrendered in either written or machine-readable form, at the option of the Administrator. In the event that the Administrator is requested or authorized by the Funds, or required by subpoena, administrative order, court order or
other legal process, applicable law or regulation, or required in connection with any investigation, examination or inspection of the Funds by state or federal regulatory agencies, to produce the records of the Funds or the Administrator&#146;s
personnel as witnesses or deponents, the Funds agrees to pay the Administrator for the Administrator&#146;s reasonable time and expenses, as well as the reasonable fees and expenses of the Administrator&#146;s counsel incurred in such production.
The Administrator shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide notice to the applicable Fund promptly after receipt of any request for records by an entity other than such Fund. Upon request, the Administrator shall provide the applicable Fund
with an update on the fees and expenses incurred in responding to any such requests for records. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>12.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>S<SMALL>ERVICES</SMALL> <SMALL>NOT</SMALL> E<SMALL>XCLUSIVE</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The services of the Administrator are not to be deemed exclusive, and the Administrator shall be free to render similar services to others. The Administrator
shall be deemed to be an independent contractor and shall, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or authorized by the Funds from time to time, have no authority to act or represent the Funds in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the
Funds. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>13.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>E<SMALL>FFECTIVE</SMALL> P<SMALL>ERIOD</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> T<SMALL>ERMINATION</SMALL>
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Term. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for an initial term ending one (1)&nbsp;year from
the effective date (the &#147;Initial Term&#148;). After the expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1)&nbsp;year terms. Following the Initial Term, this Agreement may be terminated by any Fund or
Portfolio upon no less than ninety (90)&nbsp;days&#146; prior written notice to the Administrator, or by the Administrator upon no less than 180 days&#146; prior written notice to the applicable Fund or Portfolio. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Termination. During the Initial Term and thereafter, either party may terminate this Agreement: (i)&nbsp;in the
event of the other party&#146;s material breach of a material provision of this Agreement that the other party has either failed to cure or failed to establish a remedial plan to cure that is reasonably acceptable, in each case within 60 days&#146;
written notice of such breach, or (ii)&nbsp;in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the other party or upon the happening of a like event to the other party at the direction of an appropriate agency or court of competent
jurisdiction. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">- 9 - </P>


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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Payments Owing to the Administrator. Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) or 13(b)
with respect to the Funds or any Portfolio, the Funds or applicable Portfolio shall pay Administrator its compensation due as of the date of such termination and shall reimburse Administrator for its costs, expenses and disbursements. In the event
of: (i)&nbsp;the Funds&#146; termination of this Agreement with respect to the Funds or their Portfolio(s) in any manner other than as set forth in Section&nbsp;13(a) and 13(b) or (ii)&nbsp;a transaction not in the ordinary course of business
pursuant to which the Administrator is not retained to continue providing services hereunder to the Funds or a Portfolio (or its respective successor), the Fund or applicable Portfolio shall pay the Administrator any compensation due through the end
of the then-current term (based upon the average monthly compensation previously earned by the Administrator with respect to the Fund or Portfolio) and shall reimburse the Administrator for its costs, expenses and disbursements. Upon receipt of such
payment and reimbursement, the Administrator will deliver the Funds&#146; or such Portfolio&#146;s records as set forth herein. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Exclusions. For the avoidance of doubt, no full term payment will be required pursuant to clause (ii)&nbsp;of
Section&nbsp;13(c) in the event of any transaction such as (i)&nbsp;the liquidation or dissolution of the Funds or a Portfolio and distribution of the Funds&#146; or such Portfolio&#146;s assets as a result of the Board&#146;s determination in its
reasonable business judgment that the Funds or such Portfolio is no longer viable or that the liquidation is in the best interest of the Funds or such Portfolio, (ii)&nbsp;a merger of the Funds or a Portfolio into, or the consolidation of the Funds
or a Portfolio with, another entity, or (iii)&nbsp;the sale by the Funds or a Portfolio of all, or substantially all, of the Funds&#146; or Portfolio&#146;s assets to another entity, in each of (ii)&nbsp;and (iii)&nbsp;where the applicable Funds
provide ninety (90)&nbsp;days&#146; prior written notice in advance of the closing date of any such transactions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(e)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Effect of Termination. Termination of this Agreement with respect to any one particular Portfolio shall in no
way affect the rights and duties under this Agreement with respect to the Funds or any other Portfolio. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>14.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>D<SMALL>ELEGATION</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Administrator shall retain the right to employ its Affiliates to provide or assist it in the provision of any part of the services stated herein or the
discharge of any other obligations or duties under this Agreement without the consent or approval of any Fund. The Administrator may employ other agents, subcontractors, consultants and other third parties (each a &#147;Delegate&#148;) to provide
the services stated herein to the Funds upon the prior written consent of the Funds. The Administrator shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Delegate or Affiliate so employed as if the Administrator had committed such acts and
omissions itself. The Administrator shall be responsible for the compensation of its Delegates and Affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the term Delegate include consultants, authorized data sources, suppliers of
Administrator&#146;s third party technology, providers of market infrastructure, and other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-affiliated</FONT> entities that provide similar assistance to the Administrator in the performance of its duties under
this Agreement, and the Administrator shall have no liability for their acts or omissions except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>15.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>I<SMALL>NTERPRETIVE</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> A<SMALL>DDITIONAL</SMALL> P<SMALL>ROVISIONS</SMALL>
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the operation of this Agreement, the Administrator and the Funds on behalf of each of the Portfolios, may from
time to time agree on such provisions interpretive of or in addition to the provisions of this Agreement as may in their joint opinion be consistent with the general tenor of this Agreement. Any such interpretive or additional provisions shall be in
a writing signed by all parties, provided that no such interpretive or additional provisions shall contravene any applicable laws or regulations or any provision of the Funds&#146; Governing Documents. No interpretive or additional provisions made
as provided in the preceding sentence shall be deemed to be an amendment of the Agreement. </P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>16.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>N<SMALL>OTICES</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any notice, instruction or other instrument required to be given hereunder will be in writing and may be sent by hand, or by facsimile transmission, or
overnight delivery by any recognized delivery service, to the parties at the following address or such other address as may be notified by any party from time to time: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If to the Funds: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">C/O B<SMALL>LACKROCK</SMALL>
A<SMALL>DVISORS</SMALL>, LLC </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">100 Bellevue Parkway </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Wilmington, DE 19809-3700 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: Neal Andrews </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">302-797-6179</FONT></FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If to the Administrator: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">100 Summer Street </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Boston, MA 02110 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: Anthony Ostler </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telephone: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">617-664-9797</FONT></FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">with a copy to: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S<SMALL>TATE</SMALL> S<SMALL>TREET</SMALL>
B<SMALL>ANK</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> T<SMALL>RUST</SMALL> C<SMALL>OMPANY</SMALL> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Legal Division &#150; Global Services Americas </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">One Lincoln Street </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Boston, MA 02111 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: Senior Vice President and Senior Managing Counsel </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>17.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>A<SMALL>MENDMENT</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement may be amended at any time in writing by mutual agreement of the parties hereto. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>18.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>A<SMALL>SSIGNMENT</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement may not be assigned by (a)&nbsp;the Funds without the written consent of the Administrator or (b)&nbsp;the Administrator without the written
consent of the Funds. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator may assign this Agreement to a successor of all or a substantial portion of its business or to an Affiliate of the Administrator upon ninety (90)&nbsp;days&#146; written notice
to the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>19.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>S<SMALL>UCCESSORS</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the Funds and the Administrator and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
</P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>20.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>D<SMALL>ATA</SMALL> P<SMALL>ROTECTION</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Administrator shall implement and maintain a comprehensive written information security program that contains appropriate security measures to safeguard
the personal information of each Fund&#146;s shareholders, employees, directors and/or officers that the Administrator receives, stores, maintains, processes or otherwise accesses in connection with the provision of services hereunder. For these
purposes, &#147;personal information&#148; shall mean (i)&nbsp;an individual&#146;s name (first initial and last name or first name and last name), address or telephone number <U>plus</U> (a)&nbsp;social security number, (b)&nbsp;driver&#146;s
license number, (c)&nbsp;state identification card number, (d)&nbsp;debit or credit card number, (e)&nbsp;financial account number or (f)&nbsp;personal identification number or password that would permit access to a person&#146;s account or
(ii)&nbsp;any combination of the foregoing that would allow a person to log onto or access an individual&#146;s account. Notwithstanding the foregoing &#147;personal information&#148; shall not include information that is lawfully obtained from
publicly available information, or from federal, state or local government records lawfully made available to the general public. </P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>21.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>E<SMALL>NTIRE</SMALL> A<SMALL>GREEMENT</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous
representations, warranties or commitments regarding the services to be performed hereunder whether oral or in writing. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>22.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>W<SMALL>AIVER</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The failure of a party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on any occasion shall not be considered a waiver nor shall it deprive such
party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to that term or any term of this Agreement or the failure of a party hereto to exercise or any delay in exercising any right or remedy under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver
of any such term, right or remedy or a waiver of any other rights or remedies, and no single or partial exercise of any right or remedy under this Agreement shall prevent any further exercise of the right or remedy or the exercise or any other right
or remedy. Any waiver must be in writing signed by the waiving party. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>23.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>S<SMALL>EVERABILITY</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>24.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>G<SMALL>OVERNING</SMALL> L<SMALL>AW</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement shall be construed and the provisions thereof interpreted under and in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its
conflicts of laws rules. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>25.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>R<SMALL>EPRODUCTION</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> D<SMALL>OCUMENTS</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement and all schedules, exhibits, attachments and amendments hereto may be reproduced by any photographic, xerographic, photostatic, microfilm,
micro-card, miniature photographic or other similar process. The parties hereto all/each agree that any such reproduction shall be admissible in evidence as the original itself in any judicial or administrative proceeding, whether or not the
original is in existence and whether or not such reproduction was made by a party in the regular course of business, and that any enlargement, facsimile or further reproduction of such reproduction shall likewise be admissible in evidence. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>L<SMALL>IMITATION</SMALL> <SMALL>ON</SMALL> L<SMALL>IABILITY</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL>
T<SMALL>RUSTEES</SMALL> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In relation to each Fund which is a business trust, this Agreement is executed and made by the Trustees of
the Fund not individually, but as trustees under the Declarations of Trust of the Fund and the obligations of this Agreement are not binding upon any of such Trustees or upon any of the shareholders of the Fund individually, but bind only the trust
estate of the Fund. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts taken together shall
constitute one and the same Agreement. Counterparts may be executed in either original or electronically transmitted form (e.g., faxes or emailed portable document format (PDF) form), and the parties hereby adopt as original any signatures received
via electronically transmitted form. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>[Remainder of page intentionally left blank.] </I></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A HERETO</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Neal J. Andrews</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Neal J. Andrews</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B><I>Exhibit (k)(3) </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SEVENTH AMENDED AND RESTATED </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Seventh Amended and Restated Agreement, dated as of January&nbsp;1, 2021, between each investment company, severally and not jointly,
identified on Schedule A, as such schedule may be amended from time to time (each a &#147;Client&#148;), acting on behalf of itself or the funds listed on Schedule A hereto and any future series of a Client (each, a &#147;Fund&#148;), by and through
BlackRock Advisors, LLC (&#147;BlackRock&#148;), not in its individual capacity but as agent and investment advisor, and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (the &#147;Lending Agent&#148;), a Delaware limited liability company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS, </B>each Client is registered as an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> management investment company or closed end
management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;1940 Act&#148;); </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS, </B>the
Lending Agent acts as the agent for each Client and its corresponding Funds, as applicable, for the purpose of lending securities pursuant to a Sixth Amended and Restated Securities Lending Agency Agreement dated January&nbsp;1, 2020; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS, </B>the parties to this Agreement desire to amend and restate such agreement on the terms set forth herein; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS, </B>the Directors or Trustees, as the case may be, of each Client have authorized each Client and its corresponding Funds, as
applicable, to lend securities to Approved Borrowers (as defined below); and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS, </B>the Directors or Trustees, as the case may
be, of each Client have approved the appointment of the Lending Agent as each Client&#146;s securities lending agent and coordinator of each Client&#146;s securities lending program, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NOW, THEREFORE, </B>for and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Appointment</B>. The Client, on behalf of its Funds, as applicable, appoints BlackRock Investment Management, LLC
as its lending agent to perform the duties and responsibilities set forth in this Agreement in its capacity as Lending Agent, and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC accepts such appointment. The Lending Agent will act solely as a directed agent of
the Client hereunder, and the Lending Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities in respect of securities lending transactions except those expressly set forth in this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Authorizations</B>. The Client authorizes the Lending Agent to act as agent as set forth in this Section. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Lending of Available Securities</B>. The Client authorizes the Lending Agent to lend, on the Client&#146;s
behalf, those securities (&#147;Available Securities&#148;) which are held in accounts maintained under the supervision of the Client&#146;s custodian (the &#147;Custodian&#148;) or any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian</FONT> (each a
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securities which the Client&#146;s investment advisor (the &#147;Advisor&#148;), on behalf of the Client, specifically notifies the Lending Agent are not available for lending. With respect to
the Clients identified on Schedule A as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Funds, except as otherwise agreed by the Client and the Advisor, the Lending Agent shall lend Available Securities only when the &#147;lending spread&#148;
with respect to such Available Securities is equal to or greater than 300 basis points, determined at the time such loan is entered into (&#147;Threshold Lending Securities&#148;). For purposes of this Agreement, &#147;lending spread&#148; shall
mean the difference between the rebate rate (interest rate) owed to the Approved Borrower and the risk free rate (typically Fed Funds Target). The Client warrants to the Lending Agent that it will give appropriate instructions to the Advisor and the
Custodian sufficient to permit the Lending Agent to arrange and settle loan transactions on the Client&#146;s behalf as contemplated by this Agreement. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Lending to Approved Borrowers. </B>The Client authorizes the lending of Available Securities to any one or
more of the institutions approved by the Client, the Client&#146;s Board of Directors/Trustees and/or the Client&#146;s Advisor, in accordance with the Funds&#146; Guidelines and Procedures for Lending of Securities (&#147;Securities Lending
Guidelines&#148;) (each, an &#147;Approved Borrower&#148;). The Client&#146;s Advisor, on behalf of the Client, may request that the Lending Agent change the Approved Borrowers by delivering an updated list to the Lending Agent, provided that the
Advisor shall report to the Board of Directors/Trustees at its next quarterly meeting any addition or removal of an Approved Borrower to or from the &#147;approved list&#148; made by the Advisor since the Board of Directors/Trustees prior quarterly
meeting. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Securities Loan Agreement. </B>The Lending Agent is authorized to execute securities loan agreements (each
an &#147;SLA&#148;) as the Client&#146;s agent on a disclosed basis with Approved Borrowers. The SLA will be in substantially a form or forms set forth in Schedule B hereto, as such form or forms may be materially amended from time to time with
prior written approval of the Client. The Client specifically approves such form of agreement and agrees, upon request of the Lending Agent, to cause the Advisor to promptly furnish to the Lending Agent the Client&#146;s financial statements or
other documents or information reasonably requested by the Lending Agent in order to enable the Lending Agent to satisfy reasonable credit and legal requests by Approved Borrowers in connection with any SLA or loan transaction.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Lending under Approved Terms. </B>All loans arranged by the Lending Agent on behalf of a Client shall comply
with applicable Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) guidelines for securities lending, any applicable SEC exemptive orders, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">no-action</FONT> positions taken by the staff of the SEC with respect to
securities lending transactions, and the investment restrictions and/or guidelines for the Client, all of which shall be provided to the Lending Agent by the Client or the Advisor, and shall be subject to the terms of an SLA substantially similar to
Schedule B. The Client may, at the request of the Lending Agent, approve changes to the approved terms by delivering an amended Schedule B to the </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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Lending Agent. The Lending Agent shall negotiate on behalf of the Client with each Approved Borrower all terms of a securities loan, including the amounts or fees to be received or paid pursuant
to the applicable SLA. The Lending Agent may prepare a transactional confirmation in respect of each loan effected pursuant to an SLA, setting forth the securities borrowed and the material terms of the loan, and may transmit such confirmation to
the Approved Borrower in accordance with such SLA. The Client understands and agrees that the identity of the Client will be disclosed by the Lending Agent to the Approved Borrower in accordance with the SLA. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Authorizations by Client. </B>The Client authorizes and empowers the Lending Agent to execute in the
Client&#146;s name all agreements and documents as may be necessary or appropriate in the Lending Agent&#146;s judgment to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the Lending Agent is authorized to supply any
information regarding the Client that is required by an SLA or under applicable law, subject to Section&nbsp;10.1 hereof. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Loan of Securities. </B>During the term of any securities loan, the Client shall permit the loaned securities to
be transferred, pursuant to an SLA, into the name of an Approved Borrower. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Limits on Return of Loaned Securities. </B>The Client acknowledges that, under the applicable SLA, Approved
Borrowers will not be required to return loaned securities immediately upon receipt of notice from the Lending Agent terminating the applicable loan, but instead will be required to return such loaned securities within the earlier of (i)&nbsp;such
period of time following such notice which is the standard settlement period for trades of the loaned securities entered into on the date of such notice in the principal market therefor, or from the giving of such notice or (ii)&nbsp;the third
business day following such notice. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Recall of Loaned Securities. </B>Upon receiving a notice from the Advisor that Available Securities which
have been lent to an Approved Borrower should no longer be considered Available Securities (whether because of the sale of such securities or otherwise), the Lending Agent shall notify promptly thereafter the Approved Borrower which has borrowed
such securities that the loan of such securities is terminated and that such securities are to be returned within the time specified by the applicable SLA, provided that the Lending Agent may alternatively determine that it is in the best interests
of another lending client of the Lending Agent to renew and restate such loan transaction on behalf, and in the name, of such other lending client and cause to be delivered to the Client an equivalent amount of such security from the assets of such
other lending client (in which event such renewal and restatement of the loan shall constitute separate transactions between each lending client of the Lending Agent and the borrower and shall not be construed as a transaction between such lending
clients). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Notification of Sales of Loaned Securities. </B>The Client acknowledges its obligation to the Lending Agent,
as applicable, to cause and require the Advisor to provide notification of any sale of securities which are out on loan by the close of business, in the principal market therefor, on the trade date of such sale. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Termination. </B>The Lending Agent is authorized in its discretion to terminate any securities loan entered
into with an Approved Borrower without prior notice to the Client, subject to the conditions of the relevant SLA. The Advisor, on behalf of a Client, may instruct the Lending Agent to terminate any loan on any date, subject to the conditions of the
relevant SLA. The Lending Agent agrees to comply with any such instruction. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.5</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Lending Agent Subject to Supervision of Advisor. </B>The Lending Agent shall at all times be subject to the
supervision of the Advisor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.6</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Compliance with Securities Lending Guidelines</B>. The Lending Agent hereby acknowledges receipt of the
current Securities Lending Guidelines. The Client shall promptly notify the Lending Agent of any changes to the Securities Lending Guidelines. The Lending Agent acknowledges and agrees that it shall only lend Securities on behalf of the Client and
its Funds in accordance with the conditions of the Securities Lending Guidelines applicable to the Lending Agent. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Loan Collateral. </B>For each loan of securities, the Approved Borrower shall pledge at all times during the term
of the loan collateral in the form of one or more of the following items: (a)&nbsp;cash in U.S. dollars or foreign currency (&#147;Cash Collateral&#148;), or (b)&nbsp;securities issued or fully guaranteed by the United States government or any
agencies or instrumentalities thereof or such other collateral as may be then permitted by applicable law, regulation and/or interpretation, and the Securities Lending Guidelines <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;Non-Cash</FONT>
Collateral&#148; and, collectively with Cash Collateral, &#147;Collateral&#148;) in the aggregate having a market value (as determined by the Lending Agent pursuant to the applicable SLA) at least equal to the market value of the loaned securities
(as determined by the Lending Agent pursuant to the applicable SLA). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Receipt of Collateral. </B>At the commencement of any loan, the Lending Agent shall instruct the Approved
Borrower to transfer to the Lending Agent the required Collateral. Collateral will be received from an Approved Borrower prior to or simultaneous with delivery of the securities loaned. If the Approved Borrower does not provide Collateral to the
Lending Agent, as previously agreed, then the Lending Agent will cancel the corresponding loan instruction prior to delivery. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Holding and Administration of Collateral</B>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Cash Collateral. </B>All Cash Collateral shall be received, held and administered by the Lending Agent for
the benefit of the Client in the applicable account maintained for the Lending Agent. The Lending Agent is hereby authorized and directed, without obtaining any further approval from the Client or the Advisor, to invest and reinvest all Cash
Collateral in accordance with the Securities Lending Guidelines (&#147;Permitted Investments&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(b)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Cash</FONT> Collateral. </B>All
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Cash</FONT> Collateral shall be received, held and administered by the Lending Agent for the benefit of the Client in the applicable account established for the purpose of holding
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Cash</FONT> Collateral. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(c)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Perfection.</B> The Lending Agent acknowledges that it has control of the Cash Collateral and the security
entitlements relating to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Cash</FONT> Collateral on behalf of the Fund. The Fund has a perfected security interest in the Cash Collateral pursuant to UCC
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;9-104(a)(5)</FONT> and the security entitlements relating to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Cash</FONT> Collateral pursuant to UCC
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;8-106(d)(3).</FONT> &#147;UCC&#148; means the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect from time to time in the State of New York; <I>provided</I>, <I>however</I>, that, at any time, if by reason of
mandatory provisions of law any or all of the perfection or priority of the Lending Agent&#146;s security interest in any item or portion of the Collateral is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in a jurisdiction other than the
State of New York, the term &#147;UCC&#148; shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect, at such time, in such other jurisdiction for purposes of the provisions relating to such perfection or priority and for purposes of definitions relating
to such provisions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Maintenance of Collateral Margin. </B>In respect of loans of securities entered into on behalf of the
Client, the Lending Agent will value on a daily basis under policies consistent with the valuation policies of the Client, in accordance with the applicable SLA, the loaned securities and all Collateral and, where applicable, the Lending Agent
shall, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable SLA, request the Approved Borrower to deliver sufficient additional Collateral to the Client by 12:00 noon on the next business day to satisfy the applicable margin requirement. If, as a
result of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marking-to-market,</FONT></FONT> Collateral is required to be returned to the Approved Borrower under the SLA, the Lending Agent will return such Collateral to the Approved
Borrower. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Substitution of Collateral. </B>To the extent the Client&#146;s Board of Directors/Trustees permits the use
of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Cash</FONT> Collateral, the Client acknowledges and agrees that, pursuant to any SLA, the Lending Agent may permit an Approved Borrower to substitute Collateral of any type specified in Section&nbsp;4 hereof
during the term of any loan so long as the required margin in respect of such loan continues to be satisfied at the time of such substitution. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.5</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Return of Collateral. </B>Upon termination of the loan, the Lending Agent shall instruct the Approved
Borrower to return the loaned securities to the applicable Custody Account. The Lending Agent will instruct any custodian or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-custodian</FONT> of the Client to accept such return delivery of loaned securities. The
Lending Agent shall monitor the return of loaned securities. Once the Lending Agent has confirmed settlement of the return of the loaned securities, the Lending Agent shall effect, on behalf of the Client, the redemption of any Permitted Investment,
if applicable, and effect the return of Collateral due the Approved Borrower in accordance with the Approved Borrower&#146;s transfer instructions with respect thereto, without obtaining any further approval from the Client. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Investment of Cash Collateral. </B>Pursuant to the SLA, the Client
shall have the right to invest Cash Collateral received in respect of any loan, subject to an obligation, upon the termination of the loan, to return to the Approved Borrower the amount of cash initially pledged (as adjusted for any interim <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">marks-to-market).</FONT></FONT> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Cash Collateral Investment Direction. </B>The Client authorizes and directs the Lending Agent, subject to
oversight by the Advisor, to cause to be invested, on the Client&#146;s behalf and at the Client&#146;s sole risk, all Cash Collateral by effecting purchases and sales and/or subscriptions and redemptions of such Collateral in accordance with the
Securities Lending Guidelines. The Lending Agent shall, where applicable, send timely instructions to the transfer agent of the Permitted Investment with respect to any cash transfers required to be completed in conjunction with any subscription or
redemption in a Permitted Investment, and cause the Advisor and the Custodian to be notified of such investment. To facilitate the Lending Agent&#146;s ability to effect investments of Cash Collateral authorized by this Agreement, the Client
appoints the Lending Agent as its true and lawful <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">attorney-in-fact,</FONT></FONT> with full power of substitution and revocation, in its name, place and stead to take action in the
Client&#146;s name to the extent necessary or desirable to fulfill the purposes of this Agreement, including, without limitation, (i)&nbsp;to establish trading accounts in a Client&#146;s name, (ii)&nbsp;to execute and deliver such contracts and
other documents on a Client&#146;s behalf as the Lending Agent, in its discretion, deems necessary or desirable to establish such trading accounts or otherwise to effect investments on the Client&#146;s behalf that are authorized by this Agreement,
and (iii)&nbsp;to act, in the Lending Agent&#146;s discretion, in the Client&#146;s name to enforce the Client&#146;s rights and remedies under such contracts or documents. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Cash Collateral Investment Risk. </B>Any investment of Cash Collateral shall be at the sole risk of the
Client. Any income or gains and losses from investing and reinvesting any Cash Collateral delivered by an Approved Borrower pursuant to an SLA shall be at the Client&#146;s risk, and the Client agrees that to the extent any such losses reduce the
amount of cash below the amount required to be returned to the Approved Borrower upon the termination of any loan (including any Cash Collateral Fee as defined in the SLA), the Client will, on demand of the Lending Agent, immediately pay or cause to
be paid to such Approved Borrower an equivalent amount in cash. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Borrower Default. </B>In
the event of default by a Borrower with respect to any loan entered into pursuant to an SLA, the Lending Agent will take such actions as agent for the Client as are set forth in the applicable SLA. In addition, the following provisions shall apply.
</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Replacement of Loaned Securities. </B>If the Lending Agent declares an event of default pursuant to the SLA
with a Borrower (a &#147;Default Event&#148;), then the Lending Agent shall use the Collateral or the proceeds of the liquidation of </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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Collateral to purchase for the affected Client&#146;s account, for settlement in the normal course, replacement securities of the same issue, type, class and series as that of the loaned
securities <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;Buy-In&#148;).</FONT> The Lending Agent shall purchase an amount of replacement securities having a value equal to the value of the securities on loan for which a Default Event has been declared. If
the cost of fully replacing the loaned securities is greater than the value of the Collateral (or liquidated damages calculated under Section&nbsp;6.2), the Lending Agent shall be responsible for using its funds, at its expense, to satisfy the
shortfall, but only to the extent that such shortfall is not due to any diminution in the value of the Collateral due to reinvestment risk that is borne by the Client pursuant to Section&nbsp;5 of this Agreement. For purposes of this Section, value
of the Collateral shall be calculated as follows: </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.1.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Value of Cash Collateral. </B>In the case of loans collateralized solely by Cash Collateral, the value of
the Collateral shall be the market value of such Cash Collateral. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.1.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Value of Securities Collateral. </B>In the case of loans collateralized solely by securities Collateral, the
value of the Collateral shall be the market value of such Collateral. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.1.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Valuation Date. </B>The value of the Collateral shall be determined on the date of the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Buy-In</FONT> (or the payment made pursuant to Section&nbsp;6.2 below). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.1.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Market Value. </B>Market value shall be determined by the Lending Agent, where applicable, based upon the
valuation policies adopted by the Client&#146;s Board of Directors/Trustees. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.1.5</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Multiple Forms of Collateral. </B>Where a loan is collateralized by more than one type of Collateral, the
aggregate market value of Collateral securing such loan (for the purpose of computing the indemnity) shall be the sum of the market values for each relevant type of Collateral. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Impossibility of Replacement/Liquidated Damages. </B>If the Lending Agent determines that a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Buy-In</FONT> is commercially impracticable (for any reason other than price), the Lending Agent shall, in lieu of effecting a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Buy-In,</FONT> pay to the affected Client an amount equal to
the market value of the loaned securities determined at the close of business on the date of the Default Event to be reduced by any shortfall diminution in the value of the Collateral due to reinvestment risk that is borne by the Client pursuant to
Section&nbsp;5. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Replacement of Distributions. </B>In addition to making the purchases or payments required above, the
Lending Agent shall pay from the proceeds of Collateral to the Client the value of all distributions on the Loaned Securities, the record dates for which occur before the date that the Lending Agent executes a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Buy-In</FONT> or makes the payments to the Client required pursuant to Section&nbsp;6.2 and that have not otherwise been credited to the Client&#146;s applicable account. For purposes of
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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this Section, the value of such distributions shall be calculated net of taxes, expenses or other deductions that would normally accrue to such distributions. The Lending Agent shall use
Collateral or the proceeds of such Collateral to the extent available to make such payments of distributions. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Collateral not in Possession or Control of the Lending Agent. </B>If, on the date of the Default Event, by
reason of the Client&#146;s request or actions, the Lending Agent is not in possession or control of the Collateral allocated to the defaulted Loan, the Client shall promptly cause such Collateral to be transferred to the Lending Agent for
application against the cost of any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Buy-In.</FONT> In such event, the replacement provisions of this Section&nbsp;6 shall not apply, and the compensation of the Client shall be limited to the value of the Collateral
on the date that <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Buy-In</FONT> or replacement payment may be affected. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Subrogation and Assignment of Rights in Collateral. </B>In the event that the Lending Agent is required to
perform or make any payment under this Section, the Client agrees that, to the extent of such performance or payment, the Lending Agent shall be subrogated to the Client, and the Client shall assign, and be deemed to have assigned, to the Lending
Agent all of such Client&#146;s rights in, to and against the Borrower in respect of the related loan, any Collateral pledged by such Borrower in respect of such loan and all proceeds of such Collateral to the extent permitted by applicable law. In
the event that the Client receives or is credited with any payment, benefit or value from or on behalf of the Borrower in respect of rights to which the Lending Agent is subrogated as provided herein, the Client shall promptly remit or pay to the
Lending Agent the same (or, where applicable, its United States dollar equivalent). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Income, Corporate Actions and Substitute Payments. </B>Income, corporate actions and Substitute Payments (as
defined in Sections 7.1 and 7.2) shall be dealt with as provided in this Section&nbsp;7. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Income and Related Payments to Borrower. </B>Payments to an Approved Borrower shall be made in accordance
with the terms of the applicable SLA. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Income and Related Payments to Client. </B>The Lending Agent shall instruct each Approved Borrower which is
a party to an SLA to remit any payment <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">in-lieu-of</FONT></FONT> the interest or other distribution on loaned securities (&#147;Loan Substitute Payment&#148;) for the account of the
Client. The Lending Agent shall also instruct each Approved Borrower which is a party to an SLA to remit any other fees payable on loaned securities to the Lending Agent for the account of the Client, and the Lending Agent shall receive, hold and
administer the same for the account of the Client. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Corporate Actions and Proxy Rights. </B>The Client acknowledges that, with respect to securities which are
out on loan over the applicable record date for such action, unless otherwise agreed hereto, it will not be entitled to participate in any dividend reinvestment program or vote any proxies; provided, however, that the Client may recall such
securities upon sufficient notice to exercise proxy rights. Corporate actions will otherwise be processed in accordance with the SLA. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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Client with the reports and statements set forth in the Securities Lending Guidelines or as otherwise agreed from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>SIPC Coverage. </B>THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION ACT OF 1970
(&#147;SIPA&#148;) OR THE DODD-FRANK ACT OF 2010 (&#147;DFA&#148;) MAY NOT PROTECT THE FUND WITH RESPECT TO THE SECURITIES LOAN TRANSACTION AND THAT, THEREFORE, THE COLLATERAL DELIVERED BY AN APPROVED BORROWER TO THE FUND MAY CONSTITUTE THE ONLY
SOURCE OF SATISFACTION OF THE OBLIGATION OF THE APPROVED BORROWER IN THE EVENT THE APPROVED BORROWER (OR ITS AGENT) FAILS TO RETURN THE SECURITIES. THE LENDING AGENT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES INCURRED OR LIABILITIES WHICH ARISE SOLELY
DUE TO THE APPLICATION OF SIPA OR DFA TO THE SECURITIES LENDING TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Client
Information. </B>The Client covenants and agrees to promptly furnish to the Lending Agent any information regarding the Client which is necessary to effect transactions on behalf of the Client, including, but not limited to, any limitations imposed
pursuant to any applicable law, regulation, authority, charter, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-law,</FONT> statute or other instrument. The Lending Agent agrees to comply with such restrictions and limitations. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">10.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Lending Agent may not disclose or supply any information regarding the Client or Fund unless required by
any law or governmental regulation now or hereafter in effect or requested to do so by the Client; provided that the Lending Agent may disclose or supply information regarding the Client and/or Fund and any transactions authorized by this Agreement
as necessary in the sole discretion of the Lending Agent in order to facilitate, effect or continue any securities loans hereunder or to assist in the analysis of the performance of the securities lending program. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Tax Treatment. </B>The Client acknowledges that the tax treatment of Substitute Payments may differ from the tax
treatment of the interest or dividend to which such payment relates and that the Client has made its own determination as to the tax treatment of any securities loan transactions undertaken pursuant to this Agreement and of any dividends,
distributions, remuneration or other funds received hereunder. The Client also acknowledges that, to the extent that either the Client or the Approved Borrower is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> resident, the Lending Agent may be
required to withhold tax on amounts payable to or by the Client pursuant to a securities loan and may at any time claim from the Client any shortfall in the amount so withheld. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Responsibility of the Lending Agent. </B>Except as otherwise set forth herein, and subject to the requirements
of applicable law, the Lending Agent shall not be liable with respect to any losses incurred by the Client in connection with this securities lending program or under </P>
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any provision hereof, except to the extent that such losses result from the Lending Agent&#146;s willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence or reckless disregard in the performance of its duties
under this Agreement. The Lending Agent shall not be liable for losses, costs, expenses or liabilities caused by or resulting from the acts or omissions of the Client or of any agent or third party custodian of the Client. The Lending Agent shall
not be responsible for any special, punitive, indirect or consequential damages, whether or not the Lending Agent has been apprised of the likelihood of such damages. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Standard of Care: Indemnification</B>. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Subject to Section&nbsp;6, the Client shall indemnify and hold harmless the Lending Agent (which, for purposes
of this paragraph shall include its respective officers, directors, partners, managers, employees and agents) from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses, including the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel
(each, a &#147;Loss&#148;) incurred, suffered or sustained by the Lending Agent, which arise from the Lending Agent&#146;s actions or failure to act, in either case taken in good faith in performance of this Agreement, except to the extent that such
claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses were caused by the willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence or reckless disregard of the Lending Agent, provided that the Client&#146;s indemnification obligation with respect to the acts or
omissions of the Lending Agent shall not exceed the indemnification provided by such Lending Agent to the Client. This indemnity shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the resignation or removal of the Lending Agent as agent.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">13.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Lending Agent shall indemnify and hold harmless the Client and each Fund, its Board of Directors/Trustees
and the Advisor (which for purposes of this paragraph shall include its officers, directors, partners, managers, employees and agents) and any other investment advisor for the Clients and Funds from any and all Losses to the extent that any such
Loss arises out of the material breach of this Agreement by or the willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence or reckless disregard of the Lending Agent, its officers, directors or employees in connection with the securities lending activities
undertaken pursuant to this Agreement, provided that the Lending Agent&#146;s indemnification obligation with respect to the acts or omissions of its subcustodians shall not exceed the indemnification provided by the applicable subcustodian to the
Lending Agent. This indemnity shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the resignation or removal of the Lending Agent. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">13.3</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Representations and Warranties. </B>Each party represents and warrants to the other that (i)&nbsp;it has due
authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and any transactions contemplated thereby; (ii)&nbsp;the execution and performance of this Agreement and any transaction contemplated thereby has been duly authorized by all necessary action,
corporate or otherwise, and does not violate any law, regulation, charter, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-law</FONT> or other instrument, restriction or provision applicable to it; and (iii)&nbsp;this Agreement constitutes such party&#146;s
legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms. In addition, the Client </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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represents that: (a)&nbsp;any loan authorized hereunder and the performance of this Agreement in respect of such loan is authorized by the prospectus and other constitutive documents of the
Client (including any limits as to the aggregate amount of authorized lending under such documents); and (b)&nbsp;as to any securities lent at any time and from time to time on behalf of the Client, the Client shall be the owner thereof with clear
title thereto and no lien, charge or encumbrance upon such securities shall exist. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">13.4</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Exclusivity</FONT> of Agency Service and Similar Matters. </B>The
Client acknowledges that the Lending Agent, acting on behalf of other lending clients, may effect transactions with or for the same Approved Borrowers to which loans of securities may be made hereunder, which transactions may give rise to potential
conflict of interest situations. Lending opportunities among Approved Borrowers shall be allocated at the discretion of the Lending Agent in an equitable manner. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Force Majeure. </B>The Lending Agent shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising out of, or caused directly or indirectly by, circumstances beyond its control, including without limitation, acts of God; earthquakes; fires; floods; wars; civil or military disturbances;
sabotage; epidemics; riots; interruptions, loss or malfunctions of utilities, transportation, computer (hardware or software) or communications service; accidents; labor disputes; acts of civil or military authority; governmental actions; or
inability to obtain labor, material, equipment or transportation. Without limiting the foregoing, but subject to Section&nbsp;6, the Lending Agent shall not be responsible for economic, political or investment risks incurred through the
Client&#146;s participation in this securities lending program. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Reliance on Client Communications. </B>The
Lending Agent shall be entitled to conclusively rely upon any certification, notice or other communication (including by facsimile or email) reasonably believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed or sent by or on behalf of an
approved person of the party sending such certification, notice or other communication. The Lending Agent reserves the right to notify the Client of any restrictions (self-imposed or otherwise) concerning its activities worldwide. The Lending Agent
and the Client shall each have the right to consult with counsel with respect to their respective rights and duties hereunder and shall not be liable for actions taken or not taken in reliance on such advice. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Compensation. </B>In connection with the lending of Available Securities, a Fund shall pay to the Lending Agent
a percentage (the &#147;Lending Agent Fee Percentage&#148;) of the net amount earned from securities lending activities, consisting of income earned on the investment and reinvestment of Cash Collateral plus any Securities Loan Fees otherwise paid
by the Authorized Borrowers. For purposes of this Agreement, &#147;Securities Loan Fees&#148; shall mean the amount payable by an Authorized Borrower to the Lending Agent, as agent to the Fund, pursuant to the applicable SLA in connection with the
loan of Available Securities, if any, collateralized by collateral other than Cash Collateral. The net amount to be paid to the Lending Agent shall be computed after deducting (a)&nbsp;any applicable rebate due to the Authorized Borrowers under the
applicable SLA and (b)&nbsp;Cash Management Costs. &#147;Cash Management Costs&#148; shall mean the expenses incurred in connection with the management and investment of a Fund&#146;s Cash </P>
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Collateral in accordance with Section&nbsp;5 of this Agreement, including any fees payable to the Lending Agent, the Advisor or any other affiliate of the Lending Agent as a result of the
investment of Cash Collateral in any joint account, fund or similar vehicle. The Lending Agent, upon mutual agreement with the Client, may determine to cap the Cash Management Costs. Any such cap on the Cash Management Costs shall be set forth in
Appendix A, Appendix B or Appendix C hereto, as applicable, as each such Appendix may be amended from time to time. The Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be such percentage as may from time to time be agreed upon by the Board of Directors/Trustees
of the Client and the Lending Agent and shall be set forth in writing. The Lending Agent Fee Percentage for each Fund is set forth in Appendix A, Appendix B or Appendix C hereto, as applicable, as each such Appendix may be amended from time to time.
The Client authorizes and directs the Lending Agent to deduct amounts equal to such compensation from the Custody Account and to retain such amounts as compensation. The Lending Agent shall notify the Client, on or about the 10th (tenth) day of each
month, of the amount of fees due the Lending Agent hereunder and, promptly upon receipt of such notice, the Client shall effect the requisite payment to the Lending Agent in immediately available funds of U.S. dollars. The Lending Agent shall be
responsible for all transaction fees and all other operational costs relating to securities lending activities, other than Cash Management Costs as described above and extraordinary expenses <I>(e.g., </I>litigation and indemnification expenses),
each to be borne by the respective Fund. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Termination. </B>This Agreement may be terminated at any time upon
mutual written agreement of the Lending Agent and the Client or upon sixty (60)&nbsp;days&#146; prior written notice to the other party; provided that the indemnification obligations in Section&nbsp;13 shall survive any such termination. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Action on Termination. </B>It is agreed that (a)&nbsp;upon receipt of notice of termination, no further loans
shall be made hereunder by the Lending Agent and (b)&nbsp;the Lending Agent shall, as promptly as possible after termination of this Agreement, terminate any and all outstanding loans but continue to administer to any outstanding loans as necessary
to effect their termination and remit and deliver to the Custody Account all securities, earnings and other items due to the Client. The provisions hereof shall continue in full force and effect in all other respects until all loans have been
terminated and all obligations satisfied as herein provided. Both parties shall take all commercially reasonable steps to cooperate to provide a smooth transition in the event of a termination. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Notices. </B>All notices, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and delivered or
transmitted (as the case may be) by registered mail, facsimile, email, courier, or be effected by telephone promptly confirmed in writing and delivered or transmitted as aforesaid, to the intended recipient as provided below. Notices shall be
effective upon receipt. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">19.1</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to the Lending
Agent, shall be sufficiently given if addressed to BlackRock Investment Management, LLC and received by it at its offices at 1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540, Attention: Securities Lending Department, with a copy to BlackRock
Investment Management, LLC, 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, Attention: Securities Lending Department, or at such other place as the Lending Agent may from time to time designate in writing. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to the Client
shall be sufficiently given if addressed to the Client and received by it at: Mutual Fund Administration, c/o BlackRock Advisors, LLC, 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809, with a copy to: Legal Department, or at such other place as the
Client may from time to time designate in writing. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Governing Law and Jurisdiction.
</B>This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without reference to conflict of law provisions thereof. The parties hereto hereby irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of (and
waive dispute of venue in) the courts of the State of New York and the federal courts located in New York City in the Borough of Manhattan. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">21.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Entire Agreement. </B>This Agreement supersedes any other agreement between the parties hereto concerning loans
of securities owned by the Client. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement together with any other written agreements between the parties entered into in
connection with this Agreement contain the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and supersede all previous oral or written negotiations, commitments and understandings related thereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">22.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Assignment. </B>This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party without the prior written consent of the other
party. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">23.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Capitalized Terms. </B>Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings
provided in the SLA. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">24.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Amendment. </B>This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any respect, without
the written agreement of both parties. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">25.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Waiver. </B>No provision of this Agreement may be waived, without
the written agreement of both parties. No waiver by one party of any obligation of the other hereunder shall be considered a waiver of any other obligation of such party. The failure of a party to this Agreement to insist upon strict adherence to
any term of this Agreement on any occasion shall not be considered a waiver or deprive that party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to that term or any other term of this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">26.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Remedies. </B>All remedies hereunder shall survive the termination of this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">27.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Severability. </B>In the event any provision of this Agreement is adjudicated to be void, illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each of such remaining terms and provisions shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law, unless a party demonstrates by
a preponderance of the evidence that the invalidated provision was an essential economic term of the Agreement. </P>
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such other documents or agreements as may be necessary or desirable for the implementation of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">29.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Counterparts. </B>This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original and all of which taken together shall be deemed one and the same instrument. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">30.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Headings. </B>The
headings of sections herein are included solely for convenience and shall have no effect on the meaning of this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">31.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Separate Agreement. </B>Execution of this Agreement by more than one Client or on behalf of itself and more than
one Fund shall not create any contractual or other obligation between or among such Clients or Funds, and this Agreement shall constitute a separate agreement between the Lending Agent and each Client on behalf of itself and each respective Fund.
Every reference to Client or Fund shall be construed to be a reference solely to the particular Client or Fund that is a party to the relevant transaction. Each of the parties agrees that under no circumstances shall any rights, obligations,
remedies or liabilities of a particular Client or Fund, or with respect to transactions to which a particular Client or Fund is a party, be deemed to constitute rights, obligations, remedies or liabilities applicable to any other Client or Fund or
to transactions to which other Clients or Funds are parties, and the Lending Agent shall have no right to set off claims of any Client or Fund against property or liabilities of any other Client or Fund. All transactions are entered into in reliance
on the fact that this Agreement constitutes a separate agreement between the Lending Agent and the Client or Fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">32.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Additional Parties. </B>The Lending Agent agrees that additional Clients may be added as parties to this
Agreement from time to time upon written notice to the Lending Agent and upon written consent of the Lending Agent to the addition of any such additional Client. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">33.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Business Trust. </B>With respect to a Client which is a business trust, the Lending Agent acknowledges and
agrees that this Agreement is executed by such Client on behalf of the trustees of such Client as trustees and not individually; and no trustee, shareholder, officer, employee or agent of such business trust shall be held to any personal liability,
nor shall resort be had to their property (other than the applicable trust property) for the satisfaction of the Client&#146;s obligations under this Agreement, and such obligations are binding only upon the applicable trust property held by such
trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">34.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Series Trusts. </B>The parties acknowledge that the Client is an investment company, whose assets
may be allocated to two or more series. In such case, the Lending Agent agrees to seek satisfaction of all obligations of such Client hereunder solely out of the assets of the series on whose behalf the Transaction(s) giving to the obligations was
entered into. If the Client establishes two or more series, the Client shall so indicate on Schedule A or otherwise give notice thereof and identify such series, and from such time the liability of such series shall be limited as set forth above, as
though and to the same extent as if such series was a separate and distinct Client hereunder. </P>
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behalf as of the day and year first set forth above. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">on behalf of each investment company</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">indicated on Schedule A</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC,</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Fixed-Income Complex <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Funds </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
California Municipal Income Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Core Bond Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund,
Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
Credit Strategies Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Enhanced Capital
and Income Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Enhanced
Government Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
Floating Rate Income Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Health Sciences Trust
II </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Investment
Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Maryland
Municipal Bond Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Massachusetts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Tax-Exempt</FONT> Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Multi-Sector
Opportunities Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Multi-Sector Opportunities Trust II </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
MuniAssets Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Municipal 2020 Term Trust&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Municipal
Bond Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Quality Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Municipal Income Investment Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Municipal
Income Quality Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund,
Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniHoldings
Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield
California Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield California Quality Fund, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield Investment
Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock MuniYield
Quality Fund, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Quality Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock New York
Municipal Income Trust II </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Resources&nbsp;&amp; Commodities Strategy Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Science and Technology Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Science and
Technology Trust II </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure&nbsp;&amp; Power Opportunities Trust </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Virginia Municipal Bond Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The BlackRock Strategic
Municipal Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Multi-Asset Complex <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Open-End</FONT> Funds &#150; Group A </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Advantage Global Fund, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock
Advantage U.S. Total Market Fund, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Asian Dragon Fund, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Balanced Capital Fund, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Basic
Value Fund, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Capital Appreciation Fund, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Equity
Dividend Fund </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock EuroFund </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock
Financial Institutions Series Trust </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Summit Cash Reserves Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Funds<U></U><SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">SM</SUP></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage Emerging Markets Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage ESG International Equity Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage ESG U.S. Equity Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage International Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Growth Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Core Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage Small Cap Growth Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock China A Opportunities Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Defensive Advantage International Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Defensive Advantage U.S. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Exchange Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Global Impact Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock High Equity Income Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock International Dividend Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock International Impact Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Liquid Environmentally Aware Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Mid-Cap</FONT> Growth Equity Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Real Estate Securities Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Short Obligations Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Tactical Opportunities Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Total Emerging Markets Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Total Factor Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock U.S. Impact Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Wealth Liquid Environmentally Aware Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Funds II </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock 20/80 Target
Allocation Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock 40/60 Target Allocation Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock 80/20 Target Allocation Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Dynamic High Income Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Global Dividend Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Managed Income Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Retirement Income 2030 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Retirement Income 2040 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Global Allocation Fund, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Large
Cap Focus Growth Fund, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Large Cap Series Funds, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Value Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Schedule A-3 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Latin America Fund, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Liquidity Funds </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">California
Money Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Trust Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FedFund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MuniCash </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MuniFund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">New York Money Fund
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TempCash </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TempFund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-Fund</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Treasury Trust Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Long-Horizon
Equity Fund </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Series, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock
Natural Resources Trust </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Series Fund, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Balanced Capital Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Global Allocation Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Government Money Market Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Series, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
International Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Variable Series Funds, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Value V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Advantage U.S. Total Market V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Basic Value V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Capital Appreciation V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Equity Dividend V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Government Money Market V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock International Index V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock International V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Managed Volatility V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock S&amp;P 500 Index V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Managed
Account Series </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock GA Disciplined Volatility Equity Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock GA Dynamic Equity Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Master
Advantage U.S. Total Market LLC </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Master Focus Growth LLC </B></P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Schedule A-4 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Master Large Cap Series LLC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Master Advantage Large Cap Core Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Master Advantage Large Cap Value Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Ready Assets Government Liquidity Fund </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Fixed-Income Complex <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Open-End</FONT> Funds &#150; Group B</U> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Allocation Target Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BATS:
Series A Portfolio </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BATS: Series C Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BATS: Series E Portfolio </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BATS:
Series M Portfolio </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BATS: Series P Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BATS: Series S Portfolio </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Bond Fund,
Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Total Return Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock California Municipal Series Trust </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock California Municipal Opportunities Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Funds IV </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Global
Long/Short Credit Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Systematic ESG Bond Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Funds V </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Core Bond
Portfolio </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Emerging Markets Bond Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Emerging Markets Flexible Dynamic Bond Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Floating Rate Income Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock GNMA Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Income Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock U.S. Government Bond Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Multi-State Municipal Series Trust </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock New York Municipal Opportunities Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock High Yield Municipal Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock National Municipal Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Short-Term Municipal Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock
Municipal Series Trust </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Strategic Municipal Opportunities Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Series Fund II, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock
High Yield Portfolio </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock U.S. Government Bond Portfolio </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Schedule A-5 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Strategic Global Bond Fund, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Variable Series Funds II, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Total Return V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock U.S. Government Bond V.I. Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Managed Account Series II </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock U.S.
Mortgage Portfolio </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Master Bond LLC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Master Total Return Portfolio </P>
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 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Schedule B-1 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Appendix A </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Funds: Threshold Lending Program </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">For the Funds in the Fixed-Income Complex identified on Schedule A as Fixed-Income Complex <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Funds (collectively, the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Closed-End</FONT> Funds&#148;), the Lending Agent Fee Percentage is eighteen percent (18%). The &#147;Fixed-Income Complex&#148; refers to
all of the Funds currently or in the future overseen by a board of directors/trustees consisting of the same individuals (or a subset thereof) who comprise the members of the boards of directors/trustees of the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Funds, the Fixed-Income Complex <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Open-End</FONT> Funds &#150; Group B (the &#147;Group B Funds&#148;) listed on Schedule A and the funds listed on Appendix D hereto.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notwithstanding paragraph 1 above, if at any point during a calendar year, the aggregate gross revenues earned
by the funds in the Fixed-Income Complex prior to payment of compensation to the applicable lending agent exceed $3,150,000 (the &#147;Fixed-Income Complex Breakpoint&#148;), the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be reduced to fifteen percent (15%)
in allocating net income after the gross revenues for the calendar year equal the Fixed-Income Complex Breakpoint. The adjusted allocation shall become effective on incremental gross income starting on the next business day after the Fixed-Income
Complex Breakpoint is reached. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Client and the Lending Agent agree and acknowledge that no advisory fee is payable with respect to
management and investment of a Fund&#146;s Cash Collateral in any joint account, fund or similar vehicle. The Lending Agent has agreed to cap the Cash Management Costs in respect of the investment of Cash Collateral in Money Market Series on an
annualized basis at 0.04% of the daily net asset value of Money Market Series. The cap on the Cash Management Costs may be raised or reduced upon mutual agreement between the Lending Agent and the Client. In the event that a Fund directly or
indirectly bears any Cash Management Costs, as computed at least monthly by the Lending Agent or its designee, in excess of such cap, then such excess shall, without limitation, be deemed a transaction fee or other operational cost for which the
Lending Agent shall be responsible. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">App. A-2 </P>


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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Group A Funds: Full Program </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">For the Funds in the Multi-Asset Complex identified on Schedule A as Multi-Asset Complex <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Open-End</FONT> Funds &#150; Group A (the &#147;Group A Funds&#148;), the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be as set forth below: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group A Fund that is identified as a &#147;U.S. Equity Fund&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage is twenty-three percent (23%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group A Fund that is identified as an &#147;International Equity Fund&#148; in accordance
with a methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage is eighteen percent (18%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group A Fund that is identified as a &#147;Fund of Funds&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage is eighteen percent (18%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">d.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group A Fund that is identified as a &#147;Fixed Income Fund&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage is eighteen percent (18%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The &#147;Multi-Asset Complex&#148; refers to all of the Funds currently or in the future overseen by a board of directors/trustees consisting
of the same individuals who comprise the members of the boards of directors/trustees of the Group A Funds listed on Schedule A and the funds listed on Appendix E hereto. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any point during a calendar year, the aggregate gross revenues earned by
the funds in the Multi-Asset Complex prior to payment of compensation to the applicable lending agent exceed $29,780,000 (the &#147;Multi-Asset Complex Breakpoint&#148;), the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be reduced as follows in allocating net
income after the gross revenues for the calendar year equal the Multi-Asset Complex Breakpoint: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group A Fund that is identified as a &#147;U.S. Equity Fund&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be nineteen percent (19%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group A Fund that is identified as an &#147;International Equity Fund&#148; in accordance
with a methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be fifteen percent (15%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group A Fund that is identified as a &#147;Fund of Funds&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be fifteen percent (15%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">App. B-1 </P>


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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">d.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group A Fund that is identified as a &#147;Fixed Income Fund&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be fifteen percent (15%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
adjusted allocation shall become effective on incremental gross income starting on the next business day after the Multi-Asset Complex Breakpoint is reached. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Client and the Lending Agent agree and acknowledge that no advisory fee is payable with respect to
management and investment of a Group A Fund&#146;s Cash Collateral in any joint account, fund or similar vehicle. The Lending Agent has agreed to cap the Cash Management Costs in respect of the investment of Cash Collateral in Money Market Series on
an annualized basis at 0.04% of the daily net asset value of Money Market Series. The cap on the Cash Management Costs may be raised or reduced upon mutual agreement between the Lending Agent and the Client. In the event that a Group A Fund directly
or indirectly bears any Cash Management Costs, as computed at least monthly by the Lending Agent or its designee, in excess of such cap, then such excess shall, without limitation, be deemed a transaction fee or other operational cost for which the
Lending Agent shall be responsible. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, if the fee calculated pursuant to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Appendix
B would result in an effective fee split for a Group A Fund of less than seventy percent (70%) of the sum of such Group A Fund&#146;s securities lending income (after deducting the rebate to the Approved Borrowers) and Cash Management Costs for any
day (the &#147;Group A Funds Effective Fee Split Floor&#148;), then the Lending Agent&#146;s fees for such day shall be reduced to the extent necessary to provide such Group A Fund with the Group A Funds Effective Fee Split Floor.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">App. B-2 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Appendix C </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Group B Funds: Full Program </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">For the Funds in the Fixed-Income Complex identified on Schedule A as Fixed-Income Complex <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Open-End</FONT> Funds &#150; Group B (the &#147;Group B Funds&#148;), the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be as set forth below: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group B Fund that is identified as a &#147;U.S. Equity Fund&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage is twenty-three percent (23%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group B Fund that is identified as an &#147;International Equity Fund&#148; in accordance
with a methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage is eighteen percent (18%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group B Fund that is identified as a &#147;Fund of Funds&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage is eighteen percent (18%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">d.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group B Fund that is identified as a &#147;Fixed Income Fund&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage is eighteen percent (18%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The &#147;Fixed-Income Complex&#148; refers to all of the Funds currently or in the future overseen by a board of directors/trustees consisting
of the same individuals (or a subset thereof) who comprise the members of the boards of directors/trustees of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Closed-End</FONT> Funds, the Group B Funds listed on Schedule A, and the funds listed on Appendix D
hereto. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any point during a calendar year, the aggregate gross revenues earned by
the funds in the Fixed-Income Complex prior to payment of compensation to the applicable lending agent exceed $3,150,000 (the &#147;Fixed-Income Complex Breakpoint&#148;), the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be reduced as follows in allocating
net income after the gross revenues for the calendar year equal the Fixed-Income Complex Breakpoint: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group B Fund that is identified as a &#147;U.S. Equity Fund&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be nineteen percent (19%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group B Fund that is identified as an &#147;International Equity Fund&#148; in accordance
with a methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be fifteen percent (15%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group B Fund that is identified as a &#147;Fund of Funds&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be fifteen percent (15%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Appendix C-1 </P>


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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to a Group B Fund that is identified as a &#147;Fixed Income Fund&#148; in accordance with a
methodology agreed to between the Lending Agent and the Client, the Lending Agent Fee Percentage shall be fifteen percent (15%). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
adjusted allocation shall become effective on incremental gross income starting on the next business day after the Fixed-Income Complex Breakpoint is reached. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Client and the Lending Agent agree and acknowledge that no advisory fee is payable with respect to
management and investment of a Group B Fund&#146;s Cash Collateral in any joint account, fund or similar vehicle. The Lending Agent has agreed to cap the Cash Management Costs in respect of the investment of Cash Collateral in Money Market Series on
an annualized basis at 0.04% of the daily net asset value of Money Market Series. The cap on the Cash Management Costs may be raised or reduced upon mutual agreement between the Lending Agent and the Client. In the event that a Group B Fund directly
or indirectly bears any Cash Management Costs, as computed at least monthly by the Lending Agent or its designee, in excess of such cap, then such excess shall, without limitation, be deemed a transaction fee or other operational cost for which the
Lending Agent shall be responsible. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, if the fee calculated pursuant to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Appendix
C would result in an effective fee split for a Group B Fund of less than seventy percent (70%) of the sum of such Group B Fund&#146;s securities lending income (after deducting the rebate to the Approved Borrowers) and Cash Management Costs for any
day (the &#147;Group B Funds Effective Fee Split Floor&#148;), then the Lending Agent&#146;s fees for such day shall be reduced to the extent necessary to provide such Group B Fund with the Group B Funds Effective Fee Split Floor.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Appendix D </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Fixed-Income Complex <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Open-End</FONT> Funds</U>* </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Funds VI </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock CoreAlpha
Bond Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Master Investment Portfolio II </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CoreAlpha Bond Master Portfolio </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><I>*</I></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Funds have alternative securities lending agency arrangement.</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">App. D </P>


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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Multi-Asset Complex <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Open-End</FONT> Funds* </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock ETF Trust </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Future
Health ETF** </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Future Innovators ETF** </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Future Tech ETF** </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock U.S. Equity Factor Rotation ETF** </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Funds<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">SM</SUP></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Developed Real Estate Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Intl Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor USA Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Municipal Bond Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Russell <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Mid-Cap</FONT> Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Russell <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Small/Mid-Cap</FONT> Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Short-Term TIPS Bond Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Total U.S. Stock Market Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Funds III </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Cash Funds:
Institutional </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Dynamic Retirement Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Dynamic 2025 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Dynamic 2030 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Dynamic 2035 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Dynamic 2040 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Dynamic 2045 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Dynamic 2050 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Dynamic 2055 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Dynamic 2060 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Dynamic 2065 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> ESG Index Retirement Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> ESG Index 2025 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> ESG Index 2030 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> ESG Index 2035 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> ESG Index 2040 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> ESG Index 2045 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> ESG Index 2050 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> ESG Index 2055 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> ESG Index 2060 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> ESG Index 2065 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Index Retirement Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Index 2025 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Index 2030 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Index 2035 Fund </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">App. E-1 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Index 2040 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Index 2045 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Index 2050 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Index 2055 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Index 2060 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BlackRock LifePath<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP> Index 2065 Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Russell 1000 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Large-Cap</FONT> Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares S&amp;P 500 Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>BlackRock Index Funds, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares MSCI
EAFE International Index Fund </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">iShares Russell 2000 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Small-Cap</FONT> Index Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Master Investment Portfolio </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Diversified
Equity Master Portfolio </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">International Tilts Master Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Large Cap Index Master Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Money Market Master Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">S&amp;P 500 Index Master Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total International ex U.S. Index Master Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Treasury Money Market Master Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. Total Bond Index Master Portfolio </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Quantitative Master Series LLC </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Master
Small Cap Index Series </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><I>*</I></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Funds have alternative securities lending agency arrangement.</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><I>**</I></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Fund is an exchange-traded fund</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">App. E-2 </P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit (k)(4) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ORGANIZATIONAL AND OFFERING EXPENSES AGREEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AGREEMENT made this [&#9679;]&nbsp;day of [&#9679;], 2021, by and between BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust, a Maryland statutory trust
(the &#147;<U>Fund</U>&#148;), and BlackRock Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the &#147;<U>Advisor</U>&#148;), and is acknowledged and agreed to by BlackRock Investments, LLC (&#147;<U>BRIL</U>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Fund and the Advisor have separately entered into an Investment Management Agreement dated [&#9679;], 2021 (the
&#147;<U>Management Contract</U>&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, and in connection
with the establishment and commencement of operations of the Fund, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Advisor agrees to pay all of the Fund&#146;s organizational expenses. The Advisor also agrees to pay, if the
initial public offering of the Fund (&#147;<U>IPO</U>&#148;) occurs, the Fund&#146;s offering costs of the initial offering of common shares of beneficial interest of the Fund (&#147;<U>shares</U>&#148;). For purposes of this Agreement,
&#147;offering costs&#148; do not include management fees payable by the Fund pursuant to the terms of the Management Contract but do include, without limitation, (i)&nbsp;any applicable portion of the Fund&#146;s reimbursement of expenses incurred
by the Fund&#146;s underwriters in connection with the IPO, and (ii)&nbsp;reasonable and documented <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">out-of-pocket</FONT></FONT> expenses related to the IPO incurred by certain
employees and affiliates (including BRIL), or associated persons thereof, of the Advisor, including in connection with participation in the road show and related activities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement may be terminated only by the vote of&nbsp;the Board of Trustees of the Fund, including the vote of
the members of the Board who are not &#147;interested persons&#148; of the Fund within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York,
without regard to principles of conflicts of law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made
invalid by a court decision, statute, rule, or otherwise, the remainder shall not be thereby affected. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>[The remainder of this page is
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executed on the day and year first above written. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acknowledged and Agreed to by the following on the day and year first written above: </P>
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<TYPE>EX-99.(N)
<SEQUENCE>15
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<DESCRIPTION>INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM CONSENT
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We consent to the use in this Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-251526</FONT> on Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-2</FONT> of our report dated February&nbsp;17, 2021 relating to the financial statement of BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust, appearing in the Statement of Additional Information and to the reference to us
under the heading &#147;Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm&#148; in the Prospectus, which are part of such Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/
Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Boston, Massachusetts </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">February&nbsp;17, 2021 </P>
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<TYPE>EX-99.(P)
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<DESCRIPTION>INITIAL SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS
SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT is entered into as of the 5<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">th</SUP> day of February, 2021, between BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust, a statutory trust organized and existing under the laws of Maryland (the
&#147;<U>Trust</U>&#148;), and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Delaware (the &#147;<U>Purchaser</U>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE SHARES </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SHARES.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the
Trust agrees to sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser agrees to purchase from the Trust, 5,000 common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.001, representing undivided beneficial interests in the Trust (the &#147;<U>Shares</U>&#148;), at a
price per Share of $20.00 for an aggregate purchase price of $100,000. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">II.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND
COVENANTS OF THE PURCHASER.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to, and covenants for the benefit of, the Trust that: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PURCHASE ENTIRELY FOR OWN ACCOUNT.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement is made by the Trust with the Purchaser in
reliance upon the Purchaser&#146;s representation to the Trust, which by the Purchaser&#146;s execution of this Agreement the Purchaser hereby confirms, that the Shares are being acquired for investment for the Purchaser&#146;s own account, and not
as a nominee or agent and not with a view to the resale or distribution by the Purchaser of any of the Shares, and that the Purchaser has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the Shares, in either
case in violation of any securities registration requirement under applicable law, but subject nevertheless, to any requirement of law that the disposition of its property shall at all times be within its control. By executing this Agreement, the
Purchaser further represents that the Purchaser does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participation to such person or to any third person, with respect to any of the Shares. </P>


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acknowledges that it can bear the economic risk of the investment for an indefinite period of time and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters (and particularly in the business in which the Trust operates) as to be
capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment in the Shares. The Purchaser is an &#147;accredited investor&#148; as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;<U>1933 Act</U>&#148;).
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RESTRICTED SECURITIES.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Purchaser understands that the Shares are characterized as
&#147;restricted securities&#148; under the United States securities laws inasmuch as they are being acquired from the Trust in a transaction not involving a public offering and that under such laws and applicable regulations such Shares may be
resold without registration under the 1933 Act only in certain circumstances. In this connection, the Purchaser represents that it understands the resale limitations imposed by the 1933 Act and is generally familiar with the existing resale
limitations imposed by Rule 144 under the 1933 Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FURTHER LIMITATIONS ON
DISPOSITION.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Purchaser further agrees not to make any disposition directly or indirectly of all or any portion of the Shares unless and until: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There is then, in effect, a registration statement under the 1933 Act covering such proposed disposition and such
disposition is made in accordance with such registration statement; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Purchaser shall have furnished the
Trust with an opinion of counsel, reasonably satisfactory to the Trust, that such disposition will not require registration of such Shares under the 1933 Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (i)&nbsp;and (ii) above, no such registration statement or opinion
of counsel shall be necessary for a transfer by the Purchaser to any affiliate of the Purchaser, if the transferee agrees in writing to be subject to the terms hereof to the same extent as if it were the original Purchaser hereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LEGENDS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It is understood that the certificate evidencing the Shares, if any, may bear
either or both of the following legends: </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;These securities have not been registered under the Securities
Act of 1933. They may not be sold, offered for sale, pledged or hypothecated in the absence of a registration statement in effect with respect to the Shares under such Act or an opinion of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Trustees of BlackRock
Innovation and Growth Trust that such registration is not required.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any legend required by the laws of
any other applicable jurisdiction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Purchaser and the Trust agree that the legends contained in the paragraph above shall be removed
at a holder&#146;s request when they are no longer necessary to ensure compliance with federal securities laws. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(6)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;COUNTERPARTS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ John Perlowski</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">President and Chief Executive Officer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5">BLACKROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Trent Walker</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Name:</TD>
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<TYPE>EX-99.(R)
<SEQUENCE>17
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<DESCRIPTION>CODE OF ETHICS OF THE REGISTRANT AND THE ADVISOR
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">Code of Ethics for Fund Access Persons </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">May 1, 2020 </P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Effective Date: May&nbsp;1, 2020 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Applies to the following
types of Funds registered under the 1940 Act: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9746; <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;&nbsp;Open-End</FONT> Mutual Funds (excluding money market
funds) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9746; &nbsp;&nbsp;Money Market Funds </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9746;
&nbsp;&nbsp;ETFs </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9746; <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;&nbsp;Closed-End</FONT> Funds </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9746; &nbsp;&nbsp;Other (Business Development Companies) </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Introduction </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The purpose of this Code of Ethics (the &#147;Code&#148;) is to prevent Access Persons (as defined below) of BlackRock open- and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> funds and exchange traded funds, BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation, and BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (each a &#147;Fund&#148; and collectively, the &#147;Funds&#148;) from engaging in any act,
practice or course of business prohibited by paragraph (b)&nbsp;of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17j-1</FONT> (the &#147;Rule&#148;) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;1940 Act&#148;). This Code is required by
paragraph (c)&nbsp;of the Rule. A copy of the Rule is attached to this Code as Appendix A. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Access Persons (as defined below) of the Funds, in conducting
their personal securities transactions, owe a fiduciary duty to the Funds. The fundamental standard to be followed in personal securities transactions is that Access Persons may not take inappropriate advantage of their positions. All personal
securities transactions by Access Persons must be conducted in such a manner as to avoid any actual or potential conflict of interest between the Access Person&#146;s interest and the interests of the Funds, or any abuse of an Access Person&#146;s
position of trust and responsibility. Potential conflicts arising from personal investment activities could include buying or selling securities based on knowledge of a Fund&#146;s trading position or plans (sometimes referred to as front-running),
and acceptance of personal favors that could influence trading judgments on behalf of the Fund. While this Code is designed to address identified conflicts and potential conflicts, it cannot possibly be written broadly enough to cover all potential
situations and, in this regard, Access Persons are expected to adhere not only to the letter, but also the spirit, of the policies contained herein. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In order to understand how this Code applies to particular persons and transactions, familiarity with the key terms and concepts used in this Code is
necessary. Those key terms and concepts are: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Access Person&#148; with respect to a Fund means any Advisory Person of the Fund, BlackRock or a
Subadviser. Those persons who may be considered Access Persons of the Funds include those listed on attached Appendix B to this Code and will be updated from time to time. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Advisory Person&#148; means: (a)&nbsp;any director or advisory board<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP> member, officer, general partner or employee of a Fund, BlackRock or a Subadviser or of any company in a control relationship to the Fund, BlackRock or a Subadviser, who, in connection with his or
her regular functions or duties, makes, participates in, or obtains information regarding the purchase or sale of a Covered Security by the Fund, or whose functions relate to the making of any recommendations with respect to such purchases or sales;
and (b)&nbsp;any natural person in a control relationship to the Fund, BlackRock or a Subadviser who obtains information concerning recommendations made to the Fund with regard to the purchase or sale of Covered Securities by the Fund.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Automatic Investment Plan&#148; means a program in which regular periodic purchases (or withdrawals) are
made automatically in (or from) investment accounts in accordance with a predetermined schedule and allocation. An Automatic Investment Plan includes a dividend reinvestment plan. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Beneficial ownership&#148; has the meaning set forth in Rule
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">16a-1(a)(2)</FONT> under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;), a copy of which is included as Appendix C. The determination of direct or indirect beneficial ownership shall
apply to all securities which an Access Person has or acquires. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;BRIL&#148; means BlackRock Investments, LLC, each <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT>
Fund&#146;s principal underwriter and the principal underwriter of certain <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">closed-end</FONT> Funds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;BlackRock&#148; means persons controlling, controlled by or under common control with BlackRock, Inc.
that act as investment adviser and subadviser to the Funds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Board&#148; means, collectively, the boards of directors or trustees of the Funds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;PTP&#148; means the Personal Trading Policy adopted by BlackRock and BRIL and approved by the Board.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;control&#148; has the meaning set forth in Section&nbsp;2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Covered Security&#148; has the meaning set forth in Section&nbsp;2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act, except that it
shall not include: direct obligations of the U.S. Government; bankers&#146; acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and high-quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; and shares issued by registered <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> investment companies. A high-quality short-term debt instrument is one with a maturity at issuance of less than 366 days and that is rated in one of the two highest rating categories by a nationally
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Independent Director&#148; means a director or trustee of a Fund who is not an &#147;interested
person&#148; of the Fund within the meaning of Section&nbsp;2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act. All provisions of this Code applicable to Independent Directors will also be applicable to advisory board members. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Investment Personnel&#148; of a Fund, BlackRock or a Subadviser means: (a)&nbsp;any employee of the Fund,
BlackRock, or a Subadviser (or of any company in a control relationship to the Fund, BlackRock, or a Subadviser) who, in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, makes or participates in making recommendations regarding the purchase
or sale of securities by the Fund and (b)&nbsp;any natural person who controls the Fund, BlackRock, or a Subadviser and who obtains information concerning recommendations made to the Fund regarding the purchase or sale of securities by the Fund.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;IPO&#148; means an offering of securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the &#147;1933
Act&#148;) the issuer of which, immediately before the registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Limited Offering&#148; means an offering exempt from registration under the 1933 Act pursuant to
Section&nbsp;4(a)(2) or 4(a)(5) or Rule 504, 505, or 506 under the 1933 Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Purchase or sale of a Covered Security&#148; includes, among other things, the writing of an option to
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;Subadviser&#148; means any investment adviser to a Fund that does not control, is not controlled by, and
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">All Access Persons of BlackRock&#146;s investment advisory companies and BRIL shall be subject to the
restrictions, limitations and reporting responsibilities set forth in the PTP, as if fully set forth herein. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Persons subject to this Section&nbsp;3 shall not be subject to the restrictions, limitations and reporting
responsibilities set forth in Sections 4 and 5 below. In particular, an Access Person of BlackRock&#146;s investment advisory companies need not make a separate report under this Code to the extent the information would duplicate information
required to be recorded under Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">204-2(a)(13)</FONT> under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any Access Person of a Subadviser shall not be subject to this Code, so long as such Access Person is subject
to a code of ethics duly adopted by the Subadviser relating to personal securities transactions by such Access Person, provided that such code of ethics complies with the requirements of the Rule and has been approved by the Board.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Approval</FONT> of Investments in Initial Public Offerings or Limited
Offerings </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With respect to purchases of securities (including, but not limited to, any Covered Security) issued in an IPO or a
Limited Offering, all Access Persons of BlackRock&#146;s investment advisory companies are subject to the restrictions, limitations, and reporting responsibilities set forth in the PTP and in addition, with respect to Limited Offerings, the Global
Employee Private Investment Policy. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No Investment Personnel shall purchase any security (including, but not limited to, any Covered Security) issued in
an IPO or a Limited Offering unless permitted by Legal&nbsp;&amp; Compliance in advance. The Chief Compliance Officer (&#147;CCO&#148;) of the Funds shall maintain a written record of any decisions to permit these transactions, along with the
reasons supporting the decision. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Initial Holdings Reports </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No later than ten days after a person becomes an Access Person, he or she must report to Legal&nbsp;&amp; Compliance the following information
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the title, number of shares and principal amount of each Covered Security in which the Access Person had any
direct or indirect beneficial ownership when the person became an Access Person; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the name of any broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person maintained an account in which any
securities were held for the direct or indirect benefit of the Access Person as of the date the person became an Access Person; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>5.2.</B></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Every Access Person shall either report to Legal&nbsp;&amp; Compliance the information described in paragraphs
5.2.2 and 5.2.3 below with respect to transactions in any Covered Security in which the Access Person has, or by reason of the transaction acquires, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership or, in the alternative, make the representation in
Section&nbsp;5.2.4 below. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.2.2</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Every report shall be made not later than 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter in which the
transaction to which the report relates was effected and shall contain the following information: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the date of the transaction, the title, the interest rate and maturity date (if applicable), the number of
units, and the principal amount of each Covered Security involved; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale or any other type of acquisition or disposition);
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the price at which the transaction was effected; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the name of the broker, dealer, or bank with or through whom the transaction was effected;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the date that the report is submitted by the Access Person; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a description of any factors potentially relevant to an analysis of whether the Access Person may have a
conflict of interest with respect to the transaction, including the existence of any substantial economic relationship between the transaction and securities held or to be acquired by a Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Upon establishing any account in which any securities are held for the direct or indirect benefit of the Access
Person, an Access Person shall provide a report to Legal&nbsp;&amp; Compliance containing the following information: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the name of the broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person established the account;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the date the account was established; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">If no transactions were conducted by an Access Person during a calendar quarter that are subject to the
reporting requirements described above, such Access Person shall, not later than 30 days after the end of that calendar quarter, provide a written representation to that effect to the Funds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Annual Reporting </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Every Access Person shall report to each Fund the information described in Section&nbsp;5.3.2 below with
respect to transactions in any Covered Security in which the Access Person has, or by reason of the transaction acquires, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the security. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Annually, an Access Person shall provide a report to each Fund containing the following information (which
information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days before the report is submitted): </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the title, number of shares and principal amount of each Covered Security in which the Access Person had any
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">May 1, 2020 </P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the name of any broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person maintains an account in which any securities
are held for the direct or indirect benefit of the Access Person; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Exceptions to Reporting Requirements </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">An Access Person is not required to make a report otherwise required under Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 above with
respect to any transaction effected for any account over which the Access Person does not have any direct or indirect influence or control; provided, however, that if the Access Person is relying upon the provisions of this Section&nbsp;5.4.1 to
avoid making such a report, the Access Person shall, not later than 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, identify any such account in writing and certify in writing that he or she had no direct or indirect influence over any such account.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">An Access Person is not required to make a report otherwise required under Section&nbsp;5.2 above with respect
to transactions effected pursuant to an Automatic Investment Plan. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">An Independent Director of a Fund (which for purposes of this Section shall include an advisory board member)
who would be required to make a report pursuant to Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 above, solely by reason of being a board member of the Fund, is not required to make an initial holdings report under Section&nbsp;5.1 above and an annual report under
Section&nbsp;5.3 above, and is only required to make a quarterly report under Section&nbsp;5.2 above, with respect to a transaction in a Covered Security, if the Independent Director knew or, in the ordinary course of fulfilling the Independent
Director&#146;s official duties as a board member of the Fund, should have known that: (a)&nbsp;the Fund has engaged in a transaction in the same security within the last 15 days of such Independent Director&#146;s transaction in such Covered
Security or is engaging or going to engage in a transaction in the same security within the next 15 days of such Independent Director&#146;s transaction in such Covered Security; or (b)&nbsp;the Fund or BlackRock has within the last 15 days of such
Independent Director&#146;s transaction in such Covered Security considered a transaction in the same security or is considering a transaction in the same security or within the next 15 days of such Independent Director&#146;s transaction in such
Covered Security is going to consider a transaction in the same security. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Annual Certification </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">All Access Persons are required to certify that they have read and understand this Code and recognize that they
are subject to the provisions hereof and will comply with the policy and procedures stated herein. Further, all Access Persons are required to certify annually that they have complied with the requirements of this Code and that they have reported
all personal securities transactions required to be disclosed or reported pursuant to the requirements of such policies. A copy of the certification form to be used in complying with this Section&nbsp;5.5.1 is attached to this Code as Appendix D.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each Fund, BlackRock and BRIL shall prepare an annual report to the Board to be presented to the Board each
year and which shall: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">summarize existing procedures concerning personal investing, including preclearance policies and the monitoring
of personal investment activity after preclearance has been granted, and any changes in the procedures during the past year; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">describe any issues arising under this Code or procedures since the last report to the Board including, but not
limited to, information about any material violations of this Code or procedures and the sanctions imposed during the past year; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">identify any recommended changes in existing restrictions or procedures based upon experience under this Code,
evolving industry practice or developments in applicable laws and regulations; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">contain such other information, observations and recommendations as deemed relevant by such Fund, BlackRock or
BRIL; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">certify that such Fund, BlackRock and BRIL have adopted this Code with procedures reasonably necessary to
prevent Access Persons from violating the provisions of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17j-1(b)</FONT> or this Code. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Notification of Reporting Obligation and Review of Reports </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Access Person shall receive a copy of this Code and be notified of his or her reporting obligations. All reports shall be promptly submitted upon
completion to the Funds&#146; CCO who shall review such reports. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Miscellaneous </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any report under this Code may contain a statement that the report shall not be construed as an admission by the person making the report that the person has
any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the securities to which the report relates. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Recordkeeping Requirements </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund shall maintain, at its principal place of business, records in the manner and to the extent set out below, which records shall be available for
examination by representatives of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">As long as this Code is in effect, a copy of it (and any version thereof that was in effect within the past
five years) shall be preserved in an easily accessible place. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The following records must be maintained in an easily accessible place for five years after the end of the
fiscal year in which the event took place: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a record of any violation of this Code, and of any action taken as a result of the violation;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a record of all persons, currently or within the past five years, who are or were required to make reports
under Section&nbsp;5, or who are or were responsible for reviewing these reports; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a record of any decision, and the reasons supporting the decision, to approve the acquisition by Investment
Personnel of securities under Section&nbsp;4. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The following records must be maintained for five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the event
took place, the first two years in an easily accessible place: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a copy of each report made by an Access Person pursuant to this Code, including any information required by
Section&nbsp;5.4.1 in lieu of such reports; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a copy of each annual report submitted by each Fund, BlackRock and BRIL to the Board. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Confidentiality </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No Access Person shall reveal to any other person (except in the normal course of his or her duties on behalf of a Fund) any information regarding securities
transactions by a Fund or consideration by a Fund or BlackRock of any such securities transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All information obtained from any Access Person
hereunder shall be kept in strict confidence, except that reports of securities transactions hereunder will be made available to the SEC or any other regulatory or self-regulatory organization to the extent required by law or regulation. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Upon discovering a violation of this Code, Legal&nbsp;&amp; Compliance reviews the violation and imposes appropriate sanctions. In addition, the Board may
impose any sanctions it deems appropriate, including a letter of censure, the suspension or termination of any officer or employee of a Fund, or the recommendation to the employer of the violator of the suspension or termination of the employment of
the violator. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of this section: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Access Person means: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any Advisory Person of a Fund or of a Fund&#146;s investment adviser. If an investment adviser&#146;s primary
business is advising Funds or other advisory clients, all of the investment adviser&#146;s directors, officers, and general partners are presumed to be Access Persons of any Fund advised by the investment adviser. All of a Fund&#146;s directors,
officers, and general partners are presumed to be Access Persons of the Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">If an investment adviser is primarily engaged in a business or businesses other than advising Funds or other
advisory clients, the term Access Person means any director, officer, general partner or Advisory Person of the investment adviser who, with respect to any Fund, makes any recommendation, participates in the determination of which recommendation
will be made, or whose principal function or duties relate to the determination of which recommendation will be made, or who, in connection with his or her duties, obtains any information concerning recommendations on Covered Securities being made
by the investment adviser to any Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">An investment adviser is &#147;primarily engaged in a business or businesses other than advising Funds or other
advisory clients&#148; if, for each of its most recent three fiscal years or for the period of time since its organization, whichever is less, the investment adviser derived, on an unconsolidated basis, more than 50&nbsp;percent of its total sales
and revenues and more than 50&nbsp;percent of its income (or loss), before income taxes and extraordinary items, from the other business or businesses. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any director, officer or general partner of a principal underwriter who, in the ordinary course of business,
makes, participates in or obtains information regarding, the purchase or sale of Covered Securities by the Fund for which the principal underwriter acts, or whose functions or duties in the ordinary course of business relate to the making of any
recommendation to the Fund regarding the purchase or sale of Covered Securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Advisory Person of a Fund or of a Fund&#146;s investment adviser means: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">A.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any director, officer, general partner or employee of the Fund or investment adviser (or of any company in a
control relationship to the Fund or investment adviser) who, in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, makes, participates in, or obtains information regarding, the purchase or sale of Covered Securities by a Fund, or whose
functions relate to the making of any recommendations with respect to such purchases or sales; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">B.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any natural person in a control relationship to the Fund or investment adviser who obtains information
concerning recommendations made to the Fund with regard to the purchase or sale of Covered Securities by the Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Control has the same meaning as in section 2(a)(9) of the Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Covered Security means a security as defined in section 2(a)(36) of the Act, except that it does not
include: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">A.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Direct obligations of the Government of the United States; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">May 1, 2020 </P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Bankers&#146; acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high quality short-term debt
instruments, including repurchase agreements; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">C.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Shares issued by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">open-end</FONT> Funds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Fund means an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>An Initial Public Offering means an offering of securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
the issuer of which, immediately before the registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Investment Personnel of a Fund or of a Fund&#146;s investment adviser means: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">A.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any employee of the Fund or investment adviser (or of any company in a control relationship to the Fund or
investment adviser) who, in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, makes or participates in making recommendations regarding the purchase or sale of securities by the Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">B.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any natural person who controls the Fund or investment adviser and who obtains information concerning
recommendations made to the Fund regarding the purchase or sale of securities by the Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>8.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>A Limited Offering means an offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933
pursuant to section 4(2) or section 4(6) or pursuant to rule 504, rule 505, or rule 506 under the Securities Act of 1933. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Purchase or sale of a Covered Security includes, among other things, the writing of an option to
purchase or sell a Covered Security. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Security Held or to be Acquired by a Fund means: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">A.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any Covered Security which, within the most recent 15 days: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Is or has been held by the Fund; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Is being or has been considered by the Fund or its investment adviser for purchase by the Fund; and
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">B.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any option to purchase or sell, and any security convertible into or exchangeable for, a Covered Security
described in paragraph (1)(10)(A) of this section. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>11.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>Automatic Investment Plan means a program in which regular periodic purchases (or withdrawals) are made
automatically in (or from) investment accounts in accordance with a predetermined schedule and allocation. An Automatic Investment Plan includes a dividend reinvestment plan. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>ii.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>UNLAWFUL ACTIONS </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is unlawful for any affiliated person of or principal underwriter for a Fund, or any affiliated person of an investment adviser of or principal underwriter
for a Fund, in connection with the purchase or sale, directly or indirectly, by the person of a Security Held or to be Acquired by the Fund: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>To employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud the Fund; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>To make any untrue statement of a material fact to the Fund or omit to state a material fact necessary
in order to make the statements made to the Fund, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>To engage in any act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit
on the Fund; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B>To engage in any manipulative practice with respect to the Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>CODE OF ETHICS </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Adoption and Approval of Code of Ethics. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Every Fund (other than a money market fund or a Fund that does not invest in Covered Securities) and each
investment adviser of and principal underwriter for the Fund, must adopt a written code of ethics containing provisions reasonably necessary to prevent its Access Persons from engaging in any conduct prohibited by paragraph (II)&nbsp;of this
section. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The board of directors of a Fund, including a majority of directors who are not interested persons, must
approve the code of ethics of the Fund, the code of ethics of each investment adviser and principal underwriter of the Fund, and any material changes to these codes. The board must base its approval of a code and any material changes to the code on
a determination that the code contains provisions reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from engaging in any conduct prohibited by paragraph (II)&nbsp;of this section. Before approving a code of a Fund, investment adviser or principal
underwriter or any amendment to the code, the board of directors must receive a certification from the Fund, investment adviser or principal underwriter that it has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from violating the
Funds, investment adviser&#146;s, or principal underwriter&#146;s code of ethics. The Fund&#146;s board must approve the code of an investment adviser or principal underwriter before initially retaining the services of the investment adviser or
principal underwriter. The Fund&#146;s board must approve a material change to a code no later than six months after adoption of the material change. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">If a Fund is a unit investment trust, the Fund&#146;s principal underwriter or depositor must approve the
Fund&#146;s code of ethics, as required by paragraph (III)(1)(B) of this section. If the Fund has more than one principal underwriter or depositor, the principal underwriters and depositors may designate, in writing, which principal underwriter or
depositor must conduct the approval required by paragraph (III)(1)(B) of this section, if they obtain written consent from the designated principal underwriter or depositor. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Administration of Code of Ethics. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">A.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Fund, investment adviser and principal underwriter must use reasonable diligence and institute procedures
reasonably necessary to prevent violations of its code of ethics. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">B.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">No less frequently than annually, every Fund (other than a unit investment trust) and its investment advisers
and principal underwriters must furnish to the Fund&#146;s board of directors, and the board of directors must consider, a written report that: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Describes any issues arising under the code of ethics or procedures since the last report to the board of
directors, including, but not limited to, information about material violations of the code or procedures and sanctions imposed in response to the material violations; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">May 1, 2020 </P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Certifies that the Fund, investment adviser or principal underwriter, as applicable, has adopted procedures
reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from violating the code. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Exception for Principal Underwriters. </B>The requirements of paragraphs (III)(1) and (III)(2) of this
section do not apply to any principal underwriter unless: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The principal underwriter is an affiliated person of the Fund or of the Fund&#146;s investment adviser; or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">An officer, director or general partner of the principal underwriter serves as an officer, director or general
partner of the Fund or of the Fund&#146;s investment adviser. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF ACCESS PERSONS </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Reports Required. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless excepted by paragraph (IV)(2) of this section, every Access Person of a Fund (other than a money market fund or a Fund that does not
invest in Covered Securities) and every Access Person of an investment adviser of or principal underwriter for the Fund, must report to that Fund, investment adviser or principal underwriter: </P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">A.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Initial Holdings Reports. No later than 10 days after the person becomes an Access Person (which information
must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date the person becomes an Access Person): </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The title, number of shares and principal amount of each Covered Security in which the Access Person had any
direct or indirect beneficial ownership when the person became an Access Person; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The name of any broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person maintained an account in which any
securities were held for the direct or indirect benefit of the Access Person as of the date the person became an Access Person; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Quarterly Transaction Reports. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No later than 30 days after the end of a calendar quarter, the following information: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to any transaction during the quarter in a Covered Security in which the Access Person had any
direct or indirect beneficial ownership: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The date of the transaction, the title, the interest rate and maturity date (if applicable), the number of
shares and the principal amount of each Covered Security involved; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale or any other type of acquisition or disposition);
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The price of the Covered Security at which the transaction was effected; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The name of the broker, dealer or bank with or through which the transaction was effected; and
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">May 1, 2020 </P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">With respect to any account established by the Access Person in which any securities were held during the
quarter for the direct or indirect benefit of the Access Person: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The name of the broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person established the account;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The date the account was established; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Annual Holdings Reports. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Annually, the following information (which information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days before the report is submitted): </P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The title, number of shares and principal amount of each Covered Security in which the Access Person had any
direct or indirect beneficial ownership; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The name of any broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person maintains an account in which any securities
are held for the direct or indirect benefit of the Access Person; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Exceptions from Reporting Requirements. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">A.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A. A person need not make a report under paragraph (IV)(1) of this section with respect to transactions
effected for, and Covered Securities held in, any account over which the person has no direct or indirect influence or control. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">B.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">B. A director of a Fund who is not an &#147;interested person&#148; of the Fund within the meaning of section
2(a)(19) of the Act, and who would be required to make a report solely by reason of being a Fund director, need not make: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">An initial holdings report under paragraph (IV)(1)(A) of this section and an annual holdings report under
paragraph (IV)(1)(C) of this section; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A quarterly transaction report under paragraph (IV)(1)(B) of this section, unless the director knew or, in the
ordinary course of fulfilling his or her official duties as a Fund director, should have known that during the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">15-day</FONT> period immediately before or after the director&#146;s transaction in a Covered Security,
the Fund purchased or sold the Covered Security, or the Fund or its investment adviser considered purchasing or selling the Covered Security. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">C.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">An Access Person to a Fund&#146;s principal underwriter need not make a report to the principal underwriter
under paragraph (IV)(1) of this section if: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The principal underwriter is not an affiliated person of the Fund (unless the Fund is a unit investment trust)
or any investment adviser of the Fund; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The principal underwriter has no officer, director or general partner who serves as an officer, director or
general partner of the Fund or of any investment adviser of the Fund. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">May 1, 2020 </P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">An Access Person to an investment adviser need not make a separate report to the investment adviser under
paragraph (IV)(1) of this section to the extent the information in the report would duplicate information required to be recorded under &#167; <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">275.204-2(a)(13)</FONT> of this chapter. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">An Access Person need not make a quarterly transaction report under paragraph (IV)(1)(B) of this section if the
report would duplicate information contained in broker trade confirmations or account statements received by the Fund, investment adviser or principal underwriter with respect to the Access Person in the time period required by paragraph (IV)(1)(B),
if all of the information required by that paragraph is contained in the broker trade confirmations or account statements, or in the records of the Fund, investment adviser or principal underwriter. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">An Access Person need not make a quarterly transaction report under paragraph (IV)(1)(B) of this section with
respect to transactions effected pursuant to an Automatic Investment Plan. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Review of Reports. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund, investment adviser and principal underwriter to which reports are required to be made by paragraph (IV)(1) of this section must
institute procedures by which appropriate management or compliance personnel review these reports. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Notification of Reporting Obligation. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Fund, investment adviser and principal underwriter to which reports are required to be made by paragraph (IV)(1) of this section must
identify all Access Persons who are required to make these reports and must inform those Access Persons of their reporting obligation. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Beneficial Ownership. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of this section, beneficial ownership is interpreted in the same manner as it would be under Rule
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">16a-</FONT> 1(a)(2) of this chapter in determining whether a person is the beneficial owner of a security for purposes of section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations thereunder.
Any report required by paragraph (IV)&nbsp;of this section may contain a statement that the report will not be construed as an admission that the person making the report has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the Covered Security to
which the report relates. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">PRE-APPROVAL</FONT> OF INVESTMENTS IN IPOS AND LIMITED OFFERINGS
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investment Personnel of a Fund or its investment adviser must obtain approval from the Fund or the Fund&#146;s investment adviser
before directly or indirectly acquiring beneficial ownership in any securities in an Initial Public Offering or in a Limited Offering. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. Each Fund, investment adviser and principal underwriter that is required to adopt a code of ethics or to which reports are required to be made by Access
Persons must, at its principal place of business, maintain records in the manner and to the extent set out in this paragraph (VI), and must make these records available to the Commission or any representative of the Commission at any time and from
time to time for reasonable periodic, special or other examination: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of each code of ethics for the organization that is in effect, or at any time within the past five years
was in effect, must be maintained in an easily accessible place; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A record of any violation of the code of ethics, and of any action taken as a result of the violation, must be
maintained in an easily accessible place for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the violation occurs; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of each report made by an Access Person as required by this section, including any information provided
in lieu of the reports under paragraph (IV)(2)(E) of this section, must be maintained for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the report is made or the information is provided, the first two years in an easily accessible
place; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A record of all persons, currently or within the past five years, who are or were required to make reports
under paragraph (IV)&nbsp;of this section, or who are or were responsible for reviewing these reports, must be maintained in an easily accessible place; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of each report required by paragraph (III)(2)(B) of this section must be maintained for at least five
years after the end of the fiscal year in which it is made, the first two years in an easily accessible place. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A Fund or investment adviser must maintain a record of any decision, and the reasons supporting the decision,
to approve the acquisition by investment personnel of securities under paragraph (V), for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the approval is granted. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following are &#147;Access Persons&#148; for purposes of the foregoing Code of Ethics: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Each Director/Trustee of the Funds </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Any advisory board member of the Funds </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Each Officer of the Funds </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The Portfolio Managers of the Funds </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">All employees of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other than for purposes of determining whether a person is a beneficial owner of more than ten percent of any class of equity securities registered under
Section&nbsp;12 of the Act, the term beneficial owner shall mean any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, has or shares a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the equity
securities, subject to the following: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The term pecuniary interest in any class of equity securities shall mean the opportunity, directly or
indirectly, to profit or share in any profit derived from a transaction in the subject securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The term indirect pecuniary interest in any class of equity securities shall include, but not be limited to:
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Securities held by members of a person&#146;s immediate family sharing the same household; provided, however,
that the presumption of such beneficial ownership may be rebutted; see also Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">16a-1(a)(4);</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A general partner&#146;s proportionate interest in the portfolio securities held by a general or limited
partnership. The general partner&#146;s proportionate interest, as evidenced by the partnership agreement in effect at the time of the transaction and the partnership&#146;s most recent financial statements, shall be the greater of:
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">May 1, 2020 </P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The general partner&#146;s share of the partnership&#146;s profits, including profits attributed to any limited
partnership interests held by the general partner and any other interests in profits that arise from the purchase and sale of the partnership&#146;s portfolio securities; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The general partner&#146;s share of the partnership capital account, including the share attributable to any
limited partnership interest held by the general partner. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A performance-related fee, other than an asset-based fee, received by any broker, dealer, bank, insurance
company, investment company, investment adviser, investment manager, trustee or person or entity performing a similar function; provided, however, that no pecuniary interest shall be present where: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The performance-related fee, regardless of when payable, is calculated based upon net capital gains and/or net
capital appreciation generated from the portfolio or from the fiduciary&#146;s overall performance over a period of one year or more; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Equity securities of the issuer do not account for more than ten percent of the market value of the portfolio.
A right to a nonperformance-related fee alone shall not represent a pecuniary interest in the securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A person&#146;s right to dividends that are separated or separable from the underlying securities. Otherwise, a
right to dividends alone shall not represent a pecuniary interest in the securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A person&#146;s interest in securities held by a trust, as specified in Rule
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">16a-8(b);</FONT> and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A person&#146;s right to acquire equity securities through the exercise or conversion of any derivative
security, whether or not presently exercisable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A shareholder shall not be deemed to have a pecuniary interest in the portfolio securities held by a
corporation or similar entity in which the person owns securities if the shareholder is not a controlling shareholder of the entity and does not have or share investment control over the entity&#146;s portfolio. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Code of Ethics for the Funds </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This is to certify that I
have read and understand the Code of Ethics of the Funds and that I recognize that I am subject to the provisions thereof and will comply with the policy and procedures stated therein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This is to further certify that I have complied with the requirements of such Code of Ethics and that I have reported all personal securities transactions and
accounts required to be disclosed or reported pursuant to the requirements of such Code of Ethics. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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undersigned, being trustees of BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (the &#147;<U>Trust</U>&#148;), do hereby, appoint John M. Perlowski, Jonathan Diorio, Trent Walker, Janey Ahn and Jay M. Fife, and each of them, his or her true and lawful
attorneys and agents, each with full power and authority (acting separately and without the other) to execute in the name and on behalf of the undersigned as such trustee a Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-2,</FONT>
including any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-effective</FONT> amendments and/or any post-effective amendments thereto and any subsequent Registration Statement of the Trust pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
&#147;<U>1933 Act</U>&#148;), and any other filings in connection therewith, and to file the same under the 1933 Act and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or otherwise, with respect to the registration of the Trust or the
registration or offering of the Trust&#146;s common shares of beneficial interest, as applicable; granting to such attorneys and agents and each of them, full power of substitution and revocation in the premises; and ratifying and confirming all
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